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THE NASHVILLE HH HH Preserving SouthwestNews-LEADER Arkansas’s Heritage While Leading Through the 21st Century Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 u Vol. 17, Issue 21 u 22 pages, 2 sections u 75¢ Leader Nashville Board school set www.swarkansasnews.com to upgrade OPINION 4A technology ‘RISE’ effort By John R. Schirmer a vital part News-Leader staff The Nashville School Board of state’s Monday night approved more education plan. than $354,800 in technology up- grades for the district. Board members accepted a recommendation from Superin- tendent Doug Graham to begin replacing the aging SmartBoards News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER on the district’s campuses. The GAME ONE IN THE BOOKS. Smoke from a fireworks display descends on Scrapper Stadium as players process will start with the pur- celebrate Friday night following Nashville’s 54-21 win over Rivercrest in the opening round of the state Class chase of 39 Promethean Activ- 4A playoffs. Nashville will host Dardanelle in round two this Friday night at 7. Panel 75-inch 4K LCD interactive display devices and the accesso- ries and licenses needed for them. Eight of the devices will go to Scrappers to host Sand Lizards Friday high school, nine to junior high, eight to elementary and 14 to in second round of Class 4A playoffs Hunter White primary. By John R. Schirmer to play.” Dardanelle averages 40.5 points Along with the interactive OBU defeats News-Leader staff The Sand Lizards are “very per game on offense. The Sand devices, the board also approved Henderson in The Nashville Scrappers and multiple on offense. They have Lizards allow only 13.9 points per 18 Samsung 75-inch LED 4K Ultra Dardanelle Sand Lizards will a lot of different formations and game. “They score a lot every week Battle of Ravine. UHD HDR Smart TVs with acces- meet Friday, Nov. 22, in the second personnel groups. It’s important and don’t have many points scored 10B sories and installation. round of the Class 4A state play- for our defense to be in the right on them.” The total cost of the order offs. Kickoff at Scrapper Stadium spot,” according to Volarvich. The Scrappers spent Monday from White River Services and is set for 7 p.m. “Don’t get caught up and fooled afternoon on the field “correct- Solutions in Batesville is about Holiday Nashville advanced to the play- by what they do.” ing mistakes from Friday night,” $189,700. offs for the 29th straight season, Dardanelle’s running back “has Volarvich said. events set The district will also purchase the longest streak of consecutive pretty good speed. The quarter- Tuesday and Wednesday saw in Nashville See School • Page 5A seasons in Arkansas. back plays linebacker too. He’s regular practice schedules for the Holiday events are The Scrappers and Sand Lizards a good player. They’re matched team. covered in green - cash are both 10-1 for the season; both with a good-sized offensive line,” Going into Friday night’s game, prizes - this year. finished second in their confer- Volarvich said. “They are a team Scrapper quarterback Ty Gordon Chamber of Com- Solar panels ences. Nashville’s only loss was to that wants to run first but will has completed 71 of 123 passes for merce executive director Joe T. Robinson. Dardanelle fell to throw the football as well.” 1,147 yards, 11 touchdowns and 5 Mike Reese says city undefeated Ozark. On defense, “Two of their guys interceptions. crews have already been soon to be “Expect to get a good team here are able to be playmakers for them. Keyshawn Stewart has run the putting up Christmas Friday night,” Coach Mike Volarv- They have several different looks ball 121 times for 868 yards and 15 trees on downtown light connected ich said. “The last time they were on defense. They’re coached well touchdowns. poles. The cost for a here was 2014 and the Scrappers and taking care of everybody on By Louie Graves lost [31-19]. We’ve got to be ready their schedule this year.” See Playoffs • Page 5A tree is $35 and there are News-Leader staff spaces for about 70. Reese says about 40 Solar panels are installed and have already been sold. should be connected this week, This year there will be County Judge Kevin Smith told a competition for best members of the Howard County dressed trees with prices Quorum Court, Monday. OCC collections continue Replacement of lighting, heat- of $100 for first place; National Collection Week for Every shoebox recipient is of- Thursday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. - 5 ing and air conditioning equip- $75 for second; ad $25 Operation Christmas Child is fered a 12-step discipleship pro- p.m. ment is underway and may be for third. When a person, underway through Nov. 25. Volun- gram, “The Greatest Journey.” Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. completed next month, he said. business or organiza- teers have been transforming emp- In 2018, more than 2 million Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 12 “It’s on schedule,” he told the JPs. tion purchases a tree, ty shoeboxes into packages filled children made the decision to fol- noon In its regular meeting for the chamber will have a with toys, school supplies, hygiene low Christ as a result of Operation Sunday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. November, the court approved sign professionally made items and articles of clothing for Christmas Child, according to Monday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. - 2 an ordinance keeping millage with the purchaser’s children in need worldwide. organizers. p.m. rates at current levels, and they Christmas message. To The boxes will be collected in Collection Week For additional drop-off sites, also approved a resolution to reserve a tree call the Nashville at the Family Activities through Nov. 25 collection dates and hours, and allow the county to seek a grant chamber, 845-1262. Building of First Baptist Church. First Baptist Church directions to the drop-off sites, go to purchase scanning equipment The city’s Christmas Other drop-off sites include 415 N. Main Street to samaritanspurse.org/occ. to record real estate and receipts. parade will also offer Ashdown, First Baptist Church; Nashville For area questions, contact Bev- The grant will seek $50,000. cash prizes for the best Hope, First Baptist Church; and Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. - 3 erly Starr at starbrite71852@yahoo. In response to a question, three floats. The parade, Horatio, First Baptist Church. p.m. com or call 870-845-7867. along with Small Busi- the judge said that one of the ness Appreciation Day, county’s rural bridges was still will be Saturday, Nov. 30, one lane, but that a bid had been at 2 p.m. awarded. There was a brief dis- The downtown event cussion about some roadwork will include a hot choco- still needed as a result of the July late booth manned by flash flood. Rotarians, the NHS JPs Brent Pinkerton, Dick band, handbells and Wakefield, Janice Huffman and Santa and ‘a Mrs. Claus’ Jerry Harwell were named to a at the chamber office for committee to work on the county pictures. budget for 2020, and Judge Smith Other holiday events: invited any other interested JPs to Dec. 3 -- First State participate. Bank community coffee, The meeting was held in the News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER 9:30-11. Grand Jury Room in the court- COLLECTION WEEK. Southwest Arkansas Operation Christmas Child coordinator Beverly Starr (fourth from Dec. 5 -- Edward right) and many of her volunteers display some of the gift-filled shoeboxes to be sent to children worldwide. Jones community coffee, See County • Page 5A Sunday was dedication day for the boxes at First Baptist Church. Collections continue through Nov. 25. 9:30-11. Dec. 9 -- start of Christmas BUCK$ pro- motion with the theme of “12 Days of Christmas.” Three Scrappers Dec. 11 -- Diamond Bank community coffee 9:30-11.. sign for baseball Dec. 20 -- Chamber community coffee at By John R. Schirmer “Once a Scrapper” on the the chamber office, and News-Leader staff case and “Always a Scrap- Christmas BUCK$ draw- Three Scrapper seniors per” on the pens them- ing at 9:30. signed national letters-of- selves. intent Friday morning to “We don’t want them Inside the News-Leader play baseball at Northeast to forget where they came Obituaries, 2A Texas Community College from,” Nichols said of the Early Files, 3A in Mt. Pleasant. Aaron Lott players. and twins Luke and Cade Coach Kyle Slayton Opinion, 4A McBride signed while fam- said Lott has “played a Sports, 6A-12A ily, friends and teammates lot of baseball for us at Trends, B looked on in the Nashville centerfield for two years. Classifieds, 8B High School cafeteria. He’s hit over .300. He’s al- Athletic Director James most up there in that Trace “Bunch” Nichols said he Beene category. He’s a hard enjoys signing days when worker and a hard-nosed students have the oppor- baseball player.” News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER tunity “to further their The McBride twins SIGNING DAY. Three Nashville Scrappers signed national letters Nov. 15 to play base- education and to further transferred to Nashville ball at Northeast Texas Community College in Mt. Pleasant. The group includes (front) their growth in baseball.” from Texas. signees Luke McBride, Aaron Lott and Cade McBride; (back) Coach Kyle Slayton and He traditionally gives assistant coach Jimi Easterling. the signees pens with See Signing • Page 5A 2A Obituaries Wednesday, Nov.