THE NASHVILLE HH HH Preserving SouthwestNews-LEADER Arkansas’s Heritage While Leading Through the 21st Century Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 u Vol. 17, Issue 25 u 22 pages, 2 sections u 75¢

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER HOLIDAY MUSIC Leader FOR SCHOOL BOARD. Nashville Primary School students perform Christ- Board mas songs at the Dec. 16 www.swarkansasnews.com meeting of the Nashville School Board. The young- sters sang three of their OPINION 4A songs at the meeting. Exports vital They have also performed at a variety of other part of state’s events in Nashville and economy, UA at Old Washington State team says. Park during Christmas and Candlelight. Christmas Eve service Imagination Library coming to Nashville at FUMC Dolly Parton project for children 0-5 approved by school district First United Method- ist Church of Nashville By John R. Schirmer volves making sure that “all chil- out more than 1 million books News-Leader staff will hold a Christmas dren have an equal opportunity. per month, including 36,000 each Eve service Tuesday, Providing books to young chil- We’ve brought the Imagination Li- month in Arkansas. Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. dren is a passion for country music brary into communities where it’s Imagination Library aims to The program will in- superstar Dolly Parton. Since the partnered” with schools, parents provide books to children as soon clude carols, candlelight Dolly Parton Imagination Library and childhood centers. as they are born and continues until and communion. Child- began in 1995, the program has Green showed a video about age 5, Green said. care will be provided. mailed more than 95 million books the project. Research shows that human Dress is casual. to children ages 0-5 across the Unit- The video included comments brain development trends upward ed States and in other countries. about Parton from friends and the most from birth to 5 years of Now, the Imagination effort is neighbors around her home in age, according to Green. That’s why Reminders coming to Nashville. Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Children in it’s important to provide books for The Nashville School Board the video referred to Parton as “the children in that age group, she said. issued for voted 4-0 Monday night to ap- book lady.” Entire families benefit, Green prove the Imagination Library for As one girl said, “I love to read. told the board. “When we send NHS seniors the district and gave the go-ahead Dolly Parton sent me books.” a book to a 3-month-old, we’re Arkansas Rehabilita- to move forward with the project. Parton said in the video that sending it to the parents. It’s non- tion Services met with Charlotte Green, a professor at kids look forward to going to the judgmental.” seniors on the Nashville the University of Central Arkan- mailbox and receiving the latest Imagination Library volunteers High School campus sas, told board members about book from Imagination. ask families if there are books in on various days during the library and explained how the The program currently operates their homes. December, according to district can become involved. in more than 1,400 communities Charlotte Green speaks at the NHS career coach Amy Part of her work at UCA in- in the U.S. and Canada, sending See Library • Page 5A Nashville School Board meeting. Westfall. “If your student missed his or her appointment or you feel your student Early sketch of proposed fine arts center shown; might qualify for services offered through ARS, future appointments will board considers moving prom to local event venue be made through the By John R. Schirmer Graham has discussed the pos- farm for county buildings. They “Other schools go to local ven- Texarkana office,” West- News-Leader staff fall said. sibility of constructing a fine arts pay off the farm in 10 years, then ues, Erwin said. “Kids enjoy prom The Nashville School District Contact information center for about $10 million. If reap the benefits. The city is looking more off campus; it’s more special. has “cleared the first hurdle” to- is listed below for the partnership funds are approved, hard at it. The company [working We have two venues in Nashville ward a possible fine arts center, district representative: the state could pay as much as 65 on the solar farms] wants to meet that can accommodate us on num- Superintendent Doug Graham told Misty Shaw, Arkansas percent, with the district respon- with the school in the spring. We bers.” the school board Monday night. Dept. of Career Educa- sible for the remaining 35 percent. may have to decide on a solar farm. If the prom is moved, it will still The district is attempting to tion State facilities officials will look In 10 years it’s paid for, and the cost be open only to Nashville juniors secure a state partnership to fund 2807 E. Broad Street at the schematic as the process of electricity goes down.” and seniors. There will be no par- most of the project. As part of the Texarkana, AR 71854. continues. Graham said competition in e- ents, no re-entry, no outside food process, state officials require a Office phone: 870- In other discussion Monday sports is increasing nationwide and or drinks, Erwin said. schematic of the proposed build- 773-2807 night, Graham reminded board in Arkansas. “It’s coming. We’ve The venues will be responsible ing, Graham said. “We needed Office Fax: 870-772- members that the state’s new mini- not declared for spring. Kids play for decorations. The school will be the schematic to show the state to 5181 mum wage law takes effect Jan. 1, the games and have competitions. responsible for catering. consider for a partnership.” Free Application for when the minimum will go up to These are big for a lot of kids.” Principal Tate Gordon said the He presented a rendition of a Student Federal Aid $10 per hour. The move will affect The district will continue to look board and Graham have provided 900-seat, 20,000-square-foot facility (FAFSA) informational pay for non-licensed substitutes, at e-sports. money for prom, and the cost will sketched by architect Craig Boone. trainings/appointments Graham said, increasing their pay High school teachers Aleshia be about the same off campus be- In addition to providing seat- have taken place on the to $65 per day. Erwin and Shawn Dale discussed cause the venue will take care of ing at fine arts-related events, “We NHS campus since Sept. Graham briefly discussed solar the possibility of moving the junior- decorations. want enough seats for grades 7-12 26. This is a requirement energy. “The old hospital facility senior prom off campus to a venue or K-6 assemblies,” Graham said. See Board • Page 5A for any student going into owned by the county has a solar in Nashville. a trade college, 2 year college, or a 4 year col- lege, Westfall said. 2018 taxes are a requirement for the 2019- Bladesmithing School at Washington 2020 FAFSA to be sub- mitted. If this process is not completed by June 1, the senior will not be able to conduct grand opening next month to attend an educational facility post high school, The University of Arkan- according to Westfall. sas Hope-Texarkana James Future appointments Black School of Bladesmith- may now be scheduled ing and Historic Trades, through the financial on the grounds of Historic aid office of the college Washington State Park, will the student plans to hold a grand opening on attend. “If you did not Jan. 17, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. take advantage of the The grand opening will TRIO services while they be held at the James Black were offered at NHS, but School located in the Ste- would like to go through phens House at 601 Law- them for financial aid as- rence Street in Washington. sistance, please contact The 92nd General As- University of Arkansas sembly in ACT 510 de- Community College-Rich signed the Bowie knife, Mountain TRIO program commonly known as the @ 1-479-394-7622,” “Arkansas Toothpick,” as Westfall said. the official knife of the State of Arkansas. The General Inside the News-Leader Assembly also passed, and Obituaries, 2A Governor Asa Hutchin- Early Files, 3A son signed into law, ACT Courtesy photo/UA HOPE-TEXARKANA 818 which designated His- Opinion, 4A OPENING SET. The James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades will hold a grand opening Jan. toric Washington as the 17. The school is named for famed bladesmith James Black, who designed a knife for Jim Bowie. Sports, 6A-10A “Birthplace of the Bowie Trends, B Knife, Arkansas Heritage kansas #1” Bowie knife. To create a piece of Arkansas Museum in Little emonial “First Firing of Classifieds, 7B Site” and designated the Arkansas #1 was commis- artwork as significant as Rock. the Forge” at the historic University of Arkansas sioned by the UAHT Foun- Arkansas #1, the UAHT Bowie No. 1, crafted by campus Bladesmith Shop Hope-Texarkana to develop dation to commemorate the Foundation commissioned James Black, is considered to welcome the first class and operate a school of monumental significance world-renowned Master by all as an important early of James Black School stu- bladesmithing in Historic of the Bowie knife being Bladesmith and National 1830s Bowie knife and is dents. Washington. named Arkansas’s official Living Treasure, Jerry Fisk. suggested by many as “the” There will also be several The grand opening will blade and Washington, Those in attendance will knife made by Black for Jim other special events on the feature special guest Gov. Arkansas, being designated also be able to view a spe- Bowie. day of the grand opening. Asa Hutchinson, who will as an official Arkansas Heri- cial exhibit of Bowie No. Following the dedica- formally dedicate the “Ar- tage Site. 1, on loan from Historic tion, there will be a cer- See Opening • Page 5A 2A Obituaries Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Obituaries Christmas Buck$ drawing,

Henry Barlow Weathersby (James) of Ste- Texas, and Brenda Day of community coffee are Friday Ponder, Jr. phens; also grandchildren Nashville; a brother, Tom Names of five lucky winners of ‘Christ- merce officeon Main Street from 9:30-11 a.m. Henry Bartow Ponder Jr. and great-grandchildren. Porter of Farmington, Mo., mas Buck$’ will be drawn during a com- There will be five winners of $100 each passed away Wednesday, A celebration of his life also in-laws, grandchildren, munity chamber coffee on Friday. to spend at stores where they registered. Dec. 12, 2019, at the age of will be held by his family at great-grandchildren and The coffee will be in the chamber of com- The public is invited to the event. 75. Also known as Hank or a later date. great-great-grandchildren. Skipper, he was born Feb. 25, Graveside services were 1944, to Henry Bartow Pon- Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at 2 der, Sr. and Martha Maud p.m. in Restland Memorial Johnston. He spent most of Park Cemetery in Nashville Eliminate fat, maximixe his childhood years with with Larry Evans officiating. his maternal Grandparents, Arrangements were under William “Daddy Bill” and the direction of Nashville flavor for the holidays Minnie “Mamaw” Johnston Funeral Home. The fam- It’s that time of the year ested in cooking schools or in Nashville, Ark., where he ily received friends at the when visions of sugarplums exercise programs, call the graduated high school in funeral home on Saturday dance in our heads and cau- office at 870-845-7517 to be 1962 and played football for from one hour before service tion is thrown to the wind. added to our mailing list. the Nashville Scrappers. time. A small piece of fudge, a If you would like a copy of He joined the Air Force sliver of pecan pie and a low sodium mixes you can and met and married his couple of cookies add up make yourself, contact the first wife Cecilia and they to an overweight you in the taste. office. I’ll be glad to send had two children, Henry Velma Ruth New Year. The holidays are For your main entrees, one to you! “David” and Marta. Jennings White a time for celebration and choose lower fat versions of Recipe of the Week Before retiring in 2001 Velma Ruth (Jennings) eating in moderation is a lean meat cuts of meat. Be This recipe is great for he worked leadership roles White, age 74, of Nash- challenge, especially when sure to trim away any excess all holiday parties. It makes for Wiland and Associates ville, Ark., passed away there are so many tempting fat you see. Also, white meat a lot; therefore, it is perfect and Acxiom before build- on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, choices. However, there are has less fat than dark meat. for large crowds. It can also ing his own marketing ser- at her home. She was born some ways you can make Turkey, chicken and fish work as a side dish. Not only vices company in Houston, April 25, 1945 in Morton, your holiday treats more are great choices for holiday is this recipe good for you, it Texas, Dynamic Marketing Texas, the daughter of the nutritious without sacrific- dinners. Lean cuts of beef tastes great! Super quick-to- Services. He then moved to late Floyd and Ruby Reed ing taste. and pork make great choices prepare too! Heber Springs with his wife Jennings. The good news is you too! Think about how you Black Bean Susan to settle and raise In addition to her parents Daphne Brownlee don’t have to completely prepare them. Add herbs and Corn Salsa their two children, Nathan Mrs. White was preceded in Harwell give up holiday treats! Think and seasonings in place of 1 (16 oz.) jar salsa; 1 (15.5 and William. Hank wasn’t death by her son, Floyd Mar- Funeral services for Daph- substitutions when prepar- salt to reduce sodium con- oz.) can black beans, drained the retiring type and con- tin (Marty) Roland, and two ne Brownlee Harwell will be ing your favorite holiday tent. Remember, many of the and rinsed; 1 (15.5 oz.) can tinued to build and support brothers, Dalton Howard held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, dishes. Most holiday foods prepackaged seasonings are whole kernel corn, drained various cattle farms and and Norman Ray Jennings. Dec. 18, 2019, in the Chapel are packed with fat, salt, loaded with sodium. Look or 1 ½ cups frozen corn; 1 an airplane maintenance Survivors include: her of White Oaks, 6324 Masonic sugar and calories, which for lower sodium amounts (14.4 oz.) can petite chopped company. Hank was a car- husband, Bobby White of Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301 slows us down during the or make your own. Baste tomatoes, drained; 2 Tbs ing father and husband, a Nashville, Ark. They were with Rev. Jeremy Shepherd busiest time of the year. To with low- or sodium-free lemon juice; ¼ tsp garlic humble leader with a soft married on Aug. 11, 1973; officiating, under the direc- keep our energy up for shop- broth as a substitution for powder; 2 Tbs chopped heart. His real passion in life one daughter, Theresa Lynn tion of White Oaks Funeral ping, partying and wrap- butter or oil. fresh cilantro; ½ tsp ground was flying. He often flew for Andino and husband Noel Home, Alexandria. ping gifts, look for ways to Finally, keep in mind, the cumin. Angel Flight, taking sick pa- of San Antonio, Texas; four Graveside service will be lower calorie ingredients holidays happen only once Combine all ingredients tients to receive specialized grandchildren, Wesley Toll- held at 11 a.m., Thursday, – without sacrificing taste. a year. You may be able to in a medium-sized bowl. treatment across the country. iver, Victoria Roland, Marti Dec. 19, 2019, in the Biggs Instead of using whole watch how much you eat Cover and chill for 30 min- He is survived by his wife (Roland) Gunnels, Robert Chapel Cemetery in Nathan, eggs, heavy cream or whole and choose smaller portions. utes before serving. Serve of over 30 years, Susan Pon- D. Roland, and five great- Ark., with Rev. Al Terrell of- milk, butter and shortening, Exercise is a great way to with chips or use as a side der; his four children, Henry grandchildren; three sisters, ficiating, under the direction shop for ingredients that will burn extra calories. dish. Yield: 24 servings (1/4 David (Michelle) of Long- Cleda and husband Corky of Latimer Funeral Home, maintain the dish’s texture Be sure to get up and get cup each) mont, Colo., Marta Ponder Gilliam; Dorothy and hus- Nashville. and flavor while slashing the moving during the holidays. Nutrition Information per (Ken Belmont) of Lyons, band J. Mark Thomas; Joy Daphne, 82, of Tioga, fat content. Egg substitute, Even a few minutes of exer- serving: 30 calories, 0 fat, 1 g Colo., Nathan (Elizabeth) and husband Jerry Hale; one entered eternal rest on Fri- fat-free and evaporated fat- cise will help! protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 2 Ponder of Friday Harbor, brother, Dorman and wife day, Dec. 13, 2019,in Tioga. free milk, low-fat margarine Several great nutrition g fiber 240 mg sodium. Wash. and William Ponder Jane Jennings and a host of She was born Nov. 27, 1937, and all-vegetable oil are all and wellness programs are Note: You could substi- of Heber Springs; his broth- nieces, nephews and friends. in Beaumont, Texas, to the readily available the grocery scheduled for 2020 through tute 1 teaspoon dried cilan- ers, Johnston Ponder of Salt The family wanted to union of Robert Hiram store. They will make a big the Cooperative Extension tro for the fresh, but the fresh Lake City, Utah, and Danny express their deepest grati- “Bob” Brownlee, Sr. and difference in nutrition con- Service. If you are inter- is so much better! Ponder of Columbia, Mo.; tude to the staff at Howard Lottie Havens Brownlee. In tent with little or no differ- his sister, Cathy Tausky Memorial Hospital and Di- 1956, she graduated from ence in taste. Fat-free yogurt, of California; two grand- erksen Hospice for their Oak Hill High School. She applesauce or other pureed children, David Tyler and excellent care of Mrs. White was a loving mother, sister, fruits can be substituted for Penelope Ponder, and many during her final days. grandmother, aunt, cousin half the fat in many recipes. other family members and Visitation was 1:00 p.m. and friend. Most ingredient substitu- friends. until service time, Saturday, She is preceded in death tions can be used one-for- Services were held Tues- Dec. 14, at Latimer Funeral by her parents, Robert and one in recipes. However, day, Dec. 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Home in Nashville. Lottie Brownlee, Sr.; her you will want to look at the Olmstead Funeral home in Funeral services were at husband, William Gilbert ounces on the packaging to Heber Springs, and a grave- 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, “Billy” Harwell, Sr.; and make sure you are using the side service was held at 3:30 at Latimer Funeral Home in one granddaughter, Heather correct amount. On a side at Unity Missionary Baptist Nashville, with Rev. Larry D. Littleton. note, be sure to check the Cemetery on Buck Range Gilliam of Lubbock, Texas, Those left behind to cher- amount on any ingredient Road in Nashville Ark. officiating. Burial followed ish her memory are: two you are using, especially if Online at olmstead.cc in Corinth Cemetery under daughters, Teresa Littleton it is an older recipe. Many of Mack Simms the direction of Latimer of Hope, Ark., and Brenda the products on the market Mack Simms, of Nash- Funeral Home in Nashville. (Robert) Baum Miller of are smaller in size that their The Nashville Scrapper Trap team ville, formerly of Mena, died Billie J. Day Alexandria; two sons, Wil- original. GIVING BACK. Dec. 2, 2019. Billie J. Day, 89 of Texarka- liam “Billy” (Belle) Harwell For soups, appetizers had projects to ‘give back’ this holiday season. They He was born Feb. 9, 1928 na, Texas, died Wednesday, of Virginia Beach, Va., and and side dishes, use fat-free helped Junior Auxiliary clean up after Breakfast with in Hamburg to the late Ed- Dec. 11, 2019 in Texarkana. Lance Harwell of Mem- broth – either beef, chicken Santa and they packed 257 boxes for Operation win Joseph Simms and Bes- She was born July 9, phis, Tenn.; three brothers, or vegetable – to add flavor Christmas Child at First Baptist Church. The group sie Ethel Shartzer Simms. He 1930, in Nashville, Ark., the Robert Brownlee, Jr. of Otis, and eliminate fat. Broths can at OCC is shown above. Bottom row from left. Gabe was retired from the U.S. Air daughter of the late Benja- Mack (Pat) Brownlee of Troy, be loaded with sodium and Hagler, Katherine Chambers, Caleb Cook, and Logan Force. min F. and Deedie Porter. Ala., and Jim (Elizabeth) fat. Lower sodium versions Pennington. Top row, Coach Vicki Cook, Alayna Cook, He was preceded in death She was retired from Weyer- Brownlee of Hineston; three are great for reducing salt Jace Knipper, Remington Miller, Alex Trombley, Tanner by three brothers, a sister haeuser, and was a member sisters, Gwen Johnson of intake without sacrificing Harris, and Charlie Bissell. (Photo furnished) and his former wife, Patsy of the Church of Christ. Indian Trail, N.C., Iris (L.V.) Simms. Survivors include: She was preceded in Rhodes of Ruby and Tes- his daughters, Phyllis Scott death by her husband, Joe L. sie (Ron) Maggio of Cary, William “Will” Harwell III be Jonathan Baum, Morgan Alexandria on Wednesday, Lawrence (Stan) of Nash- Day; sisters, Myrtle and Josie N.C.; ten grandchildren, and Josh Harwell; five great Baum, Robert Miller, Tommy Dec. 18, 2019, from 8 a.m. ville, and Patti Brown (Jerry) Darkes, Fannie Mae Cuppet; Alesia (Kenneth) Ortego, grandchildren, Madeline Edwards, Kenny Ortego and until time of service at 11 a.m. of Doddridge; stepchildren a brother, Jess Porter; and a Shawna (Cory) Bittle, Kistyn and Aidan Ortego, Matthew Matthew Bittle. Honorary We the family would like Rickey Goss (Rhonda) and daughter, Judy Ross. (Tim) Tausz, Allison (Tommy and Conner Bittle and Lanzi pallbearers to serve will be to thank to Tioga Manor Darrell Goss (Karen) of Her survivors include: Edwards) Baum, Jonathan Edwards; along with a host Mason Baum. A Hall Staff and Guardian Mena, David Goss (Susan) two children, Dean Day and Baum, Mason Baum, Mor- of family and friends. Visitation will be held in Hospice for the excellent care of Nashville, and Linda wife, Debbie, of Texarkana, gan Baum, Grace Harwell, Pallbearers to serve will the Chapel of White Oaks – they give to our mother.

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Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 News 3A Public Record of Howard County Items that were filed or Golf Links Road, Nashville; 4, Sypert’s Addition, Nash- recorded in the Howard possession of controlled sub- ville; Lot 8, Springhill Ad- County, Ark., courthouse stance, possession of drug dition, Nashville; and part during the period of Dec. paraphernalia. of Lot 1, Block 91, Nashville. 4-11, 2019, included the fol- CR19-138, Dec. 10. State Beneficiary’s Deeds lowing: of Arkansas vs. Carlos John- Dec. 11. Sonya L. Smith, Marriage Licenses son, 31, black male, 891 Surviving Spouse of Tracy Dec. 4. Larry Austin Dan- Hempstead County Road R. Smith, deceased; to Jac- Compiled by Patsy Young iel, 65, and Loralie Hinds, 53, 14, Washington; possession quelyn A. Daniel; 0.48 ac. in Nashville. of controlled substance. S25 T9S R27W. Dec. 4. Gregory Chance Land Transactions Dec. 11. Sonya L. Smith, Reed, 25, and Sydney Al- Redemption Deeds Surviving Spouse of Tracy exandra Hughes, 23, Nash- Dec. 6. State of Arkan- R. Smith, deceased; to Kevin ville. sas; to Gilbert Thomas III, T. Smith; 30 ac. in S23 T9S Dec. 5. Edward R.B. Mineral Springs; 6.75 ac. in R28W. Drent, 58, Nashville, and S23 T10S R28W; delinquent Dec. 11. Sonya L. Smith, Tami Lynn Dennis, 41, Nash- taxes and penalties of $88.85. Surviving Spouse of Tracy ville. Dec. 6. State of Arkansas; R. Smith, deceased; to Keith Civil Court to Gilbert Thomas, Mineral A. Smith; aggregate 11 ac. in No new civil cases filed Springs; 5 ac. in S32 T11S S23 T9S R28W with excep- since CV19-119, Nov. 21. R27W; delinquent taxes and tions. Domestic penalties of $549.67. Warranty Deeds Relations Court Dec. 9. State of Arkansas; Dec. 5. Terry Wilburn DR19-162, Dec. 6. Marisol to Earl and Brenda Christo- Mounts, Surviving Spouse Bustos vs. Bryan Quintero. pher, Nashville; 0.55 ac. in of Linda Mounts, deceased; Order of protection. S25 T8S R28W; delinquent to Bryan Mounts and Amy DR19-163, Dec. 10. Mary taxes and penalties of $79.52. Mounts, husband and wife; Centennial Belles in Nashville, 1973, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Howard County. Schooley vs. Steven School- Quitclaim Deed Lot 7, part of Lot 8, Block 1, 125 years ago: 1894 in great need of Christmas large group of crappie four ey. Divorce. Dec. 9. Travis Lee Mc- Stephenson Addition, Town Milt Harris has ex- cheer and if funds are not and five years old. DR19-164, Dec. 10. State Cauley; to Christopher Allan of Dierks. changed his farm on Sandy raised for giving them things A fine batch of the fish of Arkansas Office of Child Reid; part of Block 57, Mc- Dec. 9. Diana Father- Branch for the hotel, for- for Christmas they will be were also placed in the pond Support Enforcement vs. Cullough’s Addition, Town ree, aka Diana Fatheree; to merly known as the Lotz left without. on the Joe Ball orchard at Michael Benson. Support. of Mineral Springs. Larry Allen Breeden and Hotel and has moved in and (Adv.) Mules for sale Highland. Criminal Court Corporate Deed wife, Melissa Marie Breeden; will take boarders. Capt. W. cheap. Car load best Mis- (Adv.) Michigan Apples, CR19-133, Dec. 10. State Dec. 9. Hostetler Rental, property in S26 T9S R27W. K. Cowling is the other party souri mules now being Red Delicious, McIntosh, of Arkansas vs. Jake Thomas LLC; to Charles Hostetler $158,500. to the exchange. shown by us at barn. Wil- Gaynos, Snows, Jonathan Ganous, 27, white male, and wife, Heidi Hostetler; Dec. 10. Jay Davis, aka The Populists are laugh- liams and Chandler, North and Golden Delicious: Bob 1012 Magnolia, Nashville; part of Lot 5, Block 2, Rigsby Eutah Davis III and Dennell ing in their sleeves at the de- Main Street McClure possession of controlled Addition, Nashville; Lots 21- L. Davis, aka Dennell Lynn feat of the Democratic Party Dear Santa Claus, I want ______substance with purpose of 44, Block 5, Toland Heights Davis, husband and wife; and are alluding themselves a little train that runs on 57 years ago: 1962 delivery, possession of drug Subdivision, Nashville; Lots to Eutah Davis III and Den- with the idea that they will tracks, a little horse, a car, Armour’s Pike County paraphernalia, breaking or 11 thru 13, Block 6, R.L. nell Lynn Davis, Co-trustees be elected in two years from fruits, nuts and candy. From Processing plant at Mur- entering, theft of property. Hayes Addition, Nashville; of the E &D Family Revo- now. Just wait and see if old your friend, Lewis Tollett freesboro celebrated its sec- CR19-134, Dec. 10. State part of Blocks 44, 20, 31 cable Trust 1.5 ac. in S24 T9S Democracy don’t ride out of ______ond anniversary Friday and of Arkansas vs. Dantrell and 35, Town of Mineral R27W; Lot 11, Lot 11 Deer- the battle victorious when 76 years ago: 1943 Saturday when thousands Duckett, 25, black male, 3726 Springs; Lots 1 thru 3, Block wood Estates of Nashville. that time comes. Christmas cards mailed of visitors toured the busy Bann Ave., Texarkana, Ark.; swarkansasnews.com (Adv.) In poor health, to service men and women plant where an average of possession of controlled try Brown’s Iron Bitters. It overseas must carry first 15,000 birds are processed substance with purpose of cures Dyspepsic, Neuraigia, class postage, it was stated daily. delivery. Constipation, Malaria, Bad at the post office here yester- Football Coach Dwight CR19-135, Dec. 10. State Blood, Kidney and Liver day. Some trouble and delay Jones, whose Scrapper elev- of Arkansas vs. Deangelo troubles. has been caused by some of ens at Nashville the past Northcross, 21, black male, ______these cards being dropped eight years have won 62 419 N. 3rd St., Nashville;

97 years ago: 1922 in the office with only 1.5 games, lost 25 and tied 3, has possession of drug para- The city’s Benevolent cents postage. All persons been selected as head coach phernalia and possession of Committee has announced are urged to put 3 cents on for the West in the annual controlled substance. that it will endeavor to raise Christmas cards addressed All-Star schoolboy game at CR19-136, Dec. 10. State a nice sum of money for a to overseas addresses. War Memorial Stadium. of Arkansas vs. Christopher special fund with which Thirty-seven hundred Notice: The Nashville Willis, 55, white male, Hope; to give the poor of the city and seventy-five crappie Saddle Club will have meet- possession of controlled Christmas cheer, and ef- and bass were planted in ing and supper at the “Le- substance. forts have already begun to Lake Nichols, part of the fish gion Hut” Friday night at CR19-137, Dec. 10. State raise the funds. There are a being large ones for breed- 8 o’clock. All members and of Arkansas vs. Amanda number in the city who are ing purposes, including a family are urged to attend. Willis, 55, white female; 5725

Nashville News-Leader 4A Opinion Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Exports continue to be vital part Point of view of state’s economy, study says Spiders & snakes By Sen. Larry Teague kansas were valued at $3 billion has increased dramatically in the Canada and Mexico continue to last year. Almost half of those past few years, although not as be the top destinations for Arkan- products were shipped to coun- much as trade with Saudi Arabia. Waiting in the meter box sas exports, according to the 2019 tries in the Western Hemisphere In the 25 years since the United report by the World Trade Center -- 23 percent went to Mexico, 15 States signed the North American for a chance to bite of the University of Arkansas. percent went to Canada and 10 Free Trade Agreement, exports Last year Saudi Arabia was percent went to Haiti. from Arkansas to Mexico have IT NEVER FAILS. It’s always overcast or frigid when heavenly fire- third on the list of foreign desti- Hong Kong and the United increased by 732 percent. works are predicted. Last Thursday and Friday was the annual time nations, thanks to a 486 percent Kingdom each bought 5 percent of The value of our exports to for the Geminid Meteor shower, a shower increase in sales of bombs, mines the agricultural products shipped Mexico were estimated to be $870 usually marked by lots of shooting stars with and ammunition from Arkansas. from Arkansas in 2018. million in 2018. long green tails. But this time, the moon was The spike in sales is attributable to In all, Arkansas exported $6.5 Ranked by the value of export- so bright you couldn’t see any. a missile contract between Saudi billion worth of goods to foreign ed products, Arkansas is 37th in Usually the skywatchers say that the best Arabia and Lockheed Martin, nations in 2018. national rankings of states. time to see the meteors is after midnight. which has a plant in Camden. Exports represent an essen- Other important categories of I think they just do that to make me mad. The value of bombs, mines and tial part of the state’s economic Arkansas exports are transporta- ---- ---  ammunition exported from Ar- foundation. For example, about tion equipment, chemicals, ma- kansas jumped from $169 million 26 percent of all Arkansas jobs are chinery and paper. The most valu- STILL HERE. No, your eyes are not trick- in 2016 and $79 million in 2017 to supported by international trade. able farm products exported from ing you. This IS the Mine Creek Revelations $463 million in 2018, according to That represents about 350,000 Arkansas last year were soybeans, column. Last week I told you I was retiring. I U.S. Census Bureau data cited by people. rice, broiler meat and cotton. still am, but it will be a gradual thing. I’m still doing many of the duties the World Trade Center. Of that Canada and Mexico are easily The jobs supported by inter- I formerly had. I’m still trying to decide if Mrs. Claus has retired, too.    total, $376 million were shipped the two most important export national trade are mostly in small ------to Saudi Arabia. markets for Arkansas. Businesses businesses – about 80 percent. Ac- TOO MANY FUNERALS. Last week I buried my NHS classmate Civilian aircraft continues to be in the two countries purchased cording to business groups, those Karen Dildy McCoy. On a late December Saturday I will be in Foreman an important component of Ar- $2 billion of Arkansas products jobs generally pay more and are at the graveside rites for a guy you probably never met or heard of -- kansas exports, although its value last year, as well as $276 million more secure than jobs in other Joseph Taaffe Rice. For a glorious year Joe and I were roommates at the dropped in 2018 compared to the in services. areas. University of Arkansas. He was in law school; we were both veterans year before. In 2017 Arkansas firms Canada and Mexico account After Canada, Mexico and -- USAF and USN, respectively -- and we sometimes felt out of place exported $1.5 billion of civilian for more than a third of all Arkan- Saudi Arabia, the greatest amount with the younger students. aircraft overseas, and in 2018 the sas exports, and trade with the of Arkansas exports were shipped He tired of law school and went back to Foreman where he taught value of those exports dropped to two countries support more than to France, China and South Korea. school and raised blueberries. I evaded the campus police long enough $995 million. 120,000 jobs in Arkansas. The United Kingdom and Belgium to collect my diploma a couple of years later. Agricultural exports from Ar- Growth in trade with Mexico followed. Nashville and Foreman aren’t far apart. We stayed in touch, but saw each other less and less as we grew older. Back in the 1990s after people in Little River County were amazed by two consecutive nights of UFO sightings I contacted Joe with the Some Arkansans likely to go uncounted purpose of teasing him gently about seeing aliens. Joe didn’t think my teasing was funny, and I am a UFO believer now because of him and another friend, Jim Williamson, who was then editor in 2020 census, according to report and owner of the ‘Little River News’ at Ashdown. By Brenda Blagg Census data — and projections low median income. They both saw the UFO on those two nights, along with apparently Between the Lines from what it reveals — will drive Topping the list are four states a lot of people in Little River County. They both described the craft as Not all Arkansans will count, all manner of public and private where a high proportion of His- being flat black in color, about the size of a football field, flying low and come time for next year’s census. decisions for the coming decade. panic population is identified as slow with just a moaning sound. In fact, recent data from the U.S. Not only is the number of U.S. the main reason their people may I can’t remember if they said the craft had lights. Census Bureau puts the number inhabitants collected, the census go uncounted. New Mexico has Here’s what made me a believer. When Joe went into the USAF he that will be difficult to count in this gathers information on household the highest proportion of possible already had a degree from Henderson. In the Air Force he specialized state at about 15 percent. income, how many adults live in undercount at 41 percent. Califor- in precisely loading cargo in large aircraft. So, he had experience in Think about that. Fifteen out of any given place and more. nia follows at 40 percent. judging size, speed and altitude of flying objects. every 100 people living in this state Getting an accurate count is Getting an accurate count is a My newspaper buddy didn’t take teasing lightly, either. He was a next year may not be counted in serious business. challenge in big and small states serious guy who saw something in the sky and wrote about it. the census. It’s why you’ll be hearing a obviously. Although these two guys at least knew of each other, they weren’t In a state with more than 3 mil- lot about the count as the official In Arkansas and elsewhere, together on those nights, and they didn’t confer on what they saw be- lion population at last projection, Census Day, April 1, draws near. state and local officials have orga- fore being pestered by their unbelieving former UA roomie/newspaper that can be costly, both in money to The goal is to count everyone nized “complete count” commit- buddy from Nashville. the state and to its localities and in in the country, a chore mandated tees to educate people on why the Before that I was skeptical. Now, I’m a believer. representation for the people who by the U.S. Constitution and done census is important and to help get And now, Joe knows for sure. RIP, pal. live here. every 10 years since 1790. people counted. ---- ---  The federal folks tend to focus The number counted nation- Many of us won’t need help. on how the count impacts the bil- wide back then was roughly 3.9 This year, the Census Bureau ANIMAL CRACKERS. Normally I write smarmy sweet little pieces lions in federal money distributed million. Ten years ago, the popula- will mail cards with instructions under the Animal Crackers heading. Yeah, I know. I can barely tolerate to the states. tion neared 308.8 million. on how to file online. Go online, fill them, myself. Or they cite the fact that the 435 It will be greater next year. But out the form and you’re counted. This time it’s neither smarmy nor sweet. seats in the U.S. House of Repre- not everyone will be counted and You can also phone the answers Last week I watched as a young man knelt by a water meter box; sentatives are apportioned based they, as well the governments that in. pried it open with a long screwdriver; and wrote down some numbers. on the nationwide count. serve them at all levels, will be the Those who don’t do either will He stood up as I passed by. But state government uses those worse off for it. eventually get a paper form in the And I made some wisecrack about snakes in the meter boxes, which population numbers, too. They de- What makes some people hard- mail, as was the way the census had only been something in my sick imagination until this time. termine how the state will spread er to count than others are low was done for everyone in the past. “Yep, I’ve seen a few,” he answered good naturedly. money around to the counties and incomes, a lack of computers or Only if those forms get no The young man was Rico Haney, a Lockesburg High School grad cities. Internet access at home or lan- response will census workers go who actually grew up in Nashville and who has been working with They define eligibility require- guage barriers. door-to-door to gather informa- Nashville Public Works for about a year. Among his duties -- opening ments for particular programs. Those folks simply may not re- tion. water meter boxes and recording water usage. And they’re used to apportion spond to the census on their own, But that will happen, too, if Rico said that since the weather had gotten cold the snakes have seats in the state Legislature (35 in according to the Census Bureau. needed. gone underground in the meter boxes because it is little warmer there. the Senate and 100 in the House of Incidentally, the projection that If the Census Bureau misses He said he’d come across four or five snakes, and didn’t think any Representatives). 15 percent of Arkansas citizens any of the hard-to-count popula- of them were poisonous. And, yes, the numbers get used will be hard to count puts this state tion, it definitely won’t be for lack “That’s not what bothers me, though,” he said. on the local level, too, for example, right in the middle of the pack at of trying. I got curious. “If snakes in the meter boxes you’re about to reach into to help a school board decide 24th among the 50 states. The main Brenda Blagg is a freelance colum- don’t bother you, what in the heck does?” where and when to build a new reason cited for the predicted un- nist. E-mail comments or questions to Black Widow Spiders, he said. school within a given district. dercount in Arkansas is the state’s [email protected]. He waived the screwdriver, “That’s why I have this to reach in and open the meter boxes.” Rico says that there’s nothing scarier than to open a meter box, look on the back side of the meter cover, and see some Black Widow Spiders Secret Santa scam back for holiday just waiting for a chance to bite an innocent human’s hand. Pardon me while I shudder. Black Widow Spiders, snakes in meter The Secret Santa/Secret Sister harmless about ‘Secret Santa’ a consumer will actually receive boxes, and water bills. scams are making the rounds again when it comes from your great gifts in response to such a scheme; Yep, pardon me while I shudder. on social media. Save your money, aunt or a college buddy on social because if something sounds too ---- ---  postage and heartache, and keep media, but these innocent re-posts good to be true, then it probably is. on scrolling when you spot an of- are a scam,” said Attorney General Consult the terms of use for WORD GAMES. Another set of twins: Joyful and Triumphant. Just fer that seems too good to be true. Rutledge. “It is important for Ar- Facebook and other social media hearing their names makes me think of Christmas carols. The scam works by requesting kansans to know there are hidden platforms as they may prohibit ---- ---  online “friends” to send relatively dangers on social media and no schemes like this one. HE SAID: “The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at inexpensive gifts or gift cards to one is safe when it comes to their Review guidance available from Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and those on an email or social me- wallet and personal information.” the U.S. Postal Service because fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels is dia chain, with the promise that Attorney General Rutledge it may be illegal to send the re- sung.” Phillips Brooks, American Episcopal clergyman who wrote “O they, too, will receive gifts in the released the following tips for quested gift cards. Little Town of Bethlehem.” exchange. consumers to avoid the Secret Consumers should safeguard ---- ---  At the very least, participants Santa scam: their banking and financial infor- SHE SAID: “What I don't like about office Christmas parties is look- will spend money and send gifts Consumers should never dis- mation in order to prevent theft ing for a job the next day.” Phyllis Diller, American comic without getting anything in return. close their personal information due to scams.    At worst, scammers use personal to an unknown person online When using the internet, con------information posted on social me- because it could result in identity sumers should ensure that they SWEET DREAMS, Baby dia to participate, often leading to theft or the opening of other ac- are using a verified, secure, and identity theft. counts in their name. encrypted website when sharing “The shared post may seem Unfortunately it is unlikely that any personal information. 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E-mail: [email protected] Fax : 870-845-0602 All letters must be signed and must not be libelous, superfluous or obscene. Letters may be edited to conform to newspaper style and to fit space requirements. Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 News 5A program, representing 465 state’s reading initiative. children, according to Green. “If you get the grant, we’ll “Books are age appropri- pay half of the total [for the Library ate. Anyone in the Nashville books]. I think it will be com- Continued School District with kids pelling enough for the state from page 1A ages 0-5 can enroll,” Green to pay half when the grant said. “The books include tips runs out,” she said. “There are serious book for parents about interacting The Nashville district will deserts in Arkansas,” she with their children and the work with parents to regis- said. “We’re building a cul- books. That’s helpful.” ter for the program online. ture of reading in homes. If sign-up begins now, the Books will be sent monthly For every dollar that’s spent first books will arrive in Feb- from Tennessee. on kids 0-5, you get $9-$21 ruary, the board was told. Superintendent Doug back. We’re going to put The cost of books and Graham said there are sev- money in anyway - on the mailing is $2.10 per child, eral options for paying the front end or the back. Read- Green said, making the cost district’s share, including ing is critical.” to the district about $1,463 NSLA money and operating Green showed an Arkan- for the first year and increas- funds. sas map on which counties ing to $10,548 by year 5. When the amount goes with Imagination Library The Arkansas Depart- up to $10,000 after five years, News-Leader photo/LOUIE GRAVES programs were colored ment of Education has re- “That’s a drop in the bucket MUSIC AT ROTARY. Children from Nashville Primary School sing at the Nashville green. Howard and Desha ceived a $38 million grant to to promote reading.” Rotary Club meeting Dec. 11. They have performed at a number of locations in Nash- counties were yellow, with- improve literacy in the state, Some districts have com- ville during December, along with singing at Christmas and Candlelight in Historic out active programs. and 15 percent of the total is munity partners which help Washington. After Monday night’s designated for Imagination with the program, Green vote, Howard County be- Library, Green said. said, including banks, came the 74th to have a The grant will pay half of churches, civic clubs and Church to provide meal on Christmas Day library presence. the cost of books for districts industries. About 775 children ages which qualify, Green said. Graham said that cur- First Baptist Church nity is invited. Dec. 20. 0-5 live in the Nashville Green said she is on the riculum coordinator Kim of Nashville will serve a There will be no carry-out For shut-in delivery or district, Green said. Based state committee which ad- Slayton talked to him about Christmas meal Wednesday, meals. more information, contact on results from around the ministers the grant. She the program and the need to Dec. 25, from 11 a.m. until 1 Church members will Bailey Jones at 501-547-0611, nation, about 60 percent of told the board and district participate in it. Slayton and p.m. in the Family Activities deliver to shut-ins. Calls for Gary Revels at 870-784-3070, their parents will agree to administrators that Imagina- Green will work on a plan to Building, 417 N. Second St. shut-in deliveries should be or the FBC office at 870-845- participate in the library tion “goes with RISE,” the begin enrollment. Anyone in the commu- made before 5 p.m. Friday, 1404.

the Bowie Knife and its place UAHT will offer a Certifi- in the history of Arkansas cate of Proficiency in Blade- School retirement reception set today Opening with Master Bladesmiths smithing beginning Jan. 17. A retirement reception for tion building from 2:30-4 number of capacities in the Continued Jerry Fisk, National Living The degree plan is designed Terre Tollett will be held to- p.m. A gift presentation will school district, most recently from page 1A Treasure; Lin Rhea, Resi- to provide students with a day, Dec. 18, in the Nashville be made at 3:15 p.m. as secretary to Superinten- dent Historic Blacksmith at unique opportunity to earn School District administra- Tollett has served in a dent Doug Graham. A community education Historic Arkansas Museum; a degree in the historic art of class entitled “The History and Billy Nations, Supervi- bladesmithing. and Art of the Bowie Knife,” sor of Interpretive Programs Courses in the credit pro- will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Historic Washington. gram will include Intro- in the beautifully restored The cost of the course is duction to Bladesmithing, 1860 Brunson House at His- $20 and will include lunch. Intermediate Bladesmithing, toric Washington State Park. The class will be followed Knifemaking, Handles and Individuals wishing to by a Bowie knife “Cutting Guards, Damascus Steel, participate in the class can Competition” at 1 p.m. that and Advanced Bladesmith- register by calling the UAHT will feature renowned knife ing. Students will also have Community Education De- makers and competitors us- the option to enroll in classes partment at 870-722-8102. ing their personally crafted as non-credit students. To Students in the course will knives in an exciting display enroll, visit uaht.edu/bla- learn about the history of of art and skill. desmithing.

Graham said he is “okay from school patrons before with an in-town venue. I’d making a decision. The mat- Board veto it for out of town.” ter will come up again after Continued Gordon said the school the first of the year. from page 1A might rotate venues from The next board meeting year to year. will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, Graham said he wanted 2020, because of the Martin the board to hear feedback Luther King holiday Jan. 20. Our special holiday subscription offer is running out.

Find the form in today’s issue and return it to our office Submitted photo to save $5 on a one-year subscription. NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS. Howard County 4-H members Nick Trombley and The Nashville News-Leader Abbie Lamb attended the National 4-H Congress recently in Atlanta. Jim Bob Lamb, Howard County 4-H volunteer leader, also attended. They were among 4-H members 119 N. Main from Arkansas and across the United States who were at the five-day conference. Nashville, AR 71852 The theme for the event was “Go Beyond.” Along with going to meetings, participants 870-845-0600 toured a number of sites in and around Atlanta. 6A Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 www.swarkansasnews.com Sports Nashville News-Leader Scrappers receive recognition from 7-4A Twenty-five Nashville Scrapper football players have received post-season honors from their 11-2 sea- son. All-District 7-4A recogni- tion was decided at a meet- ing of the district’s coaches at the end of the regular season. The selections were an- nounced after the final game involving a 7-4A team. Joe T. Robinson of 7-4A defeated Shiloh Christian Dec. 13 in the state finals at War Memo- rial Stadium. Nashville honorees in- clude the following: AAA All-State - Ty Basil- iere and Devonte Wither- spoon. District 7-4A All-State - Dalton Brown, Keyshawn Stewart, Jhonny Pioquinto News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER and Will Pope. UP AND IN. Hayden Clay (left) scores in Nashville’s First team All-Conference tournament over Caddo Hills last week in the Nashville - Carmillias Morrison, LD Bankers’ Classic. Hendrix, Walter Phillips, Dontrelle Robinson, Lance Easter and Hayden Clay. Second team All-Confer- ence - Ty Gordon, Mac Green and Quincy Garland. Honorable Mention - Michael Hendrix, Kendrix

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER Holcomb, De’Vay Ragland, MANEUVERING. Lauren Carver (12) runs past the Cossatot River defender in Nash- Ryan Brown, Caiden Erwin, ville’s 66-47 non-conference win last week at Scrapper Arena. Isaac Johnson, Davarius Snell, Slade Furr, Ta’Kris Verge and Jonny Hagler. News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER Pictures of the players TIME OUT. Coach Paul Dean (left) confers with the may be found on page 7A. Scrapperettes during a time out against Cossatot River.

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER CHEERING FOR THEIR TEAMS. Scrapper cheerleaders perform last week in games against Centerpoint at Scrapper Arena. Cheerleaders and players had a busy week of tournament and regular-season games. The Scrapperettes went 2-2 for the week, with wins over Cossatot River and District 7-4A opponent Malvern and losses to Kirby in the Nashville Bankers’ Classic finals and Centerpoint. The Scrappers defeated Centerpoint and Caddo Hills but lost to Malvern and Kirby.

Follow the News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER Nashville MOVING IN. Scrapper defenders De’Vay Ragland, Dalton Brown and Luke McBride News-Leader. try to keep Garrett Alexander (0) of Centerpoint from scoring Dec. 10.

portS eaderS SPlayers of the Week L as selected by The Leader sports department LaShonna Cooper, Nashville LaShonna, a Scrapperette junior, made 5 straight 3-point shots in Nash- ville’s 66-47 win over Cossatot River Dec. 12 in the semifinals of the Nashville Bankers’ Clas- sic. She had 19 points for the game. This weekly feature sponsored by McDonald’s of Nashville 845-2364 South Fourth Street Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Sports 7A Scrappers receive post-season recognition after 11-2 mark

AAA All-State AAA All-State 7-4A All-State 7-4A All-State 7-4A All-State 7-4A All-State Ty Basiliere Davonte Witherspoon Dalton Brown Keyshawn Stewart Jhonny Pioquinto Will Pope

First team All-Conference First team All-Conference First team All-Conference First team All-Conference First team All-Conference First team All-Conference Carmillias Morrison LD Hendrix Walter Phillips Dontrelle Robinson Lance Easter Hayden Clay

Second team All-Conf. Second team All-Conf. Second team All-Conf. Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Ty Gordon Mac Green Quincy Garland Michael Hendrix Kendrix Holcomb De’Vay Ragland

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Ryan Brown Caiden Erwin Isaac Johnson DeVarius Snell Slade Furr Ta’Kris Verge

2019 Nashville Scrappers District 7-4A tri-champions 11-2 Overall record Quarterfi nals of Class 4A playoffs 25 post-season honors

Honorable Mention Jonny Hagler 8A Sports Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Nashville News-Leader 7-2A Postseason Football Awards

Sloan Perrin Da’Million Henderson Jakob Allmon Kelby Jewell Bryce Fox Murfreesboro Rattlers Murfreesboro Rattlers Murfreesboro Rattlers Dierks Outlaws Dierks Outlaws All-State, All-District Outstanding Linebacker, Outstanding Receiver, Outstanding Offensive Outstanding Tight End, All-District All-District Lineman, All-District All-District

Chandler Lowery Konnor Shelton Austin Hanson Blake Starks Andrew Kirby John P. Cothren Dierks Outlaws Dierks Outlaws Dierks Outlaws Dierks Outlaws Dierks Outlaws Dierks Outlaws All-District All-District All-District All-District All-District All-District

Braden Cross LaShad Jones Anthony Hill Ketrick Dennis Jared Taylor Grady Jones Murfreesboro Rattlers Murfreesboro Rattlers Murfreesboro Rattlers Murfreesboro Rattlers Murfreesboro Rattlers Murfreesboro Rattlers All-District All-District All-District All-District All-District All-District

LaDarrius Hicks Devon Swopes Terrell Fricks Cameren Lee Jaben JohnsonMineral Mineral Springs Hornets Mineral Springs Hornets Mineral Springs Hornets Mineral Springs Hornets Springs Hornets All-District All-District All-District All-District All-District

All-District Dierks: Austin Alexander, Jett Horn, Kyle Stamps, Jackson Bannister, Baxton Claborn Murfreesboro: Tra’Million Henderson, Brendan Stevens, Landon Silva, Jase Kuykendall, Justin Faulkner Honorable Mineral Springs: Dontre Walton, Marlon Graves, Jeff Gray, K’Anthony Brown, Keijuan Hicks, Jackson McCauley, Josh Jackson, Greg Hicks, Brandon Mention Harris, Tre’Vonte Swopes, Toua Vang, Jackson Turley

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Ellen Spigner (left) puts up a 3-point shot against Kirby in the finals of the Nashville Hayden Clay celebrates after making a basket at the end of Nashville’s 74-54 win Bankers’ Classic Dec. 14 at Scrapper Arena. Kirby won the tournament championship. over Caddo Hills in the semifinals Dec. 12. Runners-up in Nashville Bankers’ Classic News-Leader photos/JOHN R. SCHIRMER

LaShonna Cooper hit 5 straight 3-point shots against Cossatot River Dec. 12 in the Bankers’ Classic. She also scored twice on 2-pointers for a total of 19 points. The Nashville Scrapperettes display their runner-up trophy after falling to Kirby in the finals of the Nashville Bank- ers’ Classic Dec. 14. They advanced to the title game by defeating Cossatot River 66-47 Dec. 12.

Cade McBride (00) puts up a shot against Kirby Saturday night in the championship game of the Nashville Bank- ers’ Classic.

The Nashville Scrappers were the runners-up Saturday night, Dec. 14, in the Nashville Bankers’ Classic after losing to Kirby 60-53. They defeated Caddo Hills in the semifinals Dec. 12. Both Nashville teams play at Bauxite Dec. 19.

Coach Damon Williams pleads his case to no avail in the championship game of the Maurelys Wade goes for the Adalyn Dunn shoots a 3-pointer against Cossatot River Nashville Bankers’ Classic Saturday night. The Scrappers wrapped up a busy week ball against Cossatot River. Dec. 12. which saw them defeat Mineral Springs in the opening round Dec. 9 and Caddo Hills Dec. 12. They took a 74-48 regular season win over Centerpoint Dec. 10 but lost their conference opener to Malvern Dec. 13. All games were played at Scrapper Arena. swarkansasnews.com 10A Sports Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Workers continue to make progress on installation of turf at Wilson Park The project to install ar- Workers finished pouring good weather, and we’ll tificial turf on the infield concrete on a base resem- have a turf baseball field.” at Wilson Park is “60-65 bling rebar Monday. Total cost of the project is percent finished,” Superin- “After today, they can put $325,000. All of the money tendent Doug Graham told turf on the field,” Graham came from donations, with the Nashville School Board said. none from school district Monday night. “We need a few days of funds.

Courtesy photo/FREDDIE HORNE TURF PROJECT CONTINUES. (Above and below) Workers prepare the infield at Wilson Park for the installation of artificial turf. Concrete pouring was completed Mon- day, according to Superintendent Doug Graham. With “a few days of good weather, we’ll have a turf baseball field,” Graham said.

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uu Gems from the Crater uu Winter Forecast By Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! We’ve had lots of cold weather over the past few weeks, and many of us are wondering what kind of winter we’re in store for this year. Taking a look back at previous winters and considering more recent weather trends may give us a good idea of what to expect in the months to come. Winter begins this year on Dec. 21 and continues through March 18, 2020. During this time, the Northern Hemisphere will be tilted farthest away from the sun, bringing on colder temperatures until spring returns. Last winter was somewhat milder than the winter of 2017-18. Temperatures dropped below freezing on 34 days last winter, compared to 41 days of freezing temperatures the previous winter. The average high last winter was about 56 degrees Fahr- enheit, while lows averaged 37 degrees. From late December through January, daily temperatures averaged 44 degrees. Temperatures rose to nearly 50 degrees on most days in February and March, but occasional cold weather persisted late into the season. Monday, March 4 was the coldest day at the park last winter, with a high of 36 degrees and a low of 20 degrees. Last winter was also a bit drier than the winter of 2017- 18. About 23 inches of rain fell at the park over 25 days, compared with more than 29 inches over 33 days in winter 2017-18. February was the wettest month last winter, with News-Leader photo/STEPHANIE WEST nearly 11 inches of rain. CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Mineral Springs Band Director David Bretz on stage with band members during the We’ve seen a lot of cold, dry weather over the past few Mineral Springs Music Department’s Christmas program held last week. weeks. Since October 15, temperatures have averaged around 51 degrees at the park, including 21 days of freez- ing temperatures. It’s only rained about nine-and-a-half inches over that same timespan. According to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures may be slightly warmer this winter, and the trend of less Pay rates increased in Arkansas precipitation will likely continue, with more rain coming in early spring. If you plan to visit the Crater of Diamonds in the next few for 2020 Census takers months, wear rubber boots or old shoes with warm socks to The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting census takers by phone or by mail. navigate the cold, muddy search area. Cloth gloves covered for temporary positions in communities across Ar- Census taker positions provide an opportunity for with long rubber gloves can help if you choose to wet sift for kansas in advance of the 2020 Census. Pay rates for people employed or unemployed to earn extra income diamonds. Hand warmers are also ideal for this time of year. census takers in Arkansas have increased, with a while helping their community. Weather plays a big role in helping uncover diamonds range from $17 to $23.50 per hour.* The U.S. Constitution mandates that a census of and determining which searching methods are most suc- * Pay rates for Census takers vary by location for the population be conducted once every 10 years. cessful. Though we don’t know for sure what kind of each county in Arkansas: Census data are used to determine congressional weather we’ll have, we are ready to share in the excitement https://2020census.gov/en/jobs/pay-and- representation in the states and how billions of dol- of anyone who searches for diamonds with us this winter locations.html] lars in federal funds are distributed to states and local or any season! Applicants will be placed in an applicant pool for communities every year for critical public services Search area last plowed: Oct. 9 2020 Census positions in which they qualify for as and infrastructure, including health clinics, schools, Most recent significant rain: December 11, 2019 jobs become available in their area. These positions roads and emergency services. Diamond finds offer competitive pay, flexible hours, paid training The Census Bureau also has current temporary 100 points = 1 carat and weekly paychecks. positions for recruiting assistants and office positions. Dec. 11 – Lee Spencer, Aurora, Minn., 3 pt. white Census takers will be hired to work in their com- For more information, please visit 2020Census. Dec. 12 – Shirley Strawn, Murfreesboro, Ark., 2 pt. munities and go door to door to collect responses from gov/jobs. white, 4 pt. white, 4 pt. yellow, 5 pt. white, 12 pt. white those who do not respond to the 2020 Census online, Call 1-855-JOB-2020 (1-855-562-2020). Dec. 13 – Derek Decook & Adam Hardin, Murfreesboro, Ark., 1.19 ct. white, 1.03 ct. yellow 2B News Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Howard County District Court

Dec. 12, 2019 appear, fined $245; guilty of BF=Bond Forfeited failure to appear, fined $245; Howard County guilty of failure to appear, Block, Torin D., 45, Sara- fined $245; guilty of failure toga, $195 BF, no driver’s to appear, fined $245 license Hopkins, Takendrick D., Dixon, Garrett R., 17, 19, Nashville, guilty of non- Lockesburg, leaving scene of payment of fines, $600 owed accident, under advisement Lang, Amber D., 30, for three months, fined $345 Nashville, guilty of viola- Pelkey, Skyler Lynn, 28, tion of Arkansas Hot Check Nashville, $195 BF, no driv- Law, fined $421.97 er’s license Pickrell, Shana Nicole, 25, Pickrell, Shana Nicole, Murfreesboro, guilty of no 25, Murfreesboro, guilty of child restraint, fined $195; non-payment of fines, $790 guilty of no child restraint, owed, committed to jail- fined $195 suspended; guilty of failure Robles-Galvez, Sergio, to appear, fined $245; guilty 43, Nashville, $195 BF, no of failure to appear, fined driver’s license $245; guilty of failure to ap- Snell, Ike, 31, Nashville, pear, fined $245; guilty of guilty of non-payment of failure to appear, fined $245 fines, $1,390 owed, commit- Powell-Gregory, Jamie L., ted to jail-community service 32, Nashville, $245 BF, failure Stuart, Nakei A., 25, Nash- to appear ville, guilty of fraudulent use City of Nashville of credit cards, fined $512.09 Cueva, Rosalva Reyes, Wilkerson, Richard L., 24, FORMER RATTLER LEADS WILDCATS TO STATE TITLE. Neil Evans, a 2005 graduate of Murfreesboro High 36, Nashville, $195 BF, no Murfreesboro, guilty of non- School, led the undefeated Harding Academy Wildcats to the Arkansas Class 3A football championship title driver’s license payment of fines, $135 owed Dean, James C., 45, Witherspoon, Devonte Saturday with a 51-26 win over Osceola. Pictured after the big game were (from left) Perri and Kyle Evans (MHS Stamps, guilty of non-pay- R., 18, Nashville, guilty of class of 2009), Jane Yeargan (MHS 1958), Neil Evans with Ava Evans, Debbie Evans (MHS 1973), Margaret ment of fines, $1,485 owed, speeding, fined $260; guilty and Rob Evans (MHS 1981), Whitney Evans (MHS 2005), Britton and Bryan Sansone with Robert Evans (MHS committed to jail-suspend- of no driver’s license, fined 1955) and Kate Evans up front. To top things off, Neil Evans was named 3A Coach of the Year Monday. ed; guilty of failure to ap- $195; guilty of fleeing, fined pear, fined $245; guilty of $510 driving on suspended or City of Mineral Springs revoked license, fined $345 Rather, William R., 57, Pike County closings, trash route schedule and sentenced to two days Murfreesboro, guilty of no in jail; guilty of no seat belt, proof of liability insurance, The Pike County Court- getting pickup on Tuesdays Tuesday will hod normal will be collected on Thurs- fined $50; guilty of failure to fined $150 cost only house and associated of- and Wednesdays will have schedule, while Wednesday day, Dec. 26, and Thursday fices will be closed for the collection on Thursday, Dec. and Thursday will be one and Friday will be collected upcoming holidays on the 26. Thursday residents will day behind. on Friday, Dec. 27. following days: be picked up on Friday, The City of Murfreesboro The City office will then Christmas -- Noon on Dec. 27. offices will be closed from close on Wednesday, Jan. 1 Dec. 23 through Dec. 25 For the north end of Pike noon on Monday, Dec. 23 in observance of New Year’s New Years -- Noon on County, residents normally through Wednesday, Dec. 25 Day. Dec. 31 through Jan. 1 getting pickup on Tuesday for the Christmas Holiday. That week Monday and On the week of Christ- will be collected on Thurs- The City sanitation de- Tuesday’s routes will be run mas, sanitation collection day, Dec. 26. Wednesday and partment will be off on Tues- as normal, with Wednesday will be normal on Monday, Thursday residents will be day and Wednesday, Dec, and Thursday’s route run on Dec. 23. collected on Friday, Dec. 27. 24-25. Thursday, Jan. 2. Friday will For the south end of Pike For the week of New Tuesday and Wednesday resume the normal collection County, residents normally Years Day, Monday and normal sanitation schedule schedule. ASP to step up ‘Drive Sober’ campaign State and local law en- Pulled Over” is a “no ex- higher insurance rates be- survivors. forcement agencies in Ar- cuses” “zero tolerance” op- gins with never getting into According to the FARS kansas will partner with eration in which law enforce- the driver’s seat of a motor 2017 database, 45% of the the U.S. Department of ment officers increase their vehicle while impaired. drivers killed in fatal crashes Transportation, National patrol presence with ad- Many drivers fail to real- who were tested for drugs, Highway Traffic Safety ditional emphasis directed ize the risks. During 2018 tested positive. This is why Administration (NHTSA), to identifying and arresting there were 10,511 people Arkansas law enforcement this holiday season to save drivers who may be im- killed in drunk driving officers are working with lives by keeping alcohol paired by alcohol or drugs. crashes, one every 50 min- NHTSA to remind drivers and drug impaired drivers The campaign also includes utes, according to the NHT- that impaired driving is not NICE BUCK. Alex Bonner, 11, downed this buck during off the roads. Beginning this an increase in state and na- SA Fatality Analysis Report- only illegal, it is a matter of a recent hunt. He is the son of Robert and Megan week (Friday, Dec. 13-Jan. tional messaging about the ing System (FARS). life and death. Bonner. 1), Arkansas State Troopers dangers of driving impaired. The analysis of data over and other law enforcement It is illegal in all 50 states a five year span (2014-2018) officers will join together to operate a motor vehicle indicates, on average, 10,000 in a high-visibility national while impaired by alcohol or killed each year, the equiva- enforcement campaign. drugs. Avoiding arrest and lent of 20 jumbo jets crashing “Drive Sober or Get expenses of court fines and during a single year without Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 News 3B Letters to Santa Delight Elementary School Mrs. Kidd’s Dear Santa Claus, Kindergarten My name is Jaxon Ed- Dear Santa Claus, ward Kemp. I am 6 years My name is Abby Fen- old. I live in Antoine, Arkan- ton. I am 6 years old. I live sas. This year, I have been in Delight, Arkansas. really good, cool, and tough. This year, I have been I would really like it if you really good. I would really could bring me a camou- like it if you could bring me a flage crossbow so I can shoot real puppy, a baby doll, and deer, a cute giant dinosaur, a playhouse. Thank you and and a bat cave with a secret Merry Christmas! waterfall that opens. Thank Dear Santa Claus, you and Merry Christmas to My name is Annabelle you, Santa Claus! Lockwood. I am 6 years Dear Santa Claus, old. I live in Delight, AR. My name is Diego. I am 5 This year, I have been really years old. I live in Antoine, good. I would really like it Arkansas. This year, I have if you could bring me 101 been really happy. I would Kittens, kittycorn stuffed really like it if you could animal, and to go to Build-A- bring me a car and a toy Bear. Thank you and Merry helicopter. Thank you and Christmas! Merry Christmas! Dear Santa Claus, Mrs. Eden’s First Grade My name is Anniston. I Dear Santa Claus, am 5 years old. I live in De- My name is Kaedence light. This year, I have been Brewer. I am 7 years old. I really good. I would really live in Delight. This year, like it if you could bring me I have been really nice. I News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH a go glam nail stamper and would really like it if you HERE THEY COME. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus make their way through downtown Delight during the annual clothes for Lilly. Thank you could bring me a Barbie Christmas parade held Saturday. and Merry Christmas! dream house, Barbie clothes, Dear Santa Claus, and shoes, and a new elf. Merry Christmas! I am 7 years old. I live in Xbox and my nanny wants a the Kansas City Chiefs. My name is Francis. I am Thank you and Merry Dear Santa Claus, Antoine. This year, I have Loweybuton purse, and my Love, Jacob Shaw 6 years old. I live in Antoine. Christmas! My name is Larsyn been really good! I would aunt wants a supply of suck- Dear Santa, This year, I have been really Dear Santa Claus, Tidwell. I am 6 years old. like it if you could bring mea ers, and I want my family to I’ve been waiting all year good. I would really like it My name is Kamar Den- I live in Antoine, Arkan- red combine set, a powered be ok. Thank you Santa. for this day. Christmas is if you could bring me a big nis. I am 7 years old. I live sas. This year, I have been truck with excavator, and a Love, Kaylee fun. It is not about the pres- slime box, a doll, and a bag in Antoine. This year, I have good. I would really like silo farm set. Thank you and Dear Santa, ents, it is about family and of candy. Thank you and been very good. I would it if you could bring me Merry Christmas! I would like a set of Legos Jesus. I want a PS5 Pro, Merry Christmas! really like it if you could a Reborn baby (they look Dear Santa Claus, and a girl puppy. I would Fortnite shirts and please Dear Santa Claus, bring me an NFL toy, an REAL!), Schleich horse wash My name is Joli Hender- also like baby dolls, 3 Ameri- bring a new knife so it is My name is Mollie Bea NBA toy, and some Call of area, and a Smart TV for my son. I am 7 years old. I live in can Girl dolls, a hover board, better for my dad. My mom Rowe. I am 6 years old. I live Duty toys. Thank you and room. Thank you and Merry Delight, Arkansas. This year, and a blinger with extra wants new makeup. in a trailer house. This year, Merry Christmas! Christmas! I have been really good. I dots. Love, Blayze Stone I have been really good and Dear Santa Claus, Dear Santa Claus, would really like it if you Love, Abby Howard Dear Santa, sometimes bad. I would re- My name is Kam Dixon. My name is Jazzlyn. I am could bring me a kitty cat, Dear Santa, I want some legos ally like it if you could bring I am 7 years old. I live in 6 years old. I live in Delight. an archaeopteryx toy, and What I want for Christ- like Nykkan has, and I want me a husky baby puppy Okolona. This year, I have This year, I have been really a paleontologist kit. Thank mas: I want a Kitty Alive, lip a Tablet, a Bear Alive and thats real, a big teddy bear been really good. I would good. I would really like it if you and Merry Christmas! stick, Baby Alive, make-up, that’s all. Bubba may want like my mama’s teddy bear, really like it if you could you would bring me a pink Dear Santa Claus, and a car. Merry Christmas! a Tablet too. Give momma Hank. I’ll name mine Hank bring me a drum set, a talk- car, a horse, and a sleeping My name is Ellie May Love, Hydie Huckabee a queen bed, please. Give Jr. and a toy Simba that’s a ing puppet, and PS4 video beauty dress. Thank you and Hale. I am 6 years old. I live Dear Santa, daddy a baby. games. Thank you and Mer- Merry Christmas! in Delight. This year, I have I want a globe and a leath- gun and bow, please. And Dear Santa Claus, ry Christmas! P.S. Also, I love you from been really good. I would re- er jacket. I would also like a I hope you have a jolly jolly My name is Montana Dear Santa Claus, Jazz. ally like it if you could bring remote control airplane. Christmas! Walters. I am 6 years old. I My name is Ora Marie Dear Santa Claus, me a princess carriage, dress Love, Jack Lamb Love, Brooklyn Sweeden live in McCaskill. This year, Kidd. I am 7 years old. I live My name is Bransyn Stat- up princess outfits, and a Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I have been really good.I in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. en. I am 6 ½ years old. I live rainbow hula hoop. Thank I want some Nintendo I want a PS4 Pro with would really like it if you This year, I have been re- in Arkansas. This year, I have you and Merry Christmas! Switch games. (Shooting. games, and a XBOX 1 with could bring me a Barbie ally good. I would really been really good. I would re- Mrs. Walters 2nd grade Driving) I also want an games. Please! I would dream camper, a girl Elf like it if you could bring me ally like it if you would bring Dear Santa, iPhone ll. also like a Fornite gun, a on the Shelf, and will you mystery books and comic me an iPhone, an inflatable I want a flatball, train My dad said i need one Nintendo Switch with the please get me lots of good books, more Barbies for my boat, my own big house. An cars with faces, and a pup- because, “Karter isn’t home Fortnite game. candy. Thank you and Merry doll house, and the big pink actual house. Thank you and py. I would also like an a lot.” I want headphones Love, Clayden Webb Christmas! princess carriage you ride Merry Christmas! IPAD case, Dogman books, with a mic, 10 game cards. Dear Santa, Dear Santa Claus, in. Thank you and Merry Dear Santa Claus, a globe, and an alarm clock. Last but not least, a gaming I want a horse. I want My name is Nathan Cole Christmas! My name is Olivia Joan Love, Alak Campbell computer that has the a makeup set, a blinger, Sweeden. I am 5 years old. Dear Santa Claus, Jackson. I am 8 years old. I Dear Santa, monitor and a mic. Iphone, a dollhouse, and I I live in Delight, Arkansas. My name is Olivia Rose live in Prescott. This year, I want a beagle, broad- Love, Korbie also want a trampoline. This year, I have been really McDaniel. I am 7 years old. I have been really good! I heads, new compound bow, P.S. Where is Bernard? Love, Abigail good. I would really like I live in Pisgah. This year, would really like it if you and a con bear. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, it if you could bring me a I have been really good! I could bring me a remote Love, Asher Jordan I want a XBOX 1 with I want three walkie-talk- transformer that can turn would really like it if you control car, Elsa dream cas- Campbell games. I also want a hover- ies with different designs. into a cop, a phone, and a could bring me a Nintendo tle, and roller skates. Thank Dear Santa, board. Mollie wants dolls, One of them will be black. I snowmobile. Thank you and Switch, minutes for a flip you and Merry Christmas! I want a makeup set. I unicorns, and LOL dolls. even want Yahtzee. Merry Christmas! phone, and a Hoverboard. Dear Santa Claus, also want a drum set. My Anna wants legos, crafts, Love, Hunter James Dear Santa Claus, Thank you and Merry My name is Isabella Rae sister wants a doll castle. I and a new IPAD. My mom- Whittle My name is Cheyenne. Christmas! Jackson. I am 8 years old. I want a flag to spin like my ma and daddy wants drinks Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I live in Dear Santa Claus, live in Prescott. This year, cousin Kaylee. My mom and food. I want a Nintendo Switch, Arkansas. This year, I have My name is Rylan Oliver. I have been really good! I wants a baby puppy. My dad Love, Zander a cat, and a robot. I would been really good. I would I am 7 years old. I live in would really like it if you wants a crossbow. I want a Dear Santa, like my classmates to have really like it if you could Delight, Arkansas. This year, could bring me roller skates, headstall for my horses. I want a XBOX 1 with a good Christmas. Angelene bring me a Jojo Siwa dog, a I have been really fantastic! Barbie dream castle, and Love, Lexie Craig games, a Nintendo Switch, wants some hot wheels, and Barbie doll house, a real live I would really like it if you Elsa castle. Thank you and Dear Santa, and a PS4. I also want a Jessica wants some clothes. unicorn and a baby sparkly could bring me a Hover- Merry Christmas! I want a giant marshmal- 4-wheeler, Love, Jackson Williams flying unicorn. Thank you board, a new basketball, Dear Santa Claus, low. I would also like an an Iphone 8, and a Patrick and Merry Christmas! and earbuds. Thank you and My name is Colton N. iPhone ll, airpods, and a Mahomes football jersey of 4B News Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Letters to Santa Nashville Elementary School Jennifer Pinkerton’s really want it to snow because Kindergarten it didn’t snow at all last year. Dear Santa, I will leave you hot chocolate, I want jewelry like my sis- milk and cookies. Your friend, ter because she has more than Guy Cooper Kroll me. I also want new crayons I want a Nintendo switch for home and a new house so I can play Pokemon and that no one else has lived in. Super Smash Bros. Can you I will leave you some special bring me a Barbie doll and cookies. Love, Eliza Benson a new baby doll? I will leave I would like an LOL box you cookies and milk. Love, because it has a lot of toys in- Ryleigh Lewis side. Please bring me a Minnie I want a princess suitcase Mouse kitchen and a real fly- so I can put my stuff in it. I ing kite. I will leave you some also want a pink carriage from cookies. Love, Brooklyn Berry Walmart. It’s on a shelf way Please bring me some up top. I also want a picture transformer trucks because of me and my sister hugging. I my brother broke my first one will leave you some Christmas and I really like them. I also brownies. Love, Claire Myers need a light up glow stick that I really want a billfold glows in the dark and a toy that’s pink. I also want a octopus. I will leave you some doggie and a notebook. I will m&m cookies and milk.Your leave you cookies and milk. friend, Lemetric Cheatham Abigail Ortiz I really want a play-doh set I really want a T-Rex that because I really like play-doh. has a remote because it’s my I also want a Nerf gun and a favorite toy. I also want more machine gun. I will leave you dinosaurs and Teenage Mu- GIFTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN. Howard Memorial Hospital personnel went shopping for foster children, and some cookies, milk, and muf- tant Ninja Turtles. I will leave presented the gifts last Thursday to Ginger Blue, organizer of ‘The Call,’ a group of persons who support foster fins.Your friend, Eli Coffman you a scooter. Your friend, children and families. Can you bring me a ba- Alexander Ortiz zooka Nerf gun because I I really want a crybaby. want to have a Nerf gun fight When it cries, it means it’s I have been very good. My been very good. My Christ- Janet Copeland’s 11 pro, a yo-yo, Hover board, with Brayden and Jax. I also hungry. I would also like a Christmas wishes are a real mas wishes are the Mighty Second Grade umbrella, glow in the dark want a police truck with a roof wobble head reindeer and a horse, a cowgirl hat, & a cow- Pups airplane & a Spider Man Kason Hendrix-a bike, a lot jump rope, and to see you that I can ride that runs on toy parrot that copies you. I girl set of boots. Merry Christ- toy. Merry Christmas! of LEGOs, guns, and a new Santa! batteries and is really speedy will leave you some pizza. mas! My name is Jaylee and I am “bro”(friend) Adilynn Westcot- A JOJO and a police motorcycle with Love, Alyssa Parker My name is Hugo and I am 5 years old. This year I have Benjamin Betancourt- Nin- watch, baby alive eating set, orange, red, and blue lights. I I would like some makeup 5 years old. This year I have been quite good. My Christ- tendo Switch,LEGOs, Pool, horse, dog, and a make up set will leave you some cookies for my eyes and lips. Can you been very good. My Christ- mas wishes are a kitchen toy toy airplane, a hot air balloon, Jayson Jones- Toy gun, a and chocolate milk. Love, also bring me a new trampo- mas wishes are lots of toys. & a Santa Claus toy. Merry and a Captain America action new Christmas tree for my Colton Couch line because our other one Merry Christmas! Christmas! figure Mom, and another toy gun. I want a Barbie because I broke? I will leave you some My name is Trent and I am My name is Lexie and I am Malayah Alcorn- Electric Masen Lowrie- a computer, love them. I would also like cookies, apples, and milk 6 years old. This year I have 5 years old. This year I have scooter and a makeup set Hover board, and another DS. a Barbie car for my Barbies. I again. Love, Leanna Triplet been quite good. My Christ- been very good. My Christ- Kendal Talley- a Nerf gun, Shannon White’s will leave you some cookies. I would really like a Nin- mas wishes are a remote con- mas wishes are a toy bunny, shot gun, real bull spurs, Kindergarten Love, Olivia Dildy tendo switch so me and Har- trol jet, a John Deere tractor, a a stress ball, a squishy bunny, skateboard, and a knife Dear Santa, Can you bring me a pink lee can play together. Could Nerf gun, & a remote control & an Elsa lunchbox. Merry Adalyn Tollett- A teacher How are you and Mrs. and purple horse because you also bring me a robot that plane. Merry Christmas! Christmas! desk, a computer, chair, watch, Claus doing? How are the I want to play with it and I can scratch my back and a new My name is Donnell and My name is Jana and I am cat, horse, phone, and a bee elves and reindeer? We hope don’t have one. I would also game for my Xbox 5? I will I am 5 years old. This year 5 years old. This year I have Dieucotie Green- A Nerf you have had a good year! like a notebook and a pen to leave you chocolate milk and I have been very good. My been very good. My Christ- war vest kit, and new green This is our wish list. Merry draw and do work. I will leave chocolate chip cookies. Your Christmas wishes are Power mas wishes are some clothes, bike, and a goo Maleficent Christmas!! you a cookies and milk. Love, friend, Kash Webb Ranger toys, a PS4, & a Benny shoes, an LOL doll, & toys. Staff Rai’Ja Block- A Barbie Doll, Gabby Green Could you bring me some and the Ink Machine with Merry Christmas! Joshua Martinez- A puppy, Barbie Dream House and car. I want a unicorn story handcuffs for Christmas? I controller game. Merry Christ- My name is Aiden and I am and to help you make toys for Emma Coulter-A toy horse because I love those kinds of want to play police officer. I mas! 5 years old. This year I have all the kids and a Nintendo Switch. books. Could you also bring a also want some police clothes. My name is Evan and I am been very good. My Christ- Annah Boyer- a puppy, Karter Fulks-An Xbox One hippo book, a dinosaur color- Please bring my brother some- 6 years old. This year I have mas wishes are a Spider Man cage, and toys for the puppy, and a Nerf Blaster. ing book, a dragon coloring thing too. Your friend, Noah been quite good. My Christ- toy, a car, a new backpack, a and the entire LOL collection Kaven Harberson- My two book, and some crayons. I will Woodberry mas wishes are Star Wars toy house, a new pencil, & a Gage Kinkade- Hover front teeth and a Nintendo leave you a note. Love, Emma Emily Venable’s stuff, Big Country Farm toys, computer. Merry Christmas! board, scooter that is blue and Switch. Hackleman Kindergarten Minecraft toys, Avenger toys, My name is Zoey and I lights up(without 3 wheels), Malik Hawthorne-An Xbox Can you bring me a Nerf Dear Santa, & PlayStation games. Merry am 6 years old. This year I LEGOs, and a Nerf gun One and a hover board. mini gun because all of my My name is Zyheir and Christmas! have been very good. My Timothy Rial- Nerf gun Brealyn Jeanes- A Drone, friends have one and they I am 5 years old. This year My name is Hailey and Christmas wishes are a Bar- and a snowman that I can toy gun and a toy kitty cat. have Nerf battles? I also want I have been very good. My I am 5 years old. This year bie Dream camper & a new play with Sage McLaughlin-A baby John Cena toys and Stretch Christmas wishes are a skate- I have been very good. My Barbie Dream house. Merry Kenneth Gray- X-Box and doll and a blue car. Armstrong like I saw on a board and an IPhone. Merry Christmas wishes are a baby Christmas! a phone Rynley Morrow-A Santa commercial. I will leave you Christmas! doll, a toy car, & my own My name is Itzel and I am Loraine Natividad- I want hat and a Barbie. cookies, milk, and a note My name is Ja’Leeya and sunglasses. Merry Christmas! 6 years old. This year I have everyone to be good to each Kaitlyn Pennon-A Barbie too.Your friend, Le’Michael I am 5 years old. This year I My name is Eden and I been very good. My Christ- other. Even if you are busy, and an Xbox One. Henderson have been a bit naughty (I can am 5 years old. This year I mas wishes are an LOL doll please don’t desert your elves! Josue Perez-A Bakugan I want an LOL box because explain). My Christmas wish- have been very good. My & a book. Merry Christmas! Treneashia Hankins- a red and Team Hot Wheels. I like them. Could you also es are a stickers and a Santa Christmas wishes are a Bar- My name is CarlieAnn and fishing pole Olivia Reese-A Nintendo bring me a little baby doll that Claus toy. Merry Christmas! bie Dream house, a unicorn I am 5 years old. This year Elizabeth Perez- A pretty Switch and a toy dog. looks like my sister Sophia. I My name is Cantley and kit, a Spirit cover, a set of I have been very good. My outfit, a bell, and a watch Christian Santamaria- A T will leave you some cookies. I am 5 years old. This year Spirit pajamas, a Spirit shirt, Christmas wishes are a bunny, Emely Nava- a new bike, Rex dinasaur. Love, Sarah Hernandez I have been quite good. My & a Barbie Spirit stable. Merry a Minnie Mouse, a bow, play puppy, slime, new clothes, Brianna Sims-A real puppy I would like a toy car that Christmas wishes are a play Christmas! food, a horse, new clothes, checkerboard, pool, and see a dog and a toy reindeer. I can drive because I want to sets and Transformers. Merry My name is Caleb and I am new shoes, new colors, cars, shooting star drive it outside. I would also Christmas! 5 years old. This year I have & a sheep. Merry Christmas! Tarlaycia Chipps- IPhone Continued 5B like a new wallet and a new My name is Denisse and Barbie doll. I will leave you I am 6 years old. This year cookies and milk.Love, Lati- I have been a bit naughty (I sha Hopkins can explain). My Christmas Please bring me Xbox so I wishes are a new Barbie doll. can play games on it. I would Merry Christmas! also like a real dirt bike and a My name is Peyton and real four wheeler that is blue. I I am 6 years old. This year Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 News 5B with her. Also I want a toy clothes and shoes. Sa’Kaiya Trotter- I would Adyson Winton - a Ranger, would like blocks, a tablet, a Continued reindeer. Ailyn Mendez-I would like like skates, Jojo Bow Maker, LOL dolls, robot flying owl, light up toy, & cookies. Love, Zaiden W. - I have been a toy reindeer, a pretty neck- and a parrot. Shopkin organizer, and a Angelo NES quite good this year. I most lace, some shoes like Vans for Zaden Pettit- I would like lego sen. I would like blocks, Ryan’s want a gun that shoots fast me and my dad, some Barbies, Beyblades, Iphone, and an- Becky Horne’s World Treasure Chest, Paw Letters to Santa and a lot of bullets. Also, I and some Barbie clothes. other dresser. Second Grade Patrol Lookout Tower, Nin- Alyra Spring-Fugitt-A Bar- want pajamas. Jhoan Murillo-I would like Ayleen Pioquinto- I would We have a lot of things tendo Switch, & Star Wars bie Doll, Barbie Dream House Candy Hood’s nerf gun and bullets and a like interesting books, shoes, we’re asking for this Christ- action figures. Love, Santi and an Elsa watch. Second Grade new pair of shoes. and My Little Pony toys. mas, but Mrs. Horne made us I would like a football & a Jayci Stanley-A puppy, a Selina Berruquin – a bed, Abdiel Ramos-I want a Luke Evans- I would like a pick our top 3 biggest wishes. basketball. Love, Noah stuffed animal kitty and a nerf gun, JoJo pillow, play- dog, a nerf gun and bullets. puppy, a dog bed, and a cap. She typed EXACTLY what I would like a tablet, head- dolphin. ground set Jaylen Shephard-I would Giovanni Pineda- I would we said. phones, & Masha & the Bear. Collin Taylor-A motorcycle Heavenly Brett – a bike, like a new pair of shoes, a new like a destroy and devour in- Emmily Aguilar – I’d like Love, Jace and a scooter. crayons, a book to practice my football, a new pair of football dominus rex, treasure x tomb, Dominoes, Legos, and Or- I would like toys. Love, TJ Thomas- A hover board reading, a box gloves, a new mouthpiece, and a Nerf Ultra blaster. beez. Axel and a remote control car. La’Miyah Canady – dog, and a new pair of football Chloe Russo- I would like Lilith Allmon – I want a I would like a red bike, a Sarah White- A real horse, new phone, computer, hover cleats. an Elsa Vanity, a Christmas dollhouse, a hover board, and puppy, Buzz Lightyear, Andy a toy Grinch, and a Teddy board Olivia Trimble-I would tree for my room, and 2 Diary HIGH heels! & Jessie, & Bullseye & Forky. Bear. Marley Clark – crayons, most like a LOL doll, a bath of a Wimpy Kids books. Chelsea Chavez – A Blinger, Love, Joey Sarah Rachel’s bike, bracelet kit, new color- bomb surprise, and a toy Abigail Sartin- I would like it’s like fake diamonds that go I would like Elsa, Anna, & Kindergarten ing book basket full of food. a baby bunny since I am los- in your hair, a nail stamper for a dog. Love, Shaleia Paris A. - I have been very Jenell Conway – butterfly Cherish Tucker-I would ing my dog. I will take good my fingernails, and a L.O.L. I would like a Baby Shark good this year. I most want dress that’s pink, horse, Easy like a real, live turtle, some care of it. Amazing Surprise! plush & a scooter. Love, Ethan a Barbie doll because I like Bake Oven, pretty toy car candy and a cotton candy Kimber Jones- I would like Carson Clifton – a hover Angela Dodd’s them. Also I want a Barbie Jaicee Davis – shoes, bows, machine. a Frozen ll Elsa doll, a blue board, a dirt bike, and a BIG Kindergarten Dream House. clothes, a soft blanket Kenya Valdez- I want a hoverboard, and a Frozen II pack of Legos! Sorry Santa, but I have Bryce B. - I have been quite Taylynn Gay – BB gun, scooter, a bike, a makeup Castle. Jahce Curry – I would been a little bit naughty this good this year. I most want iPhone, toy box, bow machine, and a LOL Surprise Ava Jones- I would like a like Super Mario Maker 2, a year. Could you please bring toys because they are always Joaquin Hernandez – tele- house. phone like my mom’s, an LOL Hot Wheels car, and a Jigsaw me a toy robot, a football my favorite. Also I want an scope, a puppy, kids lap toy, a Skylar Vandevender-I Camper, and a $100. Puzzle. game, a robot vacuum, and elf. scooter that lights up would like another puppy, Parker Giddens- I would Damorris Draper – I want a bike with training wheels? Aiden B. - I have been Kallen Horn – Aaron Judge some toys like a nerf gun, and like a book, a bike, and a cat. umm, Orbeez, a remote con- I will leave you some milk quite good this year. I most bobble head and signed ball, some new clothes. Aulton White- I would like trol big car from Wal-Mart, and cookies. Love Andrew want a real toolbox with tools New York Yankees blanket, Khamille Wynn-I would a guinea pig, a helmet, and and I want Christmas shirts. Angeles because I love to build stuff. Kansas City Chiefs blanket most like a Barbie Dream an Xbox. Raelynn Dean – Umm, Could you please bring me Also I want a robot. Kale Hughes – books, a House, a hoverboard, a red Jane Caldwell’s I would like a new bike, a a spider robot, a toy dragon, a Quelyn B. - I have been crossbow, Aaron Judge signed Jeep, and some Barbie clothes. First Grade BIG slime kit, and another real puppy dog, and a guitar? very good this year. I most baseball, games to play Megan Worthen’s Jake Adams - go cart, dog. That way my first dog I will leave you oreo cookies want an unicorn because I like Parker Jackson – Nerf gun, First Grade four-wheeler, light-up shoes, can have another dog to play and milk. Mason Booker them. Also I want pajamas. a pug dog, games, two con- Ta’kavian Dixon- Nintendo helicopter, and camo walkie with. She hasn’t played with A stuffed unicorn, a Barbie Kinzlee C. - I have been trollers for a PS4 Switch, Xbox 4, Playstation 5 talkies another dog in one year. doll with a Barbie camper, quite good this year. I most Kaden Jones – a Nerf gun, Miguel Garate- Nintendo Emanuel Andraca - toy Isaiah Eskew – A hover and a dog stuffed animal? I want a long sleeve jacket for racecars, PlayStation, 360 Switch, Legos, Skateboard Batman, Fly Guy books, board, and a skate board, and will leave you some chocolate when it’s really really cold. Braylon Lopez – an Xbox, Brylie Garner- slime, shoes, light-up shirt, and clothes. chip cookies and milk. Love Also I want enough guns for Nerf gun, iPhone 11, iPad blinger, hoverboard western jeans Wyatt Hill – I want an X Ember Boyce my brother. Zaylin Madora – a tablet, Emerie Griffin-hover- Gavin Applegate - hover- Box 360, and a skate board, A cotton candy machine, a Hope G. - I have been iPhone 11 Pro, sled, Xbox for board, scooter, JoJo Siwa cover board, go-kart, four-wheeler, and remote control car. stuffed reindeer, a Christmas quite good this year. I most my brother Adeyani Hernandez- Glit- puppy, and slime Dallas Johnson – Ok, what star to go on the tree, and a want an unicorn because it Darrien McFadden – ter Blinger, pony, horse Xiomara Bretado - doll- I want for Christmas, I want a flag? I will leave some cook- makes rainbows. Also I want skateboard, iPhone with ear- Emari Johnson- Ladybug house, Barbie doll, slime, Kubota side by side, a Razor, ies and milk. Love, Kiryauna marshmallows. phones, dirt bike, bike activity book, hoverboard Squishies, and lipgloss it’s like a side by side, but it’s Chipps Kylan H. - I have been very Savannah Porter –slime, Evelyn Lima- Tablet that Noah Davis - toy flying called a Razor, and my 3 front A baby doll stroller, a bike good this year. I most want a boy kitten, switch light, mon- turns into a laptop, slime set, bats, 3 Funko Pop figures, and teeth. That’s all. with training wheels, a Barbie, sleigh because I’ve never ride. ey science set a skateboard Jonathan Maldonado – I and a shelf? If we run out of Also I want a skateboard. Annabelle Schooley- bike, Gage Maxey- Green Nerf Lenyx Green - dirt bike want a Spiderman toy, and cookies and milk, I will leave Lilli H. - I have been very skateboard, baby doll, hunt- mini gun, blue mega sniper, with helmet, hoverboard, Hot a… a Super Ultimate garage you some goldfish and orange good this year. I most want a ing clothes Nerf rocket launcher Wheels set, electric scooter, with 140 cars, and a Nintendo juice. Love Aliea Goolsby choo choo train because I like Minka Stanley – the new Brandon Nava- Legos, and a Mega Grave Digger Switch. I have been a very good girl trains. Also I want a blue dog. season of the LOL house, LOL Nintendo Switch, big car Tinsley Griffin - LOL doll, Aubree Milanez – A puppy, this year. Could you please Riley K. - I have been very OMG doll, 70+LOL surprise Ryder Pope- Mario, toys puppy, Barbie house, make- a Blinger, and a L.O.L Amaz- bring me a book with pens, good this year. I most want a box, twisty pet Alivia Ray- Glitter Blinger, up, and a baby doll ing Surprise. a camera or a kids phone, 4 wheeler because I’ve never Keith Talley –Xbox, truck pet horse, hummingbird Madison Hawkins - slime, Ritaj Mohamed – just toys. some slime and some silly had one before. Well ... I have and trailer, Nerf gun, Nerf Davonte Slaton- Army bike, LOL doll, Barbie doll, Jaxson Parker – Hot scents playdough? Love, Mia had one before. Also I want a vest toys, Nerf gun and a puppy Wheels, Remote Control Jeep, Hernandez flying reindeer toy. Nicolas Vilar – Nerf gun, Jeremiah Snell- hover- Phillip Jones - Power Rang- and Star Wars stuff. I think I’ve been pretty Joey L. - I have been very toys, video game, Legos. board, TV, electric scooter er Speedy toys, Joker toys, Haley Propps – A Slime good this year. Could you good this year. I most want a Julie Chesshir’s Gavin Stayton- Xbox game, Army toys, big trucks, and a Kit. A makeup kit, and a Bar- please bring me a real horse, real motorcycle because I like Second Grade sniper, skateboard race track bie Dream House. a Christmas tree for my room them. I like to go fast. Also I Lylah Crabtree- I would Tyler Toliver- Nintendo Jairo Magueyal - Fly Guy Braylee Smith – Umm I with some ornaments, and a want new shoes and cowboy like LOL doll surprise, a bath Switch, horse, pocket knife books, Mystery Box, puppy, want a Blinger, a gymnastics Barbie Dream House with a boots. bomb, a puppy, Jojo set, and Weston Wallace- Remote Hot Wheels cars, and a writ- mat, and gymnastics bars. swimming Pool? If we run Ian M. - I have been very a new coat. control car that goes on the ing journal Kemiyah Stewart- A kitty, out of cookies, I will leave you good this year. I most want Betsi De La Rosa-I would ceiling, monster truck, real Aubrey McLaughlin - art and a Barbie Dream House, some yogurt and strawberry a candy cane because I can like a Barbie dream house, drums. set, clothes, Shopkin cars, and L.O.L.s. milk. Love, Grace Hibberd play with it. Also I want a toy Barbie clothes, a Jojo table, a Katelyn Teague’s teacher stuff, and books Hunter Stone – I want A real puppy dog, choco- knight and a toy Santa. necklace, earrings, and shoes Second Grade Raiden Moore - money, Legos, Nerf Guns, and Hot late candy, and some legos? Leo O. - I have been very for me, my Mom, my Dad, Alexis Hernandez- I would puppy, slime, a calendar, and Wheels. I will leave you some cookies good this year. I most want brother and sister. like an Xbox 360, a toy car, and 10 Hobbykids Eggs Brayan Thomas – I want a and milk. Love, Mason Jiang some cheese because my little Autumn Dillard- What I a tablet. Nhi Phan - big scooter, new watch, a Santa red hat, Cookie Monster, an elf, a sister keeps saying “cheese, want most is a cotton candy Imani Underwood- I puffy dress, chocolate, and and a Nerf gun! Play Station 4 with a Super cheese”. Also I want an Elf on machine, earrings, toboggans, would like a skateboard, doll- slime Bella Topor – I want an Mario game? I will leave you the Shelf book and a real Elf. and a Descendant Two book. house, and a stuffed Rudolf. DaMiyah Piggee - Playdate American Girl Doll, roller some cookies and milk. Love, Kainoa S. - I have been very Reiny Dixon-I want a baby Katelynn Bailey- I would Ariel, princess crown and blades, and a Beauty and the Kaden Johnson good this year. I most want a doll, an alive baby doll, a new like a hoverboard, a tablet, wand, make-up kit, bike, and Beast, but Belle, jigsaw puzzle. A play sword with a shield, toy dinosaur, a boy doll, jeans, bike, and a new saddle. and a bouncy ball. a Barbie doll Allison McCauley’s a Cat Boy watch, a Robot and a toy cow. Davin Dowdy- I would Aliyah Smith- I would like Maddie Propps - Barbie Class (K-3) vacuum cleaner to help clean a dog and clothes. Kevin V. - I have been quite like a Paw Patrol set, a bike house, make-up kit, baby For Christmas this year, Continued 6B good this year. I most want a and a Superman. Connor Gordon- I would carriage, Baby Alive doll with I would like a robot dog. dog. Also I want a game. Raelynn Guilliams- I like Legos, dinosaurs, and food, and a Rudolph blanket Love, JT Alexia W. - I have been would like a dog, some head- Nerf guns. Payne Ray - Under Armor I would like blocks, a tab- very good this year. I most phones and a sticker chart. La’Trevious Johnson- I lunchbox, scooter, Fly Guy let, a car, shoes, & a phone. want a mini cook setbecause Hudson Harrison-I would would like a hoverboard and books, four-wheeler, and a Love, Aiden I love to cook, and I want to like a dirt bike that is a mo- a dojo battle. toy boat This year I have been half buy my mamma dishes and a torcycle, a big truck that hauls Kaylee Pizarro- I would Steel Wakefield - camera, naughty & half nice. For teddy bear. I want a big Min- logs and a Peter built. like a tablet, a phone, or a bullets, a toy Lamborghini Christmas this year, I would nie Mouse. Jayce Jones- I want a re- computer. and Tesla, CWC blanket, and like a “slapper whapper,” Beau W.- I have been very mote control car, a new TV, a Ahmad Williams- I would Fly Guy books Nerf gun with new bullets, good this year. I most want yoyo, a new backpack, and a like a dog, a bike, and shoes. Kameron Willard - a dog a new helmet, & new boys. Legos because I like them. drum set. Emma Gunter- I would toy for Black Jack, hover- Love, DJ Also I want a tablet, toy rein- Paxton Linville-I want a like walkie talkies, Barbies, board, toy snake, Tablet, and This year I have been nice. deer, and a train hat. 410, 22 and some 410 shells. and a dog. a Smart watch For Christmas this year, I Lillian W. - I have been And some money if you have Landon Barragan- I would very good this year. I most some extra. like a skateboard, dinosaur want an Elsa that talks be- Malia Mancilla-I would with remote control, and the cause I want to play and talk like a hoverboard, some Jumanji the Next Level Movie. 6B News Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Nashville News-Leader

tablet so I won’t be bored, table, and some boxes to build Raeley Clements- Real Continued a Spider Man watch, and a forts? I will leave you some Baby baby doll and Real Baby Nintendo Switch? I will leave cookies and milk. Love, Cohen stuff NES you some chocolate reindeer Jordan Hayden Harrison- dirt bike Letters to Santa and chocolate milk. Love, Barbie Dream House and motorcycle, go cart, and a yel- James Talley a pretty red dress? I will leave low Lego box the house, and a tablet? I will Baby Alive, a bike, and you some cookies. Love, Jes- Jimena Escalante- LOL, leave you some star cookies, some Frozen dolls? I will leave sica Lemus slime, and a swing set soup, and milk. Love, Mad- you some cookies and milk. Folding headphones, baby Blakelee Britt- a new prin- dox Keeton Love, Molleigh Vandevender dolls, and my sister likes them cess carriage, a baby doll set, Barbie doll, some mark- Ginger Blue’s too? I will leave you some and a real puppy ers that smell, some Barbie Kindergarten Class milk and cookies. Love, Nancy Mia Portillo- baby doll, glit- clothes, and a Barbie Dream A phone, a bike and a tram- Payton tery clothes, and a real puppy House? I will leave you some poline? If we run out of cook- Batman and a new jacket? I Rajon Witherspoon- a chocolate chip cookies and ies, I will leave you some milk will leave you some milk and hoverboard, remote control milk. Love, Genesis Magueyal and a present. Love, William cookies. Love, Kihlyn Pennon Maxima, and Legos A computer, a new tab- Bell An iPhone, a Baby Alive Lillie Gonzalez- a hover- News-Leader photo/COURTESY OF SHANNA COLEMAN let with a green case, a real A Barbie airplane and a with a bottle, some diapers, board and slime FIREMAN OF THE YEAR. Josh Hoover (left) ac- phone, some books to read, Boxie girl? I will leave you and a pacifier? If we run out Eli Hill- toy submarine, cepts the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Depart- and a clock? If we run out of cookies and milk. Love, Sicily of cookies, I will leave you remote control Lamborghini, ment’s Fireman of the Year award Monday night milk and cookies, I will leave Bufkin some milk and popcorn. Love, and a toy tank from Fire Chief Randy Lamb. you some pancakes & sausage A big truck, some slime, a Reilyssa Pettit David Santamaria- Godzil- with strawberry milk. Love, bike, and some legos? I will Barbie and a LOL doll? I la Aiden McKinney leave you some chocolate will leave you some cook- Sean Hopson- a laptop and An iPhone, art paper and chip cookies and milk. Love, ies and milk. Love, Camillla a tablet charger A JoJo doll and a dog. Love, cookies. Love, Russell Vallee colored pencils, a real puppy, Marcus Christopher Torres Abrial Brown- 4 LOL dolls, Lady Leon Do you know Jesus? some new clothes? My baby Some slime and a doll Dirt bike and a Nerf gun? JoJo Siwa shoes, and a Boxie Dear Santa, What is it like I would love a puppy for brother needs a new walker house? I will leave you some I will leave you some cook- Girl in the North Pole? I would Christmas. I will get you some and toys. I will leave you some chocolate chip cookies and ies and milk. Love, Deonte Nataly White- a LOL doll, love a bike and a puppy. You cookies and milk! Love, Sa- cereal, cookies, and milk. milk. Love, Alayiah Cressell Wesson a JoJo doll, and bow are very jolly just like me too! mantha Love, Maggie McElyea A tablet and some skates? A phone and a monster Trigger Almond- Penny- Love, Sienna Norton Cynthia Bailey’s LOL doll, a Barbie Dream I will leave some cookies and truck? If we run out of milk wise figures, a Power Ranger A Descendants 3 set, a Kindergarten Class House, a JoJo doll, and some milk. Love, Taaleigh Eason and cookies, I will leave you robot, and a mini gun drawing set, and slime. I live Marisela Aguilera-Dear slime? I will leave you some A dinosaur toy, a dinosaur some popcorn. Love, Clark Jen Hill’s First Grade on 1,000 street. I love you! Santa, I have been very good cookies and milk. Love, McK- person, and a dinosaur car? I Westfall I would love a cat, a dog, Love, Brylie Otwell this year. I would like a LOL enzey Null will leave you some Christmas Barbie doll, slime, and a and iphone 6. Love, Madilynn Here are some things I doll, some new shoes, and a JoJo doll, an Elsa doll, a deer cookies. Love, Joseph hover board with rainbows Angeles want for Christmas a nerf gun new case for my tablet. Barbie Dream House, and Hernandez on it? If I run out of milk and Dear Santa, How are the and hover board. Love, Caleb Arely Cruz-Dear Santa, I Princess poppy? I will leave Some ShopKins, a Barbie cookies, I will leave you some reindeer? How do you get Reagn would like a Barbie house, a you some cookies and milk. from Walmart, a new phone, presents. Love, A’Kiriyah down the chimney? I have I would love a lot of Legos tablet, and a phone. Love, MyLeah Parker and a scooter? If we run out Wiley been good this year. I would to make a big lego house. Douglas Gathright-I would Nintendo Switch, an of cookies and milk, I promise Some money games and love a hover board for Christ- Love, Giovani Santana like some trucks and trains for iPhone 11, and a Super Mario to leave you a new car. Love, glue? I will leave you some mas. Love, Adrian Aranda I would love an Xbox and Christmas. game? If I run out of milk and Nicole Hernandez cookies and milk, and some I would love an Xbox. games, a baby bath, and baby Isabelle Jones- I would like cookies, I will leave you some A giant box of slime and a carrots for your reindeer. Love, Santiago Dukes doll diapers. Love, Willow a Barbie doll, a REAL light caramel popcorn and milk. Barbie Dream House? I will Love, Jade Young I would love a robot. Love, Schroer brown puppy, and some pink Love, Kutner Reeder leave you some milk and Karlie Worley’s Jesse Escamilla I would love a Barbie doll. playdoh. I will leave you some Phone, a Hover board, cookies and some carrots for First Grade I would love a remote con- Love, Ariana Snell cookies and milk for your some lotion, and some Barbie your reindeer. Love, Abby Jagger White-a hover- trol helicopter, superman toys, I would love the Lego Nin- long trip. dolls with a Barbie car? If I Hutchinson board, Nerf Guns, and a toy and a nerf gun. Love, Trenton jago set. Love, Wyatt Spoo Paris Jones- I would like run out of milk and cookies, A dirt bike an a four wheel- tank Hankins I would love legos, boxing a Barbie house, some LOL I will leave you some cereal er with a trailer and truck? I Tyler Cox- a Nerf gun, a A dirt bike for Christmas. gloves, and a bike for Christ- dolls, and some new clothes and cookies. Love, Cadence will leave you some cookies skate board, and a new bike Love, Rhett Henderson mas. Love, Daniel Trujillo for Christmas. I will leave you Scoggins and milk. Love, Cain Johnson Kevi De La Rosa- diamond A doll. I will leave you I would love an Xbox and some cookies and milk. Xbox, Fort Nite legos, a Spider Man toys, a train sword, a toy zombie, and a car cookies. Love, Anna Lee a robot dog. I will leave you ATTEND CHURCH THIS SUNDAY! DIERKS CHURCH OF CHRIST meets at 308 Main St., Dierks Meeting times: Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. EvEryonE is WELCoME! “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Christ cleanses us from all sin” 1 John 1:7 email - [email protected]

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Charles Green, Pastor Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. “We not only have church, we praise the Lord” Youth - 6:30 p.m. Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 News 7B First feral hog eradication coordinator hired by state The Arkansas Depart- “The damages associ- effort between the NRCS, ment of Agriculture has ated with feral hogs nega- APHIS, Arkansas Conser- hired John Paul (J.P.) Fair- tively impact all Arkansans vation Districts, Arkansas head as the Department’s at some level, whether it’s Association of Conservation first Feral Hog Eradication direct damages to agri- Districts, and other Feral Program Coordinator. culture or reduced native Hog Task Force members The newly created posi- wildlife populations,” said to reduce feral hog popula- tion is part of a $3.4 million Fairhead. “I look forward tions, address resource con- grant recently awarded to to addressing the unique cerns, and provide public Little Christmas Cowboy the Department through the challenges associated with education about effective USDA Feral Swine Eradi- controlling this prolific, de- control methods in four He got his first horse at Christmas this Last night after chuck he readied for bed cation and Control Pilot structive, invasive species project areas across the state. year from good ol' Uncle Stephen. but since he'd not unsaddled Program. by partnering with multiple More information about the For Wrangler-in Charge, he looked pretty He patted his horse and asked, "Okay, Fairhead, employed with agencies to implement ef- Feral Hog Task Force can young but looks can be deceivin'. Dad, me, Sonny, check the cattle?" the Arkansas Game & Fish fective control measures. be found at aad.arkansas. Commission since 2008 as a Addressing the feral hog gov/feral-hog-eradication- He topped out his bronc 'fore cook lit the I mighta been green but I could detect a Natural Resource Program issue will not be a quick- task-force. fire with lots of loud Ty Yi' in' sucker play unfoldin'. Technician and Field Biolo- fix; however, I do believe Feral hogs, and the dam- And if he laid off or slighted the horse it Just any excuse so he could stay up, each gist, has served as the Feral that we can make positive ages associated with them, weren't for lack of tryin'. second saved was golden. Hog Eradication Program strides to reduce damages are an issue in Arkansas Coordinator for the Arkan- if we focus on working and the entire southeastern He rope broke him quick and taught him "Sure, git on yer horse," I prompted the sas Game and Fish Com- together to remove these United States. Damage esti- to back and hold tight any bad actor. kid. He sorta hesitated. mission since February of invasive pests.” mates approach $1.5 billion No critter escaped the reach of his loop; He wasn't quite dressed to mount up and 2013. He has been involved Arkansas was one of 10 annually to the U.S. and ap- Pooh, Big Bird or the tractor. ride, his inner mind debated. in the Arkansas Feral Hog states to receive funding proximately $19 million in Eradication Task Force since through the USDA Feral Arkansas. Feral hogs are a They covered the range from sofa to rug He gathered his rope and steadied the it was formed in 2017, serv- Swine Eradication and Con- threat to agriculture, forest- and ruled the carpet nation. horse then looked back for permission. ing on the Management and trol Pilot Program. The pro- lands, waterways, wildlife, The dog and the cat soon gave him wide The boss held his gaze, then gave him a Control Subcommittee. gram will be a collaborative and human health. berth, such was his reputation. nod. He swung into position.

Sometimes he would take his quiver and He let out a whoop and rode off to give bow and wear a turkey feather. the herd a quick inspection. Competition combining coding, history "Me Indie," he'd say and chased buffalo. To be a top hand you go by the rules, the The plains went on forever. height of circumspection. announced for middle shool students When Sonny would buck, and he could He'd already learned that young bucka- History and computer “Both Gov. Asa Hutchin- Registration will be open sure buck, the kid might come unseated. roos must check in with their mamas, science are joining forces son, a history enthusiast from January 6, 2020, until "Me rodeo, Dad," then get right back on, 'Cause she'd always said that real cow- in an upcoming coding himself, and our office are March 1, 2020. Informa- scuffed up but undefeated. boys don't ride in their pajamas. competition that will give excited about the Great tion for how to register middle school students the Arkansas History Video and contest rules will be opportunity to create games Game Coding Competition. announced via a Commis- First United Methodist Church Mother’s Day Out based on a significant event This statewide competition, sioner’s Memo prior to the in Arkansas history. which combines history and beginning of the application The Great Arkansas His- computer science, is the cycle. (To view Commis- tory Video Game Coding first-of-its kind in the na- sioner’s Memos and to sign Letters to Santa 4 & 5 year Olds Competition will begin in tion. Arkansas’ Computer up to receive future memos, Talon Stanley - I want a dirt bike ! I have been really good! January 2020. Open to stu- Science Initiative is again go to http://adecm.arkan- Jaylee Hughes - I want a art easel with paint, chalk and markers and get some- dents in grades 4-8, the making history by combin- sas.gov.) Contest submis- thing for Momma please, a instapot or something! competition emphasizes ing the necessary skills for sions will be due later in the I’ll have you some cookies! storytelling, state history, today’s jobs with historical spring, with winning teams Beau Whipkey - I want cool toys! A dirt bike and a phone and a radio, a toy and coding and gives stu- lessons from our past.” announced in May. reindeer, new shoes and a seesaw. I am so good and I want a toy rainbow. dents the ability to use their The competition is To watch a short video Elliot Stanley - I wish momma could have someone to help her do dishes. I coding abilities while sup- open to public, private, announcing the competi- want Daddy and me to have another kitty cat. I want a massage for Bubba Alex porting literary growth and and homeschool students tion, go to http://bit.ly/ and Jake needs another collection of wrestlers. I want a pink gun for Christmas expanding their knowledge in Arkansas, with teams CSHistGamePromo. A pro- and I wish I could have a fake deer I could ride. A dress that is really, really big! of Arkansas history. consisting of no more than motional handout also is I love you Santa ! “We are excited to build six students in grades 4-8. available at http://bit.ly/ Presley Bennett - Please give me presents. I want play scissors and paper! upon the success of the high The official theme for the CSHistGameFlyer. Love a bell newborn because I like her! school coding competition competition will be revealed For more information Brennan Woodruff - I would like a electric scooter and hot wheels. Memar and offer a competition spe- in January, and teams will about the contest, please really loves Santa! cifically for middle school have approximately three contact a member of the Nolan Neeley - I want a slap bracelet, 3 dirt bikes, one for Elliot and Talon to students,” Anthony Owen, months to create a game that Computer Science Specialist ride with me. I want 2 teddy bears! Lots of transformers and one that can turn the state director of comput- is educational and centers Team at CSforAR@arkansas. into a rocket. I am always good and give Ruby a new bed . She is my good doggie. er science education said. around the theme. gov. Brayson Cupples - I want a dirt bike when I am 7 cause their dangerous! I want a big truck. HoCo Extension Service to close for winter break Madeline Mc Intosh - I want a elephant. I’m gonna have cookies for you! The Howard County vice will be closed for winter Dec. 23, through Wednes- Cooperative Extension Ser- break beginning Monday, day, Jan. 1.

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How Sw ArkAnSAS PlAyed tHe lottery in november 2019 Cash Cash Fast Instant Lucky Mega Natural Power Total County 3ffff 4ffff Play Settlement for Life Millions State Ball Salesl

Hempstead $40,607 $16,443 $11,075 $303,940 $1,060 $9,318 $2,306 $8,440 $393,188 Howard 31,368 11,780 2,993 201,371 1,392 5,375 2,071 5,648 262,358 Little River 5,298 2,636 8,459 109,023 776 4,969 1,127 4,926 137,213 Pike 335 334 8,064 109,408 854 5,530 2,598 4,919 123,041 Sevier 2,804 355 941 119,010 992 6,084 1,453 5,107 136,746 State Total $672,276 $389,876 $1,041,129 $29,754,032 $227,212 $1,560,905 $560,941 $1,539,361 $35,738,632

Some figures rounded up to nearest dollar/State totals are estimates SOURCE: Arkansas Lottery Commission

Howard County jailer charged with sexual assault of inmate A Howard County jail- ville -- was taken to the smuggle contraband into the er has been arrested and Sevier County Jail after his jail. Man had been hired at charged with sexual assault arrest. His bond was set at the jail in September. of a jail inmate, and of fur- $10,000. Mann was arrested In September 2018 anoth- nishing prohibited articles Wednesday, Dec. 11. He is er jailer, Reggie Marks, 43, -- cigarettes for a female in- charged with third degree black male, Mineral Springs, mate at the Howard County sexual assault and is still in was charged with having sex Jail with whom he allegedly jail in De Queen. with a female jail inmate. had sexual relations. The prohibited articles Marks was convicted, The jailer -- William charge is usually seen when fined and was sentenced to Mann, 22, white male, Nash- a jail inmate attempts to probation.

100 AGFC Recipes AGFC cooks up unique Christmas gift for everyone News-Leader photo/COURTESY OF MARY ANN JONES If Black Friday, Small HIGH SCHOOL PLAY. Murfreesboro High School students Kailee Backus (left) Business Saturday and Cy- and Hannah McKnight play up their characters during the school’s presentation of ber Monday all have your “Santa Sells Christmas.” pockets looking a little bare, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has just the thing to lighten your holiday spirits. How about a Howard County Circuit Court free download of the AGFC’s Only one guilty plea was revocation trial will be Jan. white male, Nashville, fac- cookbook “A Celebration of heard, Wednesday, during 15, 2020. ing multiple drug-related, Conservation” to keep on the regular day for criminal A not guilty plea was breaking or entering, and your phone, computer or to court in Howard County, given by Jose Morris, 18, theft of property charges. print out at home? but the defendant was facing no race given, 318 S. Front, Mental evaluations Originally printed in 2014 four separate criminal cases. Nashville, who is charged The trial date for Debra as part of the AGFC’s Cen- The defendant was James with two counts of sexual Burton, 42, white female, tennial Celebration, this Weeks, 43, white male, Hot assault, a class B felony. He is Texarkana, Ark., is back on 132- page cookbook is a Springs who was represent- held on bond of $25,000. 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He was sen- for counsel. property. its pages. friends or save to your phone oriented items that make tenced to three years in the Dantrell Duckett, 25, A mental examination But it’s not all wild game for safekeeping. excellent stocking stuffers Arkansas Department of black male, Texarkana, Ark., is pending for Antonio L. and fish. Plenty of pages If you’re looking for print- for hunters, anglers and Correction (ADC) with three pleaded not guilty and had a Garner, 36, black male, Mc- are reserved for side dishes, ed books covering the out- people who enjoy watching years suspended. trial date set for April 26. His Caskill, who is charged with steaks, appetizers and des- doors, another great option wildlife. On the bench Wednesday bond was reduced to $7,500. theft of property and flee- serts as well. was Judge Charles Yeargan. He is charged with a class D ing, both felonies. In the The cookbook, along with Dates are set drug felony. meantime he will remain in a slew of other interesting Six defendants entered Carlos Johnson, 31, black custody. free reading, is available at not guilty or not true pleas, male, Washington, Ark., has and had trial and pretrial a trial date of April 28 on a motion dates set. class D felony drug posses- A not true plea was given sion charge. by Corey L. Stewart, 41, Nandorian Morrison, 19, black male, Nashville, who black male, Nashville, is was charged with failure charged with felony break- to meet the terms of his ing or entering and theft of probation on a 2015 convic- property. He was charged tion for felony possession Nov. 20, 2018. Pretrial mo- of controlled substance. He tions will be heard April 8. is represented by the pub- A trial date of March 31 lic defender. His probation was set for Jake Ganous, 27, Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 News 9B Murfreesboro ABC Preschool Wish Lists Brody Bennett- For Christmas I was like an Iron Man Figure, a robot, and a candy cane. James Brewer- For Christmas I want a robot dog and a robot cat. I would also like some toy insects to play with. I also would like some legos to build with. I would also like a remote control car. Harrison Coleman- For Christmas I would like an Iron Spider, a Punisher, and a character that’s named Red Hulk. I would also like a StickBot, Venom, Deadpool, Wolverine, Cyclops, Thor with his Hammer, and a Spiderman Game. Destiny Combs-For Christmas I would like toys. Serenity Combs- For Christmas I would like candy, a baby doll, games, and Elsa. Henley Kate Frachiseur- I would like a Barbie Camper for Christmas. My brother Gatlin would like a new wagon for Christmas. I would also like a dollhouse with a new baby crib because mine broke. Kynzlee Fultz- For Christmas I would like a real fox neck- lace, to turn into a SuperHero, a real Ipad, and some glue sticks. Just one more thing, I would like two girl backpacks and also two girl elves for me and my sister. AN ANNUAL FEAST. Last week Diamond Bank hosted its annual Nashville Chamber of Commerce community Angel Gonzalez- For Christmas I would like a present coffee. In this early photo front the event are, from left, David Burton of Glenwood, Chief Operations Officer, Carlos with a happy face. I would also like a scooter, a car, and a Martinez, Kim Smith, Kelly Fatherree, Heath Wallis, Market President, Candase King and Judi Chambers. bus. I also would like Super Monsters. Hunter Horn- I want Avenger Toys! That’s what I want! I want Thanos, Iron Spider, and a remote control punching Hulk! I also want a Hulk Buster! I also would like another Hulk action figure. Kaden Jones- I want trucks, dinosaurs, and ball. Caiden Lamphier- For Christmas I want a dinosaur toy. Gemma Riley- For Christmas I would like a Paw Patrol Skye, a Nutcracker, a Ballerina, and a robot. I would also like Fancy Nancy toy and another horse. Jhudanny Rodriguez-I want presents for Christmas. I would like video games, trucks and cars, and legos for Christmas. Nathan Rogers-For Christmas I want a Turbo Man, mon- ster jam car, Batman, and a new remote control helicopter because my other one got stuck in a tree. Kyndal Schooley-For Christmas I would like a baby doll, a dinosaur for Kaden, and a new hair bow and a new hair band. I would also like new shoes and a bed for my baby doll. Ledger Scott- I want a Batman toy, my mommy and daddy, a remote control truck, tools, and a racecar for Christmas. I would like a Rocky PawPatrol toy, Deadpool, Monstertruck, and a pumpkin. Grayson Stone- For Christmas I want a candy cane, mommy and Sarah mommy, and big mama. I would also like the lookout Paw Patrol, a Marshall toy, Thomas the Train, Santa toy with a beard and a robot toy. Ms. Amanda- For Christmas I would just like for all of my preschool kids and their families to have a very safe and very Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! Mrs. Amy- For Christmas I want everyone to remember the reason for the season, Jesus’ Birth. I also want all of my family in Texas to have safe travels coming to see us. FBC to serve Christmas dinner First Baptist Church of Nashville will serve a free com- munity Christmas dinner in the Family Activities Building on Christmas Day. The meal will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be no carry-out meals, but the church will deliver for shut-ins. Deliveries and meals for shut-ins should be called to Bailey Jones, 501-547-0611, or Gary Revels, 870-784-3070. Calls for deliveries must be made before 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. The church is located at 417 N. Second St., Nashville. PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T Mobility is filing an FCC ASR Form 854 for a new lattice tower located along Mt. Pleasant Drive, Nashville, AR 71852, Howard County; Latitude 34-02-03.4° North and Longitude 093-52-13.1° West. The height of the tower is 76.2 meters above ground level and 279.8 meters above mean sea level. The tower will include MDUAL lighting. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications

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PUBLIC NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2019-17 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HOWARD, STATE OF ARKANSAS: AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020” SECTION 1. ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. The annual budget for calendar year 2020 identified as “2020 Annual Budget”, Howard County, Arkansas, is hereby adopted. A copy of said budget shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk and shall be available for inspection and copying by any person during the normal office hours. Nashville SECTION 2. NON RESTRICTED EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES. Expenditures of funds appropriated by the ordinance shall not be restricted in the line item expenditure code comprising the four major categories of expenditures except for News-Leader funds appropriated for personnel salaries and wages and related employee benefits. PUBLIC NOTICE Personnel expenditures shall not exceed the dollar amounts, number of employees, Classifieds and salary or wages specified in the annual budget or an amendment thereto. SECTION 3. EXPENDITURES RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIED FUNDS. No 9 Acre Tracts on Hwy. 26. Expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other than the fund BUSINESS Small down, owner finance. specified in the ordinance, or an amendment thereto. 501-681-9816 or 501-681- SECTION 4. TRANSFERS. Any transfer of moneys between the various SERVICES 9961. (CL: 47 - tf) funds of the County or between the four major categories of expenditures-Personal WINDSHIELDS! WIND------SHIELDS! CALL WIND- Services, Supplies, Other Services and Capital Outlays-shall be made only with prior SHIELDS PLUS. REPAIRS approval of the Howard County Quorum Court. Provided, however, all transfers OR REPLACEMENTS ON PUBLIC NOTICE budget for in the annual budget shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. ALL AUTOMOBILES OR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PIKE COUNTY, SECTION 5. If any provisions of the ordinance or the application thereof SEMI TRUCKS. 870-451- ARKANSAS to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other 4349. (tf) PROBATE DIVISION ------provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the MINI STORAGE IN MUR- IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF invalid provisions or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are FREESBORO. 870-845-6304. BETTIE ELOISE RUNNELS, DECEASED declared to be serverable. (gs:4-tf) NO. 31PR-19-73 SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and shall take effect upon passage and ------NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATRIX publication. CLOCK REPAIR & RESTO- AND FILING OF CLAIMS RATION & some watches. APPROVED: Franklin Janes, 870-286-2525. Last known address of decedent: 300 West College Kevin Smith, Howard County Judge (fj:tf) Street, Nashville, AR 71852 ATTEST: ------Date of death: June 5, 2018 Keri Teague, County Clerk JANICE’S FAMILY HAIR December 16,2019 specializing in styles & cuts The undersigned, Sheila Diane Venable, was appointed for seniors over 50. 870-845- administratrix of the estate of the above-named decedent 2759 or 557-4953. on the 4th day of December, 2019. ------All persons having claims against the estate must THE TERMINATOR PEST exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within CONTROL. 870-557-1780. six months from the date of the first publication of this (tf) notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded ------from any benefit in the estate. Alcoholics Anonymous This notice first published this 11th day of December, meets at 202 W. Howard 2019. St. Mon., Wed. & Fri. 8 a.m. SHEILA DIANE VENABLE, Administratrix Melissa 870-200-5437, Chad By: Victor Martin, ABN 2018116 430-200-7150. Attorney at Law ------420 N. Main, Suite One P.O. Box 922 FOR RENT Nashville, AR 71852 Country Living: 1 & 2 Bed- (870) 845-5256 phone room Apartments. 5 miles (870) 845-5899 fax from Nashville. Call 845- (VM: 24, 25) 5520. (LR: tf) ------2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apart- ment for rent. Good location. PUBLIC NOTICE References required. Call ORDINANCE NO. 2019-15 870-845-3787 or 845 8642. (LMR: 52 - tf) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE ------NO. 2018-14 FOR SALE THE 2019 HOWARD COUNTY BUDGET ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR. ORDINANCE. Portable, light weight, like BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT new, low $ or perhaps free to OF HOWARD COUNTY, ARKANSAS: senior, 888-442-3390. (WG:tf) ------SECTION 1: The 2019 Howard County Budget Ordinance No. 2018-14 should be Amended as follows: LAND Howard County Circuit Clerk Full Time Salaries (1000- 0102-1001) should increase $768.00. Law Library Salaries FOR SALE Full Time (1000-0102-1001) should decrease $768.00. 38 acres in Nashville, located less than 1 mile Victim Witness Travel (3025-0416-3021) should increase east of Bypass at the end of $1,223.15. Prosecuting Attorney Travel (1000-0416-3030) Collins Road, Hempstead should decrease $1,223.15. County 342 on the left. Howard County needs to anticipate and appropriate Approximately 1670 ft $180.00 into Courthouse Maintenance Parts & Repairs of county road frontage. (1000-0108-2023), $1,475.00 into the Maintenance & Timber has been harvested Service (1000-0108-2024) and $2,500.00 into the Doctor’s except for scattered Buildings Maintenance & Service (1801-0111-2024). This trees. Lots of possibilities unanticipated and unappropriated ($4,155.00) money including great area to build comes from McKinstry Essention, LLC. a large lake. $68,500. 870- 703-1628. (MT: tf) District Court Telephone (1800-0409-3020) should ------increase $683.93. District Court Automation Fund Telephone (3003-0409-3020) should decrease $683.93. SECTION 2: This ordinance is to be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Kevin Smith, Howard County Judge ATTEST: Keri Teague, Howard County Clerk December 16, 2019 (HCJ: 25)

Subscribe for only $30 in trade area to the award winning Nashville News-Leader Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 News 11B HoCo Q-court 3 from Nashville charged addresses with Pike County crimes district court Three Nashville residents Nuttle on the property. have been charged in Pike Nashville Investigator funds shortfall County Circuit Court for Tim Bowlin was later able their alleged involvement to find online where Nuttle In its regular meeting in a break-in and theft in the had allegedly pawned many for December, Monday, the Sweet Home community. of the items missing from the Howard County Quorum Victoria N. Lansdell, 22; home in Dallas, Texas. Court took steps to address Daniel A. Nuttle, 23; and Lansdell was interviewed a shortfall of revenues in the Jake T. Ganous, 23; all of in Pike County Dec. 2 and District Court during the Nashville, were charged denied any knowledge of coming year. Dec. 11 with residential bur- the break-in or thefts. The County Judge Kevin glary and theft of property. next day Lansdell and Ga- Smith told the ‘News-Lead- Ganous also faces a felony nous were taken into cus- er’ Tuesday that the expect- chare of breaking or enter- tody on other Pike County ed shortfall was due to non- ing. charges and items miss- payment of fines assessed Lansdell and Nuttle ing from the Sweet Home in the court. The shortfall is failed to show up for their incident were reportedly expected to be about $35,000. first court appearances Mon- located in her car. Ganous Judge Smith said that day and Feb. 10 pretrial reportedly confessed he had several ideas were proposed, dates were set for their cases. been involved and pointed but in the end the JPs appro- As of Monday’s court time, law officials to where some priated the money from the Ganous had not yet been of the stolen items could be General Fund with an idea arrested on the latest Pike recovered. to solving the problem in County charges. Lansdell eventually ad- coming years. According to case infor- mitted to being at the resi- At the meeting, JPs also mation, Nashville Officer dence and claimed to have approved the 2020 bud- News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH Travis Turner took a call the been asleep when they ar- get which included a three DELIGHT’S GRAND MARSHAL. Pike County Justice of the Peace Seth Hen- night of Nov. 24 reporting a rived. She also said Nuttle percent raise for county ry Kirkham (R-Delight) served as the grand marshal to kick off Delight’s annual possible break-in in progress instructed her to partici- employees. Christmas parade Saturday afternoon. on Morphew Road. Pike pate because “if there were The county’s budget for County Deputy Richard cameras she was already in 2020 anticipates expendi- O’Neal and Turner arrived trouble anyway so she might tures of about $8.9 million. South Pike board approves adjustments and found it appeared some- as well help.” Lansdell also By law, expenditures cannot one had been in and out of stated she had been with exceed 90% of anticipated to accomodate minimum wage increase the home and there was Nuttle when he pawned revenues. evidence someone had slept the items. By John Balch closed executive session of of Brandon White and Aus- in the bed. Nuttle told Pike County News-Leader staff more than an hour. With an tin Jackson who recently Once the residence was authorities Ganous had giv- NAS’ 120th The South Pike County unanimous vote, the board won the Congressional App cleared, the owner was con- en him the items to pawn to School Board met for its De- hired Grace Hoover as ad- Challenge for their “Check tacted and it was deter- pay off a debt and that he Christmas Bird cember meeting last week ministrative assistant and Me Out” app which is de- mined numerous items had was unaware at the time the and addressed the upcom- bookkeeper with a January signed to allow students to been taken from the home items were stolen. Nuttle Count runs ing change to the state’s start date. electronically check in and and a storage building. Of- later advised Pike County minimum wage. The board also hired out of school. ficer Turner placed a game Investigator Wayne Epperly through Jan. 5 Superintendent Brad Sul- Michelle Moorehead as a In other business, Sulli- camera at the property and that he felt like he should livan told the board the cafeteria cook and made an van reported there is no new a check the next day showed only be charged with a mis- The National Audubon increase will start to impact addendum to Layla Keys’ news about the old chicken a white vehicle allegedly demeanor because he only Society recently announced the school’s classified per- contract. processing plant, which was occupied by Lansdell and took one thing. the dates for the 120th an- sonnel in January when the Sullivan also reported given to the school. He said nual Christmas Bird Count minimum is raised from on the recent event where a Nashville businessman — Dec. 14 through Jan. 5. $9.25 an hour to $10. Murfreesboro High School has approached the district The Christmas Bird Another wage increase and Murfreesboro Elemen- about buying the property Count is the longest-run- will happen in 2021 and will tary School were officially and that the Arkansas De- Santa to make another ning wildlife survey in the raise the minimum to $11. named Apple Distinguished partment of Education is world, employing tens of Sullivan also reported the Schools. The event involved being consulted about the stop at Oak Hill Lodge thousands of bird-loving wage increase will result in dignitaries from state and situation. Santa Claus will make another stop at Dierks’ volunteers to gather data substitute teacher pay be- local levels visiting the The board also learned Oak Hill Masonic Lodge Saturday, Dec. 21 from on the number and type of ing raised from $65 per day school and taking part in “a last week that 17 heating 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. bird species found during to $70. very positive day” for the and air units at the school The lodge is located at the corner of Massey the peak of migration. The board approved the district. “People are taking are out or going out. The and East 5th Street. For more information and increase issue by a vote of notice and our kids are ben- district will try to recoup Santa will be available to hear holiday wishes to find a count near you, 7-0. efitting,” added Sullivan. the cost of replacements and take pictures (bring your own camera). visit www.christmasbird- The board also handled The board also recog- by claiming them on the count.org. personnel issues after a nized the student app team school’s insurance. 12B News Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Nashville News-Leader Umpire High School

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