THE NASHVILLE HH HH Preserving SouthwestNews-LEADER Arkansas’s Heritage While Leading Through the 21st Century Wednesday, April 25, 2018 u Vol. 15, Issue 43 u 24 pages, 2 sections u 75¢ Leader Special meeting Board of school board, www.swarkansasnews.com NJHS teachers postponed OPINION 4A By John R. Schirmer Freedom of News-Leader staff A group of Nashville Junior High Information School teachers had planned to meet Act is for with the Nashville School Board Tues- day night, April 24, to voice their con- the public. cerns about the process recently used in naming a new assistant principal Spring Home for the school. Instead, the meeting was postponed Improvement early Tuesday afternoon, and board ideas. 6B-7B president Monica Clark will meet with the committee privately. It was not immediately known if or when the public meeting with the Dinner board would be rescheduled. theater Members of the NJHS search com- mittee had prepared a statement to Thursday present to the board about the reasons for their choice and to express their at NHS concerns about the board’s action at the The Nashville High meeting. The board did not follow the School Drama Class will committee’s recommendation. present “Dinner at Eight, “The interview committee was obvi- Dead by Nine” Thursday, ously upset about the board not taking April 26, in the NHS their recommendation,” Superinten- cafeteria. dent Doug Graham said Tuesday. “The Doors will open at committee at NJHS and the administra- 6:30 p.m., and the pro- tion were terribly disappointed.” gram will start at 7 p.m. Graham presented the committee’s The event is a dinner recommendation of Ashley Riggs to theater. News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER the board at the April 16 meeting. The Tickets are $10, FAMILY TRADITION. Clyde Bell of Mineral Springs and granddaughter Bravyn Bell visit after recommendation died for lack of a sec- which includes the show, the Nashville High School FFA banquet Thursday, April 19, at the NHS cafeteria. Clyde Bell ond, and board member Randy Elliott spaghetti dinner and was a member of the Mineral Springs FFA chapter during his high school days. Bravyn Bell is then made a recommendation to select dessert. treasurer of the Nashville chapter. More banquet pictures, page 12B. Holly Couch. His recommendation The play is produced passed 5-0. by special arrangement Graham said he supports “some in- with Pioneer Drama Ser- dividual meetings to come to common vice, Inc., Denver, Colo. Nashville School District receives ground” about the process. He wants “the staff, administration and board to 3 B’s and a C on school report card get on the same page to make the best Aftershock decisions for kids.” By John R. Schirmer from an A and primary was two report card is 99 percent, with a The school board was “100 percent News-Leader staff set Sunday points from a B.” college going rate of 56 percent. See NJHS • Page 5A The Nashville School District Part of the report card is The Nashville School District at stadium received three B’s and one C based on test scores from the spends $9,021.49 per student. The second After- on school report cards issued ACT Aspire, and only one grade The average number of years shock will be Sunday, recently by the Arkansas De- level is tested at primary, Gra- teaching experience is 17.28, the April 29, at 6 p.m. at partment of Education. ham said. card said. HCCC exec Scrapper Stadium. The cards cover the 2016-17 “This is the second year for Student to teacher ratio is The event is a academic year. Aspire. We saw a lot of growth. 14:1, with an average class size youth rally for students Campuses which received The more years we give it, by of 15. put on leave in grades 7-12 from B’s include high school, junior experience I hope we do a better The grading scale is different throughout Southwest high and elementary. job,” Graham said. for elementary, middle school No financial concerns, Arkansas, according to Primary school received a C. Along with scores from As- or junior high, and high school. board chairman says organizers. “Overall, I’m pleased with pire, grades are based on gradu- The district “will take our our grades,” Superintendent ation rates for high schools and scores and build on them. By Louie Graves Aftershock will feature News-Leader staff games, music, give- Doug Graham said. “We have other aspects of student success They’re indicative of the work aways and guest speak- three above average and one and school quality at all grade done by our staff and students The veteran administrator at the ers. average. The only part I’m dis- levels. with buy-in from parents. Over- Howard County Children’s Center appointed in is that junior high For Nashville High School, all, I’m pleased with where we has been placed on paid administra- was a couple of points away the graduation rate listed on the stand,” Graham said. tive leave while a Little Rock law firm investigates personnel complaints at Hispanic the center. Night set NHS recognized among top 5 percent Tim Freel, administrator for 14 years, was placed on leave at the at Cossatot in state for student growth, graduation board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, in De Queen April 10. At a called meeting on Thurs- By John R. Schirmer Superintendent Doug Graham any hardware that the commit- day, April 19, the HCCC board voted to The University of News-Leader staff said about the recognition for tee agrees on is fair game. We’ll retain the firm of Friday, Eldredge and Arkansas Cossatot will Nashville High School has NHS.” wait on the recommendation,” Clark to investigate. host the 4th Hispanic received a growth award from The awards are based on Graham said. Board chairman Donny Woods Night event honoring the the Arkansas School Recogni- student growth on test scores “We’re proud of high school told the newspaper that stories about academic achievement tion Program based on student and graduation rates. for qualifying for the money. I financial irregularities, Medicare ir- among Latinos on Thurs- performance, student academic NHS will appoint a com- hope that in a short time, we regularities or problems with clients day, April 26, at 7 p.m. growth and graduation rate. mittee of parents, teachers and will have more than one campus were “absolutely false.” The celebration will be NHS will receive $38,112.48 administrators to decide how to qualify.” He said there had been some com- held in the Weyerhaeus- for being in the top 5 percent spend the money, Graham said. Nashville Elementary School plaints and the board felt they needed er Room in the Skilled statewide for growth/gradua- It may be used for personnel, qualified for the growth award to be addressed. Further, he said, the Trades Building on the tion in 2017. equipment and technology. two years ago, according to board wanted a third party to inves- De Queen Campus. “We’re awfully pleased,” “Any program, any software, Graham. See HCCC • Page 5A Current UA Cossatot students, high school seniors, UA Cossatot alumni, and their families are invited to attend. ‘Pink Ladies’ UA Cossatot Board of Visitors member and at hospital Sevier County rancher Robert Martinez will ad- recognized dress students and their The ‘Pink Ladies’ at How- families. ard Memorial Hospital an- A meal will be catered nually contribute about 4500 by La Media Luna Mexi- volunteer hours for the in- can Restaurant. stitution. And they have done so Inside the News-Leader since being organized at the Obituaries, 2A ‘old’ hospital in 1975. Early Files, 3A On Thursday of last week, the hospital held a reception Opinion, 4A in the lobby to recognize the Sports, 8A-12A Howard Memorial Hospital Trends, B Auxiliary during Nation- Classifieds, 7B al Volunteer Appreciation Month, according to Susan Wingrove whois in charge of the auxiliary. News-Leader photo/LOUIE GRAVES There have been male HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED. A lobby reception with cake Thursday morning, April 19, called auxiliary members in the attention to National Volunteer Appreciation Month and to the Howard Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The past, but they didn’t have volunteers have served the hospital since 1975. At the reception were, from left, Pat Blakely, Carma Bradshaw, to wear the distinctive pink Betty Carroll, Tempie LaMothe, Pam Wynn, Liz Coleman, Judy Carpenter, Joyce Teague, Deborah Canaday, jackets. Pam Shankles, Nell Crisp, Donna Futrell, Becky Finigan, Lenora Jordan. Not Pictured: Mable Sanders, Doris See HMH • Page 5A Ray, Velma Owens, Nelda Barton, Betty Tollett, Bobbie Parker, Marilyn Bradley. 2A Obituaries Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader Obituaries Christian Health Center still

He was retired from Tallant of Morrilton, Ark., filling vital community need Southwestern Bell Tele- Charisse and husband Hank Things may get busier at phone. Mr. Tallant was an Huffman of Albuquerque, the local free health clinic Army veteran and served his N.M., Kathrin Tallant of depending upon chang- country when he was called Nashville, and Michael and es wrought by removal of to do so. He enjoyed gar- wife Tyanna Collins of Hot ‘Obamacare.’ dening, riding motorcycles, Springs, Ark.; a sister, Joyce Leslie Reeder, administra- watching football games, and husband Ronald Geck tive assistant at the Christian Health Center of Howard and had a heart bigger than of Deer Park, Texas, and one County, spoke to Nashville life he was willing to help brother; Jim Tallant of Nash- Rotarians, last Wednesday, anyone. He was also an avid ville; also 8 grandchildren, and said the free clinic was reader. Most of all he loved and a large host of nieces, in need of donations and to visit, going to McDonalds nephews and other family volunteers. joining the coffee drinkers. and friends. He never met a stranger and The clinic was founded Services were Tuesday, in 2006, and is a 501c3 tax if he was around, fun was to April 24, 2018 at 10 a.m. at be had. exempt entity. James ‘Jet’ Nashville Funeral Home. In- Reeder said that the clinic Preceding him in death Edwin Tallant terment followed in County was “still here and still oper- other than his parents, was James “Jet” Edwin Tal- Line Cemetery. The fam- ating” quietly. At one time it lant, age 71 of Nashville, two brothers; Billy and Jerry ily received friends at the operated twice-monthly, but passed away, Friday, April Tallant as well as a sister; funeral home on Monday is now once-a-month on the 20, 2018 at his home. He Jewel Faye Bennett. night from 6 to 8 p.m. You second Thursday. was born March 5, 1947 in His survivors include: his may send the family an on- Users of the clinic have Nashville to the late Walter wife, Denise; five children, line sympathy message to access to medical, dental, B. Tallant and Ethel Jewel Chris Tallant of Nashville, Nashville Funeral Home on prescription drug, teaching Wakefield Tallant. Brandon and wife Carrie facebook. and prayer counseling. Supplies for diabetic and high blood pressure patients Gov. Asa Hutchinson: are also donated. Obamacare has meant that some previ- ous clinic patients had access Support for increase in to medical insurance. She said that the clinic operated at an annual loss of Homestead Tax Credit about $7,000 because dona- Leslie Reeder In Arkansas, we keep looking for ways the loss created by the credit. tions fall short of expenses. to put money back in taxpayers’ pockets. In a meeting in February, the executive The clinic is located one Thursday “From 4 p.m. Murray presided, and Reed- Just this week, I announced my support director of the Association of Arkansas block off Main on Sypert St., until the last patient.” er was introduced by vice- for legislation next year that will increase Counties asked me to support the idea of and is open on the second Rotary president Carol president Larry Dunaway. the state’s Homestead Property Tax Credit the $25 increase, and he followed up with a from $350 to $375. Arkansas homeowners letter explaining why this was a good time deserve a break, and with our state’s grow- for the change. ing economy and conservative budget, we I asked the Department of Finance and Nashville City Council approves can afford to make this change. Administration to analyze the impact of the The Homestead Property Tax Credit increase. The department’s analysis demon- resolutions to assist Husqvarna’s came into being in 2001 after Arkansas vot- strates that this plan is the right thing to do. ers approved Amendment 79 to the state The new credit will reduce taxes to coun- constitution. The original tax credit was ties by almost $18 million. At the end of the new warehouse, solar project $300, and in the years since, it has risen to Fiscal Year 2017, the balance of the tax relief The Nashville City Council unanimously adopted three resolutions, Monday night, $350. The extra $25 credit will be a relief fund was $78 million, which is more than connected to the growth of Husqvarna industrial projects here. for homeowners without any extra cost to sufficient to cover the increased tax credit. The projects include a new warehouse and a solar electricity generating project. The counties. So I offer my enthusiastic support for resolutions state the city’s intent to participate in issuance of industrial bonds and an In granting the tax break, the proponents increasing the Homestead Property Tax arrangement for payments in lieu of taxes for a 10-year period. All are standard around wanted to protect counties from economic Credit. the state and are similar to such arrangements in the past, Mayor Billy Ray Jones told the harm through the loss of tax revenue. So the Any idea that allows us to put money council. General Assembly passed enabling legisla- back in the hands of Arkansas taxpayers The city bears no responsibility for the bond sales. For new facilities Husqvarna will pay tion to levy a statewide 1/2-cent sales tax. can be a good idea. a reduced property tax rate for 10 years. Representatives of Husqvarna and the Arkansas That money goes to the Property Tax Relief I am confident the General Assembly Department of Economic Development were present for the vote. Reading of the three Trust Fund. The money from that fund, in will approve this change so it will become resolutions and a brief discussion took 20 minutes at the council’s regular meeting for April. turn, goes to counties to reimburse them for a reality next year. Other items before the council: Public Works Director Larry Dunaway called the city’s recent clean-up project a suc- cess, saying that 19 loads were hauled to the landfull at a cost of $768. The council agreed with Dunaway’s recommendation of the purchase of a Caterpillar mini-excavator over Annual HCCC benefit radiothon two other bidders. Dunaway also said that a preliminary choice of a sidewalk route from Fourth Street to the city park had been made and was included in a grant request. The route will be is moved to center’s campus along Sunset Street. Other routes rejected were along Johnson and Leslie Streets, he said. Work is underway on the Assistant administrator ‘livestreamed’ on the Face- Present for the meeting were Mayor Jones, City Recorder Mary Woodruff, PWD director annual “radiothon” ben- Rose Ray presided over the book pages of ED88 and of Dunaway, finance director Kimberly Green, parks director Mark Dale, and aldermen Mike efitting the Howard County 2018 radiothon’s first plan- the Howard County Chil- Milum, Andy Anderson, Nick Davis, Monica Clark, Vivian Wright, Matt Smith, Joe Hoen, Children’s Center, and there ning meeting Friday. The dren’s Center. Carol Mitchell and James Parker. Absent were Jimmie Lou Kirkpatrick and Donna Harwell. are some changes in the for- three-hour program will mat for 2018.The event will include a welcome by Rotary be Wednesday, May 9. One Club president Carol Mur- of the changes will be the ray and Nashville Mayor time -- it will begin and end Billy Ray Jones; interviews Sardis Cemetery earlier, 5 and 8 p.m. with parents of children in Another change is the the Rainbow Learning Cen- site. Last year the radiothon ter; interviews with speech donations listed was held in the atrium of UA and physical therapists; tal- Donations to the Sardis Cemetery for 2017 have been Cossatot in Nashville. This ent numbers from clients; announced. year the fund-raiser will be and program descriptions The annual Mother’s Day service will be Sunday, May held in the all-purpose room by department heads. 13 at 10:30 at the church located on Hwy. 371 S. at the center. A large part of the pro- Donations include: The event is sponsored by gram will be about the soon- $1,000 -- John and Linda Barnes. the Nashville Rotary Club, to-open new facility for the $300 -- Dinah L. Krieger. and two club members will Rainbow Learning Center $150 -- Susan Nannemann. serve as masters of ceremo- and for physical therapy $100 -- Dr. Arland Lyons; Robert and Mary Tollett Mc- nies: Loren Hinton is head equipment for clients. Farland; Drew Tollett. of the broadcast program The 21st HCCC Radio- $75 -- Lee T. Powell. at UA-Cossatot, and Donny thon will be broadcast live $50 -- Todd and Linda Castleman; Edna Hemphill; Mary Woods is a member of the over ED88-FM, the college Lynn Cornish; William T. Reed; Ear; and Estelle Tiffin; JoJo HCCC board of directors. radio station; and will be Reed; Delsie Castleman; Lynn Tollett. $30 to $20 -- James and Irene Ross; Cheryl Miller; the Okay-Saratoga alumni Lamb family; D. Terry; Dwain Carver; Kim and Joe Aylett. to gather on May 26th The 34th Okay-Saratoga Saratoga School campus of School Reunion will be Sat- the Mineral Springs School urday, May 26 in the Multi- District. Purpose Building on the Activities will start at 12 noon with a “lunch brunch” followed by a program and visiting. For more informa- tion, contact Betty Pierce Another way Willard at (903) 306-8918 or Jackie Schooley Goodson at to say (870) 557-4707. Spring is .... “I’m having The Nashville News-Leader The Nashville News-Leader (USPS # 023884) a Garage Sale!” is published weekly by Nashville Leader, Inc., 119 North Main, Nashville, AR 71852. Periodicals post- age is paid at Nashville, AR 71852. It starts POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Nashville News-Leader, 119 N. Main St., Nashville, here with an AR 71852. inexpensive, Single issue price: 75 cents. effective Subscription rates: Howard, Pike, Sevier, Hemp- stead and Little River counties, $25 per year. Outside advertisement. the five-county area, $45 per year. 845-0600 www.swarkansasnews.com Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 25, 2018 News 3A Nashville banker named to UA Cossatot Board MONTICELLO - Tim Pinkerton of Nashville has been named to the University Compiled by Patsy Young of Arkansas Cossatot Board of Visitors. The appointment was ratifi ed in a recent meet- 118 years ago: 1900 ing of the UA System Board General Gus Hughes of of Trustees held at the Univer- Center Point was in town sity of Arkansas, Monticello. Monday. He said the Cen- A native of Umpire, ter Point Woolen Mills are Pinkerton is senior vice pres- running at full capacity this ident of First State Bank in year. They turn out about Nashville. 10,000 yards of cloth each “Mr. Pinkerton is a com- month. Such enterprises are munity and civic-minded worth a great deal to a town. person who brings 34 years Bob Watson has worked of banking and economic hard to establish a fi sh mar- development experience to ket here and it is appreciated Courtesy photo/HOWARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY the board,” said UA Cossatot by everybody in and around EARLY SCHOOL. Student body of Old Blackland School, Chancellor Steve Cole. town. Let’s give him all the located between Tollett and Columbus, circa 1895 “He also knows the true encouragement we can. cents per bottle. Sold by all near Ray Springs is located value of our college as his Bob is one of the good boys. druggists. 150 feet from Highway 27, daughter earned a degree Fish and vegetable days, ______two miles east of Nashville. from UA Cossatot.” Wednesday and Saturday. 67 Years ago: 1951 The 12 leased sections (7,500 Pinkerton will serve on the (Adv.) Annual spring sale Word has been received acres) are all in Hempstead Board of Visitors until June of spring goods. The dawn in Nashville by Mrs. R. L. County. 30, 2022, and will represent of spring is to be seen in our Cassady that her son, Cap- ______Howard County. Pinkerton, graduated from store with new spring mer- tain Richard H. Cassady, 44 years ago: 1974 Tim Pinkerton chandise of all kinds, spring jet fighter pilot with the The Nashville School Henderson State University 1900. We sell Clover brand 67th Fighter Squadron, 18th District is gearing up for with a bachelor’s degree in County Children’s Center. Lauren Zylks, (husband Josh) shoes, C.V. Loewenboro Fighter Base Group has been the start of Public School business administration. He Pinkerton is married to the of Conway. ______wounded in Korea. Kindergarten next fall, al- is a rotarian and a long-time former Dena Brewer of Bis- He is a member of First 102 years ago: 1916 Cassady, who was reared though there is no fi rm as- board member of the Howard marck and has one daughter, Baptist Church in Nashville. M.L. Clark and Sons in Nashville, piloted a P-51 surance that state funds will combined shows will be in Mustang fi ghter plane in Eu- be available. Superintendent Nashville Monday, April rope in World War II. He was Dwight Jones told the school Public Record of Howard County 24. The shows have been here for a short visit in Ju ly, board in session Monday enlarged and reconstructed 1950 before leaving for the that the district could not be Items which were filed arm, class D; aggravated Marcella Billingsley, aka for the present season. A Korean theater in August. assured of funding for the or recorded in the Howard assault, class D. Marcella Tolliver; to Kristo- menagerie of monstrous Climaxing three months kindergarten program, but County courthouse during CR18-71, April 17. State pher L, Woodruff and wife, elephants, lions, some of of preparation, wildcat that the school had adequate the period of April 16-18, of Arkansas vs. Whitley Andrea M. Woodruff; 0.341 the most ferocious beasts in oil drillers began testing money for teacher pay for 2018, include the following: Vaughn, 28, black female, ac. in S13 T9S R28W. captivity, birds and reptiles near Nashville Thursday the program for one year. Marriage Licenses 410 N. Lewis, Mineral April 18. Ray Pinker- will be on display. afternoon. Drilling equip- In an optimistic move, April 16. Dylan Todd Springs. Aggravated assault ton and Ethel Pinkerton, (Adv.) A prudent mother ment was working at full the school board approved Chambers, 22, Nashville, upon a law enforcement of- husband and wife; to Shei- is always on the watch for speed Friday as fi ve workers the hiring of six teachers for and Aston Minette Harding, fi cer, class D felony. la Whitaker and Charles symptoms of worms in her started their day-and-night kindergarten and fi rst grade 26, Nashville. Land Transactions Whitaker, wife and husband; children. Paleness, lack of operation, separating into including Peggy Dildy, Lin- April 16. Richard Wayne Benefi ciary’s Deeds 15.6 ac. in S9 T6S R28W. interest in play and peevish- three shifts. da Green Johnson, Connie Lewis, 34, Ozan, and Tabitha April 16. (Corrected) Gail April 18. Ray Pinkerton ness is the signal for White’s The 150-foot derrick, Echols, Sandy Steel and Jo Woodruff, 32, Ozan. McGill; to Mark S. McGill and Ethel Pinkerton, hus- Cream Verifuge, price 25 placed on Elmer Byers’ farm Sandra Bell. April 17. Kyle Lee Miller, and Michelle L. Boulden; band and wife; to Shelly 27, Nashville, and Sharonda 0.38 ac. in S22 T9S R27W. Boyken; 15.6 ac. in S9 T6S Mae Miller, 19, Nashville. April 16. Theresa A. Neal; R28W. Kindergarten pre-registration set April 26 April 17. Dale Robert to Trustees of the Teresa A. April 18. Ray Pinker- Paul, 54, Texarkana, Ark., Neal Trust; Lot 5, Tolton- ton and Ethel Pinkerton, Parents of children who 2:30 p.m. at the primary If the child attends one and Angela Gail McBride, Clardy Estate in S34 T8S husband and wife; to Ray will be fi ve years old on or school offi ce. of Nashville’s preschool or 41, Texarkana, Ark. R28W. Pinkerton and Ethel Pinker- before Aug. 1, 2018, and will Parents will need to take daycare centers, children Civil Court Quitclaim Deed ton, husband and wife, be enrolling in Nashville Pri- their child to be pre-assessed will be pre-assessed at their CV18-30, April 16. Mid- April 16. United States Shelly Boyken and Sheila mary School’s kindergarten while they are filling out preschool/daycare by Nash- land Funding LLC vs. An- of America, et al; to IMMS Whitaker; 7.5 ac. in S9 T6S for the 2018-2019 academic registration papers. ville Primary’s staff, accord- drea Williams. Debt. Investments LLC; 2.2 ac., R28W. year should pre-register Parents should take their ing to Wright. Domestic Property in Blocks 17 and April 18. (Correction) Ma- their child for kindergarten, child’s birth certifi cate, So- Registration papers will Relations Court 22, Town of Mineral Springs, rie McCrary, aka Verna M. according to Principal Shir- cial Security card, up-to-date be sent home to those par- DR18-42, April 16. Di- also known as 323 S. Craw- McCrary, Trustee of the Mc- ley Wright. shot records, and a recent ents to be completed and ana Diaz vs. Daniel Velez. ford, Mineral Springs. Crary Family Trust; to Mc- Pre-registration will be physical assessment from returned to their child’s Divorce. $61,529. Crary Farms LLC; property Thursday, April 26, 8 a.m.- a doctor. preschool/daycare. Criminal Court Warranty Deeds in S16 and S21 T9S R27W. CR18-68, CR18-69, and April 16. Ryan Stone and April 18. Lee L. Cook and CR18-70, April 16. State of wife, Kim Stone; to John Kay Cook, husband and Okay-Saratoga School Reunion to be May 26 Arkansas vs. Xavier Wil- Colbey and wife, Melissa wife; to Jerry Moore and The 34th Okay-Saratoga the Saratoga School cam- noon with a “lunch brunch.” liams, 21, black male, 1508 Colbey; 7.6 ac. in S7 T8S Margie Moore, husband School Reunion will be held pus of the Mineral Springs The brunch will be fol- S. Front, Nashville. (1) Ag- R28W. $12,000. and wife; Lots 3-4, Block 18, Saturday, May 26, in the School District. lowed by a program and gravated robbery, class D April 18. (Correction) Original Town of Dierks. Multi-Purpose Building on Activities will start at 12 visiting. felony; (2) felon with fi re- James Billingsley and wife, $35,000. 4A Opinion Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader Freedom of Information Act Point of view keeps public business public The time is right Schools, cities, counties must be open By John R. Schirmer tion. The media must be notified Put pressure on city Editor at least two hours before a special It’s not the latest tell-all book meeting. to deputize J-Turn officer with one public figure denouncing Meetings must be conducted another, and it will never make The openly, except for closed executive STRIKE WHILE THE IRON is hot. That’s a clever saying I just made New York Times’ best-seller list. The sessions which are permitted only up. small publication is much more for “the purpose of considering And it is fitting for right now while the important to Arkansans than this employment, appointment, pro- mayor has an opponent in the Democrat week’s number one on a top 10 list, motion, demotion, disciplining or primary, and a Republican opponent in the yet many in the state have never resignation of any public officer General Election in November. He’s boxed heard of it. or employee,” according to the in with no easy way out. The publication to which we’re handbook. Now is the time for YOU, the general pub- referring is the 18th edition of the Executive sessions “must never lic and registered voter, to put pressure on the Arkansas Freedom of Information be called for the purpose of defeat- mayor to deputize me as our town’s officially Handbook, a joint project of the ing the reason or the spirit of this recognized J-Turn Enforcement Officer. Arkansas Press Association, the chapter” of the FOIA. Anything He’s been putting me off for more than a Governor of Arkansas, the At- discussed in the executive session year, and surely work on the city budget can’t torney General of Arkansas, the must be personnel related. Boards distract him that long. I’ve tried to be patient, but it’s entirely possible Society of Professional Journalists, can’t plan their next construction that I might lose control and as a natural reaction open fire on some the Arkansas Broadcasters Asso- project behind closed doors. unfortunate downtown traffic J-Turn violator if something doesn’t get ciation, the Society of Professional No decision made in executive done pretty soon. Journalists, the AP Broadcasters session is legal unless the public Many, many times I’ve offered my services. I’m sure both of you Association and the AP Managing body reconvenes in public session will remember. Editors. to present the matter and vote on it. I’ve purchased some swell Chinese Army surplus camo uniforms for The Arkansas Press Association There are other aspects of the each season. I’ve applied for my open carry machine gun permit (and calls it “the state’s definitive and law as well, but these are some of I feel sure that there must be some kind of administrative mistake at most up-to-date resource on the the highlights. The purpose of the State Police Headquarters to cause this delay in the permit application Arkansas Freedom of Information FOIA is to protect the public’s right process). Act,” which was passed by the illegal. Records of public bodies are to information. I have taken the National Rifle Association’s mental evaluation test Legislature in 1967 with help from open to the public. Sometimes, folks think that the and I am pretty sure I got a D which surely is a passing grade. I don’t then-Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller. Votes to hire, fire, promote or law is only meant to benefit the me- know for sure because no one at the NRA office will tell me the results The 18th edition came out last demote employees of tax-sup- dia. That’s not true. It’s meant for of that test. They just duck down behind the safety glass window and fall, just in time to get lost in talk ported institutions must be taken you so that you know what your turn off the light when I walk in the office. of the Razorbacks’ latest football publicly, along with votes to spend public servants are doing. Any Maybe if we Arkies elect Handgun Harley Hottie as our next Repub- game or the newest tweet from said institutions’ money. person is allowed to attend public lican governor things will get moving. I’m fairly sure she’d agree with Washington. We’re trying to correct JPs, aldermen and school board meetings or see public records. me on the nefariousness of Downtown J-Turn Violators and the need to that oversight by discussing FOIA members can’t discuss county, city The law provides penalties for be firm when dealing with these criminals, many of whom obviously and making the book available to or school business among them- those who violate it. are repeat offenders. public officials and others who are selves anywhere except a public Thanks to the efforts of Gov. Our town really, really needs an Official Downtown J-Turn Enforce- interested. meeting. Rockefeller and others who gave ment Officer. If things don’t get moving pretty soon, I might not be able At this point, you may be in- They can’t talk about what to us FOIA in 1967, Arkansas has one to pass the physical exam. Or squeeze into in those swell Chinese Army clined to say, “So what?” Here’s approve or whom to hire during a of the best freedom of information surplus camo outfits. why the Freedom of Information “chance” meeting between two of acts in the United States. The law Hmmmm. Reckon that’s why the mayor is taking his own sweet time? Act is important to you - it lets you them at a local business. is meant to serve you. Just remember my pledge: I will steal no more than is absolutely know what public officials and They can’t e-mail each other or We thank Sen. Larry Teague of necessary, and I will withhold warning tickets except for hottie offend- public bodies are doing with your text back and forth to decide how Nashville for defending the law ers who flirt with the investigating officer. money and whether or not they are to vote at the next meeting. That against efforts to weaken it. 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Janet Lay O’Neal stopped me in the grocery store to tell me of her recent exciting encounter with dozens and dozens of Arkansas Works enrollees goldfinches in her yard north of Nashville. She says she likes to observe birds but had never before had goldfinch visitors. They were like a bunch of gold flakes flashing in the air, she recalled. The real reason she told me this was she wanted my free recommen- show decline in numbers dation for best birdseed to attract the little critters. By Sen. Larry Teague children are enrolled in traditional ers, people in drug treatment and I like the oiled sunflower seeds, personally, I told her. The others The state has seen a drop in Medicaid. people in full-time job training or taste too salty and get stuck between my teeth. Plus. I’m not too sure the number of people enrolled in Arkansas Works, previously vocational school. of their nutritional value. Arkansas Works, the Arkansas known as the private option, is People enrolled in Arkansas The greatest feathered visitor I’ve had is a one-time pass by a Balti- version of an expanded Medicaid the version that Arkansas imple- Works are scheduled to receive a more Oriole. Beautiful. program. mented after Congress enacted notice in April advising them of THANKS FOR ASKING. My bluebirds keep bringing bugs to the During the month of March, en- federal health care changes in 2010. the new requirements. bluebird box on my patio. No cheeps, yet, but I’m hoping. rollment in Arkansas Works fell by The affordable care act took effect Kentucky and Indiana also have 퐠�퐠퐠�퐠�퐠퐠��퐠퐠� 3,637 people, from about 284,000 to after several years and numerous approved work requirements. FAST DELIVERY. I don’t buy a lot of things spontaneously that I see about 281,000. court battles. School Safety Commission on tv or on Facebook, but almost two months ago I surrendered to the The decline comes even before After the federal government At a meeting of the newly cre- urge and ordered one of those thingys for hardboiling eggs. You just the state imposes stricter eligibility enacted an expanded version of ated Arkansas School Safety Com- crack the egg and pour the contents into the thingy and you put the requirements that call for some Medicaid, implementation at the mission, a spokesman for school thingy into boiling water. When it’s cooked you don’t have to peel the Medicaid recipients either to work state level has been the most con- administrators said that financial danged egg, just dump it out of the thingy onto your plate. or to look for a job in order to con- troversial issue facing Arkansas support from the state would be As best I can tell the company has not charged my credit card, nor tinue receiving benefits. legislators. Every legislative ses- necessary in order to hire armed has it shipped the thingy. Medicaid is administered by the sion, controversy centers around security officers and put in place Two months. state Human Services Department, its cost. safety measures. Did anyone else order a thingy? Have you received it? which released a monthly report Renewing Arkansas Works Security improvements include I’m really getting hungry for a hardboiled egg. Plus, I’m afraid that for March detailing expenditures requires a 75 percent majority of video cameras, door locks, fences the eggs I bought at the same time might be getting just a bit old. and enrollment. the legislature, and the legislature and radio equipment. 퐠�퐠퐠�퐠�퐠퐠��퐠퐠� The report breaks down Medic- reaches that supermajority every In addition to firearms train- aid into two statistical categories – year by a close vote. ing, some staff should be trained THINGS I LEARNED from opening email: Isn’t it ironic that the traditional Medicaid and Arkansas The state’s Medicaid popula- in mental health counseling and colors red, white and blue stand for freedom until they are flashing Works. tion, in both categories, is now behavior analysis. Schools would behind you? Medicaid provides health cov- 963,758. The entire state popula- need additional funding if their 퐠�퐠퐠�퐠�퐠퐠��퐠퐠� erage for people with disabilities, tion is a little more than 3 million licensed staff who are permitted WORD GAMES. The twins: With and Without. You’d scarcely believe the elderly who are in long-term people. to carry firearms are screened for they’re related. care facilities, and low-income The work and job training re- illegal drug use, and if they take 퐠�퐠퐠�퐠�퐠퐠��퐠퐠� families. quirements for Arkansas Works psychological examinations. The number of people who will go into effect in June for recipi- Each school district has its own HE SAID: “The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, are eligible for traditional Med- ents aged 30 to 49. They must par- distinct needs in order to upgrade but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.” icaid fluctuates, and has hovered ticipate in work activities to keep security. Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France around 700,000 for the past few their benefits, but there will be For example, in some areas, the 퐠�퐠퐠�퐠�퐠퐠��퐠퐠� years. The March report indicates exemptions for pregnant women, availability of police officers and SHE SAID: “And who knows? Somewhere out there in this audi- that 235,436 adults and 418,278 people with disabilities, caregiv- deputies is limited. ence may even be someone who will one day follow my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the president’s spouse. I wish him well!” Barbara Bush, 1st lady “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without 퐠�퐠퐠�퐠�퐠퐠��퐠퐠� newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate SWEET DREAMS, Baby a moment to prefer the latter.” Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Free press, free people Nashville News-Leader More from Jefferson  “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, Louie Graves and Jane Graves (2007), co-publishers John Balch, associate editor and that cannot be limited without being lost.” Tracy Denny-Bailey, advertising manager (1786) Pam McAnelly, office manager John R. Schirmer, editor Terrica Hendrix, reporter

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HCCCContinued from page 1A tigate, and felt the center’s employees would feel more free to talk to the investiga- tor if Freel were on adminis- trative leave. Woods praised Freel for the job he has done “grow- ing” the facility and provid- ing services for develop- mentally disabled children and adults. “This is a very impor- tant institution to our com- munity. We have 100-plus employees and an annual budget of $2 million.” Contacted by the News- Leader, Freel declined com- ment except to say, “In my nearly 19 years at the Cen- ter, the health, safety and well-being of the clients has always been number one to me.”

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER SHEEP PRODUCTION AWARD. Recipient Abbie Lamb. HCCCContinued from page 1A Auxiliary members es- cort patients and families around the hospital, work in the gift shop and conduct fund-raising activities to benefit the hospital. Some expensive hospital equip- ment and land purchases have been possible because of the auxiliary’s help. Wingrove said that mem- bership is limited to 21, and the roster is full at this time. However, interested persons News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER may apply for membership THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. Nashville High School FFA members presented an award consideration when open- to auctioneer Todd Morris during their annual banquet April 19 in the NHS cafeteria. ings occur. Chapter advisers Drew Tollett and Matt McLelland thanked Morris for his help with FFA projects, including auctions. More pictures, 12B.

NJHSContinued FFA holds annual banquet from page 1A The Nashville High Members of the pro- Tollett said the students School FFA banquet was gram’s judging teams were represented the school well. legal in the actions it took held April 19 in the NHS recognized, including the He said the convention was on April 16, even though it cafeteria. horse and land teams which packed with activities from made what some are saying Advisers Matt McLelland qualified for state. early morning until late at was an unprecedented move and Drew Tollett presented Sweat opened the pro- night. in not accepting the recom- awards and recapped some gram by reciting the FFA The NHS agri program mendation,” Graham said. of the year’s highlights. Creed. is operating out of the high Some school observers Sara Sweat received the Members of the Nash- school building until the couldn’t recall an instance Greenhand Award. ville FFA chapter attended new facility is completed. where a superintendent’s Trevor Harris was the the state convention in Hot Superintendent Doug personnel recommendation recipient of the Screw Driver Springs Monday and Tues- Graham said he remains had not been accepted by Award. day of this week. optimistic that the building the board. Dalton Billings received Nashville sent a group to will be completed in August. News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER Graham noted that the the chapter Star Farmer the national convention last The foundation was to be PORK PRODUCTION AWARD. Recipient Hadyn only other time it has hap- Award. fall at Indianapolis. poured this week. Whisenhunt. pened “in my 28 years here was when [former super- intendent] Danny Howard Nashville man announces candidacy for Zone 5 seat on school board recommended Doug Gra- Jamar Finley of Nashville ville Schools and part of the working citizens of our com- to Finley. “I want to see our the district. ham for a central office po- has announced his candida- Scrapper tradition.” munity about the education schools continue to improve “Most importantly, I love sition. That didn’t pass. For cy for the Nashville School The Finleys are members of their children.” reading at every level. Our kids,” he said. “At the cur- most of my 28 years, that’s Board, Zone 5. of First Providence Outreach Finley said he wants to be students need to learn to rent time, I’m vested in the unprecedented.” Finley is a 1997 graduate Ministry. “a positive voice for the stu- love reading and spend children of Nashville, and Graham clarified that the of Nashville High School. Finley is a 20-year em- dents in our community.” He more time reading for fun I want to bring fresh ideas NJHS committee had not He and his wife Juanisha, ployee of Tyson Foods. “I and his wife started an after- than playing video games and new perspective to our planned on “addressing the also a 1997 graduate, have have a broad knowledge of school tutoring program and and spending times on their school board. Everyone who board to discuss candidates two children - Iesha, who industry, and I have always coach and mentor students phones.” knows me knows I’m a hard or applications. It was strict- will graduate in May from been a supporter of my co- in Little League basketball Finley said he looks for- worker and a caring individ- ly about the process, the due Henderson State Univer- workers and management. at Whiteside Gym. ward to working with the ual. I will work hard for you, diligence and their time in sity; and Jhalon, a senior My experience here allows Reading is the key for school board and adminis- the students and the teachers the selection process that at Nashville High School. me to see the concerns of the lifelong learning, according tration on improvements to of Scrapper Nation.” they take very seriously.” Finley said he and his fam- The committee included ily “are all proud to have five NJHS teachers. been educated by the Nash- 6A Religion Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader We are God’s handiwork By Pamela Kelly petitors. both received a 100 percent Luke 19:13 says to “Oc- given us. God isn’t going to accept Williams Memorial He has to find out their profit. The last servant al- cupy till I come” meaning We know that the com- any excuses. Church of God In Christ strengths and weaknesses to lowed fear and mistrust to that there’s work to be done petitor which is the devil Jesus died a brutal death (Editor’s Note: Pamela Kelly be able to gain a competitive motivate him to bury the until He comes back. comes to steal, kill, and so we can live with Him for is a member of Williams advantage. money in the earth and he Some believe that it destroy. We don’t have the eternity. We belong to Him Memorial Church of God in How? The owner must returned the amount that doesn’t matter what they same abilities so don’t com- and He expects us ti live like Christ church in Nashville. have a plan to reach custom- was given him. do while they” wait for the pare yourself to others just it. The servant wasted op- She is an evangelist who loves ers considering their likes The owner came back to bus.” While waiting we are do what has been assigned portunities to gain a profit. to encourage people. Kelly, a and dislikes. The people see what the servants had to work, using our talents to you. As a result he was judged 1993 Nashville High School that are hired must have a done with what he gave to glorify God. Our respon- The master understood as a wicked and lazy ser- graduate, is married and has desire to see the business them. The profitable ser- sibility is to point people to that the one-talent servant vant. Our works are going two children. Her favorite grow in order to have and vants were praised, given Christ. wasn’t capable of producing to speak for us in the end. scripture is Romans 8:38.) keep a job. Jesus used a increased responsibilities, God gives us everything as much as the five-talent Revelation 20:12 says that Profitable - parable concerning how the and was invited to enter we need to do what He servant. God knows what the books were opened and beneficial,useful, (of a busi- kingdom of heaven is like in into the joy of the Lord. The has called us to do. Ephe- He has put in us. 1 Corinthi- judgment came according ness) yielding profit or fi- Matthew 25:14-30. fearful servant was scolded, sians 2:10 says that we are ans 7:19-20 tells us that we their works. nancial gain. Jesus used an illustra- rejected, and punished. This God’s handiwork, created are not our own but we are What will the master say When business owners tion about His return in parable teaches us that suc- in Christ Jesus to do good bought with a price. on that day? It is up to us to start their businesses the this parable. In this par- cess is a product of our works which God had pre- Our bodies doesn’t be- make the right choice in this main objective is to make able there was a man who work. pared in advance for us to long to ourselves but it matter. I encourage you that a profit. They have a plan had three servants which We have a mission that do. belongs to God. if you don’t know Jesus to to make money beyond he gave to one five talents, our Lord expects us to ac- Temptations, trials, tests, We must do our best with get to know Him. Let God their expenses. A busy res- to another two, and to the complish here and now. and distractions are going God has given us to honor lead you to a church that taurant, sold-out concert, other he gave one according There are too many people to come our way but we Him. This parable also tells will teach you about Him or best-selling books are all to their abilities. The man think that salvation is sim- must keep our minds on us that we are going to be and His will for us. God profitable. gave them the talents and ply a bus ticket to heaven. the assignment that God has held accountable and that bless. Every business owner went on a journey. He en- has a plan to be successful. trusted his wealth to those He or she has ideas such three servants. The servants Send Your as how many employees was expected to know the to hire, what they want personality, character, and the business to look like what the owner expected Church News to: in three, five, or 10 years. out of them. Nashville News-Leader There are goals set for the The first two servants 119 N. Main first year. One of the main understood and traded Nashville, AR 71852 things that a business owner what was given them and have to consider is his com- it gained a profit. They The deadline is noon on the Friday before publication. ATTEND CHURCH THIS SUNDAY! 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The theme for the evening “The Clover Awards” recognized 30 outstanding 4-H youth for their accomplishments in edu- cational, community service and leadership programs in their individual project areas. Twelve Cloverbud members ages 5-8 were recognized. They include: William Musick, Emmie Trombley, Wyatt Medlin, Lela Musick, Garrett Westfall, Lily Trombley, Briley Ford, Maddie Medlin, Colton Eskew, Payeton Bagley, Gatlin Priddy, and Connor Bagley. Beginner awards were handed out to ten 4-H members. These member’s record books, a compilation of their project work, competed at both county and district competition. County winners were Titus Eskew and Blake Eskew. County and district award winners CLOVERBUD AWARDS. From left, Gatlin Priddy, Lily Trombley, Emmie include: Sarah Lamb, Anthony Trombley, Delaney Ford, Christian Trombley, Lilli Medlin, Trombley, Connor Bagley, Wyatt Medlin, Maddie Medlin, and Payeton Wyatt Hanney, Adelene Westfall, and Ashlyn Hipp. They will receive district recognition Bagley. in June at the Ouachita District O’Rama in Malvern. Intermediate award winners were Ashlyn Newton, county award. Alex Trombley, Ab- bie Lamb, Nick Trombley, and Caelan Pearson all received county and district awards. In the advanced category, Katelyn Hipp received the county award. Both Codie Jamison and Katilynn Hanney received county and state awards. They will receive recognition at the State 4-H O’Rama on the U of A campus in Fayetteville later this summer. They also received an all-expense paid trip to National Congress in November in Atlanta, Ga. By receiving state recognition, both will receive a college scholarship. Over 600 record books were submitted to district and state competition. 4-H Foundation President, Don Fletcher presented Codie Jamison with the Howard 4-H County 4-H Foundation scholarship in the amount of $300. Howard County 4-H Champions for 2018 were announced. Sarah Lamb, Wyatt Hanney, Alex Trombley, Codie Jamison, and Katilynn Hanney received this honor. These members accumulated the most points last year by participating in competitive events and attending educational activities. 4-H members are eligible to receive the award once every three years. Sponsors for the evening’s program included Howard County 4-H Foundation, Howard 4-H County Extension Homemakers Council, Howard County Farm Bureau, Farm Credit, and Sunshine Acres. 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas Division of Ag- riculture, Cooperative Extension Service. It is open to any youth ages 5-19 regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are interested in learning 4-H more about 4-H, contact the Howard County Extension Office at 870-845-7517. 4-H SCHOLARSHIP WINNER. Codie Jamison. 4-H At the 2018 Howard County 4-H Achievement

COUNTY CHAMPIONS. Katilynn Hanney, left, Alex Trombley, Wyatt Banquet Hanney, Codie Jamison, and Sarah Lamb. STATE RECORD BOOK WINNERS. Codie Jamison and Katilynn Hanney Photos Submitted

INTERMEDIATE AWARDS. Nick Trombley, left, Caelan Pearson, Abbie BEGINNER AWARDS. Wyatt Hanney, left, Sarah Lamb, Lilli Medlin, Lamb and Alex Trombley. Not pictured Ashlyn Newton. Christian Trombley and Anthony Trombley. Not pictured Titus Eskew and Blake Eskew. 8A Wednesday, April 25, 2018 www.swarkansasnews.com Sports Nashville News-Leader

Courtesy photo News-Leader photo/KAREN TALLEY HIGH POINT. Heavyn Collins earned high point honors RELAY AT ASHDOWN. Daniel Hernandez runs in the District 7-4A junior meet last week at Ashdown. Nashville at each of the junior girls’ meets this season. won both the girls and boys divisions of the meet. Juniors win 7-4A track titles ASHDOWN - The Nash- er, 6:45.87 Discus - 1. Macy Morris, land, 44.25; 2. Henderson, ville Junior High Scrappers 100m hurdles - 1. Collins, 84-10; 3. LaShonna Cooper, 44.94 and Scrapperettes won the 15.86; 3. Jasmine Wakefield, 76-06; 6. Isabella Dixon, 4 x 100m relay - 1. Hen- District 7-4A track champi- 17.07 75-03 drix, Hanson, Stewart, Er- onship Thursday, April 19, 300m hurdles - 1. Carver, Scrapper results win, 46.23 at Ashdown. 51.08; 3. Wakefield, 53.41 Scrapper results include 4 x 200m relay - 1. Hen- The Scrapperettes put 4 x 100m relay - 1. Katie the following: drix, Hanson, Stewart, Er- up 243.5 points. Mena was Talley, Wakefield, Taylor, 100m dash - 1. Austin win, 1:39.25 a distant second with 144, Collins, 55.14 Hanson, 11.23; 3. Ladainian 4 x 400m relay 1. Oliver followed by Ashdown with 4 x 200m relay - 1. Carver, Hendrix, 11.45; 7. Caiden Ortiz, Randy Ortiz, Steven 89.5. Arkadelphia, Malvern, 2. Taylor, 3. Bre’shunda Kel- Erwin, 11.85 Wright, 4. Garland, 3:48.25 Bauxite, Fountain Lake and ley, 4. Hendrix, 159.67 200m dash - 1. Hanson, 4 x 800m relay - 1. Her- Joe T. Robinson rounded out 4 x 400m relay - 4. Nicole 23.15; 4. Hendrix, 24.62; 5. nandez, Rosas, O. Ortiz, R. the district standings. Perez, Maylin Escamilla, Es- Erwin, 24.980 7. Keyshawn Ortiz, 9:16.79 Heavyn Collins won high meralda Santiago, Hendrix, Stewart, 25.27 High jump - 2. Hender- point honors. 5:02.95 400m dash - 4. Oliver son, 5-05; 8. Erwin, 5-02 On the boys side, the 4 x 800m relay - 3. Anna Ortiz, 57.65 Pole vault - 1. Hanson, Junior Scrappers were first Rhodes, Annabelle Bow- 800m run - 5. Alberto 11-09; 2. Tyler Beene, 10-00 News-Leader photo/KAREN TALLEY with 214 points, followed by man, Perez, Maci Bishop, Pionquinto, 2:24.13; 6. Fer- Long jump - 4. Dontrelle HIGH JUMP. Jasmine Wakefield competes in the high Ashdown with 152.5. 11:39.92 nando Rosas, 2:25.29; 7. Dan- Robinson, 17-09.50 jump at the district meet. Mena was third with 85.5, High jump - 1. Wake- iel Hernandez, 2:25.87 Triple jump - 2. Garland, followed by Bauxite, Joe field, 4-11; 4. Rhodes, 4-06; 1600m run - 1. Randy 39-06; 6. Robinson, 35-10; 7. T. Robinson, Arkadelphia, 6. Bishop, 4-04 Ortiz, 5:04.54; 4. Osbaldo Stewart, 35-09 Malvern and Fountain Lake. Pole vault - 1. Zoe Upton, Martinez, 5:35.15; 8. Marcos Shot put - 2. Dalton Follow the News-Leader. The Scrappers swept the 8-00; 2. Talley, 7-06; 5. Mat- Barragan, 5:46.30 Brown, 43-10.50; 5. Hen- relay events at district. tison Steele, 7-00; 6. Ellen 110m hurdles - 1. Quincey drix, 41-00; 8. Dexter Draper, Your hometown newspaper Scrapperette results Spigner, 6-06 Garland, 16.12; 2. Tramillion 37-10 Scrapperette results in- Long jump - 1. Carver, Henderson, 16.47 Discus - 1. Erwin, 134-06; clude the following: 15-08; 2. Collins, 14-09; 3. 300m hurdles - 1. Gar- 8. Nick Garcia, 116-10 100m dash - 1. Heavyn Wakefield, 14-07; 8. Bow- Collins, 12.90; 2. Hones- man, 13-10 ty Taylor, 13.45; 5. Lauren Triple jump - 1. Taylor, Carver, 13.90 32-03; 2. Collins, 31-04; 4. 200m dash - 2. Collins, Kyleigh Scoggins, 31-02; 5. 28.12; 3. Carver, 28.82; 6. Wakefield, 29-10.50 Taylor, 29.21 Shot put - 1. Sidney 400m dash - 4. Lamia Townsend, 35-09.50; 3. Tay- Hendrix, 69.77 lor, 33-11.50; 4. KK Perkins, 1600m run - 7. Eva Reed- 33-03

portS eaderS SPlayers of the Week L as selected by The Leader sports department Heavyn Collins, Nashville Heavyn, a junior high Scrapperette, received high point honors at the District 7-4A meet April 19 at Ashdown. She was high point in every meet for the Scrap- perettes this season.

This weekly feature sponsored by McDonald’s of Nashville 845-2364 South Fourth Street Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Sports 9A Scrappers 4th at local relays The Nashville Scrappers 200m dash - 5. Carpenter, finished fourth in the Coca- 22.87 Cola Relays Tuesday, April 3200m run - 8. Devonte 17, at Scrapper Stadium. Neal, 12:05.62 Lake Hamilton won the 4 x 400m relay - 6. Jamarte meet with 108.5 points, fol- Gilliam, Avalos, Wells, Gil- lowed by Ashdown with lard, 3:42.79 94, Prescott with 79 and The Scrapperettes fin- the Scrappers with 73.50. ished 13th at the meet. Arkansas High and Broken Results include the fol- Bow tied for fifth. lowing: Results for the Scrappers 1600m run - 6. Haley include the following: Perez, 6:19.56 High jump - 6. Jake Moor- 3200m run - 8. Jessica News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER er, 5-10 Bradford, 14:59.05 GOING FOR THE BALL. Garrett Lance (3) goes for the ball and an out in Nashville’s 2-0 Senior Night victory Long jump - 7. Detrich Doc Walker Relays over Horatio April 19 at Wilson Park. Young, 18-09.50 The Scrappers competed Triple jump - 6. Kalob in the Doc Walker Relays Carpenter, 39-03; 7. Levester April 20 at Arkansas High in Gillard, 39-00 Texarkana, finishing fourth Scrappers, Badgers to meet Shot put - 6. Darren May, with 54 points. 45-06; 7. Kendrick Holcomb, Magnolia won the meet 44-06 with 133.50, followed by Discus - 7. Savion Co- Arkansas High, Pine Bluff, today in district tournament burn, 113-08; 8. Ma, 110-03 Nashville and Ashdown to Pole vault - 3. Carpenter, round out the top 5 in the The Nashville Scrappers up the regular season Mon- with 1 a piece from Jaydon Jamison, Hanson and Wil- 14-00 14-team field. will play Arkadelphia to- day, April 23, with a 13-0 Hostetler and Garrett Lance. lard. 4 x 800m relay - 4. Ti- Results include the fol- day (April 25) in the open- win at Prescott. Nashville Willard led the team in Hanson and Jamison split tus Wells, Devon Risinger, lowing: ing round of the District held a 2-0 lead through the RBIs with 3. the pitching duties against Isaiah Smith and Nathan 1600m run - 6. Neal, 7-4A Tournament at Joe T. first three innings before an Hostetler pitched the first the Miners. Romero, 9:02.99 5:33.30 Robinson High School in offensive explosion in the 3 innings, giving up no runs Nashville defeated Hora- 110m hurdles - 4. Ty Coul- 3200m run - 5. Neal, Little Rock. The game will fourth inning that produced or hits and striking out 3 tio 3-0 April 19, which was ter, 16.85 11:46.29 begin at 1:30 p.m., weather 11 runs. Curley Wolves. Gordon Senior Night at Wilson Park. 100m dash - 1. Carpenter, 4 x 100m relay - 4. Young, permitting. Caiden Erwin scored 3 pitched the last 2 innings, Scrapper runs came in the 11.08 Carpenter, Austin Hanson, Nashville (21-4 for the runs to lead the Scrappers, with 1 hit and 3 strikeouts. bottom of the first and bot- 4 x 200m relay - 4. Young, White, 44.69 season) is the two seed from followed by Aaron Lott Other games tom of the fifth. Carpenter, Ty Basiliere, Sam- 4 x 800m relay - 2. Wells, the south part of the district with 2. Tristen Jamison, Nashville defeated Baux- Hostetler scored twice, uel Avalos, 1:33.89 Avalos, Smith, Risinger, bracket after losing to Ash- Eli Howard, Tyler Hanson, ite 6-2 April 20. The Miners with the other run from 1600m run - 6. Joel Be- 8:53.08 down last week. Chris Willard, J.R. Middle- took a 1-0 lead in the bottom Jamison. tancourt, 5;25.58; 7. Devonte High jump - 3. Moorer, The winner of today’s ton and Ty Gordon added 1 of the first and scored again The Scrappers had 5 hits, Neal, 5:32.41; 8. Fabian Mer- 5-10 game will play in the semi- run each. in the bottom of the fourth. with 1 each from Hostetler, cado, 5:32.78 Pole vault - 2. Carpenter, finals Friday, April 27, at 4:30 Colton Patterson was the Scrapper runs came in the Jamison, WIllard, Cason 4 x 100m relay - 3. Young, 13-06 p.m. and will also qualify leading batter with 4 hits, third, fifth and seventh in- Drummond and Lott. Carpenter, Basiliere, Jordan Long jump - 3. Carpenter, for next week’s regional at followed by Middleton with nings. Willard pitched 7 innings, White, 44.10 19-08 Malvern. 3. Lott, Gordon, Willard and Erwin scored twice, with giving up no runs off 3 hits 400m dash - 7. Wells, Triple jump - 7. Carpen- The Scrappers wrapped Hanson added 2 runs each, 1 run each from Hostetler, and striking out 8. 55.02; 8. Gillard, 55.16 ter, 39-10 300m hurdles - 3. Coulter, Shot put - 2. May, 47- 43.38 01.25; 5. Holcomb, 43-07 Scrapperettes set for 7-4A tourney The Nashville Scrapper- on 7 hits. ettes will open the District Mena 7-4A softball tournament The Scrapperettes won a Thursday, April 26, at 12:30 District 7-4A against Mena p.m. in Malvern. They will 13-3 April 17. The Lady play Fountain Lake. Bearcats took a brief 2-1 lead The winner of Thurs- in the bottom of the second day’s game advances to the inning. From there, Nash- district semifinals Friday at ville put up 12 unanswered 12 noon and also qualifies runs for the win. for next week’s regional Addy Harmon was Nash- tournament to be played at ville’s leading scorer with Malvern. 3 runs, followed by Cason Nashville (21-4 on the Lemons and Macie Goff season) enters district as with 2 each. the two seed from the south Goff and Olivia Herzog after losing to Bauxite 2-0 were the leading batters News-Leader photos/JOHN R. SCHIRMER Monday, April 23, at Bauxite. with 3 hits each. AT BAT. Cason Drummond bats against Horatio in The Lady Miners scored one Raley Potter drove in 3 Nashville’s 3-0 home win April 19. run in the first inning and RBIs. another in the sixth to take Miller pitched 6 innings, SCRAPPER SCORE. Jaydon Hostetler (10) scores in the win. allowing 7 hits and 3 runs the victory over Horatio at Wilson Park. The Scrappers The Scrapperettes had 3 with 6 strikeouts. hits in the game, with 1 each The Scrapperettes re- will open the district tournament today at Robinson. from Julianne Futrell, Madi cently took 2 road wins in Miller and Aly Dixon. They the blended 3A/4A “con- District 7-4A baseball tournament today through Saturday, Joe T. Robinson left 4 players on base. ference,” defeating Genoa Miller pitched against Central 13-3 April 19 and District 7-4A softball tournament Thursday through Saturday, Malvern Bauxite, giving up 2 runs Fouke 14-1 April 20. 10A Sports Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader Lady Rattlers win over CP, Rattlers open tourney with win In the penultimate game run, drive in four and score of the 2018 regular season, once. the Murfreesboro Lady Rat- Baxter, Corbitt, Highnight, tlers hosted their in-coun- Littles and Maroon would ty rivals Centerpoint last each score once for Mur- Wednesday at the Murfrees- freesboro. boro City Park. Kyndall Willis (double), In what would be an even- Cassidy Mueller (double), ly matched contest that went Bianca Pettus and Skylen Loy back and forth on Murfrees- each drove in two runs for boro’s senior night, Murfrees- Bismarck. McKenzie Wesson boro would score three times would go 4/4 at the plate, in the bottom of the seventh scoring four times and add- and final inning to prevail by ing and RBI. a 9-8 tally. Cox would again take Centerpoint would open the hill for Murfreesboro, the scoring with two runs in allowing 11 hits, five earned the top of the first inning, and runs and three walks to go took a 3-1 lead in the top of with her five strikeouts. The the second. Murfreesboro defense was After Murfreesboro tied credited with six errors, but 2018 Dierks High School Outlaws the game in the third inning, stranded nine Bismarck run- both teams would go score- ners. less in the fourth inning. The Lady Rattlers would Centerpoint took a 6-3 leave five runners stranded lead in the top of the fifth in the game. inning, but Murfreesboro The team now stands at evened the score in the bot- 15-8 on the season heading tom of the frame. into the district tournament Entering the seventh in- at Poyen that runs through ning at a 6-6 deadlock, the this week. Maxpreps.com Lady Knights would score currently ranks the Lady twice to put the onus on the Rattlers as the 85th best team Lady Rattler offense in the statewide as well as the num- home half of the inning. ber 10 team in Class AA. Hannah Kuykendall and Rattlers Emma Corbitt would single The Murfreesboro Rattlers for Murfreesboro and a walk would lose a pair of games to Jarah Cox would load last week -- 23-11 to Mount the bases. With no outs yet Ida last Wednesday and 5-4 recorded, Brady Hignight to Kirby on Thursday. No would strike a three run stats were kept for the games. double on a 1-0 count to win The boys finish the regular the game. season with a 7-13 record and Cox (double) and Hig- played Cutter Morning-Star 2018 Dierks High School Lady Outlaws night both had three RBIs in the first round of the dis- News-Leader photos/COURTESY OF REMEMBER WHEN PHOTOGRAPHY for the Lady Rattlers, while trict tournament on Monday. teammates Corbitt, Hope Murfreesboro would de- Littles and Lainy Alexander feat Cutter Morning Star in Lady Outlaws pick up 3 wins as season each had an RBI. that game by a 12-11 score. Kuykendall would score Jumping out to a 10-0 lead three times and record a through three innings, the winds down; Outlaws dropped by Badgers pair of steals, while Cor- Rattlers had to withstand The Dierks Outlaws and at the plate with 3 RBI fol- three and walked one. Dierks found themselves bitt and Abby Maroon, who Cutter’s five-run fourth and Lady Outlaws will close lowed by Simmons who In the game against Jes- down 1-0 after the first in- twice pinch-ran for pitcher six-run seventh innings to tie out the regular season this went 2/2. Madison Burgess sieville, Simmons and Del- ning and 5-0 after the fourth Cox, would each score twice. the game at 11. Friday with home games added 2 hits and 1 RBI and aney Eckert combined on the inning. Lainie Baxter and Madison Fortunately for the Rat- against Mineral Springs Emily Glass went 1/1 with mound to get the 14-2 Dierks The Badgers tacked on Humphry each added a run tlers, they found a way to before Dierks hosts the base- 1RBI. Savannah Morris was win. Simmons went four in- two more runs in the fifth of their own, the latter scor- score a run in the bottom of ball and softball 1A-4 re- also credited with 1 RBI and nings and allowed four hits and another one in the sixth ing after a triple in the second the seventh to close out the gional tournaments. Kynsie Hill drove in 2 runs. and two runs and struck out to get the win. inning. game. Both regional tourna- Blevins hitters included six and walked two. The Badgers used 11 hits Lexi Diggs pitched the Ethan Pickett (double) and ments will be held May 3-5 S. Hardy and E. Moreno. Eckert closed out the compared to Dierks’ seven entire game for Centerpoint, Brody Hignight would each with the top four teams ad- M. Butler was tagged in the game by allowing four hits to plate the runs. allowing 12 hits and seven drive in three runs for the Rattlers. Zane Flatherty (two vancing to the state regional Blevins loss on the mound. but no runs while fanning Dierks’ hitters included earned runs, along with a walk and a strikeout. She stolen bases) would drive in tournaments at Mountain In the second game, seven and walking two. Grant Strasner (1/3), Blake threw 64 of her 98 pitches for one and score four times for Home May 10-12. things started off with a Dierks’ offense included Bradshaw (1/3, 1 RBI), Zane strikes, including three wild Murfreesboro, while team- The Outlaws are now sit- Dierks bang that included Halle Mounts (2/2, 2 RBI), Cox (1/4, 1 RBI), George pitches. mate Jared Taylor would ting atop the standings with 15 first-inning runs and two Burgess (2/2, 2 RBI), Sim- Thomas (2/3), Jarett Fox Her counterpart, Cox, record two RBIs. a 17-8 overall record and a more in the second. The runs mons (1/2), Delaney Eckert (1/3) and Jace Jackson (1/3). would give up six hits and Gavin Rawls, Grady Jones 7-0 conference mark. came off of 16 hits. 2/3, 3 RBI), Macy Eckert Cox got the start for Di- three earned runs, along with and J.C. Motley, Murfrees- The Lady Outlaws are Halle Mounts led the (1/3) Runnels (1/2, 3 RBI), erks and pitched four in- three walks and two strike- boro’s 1-3 hitters, each scored 16-10 overall and 7-2 in con- charge by going 4/4 at the Hill (1/2, 1 RBI), and Stamps nings. He allowed eight hits outs for Murfreesboro. She twice. ference play. plate followed by Delaney (1 RBI). and five runs and struck out threw 65 of her 117 pitches for Murfreesboro would The Dierks ladies im- Eckert’s 2/2 at the plate and Outlaws @ Badgers seven and walked three. strikes, including three wild strand nine baserunners in proved their record on April 1 RBI. Burgess was 1/2 with The Outlaws attempted Blayn Turner came on in pitches and one hit batter. the game. 17 by posting two shut-out 2 RBI, Simmons went 1/2 a comeback April 19 but relief for two innings and Murfreesboro recorded Rawls (four innings) and wins over Blevins - 10-0 and with 1 RBI and Macy Eckert fell short in an 8-4 non- gave up three hits and two five errors to Centerpoint’s Motley (three innings) would 17-0 - and a 14-2 win over was 1/1 with 2 RBI. Jaycee conference loss against the runs and struck out two and three, and both teams strand- share the pitching duties, col- Jessieville on April 23. Runnel also went 2/2 at the Arkadelphia Badgers. walked four. ed six runners on the base laboratively allowing eight In the opening game of plate, Hill 2/3 with 2 RBI, paths during the game. hits, five earned runs and the double-header with Annaliese Stamps was 1/3 At Bismarck three walks while striking Blevins, the Lady Outlaws and Breanna Mounts added In their final regular game out seven. collected seven hits while 2 RBI by going 2/2 at the Dierks to host before the district tourna- Murfreesboro will con- pitcher Lexi Simmons held plate. ment, the Lady Rattlers tinue action in the district Blevins to two hits in five Delaney Eckert got the regional tornaments would travel to Bismarck tournament later this week innings pitched. Simmons start for Dierks and allowed Dierks High School will host the 1A-4 (1W & 7W) last Friday and fall 11-6. on Thursday at 4 p.m. against struck out seven batters and one hit and struck out two in Regional Baseball Tournament May 3-5 and the 1A-4 Wilcher would have a pair the winner of Magnet Cove walked none. one inning pitched. Stamps Regional Softball Tournament, also set for May 3-5. of hits (double) and RBIs to and Blevins, which will be Macy Eckert led the Di- came on in relief and al- help lead the team, while determined in action on Tues- erks offense by going 2/3 lowed one hit, struck out Humphry would hit a home day. Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Sports 11A Scrappers earn 2-0 home win over Horatio on Senior Night News-Leader photos/JOHN R. SCHIRMER

SENIOR NIGHT. Scrapper seniors and their families are introduced before the game against Horatio April 19 at Wilson Park. The group includes Cynthia Lance, Garrett Lance, Cindy Willard, Chris Willard, Mike Willard, Mike Hanson, Tyler Hanson, Angie Hanson, J.R. Middleton, John Middleton, Stacy Middleton, Jennifer Revels, Chris Waldrop, Gary Revels and Coach Kyle Slayton. (Not pictured: Dr. Glenn Lance)

LOOKING THINGS OVER. Chris Willard gets set to THIRD BASE. Jaydon Hostetler (10) eyes home plate AT BAT. Colton Patterson takes his turn at the plate in the throw in Nashville’s 3-0 win over Horatio last week at as he arrives at third base April 19 against Horatio. He Scrappers’ 3-0 win over Horatio. Nashville is competing Wilson Park. later scored for the Scrappers. this week at the District 7-4A Tournament in Malvern. NJHS wins District 7-4A track championship

News-Leader photo/KAREN TALLEY Courtesy photo/SCRAPPER TRACK IN THE AIR. Austin Hanson competes in the pole vault DISTRICT CHAMPS. The NJHS Scrappers and Scrapperettes won the District 7-4 track championship Thursday, at the junior high district meet in Ashdown last week. April 19, at Ashdown.

News-Leader photo/KAREN TALLEY News-Leader photo/KAREN TALLEY News-Leader photo/KAREN TALLEY RELAY. Annabelle Bow- CONCENTRATION. Macy Morris focuses on the discus throw at the district track AT ASHDOWN. Quincey Garland and Tramillion Hen- man runs the 4 x 800m. meet April 19. She won the event with a throw of 84-10. derson run the hurdles.

News-Leader photo/KAREN TALLEY News-Leader photo/KAREN TALLEY NJHS HURDLES. Heavyn Collins, Jasmine Wakefield and Katherine Talley compete GOING OVER. Katherine Talley clears the bar in the pole vault at the junior high district in district track meet at Ashdown April 19. track meet last week in Ashdown. 12A Sports Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader NHS soccer teams post victories on Senior Night

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER SCRAPPERETTE SENIORS. Senior members of the Scrapperette soccer team were introduced during Senior Night April 20 at Scrapper Stadium. The group includes Coach Kristal Perez, Jessica Aguilar, Mackenzie Brown, Jasmine Camacho, Monique Flores, Laisa Ramirez, Martha Lugo, Maria Romero and Coach Nick Evans.

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER SCRAPPER SENIORS. Senior members of the Scrapper soccer team were intro- duced during Senior Night April 20 at Scrapper Stadium. The group includes Coach Aaron Worthen, Jorge Padilla, Ricardo Marufo, Christian Pioquinto, Marco Santana and Joel Betancourt.

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER HOME VICTORY. Ricardo Marufo follows the ball in Nashville’s win over Arkadelphia April 20. The Scrapperettes also defeated Arkadelphia. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 www.swarkansasnews.com Trends Section B Nashville News-Leader Caddo River Festival kicks off this Friday Caddo River Festival organizers have announced the schedule of events for this year’s festival which begins on Friday, April 27. Following the Kelly Miller Circus on Thursday evening, the Festival will begin in full swing on Friday morning. New to the festival will be the Family Fun Night followed by the first ever Caddo River Fest’s Got Talent show. The Family Fun Night will be set up much like the Chamber’s Annual Trunk or Treat, with church, schools and civic groups hosting booths with games and fun activities for kiddos and adults too. Saturday, April 28, will be jam-packed with events going on downtown. There should be some activity to suit any and every taste. For all those early risers, there will be a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Glenwood United Methodist Church from 7-10 a.m. This breakfast is for donation only with all proceeds going to the church’s Manna From Heaven Food Pantry which is open to area residents twice monthly. The breakfast will be served in the Church Basement located at 403 E. Broadway in Glenwood. At 9 a.m., there will be a Baggo Tournament sponsored by the Glenwood Fire Department. The Car Show will also begin at 9:00 and the 5K race begins at 9:00 a.m. as well with the starting line located on Fagan Street near City Hall. The 5K is sponsored by the Centerpoint School District with Superintendent Dan Breshears as the race chair. Following the various events of the morning, the fes- tival will be hosts to a number of acts and entertainment all through the day from tumbling, to dancing, to singing.

News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH At 2:00 p.m., the festival’s premier event - the Caddo FLOWER TIME. James VanCamp, a part-time worker for the Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, gets River Canoe Races -- will begin again. The races are again some work done last Friday in one of the many flowerbeds located throughout the Nashville City Park. sponsored by Caddo River Camping and Canoe Rentals, LLC. The festival will wrap up on Saturday evening with per- formances by Ethan Lil’ Skinny Kuntz and The Roosters at ‘Tracing Your Arkansas Roots: This Land is Your Land’ 4 p.m. followed by Arkansas Native Hannah Blalock. Caddo River Festival Pageant Winners The Miss Caddo River Festival 2018 Pageant was held Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives Saturday, April 21, at Centerpoint High School. Kyleigh Jackson of Murfrees- boro was crowned Miss Caddo to host genealogy symposium River Festival 2018 Grand Supreme. Gracey Cantrell was crowned Miss The Southwest Arkansas maps and deeds. Featured tracing-your-arkansas-roots- in Powhatan and the South- Caddo River Festival 2018; Harbor Regional Archives (SARA), a speakers include: this-land-is-your-land-tick- west Arkansas Regional Criswell was crowned Little Miss branch of the Arkansas State Dr. John Dennis, Univer- ets-44615046806. Deadline Archives is located in Wash- Caddo River Festival Grand Su- Archives (ASA), and the sity of Arkansas at Monti- for registration is April 30. ington. preme 2018; and Shonna Lambert Arkansas Genealogical So- cello Lunch will be provided. Other divisions of the was crowned Miss Pre-Teen Caddo ciety will host “Tracing Your Chris Woodrow, New The Arkansas State Ar- Department of Arkansas River Festival 2018. Arkansas Roots: This Land Boston Public Library (New chives is a division of the Heritage include the Arkan- The Caddo River Festival 2018 is Your Land,” on Saturday, Boston, Texas) Department of Arkansas sas Historic Preservation ages 9 and under winners were May 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Joan Gould, Preservation Heritage and is responsible Program, the Arkansas Arts Harbor Criswell, Grand Supreme; the 1914 Schoolhouse in Matters for collecting and maintain- Council, the Delta Cultural Leighton Bingham, Mini Supreme; Historic Washington State The event is sponsored by ing the largest collection of Center in Helena, the Old Nia Sephenson, Supreme Beauty; Kyleigh Jackson Park located at 103 Franklin the Southwest Arkansas Re- historical materials on Ar- State House Museum, the and MayBelle Black, Supreme Princess. St., Washington, Ark. gional Archives Foundation. kansas in the world. Arkansas Natural Heritage Caddo River Festival 2018 Supreme Winners were The genealogy sympo- The event is free and open The State Archives has Commission, the Mosaic Kyleigh Jackson, Grand Supreme; Meredith Brownlee, Mini sium will include three to the public but requires two branch locations; the Templars Cultural Center Supreme; Heather Jackson, Supreme Princess; Kaylyn Co- speakers on genealogical guests to register: https:// Northeast Arkansas Re- and the Historic Arkansas lumbe, Supreme Beauty; and Gracey Cantrell, Miss Caddo research of land records, www.eventbrite.com/e/ gional Archives is located Museum. River Festival and Director’s Choice. Blevins ACH fundraiser May 5 The 32nd Blevins Ar- The price will be $5 for kansas Children’s Hospital adults and $2.50 for children fundraiser event will be under 12. held Saturday, May 5, at the The menu will barbecue Blevins School. brisket, pork, chicken, baked Dinner will be served at beans, potato salad, slaw, 4 p.m. with the cake auction dessert and a drink - dine-in set for 7:00. or takeout. Quilt, bricks to raise funds for Veterans Memorial at Delight Cemetery Dinner A raffle for a handmade ect -- a joint venture between quilt will be held to benefit the City of Delight, South- the City of Delight’s ongoing east Pike County Alliance Veterans Memorial project. (SEPCA) and Rural Commu- Generously donated by nity Alliance (RCA) -- will be the Pisgah Extension Home- selling personalized bricks to makers Club, the quit has a be placed at the memorial. military theme and will be The bricks, which will displayed - and not given be red in color, will be sold away as previously reported at $50 each and can be - at the Delight Cemetery inscribed with Veterans’ Dinner on April 28. names, branch of service, Tickets for the raffle are $5 conflict, rank and years of each and can be purchased in service. advance of the dinner. Proceeds from the quilt The Delight Cemetery raffle and sale of bricks will Dinner is scheduled to start go towards the Memorial at 11 a.m. at the Delight project, which is ongoing in Cafeteria. the planning stages as far as The proceeds from the design. The memorial itself dinner will go toward the has been ordered, and will maintenance and upkeep of eventually be located in the the cemetery. vacant lot between the Bank Additionally at the event, of Delight and McKnights the Veterans Memorial proj- Grocery in Delight. 2B News Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader Pike County District Court Amity April 13, 2018 fi ned $190 22, Cove, $135 BF, speeding man gets BF=Bond Forfeited Howell, Olen Richard, Taylor, Sara Mae, 60, Little Pike County 45, Okolona, $325 BF, driv- Rock, $238 BF, violation of Arellano, Javier M., 28, ing with suspended license; Arkansas Hot Check Law; 150 years Gurdon, $125 BF, no driver’s $315 BF, no proof of liability $165 BF, failure to appear license insurance, Tigue, Loren, no age list- for rape Briar, Bronson Thor, 30, Huggins, Christopher, 25, ed, Kirby, $125 BF, expired Glenwood, $220 BF, disor- Kirby, $70 BF, no seat belt vehicle license-tags; $125 BF, By John Balch derly conduct Humphry, Jason T., 37, no driver’s license News-Leader staff Bufkin, Charles Joseph Jr., Delight, guilty of contempt Wallace, Darrell Dan- A Pike County jury took 47, Murfreesboro, $225 BF, (failure to pay), fi ned $205 iel, 38, Glenwood, $295 BF, just under hour to return failure to maintain control and sentenced to 13 days in violation of Arkansas Hot with a guilty verdict and with accident; $205 BF, fail- jail; guilty of driving with Check Law even less time to decide to ure to appear suspended license, fined Watts, Brandon L., 38, De- sentence an Amity man to Dewey, Justin M., 31, El $325 and sentenced to 10 light, $325 BF, driving with 150 years in the state prison Dorado, $350 BF, contribut- days in jail suspended license for the rape of a young girl. ing to delinquency of minor; James, Phillip R., 24, Williamson, Cannon La- The trial of Josh M. Bar- $225 BF, failure to appear Mount Ida, $325 BF, driv- ray, 18, Glenwood, $185 BF, rett, 41, was held last Thurs- Dodd, Joseph M., 32, ing with suspended license; speeding day and Friday in the court- Langley, $125 BF, speeding $70 BF, no seat belt; $205 BF, Woodall, Sabrina, 38, Bis- room of the Pike County Ju- Evans, Ralph E., 57, Bon- failure to appear marck, guilty of contempt Murfreesboro Diamond photo/PJ TRACY dicial and Detention Center. nerdale, $125 BF, expired Jaynes, Jeffrey, 31, Glen- (failure to pay), fi ned $205; PROCLAMATION FOR ABUSE PREVENTION. Mon- He was charged with six vehicle license-tags; $423 BF, wood, guilty of contempt guilty of failure to appear, day morning, Murfreesboro Mayor Rodney Fagan counts of rape, which pros- overweight (failure to pay), fi ned $205 fi ned $205 signed a proclamation that declared April as Child ecutors said fi rst began when Ford, Brian K., 49, Darda- Johnson, Walter Franklin, Abuse and Prevention Awareness Month in Mur- the victim was kindergarten nelle, $209 BF, overweight 51, De Kalb, Texas, $135 BF, City of Murfreesboro freesboro. Pictured with the mayor (bottom seated) age and continued until she Hamel, Barbara J., 43, speeding Coccarelli, Christy, 48, is Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce representa- was between the age of eight Caddo Gap, $334 BF, viola- Lamb, Jackie J., 57, Mur- Murfreesboro, $240 BF, city tives Ricky Branch, Jean Floyd and Jane Fugitt along and 12. tion of Arkansas Hot Check freesboro, $325 BF, driving dog/cat ordinance: vaccina- with Heather Cornwell (behind Fagan) of the state Barrett was originally Law with suspended license tion/stray/vicious Division of Children and Family Services. It is asked charged with one count Henson, Natalie Jo, 48, Luna, Jose Hernandez, Gardner, Travis J., 46, that all Pike County residents wear blue in support of of rape May 2017 but the Kirby, $135 BF, allowing un- 29, Nashville, $125 BF, no Murfreesboro, $145 BF, ex- the cause on Friday, April 27, and Cornwell said that counts were amended to six authorized person to drive driver’s license; $135 BF, pired vehicle license-tags extra shirts (as pictured) were available by contacting on Jan. 23, 2018. Henthorne, Brock, 21, speeding Schuenemann, Raymnd either her or Floyd. The proclamation is being support- The all-white jury, which consisted of six females and Amity, guilty of contempt McCurdy, Glenn W., 37, W., 32, McKinney, Texas, ed by the Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce, the (failure to pay), fi ned $205; Caddo Gap, guilty of car- $155 BF, speeding six males, deliberated the ev- Murfreesboro Police Department and the Pike County idence for less than an hour guilty of failure to appear, rying prohibited weapon, Williams, John M., 46, Sheriff’s Department. fined $205; guilty of driv- fi ned $210 Texarkana, $110 BF, no mo- and returned with a guilty ing with suspended license, Nelson, William, 42, Glen- torcycle endorsement on verdict on all six counts. fi ned $325; guilty of failure to wood, $125 BF, expired ve- license; $300 BF, no proof of Barrett was sentenced to 25 appear, fi ned $205; guilty of hicle license; $225 BF, no liability insurance; $165 BF, Glenwood woman killed years in the Arkansas De- failure to appear, fi ned $205; proof of liability insurance failure to appear; $225 BF, partment of Corrections on guilty of criminal trespass, Parnell, Brannon Daniel, failure to appear each count with the sentenc- in Clark County wreck ing to run consecutively for A Glenwood woman was said the Jeep left the road- a 150-year total. killed in a one-vehicle wreck way on the right side and Barrett was found guilty Thursday, April 19 in Clark struck a culvert and over- of engaging in sexual rela- Public comment survey County, according to the turned. Clarke was ejected tions “by forcible compul- Arkansas State Police. during the impact and the sion” with a female less than Kathleen Lorraine Clarke, Jeep rolled over onto her. 14 years of age during a time still available at agfc.com 47, was killed in the wreck, Chambers was injured period 2005 to 2013. It’s not too late for hunt- if the opportunity presents restrictions within WMAs which was reported around and and transported by am- Barrett was 27-years-old er’s to make sure their voices itself, even if the zone quota in the CWD Management 5 a.m. on Highway 182 in bulance to hospital in Arka- at the time of the fi rst fi ve are heard on the public com- has been met. Zone. Amity. Clarke was a pas- delphia with undisclosed violations while the last ment survey concerning Biologists recommended The removal of the three- senger in an eastbound 2014 injuries. count lists him as being 36 recommended changes to the legalization of big-bore point rule in counties with- Jeep Rubicon driven by Gary Cpl. Church reported that at the time of the violation. the 2018-19 hunting season. air rifles that meet certain in the CWD Management Maxwell Chambers, 35, also weather and road conditions In four of the six counts, While many changes are criteria for white-tailed deer Zone. of Glenwood. at the time of the wreck were the offenses are listed as simple wording clarifica- during modern gun season. In addition to staff recom- ASP Cpl. Edward Church, clear and dry. “sexual intercourse” while tions, many changes are in They also recommended the mendations, commission- in the other two counts the an effort to increase hunting removal of drawn permit ers asked for a waterfowl- offenses are listed “devi- opportunities. requirements to deer hunt hunting recommendation Arkadelphia man sentenced ate sexual activity,” dur- “More than 40 percent of on Cut-Off Creek and Little to be included in the public ing which the victim was the staff recommendations Bayou WMAs, as well as comment survey. From com- Monday in Pike County court blindfolded, according to fi le expand hunting opportuni- the youth hunt on Steve N. munications with water- information. An Arkadelphia man ar- of probation and fi ned $1,500 After his arrest in 2017, ties, and 46 percent are clari- Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms fowl hunters on public land, rested in Pike County earlier plus court costs. fi cations to code language,” WMA. Another recommen- commissioners offered the Barrett made a statement this year has been found Also Monday, Michael to investigators that he was said AGFC Director Pat Fitts. dation was removal of the following package to be sub- guilty of possession of meth- Chance Hale, 26, of Nash- “We really want to focus on mentor requirement during mitted for public opinion: on drugs during the 2005 to amphetamine. ville, had his original felony 2013 time period and had offering more to our hunt- youth hunting seasons for The removal of shell re- James E. Tompkins, 41, charge reduced to misde- ers and remove some of the youth who passed Hunter strictions on WMAs, no recollections of the al- pleaded guilty to the felo- meanor possession of drug legations. roadblocks to hunting.” Education. The removal of reduced ny charge Monday in Pike paraphernalia. He was cred- Staff recommended open- Since additional cases waterfowl bag limits on Barrett was represented County Circuit Court. He ited for time served and by attorney John Yeargan, Jr. ing Alligator Zone 2 (south- of chronic wasting disease WMAs, was sentenced to three years fi ned $220 court costs. central Arkansas) to the were discovered during the The prohibition of sur- The case was heard by annual alligator hunt and 2017-18 deer hunting season, face-drive motors on WMAs Ninth West Judicial Circuit making clarifi cations to the biologists with the Research, with a delayed effective date Improvements planned Judge Tom Cooper and pros- code for possession of alli- Evaluation and Compliance to allow owners of such mo- ecuted by deputy prosecu- gators and alligator hunting Division recommended the tors time to fi nd alternative for county roads in Delight tors Jana Bradford and Erin permit requirements. following modifi cations to motors for their boats on Hunter. The prosecution The Arkansas State High- struction Co., Inc. of Benton Biologists also recom- regulations: WMAs. called seven witnesses over way Commission has ap- was awarded the contract at mended reducing the cost The addition of Benton, The adjustment of WMA the two-day trial and the proved a bid for improve- $409,585.58. of Private Land Elk Permits Washington, Crawford, access to allow hunters to defense called six, which ments to roadways in Pike Construction is sched- from $35 to $5, and changes Franklin and Sebastian coun- stop hunting at noon, and included Barrett. County, according to Arkan- uled to begin in two to four to streamline the application ties to the CWD Manage- be off the inundated areas Two state witnesses testi- sas Department of Transpor- weeks, weather permitting. process so anyone who ap- ment Zone. of WMAs by 1 p.m. fi ed about two lie-detector tation (ARDOT) offi cials. Completion of the two proj- plies may hunt until the an- The creation of a two- The survey has been in tests administered to Barrett. The purpose of this proj- ects is expected in mid 2018. nual elk quota is reached, as tiered carcass movement place since March 26, and One test was stopped due ect is to reseal selected sec- Travel information can long as they have landowner restriction, so deer from tier many comments have al- to “counter measures” at- tions of County Road 13 be found at IDriveArkansas. permission. 1 (Boone, Carroll, Madi- ready been received. tempted by Barrett by biting (Pike City Road) and County com or ArDOT.gov. You can The AGFC Bear Team son and Newton counties) The online survey will his tongue and was deemed Road 15 (Strawberry Road). also follow on Twitter @ recommended an increase would not be allowed out- continue until the Commis- inadmissible. Barrett failed Salt Creek Paving & Con- myARDOT. in the archery quota for side that tier, and deer from sion’s next meeting, April the other test. Bear Zone 1 from 205 to tier 2 (Benton, Crawford, 25, and Commissioners will 250, and also recommended Franklin, Johnson, Logan, thoroughly review the re- Send Us Your Local that hunters participating in Pope, Searcy, Marion, Sebas- sults before any action is News & Photos! permitted fi rearms hunts on tian, Yell, Washington and taken at the regularly sched- The Nashville News-Leader state-owned wildlife man- Van Buren counties) not be uled Commission meeting 845-0600 agement areas in Bear Zone allowed outside the CWD May 17. 1 be allowed to take one bear Management Zone. incidentally during the hunt, The removal of antler Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 25, 2018 News 3B Dierks hires new basketball coach, elementary principal Husband-wife team take roles By John Balch the daily rate of pay “at the News-Leader staff discretion of the superinten- The Dierks School Dis- dent.” Raisa Whisenhunt trict decided on a package was also hired as elementary deal last week and hired a special education teacher. husband and wife to fill two The board also re-hired key personnel positions. the following classified staff: The board voted last Debra Brock, Sheila Eudy, week to hire Todd Finley as Hannah Hawthorne, Lou the district’s girls basketball Ann Huddleston, Millie coach, football coach and Jackson, Lydia Kompkoff, teacher and his wife, Lori Barbara Pate, Rebecca Sir- Finley, as the new elemen- mon, Vanessa Thompson, tary principal. Lisa Ward, Terrie Whisen- Mr. Finley will replace Ali hunt, Chrissie White, Darla Whisehunt and Mrs. Finley Wilson, Rinda Duggan, Mel- will replace Karla Bryne, anie Gadbury, Cathy Gilbert, who is stepping down after Karla Hawthrone, Sheila 33 years with the Dierks Jester, Frankie Stamps, Mi- district to accept a literacy chelle Walston, Anna Willis, specialist position with the Michala Young, Deirdre De Queen-Mena Education Dove, Phil Icenhower, Greg Cooperative. Janes, Kristi Janes, Kayla The Finleys are both Jones, Michele Kitchens, ALETA GRADUATION. Howard County Deputy Zack Shankles (in uniform) recently graduated from the Ar- graduates of Lakeside High Bobby Neal, Greg Nuttall, kansas Law Enforcement Training Academy after completing 13 weeks of training in Camden. Pictured are: School in Hot Springs and Charles Shaw and Dennis Howard County Deputy Kevin Rodgers, Chief Deputy John Eric Glidwell, Deputy Zack Shankles, and Sheriff both received their bachelor Sirmon. degrees from Henderson A one-time, non-reoccur- Bryan McJunkins. ALETA was established in 1963 by the Arkansas General Assembly. The objective of ALETA State University. Mrs. Finley ring staff incentive bonus of continues to be “for the training and instruction of state, county, municipal, and other law enforcement officers”. holds a master’s degree from $1,000 was approved for all Basic and specialized law enforcement training courses are taught at ALETA locations (East Camden, Spring- HSU while her husband got classified and certified staff. dale and Little Rock) year round. his master’s from Arkansas The board also adopted State University. a resolution authorizing Lori Finley’s work experi- “a $120,960.00 installment ence includes stints at Mount purchase agreement for the ASP corporal promoted to supervisor Ida (1995-1998), Hot Springs purpose of financing the ac- Middle School (1998-1999), quisition of computers and By Terrica Hendrix agencies, and community involvement,” he confirmed. News-Leader staff Taylor (1999-2002), Hope related equipment: designat- Owens watched his father, Joe Paul Owens, “climb the (2002-2006) and again from ing the installment purchase Arkansas State Police Corporal Zach Owens was pro- ranks from a patrolman all the way up to chief of police 2006-2012 as public rela- agreement as a qualified moted to the rank of sergeant and will now assume new du- for Perla Police Department, and as captain of Malvern tions coordinator, Nevada tax exempt obligation; and ties as a Highway Patrol Division, Troop G, post supervisor. Police.” His father served 42 years in law enforcement County (2012-2105) as K-12 authorizing and prescribing Sgt. Owens, 36, is a 15-year veteran in law enforcement before retiring. principal. other matters related thereto and has spent 13 of those years with ASP. He has previously He said his mother, Cynthia Luke, “gave me the disci- She is currently employed and to employ First Security worked for Malvern Police Department. pline on doing what’s right and always striving to be the as principal of the Bald Knob Beardsley as fiscal agent.” Owens was assigned to the Highway Patrol Division, best you can be.” Middle School. The agreement is for 300 Troop G duties last week and his office will be in Howard Owens is from Hot Spring County. Coach Finley’s work ex- desktop computers with a County. The recommendation for promotion was presented to the perience is virtually the lifetime parts guarantee. “My duties include, but are not limited to: supervision of ASP Commission April 19 by Colonel Bill Bryant, director same as his wife’s resume. Improvement plans for personnel, traffic and criminal enforcement, assisting other of the Arkansas State Police. He has coached at Mount the high school and elemen- Ida, Taylor, Hope and Spring tary school were also ap- Hill. proved and a floor care bid He is currently employed of $17,364.38 submitted by as head basketball and soft- Yellow Rose Janitorial. Arvest Bank closes acquisition ball coach and assistant The board also agreed to football coach at Bald Knob participate in the Lockes- High School. burg Industrial Maintenance of Bear State parent company “I think we’ve hired some Institute and purchase a quality employees,” said used mixer from Kenya’s Arvest Bank annoucned April 20 that the closing of its “We are pleased to welcome Bear State customers and incoming superintendent Drive-In for $100. acquisition of Bear State Financial, Inc., the parent company associates to Arvest,” Arvest marketing director Jason Kincy Jody Cowart. The following student of Bear State Bank. said. “We have expressed from the beginning of this acquisi- In other school personnel transfers were also ap- As of Dec. 31, 2017, Bear State had assets of $2.16 bil- tion how excited we are to add these desirable communities business, the board voted to proved: lion, with $1.67 billion in loans and $1.5 billion in deposits, to our footprint. Now we will start working together to hire Cassie Kirby for sixth Graisyn Roberts, Garrett while Arvest had assets of $16.75 billion, with $10.44 bil- combine the two companies to benefit our customers and grade literacy and accepted Roberts, Edgar Overturf, lion in loans and $14.37 billion in deposits. As previously the communities we serve.” the resignations of Principal Clayton Decesaro and Maria announced, this acquisition was a cash transaction valued Bear State customers with questions should contact their Byrne and school nurse Sally Overturf from De Queen at approximately $391 million. With the close of the deal, local Bear State banker or Bear State’s solutions center at Sharp. The board also voted School District and Jaxon Arvest will have assets of approximately $18.76 billion. (866) 242-3324. to re-hire Janet Bobo as dis- Whisenhunt from Nashville The acquisition adds new communities to Arvest’s foot- About Arvest Bank trict treasurer as needed at School District. print in northeast Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, southern Arvest Bank, named by Forbes magazine as one of Missouri and southeast Oklahoma. Bear State also has bank- “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2017, operates more ing locations in 18 communities already served by Arvest. than 250 bank branches in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri Dierks student earns awards With the close of the deal, Arvest now serves more than 135 and Kansas through a group of 15 locally managed banks, communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. each with its own board and management team. for SAU’s business college Arvest and Bear State are now legally one bank, but will continue to operate under separate names until sometime Kaitlin Kitchens of Di- placed fourth in Financial this fall, when Bear State branches, accounts and opera- erks recently helped South- Concepts and third in Local tions will be transitioned to Arvest. Until that transition ern Arkansas University's Chapter Business Report is complete, customers should continue banking at their Rankin College of Business with teammate Micah Larey. current bank locations. bring home more than 20 SAU Rankin College of awards at the annual Phi Business has a longstanding Beta Lambda Conference in tradition of excellence in Phi Little Rock, from April 6-7. Beta Lambda. Since 1974, Kitchens, a junior Busi- SAU PBL has earned more ness Administration major, than 320 national awards.

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By Jean A. Ince Howard County Extension Agent/Staff Chair Latest Diet Craze: Lectin-Free Have you read or been (unless you have a diagnosed told to avoid lectin in your medical need). diet? According to a recent Keep in mind, most foods article, lectin claims to cause can be enjoyed in an overall serious intestinal problems. healthy diet plan. Even that Lectin is a natural protein occasional piece of chocolate found in plants and animals. cake! These foods include grains, Information for this article beans, fruits and vegetables; was adapted from a similar the base of an overall healthy article “Busting a New Food diet. It may leave you think- Fad Lectin-Free Diet “written ing, “What can I eat?” by Paula Karamihas, MS, There are many kinds of dietetic intern at University of lectins and each food has dif- Maryland. For more informa- MINERAL SPRINGS JUNIOR TRACKSTERS. The Mineral Springs junior boys team won the recent 1A-7West ferent concentrations. To date, tion on eating healthy check District track meet while the junior girls track team finished second in district competition. some studies have been done out the website www.choos- on animals (not humans) and emyplate.gov or visit the have shown problems in di- Howard County Extension gestion. They remain partial- Service located on the second ly undigested in the intestine. floor of the courthouse. You Studies conducted have been can also call our office at 870- limited to animals and in test 845-7517. tubes, not actual humans. In Recipe of the Week fact, dietary lectins and their This recipe is a great way role on human health remain to include brown rice in your largely unstudied. Here are diet. Use this recipe as a side some claims that have been dish for almost any meal. It associated with lectins: goes great with fish, chicken They make you gain or pork. weight. Not true. Multiple Basic Fried Rice studies have shown that an Non-stick cooking spray increase in fruit and vegetable 2 cups chopped vegetables consumption does not have (use leftover vegetables, fresh an effect on body weight. In a or frozen, any combination) long-term study (12 years) an 1 tablespoon Stir-Fry sauce increase in whole grain foods (commercial or make your helps lower body mass index own) and waist circumference in 1 ½ teaspoons garlic pow- both children and adults. der In addition, people who eat 1 ½ teaspoons onion pow- more legumes (chickpeas and der lentils) tend to experience 2 cups, cold, cooked brown weight loss. rice They cause inflammation. 1 egg, beaten Questionable. Again, the Spray skillet with non- research is limited; therefore, stick cooking spray. Stir-fry it is not fact. We do know vegetables in skillet. Add that people who eat more stir-fry sauce, garlic powder, fruits and vegetables lower and onion powder. Stir. their risks for certain chronic Stir in cooked rice. Push to diseases associated with in- sides of skillet, making a hole flammation. Lectin found in in the center. Drop beaten wheat has only been shown to egg into the center of the pan Beef, forage clinic April 30 in Glenwood cause inflammation in a test and scramble. Stir in rice and tube, not in humans. vegetables. Yield: 4 servings The Pike County Cooperative Extension Service would Arkansas. They are toxic. A “fad” Nutrition information per like to invite area livestock producers to the Beef and Topics include branding and tail bleeding demonstra- diet in Japan encouraged serving: 160 calories, 2 g. fat, 5 Forage Clinic. tions from 4:30-6:00, meal at 6:00, and presentations on people to eat raw kidney g. protein, 29 g. carbohydrate, The event will take place at Cattlemen's Livestock Auc- market outlook and toxic plants at 6:30. beans. People began having 3 g. fiber, 55 mg. sodium. tion in Glenwood on Monday, April 30, from 4:30-8 p.m. For more information or to get on the list for meal intestinal problems such as Excellent source of vitamins A meal will be provided by Farm Credit of Western count, call (870) 285-2161. nausea, vomiting, and diar- A and C. rhea. Concern arose that lec- Stir-fry Sauce tin was causing the problem. 2 tablespoons sodium-free Once the beans were beef bouillon Pike County cooked, the problem went 2 teaspoons apple cider away. Cooking destroys the vinegar Senior Day lectin, making them com- 1 teaspoon dark molasses pletely safe to eat. The Food 1/8 teaspoon ground gin- Thursday and Drug Administration ger (FDA) recommends boiling Dash of black pepper The Pike County Senior beans for at least 30 minutes 1/8 teaspoon garlic pow- Day has been set for Thurs- before eating. der day, April 26 in Murfrees- What happens if you re- 1 cup water boro at the CADC Senior move lectin-containing foods 2 tablespoons cornstarch Adult Center. from your diet? You will be Combine all ingredients in The event will begin with missing out on some very im- a saucepan and boil gently, a Health Fair at 9 a.m. portant nutrients, which can uncovered for 5 or more min- There will also be a Se- cause major health problems. utes or until sauce is reduced nior Walk at 10 a.m. at the Fruit and vegetables have to ½ cup. When cooked, pour Murfreesboro City Park with been associated with reduc- into lidded jar and keep in games in the Murfreesboro ing cardiovascular disease, the refrigerator. Stir before Municipal Building to fol- hypertension. serving. low, door prizes at 11:00 Tomatoes contain lyco- Nutrition information per and a meal at 11:30. The pene, a carotenoid which tablespoon: 5 calories, 0 fat, 0 menu will be spaghetti, has been associated with protein, 1 g. carbohydrate, 0 green beans, bread sticks decreased risk of certain can- fiber, 30 mg. sodium and sherbet. cers, decreased triclyceride levels, and decreased cardio- vascular disease. Eggplants PUBLIC NOTICE contain phytonutrients that IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWARD COUNTY, improve memory function, ARKANSAS urinary tract health, and heart PROBATE DIVISION health. Eliminating whole grains from your diet would IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE § limit the intake of B vitamins, § protein, iron, and fiber. The OF § NO. 31PR-18-11-2 benefits from these foods far § outweigh the negatives. § As with any “fad” diet or NORA SUE PARKER § latest “so-called” nutrition advice, be sure to get all the NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND FILING OF facts before depriving your- CLAIMS self of certain “bad” foods. Be wary of diets that tell you LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: to stop eating specific foods 14555 Highway 278 N Dierks, Arkansas 71833-9570 An Administration of the Estate of Nora Sue Parker has been filed of record. The Circuit Court has appointed Connie Parker as the Administrator. All persons having claims against this estate must exhibit them duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate of the deceased. This notice first published this18th day of April , 2018. Connie Parker Administrator ESTATE OF NORA SUE PARKER Amy Freedman Attorney at Law Arkansas State Bar No. 2002038 LAW OFFICES OF AMY FREEDMAN P.O. Box 143 Texarkana, AR/TX 75504 Telephone: (430) 200-0001 Fax: 1(877) 922-9624 [email protected] Attorney for the Estate (AF: 42, 43) Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 25, 2018 News 5B

Club raises $1,000 for fallen Pike County’s new voting machines lawman; next event May 26 tested, ready for upcoming elections A $1,000 check is on the group’s next event will be way to the Arkansas State Saturday, May 26 at the Logic and accuracy test- numbered years. All Pike Campbell also reminds visit www.voterview.org, Police, and then to the fam- Eagles, Hwy. 27 N., Nash- ing was completed on the County schools have cho- voters that the Voter ID click on registrant search, ily of a slain trooper. ville. The event will begin voting machines in Pike sen to have their elections law mandates that a photo enter your name and date The money is from the at 6 p.m. Chicken or pork County last week in ad- during the preferential pri- identification be provided of birth, and you ballot Hells Valley Free RiderZ plates will be available at vance of the upcoming mary process for this year. at the time of voting. choices will be presented organization which raises $6, and a live auction will preferential primaries on The system will feature Those who do not have to you. funds for families of fallen also help raise funds for the May 22. new poll books, and upon any photo identification Early voting beings May lawmen and fireman. The club’s purposes. Helping Pike County arriving voters will receive -- which is used for the 7 at the County Clerk’s of- Clerk Sandy Campbell a card with a barcode. photo and not an address fice in Murfreesboro with with the testing process Campbell assures voters confirmation -- will be al- the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. was local computer techni- the barcode simply identi- lowed to vote, but it will On Saturday, May 12 and cian Joe Kelly. fies the precinct a voter is be of provisional status, 19, the hours will be from Campbell said the new participating in and in no and proof of identification 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. machines were fully func- way identifies individual will have to be provided In Glenwood, the early tional, and that they will voters. to allow the vote to count. vote will be held at the be more user friendly for Thus far the Pike Coun- If a registered voter does Martin Building on the voters and poll workers ty Clerk’s office has re- not have a valid photo ID, Pike County Fairgrounds across the county. ceived only 20 applications contact the County Clerk’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on The May 22 use will for an absentee ballot. If an office and one can be pro- Saturday May 12 and 19. mark the first time the individual in the county vided for you. From Monday, May 14 machines have been used wants to vote absentee, Additionally, voters through Friday, May 18, en mass, although the ice which will be their only are asked to remember the times will be from 11 was broken with them in chance to not vote via ma- that their ballots will vary a.m. to 6 p.m. the annual school elections chine, they need to contact based on their choice at While the deadline to late last year. the County Clerk’s office the polls in the preferential register for new voter in In addition to the pref- at (870) 285-2743 as soon primary. Voters can choose the preferential prima- erential primaries on May as possible to have time to vote Democrat, Repub- ry has passed, registrant ALL APOLOGIES TO BRILEY FORD (second from 22, new legislation has to fill out the application. lican, or Non-Partisan, but transfers from other Ar- right). In last week’s News-Leader, Ford’s name was placed the annual school No reason is needed to that not all race will appear kansas counties for those left off the picture caption announcing Umpire Elemen- elections in conjunction request an absentee ballot, on all ballots. who have recently moved tary School’s Students of the Month, which includes with either the primary or but it must go through the To see your ballot op- to Pike County is allowed (from left) Jose Zaragoza in fifth grade; Aiden White general elections in even request process. tions ahead of the vote, through May 18. in first grade; Briley Ford in kindergarten; and Delaney Ford in fourth grade.

The following businesses would like to salute their Administrative Professionals on their special day, April 25. 6B News Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader

Maybe your DIY project is little more than cleaning You can’t wait to cover up that nasty beige on your walls, but as you take a close look at all the areas you’re gonna have to prep you see a lot of grime, gunk, and stuff that looks too stubborn for your standard vinegar wash. Any cleaning rookie can wipe off dust and cobwebs. But it takes a cleaning pro to scour grease stains, watermarks, and kids’ crayon and ink wall art. Kitchen Grease on Walls Grease is an occupational hazard of cooking. If only it wouldn’t ind it’s way onto your walls and cabinets, trap- ping all kinds of gunk. Yuck! Good news. Any decent dish soap can remove grease stains on walls. For small stains, mix: 1/4 teaspoon of soap in a cup of warm water, and wipe. Rinse with clean water, and blot until dry. Clean stubborn grease stains with solution of 1/3 cup of white household vinegar with 2/3 cup of water. Dirt and Grime Buildup The oil from your hands gets onto walls, cabinets, doors, and door frames. A wall eraser, like the Mr. Clean Eraser ($3 for 4 pads), easily wipes away these stains. Wet the sponge and rub gently to avoid taking bits of paint off with the stain. Or make your own homemade wall cleaning sponge: 1 cup ammonia, 1/2 cup white distilled or apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup baking soda one gallon of warm water. Wipe the solution over walls with a sponge (or cloth), Get your castle ready for and rinse with water. Crayons Wall erasers work like a charm on crayon marks. If they don’t do the trick: Rub marks with toothpaste (not gel). hot summer days ahead Erase marks with an art gum or a pencil eraser; use a circular motion. Spring and summer can have a big impact on your • Limit drying appliances. If the weather complies, you Swipe marks with baby wipes. home’s cooling costs. Protecting your home from the heat can save big bucks (and heat) by avoiding drying appliances. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge and scrub outdoors and maintaining a cool interior temperature is Consider air-drying dishes and hanging wet clothes on an marks. crucial. There are many ways you can help make your home out- door clothesline. If you must use these appliances, make Permanent Marker more energy-efficient. sure you only operate them with full loads. Permanent markers are tough to remove from walls. Ceiling fans • Install low-energy light bulbs. Inefficient light bulbs Soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and dab the stain. The Department of Energy estimates that an efficient only need about 15 percent of the electricity they receive to Or spray marks with hairspray, then wipe drips. ceiling fan used with air conditioning allows you to increase operate. The rest is tuned into heat. Install Energy Star light Ink your thermostat by an average of four degrees without los- bulbs and turn off lights when they are unneeded. Ballpoint ink, which is oil-based, often melts away if you ing comfortability. Keep the hot air out use foaming shaving cream, dry-cleaning solvents such as Ceiling fans boost cooling efficiency by creating a wind Making sure your home is sealed from outside elements Carbona, or nail polish remover. chill. Remember, you can turn them off when you leave the will greatly boost your home’s efficiency. Open windows when using cleaning solvents and pol- room as they are meant to cool people, not rooms. Check the perimeter of your home’s interior for drafts and ish remover. Most ceiling fans feature a switch to change their direc- higher levels of heat. Areas that allow heat inside should be Mildew tion. Be sure your fan is running counter-clockwise to blow sealed. You can sometimes correct small cracks with caulk. Mildew is a fungus that eats soap scum and body oil. To air straight down. A ceiling fan that bears the Energy Star Windows and doors are common areas to look for incom- remove from walls, spray with vinegar water: 1 tablespoon logo can be used at high settings without much of an impact ing air. Check with a local contractor to see if the problem white vinegar to 1 quart water. Also, try an enzyme laundry on your electricity bill. can be resolved or if new doors and windows are required. detergent; follow the pre-treating directions on the label. Manage applicances Blot it on the stain, and then rinse thoroughly with water. The comfortability of your home’s interior can be nega- Water Stains tively affected by heat-producing appliances on hot days. After you’ve solved the problem that caused the water Here’s how to lower their impact. stains, rinse with a solution of 1 cup bleach to 1 gallon of • Cook outside. Spring and summer are great times for water to prevent mold and mildew from growing. Thor- grilling. Try to keep the oven off on blazing hot days. Instead, oughly dry with a hairdryer or fans. If bleaching doesn’t head outside for a backyard BBQ. If you do not have access remove water stains, you’ll have to repaint. Prime the walls to a grill, you can still limit oven use by using a stovetop or with a stain-killing primer, such as Kilz Paint. microwave. Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 25, 2018 News 7B

Spring fix-up: Valuable tips for inside and out Pressure washing house. that easier: Outside Projects Create a custom gutter scoop by cutting Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to stop at down a plastic container (like an antifreeze the front door. In fact, you should probably jug). Keep the jug handle and top and cut clean the front door along with the rest of away the bottom diagonally. The resulting your home’s exterior. Dirt, grime, mold scoop is just the right width for your gutters. and mildew build up on the outside of To rinse out gutters without leaving the our homes, and spring is the perfect time ground build a U-shaped spray handle from to clean them off. Cleaning is important a length of PVC pipe (3/4″ works best) and not only for aesthetic reasons but also to several couplings. On one end of the pipe maintain the integrity of the materials on glue a female garden hose fitting then use your home. two 90° elbow fittings to create the U-shape Pressure Washer and get the water into the gutters. The easiest way to approach this job is Inside Projects with a pressure washer. As the name im- Air Conditioner Air Filter plies this tool generates exceptionally high If your home has an air conditioner pressure water to blast away dirt. Though you’re about to put it to work, so have a pro scrubbing is not required, it is a good idea check it out before the weather heats up too to use a detergent to speed up the process. much. Small problems with air condition- A number of these products are available ers can be aggravated by excessive use, so at home centers. you’ll not only save the hassle of trying to ‘Work smart, work clean’ around It’s important to make sure the cleaner get an AC guy on a 90° day, but you may you choose is designed for use in a pressure save some money as well. washer, if that’s how you plan to apply it, While hiring a pro is a good idea, there possible lead paint sources and that it’s intended for the type of surface are a few things you can do yourself. One you’ll be cleaning. There are a number of of the easiest, and yet most overlooked, is Spring is here and may bring fix-up and pregnant women are especially at risk cleaners for specific applications—like sid- changing your return air filter. If allergies projects around your house…could there for exposure to lead paint and lead dust. In ing, decks, or masonry surfaces. be lead paint? 2015, 391 individual homes were inspected Whether you buy ($200 to $600) or rent are part of your springtime experience you’ll want to consider using something Lead Poisoning Prevention by Onondaga County Health Department (about $50 per day) a pressure washer, be Ann Barnett, Public Health Educator lead inspectors for lead hazards. Of the sure you know its strength and your limi- more than a simple fiberglass filter. Along with spring flowers, the season homes inspected, 86% were found positive tations before you begin work. These tools Some of the new pleated air filters actu- usually brings home repair projects. If you for lead and will require repairs. can quickly do a lot of damage if they aren’t ally catch the microscopic contaminants that are thinking about doing some home repairs When remodeling an older home, we handled properly. cause problems for people with allergies or remodeling projects, which may disturb Barbecue Grill and asthma. These filters also allow you to want you to WORK SMART, WORK WET, old paint, I urge you to take safety precau- and WORK CLEAN. It is important to fol- Spring also means that the barbecue grill go 2 to 3 months between changes instead tions. Lead paint and lead dust continue low some safety steps: starts to heat up more often. Before you put of every month. to be the major source of lead exposure for Keep pregnant women and children out on the first steak or batch of burgers give Thermostat childhood lead poisoning in Onondaga your grill its own spring cleaning. If it’s a Once that air conditioner stars running County. If your home is one of the 77% of of the work area charcoal unit, the process is fairly simple. regularly you’ll be looking for ways to Onondaga County homes built before 1978, Enclose the work area using heavy plastic A gas grill will be a bit more involved, but control your power bill. One great way is to it may contain hazardous lead paint and (6 mil) the cooking grate is a good place to start for install a programmable setback thermostat. lead dust. Before you start your spring home Use a spray bottle to wet an area before both types. A wire brush and a degreasing This unit replaces your existing thermostat repair and/or remodeling projects, I would sanding or scraping detergent will remove the residue from the by simply re-connecting a few wires. like you to consider the following questions: Avoid eating or drinking in the work area last cookout and any rust that occurred The advantage is that you can program Was your house built before 1978? Wear a mask and wash your hands often during the winter. the system to raise the temperature while Will you be working on painted surfaces? with soap and water The burners on a gas unit should be you’re away from home and then lower it Have you had the paint tested to see if it Clean up the work area using wet clean- cleaned and inspected for deterioration again just before you return home. Most is lead-based paint? ing methods, only use a HEPA vacuum, brought on by rust. The tiny holes in the can be set up with different programs for all Are you planning on hiring someone? carefully fold up used plastic, place it in burners should be clean and free of debris. If seven days of the week and can be overrid- Are they EPA Lead Certified? a sealed garbage bag and put in the trash. necessary, use a small piece of wire to clean den with a manual switch. Do you know what safety precautions Let’s treat homes, not children. them out. The bottom of the grill pan itself Sealing you or your repair man should use to There are resources to assist you! Vis- catches most of the grease (gas or charcoal) Once you get that air in the house cool protect yourself and your children from it www.ongov.net/health/lead to get so more wire brushing and detergent are you want to keep it there. Sealing up air hazardous lead paint/lead dust? more information about: needed here. leaks around your home will keep you Do you qualify for a lead home repair Childhood lead testing You may find that the outer surface of more comfortable and keep your energy grant? Free home lead inspections your grill is in need of paint. If so, prepare it bill lower. Caulk is your chief weapon here. Remodeling projects, home repairs, and Safely remodeling your home properly by lightly sanding the surface and Seal all cracks around windows and doors normal wear and tear of painted surfaces Lead paint home repair grants washing thoroughly to remove all grease. and anywhere air can pass from the inside like opening and closing windows and EPA Lead Safe Worker training require- After it’s totally dry, coat it with a high heat to the outside or vice versa. doors can create lead dust. Young children ments spray paint (often called barbecue and stove Weather-stripping is a must around enamel). doorways (including the one leading into Gutters your attic) and there are tons of styles to Another outside area that needs our at- choose from. The real test is to close the tention is the gutters. Those fall leaves have door on a sunny day and look at it from the to come out so the spring rain runoff can get inside. If you see light getting around the through. Here are a couple of tips to make door then you know the air is too. 8B News Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader Mexican Consulate to speak at Fiesta Rodolfo Quilantán Are- cation for citizens of Mexico nas, head consul of the Con- residing in Arkansas. sulate of Mexico in Little Fiesta Fest celebrates the Rock, will speak at the Uni- Hispanic heritage of the versity of Arkansas Cossatot Southwest Arkansas com- Foundation’s Cinco de May munity with food, fun, and celebration. cultural performances. The event will be on May The festival will kick-off 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at with a Car and Tractor Show the UA Cossatot Amphi- and there will be a talent theater and De Queen City show for De Queen School Sportsplex. District students at noon. Arenas will speak to Fi- Pre-Fiesta Fest, a free fam- esta Fest attendees about ily movie will be shown at the Mexico/United States the amphitheater at 8:30 p.m. trade relationship, as well as on May 4. the Consulate’s partnership Attendees are encouraged with UA Cossatot. to bring their own lawn The Mexican Consulate chairs and blankets. in Little Rock is an office of Concessions will be avail- the Mexican government. able. Consulate services vary from Visit cccua.edu/fiesta for immigration, health care, event details or call Dustin career placement, and edu- Roberts at (870) 584-1172.

SHARPSHOOTERS. Nashville Scrapper Trap Juniors placed second in the Hope Evening Lions Club Trap ACT prep workshops tournament on Saturday, April 14, at Rick Evans Grandview. From left, Alayna Cook, Hayden Goodson, Landon Dyer, Wren Washburn, and Tanner Harris. scheduled at UA-Hope The University of Ar- available to students who are kansas at Hope will host free/reduced lunch-eligible. ACT Prep workshops for A $5 non-refundable de- high school students on posit is required to reserve both the UA-Texarkana and a slot. UA Cossatot offers UA-Hope campuses this Deposits can be dropped summer. The workshop in off at either the UA-Hope Texarkana will be June 4-5 or UA-Texarkana reception from 1-5 p.m., and the work- desks or mailed to Ash- shop in Hope will be June 6-7 li Dykes, 2500 S Main St., new summer courses from 8 a.m.-12 noon. Hope, AR 71802. Registration for summer II, Biology, Business Law, summer courses may be lenge Scholarship. Students This workshop will offer For an application to 2018 is open on April 16, College Algebra, Composi- available to students upon who are concerned that they focused, discipline-specific the ACT Prep workshop, 2018 at University of Arkan- tion I & II, Intro to Business, the completion of the Free may be under the credit hour skills in all four ACT areas: visit https://goo.gl/ sas Cossatot. Intro to Criminal Justice, Application for Federal Stu- requirement need to contact Reading, English, Math, forms/14dibzH3aHrjhTvg1. The college will offer Intro to Fine Arts, Intro to dent Aid (FAFSA). Complete the Arkansas Department of and Science Reasoning. The For questions, contact Ashli new summer 4 and 5-week Sociology, Intro to Statistics, the FAFSA at the Federal Higher Education directly cost for the workshop is $40, Dykes at ashli.dykes@uacch. courses in addition to 6 and Microeconomics, Nutrition Student Aid website, fafsa. by calling (501) 371-2050 or and 50% scholarships will be edu or 870-722-8267. 8-week courses. & Diet, Psychology (General, ed.gov. Current students emailing [email protected]. Registration will close on Developmental, and Ab- receiving Pell grant for the In addition to affordable June 4 for all classes begin- normal), Success Strategies, 2017-2018 academic year do tuition, UA Cossatot also UA Cossatot foundation ning June 4. Registration for World Civilizations I & II. not need to re-apply for sum- provides textbooks for stu- July 4 and 5-week courses A complete list of avail- mer. The FAFSA deadline dents for $30 per course will close on July 2. A sched- able courses is posted at to qualify for summer Pell through a textbook rental gets SWEPCO donation ule of classes is available at www.cccua.edu/summer. grants is April 15. program. AEP Southwestern Elec- many of our service areas. www.cccua.edu/summer. Persons interested in en- Summer is also an op- Some courses do not re- tric Power Company do- We are proud of the growth Some courses the college rolling should see Student portunity for current col- quire textbooks. More in- nated $1,500 to the Univer- of the college and advance- offers include Accounting I Services at any UA Cossatot lege students to complete formation about textbook sity of Arkansas Cossatot ment of our community & II, American Government, campus or call 870-584-4471. required credit hours for the requirements, please visit Foundation to aid in student through education. True eco- Anatomy & Physiology I & Federal financial aid for Arkansas Academic Chal- cccua.edu/textbooks. scholarships. nomic development comes AEP SWEPCO External with training our people.” Affairs Manager Jennifer SWEPCO has provided Harland presented UA Cos- funding for UA Cossatot Financial Focus • Edwards Jones Investments satot Coordinator of Devel- scholarships since 2010. opment the donation. The donation will be “The number one reason administered to students Take steps to control your investment taxes we continuously donate to who apply through the UA Tax Season is finally over. similar plan, you may still be be as high as 37 percent. But the effect might not be that the UA Cossatot Founda- Cossatot scholarship ap- Of course, how much you eligible to contribute to an if you hold investments for significant. The tax brack- tion is to help meet baseline plication. The application pay in taxes depends on a IRA. With a traditional IRA, more than one year before ets for qualified dividends needs for the students in our is available at cccua.edu/ variety of factors, many of your contributions may be selling them, you’d be as- and capital gains – such as communities,” said Harland. scholarships from Novem- which you can’t control. fully or partially deductible, sessed the long-term capital those realized when you sell “UA Cossatot serves ber to April each year. But you might give some depending on your income gains rate, which is 0, 15 or stocks – will remain about thought to how you can level; with a Roth IRA, con- 20 percent, or a combination the same. This means that manage your investment- tributions are not deductible, of those rates. most investors will con- Scholarships awarded to locals related taxes. but your earnings can grow • Consider municipal bonds. tinue to pay 15% to 20% on Here are some sugges- tax-free, provided you’ve If you’re in one of the higher long-term capital gains and The University of Arkan- dustrial Electricity at UAHT. tions to consider: had your account at least five tax brackets, you may benefit dividends. Consequently, sas at Hope-Texarkana has The college also an- • Contribute to your em- years and you don’t start tak- from investing in municipal the new tax laws shouldn’t announced that Caleb W. nounced that Blair Lucas ployer’s retirement plan. If ing withdrawals until you’re bonds. The interest on these really affect you much in Deer has been awarded the has been awarded the Hon- your employer offers a 59½ . bonds is typically free of fed- terms of your decisions on Bridge Scholarship to attend ors Scholarship to attend the 401(k) or similar plan, such • Follow a “buy-and-hold” eral taxes, and possibly even buying and selling stocks the college. college. This award is $2,000 as a 403(b) or 457(b), con- strategy. You can’t control state and local taxes. Interest or investing in companies This award is $1,000 per per academic year. tribute as much as you can the price movements of from some types of munici- that may pay dividends. Of academic year. Deer is a Lucas is a graduate of afford. The more pre-tax your investments, but if pal bonds may be subject to course, it’s still a good idea graduate of Dierks High Blevins High School. She is dollars you put in to your you do achieve gains, you the alternative minimum tax to consult with your tax ad- School. He is the son of the daughter of Shirley and retirement plan, the lower can decide when to take (AMT). However, because of visor on how the totality of Robbie Deer and Tammy Don Isley. Lucas plans to your taxable income. Your them – and this timing can the new tax laws, the AMT the new laws will affect you. Grubbs. pursue a degree in Funeral employer also may offer a make a substantial differ- exemption amounts were Ultimately, your invest- Deer plans to study In- Services at UAHT. Roth 401(k) option, under ence in your tax situation. increased significantly. ment decisions shouldn’t which you invest after-tax If you sell investments that You might be wondering be driven only by tax im- dollars, so your annual in- you’ve owned for one year what these new laws mean plications – nonetheless, it come won’t be lowered and or less and their value has to investors. In terms of your doesn’t hurt to take steps to your withdrawals will be increased, you may need regular investment activities, become a tax-smart investor. tax-free. to pay capital gains taxes at • Contribute to an IRA. your personal income tax Even if you have a 401(k) or rate, which, in 2018, could

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWARD COUNTY, ARKANSAS CIVIL DIVISION NINTH WEST JUDICIAL BEAR STATE BANK, PLAINTIFF V. Case No. 31-CV-2017-39-2 PUBLIC NOTICE CLAY D. SKAGGS, DEFENDANT Howard County is now accepting bids on 20 cubic WARNING ORDER yard Industry Standard Rectangular Open Top The Defendent is hereby warned to appear in this Court Roll-Off Bins. For any additional specifications, within 30 dyas from the date of first publication of this please contact the Judge’s Office (870 845-7500) in Order and answer the Complaint filed against him by the Plaintiff. Howard County Courthouse. Bids will be opened Failure to file a written answer within 30 days may on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the result in an entry of judgment by default against you County Judges’ Office. or otherwise bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. Howard County reserves the right to accept or WITNESS my hand and seal as Clerk of the Circuit reject any or all bids. Court of Howard County, Arkansas, this 9 day of April, Kevin Smith, Howard County Judge 2018. April 18, 2018 Angie Lewis, Circuit Clerk by Beth Faulkner (HCJ: 42, 43) (RLF: 42, 43) Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, April 25, 2018 News 9B Junior Lady Rattlers win district track meet GURDON -- The Mur- Blevins freesboro junior high track 6th place as a team, 15 teams competed in the 7-2A points West District meet held in Allison Bonner, fourth Malvern on April 17, with place, long jump Magnet Cove as the host Daisy Smith, sixth place, school. shot put The junior girls would Emily Dougan, eigth be crowned champions, place, 100 meter dash finishing first out of the sev- Emily Dougan, Allison en scoring teams with 170 Bonner, Mariana Turcios points in the 16 events of- and Alyssa Bonner, sixth fered. Magnet Cove would place, 4x100 meter relay finish in second place with Alyssa Bonner, ninth 140 points, followed by place, 300 meter hurdles Foreman in third with 132. Emily Dougan, tenth MJHS Lady Rattler ath- place, 300 meter hurdles MURFREESBORO JUNIOR HIGH LADY RATTLERS letes finishing in the top 10 Emily Dougan, Allison included: Bonner, Mariana Turcios, Emma Corbitt, first place, Alyssa Bonner, sixth place, high jump 4x400 meter relay Rhealee Campbell, third The Murfreesboro junior place, high jump boys would finish fifth out of Lainie Baxter, second the eight scoring teams with place, long jump 71.5 points in the 16 events Rhealee Campbell, fifth offered. Magnet Cove, who place, long jump won the event, tallied a com- Emma Cobitt, sixth place, bined 130 points. long jump MJHS Rattler athletes Dakota Fugitt, fourth finishing in the top 10 in- place, triple jump cluded: Morgan Supko, ninth Ketrick Dennis, eighth place, triple jump place, high jump Abby Maroon, seventh Christian Salter, tenth place, shot put place, high jump Abby Maroon, first place, Gavin Rawls, ninth place, discus long jump Megan Rowton, ninth Christian Salter, tenth place, discus place, triple jump Lainie Baxter, second Gavin Rawls, fourth place, pole vault place, shot put Emma Corbitt, Lainie Jace Kuykendall, ninth Baxter, Montana Fugitt and place, shot put Ella Brinkley, first place, Ketrick Dennis, second 4x800 meter relay place, discus Dakota Fugitt, first place, Jared Taylor, eighth place, 100 meter hurdles discus Brooke Westfall, fourth Sloan Perrin, first place, place, 100 meter hurdles pole vault Emilee Jackson, ninth Blake Mitchell, fourth place, 100 meter hurdles place, pole vault Abby Maroon, fifth place, Matt Cox, Asher Wil- 100 meter dash liams, Blake Mitchell and Kylie Randolph, sixth Cooper Johnson, sixth place, place, 100 meter dash 4x800 meter relay Esmeralda Martinez, Jared Taylor, fourth place, third place, 1600 meter run 110 meter hurdles Dakota Fugitt, fifth place, Jace Kuykendall, sixth 1600 meter run place, 110 meter hurdles Megan Rowton, ninth Gavin Rawls, tenth place, place, 1600 meter run 110 meter hurdles Emma Corbitt, Lainie Sloan Perrin, fifth place, Baxter, Abby Maroon and 100 meter dash Rhealee Campbell, first Ketrick Dennis, sixth place, 4x100 meter relay place, 100 meter dash Montana Fugitt, third Matt Cox, seventh place, place, 400 meter dash 1600 meter run Emma Corbitt, fourth Sloan Perrin, Jace Kuyk- place, 400 meter dash endall, Gavin Rawls and Madison Campbell, sev- Ketrick Dennis, fourth place, enth place, 400 meter dash 4x100 meter relay Dakota Fugitt, first place, Jared Taylor, sixth place, 300 meter hurdles 400 meter dash Brooke Westfall, third Cooper Johnson, eighth place, 300 meter hurdles place, 400 meter dash Emilee Jackson, seventh Gavin Rawls, fourth place, 300 meter hurdles place, 300 meter hurdles Santana Leeper, fifth Jared Taylor, tenth place, place, 800 meter run 300 meter hurdles Mallorie Stivers, sixth Matt Cox, eighth place, place, 800 meter run 800 meter run Emma Corbitt, third Ketrick Dennis, seventh place, 200 meter dash place, 200 meter dash Kylie Randolph, fourth Sloan Perrin, eighth place, 200 meter dash place, 200 meter dash Abby Maroon, sixth Jared Taylor, Sloan Per- place, 200 meter dash rin, Jace Kuykendall and Lainie Baxter, Montana Gavin Rawls, fifth place, Fugitt, Rhealee Campbell 4x400 meter relay and Madison Campbell, first Other local top 10 finish- place, 4x400 meter relay ers included: Other local top 10 finish- ers included: Blevins Caddo Hills -- 5th place 7th place as a team, 41 as a team, 24 points points Olivia Aguilar, tenth David Franks, first place, place, long jump high jump Stacey Campbell, tenth Robert Carrigan, seventh place, shot put place, high jump Stacey Campbell, eighth Nathan Foster, Jonah place, discus Graham, Trace Hall and Deanna Bour, second Cannon Hudman, third place, 100 meter hurdles place, 4x800 meter relay Olivia Aguilar, ninth David Franks, third place, 100 meter dash place, 100 meter hurdles Catlin Ramey, Olivia Jonah Graham, fourth Aguilar, Deanna Bour and place, 1600 meter run Emily Cowart, fourth place, Jonah Graham, David 4x100 meter relay Franks, Cannon Hudman Cinthia Lopez, ninth and Amari Glenn, eighth place, 400 meter dash place, 4x100 meter relay Cinthia Lopez, eighth Gabriel Tharp, tenth place, 800 meter run place, 400 meter dash Deanna Bour, fifth place, David Franks, second 200 meter dash place, 300 meter hurdles Emily Cowart, ninth Josh Johnson, eighth place, 200 meter dash place, 300 meter hurdles Catlin Ramey, Olivia Nathan Foster, David Aguilar, Abigail Fant and Franks, Jonah Graham and Cinthia Lopez, fourth place, Cannon Hudman, eighth 4x400 meter relay place, 4x400 meter relay Drew Walston Classic June 9 The Drew Walston Clas- will be 8u-14u and organiz- sic Baseball All Star Rally ers will combine age groups will be held June 9 at the if necessary. Nashville City Park fields. For more information, The entry fee is $250 for contact Reagan Brown, (870) the open tournament with 584-6472 or Austin Walston, Dixie League rules. Ages (870) 784-3169. 10B News Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Nashville News-Leader Four HoCo defendants enter not guilty pleas Four defendants -- three charges. He is charged with of whom face multiple first degree criminal mis- charges -- entered not guilty chief, class C felony, and pleas, last Wednesday, the misdemeanors of Driving regular day for criminal while intoxicated and third court in Howard County. degree assault. He will be On the bench was Judge represented by the public Charles Yeargan. defender. Pretrial motions Adam Ray, 23, white will be heard July 18. male, Little Rock, will be Facing a single charge of represented by the public aggravated assault upon a defender. His trial date was law enforcement officer, class set for Aug. 21, and pretrial D felony, is Whitley Vaughn, motions will be heard Aug. 28, black female, 410 N. 8. He is charged with ag- Lewis, Mineral Springs. She gravated assault, class D wishes to hire an attorney, felony, and resisting arrest, and was told to return May a misdemeanor. 16 with that counsel. Michael Collier, 38, white One pleads “true” male, 121 Pine, Nashville, Roy L. Vanslyke, 37, white has a trial date of Aug. 21. male, Broken Bow, Okla., He is charged with three pleaded true to a charge of class D felonies -- possession failure to meet the terms of of controlled substance, pos- his probation on an Aug. session of drug parapher- 2015 conviction for posses- nalia, and tampering with sion of drug paraphernalia, physical evidence. He will a class D felony. He was be represented by the public sentenced to 90 days in a defender. regional punishment facility, Clinton Mark Pinson, and his probation was ex- News-Leader photos/COURTESY OF KEN RALLS 46, white male, 404 Large tended three years. He was DOWN IN THE CEMETERY. Some of the damage to the big trees at the Old Brown-Ralls Lost cemetery near Avenue, Dierks, faces a fel- represented by the public Umpire off the Mineola Road. ony and two misdemeanor defender.

MyPi program to engage state Damaged cemetery in need teens in disaster preparedness Arkansas is the latest state ible, lasting five to 10 weeks. to join a national initiative to It’s divided into three compo- of help after April 13 twister teach teens disaster prepared- nents. In the first, participants ness skills. will complete the U.S. Depart- By John Balch is managed by such a small A dozen agents, program ment of Homeland Security/ News-Leader staff group of people, family associates and community Federal Emergency Manage- UMPIRE - When the members are seeking some volunteers from eight coun- ment Agency-certified CERT keepers of the Old Brown- southern hospitality in the ties, all affiliated with the training and other modules Ralls Lost Cemetery arrived form of monetary and labor Cooperative Extension Ser- that cover disaster prepared- on the cemetery grounds donations to get the trees vice, completed the My Pre- ness, fire safety, utility control, following the April 13 tor- removed and the plot of land paredness Initiative, or MyPI, disaster medical operations, nado, they “just stood there back in shape. Ken Ralls said instructor training. MyPI is a light search and rescue, CERT with their mouths open,” a fencing company might be national initiative that pro- and CERT organization, di- according to Ken Ralls, who required to fix the chainlink vides a disaster preparedness saster psychology and ter- has family members buried that encircles the cemetery. program developed for teens rorism. in the nearly-forgotten clip “We’d appreciate just so they can take ownership of The second component of land. about anything we can get their own preparedness and focuses on CPR certification, The twister that rumbled to help out,” Ralls said. help their families and com- use of Automated External through laid down trees, Persons wishing to make munities do the same. Defibrillators, or AED de- tore down fencing and de- donations to the cause can “It gives teens a sense of vices, and disaster tools such stroyed a newly-installed contact Ken Ralls at (775) ownership of their commu- as ham radio, NOAA Weather nity,” said Ashley Dingman, Radio, smoke alarm mainte- port-a-potty built for two 450-6397 or Glen Pate at MyPI Arkansas coordina- nance and smart phone apps and donated to the cemetery (479) 216-8698. tor and extension 4-H After and social media use. by the Umpire High School A special account has school program associate for In the final component shop students and teacher been set up at the Bear State the University of Arkansas of the program, each par- Joey Morris. No headstones Bank branch in Dierks for System Division of Agricul- ticipant will have a service or graves were damaged. monetary donations. ture. project where they will de- The cemetery is located in The story of the Old “It’s important to think velop emergency supply kits the northern part of Howard Brown-Ralls Lost Cemetery about the times we’re living and communication plans County off the Mineola Road began in 1975 when Bill in and all the disasters that for their family and six other which travels north of High- Ralls, who had travelled to could happen. Whether they households. way 84 about midway be- Arkansas from Texas for al- are natural like a tornado or The program is made free tween Umpire and Athens. most 50 years to gain knowl- manmade … these kids are to participants through a fed- Among the cemetery, edge about his ancestors, growing up in a world that eral grant. which was rediscovered was spurred on to learn is different from the one you Dingman said she is look- in 1975 by Ken Ralls’ late more about the plot of land. ON ITS SIDE. The newly-installed port-a-potty, donated by and I grew up in.” ing forward to the ripple brother, Bill, are headstones Ralls’ cousin, O.D. Tipton, the Umpire School, was damaged by the April 13 twister. Instruction training lasted effect she hopes the program for veterans of the Civil War first took him to the cem- three days and participants will have. and the Black Hawk Indian etery. It was a trek through marked. ognized by Weyerhaeuser, were trained in CERT, Com- At the end of the year, War. The Ralls’ great-great heavy underbrush, across a “Being in the cemetery who assisted in the preser- munity Emergency Response the125 MyPI program gradu- grandfather is buried in one running stream, and uphill. among the old and shattered vation with road improve- Team, fire suppression and ates will have created 875 of the eight known grave There were no roads or paths tombstones made me feel ments, and is included on safety, triage, light search and emergency supply kits for rescue and identifying terror- members of their communi- sites. but the search party recog- part of the past and I knew its maps and “will be forever ist activity. ties. Next year she hopes instantaneously what I had preserved and will not be The first Decoration Day nized an old wagon trail With their certification, to have 10 more instructors was held March 29, 2006 for that appeared to encircle the to do,” said Bill Ralls in a disturbed,” according to the the new MyPI instructors can trained to reach even more the cemetery following a burial grounds. 2006 interview. 2006 interview. teach the program to youth communities in Arkansas. rededication and has been Bill Ralls was disheart- Ralls didn’t return until In March 2005, Ralls had in their county. This year, 125 “It will be amazing to see a tradition ever since. The ened by the condition of the 1979 but when he did he and a fence built and another Arkansas teens will become how this program will impact Decoration Day went on as grounds, which apparently family members began clear- brother, John, brought in MyPI graduates. Arkansas,” Dingman said. planned this year two days last saw a burial in 1930 of ing and cleaning the site, sonar/radar equipment that “The program is not only For more information after the twister touched William “Peter” Ralls. which was initially donated is normally used to locate knowledge-based, but it re- about MyPI Arkansas, email down. The tombstones found as a community cemetery by buried pipelines in an at- ally focuses on experience Ashley Dingman at ading- Since the cemetery, which dated back to the Civil War a “Mr. Brown.” tempt to further locate any learning,” Dingman said. [email protected], or visit sits on Weyerhaeuser land, but not all the graves were The cemetery is now rec- “missing” graves. The MyPI program is flex- https://mypiarkansas.org.

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LAND JUDGING TEAM. Connor Stone, Ty Williams, Dalton Wilson, Callie Allmon, LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM. Abbie Lamb, Callie Allmon, Sara Sweat and Calen Bladen Parker, Barrett Jackson and Braden Williams. Pearson. aluminum storage shed, old appliances, sheep wire, pile of posts and collection of ancient farm implements. Sparky was finally yanked to a halt when his rope tangled in the remains of an old pickup bed. Bruce staggered from the bone yard streaked and tat- tered. He lost his glasses and his straw hat looked like a It is a wonder that some Off they went to check on horse eyed him like a pris- regurgitated cud. vet students don’t get dis- a horse with the vague com- oner watches the hangman. While Doc was prescrib- couraged. I don’t mean from plaint of bein’ touchy about Just as Bruce was reaching ing a treatment she could put the grueling hours of study, the head. They arrived at for the halter the stallion in the feed, the owner asked, the four years without sleep the address on the outskirts took a savage bite at him! “Since you’re here could or the daunting specter of of town. The owner, a lady, His teeth locked onto the you put my dog to sleep?” trying to cram ten metric explained as they walked new Resistol and jerked it Doc agreed and returned tons of knowledge into a around the back of the house off his head! from his vet truck with the six-ounce brain. that they’d had the horse a Sparky reared and euthanasia solution to find No, I mean when the stu- month and wondered if he pawed. Bruce fell back. Bruce, trying to regain his dent first begins to realize had an ear infection. Sparky wheeled and raced lost dignity, holding the dog that despite all their skill, Standing ankle deep in toward the back fence. “It’s in his arms. mental prowess and cow the sprouting pigweed was only an acre lot,” the lady The lady explained her savvy, even the lowliest a scruffy little stallion. He said encouragingly. Bruce reasons and said goodbye animal can reduce you to stood 13 hands and maybe caught the rope at the twen- to the dog then remarked, bumbling klutz. weighed 800 lbs. He was ty-foot mark and was cata- “and another thing, every Young Bruce was an en- tethered on a 25-foot rope pulted to his feet! He hung time I picked up that dog it thusiastic vet student who and had mowed weeds in on as they coursed around, peed on me.” spent his holidays and sum- a fifty-foot circle. “He’s an between and through the As she spoke Bruce felt mers at Dr. Lionel’s clinic. Adopt-A-Horse,” she said. truck camper up on blocks, the warmth soaking down He showed up one fine af- They’d named him Sparky. the boat covered with blue the front of his shirt. ternoon during spring break Bruce, eager to help, un- plastic, the tilting hay pile, www.baxterblack.com and asked Doc if he could tied the tether. Doc gath- go on call with him. Bruce ered his thermometer and dressed in his finest and stethoscope and stood visit- sporting a new straw hat. ing with the owner. They He was anxious to observe watched Bruce gently work and assist, if Doc needed it. his way up the rope. The