The Nashville News THURSDAY • October 17, 2013 • Issue 83 • 1 Section • 14 Pages • In Howard County, Arkansas since 1878 • USPS 371-540 • 75 cents IN BRIEFt Non-hunters Information should be aware sought in ATV theft of safety during The Howard County Sher- hunting season iff’s Depart- ment is seek- ing information D.E. RAY regarding the News Staff alleged theft of a four wheeler. NASHVILLE- Every year in Arkansas, According there are injuries and accidents related to a state- to hunting. Every year, there are people ment issued who are not hunters who are impacted Wednesday by these accidents. Some simple precau- by Howard County Sheriff tions can help to keep non-hunters safe Butch Morris, during hunting season. authorities Joe Huggins, Hunter Education Co- received a ordinator for Arkansas Game and Fish theft of prop- Commission, said that since the Hunter erty report Education program became mandatory, from Darren the numbers of accidental shootings L. Hostetler has dropped significantly. Before the stating that his Owner Joyce Harris mans the kitchen she has run program, accidental shootings related to 2013 Honda for the better part of 33 years at the Hickory House hunting could be as many as five dozen Rancher two on Main St. Staff photo by D.E. Ray incidents per year. Last year, the number wheel drive ATV was of accidental shootings was down to 18, missing from with only three of those being fatal. his Yorks The last accidental shootings re- Chapel Road lated to hunting in Howard, Pike and residence. The Montgomery Counties have all been four wheeler COMMUNITY INSTITUTION self-inflicted accidental gun shots, and is red in color all happened more than three years ago. and valued at Hickory House has earned loyal following in 33 years In all three counties, there has not been $4,200. a non-hunter accidentally shot in recent There have memory. been several D.E. RAY Of course, even with the drop in ac- theft’s involv- News Staff ing four wheel- cidents resulting from better education ers in the past or the better part of for hunters about safety, one accidental shooting can be a tragedy, and prevent- few weeks 33 years, Joyce Har- in Howard ing that is worth extra time and effort. County and the Fris has made meals Kirsten Bartlow, Watchable Wildlife surrounding to order from scratch Coordinator with AGFC, has several counties. Any- that have cemented the tips. The Watchable Wildlife program is one with infor- Hickory House as a com- specifically aimed at non-hunters, but mation on any she suggests that anybody in Arkansas of the thefts is munity institution. See SEASON / Page 3 asked to call Harris started the busi- the Howard ness in 1977, specializing in County Sher- hand-pressed hamburgers to iff’s Office at order and breakfast. Hours 870-845-2626. have changed some over the years, but have mainly cen- D.E. RAY | Nashville News Archives to tered on an early breakfast A table full of regular customers enjoy their morning coffee at the Man arrested host event for the farmers and ranchers Hickory House on Main St. in the area, leading into a at Historic late lunch. in connection Washington Most business is not only They come in and say ‘the usual,’ repeat, but customers that or don’t say anything at all - we just The South- come in every day or every with thefts west Arkan- time they are in town. know what to bring them. In the sas Regional NASHVILLE - A local man was ar- “They come in and say ‘the Archives, a kitchen, the order is oten ‘Sam’s rested Wednesday on burglary and theft branch of the usual,’ or don’t say anything charges. Arkansas His- at all - we just know what breakfast’ or just ‘Roger’s here’.” According to a statement issued by tory Commis- to bring them,” Harris said. Howard County Sheriff Butch Morris, “In the kitchen, the order is -Joyce Harris sion, will host Owner Investigator David Shelton a free seminar often ‘Sam’s breakfast’ or just “ and Deputy Timmy Floyd on Oct. 26 ‘Roger’s here’.” took 21 year old Brady from 9 a.m. – 3 And the customers do summer, making that the res- tomers. p.m. at Historic Murphy into custody in come - from 6 a.m. until 2 taurant’s busy season. “We try to cook what Washington connection with a Sept. p.m., every day except Sun- Harris also said that since people want whenever they 27 burglary and theft re- State Park day. called ‘Gover- Husqvarna took over opera- want it. We have one man that MURPHY ported at 109 Murphy Lane Harris explained that there nors, Ghosts tion of the local chainsaw and wants two tacos every morn- in Nashville. and Gavottes.’ is also a fairly large amount yard products factory, she ing,” she said. Police reports indicate that several Lunch will be of business from outside has seen a large number of in- It also means that the reci- rings and coins valued at over $1,000 provided for the community, displaying ternational travelers, mainly pes change slightly. One cus- were taken from the residence of one those who a guest book for travelers from Sweden. tomer reported that when she of Murphy’s family members. Morris register by that has entries for visitors Preparing the food served asked Harris what the recipe said a portion of the stolen items were Oct. 21. Teach- from Berryville, Virginia to in the restaurant from scratch for her meatloaf was, the only recovered at a local pawn shop. ers attending Redlands, California. Most allows them a lot of flexibility answer she gave was, “What- the event will Murphy is in Howard County Jail and tourists come through in the and ability to cater to cus- ever’s freshest.” receive profes- bond is set at $25,000. sional develop- ment credit. For more in- formation or to register, email april.goff@ arkansas. gove or call New staff brought on at HMH 501.682.6900 or visit our A.J. SMITH work at the facility was like website at Managing Editor coming home. www.ark-ives. “I’m excited about doing com. NASHVILLE - Howard good things and the people Church Memorial Hospital has inside are some of the best some new faces preparing around. It’s the best little anniversary to serve our community. MARSHALL HUSKEY BURNS BELL WEST PATTERSON hospital in southwest Ar- scheduled According to Charge kansas,” Bell said. Nurse and HMH board day shift Personal Care helpful. It’s a great home- ed. “I love the crew that I Finally, Huskey pointed William member Alesha Collins, a Unit (PCU) include Justice town hospital.” work with.” out that community in- Memorial new group of registered West, Kelly Burns, Autumn West and Marshall Patterson pointed out volvement separates the Church of God nurses has been brought Marshall, Daniel Patterson agreed, pointing out that that HMH’s top-notch fa- facility from others in the in Christ, lo- and Gayla Rowe. Matthew a team effort is what makes cilities make it an excellent cated at 1210 on in recent months. region. the hospital successful. Front Street in “We hired the new RNs Huskey is the new night place of employment. “Working at Howard Nashville, will to cut down on overtime shift RN in PCU. and Skip “I am enthusiastic about “It’s a clean and a good Memorial is great,” he celebrate their and give the staff a chance Bell has been hired as the being a part of the team work environment with said. “The hospital and 83rd church to take a break, such as night house supervisor. at Howard Memorial Hos- good people with great the way this community anniversary a vacation or just a per- The new staff has noth- pital and so far I’ve had service that’s always de- supports us is just amaz- this Sunday sonal day,” Collins said. ing but great things to a great experience,” West livered with a smile,” Pat- ing.” with guest “That way our nurses say about our community explained. terson said. Howard Memorial Hos- speaker Supt. aren’t overworked and hospital. “I absolutely love work- Bell, who worked for pital continues to expand Floyd and it increases employment “I enjoy working at How- ing at Howard Memorial. Howard Memorial in its old and grow to serve our com- Stewart of Vic- satisfaction.” ard Memorial,” Burns said. It’s a really nice and great location from 1991 until munity to standards well tory Temple of “The staff is friendly and hospital,” Marshall add- 2000, said coming back to Murfreesboro. The new hires in the above most area hospitals. 2 EDITORIAL The Nashville News | Online at http://www.nashvillenews.org | Call: 1-888-845-6397 | Thursday, October 17, 2013 Yellen’s nomination a return to Keynesian thought The nomination of Janet Yellen to become head of the Federal Reserve System has set off a flurry of media stories. Since she will be the first woman to occupy that position, we can only hope that this will not mean that any criticism of what she does will be attributed to sex bias or to a "war on women." The Federal Reserve has become such a major player in the American economy that it needs far more scrutiny and criti- THOMAS cism than it has received, regardless of who heads SOWELL it. Creators Ms. Yellen, a former Syndicate professor of economics at Berkeley, has openly proclaimed her views on economic policy, and those views deserve very careful scrutiny.