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Clay County, Arkansas www.cctimesdemocrat.com Wednesday, October 31, 2018 BRIEFS Retired Piggott businessman Bill Irby dead at age 84 Long-time Piggott area businessman, and community activist, William Claude “Bill” Irby died Friday, Oc- tober 26, 2018, at Piggott Community Hospital. He was 84. Daylight Savings A native of Pontiac, Mich., Irby attended the University Time ends Nov. 4 of Arkansas where he played Daylight Savings Time baseball for the Razorbacks. for 2018 is scheduled to Afterward, he married end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Beverly Ann Underwood, in Nov. 4. Everyone should December of 1955. set their clocks back After he completed college William Claude “Bill” Irby one hour as the nation he joined the United States returns to standard Air Force. Attaining the rank was also the owner of Irby of First Lieutenant, he served Super Saver, which he ac- time. PHOPHOPHOTTTOS BY JANE GAAATEWOOD as a pilot from 1957 to 1960 quired in 1976 and sold in The annual RES Red Ribbon Week rally on Friday included the traditional balloon launch, as the and was stationed in Ger- 1998. Thanks to his business students pledged to live drug-free lives. RHS pep rally set many. efforts he was always known for Friday night Returning to Piggott, he as a skilled entrepreneur. started Irby Ford Sales and Throughout the years Irby Rector marks Red Ribbon Week The Rector High owned and operated the deal- See IRBY, 6 School athletics ership from 1960 to 1976. He Contest and daily department is hosting winners announced a community pep rally Times-Democrat News Staff for the upcoming Election ballot reviewed basketball season at 7 Students at Rector Elemen- p.m. this Friday, Nov. 2. as early voting continues tary School marked Red Rib- The rally will be held in bon Week recently with a the RHS gym, on 5th Times-Democrat News Staff residents may cast their bal- number of special contests, Street, according to lots at any of the locations on observances and the annual principal and athletic Early and absentee voting election day. Those wanting rally and parade. This year’s director Nate is now underway, and will additional information may observance was held Oct. 22 Henderson. Admission continue through Monday call Clay County Clerk Pat through 26, and the theme is a donation of Nov. 5, at the Clay County Poole’s office at 870 598- was “life is your journey, Gatorade, which will Clerk’s offices in both 2813. travel drug free.” be used by all of the Piggott and Corning. Ballots All four races in the City of Throughout the week there Cougar basketball may be cast from 8 a.m. to 6 Piggott are contested, as all were special dress-up days, a teams this coming p.m. Monday through Fri- of the incumbents have drawn coloring contest, poster con- season. days; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on challenges. Meanwhile, the Saturday and from 8 a.m. to race for mayor St. Francis is test and essay contest. Daily 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5. also to be decided next week, winners were also named in Veterans Day The polls will be open from while the remaining candi- the dress-ups days, and for the 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on dates are un-opposed. guessing jar game. ceremony slated election day, Tuesday, Nov. Mayor Jim Poole, of The week culminated on 6. This year all of the polling Piggott, has drawn opposition Friday with the annual rally The annual Veterans Rector Elementary School GT coordinator Lance Mabrey Day ceremony, and sites in Clay County will be See ELECTION, 6 See RED RIBBON, 18 (right) helps students prepare for the annual balloon launch. luncheon, has been voting centers, and county scheduled for Monday, Nov. 12. Organizers note Piggott board holds special meeting, coffee and donuts will OFF TO STTTAAATE! be served beginning at approves classified salary schedule 8 a.m. at the Veteran’s BBBY KELSEY MCKENNEY the year for their hard work. Memorial Building, in Times-Democrat News Staff Furthermore, he updated the Piggott. The annual board about his conversation wreath ceremony will Members of the Piggott with the school’s lawyer re- be held at 11 a.m., in Schools Board of Education garding the district’s ability front of the Clay County met in special session on to eventually change a secu- Courthouse in Piggott. Tuesday, Oct. 23, to address rity resource officer’s salary. The luncheon, of chili a variety of business items. Unlike teachers, he noted the and barbecue With member Jennifer Rahn board would be able to dis- sandwiches, will be absent from the gathering, the cuss the salary next year and served from 11:30 a.m. board reviewed and made make any adjustments to 1:30 p.m. at the changes to the prom dress needed. A discussion fol- Veteran’s Memorial code; approved a stipend for lowed regarding how equal Building. Organizers the yearbook editor and re- the current resource officer’s invite all veterans, and viewed policy concerning salary is to the resource of- their families, to attend. vacation days for some staff. ficer recently hired. DeHart Veteran families are also During the discussion, su- explained to the board that, reminded to bring a perintendent Barry DeHart at this point, they are as dessert to the meal. The explained that, in previous equal as they can be and that event is sponsored each years, the teacher who they can always revisit the November by American PHOPHOPHOTTTO BY TIM BLAIR worked on the yearbook re- situation before the begin- Legion Post #38, The Piggott High School Marching Mohawk Band competed in the state marching contest ceived a sum of money be- ning of next year to make Veterans of Foreign Tuesday, held at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The band had earned the spot in the cause it is a year-long process, any adjustments possible. Wars Post #4517 and state contest, their third in a row, based on their performance in the regional assessment even working during the sum- Afterward, the board VFW Post #4517 held Oct. 16, at Paragould High School. Monday afternoon many of the PHS students and mer. He suggested paying the BOARD Auxiliary. faculty gathered in front of the gym to give them a send-off. teacher a stipend of $1,500 for See , 6

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Hutchings family here by 1884 Obituary for John: “John 1941. Lemon Hutchings (4 Oct. Piggott John Warner Hutchings 1855-8 Nov. 1944) was History (Aug. 1887-March 1942), born in Macy, Indiana the Relived son of John L. and Francis, next to youngest of seven married Beulah Long of children.” Five sisters and Piggott in Sep. 1916. He a brother, William, came to Camilla Cox died of a heart attack in Arkansas with him in 1884. New Burn, N. C. and had With Eli Miser, the two Buried beside John and been dead about six days brothers brought extensive Francis Hutchings in the Rec- when found. His wife had timber land and a saw mill tor Cemetery is Isaac Warner gone to visit her folks while at Rector, Ark. His brother, and the stone has no dates. he took over a new job as Will was killed by a run- This is probably her father, electrical instructor at the away team, but John re- Isaac W. Warner (1823- ). He Marine Base. His wife did mained and helped in all was not found on the 1900 not know that he had re- movements for the better- Clay Co., Census. turned home until notified ment of Rector and Clay Urban William Hutchings of his death. County. (1880-1936), son of John L. Otis H. Hutchings, son of Many of the houses still and Frances, was born in John L. and Francis, lived standing in Rector were Crawfordsville, Ind. and died in Iowa and no information Pictured with player Matthew Bowers (right), the coaches for the senior squad in the upcoming built of timber from his in the Kingsville, Tx., Mis- was found. Powderpuff Volleyball tournament are, from left: Hayley Springsteen, Harley Earnheart and Baily mill. He was an earnest souri-Pacific Hospital of pa- Cerella Daisy Hutchings Davis.(courtesy photo) leader of the IOOF Lodge, ralysis and he was buried in (2 Jan. 1892-24 Sep. 1970), The Woodman of the Rose Hill Cemetery in Cor- daughter of John L. and PHS FCCLA plans fundraiser World, and the Farmers pus Christi where he had Francis, was married in Union, holding the highest been working for the past 10 1912 to William Elbert offices and respect of mem- years. He had moved to Rec- (Ebb) Ellis, a professional Sponsoring Powderpuff Volleyball tournament bers and friends. tor, Ark. with his parents in baseball player who retired Times-Democrat News Staff ball tournament at Paris. Wright, Ristel Payne, Alex Under McKinley he was 1884 and attended grade in 1926. Ebb moved to The freshman team will be Tharp and Matthew appointed postmaster (14 school. He returned to Piggott with his parents at As one of this year’s coached by head coach Elise Cheshire. June 1897) and held office Crawfordsville, Ind. to finish age six from the Cummins fundraisers, the Piggott High Gossett with assistant The senior coaches in- many years. His youngest high school and business Chapel Community, seven School chapter of the FCCLA coaches Emma Riddle, Tay- clude head coach Harley son was named Ralph training. miles west of Piggott. He is sponsoring a Powderpuff lor Smart and Summer Pol- Earnheart and assistant McKinley Hutchings dur- Grace M. Hutchings (1883 served 10 years (1928- Volleyball tournament Friday lard. Team captain is Bryon coaches Haley Springsteen ing this time. Ind-1932), daughter of John 1938) as a state and high- evening, to be followed Mon- Poole and the players for the and Baily Davis. Team cap- On Feb. 7, 1876 at L. and Frances Hutchings, way policeman in Arkansas. day night by the Battle of the ninth grade include Ethan tain is Luke Boyd and the Crawfordsville, Ind. he married George W. King They lived in Michigan for Sexes contest. The first night Ralph, Logan White, Hunter players for the 12th grade married Miss Frances (1880-1947), son of Wilson 12 years and moved back to of the event is being held be- Midkiff, Evan Hartwell, are Matthew Bowers, Issac Warner, daughter of Isaac and Evelyn (Rhodes) King, Piggott. They had an ginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Cameron Collier, Brandon Langley, Nick Maldanado, Woodrow and Cerella in 1903 and had a daughter, adopted son, Ernest Ellis Nov. 2, in the Piggott High Palmer, Pearson Hearn and Brandon Wellman, Trey (Harvey) Warner, and eight Thelma Pryor Eichor of who lived in Flint. Their School gym. The all-male Cody Hooten. Gossett and Jordan children were born; two Campo, Colorado. George foster daughter was Mrs. teams who compete in the The sophomore squad will Simpson. died in infancy, Urban W., traveled for 27 years as sales- Raymond Birmingham tourney will all be coached by be coached by head coach “The excitement is grow- Grace King, John Warner, man for the Hunter Packing (Betty) who had a beauty members of the Lady Claire Bellers along with as- ing among the high school Otis H., Ralph McKinley, Co., of East St. Louis. They shop in Piggott. Cerella was Mohawk volleyball team. sistant coach Emma Shaw. students,” an FCCLA and Cerella Ellis. were members of the church also a beauty operator in There will be two semi-finals, Team captains are Tanner spokesperson noted. “It In March he was stricken of Christ. Grace died at the Piggott for a number of each consisting of a 20 Dixon and Landen Moore should be interesting to see with paralysis which ren- hospital in Boise, Okla. years and her last shop was minute timed match. In the and the 10th grade players the coaching skills of the dered him bedfast until where they ahd gone for her in her home on south Sec- early match the freshmen will include Britt Wright, Angel student coaches—to let their Nov. 8, 1944 when life health three months before. ond Street across from the take on the sophomores, and Garcia, Landen Moore, Lo- years of volleyball experi- ceased so quietly for him Her parents had the flu and jail. in the second match the jun- gan Ralph, Trent Stevens, ence guide them during their that the coffee he held in could not attend the funeral Ralph McKinley iors will battle the seniors. Clayton Kemp, Brandon Seal coaching debut.” his hand was not spilled. in Rector. The daughter could Hutchings (Feb. 1895- ) The two winners will then and Nikola Golis. The community is invited, Services were held at the not attend from Oklahoma was the son of John L. and meet in the championship Juniors will be coached by and encouraged, to attend Church of Christ in Rector because of bad health. Francis, and lived in St. match. head coach Jordan Tate and both evenings of entertain- and burial was in Wood- George later married Mrs. Louis. Beginning at 6 p.m. on the assistant coaches Sassy Rahn ing action. Proceeds benefit land Heights Cemetery. Bessie Hutchings in Sep., following Monday evening, and Carlie Vancil. Team cap- the FCCLA, and the conces- Nov. 5, the winning squad tain is Cooper Harris and the sion stand will be open as will take on the senior high players for the 11th grade in- well with some special tasty CCTD Rector office to close Lady Mohawk volleyball clude Holden Tarno, Zac treats. Admission is $3 for team in the “battle of the Gilbee, Thomas Dixon, Sky students and $4 for adults. The Rector office of the Single copies of the Clay the office at 870 598-2201. sexes” match. The PHS squad Clay County Times-Demo- County Times-Democrat will The Piggott office is open is just-off a third place finish crat will close effective to- still be available for sale each from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- in conference, and an appear- morrow, Thursday, Nov. 1. Wednesday at Rector Down- day through Thursday, and is ance in the 3A state volley- The closure was announced town Drug and Harp’s Super- closed Fridays. recently by the newspaper’s market, along with the vend- parent corporation as all lo- ing rack at Flash Market. cal operations will be Those wanting to submit handled out of the Piggott news items to the newspaper You Can Make office. may still continue to do so by Subscribers with pick-up mail at Clay County Times- subs through the Rector of- Democrat, P.O. 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LEE HAMILTON IS DIRECTOR “Mr. President, stop at- OF THE CENTER ON CONCRESS tacking the press.” AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY. HE As he was dying earlier WAS A MEMBER OF THE U.S. this year, John McCain HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wrote an op-ed essay for the FOR 34 YEARS. Washington Post with that Right now, with the elections almost upon us, the Election could end House headline. In it, he warned nation’s attention is understandably drawn to what hap- that President Trump’s “un- pens in the voting booth. Yet as crucial as voting may investigation of Trump investigators relenting attacks on the in- be to making our representative democracy work, what tegrity of American journal- happens outside the voting booth is just as crucial. Republicans on Capitol did not believe Michael ists and news outlets” were So I’d like to take a step back from the politics of the Hill have added enormously Flynn lied to them in the in- having a deeply damaging moment, and consider five essentials to living in a demo- to the public’s understanding terview that later led to effect — not only in this cratic country that you’re unlikely to see mentioned in of what happened in the Flynn’s guilty plea on a country, but around the the next few weeks’ news coverage. Trump-Russia investigation. charge of lying to the FBI. world. The first is transparency. Without it, voters cannot do They’re still doing it. But it 9) The role of the opposi- “This has provided cover the work our Constitution entrusts to them. With very will come to a screeching halt tion research firm Fusion for repressive regimes to follow suit,” McCain wrote. few exceptions — mostly related to national security if the GOP loses control of BYRON YORK GPS in the Trump-Russia IS CHIEF PO- “The phrase ‘fake news’ — — information generated or gathered by the govern- the House in next month’s LITICAL CORRESPONDENT probe. granted legitimacy by an ment should be public. midterm elections. FOR THE WASHINGTON EX- And more. Why? Because if citizens do not know what’s being The driving force behind AMINER Nunes and his colleagues American president — is done in their name, and so are unable to pass informed the revelations is House In- learned these things — and being used by autocrats to judgment on the elected officials and administrations telligence Committee Chair- 2) The fact that the dossier told the public about them — silence reporters, undermine who govern on their behalf, then you cannot have a man Rep. Devin Nunes. But was commissioned and paid over the determined opposi- political opponents, stave representative democracy worthy of the name. a number of other Republi- for by the Hillary Clinton tion of the FBI, the Justice off media scrutiny and mis- Government needs daylight, and citizens have to be cans in the House, including campaign and the Demo- Department and Democrats, lead citizens.” able to weigh decisions and assess the decision-mak- Reps. Trey Gowdy, John cratic Party. both on the Intelligence McCain’s warning echoes ers. It is all too common for public officials to want to Ratcliffe, Bob Goodlatte, Jim 3) The unusual circum- Committee and in the larger loudly from his grave after hold information to themselves; it makes them feel more Jordan, Mark Meadows and stances surrounding the for- House. the brutal murder in Istanbul important and makes policy-making easier. But be sus- others have also played criti- mal beginning of the FBI’s In fact, it would not be an of Jamal Khashoggi, the picious of those who do so. Surely the burden is on cal roles. (In the Senate, Ju- counterintelligence investi- overstatement to say the FBI Saudi dissident and Wash- them to persuade us that keeping us in the dark is to our diciary Committee chairman gation into the Trump cam- and Justice Department ington Post columnist. benefit. Sen. Charles Grassley has paign. fiercely resisted the investi- Trump, of course, cannot be The second essential follows naturally from transpar- done key work, but the most 4) The troubling deficien- gation. They withheld mate- blamed directly for his ency: accountability. It is part of democracy’s bedrock progress has been made in cies in the FBI’s application rials, dragged their feet, and death. But it’s undeniably — and is vital to good governance. Officials have to be the House because House for a warrant to wiretap one- flat-out refused to provide true that the president’s at- held accountable for their actions and their decisions, rules make it easier for the time Trump campaign figure information to which con- tacks on the media have especially if they choose not to adhere to their obliga- majority to work around mi- Carter Page. gressional overseers were “provided cover” for an au- tions or to follow the law. nority opposition.) 5) The anti-Trump bias of clearly entitled. Sometimes tocratic Saudi regime deter- This is not as rigorous as it ought to be. Officials sel- Among the things Ameri- some of the top officials in disputes were settled by the mined to silence journalists dom step up and say, “I’m responsible for this.” Within cans know about the conduct the FBI investigation. intervention of House and undermine opponents. government, there needs to be a clear command and of the Trump-Russia probe 6) The degree to which the Speaker Paul Ryan on Nunes’ Shielding and supporting control structure that promotes accountability, with that they would not have dossier’s allegations spread behalf. Sometimes they foreign tyrants is only one clean lines of authority. Decision-makers have to take known had Nunes and his throughout the Obama ad- weren’t. of Trump’s many goals. responsibility for what they are charged to do. Few colleagues not tackled the ministration during the final Nunes and the others per- He’s really bent on destroy- things in government frustrated me more than my often subject: days of the 2016 campaign formed a public service by ing the credibility of a free unsuccessful efforts to learn who was in charge. 1) The important role that and the transition. investigating something no and independent press, de- Our system was created to encourage accountability the incendiary allegations in 7) Obama officials’ un- one else was investigating. signed by the Founders and by balancing power — among the three branches, be- the still-unverified Trump masking of Trump-related The Senate Intelligence defined by the Constitution tween the House and Senate, between the federal gov- dossier played in the FBI’s figures in intelligence inter- Committee conducted the to hold powerful leaders ac- ernment and the states, between elected officials and investigation of the Trump cepts. countable for their actions. See YORK, 6 voters. The Founders set up a system of elaborate checks campaign. 8) The fact that FBI agents Start with his embrace of and balances to prevent abuse and the concentration of “alternative facts,” another power, because they believed that the accumulation of way of saying dishonesty power in any person or institution diminished account- When it comes to other people’s sex lives, MYOP and deception, which is only getting worse. The Post has ability and could lead to tyranny. It’s not for nothing that the you stand for, what you care documented more than At the same time, however, our system demands co- most chilling scene in George about,” she said. 5,000 “false and mislead- operation: between branches, parties, political leaders Orwell’s prophetic novel As she didn’t say anything ing” claims since Trump — really, all of us. We’re all in this together, and in the “1984” involves an act of pu- rude, it’s hard to know what took office, but his rate of end, government cannot function if we do not work in ritanical voyeurism. Secret Hillary meant. New York fabrication has jumped from a cooperative manner. lovers Winston and Julia are Times columnist Michelle 4.9 errors a day during his That’s why people like bipartisanship: it’s a key sign lying together in their hide- Cottle, however, cowered, first year in office to 7.6 of cooperation. Polarization and extreme partisanship away in the London slums worried that the remark was GENE LYONS IS A NATIONAL daily distortions. rightly irritate Americans because they exacerbate the when a steely voice comes “extremely likely to electrify MAGAZINE AWARD WINNER On the campaign trail, he differences among us. They make it much harder to out of the wall. the Republican base, in AND CO-AUTHOR OF “THE keeps repeating the blatant govern. Trying to get all hands to work together for the “You are the dead,” it says. HUNTING OF THE PRESIDENT” whose collective lizard brain untruth that the caravan of common good is right at the core of representative de- “Remain exactly where you Mrs. Clinton still looms Central Americans seeking mocracy. are. Make no move until you nist. The New York Times large.” asylum in the U.S. is laced Which means that inclusivity is also key. People don’t are ordered.” differs hardly at all in this As if there were anything with “hardened criminals” want to be shut out or to be voiceless. Being shunted Black-clad storm troopers respect from the Hollywood she could say that wouldn’t. and “unknown Middle East- aside by those in power only builds resentment and burst in and carry the couple Reporter. But what really got Cottle erners.” anger. away, never to see each other The hypocrisy would be going was what she called Donald Dale of the The fourth essential is actually a matched set: accu- again. Under Big Brother, staggering if not so familiar. “an even juicier midterm gift Toronto Star, one of the racy, integrity, fairness — these are traditional values “desire was thoughtcrime.” Everybody pretends to be for Trump & Company,” spe- most determined Trump that ought never to go out of style, even if sometimes Love affairs threatened party shocked and horrified, when cifically Hillary’s telling a fact-checkers, wrote, “This they appear to be in eclipse. If those who operate our solidarity. Even worse, Julia mostly, they’re titillated. CBS News interviewer that, is one of his most dishonest system speak untruths, lack basic honesty, and show was a uniformed member of Nothing so thrills the parti- no, her husband shouldn’t weeks in political life. He’s bias, it will surely fail. the “Junior Anti-Sex san mind as somebody from have resigned the presidency lying about so many things Finally, democracy rests on pragmatism. Strong in- League,” basically a Girl the opposite party being over Monica Lewinsky. at once, and in big ways — stitutions to carry out policy, highly competent govern- Scout troop for professional caught with their knickers “President Trump being a not exaggerating or stretch- ment officials, realistic expectations on what can and virgins. down. pig and an alleged sexual ing, completely making cannot be achieved, civility, compromise, and respect A passionate, if secretive, Failing that, there are al- predator,” Cottle wrote, “in stuff up.” Even Shepard for all views — these are the necessary ingredients to man mourning his wife’s ways America’s all-purpose no way excuses Bill Clinton Smith of Fox News said the make progress in a complex, divided country. sudden death, Orwell be- punching bags, Bill and from being a pig and an al- network “knows of no evi- Pragmatism does, however, need to be leavened with lieved that nothing would so Hillary Clinton. Even liberal leged sexual predator.” dence to suggest he’s accu- a little optimism. Governing effectively requires a dramatize the threat of totali- pundits who’d staunchly de- Key word: “alleged.” rate.” mindset that progress is possible, that we can under- tarianism as government in- fend your right to have sex Over at Slate, Christina Yet Trump never corrects, stand the problem, look at proposed solutions, make trusion into citizens’ bed- with armadillos appear to Cauterucci relitigated the never apologizes, never rational judgments about what should be done, and then rooms. believe that focusing upon Clinton marriage: “Hillary backs down. Instead, he im- get them enacted into law and implemented. We do it differently in the Bill Clinton’s peccadillos exhibited atrocious moral, pugns the journalists who USA, where policing public decades later constitutes the political and intellectual point out his falsehoods. As figures’ sex lives has become highest duty of a free press. judgment by staying with Times-Democrat he told a crowd recently in Get the online! the responsibility of the news Hillary’s, too. Bill.” The author, whose bio Kansas City, Missouri: “Just media. The instinct, however, Last week, the failed 2016 indicates that she was in third remember, what you’re see- remains sadistic. Keeping our Democratic presidential grade when these events tran- ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ing and what you’re reading own sins discreetly hidden, nominee gave a couple of TV spired, is perhaps too young Stay up to date with the latest news and events in is not what’s happening.” we newspaper pundits and interviews. She told CNN to understand that other This is not just a casual your community! Log on today! TV talking heads pronounce that her party needs to people’s marriages are for- comment made at a rally. It’s ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// upon the romantic entangle- toughen up. “You cannot be eign countries where she part of a much larger and ments of the great. civil with a political party See LYONS,6 www.cctimesdemocrat.com Everybody’s a gossip colum- that wants to destroy what See ROBERTS,6

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WEDDINGS BIRTHS  ANNIVERSARIES REUNIONS

HOLIFIELD TO CELEBRATE 95TH

All friends and relatives are invited to attend a special party celebrating the 95th birthday of Martha Jane Holifield, of Rector. The gathering to mark the special mile- stone will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Family Life Center of the Rector First Baptist Church.

The visitors from central Arkansas had a chance to visit with one of the “Piggott Boys” Monday Rector General Baptist Church morning at the Piggott City Market. Pictured are, from left: Front- Joe Cole and Tommy Hardcastle. Back-Charlie and Betty Hagerman.(TD photo/Tim Blair) to host clothing giveaway The Rector General Baptist day, Nov. 3. The giveaway is is available free of charge for Cole’s book draws visitors Church is hosting a fall and open to everyone, and will be boys, girls, men and women. Sunday afternoon two tain a copy of the volume and rean War. winter clothing giveaway held at the church. Organiz- visitors from central Arkan- possibly meet one of those “She said we should go to from 9 to 11 a.m. this Satur- ers noted fall and winter wear sas arrived in Piggott, and profiled in the book—and Piggott and I told her to get made their way to the Inn at Nelson’s column. in the car,” he explained with Piggott. The couple, Charlie After spending the night at a smile. Local students earns scholarships from TRC and Betty Hagerman, of the inn, the Hagerman’s had Betty indicated this was the Several Three Rivers Col- ing. Trust provides a mutually Sherwood, had traveled to the chance to do just that first time the couple had vis- lege students were awarded Others included Winter beneficial means for indi- Piggott to seek out local his- Monday morning as they ited the city, as she and funds from the Etta Brodrick of Bernie, a 2013 viduals and businesses to torian/author and attorney were introduced to Tommy Charlie enjoyed the memora- Stephenson Horizon Schol- graduate of Malden High partner with the College. Joe Cole. Hardcastle as they met at the bilia and historical items arship, administered by the School; Alexis Campbell, of Those wanting informa- Thanks to the recent col- Piggott City Market. which line the market walls. Three Rivers Endowment Malden, and a 2018 gradu- tion on donating to schol- umn by Rex Nelson, which Betty noted the She also noted she was look- Trust. Among them were ate of Malden High School; arships, building projects, appeared in the Arkansas Hagerman’s celebrated ing forward to returning two local students. Jessica Dawson, of Van or other College needs, may Democrat-Gazette, the Charlie’s 86th birthday with home, which would allow her Included were— Tina Buren, a 2001 graduate of contact the Three Rivers Hagerman’s had heard the the trip. A long-time member the chance to retire to her Gibson, of Piggott. She’s Southern Reynolds County Development Office at 573- story of Cole’s book, “The of the USAF Reserve, he reading room and enjoy the currently seeking a degree in R-2; Hannah Hicks of 840-9077. Piggott Boys.” Sunday, they joined the service in 1950 book from cover to cover. Administration of Justice, Wappapello, a 2017 graduate Three Rivers College is set off to find the author, ob- and was a veteran of the Ko- and is a 2011 graduate of of Campbell, and Katy committed to contributing Blytheville High School. Wondel of Oran, a 2013 to the quality of life in Caregiver support program plans monthly meeting She is married to Steven graduate of Advance High Southeast Missouri with Gibson and is the daughter School. quality, affordable higher The family caregiver sup- vides those who are caring tional support and a quar- of Jay and Tina Morse of These scholarships repre- education opportunities and port program of East Ar- for elderly or disabled adults terly newsletter. Blytheville. Also included sent some of the more than community services that kansas Area Agency on the opportunity to meet oth- Area caregivers are en- was Meagan Pennington, of $60,000 awarded to students support and encourage the Aging will hold a monthly ers who share the same re- couraged to attend, and are Piggott. A 2012 graduate of this fall by the Three Rivers economic, civic, and cul- scheduled meeting for per- sponsibilities. Groups are run welcome to bring friends or Piggott High, Pennington is Endowment Trust, a tural vitality of the region. sons in Greene and Clay by professionals and can help family members. There is no married to Steven 501(c)(3) organization that For more information about County from 9:30 to 10:30 caregivers devise productive fee to attend. Those wanting Pennington and is the receives and manages dona- college and workforce pro- a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. strategies for dealing with more information may call daughter of Kenneth and tions on behalf of Three Riv- grams and upcoming 14. The meeting will be stress that may arise around Dorcy Bowser at 870-930- April Smith of Piggott. She ers College. The Endowment events, visit trcc.edu. held in the Greene County difficult decisions. The group 2204. Those wanting to re- is pursuing a degree in Nurs- Public Library, located at provides education on dis- fer a senior to home care 120 North 12th Street, eases and conditions, stress may call 800-467-3278 or Gospel singing scheduled at McDougal church Paragould. and managing the care of oth- visit www.e4aonline.com The McDougal Community p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 3. from Thayer, Mo. The pub- The support group pro- ers, available resources, emo- Christian Church is hosting a This month’s featured sing- lic is cordially invited to at- gospel singing beginning at 7 ers are the Howell family, tend.

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From page 1, Irby was an active member grandchildren. Funeral ser- IRBYYY of the congregation of the vices were held Monday, Oct. RECTOR PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM South Thornton Street 29, at Hoggard and Sons Fu- RECTOR PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM Church of Christ, a lover of neral Home of Piggott. The also worked to promote the University of Arkansas family requests that memori- city, and was a member of sports, an avid golfer and an als be made to the Children’s the delegation which trav- enthusiastic traveler. He was Home Inc., 5515 Walcott eled to Chicago, and sealed also involved in a number of Road, Paragould, Ark., the deal which brought the local clubs and organiza- 72450, or to the charity of the Gossard Company to tions. giver’s choice. Piggott in 1970. For many He is survived by his wife, The complete obituary may years he chaired the local three daughters, five grand- be found on page 7 of this Economic Development children and five great- edition. Committee.

From page 1, back for long and also do not change made was to remove PIGGOTT want to risk buying a dress the section which explained that might not meet stan- the particulars of the ability dards. The revised policy was to accumulate days. Under passed the classified salary unanimously approved. the new guidelines, those schedule changes in a three- Additionally, DeHart stated who earn vacation days must to-one vote with board mem- that Richard Smart continues use all 10 within a year’s ber Hope Burns casting the to serve as long-term sub for time. DeHart noted the dissenting ballot. the band director position, change would only affect a A revised junior/senior and was contracted to work handful of employees. high prom dress code policy until November. He recom- In addition, it was unani- was also brought before the mended that the board extend mously agreed upon by all board. The changes include his contract days until Christ- members present to waive the The Rector Public Library hosted a very successful program on Wednesday, Oct. 24, with removing the section regard- mas, adding 28 more days. reading of the minutes from over 65 children and adults on hand. They listened to stories by Landon Haywood, Sam Shipley, ing dresses with or without The board unanimously ap- the previous regular board Jackson Hill and Ms. Virginia; did the hokey pokey and then went outside to explore Deputy mesh, the section regarding proved this recommendation. meeting. They also voted to Robert White’s truck (above). Pictured below are the volunteers, from left: Sam Shipley, Dep. tennis shoes and a better ex- DeHart also mentioned a allow a grant request from Robert White, Landon Haywood and Jackson Hill.(courtesy photos) planation of how to send pic- bill from Steve Champ for Penny Toombs, allowing her tures of the dress for ap- compression work done at to apply for a national board proval. DeHart noted those the site of the safe room. The grant along with two other on the prom dress code com- bill was for $19,555 and was teachers which will cost the mittee will set up a way for to be paid out of bond pro- district no money. students or parents to email ceeds. The board unani- Afterward, they voted to them pictures, to which they mously agreed to pay the bill. adjourn until their next regu- will reply as soon as pos- Also, members unani- lar meeting which is set for sible, knowing that those mously agreed on a revised Monday, Nov. 5. shopping cannot wait to hear vacation policy. The only

From page 4, the threat of physical vio- ments with reporters. A former RRROBERTTTSSS lence. Rep. Greg Gianforte of Hill staffer, James Wolfe, Montana pleaded guilty last pleaded guilty of lying to the year to assaulting a journal- FBI after investigators seized deliberate campaign to ist who asked him a tough a year’s worth of telephone weaken any institution that question, and yet when records belonging to New can contradict the Trump campaigned for the York Times reporter Ali president’s unhinged and congressman this fall, the Watkins. untrue view of the world. president cracked, “Any guy Trevor Timm, executive di- “He wants to disqualify the that can do a body slam, he’s rector of the Freedom of the press as an independent ar- my kind of guy.” Press Foundation, wrote, “All biter of fact,” Washington No wonder news organiza- leak investigations — whether Post editor Marty Baron said tions have posted armed they directly target reporters or on CNN. “He does not want guards outside their offices, not — are a grave threat to there to be an independent installed bulletproof glass in press freedom. arbiter of fact. He certainly their doors and windows, and Whistleblowers are the life- doesn’t want the press to be hired security for reporters blood of reporting, and the that arbiter, he doesn’t want covering Trump rallies. Trump administration is di- scientists to be that arbiter, Another element of rectly attacking journalists’ he doesn’t want the courts to Trump’s anti-media crusade: rights by bringing these be that arbiter, he doesn’t an aggressive attempt to pun- cases.” want the intelligence agen- ish officials who leak infor- Trump’s war against the From page 1, Conley. Meanwhile, Ricky worked at the Walmart in cies to be that arbiter — he mation to the press. Just last media continues on many ELECTION L. George, Kimberly Hill and Corning, and was a student wants himself, and his White week, a Treasury fronts. The press response Judy Kay Gilbee are unop- at ASU. He’s also a new- House, to be the arbiter of whistleblower, Natalie May- must be the one formulated by posed for seats on the St. comer to the political scene. fact.” flower Sours Edwards, was Marty Baron: “We’re not at Francis City Council. First District Congressman The president’s campaign arrested and charged with war with the administration. from North Ward, Position There are no contested Rick Crawford, a Republi- to disqualify and intimidate sharing secret financial docu- We’re at work.” One, city councilman Travis races in Rector, although a can, is facing two challeng- the press has a darker side: Williams. Poole was a long- new council member will be ers—Democratic candidate time alderman and was sworn-in the first of the year. From page 4, Trump to release additional Intelligence Committee, Christian Desai, of Helena/ The only candidate to file for YYYORK parts of the Carter Page sur- Schiff promised to investi- elected to the position follow- West Helena, and Libertarian the council position from veillance application that gate aspects of Trump-Russia ing the death of Gerald Mor- Elvis Presley, of Star City. West Ward, Position One, is they say will contain new that committee Republicans ris. Williams owns and oper- Republican Gov. Asa long-time Rector resident big, bipartisan, flagship con- revelations. would not — a move that ates a land-leveling business Hutchinson is seeking an- Anthony Dowdy. Mean- gressional probe into the None of this has been bi- would target the president, and is mid-way through his other term, and has drawn while, Mayor Teresa L. Trump-Russia matter. Spe- partisan. The work has been but also likely duplicate the first term in office. opposition from Democrat Roofe and council members cial counsel Robert Mueller, done by Republicans and op- work of other investigators. Meanwhile, City Clerk Jared Henderson and Liber- Iva Fahr, Lark Sigsby and with full law enforcement posed by Democrats. And if Schiff also mentioned what Ramona Magee is facing a tarian Mark West. Another David Romine are all unop- powers, investigated Russian Democrats win control of the he said were “serious and challenge from Julie incumbent Republican, Lt. posed for another term. The meddling, whether any House, as a number of polls credible allegations the Rus- McMillon. Magee is seeking Gov. Tim Griffin has drawn vacancy is being filled by Trump people were involved suggest they will do, it will sians may possess financial her fifth term in the office, and opposition from Democrat Dowdy was due to the resig- and the question of whether stop immediately. leverage over the president, although McMillon is new to Anthony Bland and Libertar- nation of council member the president attempted to If Democrats win, Rep. including perhaps the laun- public service she served a ian Frank Gilbert. Ryan Lawrence, who moved obstruct the investigation. Adam Schiff, who has op- dering of Russian money five year term on the Piggott The field for Secretary of from the city. Earlier this But no one wanted to in- posed nearly everything through his businesses.” School Board. State includes current Com- year he was appointed to vestigate the investigators, Nunes has done, will become The Judiciary and Over- Two city council positions missioner of Lands John serve out the unexpired term, even though their conduct chairman of the Intelligence sight Committees would also are also to be decided in the Thurston as the Republican and will continue to serve cried out for scrutiny. Committee. Rep. Jerrold abandon their current paths General Election, as incum- candidate, along with Demo- into the coming year. The work is not yet done. Nadler will head the Judi- and focus directly on the bent councilman from North crat Susan Inman and Liber- There are no contested These days, a joint group ciary Committee. And Rep. president. Ward, Position Two, Mike tarian Christopher Olson. In- races in Greenway, as Mayor from the House Judiciary and Elijah Cummings will take If they win, Democrats will Cook is facing a challenge cumbent Republican Attor- W.F. “Bill” McHaffey is un- Oversight committees is con- over the Oversight of course be fully entitled to from local businessman ney General Leslie Rutledge opposed. Also running unop- ducting interviews with sev- Committee.This month investigate what they want; Kevin Jones. Cook retired is seeking re-election, and is posed are McDougal Mayor eral figures in the Trump- Schiff wrote an op-ed in The that’s part of what is meant from Legacy Equipment, facing Democratic chal- Carroll Shipman and council Russia matter. In addition, Washington Post broadly when it is said that elections while Jones and his wife, lenger Mike Lee and Liber- members Leslie Parrish and Nunes and other Republicans outlining the new direction have consequences. Julia, own and operate Jones tarian Kerry Hicks. Incum- Marvin Kilbreath. are still urging President Democrats would take. In the Furniture. bent Republican Treasurer Meanwhile, there are three The only county-wide race Dennis Milligan is facing From page 4, predator” part, it’s a classic Lewinsky. Even regarding candidates for the other coun- to be decided is for assessor, Libertarian challenger LLLYYYONS example of pundits being sol- Juanita Broaddrick, currently cil position, South Ward, Po- with incumbent Tracy Ashley Ewald; incumbent emn when they can’t be seri- the subject of a Slate podcast sition Two. Gurley, of Piggott, facing Republican Auditor Andrea ous. As all cops and newspa- and a “tell-all” book entitled The candidates for that seat challenger Erica Snow, of Lea is facing Libertarian doesn’t speak the language. per reporters used to know, “You’d Better Put Some Ice include the incumbent, Jamey Rector. A Democrat, Gurley challenger David Dinwiddie My view is that unless she’s anybody can say anything on That: How I Survived Be- Parks, along with Brent Sand- has served multiple terms, and three candidates are running for president in 2020 about anybody else. ing Raped by Bill Clinton.” ers and Jimmy L. Chilcutt. and prior to that worked in competing for the Commis- — a perfectly dreadful idea However, since Bill Clinton Today a dedicated Parks is seeking his third term the office. Meanwhile Snow, sion of State Lands position both for her sake and the can’t very well sue anybody Trumpist, who also hosted in office, and is the only mem- a Republican, is another being vacated by Thurston. Democratic Party’s — Hillary for libel, it’s open season on fundraisers for Clinton soon ber of council to be certified newcomer to the political They include Democrat needs to stay off TV. Other- him. after the alleged atrocity, through the Municipal scene. Larry Williams, Republican wise, she should tell inter- Would you call Brett Broaddrick has also repeat- League. He’s involved in the On the regional scene, Re- Tommy Land and Libertar- viewers that she’s already said Kavanaugh an “alleged edly denied the allegation — family business at Cox Lum- publican State Senator Blake ian T.J. Campbell. everything she’s going to say sexual predator”? both in an affidavit and a ber Company. Sanders is a Johnnson, of Corning, is not One seat on the Arkansas about her husband’s wicked Absent a proper investiga- sworn deposition regarding long-time local resident, and facing opposition in this Supreme Court is also on the wandering eye, as that great tion, I wouldn’t. But then a “unfounded rumors ... that former business owner, and is year’s election. On the other ballot, as incumbent Justice Arkansan Johnny Cash put it, real probe never took place. Mr. Clinton had made unwel- employed by CenturyLink. hand, State Rep. Joe Jett, of Courtney Goodson is facing and will no longer answer The whole thing was upside- come sexual advances toward Meanwhile, Chilcutt is a new- Success, has drawn a Demo- a challenge from David Ster- questions about it. down. me.” comer to the political scene. cratic challenger in Ryan ling. There ought to be a statute Ironically, Kavanaugh him- After Starr’s intrepid sex The only other race to be Carter, of Corning. Jett was Information concerning of limitations on adultery; if self had a role in investigat- sleuths twisted her arm, decided in November in the re-elected as a Democrat, but the three issues which re- people want to stay married, ing Bill Clinton’s sins. And Broaddrick changed her tune. Eastern District is for Mayor switched parties prior to the main on the ballot may be they have to quit talking about like every halfway skeptical But even “The Starr Report” of St. Francis, as incumbent start of last year’s general found elsewhere in this edi- it. reporter I know, he came up called her tale of woe “incon- Teressa Johnson is facing a session. Carter formerly tion. As to the “alleged sexual empty apart from Monica clusive.” challenge from Charles www.cctimesdemocrat.com  wednesday, OCTOBER 31, 2018  PaGe 7

William Claude “Bill” Irby Otis Ray Book Denver Stokes Beloved William Claude Otis Ray Book passed from Denver Stokes, 87, of Tenn., Dan and Robin Stokes “Bill” Irby, 84, of Piggott, this life to his heavenly home Beech Grove, Ark., passed of Beech Grove, Ark., Chris Ark., passed away on Fri- on October 27, 2018, at the away at the Monette Manor, and June Stokes of Para- day, October 26, 2018, at age of 94. He and his twin Monette, Ark., on October, gould and Joe and Wanda Piggott Community Hospi- sister were born December 27 2018. He was born in the Shipman; his daughters, tal, in Piggott. 30, 1923, in Piggott, Ark., Blue Cane Community. Barbara Barker and Mick Mr. Irby was born in Ponti- the eighth and ninth children Denver’s favorite place to of Pollard, Ark., Joyce and ac, Mich., to William Edgar of Curtis Richard and Mary be was working on the farm Mike Wilson of Parsons, Irby and Emogene Simpson, Elizabeth (McCormick) and driving the John Deere Tenn. and Gwen and Hugh- on April 27, 1934. He went Book. tractor. He was happiest ie DeBerry; along with 25 to school at the University He served in the U.S. Army when he could look out over grandchildren and numerous of Arkansas where he played during World War II from the newly-mowed field and great-grandchildren. baseball. He married Bever- William Claude “Bill” Irby 1943 to 1946, and was proud Otis Ray Book see a job well done. He was a Visitation was held begin- ly Ann Underwood on Dec. of his service to his country. member of the Vines Chapel ning at 11 a.m. on Monday, 27, 1955. He was known five grandchildren, Lauren He married his wife, Betty grandchildren, Abigail and Baptist Church. Oct. 29, at the Piggott Mortu- as a skilled entrepreneur. Cole Hester, Ryan Robinson, Jean (New) Book on Aug. Greg Thies and Jared and Lo- He was preceded in death ary, with the funeral service After college, he served as Daniel Robinson, Mallory 31, 1946, in Pontiac Mich. gan Book; two great-grand- by his parents, Henry and following at 1 p.m. a pilot in the United States Cole Manning, William Rus- They had two children and sons; two sisters-in-law; and Birdie (Lewis) Stokes; his Interment was in the Air Force, stationed in Ger- sell Jacobs; five great-grand - resided in Keego Harbor, many beloved nieces and wives, Olena Stokes and Mitchell Cemetery, Green- many from 1957 to 1960, children, Siddalee Manning, Mich., from 1953 until his nephews. He was preceded Mary Stokes, and his brothers way, Ark. and earned the rank of First Colette Manning, Benjamin retirement from the West in death by his beloved wife and sisters. Those who wish may sign Lieutenant. Later, he moved Robinson, Charlie Hester and Bloomfield School District in of 65 years, Betty; his son, He is survived by his sons the online condolence book back to Piggott, and started William Robinson. 1978. He was ordained to the Clifford; his parents; five and their spouses, Denny at www.irbyfuneralhome. Irby Ford Sales which he Visitation was held from 6 ministry in 1971, and served brothers and three sisters, and and May Stokes of Bartlett, com operated from 1960 to 1976. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at as pastor and interim pastor infant twin grandsons Eric He also purchased Irby Su- Hoggard and Sons Funeral for many congregations in and Gene Thies. Booth space still available per Saver in 1976, which Home, in Piggott. Michigan and the Piggott A celebration of his life he sold in 1998. He was an Funeral services were held area after he and his wife will be held at 1:30 p.m. for upcoming craft fair active member of the South 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, in returned to Arkansas in 1978. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Thornton Church of Christ the Hoggard and Sons Chap- He loved singing, playing the Hitts Chapel General Baptist Vendors are still being Admission to the fair is and was respected by the el, in Piggott, with Broth- piano and studying history. In Church in Piggott. Interment sought for the seventh annual free and door prizes will be congregation and his peers. er Richard Akins of Bono 2006, he wrote and published will follow at Mitchell Cem- Fall Craft Fair, set for 9 a.m. awarded by the participating Mr. Irby was a lover of Uni- Church of Christ officiating. Keeping Memories Afloat, a etery in Greenway, Ark. All to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. merchants. Organizers also versity of Arkansas sports, Burial followed in the Pig- memoir of his early life and funeral arrangements were 17, at the Rector Community note there will be a conces- an avid golfer, and enthu- gott Cemetery. Arrangements the war years. made by Hoggard and Sons Center. Booth space may now sion stand, which will be siastic traveler - visiting 49 were under the direction of He is survived by his Funeral Home in Piggott. be reserved serving breakfast and lunch, states with wife, Beverly. Hoggard and Sons Funeral daughter, Peggy (Peter) Thies Memorials may be made to All proceeds benefit the and snacks. Those wanting Mr. Irby was a devoted hus- Home. of Waleska, Ga.; his sister, Hitts Chapel General Baptist Rector Community Center, additional information, or band, loving father, adoring Pallbearers were Ryan Mary Doyle of Poplar Bluff, Church, of Piggott, and the and their oingoing main- to reserve a booth, may granddaddy, and affection- Robinson, Daniel Robin- Mo.; his twin sister, Ota Flo and Phil Jones Hospice tenance and improvement contact Linda Robinson at ate great-granddaddy. He son, Russell Jacobs, Daniel Mae Brendle of Troy, Mich.; House, Jonesboro, Ark. efforts. 870 595-3035. will be missed deeply by his Hester, Bryan Manning, and family, friends, and all who Trent Holcomb. Honorary knew him. pallbearers were Larry Hol- New at the Library He is survived by wife, comb, Don Roeder, James Beverly Irby; and also three Magee, David Ballard and The following new items When We Were Young by Pumpkin by Tad Hills Dragonwatch: Wrath of beautiful daughters, Gail Donnie Williams. are now available to patrons Karen Kingsbury JUVENILE FICTION the Dragon King by Bran- ADULT NON-FICTION Robinson, wife of Philip In lieu of flowers, the fam- of the Piggott Public Library. Ms. Hall is a Goofball! by don Mull Robinson, of Fort Mill, S.C., ily request memorials be ADULT FICTION The Grumpy Gardener: An Dan Gutman The Library: Oracle of Lynae Cole, wife of John made to the Children’s Home Every Breath by Nicholas A to Z Guide from the Gal- Louisiana’s Way Home by Doom by D. J. MacHale Cole, of Jonesboro, Ark., Al- Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Par- Sparks axy’s Most Irritable Green Kate DiCamillo LARGE PRINT lison Jacobs, wife of Philip agould, Ark., 72450, or the Shell Game by Sara Pa- Thumb by Steve Bender Bears of the Ice: The Den The Reluctant Warrior by Jacobs, of Fort Smith, Ark.; charity of the giver’s choice. retsky EASY BOOKS of Forever Frost by Kathryn Mary Connealy A Gift of Bones by Carolyn God Gave Us Family by Lasky Rise of the Mystics by Ted Haines Lisa Tawn Bergren JUVENILE Dekker Program on managing The Darling Dahlias and God Gave Us Thankful NON-FICTION Ours for a Season by Kim the Poinsettia Puzzle by Su- Hearts by Lisa Tawn Bergren Fly with Me: A Celebration Vogel Sawyer chronic pain is offered san Wittig Albert God Gave Us You by Lisa of Birds through Pictures, Freedom’s Light by Col- Desperate Measures by Tawn Bergren Poems, and Stories by Jane leen Coble A six-week chronic pain tively with family, friends, Stuart Woods God Gave Us Heaven by Yolen, The Light Before Day by self-management program and health professionals; Herbal Malady by Jolyn Lisa Tawn Bergren Heidi Stemple, Adam Suzanne Woods Fisher got underway on Monday, nutrition; pacing activity and Sharp God Gave Us Easter by Stemple and Jason Stemple The Reckoning at Gos- Oct. 22, and continues until rest; and how to evaluate new Catching Christmas by Lisa Tawn Bergren YOUNG samer Pond by Jaime Jo late November in Piggott. treatments. Terri Blackstock Duck & Goose Find a ADULT FICTION Wright Experts note, those with The evidence-based pro- chronic pain may look for gram has been shown to non-drug treatment options. increase vitality or energy, But, recommended options, decrease pain, decrease de- Three Rivers College hosting performance like self-management and pendence on others, and exercise, can be very limited improve mental health. Par- of ‘Oh Happy Day’ gospel variety show in rural areas. The Chron- ticipants in the program were Three Rivers College dancing, and comedy while experience them at a much ic Pain Self-Management more involved in everyday Southeast Missouri with patrons of the arts is pre- highlighting some of the more affordable price.” Program, a new program activities and more satisfied quality, affordable higher senting “Oh Happy Day,” greatest classic gospel songs Tickets are $15 each and offered by the University with their lives compared to education opportunities a supergroup of talented of all time. are available online at trcc. of Arkansas Cooperative those who had not taken the and community services vocalists from Branson “Gospel music lovers will edu/tinnin and in person at Extension Service, aims to program. that support and encour- that will perform their really enjoy this uplifting the Poplar Bluff Chamber increase county residents’ The Chronic Pain age the economic, civic, high-energy variety show show,” said Robert Abney, of Commerce and the Three access to non-drug options Self-Management Program and cultural vitality of the “Goin’ Back to Gospel.” Director of the Tinnin Fine Rivers Student Accounts region. For more infor- for chronic pain. is being offered in Piggott, The gospel program will Arts Center. “We’re always Office. Tickets will be sold at The Chronic Pain and continues once a week mation about college and be presented at 7 p.m. on excited to be able to bring the door, if any remain. Self-Management Program on Mondays until Nov 26. workforce programs and Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Branson shows to the Tinnin Three Rivers College is is a six-week-long series Sessions will be held from upcoming events, visit Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Center and give our com- committed to contribut- of workshops that teaches 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each of trcc.edu The show mixes singing, munity the opportunity to ing to the quality of life in participants how to deal those days at the Sunrise with chronic pain and the is- Clinic, located behind Pig- sues it causes. The sessions gott Community Hospital. address techniques to deal Sessions are free to par- with problems such as frus- ticipants through funding tration, fatigue, isolation, from the USDA, but space and poor sleep; appropriate is limited. Those wanting to exercise for maintaining sign up for the program may and improving strength, contact the Clay County Ex- flexibility, and endurance; tension Office 870-598-2246 appropriate use of medica- or Debbie Baker by email at tions; communicating effec- [email protected] PAGE 8 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018  www.cctimesdemocrat.com CHURCHURCHCH DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES:

APOSTOLIC FIRST GENERAL BAP- RECTOR PRIMITIVE UNION CENTRAL CHRISTIAN TIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC FELLOW- Taylor and Bruce St., 801 MCNabb St. 3 Miles from McDOUGAL COMMU- SHIP CHURCH Piggott Elder Devon Horton, Marmaduke NITY CHRISTIAN Something to McDougal Chris Brantley, Pastor Pastor Sonny Childs & Evan CHURCH Herb Eillis, Pastor Enoch Richardson, Smith, Ministers McDougal “crow” about Assoc. Pastor SALEM MISSIONARY Kevin Faughn, Pastor BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH WESTSIDE CHURCH Early each morning, GRAVEL HILL GEN- 1 1/4 Mile S. of Boydville OF CHRIST FIRST CHRISTIAN often before the sun ANTIOCH BAPTIST ERAL BAPTIST George Bearden, Pastor 760 N. 12th Street CHURCH rises, a “rooster” who CHURCH CHURCH Scott Ruhmann, 5th & Cherry lives nearby sends a North Main St. 3 ½ Miles Northwest of St. SHADY GROVE MIS- Preacher Alan Vaughn, Pastor message announcing to Dr. Josh Vangilder Francis, AR SIONARY BAPTIST his neighbors that “a Randy Dalton, Pastor CHURCH METHODIST NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN new day has arrived - BETHEL GENERAL 2 Miles East of Piggott on CENTER get up and go.” BAPTIST CHURCH GREENWAY FIRST Highway 62 East EVANGELICAL 7th & Hickman For some, this is East off Hwy. 139 BAPTIST CHURCH Robert Gunnels, Pastor METHODIST Phillip LaRue, Pastor unwelcomed news. But on CR 553 Dave Finley, Pastor CHURCH for others it is an an- Kevin Swain SMITH CHAPEL Hargrave Corner OTHER nouncement that a new HARMONY BAPTIST GENERAL BAPTIST Rev. Fred Barker, day has dawned and BOYDSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH Pastor CALL’S CHAPEL there are new opportu- CHURCH 8212 Hwy. 62, Pollard County Rd. 444 off 141) 4 Miles East of Piggott, nities of the way to Phillip Bynum, Pastor Bro. Tim McCluskey Jerry Suiter, Pastor FIRST UNITED Hwy. 139 serve and honor God. METHODIST James Turner, Pastor How “roosters” got BETHLEHEM HITTS CHAPEL GEN- ST. FRANCIS BAPTIST CHURCH their name is interesting. MISSIONARY BAPTIST ERAL BAPTIST CHURCH Third & Dodd, Rector CAMPBELL SEVENTH All birds - and chickens CHURCH CHURCH Bro. Doug Clinton, Pas- Rev. Mace Straubel DAY ADVENTIST are considered birds - 1 Mile N.E. of Knob 3 Miles North of Piggott tor CHURCH “roost” at night. So, the Eld. Elden Parrish, Charles Richardson, Pas- FIRST UNITED Highway 53 South, 1 1/ one that wakes up first tor TRAILERS CHAPEL METHODIST and “leaves the roost” Pastor 2 miles S. of Campbell GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH and begins to “crow” is Brett Randall, Pastor BLOOMING GROVE HOPEWELL GENERAL CHURCH considered “the” 3rd and Cherry, Piggott MISSIONARY BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH HOPE CHURCH rooster. What makes a 1 1/2 Miles north of Pol- John Hiegel, Pastor rooster crow is not 3 miles N. of Rector College St., Greenway lard 467 Greene 807 Road MARMADUKE known. But how a Owen Little, Pastor Boyd Wicker, Pastor Loran Johnson, Pastor 5 mi. south of Rector UNITED METHODIST rooster crows is. 544-2245 or cell: 598- Ernie Rinks, Pastor A rooster never crows CALVARY MISSION- HOPEWELL 4183 CHURCH with his neck bent and ARY BAPTIST MISSIONARY BAPTIST Hwy. 49 LIFE CHANGE his head down. When- CHURCH CHURCH TRUE LIGHT MISSION- Billy Vanderbilt, Pastor COMMUNITY ever he crows he lifts up Frisco & Horseshoe Dr. 4 Miles W. of Rector ARY BAPTIST CHURCH his head proudly as if he Danny Self, Pastor Bro. Don Morris, Pastor CHURCH MARS HILL 1206 S. Phillips St, is thanking his Creator. McDougal METHODIST Rector Roosters never crow EMMANUEL BAPTIST LAFE BAPTIST Scott Small, Pastor CHURCH with their heads bent. CHURCH CHURCH Clay Street, turn onto OASIS CHURCH - ST. Psalm 111:1 reminds 829 East North Street Lafe, Ar UNION HOME GEN- CR 450 FRANCIS me of the cry of a Kevin Murray, Pastor David Poe, Pastor ERAL BAPTIST 1 Mile South of 186 N. Church St. rooster as a good way to North off Hwy. 90 on Crockett CR 431 Trent Grimes, Pastor begin each day. “Praise FAGUS GENERAL MORRIS CHAPEL GEN- CR 533 John Hiegel, Pastor the Lord! I will extol the BAPTIST CHURCH ERAL BAPTIST Anthony Dowdy. Pastor PURCELL CHURCH Lord with all my heart.” Fagus, MO CHURCH RAMER’S CHAPEL 6 Miles W. of Knob Road Why? The Psalmist then Shelley Elkins, Pastor One block North of WHITE OAK GENERAL UNITED METHODIST Bro. Jeff Miles, Pastor gives thirteen reasons: Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 141, BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH “Great are the works FIRST BAPTIST McDougal, AR 8 Miles E. of Marmaduke 7 Miles N.W. of HARVEST TIME of the Lord.” CHURCH Jared Hancock, Pastor David Floyd, Pastor Marmaduke CHURCH “Glorious and majes- 480 West Main, Piggott Hwy. 135, Gainesville tic are His deeds.” Bro. Rondal Richardson NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST ROCK SPRINGS Bro. Wayne & Genice “His righteousness Church Phone: 598- CHURCH UNITED METHODIST McGill endures forever.” 2890 P.O. Box 80 CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH “The Lord is gracious Pollard, AR 72456 S. Thornton Street, 1 Miles E. of Knob MARMADUKE and compassionate.” FIRST BAPTIST Matthew Collier, Pastor Mark Trout, Pastor CHURCH OF THE “He provides food for Piggott CHURCH LIVING GOD those who fear - stand in NEW HOME CHURCH OF CHRIST WRIGHT’S CHAPEL awe - of Him.” Greenway 52 Greene 434 Rd, MISSIONARY BAPTIST UNITED METHODIST “He has shown His David Finley, Jr., Pastor 9th & Hafford, Rector Marmaduke CHURCH CHURCH people the power of His Randall Duda, Pastor world.” FIRST BAPTIST 5 Miles N.W. of CHURCH OF CHRIST West Clay Street, “The words of the CHURCH OF Marmaduke Fifth & Pine, Rector Piggott GRACE FELLOWSHIP hands are faithful – MARMADUKE William Vangilder, Pastor Steven McFadden, John Hiegel, Pastor 371 N. Moore, Piggott trustworthy - steadfast - 305 N. First St. Minister 598-0299 upright - just - and He Kim Bridges, Pastor MARMADUKE PENTECOSTAL Keith Crittenden, Pastor provides redemption.” GENERAL BAPTIST GREENWAY CHURCH UNITED Prayer: How great FIRST GENERAL CHURCH OF CHRIST PENTECOSTAL GOD’S FREEDOM OF You are, Heavenly Fa- BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 49 Greenway, AR CHURCH WORSHIP ther, for Your great gifts. Ken Price, Pastor Kenneth Hargrave, Pastor Paul McFadden, Minister East Main St., Hwy. 62, 210 W. Cherry, Piggott May we shout of Your Hwy. 49, Rector Piggott, AR 618-375-1877 greatness every day! In PROVIDENCE MARMADUKE Jay Masterson, Pastor Terry Burdin, Pastor Jesus’ Name, Amen. MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH Hwy. 49 & E. Williford 6 Miles W. of Marmaduke Bart Barker, Pastor PIGGOTT FIRST CHURCH OF GOD RECTOR FIRST 181 South Taylor, Piggott BAPTIST CHURCH Gary Laughlin, Pastor Stewart St. (next to Post Office) Laramie LeQuieu, Pastor www.cctimesdemocrat.com  wednesday, OCTOBER 31, 2018  PaGe 9 IT HaPPened HeRe, yeaRs aGO... By: TIM BLaIR

1978 Jerry Williams assessor. Work on Piggott Commu- Meanwhile, there will be nity Hospital is progressing, runoffs—including Gerald with much of the finish Morris and Bud Holcomb work completed on the west for Piggott mayor. Piggott wing. Soon, drywall will favored Mike Huckabee cover the recently installed for governor, although Bill fire suppression systems Bristow edged him 2,673 to and wiring in all the rooms 2,575 county-wide. of the new facility. In politi- A Boy Scout advance- cal news, Donald Foster an- ment ceremony was held nounces for Piggott Council at FUMC, and included South Ward Position One, Tiger Cub advancement and Junior Harris for South Bobcat pin presentations. Ward Position Two and Joe Cubmaster is Jim Parks and Johnson for North Ward Den Masters are Angela Position Two. Howell and Shawn Parker. More importantly, touch Meanwhile, Girl Scouts calling phones have come donated funds to the new to Piggott. The first was community center with Rose installed in the home of Crafton joined by Daisy Dr. and Mrs. B.B. Layl. Scouts Jessie Davis and The company noted they Stephany Meadows. featured “musical notes, not At the Kennett Cinema, twirling.” “Saving Private Ryan.” At the Carolyn Theater, The PROGRES Council Gary Busey in “The Buddy In the fall of 1988 the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce held the industrial appreciation day in conjunction with their annual has been formed, seeking Holly Story.” dinner meeting. Pictured are representatives of the local industries who were honored. The group included, from left: Front-Dave to assist the city in mov- The Christmas bazaar, Reese with Darling, Ted Hackworth with Magee Company, Cloyce Flannery with Woodhall and Nick DeMore with MRL. Back-Mike ing forward. The acronym and chili and stew dinner, Yon with Wise Company, Dan Featherston with Featherlite Oak, George Hillman with Magna-Tech and Cord Sutfin with Aerial stands for Piggott Residents will be held Nov. 9, at First Bouquets.(file photo) Organized for Growth Res- United Methodist Church. toration Enhancement and And, from the ads—A&W of game one—noting it was Ricky Shaw had 131 yards Club auction is Nov. 20, and In sports, a nervous and Success. The council mem- Drive-In offered a hot beef the most electrified situation and two touchdowns, and will be aired on Channel 2. excited Lady Mohawk vol- bers are currently seeking plate for $1.99, fish and he’d seen in 23 years as an combined with Mark Sam- The Piggott PD is continu- leyball team fell in their ideas. chips boat for 99 cents, umpire. The Quorum Court ples to record the safety ing their child safety, drug first round state tourney Meanwhile, the Lions shrimp boat for $1.99 and discussed, and approved, a which proved to be the dif- and crime prevention effort. match in Ft. Smith, losing Club auction will be held shakes for 55-cents. resolution backing Act 686 ference in the game. Up next And, 180 folks visited the to Lake Hamilton. Later, Nov. 7, in the old community In sports, the Greenway which would allow counties are the 1-8 Corning Bob- haunted house put on by the they cheered-on Westside, center—and will be aired Tigers kicked-off basketball and cities to take advantage cats. Meanwhile, the Junior Kiwanis Club and PHS Key although they fell to Harris- on Channel 2 on the cable season with a pair of wins of low interest bonds for sew- Mohawks completed their Club. Speaking of PHS, the burg. The football Mohawks system. And, the PHS band over Harrisburg Central. er and wastewater projects. perfect season with a 20-8 majorettes who earned supe- fell to 0-9 with a 27-0 loss to brought home a number Leading the way for the It was noted federal funding win at Walnut Ridge, as they rior ratings at Greene County Nettleton in a game played of honors from two recent senior boys in the victory for such efforts would end move to 8-0 and take the con- Tech were Lisa Morrison, in snow and blowing sleet. marching competitions. was Allen Gardner with in 1991. ference title. Outscoring their Autumn Dees, Anne Chia and Billy Joe Seal led the team In sports, the junior Mo- 20 points. Meanwhile, the At the Kennett Cinema, opponents 235-88, they had Kylie Howell. in rushing, although Mason hawks fell to EPC 32-6, Piggott Mohawks celebrat- “Hot to Trot” was featured. 2,086 total yards with 1,129 At the Kennett Cinema this Mack will return from his as they end their season at ed “Dad’s Night” for the The PCH Auxiliary hosted coming from Craig Beck— week, “The Good Son.” knee injury in time for the 0-9. Meanwhile, the senior first time in two years, asthe northeast district meeting, along with 22 touchdowns. The Darling Store Fix- finale against Gosnell. And, squad had too much Iven they hosted Hoxie in the with 66 on hand. Mrs. Bea 1993 tures poster contest winners the junior Mohawks dropped Brown, as they were beaten last home game of the year Vaughn celebrated her 86th The trial of Michael Todd were Heather Peace, Melis- a 14-8 decision to Hoxie as by Gosnell 48-14 to move to at the new Parker Field. birthday on Oct. 29, and the Buchanan is over, after a sa Brown, Ashley Heskett, they end their campaign at 5-4 and 2-4. But, the team The Tribe then spanked the FUMC Christmas bazaar for “prejudicial remark” by the Jason Somers and Morgan 4-3-1. can qualify for the playoffs Mustangs 30-6, with touch- this year is Nov. 10. trial judge led to a negotiat- Tanner. And, the Clay Coun- 1998 for the first time since 1969 downs by Donnie Morri- The Mohawks upended ed plea and a 10 year prison ty Saddle Club is holding a The election is history this if they can beat EPC by more son, Brent Simpson, Scott Hoxie16-14 at Parker Field, sentence. He’d been charged showdeo on Nov. 6, at the week in time, with Ron- than six points in the season Gower and a late score by notching only their second in the shooting death of Ryan fairgrounds in Piggott. nie Cole elected sheriff andfinale at Lepanto. Chris Camp to set the final. win while ending the Mus- Pounds. Up next will be the season tang’s postseason hopes. The annual Piggott Lions finale at Corning. 1988 The General Election is at hand, with the presiden- tial race between Michael Dukakis and George Bush drawing the most attention. Speaking of the president, when the L.A. Dodgers visited the White House as World Series champs Joan and Larry McCoy, of Piggott, were along. Larry umpired the series, and was at first base in the Dodgers clinching win over Oakland. He had been working right field when Kirk Gibson hit his famous home run in the ninth inning

We want your news items call us at 870 598-2201 or fax 870 598-5189 PAGE 10 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018 www.cctimesdemocrat.com Statewide ballot TTTODDLER TIME AT PIGGOTT PUBLIC LIBRARYYY issues reviewed BY EMILY THOMPSON free photo identification to U of A System Division those who do not have ac- Halloween was the of Agriculture ceptable ID. Those who do theme, as a total of four not have IDs could vote us- adults and children attended the monthly ing a provisional ballot. The Arkansas has 1.7 million Toddler Time at the voters, but there is often a legislature would have the Piggott Public Library. low turnout on Election Day. authority to pass laws imple- Those attending read In fact, for the vast majority menting Issue 2. Issue 4: This Halloween stories, did a of counties in the state, voter proposed constitutional craft and received a treat turnout tends to be less than amendment would allow ca- bag. The next Toddler 55 percent, according to data sino gaming at four locations Time will be held at 10 published recently by the in Arkansas: Oaklawn in Hots a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. Washington Post. Springs, Southland in West 21, at Piggott Public Library.(courtesy photo) The numbers are often Memphis, one location in even lower for state ballot Jefferson County and one lo- issues, said Kristin Higgins, cation in Pope County. Pope University of Arkansas Sys- and Jefferson county appli- tem Division of Agriculture cants would be required to Public Policy Center pro- submit a letter of support gram associate. from the county judge or quo- “Thousands of more rum court, and if locating in- people vote for governor, but side city limits, from the then don’t vote at all on the mayor. Issue 4 would allow statewide ballot issues, gaming at any time of the day which often include policies and would put casinos under that affect every person in the oversight of the Arkansas the state,” Higgins said. Racing Commission. The “Voting on constitutional proposal would put a tax on amendments or initiated acts casino gaming revenue that are where Arkansans have a remains after the casinos pay real impact on shaping the out the winners or set aside state and how we do things funds. The tax revenue would here.” go to the state general rev- The Division of Agricul- enue fund, to the county and ture Public Policy Center has city governments and the Ar- produced a neutral voter kansas Gaming Commission. guide on all the statewide Issue 5: This is a proposed ballot issues, available state law that would increase online at http://bit.ly/ the current minimum wage of 2JemOsf, or in print at local $8.50 per hour to $9.25 next county extension offices. year, then to $10 in 2020 and The center has also made to $11 in 2021. This state law short videos for each ballot applies to employers with issue, available on the Divi- four or more employees who sion of Agriculture YouTube are not already exempt under channel at https:// existing state law. www.youtube.com/user/ The Arkansas Supreme ARextension, so that all Ar- Court has disqualified Issue kansans can become in- 1 and Issue 3. formed voters. The Public Policy Center “Voting is a right,” Higgins exists to provide Arkansans said. “Take the time to un- with research-based informa- derstand the ballot issues and tion and education about pub- then take the time to vote.” lic issues that are pressing, Early voting began Oct. emerging, involve multiple 22. Election Day is Tuesday, points of view and have wide- Nov. 6. Voting locations will spread consequences. be open that day from 7:30 For more information about a.m. to 7:30 p.m. the ballot issues and to sign On the ballot up for the monthly newslet- Issue 2: This proposed ter visit, uaex.edu/ballot, and constitutional amendment follow @uappc on Facebook would require citizens to and @UAEX_PPC on Twit- show photo ID when voting ter for all the latest updates. in person or by absentee bal- The University of Arkansas lot. Currently, Arkansas re- System Division of Agricul- quires voters to be a U.S. ture offers all its Extension citizen, an Arkansas resident, and Research programs to all be at least 18 years old and eligible persons without re- be lawfully registered to gard to race, color, sex, gen- vote. This amendment would der identity, sexual orienta- add a photo ID in addition tion, national origin, religion, to the current requirements age, disability, marital or vet- to vote. Legislators would eran status, genetic informa- decide what types of identi- tion, or any other legally pro- fication would be accepted tected status, and is an Affir- and create exemptions to the mative Action/Equal Oppor- requirement. Issue 2 would tunity Employer. require the state to provide TRC opens registration for winter and spring semesters Registration is now open proval, can register online for winter and spring se- through the myTRCC sys- mester classes at Three Riv- tem. Prospective students ers College for new and re- must fill out a free applica- turning students at all of the tion and attend a “ROCS” College’s locations. orientation session to be eli- Online and on-site regis- gible to register for classes. tration began this week, and The Getting Started Check- will continue through Dec. list is a step-by-step guide 7, for winter session and through the admissions pro- Jan. 11, for spring semester cess, and is available at at the Poplar Bluff campus trcc.edu/admissions. Fac- and the locations in ulty and staff advisors are Sikeston, Dexter, Kennett available in person, by and Cape Girardeau. The phone, or through email to winter session begins assist students with career Dec.10, and spring semes- planning and progression. ter begins Jan. 14. For assistance or to sched- Registering early is espe- ule an orientation session, cially important for return- contact the Welcome Cen- ing students according to ter at 573-840-9605. Dr. Justin Hoggard, Dean of Three Rivers College is Instruction. “We know our committed to contributing students have busy lives. to the quality of life in Registering early is the best Southeast Missouri with way to ensure their class quality, affordable higher schedules work well with education opportunities and their other obligations,” community services that said Hoggard. support and encourage the Those interested in enroll- economic, civic, and cul- ing can browse available tural vitality of the region. courses by clicking “Search For more information about for Classes” under “Admis- college and workforce pro- sions” at trcc.edu Current grams and upcoming students, with advisor ap- events, visit trcc.edu www.cctimesdemocrat.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018 PAGE 11

All Hallow’s Eve, my favorite holiday Finally, the leaves are be- And here’s a thought. A liar ginning to turn. The sky has Rector will lie. It is your responsi- turned that magnificent From The bility to find the truth. color of blue that heralds the Porch Remember that some of skies of Autumn and is the Swing the voting centers have perfect backdrop for the changed. You may call the blazing colors of the au- Christa Hedrick County Clerk’s office at 870 tumn leaves. My favorite 598-2813 if you have ques- season is upon us. Wednes- fear of dentists. Thank you tions. If for some reason you day is Halloween, Sunday Dr. Blackshare for showing have registered to vote and we return to regular time as me that dentists are not really your registration is not on we set the clocks back and sadists and taking away my file or if there is a problem, Tuesday is election day. paranoia. I thoroughly en- the poll worker should of- That makes this week a joyed the play. fer you a provisional ballot. busy week for everyone. It was a good break from If not, you can ask for one. Halloween, All Hallow’s the real horrors of watching Then you will be told what Eve, or All Saints Eve has the pipe bombs as they were you need to do to prove always been my favorite discovered last week, des- your right to vote. You must holiday. There is a certain tined for so many of our po- have a picture ID to cast energy on the 31st of Octo- litical figures. It is a dark time your ballot. ber that feels like transition. for our country. It became Your vote is your voice. Those on hand for the check presentation were, from left: Front-CCAC grant chair Jane Gatewood, Is it merely the changing of even darker on Saturday Use it wisely. This is an Elisabeth Household, Olivia Blackwell, Trinity Fears and Zander Mayberry. Back-PACE-GT instructor the seasons in full sway, when 11 people were shot important election. There is Penny Toombs, Luke Scheidler, Taylor Peters, Allie Turner, Molly Hopple and Ben Latimer.(courtesy turning the calendar one and killed as they worshiped still time to study the can- image) more month, feeling the in the Tree of Life Synagogue didates and the bills. Get comforting sigh of the earth in Pittsburgh, Penn. Two ready, set, vote. You can as harvest is happening? Or, more people were shot and check to be sure you are reg- CCAC awards grant is it the subtle movement of killed (one in front of his istered at: https:// souls settling and re-settling nine-year-old grandson) at a www.vote.org/am-i-regis- as our memories call to Kroger store in tered-to-vote/ . Just enter them and they ready them- Jeffersontown, Ky. the state and your name and Funds for special holiday trip selves to walk among us These were crimes commit- birthday and it will tell you In their continuing efforts to on a special trip in early De- tending the touring presen- again on Halloween Night? ted out of fear, of hate, all if you are still registered. promote the arts in Clay cember. tation of “Ghosts of Christ- I live in a haunted house, so based on stories that were I suppose that’s all I have County, the Clay County Arts Toombs had applied for the mas Past.” I suppose you know what told which are not true. I to tell you this week. Let me Council recent presented a grant in order to assist in the Making the presentation my guess is. wonder how many more know if there is anything grant check to assist in a spe- purchase of tickets for stu- for the CCAC was grant In preparation for Hal- crimes could be prevented, you would like to see in this cial project for Piggott El- dents to travel to St. Louis chair Jane Gatewood. loween this year I went with how many lives could be column and I will share it ementary School PACE-GT and experience a perfor- She noted any educators my friend, Carol Stone, to saved, if we all stopped be- with everyone else. Email students. mance by the Trans-Siberian who were intrested in ob- see “Little Shop Of Hor- lieving everything we are told me at Last week, a check was pre- Orchestra. The performance taining a grant from the rors” at the Collins Theater and did our homework. We [email protected] sented to instructor Penny is scheduled for Dec. 6, and CCAC should visit the Clay in Paragould on Friday. The have an election coming next or phone (870) 595-4997. Toombs, and members of the Toombs indicated students County Arts Council, Inc., Greene County Fine Arts week. Early voting has al- Check out your Rector, Ar- program, with the funds to be and parents will also be at- Facebook page. Council did an excellent job ready started and not every- kansas website at used to help send the students with the play. I had forgot- thing we hear is the truth. I www.rectorarkansas.com ten so much of the story it urge each and every one of from time to time. I love to was almost like seeing it for you to take a deeper look. be told I need to update it Crowley’s Ridge State Park the first time. All I really re- Check everything out. You and I take all suggestions to membered was the dentist. have access to information on heart. Take a look. I think that may be one rea- the web. Find out if you are Goodbye for now. to host fall painting workshop son I used to have such a being told the truth or not. Crowley’s Ridge State class size is limited. The class information, or to register, Park is hosting a fall paint- has been designed for all skill may call the park at 870 Great Arkansas Clean-Up planned Saturday ing workshop from 1 to 3 levels, and the project will be 573-6751, Ext. #2, or may Davidsonville Historic gather for a work session run- tend and will be gathering at p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 3. a door hanger. Participants email them at State Park, located southwest ning from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. the visitor’s center. Organiz- There is a $30 fee, pre-reg- will be meeting at pavilion [email protected] of Pocahontas, is seeking this Saturday, Nov. 3. Scouts, ers noted bags, gloves, hot istration is required and the #3. Those wanting additional volunteers to take part in the civic organizations, clubs and chocolate and snacks will be Great Arkansas Clean-Up. individuals are invited to at- provided. www.cctimesdemocrat.com Participants are asked to PAGE 12 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018  www.cctimesdemocrat.com www.cctimesdemocrat.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018  PAGE 13

CANDIDAAATES Preparation continues for museum opening BBBY JJY ANE GAAATEWOOD VISIT PIGGOTT Times-Democrat News Staff

When asked by museum board members, locals reply, “Oh, yes, I’ll be there. Look- ing forward to it.” Major Bill in Jonesboro in- quires, “When is it? Where? We’re celebrating early, so I’ll try to get free on Monday the 12th.” For the Rector Community Museum board, and the many veterans’ families who have donated to the museum throughout the years, exciting Friday afternoon Democratic First District Congressional times are set to begin. Visi- candidate Christian Desai (left) and Democratic State Rep. tors should recognize the candidate Ryan Carter (right) were joined by local great potential for the whole supporters in urging voters to cast their ballots early. The community the museum pro- candidates, and campaign workers, manned a location at vides from its Main Street lo- the four-way-stop in Piggott as they stumped for the cation. upcoming General Election.(courtesy photo) Beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, this year’s Belles of Christmas pageant set observance of Veteran’s Day, Robert and Regina Layer assist Joey Pruett (left) in dressing one of the mannequins which will the museum board will host age groups, ranging from display a military uniform in the soon to be dedicated military room at the Rector Community The Pocahontas Beta a dediction program for the birth to 15, with an additional Museum on Main Street.(TD photo/Jane Gatewood) Sigma Phi chapters will be opening of their new military people’s choice award for hosting their sixth annual room. Inside the military from World War II and more teers to clean glass display propriate t-shirt for one of each age group. Dress is Sun- Belles of Christmas pageants room, which can be viewed recently. A table and chair, cases donated by Keith and the mannequins because, as day best or Christmas attire, beginning at 2 p.m. on Sun- through multiple large win- representing the symbolic Jan Hill brought Robert Layer she was told, “You can’t just although pageant dresses day, Nov. 11. The pageants dows, will be mannequins absent service member is also to help. Soon, wife Regina put any t-shirt on him. It won’t be allowed. Admission will be held in the M.D. Wil- displaying donated uniforms on display. arrived and got on the phone would not be right.” is $3 for adults and $2 for stu- liams Intermediate School worn by local servicemen Recently, a call for volun- to their son to donate an ap- Several display cases will gym, located at 2301 North dents. All proceeds from the provide a new home for do- Park Street in Pocahontas. event will fund local commu- nated items which include The cost for entrants is $25, nity charities. Those wanting photographs, newspaper ar- plus an additional $5 to be additional information may ticles, medals, helmets, can- included in the Miss Photo- call Sandra Bryant at 870 teens and other memora- genic competition. Entry 378-1547 or may visit the bilia. The museum’s doors fees will be $5 higher at the Belles of Christmas pageant open at 9 a.m. on Monday, event. There will be seven Facebook page. Nov. 12, allowing visitors to browse prior to the dedica- tion. Coffee and light re- Special services planned freshments will also be served. at McDougal Church The Rector Community Museum is located at 310 Paul White Ministries, praise and worship service Main Street in the former formerly of the Midland set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Underwood building. Church of Poplar Bluff, The church is located on Handicap access is available will be featured as the Second Street in at either end of the block speaker during Sunday McDougal and Pastor beside BRTC and Honey- morning services this Kevin Vaughn, and the suckle and Home. Those week at McDougal Com- congregation, invite every- wanting to make special ar- munity Christian Church. one to attend. rangements may call 870- Afterward, there will be a Progress is being made in the new military room, which is set to be dedicated on Nov. 12, at the 783-0220 or 870-595-4053. Rector Community Museum.(TD photo/Jane Gatewood) PAGE 14  wEdnEsdAy, OCTOBER 31, 2018  www.cctimesdemocrat.com

Piggott AreA ChAmber of CommerCe tAble AwArd winners

The table entered by The Treasure Chest, of Piggott, took home the judge’s favorite award for the “Wow Factor” at the The Piggott High School FFA chapter’s entry in the table decorating contest at the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner earned recent Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting. On hand to the People’s Choice Award. Members on hand to accept the recognition from chamber president Nikki Blue (far left) were, from accept the honor from chamber president Nikki Blue (left) left: Matthew Cheshire, Trey Gossett, Luke Boyd, Katelyn Jackson, Presley Tullos, Kaylee Smith, Cooper Harris, Chandler Smart and was owner Kelli Malin. Rylea Harmon.

The table entered by the Piggott High School FBLA took home the honors for Most Creative at the recent Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting. Those on hand as the recognition was Sandra Little (second from left) and members of the Piggott High School FCCLA accepting handed out were, from left: chamber president Nikki Blue and chapter members Chandler Smart, the recognition for the most elegant table at the recent Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting. Kassidy Krause, Shianne Higdon and Rylea Harmon. times-demoCrAt PhotogrAPhy by tim blAir www.cctimesdemocrat.com  wednesday, october 31, 2018  PaGe 15

Lady Mohawks stumble in state play Fall in first round at Paris BY BRUCE GUTHRIE Special to the Times-Democrat Piggott answered with a stopped play. sideout, but couldn’t mount Piggott got as close as Lengthy bus rides are a run to match. Abby Locha- three, but could get no clos- common in state tournament la’s kill down the left side er and Harding Academy play. Both Harding Acad- finished off the 25-20 set. pulled away 25-14. emy and Piggott endured Even without the first serve Errors plagued the Lady a drive to west Arkansas of set two, the Lady Mo- Mohawks in the early going to play in the first round hawks got the first two pointsof set four from lifts to long of the 3A state volleyball once again. hits. Harding Academy took tournament. The Lady Wildcats drew advantage and sped out to a The experience of the even, and the back and forth 6-3 early lead. Lady Wildcats proved valu- began again. Piggott got to within a able in Harding Academy’s Piggott managed to build a point, but couldn’t keep up 3-1 win over the Lady Mo- 13-8 lead pushing Traughber with the Lady Cats’ who hawks who hadn’t appeared to call timeout. That lead was built a six-point cushion late in a state tournament since extended on a block and a kill in the set before wrapping 2014. by Piggott’s Jordan Tate. up the match with a block The Lady Mohawks relied By the time Rahn’s ser- by Fouts that set up match on the play of Sassy Rahn vice run was broken, the point. as well as Jordan Tate to Lady Mohawks built a 16-8 Lochala’s kill gave Hard- counterbalance the hitting cushion. ing Academy the 25-15 set and frontline of Harding That cushion held up to the and match win. Academy in Micah Fouts, end of the second set with The Lady Wildcats were Abby Duggar and Kadynn Piggott pulling away to even later eliminated by Fountain Harris. the match with a 25-16 win. Lake, and they fell to the “They were fundamen- Tate’s kill sealed set for the eventual champs from Paris tally sound on defense,” Members of the Lady Mohawk volleyball team celebrate a point in their state tourney match at Lady Mohawks. in the semi-finals. Hoxie Harding Academy head Paris. Pictured are, from left: Sassy Rahn, Carlie Vancil, Harley Earnheart (4) and Jordan Tate.(photo Harding Academy broke was also eliminated in the courtesy Bruce Guthrie) coach Tod Traughber said Piggott’s streak of first points semi-final round, edged by of the Lady Mohawks. “We most of the game.” Four of the next five points draw even. in a set getting the first three runner-up Ashdown. came out with a battle plan Piggott got out of the gate belonged to Piggott including A kill by Rahn did draw of set three, the first coming With the loss the Tribe that really worked.” with two aces from Sassy an ace from Annalee Massey Piggott even at 19-19, but from Fouts’ block. finishes their first campaign For Piggott head coach Rahn. Though the Lady Cats giving the Lady Mohawks an Harding Academy got the A kill by Fouts put Harding under Slaven with an overall Shelby Slaven, her group came back to take a two-point 11-10 edge. serve right back on the next Academy up 4-1 with Lo- record of 15-15, and a con - played well on defense, but lead of their own, two points Behind the serve of Micah point. chala ready to serve. Piggott ference record of 11-5. With not well enough. seemed to be the margin of Fouts, Harding Academy From there, the Lady Wild- broke Lochala’s serve, but only four seniors being lost “We gave up points when the first set. built a 17-14 lead, compel- cats got the run they were not before the Lady Wildcats to graduation, there will be we should have given up Kadynn Harris’ kill near ling Slavens to call timeout. looking for behind Harris’ built a five-point lead. a good core of experience points,” Slaven said. “It was the back line put Harding Piggott got a sideout after serve which produced a 23- 10-5 was Harding Acad - on next year’s squad. rough, but we stayed close Academy up 9-6. the stoppage, but couldn’t 19 lead including an ace. emy’s lead when Slaven Football Cougars beat Indians, set for home playoff

BY ANTHONY COSSEY play drive with a three-yard ten and nine yards to move Times-Democrat Sports Staff touchdown with 3:13 left the ball out to the 31-yard to make it 12-0 Rector. The line as Marked Tree called Rector (5-3, 3-2) earned two-point try was no good. a time out with 2:24 left. A a spot in the Class 2A state Ellis returned the kickoff personal foul on the Indians football playoffs with their out to his own 31-yard line moved the ball to the 46- 20-0 win over Marked Tree for Marked Tree’s next pos- yard line before a false start (3-5, 1-4) this past Friday session. Eli McCrary’s first moved it back to the 41-yard at Don Lovell Memorial down pass was incomplete line. Dooley picked up six Field in Marked Tree. The as Rector’s Connor Austin and eleven yards on back Cougars last appearance in sacked McCrary on second to back run before Rector the playoffs was 2001. down. A bad snap lost 11 ran the victory formation The Cougars got the ball yards for Marked Tree as the to run the clock out for the first as Chris Hufty fell on Indians were forced to punt 20-0 win. the onside kick at midfield with the ball being downed “What a phenomenal win to start the game. Evan on the Marked Tree 39-yard for this program. It’s been a Dooley ran for no gain line with 1:45 left. Ford had struggle since the program before Max Ford had back runs of three and eight yards, started back up as a lot of to back runs of five yards Bucy picked up two yards be- people have made a lot of to pick up a first down for fore Ford gained three yards sacrifices,” Rector head Rector with 10:20 left. Park- as the third quarter came to an coach David Hendrix said er Bucy found Ford open end with Rector leading 12-0. after the game. “Marked for an 18 yard pass mov- Bucy’s incomplete pass Tree played their tails off ing the ball to the Marked brought up fourth and three and got after us all night. Tree 22-yard line as Bucy as Rector called a time We didn’t pass block like picked up six yards on the out. Brown broke up Bu- we can but our ground game next play. Dooley coughed cy’s fourth down pass as the was good tonight. They the ball up on the next play Rector’s Evan Dooley runs behind the blocking of Gage Parrish (75) and Zac McCluskey (52) for Cougars turned the ball over were sending what seemed as Jamaria Anderson re- a nice gain during senior high football action this past Friday in Marked Tree. (TD Photo/Anthony on downs at the Marked like everybody on every covered for the Indians at Cossey) Tree 23-yard line with 11:49 play and we broke a couple his own 14-yard line with left. Brown ran the ball four plays on them,” Hendrix 9:15 left. Quarterback Jack the Indians moved the ball force Rector to punt. Ivy Lowry fell on the Rector straight times picking up 31 added. Brown scrambled for a 43 to the three-yard line. Hardin returned the punt to the In- squib kick at his own 40- yards to the Rector 46-yard Dooley led Rector with yard gain on first down ran for no gain as the quarter dians’ 46-yard line as An- yard to start the third quarter. line. Pass interference on the 18 carries for 195 yards to the Rector 43-yard line came to an end with the score derson picked up three yards Brown picked up six yards Cougars moved the ball to the and two touchdowns as before a false start backed 0-0. on first down. Hardin broke on first down, Anderson Rector 31-yard line before Ford had 11 carries for 40 the Indians up five yards. Dooley put the ball in the through a tackle for loss of followed with a three yard Brown found AJ Johnson for yards and a touchdown to go Back to back runs by Brown end zone from three yards out four yards as Brown gained run as Brown gained three a ten yard gain to the 21-yard along with six catches for 84 gained three yards before on the first play of the second no yards on third down as more yards to pick up a firstline. Brown ran for seven yards. Bucy completed six Cougar Gage Parrish sacked quarter to make it 6-0 Rector. the Indians punted the ball down at the Cougars’ 49-yard yards and again for one yard of ten passes for 84 yards Brown for an eight yard The two-point conversion try back to Rector with 2:46 line. Brown had no gain on before his third down pass on the night. Austin led the loss forcing Marked Tree was no good. Justin Lowry left. Ford gained no yards on first down as Trace Sanders was incomplete. Ivy was Cougars’ defense with five to punt. Rector started their recovered the ensuing onside first down as Kylen Johnson had a tackle for loss of one stopped a yard short on fourth tackles including a sack and drive at their own 25-yard kick for Marked Tree at his sacked Bucy for a four yard yard for Rector to bring up and two as the Indians turned also had a fumble recovery. line as Kale Hardin picked own 47-yard line. Anderson loss on second down. Ford third and eleven. Dooley the ball over on downs as Brown had 24 carries for up five yards on first down. was stopped for a one yard picked up 19 yards on a pass broke up the pass play on the Rector 12-yard line. The 139 yards to lead Marked Dooley was tackled for a loss before an interception from Bucy as Bucy’s next fourth down as Marked Tree Cougars capitalized on the Tree while also completing yard loss before Bucy found by Rector’s Dooley was ne- pass fell incomplete. Rector punted with 8:28 left as the turnover as Dooley took the two of six passes for 31 Ford again for 16 yards to gated by a pass interference ran the old hook and ladder ball was downed at the Rec- ball up the middle for an 88 yards. the 45-yard line. Hardin call giving the Indians the play as Bucy hit Ford for tor 13-yard line. An offsides yard touchdown run to make Friday night the Cou- lost a yard, Bucy gained ball on the Cougars’ 39-yard seven yards as he pitched the on the Indians and a 12 yard it 18-0 Rector with 7:26 left. gars will visit McCrory in a yard as Bucy’s pass to line with 10:37 left. Brown ball to Dooley who picked up run by Hardin moved the Bucy found Clayton Morgan the season finale’ although Ford picked up 15 yards for picked up 13 yards on three three yards for a Cougar first ball out to the 30-yard line. for the two-point conversion they’ve already tied up another Rector first down straight carries to but the down at their own 47-yard Hardin gained another yard pass making the score 20-0 third in conference. This at the Marked Tree 40-yard ball on Rector 23-yard line. line with just under a minute before Dooley rambled for Cougars. Anderson returned also earns them a home line with 3:33 left. Marked Justin Ellis picked up four left. Bucy threw an incomple- 26 yards to the Marked Tree the kick off out to midfield for playoff game, as they’re Tree’s Chaz Simmons tack- yards before a snap over tion, Dooley rushed for four 43-yard line. Ford ran for Marked Tree as Brown ran slated to host the Fordyce led Dooley for a yard loss as Brown’s head lost 11 yards yards as Bucy’s pass again yards as Dooley gained nine for six yards on first down.Redbugs (5-4/3-2) at 7 p.m. Bucy ran for no gain. A pass to bring up fourth and long as fell incomplete. Dooley was yards for a first down only to Brown’s pass was incomplete on Friday, Nov. 9, at Paul interference call on Marked Marked Tree called a time out dropped for a four yard loss see Bucy run for two yards as Brown ran for 15 yards Temerian Field. The last Tree gave the Cougars a with 7:46 left. Brown’s pass by Kylen Johnson on fourth before hitting Ford with a on third down to the Rector time the Cougars were in first down on the Indians’ on fourth down was incom- down as Marked Tree took seven yard pass and Dooley 29-yard line. Brown lost a the playoffs was 2001, when 26-yard line with 1:37 left. plete turning the ball over to over on downs at the Rector running for 13 yards to pick yard before hitting Ivy with they visited Barton and fell Dooley and Ford ran for six Rector on their own 33-yard 47-yard line with 25 seconds up another first down at the a 20 yard pass to the Rector 45-14. The previous year and four yards respectively line. The Cougars went three left. Anderson picked up six Indians’ 13-yard line. Bucy 10-yard line. Brown fumbled they also made the play- as Dooley picked up 10 and out as Ford gained five yards on first down as Brown had runs of eight and zero on the next play as Parrish re- offs, visiting Clarendon yards to move the ball to yards before Chris Ivy and ran deep in Marked Tree ter- yards before Dooley picked covered for Rector as Cougar where they dropped a 46-6 the Marked Tree six-yard Anderson had back to back ritory as the first half game up two yards and another first eight-yard line. Dooley had decision. line where a face mask on sacks for Marked Tree to to an end with Rector up 6-0. down. Ford capped the 14 three straight carries for four, PAGE 16  wEdnEsdAy, october 31, 2018  www.cctimesdemocrat.com Mohawks poised for playoff run BY TIM BLAIR in preparation and we’re ballgame, even in the Osce- Times-Democrat Sports Staff looking forward to this af- ola game we got there to the ternoon.” middle of the third quarter The Piggott Mohawks (5- Widely favored to beat the and its still a one touch- 4/3-3) will wrap up the reg- Bobcats, the Mohawks also down game,” he surmised. ular season Thursday eve- need some help to improve “Newport jumped on us ning at Parker Field as they their playoff situation. “That early, but we played a great host the Corning Bobcats one point loss at Walnut second half. We just need (0-9/0-6) in the annual Rice Ridge has really bit us in the to put four good quarters Bowl contest. Last week backside, but in this confer- together, and when you get the Tribe dropped a 35-8 ence it’s like the SEC where to the playoffs who knows home conference loss to every game counts,” Harrell what can happen.” the Newport Greyhounds, offered. “Right now we need Newport (8-1/6-0) and as they look forward to the to beat Corning, and we need Osceola(8-1/6-0) meet Fri- third postseason appearance Walnut Ridge to beat Hoxie. day night with the league in a row—a first in school If Walnut Ridge wins we’ll title on the line, while history. be the four seed, and go to Hoxie (5-4/3-3) hosts Wal- “Newport, they’re pret- McGehee, and if Hoxie wins nut Ridge (7-2/4-2) and ty good and it is what it we’ll be the five seed and Harrisburg (3-6/1-5) visits is—they’re well-coached end up going to Rison. But, Manila(3-6/1-5)—although and they’ve got the speed we do know we’ll be going both are out of playoff con- and the athletes,” Mohawk on the road next week in the tention. Coach Michael Harrell said first round of the playoffs.” Prior to Thursday night’s Tuesday morning. “We Despite the two recent 7 p.m. kickoff the Mohawks did contain the run game, losses, Harrell noted he feels will recognize the members that’s been our philosophy Mohawk Gunner Shaw clings to the jersey of Newport’s Tharon Davis in Friday night’s conference the team is ready for another of the PHS class of 2019, this year. We’re gonna’ try game at Parker Field.(TD photo/Tim Blair) run into the playoffs. with senior night festivities. to stop your run game and “I like this group, they’re The winner of the game you’re just gonna’ have to two point conversion, and a good chance both will be ing week and we had a great gritty and they really work will also retain the Rice beat us through the air. And, the score stood at 28-8 at the final four teams with one of day of practice on Monday hard. We’ve been in every Bowl trophy. that’s what they did—they halftime break. them potentially playing for just got behind us.” Coming out of the locker a state championship,” Har- The Greyhounds got on room in the second half, the rell added. “So, we’re glad to the board early by way of Mohawk defense stepped-up see that part of the schedule a rushing touchdown by the intensity and held the behind us, and we’re still quarterback Cash Forrest- Greyhounds at bey. They playing good ball.” er. They added to the tally would add one more touch- Shaw led the team in rush- in the first with a pair of down late, scoring early in ing in the Newport loss with touchdown passes from the fourth quarter on a 21 82 yards on 10 carries, while Forrester, as he connected yard pass catch and run by Wright finished with 73 with Tharon Davis on a 16 Davis. Once again adding the yards on five totes and Luke yard strike and J.T. Haynes PAT, the final score was set. Boyd had 20 yards on eight from 36 yards out. “They jumped out to 21 carries. Davis led all rushers “Our kids played hard, nothing in the first quarter, with 119 yards on 15 carries they played their guts out,” and after that we held them for the ‘Hounds. Forrester Harrell explained. :But they pretty tight. I was super was 9 for 23 passing for just beat us deep and there proud of our guys in the 189 yards, with three touch- wasn’t a whole lot we could second half, for guttin’ it down and one interception. do about that.” out. They only got us 8-0 Piggott’s Trey Gossett com- The Greyhounds would in the second half,” Harrell pleted one of six attempts add one more touchdown offered. “And, we did have a for a yard. in the first half, as Forrester few injuries, but we also had Shaw and Gossett also led hit Clemmie Alcorn for a some young guys step in and the Mohawks in tackles on 46 yard strike. Adding the I was so proud of the boys as the night. PAT once again, Newport they rose to the occasion.” For the Mohawks, the task Mohawk quarterback Trey Gossett hands the ball off to Jacob Scott (21) in Friday night’s home led 28-0 early in the second Coming off the back-to- is simple this week as they contest against Newport.(TD photo/Tim Blair) quarter. back losses to the league look to continue the Corn- The Tribe answered with leaders, the Tribe will now ing Bobcat’s 40-plus game their only touchdown of the look to close out the regular losing streak in Thursday night about two minutes season on a positive note. night’s Rice Bowl contest. later, as Sky Wright broke “We knew these last two “We’ve got Corning this through the line and carried weeks was gonna’ be really week for the Rice Bowl, the ball 52 yards to paydirt. hard, Osceola and Newport and that rivalry,” Harrell Gunner Shaw added the are really tough and there’s explained. “It’s beat Corn- Junior Cougars end season with win over Marked Tree

Times-Democrat Sports Staff Rector added to their tally this time, as the final score with 6:02 left in the third was set. The Rector Junior Cou- quarter as John Ford Hen- Hendrix led the offensive gars closed out their sea- drix scored on an 11 yard effort with 108 yards rush- son with a home win on touchdown run. Quarterback ing, and one touchdown, Thursday, Oct. 25, beat- Jerron Bucy hit Sam Shipley while McCluskey was close ing Marked Tree 18-8. on a pass play for the two behind with 103 yards rush- Mohawk running back Gunner Shaw (5) follows fellow senior Luke Boyd (33) into a crowd of The host team got on point conversion as the boys ing-including 78 yards after Newport defenders in action from last week’s home game for the Tribe.(TD photo/Tim Blair) the scoreboard first in the in blue took the lead. contact, and the other TD. ballgame, swarming the The Cougars would add Logan Emerline led the Indians for a safety on a one more touchdown late in defensive effort with eight RHS Cougar basketball pep rally Friday bad snap. The remainder the contest, as Connor Mc- tackles, including two sacks of the game they held Cluskey scored on a seven of the Indian quarterback. The Rector High School Nov. 2. The rally will be donation of Gatorade, which the MT squad to a single yard run with just 56 seconds Meanwhile, Jacob Cox had athletics department is host- held in the RHS gym, on 5th will be used by all of the touchdown while adding left in regulation. Jackson an interception for the Cou- ing a community pep rally Street, according to principal Cougar basketball teams this a pair of scores of their Hill provided the conversion gars in the win. for the upcoming basketball and athletic director Nate coming season. own. season at 7 p.m. this Friday, Henderson. Admission is a www.cctimesdemocrat.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018 PAGE 17

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Fourth, fifth and wiches, California blend veg- roni and cheese, peas, blue- sixth also have the option of etables with cheese, pears and berry squares and apple a fish sandwich. blueberries. Fourth, fifth and slices. Fourth, fifth and sixth Tuesday-Chicken pot pie sixth have the option of have the option of corn dogs. with biscuit, seasoned car- chicken quesadilla. RECTOR SCHOOLS The following is the Rec- school, corn, salad with ranch Thursday-Chicken and tor School lunch menu for dressing and apple slices. noodles, steamed broccoli, the week of Nov. 5 to 9. Milk Tuesday-Mini corn dogs, steamed carrots, hot rolls and is served with all meals. A baked beans, coleslaw and frozen fruit cups. potato bar and salads are also mixed fruit. Friday-Cheeseburgers or available to high school stu- Wednesday-Turkey and bacon cheeseburgers or These RES students were the winners in the various contests held each day during Red Ribbon dents as a second choice. dressing, mashed potatoes, chicken sandwiches for high Week.(courtesy photo) Monday-Pepperoni pizza green beans, hot rolls, cran- school, lettuce, tomato, pick- or sausage pizza for high berry sauce and diced pears. les, french fries and peaches. From page 1, Sara’s class and chloe Horn Monday through Friday. MARMADUKE SCHOOLS RED RIBBON for Mrs. Cate’s class. Kindergarten-Lily Dorman, The following is the tidbits. namon rolls. The winners in the poster Beckett Mabrey, Jaylene Marmaduke School lunch Tuesday-Salisbury steak Thursday-Cheese pizza or contest included, for second Scott, Chandler Graham and menu for Nov. 5 to 9. Milk with hot roll or grilled hamburgers, tossed salad and parade, originating in the grade-Lasten Gilbee for Mrs. Anastasia Householder. First is served with all meals. chicken sandwiches, mashed with ranch dressing, corn on field adjacent to the RES Jade’s class and Adrianna grade-Raleigh Scott, Levi Third through sixth grade potatoes with gravy, green the cob and fruit cocktail. playground. Students, staff, Jackson for Mrs. Slaughter’s Shelton, Gunner McGuire, may choose between the beans and peaches. Friday-Turkey sandwiches family and supporters gath- class; third grade-Mollie Aus- Sally Kilbreth and Macy main course or sandwich. Wednesday-Chili with or rib patty sandwiches, let- ered for the annual rally Fri- tin for Mrs. Jami’s class and Stirnaman. Second grade- Monday-Chicken nuggets beans or hot dogs, crackers, tuce and tomato, baby carrots day afternoon. After a wel- Roslynn Faught for Ms. Stetson Stanley, Dawn or corn dogs, french fries, corn, carrot sticks with ranch with ranch dressing, fresh come from RES GT coordi- Wendy’s class; fourth grade- Kilbreth, Adrianna Jackson, pinto beans and pineapple dressing, applesauce and cin- fruit and baked chips. nator Lance Mabery, the Anniston Scott for Ms. Sue’s Eli Hamm and Holdyn Hart. band performed the National class and Alexis for Mrs. Third grade-Maleigha Scott, Anthem. The individual win- Stephanie’s class. Kellon Mabrey, Keighyn RECTOR FALL FESTIVAL ners were also announced, The winners in the essay Ritter, Swaye Stainaker and followed by speakers Mark contest included, for fifth McKenna Stanley. Fourth Vavak, of the Arkansas State grade-Chloe McCurry for grade-Carlee Godfrey, Police, and Clay County Mrs. Hester’s class and Ariana Tippitt-Holcomb, Sheriff Terry Miller. Jaydin Stirnaman for Mrs. Colton Haywood, Briana The students then took part Dorman’s class; sixth grade- Johnson and Landen Palmer. in a balloon release, to honor Dalton Lamar for Mrs. Fifth grade-Abigail their pledge of staying drug MacKenzie’s class and Schuerman, Jackson Lynn, free. The individual classes Kaelyn Burns for Mrs. Makayla McGuire, Charlie then performed their chant or Haynes’ class. Bearden and Jaydin cheer, and the parade lined- The guessing jar daily win- Stirnaman. Sixth grade-Cash up. ners for this year included— Lindsey, Liam Jukkola, This year’s winners in the Briana Johnson on Monday, Koden Tucker, Shay Henson coloring contest were, for Sarah McCarty on Tuesday, and Hayden Vavak. kindergarten-Avery Aarlie Grayson Bryant on Wednes- Organizers also offered for Mrs. Bridgett’e class, Asa day, Jayle Lopez on Thursday their thanks to the students, Jackson for Mrs. Brooke’s and Tason Hopper and Jaxon staff and others who made the class and Brandon Pruitt for Burns on Friday. annual observance possible Mrs. Brittany’s class; first This year’s dress up day and a big success. grade-Mason Isley for Mrs. winners were as followed, for

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