THE NASHVILLE HH HH Preserving SouthwestNews-LEADER Arkansas’s Heritage While Leading Through the 21st Century Wednesday, April 17, 2019 u Vol. 16, Issue 42 u 20 pages, 2 sections u 75¢ Leader Nashville schools Board to install cameras www.swarkansasnews.com OPINION 4A at bus barn; salary State budget approved as schedule updated 92nd General By John R. Schirmer cost will be $140,000, Graham said. Assembly ends. News-Leader staff About $100,000 will come from The Nashville School Board increased state aid approved in the approved security cameras for recent legislative session, accord- the district’s new bus barn and ing to Graham. The remainder will JPs receive dealt with a number of other items come from special funds in the Monday night during its regular district’s budget. phone system meeting for April. Classified personnel, excluding report April 15 The board accepted a bid of bus drivers, will receive a three $15,730.90 from Progressive Tech- percent increase. Food services County Judge Kevin nologies of Little Rock for the employees are paid by Aramark. Smith gave an update on bus barn camera system. The Bus drivers will receive a 14- the courthouse telephone bid includes 11 cameras, related cent per hour increase, making system, Monday, at the equipment and training for district their pay for the coming year regular April meeting of personnel. $15.30 per hour. the Howard County Quo- Superintendent Doug Graham The board approved two work rum Court. said the system is the same as order changes for the bus barn and The judge said that Progressive installed at Nashville one at primary school. The chang- new hardware had been Primary, Elementary, Junior High es include $8,500 for an entrance installed, although old and High School. The new system gate with key pad and remotes will provide a complete view of phones are still in use. News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER for entrance at the bus barn, along the bus facility, including “all the with $8,500 for a 25-foot concrete The vendor is transition- WEARING ORANGE AND BLACK AGAIN. Andi Reeves, a equipment and storage,” Graham apron behind the building. ing the system to the former Scrapperette standout, has returned as the Nashville new phones, which could said. At primary, the project includes School District’s first athletic trainer. She holds a doctor of physi- The final project for Progres- a storm drain, catch basin and curb take a couple of weeks, cal therapy degree from UCA. the judge told the news- sive likely will be at ABC pre- at a cost of $3,800. paper which was not at school. The De Queen/Mena The board approved a request the meeting. Co-operative that operates the for the district to join a DMEC Judge Smith said that Former Scrapperette school recently made a number of consortium to write a grant ap- the county would save security improvements. Graham plication for Carl Perkins funds. some on monthly fees said he will probably call a special “We usually get $24,000 to $28,000 with the new equipment. back as athletic trainer meeting or discuss the cameras at in Carl Perkins money,” Graham The automatic answering By John R. Schirmer kids at 7 p.m.,” she said. the regular meeting for May. said. “The co-op said there is more service is still in opera- News-Leader staff “I see the medical side and In other business, the board ap- strength in numbers and asked us tion, he said. For Andi Reeves of Nashville, the sports side,” Reeves said. proved a 10-cent increase in lunch to join to fill out the grant request. JPs approved an becoming an athletic trainer was She has worked at combines prices for 2019-20. Aramark met It will have more detail. We won’t ordinance adjusting the an easy decision. “I wanted to do and pro days. She wants to ob- with Graham and food services get less money, and we might get budget and the brief something in the medical field, tain strength and conditioning director Julie Smith to discuss the more.” meeting was adjourned. and I grew up around sports. certification. effects of Arkansas’s new mini- Assistant Superintendent Joe JPs present included Put them together and you get an Reeves was in athletic training mum wage law on the Nashville Kell will continue to work with the Dick Wakefield, Kerry athletic trainer,” she said. first and then physical therapy. district. The increase in lunch co-op to organize teacher requests Strasner, Bobby Don Reeves was a standout mem- She entered the physical therapy prices is necessary because of the for Perkins funds, Graham said. Turner, Andy Hogg, Mar- ber of the Scrapperette softball program at UCA because “I minimum wage increasing to $10 The board approved a resolu- tha Hobbs, Brent Pinker- and tennis teams during her days wanted to further my education. per hour next year, Graham said. tion asking for a math waiver ton and Janice Huffman. at Nashville High School. She I enjoy helping with rehabilita- “This is probably the first of for a course offered through the received her bachelor’s degree in tion. I like to get people back to several trickle-down effects from vocational center at UA Cossatot’s athletic training and her doctor of what they love to do. A lot of it the minimum wage,” Graham Lockesburg campus. “Students physical therapy degree from the is mental.” said. take a course there that’s heavy Center Point University of Central Arkansas. She enjoys the combination of With the increase, student on math. We want them to be Last summer, she made a pre- the two fields because “I don’t lunches will be $2.20 in the com- able to count it as one of the four VFD to hold sentation about athletic training want to do PT or athletic training ing academic year. The district will math units they need here. Every fund-raiser to the Nashville School Board full time.” continue to provide free breakfast school in the co-op is asking for and was later hired as the dis- Reeves has worked at four dif- for all students, Graham said. the waiver,” Graham said. The on May 11 trict’s first athletic trainer. She ferent schools, including Nash- Smith said the summer meal board approved the purchase of a covers games and maintains ville, North Little Rock Sylvan program will be offered again. Last Blue Bird 71-passenger gasoline- The annual fund- “open communication with the Hills and Stanford High School summer, about 275 students were powered bus at a cost of $83,830. raising barbecue and coaches about injured players. in Texas, where she spent 2 1/2 fed each day, she said. Graham said he may ask for an- auction event for the I’m a gateway between the doc- years after PT school. The board approved a new cer- other “if the finances are good” Center Point Volunteer tor and coaches. If a player needs When she returned to Nash- tified salary schedule for 2019-20. toward the end of the fiscal year. Fire Department will be rehab, I get him or her in for It will add $600 to the first 15 steps Saturday, May 11. physical therapy. Sometimes I see See Trainer • Page 5A and $700 for the next one. The total See School • Page 5A The event will be at the community fire sta- tion beginning at 5 p.m. There will be many auction items and a rifle will be raffled. The raffle Legislature wraps up regular session gun is a Weatherby- By John R. Schirmer president pro tempore] Jimmy Hen- funds everything,” Teague said. without a physical presence in Vanguard Premium News-Leader staff dren helped keep things in order. “The Revenue Stabilization Act has Arkansas. 300BWY, one of only “All in all, it was a good ses- Legislators will reconvene brief- three categories - A, B and C. A and “I wanted the internet tax to 146 made. Raffle tickets sion.” ly in Little Rock April 24 to tie up B are fully funded. C will get a little pass because it’s not fair to local are $1 each or six for $5. That’s how Sen. Larry Teague loose ends and consider any vetoes bit of the money. We’re in pretty businesses to give that 10 percent to Four handguns will be of Nashville described the 92nd by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. good shape.” out-of-state companies. It was the auctioned. General Assembly after legislators They are likely to vote to ad- Teague asked the governor’s of- right thing to do. It’s not a new tax, The meal menu went home for a two-week recess journ sine die later that day, ending fice for money for the bladesmith- and it’s fair,” Teague said. includes bbq beef, pork April 10. what would then be an 88-day ing school at Historic Washington. Internet companies were sup- and chicken, beans, “There’s always some bad with session. “I try to help institutions that need posed to have been collecting a coleslaw and homemade the good,” Teague said. “The last The General Assembly passed money,” he said. sales tax on items sold in Arkansas, bread and desserts. The two or three days had the potential the state’s $5.75 billion budget Legislators passed an internet meal is by donation. to be really contentions. [Senate for general revenue spending. “It tax on out-of-state businesses See Session • Page 5A The auction will start at 7 p.m. The public is invited. Submitted photo SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. A total of $6,200 in scholarships Easter events was awarded to Howard in today’s issue County students April 10 in the annual awards ceremony of News-Leader of the Howard County Single Parent Scholarship Fund. The group includes (front row) Denetra Noble, Chloe Scoggins, Inside the News-Leader Queshera Hawthorne and her Obituaries, 2A son; (back row) volunteers Early Files, 3A Linda Young and Brandi Woods, Opinion, 4A student Kimberly McCauley and her daughter, Kassandra Sports, 6A-10A Organista and her daughter, Trends, B students Nina Wynn, Crystal Classifieds, 9B Brown, volunteer Tabetha Nguyen, and Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Regional Manager Laura Lee Williard. Not pictured: students Cynthia Green and Ashley Stuart. All of the funds stay with Howard County students no matter where they go to college. 2A Obituaries Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Obituaries

Bobby McWhorter home.com. 1941, in Nashville, the son Bobby McWhorter, 75, of William Joe Wallace of the late Fred Epton and Lockesburg, died Tuesday, William Joe Wallace, 79, Elgie Lewis Epton. April 9, 2019, at his home. of Columbus, died April 10, He was a rodeo bullfight- He was born June 17, 2019 in Hot Springs. er, an Army veteran, and 1943, in Lockesburg, the He was born in George- was a member of the Rafter son of Amy Jane Crunk town, La., on May 11, 1939, J Cowboy Church in Hope. McWhorter and the late to the late Hazelle and Ivy Survivors include: three William Aaron McWhorter. Clifton Wallace. He was a children, James Epton of He served in the Army US Navy veteran and was Forney, Texas, Jessica Epton National Guard and was a member of Columbus of Kansas, Okla., and Jer- a member of the Rock Hill Baptist Church. emy Epton of Forney, Texas; Baptist Church where he He was preceded in two sisters, Joyce Smith of had been Sunday school death by a daughter, Patricia McCaskill and Pat King of superintendent and deacon. Ann Wallace Stewart. Memphis, Tenn.; a brother, He was preceded in Survivors include: his Harold B. Epton of Nash- death by a son, B.J. Mc- wife, Mary Ann Wallace of ville; and grandchildren. Whorter, and a brother, Jerry Columbus; a daughter, San- A memorial service will McWhorter. dra McCalman of Natchi- be held by the family on Survivors include: his toches, La.; a son, Joey Saturday, April 27, 2019 at ROTARY PROGRAM ON BEES. Fred Douville, right, of Amity is a regular at the wife, Sandra Pruitt Mc- Wallace and wife Debbie 11:00 a.m. at Bingen-Ozan Farmers’ Market here and is also president of the Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers Whorter; a daughter, Terry of Dubberly, La.; two step- Cemetery in Bingen. You Association. He presented a program on bees, last week at the meeting of the Brackett; his mother, Amy daughters, Kim Compton may send the family a sym- Nashville Rotary Club. At left is Jennifer McKnight, I-Tech at Howard Memorial Jane Crunk McWhorter; two of Maumelle, and Shannon pathy message to Nashville Hospital, and Bill Craig, center, is club vice-president. brothers, Billy McWhorter Compton of Baton Rouge, Funeral Home on face book. and Jimmy McWhorter all La.; a brother, James Ray Ron Combs of Lockesburg; a sister, Di- of Blue Ridge, Ga.; also Ron Combs, 56, of Nash- ana Shaw of Nash, Texas; grandchildren and great- ville, died April 12, 2019, in also a grandchild. grandchildren. Nashville. Funeral services were Services were Sunday, He was born Dec. 26, at 10 a.m., Friday, April 12, April 14, 2019, graveside in 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to 2019, in Wilkerson Funeral the Old Minden Cemetery Beatrice Griffith Combs and Home Chapel in De Queen in Minden, La., with Bro. with John Lindsey officiat- James Stewart officiating. the late Flem Combs. ing. Burial followed at Old The family received friends He was one of Jehovah’s Union Cemetery. on Saturday at Nashville Witnesses. He was preceded Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Funeral Home. in death by a baby brother, Thursday, April 11 at the Send a sympathy mes- Steven Douglas Combs, and funeral home. sage to Nashville Funeral stepfather, Hershel Jester. Online at wilkersonfu- Home on Face Book. Survivors include: his neralhomes.com. Penelope “Penny” mother, Beatrice Jester Calvin Bogan Searles Noel of Camden; a daughter Calvin Bogan, 67, Penelope “Penny” Sear- ,Anna Austin of Pell City, of Nashville, died Tuesday, les Noel, 76, of Dierks, died Ala.; a son, Coty Combs April 9, 2019 at St. Michael Saturday, April 13, 2019. of Nashville; a brother, Hospital. She was born July 8, Flem Combs, Jr., of Mineral He was born March 29, 1942, in Plainfield, N.J., the Springs; six sisters, Sherry 1952 in DeKalb, Texas, the daughter of William Linton Combs of Center Point, son of the late Leroy and and Barbara Holden Searles. Mickey Prodell of Nash- Louise Lancaster Bogan. She was a seamstress ville, Karen Combs of Mur- He was preceded in and a member of the Dierks freesboro, Libby Watkins of ROTARY AWARD PRESENTED. Nashville Rotary Club past president Carol Murray death by a sister, Teresa United Methodist Church. Columbus, Ohio, Melenna was surprised last Wednesday when president Larry Dunaway presented her with Jackson. Survivors include: two Horn of Camden, and Mel- Rotary’s highest award, the Paul Harris Fellowship. Murray served two terms as Survivors include: his sons, Michael Noel and vina Combs of Hot Springs; chapter president. wife Patricia Bogan of Nash- wife, Malinda, and Chris- also grandchildren and a ville; three brothers, Vincent topher Noel, all of Dierks; great-grandchild. Welch of Simms, Texas, a daughter, Dianna Noel A memorial service was Curtis Bogan of Atlanta , Hollo and husband, Joseph, held at the Kingdom Hall ‘Shade Trees on Playgrounds’ Texas; and Lee Bogan of Ne- of Pittsburg, Penn.; a sister, in Hope, Ark., at 10:30 a.m. whope; three sisters, Laran- Judy Rizzo of Lewisburg, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. da Burke, Houston, Texas, Tenn.; also grandchildren John Ash project now taking applications Rebecca Bobo of Cabot, Ark. and a great-grandchild. Word has been received LITTLE ROCK -- Arkan- skin cancer risks, and tips for •Use provided curricu- Services were at 2 p.m. A memorial visitation of the death of John Ash, sas Agriculture’s Forestry keeping trees healthy. lum materials to emphasize Saturday, April 13, 2019 at for Mrs. Noel will be held of Decatur, Ala., who died Commission is now accept- “The STOP program com- the importance of trees dur- Latimer Funeral Home in at 6-8:00 p.m April 9, 2019. He was a min- ing applications for the 2019 bines hands-on, outdoor ing the week leading up to Billy Fred Epton Nashville. ister at the Sunset Church Shade Trees on Playgrounds experiences with classroom the tree planting event Visitation was Thursday, Billy Fred Epton, 77, of of Christ in Nashville from program through May 3, for curriculum about the im- •Involve students in tree- April 11, 2019 at Latimer McCaskill, died Thursday, Sept. 1974 - Aug. 1977. No schools needing additional portance of trees and how related projects that culmi- Funeral Home. April 11, 2019. obituary details were avail- shade on playgrounds. to care for trees,” says Urban nate with a tree planting Online at latimerfuneral- He was born Sept. 3, able. Selected schools will Forestry Program Coordina- ceremony receive five shade trees, tor, Krista Quinn. “We hope •Hold a tree planting cer- mulch, watering supplies, this program not only im- emony prior to Nov. 15, 2019 and planting guidelines. proves the health of Arkan- •Be willing to maintain Town clean-up set April 27-May 5 Officials with the Arkansas sas students, but also leaves the trees after planting. Forestry Commission (AFC) a lasting impression about Learn more about ur- Nashville’s citywide free Spring Clean- zens were asked not to dispose of paints, will help plant the trees the value of forests and how ban and community for- Up is only a week away. solvents or any flammable item. Large bins during a ceremony with stu- to be good stewards of our estry services and programs, April 27-May 5 had been selected for the will be placed at the Carter Day Training dents in the fall. The STOP natural resources.” here. charge. Large bins will be placed at numer- Collins Road intersection on the bypass, found here. oaks, tulip poplars, and to the development and Urban forestry staff be- black gum trees are common implementation of policies gan the program 16 years candidates for the program. and programs for Arkansas ago to help lower adult To participate in the STOP agriculture and forestry to City’s Egg Hunt is Saturday skin cancer risk by reducing program a school must meet keep its farmers and ranch- Nashville’s annual Easter Egg hunt in the age-appropriate trinkets, Dale said. childhood exposure to direct criteria: ers competitive in national city park will be Saturday, and Parks and There are no prize eggs this year. sunlight on school play- •Lack shade on a school and international markets Recreation Director Mark Dale suggests that Children will be separated into four age grounds. Since then, more playground while ensuring safe food, parents have their children in place before groups so that each child has the best op- than 100 Arkansas schools •Participate in a STOP fiber, and forest products for the 10 a.m. starting time. portunity to ‘find’ eggs. have received trees. The pro- workshop to be held in Little the citizens of the state and A total of 6,000 colorful plastic eggs will Dale suggested that parents should have gram also provides teachers Rock on Sept. 9 nation. be ‘hidden’ on the youth baseball fields for children at their age division ballfield at least with a full curriculum about children ages 12 and under. by 9:45. “If they get there at 10:01 they’ll be the environmental benefits The eggs will contain candy and other late.” of trees, how shade reduces

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Administrator’s Deed to Gayla Ann Beaird; part of April 5. Lee Robert Pay- April 4. Steven Rex Dug- Block 11, Town of Mineral ton, 46, Nashville, and Mary gan, Administrator of the Springs. 125 years ago: 1894 May Applegate, 33, Nash- Estate of Terry Lynn Gar- April 8. (Correcting le- Notice: Pleasant Valley ville. rison, deceased; to Dana gal description) Alan Ray Lodge No. 30 F. & A. M. Domestic Turner; aggregate 73.7 ac. in Green and LaDonna Curtis, meets on Saturday night Relations Court S28 TY7S R28W. $245,300. Trustees in Succession for before the full moon in each DR19-40, April 4. State Heir’s Deed the Green Family Trust; to month. J. T. Holt, W.M. and of Arkansas Offi ce of Child April 5. Alice Carol Utley, Alan Ray Green and spouse, E. G. Hale Secretary. Support Enforcement vs. et al, sole heirs of Ray Utley Michelle Chambers Green; A horse belonging to John Nayelia Garcia. Support. and Fleda Utley, deceased; property in S16 & S17 T9S Coleman, who lives three DR19-41, April 4. State to Utley Family Partnership, R27W. and one-half miles south of of Arkansas Offi ce of Child LTD; aggregate 60 ac. in S25 April 9. John Gray and Nashville, got a brush hung Support Enforcement vs. & S26 T5S R28W. Laura Gray; to Beacon Hill to its tail Tuesday evening Travon Stevenson. Paternity. Warranty Deeds Properties LLC; Lots 19 & 20, about sundown and became Civil Court April 4. Billie Jean Dal- Block 21, City of Nashville. frightened and started up No new civil cases fi led rymple, Surviving Spouse $95,000. the road at full speed. It since CV19-37 on April 1. of Eulis Smith Dalrymple, April 10. Brandon Al- ran through Nashville and Criminal Court deceased; to Matthew Kyle len Mays and wife, Jeanine when seen just after dark CR19-34. April 5. State of Efi rd; 40 ac. in S27 T5S R29W. Cherie Mays; to James Eric about four miles above here Arkansas vs. Coby Donnell April 4. Billy Rex Moorer Bennett and wife, Jewel Ann was still running as fast as Funderburk, 24, white male, and wife, Glenda Moorer; Bennett; 3.01 ac. in S13 T6S it could. We learned it was Courtesy photo/HOWARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 132 Kirby School Road, to Benjamin Witherspoon; R28W. $80,000. caught above Centre Point Big Chicken in Pecan Grove, Ouachita Production Credit Nashville; possession of Lot 7, Stone Lakes Estates, April 10. Ronald W. after having run about 13 Association’s building on North Main, circa: 1975 meth or cocaine, and posses- Howard County. $197,000. Woodruff ; to Don Newberg miles. sion of drug paraphernalia, April 5. (Special) Utley and wife, Dana Newberg, ______Dierks. Several wiring dem- economy. Puryear Motor both class D felony. Family Partnership, LTD; to and Kelly Newberg; part of 97 years ago: 1922 onstrations were given and Co. 308 North Main Street, CR19-35, April 5. State of Darla Hunter; aggregate 60 Block 114, town of Nashville. The Missionary Society of light bulbs were given away. telephone 23. Arkansas vs. Jimmy L. Per- ac. in S25 & S26 T5S R28W. $8,000. the Methodist Church held The Co-op wants to thank 43 years ago: 1976 kins Jr., 48, white male, Min- $75,000. April 10. Kenneth G. a reception last Tuesday for County Agent E. A. Hansen Virgil Kirby of Dierks eral Springs; non-support April 5. Joyce McGhee; to Hunt and Reta M. Hunt, Miss Mary Tinny, who has for his hearty cooperation is the new turkey calling in excess of $25,000, class B Kandy Wilson; property in husband and wife; to Janet just returned from Belgium in the show and for making champion of Howard Coun- felony. S4 T11S R27W. L. Cook, with live estate after two years of mission- recordings. ty. Kirby won the title re- Land Transactions April 5. Jim W. Young reserved for Betty J. Miller; 2 ary work. The reception was Nashville and the sur- cently at the competition Commissioner’s Deed and wife, Brenda F. Young; ac. in S8 T5S R28W. $20,000. held at the home of Mrs. rounding area may be in for sponsored annually by the E. E. Hughes on Howard a siege of rabies among its Dierks Jaycees Street. A very interesting talk dogs and livestock. Saturday The Arkansas Historic was made by Miss Tinny at Little Rock, tests showed a Preservation program was Two sentenced in criminal court concerning her work in Bel- fox hound impounded here told that Ebenezer Camp Two defendants who had in a regional punishment fa- 403 County Line, Road, gium. Brick cream and cake was rabid. The dog is known Ground has been approved previously pleaded guilty cility, and a fi ne of $1,500 in Nashville, charged with were served. to have attacked at least 75 for inclusion in the National returned to the Howard addition to other court costs. failure to meet the terms (Adv.) Pre-Easter Sale, other dogs in the area. Register. The addition of this County courtroom April 10 Plead not guilty of his probation on felony Ladies here is your chance Lieutenant Wayne Lott property gives Arkansas a for formal pronouncement Three defendants entered conviction. His probation to dress up for Easter and of the US Navy took time total of 161 national regis- of their sentences. not guilty or not true pleas revocation trial will be April be in the latest style at a very off from his leave to give tered properties. On the bench for the regu- and had trial dates set. 24. He is represented by the low price. One assortment the children in Okay Grade (Adv.) Outstanding! lar day of criminal court was Coby Donnell Funder- public defender. His convic- of dresses in taff eta, crepes School and Saratoga High Where else could you fi nd Judge Charles Yeargan. burk, 24, white male, 132 tion was on a class D felony and satins $12.95. One as- School a dental checkup. such a wide array of fine Mark Khysar, 49, white Kirby School Road, Nash- charge of fi rst degree terror- sortment of suits, $19.50. The Round Committee to- men’s clothing for every male, Walker, La., had plead- ville, pleaded not guilty to istic threatening. Come and get your share of gether with the Saratoga- occasion? ed guilty to a class D drug- two drug-related felony Guilty plea the bargains. The Style Shop, Okay PTA is very grateful Maybe New York City related felony on Feb. 27. charges. He will be repre- One defendant pleaded Nashville to Lt. Lott for his service. We or you could just mosey on Last Wednesday, he was sented by the public de- true to a charge of failure ______are very hopeful that we will down to the biggest little sentenced to three years fender. Pretrial motions will to meet the terms of her 67 years ago: 1952 be able to have the children’s store in Southwest Arkansas. of probation, 90 days in a be heard July 10. probation on a Sept. 2018 The Rich Mountain Elec- eyes and ears tested by the Come and see our com- regional punishment facil- Christopher Penny, 23, conviction for possession tric Co-operative of Mena end of this school term. plete line of traditional, con- ity, and a fi ne of $1,500 in black male, 1319 N. 10th, of drug paraphernalia, a gave a very interesting show (Adv.) Cut cost on ev- temporary, western and addition to other court costs. Arkadelphia, pleaded not class D felony. Bonnie K. Monday night at the Fel- ery haul. Get a Studebaker work clothing. Marcus Ray’s Ronnie Lee Steward, 46, guilty to a class D felony Holbert, 57, white female, lowship Church, south of truck. It is a standout in gas Country Gent, Nashville white male, Paris, Texas, charge of felon in possession Lockesburg, had her proba- pleaded guilty to a class of fi rearm. He now has an tion extended three years D drug-related felony on attorney, and the case was during which time she must April 3. He returned for his continued to May 8. undergo monthly drug test- Sarcoidosis benefi t Saturday sentence which was three A not true plea was given ing. Her sentence was trans- Sarcoidosis is a disease Iresa Rowe who has battled pre-ordering at 501-557- years of probation, 90 days by Stephen Amonette, 35, ferred to Garland County. which aff ects immune sys- the disease for more than 2156. tems and especially the 21 years The shirts are $15 for kids lungs. The walk will begin at 8 and adult sizes S-L; $20 all Rainbow pre-school graduation May 10 April is Sarcoidosis a.m. Saturday, April 20, at other sizes. Awareness Month. the Nashville City Park. All donations will go to The Rainbow Learning & on May 10 from 9:30-11 a.m. used or new children’s book. Local organizers are of- There is a $20 entry fee. the Foundation for Sarcoid- Therapy Center will hold its The center is also accept- Books can be dropped off in fering a 2K walk to support T-shirts are available by osis Research. 2019 Preschool Graduation ing donations of any gently the center’s front lobby. 4A Opinion Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Legislators approve state budget, Point of view wrap up regular session for 2019 By Sen. Larry Teague Much of the lost state revenue The second component of the Toenail chainsaw The legislature completed the will be made up from sales taxes highway program will depend on 2019 regular session after finalizing on Internet retail purchases. The Arkansas voters. The legislature And a salty solution for a balanced budget of about $5.75 act does not change sales tax rates, referred to the 2020 ballot whether billion in general revenue for next but clarifies that they will be col- to make permanent the current fiscal year. lected equally from online retailers temporary half-cent sales tax. Rev- some really fragrant toes That is about $124 million more as they are collected from “bricks enue from the half cent is allocated BALLERINAS DANCE on their tiptoes. How on earth do they do than will be spent during the cur- and mortar” stores. for highways. that? Never mind. But I did try that once when I cut my tongue while rent year. The legislature enacted long- If voters approve, the half cent licking an envelope. I got up on my tippy- The state general revenue fund term highway program. Act 146 will generate $293.7 million a toes and danced across the room hollering is mostly generated by sales taxes, will generate $59 million a year year. Cities and counties will each “oooooch, oooooch, ooooooochy” until individual income taxes and cor- for the state and $12.6 million a receive $44 million, and the state my tongue stopped hurting. Took about 20 porate income taxes. year for both cities and counties Transportation Department will minutes. The legislature enacted a trio of to maintain and build roads and get the remaining $205 million I learned two things: (1) Don’t ever get a tax cuts. Act 182 will save Arkan- bridges. each year. paper cut on your tongue; and (2) You can’t sas families more than $97 million It levies a new wholesale sales If voters reject the extension, the dance on your toes if your toenails curl all the a year in lower personal income tax on gasoline and diesel, which sales tax will expire in 2023. It was way around the ends of those toes. taxes. It will benefit about 579,000 will result in an additional 3 cents a approved in a statewide general My desire to keep my toe talons pruned taxpayers with net taxable incomes gallon on gas and 6 cents on diesel. election in 2012 by a margin of 58 put me in an embarrassing situation. greater than $38,200. The new state rate for gasoline percent to 42 percent. One of the only good things about getting old is that at some point, Act 808 lowers property taxes will be 24.5 cents a gallon, and for Minimum salaries for teachers Medicare and your supplemental insurance will pay for visits to the for more than 716,000 homeown- diesel it will be 28.5 cents. In the will go up $1,000 a year in each of podiatrist where you can have your toenails carefully inspected and ers, by increasing the homestead future, increases will be limited to the next four years, thanks to Act scientifically trimmed. This was really great because I have gotten so property tax credit from $350 to 0.1 percent per gallon. 170. Teachers will benefit mostly plump and inflexible that I can’t bend over and clip the nails without $375. The bill levies additional regis- in the 168 districts that now pay cutting off the oxygen supply to my brain. Each year, Arkansas homeown- tration fees on electric vehicles of the minimum or slightly above it. I only learned about this foot doctor trick when my many of my good ers will save an additional $12.5 $200 and hybrid vehicles of $100. In 67 school districts teachers are friends and neighbors held a meeting in the alley and voted unanimously million because of Act 808. In 2018 there were 18,777 hybrids already paid more than the state to stop taking turns trimming my toenails. One of them did, however, Act 822 will lower income taxes registered in Arkansas, and 802 minimum salary. offer to call the foot doctor’s office and make me an appointment. by about $57 million a year for electric vehicles registered. Their Act 189 changes how juvenile I don’t whine and cry too much while the doc’s trusted assistants are businesses when it is fully in effect. owners paid $17, $25 or $30 to offenders are sentenced. It’s an ef- fooling with my toes. But I do whine and cry some. To listen to those It lowers the top rate for income register, depending on the weight fort to reduce the number of teens toe doc assistants you’d think I was the worst patient ever to tippytoe/ above $100,000, and it extends to of the vehicles. who are sent to secure detention ballet dance gracefully through the treatment room door. 20 years the carry forward period Also, $35 million a year from facilities for minor offenses. It also The whining starts as soon as the assistant straps me in her chair in which they can claim net operat- new casino taxes will be trans- makes sentencing guidelines more and fires up the converted Poulan chainsaw that she uses to trim the ing losses. ferred to state highway projects. uniform across the state. aforementioned toe talons. I’m only in the toe torture chair for about 15 minutes, and boy is it ever great to be able to walk barefooted in my kitchen again without State helps some immigrants but not others hearing my toenails clicking on the tile floor. By Brenda Blagg Mostly, it was the unwelcoming become law without his signature. Last week, when the doc’s assistant shut down the Poulan Toe Saw, Between the Lines spirit of the law, enabling citizen- *** she told me that I had to start soaking my toes before and after each There are no “sanctuary cities” ship and immigration checks even Even as the Legislature was visit to the office. in Arkansas. without probable cause, that most taking this tough stance on immi- She said I needed to use a mixture of Epsom Salts, White Vinegar Thankfully, we do have places irritated opponents. gration enforcement, lawmakers and Pure Mountain Spring Water. Okay, that last part was exaggeration. in this state that welcome immi- As one activist suggested, such approved a couple of welcome She just said ‘water.’ grants, where immigrant families checks could cause immigrants laws impacting immigrants. She said that soaking my toenails in the mixture AFTER they were have lived and prospered and to fear that they can’t leave their One was long overdue, ex- clipped would keep the toes from getting fungus or infection. contributed to their adopted state. houses, go to work or shopping tending in-state tuition to some She said that soaking my toenails in the mixture BEFORE the office Unfortunately, we also have without risk of being stopped. immigrants. visit would cancel some of the foul smells from my feet and make the those here who cast suspicion on Nevertheless, the bill is on Gov. You have to go back to when aforementioned office visit so much more pleasant for the staff on duty these immigrant neighbors, or at Asa Hutchinson’s desk and he has former Gov. Mike Huckabee was that day. least on their legal status. said he will sign it. in the governor’s chair to find the “I didn’t know you had all of your patients soak their toes before That number apparently in- The governor has legitimate origins of this idea. office visits,” I told her. cludes many in the state Legisla- concerns, as do many others, about With the Republican governor’s “We don’t,” she said. “Just the ones with the worst-smelling feet.” ture. the potential for racial profiling backing, then-state Rep. Joyce El- She added that I should consider looking for that new Eucalyptus- There were enough of them at that could result from a law that liott, D-Little Rock, tried and failed scented Epsom Salt, too. “Lay in enough to last until next year. And don’t least to pass legislation last week will allow stops for citizenship and to pass legislation to grant legal buy the cheap vinegar, either. Soak your feet each night for about two to punish any cities and towns that immigration status. immigrants educated in Arkansas weeks before your appointment. Matter of fact -- in your case -- you might adopt “sanctuary” immigra- Hutchinson encouraged the schools access to in-state tuition should just plan on soaking them the entire time.” tion policies and to give discretion bill’s sponsor, Sen. Gary Stubble- at colleges and universities here. Heck, I’ll run up a big bill just for that fancy smelling Epsom Salt, I to law enforcement to question field, R-Branch, to amend it to A version of the law finally complained. I may not soak my toes at all. anyone about their citizenship or require “probable cause” for such passed this year as House Bill She had an answer for that: “In that case we would be glad to make immigration status. stops. 1684 by Rep. Dan Douglas, R- you an appointment with another foot specialist.” Supposedly, this is all in the Stubblefield agreed to seek the Bentonville. I would have made more smart-aleck backtalk, but she fired up that spirit of cooperating with federal amendment in some future legisla- It cleared the House 75-1. Then Poulan nailtrimmer and I couldn’t hear myself think. immigration authorities, a posi- tive session, but the bill that sits on it passed the Senate 18-7 with an She was glaring at me real hard. Real, real hard. So I decided the tion in lockstep with the Trump the governor’s desk has no such amendment that the House easily smart thing to do was to leave quick as I could. On tiptoes. At least they administration’s crackdown on provision. concurred with. didn’t click, click, click. illegal immigration. Bill 411 cleared the Senate ear- Among the strong supporters, ---- ---  The Arkansas legislation was lier in April, passing 24-5. It was notably, was one Joyce Elliott, now ANIMAL CRACKERS. I know it’s not my imagination. I have seen a met with stout opposition from ad- blocked in a House of Representa- a state senator. lot of butterflies this year. I thought they didn’t come around ‘til summer. vocates for the state’s immigrants tives’ committee a few days later, Lawmakers also passed House I know the ones I’ve seen have included several different species. and from the Arkansas Municipal but the panel endorsed the bill on a Bill 1552 by Rep. Megan Godfrey, ---- ---  League, the organization that second try last week as the session D-Springdale, that allows the THE GOOD EARTH. I’ve been around for a lot of Easters, but I don’t represents cities and towns and was winding down. state Board of Nursing to issue think I’ve EVER seen the dogwoods and redbud trees so vibrant. The the source of the assertion that the The full House approved the licenses to recipients of the federal blooms of my front yard Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree are long gone, state has no sanctuary cities. measure 71-24 on the next day, Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- but a neighbor brought me a framed picture he took of my tree when it Notably, the bill’s sponsors which was the day the session rivals policy. was in all of its glory. This was its best year ever. couldn’t name any either; but, just recessed. Again, both laws serve these And here come the Azaleas! in case someone might try, the bill The governor could still veto immigrant students and the state ---- ---  would require the state to with- the bill, but don’t expect him to that is their home. Monday I had a surprise visit to the dermatologist. It was a surprise hold certain funds for cities and do so. Brenda Blagg is a freelance colum- because I had forgotten my appointment and luckily I looked at the towns that might adopt sanctuary He said he will sign it, although nist. E-mail comments or questions to day’s calendar when I got to work. I broke the speed limit all the way policies. he also has the option of letting it [email protected]. to Texarkana, and I took a shortcut through the boonies that only I, and 450 other drivers, knew about that morning. I got to his office just in time to avoid getting a ‘tardy’ ticket. Scammers selling fake pets to families When he came into the examination room he sniffed the air. “Well, I can tell that SOMEONE has been to see their podiatrist.” Scam artists are hiding online scam them.” on the Internet.    pretending to sell domestic pets, Attorney General Rutledge and Arrange to pick up the animal ------but instead are taking the consum- the Federal Trade Commission re- from a kennel instead of meeting WORD GAMES. The twins: Suck It Up and Move On. Their philoso- er’s money without turning over leased the following tips to avoid the breeder at a potentially unsafe phy is: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” a new fluffy friend. Often, these falling victim to a scammer selling location. Do not rely on the breeder ---- ---  ads are found on free buy-and- a pet that does not exist. to ship the animal, and never pay HE SAID: “Passover and Easter are the only Jewish and Christian sell websites and use especially Visit in person the breeder or for shipping. holidays that move in sync, like the ice skating pairs we saw during the endearing photos of the animal rescue group offering the pet. Check the organization’s refer- winter Olympics.” Marvin Olasky, editor and author they have no intention of sending, Responsible individuals and or- ences. Talk to others who have ---- ---  or may not even own. ganizations will allow potential purchased pets from this breeder SHE SAID: “Sticking to good habits can be hard work, and mistakes “Con artists are scouring the in- customers to tour their facility. and the breeder’s veterinarian. are part of the process. Don't declare failure simply because you messed ternet looking for new ways to get Search the user’s profile for Pay for the puppy with a check up or because you're having trouble reaching your goals. Instead, use into our wallets,” said Arkansas warning signs that it may be a or credit card. If a breeder pres- your mistakes as opportunities to grow stronger and become better.” Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. scam. Fake breeder websites can sures for a wire transfer or prepaid Amy Morin, author and psychotherapist “Families considering adding a often look real because they steal debit card payment, it is probably ---- ---  new pet have a lot to think about, content from legitimate rescue a scam. SWEET DREAMS, Baby especially whether having this sites. Look for duplicate sites by Attorney General Rutledge new pet is the right decision for copying a line from the website encourages Arkansans to do their them. They should not have to into a search engine and looking research regarding adopting and also worry if the seller is trying to for identical wording elsewhere purchasing pets. 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Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 17, 2019 News 5A Arkansas Press Association be back in the fiscal session and other groups because it next year and can work on Session withheld winners’ names. it, or we could have a special Continued Teague and APA worked session,” Teague said. from page 1A out an amendment to re- One question about the move exemptions of public transformation deals with but many were not before officials’ names, and the bill whether or not the Legisla- passage of the legislation. failed afterward. ture will run departmental Lawmakers did not pass Hutchinson’s plan for the budgets individually or as Teague’s bill to prevent the transformation of Arkansas a group. release of those who win government passed. “We “The budget people are large amounts in the Ar- passed it out of the Senate already thinking about it. kansas lottery. The bill ini- Monday [April 8]. I’m con- There’s always something tially was opposed by the fident it’s not perfect. We’ll to do,” Teague said.

The board voted to re- Billy Sanders effective im- employ certified and classi- mediately. . School fied personnel for 2019-20. Graham said he will prob- Continued Members accepted the ably have a special meeting from page 1A resignations of high school in the next 10 days “to finish special education teacher the last positions. At that Tammy Nolen effective at time, we’ll have a recom- the end of the 2018-19 aca- mendation on technology demic year and bus driver purchases.” Schools receive state report cards ALL SMILES. Nashville High School Counselor Crystal Evans, Principal Tate Gordon Area public schools have Grades were based upon tary, B; high school, C. and Career Coach Amy Westfall display the $20,000 check they received from the received letter grades from growth, English proficiency, Blevins -- elementary, C; Bigler family to fund scholarships for Nashville High School seniors. “We want to thank the Arkansas Department of school quality and student high school, C. the Bigler family so much for this scholarship donation that will help several students Education for 2018. success, graduation rates, Delight -- elementary, B. when they go to college. Their continued support to our local scholarship fun each The data used to create teachers and expenditures. Dierks -- high school, B; Jo year is greatly appreciated,” Gordon said. The recognition program for local scholar- the letter grades was com- Area schools and grades: Ann Walters Elementary, C. ship recipients and their families will be held later this month. piled from several sources Nashville -- elementary, Kirby -- elementary, D; and issued by the ADE. B; high school, C; junior high school, C. The grades were released high, C; primary, B. Mineral Springs -- el- specific things to be sure “more aware of concussions April 15. Center Point -- elemen- ementary, D; high school, D. they have the right tech- now. There aren’t more cas- Trainer nique in therapy. I want to es,” just greater awareness. Continued go to practice and evaluate One of the more difficult from page 1A kids there.” parts of the job is “making Peach Blossom Festival May 4 She has numerous memo- the decision to pull a kid Nashville’s annual Peach Vendor booths and ga- There will be a car show ries and stories of her career who loves playing” if the Blossom Festival will be rage sale item areas are and other attractions. ville, “My main goal was to to date. “One of the scariest athlete is injured, Reeves Saturday, May 4, and there available by calling the park, Persons interested in en- try to get athletic training moments was when a quar- said. will be some good-tasting 845-7405. tering the baking or eating in the district. I contacted terback [at another school] She’s also had to tell 10- new events. New activities include: a contests should call Nash- [Superintendent] Doug Gra- was tackled right in front of 12 athletes about a season- The festival will be in the fried peach pie eating con- ville Chamber of Commerce ham about the need for a me. He rolled his foot in the ending injury. Nashville City Park where it test; a peach pie contest and president Tammy Gibson at part-time trainer at school other direction and broke “The flip side is helping was moved last year. a peach cobbler contest. 200-4888. and games.” two bones in the leg.” them return to things they Once Reeves was se- The player went to the love to do. That’s the most lected, she worked out a emergency room and later rewarding,” she said. schedule with the district’s had surgery. “It happened Reeves purchased Rehab NPD offers programs for seniors athletes and coaches. on Sept. 25. He had physical Specialists in Nashville and She wants the players to therapy and was back for will expand into Hope May Nashville Police Chief on their welfare. metal bracelet to wear. be comfortable talking to basketball Dec. 15,” Reeves 1. Amy Marion has issued a re- “If the person is unable “This bracelet will have her if they need help. “Kids said. “I want to grow the PT minder that the local police to be contacted, then a fam- the person’s identification come to me and tell me they “I knew the surgeon. It’s practice. I like to get contact department is looking out ily member or friend will and the phone number for have a tight muscle or an in- vital to have those relation- with local schools. At my old after the city’s senior citizens be contacted to make sure the Nashville Police Depart- jury isn’t healing. They also ships. Get to surgery and get job, a trainer went to a differ- with two Senior Operation the person is okay,” Marion ment,“ Marion said. come to me with trouble in back to playing.” ent school every afternoon Safeguard programs. said. “The police department school.” Another area of concern to check on the athletes. Marion said the police “If necessary, the officer will have the person’s fam- Reeves said she has influ- for Reeves is concussions That’s a model I’d love to department has two pro- will go to the residence and ily and contact information enced some students to go among athletes. “Concus- replicate.” grams in place - telephone check on the person. This on file to aid in getting a lost into athletic training. Two sions are huge these days. As she wraps up her first reassurance program and program is designed so that or disoriented person back NHS seniors have worked A relationship with the kids year with the Nashville Alzheimer/dementia pro- if a resident does not have where they are supposed with her this semester, in- helps to know when they’re athletic program, Reeves gram - designed to assist the family here in Nashville, to be.” cluding Grace Campbell and acting different. I can tell said her “overall goal is elderly and their families. we can help check on you Persons interested in ei- Kris Horne. if something is not right. just to protect kids. They Marion said the tele- or your loved one and their ther of these programs, are Reeves attends pre-game Coaches have the job to work hard for their schools. phone reassurance program welfare.” asked to contact the Nash- warmups with the athletes. coach. I take the medical The schools need to protect will benefit the elderly or The Alzheimer/dementia ville Police Department at If a player has had surgery, part.” them. It’s about molding the handicapped and involves program involves persons (870) 845-3434 during busi- “I rehab them. I do sport- Reeves said people are next generation.” a police officer who contact diganosed with either dis- ness hours, Monday through the person regularly to check ease being provided with a Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Helping [patients] return to things they love to do ... is the most rewarding.” Organization seeks organ donors Andi Reeves, DPT April is National Donate and their families by cel- kansans have registered. Nashville School District athletic trainer Life Month. Every year, ebrating the lifesaving and Arkansas Regional Or- healing gift of donation. gan Recovery Association, “This April, we want to (ARORA) partners with Ar- remind everyone that they kansas hospitals, transplant have the potential to save centers and other donation up to 8 lives and improve the partners in the state in cel- health of up to 200 people. ebration of National Donate The decision to register as a Life Month(NDLM). The donor is the beginning of a observance focuses atten- story that may bring life and tion on organ, eye and tissue healing to individuals, their donation. The month-long families and their communi- celebration also shares the ties,” says ARORA Director importance of registering of Communications, Audrey your decision to become a Coleman. donor and honors donors Sixty-four percent of Ar- 6A Wednesday, April 17, 2019 www.swarkansasnews.com Sports Nashville News-Leader Scrappers atop district standings The Scrapper baseball innings, giving up no runs the lead. team picked up District 7-4A on four hits and striking out The Scrappers picked up wins over Bauxite and De 10 Miners. three runs in the fourth, one Queen last week, while los- De Queen in the sixth and two in the ing a non-conference game De Queen scored twice seventh. at Fouke. in the first inning and didn’t Lott, Colton Patterson, Tristen Jamison pitched pick up another run until the Drummond and Beene all a 10-0 shutout at Bauxite fourth as Nashville defeated scored two runs each, with Friday, April 12. the Leopards 8-3 April 9. one a piece for Gordon, The Scrappers’ first run The Scrappers’ eight runs Hanson and Hilliard. came in the top of the third came on eight hits with one Jamison had three of the inning. Nashville went up error. Scrappers’ eight hits, with 3-0 in the fourth and 4-0 Gordon, Drummond and two for Patterson and one in the fifth. Neither team Hanson scored two runs each for Gordon, Tollett and scored in the sixth, and the each, with one a piece for Hanson. Scrappers blew the contest Lott and Beene. Gordon Six Scrapper runs came open in the seventh by scor- scored a home run for the on RBIs, led by Jamison and ing six runs. Scrappers. Tollett with two each. Lott For the game, the Scrap- Drummond was the lead- and Gordon had one RBI pers had 10 runs off nine hits ing batter with two hits, with each. with one error. one each for Lott, Gordon, Gordon, Moorer and Landon Tollett and Cason Jamison, Tollett, Brown and Beene shared pitching du- Scrapper track photos Drummond led Nashville in Hanson. ties against the Panthers, all OVER THE TOP. Kalob Carpenter of Nashville won the pole vault with a mark of 12- scoring with two runs each, The Scrappers recorded going two innings each. 10 at the Collin Raye Relays April 11 at De Queen. followed by Aaron Lott, Ty- seven RBIs, led by Gordon Gordon gave up seven ler Beene, Colton Patterson, with four. Tollett had two, hits and five runs and struck Ty Gordon, Tristen Jamison and Jamison added one. out three. Moorer allowed Thinclads take runner-up at DQ and Peyton Hilliard with Hostetler pitched seven seven runs off four hits with DE QUEEN - The Nash- one run each. innings, striking out eight four strikeouts. Beene al- ville Scrappers finished Gordon, Tollett, Drum- Leopards and giving up lowed no hits and no runs second at the Collin Raye mond and Austin Hanson three runs on four hits. and struck out 4 Panthers. Relays Thursday, April 11. had two hits each, with one Fouke The Scrappers are 19-4 on Host De Queen won the hit for Jamison. The only loss of the week the season. They’re in first meet with 138 points, fol- The Scrappers had eight came April 11 as the Scrap- place in District 7-4A with a lowed by the Scrappers with RBIs, led by Jamison and pers fell to Fouke 12-11 on record of 8-1. Malvern and 109.5 Hanson with two a piece. the road. Arkadelphia are tied for The Scrappers won four Gordon, Ryan Brown, Nashville led 5-3 after second at 6-2. events. Detrich Young be- Jake Moorer and Jaydon two innings. Fouke put up Nashville will visit Arka- came Nashville’s sixth state Hostetler had one RBI each. two runs in the third and delphia Friday, April 19, for qualifier with a mark of 6-2 Jamison pitched seven seven in the fourth to take a 5 p.m. game. in the high jump. Nashville had nine top three placers at the meet. Top eight finishes for the Scrappers include the fol- lowing: 100-m dash - 4. Detrich Young, 11.71 400-m dash - 3. Ty Basil- iere, 53.15; 4. Quincey Gar- land, 54.20 FIRST PLACE. Scrapper Jordan White (left) won the 110-m hurdles - 1. Jordan 110-m and 300-m hurdles at De Queen April 11. White, 15.60 300-m hurdles - 1. White, 41.02. 4 x 100-m relay - 3. 44.65 4 x 400-m relay - 5. 3:41.17 High jump - 1. Basiliere, 6-2; 2. Young, 6-2; 6. Jake Moorer, 5-10 Long jump - 3. Basiliere, 20-3; 6. Young, 19-6 Triple jump - 3. Dontrelle Robinson, 39-5.5; 7. Moorer, 38-8.25 OUT. Scrapper first baseman Ryan Brown (4) makes the CONCENTRATION. Jay- Pole vault - 1. Kalob Car- play for an out against De Queen April 9. don Hostetler pitches for penter, 12-10 the Scrappers at De Queen Discus - 4. Savion Coburn, April 9. The Scrappers de- 117-7; 5. Robert Dunham, feated the Leopards 8-3. 115-0 Shot put - 4. Kendrix Hol- THERE HE GOES. Scrapper Coach Rick Baker (left) BASE HIT. Aaron Lott gets comb, 45-11; 5. Dunham, watches as Ty Basiliere approaches the high jump at De a hit against De Queen in 45-0 Queen. Basiliere won the event at 6-2. the Scrappers’ 8-3 confer- Scrapperettes ence victory April 9. Wins The Scrapperettes were high jump with a mark of Macy Morris was second over the Leopards and eighth at the meet with 24 5-1. She was fifth in the in the discus with a throw of Bauxite have Nashville in points. 400-m dash with a time of 108-5. She was second in the first place in district. Maurelys Wade won the 1:09.45. shot put at 29-3.

portS eaderS SPlayers of the Week L as selected by The Leader sports department Cason Drummond, Nashville Cason, a Scrap- per senior, scored two runs and recorded two hits in Nashville’s District 7-4A win at Bauxite April 12. He also had two runs and two hits in a victory at De Queen and two runs in a non- conference game at Fouke.

This weekly feature sponsored by McDonald’s of Nashville 845-2364 South Fourth Street Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Sports 7A Scrapperettes tied for 7-4A lead The Nashville Scrapper- Eleven Scrapperette Steele threw 74 pitches, ettes scored five runs in the scores came on RBIs, led by with 47 going for strikes. She first inning on their way to Potter and Dixon with three faced 17 batters and threw a 12-7 District 7-4A victory each, Harmon and Kester- first-pitch strikes against 12 over Bauxite Friday, April son with two each, and one of them. 12. Nashville recorded four from Campbell. De Queen home runs in the road win, McJunkins pitched all Errors proved costly for led by Aly Dixon with two. seven innings, giving up the Scrapperettes in a 2-1 Addy Harmon and Raley seven runs on nine hits conference loss at De Queen Potter had one home run while striking out five Lady April 9. each. Miners. De Queen took a 2-0 lead After the Scrapperettes’ Harmony Grove in the first inning. scoring burst in the first in- Steele pitched a no-hitter The Scrapperettes’ only ning, they added two runs in as the Scrapperettes defeat- score came in the top of the fifth, one in the sixth and ed Haskell Harmony Grove the sixth on a home run by four in the seventh. 10-0 in a non-conference Harmon. Scrapper track photos Bauxite attempted a game Monday afternoon at Nashville had six hits DISTRICT CHAMPIONS. The Nashville Junior High School Scrappers won the District comeback in the bottom of the Nashville City Park. She against the Lady Leopards, 7-4A track title Monday afternoon with 196 points. Ted Green is the coach. the seventh inning when struck out seven Lady Cardi- led by Steele with two. Har- the Lady Miners scored four nals while holding Harmony mon, Potter, Spigner and runs. Grove scoreless and hitless. Cason Lemons posted one Junior Scrappers win track title; girls runners-up Nashville’s 12 runs came McJunkins and Ellen hit each. MENA - The Nashville finished with 196 points; De points, with the Scrapper- off 14 hits with six errors. Spigner had two runs each, McJunkins pitched six in- Junior Scrappers won the Queen was second at 179. ettes second at 193. Bauxite had seven runs on with Spigner hitting a home nings, striking out four Lady District 7-4A track champi- The Junior Scrapperettes Individual results from nine hits with two errors. run. Futrell, Harmon, Potter, Leopards. She gave up two onship Monday afternoon were the district runners- district will be included in Harmon was the leading Kesterson, Grace Campbell runs on four hits. at Mena. The Scrappers up. De Queen won with 198 the April 24 News-Leader. scorer for the Scrapperettes and Maggie Campbell all The Scrapperettes will with three runs, followed scored one run each. host Ashdown Thursday, by Potter, Dixon and Ashley Futrell, McJunkins and April 18, at 4:30 p.m. at the Chambers with two each. Kesterson had two hits a city park. The game will be Grace Campbell, Caroline piece, with one each from Senior Night. Seniors Futrell, Kesterson and Mattison Harmon, Grace Campbell Campbell, Potter and Lem- Steele added one run a piece. and Spigner. ons will be introduced 10-15 Potter and Harmon had The Scrapperettes had minutes before the game. three hits each, with two for eight RBIs, led by Futrell, The Scrapperettes are Maci McJunkins, Kesterson Grace Campbell and 14-4 overall, 8-1 in District and Dixon. Julianne Futrell McJunkins with two each. 7-4A. They are tied with De and Campbell had one hit Kesterson and Spigner had Queen for the district lead, each. one RBI each. with Bauxite third at 6-3.

Scrapper track photos DISTRICT RUNNERS-UP. The Nashville Junior Scrapperettes were second at district. Laura Kidd is the coach. NJHS girls second, boys sixth at Ashdown ASHDOWN - The Nash- 4 x 100-m relay - 4. 56.42 50.5 points. ville Junior High Scrap- 4 x 200-m relay - 2. 1:59.76 Top eight results include: perettes were second at the 4 x 400-m relay - 4. 5:02.63 800-m run - 2. Alberto Junior Panther/Merchant 4 x 800-m relay - 4. Pioquinto, 2:16.27 News-Leader photos/JOHN R. SCHIRMER Relays April 9. 12:41.80 1600-m run - 3. Pioquinto, Genoa Central won the High jump - 3. Adelene 5:17.74 SISTER TO SISTER. Senior Grace Campbell (left) drives in her sister, freshman Mag- meet with 135.5 points, with Westfall, 4-4 300-m hurdles - 8. Eric gie Campbell (right) in Nashville’s 10-0 shutout of Harmony Grove Monday afternoon. the Scrapperettes next at 110. Long jump - 2. Taylor, Grigsby, 50.27 Top eight finishes for 15-0 4 x 100-m relay - 3. 48.74 Nashville include the fol- Triple jump - 1. Kyleigh 4 x 400-m relay - 3. 3:57.29 lowing: Scoggins, 32-6; 5. Taylor, 31-3 4 x 800-m relay - 4. 100-m dash - 1. Honesty Pole vault - 3. Katie Talley, 10:00.73 Taylor, 13.96; 6. Taniya Beal, 6-6; 5. Lamia Madora, 6-0 Long jump - 3. Devante 14.32 Discus - 5. KK Perkins, Gilliam, 17-11 200-m dash - 2. Taylor, 75-2; 8. Emily Wallis, 71-5 Triple jump - 8. Todrick 29.93 Shot put - 1. Perkins, 37- Watson, 35-1 400-m dash - 4. Aubrey 2; 5. Taylor, 33-7; 7. Reese Pole vault - 3. Trey Spurl- Carver, 1:09.15; 6. Jordan Worthington, 31-9 ing, 9-0 Scoggins, 1:10.86 Scrappers Shot put - 4. Drew Mc- 100-m hurdles - 6. Takaya The Junior Scrappers Cain, 40-4; 8. Dexter Draper, Maxwell, 19.54 were sixth at Ashdown with 38-4 Keep up with the Scrappers, Hornets, Rattlers and Outlaws every week. The Nashville News-Leader Your hometown newspaper NO-HITTER. Mattison Subscribe today. Steele pitches a shutout for the Scrapperettes Monday 870.845.0600 against Harmony Grove.

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER SCRAPPERETTE SCORE. Julianne Futrell scores for the Scrapperettes in their win over Harmony Grove. 8A Sports Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Dierks rolls on Gurdon The Gurdon Go-Devil Mack and Kohl Kersey. Mack baseball and softball teams threw five strikeouts and were handed losses when walked four while Kersey they showed up to face Di- struck out one and walked erks at home Monday af- one. ternoon. Kirby’s offense was gen- The Lady Outlaws shut erated by Shandon Sykers, out the Lady Go-Devils 13-0 who had 1 hit with 2 RBIs. while their counterparts Carter Turner collected the picked up a 15-0 win behind Trojans’ only other hit. a no-hitter thrown by Chan- Dierks’ offense was led dler Lowery. by Claborn with 2 hits and Lowery got the win in the one each from Thomas and four-inning match by throw- Kersey. ing only 61 pitches. Lowery On April 12, the Outlaws struck out five Gurdon bat- hosted the Cossatot River ters and walked three en Eagles and handed them a Murfreesboro Diamond photo/PJ TRACY route to the shutout. 14-3 loss. FUTURE ICCC TRITON. Murfreesboro High School Rattler DeAndre Burton (at right) signed a letter of intent Dierks jumped to an 8-0 The Outlaws threw four Monday with Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge to play college basketball with the Tritons later lead in the first inning and pitchers at CR - Chandler this year. Burton, who was eligible to play for the Rattlers after the first semester break, would go on to lead then tacked on three more Lowery, Zane Cox, Kyle the team in scoring (around 28 ppg) and rebounding (8-9 rpg) while helping the team break an extensive losing in the second and four in Stamps and Austin Mack. streak that dated back several seasons. Burton is pictured with Coach Tyler Simmons. the third to round out the Lowery, who started, gave scoring. up three hits and three runs Zane Cox led the Out- and struck out two and law bats with 2 hits and walked none. Cox had nine Rattlers, Lady Rattlers pick up road wins 3 RBIs followed by John strikeouts and one walk Cothren with 2 hits and 2 during his four innings on The Rattler and Lady Rattler baseball contested and well fought contest at Hora- regional tournament will follow the week RBIs and Austin Mack and the mound. and softball teams each played well in road tio last Friday by the score of 3-2. after on May 2 at Parkers Chapel. Kyle Stamps, who both had The Outlaws had eight games last week. MHS would open the scoring in the top The MHS boys played a pair of games 1 hit and 2 RBIs. George At Magnet Cove of the third inning when after a Campbell last week, traveling to Cutter Morning Star hits in the game and 11 RBIs. The Lady Rattlers went to Magnet Cove double, Kuykendall would drive a double Tuesday for a win, then losing at Horatio Thomas had 1 hit and 1 RBI Hitters included Cox with 2 last Tuesday to win 6-5 in eight innings. right back up the middle. on Friday before a win at home versus and players collecting RBIs hits, Thomas and Claborn Magnet Cove jumped out to a 3-0 before Horatio would score twice in the bottom Acorn opened this week. included Braxton Claborn, with 1 hit each, Austin Mack the Lady Rattlers entered the fray in the of the fourth to take the lead, but the Lady At CMS Kohl Kersey and Chandler with 2 hits and 2 RBIs and top of the third inning with a pair of runs. Rattlers rallied back with a run in the top Murfreesboro would route Cutter Turner. Kyle Stamps and Will Sir- The Lady Rattlers would take a short of the fifth when Brooke Westfall scored Morning Star 14-4 in a non-conference In the girls’ game, Lady mon with 1 hit and 3 RBIs lived 4-3 lead in top of the fourth inning be- on a wild pitch. game. Outlaw Delaney Eckert each while Lowery, Kersey fore Magnet Cove would score a run to tie The Lady Rattlers just missed taking the Seniors Ethan Pickett and Payten Dif- rolled over the Gurdon bat- and Cothren each collected the contest up in the bottom of the fourth. lead in the inning, as Kuykendall and Hope fee combined efforts for the win from ters to help her team pick up 1 RBI. In extra innings, Murfreesboro scored Littles were stranded in scoring position, the mound, collecting a combined seven the 13-0 win. a pair of runs in the top of the eighth and and MHS got little cooking in the final two strikeouts. J. Sanchez and T. Johnson kept the game interesting by allowing a innings offensively. The score stood at 4-4 after two innings, Eckert threw 61 pitches worked the mound for Cos- Magnet Cove run in their final at bat. Reagan Batty had an RBI double for after which the Rattlers would take control. in five innings and gave up satot River. Murfreesboro would collect 14 hits in Horatio in the bottom of the fifth, provid- Alex Bailey and Grady Jones would only one Gurdon hit. She CR hitters included P. the game, all singles, and strand 11 baser- ing what would be the winning run. each score three runs for MHS. struck out eight and walked Taylor, J. Marquez, D. Swift unners in the game. Kuykendall was the only Lady Rattlers At Horatio one. and C. Davis. Lainie Baxter was 4/4 with a walk, a to record more than one hit against Horatio The Rattlers would fall behind 7-0 be- The Dierks offense was The Lady Outlaws pair of RBIs and runs scored and three pitcher LeAnn Beasley, as well as had the fore scoring their lone run of the game in produced by Macy Eckert dropped their home game stolen bases. Hannah Kuykendall notched only MHS stolen base in the game. the sixth inning in losing 8-1. and Kynsie Hill with 1 hit against CR 13-4 on April 12. thee hits in five at bats and scored twice. Beasley allowed six hits in seven in- Jared Taylor would double and score on and 1 RBI; D. Eckert with 1 The Lady Eagles racked Emma Corbitt, Brady Hignight and nings of work, two earned runs, one walk a Gavin Rawls single. hit and 2 RBIs; and Jaycee Rhealee Campbell would each drive in a and six strikeouts in 95 pitches. Jay Stuard provided the only other hit up 15 hits off of D. Eckert, run for MHS. Cox allowed nine hits and three earned in the game for the Rattlers. Runnels with 1 hit. Savannah who gave up 13 runs, struck Emma Golden would triple for MCHS, runs on 64 pitches with no walks and a pair Orey Chandler tripled and drove in 3 Morris also collected 3 RBIs. out nine and walked two in driving in one while scoring once, while of strikeouts. runs for Horatio. On April 11, the Outlaws seven innings. Emery Ashcraft (1 run) and Kaitlyn Farr Vs. Acorn The Rattlers utilized three pitchers dropped a low-scoring affair CR’s Shanna Johnson got (1 run, 1 RBI) each doubled for the home The Lady Rattlers hosted Acorn High -- Alex Bailey, Payten Diffee and Gavin 3-2 game to the Kirby Trojans the win on the mound. She team. on Monday, earning a 15-4 conference Rawls. Bailey would fare the best, allow- at Kirby. threw 110 pitches and struck Jarah Cox went all eight innings for the victory. ing three hits and two earned runs in four The Trojans’ defense kept out seven and walked two. Lady Rattlers, throwing 67/96 pitches for Murfreesboro opened the bottom half innings. He would allow two walks and the Outlaw scoreless until The 7-3 Lady Eagle hitters strikes. She allowed nine hits and three of the first with three runs, but found the record four strikeouts. the top of the seventh inning includedKaylin McKee with earned runs while both walking a striking game tied after the top of the third when Dakota Frachiseur would control the when they plated two runs. out one. Cox and the MHS defense forced Acorn plated three runs of their own. game from the mound for Horatio, going 3 hits and 1 RBI, Savannah Magnet Cove to strand seven baserunners Taking control, the Lady Rattlers would the complete seven innings in allowing Kirby was already up 3-0 White with 4 hits and 2 RBIs, in the game. score four, five and three runs in the next three hits, an earned run and a walk while after a two-run sixth inning. Rhyen Martin with 2 hits and Cox’s counterpart, Bella Laughlin, went three innings respectively to close the compiling 11 strikeouts in 107 pitches. Trae Samuels got the win 6 RBIs, Jaden Dering with 1 eight innings in allowing 14 hits, four game out. Vs. Acorn for Kirby and went seven in- hit and 1 RBI, Shanna John- earned runs, four walks and a strikeout Madison Humphry would lead the Returning home on Monday, the Rat- nings and threw 107 pitches. son with 1 hit, Rylee Dering while converting 73/95 pitches for strikes. team with 5 RBIs and the team’s only extra tlers earned a 12-2 victory over Acorn in He struck out only two Di- with 2 hits. At Mena base hit with a double. She would also six innings. erks batters and walked four. The Outlaws are now 7-9- Last Wednesday, the Lady Rattlers trav- score twice. Acorn would open the first with their Hist were also at a premi- 1 with a 5-2 conference mark. eled to Mena to record an 8-3 victory after Hignight added three runs and RBIs pair of runs on a single hit. Damian Bohl- um for Kirby, who were held The Lady Outlaws are opening the first inning with four runs. with three singles, while Campbell drove man would lead off with a single and score, to four hits by a combination Mena would answer in the bottom of in a pair, Corbitt stole and base and scored while Jeremiah Swint would also score. 10-6 with a 4-3 conference the first with a pair of runs, but would three times, Baxter had two hits, stole a Acorn, who is winless on the season, of Dierks pitchers Austin record. add only a single run the rest of the way base and scored twice and Cox drove in wouldn’t receive another hit in the game, in the loss. two and scored twice. and were controlled by the Rattlers pitch- Kyukendall had a double, scoring twice Madison Ellis had two of Acorn’s RBIs, ing duo of Rawls and Ethan Pickett. Rawls and driving in a pair. Baxter drove in three while Halli Holland stole a base and scored would walk five and strike out six in his runs, while Campbell laced a triple and and twice. four innings, while Pickett walked a pair in scored twice. Brady Hignight had three Cox would go the distance on the his inning of relief but escaped unscathed. hits, including a double and an RBI, while mound for the Lady Rattlers, allowing two Rawls (2 RBIs, run), Bailey (2 RBIs, 3 Corbitt had a pair of hits including a double earned runs and two walks in five innings runs), Grady Jones (2 RBIs, 1 run), Zane an RBI and a run scored. while recording four strikeouts. Flaherty (3 RBIs) ad Jared Taylor (1 RBI, Autumn Powell had Mena’s only extra Following the game against Acorn, the run) all had a double for the Rattlers. base hit with a double in scoring a run, Lady Rattlers have but a single regular The boys have a pair of non-conference and Carleigh Smart drove in both Lady season game on their schedule -- a non games remaining on the regular season Bearcat runs. conference tilt at Lake Hamilton on Thurs- schedule, hosting Lafayette County on Corbitt pitched the first inning of the day after the games scheduled on Tuesday Tuesday and going to Mena on Thursday game (3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB) before giving way to against Genoa Central was canceled. to conclude the 2019 regular season. Cox, who allowed four hits and an earned The Lady Rattlers currently sit at 12-5 Following the win over Acorn, the Rat- run while recording four strikeouts in six overall and 5-2 in conference play, a half tlers now sit at 16-5, and 6-1 in conference, innings of work. game ahead of Cossatot River (who will finishing the regular season as the number Powell went the full seven innings for play Foreman on Thursday to close out two seed in district behind Horatio. Mena, allowing 14 hits and eight earned their conference slate) and two games be- The conference tournament will begin runs with two walks and three strikeouts. hind Horatio going into Monday’s action. next Monday, April 22 in Dierks, and the At Horatio The conference tournament will begin regional tournament will follow the week The Lady Rattlers dropped a closely next Monday, April 22 in Dierks, and the after on May 2 at Parkers Chapel.

Advertising Works in The Nashville News-Leader Call Tracy for More Information (870) 845-006 Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Sports 9A R.M. Bell Memorial Relays Mineral Springs Hornet Stadium Local senior high track teams competed last week in the RM Bell Memorial Relays at Mineral Springs. In the boys’ division, Gurdon won the meet with 163 points. Local schools in the running included fourth place Mineral Springs with 55 points, fifth place Caddo Hills with 46 points, sixth place Centerpoint with 42 points, seventh place Blevins with 39 points, eighth place Murfreesboro with 30 points and tenth place Dierks with 5 points. Those receiving points, by team order of finish, in each discipline included: Mineral Springs: POLE VAULT. Murfreesboro Lady Rattler Rina Feuget prepares 100-METER HURDLES. Emily Gordon of Dierks (at right) and Ladarius Hicks, fourth place 100 meter dash, 11.73 to compete in the pole vault division of the R.M. Bell Memorial Dakota Fugitt of Murfreesboro clear the first hurdle in the first Ladarius Hicks, fifth place, 200 meter dash, 24.49 Relays. flight of the 100-meter hurdles Josh Jackson, seventh place 800 meter run, 2:40.45 Josh Jackson, sixth place 1600 meter run, 5:37.30 Estavon Bravo, seventh place 3200 meter run, 15:38.27 Devon Swopes, first place 110 meter hurdles, 17.58 Kejiuan Hicks, fifth place 110 meter hurdles, 20.36 Devon Swopes, eighth place 300 meter hurdles, 50.55 K’Anthony Brown, Devon Swopes, Kejiuan Hicks and Ladarius Hicks. third place 4x100 meter relay, 47.73 Tralyn Thomas, Josh Jackson, K’Anthony Brown and Kejiuan Hicks, fourth place 4x400 meter relay, 4:46.40 Kejiuan Hicks, second place triple jump, 40’10” K’Anthony Brown, seventh place triple jump, 37’ Jackson Turley, sixth place discus, 88’4” Caddo Hills: Colton Cowart, eighth place 200 meter dash, 25.35 David Gonzalez, first place 1600 meter run, 5:20.58 Cole Farmer, eight place 1600 meter run, 6:01.33 Jordan Foster, first place 3200 meter run, 11:16.28 David Gonzalez, second place 3200 meter run, 12:05.14 Andy Jackson, eighth place 3200 meter run, 14:13.50 Sam Bell, second place 300 meter hurdles, 44.80 Sam Bell, Ty Beggs, Connor Kincannon and Colton Cow- art, fourth place 4x100 meter relay, 48.88 Colton Cowart, seventh place long jump, 18’9.5” Centerpoint: Rance Turner, sixth place 200 meter dash, 24.64 Tristan Rodriguez, first place 800 meter run, 2:32.09 Tristan Rodriguez, seventh place 1600 meter run, 5:48.65 Taylor Garner, fourth place 110 meter hurdles, 20.00 UP AND LONG. Mineral Springs Hornet Devon Swopes com- TOP JUMPER. Centerpoint’s Jasmine Keener clears the bar Rance Turner, first place 300 meter hurdles, 42.51 petes in the long jump division of last week’s meet. in the high jump event. Keener won the event with a 5’4” jump. Taylor Garner, sixth place 300 meter hurdles, 48.10 Taylor Graner, Keaton Nunez, Tristan Rodriguez and Tyler Light, third place 4x800 meter relay, 10:29.80 Rance Turner, sixth place triple jump, 37’1” Blevins: Gabriel Tharp, eighth place 800 meter run, 2:46.68 David Franks, fifth place 300 meter hurdles, 48.49 Ethan Dixon, Tylek Jacobs, David Franks and Tyrek Ja- cobs, fifth place 4x100 meter relay, 51.04 Tylek Jacobs, David Franks, Tyrek Jacobs and Ethan Dixon, third place 4x400 meter relay, 4:12.10 Tylek Jacobs, Ethan Dixon, Tyrek Jacobs and Monterian Todd, first place 4x800 meter relay, 10:20.21 David Franks, sixth place high jump, 5’6” Tylek Jacobs, seventh place high jump, 5’6” Tyrek Jacobs, fourth place long jump, 19’4.5” Tylek Jacobs, fifth place long jump, 19’3.5” Murfreesboro: Nathan Plyler, seventh place 100 meter dash, 11.96 Nathan Plyler, first place 400 meter dash, 55.26 Ketrick Dennis, eighth place 400 meter dash, 61.58 Jared Taylor, second place 800 meter run, 2:32.12 Zayne Flaherty, seventh place shot put, 41’ Gavin Rawls, eighth place shot put, 39’9” Justin Faulkner, third place discus, 104’7” Dierks: Brian Burk, sixth place shot put, 41’1” Brian Burk, seventh place discus, 87’.5” In the girls’ division, Murfreesboro won the meet with SECOND JUMPER. Murfreesboro’s Elizabeth Evans takes a ON THE MARK. Murfreesboro’s Megan Rowton waits for the 137 points. Other local schools finishes included sixth place turn in the high jump event. Evans placed second in the event. starting gun to kick off the 800-meter run. Centerpoint with 57 points, seventh place Mineral Springs with 20 points, eighth place Dierks with 11 points and ninth place Caddo Hills with 4 points. Those receiving points, by team order of finish, in each discipline included: Murfreesboro: Rina Feuget, eighth place 100 meter dash, 15.08 Elizabeth Evans, third place 200 meter dash, 28.98 Elizabeth Evans, fourth place 400 meter dash, 68.33 Emma Corbitt, sixth place 400 meter dash, 69.40 Megan Rowton, third place 800 meter run, 3:02.49 Elizabeth Evans, second place 100 meter hurdles, 19.41 Dakota Fugitt, third place 100 meter hurdles, 20.11 Dakota Fugitt, fourth place 300 meter hurdles, 58.27 Addison Norris, eighth place 300 meter hurdles, 63.67 Rina Feuget, Addison Norris, Madison Humphry and Emma Corbitt, second place 4x100 meter relay, 56.10 Emma Corbitt, Rhealee Campbell, Dakota Fugitt and Megan Rowton, second place 4x800 meter relay, 12:22.63 Elizabeth Evans, second place high jump, 5’4” Emma Corbitt, fourth place high jump, 4’10” Rhealee Campbell, first place pole vault, 6’6” Rina Feuget, second place pole vault, 6’6” Elizabeth Evans, third place long jump, 15’3” Emma Corbitt, fifth place long jump, 14’9.5” Rina Feuget, seventh place triple jump, 29’11” Madison Humphry, first place shot put, 37’5” Jacey Saldana, second place shot put, 35’11” Addison Norris, second place discus, 84’2” Jace Saldana, third place discus, 78’6” IN THE PIT. Murfreesboro Rattler Nathan Plyler competes in RELAY. Blevins runner David Franks moves past a Gurdon Go- Centerpoint: the long jump event. Devil during 4x100-meter relay. Jasmine Keener, second place 100 meter dash, 14.11 Jasmine Keener, first place 200 meter dash, 29.36 Gabby Ramirez, second place 1600 meter run, 6:43.97 Whitney Neighbors, third place 1600 meter run, 6:50.52 Whitney Neighbors, first place, 3200 meter run, 14:59.60 Jasmine Keener, first place high jump, 5’4” Jasmine Keener, fourth place long jump, 15’3” Mineral Springs: Dakota Smith, fourth place 200 meter dash, 29.88 Dakota Smith, second place 400 meter dash, 67.10 Dakota Smith, sixth place 300 meter hurdles, 60.05 Dakota Smith, fifth place shot put, 31’10” Dierks: Emily Gordon, fourth place 100 meter hurdles, 20.27 Emily Gordon, third place 300 meter hurdles, 58.01 Caddo Hills: Samantha Workman, seventh place 400 meter dash, 69.80 Olivia Aguilar, seventh place long jump, 13’6.5” News-Leader photos/JOHN BALCH WAITING GAME. Members of the Dierks track team and Coach Phillip Binkley wait for their calls.

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Baili Wiley (right) goes after the ball in the Scrapperettes’ 1-0 loss to Bauxite April 11 at Scrapper Stadium.

Coach Kirk Benson fol- lows the action during the Scrapperettes’ game against Kimberly Perez approaches the ball for the kick against Bauxite Thursday, April 11, at Bauxite last week. Scrapper Stadium.

Coach Aaron Worthen in- structs the Scrappers in their 6-1 home victory over Bauxite April 11.

Levester Gillard (front) vies for the ball with the Bauxite Miner last Thursday after- noon at Scrapper Stadium.

News-Leader photos/ JOHN R. SCHIRMER Wednesday, April 17, 2019 www.swarkansasnews.com Trends Section B Nashville News-Leader

Elias ‘Julio’ Fuentes & Wilma Lafferty New librarian named

News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH FUEL STOP. A hummingbird takes a break from making rounds among the purple wisteria blooms currently for Tollette Library showing out on roadside near the Hinds Bluff Access to the Little Missouri River on Highway 19 North. On April 10, 2019, the such a great successor. Julio librarian of Tollette Branch Fuentes is energetic, highly Library, Wilma Lafferty gave competent, personable and the responsibility of the li- forward-thinking. He will Concert to celebrate Glen Campbell, brary over to Elias “Julio” serve the community of Tol- Fuentes. lette with verve and skill.” Lafferty’s resignation was Fuentes would also like raise funds to continue local legacy accepted by the Howard to acknowledge the great County Library Board on job Lafferty has done with By P.J. Tracy morial Foundation, P.O. Box April 1. At that same meet- the library. Murfreesboro Diamond 89, Delight, AR 71940. Steve ing, Fuentes was hired to “The time and effort The inaugural concert Campbell said any company, take over the position. Wilma has invested in the fundraiser for the Cambell group or individual who Fuentes has been work- library is clearly evident and Memorial Foundation is set wished to donate toward ing for the Howard County she has left to me a wonder- for Saturday, April 20, from the cause that it would be Public Library in Nashville ful library,” he said. 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Delight greatly appreciated. “We on Saturdays for a year now. “I would also like to thank School Gymnasium. The take donations year round, He has worked previously the Tollette Senior Citizens doors will open at 6:30 p.m., he said. at the Fayetteville Public group for their warm wel- and a requested donation “And with the good Lord Library in its circulation come and generous hospi- of $5 per person will be col- willing, we’ll get it in and get department before moving tality that they’ve shown lected at the door. it done.” to the local area. me these past few weeks. The lineup will include Local vendors will be Fuentes retired from the They are a wonderful and “more Campbells than you allowed to ply their wares U.S. Air Force in 2000 and fun group I have had the can shake a stick at” includ- at the event for a flat $25 worked at University of privilege to come to know.” ing the group Billstown. Also fee, or more by donation Arkansas Little Rock in the Fuentes said he is look- the surviving Glen Campbell if they wish. If anyone is Computing Services depart- ing forward to working at siblings -- Gerald, Shorty, interested in being a vendor ment for 10 years before the Tollette Library as the Jane, Barbara and Sandy at the event can contact Steve moving to Fayetteville. statewide Summer Reading Campbell will be a part of ‘More Campbells than Campbell at (870) 403-7348. He is also a graduate of Program gets underway this the festivities. Also, Clark you can shake a stick at.’ Currently, the Delight the American Library As- coming summer after school Campbell, Debby Campbell, Steve Campbell Veterans Memorial will be sociation (ALA) Certified Li- lets out. Rick Campbell and Shane Campbell Memorial Foundation on hand top sell memorial brary Support Staff program. “I hope that we will have and Angie Frazier are slated bricks, Randy Abbott of De- When asked about her a good number of children to perform. out to be able to get these his music is one that could light will provide concession time working at the Tollette and teens make use of the Foundation spokesman things [memorials, museum] change the lives of many!” sales and Bobby Taylor of Library, Lafferty said, “It library and enroll in the Steve Campbell said the in play -- because they are Steve Campbell said he Blevins will offer a selection has been a great privilege to reading program.” purpose of the organiza- not inexpensive,” Campbell hoped that the works would of wild game calls and knife serve this wonderful town To find out more about tion was “to raise funds stated. “But we have some “help inspire kids to use sharpening. as librarian for the Tollette the summer program go to design and install Glen good folks that will hope- their talents in the future,” Event T-shirts are avail- Library the past six years. online to the Tollette Li- Campbell memorials at the fully step up and it will all and advises kids to Google able through Delight’s Hen- I have grown to love and brary’s Facebook page or call Campbell Cemetery and in go well. We’ll just work our him and “find out what derson Graphics and can respect this community. the Tollette Library at (870) his home town of Delight way there, and hopefully kind of talent he really had be ordered at hendersongp. “A big shout to the pre- 287-7166 on Mondays or ... also hoping to establish a find some grants and things ... he left here when he was com or at the venue the night vious librarians and the Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to Glen Campbell Museum in to help us out to get the 17-years-old and became on of the event. volunteers past and present 3 p.m. for more information. the Delight area.” memorial into the cemetery, the greatest musicians this Campbell Memorial who pitch in to make the The new librarian is also The event will be held the memorial in Delight, and world has ever seen, and Foundation board members library better. They have looking for volunteers to each year on the Saturday then go on and start working was very successful with include Steve Campbell, been invaluable at keeping help with summer events closest to Glen’s birthday, on the museum.” his talent. That’s why these Andrew Henderson, Josh the library functioning for and programs this year. which was April 22. Campbell said he hoped memorials are so important Campbell, Mitch Allgood, the Tollette community and Persons who would like “We really don’t know so, to “get a few folks there -- wherever we can get them Sean Campbell, Wes Camp- the surrounding areas.” to assist at the library can what to expect the first time and let it build each year,” erected -- some of these bell, and Pike County Judge Lafferty also noted, “I contact Fuentes at (870) 287- around and how the turnout perhaps to the point of even- young folks that have talent, Dewight Mack. am very pleased to have 7166. will be,” said Campbell, not- tually having big-name acts no matter what it is in, what- ing the foundation has been in attendance, “depending ever their talent might be, approved for a 501(c)3 tax- on how things develop.” his story of leaving here as a exempt status with the feder- The mission statement dirt-poor sharecropper at 17 al Internal Revenue Service of the Foundation is “the to become as successful as with the foundation’s official purpose of these memorials he was will hopefully inspire bank account to be held at will be to educate people and some of the kids to realize the Bank of Delight. Camp- commemorate the accom- that if you put your talent to bell also mentioned that two plishments of Glen Camp- work and your nose on the companies -- Charis Music bell through his music. The grindstone it can absolutely Group and Airways Freight sheer inspiration of his story happen.” -- had given the group some as a young son of share crop- For those unable to at- initial operating funds. pers in Arkansas going on to tend, donations can be “We’re probably 3-5 years inspire the world through mailed to the Campbell Me- 2B News Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Pike County Howard County Senior Day set April 25 District Court The annual Pike County April 11, 2019 stop sign or light Senior Day festivities have BF=Bond Forfeited Carroll, Melissa D., 42, been scheduled for April 25 Howard County Ozan, guilty of failure to at the Murfreesboro Senior Davis, Christopher E., 27, present insurance, fined Adult Center beginning at Dierks, guilty of no proof $125; guilty of expired ve- 10 a.m. of liability insurance, fined hicle tags/no vehicle tags, Also on that day the $345; guilty of careless or fined $185 newly monikered Garland prohibited driving, fined Gillard, Jeffry W., 39, Risner Senior Walk will be $220; guilty of driving on Stamps, guilty of non-pay- held along with such games suspended or revoked li- ment of fines, $1,265 owed, as chair volley ball, bean bag cense, fined $345 and sen- committed to jail baseball, dominoes and card tenced to 10 days in jail; McFadden, Michael, 59, games. guilty of driving on sus- Nashville, $220 BF, drinking In addition to the other pended license, fined $345 on highway; $270 BF, disor- festivities there will also and sentenced to eight days derly conduct be the CADC Health Fair, in jail Poe, Misty, 38, Hot which begins at 9 p.m. Dildy, Joshua R., 27, Nash- Springs, guilty of non-pay- There will be 15 booths ville, guilty of non-payment ment of fines, $935 owed; that will perform various of fines, $910 owed guilty of no proof of liability health checks and provid- Fatherree, Brian K., 45, insurance, fined $345 ing information valuable Nashville, guilty of non-pay- Rauch, Casey Lynn, 32, to area seniors. Interested ment of fines, $2,104 owed, Nashville, guilty of driving participants are asked to committed to jail-suspended with suspended or revoked fast that morning in order to News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH Gonzalez, ANgela R., 31, license, fined $345 and sen- ensure accurate cholesterol LOCAL FRED’S DODGES NATIONWIDE CLOSURES. The Fred’s store in Nash- De Queen, guilty of non- tenced to four days in jail; and blood sugar test results. ville is not part of the planned closure of 159 stores across the country. The com- payment of fines, $512 owed guilty of failure to appear, Snacks will be available to pany will close 19 Arkansas stores. According to the company, the decision to close Henry, Krissi D., 40, Tex- fined $245; guilty of failure eat following the tests. the “underperforming stores follows a comprehensive evaluation of the company’s arkana, guilty of no proof to appear, fined $245 There will be door prizes store portfolio, including historical and recent store performance and the timing of of liability insurance, fined Robinson, Freddie L., 51, handed out at 11 a.m. and lease expirations, among other factors.” $125 Nashville, guilty of drinking drawings for other prizes Johnson, Naja Na Kia, in public, fined $220; guilty will be held at noon. 20, Nashville, guilty of non- of driving on suspended or Lunch will consist of a payment of fines, $275 revoked license, fined $75 chef salad, cookie and ice Jones, Sherwood F., 48, cost only cream. JP District 7 vacancy declared Nashville, guilty of non- Weeks, Jeremy, 39, Nash- payment of fines, $535 owed, ville, guilty of non-payment Nashville committed to jail-suspended of fines, $670 owed on Pike County Quorom Court Khoury, Sarah R., 42, Woodruff, William T., 43, By P.J. Tracy Nashville, guilty of driving Dierks, $145 BF, no proof of Jamboree Murfreesboro Diamond on suspended or revoked liability insurance The Pike County Quorum license, fined $345 and sen- City of Dierks this Saturday Court declared a vacancy tenced to two days in jail- Contreras, Carlos, 35 De Another Nashville Jam- in District 7 after the rep- suspended; guilty of posses- Queen, guilty of speeding, boree will be held Saturday, resentative David Sirmon sion of drug paraphernalia, fined $240 April 20, starting at 7 p.m. in resigned from his position. fined $515 Williams, Laneicia S., 45, the Sixth Street Auditorium. In a letter submitted to Lockwood, Joshua Dan- Maumelle, $215 BF, speeding The event will include lo- the court, Sirmon stated that iel, 30, Delight, guilty of no City of Mineral Springs cal talent Michael Ordonez, he had changed residences proof of liability insurance, Bustamante, Jose M., 28, Dena Tollett and Sandi Mar- and no longer lived within fined $345; guilty of speed- Nashville, $225 BF, speeding tin as well as traditional the district. ing, fined $240; guilty of Vaughn, Gregory L., 60, country performance. “We’ll miss him, I thought failure to appear, fined $245 Mineral Springs, guilty of There will be door prizes he did a good job,” said Robbins, Joseph Allen, 19, fictitious vehicle license, donated by sponsors and a Pike County Judge Dewight Nashville, $255 BF, speeding fined $245 50/50 drawing. Mack. Teel, Traci Lynn, 47, Min- Watts, Syndi M., 19, De- Doors open at 6 p.m. The district was described eral Springs, $225 BF, speed- light, $250 BF, speeding Admission is $8 with kids as ranging from “Bear Creek ing Bench Trial under 12 admitted for free. to Newhope to Nathan,” City of Nashville City of Nashville For more information, call with much of the district NEW FACS AGENT. Heather Jackson was intro- Aguilar, Yemser, 19, Min- Bevill, Adam, 36, Nash- (870) 200-0809. around Lake Greeson. duced to the Pike County Quorum Court Monday eral Springs, $195 BF, no ville, guilty of non-payment The court passed a resolu- night as the county’s new Family & Consumer Sci- driver’s license of fines, $715; domestic bat- tion declaring the vacancy, ence agent. Jackson, a former member of Pike Coun- Arce Sanchez, Kevin O., tery in third degree, under MSHS to host which states that names ty’s 4-H program, was inducted into the Arkansas 4-H 23, Mineral Springs, guilty advisement for six months, of interested parties will Hall of Fame her senior year in high school. Jack- of possession of marijuana, fined $690 chess tourney be submitted to Arkansas son had interned at the Clark County UAEX for three fined $1,030 and license sus- McCoy, Ellis, 49, Mineral Chess team members at Governor Asa Hutchinson’s summers and worked with the SNAP-ED program pended for six months Springs, guilty of driving Mineral Springs High School office and he will make the there as well. Jackson started in the role last Friday Boatwright, Shaun, 44, on suspended or revoked are organizing a chess tour- final choice on a replacement and is replacing the recently departed Eva Langley. Nashville, $195 BF, running license, fined $345 nament. to hold the position until the The event will be Friday, next time it is up for election. April 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the The person chosen to fill the county to continue doing county’s possession was ‘day gym’ on the high school position will not be eligible business with the emergency sold for $150. Pike County, M’boro campus. The public is in- to be elected. service as they are the sole Mack told the court the vited to observe. In other business, the ambulance provider. county’s Dodge service closings for Good Friday court approved the expendi- “That just makes it all truck broke down after the ture of $4,160 in new funds legal,” Mack concluded to transmission failed. He said Murfreesboro city offices of the week, with Friday’s UAMS’ to make up for the miscalcu- the court. he priced new 1-ton dually will be closed this Friday in service to be picked up on lation of salaries in relation Mack gave an update on diesel trucks but deemed observance of Good Friday. Thursday in addition to planned to workman’s compensation the HVAC installation at the them too expensive at near- Offices will reopen on normal collection. April 18 fees. County Courthouse, stating ing $20,000. Therefore, he Monday, April 22, and the The Pike County Court- Also approved was a that most of the work on the told the court a used truck city wishes all residents a house and associated offices ‘MammoVan’ measure stating that the second floor was completed, was purchased for $7,000 “safe and blessed Easter.” will also be closed this Fri- visit county could continue to and they were now work- and a new bed was installed The sanitation schedule day, with no change to the to Mineral do business with Guardian ing on ductwork on the first on it for $1,500, providing will hold as regular for most regular sanitation schedule. EMS after business co-owner floor. Upon completion the the county a “real nice ser- Springs Hannah Pate was elected window air condition units vice truck that will accom- has been Pike County Coroner and in the courthouse will be modate their heavy tools.” began her term on January 1. removed. The county will look into cancelled The measure states that it Per last month’s discus- selling the formerly used is in the best interest of the sion, a Ford F-150 in the service truck. Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 17, 2019 News 3B Delight Cemetery Dinner April 27 The annual Delight Cemetery Dinner will be held Sat- urday, April 27 in Delight Cafeteria, Serving will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The costs will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under $5.00 The menu will include chicken & dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, des- sert and drink. Carry out meals will be available. This dinner, along with donations, is how the Delight Cemetery pays for the maintenance and up-keep of the cemetery grounds. Blevins HS reunion set June 1 All Blevins High School graduates are invited to a class reunion on June 1. The event will be at Hempstead Hall on the UA-CCC campus in Hope, beginning with a meet-and-greet at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6, followed by a brief program. There is a $20 fee which should be sent to Vicky Land, 3507 Circleview, Texarkana, AR 71854. The check should note the graduation year. The deadline to send money and register is May 15. For more information, call (870) 845-2598. SHOE DRIVE FOR WATER WELL. The Mineral Springs High chapter of FCCLA held a shoe drive for the Ozark Water Projects, an organization that uses the shoes to raise money to build water wells in Haiti and 2 from Dierks earn UA degrees Africa. In these countries, many children and families go without clean water sources and children often Two students from Dierks were among those who gradu- walk six miles or more three times a day to locate water. These children are unable to attend school as their ated from the University of Arkansas at the end of the Fall primary job is to help their families survive. The shoes are sold to a buyer and the money the organization 2018 semester. The commencement ceremony was held gets is used to build wells and change the future for these children and families. Mineral Springs FCCLA Saturday, Dec. 15. was able to collect more than 18 large garbage bags of shoes to donate. On Monday, April 8, the chapter The grads included: Derek Hill, who earned a Bachelor met with the founder to drop off our donations. The FCCLA members were grateful to get an opportunity of Science in kinesiology from the College of Education to be a part of something life-changing for the children and families of Haiti and Africa. and Health Professions; and Angela Kelly, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Educa- tion and Health Professions. Murfreesboro High School Honor Roll 7th Grade Johnson, Grady Jones, Adam Lott, Abigail All A Maroon, Mallorie Stivers Isabel Brinkley, Carley Cox, Grace Ep- A&B perly, Whitney Henderson, Kara Jackson, Joseph Campbell, Rhaelee Campbell, Alyssa Jones Montana Fugitt, Anna Gates, Malaya Gra- A&B ham, Tristan Humphry, Kyleigh Jackson, Kyla Collins, Kaitlyn Cornish, Emma Noah McGalliard, Hannah McKnight, Abby Cox, Joshua Kuntz, Sydney Lamb, Conner Perrin, Isabella Plyler, Gavin Rawls, Emily Riley, Alexis Rowe, Emmy Salter, Malachi Reed, Megan Rowton, Elena Spears, Lillian Sanders, Meghan Self. Supko, Reagan Terrell, Brooke Westfall 8th Grade 11th Grade All A All A Noah Collins Leah Bridgeman, Jarah Cox, Landen Hill, A&B Kyla Jackson, Angela Mendez, Kayli Oxner, Darby Allmon, Jeffrey Bush, Levi Cherry, Brandon White Elizabeth Downey, Dawson Frazier, Shemar A&B Goins. Kallie Jones, Ava Manley, Zoe McMil- Mary Grace Balch, Braden Cross, An- lian, Sierra Miller, Alec Sigman, Danielle thony Hill, Madison Humphry, Lexie John- Synco, Owen White, Jocelynn Zigler son, Alyssa Keys, Hope Littles, Cheyanne 9th Grade McMillian, Emily Posey, Cassidy Terrell All A 12th Grade Ella Claire Brinkley, Denim Lee, McKen- All A zie May, Landon Silva Erin Davis, Kaylee Huie, Jordae’ Hunter, A&B Adrianna Laurent, Sarah Mauldin, Madison Dakota Benight, Makenna Cross, Ian Fry, May, Jacob Plyler, Lakyn Roberts, Lea Lou Austin Jackson, Emilee Jackson, Santana Terrell, Austin White Leeper, Grace Myers, Brayden Oakley, Jarod A&B Posey, Lainee Stone, Mogan Supko, Kamryn Britney Beth, Kanyon Byers, Samuel Cor- Taylor son, Zayne Flaherty, Brady Hignight, Ken- 10th Grade neth Kemp, Hannah Kuykendall, Joshua All A Lingo, Kane O’Neal, Jessica Parker, Jacaey Lainie Baxter, Emma Corbitt, Callie Saldana, Jaden Self, Matia Teel Daisy egg hunt reset for April 21 The Daisy Community Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 13 has been moved to Sunday, April 21, starting at 2 p.m. in the Daisy City Park. Age divisions include 2 and under; 3-5 years; 6-8 years; and 9-13 years. There will also be an egg- toss game. Got a Photo or Story Idea? Contact The Nashville News-Leader 845-0600 4B News Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Pike County District Court

April 2, 2019 59, Amity, $135 BF, speeding light, guilty of shoplifting, BF=Bond Forfeited Hayslip, Byron A., 37, fi ned $360 and sentenced to Pike County Murfreesboro, $125 BF, com- three days in jail Anderson, John L., 36, mercial driver’s license re- Whisenhunt, Leon, 53, Bonnerdale, guilty of con- quired Glenwood, guilty of ficti- tempt (failure to pay), $415 Hernandez, Jose F. Jr., 18, tious tags, fi ned $125 owed, fi ned $205 Blevins, guilty of no driver’s Williamson, Michelle Bai, Beisi, 20, Middle- license, fi ned $125; guilty of M., 49, Glenwood, guilty town, Penn., $225 BF, failure failure to present insurance, of DWI-drugs, fi ned $1,195, to yield-accident fi ned $100; guilty of running credited for time served, Brizendine, George E., 56, stop sign, fi ned $125; guilty license suspended and must BOOKS FROM THE ROTARY CLUB. Nashville Rotarian Daniel Kirkpatrick shows Glenwood, $125 BF, unsafe of possession of drug para- complete DWI course; guilty one of the inspirational books which the club presented to the Nashville Primary vehicle; $1,891 BF, over- phernalia, fi ned $555 of following too close-ac- School library. The book ‘Hidden Figures’ which he is holding was purchased when weight Hill, Trenton J., 18, Glen- cident the author spoke at Harding University. Also in the photo are Rotary President Larry Canals, Cory Jonathan, wood, guilty of no seat Wolf, Nancy S., 70, Glen- Dunaway, Rotarian Glenn Lance and school librarian Kim Conatser. 29, Hot Springs, guilty of belt, fi ned $70; guilty of no wood, $370 BF, violation driving vehicle with revoked proof of liability insurance, of Arkansas Hot Check license/registration, fined fi ned $315; guilty of defec- Law; $370.35 BF, violation $195; guilty of driving on tive equipment, fi ned $125; of AHCL; $468.55 BF, viola- Pharmacy thief gets 35 years suspended license, fined guilty of failure to pay regis- tion of AHCL $325 and sentenced to 10 tration, fi ned $125; guilty of City of Murfreesboro One of the three defen- in Glenwood Oct. 30. After that showed two masked days in jail failure to appear, fi ned $205 Combs, Jeremy A., 30, dants that broke into a Glen- the crime, their getaway individuals. Carlin, John, 20, Caddo House, Shane Michael, Murfreesboro, guilty of driv- wood pharmacy in October vehicle was tracked down The tracking device led Gap, guilty of contempt 29, Newhope, guilty of driv- ing with suspended license, 2018 was sentenced Monday by a hidden GPS device. to a traffi c stop around 5:12 (failure to pay), $970 owed, ing with suspended license, fi ned $345 and sentenced to to a lengthy term in the state The other two defendants a.m. in Clark County on fi ned $205 fi ned $325 and sentenced to six days in jail; guilty of no prison system. are Tony Undra Solomon, Highway 8. Two suspects - Carroll, Larry Michael, 10 days in jail seat belt, fi ned $90; guilty of Christopher O’Brien 50, and Christopher Ray Bal- Sanders and Solomon - were 48, Amity, guilty of expired Howell, Andrew B., 24, no proof of liability insur- Sanders, 30, of Corsicana, lard, 35, both of Corsicana, taken into custody while vehicle license/tags, fi ned Okolona, guilty of driving ance, fi ned $75 cost only Texas, entered a plea deal Texas. Ballard fl ed on foot and was $125; guilty of driving with with suspended license, Dodson, Chance A., 30, Monday in Pike County The Glenwood Police later apprehended. suspended license, fined fi ned $325 and sentenced to De Kalb, Texas, $145 BF, run- Circuit Court and plead Department was advised A search of the suspects’ $325 and sentenced to two six days in jail; guilty of no ning stop sign guilty to felony charges of around 4:45 a.m. on Oct. vehicle later that night found days in jail vehicle license, fi ned $125 Godwin, Kara, 26, Hot commercial burglary, theft of 30 of a break-in at Phil’s several items reportedly Cogburn, Deann D., 35, Lambert, Lydia Grace, 18, Springs, guilty of driving property and possession of a Pharmacy by pharmacy involved in the break-in in- Amity, $125 BF, expired ve- Amity, guilty of speeding, with suspended license, controlled substance (other employee and Pike County cluding masks, gloves, crow hicle license0tags fi ned $125 fi ned $345; guilty of failure than methamphetamine Deputy Josh Allen. bars and multiple bottles of Cogburn, Gene Thad, 33, Marshall, Justin L., 29, to appear, fi ned $225 and cocaine) with purpose Entrance had been gained medication. Caddo Gap, guilty of driv- Delight, guilty of driving Gonzalez, Brisneyda V., to deliver. by prying open the busi- Other sentences ing with suspended license, with suspended license, 37, Murfreesboro, $145 BF, Sanders was sentenced ness’ front door. Items taken Also Monday, Deborah fi ned $325 and sentenced to fi ned $325 and sentenced to no child restraint device to 35 years in the Arkansas included approximately Curry, 47, of Glenwood, two days in jail eight days in jail; guilty of House, Shane Michael, Department of Correction 2,144 Hydrocodone pills pleaded guilty to possession Cogburn, Zachrey L., 31, no vehicle license, fi ned $125 29, Newhope, guilty of con- (ADC) on the drug charge and an unknown amount of of drug paraphernalia and Norman, $125 BF, defec- Martinez, Orlando Rojo, tempt (failure to pay), $470 and 10 years on the other Alprazolam. was sentenced to fi ve years tive equipment; $125 BF, 21, Umpire, $125 BF, no owed, fi ned $205; guilty of two charges. The sentences An alarm company em- of probation and 120 days commercial driver’s license driver’s license failure to appear, fi ned $225 will run concurrently for a ployed by the pharmacy ad- in Arkansas Community required; $800 BF, operating Murphee, Matthew Blake, Hughes, Michael C., 20, total of 35 years. vised the Pike County Sher- Correction and fi ned $1,500. on a Federal IIA order 19, Amity, guilty of no proof Murfreesboro, guilty of pos- As part of the deal, charg- iff’s Department dispatch Dillon R. Ellis, 23, of Hot Crail, Michael S. Jr., 41, of liability insurance, fi ned session of controlled sub- es of first-degree criminal that a medication bottle Springs, pleaded guilty Glenwood, guilty of driv- $75 cost only stance, fined $1,050 and mischief and possessing an equipped with a GPS track- Monday to violating the ing with suspended license, Nolan, Jeremy W., 30, license suspended for six instrument of crime were ing device was “actively terms of his probation. He fi ned $325 and sentenced to Murfreesboro, guilty of con- months “nolle prossed” by prosecu- relaying information” and was sentenced to two years two days in jail tempt (failure to pay), $1,935 Key, Marcus Daniel, 38, tors. the device was moving into in the ADC, which will run Dennis, John Jeremy, 41, owed, fi ned $205 Hope, $90 BF, no seat belt Sanders was one of three Clark County. There was concurrently with a recent Muskegon, Mich., $125 BF, Shuffit, Tyler Scott, 22, Moore, Dannette L., 42, Texas men arrested after the also surveillance footage sentence handed down in no driver’s license; $125 BF, Nashville, guilty of DWI, Emmet, guilty of contempt break-in at Phil’s Pharmacy from inside the business Garland County. speeding; $205 BF, failure to fined $1,070, credited for (failure to pay), $1,005 owed, appear time served, license sus- fi ned $205 Fogle, Melvin W., 26, Bis- pended and must complete Nolan, Jeremy W., 30, marck, guilty of contempt DWI course; guilty of un- Murfreesboro, guilty of driv- TO TOUR D.C. (failure to pay), $300 owed, authorized use of vehicle, ing with suspended license, Halle Mounts of Dierks fi ned $25 fi ned $295 fi ned $345 and sentenced to High School has been Franklin, Boyd D., 53, Snowden, Alec T., 19, four days in jail; guilty of no selected by America’s Amity, guilty of DWI #2, Delight, guilty of contempt proof of liability insurance, Electric Cooperative to fined $1,620, sentenced to (failure to pay), $590 owed, fi ned $335; guilty of failure tour Washington, D.C. seven days in jail, license fi ned $205 to appear, fi ned $225 on an all-expenses paid suspended and must com- Stewart, Destiny faith, Rubio, Fabian, 63, Glen- youth trip June 11-20. plete DWI course; guilty of 20, Amty, guilty of DWI #2, wood, $145 BF, no driver’s The selection process failure to maintain control fined $1,620, sentenced to license involved completing an with accident, fi ned $225 seven days in jail, license Short, James Lee, 26, application and essay, Garcia, Maria L., 42, Eu- suspended and must com- Murfreesboro, guilty of no as well as an interview dora, guilty of no proof of li- plete outpatient treatment; vehicle license, fi ned $145; ability insurance, fi ned $315; guilty of no seat belt, fi ned guilty of driving with sus- with the selection panel guilty of expired driver’s $70 pended license, fi ned $345 at Rich Mountain Elec- license, fi ned $125; guilty of Summitt, Nicholas E., 34, and sentenced to four days tric Cooperative. failure to maintain control Alexander, guilty of expired in jail with accident, fined $225; vehicle license-tags, fined Suparman, Afrizal, 48, guilty of speed too fast for $125; guilty of no proof of Glenwood, $145 BF, no driv- conditions, fi ned $125 liability insurance, fined er’s license Garrett, Timothy Scott, 47, $315; guilty of possession of Wesson, Christopher, It’s Time for Garage, Umpire, guilty of no driver’s controlled substance, fi ned 40, Murfreesboro, guilty Yard & Rummage Sales! license, fi ned $95 cost only; $1,030 and license suspend- of possession of controlled Get the Word Out!!! guilty of no proof of liability ed for six months; guilty substance without prescrip- The insurance, fi ned $315 of driving with suspended tion, fi ned $1,050 and license Nashville Gonzalez, Jahira, 20, license, fi ned $325 and sen- suspended for six months News-Leader Glenwood, $125 BF, im- tenced to four days in jail; Woodall, Roger W., 65, proper passing guilty of DWI, fi ned $1,070, Murfreesboro, $145 BF, fail- 845-0600 Haney, Matthew Daniel, credited for time served, ure to pay registration 47, Prescott, guilty of open license suspended and must container in motor vehicle, complete DWI course; guilty fined $220; guilty of driv- of failure to appear, fined ing with suspended license, $225; guilty of contempt fi ned $325 and sentenced to (failure to pay), $350 owed, four days in jail fi ned $205 Hardy, William Randall, Terry, Ashley N., 19, De- Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 17, 2019 News 5B

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Hempstead $47,746 $14,666 $14,638 $408,743 $1,526 $8,627 $2,737 $32,093 $530,776 Howard 22,904 8,850 8,196 282,262 1,574 5,529 2,663 19,937 351,915 Little River 5,699 3,079 4,784 123,629 638 4,483 1,343 18,089 161,794 Pike 185 80 16,685 141,941 1,016 5,184 2,920 20,161 188,172 Sevier 2,405 720 1,436 145,722 944 5,649 1,450 19,940 178,265 State Total $709,136 $403,877 $1,395,107 $40,909,859 $269,040 $1,509,241 $648,048 $6,130,306 $51,974,614

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Murfreesboro man charged with felony aggravated assault Felony criminal charges have been filed in Pike County Highway 27 by ambulance to a Hot Springs hospital for methamphetamine use and believed someone was trying to against a Murfreesboro man accused of assaulting family undisclosed medical reasons. take his kids. Ward, who has prior felony convictions, was members. Also on April 8, Kyle Lee Ward, 24, of Newhope, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant and charged Gavin Drew Dees, 31, was charged April 8 with ag- charged with felony possession of a firearm by a certain with the firearm violation. gravated assault stemming from an incident on March 31 person. Jose Maurico Avila Serrano, 44, of Glenwood, was when he allegedly forced his way into a home occupied by Ward was arrested earlier in April when police were charged April 8 with possession of a controlled substance his wife and kids. Dees reportedly tried to take the children dispatched to a home where Ward was reportedly “out of and drug paraphernalia. from the mother and also was reported to have fired a gun control and shooting a gun” inside the house, according to Serrano was arrested on the drug charges April 1 when in the air and was threatening to harm himself. case records. Ward fled the home when officers arrived and deputies were trying to serve an outstanding Pike County Dees was transported from the scene at the home on was found behind a wood pile. He also confessed to prior warrant and found the items on his person. Bill creates resident lifetime AGFC licenses for disabled vets During a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday, “It’s one way to recognize and honor the service of dis- we can say ‘thank you’ by offering this lifetime license,” Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 397. abled veterans in this state.” he added. The bill creates an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission AGFC Director Pat Fitts said the license will double the The cost of the license will be $52.50 and will be avail- resident disabled veterans license that includes a lifetime reach of eligible recipients to over 14,000 disabled veterans. able 90 days after the current legislative session officially combination hunting and fishing license, a lifetime Arkan- “It also lowers the threshold from 100 percent disable to adjourns. sas duck stamp and an Arkansas trout stamp. 70% disabled,” Fitts said. The new license is an option to the current $1.50 resident The governor said the license is a way to recognize and “We did work very closely with the Veterans Affairs disabled military veteran lifetime fishing license and the honored disable veterans for their service and sacrifice in office on this bill and while we can never fully repay our $1.50 resident disabled military veteran lifetime hunting serving the country. disabled veterans for what they have given this country, license. Are you planning to serve ham for Easter? With Easter just around the corner, have you thought about what you cooked to the correct internal temperature is to use a meat thermometer and will serve for dinner? check. Cook the ham in an oven set no lower than 325⁰F. If you are planning to have family members, and you have a large family, What about the popular “spiral cut” hams? If you want to reheat them, you you may be thinking of serving ham. At my house, ham is the traditional should cover the entire ham or portion with heavy duty aluminum foil and heat meat served on this special holiday. at 325⁰F for about 10 minutes per pound. You will need to check the internal Hams are sold in several varieties, including boneless, canned, bone-in temperature with a meat thermometer to assure it reaches 140⁰F. and country-style. Packaging may be canned, plastic wrapped or vacuum If you are interested in learning more about cooking foods safely, contact packaged. Country hams usually come with a cheesecloth-like covering. the Howard County Extension Office at 870-845-7517 or visit our office located It is important to refrigerate plastic wrapped and vacuum-packed hams. Read the label on the second floor of the courthouse. You can also go online to the USDA Food and for refrigeration instructions. Nutrition site at www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/ There is wealth of information on the label. The “use-by” date is the last day in which get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/meat-preparation/ham-and-food-safety to learn to cook the ham. The “sell-by” date is the last allowed date of sale. The ham should be more about preparing your ham safely. cooked within one week of the sell-by date or frozen properly for use later on. Have a Happy Easter! Maybe you are confused about what size of ham to buy to feed your dinner guests. If Recipe of the Week you are serving a boneless ham, you can expect to get one-fourth to one-third pound per Here is a traditional glaze for your ham. Of course, you may choose not to use a glaze, serving. Your bone-in hams will yield one-third to one-half pound per serving. Therefore, but many people like the taste of this one! if you purchase a ten-pound bone-in ham, you can expect to feed about twenty people. Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Pineapple Glaze This is based on standard serving size, not portion size. You will need to think about how 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tbs. cornstarch; 1 tbs. prepared mustard; 1 (15 oz.) can much your family will eat. Some people may eat more than a standard serving size. If so, pineapple slices, drained and juice reserved; 1 (4 oz.) jar maraschino cherries (optional); a ten pound ham may only feed 8-10 people. 6-8 pound fully cooked, bone-in ham With a bone-in ham, you will be able to use the bone later to make a stock or use as a Place ham, fat side up, on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer (not seasoning in other foods. Once Easter dinner is over, take the bone and put it in a freezer instant read) through the end of the ham so the tip is in the center of the thickest part of bag, label with the date and put it in the freezer. Ham bones will last about three months the ham but does not touch the bone or fat. in the freezer for best quality. Roast 12 to 16 minutes per pound in 325⁰F degree oven or until thermometer reads To get the most value, look at the yield and cost per serving. The cost per serving 160 degrees. equals price per pound divided by the number of servings per pound. You may be able Remove ham from the oven. Pour drippings from roasting pan. Remove any skin from to determine the best buy using unit pricing as a guide. the ham. Cut top of ham lightly in uniform diamond shapes. Lay pineapple slices and Once you have purchased your ham, you will need to store it in the coldest part of your cherries on top of ham. Drizzle half of the glaze on the ham. Roast uncovered about 20 refrigerator for two to five days or you can store it in the freezer for up to eight months minutes; add remaining glaze and roast 10 minutes more. for the best quality. Cover ham with tent of aluminum foil, or roaster lid and let stand 10 minutes before Before preparing, check the label for the words “fully cooked” or “cook before eating.” moving to serving plate and carving. “Fully cooked” hams will need to be heated to an internal temperature of 160⁰F. “Cook To make the glaze: In a heavy saucepan, mix brown sugar and cornstarch. Add reserved before eating” or fresh hams should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145⁰F. Most pineapple juice and prepared mustard; stir well. labels will say to allow 15 minutes per pound for cooking. So, you will need to allow a Bring this mixture to a boil and continue to cook until the mixture has boiled for 1 minimum of 2 ½ hours to cook a ten pound ham. The only way to really determine if it is minute. 6B News Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Dierks FUMC church hosts 90th Weekend Easter activities at FUMC birthday party for A full weekend of Easter services will be observed by First United Methodist Church, located at 1403 W. Sunset, Nashville. longtime member Maundy Thursday -- The Last Supper -- will be at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary, and will By Patsy Young include Holy Communion Service. News-Leader staff Good Friday -- scripture and songs in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. DIERKS - “The nicest Easter Sunday -- Sunrise service and breakfast at 7 a.m. at Bingen UMC located at 434 person you will ever meet” is Hempstead County Road 27N. the way many who have had Easter Sunday Divine Worship in the Nashville sanctuary at 10:30. Participants are met Earnestine McAlister invited to bring cut flowers. There will be Lenten boxes for Tanzanian Methodist missions. Moore describe her. Sunday, The public is invited to participate. April 7 friends and relatives The pastor of FUMC Nashville-Bingen is Rev. Daniel Kirkpatrick. celebrated her 90th birthday with a party at the Fellow- Holy Week continues at St. Martin ship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in Dierks. Palm fronds were blessed and distributed to the congregation in the Palm Sunday Earnestine, who had three beginning of Holy Week at St. Martin Catholic Church in Nashville. brothers, was born in Dierks The church is located on W. Leslie St., Nashville. The schedule for the remainder of April 7, 1929, to Arch and Holy Week includes: Dewey McAlister. Holy Thursday, April 18 -- the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m., followed by adora- She attended Dierks High tion of the Eucharist. Good Friday, April 19 -- The Way of the Cross procession beginning at 1 p.m. at the School where she was presi- Earnestine McAlister Moore dent of her class for four old Coca-Cola plant on Second Street. The route will go on Second Street, to Lockesburg years and captain of the Out- as school secretary until she during the 1940s. Her broth- Street, to Leslie Street, to St. Martin’s. After arriving, at about 3 p.m., the Passion of Christ law girls’ basketball team. retired in 1987. er, Herman, is remembered will be re-enacted, culminating with the crucifixion. She graduated in 1947 She comes from a promi- as a coach of the Mineral Holy Saturday -- the Easter Vigil will begin at 8 p.m. in the parking lot with the bless- and immediately went to nent Dierks family. Arch Springs Hornets. ing of the fire. work for the Dierks Lumber McAlister, her father, and her Earnestine was married Easter Sunday -- Mass at 9 in English, and at 11 in Spanish. and Coal Company and brother, Harlan were busi- to Jack Moore, who died in The pastor of St. Martin’s is Fr. Salvador Vega. The public is welcome. stayed until 1966. nessmen, and Arch served 2010. She has been a member The following year she as marshal during the 1930s. of the First United Methodist was hired by the Dierks Her brother, Russell, was Church at Dierks since the Energy assistance ends April 30 School District and served an Outlaw football player age of 12. The 2019 regular low income housing energy assistance program operated through Central Arkansas Development Council will end April 30. Send The Nashville News-Leader Your Church Announcements! The council announced through a press release this week that the program will continue Email addresses available at www.swarkansasnews.com longer if funds permit. Phone 845-0600 • FAX 845-0602 For more information contact Todd Anderson, 501-315-1121. ATTEND CHURCH THIS SUNDAY! DIERKS CHURCH OF CHRIST meets at 308 Main St., Dierks Meeting times: Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; 10:20 a.m. Sunday afternoon: 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. EvEryonE is WELCoME! “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Christ cleanses us from all sin” 1 John 1:7 email - [email protected]

Scott Memorial & woods & Mt. Carmel UMC 1st & 3rd Sunday each month - woods 2nd & 4th @ Hwy 371E. public accountants, pa Ltd. SS 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m. 118 N. Main - Nashville - 845-4422 Lockesburg Donny J. Woods (PA) Everyone is always welcome! Bill Moorer •Jeanice Neel (CPA) Life Tabernacle First Assembly 812 N. Mine St. • Nashville of God 870-200-2370 1405 W. Sunset • Nashville 845-1959 Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. Terry Goff, Pastor Sunday Night - 6:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Night - 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Billy Sanders 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. Morning Services - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 5:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wed. 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Lankford & Mary Alice Moore Jim Henderson, Pastor

You are invited to worship with us at... God is our refuge and EBENEZER UMC HOLLY CREEK Center Point 318 West Dodson • Nashville Missionary Baptist Church Missionary 870-557-1173 705 Main St. • Dierks • 286-2010 strength, a very present Sun. School 9:30 a.m. each Sun. Sun. School 10:00 a.m. Baptist Church Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. 211 Church St. • Center Point Sun. Evening 5:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. help in trouble. Wed. Bible Study 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday WOW 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bro. Ellis Ray Floyd, Pastor “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Pastor: Bro. Clyde Mitchell Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Psalms 46:1 Radio Program: 9:45 Sunday Morning • B99.5 FM Open Doors” Visit us at: www.hollycreekmbc.net Ridgeway Baptist Church First Christian (SBC) Corner of Peachtree & Hearn Church Futrell Marine Hwy. 371 • Prescott Hwy • Nashville 500 N. Main • Nashville 845-1386 (Corner of Main & Bishop) Hwy. 371 Bro. Alan Cook Nashville Sunday: Fellowship 9 a.m. 845-3241 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible School - 9:45 a.m. (870) 845-3122 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Discipleship Training 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Children/Youth/Adults 6:30 p.m. Minister: Jim Pinson Immanuel Baptist Church Come worship with us! New Light Immanuel St. • Nashville • 845-3414 Pleasant Valley Brent Thompson, Pastor First Church of God C.M.E. Church www.myimmanuel.com Community Oriented & Christ Centered Missionary Baptist 1301 S. Mill Street • Nashville Sunday: Sunday School - 9:55 a.m. 946 MLK, Hwy 355, Tollette, AR Church Rev. Dr. Odessa Darrough, Pastor Worship (KMTB-fm) - 10:55 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Hwy 980/Corinth Road Worship - 6:00 p.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. • Youth 6:00 p.m. Nashville Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Wayne Sewell Wednesday: AWANA - 5:30 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 4:30 p.m. Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Rev. Charles Green, Pastor Youth - 6:30 p.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 17, 2019 News 7B Census of Agriculture for 2017 offers details about American farmers WASHINGTON, D.C - acres (down 1.6 percent). producers age 35 or less on The U.S. Department of The 273,000 smallest (1-9 240,141 farms. Farms with Agriculture (USDA) today acres) farms make up 0.1 young producers making announced the results of the percent of all farmland while decisions tend to be larger 2017 Census of Agriculture, the 85,127 largest (2,000 or than average in both acres spanning some 6.4 million more acres) farms make up and sales. new points of information 58 percent of farmland. More than any other age about America’s farms and Just 105,453 farms pro- group, young producers Advice for Two Jumps ranches and those who op- duced 75 percent of all sales make decisions regarding erate them, including new in 2017, down from 119,908 livestock, though the differ- Two Jumps said he used to ride bulls. In spite of his name, he tried. data about on-farm decision in 2012. ence is slight. He had grit, determination and bravado on his side. making, down to the county Of the 2.04 million farms One in four producers is level. Information collected and ranches, the 76,865 mak- a beginning farmer with 10 Unfortunately, he lacked skill. He was naturally inept by USDA’s National Agri- ing $1 million or more in or fewer years of experience cultural Statistics Service 2017 represent just over 2/3 and an average age of 46.3. And as life laid down her cowpies, that’s precisely where he stepped. (NASS) directly from farm- of the $389 billion in total Farms with new or begin- ers and ranchers tells us both value of production while ning producers making deci- But even a hard luck cowboy’s entitled to one guru farm numbers and land in the 1.56 million operations sions tend to be smaller than Whose faith in him is undaunted, whose loyalty strays true blue. farms have ongoing small making under $50,000 rep- average in both acres and percentage declines since the resent just 2.9 percent. value of production. Now, all of the young bronc stompers and bullriders knew Lecille. last Census in 2012. At the Farm expenses are $326 Thirty-six percent of all same time, there continue billion with feed, livestock producers are female and A rodeo clown and hero to all who strapped on the steel. to be more of the largest purchased, hired labor, fer- 56 percent of all farms have and smallest operations and tilizer and cash rents top- at least one female decision Lecille knew the bulls and broncs and always offered advise fewer middle-sized farms. ping the list of farm ex- maker. Farms with female On rodeo, on love and life, on learnin’ to sacrifice. The average age of all farm- penses in 2017. producers making decisions ers and ranchers continues Average farm income tend to be smaller than aver- to rise. is $43,053. A total of 43.6 age in both acres and value It was over the chutes at Knoxville when Two Jumps heard the phrase “We are pleased to de- percent of farms had posi- of production. That would stay with him forever, long after those heady days. liver Census of Agriculture tive net cash farm income Female producers are results to America, and es- in 2017. most heavily engaged in the Lecille was walkin’ toward him. No, doubt, to wish him well. pecially to the farmers and Ninety-six percent of day-to-day decisions along Two Jumps cut eyes at his pardners to make sure they all could tell ranchers who participated,” farms and ranches are fam- with record keeping and said U.S. Secretary of Agri- ily owned. financial management. culture Sonny Perdue. “We Farms with Internet ac- Results are available in It was him Lecille had chosen to pass along for this ride can all use the Census to cess rose from 69.6 percent in many online formats includ- The words he was meant to live by. He fairly bursted with pride. tell the tremendous story of 2012 to 75.4 percent in 2017. ing video presentations, a U.S. agriculture and how it is A total of 133,176 farms new data query interface, Two Jumps was pullin’ his bullrope, the rosin startin’ to smoke changing. As a data-driven and ranches use renewable maps, and traditional data When Lecille looked over the chute gate, squinted his eyes, then he spoke organization, we are eager to energy producing systems, tables. To address questions dig in to this wealth of infor- more than double the 57,299 about the 2017 Census of mation to advance our goals in 2012. Agriculture data, NASS will “Two Jumps,” Lecille confided, “To really make yourself proud, of supporting farmers and In 2017, 130,056 farms host a live Twitter chat (@ Ain’t no way you can ride this bull...so hang up and thrill the crowd!” ranchers, facilitating rural sold directly to consumers, usda_nass) Ask the Census prosperity, and strengthen- with sales of $2.8 billion. Experts #StatChat on Fri- www.baxterblack.com ing stewardship of private Sales to retail outlets, in- day, April 12 at 1 p.m. ET. lands efficiently, effectively, stitutions and food hubs by All information is available and with integrity.” 28,958 operations are valued at www.nass.usda.gov/ “The Census shows new at $9 billion. AgCensus. data that can be compared For the 2017 Census of The Census tells the story Training courses set at Hope to previous censuses for Agriculture, NASS changed of American agriculture and insights into agricultural the demographic questions is an important part of our HOPE – Cattle produc- practicing artificial insemi- program at https://uaex. trends and changes down to better represent the roles history. First conducted in ers wanting to improve nation technique with live formstack.com/forms/ to the county level,” said of all persons involved in 1840 in conjunction with their stock through artificial cows and tracts. We even swrec_ai_april. Lunch will NASS Administrator Hubert on-farm decision making. As the decennial Census, the insemination will have the use an artificial cow to give be provided both days. Hamer. “ a result, in 2017 the number Census of Agriculture ac- opportunity to take part in the participants as much Details for registration While the current picture of producers is up by nearly counts for all U.S. farms and a comprehensive, hands-on practice as possible.” for the June program are shows a consistent trend in seven percent to 3.4 million, ranches and the people who training program to be held The two-day programs forthcoming. the structure of U.S. agricul- because more farms report- operate them. After 1920, April 25-26 and June 27-28. run from 8 a.m.- 7p.m. on Looney said these train- ture, there are some ups and ed multiple producers. the Census happened every Charles Looney, profes- the first day and 8 a.m.- 4 ing courses are a founda- downs since the last Census Most of these newly iden- four to five years. By 1982, sor and extension cattle p.m. on the second day, and tion for a program to help as well as first-time data tified producers are female. it was regularly conducted improvement specialist for include: Arkansas, and eventually all on topics such as military While the number of male once every five years. Today, the University of Arkansas Basic reproductive anato- U.S. ranchers, improve the status and on-farm decision producers fell 1.7 percent NASS sends questionnaires System Division of Agri- my and physiology overall quality of their herds. making. To make it easier to to 2.17 million from 2012 to nearly 3 million potential culture, is hosting the two Estrous synchronization “My goal is to construct delve into the data, we are to 2017, the number of fe- U.S. farms and ranches. training courses at the divi- Semen handling an educational center where- pleased to make the results male producers increased Nearly 25 percent of those sion’s Southwest Research Pregnancy determination by cattle and people can be available in many online by nearly 27 percent to 1.23 who responded did so on- and Extension Center near methods safely managed in an ad- formats including a new million. This change under- line. Conducted since 1997 Hope, 362 Highway 174 Reproductive health vanced training program,” data query interface, as well scores the effectiveness of by USDA NASS – the federal north. The center is part of Training in artificial in- he said. “I want it to become as traditional data tables.” the questionnaire changes. statistical agency respon- the Arkansas Agricultural semination on live cattle. nationwide program.” Census data provide Other demographic high- sible for producing official Experiment Station. The cost to attend is $400 The program is being of- valuable insights into de- lights include: data about U.S. agriculture “For each one of these and participants may regis- fered in partnership with Se- mographics, economics, The average age of all – it remains the only source courses we include speakers ter online for the April 25-26 lectSires Southeast Division. land and activities on U.S. producers is 57.5, up 1.2 of comprehensive agricul- from industry in herd health farms and ranches. Some years from 2012. tural data for every state and and nutrition,” Looney said. key highlights include: The number of producers county in the nation and is “We cover good manage- There are 2.04 million who have served in the mili- invaluable for planning the ment practices and record farms and ranches (down 3.2 tary is 370,619, or 11 percent future. keeping. It’s two full days of percent from 2012) with an of all. They are older than the average size of 441 acres (up average at 67.9. 1.6 percent) on 900 million There are 321,261 young 8B News Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Nashville News-Leader MHS FBLA competes at state conference Murfreesboro High School FBLA attended the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Little Rock, April 1-2. Seventeen members attended with Advisors Carie Ma- roon and Kim Collins. Sixteen students competed with six qualifying for nationals. The Business Presentation Team of Abby Maroon, Reagan Terrell and Emma Corbitt placed second out of 31 teams. The Emerging Business Issues Team of Rina Feuget, Abi Rucker and Madison Humphry placed third out of 31 teams. The qualifying students will compete at the FBLA Na- tional Conference this Summer in San Antonio, Texas.

MHS FBLA. (Front) Anna Gates, Kyleigh Jackson, MOrgan Supko; (middle) Callie Johnson, Reagan Terrell, Lilly Supko, Chesney Self, Abi Rucker, Rina Feuget; (back) Erin Lamb, Kayli Oxner, Lainie Baxter, Abby Ma- roon, Rhealee Campbell, Mallorie Stivers, Emma Corbitt and Madison Humphry.

MHS BUSINESS PRESENTATION TEAM. Abby Ma- roon, Reagan Terrell and Emma Corbitt.

MHS EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES TEAM. RIna Feuget, Abi Rucker and Madison Humphry. Easter weekend at Daisy State Park Friday, April 19 12-5 p.m. Golden Egg Challenge Beginning Friday, hunt throughout the park boundaries for a golden egg. This golden egg doesn’t have candy inside, but it does have certificates for some really great prizes! To help the hunt, clues are provided at the visitor center starting Friday at 12 p.m. and continue until the egg is found. Contact the visitor center for contest rules and clue lists. Meeting place: Visitor Center. Admission: Free Saturday, April 20 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 31th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Eggs, eggs, and more eggs! Bring your baskets and enthusiasm as you and your little ones search for these multi-colored treasures. The hunt is divided by age groups; maximum age for collecting eggs is 12 years. Age groups are 3 and under; 4-7, and 8-12. Ages 3 and under will meet at the playground, ages 4-7 will search the large field between the playground and pavilion, and ages 8-12 will search the area around the amphitheater and forested area near the pavilion. Stay after the hunt to play a fun family game of raw egg toss. Make sure to be early, the hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m. Meeting place: Pavilion. Admission: Free 1-3 p.m. Scenic Lake Tour Lake Greeson is a beautiful place to make memories. Join us for a tour of Lake Greeson by boat to learn about the history and natural features of this lake. Don’t forget your camera! Seating is limited, so sign up at the visitor center by 5 p.m. the day before your tour. Meeting place: Area E Boat Launch. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-13, under 6 free For more information, call Daisy State Park at (870) 398-4487. Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Classifieds9B

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWARD COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TONY CHAMPION, DECEASED 31PR-16-7-2 NOTICE TO ALL HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DECEDENTS, AND ALL UNPAID CREDITORS: PUBLIC NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 159 Green Plains, Road, Dierks, Howard County, Howard County Road Department is now accepting Arkansas 71833, Nashville sealed bids for : Date of death: January 11, 2016 (1) VOLVO model VHD64FT300, with VOLVO D13, 425HP 2100 RPM 1550 LBFT-EPA ‘17 EMISSION All persons known or believed to claim an interest in News-Leader LEVEL, VOLVO I-SHIFT FOR SEVERE DUTY, AT2612F the property as heir, or through an heir or decedent, or DIRECT DRIVE, 12 SPEED, VOCATIONAL/HEAVY as a distributee is hereby given notice to appear in this HAUL, VOLVO VF20 16,500 LB FRONT SPRINGS, Court on the below date and time, or they shall be forever Classifieds DUAL STEERING GEARS and 40,000 LB VOLVO barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. You are hereby notified that the personal representative 1 bedroom apartment. Rent T-RIDE (2 LEAF FIRM RIDE) 54” SPACING with a 16 FT. CYD DUMP BODY, 1/2 CAB PROTECTOR 24”, AIR of the above estate has filed a final account and petitioned BUSINESS includes water, sewer, & gar- for final distribution of the assets of the estate and for bage. Carport. Quiet, safe OPERATED TAIL GATE AND ASPHALT APRON. discharge as such personal representative. SERVICES neighborhood. Deposit. Ref- Bids will be opened on May 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the WINDSHIELDS! WIND- erences. 870.845.4214.(BT: tf) County Judge’s Office. A hearing on the Petition to Determine Heirship SHIELDS! CALL WIND------Howard County reserves the right to accept or reject and the Petition for Approval of Final Accounting, SHIELDS PLUS. REPAIRS any or all bids. Final Distribution, and for Discharge of Personal OR REPLACEMENTS ON Representative will be held at the Howard County FOR SALE Kevin Smith, Howard County Judge ALL AUTOMOBILES OR ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR. Courthouse located at 421 North Main Street, Nashville, SEMI TRUCKS. 870-451- Portable, light weight, like April 17, 2019 AR 71852 on 26th day of June, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. 4349. (tf) new, low $ or perhaps free to (HCJ: 42, 43) CLAYTON TINKES, ADMINISTRATOR ------senior, 888-442-3390. (WG:tf) OF THE ESTATE OF TONY CHAMPION MINI STORAGE IN MUR------PUBLIC NOTICE 900 LESLIE STREET #7 FREESBORO. 870-845-6304. For Sale: Nearly new (gs:4-tf) Bowflex Tread Climber 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, VIN#1GCEC14X242Z345722 NASHVILLE, AR 71852 ------TC 100. $1300. is being held at the home of Kerry Reed, 105 Ellis Road, (pd: 41, 42) CLOCK REPAIR & RESTO- 870-286-3267. (tf) Dierks, AR 71833 (870-784-1705) due to abandonment. RATION & some watches. ------Vehicle will be sold unless claimed within 10 days. Failure PUBLIC NOTICE Franklin Janes, 870-286-2525. to reclaim vehicle waives all rights, title and interest COMMISSIONER’S SALE (fj:tf) LAND in above vehicle. Vehicle may be reclaimed Monday - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the authority ------Friday by providing proof of ownership, and paying all and terms of sale contained in the decretal order of the JANICE’S FAMILY HAIR FOR SALE charges against vehicle. Howard County Circuit Court entered in Case No. 31- specializing in styles & cuts 3, 6, or 9 Acre Tracts on (pd. 42) CV-18-62-2 pending between United States of America for seniors over 50. 870-845- Hwy. 26. Small down, owner acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor 2759. finance. 501-681-9816 or 501- PUBLIC agency, United States Department of Agriculture, ------681-9961. (CL: 47 - tf) Plaintiff, and JESSICA M ASHLEY, et al., Defendants, the THE TERMINATOR PEST ------NOTICE undersigned, as Commissioner of the Court, will offer CONTROL. 870-557-1780. Land For Sale: Hwy 355 N. 15 ORDINANCE NO. 2019-5 for sale, at vendue to the highest bidder, at the Main (tf) acres. 870-451-4245. (NSC: tf) Entrance to the Howard County Courthouse, 421 North ------AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. Main Street, Nashville, AR 71852, on May 2, 2019, at 10:00 D&J Services. Professional FOR SALE: 70 +/- acres, will 2018-14 o’clock a.m. the following-described real estate, situated Painting, Sheetrock Repair, not divide) on Sweet Home THE 2019 HOWARD COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE. Texturizing, Pressure Road in Nashville. Call 219- in Howard County, Arkansas, to-wit: Washing, Decks, Handicap 669-4367. (pd. 42 - 45) BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT A tract of land being part of the SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section Ramps, Steps. Call 870-331------OF HOWARD COUNTY, ARKANSAS: 3, Township 9 South, Range 27 West, in Howard 6046 for Free Estimates. (pd. County, Arkansas, more particularly described as 39 - 46) SECTION 1: The 2019 Howard County Budget follows: Commencing at a RR Spike in Chapel Hill ------HELP Ordinance No. 2018-14 should be Amended as follows: Rd. for the SE corner of SE1/4 SE1/4 of said Section Jean’s Upholstery. All types WANTED Howard County needs to anticipate and appropriate 3, thence N 88 degrees 16 minutes 22 seconds W 330.0 and fabrics. 870-845-7888. Mechanic and Tire Tech $30.64 into the County Circuit Clerk Retiree Insurance feet along and with Chapel Hill Rd. to P*K Nail for (pd. 41 - 48 ) needed. A person with a (1000-0102-1017). This unanticipated and unappropriated the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence N 88 degrees ------CDL license is preferred. money comes from WageWorks. 16 minutes 22 seconds W 210.0 feet with Chapel Hill Benefits include paid Howard County needs to anticipate and appropriate Rd. to a RR Spike; Thence N 01 degrees 14 minutes 40 FOR RENT vacations and health $3,048.98 into the County Road Department-Full Time seconds E 420.0 feet to a 1/2 Pin; Thence S 88 degrees Country Living: 1 & 2 Bed- insurance. Apply in person Salaries (2000-0200-1001), $233.29 into Social Security 16 minutes 22 seconds E 210.0 feet to a 1/2 inch Pin; room Apartments. 5 miles at NEELEY’S Service Matching (2000-0200-1006), $467.19 into Retirement Thence S 01 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds W 420.0 feet from Nashville. Call 845-5520. Center at 321 South Main Matching (2000-0200-1007) and $ 864.85 into Gravel, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 2.02 Acres (LR: tf) in Nashville. (NSC: tf) Dirt and Sand (2000-0200-2027). This unanticipated and of land, more or less. (Subject to all existing Easements ------unappropriated money ($4,614.31) comes from Enable and County Road R/W’s) Trailers for Rent: 2 & 3 BR. Looking for a hairstylist. Gas Transmission, LLC. More commonly known as: 155 Chapel Hill Road, 870-451-3782. (FN: tf) 845-0944. (JHC: 42 - 45) Howard County needs to anticipate and appropriate Nashville, AR 71852. ------$456.50 into the County Sanitation Full Time Salaries TERMS OF SALE: Are as set forth within the orders and (3009-0701-1001), $35.07 into the Social Security Matching foreclosure decree of the Howard County Circuit Court PUBLIC NOTICE (3009-0701-1006) and $69.88 into the Retirement Matching entered in Case No. 31CV-18-62-2, including but not IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWARD COUNTY, (3009-0701-1007). This unanticipated and unappropriated limited to the following - should any successful bidder fail ARKANSAS money ($561.45) comes from Enable Gas Transmission, to perform under the instructions of the Commissioner CIVIL DIVISION LLC. at time of sale, then that bid shall be void and set aside. Howard County needs to anticipate and appropriate The Commissioner thereafter shall find that the subject FIRST STATE BANK OF DIERKS $33,400.00 into the County Road Asphalt (2000-0200- property be awarded to the next successive highest PLAINTIFF 2025). This unanticipated and unappropriated money bidder, until performance is rendered. Division of FIRST STATE BANK OF DE QUEEN comes from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission- Also, on a credit of three months, the purchasers are VS. NO. 31CV-19-35 Marine Fuel Tax Program for the Gillham Lake Road required to execute a bond as required by law and the ANTHONY D. EUDY a/k/a TONY EUDY Project. order and decree of the Court with approved security, AND WIFE, TRACI L. EUDY; AND Courthouse Maintenance Workmen’s Compensation bearing interest at the maximum rate allowed by THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (1000-0108-1010) should increase $100.00. 911 Office Arkansas law from date of sale until paid, and a lien being DEFENDANTS Workmen’s Compensation (3020-0501-1010) should retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of WARNING ORDER decrease $100.00. the purchase money. County Clerk’s Cost Fund Computer Software (3005- This sale is made subject to any and all stipulations TO: ANTHONY D. EUDY a/k/a TONY EUDY 0101-3102) should increase $102.63. County Clerk Other made in the decretal Order filed of record on September AND TRACI L. EUDY Professional Services (1000-0101-3009) should decrease 17, 2018. The Commissioner does not warrant title, You are hereby notified that First State Bank of Dierks, $102.63. boundary lines, taxes, and or improvements, if any, on whose attorney is Manya K. Wood, 312 DeQueen Ave., County Jail Workmen’s Compensation (3017-0418-1010) this property in Howard County, Arkansas. DeQueen, AR 71832 has filed a Complaint for Foreclosure should increase $109.91. Unemployment Compensation Given under my hand this 14th day of February, 2019. herein against you, a copy of which Summons and (3017-0418-1011) should decrease $109.91. Angie Lewis, Commissioner Complaint shall be delivered to you or to your attorney Howard County needs to anticipate and appropriate (pd 42) upon request. $400.00 into the Law Library General Supplies (3400- You are also notified that you must appear and defend 0102-2001). This unanticipated and unappropriated PUBLIC NOTICE by filing your Answer or other responsive pleading money comes from Thomson Reuters refund. within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication Howard County needs to anticipate and appropriate 2000 Dodge Ram of this Warning Order in Howard County Circuit Clerk’s $2,135.00 into the Circuit Court Jurors & Witnesses (1000- VIN: 387HF13Y91G205550 Office, 421 N. Main St., Room 7, Nashville, AR 71852; and 0401-3092). This unanticipated and appropriated money IS BEING HELD AT BYPASS DIESEL & WRECKER in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default comes from jury reimbursement from the Arkansas SERVICE, INC. 9224 HWY 278 WEST NASHVILLE, may be entered against you for the relief demanded in Administrative Office of the Court. AR 71852 870-845-1597 DUE TO ABANDONMENT. the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State. SECTION 2: This ordinance is to be in full force and VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE UNLESS IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand effect from and after its passage. CLAIMED WITHIN 10 DAYS. FAILURE TO RECLAIM and seal as County Clerk of the Court on this, the 10 day VEHICLE WAVES ALL RIGHTS, TITLE, & INTEREST Kevin Smith, Howard County Judge of April, 2019 IN ABOVE VEHICLE. VEHICLE MAY BE RECLAIMED Angie Lewis ATTEST: DURING BUSINESS HOURS BY PROVIDING Circuit Clerk Keri Teague, Howard County Clerk OWNERSHIP, AND BY PAYING ALL CHARGES April 15, 2019 AGAINST VEHICLE. (MW: 42, 43) (HCJ: 42) (BD: 42) 10B News Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Nashville News-Leader

New Drive High - Get A DWI Arkansas joins regional campaign basketball against drug impaired driving Law enforcement agencies across six states will in- coach to crease patrol officer presence on roads and highways beginning later this week as part of a regional plan head up UA aimed to reduce incidents of drug impaired driving. Beginning Friday, April 19 and continuing through Cossatot Saturday, local police, sheriff’s deputies and highway patrol troopers in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, teams Nebraska and Oklahoma will concentrate patrols directed toward an effort to stop drivers who are UA Cossatot hired Brad impaired by drugs. Impaired driving is illegal in all Phillips to coach men and 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. women’s basketball as the Regardless of how a driver may come to be in pos- college joins the NJCAA (Na- session of drugs, whether the substance is prescribed tional Junior College Athletic or illegal to possess; driving while impaired by drugs Association). Phillips will creates a safety threat to the driver, vehicle passengers begin coaching this fall. and others traveling on public roadways. Phillips grew up in north- “Drug impaired driving is a serious issue for eastern Arkansas playing drivers and law enforcement officers on Arkansas basketball at Maynard High roadways,” said Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the School. As a college athlete, Arkansas State Police and the Governor’s Highway Phillips played basketball Safety Representative. “By intensifying enforcement for Crowley’s Ridge College of drug impaired driving laws we hope people will in Arkansas, Brown Mackie think twice before driving while impaired by any drug Junior College in Kansas, whether it is prescribed or not.” and the former Ambassa- Almost all illegal drugs and many prescription dor University in Texas. drugs can slow the reaction time of a driver who He received a Bachelor’s must be alert and in control of the vehicle. Just like degree from Williams Bap- alcohol, drugs make it more difficult for drivers to tist College and a Master’s keep a steady position in their traffic lane. It doesn’t degree from Emporia State matter what term is used to describe the impairment; University. if a driver is high, stoned, wasted or drunk, the indi- Phillips has had experi- vidual is impaired. Driving while impaired by any ence in coaching basketball substance is illegal and can be deadly. for men and women at both the high school and col- lege level. He has gained coaching experience at East Georgia College in Georgia, MS school board report St. Cloud Technical and Recognition of student After a brief executive Community College in Min- achievements and new session the board accepted nesota, and Morthland Col- hires were the big part of resignations of Earle Had- lege in Illinois just to name a last Monday night’s regu- dan, paraprofessional; Tina Brad Phillips of Northeast Arkan- few. Phillips was previously NEW UA COSSATOT BASKETBALL COACH. lar ,pmnthly meeting of Arter, science; Johnny Ter- the head men’s basketball sas, will take over the college’s men’s and women’s basketball teams this fall. the Mineral Springs School rell, kindergarten; and Her- coach and athletic director at Board. vie Mitchell, custodian. Southeastern Baptist College “It was a great opportunity regional, and national tour- overwhelming and we are Members of the school Two new hires were ap- in Laurel, Mississippi. For to get back to Arkansas, to nament qualification, and excited about where UA Cos- chess team, EAST class, Na- proved. They are Janine Al- the 2018-2019 season, Phil- get to work with Dr. Steve the chance for its student- satot is heading with more tional Honor Society and len, special education, and lips helped lead his team at Cole, and to get to work athletes to gain more ad- and more opportunities for literacy classes were recog- Aide’ Soto, English. Southeastern Baptist College with the NJCAA recruiting vantages. our students, both academi- nized. Present were board mem- to finishing 16th in the nation men and women to play According to the UA Cos- cally and athletically.” The board heard from one bers Ray Hawkins, Zemeria in the NCCAA district 2 basketball.” satot Chancellor Dr. Steve Dr. Cole also added, “GO member of the current janito- Newton, Dorothy Vaughn, power ranking. Last month, UA Cossatot Cole, “Hiring Coach Phillips COLTS”! rial crew who was objecting Mike Erwin, Jamie Jackson, “I’m excited about this announced that the school’s and joining the NJCAA next For any current or future to the contracted hiring of Sheila Jackson and chairman opportunity to coach at UA sports program will be join- year will have an instant im- UA Cossatot students inter- an outside cleaning service. William Dixon. Cossatot, and I am ready to ing the NJCAA. Being a pact on our student athlete ested in playing basketball, get to work”, said Coach member of this association experience at UA Cossatot. contact Coach Phillips at Dierks Good Friday closing Brad Phillips. When asked will give UA Cossatot more The community and stu- (870)-378-7203, or you can The Dierks Municipal day. why he wanted to be a coach prestige in recruitment, the dent body support for our e-mail him at coachbradphil- Building will be closed Fri- The trash route for Friday at UA Cossatot Phillips said, eligibility for the district, athletic programs has been [email protected]. day, April 19 for Good Fri- will be Thursday, April 18.