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Planners OK restaurants BY KARIN HILL SUN STAFF WRITER

JONESBORO — Red Lobster and LongHorn Steakhouse have cleared one of the hurdles in their effort to open restaurants in Jonesboro. Both establishments were granted a conditional use permit that allows them to serve alcohol in their proposed locations by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on Tuesday. Commissioners voted unanimously, with the exception of Chairman Jerry Halsey who recused himself from the matter. The proposed Red Lobster and LongHorn Steakhouse would be in the 2600

Red Lobster, LongHorn want to serve alcohol block of Stadium, north of Apache Drive and on the east side of the street. The property is zoned C-2 commercial. City ordinance states that alcohol may be dispensed in commercially zoned districts including C-1 downtown core commercial district and C-3 general commercial district. Dispensing of alcoholic beverages may be permitted in the C-2 downtown fringe commercial or I-1 limited industrial district only after review and approval as a conditional use by

the MAPC. The businesses still need private club liquor permits from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to sell alcohol. City Planning Director Otis Spriggs said it was unclear when or why this parcel and some others on the south end of town were zoned C-2 but that it made more sense for them to be C-3, in line with more of the businesses operating around them. “The actual use of the property for a restaurant in this area is not an issue,” Spriggs said.

One audience member spoke in opposition to the permit. James Elwyn Hinds likened the state of affairs in Jonesboro to 1920s-era corruption in Chicago, featuring personalities such as gangster Al Capone. “Folks, that era is coming to Jonesboro,” Hinds said. He noted that Craighead County remains dry and that people should stop making exceptions to the rule. “Fact is, these people come in, we’re going to have more DWIs on Sta-

dium Boulevard,” Hinds said. “Stadium Boulevard is already a place that we need to alleviate traffic on. It’s bad enough already. We do not need these people here at all.” Commissioner Lonnie Roberts said the MAPC was only voting on the zoning issue, not the restaurants’ liquor permits. John Keen, site development manager for the restaurants, said they will go through all city- or staterequired training and that they “will adhere to all club licenses.” According to the MAPC application, Red Lobster will be “a full-service seafood restaurant with alcohol beverage service

‘Stadium Boulevard is already a place that we need to alleviate traffic on. It’s bad enough already. We do not need these people here at all.’ James Elwyn Hinds opponent of restaurants

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ASU president’s home needs work, Potts says BY SHERRY F. PRUITT SUN STAFF WRITER

JONESBORO — The Arkansas State University president’s home, 1503 East Nettleton Ave., needs repair, but interim ASU System President Dr. Robert Potts doesn’t expect public funds to be used to renovate the facility. “The Board of Trustees feels that utilizing state funds for a remodeling project at this time is not appropriate,” he said. Dr. Les Wyatt, former ASU System president, resigned at the end of June, and he and his wife moved from the residence, which has been vacant since that time. The couple lived there 15 years.

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Paint it red Valley View Elementary School students release balloons to celebrate “Paint the Town Red Week” on Tuesday at Jonesboro. Annual “Paint the Town Red” events are coordinated by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce’s ASU Committee to generate excitement before the first Arkansas State University home football game each season. Additional events include business decorating contests and a downtown tailgate party. For more information visit www.jonesborochamber.com. The photo includes (from left) first-graders Langdon Horner, Kyland Holcomb and Tyler Simpson.

Wyatt lived in the residence when he was president of the ASU-Jonesboro campus. When he bcame president of the ASU System he chose to remain in the house. The residence will become the home of the ASU-Jonesboro chancellor when a permanent one is chosen. Across the street from the Jonesboro Country Club, the president’s home is a 1940s, 6,000square-foot, 2-story Colonial house on 10 acres. Wyatt and his wife used the top floor as their private residence, while the first floor was reserved for public events, such as donor luncheons and re-

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The Arkansas State University residence on East Nettleton Avenue in Jonesboro is in disrepair, and Interim ASU System President Dr. Robert Potts is seeking a private donor to fund a renovation project in exchange for a naming opportunity. lated functions. Presidents and chancellors of institutions of higher education tend to defer maintenance on their official residences because so many have gotten into trouble for remodeling them, Potts said. Perhaps that’s one reason the home needs attention, he added. “The Nettleton house is in disrepair. The heat and air-conditioning system is obsolete. It doesn’t work properly. The roof is old and needs (to be) replaced. There’s rot in the eaves and vermin in the basement,” Potts said. “If you go through it, it’s in bad condition.” While the property is vacant, Potts’ goal is to find a benefactor willing to fund a renovation project to the home. “We’re going to try to approach a private donor

or donors with an opportunity to name the house with a donation to renovate it and put it in firstclass position,” he said. Even though Potts is serving as interim president of the ASU System, he has no plans to live in the Nettleton home. He said neither he nor the board wanted to interrupt the Wyatts’ stay there. In addition, he plans to retire at the first of the year when a new president is named. ASU purchased a home for $450,000 in RidgePointe, an upscale golfing community, after leasing it for a year, and that home is occupied by Potts and his wife. In fact, Potts and the board members think the residence should be the PLEASE SEE HOME, A2

38-year-old story has happy ending BY CURT HODGES SUN STAFF WRITER

JONESBORO — Imagine Doris Stephens’ joy when she learned the U.S. Air Force pilot for whom she wore a POW-MIA (prisoner of war-missing in action) bracelet in the early 1970s is alive and well. Stephens discovered that fact recently when her son, Army Capt. Chris Wilson searched the Internet for Capt. Carl Dennis Chambers. Stephens said she got the bracelet when she was 16 and a student at Jonesboro High School in 1972. Like a lot of others, she wore the bracelet and

when the war was over put it away. But Stephens said she never really forgot. Periodically she would remember and wonder about the pilot she thought of as “My POW.”

Rediscovered bracelet Then after the death of her mother, Frances James, in June 2004, Stephens found the bracelet in a dresser in her old bedroom in her mother’s home. Ever since, she would periodically get out the bracelet, look at it and wonder what happened to Chambers.

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“I always called him my POW,” she said. But things were happening — marriage, children, grandchildren and life in general — so she kind of forgot again. Then during the funeral for an uncle in August, while her son was at home, they started talking about the POW. “I wondered what had happened to him,” she said.

Googled Chambers Her son got on the Internet and did a Google search for Capt. Chambers, who he found was alive and well. “It was a good sur-

prise,” she said. “What are the odds of his surviving five years in captivity?” Stephens said she sent Chambers an e-mail and received a reply, telling her he was happy to hear from her and appreciated the support from her and and other Americans during those years. Chambers wrote her that the more publicity POWs and MIAs received in the United States the better they were treated. “He said the bracelets were the ultimate weapon against their propaganda,” she said. PLEASE SEE STORY, A2

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Doris Stevens of Jonesboro reads an e-mail Monday from a Vietnam prisoner of war for whom she wore a remembrance bracelet during high school.

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Hearing wraps up for murderer’s request for new trial BY KEITH INMAN SUN STAFF WRITER

JONESBORO — Circuit Judge Cindy Thyer said Tuesday she would provide a detailed written ruling on a convicted murderer’s request for a new trial within 30 days. Edward Anthony “Tony” Liggins Jr., 21, through his new attorney, contends his public defenders were ineffective in his trial last month. But Craighead County Deputy Prosecutor Alan Copelin said the large amount of evidence against Liggins was so great, there was nothing his attorneys could have done that could overcome it. Liggins was sentenced to 65 years in prison on Aug. 5 for the killing Tyrina Cornwell, 20, and wounding of Germany Warren, now 31, of Wynne. The incident occurred on the night of Oct. 14 at her 605 Alpine St. apartment. Liggins was arrested at 1:52 a.m. Oct. 15, hiding in the trunk of a car near his res-

idence on West Matthews Avenue. Liggins’ family hired Maumelle attorney Teresa Bloodman as the firstdegree murder trial was about to begin. Bloodman sought to replace public defenders Grant DeProw and Charlene Henry, contingent on setting a later trial date. Thyer refused to delay the trial and ordered Liggins to stand trial with his appointed attorneys. On Tuesday Bloodman said a comment Thyer made on Aug. 3 about DeProw and Henry doing an excellent job in the days leading up to the trial in preparing to defend Liggins would prevent the judge from making a fair ruling on the request for a new trial. The judge responded that if Bloodman was making a motion for her to step aside from the case that would be denied. Thyer said Bloodman should have raised the issue of her fitness to hear the case before conduct-

ing eight hours of hearing testimony Monday.

Testy exchange Bloodman continued to question DeProw on Tuesday morning about the reasons he did or didn’t do certain things. At one point the exchange became testy. “Were you representing your client?” Bloodman asked at one point. “Probably better than you would,” DeProw quickly responded, as Thyer admonished both to refrain from personal attacks. DeProw apologized. Bloodman had asked DeProw if he had researched Liggins’ educational background. DeProw said Liggins refused to even tell him where he went to school, so he couldn’t. She also questioned whether he spent enough time with his client. DeProw said none of his meetings before July produced any productive dis-

cussions. DeProw said he continued to work on behalf of Liggins by studying the state’s evidence and talking to the state’s witnesses. In closing arguments Bloodman listed several examples of what she considered ineffective representation and reasons Liggins should be granted a new trial. She said DeProw and Henry: • failed to challenge the potential taint of allowing the wife of a Jonesboro police officer to sit on the jury panel by seeking to have the panel disqualified; • failed to interview and subpoena witnesses Liggins requested; • failed to challenge the lack of African-American jurors; • failed to seek a mistrial after Deputy Prosecutor Alan Copelin mentioned a previous felony conviction; • failed to inform the court of a conflict with the client; • failed to file a request

to withdraw from the case; • failed to file basic motions for discovery of the state’s evidence against Liggins; • had inadequate visitation with their client; • failed to object to the exclusion of information gathered by Detective Ernest Ward from a girl incarcerated at Consolidated Youth Services who said she was told who had the murder weapon; and • committed prosecutorial misconduct by not including the girl’s allegations. Bloodman said that as the trial was about to start, Liggins was clearly asking Thyer for help, and she said his attorneys had not performed to the level required by law. Copelin said Liggins had to prove a reasonable probability the outcome of the trial would have been different had DeProw and Henry not made the mistakes Bloodman alleged. He said the two black jurors were dismissed for

cause by the judge after they disclosed marital or business ties to the Liggins family.

Problems with attorneys

Liggins’ problems with his attorneys were the result of Liggins’ refusing to accept that his day of reckoning had come, Copelin said. “The conflict was unilaterally perpetrated by the defendant,” he said. Copelin also noted that the family didn’t come up with the money to hire a private attorney until the day the trial was scheduled to start. Text messages, eyewitness statements of people who saw Liggins quickly leave the murder scene, Germany Warren’s 911 call after the shooting and the fact that Liggins was found hiding in the trunk of a car to avoid apprehension all point to his guilt, not prejudice, Copelin said. inman@jonesborosun.com

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Flying right Valley View Elementary School kindergarten students try to spot a stunt pilot flying over the school on Tuesday at Jonesboro. The school’s students had a play and popsicle afternoon associated with their positive behavior program. Their 2010-11 theme is “Work hard. Fly

HOME: Potts preparing package FROM PAGE A1 home of the chancellor of ASU-Jonesboro. “It should be for the chief executive officer of the Jonesboro campus for which it was intended, not for the system president,” Potts said. The interim president said he is in the process of putting together a package of proposed repairs and landscaping because of a need for drainage. “I’ll take it to a donor or donors to see if I can spark interest,” he said. “My only desire is to do this in a responsible way that helps the house continue to be an asset to the campus.”

Amount of work in the air

However, if no donor steps forward and public funds are used for the renovation, Potts said they will be minimal and only what’s necessary. With renovations, the board is hopeful the home will be an incentive to attract presidential can-

didates. However, the chancellor’s home also will serve as a campus and community gathering place, for luncheons and other functions and as overnight accommodations for important visitors to the campus. “It’s a part of the history and the culture of the campus,” Potts said. “So it’s quite a historical piece. It would be difficult to replicate ... It is a benefit to the Jonesboro campus. It would be a big mistake to let it deteriorate any further.” Potts estimates the cost to restore the historic home to a usable condition at several hundred thousand dollars. Brackettt and Krennerich architectural firm of Jonesboro is in the early stages of working on renovation plans. He added there has been suggestions to increase the public space on the first floor of the facility so that larger functions can be held there, but that would cost extra. sherry@jonesborosun.com

right. Be a Blazer.” The event culminated with the stunt pilot performance. The photo includes (from left) Jagger Kibler, Luke Ward, Emery Gillian, Saul Gonsalez and Gregory Vanderbilt.

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Chambers returned to America on March 14, 1973, and got out of the Air Force in August of that year, he wrote in an e-mail. He joined Eastern Air Lines for six months and then went back to California in early 1974 and has been working in commercial real estate since. THE SUN – (USPS 582960) Periodicals postage paid at Jonesboro, AR and published daily at 518 Carson St. Jonesboro, AR

Stephens has not spoken to Chambers. She would like to but is hesitant. “I don’t want to intrude into his life,” she said. She also wonders how many who wore the bracelets for MIAs and POWs during those years still have the bracelets and whether they have attempted to find “their” MIA or POW. curth@jonesborosun.com BASIC HOME DELIVERED RATES Daily & Sunday: EZ-PAY 4 weeks $14.80 Billed 4 weeks $15.30 Weekends (Fri. Sat. Sun.) $9.40 four weeks Single copies: 50¢ Daily, $1.50 Sunday

crats’ campaign committee. What they heard Tuesday on both sides of the Capitol indicated divisions among Democrats that contrasted with strong unity among Republicans in supporting a full renewal of all tax cuts, regardless of income, despite a 10-year cost to the government of about $700 billion above Obama’s plan. Still, House Republican leader John Boehner said over the weekend he would vote to extend the relief for only middle-income Americans if that were the only option available. Some House Democrats, particularly moderates facing difficult re-election battles in districts carried by GOP presidential nominee John McCain two years ago, agree with a proposal offered by Republicans for a short-term renewal of all of the Bushera tax cuts.

Corning schools locked down after robbery BY HOLLY MORSE PAXTON NEWS BUREAU

CORNING — Within minutes of receiving reports of an armed robbery at a local shoe store, all three Corning School District campuses were put on lockdown Tuesday morning. Superintendent J.M. Edington said he received a call from the Corning Police Department at about 9:40 a.m., saying that Jordan’s shoe store had been robbed at gunpoint, and the suspect was on the loose. “At that point we decided to put the campuses on lockdown because of the proximity to the schools,” he said. “Jordan’s is less than a half a mile from all three campuses.” Edington said the Police Department was in agreement that locking the schools down was the best option. “Our kids were never in any imminent danger,” Edignton said. “It was all strictly precautionary.” He said the school district has policies in place about how to handle an emergency; in this instance Edington notified the principals

of all three campuses and ordered the lockdowns. “No one was allowed in or out,” he said. He said the lockdown lasted for approximately one and a half hours. Parents were not notified. “We did not notify parents because we were not allowing anyone in or out and because there was no imminent danger to the kids,” Edington said. “However, students are allowed to use their cell phones in case of emergencies, and calls and Facebook messages did go out.”

Decision made after consultation He said the decision was made to take the schools off of lockdown after consulting with the Police Department again. “We were in constant contact with the Police Department,” Edington said. He said if there are any further sightings of the suspect in the area, the school could be put on lockdown again. Sgt. Jamie Martin of the Corning Police Department said the de-

partment was in contact with the school Martin said a 911 call came in at about 9:35 a.m. from a female employee of Jordan’s Boot and Shoe Store. The employee said she had been robbed. According to Martin, she told police the suspect came into the store on the pretense of buying shoes, and after placing a pair on the counter he pulled out a gun, pointed it at her and demanded the money from the cash register. The employee gave the suspect the money, and he left the store. Witnesses told police the suspect walked out of the store calmly with the box of shoes and then took off in a run and got into the passenger side of a red or maroon-colored vehicle. The employee estimated the suspect made off with $150-$200. The suspect is described as being 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet tall, medium build, with short dark hair and a tattoo on his neck. He is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Martin at the Corning Police Department at (870) 857-3311.

PLANNERS: Panel approves day-care facility at downtown locale FROM PAGE A1

STORY: POW in real estate now

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats on Tuesday wrestled over whether to abandon President Barack Obama’s tax cut plan, with some House moderates joining Republicans in calling for an extension of Bush-era breaks for the wealthy as well as middle-income earners. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remained solidly behind Obama’s proposal to allow tax cuts for upper-income people to expire as scheduled at the end of the year. From lunchtime into the evening, the leaders met behind closed doors with members concerned that voters would punish Democrats on Election Day if tax cuts are extended for some Americans, but not all. “We are in listening mode,” said Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, chief of the House Demo-

and will have 244 seats.” LongHorn Steakhouse, meanwhile, would contain 5,545 square feet and have 204 seats. In other business the MAPC voted to approve a day-care facility at 520 Carson St. as a conditional use in the C-1 downtown core district. Commissioners Paul Hoelscher and John White abstained. Brighton Academy will occupy a 7,986-square-foot building between The Sun office and the city cemetery, across the street from St. Bernards Medical Center. Applicant Jessica Lunde said state licensing agents have inspected the property and approved MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS Inside Craighead County: Inside Arkansas: Out of State:

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it for up to 117 children but that she plans to care for no more than 80 children. Commissioner Joe Tomlinson said he had a “major concern” about the traffic flow in the area with regard to parents dropping off and picking up their children while emergency vehicles may be traveling nearby. “I can envision traffic stacking on Carson Street,” he said. Lunde said the plan is for only a few employees to use the front parking and building entrance and that all other employees and clients will be directed around the side to the back parking lot and rear door into the facility. The MAPC also acted on the fol-

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lowing items: • approved a request by Kayla Newcom to place a 5-bedroom residential style premanufactured home at 1809 Darrick Lane; • approved a request by Glen and Nancy Moring to rezone 401 East Oak Ave. from R-2 low-density multifamily residential to CR-1 commercial-residential with a limited use overlay for the purpose of running an appraisal office; and • tabled a request for a conditional use application for a fullservice detail shop at 502-504 East Washington Ave. because the applicants were not present. khill@jonesborosun.com

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American woman freed by Iran after bail deal BY NASSER KARIMI AND BRIAN MURPHY ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITERS

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In just a few dizzying hours American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran’s Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf on Tuesday after an apparent diplomatic deal to cover a $500,000 bail and secure a release that seemed in jeopardy from the start. Shourd was met by her mother and U.S. diplomats at a royal airfield in the capital of Oman, which U.S. officials said played a critical role in organizing the bail payment and assuring it did not violate American economic sanctions on Iran. Shourd stepped off the private Omani jet and into the arms of her mother in their first embrace since a brief visit in May overseen by Iranian authorities — and her first day of freedom in more than 13 months. Shourd smiled broadly as they strolled arm-in-arm through the heat of the late summer

night along the Gulf of Oman. “I’m grateful, and I’m very humbled by this moment,” she said before boarding the plane in Tehran for the 2-hour flight to Oman. The whirlwind departure of the 32-year-old Shourd brought little change for two other Americans — her fiance Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal — who remained behind bars while authorities moved toward possible trials on spy charges that could bring up to 10 years in prison if they are convicted.

Detained in July 2009 The three were detained along the Iraq border in July 2009. Their families say they were innocent hikers in the scenic mountains of Iraq’s Kurdish region and if they did stray across the border into Iran, they did so unwittingly. “All of our families are relieved and overjoyed that Sarah has at last been released, but we’re also heartbroken that Shane

and Josh are still being denied their freedom for no just cause ... They deserve to come home, too,” said a statement by the three families. Iran, however, has shown no hints of clemency for the two 28-yearold men. Indictments on espionage-related charges have been filed, and Tehran’s chief prosecutor has suggested the cases could soon move into the courts, with Shourd tried in absentia. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he welcomed Shourd’s release, “and I appreciate the flexibility of Iranian government.” “At the same time, as secretary-general of the United Nations, I would sincerely hope that Iranian government will again very favorably consider releasing the remaining two American hikers so that they could join their families as soon as possible,” he said in an interview in New York with AP Television News. Any other scenario could bring more unwant-

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Sarah Shourd (right), 32, embraces her mother, Nora Shourd, during Sarah Shourd’s arrival at the royal airport in Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday after leaving Tehran, Iran. ed attention to the growing rivalries inside Iran’s Islamic leadership. Even the gesture to release Shourd on health grounds — first raised as an act of Islamic benevolence last week by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad — turned into a spectacle of high-level political bullying and sniping over who controlled her fate and the overall wisdom of letting her go. The open bickering seemed to harden the divisions that have been developing since the brush with chaos after Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-elec-

tion last year. On one side are Ahmadinejad and his allies, led by the vast military and economic network of the Revolutionary Guard — what some analysts have called the “militarization” of the Islamic state. The other pole reflects the old guard of Iran’s onceunchallenged authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the traditional pillars of the theocracy such as the judiciary. In Shourd’s case, the judges came out on top. They humbled Ahmadinejad and set the ground

rules for her release with a staggeringly high bail. But in the wider sense, the feuds display the fraying consensus among Iran’s conservative leadership — with Ahmadinejad’s critics increasingly outspoken in their claims he is trying to expand his reach and redraw Iran’s political map. Such rifts could eventually make it harder for Iran to speak in one voice on key issues, such as its nuclear program and any future overtures to end 30 years of diplomatic estrangement with the United States.

Obama urges students to be tolerant BY DARLENE SUPERVILLE ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Barack Obama, in a message Tuesday to America’s students, urged them to ignore bullies and treat each other with kindness and respect, saying part of the beauty of life “lies in its diversity.” Obama acknowledged that school is tough and that it can be made even tougher by the presence of classroom bullies who make fun of students and try to make those who are different from them feel bad.

He said students should ignore the bulliers and celebrate the differences among them. “What I want all of you, if you do take away one thing from my speech, I want you to take away the notion that life is precious, and part of what makes it so wonderful is its diversity,” Obama said from a Philadelphia school during his second back-toschool address. “We shouldn’t be embarrassed by the things that make us different. We should be proud of them,” he said. “Because it’s the things that make us different that make us

who we are, that make us unique.” After the White House announced last year’s speech, some parents threatened to pull their children from class during Obama’s remarks. Conservatives also accused him of trying to inject politics into the classroom.

No outcry this year A similar outcry has been missing this year. Schools were not required to show the speech, as was the case last year. Some schools also gave parents the option of having their kids participate

in another activity during the broadcast. As with last year’s speech, the White House released the text a day early so people could read it and judge for themselves. Speaking from the auditorium at the Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School for fifth- through 12th-graders, Obama urged students to stay in school, study hard and take responsibility for their education. He said the nation’s ability to compete globally in the 21st century depends on an educated work force. He also said nothing is beyond their reach as long

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President Barack Obama meets with members of the audience after delivering his second annual back-to-school speech on Tuesday at Julia R. Masterman School in Philadelphia. as they dream big, work hard and focus on learning. “Nobody gets to write your destiny but you,”

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rkansas State University officials are elated about the 11thday headcount for the Jonesboro campus, and well they should be. It shows a record enrollment of 13,438 students, boosting ASU back into second place among the state’s largest universities. The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville reported its 11th-day “snapshot” as 21,406, an increase of 7.8 percent over 2009. UA-Little Rock, which moved into second place last year by recording a 10 percent increase in enrollment, didn’t do quite as well this fall, going up by only .6 percent to 13,242. The University of Central Arkansas continued its slide, dropping to 11,444 this fall, a decline of 2.9 percent. UCA had been the fastest growing 4-year institution in the state until controversy, scandal and financial difficulties beset the Conway campus two years ago. UCA, which had moved up to second, dropped back to fourth last year with a loss rate of 9 percent. This year’s drop was a more manageable 2.9 percent, but its main competitors were moving up. For example, Arkansas Tech at Russellville, reported its 12th straight record enrollment and is now up to 9,801 students. Its gain was a robust 11.2 percent over 2009. ASU-Jonesboro’s increase was almost as dramatic — 10.5 percent. Three factors were primarily responsible for the increase. • The total headcount for international undergraduate and graduate students was up 37 percent, to 574. And that doesn’t include an additional 395 international students enrolled in the English as a Second Language program, those students sharpening their English before they can take normal course loads. • The College of Education showed an increase of 1,147 students, or 43 percent, almost all involved in distance learning programs. • Graduate enrollment increased by 1,239 students, or 58 percent, over 2009. One area that didn’t increase was the incoming freshman class, which was actually down by 6.2 percent

(107 students). That’s the second straight year the freshman class has been smaller, after a stellar class of 1,902 in the fall of 2008. However, that was expected because of the adoption of higher admissions standards, and administrators worked hard to offset the loss in freshman numbers because otherwise that would translate into a loss in tuition and fees. Prior to the fall of 2009 entering freshmen were admitted if they had a minimum 2.25 grade point average in high school or a 15 combined score on their American College Testing placement exam. Last fall the standard for unconditional admission was raised to 2.35 or an 18 ACT. This year ASU is requiring a 2.5 GPA and a 17 composite ACT. Next year the ACT minimum will go up to 19. The idea is to get more college-ready freshmen, and that means some students who might have otherwise come to ASU didn’t. In the planning stages, administrators estimated a loss of up to 200 freshmen last fall. On the other hand, those students admitted were less likely to need remedial courses and more likely to succeed in regular courses. Thus, student retention should go up. That’s something of a risk, but a good one if ASU could make up for a decline (at least temporarily). And so far, the move looks quite good. One final note on the headcount: A total of 2,351 students received $5,000 scholarships through the Arkansas Challenge program, which was boosted tremendously by the state’s new lottery. Almost half (1,025) went to incoming freshmen, the remaining to returning students and nontraditional students. UA-Fayetteville announced that more than 4,000 of its students received Challenge Scholarships, so by that standard, ASU did well. Whether those students would have enrolled at ASU without the program can’t be known, but the $5,000 grants certainly helped. And for those of you who helped fund the scholarships by entering the lottery and losing, thank you very much. —Roy Ockert Jr.

America needs to purge evil Terry Jones, the Florida “minister” who threatened to burn the Quran on the anniversary of Sept. 11, is as much a distraction from the real challenge facing America as was Sen. Joseph McCarthy when it came to communism. Communism was (and remains in its Chinese incarnation) a real threat. But radical Islam — rabid, advancing, intolerant, subjugating — is potentially a bigger one and must be conquered. Cal Various apologists for the Nazis and comThomas | munists in the media, academia and religion are now mostly forgotten, and that’s the problem. Forgetting what happens when evil is accommodated leads to terrible consequences and more evil. Some ancient wisdom about what must be done with evil is helpful for those who would pay attention: “You must purge the evil from among you” (Deuteronomy 22:21). Instead, we are tolerating, even welcoming evil, under the false assumption that evil can be neutered when it is in the midst of good. If that were so, the good works performed by various cultures would have long ago eradicated evil. Evil must not only be purged, it must be defeated. The former co-chairmen of the 9-11 Commission, Democrat Lee Hamilton and Republican Thomas Kean, write of the “Americanization” of al-Qaida leadership, reports the Washington Post. In a 43-page study by the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, Hamilton and Kean warn of the radicalization of Muslims inside the United States and how al-Qaida’s strategy is changing from big events, like airplane hijackings and attacks of mass destruction, to plotting for smaller actions designed to spread fear and instability across the country. In this chilling sentence from the report is the challenge for those who deny the reality of what we face: “The U.S. is arguably not little different from Europe in terms of having a domestic terrorist problem involving immigrant and indigenous Muslims, as well as converts to Islam.” The report says al-Qaida and its affiliates in Pakistan, Somalia and

Yemen have minimally established an “embryonic” recruitment infrastructure in the United States. It points to convictions last year of at least 43 American citizens or residents aligned with radical ideology and high-profile cases of recruits who went abroad for training. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano seemed to confirm the findings in the report when she spoke last week to a group of first responders in New York: “The old view that ‘if we fight the terrorists abroad, we won’t have to fight them here’ is just that — the old view. It is abundantly clear that we have to fight them abroad; we have to fight them at home. We have to fight them, period.” We are doing a poor job of fighting the terrorists at home if we continue to allow Muslim immigrants, especially from Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen, into America. We won’t win this war if we permit the uncontrolled construction of mosques, as well as Islamic schools, some of which already have sown the seeds from which future terrorists will be cultivated. We won’t win this war if we continue to permit the large-scale conversion to Islam of prison inmates, many of whom become radicalized and upon release enlist in al-Qaida’s army. Even Syria understands the threat better than our own government. The New York Times reported on Sept. 3 that the Syrian government has asked imams for recordings of their Friday sermons and has begun closely monitoring what is taught in religious schools: “[Syria], which had sought to show solidarity with Islamist groups and allow religious figures a greater role in public life, has recently reversed course, moving forcefully to curb the influence of Muslim conservatives in its mosques, public universities and charities.” What does Syria know that we refuse to acknowledge out of fear of offending “sensibilities”? We must purge the evil from among us, or else. Direct all mail for Thomas to: Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, N.Y. 14207. Readers may send e-mail to tmseditors@tribune.com. © 2010, Tribune Media Services

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Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe has a 72 percent approval rating, and Democratic President Obama has a 38 percent approval rating in Arkansas. This discrepancy would narrow considerably if voters actually knew how well Beebe is cooperating with Obama. Twenty-two states have filed suits opposing Obama’s healthcare bill. Beebe did nothing to oppose it although only 30 percent of Arkansans support it. Nearly half the states are in the process of passing laws similar to Arizona’s immigration law. Beebe stood by and did nothing even though 69 percent of Arkansans favor an Arizona-like law. Just this year Beebe opposed a petition to deny certain benefits to illegal aliens even though more than 65,000 citizens signed it. Beebe is also cooperating with Obama’s radical environmental energy policies, which will dramatically increase building costs in Arkansas. In 2007 Beebe established a Global Warming Commission and named the most liberal legislator in the state, Kathy Webb, as co-chairman. Webb was also co-chairman of the Legislative

Task Force for Sustainable Building Design (the “green building design”). On the liberal Citzens 1st Congress’ Web site, there is a big color picture of Gov. Beebe and others. The caption under the picture reads, “Flanked by environmentalists, Sen. Broadway and the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Kathy Webb, Gov. Mike Beebe signs legislation to make school and government building more energy efficient.” “When the goals [environmental and economic] cannot be reconciled,” Beebe said, “the environment is his top priority.” In his inaugural address Obama announced a “strong commitment to overhauling the nation’s energy-use habits by having all sorts of ‘green retrofits’ performed on federal buildings and residences.” Liberals market their radical environmental agenda as energy savings and economic development but hide what they’re really doing. Eleven energy bills passed in Arkansas in 2009 that are designed to implement Obama and Al Gore’s global warming agenda. Now in Arkansas, “Energy use in all existing state buildings must be reduced by 20 percent of 2008 levels by 2014 and 30 percent

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What will you do? Political candidates: What can you do for our community, city, state and country? We need to know about you. You are spending a lot of money telling us what your opponents have done wrong or how they should not be elected. Why should we elect you? I’m curious as to your ability to perform your duty. I’ve never been able to understand how “bad mouthing” your opponent could make you look better. If I want to inform my employer how I can perform my job, what good would it do for me to tell my employer how my fellow employee can’t do it? Negativity abounds everywhere. Give me something positive, something that will, at least, seem to give us some hope that you are qualified for the position you desire. Now is the time. This country is in trouble. Trouble is coming at us from all directions.

Jobs are scarce, the elderly need help, health care is being questioned, safety is always an issue. I want to know how you might be able to help in some of these issues. I am not intelligent enough to run for any kind of political office. Those of you who hold these positions in government have the education required for this field of work. I don’t have any answers to the issues that worry us. However, I do have a lot of questions. All I can do is pray that those in office, or those who hope to be, will have integrity and the best interest of the people at heart. Can I hear an “I want to know, too?” Sherry Harvey Jonesboro

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about a Steak N Shake coming back to town. Any confirmation on this? And is Long John Silvers-A&W Rootbeer going to open back up? Pat Robertson Jonesboro Having not done well here previously in a good location, I wouldn’t expect Steak N Shake to come back any time soon. The Long John Silvers-A&W Rootbeer, which had a “closed for remodeling” sign up for many months, now has a “For rent or lease” sign. —Editor

Another traffic concern In reference to the letter about car lights being on during rain, I have another concern. When the light turns green, it means go. Way too often the traffic just sits, and by the time the “first in line” do go, only half get through the light, and some just keep going through red lights. Excited to hear about Red Lobster and have heard rumors

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Big night for tea party: O’Donnell wins in Del. cans on the ballot on Nov. 2 would prove costly to the GOP. That proposition will be tested in seven weeks’ time in Senate races in Nevada, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky — all states where establishment Republican candidates fell in earlier primaries — and now Delaware. In the other marquee race of the night, for New Hampshire’s Republican Senate nomination, lawyer Ovide Lamontagne led former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, 42 percent to 37 percent, with votes counted from nearly a quarter of voters. Lamontagne, a former chairman of the state Board of Education, campaigned with the support of tea party activists, while Ayotte had a coalition of establishment Republicans, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and other conservatives. The winner will face Democratic Rep. Paul Hodes, who is giving up his seat in the House to run for the Senate. Nearly complete returns from Delaware showed O’Donnell with 53 percent of the vote. “Don’t ever underestimate the power of ‘we the people,’” she told supporters who cheered her triumph. O’Donnell will enter the fall campaign as an underdog to Coons, a county executive who was unopposed for the Democratic

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Virtually unknown a month ago, Christine O’Donnell rode a surge of support from tea party activists to victory in Delaware’s Republican Senate primary Tuesday night, dealing yet another setback to the GOP establishment in a campaign season full of them. A second insurgent led for the GOP nomination in New Hampshire. O’Donnell defeated 9term Rep. Mike Castle, a fixture in Delaware politics for a generation and a political moderate. Republican Party officials, who had touted him as their only hope for winning the seat in the fall, made clear as the votes were being counted they would not provide O’Donnell funding against Democrat Chris Coons if she won the primary. With unemployment high and President Barack Obama’s popularity below 50 percent, Republicans said a run of hotly contested primaries this spring and summer reflected voter enthusiasm that will serve the party well in the fall. The GOP needs to gain 40 seats to take the House and 10 for control of the Senate. Democrats countered that the presence of tea party-supported Republi-

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Republican Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell jokes with a supporter while waiting to be interviewed at her election night party on Tuesday in Dover, Del. nomination. The Republican state chairman, Tom Ross, said recently she “could not be elected dogcatcher,” and records surfaced during the campaign showing that the IRS had once slapped a lien against her and that her house had been headed for foreclosure. She also claimed falsely to have carried two of the state’s

counties in a race against Vice President Joe Biden six years ago. Democratic New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch rolled to renomination for a fourth term, and he will face John Stephen, a former state health commissioner who won the GOP line on the ballot easily. In New York, 40-year veteran Democratic Rep.

Charles Rangel faced the voters for the first time since the House ethics committee accused him of 13 violations, most of them relating to his personal finances. Early returns showed him with 45 percent, more than double the total of his closest pursuer. In all, five states chose nominees for the Senate, and six more had gubernatorial hopefuls on primary ballots. The winners had scant time to refocus their energies for midterm elections on Nov. 2. Castle’s defeat boosted the number of members of Congress who have lost primaries to eight, five Republicans and three Democrats. But that list does not include a lengthy list of GOP contenders who fell to tea party-supported challengers despite having the backing of party officials eager to maximize their gains in November. The Republican primary in Delaware took a sharp turn for the negative three weeks ago after the Tea Party Express, Palin and Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina announced they would come to O’Donnell’s aid. Castle, a former 2-term governor and a veteran of nearly two decades in the House, was repeatedly assailed as a liberal, a Republican in name only. He and the party re-

sponded by challenging O’Donnell’s fitness for public office. Biden resigned the seat in early 2009, shortly after being sworn in as vice president, and his successor, Democratic Sen. Ted Kaufman, pledged not to run for a full term. Republicans in New Hampshire sorted through a crowded field of candidates for the nomination to a seat long held by retiring GOP Sen. Judd Gregg. In Wisconsin, businessman Ron Johnson defeated two minor opponents for the Republican nomination to oppose 3-term Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in November in what polls show is a tight race. Johnson has said he will spend millions of his own money to finance his campaign through Election Day. In New York, Democratic Attorney General Andrew Cuomo faced no opposition for the party’s nomination for governor, and he will be the prohibitive favorite in the fall for an office his father held for three terms. Political novice Carl Paladino, a wealthy developer who enjoyed tea party support, defeated Rep. Rick Lazio for the Republican nomination. Lazio angled for the conservative nomination and a spot on the November ballot anyway.

Investigators: Egg company Six hurt in Tenn. explosion had knowledge of salmonella microbiological testing. “When you testify before the committee, we ask that you come prepared to explain why your facilities tested potentially positive for Salmonella Enteritidis contamination on so many occasions, what steps you took to address the contamination identified in these test results, and whether you shared these results with FDA or other federal or state food safety officials,” Waxman and Stupak wrote. DeCoster is scheduled to testify before the panel next week. In a statement attributed to unidentified officials of Wright County Egg, the company said it has already provided some positive results to the committee and the Food and Drug Administration and will continue to do so. “While we were terribly disappointed to find positive results for Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs, the results affirmed the appropriateness of our voluntary recall,” the statement said. According to the committee, the company received as many as 67 positive results this year alone before the FDA investigation in response to the August recall. That includes one positive result for Salmonella Enteritidis on July 26, less than three weeks before the company recalled the eggs. The recall eventually grew to

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Iowa egg farm at the center of a massive salmonella outbreak received hundreds of positive results for salmonella in the two years before its eggs sickened more than 1,500 people, congressional investigators said Tuesday. In a letter to the company’s owner, the House Energy and Commerce Committee said its investigators had obtained records showing Wright County Egg received 426 positive results for salmonella between 2008 and 2010. The company recalled 380 million eggs in August after its products were linked to hundreds of illnesses. The committee said the positive results found over the last two years included 73 samples that were potentially positive for Salmonella Enteritidis, the strain responsible for the recent outbreak. In the letter to Austin “Jack” DeCoster, the owner of Wright County Egg, committee chairman Henry Waxman, DCalif., and investigations subcommittee chairman Bart Stupak, D-Mich., said they were concerned that DeCoster did not inform them of the positive results when the panel asked him to provide documents in August. One of the questions the panel asked DeCoster was to show dates and results of all positive findings after

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Doolen said when firefighters arrived at the scene, “our main goal was getting everyone away from the explosion and getting the critical people airlifted.” Jackie Harris, a spokeswoman at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis, said two women and one man from the plant were in critical condition at the hospital. Kay Cranford, spokeswoman for West Tennessee Health Care, said a hospital in Bolivar reported three people there in good condition.

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The company’s Tennessee production site is a sprawling 264 acres, with another 242 acres for testing, according to the company’s Web site. Kilgore was founded in 1920 and became a major military contractor during World War II. It is owned by Chemring Group PLC, a British company that bought it in 2001. A statement from Chemring North America said the fire started in one of the assembly facilities and it appeared isolated to one building. “Due to the nature of the materials involved, and its proximity to other materials, the emergency services consider it best to let the fire burn itself out,” the company said in the statement.

Smoke continued to rise from the plant about 75 miles northeast of Memphis long after the explosion happened shortly before noon Tuesday. Authorities haven’t said what caused it, but they have ruled out terrorism. Employee Gretchen Ellison said she saw sparks and heard a boom and then heard orders from fellow workers to start running. “I just ran out and saw two people on fire,” she said. “They were telling them to drop and roll.” Ellison said just minutes before the explosion she had been working with one of the employees who was injured.

Health law suit likely going to trial PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday he will likely dismiss only parts of a lawsuit by 20 states challenging the Obama administration’s health-care overhaul as unconstitutional, though he didn’t specifically say what portions. The Obama administration had asked U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson to dismiss the entire lawsuit. The states and the administration disagree over whether people should be required to have health insurance, and whether states should pay additional Medicaid costs not covered by

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OBITUARIES | INDEX | Anderson, James Bailey, Oleva Bass, Danny Boyd, J.B. Fahr, Opal Farnsworth, Beatrice Gordon, Terrence Green, Cheryl Martin, Rhonda Miller, Cynthia Richardson, Roberta Tate, Ann Whitaker, Bobby Wuelling, Jeffery Yankee, Edna

James Anderson

JONESBORO — James Richard Anderson, 82, of Jonesboro, formerly of California, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the Navy. He was a safety officer for Exxon and a volunteer for St. Bernards Medical Center for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, and his parents. Survivors include his son, Michael Anderson of Roseville, Calif.; daughter, Jackie K. Swayne of Vacaville, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Arrangements will be private with Murphy Funeral Home of Lepanto in charge.

Oleva Bernice Bailey

JONESBORO — Oleva Bernice Bailey, 73, of Jonesboro died Tuesday at NEA Baptist Hospital. Surviving is her husband, Donald P. Bailey, of the home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Emerson Funeral Home. Online registry at www .emersonfuneralhome .com.

Danny Bass

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Danny Joe Bass, 58, of Broken Arrow, Okla., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1951, at Fontaine to John and Lena Bass, also of Fontaine. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a radio man first class in the Navy. He is survived by his wife, Teri Bass of Broken Arrow; son, Eric Bass of Tulsa, Okla.; two granddaughters, Eden, 7 and Kennedy, 3; five brothers, Gary Bass of Ohio, Richard Andrew Bass and Wayne Bass, both of Paragould, Donald Ray Bass and Rondal Lynn Bass, both of Marengo, Ill.; two

sisters, Bonnie Fielder and Sandra Lingle, both of Illinois. There will be memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lorado Baptist Church.

J.B. Boyd LEPANTO — J.B. “Jesse” Boyd, 86, of Lepanto died Monday Sept. 13, 2010. He was born March 28, 1924, to the late Charles and Adar Lee Boyd. Survivors include his wife, Verdell Boyd of Lepanto; son, Thomas Boyd of Lepanto; siblings, Lester Virginia Hubble of Bondsville, Jack Boyd of Athelstan, James Boyd of Davis City, Iowa, Herbert Boyd of Pullman, Mich., and Charles Boyd of Leachville; four grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Vi s i t a t i o n w i l l b e from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Wilson’s Osceola Funeral Home with services following and burial in Potter Cemetery at Lepanto.

Opal Fahr WEINER — Opal Lucille Fahr, 84, of Weiner passed from this life Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. She was born April 1, 1926, at Cotton Plant to Jack and Edna Metcalf. Opal was a homemaker and member of Fisher Church of God of Prophecy. She loved reading and being with friends and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Fahr; her parents; a son, Pierce Fahr; a brother, Claudie Wright; and a sister, Cassie Rogers. Survivors include four sons, Rickey Fahr of Weiner, Billy Fahr of Texarkana, Leslie Fahr of Weiner and Kenny Fahr of Lake Village; two daughters, Stella Bennett of Hartford and Vickie Smith of Wynne; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four greatgreat-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 58 tonight at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Weiner. Funeral services will be held Thursday beginning at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Billy Joe Hoots officiating. Burial will follow in Lewis Cemetery in Hickory Ridge. Active pallbearers will include Michael Fahr, Wayne Bennett, James Melton, Wyatt King, Jason Griffin and Joey McClanahan. Honorary pallbearers will include Bennie Mc-

Clanahan and Mark McClanhan. Lasting memorials may be made to the Lewis Cemetery Fund. Online registry: www .rollerfuneralhomes.com

Beatrice L. Farnsworth BALD KNOB — Beatrice Louise Farnsworth, 82, of Bald Knob died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at her home after a brief battle with cancer and surrounded by her family. She was born Beatrice Louise England on Sept. 29, 1927, at Monette (Buffalo township) to the late Mayo and Hattie Gauf England. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Lowell Lee Farnsworth; 13 children, Lee Sheridan (Margaret) of Bay, Robert Charles (Earlene) of Augusta, Danny (Phyllis), Davey Ray (Violet) and Jerry (Barbara), all of Bald Knob, Terry (Edna) of West Point, Lowell Lynn (Dolores) of Bald Knob, Wayne (Lynette) of Ward, Sharon Phyllis (Adrian) Martin of Griffithville, Shirley Jean (Danny) Wadley of Bald Knob, Delma Kay Rutherford and Beatrice Gwen (Cloyce) Dodson, all of Searcy, and Sonya Gail (John) Mobley of Water Valley, Miss.; 34 grandchildren; 46 greatgrandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Garrett of Brookland; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Spillman; a brother, Gene England; and one grandchild, Robin Farnsworth. She was of Christian faith. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 39 years. She began her service at the Bald Knob Chapter and ended her service at the Kensett Chapter. She held numerous positions including worthy matron and most recently, deputy grand lecturer for the Eighth District. A visitation service will be conducted on this evening from 6-8 at Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Order of the Eastern Star rites will be conducted at this time. Cremation will follow by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, 405 Rodgers Drive, Searcy 72143; The American Cancer Society, 1100 Ireland Way, Birmingham, Ala.; or Hospice Home Care 106

South Spring St., Searcy 72143. The Farnsworth family would like to thank Jeanie Barnett for the compassionate care given to their mother. Online registry: www .powellfuneralhome.net

Glenn Jones; and sisters, Delpha Keener and Karen Riley. The body was cremated under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Pocahontas.

Cynthia Miller June 5, 1965-Sept. 13, 2010

JONESBORO — Terrence Tyrone Gordon, 34, of Jonesboro died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Survivors include his mother, Shirley Gordon of Mansfield, La.; brothers, Montavious and Antonio Gordon, both of Jonesboro; and sisters, Farrah Young and Tamara Gordon, both of Jonesboro. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Jonesboro with burial in Pine Rest Cemetery at Lepanto, under direction of Anthony Funeral Home of West Memphis. Visitation will be from 6-8 Friday evening at the church.

CAVE CITY — Cynthia Denise Miller, 45, of Cave City died Monday. Survivors include her husband, Michael Miller of the home; children, Benny Treadway of North Little Rock and Amanda Miller of Little Rock; mother, Clementine Thompson of Dell; siblings, Dewayne Wagner of Manila, Tammy Holly of Bruceton, Tenn., Robert Wagner, Steven Wagner and James Thompson, all of Dell; and five grandchildren. Her father was the late Thomas Wagner. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 at Qualls Funeral Home with services at 2 p.m. Friday and burial in Cave City Cemetery.

Cheryl Green

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WYNNE — Roberta Richardson, 72, of Wynne died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. Survivors include her children, Sheila Shaw of Mansfield, Texas, Demetrius Rozelle of Mission Hill, Calif., Chawa Richardson of Frisco Texas, Coy, Myron, Ryan and Keith Richardson, all of Dallas; sisters, Betty Forrest of Chicago and Alma Ezzard of Atlanta; brothers, Willie Lee and Robert Ray Richardson, both of Chicago; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at noon Saturday in Wynne First Baptist Church with burial in Wynne Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-6 at Woodard’s Wynne Funeral Chapel.

Terrence Gordon

BLYTHEVILLE — Cheryl Jeanette Green, 43, of Blytheville died Thursday. Survivors include her husband, Roy Green of Blytheville; children, Tasha Ross of Little Rock, Jasmine Ross of Tennessee, Christopher Armstrong and Marcus Ross, both of Memphis, Jessica Ross, Shakirrah Green, Charlotte Ross, and Roy Green Jr., all of Blytheville; mother, Ethel Davis Ross of Blytheville; and brothers, Ronnie Ross of Memphis, Richard Ross and Johnny Ross, both of Blytheville. Visitation will be from 6-7 Friday evening at Wilson’s Funeral Home with services at 3 p.m. Saturday and burial in Sandy Ridge Cemetery, Burdette.

Rhonda Martin MAYNARD — Rhonda Lucille Martin, 67, of Maynard died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at St. Beranrds Medical Center in Jonesboro. Rhonda was born Dec. 12, 1943, at Joplin, Mo., to the late Elmer and Fern Jones. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Ann Fletcher of Ann Arbor, Mich., Eunice Bryant and Leota Jones, both of Maynard; several nieces and nephews; and ex-husband, Eugene Doolittle of Long Beach, Calif. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Martin; a brother,

Ann Carter Tate O’KEAN — Ann Carter Tate, 58, of Jonesboro died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at O’Kean. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Online registry: www .rollerfuneralhomes.com

Bobby Whitaker BLYTHEVILLE — Bobby Joe Whitaker, 24, of Blytheville died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. He was born Sept. 11, 1985, at Blytheville. Survivors include his

wife, Angela Whitaker and stepchildren, Joshua, Jacob, and Kristen, all of Blytheville; parents Gerald and Donna Whitaker of Blytheville; sister, Ginger Whitaker of Gosnell, brother, Donald (Savannah) Whitaker of Bentonville; grandmothers, Maxine York of Rogers and Violet Walker of Dell; and great-grandmother, Loise Hill of Missouri. Visitation will be today from noon to 2 p.m. with services following at Wilson’s Osceola Funeral Home and burial in Sandy Ridge Cemetery at Burdette.

Jeffery Wuelling

BONO — Jeffery Scott Wuelling, 45, of Bono passed from this life on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born Aug. 8, 1965, at Omaha, Neb., to Herbert and Phyllis Myers Wuelling. Jeffrey graduated from Jacksonville High School and worked at Quality Precast as a computer draftsman. He was a diehard Nebraska Cornhuskers fan and was also a musician. Survivors include his wife, Elise Hernandez Wuelling; a son, Randall Scott Wuelling; a daughter, Ashley Nicole Cook; and a granddaughter, Arliegh Blaise Wuelling, all of Jonesboro; his parents, Herbert and Phyllis Wuelling of Jacksonville; a brother, Herbie Wuelling; and two sisters, Vicky Keck and Kim Dickens, all of Jacksonville. Visitation will be from 13 p.m. Saturday at RollerFarmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. No services are planned. Online registry: www .rollerfuneralhomes.com

Edna Yankee

BLYTHEVILLE — Edna Yankee, 72, of Blytheville died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. She leaves her husband, Leonard Yankee; motherin-law, Lucille Yankee; children, Diane and John Berryhill, and Jeanette and Chuck Patrick; son-inlaw, David Kincaid; brother-in-law, Johnny and Ann Yankee; brothers, Danny and Lois Vernon, Phillip Vernon, Stevie Vernon and Dennis Vernon; sister, Ellen Mask; daughtersin laws, Connie Dillard and Annette Hitchcock; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 6-8 tonight.

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JONESBORO — An employee of Arkansas State University is accused of stealing an estimated $2,100 in irrigation pipe from the university and selling it for scrap. Landon Edward Wise, 26, 1713 High Ridge Lane, Jonesboro, was arrested Monday afternoon. On Tuesday Craighead County District Judge Keith Blackman found probable cause to charge Wise with theft greater than $500 and bond at $10,000. The pipe was loaded in sections on trailers at 207 Longhorn Drive, employees told University Police. Witnesses said they saw a pickup truck in the area of the theft Sunday night. A state-owned cutting torch had been moved to the trailers, and on Monday the ground near the trailers was covered with small pieces of melted aluminum, Cpl. Jim Johnson said in a probable cause affidavit. Also Monday, police received a report that a digital camera was stolen nearby at 3231 Hereford Drive. Johnson said he learned Wise had pawned the camera. Later Monday police found a truck belonging to Wise which matched the description of the suspected vehicle in the pipe theft parked on campus on Caraway Road, Johnson said. Wise gave permission to search the truck and also confessed to the thefts during a recorded interview with Detective Brian Shelton, Johnson said. A receipt for the stolen sale of aluminum was found in the truck, he said. The judge also found probable cause to charge Andy Thomas, 32, 63 Craighead Road 772, Jonesboro, and Belinda Beth Burris, 34, 68 Craighead Road 129, Bono, with drug-related offenses after their arrests in an apartment complex parking lot. They posted bonds of $15,000 each. When police drove into the parking lot at 1001 North Patrick St., Thomas and Burris were sitting in a parked car, Investigator Rick Davis of the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force said. When the couple saw police, the officer noticed that they began moving around in the vehicle as if they were trying to hide things, Davis said. Further investigation revealed they had drugs and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Both Thomas and Burris face charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, while Burris faces a charge of possession of methamphetamine and a second offense of possession of marijuana. Blackman found probable cause to charge Thomas with possession of drugs without a prescription. Undercover investigations by the drug task force resulted in the arrests of two other men. Blackman found probable cause to charge Anthony

Goodwin, 27, 118 West Forrest St., Jonesboro, with two counts of delivery of methamphetamine, and Karlos Booker, 32, 1108 Hope Ave., Jonesboro, with one count of delivery of meth. He set bond at $15,000 each. Blackman also set bond at $1,500 for Charmaine Y. McNutt, 43, 805 Hope Ave., who was arrested on a warrant charging her with a felony hot check violation. Burris and Thomas are scheduled to appear in Craighead County Circuit Court on Sept. 30. Wise, Goodwin, Booker and McNutt were ordered to appear Oct. 29. —Keith Inman

Thieves strip wire from apartment JONESBORO — Thieves stole an estimated $1,500 in copper wiring from a duplex apartment house being remodeled, police said. Evers Brown reported Monday that the electrical work had already been inspected when someone broke into the building at 202 West Woodrow St., and took the wiring. Police also investigated two other burglaries Monday. Jennifer K. Griggs, 3907 Hill Drive, Apt. A, told police that a 32-inch TV, valued at $1,000, and a video game were stolen from her residence. Police found no sign of forced entry. Randy Lee Riddle, 500 North Caraway Road, Apt. 935, reported that a video game system, valued at $600, was stolen from his apartment. Other incidents reported to Jonesboro police. • Tarrah L. Cruse, 5401 Highland Park Circle — theft of a bank debit card and three fraudulent transactions totaling $552.65. • Natalie Manning, 1828 Kim St. — theft of a GPS device, digital camera and a portable media player from her vehicle. • Cassie N. Nunnery, 627 Greene 518 Road, Paragould — someone attempted to break into her car while in the garage at 225 East Jackson Ave., causing damage. —Keith Inman

Jonesboro man dies in MissCo wreck JONESBORO — Terrence Gordon, 31, of 1328 Huntington Ave., Jonesboro, died Monday when the 2001 Ford Explorer he drove left the westbound lane of Arkansas 18 in Mississippi County and struck an embankment, Arkansas State Police reported. Gordon was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected when he crashed near a private drive about 3:49 p.m., police reported. Also in the vehicle, Walter Daniels, 31, of 308 Dugan,

Jonesboro, and Anthony Smith, 31, of 22 Union St., Jonesboro, were injured and taken to a Blytheville hospital. The passengers were wearing their seat belts, police reported. The weather was clear and the road was dry, according to the report. Trooper Michael Tompkins, 249, of the Arkansas State Police was the investigating officer.

Crash kills one, injures two near border BLYTHEVILLE — A Blytheville man was killed, and two other people were injured in a 1-vehicle crash Saturday near the Arkansas-Missouri border, according to a preliminary fatality report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Courtney R. Orr, 24, of Blytheville was traveling north on State Route NN in a 2001 Chevrolet vehicle around 11:40 p.m. when the vehicle went off the right side of the road, according to the report. The vehicle struck a ditch and overturned several times. Two passengers, DeAnthony J. Perry, 23, and Keyonta T. King, 17, were injured. Orr was pronounced dead by Pemiscot County Coroner Jim Brimhall. Perry was airlifted to the Regional Medical Center, while King was airlifted to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital with serious injuries, the report noted. Orr was wearing a seat belt, while King and Perry were not, according to the report.

Police arrest teen in shooting death BLYTHEVILLE — A teen-ager has been arrested in connection to the Aug. 28 death of Montez Love in Blytheville. Bond was set at $50,000 Monday for Detrevian McCray, 19, of Blytheville, who is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, Capt. Tim Bentley of the Blytheville Police Department said. Police found Love lying in the street at 16th and Sycamore with an apparent gunshot wound and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him, Bentley said. “Witnesses said McCray and others in a white [Chevrolet] Cavalier ... were chasing the Monte Carlo that Love was operating,” Bentley said. “The witnesses described McCray and others firing assault rifles and other firearms at the vehicle Love was driving.” Police questioned McCray Aug. 30, Bentley said. Police allege McCray admitted being inside the Cavalier and firing a weapon. Bentley said police received a warrant for McCray’s arrest and McCray surrendered to police Friday. —Michael Wilkey

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PARAGOULD — The subject of a Paragould Police Department manhunt contacted The Paragould Daily Press on Monday in regard to an article concerning his escape that was published Saturday. Herman Lefors, 54, was reported to have walked away from his work release assignment at the city shop Friday afternoon, according to a Police Department dispatch. Lefors said Monday he left the city shop after being questioned about

WALNUT RIDGE — A local man was arrested Sept. 8 on suspicion he sexually assaulted two juveniles. John Sellers, 34, of Walnut Ridge is being held in the Lawrence County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 bond. Authorities are seeking to charge him with sexual assault in the fourth degree. According to police, a call was made to the Child Abuse Hotline alleging sexual misconduct by Sellers. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department began an investigation, and Sellers was arrested. He is slated to appear in Lawrence County Circuit Court Oct. 12. —George Jared

20-30 reports of tire slashings on the weekend of Aug. 21. “They’re not going to stick me with a bogus charge for something some kids did,” Lefors said. Detective Mike Tinnin of the Criminal Investigation Department said he did question Lefors about the incident about 30 minutes before Lefors reportedly left the city shop, but no charges were filed against him for involvement in the incident.

He said Lefors was arrested Aug. 29 and was serving a 30-day sentence for domestic battery and criminal mischief, but for each day he worked for the city he received two days credit and was scheduled for release Monday. Tinnin also said Lefors is on parole until 2016. Lefors’ parole officer has been notified, Tinnin said. Lefors was described as a white male with gray hair combed back and

reaching his neck at the time of his escape and was last seen wearing an orange county jail jumpsuit. Police have recovered a piece of the suit near the shop shortly after he escaped. Tinnin said there are no firm leads at the moment and encouraged anyone with any information about Lefors or his whereabouts to contact the him at the Criminal Investigation Department at 2397556. —Wendy Miller

Mosquito control firm reports to City Council Vector gave the council the mosquito surveillance and control report for the month of August. According to the report, 11,986.48 acres were treated with a total of 88 gallons of adulticide in residential and recreational areas for the month of August. Also, in addition to the routine truck spraying, Vector responded to 12 service requests and adulticided for special events and recreational areas throughout

the month. The number of mosquitos found in traps were down, Vector said. The representative said 17 female mosquitos were found in each of the seven traps, resulting in 374 total mosquitoes each night. Females are the only mosquitos that bite. Vector also inspected permanent water, floodwater, artificial containers and drainage system sites for larval mosquito

breeding. One inspection found the presence of mosquito larvae. Vector also targets birdbaths, buckets and tires to eliminate breeding habitats in artificial containers. Vector said it was preparing for a possible reappearance of more mosquitos after last week’s rain. Residents with any mosquito-related questions or concerns should contact Vector’s office at 335-2095.

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Tech center names students of month

LITTLE ROCK — Elizabeth Jones of Little Rock earned the National American Institute of Architects Henry Adams medal, the C. Murray Smart medal and the Mort Karp medal at the University of Arkansas graduation. She is a daughter of Victor and Maria Jones and a graduate of Central High School in Little Rock. She is the granddaughter of Carl and Brenda Heringer of Jonesboro.

JONESBORO — The NEA Career and Technical Center has announced its September students of the month, based on excellent attitude, attendance and work ethics. Students recognized are as follows: • Advertising and Graphic Design — Leivy Castorena, Jonesboro High School and Ashley Schulze, Nettleton High School; • Automotive Collision Repair Technology — Barkley Rowland,

Paragould High School and Jose Vazquez, JHS; • Automotive Service Technology — Slade Scott, Greene County Tech High School and Jessica Steele, Valley View High School; • Drafting and Design — Rodger Davis, Westside High School and Greg Munoz, JHS; • Electronics — Jordan Sills, NHS and T’Shay Price, JHS; • Food Production — Unique Hunter, JHS; • Culinary Arts — Melanie Jackson, JHS; • Horticulture — Mallorie Hargett and Dillon

Johnson, both of JHS; • HVAC — Jerry Torres and Johnnie Wise, both of JHS; • Precision Manufacturing and Machining — Bryce Blevins, NHS and Charles Hendrickson, Riverside High School; • Medical Professions — Quinecia Mays, NHS and Jaime Muro, JHS; • Medical Procedures — Brittany Wortham, PHS and Haylie Bradley, JHS; and • Travel and Tourism — Patrick Gaynor, WHS and Latisha Dollison, JHS. —Anthony Childress

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a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rice Festival Building on Kingshighway. Proceeds from booth rentals and sales of donated items will help fund events at the upcoming 34th annual Arkansas Rice Festival on Oct. 9. Booth rentals are available for $20 each. Donated items are being accepted. Arrangements can be made to have your donated items picked up. For more information, to reserve your booth or to arrange for pickup of donated items, call the 684-7343 and leave a message.

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PARAGOULD — The mosquito season is coming to an end, a representative for Vector Disease Control Inc. said at the regular meeting of the Paragould City Council on Monday. According to Vector, the mosquito count was down for the month of August, and spraying will stop in October.

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JONESBORO — The burn ban for Clay County has been lifted, leaving Cross as the only Northeast Arkansas county currently under a ban. Craighead, Greene and Poinsett counties lifted bans last week. Northeast Arkansas remains at a low to moderate risk of wildfires, according to the Arkansas Forestry Commission’s Web site, www.arkfire info.org. There are 15 counties in the state under bans, which outlaw the burning of leaves, trash, forest vegetation or any other combustible material.

National Guard promotes 2 men

MCCLELLAN, Ala. — Wesley Gautreaux and Nathan Lewis, both of Jonesboro, have completed the final phase of the Officer Candidate School Traditional Class No. 53 at Fort McClellan, Ala. Both were recognized as

second lieutenants in the Arkansas Army National Guard during a pinning ceremony Saturday. The event took place at the 233rd Regional Training Institute’s auditorium in the school’s new general instruction building at Camp Joseph T. Robinson.

Check safety seats for free Saturday JONESBORO — State Farm, in partnership with Dimensions CPS of Jonesboro and local law enforcement personnel will host a child safety seat check from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the old Indian Mall parking lot on Wilkins Avenue. The seat inspection is free to the public, and the child must be present so that seats can be checked for size and fit, among other factors. Certified technicians will check child passenger seats for proper installation; help parents understand proper installation procedures for car seats and child booster seats; check that seats be-

Church has pancake breakfast Saturday JONESBORO — The Disciples Men’s Fellowship of First Christian Church, 901 South Main St., will host a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the Curt Tull Fellowship Hall of the church. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for adults; $2.50 for ages 4-12; and 3 and under are admitted free. Prices at the door are $6 for adults and $3 for ages 4-12. For more information or tickets, contact any fellowship member, call the church office at 932-2408 or 239-1842, or visit www .fccdocjboroar.org.

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Police consult State Crime Lab on death

BLYTHEVILLE — A 43-year-old woman whose body was found in a home Thursday died from natural causes, Capt. Tim Bentley of the Blytheville Police Department said after receiving results from the Arkansas State Crime Lab. Police were called to 2432 West McHaney St., where they found the lifeless body of Cheryl Jeanette Green, 43, of Blytheville in a living room around 6:30 p.m., Bentley said. The cause of death was not known at the time so the body was sent to the crime lab. “[Detective Johnathon] Frazier spoke to the medical examiner at the Arkansas State Crime Lab concerning the death of Cheryl Green,” Bentley said. “Green had no physical injuries and apparently died from natural causes.” —Michael Wilkey

Lepanto man sentenced to probation

HARRISBURG — A Lepanto man was given 36 months of probation Monday after pleading guilty to drug and theft charges in Poinsett County Circuit Court. Robert G. Trammel II, 45, 530 A Kenwood Ave., was sentenced to probation by Circuit Judge Victor Hill on possession of drug paraphernalia and theft of property. Trammel was also given a 60-month suspended sentence, ordered to attend drug rehabilitation sessions, fined $1,000 and ordered to pay $345 in court costs and $250 to the state public defender commission. Other pleas accepted Monday were: • Michael T. Nesby, 35, 168 Pecan St., Marked Tree, delivery of a controlled substance (revocation) — 24 months in a regional punishment facility, followed by a 48-month suspended sentence. Nesby was given credit for 35 days already served. • Kenneth W. Gilmore, 48, 1421 Matthews Ave., Jonesboro, sexual offender failure or refusal to provide information in case — 36-month suspended sentence, $500 fine, $220 in court costs and $250 to the state public defender commission. Gilmore was also ordered to register as a sex offender within 10 days of release from incarceration on charges in Craighead County. • Jeremie Brooks, 24, 302 Industrial St., Marked Tree, failure to register-failure to comply with reporting requirements and disorderly conduct — 72month suspended sentence, $1,000 fine, $220 in court costs and $250 to the state public defender commission. —Michael Wilkey

City firefighters answer eight alarms JONESBORO — The Jonesboro Fire Department responded to the following alarms during the 24-hour period ending at 6 p.m. Tuesday. • At 9:02 p.m. Monday, intersection of Arch Street and Highland Drive, good intent call. • At 11:19 a.m. Tuesday, 1207 Medallion Circle, building fire. • At 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, 125 Dean St., service call. Firefighters also responded to five medical assists.

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N.Y. court allows Indian cigarette tax

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York state cleared one legal hurdle Tuesday in its efforts to begin taxing cigarettes sold on Indian reservations to nonIndian customers, but the dominant tribe in the tax-free cigarette market remained temporarily immune from the tax while pressing forward with another lawsuit. State officials did not immediately say whether they would begin implementing a new law requiring cigarette wholesalers to apply the state’s $4.35-perpack sales tax on cigarettes destined for tribal retailers after a state appellate court declined to block the law’s enforcement. “We are pleased with the decision and will determine the next steps in coming days,” said Brad Maione, spokesman for the state Department of Taxation and Finance.

Governor halts reports on protesters

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A deeply embarrassed Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell is apologizing to groups whose peaceful protests or events were the subject of regular anti-terrorism bulletins being distributed by his homeland security director. Rendell said Tuesday that the information was useless to law enforcement agencies and that distributing it was tantamount to trampling on constitutional rights. He said he’s ordering an end to the $125,000 contract with a Philadelphia-based organization that supplied the information but isn’t firing his homeland security director.

Community college dean stabbed in Mo.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A dean of a Kansas City community college is recovering after being stabbed in the neck while he stood with other administrators awaiting the arrival of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. The stabbing occurred Tuesday morning at Penn Valley Community College, where Nixon was to have held a news conference. Nixon was still at the airport at the time. The dean’s name has not been released. The school is part of the Metropolitan Community College system. A spokeswoman for system chancellor Mark James said the dean was in stable condition after surgery.

Controller faulted in collision WASHINGTON (AP) — Errors by an air traffic controller distracted by a personal phone call set the stage for a midair collision last year over the Hudson River between a tour helicopter and a small plane that claimed nine lives, a federal safety panel said Tuesday. While the National Transportation Safety Board placed a large share of the blame for the Aug. 8, 2009, accident on the controller, it also faulted Federal Aviation Administration rules in the busy air corridor over the Hudson between New York and New Jersey that rely on pilots to “see and avoid” other aircraft rather than be actively separated by air traffic controllers. NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman expressed concern that midair collisions are still occurring more than 50 years after the collision of two airliners over the Grand Canyon prompted reforms that led to the creation of the FAA and the nation’s air traffic control system. Midair collisions involving airliners are rare today thanks largely to

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Attorney Armando D’apote (center), of Bologna, Italy, sits with his legal team on Tuesday at the NTSB in Washington as he watches a video presentation by a National Transportation Safety Board panel examining a fatal midair collision that killed five Italian tourists from Bologna aboard a sightseeing helicopter near the Statue of Liberty over the New Jersey shore of the Hudson River in August 2009. onboard cockpit warning systems. But there have been 59 collisions involving either helicopters or small planes, which are not equipped with the same warning systems as airliners, in the United States since 2005, board members noted. Both aircraft involved in last year’s accident were equipped with a different kind of technology — traffic monitoring systems — that provide indications of an impeding

collision, investigators told the board. But those indications, which can be so frequent that investigators said pilots often tune them out, were ignored or went unobserved. Hersman said the collision was due to “a merger of missteps” than began with the controller who cleared Steven Altman’s Piper Lance for takeoff. Altman, 60, of Ambler, Pa., requested that the controller continue to advise him of potential traf-

fic conflicts after takeoff. But the controller at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, engaged in a bantering personal phone call about a dead cat while directing traffic, was distracted and violated several procedures, investigators said. He waited more than two minutes to give Altman a new radio frequency after he handed off the plane to controllers at nearby Newark Liberty International Airport. When the controller did relay the frequency to Altman, he spoke very rapidly, making his words difficult to understand, investigators said. Altman read back the frequency to the controller incorrectly as 127.8 instead of 127.85. Controllers are supposed to listen to a pilot’s readback of a frequency and correct it if it’s wrong. However, the controller received a radio call from Newark controllers at the same moment, as well as being distracted by the personal phone call and other traffic he was handling. He didn’t correct, and probably didn’t hear, the incorrect readback, investigators said.

Senate fails to cut tax provision in health law WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate failed Tuesday to repeal or ease an arcane tax reporting provision of the new health-

care law, leaving millions of businesses in the lurch for now. It was an inconclusive ending to an early skirmish over repealing part of President Barack Obama’s signature domestic policy achievement. But it signaled battles to come if Republicans gain control of Congress in the midterm elections this fall. Tucked into the health law is a requirement that businesses file tax forms called 1099s with the Internal Revenue Service for every vendor that sells them more than $600 in goods. Business groups say it would create a paperwork nightmare for more than 40 million companies as they

struggle to keep going in a weak economy.

Obama supports change Even Obama wants this provision changed. The White House is backing a proposal by Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., to exempt firms with 25 or fewer workers and raise the reporting threshold to $5,000 for the rest. But Nelson’s amendment failed a 60-vote procedural test 56-42. That vote came shortly after the Senate also sidelined, by 46-52, an amendment by Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., that would have repealed the reporting requirement. “We’re stuck on this issue of whether or not

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U.S. troops help Iraq fight al-Qaida

BAGHDAD (AP) — American troops helped Iraqi security forces battle suspected al-Qaida militants for two days north of Baghdad, deploying ground units and launching airstrikes in what appears to be the most extensive fighting since the United States ended combat operations in Iraq last month. President Barack Obama officially declared the end of combat operations on Sept. 1 when the number of American soldiers in the country also dropped bellow 50,000. The remaining American soldiers mostly assist Iraqis in stabilizing the country. However, U.S. forces can still help Iraqi forces hunt down and fight al-Qaida and other militants and can defend themselves or their bases against attacks. Insurgents have intensified their strikes on Iraqi police and soldiers to mark the change in the U.S. mission and potentially draw the remaining troops back into battle.

Trapped miner’s baby born healthy

COPIAPO, Chile (AP) — Hope was born Tuesday outside the mine in Chile where 33 men have been trapped for 40 days. The first baby of trapped miner Ariel Ticona and his wife, Elizabeth Segovia, was born by cesarean section in a hospital in Copiapo, where many of the trapped miners’ families live. A maternity ward nurse said she entered the world at 12:20 p.m. weighing nearly 7 pounds and measuring almost 19 inches long. It was a rare bit of good news for a nation anxiously following efforts to pull the miners out alive. Ticona and his wife had planned to name the child Carolina but each decided independently to change the name to Esperanza — Spanish for Hope — when the miners were found alive 17 days after the main shaft of the San Jose copper and gold mine collapsed on Aug. 5.

Eiffel Tower evacuated over bomb threat

PARIS (AP) — Paris’ Eiffel Tower and its immediate surroundings underneath were evacuated Tuesday evening after an anonymous caller phoned in a bomb threat, the French capital’s police headquarters said. French media reported that a second tourist hub — the Saint-Michel subway station near Notre Dame Cathedral — had also been evacuated following a similar threat. A Paris police spokesman said he had no information about the reports on the Saint-Michel station, which was the target of a terrorist attack in 1995 that killed eight and injured scores of people.

Death toll rises to 17 in plane crash

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The death toll in the crash of a Venezuelan state airline plane rose to 17 on Tuesday, a day after the twin-turboprop slammed into a steel mill yard. Thirty-four others on board survived. The French-built ATR 42 went down about six miles from its destination, the airport in the eastern city of Puerto Ordaz. Workers at the state-run Sidor steel foundry pulled people from the smoking wreckage. Two of the initial survivors died to due severe injuries, raising the toll to 17 victims, Transportation Minister Francisco Garces told reporters. Others were being treated in hospitals.

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Drone aircraft unleashed two missile attacks in a lawless tribal region on the Afghan border Tuesday, making September the most intense period of U.S. strikes in Pakistan since they began in 2004, intelligence officials said. The stepped-up campaign is focused on a small area of farming villages and mountainous, thickly forested terrain controlled by the Haqqani network, a ruthless American foe in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said. There is some evidence the network is being squeezed as a result, one official said. American officials said the airstrikes were designed to degrade the Haqqanis’ operations on the Pakistani side of the

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Up to 30 insurgents have been killed in fighting ahead of this week’s parliamentary elections in Afghanistan which the Taliban want to undermine, NATO and Afghan officials said Tuesday. The military alliance said that up to 23 militants were killed in action in southern Helmand province on Monday and three in eastern Wardak province on Tuesday. An Afghan official said four Taliban were killed Tuesday in southeastern Zabul province. There were no reports of casualties among joint NATO-Afghan forces. Attacks and clashes are rising amid an allied offensive aimed at suppressing the continuing Taliban insurgency. Meanwhile, tensions were rising ahead of Saturday’s parliamentary elections. The Taliban has

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Pakistani region of North Waziristan, according to an Associated Press tally based on Pakistani intelligence officials’ reports. Many struck around Datta Khel, a town of about 40,000 people that sits on a strategically vital road to the Afghan border. The border region has long been a refuge for Islamist extremists from

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around the world. Osama Bin Laden and other al-Qaida leaders are believed to have fled there after the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. U.S. and Pakistani intelligence officials said most of this month’s strikes have targeted the forces of Jalaluddin and Sirajuddin Haqqani, a former anti-Soviet commander, and his son who are now battling American forces in eastern Afghanistan. The raids targeting the group in Afghanistan are led mainly by the Joint Special Operations Command. Such raids across Afghanistan are now more frequent than at any previous time in the nearly 9-year war, with some 4,000 recorded between May and August as special operations numbers were boosted by troops arriving from Iraq.

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vowed to target polling stations and warned Afghans not to participate in what it calls a sham vote. NATO said the coalition forces killed three “known manufacturers” of improvised explosive devices in Wardak, just west of capital Kabul. “The removal of these criminals effectively removed a potential threat to the people of Afghanistan,” Lt. Col. Dan Morgan, Regional CommandEast chief of operations, said in a statement. “We will continue to work with our Afghan partners to provide a secure environment for the upcoming elections.” The insurgents want to oust the pro-West Afghan government and drive foreign troops out of the country, and they have sought to sabotage all aspects of the political process, including elections.

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Mexico celebrates bicentennial Security tightened BY MARK STEVENSON ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s capital will stage its grand bicentennial celebration today with military helicopters buzzing overhead, heavily armed federal agents and metal detectors. In some cities, the traditional festivities highlighted by shouts of “Viva Mexico!” won’t happen at all because of fears of what the drug cartels might do. The 200th anniversary of Mexico’s 1810 independence uprising comes at a time when drug gangs have adopted increasingly brutal and seemingly indiscriminate tactics, including the massacre of 72 migrants last month. The possibility that they might target bicentennial events is taken seriously enough that a halfdozen cities and towns have canceled celebrations for security reasons, others have scaled them back drastically, and most are taking extra security

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (second right), joined by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, during bilateral talks at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Tuesday.

No progress made on settlement issue BY ROBERT BURNS AP NATIONAL SECURITY WRITER

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Under pressure to compromise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Tuesday dug into the central issues blocking a peace deal, but the latest talks produced no visible progress on the divisive issue of Jewish settlements. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held an extra, unscheduled session with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, but there was no word on signs of a breakthrough. After the leaders’ first meeting at this Red Sea resort, U.S. peace envoy George Mitchell offered reporters a mildly positive assessment. Mitchell said the core issues in the peace process were discussed, but all sides agreed not to reveal which ones or with what results. “I’m not going to attempt to identify each one that was discussed, but several were in a very serious, detailed and extensive discussion,” Mitchell said at a news conference. Israeli officials said Sharm el-Sheikh was chosen for Tuesday’s meeting in recognition of Egypt’s key role in regional peace efforts. “We were guests of the Egyptian President Mubarak,” said Mark Regev, Netanyahu’s spokesman. “Egypt plays an important role in supporting this process.” The leaders move on to the holy city of Jerusalem for more discussions today in another symbolic gesture aimed at underscoring the importance of the negotiations, the first direct talks between the Israelis and Palestinians in almost two years. The status of Jerusalem is one of the thorniest issues dividing the two sides. Israel claims the undivided city as its capital, while the Palestinians want the eastern part to be the capital of an eventual state. Clinton did not comment but told reporters on the flight to Egypt from Washington on Monday that “the time is ripe” for an agreement based on the notion of a sovereign Palestinian state and a secure Israel.

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Soldiers fire cannons as Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon arrives at a graduation ceremony at the army military academy in Mexico City on Tuesday. precautions or urging people to stay at home and watch the ceremonies on television. “There is psychosis among people here because of what has happened. There is fear. The parents don’t want to participate, the students don’t want to participate,” said Mayor Victor Luque Clemente, whose town of Guadalupe Distrito Bra-

PARIS (AP) — The French Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill banning the burqastyle Islamic veil on public streets and other places, a measure that affects less than 2,000 women but that has been widely seen as a symbolic defense of French values. The Senate voted 246 to 1 in favor of the bill in a final step toward making the ban a law — though it now must pass muster with France’s constitutional watchdog. The bill was overwhelmingly passed in July in the lower house,

the National Assembly. Many Muslims believe the legislation is one more blow to France’s No. 2 religion and risks raising the level of Islamophobia in a country where mosques, like synagogues, are sporadic targets of hate. However, the law’s many proponents say it will preserve the nation’s values, including its secular foundations and a notion of fraternity that is contrary to those who hide their faces. In an attempt to head off any legal challenges over arguments it tramples on religious and other freedoms, the leaders of both parliamentary houses said

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HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY | BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2010. There are 107 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On Sept. 15, 1940, during the World War II Battle of Britain, the tide turned as the Royal Air Force inflicted heavy losses against the Luftwaffe, forcing Adolf Hitler to indefinitely postpone his plans to invade Britain. On this date: In 1776, British forces occupied New York City during the American Revolution. In 1789, the U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs was renamed the Department of State. In 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge two weeks after he was found not guilty of treason. In 1821, the Kingdom of Guatemala proclaimed its independence from Spain. In 1857, William Howard Taft — who served as president of the United States and as U.S. chief justice — was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1935, the Nuremberg Laws deprived German Jews of their citizenship. In 1950, during the Korean conflict, United Nations forces landed at Incheon in the south and began their drive toward Seoul. In 1959, Nikita Khrushchev became the first Soviet head of state to visit the United States as he arrived at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington, where he was greeted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1963, four black girls

were killed when a bomb went off during Sunday services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. (Three Ku Klux Klansmen were eventually convicted for their roles in the blast.) In 1982, Iran’s former foreign minister, Sadegh Ghotbzadeh, was executed after he was convicted of plotting against the government. Ten years ago: The 2000 Summer Olympics opened in Sydney, Australia, with a seemingly endless parade of athletes and coaches and a spectacular display; Aborigine runner Cathy Freeman ignited an Olympic ring of fire. Five years ago: President George W. Bush, addressing the nation from storm-ravaged New Orleans, acknowledged the government had failed to respond adequately to Hurricane Katrina and urged Congress to approve a massive reconstruction program. Hurricane Ophelia continued to lash the Outer Banks of North Carolina with rain and wind. Producer Sid Luft, who was credited with reviving the career of his thenwife, Judy Garland, died in Santa Monica, Calif., at age 89. One year ago: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the worst recession since the 1930s was “very likely over,” although he cautioned that pain — especially for nearly 15 million unemployed Americans — would persist. An unrepentant Muntadhar alZeidi, the Iraqi reporter who’d thrown his shoes at President George W. Bush in December 2008, was freed from prison.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS CALENDAR | Events listed in this column are generally open to the public although admission fees may be charged. To request changes or additions or notify The Sun of special meetings for this listing, call 935-5525 or 1-800-2375341, fax to 935-5823 or email to newsroom@jonesboro sun.com. Today Paragould City Light Water & Cable Board of Commissioners, 7 a.m., CLWC boardroom. Poinsett County Circuit Court criminal term, 9:30 a.m., Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. Thursday Manila School Board, 7:30 p.m., administration office. Cherokee Village City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall. Greene County Tech School Board, 6 p.m., administration office. Poinsett County Circuit Court criminal term, 9:30 a.m., Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. Randolph-Lawrence Cattleman’s Association, 7 p.m., Smithville Community Center. Friday Craighead County Circuit Court pre-trial day, 9:30 a.m., Lake City Courthouse. Poinsett County Circuit Court criminal term, 9:30 a.m., Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. Saturday Legal Aid of Arkansas Board of Directors, 10 a.m., Holiday Inn Express, 2407 Phillips

Drive, Jonesboro. Monday ASU-Jonesboro Lecture-Concert Series opens with JuanMiguel Hernandez, 7:30 p.m. in Riceland Hall, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive. Cross County School Board, 7 p.m., district administration building. Westside School Board, 7 p.m., high school library. Paragould School Board, 5:30 p.m., junior high library. Greene County Quorum Court, 7 p.m., Greene County Courthouse. Brookland School Board, 7:30 p.m., superintendent’s office boardroom. Pocahontas School Board, 8 p.m., junior high library. Lawrence County School Board, Superintendent’s Meeting Room, Walnut Ridge campus, 5 p.m. Cave City School Board, 7 p.m., high school library. Ash Flat City Council, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 897 Ash Flat Drive. Osceola City Council, 5 p.m., City Hall. Cross County Quorum Court, 7 p.m., courthouse. Newport Special School District Board, 6 p.m., administration building. Newport City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall. Lake City City Council, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. Wynne School Board, 6 p.m., boardroom. Manila City Council, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. Imboden Area Charter School, 6 p.m., at the school. Mississippi County Finance

Committee, 1:30 p.m., Blytheville Courthouse. Craighead County Circuit Court criminal term, 9:30 a.m., Craighead County Courthouse in Jonesboro. The Learning Center Board of Directors, noon, 2808 Fox Meadow Lane, Building B, Jonesboro. Tuesday School elections; polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Northeast Arkansas Solid Waste Management District Board, 10:30 a.m., Paragould City Hall. Jonesboro City Council, 6:30 p.m., council chambers, 900 West Monroe Ave. Jonesboro Airport Commission, noon, Jonesboro Municipal Airport. Nettleton School Board, 6:30 p.m., Central office, 3300 One Place. Bono City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall. Blytheville City Council, 7 p.m., municipal courtroom. Hardy City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 124 Woodland Hills Road. Northeast Arkansas Continuum of Care, noon meeting, East Arkansas Planning and Development Conference Room, 2905 King St. Sloan-Hendrix School Board, 6:30 p.m., administration building. Craighead County Circuit Court criminal term, 9:30 a.m., Craighead County Courthouse in Jonesboro. Greene County Circuit Court criminal chambers day, 9:30 a.m., Greene County Court-

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Annexation plans halted County judge says most in Brookland don’t want complex BY RAY WHITESIDE SUN STAFF WRITER

BROOKLAND — Craighead County Judge Dale Haas put an abrupt stop to a developer’s plan for an apartment complex on 80 acres on Craighead 760 on the outskirts of Brookland. The developer wanted the land to be annexed into the city for sewer, water, electric and other services.

A 208-unit complex would have featured a swimming pool, basketball court and baseball field. The county judge must sign for the annexation into a city if a vote of the city’s citizens is not taken, which would not be the case in this instance. Haas sent word with County 911 coordinator Mark Hogan on Tuesday night. The message was delivered to the surprise of the Brook-

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Apartment developer Ron Jefford speaks before the Brookland City Council and a packed City Hall on Tuesday during the council’s regular monthly meeting.

land City Council, local residents and apartment entrepreneurs. “I’m here on behalf of the judge, who asked me to let everyone know that he will not sign any papers annexing the land into the city,” Hogan said to a loud applause from the nearly 80 people who attended the council meeting. The apartment company, Gazaway Realty Inc., also owns Stadium Place Apartments, The Meadows Apartments and Williamsburg Apartments in Jonesboro, and Carriage House in Paragould. “I have not been approached by any of the developers, only by the citizens. They [the city] have tried to annex them twice, and the votes have failed both times. I had several calls, and the people said they do not want this development there. It’s not an interest to the county to sign an annexation for an area where the people don’t want it,” Haas said in a phone interview after the meeting. “I know nothing of this from Judge Haas, but I will be calling him tomorrow about this,” BrookPLEASE SEE BROOKLAND, B2

Band getting bigger, better all the time

JONESBORO — This year’s Sound of the Natural State is the largest marching band in the 81-year history of the Arkansas State University band program. The band takes the field for the first time Friday for ASU’s first home football game of the season. The 2010 Sound of the Natural State, directed by Dr. Kenneth Carroll, director of athletic bands and associate professor of saxophone, will field 196 members, surpassing the previous record set in 2008 by nearly 20 students. “The excitement within the ensemble is palpable,” Carroll said. “Each day all the students arrive early, work hard and cheer for each other as they go about mastering our difficult musical and visual programs.” Carroll and Dr. Timothy Oliver, director of bands, attribute the growth to numerous reasons but mainly student recruiting and retention. All of the instrumental music faculty members in the Department of Music have worked to recruit and retain music students from across the MidSouth and beyond, including states such as New York and Nevada. Initiatives fostered by interim Chancellor Dr. Dan Howard have yielded opportunities to include international students in the marching band. This year the

band includes an outstanding artist from Japan. Expanded opportunities at ASU-Jonesboro for high school music students to attend and be a part of campus events also directly contribute to the increase in Sound participation.

Hosts students, parents and more The Department of Music regularly hosts thousands of students, parents and music educators on campus for a variety of events, including the Arkansas Open Marching Contest, the ASBOA Region VIII Senior and Junior Band Clinics, the Mid-South Honor Band, the ASU Conducting Colloquium and the Delta Jazz Workshop. In February ASU and Jonesboro High School were selected to host, for the first time, the auditions for the Arkansas AllState Ensembles. Outreach and service to the music education community are important to the Department of Music, and the events are consistent with that philosophy. ASU was recently selected as one of 60 elite institutions of higher education in the Southern region recognized by the editors of U.S. News & World Report in the 2011 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.” Ensembles within the band program, such as the ASU

Wind Ensemble, are recognized nationally by peer review processes for artistic performances. Students in the band program get to support the Red Wolves football and basketball teams, and students interact regularly with outstanding performers and innovative composers and have the opportunity to premier and showcase a wide variety of music. “The Sound of the Natural State is among our university’s most visible academic classes and student groups,” Oliver said. “Dr. Ken Carroll does an outstanding job teaching and inspiring these students. “After almost three decades of directing marching bands at every level, working with the Sound of the Natural State is a true labor of love,” Carroll added. “Each day is an exciting opportunity to work with talented artists. It is difficult not to be swept up in the enthusiasm as the musicians continue to represent Arkansas State University with pride and honor.” Performances this season by the Sound of the Natural State include all five home football games and exhibition performances at Charleston Marching Festival in Charleston, Mo., on Oct. 9; the Redskin Classic in Pocahontas on Oct. 16; and the Arkansas Open in ASU Stadium on Oct. 30.

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Arkansas State University Sound of the Natural State marching band trumpeters Matthew Bounds (left) and Adonias Finch practice with the band on Tuesday at Jonesboro.

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John Sifford (left) and Caitlin Wheaton, students at Annie Camp Junior High School, prepare to hoist the flag during Tuesday morning’s Constitution Day ceremony attended by students, staff and members of the Jonesboro chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Students celebrate U.S. Constitution BY ANTHONY CHILDRESS SUN STAFF WRITER

JONESBORO — Annie Camp Junior High School student Emma Watkins evoked America’s democratic foundations when she delivered an impassioned speech at Tuesday morning’s Constitution Day celebration on campus. “Our Constitution is so important,” Watkins said, as she discussed a class project designed to connect students more closely with one of the nation’s most sacred documents. “You can guarantee when I turn 18 I’ll be voting and involved with making good decisions for my country.” Emma, 14, reminded her captive audience that constitutional protections and freedoms have traditionally separated America from many other nations around the world. She alluded to the Holocaust in Nazi Germany as an example of where such liberties did not exist for its victims. “Without a constitution we could’ve been Germany in 1941,” she said, listing other examples of rights being restricted. Other ACJHS students, such as Noah Smith, referred to constitutional amendments that expanded rights to women, African-Americans and immigrants. “My eyes have been opened to what the Constitution means,” Noah said. “I see the 4th Amendment as very important because every citizen should be safe in their homes and not subjected to unlawful search and seizure. The 13th Amendment abolishing slavery is also important. As a person of color I had ancestors who endured slavery, and this amendment kept it from

continuing on longer. We should all remember that the Constitution built the core principles of our nation.” Officially, Constitution Day is Friday. It marks the signing of the document by the country’s founding fathers Sept. 17, 1787. Robin Yates, president of the local

‘You can guarantee when I turn 18 I’ll be voting and involved with making good decisions for my country.’ Emma Watkins student, Annie Camp Junior High School Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, said the event is marked by weeklong activities in schools here and throughout the United States. “We are very proud of what you have done today,” Yates told the youngsters gathered in front of Annie Camp’s front entrance. “We congratulate you and your teachers.” Before speeches and a presentation of certificates by Yates to those who made them (as well as other students), the school’s choir sang “America the Beautiful,” and the band performed the “Star Spangled Banner.” Students brought posters to the ceremony as part of a contest to highlight various states. PLEASE SEE CONSTITUTION, B2

Officials: Web site integral to public input on long-range plan JONESBORO — The Jonesboro Comprehensive Planning Advisory Commission has launched its Jonesboro Vision 2030 Web site. City officials said the site will be a key component of the public input process as they continue to work on the city’s longrange comprehensive plan. The page can be accessed by visiting the city’s home page, www

.jonesboro.org, then clicking on the Jonesboro Vision 2030 logo. From this Web site visitors will be able to get information pertaining to: Jonesboro CPAC, Jonesboro Vision 2030, commission meetings, community events, documents, explanation of what a comprehensive plan is, how they can get involved and interactive ways citizens can participate in the planning process.

Jonesboro CPAC also launched the corresponding Vision 2030 Facebook page. This page can be found via the Facebook box on the Vision 2030 home page. Jonesboro CPAC will also utilize the City of Jonesboro Twitter account — twitter.com/Cityof Jonesboro.

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Mayor Harold Perrin announced formation of the CPAC in December. He said the group will create a blueprint of what Jonesboro could and should look like in 20 years, as well as identify plans of action required in all categories — from housing to health care to recreation — to achieve that end result. The goal is a plan that incorporates concepts found in existing land

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use and street plans but includes a wide array of other elements and discusses how they all tie together and could look in the future. The final product could be delivered to the City Council in December 2011, but additional public hearings and other variables would likely mean another few months before adoption in early 2012. —Karin Hill

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Council strips mayor’s driving privileges BY MICHAEL WILKEY SUN STAFF WRITER

HARRISBURG — Council members here again voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution to not allow Harrisburg Mayor Donnie “Buzzy” Faulkner to drive any city-owned vehicle after a council member questioned the legality of a similar vote last month. The 6-0 vote, with one abstaining, happened just minutes before council member Bernard “Skeeter” Blancato questioned council members about the Aug. 23 vote during a special meeting. On Aug. 23, council members voted 5-0 to strip vehicle privileges from the longtime mayor. Faulkner was cited Aug. 10 by Poinsett County deputies on suspicion of second-offense driving

while intoxicated, driving left of center, careless or prohibited driving and no seat belt after a traffic stop on Arkansas 1. Blancato said he was not notified about the Aug. 23 special meeting, saying he had spoken to an attorney with the Arkansas Municipal League about the matter. “He said I have a right to sue the City Council members and go before a judge. But I don’t want to do that,” Blancato said. The alderman said the attorney told him that a judge could hold his fellow council members in contempt of court involving the matter. After the meeting, Blancato presented a Sun reporter with a copy of Arkansas Code annotated 14-43-501, titled Organization of City Council-Meetings, on the matter.

Quorum Court buys rescue boat motor

NEWPORT — The Jackson County Quorum Court approved the purchase of a Yamaha boat motor from Band R Marina in Batesville for the Sheriff’s Department rescue boat at their meeting Tuesday night. The motor will be paid for with money for the River Boat Safety Fund. “I have over $11,000 in this account, which can only be used for equipment relevant to water rescues,” Sheriff David Lucas said. “The motor, which will include all new controls for the boat, will cost $6,995.

Jackson in better shape than in ’09

County Treasure Jamie Cason reported that the county was is much better financial shape then at the same time last year. Cason told justices that the County General fund currently has $191,000 as opposed to the $57,000 at this time last year. County Judge Kerry Tharp reported that the county had received two checks totaling just over $248,000 from FEMA as partial reimbursement for flooding in 2009. Tharp said the county would receive one more check for $47,000 in the coming week. “I am going to ... start work on some of the roads that we were unable to do last year due to the floods,” Tharp said. Chris Watkins, who had asked to be placed on the agenda concerning a complaint he had with the Sheriff’s Department, failed to appear at the meeting. —Judy Beard

Legality of similar, previous vote called questioned “The proceedings of a special meeting of a city council are legal if all the members had notice, whether all attended or not; when all the members of the council are voluntarily present in a council meeting and participate therein, it is a legal meeting for all purposes, unless the law provides otherwise and an ordinance passed at such a meeting is valid,” the portion of the code read. Blancato said he believed the actions on Aug. 23 were not legal. “It was not legal, and we jumped the gun. We take an oath to the Constitution, and a man is innocent until proven guilty,” Blancato said. Voting in favor of the

resolution were council members Rose Brown, Sandra Cooper, Fonda Eaton, Sonny McIntosh, Randy Mills and Margaret Smith. Blancato abstained from voting, and council member Lori Howton was absent. Faulkner did not say anything during the discussion over the matter and left soon after the meeting ended. An attempt to reach Faulkner on Tuesday night by cell phone was not successful. Faulkner will appear in Poinsett County District Court on Oct. 5.

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FROM PAGE B1 land Mayor Kenneth Jones said. There were several sides of the issue to be heard. “We’ve been in Paragould and Jonesboro for a long time now. There is a lot of growth in between these towns, and this is just someplace we would really like to be, you know?” Gazaway coowner Ron Jefford said. “We’ve been on the south side of Jonesboro, but we think this northside would be great. And it’s going to grow.” Citizens expressed con-

In other action, council members: • voted 7-0 to approve the minutes for the council’s Aug. 10 and Aug. 23 meetings; • voted 7-0 to approve the city’s financial statement for August; and • voted 6-0, with Mills abstaining, to appoint Mills, Poinsett County Judge Charles Nix, Donna Bell, Clyde Ford and Greg Spurlock to serve on the Harrisburg Education Facilities Board. mwilkey@jonesborosun.com

cerns about traffic and the type of crowd the complex would bring to their area. Many at the meeting worried about HUD, Human and Urban Development grants, and letting people with minimal wealth move to the area. The developers said that HUD would not be approved at the complex. “I think you guys do a very excellent job of patrolling your complexes. I live at the one in Paragould, and we have whites, blacks, Mexicans and Asians, and we all seem to get along. I applaud you for that,” said a

man, who left shortly after speaking. The owners have offered lower rates to police officers to live at the complex and be on duty as “courtesy officers.” “The growth is coming folks. You can’t stop it. All I’m saying is that we have to listen to what anyone has to say when they want to develop in our area. I love this town as much as anyone,” Mayor Kenneth Jones said. “I’m not saying this is a fit for Brookland, but who’s to say someone else won’t come in and want to put a trailer park there. The growth is coming.”

Area landowners expressed a different opinion. “You say you want to invest in our community, but this is our homes and our land that we have invested in. These complexes will only be for temporary residents who likely won’t care much about the area. Look at Valley View. They held out, and look at them. No one will want to build $150,000-$200,000 houses out here if this project comes in,” said Jason Arnold, who lives on Craighead 760 near the project site. rwhiteside@jonesborosun.com

Watson promoted to head basketball coach at Hoxie HOXIE — Assistant coach Braden Watson was promoted to head junior high basketball coach by the Hoxie School Board on Monday night. Superintendent Dennis Truxler said the school

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CONSTITUTION: Officer talks to students, stresses importance of citizens’ rights in America FROM PAGE B1

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Jonesboro Police Officer Caleb Barkley, the campus’ school resource officer, spoke to the crowd about his own feelings about constitutional rights and their impact on day-to-day life. “It doesn’t mean I have to do something;

it means that I get to do something. It doesn’t tell me how to vote but gives me the choice to make that decision. It doesn’t tell me what career I have to pursue but to choose the one I want. The Constitution gives us choices, not commands,” Barkley said. Students such as Emma

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State ponders ways to spend funds BY JOHN LYON STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP

LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday he believes federal money being distributed to states to support education jobs can be used by Arkansas schools to fund capital improvements — at least indirectly. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced Monday evening that Arkansas will receive $91 million from a $10 billion education fund approved by Congress and signed into law last month. Beebe said the state is “in negotiations” with the federal government over

To get $91 million from federal government how Arkansas schools can spend the money. He said the government doesn’t want the money used directly for capital improvements, but Arkansas schools may be able to fund improvements indirectly with the money. “The feds said (schools) could use their own money for capital and supplant their own money with this if they wanted to,” the governor said. “Now, I’m getting that verified in writing before we act on it.” A news release issued Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark.,

appeared to confirm Beebe’s comments. “Arkansas will be able to use this $91 million in place of funding that had already been set aside for teacher salaries, and then use the resulting savings on capital improvements to school districts and other high priorities,” Lincoln said. Congress approved the funding to save jobs in education, but unlike many other states Arkansas has not had to lay off teachers because of the economy. Arkansas is one of four states that ended the past fiscal year with

a balanced budget, and a state law requires public education to be funded before anything else. State Department of Education spokeswoman Julie Thompson said the department will provide guidance to schools on how they can and cannot spend the money. The schools should receive that information late this week or early next week, she said. Thompson said Tuesday the department was not yet ready to say how schools will be able to spend the money, but “we know it will be more flexible than the (stimulus) dollars we’ve had in the past.”

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LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A woman is in custody for allegedly ramming a police cruiser and injuring an officer after he stopped to see what she was doing in a shopping center parking lot at 4 a.m. Police said 30-year-old Officer Carl West suffeeed a back injury Tuesday after 26-year-old Tabatha Redmond of North Little Rock twice rammed West’s patrol car. Other officers who arrived at the scene said Redmond fought as officers tried to get her out of her car. The report said she “continuously hissed” at the officers and tried to bite them. Redmond was taken to the Pulaski County Jail, where no bond had been set later Monday morning.

Two arrested for imitating law officers JASPER (AP) — Two men are charged in Newton County with impersonating police, and they were caught after they allegedly pulled over an actual officer. The Harrison Daily Times reported that 22-yearold John Ryan Davis and 24-year-old Zachery L. Kroamer, both of Harrison, were released on bond after their arrest Thursday. Newton County Sheriff Keith Slape said Davis and Kroamer pulled over an off-duty wildlife officer, and Davis used the name of an actual deputy during the stop. But the wildlife officer knew the deputy in question. The wildlife officer contacted the sheriff’s department, and a real deputy found Davis and Kroamer still in their vehicle.

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LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Board of Education is again classifying the Helena-West Helena School District as financially distressed. The district was taken over by the state in 2005 because of financial problems and was returned to local control in 2008. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported the board’s action Monday requires the district to develop and comply with a state-approved financial improvement plan, and expenses must be approved by the state. The Education Department said the district’s reserve funds have fallen from $4.6 million in the 2007-08 school year to $1.7 million at the end of the 2009-10 year.

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29 held in Pine Bluff, LR PINE BLUFF (AP) — Nearly 30 people are facing drug trafficking or weapons charges as part of an initiative to cut down on violent crime in Pine Bluff, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. The U.S. attorney’s office said 25 people were indicted in federal court and another four people face charges in state court. The arrests come as part of “Operation Hog Wild,” a 2year investigation targeting the biggest drug dealers in Pine Bluff, which has one of the South’s highest crime rates. U.S. Attorney Jane Duke said most of those indicted already had criminal records. A grand jury handed down the indictments last week, but they remained sealed until Tuesday’s arrests, Duke said. “We are hopeful that Pine Bluff will see an improvement in its rising crime problem,” Duke

said. “As we all know, violent crime and drug trafficking will cause a devastating domino effect in the community.” The raids began around 5 a.m. Tuesday, and most of the suspects were arrested at homes in Pine Bluff, though a few were caught in Little Rock. No one was hurt in the early morning arrests.

BAUXITE (AP) — A Bauxite alderwoman has pleaded not guilty after being charged with assaulting a police officer. Deborah Purifoy, who is in her second term on the Bauxite council, entered the plea during an arraignment Monday. She also has been charged with filing a false report, resisting arrest and failure to obey police. Police said Purifoy assaulted Officer Michael Turner on Saturday night. Police Chief Jimmy Hood said Turner responded to a domestic disturbance call at the home of one of Purifoy’s neighbors and that one of the residents of the home was told to leave. The chief said Turner then left, but Purifoy then called Turner to come back because the neighbor had returned and was disturbing her. Police said Turner determined that was not the case, and that’s when the alleged assault occurred.

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State Supreme Court going live with video streaming BY ROB MORITZ STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP

LITTLE ROCK — The state Supreme Court will begin this week streaming live video of oral arguments to its Web site, the court announced Tuesday. Use of the technology will allow people from around the state and the world to watch attorneys argue their cases before Arkansas’ highest court without making a trip to the Capitol city. “We are committed to provide a greater access to justice and to facilitate a better understanding of the judiciary,” Chief Justice Jim Hannah said during a news conference at which the new technology was used to stream video of the announcement live to the Internet. Hannah appeared from the state Supreme Court with his six fellow justices. Gov. Mike Beebe, state Court of Appeals judges, lawyers and others viewed the webcast in another room at the Criminal Justice Center. The video streaming will begin Thursday when the court convenes at 9 a.m. Along with showing oral arguments live, the video will be archived and available for people to access any time, Hannah said. Justice Robert Brown suggested that maybe the U.S. Supreme Court should take the Arkansas high court’s lead and also go online. Stephanie Harris, com-

Stephanie Harris, communications counsel for the state Supreme Court, said the system will receive its first big test at the end of the month with arguments in Damien Echols’ appeal of his death sentence in the 1993 murders of three West Memphis boys. munications counsel for the state Supreme Court, said the system will receive its first big test at the end of the month with arguments in Damien Echols’ appeal of his death sentence in the 1993 murders of three West Memphis boys. Harris said technicians plan to free up bandwidth in anticipation of the demand. She said she has received telephone calls from around the world from people wanting to see the oral arguments, which are scheduled for Sept. 30. Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley were convicted in the murders of 8-year-olds Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Stevie Branch. Baldwin and Misskelley each received life sentences. In August, Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder, Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks and actor Johnny Depp headlined a benefit concert in Little Rock to support of the men known as the West Memphis Three.

They and their supporters claim police and prosecutors used the defendants’ fondness of heavy metal music to label them as Satanists and obtain a conviction with no physical evidence. The case has gained international attention over the years — there have been two HBO documentaries — and renewed interest has been generated by attorneys for the convicted who have offered what they say is new DNA and forensic evidence in the case. Harris said it cost about $51,000 to equip the Supreme Court for live streaming video and another $41,000 for the computer software, hardware and professional services from Granicus Inc. of San Francisco, the same firm that installed the live streaming system used by the state House of Representatives. Granicus also is to be paid $20,665 yearly to manage the system, he said. On the Net: http://courts.state.ar.us/

Lawmaker’s ethics charges dismissed LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Board of Education has dismissed three ethics charges against a state senator from Earle over a letter he sent asking the town’s City Council to delay a hearing requested by a teacher.

The board dropped the charges against Sen. Jack Crumbly on Monday after he appealed a licensing board’s written warning. Crumbly, who is on paid suspension as superintendent of the Earle School District, was accused of violating the Code of

Teacher Ethics stemming from the 2008 letter he wrote to the Earle City Council. The warning would have had no impact on Crumbly’s license, but word of the complaint brought negative and inaccurate publicity, he said.

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Warhawks’ offense an unknown to ASU BY KEVIN TURBEVILLE SUN STAFF WRITER

JONESBORO — LouisianaMonroe’s offense remains something of an unknown to Arkansas State. The Red Wolves have one 2010 film to study as they prepare for Saturday night’s game against the Warhawks at ASU Stadium. ULM played its first game under new head coach Todd Berry last weekend, losing 31-7 to Arkansas in Little Rock. “It’s sort of like an opening-type ballgame because you don’t have full film,” ASU head coach Steve Roberts said. “We do have some film from some of the stuff that Coach Berry has done in the past, but how much they’ve installed there is David Quinn | AP a guessing game at this Louisiana-Monroe coach Todd Berry talks to a player during last Saturday’s loss to Ar- point. “With him trying to utikansas in Little Rock. Berry and the Warhawks visit Arkansas State this Saturday.

A-State FOOTBALL | Opponent: La.-Monroe Site: ASU Stadium (30,406) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Saturday Records: ASU 0-2, 0-1 SBC; ULM 0-1, 0-0 Sun Belt Series: ASU, 17-14 Last meeting: ULM, 16-10, 2009 Radio: KFIN (FM-107.9) TV: Sun Belt Network (Suddenlink channel 119) lize the personnel that he has there, you really don’t know what they’re going to try to accomplish. It comes back to just playing sound fundamental defense.” While ASU (0-2) struggled defensively for the second consecutive game last Saturday, ULM (0-1) generated little offense against the Razorbacks,

who are now ranked 12th nationally. The Warhawks produced only 188 total yards and didn’t score until the fourth quarter. Defense kept ULM in the game for a while. Arkansas led 7-0 at halftime before pulling away after intermission behind quarterback Ryan Mallett, who threw two touchdown passes in the second half and scored another touchdown on the ground. Twelve Warhawks made their first career start last weekend. “I think we played extremely hard,” Berry said. “We didn’t play very smart all the time. I think we were well prepared, I think we were detailed in our preparation. We just had a lot of young players, and they tried to analyze some things a little bit too PLEASE SEE WARHAWKS, C3

Jackson lauds community efforts of Blazers, Raiders BY BEN COWENS SUN STAFF WRITER

JONESBORO — High school football games are normally the final act of a week’s worth of practice and preparation. For Valley View and Nettleton, much of the lead-up for Friday’s showdown at Raider Field has little to do with football. The two schools are in the midst of commUNITY Week, a weeklong effort dedicated to community service and involvement. As part of the event, dozens of students from each school are involved in service projects and food drives this week. On Tuesday night football players, cheerleaders and commUNITY Planning Committee members met at Southwest Church of Christ to listen to one of the state’s most recognizable community activists. Former NFL All-Pro and current Arkansas Razorbacks radio analyst Keith Jackson was on hand to offer his perspective on the importance of developing communal ties. It’s a topic Jackson is very qualified to discuss — he founded Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids (P.A.R.K.) in the early 1990s and to date the program has helped 156 at-risk children from the Little Rock area go to college. His position as a public figure allows Jackson the opportunity to get his mes-

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Keith Jackson (from right) talks with Nettleton athletic director Darrel Dover and football coach Jay Murphree before the commUNITY banquet on Tuesday. sage out to people across the state. On Tuesday night, he had a receptive audience.

“I travel throughout the state of Arkansas speaking at several places,” Jackson said. “Normally when I go in, I

go in to actually get everybody fired up to be one community. But I can tell you … you guys have done something special in already forming one community.” His message was interspersed with comical moments, including an explanation on how he managed to become accepted at the University of Arkansas despite spurning the school to become an All-American tight end at Oklahoma. “It was a small issue,” Jackson said, “but I gave my first son and we cleared it (up).” Jackson also passed along an important moment in his life from his days as a basketball player for the AAU Arkansas Wings. When the team stopped for dinner one night, Jackson — who at the time was a 230-pound teen-ager — polished off his meal from Kentucky Fried Chicken. He remained hungry, however, so Jackson approached coach Ron Crawford about ordering more food. Crawford complied with the request, but with a caveat Jackson never forgot. “He said, ‘When you get to where you’re going, give some chicken back,’” Jackson recalled. That simple directive stuck with Jackson, and it was the main theme of his speech on Tuesday night. He urged everyone to invest in those around them. PLEASE SEE JACKSON, C3

Roper made most of his chances ASU HALL OF HONOR |

BY KEVIN TURBEVILLE SUN STAFF WRITER

JONESBORO — Texas-Arlington was anything but a Homecoming pushover for Arkansas State in 1985, moving up and down the field against one of the best defenses in Division I-AA football. The Mavericks finished with nearly 400 yards of offense, but they never put the ball in the end zone. That meant plenty of opportunities for their field goal kicker. “It was the best thing that could have happened to me,” Scott Roper recalled. Roper booted four field goals for UTA that day, including a 50-yarder. His last-second 30-yard attempt into the wind was ruled wide, leaving ASU with a 13-12 victory, but the Mavs’ left-footed sophomore had turned heads in Jonesboro with his performance. And when UTA dropped football a few weeks later, then-ASU coach Larry Lacewell knew where to find the kicker his team had been missing. Offensive line coach Gary Withrow was in Roper’s dorm

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room the day after UTA disbanded its program. “We jumped on him. We kept hearing rumors that they were going to drop, and we got their roster,” Lacewell said. “I said, ‘I want to go after that kicker. Let’s go get that kicker. Don’t lose him.’” So Roper transferred to ASU, where he made 32 field goals to rank among the school’s most productive kickers despite playing only two seasons. He rarely missed inside 40 yards, making nearly 83 percent of those attempts, and gave ASU a longrange threat as well. Kicking had been a problem before Roper’s arrival. In 1985, ASU won the Southland Conference championship and advanced to the second round of the I-AA playoffs despite making only seven field goals in 20 attempts. Roper was well aware of the expectations when he arrived. “I would say the most pressure that I felt kicking a football was the very first one, the first game I had up here in

Sr. high volleyball Forrest City at Nettleton, jr. high, sr. A&B, 5 p.m. Thursday

Jonesboro, because there had been so much hype around the kicking situation and me coming in,” he said. “I think Coach Lacewell lined me up for a 47-yarder, which I was fortunate that I made. With all the expectations, that was certainly one I remember.” The path that brought Roper to that point had plenty of twists and turns. He grew up around Atlanta, moved to Ohio for his high school years, and then wound up in the Dallas area after his senior year because his father had a job transfer. Roper decided to walk on at Texas-Arlington as a linebacker, which didn’t last long. “I figured out real quick that those were some big boys,” said Roper, who was listed at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. “I probably wasn’t going to make it as a linebacker.” Fortunately Roper had another way of getting on the field thanks to his father, who made his son a soccer-style kicker at age 7 after reading an article about “sidewinders.” He Sun file photo

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Sr. high volleyball Jonesboro at Searcy, senior A&B, 5 p.m. Thursday

Scott Roper boots one of his 21 field goals for Arkansas State during the 1986 season.

Sr. high volleyball Southside at Valley View, 7th, jr. & sr. A&B, 4:30 p.m. Thursday

FRIDAY: Arkansas State soccer team hosts Oral Roberts University.

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By The Associated Press All times CDT NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 85 61 .582 — Atlanta 83 63 .568 2 Florida 73 71 .507 11 New York 72 73 .497 121⁄2 Washington 61 84 .421 231⁄2 Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 82 63 .566 — St. Louis 74 69 .517 7 Houston 70 75 .483 12 Milwaukee 66 78 .458 151⁄2 Chicago 64 81 .441 18 Pittsburgh 48 96 .333 331⁄2 West Division W L Pct GB San Diego 82 62 .569 — 1 San Francisco 81 64 .559 1 ⁄2 Colorado 79 66 .545 31⁄2 Los Angeles 72 73 .497 101⁄2 Arizona 58 87 .400 241⁄2 Tuesday’s games Arizona 3, Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 2, Florida 1 N.Y. Mets 9, Pittsburgh 1 Washington 6, Atlanta 0 Houston 3, Milwaukee 2 Chicago Cubs 7, St. Louis 2 San Diego 7, Colorado 6 L.A. Dodgers 1, San Francisco 0 Today’s games Washington (Lannan 7-7) at Atlanta (Minor 3-0), 11:10 a.m. Milwaukee (Bush 7-12) at Houston (Happ 6-2), 1:05 p.m. San Diego (Richard 12-7) at Colorado (De La Rosa 7-4), 2:10 p.m. Arizona (J.Saunders 2-5) at Cincinnati (H.Bailey 3-3), 6:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 18-10) at Florida (Sanabia 4-2), 6:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Maholm 7-14) at N.Y. Mets (Mejia 0-4), 6:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Zambrano 8-6) at St. Louis (C.Carpenter 15-6), 7:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 11-9) at San Francisco (M.Cain 11-10), 9:05 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB New York 88 57 .607 — 1 Tampa Bay 87 57 .604 ⁄2 Boston 80 64 .556 71⁄2 Toronto 73 72 .503 15 Baltimore 57 88 .393 31 Central Division W L Pct GB Minnesota 86 58 .597 — Chicago 79 65 .549 7 Detroit 72 73 .497 141⁄2 Cleveland 59 85 .410 27 Kansas City 59 85 .410 27 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 81 63 .563 — Oakland 72 72 .500 9 Los Angeles 70 74 .486 11 Seattle 55 89 .382 26 Tuesday’s games Cleveland 4, L.A. Angels 3 Baltimore 11, Toronto 3 N.Y. Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 7, 10 innings Texas 11, Detroit 4 Minnesota 9, Chicago White Sox 3 Kansas City 11, Oakland 3 Boston at Seattle, (n) Today’s games Boston (C.Buchholz 15-7) at Seattle (Pauley 2-7), 5:40 p.m. L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 11-11) at Cleveland (J.Gomez 3-3), 6:05 p.m. Toronto (Drabek 0-0) at Baltimore (Bergesen 6-10), 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 16-7) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 13-12), 6:10 p.m. Detroit (Galarraga 4-5) at Texas (C.Lewis 10-12), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Duensing 8-2) at Chicago White Sox (Floyd 10-12), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Cahill 16-6) at Kansas City (Chen 9-7), 7:10 p.m.

By The Associated Press All times CDT FINALS (Best-of-5) x-if necessary Seattle 2, Atlanta 0 Tuesday: Seattle 87, Atlanta 84 Thursday: Seattle at Atlanta, 7 p.m. x-Sunday: Seattle at Atlanta, 2 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 21: Atlanta at Seattle, 8 p.m.

Eighth grade MacArthur 32, Greene County Tech 28 Valley View 6, Nettleton 0 Seventh grade MacArthur 22, Greene County Tech 6 Sixth grade Augusta 16, McCrory 14 Earle 26, Newport 0 Harrisburg 24, Cedar Ridge 8 Gosnell 18, Hoxie 0 Wynne 26, Trumann 8 EPC 40, Manila 6 Marked Tree 12, Cross County 6 (2OT) Fifth grade Augusta 6, McCrory 0 Earle 16, Newport 0 Harrisburg 22, Cedar Ridge 0 Gosnell 22, Hoxie 0 Wynne 6, Trumann 0 EPC 36, Manila 0 Marked Tree 22, Cross County 8

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 6 p.m. — N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay ........cable channel 32 (ESPN) 7:15 p.m. — Chicago Cubs at St. Louis .................... cable channel 26 9 p.m. — L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco....cable channel 32 (ESPN)

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Tuesday’s Cardinals box CUBS 7, CARDINALS 2 St. Louis ab r h bi ab r hbi Fukdm rf 5 1 1 0 Schmkr 2b 4 0 0 0 DeWitt 2b 5 0 1 1 FLopez 1b 4 0 0 0 Byrd cf 5 2 2 0 Rasms cf 4 2 2 1 ArRmr 3b 4 0 1 0 Hollidy lf 4 0 1 1 Nady 1b 5 1 3 3 Jay rf 3 0 0 0 Soto c 5 0 0 0 Stavinh ph 1 0 0 0 Colvin lf 4 2 2 0 YMolin c 3 0 2 0 Barney ss 4 1 3 1 P.Feliz 3b 3 0 0 0 R.Wells p 4 0 2 2 Wnwrg p 2 0 0 0 JRussll p 0 0 0 0 Winn ph 1 0 0 0 Salas p 0 0 0 0 B.Ryan ss 3 0 1 0 Totals 41 715 7 Totals 32 2 6 2 Chicago 021 200 002 — 7 St. Louis 000 100 001 — 2 E—Byrd (3). DP—Chicago 1, St. Louis 1. LOB—Chicago 9, St. Louis 3. 2B—Byrd 2 (36), Barney (3), Holliday (41), Y.Molina (16). HR—Rasmus (22). SB—B.Ryan (10). IP H R ER BB SO Chicago R.Wells W,7-13 8 5 1 1 0 5 J.Russell 1 1 1 1 0 0 St. Louis Wainwright L,18-11 8 12 5 5 1 8 Salas 1 3 2 2 1 1 Umpires—Home, Jim Joyce; First, Marvin Hudson; Second, Derryl Cousins; Third, Mike Estabrook. T—2:22. A—40,509 (43,975). Chicago

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By The Associated Press All times CDT (x-if necessary) Championship (Best-of-5) Tacoma 1, Memphis 0 Tuesday: Tacoma 5, Memphis 3 Today: Tacoma at Memphis, 7:05 p.m. Friday: Tacoma at Memphis, 7:05 p.m. x-Saturday: Tacoma at Memphis, 4:05 p.m. x-Sunday: Tacoma at Memphis, 1:35 p.m.

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By The Associated Press All times CDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Miami 1 0 0 1.000 15 10 New England 1 0 0 1.000 38 24 Buffalo 0 1 0 .000 10 15 N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 9 10 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 1 0 0 1.000 34 24 Jacksonville 1 0 0 1.000 24 17 Tennessee 1 0 0 1.000 38 13 Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 24 34 North W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 1 0 0 1.000 10 9 Pittsburgh 1 0 0 1.000 15 9 Cincinnati 0 1 0 .000 24 38 Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 14 17 West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 1 0 0 1.000 21 14 Denver 0 1 0 .000 17 24 Oakland 0 1 0 .000 13 38 San Diego 0 1 0 .000 14 21 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Washington 1 0 0 1.000 13 7 N.Y. Giants 1 0 0 1.000 31 18 Dallas 0 1 0 .000 7 13 Philadelphia 0 1 0 .000 20 27 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 14 9 Tampa Bay 1 0 0 1.000 17 14 Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 9 15 Carolina 0 1 0 .000 18 31 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 1 0 0 1.000 19 14 Green Bay 1 0 0 1.000 27 20 Detroit 0 1 0 .000 14 19 Minnesota 0 1 0 .000 9 14 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 1 0 0 1.000 17 13 Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 31 6 San Francisco 0 1 0 .000 6 31 St. Louis 0 1 0 .000 13 17 Monday’s late game Kansas City 21, San Diego 14 Sunday’s games Chicago at Dallas, noon Arizona at Atlanta, noon Buffalo at Green Bay, noon Philadelphia at Detroit, noon Pittsburgh at Tennessee, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Kansas City at Cleveland, noon Tampa Bay at Carolina, noon Miami at Minnesota, noon Seattle at Denver, 3:05 p.m. St. Louis at Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Houston at Washington, 3:15 p.m. Jacksonville at San Diego, 3:15 p.m. New England at N.Y. Jets, 3:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Indianapolis, 7:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 New Orleans at San Francisco, 7:30 p.m.

TSN FCS poll PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The top 25 teams in The Sports Network Football Championship Subdivision poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 12, points and previous ranking: Record PtsPvs 1. Villanova (74) 1-1 3,338 2 2. Appalachian St. (25)2-0 3,269 3 3. James Madison (30)2-0 3,100 12 4. Jacksonville St. (9) 2-0 2,948 5 5. Southern Illinois 1-1 2,510 4 6. Montana 1-1 2,415 1 7. Elon 1-1 2,382 8 8. New Hampshire 1-1 2,151 6 9. Richmond 0-1 2,086 7 10. Stephen F. Austin 1-1 2,050 10 11. Delaware 2-0 1,991 16 12. William & Mary 1-1 1,968 11 13. Northern Iowa 1-0 1,769 14 14. S. Carolina State 1-1 1,508 15 15. Liberty 2-0 1,419 19 16. Massachusetts 2-0 1,418 18 17. Cal Poly 2-0 1,210 NR 18. E. Washington 1-1 1,149 17 19. McNeese State 1-1 1,077 13 20. South Dakota St. 0-1 1,052 9 21. Weber State 1-1 788 20 22. Montana State 1-1 532 24 23. North Dakota St. 1-1 497 21 24. Furman 1-0 407 NR 25. South Dakota 1-1 324 NR Others receiving votes: Prairie View A&M 281, Penn 235, Central Arkansas 177, Wofford 158, Gardner-Webb 156, Northern Arizona 140, Eastern Illinois 89, Chattanooga 76, Harvard 59, Jackson State (1) 58, Florida A&M 50, Colgate 38, Georgia Southern 34, Illinois State 33, Southeastern Louisiana 23, Western Illinois 22, Holy Cross 19, Southern Utah 19, Missouri State 17, Delaware State 16, Hampton 16, Youngstown State 14, Alabama State 13, Howard 9, Norfolk State 8, Brown 8, Jacksonville 8, Northern Colorado 6, Georgetown 6, Samford 5, North Dakota 5, Morehead State 5, Texas State 4, UC Davis 3, Morgan State 2, Austin Peay 1, Dayton 1, Eastern Kentucky 1, Maine 1, Old Dominion 1.

TENNIS | ATP money leaders By The Associated Press Through Sept. 13 1. Rafael Nadal $6,531,738 2. Roger Federer $4,077,635 3. Novak Djokovic $2,533,422 4. Andy Murray $2,350,507 5. Robin Soderling $2,184,563 6. Tomas Berdych $1,864,216 7. Fernando Verdasco $1,598,179 8. Andy Roddick $1,580,738 9. Jurgen Melzer $1,403,742 10. David Ferrer $1,389,467 11. Mikhail Youzhny $1,357,198 12. Sam Querrey $1,174,197 13. Nicolas Almagro $1,072,413 14. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga $1,018,920 15. Marin Cilic $1,000,323 16. Ivan Ljubicic $965,747 17. Bob Bryan $909,799 17. Mike Bryan $909,799 19. Mardy Fish $899,498 20. John Isner $849,763 21. Marcos Baghdatis $772,036 22. Stanislas Wawrinka $751,706 23. Albert Montanes $749,748 24. Juan Carlos Ferrero $731,394 25. Nenad Zimonjic $700,611 26. Nikolay Davydenko $693,164 27. Daniel Nestor $683,656 28. Gael Monfils $662,567 29. Feliciano Lopez $659,236 30. Philipp Petzschner $658,308 31. Michael Llodra $640,446 32. Julien Benneteau $607,562 33. Thomaz Bellucci $602,075 34. Ernests Gulbis $596,559 35. Tommy Robredo $589,758 36. Philipp Kohlschreiber $558,640 37. Andrey Golubev $544,142 38. Sergiy Stakhovsky $539,176 39. Viktor Troicki $534,003 40. Lleyton Hewitt $531,666 41. Juan Monaco $530,041 42. Lukasz Kubot $529,556 43. David Nalbandian $519,314 44. Horacio Zeballos $493,306 45. Richard Gasquet $489,592 46. Eduardo Schwank $489,239 47. Jeremy Chardy $483,764 48. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez $469,039 49. Thiemo De Bakker $459,374 50. Benjamin Becker $451,614

High school tennis Tuesday at the Trim Gym & Jonesboro Country Club Boys Jonesboro 7, Searcy 3 Singles: Drew Morgan (J) df. Zac Villenez 8-2; Tanner Scarboro (S) df. Lee Kelley 8-5; Morgan (J) df. Scarboro 8-1; Villenez (S) df. Kelley 8-1; Reece Phillips (J) df. Jared Deitz 8-5 Doubles: Roger Hurt-Weston McDaniel (J) df. Jarad Haggard-Joey Davis 8-1; Angelo Caparas-Austen McDaniel (J) df. Tucker BrackensEd Sherwood 8-0; Hurt-Weston McDaniel (J) df. Brackens-Sherwood 8-2; Caparas-Austen McDaniel (J) df. Haggard-Davis 8-4; Justin HoltConnar McClellen (S) df. William McCauley-Reece Phillips 9-7. Girls Jonesboro 9, Searcy 1 Singles: Aerial Butler (S) df. Rebecca Harrington 9-7; Alyssa Caparas (J) df. Sally Alexander 8-1; Harrington (J) df. Alexander 8-1; Caparas (J) df. Butler 8-4; Jullette Nagy (J) df. Alicia Hamilton 8-6 Doubles: Kaily Nix-Taylor Zane (J) df. Morgan Stanley-Sidney Woodard 8-5; Emily Lansford-Katie Branum (J) df. Rachel Shourd-Melina Doolabh 8-2; Nix-Zane (J) df. Shourd-Doolabh 8-1; Lansford-Branum (J) df. Stanley-Woodard 8-1; Tori Kaffka-Langley Osborn (J) df. Grace Killough-Emily Alumbaugh 8-1. Tuesday at Valley View Boys Valley View 5, Paragould 1 Singles: Chris Metcalf (VV) df. Wes Ford 6-0; Alek Ray (VV) df. Wes Ford 6-2; Hunter Clark (VV) df. Tyler Troutman 6-1; Keagan Brown (VV) df. Alex Pique 6-1. Doubles: Tryson Lindley-Taylor Mason (VV) df. Ford-Hasik 6-1; Pique-Pique (P) df. Keagan BoydWesley Thornburg 7-6 (8-6). Girls Valley View 5, Paragould 0 Singles: Alex Barylske (VV) df. Chantilly Steyer 6-4; Taylor Tanner (VV) df. Anna Phillips 6-1; Paige Parnell (VV) df. Sarah Vanzant 6-3. Doubles: Kristin Haynes-Gabriella Gordon (VV) df. Vanzant-Phillips 64; Jessica Steele-Callie Whistle (VV) df. Steyer-Quinn 6-4.

Tuesday at Allen Park Boys Nettleton 3, Batesville 0 Singles: Chris Fletcher df. Taylor Handford 6-2; Drew Nichols df. Handford 6-3 Doubles: Fletcher-Doop Mitchell df. David Cox-Kendrick Shetron 60. Girls Batesville 2, Nettleton 1 Singles: Tayler Daniels (B) df. Christina Chen 6-0. Doubles: Hailey Skonhovd-Caraline Vaughn (N) df. Erin RichardsEmily Barber 6-1; Ashili HaynesStephanie Bolin (B) df. Kourtney Hatcher-Latisha Stewart 6-1. Boys Nettleton 3, Wynne 0 Singles: Chris Fletcher df. Tyler Burdyshaw 6-2. Doubles: Fletcher-Mitchell df. Keenan Halk-Rusty Jackson 6-0; Rhett Ballard-Alex Cummings df. Derrick Martin-Gaylon McDaniel 7-5. Girls Nettleton 3, Wynne 2 Singles: Kelly Ho (N) df. Haley Mitchell 6-0; Addison Turner (N) df. Liz Haralson 7-5. Doubles: Skonhovd-Vaughn (N) df. Mitchell-Jasmine Dixon 6-4; Morgan South-Jessica Cothern (B) df. Hatcher-Stewart 7-5; Megan Hamilton-Haralson (B) df. Christina Chen-Turner 7-5. Boys Nettleton 1, Blytheville 1 Singles: Mitchell (N) df. Dennis Fowler 6-0. Doubles: Mickey Anderson-Bruce Harlan (B) df. Carr Edwards-Drew Nichols 6-4. Tuesday at Lake City Boys Riverside 3, CRA 0 Singles: Logan Meurer df. Luke Ellis 6-1; Jake Emery df. Brian Cozart 6-0. Doubles: Jacob Love-Josh Anderson df. Grant Stewart-Austin Stokes 6-0. Girls Riverside 5, CRA 0 Singles: Anna Brickell df. Katy Wilson 6-0; Beth Ann Snyder df. Julie White 6-0; Allie Lunsford (R) df. Victoria West 6-3. Doubles: Kyley Campbell-Snyder (R) df. Ashlynn Abbott-Audrey Jane Hicks 6-0; Kennly Wilson-Lauren Weaver (R) df. Kathleen GunnKelsey Cates 6-1.

TRANSACTIONS | BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB—Suspended Texas 2B Ian Kinsler one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during and immediately following a Sept. 10 game against the New York Yankees. American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Recalled INF Drew Sutton from Columbus (IL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Recalled RHP Vin Mazzaro, C Josh Donaldson and INF Chris Carter from Sacramento (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Eric Sogard from Sacramento. SEATTLE MARINERS—Selected the contract of C Guillermo Quiroz from West Tennessee (SL). National League FLORIDA MARLINS—Recalled RHP Brett Sinkbeil from New Orleans (PCL). ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Extended the player development contract with Quad Cities (MWL) through the 2012 season. BASKETBALL National Basketball Assoc. CHARLOTTE BOBCATS—Waived C Erick Dampier. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Waived C Rob Bruggeman. CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed K Rhys Lloyd. Waived-injured K Todd Carter. CHICAGO BEARS—Placed LB Hunter Hillenmeyer on injured reserve. DETROIT LIONS—Signed DB Nathan Vasher. Placed DB Aaron Berry on injured reserve. GREEN BAY PACKERS—Placed RB Ryan Grant and DL Justin Harrell on injured reserve. Signed RB Dimitri Nance and DE Jarius Wynn. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Announced the resignation of Denny Thum, president, effective immediately. Announced chairman Clark Hunt has added the title of chief executive officer. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Traded RB Laurence Maroney to Denver for undisclosed draft considerations. NEW YORK GIANTS—Signed TE Bear Pascoe off the practice squad. Released LB Bryan Kehl. NEW YORK JETS—Re-signed WR David Clowney. Waived RB-WR Danny Woodhead. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Placed G Max Unger on injured reserve. Reinstated LB Leroy Hill to the active roster. Released CB Kennard Cox and CB Ross Weaver from the practice squad. Re-signed G-OT Mansfield Wrotto to the practice squad. Signed CB Cord Parks to the practice squad. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Activated CB Aqib Talib. Waived DE Erik Loriq. Signed G Brandon Carter to the practice squad. Released P Brent Bowden. TENNESSEE TITANS—Waived TE Carson Butler. Signed FB Jack Corcoran to the practice squad. COLLEGE LONG BEACH STATE—Signed men’s basketball coach Dan Monson to a contract extension running through 2015-16 season. MARIST—Named Hillary Walling assistant water polo coach. RHODE ISLAND—Named Gregg Burke golf coach and Dave Marcotte assistant golf coach beginning with the 2011 season. WEST VIRGINIA—Suspended CB Brandon Hogan indefinitely after a drunken driving arrest.

Nettleton cruises PARAGOULD — Nettleton remained undefeated on the season with a 25-23, 2519, 25-16 conference win at Greene County Tech on Tuesday. Allison Wyatt had 17 kills and went 12-of-12 serving with four aces for the Lady Raiders (9-0, 40 5A-East), while Mandi Bauer dished out 37 assists and Hannah Bergman was 15-of-15 serving with 13 kills. Nettleton also won the junior high match 25-23, 25-21 as Shayna McMillin was 10-of-11 serving with seven kills, four digs and a block. Nettleton also won the seventh-grade and eighth-grade matches.

Valley View-Newport NEWPORT — Valley View improved to 10-2 on the season with a 25-11, 25-8, 25-7 win over Newport on Tuesday. Shelby Daniel went 26of-26 from the service line with nine aces, eight kills and 11 digs for the Lady Blazers, while Megan Mathis had nine assists and Alexis Cain was 21-of21 serving. Valley View (6-0) also won the junior high match 25-9, 25-20 as Paula Chavers had five kills, Emily Metcalf was 8-of-8 serving and Madison Layne had three aces and five digs. The Lady Blazers also won the senior B match 25-8, the junior B match 25-10 and the seventhgrade match 20-14, 24-13.

Jonesboro-West Memphis JONESBORO — The Jonesboro Lady Hurricane only needed three games to beat West Memphis on Tuesday in senior high volleyball. Jonesboro (6-2) won 25-13, 25-15, 25-9 as Sam Wyatt slammed 14 kills and had 19 digs. Pilar Bare added 21 assists and eight kills, while Madaline Boone dished out 18 assists; Windom Paul had four blocks; and Whitney Ruse had five service aces. Jonesboro also won the junior varsity match 25-8, 25-20.

Westside-Cave City CAVE CITY — Westside improved to 3-1 in 4A-Northeast conference play with 25-23, 25-15, 259 sweep of Cave City on Thursday. Kelly Taylor had 11 kills and 10 blocks for Westside (4-2 overall), while Madison Morgan added nine kills and two aces; Samantha Scalf seven blocks; Madison Tate 18of-18 serving; and Katelyn Shackelford two aces. Westside (4-2, 3-1) also

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won the junior high match 25-13, 25-8 as Madison Cox was 12-of-12 serving, Ashleigh Smith served six aces and Shelby Wallace had four kills. The Lady Warriors also prevailed in the senior B (25-12), junior B (25-3) and seventh-grade (21-10, 25-7) contests.

CRA-Harrisburg

PARAGOULD — Crowley’s Ridge Academy swept past Harrisburg 25-11, 2512, 25-17 Tuesday in senior high volleyball. Rachel Jetton was 21of-23 serving with seven aces and 11 kills for the Lady Falcons (10-2, 6-0 3A-Northeast), while Maddie Taylor dished out 12 assists and had four digs; Lindsey Killough had nine kills; and Kelsey Eubanks had a block. CRA also won the junior high match 25-20, 25-9.

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BROOKLAND — The Lady Bearcats of Brookland blew past Southside Batesville on Tuesday 25-12, 2516, 25-16. Taylor Wilson was 12of-12 serving with 27 digs for Brookland (6-2, 3-1 4A-Northeast), while Jade Stevens had seven kills; Katie Stotts had 15 assists; Ajax Simpson had 14 digs; and Hannah Bergman was 10-of-10 serving with five aces. Brookland (2-4, 2-2) also won the junior high match 25-17, 25-20. Sydney Smith had three kills for Brookland and Darah Thompson had four digs and five aces. Brookland took the senior B game 25-12, the junior high B game 25-18 and the seventh-grade match 21-9, 12-15, 22-10.

Hoxie-Walnut Ridge

HOXIE — Hoxie beat crosstown rival Walnut Ridge 25-16, 25-10, 25-19 Tuesday in high school volleyball. Breanna Liscomb had 11 kills for Hoxie, while Kelsey Lewis was 12-of-12 serving with seven aces; Amanda Whaley had 20 assists; and Kayla Wood had 10 digs.

Pocahontas-Trumann

TRUMANN — Pocahontas edged Trumann in five games Tuesday, winning 26-28, 25-14, 25-15, 17-25, 15-12. Hannah Walters was 30of-31 serving with three aces for Trumann (3-5, 1-4 4A-Northeast), while Courtney Toddy dished out 20 assists and Kelly Guthrie had 12 kills. Trumann won the junior high match 25-22, 25-18.

Wells, Cubs top Cards ST. LOUIS (AP) — Randy Wells allowed five hits over eight innings and had two hits and two RBIs to help the Chicago Cubs deny Adam Wainwright’s bid for a 19th win in a 72 victory over the slumping St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Xavier Nady had three hits and three RBIs, and Darwin Barney had three hits and an RBI in a 15-hit attack for the Cubs, who have outscored St. Louis 12-3 while taking the first two games of a 3-game series. The Cardinals remained seven games behind NL Central-leading Cincinnati with 19 games to go. The Cardinals managed

six hits, including an RBI double by Matt Holliday in the fourth and Colby Rasmus’ 22nd homer in the ninth off Sean Marshall, without the 3-time NL MVP. Albert Pujols missed only his second game of the season after getting a cortisone injection for left elbow tendinitis on Monday. The Cardinals managed only six hits, including an RBI double by Matt Holliday in the fourth and Colby Rasmus’ 22nd homer in the ninth off Sean Marshall, without the 3time NL MVP. Pujols said before the game that he anticipated he would be back in the lineup today.

GOLF | PGA Tour FedExCup leaders By The Associated Press Through Sept. 12 Rank Name Pts Money 1. Matt Kuchar 4,935 $4,753,727 2. Dustin Johnson 4,299 $4,336,622 3. Charley Hoffman 3,449 $2,289,646 4. Steve Stricker 3,372 $4,062,735 5. Paul Casey 3,015 $3,283,194 6. Jason Day 2,633 $2,757,327 7. Luke Donald 2,597 $2,855,234 8. Ernie Els 2,343 $4,311,361 9. Martin Laird 2,294 $1,639,528 10. Phil Mickelson 2,249 $3,685,233 11. Jim Furyk 2,121 $3,459,622 12. Geoff Ogilvy 2,121 $2,214,545 13. Justin Rose 2,105 $3,441,331 14. Adam Scott 2,083 $2,364,902 15. Hunter Mahan 2,058 $3,402,391 16. Ryan Palmer 1,988 $2,678,611 17. Retief Goosen 1,976 $2,700,589 18. Bubba Watson 1,948 $3,051,998 19. Zach Johnson 1,896 $2,624,868 20. Kevin Na 1,837 $1,862,224 21. Tim Clark 1,757 $3,205,431 22. Ben Crane 1,732 $2,694,500 23. K.J. Choi 1,725 $1,952,462 24. Jeff Overton 1,669 $3,334,856 25. Camilo Villegas 1,621 $2,827,398

26. Ryan Moore 1,610 $2,166,698 27. Robert Allenby 1,604 $2,619,997 28. Nick Watney 1,584 $2,057,289 29. Kevin Streelman 1,575 $1,181,724 30. Bo Van Pelt 1,572 $2,630,258 Did not advance to fourth playoff event 31. Bill Haas 1,565 $1,825,136 32. Rickie Fowler 1,564 $2,332,790 33. Charlie Wi 1,560 $1,513,355 34. J.B. Holmes 1,501 $2,337,716 35. Vaughn Taylor 1,495 $1,829,401 36. Rory McIlroy 1,489 $2,554,280 37. Brandt Snedeker 1,470 $1,602,690 38. Stewart Cink 1,448 $1,514,651 39. Ian Poulter 1,396 $2,079,664 40. Carl Pettersson 1,332 $1,921,145 41. Anthony Kim 1,328 $2,574,921 42. Tiger Woods 1,300 $1,294,765 43. Tom Gillis 1,276 $1,130,767 44. Marc Leishman 1,268 $1,488,837 45. Michael Sim 1,244 $1,338,926 46. Heath Slocum 1,222 $1,644,865 47. Sean O’Hair 1,206 $1,825,913 48. Rory Sabbatini 1,197 $1,454,688 49. D.J. Trahan 1,195 $1,398,162 50. John Senden 1,192 $901,238 51. Brendon de Jonge 1,170 $1,878,519 52. Stuart Appleby 1,157 $1,954,825 53. Brian Davis 1,149 $1,602,367 54. Brian Gay 1,142 $1,388,579 55. David Toms 1,118 $1,309,198

56. Greg Chalmers 1,113 $973,075 57. Vijay Singh 1,108 $1,242,142 58. Fredrik Jacobson 1,101 $1,583,752 59. Justin Leonard 1,096 $971,610 60. Bryce Molder 1,088 $1,428,438 61. Angel Cabrera 1,082 $1,266,440 62. Jason Bohn 1,079 $1,860,891 63. Matt Jones 1,035 $1,206,623 64. Ricky Barnes 1,027 $1,793,942 65. Jason Dufner 1,000 $1,121,695 66. Tim Petrovic 937 $947,314 67. Y.E. Yang 923 $1,301,726 68. Stephen Ames 866 $916,527 69. Andres Romero 853 $937,917 70. Scott Verplank 813 $1,653,190 Did not advance to third playoff event 71. Kris Blanks 794 $1,096,588 72. Steve Marino 778 $1,297,859 73. Padraig Harrington 772 $1,381,453 74. Lucas Glover 770 $1,511,275 75. Charles Howell III 764 $1,132,121 76. Josh Teater 754 $920,273 77. John Rollins 736 $1,098,736 78. Ryuji Imada 720 $758,097 79. Chris Couch 709 $888,146 80. Davis Love III 708 $1,110,117 81. Spencer Levin 673 $754,672 82. D.A. Points 654 $955,653 83. J.P. Hayes 652 $821,923 84. Jimmy Walker 642 $937,987 85. Webb Simpson 628 $666,982

86. J.J. Henry 603 $1,035,688 87. Paul Goydos 602 $1,074,092 88. Shaun Micheel 600 $988,410 89. Chad Campbell 598 $822,169 90. Pat Perez 581 $806,592 91. Troy Matteson 575 $706,738 92. Steve Elkington 571 $938,494 93. Kenny Perry 565 $968,811 94. Aaron Baddeley 559 $704,042 95. Blake Adams 556 $945,048 96. Chad Collins 540 $797,395 97. Alex Prugh 526 $816,266 98. Boo Weekley 526 $856,139 99. Garrett Willis 517 $856,073 Did not advance to second playoff event 100. Chris Riley 512 $929,122 101. Kevin Sutherland 499 $699,732 102. Jerry Kelly 493 $891,493 103. Alex Cejka 489 $904,253 104. Derek Lamely 487 $949,229 105. Jonathan Byrd 483 $588,961 106. Matt Bettencourt 472 $836,176 107. Robert Garrigus 469 $717,465 108. Jeff Maggert 463 $783,354 109. Sergio Garcia 461 $936,845 110. John Merrick 459 $599,235 111. Briny Baird 458 $679,254 112. Joe Ogilvie 454 $631,128 113. Bill Lunde 449 $1,044,734 114. Dean Wilson 434 $678,030 115. Corey Pavin 433 $839,193

116. Bob Estes 117. David Duval 118. Cameron Beckman 119. Ben Curtis 120. Michael Letzig 121. Nathan Green 122. Kevin Stadler 123. Woody Austin 124. Graham DeLaet 125. Scott Piercy 126. Jeff Quinney 127. Chris Stroud 128. Mike Weir 129. Aron Price 130. Scott McCarron 131. Mark Wilson 132. John Mallinger 133. James Driscoll 134. James Nitties 135. George McNeill 136. Brett Quigley

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kicked for the UTA junior varsity team as a freshman and took over as the varsity placekicker the next season. Roper was second-team All-SLC as a UTA sophomore, when three of his 17 field goals were from 50plus yards. He set an ASU Stadium record and still holds a share of the mark when he kicked four field goals against ASU. The last field goal would have given the Mavs the victory. Roper laughs when asked if it was good. “Who knows? That was a long time ago,” he said. “It was close, no doubt. If I had put it straight through the uprights, we wouldn’t be having this discussion.” Lacewell suggests it might have been a matter of location. “If it had been in Arlington, it might have been good,” Lacewell said. “He just happened to be in Jonesboro.” Roper lived up to the hype when he came to ASU in 1986, kicking 21 field goals that year to set a school single-season record that still stands. He was the first-team All-SLC kicker and set the school single-game record with five field goals against North Texas. UNT watched Roper belt another memorable kick the following year in Jonesboro. With the wind at his back, Roper made a 63-yard field

2010 inductees Julie Hagood, women’s basketball Keith Horn, baseball Chris Poole, volleyball Scott Roper, football goal near the end of the first half to break a 10-10 tie. “We almost didn’t get a chance to kick it,” Roper said. “Coach Lacewell was considering whether to kick it or not, and we burned most of our 25-second clock. We called time with a second or two left on the play clock. Had we not done that, we probably wouldn’t have attempted it.” Lacewell figured it was kind of silly to try to kick from that distance, but he gave his approval for the attempt. He had never seen a field goal that long in person and hasn’t seen another one since. “I remember the thing looked like it took forever,” Lacewell said. “It went, it went, it went, and all of a sudden it went through, and it seemed like he could have made it longer. It was a long field goal.” Roper tied the school record set when Joe Duren made a 63-yard attempt against McNeese State in 1974. He also set a I-AA record and still holds a share of the record for the longest field goal in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Most of Roper’s misses came from 40 yards or more. Lacewell was confident that Roper could deal with it when he missed. “He was a tough kid, he really was, and a great kid too. He handled his misses,” Lacewell said. “You have to have a short memory, and he handled them great, always came back.” Roper had a tryout with the Atlanta Falcons after his ASU career ended. When that didn’t work out, he figured it was time to move on to something else. After graduating from ASU in 1988, Roper joined the Jonesboro Police Department. Now a captain, he is over the JPD special operations division. His wife, Vanessa, is a former ASU tennis player. Roper said his Hall of Honor selection reflects on the strong team he played for at ASU, which went to the I-AA national championship game in 1986. Because those teams moved up and down the field, Roper said, he had plenty of opportunities to kick. Lacewell was glad to have Roper for all those extra points and field goals. “He was a good kid and I’m proud of him, what he does now,” Lacewell said. “It shows you how valuable he was to us back then for him to be put in the Hall of Honor.” kturbeville@jonesborosun.com

Arkansas offense pumped up for Georgia BY ROBBIE NEISWANGER ARKANSAS NEWS BUREAU

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ offensive players said Tuesday they know one reason for their sluggish performance in last Saturday’s 31-7 win against Louisiana-Monroe. Their work on the practice field was less-thanimpressive. But with the Razorbacks’ Southeastern Conference opener at Georgia looming this week, it wasn’t exactly a problem Tuesday afternoon. “We know it’s Georgia,” offensive tackle Ray Dominguez said. “We know it’s our SEC opener. We know how important it is as far as confidence. I just think we came out with a better attitude as far as knowing what we have to do, knowing what we have to work on, then

just working on our assignments.” In fact, coaches and players all said Arkansas put together its best Tuesday work of the season. Offensive coordinator Garrick McGee called it a “really good practice.” Offensive line coach Chris Klenakis said “they practiced like we expect them to practice. That’s hard and with good focus.” It’s an important goal, considering Arkansas’ offensive problems against ULM last Saturday. The Razorbacks managed one touchdown in the first half, struggling to put the ball in the end zone against ULM’s defense. Arkansas responded after the break, but tight end D.J. Williams said it served as a lesson as the Razorbacks began Georgia week. “I don’t think we practiced like we wanted to

Tuesday and Wednesday last week,” Williams said. “Those are two big practice days for us. “So far, we haven’t watched film yet, but coach (Bobby) Petrino was pleased with practice. So that’s where it starts. Just playing on the road, focus is going to have to be at an all-time high.”

Johnson update Injured running back Dennis Johnson has been moved from a Little Rock hospital to Fayetteville after undergoing surgery to repair the bowel injury he suffered in last Saturday’s win against ULM. Several players said they were planning to visit Johnson in the hospital after Tuesday’s practice. Many of them didn’t know the extent of Johnson’s internal injury until one or two days later.

“He’s one of our brothers,” Williams said. “Our prayers are for Dennis. We wish the best for him. And we’re going to support him in every way possible. He’s going to bounce back from this.” Without Johnson, Arkansas will rely on running backs Knile Davis, Broderick Green and Ronnie Wingo Jr. to carry the rushing load against the Bulldogs. Wide receiver De’Anthony Curtis, who came to Arkansas as a running back, is an emergency option. But the junior said he didn’t get any snaps at the spot Tuesday. “A lot of us got more reps,” Green said. “But at the same time, a guy that can do all the things he can do, missing him on offense, that’s hurting us.”

FROM PAGE C1 much, and consequently we weren’t playing as fast as we needed to, especially from an offensive perspective. “We’ve got some things we have to get cleaned up, and that’s kind of normal in a first ballgame. In terms of the intensity and attitude that we played the game with, with all the new things the players were exposed to, I was relatively pleased but disappointed in the fact we lost the game.” Saturday’s game was also the debut of ULM’s starting quarterback. Redshirt freshman Kolton Browning completed 7 of 17 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. Browning threw one interception and was sacked three times. Berry said Browning struggled early in the contest while facing some different looks from the Razorbacks, but got better as the game progressed. “The nice thing is he never got rattled during the game,” Berry said. “Things weren’t quite going the way we would have liked for them to have gone, especially early, and I think by the time the second half rolled around, he was back to the way I was used to seeing him operate. “I think the game started slowing down for him. I think it’s the normal progression in terms of what you’re looking for out of a young quarterback. He’s going to get exposed to some things he hadn’t seen before, or doesn’t react to them fast enough, but after he got settled down he was good.” ULM finished with 116 rushing yards on 37 carries, an average of 3.1 yards per attempt. Running back Frank Goodin gained a team-high 44 yards, giving him 2,549 yards for his career. The Warhawks gave up 400 passing yards to Mallett and his receiver corps, but were much

Following his speech, Jackson lauded the schools for their approach to Friday’s game — even if it goes against the typical precepts of a rivalry. “When you think about it, it’s brilliant,” Jackson said. “But it’s weird because you have two rival teams in the same area playing against each other. You want to go out hard and you don’t want to like the guy on the other side. Now you’re learning who these guys are, you know their names and you’re working on community service projects together. “It’s going to be more of a friendly rival than a brutal-type battle.” The players and many other students are involved in several projects this week. Today about

180 students will be working on community service projects around the area. There’s also an ongoing food drive and T-shirt sales that are raising money for CityYouth Ministries, a local organization that aids at-risk children in Jonesboro. Ten dollars on every $15 shirt goes directly to CityYouth Ministries, as does 25 percent of the gate from Friday’s game. Valley View athletic director Gaylon Taylor, who spearheaded the extracurricular activities surrounding the game, said watching the schools come together this week has been exciting. “The fulfillment that I’ve gotten this week has been so fulfilling,” Taylor said. “It’s gratifying to see kids … roll up their sleeves and do the things

Sun Belt Conference Football Standings SBC Overall W-L W-L La.-Lafayette 1-0 1-1 Florida Atlantic 0-0 1-1 Middle Tenn. 0-0 1-1 Troy 0-0 1-1 Florida Int’l 0-0 0-1 La.-Monroe 0-0 0-1 North Texas 0-0 0-2 W. Kentucky 0-0 0-2 Arkansas St. 0-1 0-2 Saturday’s games ULM at Arkansas State Troy at UAB North Texas at Army Indiana at WKU FIU at Texas A&M MTSU at Memphis

tougher against the run. ULM held Arkansas to 3.2 yards per carry and 99 net rushing yards for the game. Berry expected Mallett to make some plays. “He’s a great quarterback and they have some tremendously skilled receivers, and we got hurt with the pass,” Berry said. “We had a few busts that helped with that situation a little bit, but I thought our defense played hard. “We gave up some big plays, but not a lot of big plays for scores until late in the game. At that point in time obviously we were having to take some chances that if the game had been closer, you might not have done that, so you expect a little bit of that to happen.” Roberts compared ULM’s defense to what the Red Wolves saw against Louisiana-Lafayette in that the Warhawks try to gain numbers in the tackle box. “They do a great job in their blitz game,” Roberts said. “They brought pressure about 75 percent of the time (last Saturday), or at least got an extra hat in the box probably 90 percent of the game last week, and did a great job of stopping the run.” kturbeville@jonesborosun.com

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they’ve done. It really just gets the blood flowing for me.” By Friday night, administrators want the teams to have a mutual respect for each other because of their mutual work during the week. “We wanted to do something for the community this week and end it with a football game,” said Nettleton athletic director Darrel Dover. “We wanted to show two schools can compete with each other and have common goals. The football game is just the end of it. Someone is going to have more points than the other team, but after it’s over, it’s over.” The hope is each schools’ involvement in the community will just be beginning. bcowens@jonesborosun.com

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Jones and William Rogers each shot 83, and Drake Bell finished with a 98. In the girls’ division, West Memphis’ Rachel Reece took home medalist honors as she shot 80. Sarah Childers led Valley View with an 84, with Darrah Merritt adding an 87 and Rachel Ryan a 101.

ANNISTON, Ala. — Valley View’s Phil Parker is more than a golf coach. He’s proven once again he can play the game as well. The Blazers’ high school golf coach finished as the first alternate for the U.S. Senior Amateur by shooting a 7-over-par 77 on a challenging course at Anniston (Ala.) Country Club on Monday. Parker finished two shots behind co-winners Bill Tyner and John Stewart, who both fired 5-over-par 75s to advance to the U.S. Senior Amateur, set for Oct. 2-7 at Lake Nona in Orlando, Fla. If either Tyner or Stewart are unable to compete in the U.S. Senior Amateur, Parker is the first choice to replace them. Parker, who hit a hole-in-one at Sage Meadows in April, recently finished second in the senior division of the NEA Open at the same course.

BIC golfers trip Riverside, Weiner MANILA — Medalist Daniel Davis shot 3-over-par 39 to lead Buffalo Island Central to a high school golf win over Riverside and Weiner on Tuesday at Big Lake Country Club. Buffalo Island shot 126 as a team, Riverside 143 and Weiner 183. Nathan Whitlow shot 40 for the Mustangs and Alex Field shot 47. Lathe Lunsford’s 40 led Riverside, while Andrew Roberson shot 46 and Adam Casey 57. Avery Bise shot 51 for Weiner, with Tyler Armstrong shooting a 55 and Jake Malone a 67. In girls’ play, medalist Lauren Roddy shot 47 to lead Buffalo Island to a 22-shot win over Weiner. Sarah Roddy added a 51 and Brittany Stockton shot 59 to give the Mustangs a 157 team total. Weiner shot 179 as Kylie Westerman carded a 51, Jordan Malone a 62 and Jordan Griffin a 66.

WBC claims its first soccer victory

WALNUT RIDGE — Jorge Mojica knocked in two goals to lead Williams Baptist College to its first men’s soccer victory of the season, 3-2 over Harding University on Tuesday. Esteban Piccinini scored the other goal for Williams (1-2), which led 3-2 at halftime.

Trumann golfers triumph in tri-match

Lyon College splits volleyball matches

HIGHLAND — Trumann won a golf tri-golf match on Tuesday at the Cherokee Village North Course, beating Highland and Pocahontas. The Wildcats won with a team score of 119 as Highland and Pocahontas tied for second at 134. Medalist Lee Conatser led Trumann with a 37, while teammates Matt Holt and Dylan Dulaney each shot 41. Highland’s Jordan Powell also shot a 41. In the girls’ division, Highland shot 160, while Pocahontas shot 176. Highland’s Bobie Jo Cooper earned medalist honors with a 40, while Emily Meier of Pocahontas finished second with a 56.

RUSSELLVILLE — The Lyon College Scots roared through a 3-game sweep of Champion Baptist, but fell in three games to Arkansas Tech on Monday in a trimatch at Tucker Coliseum. Lyon (5-9) won the first match 25-11, 25-11, 25-13 against Champion Baptist. In the second match, the Scots lost 25-13, 25-10, 25-10 to ATU. Against Champion Baptist, Suzanne Fincham led the way with 10 kills. Chelsea Hinton added nine kills and Audrey Myers had eight. Myers and teammate Danielle Reed also had five service aces apiece. Arkansas Tech’s Laura Farney led all attackers in game two with 11 kills.

Ridgefield golfers down Armorel, CRA JONESBORO — Paced by medalist Cam McKinney’s 38, Ridgefield Christian won a golf tri-match on Tuesday at Sage Meadows, beating Armorel and Crowley’s Ridge Academy. The Warriors shot 123 as a team, Armorel was second with a score of 134 and CRA finished at 140. Matt Newman added a 41 for Ridgefield, Stephen Shatzer shot 44 and Cole Williams 50. Chris Ashmore and Steven Ellis each shot 43 for Armorel, and Jason Lawrence shot 48. Parkes Carpenter led CRA with a 60.

WBC volleyball team handles Hendrix

WALNUT RIDGE — Williams Baptist beat in-state rival Hendrix College in four games on Tuesday, winning 2517, 23-25, 25-18, 25-16. Makenna Wiedower led the Lady Eagles (5-3) with 41 assists, while Brittney Dyer had 12 kills, Bailey Stanley had 11 kills and Chelsey Politte had 12 digs.

Jaksic leads Blazers past Blue Devils

Diamond Kings win second tourney

WEST MEMPHIS — Aleks Jaksic earned medalist honors as Valley View beat West Memphis Tuesday in senior high golf at Meadowbrook Country Club. Jaksic shot 74 for the Blazers, while Drake Merritt shot 76, Jacob Calhoon 79, Reed Pitt 83 and Matt Conner 84. Bailey Vega led West Memphis with an 81. Dustin

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The 11-and-under AAA Jonesboro Diamond Kings won their second straight baseball tournament last weekend, the Back to School NIT, at Snowden Grove Complex. The Diamond Kings went 5-0 in the tournament and pushed their win streak to nine straight.

Reggie Bush forfeits 2005 Heisman Trophy

NEW YORK (AP) — Reggie Bush took the unprecedented step of giving back his Heisman Trophy on Tuesday, say-

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— in 2005. Returning the trophy has no practical effect on Bush since he’s already in the pros and a member of a Super Bowl championship team. However, it is the first time in the award’s 75-year history that a player has forfeited it. USC was hit with heavy sanctions by the NCAA this summer after it determined Bush and his family had received hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts from two fledgling California-based marketing agents. The NCAA ruled that Bush was ineligible for the 2005 season, which opened the possibility that the Heisman Trophy Trust would take back the award. One of the few guidelines given to Heisman Trophy voters is that a player must be in compliance with NCAA rules to be eligible for the award. “The persistent media speculation regarding allegations dating back to my years at USC has been both painful and distracting,” Bush said in a statement released through the Saints. “In no way should the storm around these allegations reflect in any way on the dignity of this award, nor on any other institutions or individuals. “For the rest of my days, I will continue to strive to demonstrate through my actions and words that I was deserving of the confidence placed in me by the Heisman Trophy Trust.”

ASU women golfers claim tourney title LINCOLN, Neb. — Four Arkansas State players finished among the top-20 individuals at the Chip-N Club Invitational, leading the Red Wolves women’s golf team to the tournament championship Tuesday with a combined score of 598 in its season debut. The Red Wolves posted a tournament-best 292 for the second round, vaulting from a tie for sixth place after yesterday’s opening round to claim their first tournament title since winning the Lady Red Wolf Classic last season. ASU edged Kansas and Kansas State, two of the 15 teams competing, by one stroke to collect the title. ASU also finished ahead of teams such as Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska. “Overall, I am just really excited about the way we played,” ASU head coach M.J. Desbiens said. “I think they deserve this win because we’ve been working very hard as a team, and I think that hard work early in the season is already showing. I think everyone’s focus today was on being able to pull for each other, being accountable for one another and to finish really strong, and that’s what we did.” ASU posted a firstround 306, but three of its five competing golfers posted their best scores of the tournament in the second round to help push the team to the top of the leaderboard. Jennifer Welch posted ASU’s lowest score Tuesday with a 72, while Jennifer Loiacano and Courtney Manning carded a 73. Loiacano’s 73 was a careerbest round for the sophomore from Jonesboro. Anna Carling shot a combined 146, which included a career-tying 72 for the first round, to finish tied for third and lead the Red Wolves. Welch and Loiacano finished tied for 11th place with a 151, while Manning followed in a tie for 20th with a 153. Aly Seng ended the tournament tied for 43rd place with a 157.

ASU men seventh HATTIESBURG, Miss. — The Arkansas State men’s golf team finished the Sam Hall Intercollegiate in seventh place among 15 teams Tuesday, posting a combined 853 for its lowest 3-round score since the 2007-08 season. The Red Wolves, competing in their first tournament of the year, slipped one place in the final standings after completing the first two rounds tied for sixth, but still ended the 2day tournament ahead of teams such as Memphis, Southern Mississippi, Arkansas-Little Rock, Rice, South Alabama and Troy. ASU shot a second-round 281 that was its best of the tournament and also its lowest round in 10 outings dating back to last season. The Red Wolves posted a 285 for the opening round and completed the tournament with a 287 later Tuesday. ASU was led by Chris Pledeger, who finished tied for ninth place with a 3-under 210. Pledger, who shot a 70 for all three rounds, was one of four ASU golfers that turned in a score under par for at

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ASU’s Aubert honored

JONESBORO — Arkansas State freshman Kristina Aubert of Crystal Lake, Ill., has been named the Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Female Runner of the Week for her winning performance at the UALR Invitational, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon. Following her second race as a collegian, Aubert remains unbeaten, winning the UALR Invitational with a time of 18:15:94. Aubert took control of the race after about one mile and never looked back, winning the 5K run over a minute ahead of the nextclosest runner. She helped Arkansas State dominate the race by placing six runners among the top 18 finishers. “We are really happy and very proud of Kristina for what she has done in her first two college races,” ASU head coach Lon Badeaux said. “She obviously worked hard over the summer and has been great as far as doing everything she is supposed to do up to this point, and she certainly deserves this honor.” In her first collegiate competition, Aubert won the Arkansas Tech Twilight Run on Sept. 3 in Russellville, leading the Red Wolves to the team title in the race. ASU will return to action on Sept. 25 at the Memphis Twilight Classic.

International Student Day

JONESBORO — The Arkansas State soccer team will hold its second International Students Day at the ASU Soccer Complex on Friday during their match against Oral Roberts which kicks off at 4 p.m. All international students are urged to come out and bring the flag of their home nation. All international students in attendance will be recognized in a special flag ceremony at halftime. There will be a meet and greet with the team and members of the community following the game to encourage some interaction with the local soccer community. “Being a former international student I realize how valuable and exciting it can be to meet and make new American friends, especially at a time you are so far away from home,” ASU head soccer coach Tafadzwa Ziyenge said. “Personally it gave me the privilege of speaking in a language with my new friends that I was trying to learn, and it gave me an opportunity to learn a little bit more about the American culture.” For more information on ASU Soccer’s International Student Day contact assistant coach Lisa Berg at 972-2340.

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Aug. retail sales up 0.4 percent Economists’ ideas Best in 5 months BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP ECONOMICS WRITER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales rose in August by the largest amount in five months, adding to evidence that a late spring economic swoon was temporary and not the start of another recession. Retail sales increased 0.4 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. It was the second straight monthly increase and the biggest gain since March. Excluding a decline in autos, retail sales increased 0.6 percent. That followed two relatively flat months and a sharp drop in May. A separate Commerce report said inventories held by businesses jumped in July by the largest amount in two years while sales rebounded after two months of declines. The rebound in sales was an encouraging sign that consumer demand is rising after two weak months. Businesses build up their stocks when they anticipate stronger retail demand in the months ahead. The strength in August retail sales came in a number of areas from department stores to clothing stores and sporting goods outlets. However,

bigger-ticket items such as furniture and electronics fell last month. Best Buy said Tuesday that its fiscal secondquarter net income rose 60 percent. The retailer’s standalone mobile stores helped to boost profits. Shoppers bought cell phones, appliances and tablet computers. Still, sales of televisions, video game consoles, video games, music and movies all fell. Retail sales rose a revised 0.3 percent in July after posting back-toback declines in May and June. Those decreases had raised concerns that the economic recovery was losing strength and that a second recession was possible. Consumer spending accounts for 70

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percent of total economic activity. Even with the sales rebound in July and August, economists expect 2 percent growth in the second half of this year. That would be better than the 1.6 percent growth rate in the April-to-June quarter. But it would be well below the Januaryto-March quarter’s 3.7 percent growth rate and not enough to lower the 9.6 percent unemployment rate. Analysts cautioned that the August retail sales figures may not indicate a trend. Discounts on backto-school merchandise helped drive gains of lower-priced items, such as clothing, they note. At the same time, the weak housing market has dampened demand for more expensive items. Furniture sales were down 0.5 percent, the fourth decline in the past five months. Part of the boost in Au-

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in Washington on Tuesday with small business owners from around the country to voice their support for the passing of the small business jobs bill.

$30B small business measure clears GOP filibuster in Senate

WASHINGTON — In a win for President Barack Obama and his political allies, Senate Democrats on Tuesday won a crucial vote to clear the way for a bill to create a $30 billion government fund to help open up lending for creditstarved small businesses. Democrats cracked a GOP filibuster of the bill with the help of two Republicans: Sens. George Voinovich of Ohio and George LeMieux of Florida. The 61-37 tally sets the stage for a final vote later this week to return the measure to the House, which is likely to approve it for Obama’s signature. The bill is probably the last piece of Democrats’ ambitious jobs agenda that would become law before midterm elections, which will determine whether Democrats keep their majorities in the House and Senate. Democrats started the year with ambitious plans for a series of bills designed to boost the economy and job creation but have relatively little to show for it. The nationwide unemployment rate ticked up to 9.6 percent last month. Obama welcomed the vote. “This is a bill that would cut taxes and help provide loans to millions of small business owners who create most of the new jobs in this country,” Obama said in a statement. “Small businesses across the country have been waiting for Washington to act on this bill for far too long.” The new fund would be available to community banks with less than $10 billion in assets to encourage lending to small businesses. The bill would combine the fund with about $12 billion in

gust reflected tax-free shopping days offered as an incentive by several states to spur sales. “The incentive-driven gain in retail sales in August is unlikely to be repeated in September,” said Sal Guatieri, an economist at BMO Capital Markets. “Real consumer spending will likely continue to grow at a subdued rate ... until job growth improves.” Economists said it was not surprising that consumer spending is not growing at a faster pace given all the problems facing households. “Jobs are not readily available, wages are stagnant and income growth is mediocre,” said Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors. One area of weakness last month was auto sales, which fell 0.7 percent. That confirms earlier reports that August was the auto industry’s worst month for sales since 1983. General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Ford all reported declines last month compared to July and also compared to August 2009. But other areas were strong. Department stores and general merchandise stores both posted 0.4 percent gains. The latter category includes big chains such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy.

tax breaks aimed at both large and small businesses over the coming decade. Democrats say banks should be able to use the lending fund to leverage up to $300 billion in loans, helping to loosen tight credit markets. Some Republicans, however, have likened it to the unpopular bailout of the financial industry. Democrats say the measure is needed to help small businesses cope with a credit crunch that worsened dramatically after the financial crisis two years ago. “This bill is about righting a wrong that was done to small business when Wall Street closed Main Street down and cut off access to capital,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. “Small businesses are holding off on hiring while they wait for us to act,” said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. “Banks large and small are holding onto their capital while they wait for us to act.” On Tuesday, Republicans focused their attention on amendments to ease a requirement in Obama’s health care overhaul bill that businesses file tax forms called 1099s for every vendor that sells them more than $600 in goods. Business groups say it would create a paperwork nightmare for small businesses. Competing Democratic and GOP measures to address the matter each failed. Democrats had hoped to pass the bill in July, but Democrats couldn’t win any GOP converts and fell just short of defeating a filibuster that was called because Democrats blocked Republicans from offering unrelated amendments.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is considering bypassing the Senate and naming a temporary director of his new consumer protection agency, the White House said Tuesday. That could be a particularly attractive option if Obama appoints Elizabeth Warren, the well-known, yet polarizing consumer advocate. Warren is considered the leading candidate to head the bureau, but her unpopularity with the financial industry could lead to contentious confirmation hearings in the Senate. The financial regulatory law Obama signed into law earlier permits the Treasury Department to run the bureau while the director’s Senate confirmation is pending. Warren — or any nominee — could serve as its interim head while under the supervision of the Treasury. White House spokesman Bill Burton said Tuesday that was “certainly an option that the president is considering.” Burton said Obama would make an announcement on the post “very soon.” Some lawmakers and advocacy groups are concerned that using an interim appointment to evade Senate hearings could cause problems for the agency and its head. “In these Warren tough preelection times an interim appointment has a lot of the feeling of a recess appointment and so inevitably, let’s just say there wouldn’t be a honeymoon,” said Judy Kennedy, president and chief executive of the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders. “It would be a very contentious start.” A recess appointment is another option available to Obama, allowing him to appoint a director when the Senate is out of session. Kennedy said that if the administration were to make an interim appointment, they should pick someone who’s already gone through Senate confirmation for some other post.

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John Maynard Keynes, the English economist, said, “The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly understood. Indeed, the world is ruled by little else. Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influences, are usually the slaves of some defunct economist. “Madmen in authority, who hear voices in the air, are distilling their frenzy Gary from some academic scribbler of a few Latanich | years back. I am sure that the power of vested interests is vastly exaggerated compared with the gradual encroachment of ideas. But, sooner or later, it is ideas, not vested interests, which are dangerous for good or evil.” Today we see these “defunct economic ideas” being espoused by politicians who adhere to the 19th century view of the Austrian school of economics, particularly, their argument for an extremely limited role for government and the smallest possible amount of government intervention in the economy. As recently as this month in Rector, one candidate for Congress promised, if elected, to propose an amendment to the Constitution to annually balance the federal budget. Others in the media have suggested that it’s time to look not only at the federal tax system but to also look at federal spending. What these “practical” men are saying, is this: If we’re going to have to make concessions and raise taxes, let’s also look at reducing the spending side of the equation. And while, at first glance, this sounds reasonable, think through what the consequences will be. Allowing taxes, across the board, to rise will reduce our take-home pay, and we will spend less. Lowering government spending will result in the cancellation of government purchases or contracts. Less money spent by the government equals less money earned by those who sold to the government. Again, we see falling incomes leading to less spending. And as always, as spending falls, so does employment. The promise at Rector was to balance the budget and shrink the federal debt. Shrinking the federal debt requires that we tax more then we spend and use the surplus to pay down the debt. George Santayana is credited with the famous quote, “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” If Mr. Santayana is correct, what does history say about deficit and debt reduction. According to the economist Rodger Mitchell, there have been five time periods when we ran budget surpluses and subsequently reduced the federal debt. After each of these periods the nation slipped into a depression. The depression of 1837 was preceded by a 13-year 99 percent reduction in federal debt. The depression of 1857 was preceded by a 5-year 59 percent reduction in federal debt. The depression of 1873 was preceded by a 6-year 27 percent reduction in federal debt. The depression of 1893 was preceded by a 13-year 57 percent reduction in federal debt. And the Great Depression of 1929 was preceded by a 10-year 36 percent reduction in federal debt. Contrast these periods of debt reduction and the subsequent depressions with three decades of rapid growth in debt and the impact each had on GDP growth and unemployment. From 1940-50 national debt increased from $50 billion to $256 billion, an increase of 412 percent. During this period cumulative real GDP growth was 190 percent, and by the end of the decade unemployment had dropped from 14.6 to 5.3 percent. From 1980-90 national debt increased from $909 billion to $3.206 trillion, an increase of 252 percent. During this period cumulative real GDP growth was 108 percent, and by the end of the decade unemployment had dropped from 7.1 percent to 5.6. From 1990-2000 national debt increased from $3.206 trillion to $5.628 trillion, an increase of 75 percent. During this period cumulative real GDP growth was 69 percent, and by the end of the decade unemployment had dropped from 5.6 percent to 4 percent. Did you notice how as the debt growth declined so did the cumulative GDP growth rates? Federal bonds are viewed by the public as an asset. By increasing debt sales, the public is investing in their own economy. At its height in 1946, debt was 122 percent of GDP, the lowest debt-to-income ratio, 32 percent, occurred in 1979. By 2000 the debt-toincome ratio had only risen to 57 percent, the budget was in surplus, and the unemployment rate was 4 percent. Ideas matter. Debt reduction and spending cuts are the road to economic depression, while deficit spending and increased government bond sales lead to full employment, and over time, declining debtto-income ratios. Now that you know about obscure academic scribblers, in November the choice will be yours: depression or prosperity. Dr. Gary A. Latanich is a professor of economic and director of the Center for Economic Education at Arkansas State University, where he has been a member of the faculty since 1981. E-mail may be sent to latanich@astate.edu.

Stocks break win streak

NEW YORK (AP) — A September rally faltered on the stock market Tuesday as worries returned about Europe’s economy. The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index both closed with slight losses, breaking a 4-day winning streak. Stocks are still up strongly this September, a historically weak month for the market. Stocks had edged higher for much of the day following positive reports on U.S. retail sales and business inventories, but retreated in the final 10 minutes of trading as investors’ enthusiasm waned.

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Disappointing news from overseas hung over the market all day. European markets struggled to end barely higher after reports that German investor confidence fell sharply in September and industrial production unexpectedly stagnated during July in the countries that use the euro. Stocks in Tokyo also fell after the yen touched another 15-year high against the dollar, which is bad news for Japanese exporters. In other signs that investors remain cautious, gold climbed to another record and Treasury prices rose, sending interest rates lower. The Dow fell 17.64, or 0.2 percent, to close at 10,526.49, and the S&P 500 lost 0.8 point, or 0.1 percent, to end at 1,121.10. The Nasdaq edged up 4.06, or 0.2 percent, at 2,289.77.

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49.49

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-1.1%

-8.0%

1.36

Kraft Foods

25.72

31.09

31.05

+.10

+0.3%

+14.2%

1.16

Kroger Co

19.08

24.80

21.26

+.22

+1.0%

+3.6%

0.38 0.28

Matthews Intl

28.29

39.81

33.32

-.33

-1.0%

-6.0%

Nucor Corp

35.71

51.08

39.41

-1.25

-3.1%

-15.5%

1.44

Penney JC Co Inc

19.42

37.21

23.99

+1.66

+7.4%

-9.8%

0.80

Pentair Inc

28.18

39.32

32.65

-.08

-0.2%

+1.1%

0.76

PepsiCo

57.67

67.61

65.98

-.27

-0.4%

+8.5%

1.92

PulteGroup Inc

7.70

13.91

8.75

-.07

-0.8%

-12.5%

...

Ralcorp Holding

52.66

69.86

60.85

+.07

+0.1%

+1.9%

...

4.61

0.04

Regions Fncl

9.33

7.14

-.14

-1.9%

+35.0%

Sears Holdings Corp

59.21

2 125.42

69.38

+1.29

+1.9%

-16.9%

...

Simmons Fst Natl

24.18

30.44

28.03

+.08

+0.3%

+0.8%

0.76 ...

Thomas& Betts

28.10

44.05

40.99

+.23

+0.6%

+14.5%

Toyota Mot

67.56

91.97

69.80

-.49

-0.7%

-17.1%

...

Tyson Foods

11.91

20.57

16.95

-.21

-1.2%

+38.1%

0.16

WalMart Strs

47.77

56.27

52.66

+.45

+0.9%

-1.5%

1.21

Walgreen Co

26.26

40.69

29.22

+.16

+0.6%

-20.4%

0.70f

Windstream Corp Wolverine WW

Soybeans

6.02

12.57

12.33

-.06

-0.5%

+12.2%

1.00

23.51

32.38

27.40

+.21

+0.8%

+0.7%

0.44

Cotton

5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

YESTERDAY: Sales: 88,100 Open Interest: 532,206, 1 -2583.00 MONTH Sep 10 Nov 10 Jan 11 Mar 11 May 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Nov 11

Rice

OPEN 1026.75 1035 1045.50 1054 1056.75 1061 1051.25 1029 1027.50

HIGH 1030.50 1042.25 1051.75 1059.25 1061 1066.25 1052.50 1037.75 1033.50

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Wheat

50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

YESTERDAY: Sales: 13,886 Open Interest: 228,386, 0 +1773.00 SETTLE 1025 1035.50 1045.25 1053.50 1057 1061 1052.50 1037.75 1026.75

CHG. -.25 +1 +1.25 +1.25 +1.75 +.75 +1.25 +.75 -.25

... YESTERDAY: Sales: 331,736 Open Interest: 1,361,505, 1 -19130.00 CHG. MONTH OPEN HIGH LOW SETTLE +.185 Sep 10 467.25 481.50 466.50 478 +.180 Dec 10 493.50 495.75 480.25 495 +.185 Mar 11 503.50 508.75 493.50 508.25 +.185 May 11 509.50 511.75 497.50 511.50 +.180 Jul 11 512.25 514.75 500.50 514.25 483.75 486.50 475 485 +.180 Sep 11 465 467.75 455 467 +.220 Dec 11 Mar 12 471 475.25 462.75 474.75 May 12 474 478.75 474 478.75

2,000 CWT- dollars per CWT

Nov 11 MONTH

OPEN

HIGH

LOW

13.220 SETTLE

Sep 10

11.670

11.930

11.655

11.840

Nov 10

12.000

12.150

11.825

12.045

Jan 11

12.255

12.405

12.110

12.315

Mar 11

12.500

12.640

12.400

12.585

May 11

12.825

12.910

12.670

12.850

Jul 11

13.100

13.185

12.945

13.125

Sep 11

13.220

OPEN 93.00 93.10 91.99 91.99 91.25 85.08 82.48 82.65

HIGH 93.79 94.85 93.60 92.71 91.79 85.14 83.00 82.65

Corn

5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

LOW 93.00 92.80 91.82 91.30 90.74 85.08 82.23 82.11

GOLD $1,269.70

+24.60

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5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

YESTERDAY: Sales: 64,740 Open Interest: 487,965, 1 -1776.00

LOW 1018.25 1025 1035 1042.75 1046.25 1051 1051.25 1029 1019.25

MONTH Oct 10 Dec 10 Mar 11 May 11 Jul 11 Oct 11 Dec 11 Mar 12 May 12

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SETTLE 93.79 94.50 93.27 92.19 90.97 85.14 82.40 82.11 81.25

CHG. +1.99 +1.79 +1.68 +1.17 +.51 +.06 -.14 -.28 -.28

MONTH Sep 10 Dec 10 Mar 11 May 11 Jul 11 Sep 11 Dec 11 Mar 12 May 12

OPEN 708.25 737.50 766.75 770.25 742.75 746.25 751.50 755.50 751.25

Soybean Meal

HIGH 717.25 751 779.25 781.50 751.25 752 760.25 763.25 755

LOW 701.50 730.50 759.50 765 735.50 741 745.50 755.50 751.25

SETTLE 704.50 736 765 772 744.75 748.75 754 760 755

CHG. -9.25 -9 -8.75 -3.50 +.75 ... +.50 +.75 +3.75

100 tons- dollars per ton

YESTERDAY: Sales: 55,339 Open Interest: 205,336, 1 -5720.00 CHG.

MONTH

OPEN

HIGH

LOW

SETTLE

CHG.

+8.75 +11.50 +11.50 +11.75 +11.50 +10.50 +11 +11 +11

Sep 10 Oct 10 Dec 10 Jan 11 Mar 11 May 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11

294.80 292.40 295.20 296.60 299.20 300.20 301.40 299.50 295.10

298.80 294.70 297.30 298.40 301.00 302.00 303.10 300.60 295.10

290.00 288.60 291.10 292.80 295.50 296.50 297.90 297.90 291.60

290.00 293.70 296.50 298.00 300.80 301.80 302.90 300.10 294.90

-6.80 +2.90 +3.00 +3.00 +3.30 +3.30 +3.30 +3.50 +3.30

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Last

Chg Name

Last

Chg Name

Last

Chg Name

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Last

Chg Name

12.92 -.04 SiderNac s 111.59 -.31 Siemens 31.26 -1.44 SimonProp 35.26 -1.16 SonyCp 17.08 +.11 SouthnCo 54.86 +.09 SthnCopper 30.03 -.88 Starbucks 148.44 +.46 StateStr 87.88 +.52 Statoil ASA 124.06 -.56 Stryker 334.77 +4.47 Suncor gs 60.64 +.16 Syngenta 54.69 -.49 Sysco 19.28 +.23 TJX 31.93 -.07 TaiwSemi 103.50 -.11 TalismE g 41.11 +.11 Target 46.21 -.29 TeckRes g 24.71 +.36 TelItalia 45.10 +.95 TelItaliaA 57.89 +.87 TelefEsp 56.01 +.22 TelMexL 36.35 -.20 TelmxIntl 52.86 -.26 Tenaris 15.55 +.24 TevaPhrm 56.20 +.30 TexInst 57.83 +.50 ThermoFis 47.58 +1.16 ThomsonR 31.86 +.37 3M Co 42.46 +.65 TW Cable 58.85 -1.30 TimeWarn 13.85 -.17 TorDBk g 77.01 +.52 Total SA

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Chg Name

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Chg

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Sale 3 BEDROOM, 1 Bath, 2202 Sutton, fenced in -FREE SERVICE, Wonder yard, $800 a month. what your house would 870-932-3841 sell for? Call Mike Childs Call 870-972-8200 & 3 BEDROOM, 2 Bath- Remax Real Estate ask for Ray Moody! B r o o k l a n d , $ 6 0 0 / 974-7352. month. No pet policy. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, 2 870-932-5235 story, 4.67 acres, JonesBONO/ JONESBORO 1- 3 3 BR/ 1.5 BA, Nettelton boro Schools, $160,000. Bedroom Apts $375School districts. $625 870-316-4409. $675/ month Houses 2monthly. 870-935-7377 4 bedrooms Some Hud Accepted. Some based 3708 PEBBLE Beach 222 on income. Some pet Beautiful pink brick friendly. 336-0112 J. A. Fairway home. $1900.00 Whitley Invest.,LLC Monthly. Lurline Crutchfield Coldwell Banker CHATEAU APARTMENTS 870-316-5058. taking applications for 4 BEDROOM, 3 bath, spaapartments. Days cious floor plan, fire935-8378, n i g h t s place, $1,300 monthly, 972-6637. 2800 Maryland, 870-932-3841. CLOSE TO ASU- 2 Bed4 BR/ 2 BA Tri- Level 15

room, 1 bath, appli acres, near Lake Norcances furnished, no fork. $900 monthly plus HUD/ pet policy, $500 security deposit, or Pur- month. 870-530-5358 chase $199,900. 870-424-3913. CRAIGHILL TOWNHOMES off Forest Hill Road- 2 5 BR/ 3.5 BA home for Bedroom duplexes, pri- rent. $1500/ $750 devate, quiet, washer posit. 312 East Nettledryer, kitchen appli- ton. 573-778-2227 ances. Call 870-934-0885 901 WEST Matthews 3 between 10:00 am- 5:00 BR/ 1 BA, Carefully p.m. Monday- Friday renovated Vintage. $800 Web site: arkansasapart- p l u s deposit. ments.net 870-243-2567

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BRAND NEW all brick 3 LUXURY LOFT Apartbr/ 2 ba, 2 car garage, ments, Located Down401 Brookstone drive. t o w n , $ 7 0 0 $ 1 , 4 0 0 LEASE PURCHASE or $1150 per month. Availmonth. (870)935-3555 Rent 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, able end of August. Jim great neighborhood, Abel J. H. Abel Realty THE VILLAS 1/ 2 bed- Inc. 870-926-6160. quiet street, south of 870-934-0885 rooms available. Ask HWY 63, Nettleton 870-934-0878(Fax) about our specials! CHASTAIN PROPERTIES. Schools. $1200 month. 1405 Medallion Drive. 3 935-1271 870-926-0022. BR/ 2 BA house. AppliJelena Prichard ances furnished- blinds, 870-932-3562 privacy fence, Nettleton Owners: Mrs. Judy Miller & Mrs. Dorline Conner dba Breaker Drive In Schools. References re- 708-B Windover Jonesboro Location: 410 North Missouri Avenue (Hwy. 67 North), Corning Arkansas (Next to Cate Pharmacy), Corner of Maddox Street & Missouri Avenue. quired. $675 monthly/ The Owners of Breaker Drive In, Due to Health Reasons, Have Decided to Retire (After 32 Years of Successful Business) and $200 deposit, 1 year Sell Their Complete Business to Include Real Estate & All Equipment on lease. 870-761-3117.

Home loans

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & RESTAURANT AUCTION

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

THURSDAY MORNING Rain or Shine

10:00 AM

Terms: Cash Sept. 16th, 2010 GREAT

REAL ESTATE: Consists of an Up-To-Date Working Restaurant w/ Total of 1,260 Sq. Ft. M/L Building w/Handicap Bathrooms (Men & Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s). Paved Driveway and Parking All The Way Around Business. Comes w/A Drive Thru Window and Order Matic Menu Board. Two (2) Central Heat & Air (Rheem Classic) Units (One Unit Approx. Three (3) Years Old). 3M Intercom System for Drive Thru Order Board. Double Entrance From Highway and Has Turn Lane. 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Octagon Gazebo w/Seating for 24.

ROOM SIZES: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;? Shaped Dining Area: 11-1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x29â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Front and 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Right Side of Serving Window. Tiled Floor and Recessed Lights â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Ceiling Fans Restrooms: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x6-1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Handicap Accessible w/36â&#x20AC;? Doors Hallway: To Restroom 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;?x14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kitchen: 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; OfďŹ ce/Storage: 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lot Size: 125â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x150â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Taxes: Approx. $800 Year Brief Legal: â&#x20AC;˘N1/2 of Lot 4 & all of lots 5 & 6 in Block One in Maddoxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Addition to the City of Corning, Arkansas, Same Being a Part of and Carved From the West 1/2 of SW1/4 of Sec 31 â&#x20AC;˘ Township 21 N., Rng SE, of the Fifth Principal Meridian in the Western District of Clay County, Arkansas Three (3) Storage Outbuildings Stay w/ Property Building #1: 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; #2: 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; #3: 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Galvanized Insulated Cooler (Needs Compressor) Restaurant Equipment: â&#x20AC;˘ Two (2) 30# Frymaster Gas Deep Fryers (Floor Model) Double Baskets â&#x20AC;˘ SunďŹ re US Range w/24â&#x20AC;? Grill â&#x20AC;˘ Oven & 2 Stove Top Burners â&#x20AC;˘ Taylor Soft-Tec Triple Head Ice Cream

Machine (Using One Head At This Time & Other Two Needs Minor Work) â&#x20AC;˘ Scotsman 650# Nugget Ice Maker â&#x20AC;˘ Water Cooled & Storage Bin (38â&#x20AC;? Wide) â&#x20AC;˘ True 48â&#x20AC;? Refrigerator Sandwich/Pizza Prep Table w/8 Compartments & Stainless Steel w/Dbl Cooler Doors â&#x20AC;˘ 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sentinel HDR-25DC Charge Range Hood w/Ansel System â&#x20AC;˘ Wood Chopping Block Prep Table & Roof Fan â&#x20AC;˘ 48â&#x20AC;? DelďŹ eld Ice Cream Topping Refrigerated Dispenser w/Dbl Refrigeration Storage Below â&#x20AC;˘ Sears Upright Freezer w/Fingerproof Front â&#x20AC;˘ Kelvinator Commercial Refrigerator w/ Unit On Top â&#x20AC;˘ Arctic Air Refrigerator w/Fingerproof Front & Sides â&#x20AC;˘ 48â&#x20AC;? Stainless Steel Table/Rack on Castors w/Shelving â&#x20AC;˘ Cyclone by Sani-Serve Malt Mixer â&#x20AC;˘ Cheese Nacho Pot Dispenser â&#x20AC;˘ 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stainless Steel Prep Table â&#x20AC;˘ SAM 45 ER-5200M Programmable Cash Register â&#x20AC;˘ Allegheney Change Dispenser â&#x20AC;˘ Triple Stainless Steel Sink w/Right Hand Return â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Drawer File Cabinet â&#x20AC;˘ OfďŹ ce Desk & Chair â&#x20AC;˘ Breaker Drive In Highway Sign w/Letters

â&#x20AC;˘ BloomďŹ eld Stainless Steel Tea Maker â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Point Refrigerator â&#x20AC;˘ Frigidaire Energy Star Gallery Chest Type Freezer (New In July) â&#x20AC;˘ Roper Chest Type Freezer â&#x20AC;˘ Keen Kutter Meat/Cheese Grinder â&#x20AC;˘ Extra Fry Baskets â&#x20AC;˘ TEC-SOS-30 Cash Register â&#x20AC;˘ 9-42â&#x20AC;? Butcher Block Pattern Tables/ Booths w/18 Benches â&#x20AC;˘ 4-3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Butcher Block Pattern Restaurant Tables â&#x20AC;˘ 8 Stack Chair â&#x20AC;˘ Roll-A-Round High Chair â&#x20AC;˘ Lot of Wall Decorations â&#x20AC;˘ Adjustable Shelving Miscellaneous: â&#x20AC;˘ 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wooden Ladder â&#x20AC;˘ Christmas Decorations â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Wheel Dolly Cart â&#x20AC;˘ Yard & Garden Tools â&#x20AC;˘ Outside Lights & Fryer Parts â&#x20AC;˘ Lot of Styrofoam Cups & To Go Containers â&#x20AC;˘ Glenco Guardian XL Stainless Steel Refrigerator (Needs Work) â&#x20AC;˘ Lot of Sno-Cone & Shake Flavorings â&#x20AC;˘ Emerson Microwave Oven â&#x20AC;˘ Fans â&#x20AC;˘ Pots & Pans â&#x20AC;˘ Small Electric Presto Grill â&#x20AC;˘ Napkins & Dispensers & MUCH MORE

ORDER OF AUCTION!!!

FIRST: 10:00 A.M. Sharp - Complete Business & Real Estate and All Equipment & Improvements to be Offered as a Turn Key Business SECOND: If First Bid is not Accepted, All Equipment will be Pieced Out and Sold Separately THIRD: Real Estate Will Sell at 12:00 Noon if First Bid is Not Accepted!

TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: 10% Down Day of Auction â&#x20AC;˘ 3% Buyers Fee (10% & 3% Will Be Paid By Separate Checks). Taxes Will Be Prorated To Date of Closing. Title Insurance Will Be Split 50/50 Between Buyer and Seller. Seller to Furnish General Warranty Deed. Possession Will Be at Closing (30 Days or Less).

HOME/ Great Neighborhood. 2 BR/ 2 Full Baths, 1820 James, Fireplace, Washer/ Dryer, carport, Security System, Jonesboro Schools. Available October 1st. Deposit $800/ Rent $900.

MOVE IN Special! $400 Down, $165 week, no deposit. 1840 East Highland Drive, 3/ 1, all electric. No HUD/ pet policy. 870-316-9747 NEW 3 BR/ 2 BA, bonus room, $1,600/ deposit. 870-935-5799 NEW HOME in Valley View school district for lease. $1300 a month or $1200 a month if paid by the 4th of each month. Must have references and No pet policy. Call 932-4509 after 5:00 pm.

FBSO 4208 Nobhill Circle 6 BR, 5 full baths, 2 half bath luxury home in Dunwoody Subdivision. Valley View Schools. $745,000; Shown by appointment only 870-931-7348

SAGE MEADOWS Home for Lease. 3 BR/ 2 BA, $1150 m o n t h l y . FSBO- BRICK 3 BR/ 2 BA, 870-930-5382. Westside Schools, garage, deck, 1.82 acres, TRUMANN- 3/ 4 BR/ 1 330 CR 379 (off CR 333). BA, Very Nice. Good loPrice Reduced $97,000. cation. 540 Mildred. $600 870-935-0033, monthly. 870-926-2053, 870-932-2727. 870-219-5595.

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Homes for 0710 Sale

Lake/River/ 0728 Resort

NEW HOME in Valley View. Builder will do a lease purchase. $1300 a month or $1200 a month if paid by the 4th of each month. Call 932-4509 after 5:00 pm

PRICE REDUCED! THREE FAIRFIELD BAY LOTS FOR SALE! One lot on golf Course, Lot 27, block 1, Castleridge, Lot 54 and Lot 225, Block 9, Lakewood Paid $49,000, Will sell all 3 for $7,500!! Call SEVERAL HOUSES Dave, 772-215-3453 1450-1800 sq. ft. on Lexee, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, fireplace. Nettleton Schools. Possible 0734 Lots & Acreage lease purchase financ- 1 TO 4 Acres, near 351. ing available. We take Hills, trees, electric, watrades. 243-1298 or ter, cable, owner fi931-8048. nancing, 870-935-5411,

CLEAN

S-P-A-C-I-O-U-S

FAMILY HOME

*2300 SQ. FT. * $169,999 * 3 Bedroom * Maintenance Free * Current Owners Outgrew Bedroom Count! * Quiet Rural Location * 67 Craighead 457 * Country Lake Estates * Valley View Schools 934-0056 Call to view Interior Video.

WOODLAND HEIGHTS, 4105 Lafayette Cv., 3BR, 2BA, 1610 sq ft. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances. $165,000. 870.926.0649 or lindseybrown80@hotmail.com.

0720 Duplex/Apts

EASY TO own easy to live in, 3 bedroom, 2 b ath, g a r a g e . J i m 219-8105 Re/Max Real Estate Centre.

4 BEDROOM, 2 BathFreshly remodeled, Nettleton Schools, $88,900.00 (870)931-8048, (870)243-1298

LEASE PURCHASE with down payment, 4 br, 2 ba, 2/ 3 living areas, 2300 sq. ft., Jonesboro Schools, $159,900, 870-219-6789. LOOKING FOR a new house? Visit us at www.jonesborosun.co m "Find a Home"

MY LOSS Is Your Gain! 3 Homes, ranging from $94,000 to $275,000. 870-316-0465

Get MORE for your MONEY In The Classifieds!!

870-935-7863

Mobile Homes 0741 for Sale

Campers/ 0820 Trailers

0832 Motorcycles

0860 Vans for Sale

HUGE DOUBLEWIDE on 5 acres! Call 501-368-8601

1998 FORD Windstar Van- 125K miles, clean, 3 seats, $2,495. 870-650-0400

MANAGER SPECIAL! 3 Bedroom, 2 bath doublewide open floor plan! Call 501-368-8600.

Trucks for 0864 Sale '77 FORD long bed, automatic. $1,000. 870-931-2633 870-351-1091

USED 3 bedroom, 2 bath doublewide! Terms negotiable. Call 501-368-8601.

2001 CHEVY Silverado Z71

Commercial/ 0754 Office

FOR LEASE 1150 Sq. Ft. 2 3/4 Acres- Fronts $ 6 0 0 Heavy per month. 0852 Equipment School Street, east of 870-919-1929 railroad, Brookland, 0824 Motor Homes $15,000. 870-932-5235 OFFICE SPACE for lease. 20 ACRE RANCHES $1,050 per month, 1250 ONLY $99 per/mo. $0 sq. ft. 935-3006. Down, $12,900, Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Owner Financing, No S O U T H W E S T DRIVECredit Checks, Money 1100-1150 sf, utilities inBack Guarantee. Free c l u d e d . Coldwell Map/Pictures. Banker, Phillip, 800-755-8953 www.sun- 8 7 0 - 3 5 1 - 5 5 0 5 or setranches.com. “GREAT SHAPE” 870-935-2059 190 Versatile, 88,600 Miles, Bed, 80 WOODED acres. RanCommode, Sink, Stove, Fridge, dolph County on Hwy Business AC&DC, Gas, Non-smokers. 90. Well, electric, creek, 0760 Properties $ owner financing available. $ 9 6 , 0 0 0 . 500-3000 SQ. Ft. Office/ 1-901-326-4429 Retail/ Restaurant 501-454-4217. 1-901-351-7032 Space Available. 1-870-935-3042 95 ACRES Rolling Hills- 935-3555. Sport Utility 0856 Vehicles Finch area, 1 mile north of Hwy 358, 35 acres hay, 60 acres woods, SHOP SPACE- 182 CR 433, 0832 Motorcycles 2007 CHEVY Tahoe Lt3 stocked pond, $3,250 Jonesboro, 1000 sq.ft., 4wd Fire Red Nav, Sunper acre. 870-476-6898 with roll up door. Call roof, Leather, Factory BUILDING LOTS- Dis- 870-935-3006. Warranty, H & M Seats count for 2 or more, 34kmiles $31,988. Call Bono, $7,500 to $9,500. Wanted to Buy Johnny Shelton @ Cen0786 Real Estate 870-932-5235 tral GMC 375-0122 Or 935-2142. HARDY! 22.5 Wooded 2001 OR newer, 16x70 Acres, 1.5 Miles off Hwy H o u s e Trailer. 63- Pond, drilled well, 870-926-0614. 2006 CHEVY Equinox Lt 1/4 mile road frontage, SUV FWD Gold, With marketable timber. ExLeather, 42k Miles Nice cellent Hunting! TRANSPORTATION $14,850. Call 930-7787 $34,500. Ronnie Nichols @ CenWolf Creek Realty tral GMC. 1-870-993-5263 0804 Boats for Sale 1-870-847-6609 2007 GMC Yukon slt 1-870-847-5070 leather H & M, seats, HARDY! 60 Wooded CTR buckets, factory acres, large spring, warrant, 49k miles creek, good road front$28,499. Call Johnny age, near H.E. AlexanShelton @ Central GMC 2003 HARLEY Davidson 375-0122 or 935-2142. der, Excellent Hunting! $93,000.00 1997 Seadoo GTX 883, 100 Year Anniversary Model. 7000 miles, 2007 H3 Hummer SUV Wolf Creek Realty, 3 Seater $3800. 870-248-0707 4wd 52k Miles Black 1-888-993-5263, With Cashmere Leather, 1-870-847-5070, 1996 Seadoo SP leave message. Sunroof, Nice $24,500 1870-847-6609 Lake ready with Call 930-7787 Ronnie trailer, new tires, Mobile Homes Nichols @ Central GMC.

1993 DODGE Motor Home

and Batteries. Super Nice!!

$3650

870-931-2929

16'X80' 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, acre land, 1983 BOAT AND Motor repair Hwy. 230 East, Brook- on all types- Certified land. 870-219-9320 Mechanic. Camptown and Marine 16'X80' MOBILE Home on R . V . large lot. Excellent con- 870-268-0033.

dition, 12'x16' workshop, privacy fence. Asking $15,000. Contact 870-351-8343

4 BEDROOM, 2 Bath *Move to your land or Family land* All site Improvements included. Call 501-368-8602. A LAND DEED is all you need! YOU could own your own home! Call 501-368-8600 ABANDONED HOMES- 3 to choose from! Owner financing available. Call 501-369-8603 GOT LAND? 3, 4, 5 Bedroom homes, starting at $29,995. Will move to your land. (870)935-1708

Recreational 0816 Vehicles 1994 DODGE ROAD TREK 190P

Only 12,500 Miles! New Tire & Battery.

$11,990 Call 901-488-5593

870-932-7227 870-243-1994

EXCELLENT CONDITION

1992 FORD VAN

4K adult driven miles. Like new.

V8, LWB, New transmission, good cold air conditioner, runs good & looks good. $3375 870-483-5428

$3995

870-972-1684 or 870-897-4816

901 W. Matthews - Great Central Location!

Furnished, Executive Suite Available

A Must See!

Rent Starting at $650 to $825 a month.

COLDWELL BANKERS VILLAGE COMMUNITIES

931-9300

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FSBO- Newer, 2650 sq, ft. 3BR/2BA, Owner Fin. available 4%. Garage, work area, Gazebo, CH/A, hardwood, tile, carpet flooring, Nutone, digital disc audio, tape room to room. Security system.

$290,000 870-257-3088

1989 FREIGHTLINER Dump Truck- Good tires, runs good, $14,500. 870-974-3009, 870-926-8634

2004 AVALANCHE Z71 4wd 83k Miles Silver With Leather, Sunroof, H & M Seats Nice $16,450. Call 930-7787 Ronnie Nichols @ Central GMC

2005 CHEVY 4x4, Crew Cab, Red, Grey cloth bench seats, 103K miles, $14,700 870-243-5027

2007 AVALANCHE LT 2wd Gold, With Leather, H & M Seats 42k Miles 1-owner $27,950 Call 930-7787 Ronnie Nichols @ Central GMC.

G N I D N PE 1212 Brown, Bay

Enjoy Our 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2-2½ Baths Covered Parking Available. No HUD.

$9100

bartond8@msn.com, 620-758-2903

LOADED!!! $14,000

$3375

870-483-5428

57k mi, warranty, clear title, great shape, 1 owner.

2006 Yamaha FZR 600

Self contained with generator, new tires, 81k miles, Real Nice!!

V8, 16’ Box truck with roll up rear door.

2007 Toyota RAV4

0860 Vans for Sale

HUGE DOUBLEWIDE - on <P>RV REPAIR, All types, 5 acres. Call for INFO no job to small or large. 501-368-8601 Camptown RV and Marine 870-268-0033.</p>

2 Pinal Trace, Cherokee Village AR 280’ Lake frontage on sea wall.

2004 Harley Davidson Road King

1986 FORD

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$0 DOWN Rent to own, 2-3-4 Bedrooms, each on 1 acre lot. 870-935-7525

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0741 for Sale

BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSES

$6,900 870-919-8209

11,500

$3,950

Available Now!

Runs Great! Maroon, loaded with extras! 170K miles.

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Homes for 0710 Sale

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, New- Roof, Insulation, Electrical, Windows, & Siding. 1425 Sq. Ft. Living Space with Large Fenced Yard, 2 Car Detached Garage. $94,100 870-935-7463 or 870-243-2567

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2256 sq. ft., with bonus room, 1 acre lot, granite countertops, marble back splash, crown molding, vaulted ceilings, all brick. Move in ready! A must see! $177,202 870-219-8230 • 870-219-4915

2008 INDIAN TRAILS/ Jonesboro

4BR, 3BA, 2,500+ sq. ft, .3 Acres, Central Heat & Air, Fenced Back Yard, Large Patio, Very Motivated Seller, 1 Year Home Warranty. $160,000 OBO. 1-417-293-7323

190 CR 781 • JONESBORO

Valley View Schools

HISTORIC OLD COLLEGE BUILDING MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 470 CR 468, 2-story, 4BR, 3BA, approx. 2,250 sq. ft. plus 640 sq. ft. basement. 1.36 acres, central heat & air, fenced backyard, deck. Very motivated seller. 1 year home warranty. $150,000 OBO 417-293-7323

Beautifully remodeled and restored 1893 Baptist Girls Dorm. 7500 sq ft.. On main thoroughfare. Perfect for bed and breakfast, executive ofﬁce suites, or a large home. Appraised at $1 million. Asking $950,000. dnponder@suddenlink.net or 870-492-5959

4205 WALNUT BEND COVE (OFF 49N)

3 BR/2.5 BA, 1766 sq. ft., Jet tub, gas fireplace, ceiling fans, crown molding, screened porch, deck, near new hospital site. $152,229 • 870-972-5697

200 GRAYSON • Kensington Estates

GTS

1620 SF, 3bed/2bath, 2 car garage, 1 acre lot, security system, ﬁreplace, jacuzzi tub, storage building, Bill of Assurance, Brookland schools.

$131,900

870-931-2447 • 870-931-6760

1605 Shady Grove Road

PRICE REDUCED!

Single Level- Brick Veneer, 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, Living Room, Kitchen, Den, Laundry Room, Fireplace, Approx. 1892 sq. ft., Fenced With Storage Unit.

$95,000 Call 932-5206

Built in 2002 3 BR/ 2.5 BA, Bonus room with 1/2 bath above garage. Hardwood, ceramic tile and carpet ﬂoors. HUGE Master Suite. Privacy fenced in backyard. 2628 Sq. Ft. $228,500. Shown by Appointment 870-897-4008

1605 West Main Street, Trumann, AR • $142,825

1,876 sq ft low maintenance brick and energy efficient brick house located on .59 acre corner lot includes an additional 525 sq ft of insulated hobby/storage space and a 1,200 square foot detached 2 bay shop building. 4 BR, 2 baths, vaulted LR/Dining, large porch, enclosed rear porch. Try it, you’ll buy it. Call 870-284-6602 or 870-284-3276.

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Trucks for 0864 Sale

0868 Cars for Sale

2009 MITSUBISHI Eclipse GS Auto, Loaded, Alloy, Wheels, Two To Choose From, Low Miles $15,499 Call Johnny Shelon @ Central Gmc 375-0122 Or 935-2142.

2005 Ford Sport Trac

2009

4.0L V6, 4x4, 44K miles, silver with grey leather, fully loaded, excellent condition.

TOYOTA COROLLA SPORT SEDAN

$18,500 870-219-7428 2006 Honda Accord EX

Dark Grey Metallic Manual, 5-speed Leather, Alloy Wheels, Moon Roof One Owner, Non-Smoker 29,000 miles with factory warranty

$14,999 870-931-4104

One owner, extra sharp! Loaded, 54k miles, V6, 4.0 liter, 2WD, white, leather, power seat, sunroof.

$19,885 Call 870-680-3564

Street Legal, Sand Rail Buggy, Disc and Steering Brakes. Beautiful Shape! $5,500

972-6806

SILVER 2 0 0 2 Ford Ranger, 4 door, power window and door locks, 0868 Cars for Sale cruise, tilt, 128,000K miles, radio Sirius Satel- 1998 BUICK Centurylite ready, $7,000 OBO. Very clean, dependable, 870-268-0653 loaded, $2,150 OBO. 870-243-6395

935-5525 www.jonesborosun.com

1999 NISSAN Maxima SE Limited Edition- Extra clean, nice car, every factory option, $3,500 OBO. 870-932-3015

2006 FORD MUSTANG GT PREMIUM

Only 2600 miles, black, Shaker 1000, leather, loaded, adult driven, garaged

19,995 870-238-2538 Wynne $

1998 PONTIAC Firebird T-Top 3800 Engine 5 Speed Transmission 132,000 Miles Green Priced @ $3,250.00

53k mi, warranty, clear title, mint condition, 1 owner, $8,800 wthomps2@msn.com #4796498600

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51 K, Red with Beige Leather, Loaded. Bose Sound System Excellent Condtion

$7600 870 972-0029

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2002 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo- Loaded, new tires, 120K miles, $4,695. 870-650-0400

^^^ QVULZIVYVZ\U JVT 2004 HONDA CRV LXGood condition, 4WD, 82K miles, one owner, Metallic Gold, $8,500. (In Jonesboro) 719-331-2315

One Owner, Non Smoker, Nice and Clean, 40,000 Miles with 7/100,000 Warranty

$13,500 2007 Mercedes Benz C-230 Sport 60k miles, new tires, extended warranty, many extras, excellent condition. $21,500. 870-761-5494 870-273-5494

Please call 870-239-3284

2001 Cadillac Eldorado ESC

2009 Toyota Corolla XLE

932-7227 or 897-6833

2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT

870-882-9387

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO

ONE OWNER/$11,000

870-926-2332

BID AND BUY REPOSSESSED vehicles direct from lending institut i o n s a t RepoZoom.com. Detailed information, Photos, FREE CarFax reports. Simple & Easy to use, www.RepoZoom.com or 888-358-0066

2009 TOYOTA Camry26K, $13,900. 2000 Toyota Camry- 24K, $7,950. 1995 Toyota Camry- 84K, $3,950. 870-932-9357

LOOKING FOR a Car, Truck, Van, RV Motorcycle? Visit us at www.jonesborosun.co m "Find a Vehicle"

29K miles, Black, 31 mpg, like new,

14,495

$28,000

90 CC, $1495 OBO, garage kept. 870-926-1306

FINANCIAL

Business 0910 Opportunities A COKE & M&M Vending routes! Fin. Avail- Loc's in Jonesboro 1-800-367-6709 ext. 2241

White with tan leather interior, 6 CD changer, PW/ PD, 28,500 actual miles. Call 870-926-7695 or 870-219-5644

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA

Black with hardtop, automatic, 17,111 miles, loaded, tan interior with heated seats. Like New!!

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Last known address of Attorney at Law the decedent: 5504 Har505 Union St. risburg Road, JonesJonesboro, AR 72401 boro, AR 72401. NANCY NELM Date of Death: June 12, PROBATE CLERK 2008 BY: /S/ Jean Hagen The undersigned was Deputy Clerk appointed administratrix of the estate of the NOTICE OF FILING APPLIabove-named CATION TO TRANSFER Decedent on the 19th THE LOCATION OF RETAIL day of July, 2010 LIQUOR AND BEER OFF All persons having PREMISES PERMITS claims against the es- Notice is hereby given tate must exhibit them, that the undersigned duly verified, to the un- has filed with the Alcodersigned within three holic Beverage Control (3) months from the Division of the State of date of the first publica- Arkansas an application tion of this notice, or to transfer the location they shall be forever of retail liquor and beer barred and precluded off premises permits from any benefit in the from: INACTIVE PERMIT, estate. Provided, that Poinsett County to: 406 the claims for injury or Sidelines Blvd., Trudeath caused by the mann, AR Poinsett negligence of the dece- County dent shall be filed Said application was within six (6) months filed on August 5, 2010. from the date of the The undersigned states first publication of this that he/ she is a resinotice, or they shall be dent of Arkansas, of forever barred and pre- good moral character; cluded from any benefit that he/ she has never in the estate. been convicted of a felThis notice first pub- ony or other crime inlished the 15 day of Sep- volving moral turpitember, 2010. tude; that no license to Heather N. 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Date of Death: Septem- /s/ Erin Frangenberg ber 12, 2009 Notary Public An Affidavit for Collec- My Comission Expires: tion of Small Estate has 01-02-13 been filed in this Court on September 13th, 2010, which listed the NOTICE OF POLLING following- described SITES FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL real property: Lot 23 in Block"H" of In- ELECTION dian Hills Addition to IN VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL the City of Jonesboro, DISTRICT NO. 58 Arkansas, as shown by OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, plat in Deed Record 158 ARKANSAS In accordance with at page 57, subject to Bill of Assurance in the requirements of ArDeed Record 172 at k a n s a s C o d e A n n . page 383 and to ease- 6-14-106, notice is ments as shown on re- hereby given that: The polling site for each corded plat. More commonly known ward or precinct in the as 2316 Indian Trails, 2010 annual school election is as follows: Jonesboro, AR 72401. All persons having Ward or Precinct claims against the Es- Gilkerson, Greenfield, 7 tate must exhibit them, & 8 duly verified, to the un- Polling Place dersigned within three Valley View Fine Arts (3) months from the Building date of the first publica- Valley View Drive tion of this Notice, or The polling site has they shall be forever changed since the 2009 barred and precluded annual school election. from any benefit in the At the 2009 Annual School Election voting Estate. This Notice was first was conducted by Early published on the 15th voting and Absentee day of September, 2010. voting only. Absentee Donna K. McDonald, Af- ballots were available upon request from the fiant c/o Grant C. DeProw, County Clerk’s office. BOARD OF DIRECTORS P.A. OF Attorney at Law VALLEY VIEWSCHOOL 505 Union St. DISTRICT NO. 58 Jonesboro, AR 72401 OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, NANCY NELM ARKANSAS PROBATE CLERK BY: RON SHELTON, SECBY: /S/ Jean Hagen RETARY Deputy Clerk

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NOW, THEREFORE, notice is NOW, THEREFORE, notice is Voting will be con- man hereby given that the entire inhereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared debtedness has been declared ducted by Early voting c/o Pamela A. Haun due and payable, and that an due and payable, and that an and Absentee voting Barrett & Deacon, P.A. agent of Wilson & Associates, agent of Wilson & Associates, only. Early voting loca- P. O. Box 1700 P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and virtue of the power, duty, and tion is at the Craighead Jonesboro, AR 72403 authority vested in and imposed authority vested in and imposed County Courthouse upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, Election Annex located NOTICE OF PROBATE OF on October 7, 2010, at or about on October 4, 2010, at or about 1:00 P.M. at the Mississippi County 2:30 P.M. at the Greene County WILL at 315 W. Jefferson St., Courthouse in Blytheville, Arkan- Courthouse in Paragould, ArkanJonesboro, Arkansas or IN THE CIRCUIT COURT sas, offer for sale certain prop- sas, offer for sale certain propOF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, erty hereinafter described to the erty hereinafter described to the you may request an abhighest bidder for cash, free from highest bidder for cash, free from sentee ballot from the ARKANSAS the statutory right of redemp- the statutory right of redempWESTERN DISTRICT tion, homestead, dower, and all tion, homestead, dower, and all County Clerk’s office. other exemptions which are ex- other exemptions which are exEarly voting hours are PROBATE DIVISION pressly waived in the mortgage, pressly waived in the mortgage, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. IN THE MATTER OF THE said property being real estate said property being real estate situated in Mississippi County, Ar- situated in Greene County, Arkanbeginning Tuesday, ESTATE OF sas, and being more particularly September 14, 2010 and HARVEY VERNON HAR- kansas, and being more particu- described as follows: larly described as follows: ending on Monday Sep- VEY, Deceased No. A lot in the Southwest Quarter of All that parcel of land in Greene the Northwest Quarter in Section County, State of Arkansas, as tember 20, 2010 at 5:00 PR-2010-312 Township 14 North, Range 10 more fully described in Deed p.m. There is no Satur- Last known address of 2, East, and being more particularly Book 2004, Page 3300, ID# decedent: 6199 Highway described as beginning at a point 1004-32320-049, being known and day voting. The polling sites have 49 North, Brookland, Ar- on the West line of the South- designated as Section 32-17-6. west Quarter of the Northwest The following described lands in changed since the 2009 kansas. Quarter in Section 2, point being Greene County, Arkansas, to wit; annual school election. Date of death: July 11, South 0 degrees 14 minutes 10 That part of the Northeast Quarseconds East 1962.64 feet from ter of the Southwest Quarter of 2010 Ward or Precinct the Northwest corner of Section An instrument dated 2; thence North 89 degrees 53 Section 32, Township 17 North, Polling Site Range 6 East, described as folMay 12, 2000, was on the minutes 57 seconds East 231.73 lows, beginning at the southwest Big Creek, 7 & Herndon feet; thence South 0 degrees 06 corner of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 13th day of September, Bono Sr. Citizens Center minutes 00 seconds East 169.95 32-17-6, run thence North 30 feet, Ward or P r e c i n c t 2010, admitted to pro- feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 run thence East 85 feet, run minutes 57 seconds West 231.33 thence North 370 feet, run bate as the last Will of Polling Site feet to the West line of NorthNorth 87 degrees 00 minTexas/Little T e x a s the above named dece- west Quarter, point being North 0 thence utes West 50 feet; run thence dent, and the underdegrees 14 minutes 10 seconds North 13 feet to the true point of Cash City Hall West 561.05 feet from the West beginning, run thence North 50 Ward or P r e c i n c t signed has been ap- Quarter 169.95 feet to the point run thence 86 degrees 29 pointed Executor thereof beginning and containing .090 feet, Polling Site minutes West 106.1 feet, run acres more or less and being sub- thence South 86 degrees 30 minunder. A contest of the Promised Land ject to County Road right-of-way utes 50.55 feet, run thence South probate of the Will can Egypt City Hall across the West side. 86 degrees 43 minutes East 113.6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS be effected only by fil- More commonly known as: 3146 feet to the true point of beginning, containing 5510 square ing a petition within the North County Road 535, BlyOF feet, more or less. theville, Arkansas 72315 WESTSDIE SCHOOL DIS- time provided by law. UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE By fee simple deed from Terry All persons having SALES, TRICT NO. 5 THIS STATUTORY FORECLO- McAbee and Lisa McAbee, husOF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, claims against the es- SURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE band and wife as set forth in tate must exhibit them, FRONT DOOR OF THE Mississippi Book 2004, Page 3300 dated ARKANSAS County Courthouse OR, IF THERE 0 3 / 3 1 / 2 0 0 4 and recorded BY: RANDALL CRISLER, duly verified, to the un- IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 04/13/2004, Greene County Redersigned within six (6) THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE cords, State of Arkansas. PRESIDENT BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT More commonly known as: 205 SHANNON DAVIS, SECRE- months from the date WILL SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE North 11th Avenue, Paragould, of the first publication SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTARY Arkansas 72450 of this notice, or they TISED AND CONDUCTED. UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE This sale is subject to all matshall be forever barred SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLONOTICE OF PROBATE OF ters shown on any applicable re- SURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE and precluded from any WILL corded plat; any unpaid taxes; FRONT DOOR OF THE Greene IN THE CIRCUIT COURT benefit in the estate. any restrictive covenants, ease- County Courthouse OR, IF THERE ments, or setback lines that may IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS Claims for injury or OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, be applicable; any statutory FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE death caused by the rights of redemption of any gov- THE ARKANSAS WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT WESTERN DISTRICT PRO- negligence of the dece- ernmental agency, state or fed- SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE eral; any prior liens or encum- SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERdent shall similarly be brances as well as any priority BATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE filed within six (6) created by a fixture filing; and to TISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matmatter that an accurate surmonths from the date any ESTATE OF vey of the premises might dis- ters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; of the first publication WILLIAM HADDON TREclose. any restrictive covenants, easeNEMAN, Deceased No. of the notice, or they The sale held pursuant to this ments, or setback lines that may shall be forever barred Notice may be rescinded at the be applicable; any statutory PR-2010-323 Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any Last known address of and precluded from any time. The right is reserved to ad- rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or fedbenefit in such estate. journ the day of the sale to an- eral; any prior liens or encumdecedent: 1803 James other day, time and place certain brances as well as any priority This notice first pubStreet, Jonesboro, Arwithout further publication, created by a fixture filing; and to lished 15 day of Sep- upon announcement at the time any kansas. matter that an accurate surand place for the sale set forth vey of the premises might disDate of death: July 12, tember, 2010. above. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE close. Vernon Duane Harvey 2010 CASH THE DAY OF SALE AND ALL The sale held pursuant to this TRANSFER TAXES WILL BE THE REAn instrument dated c/o Robert S. Jones Notice may be rescinded at the SPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. December 5, 1980, was Barrett & Deacon, P.A. Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any W&A No. 436-164345 time. The right is reserved to adP. O. Box 1700 on the 13th day of SepWILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. journ the day of the sale to antember, 2010, admitted Jonesboro, AR 72403 other day, time and place certain 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 without further publication, to probate as the last Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 upon announcement at the time Foreclosure Will of the above named and place for the sale set forth (501) 219-9388 decedent, and the un- 0970 Notices For more information regarding above. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE AND ALL dersigned has been ap- MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general TRANSFER TAXES WILL BE THE REpointed Executor there- AND INTENTION TO SELL SPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. information call 501-224-5239 under. A contest of the YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF W&A No. 436-192733 probate of the Will can YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE AC- MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. TION. 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NOTICE OF POLLING SITES FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Arkansas Code Ann. 6-14-106, notice is hereby given that: The polling site for each ward or precinct in the 2010 annual school election is as follows: Voting will be conducted by Early voting and Absentee voting only. You may Early vote at the Craighead County Courthouse Election Annex located at 315 W. Jefferson, in Jonesboro and and also at Craighead County Courthouse – Eastern District located at 107 Cobean Blvd., Lake City, Arkansas or request an absentee ballot from the County Clerk’s office. Early voting hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 14, 2010 and ending on Monday September 20, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. There is no Saturday voting. The polling sites have not changed since the 2009 annual school election: BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS BY: MIKE HOOK, PRESIDENT LEN B. NALL, SECRETARY

NOTICE OF POLLING SITES FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN BAY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 21 OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Arkansas Code Ann. 6-14-106, notice is hereby given that: The polling site for each ward or precinct in the 2010 annual school election is as follows: Voting will be conducted by Early voting and Absentee voting only. You may Early vote at the Craighead County Courthouse Election Annex located at 315 W. Jefferson, in Jonesboro or request an absentee ballot from the County Clerk’s office. Early voting hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 14, 2010 and ending on Monday September 20, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. There will be no Saturday voting. (2) The polling site has changed since the 2009 annual school election Ward or Precinct Polling Site Maumelle Bay Community Center 305 Cherry St. Bay, AR 72411 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BAY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 21 OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS BY: NATHAN McMASTERS, PRESIDENT KEVIN BARNETT, SECRETARY

NOTICE OF POLLING SITES FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN NETTLETON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Arkansas Code Ann. 6-14-106, notice is hereby given that: The polling site for each ward or precinct in the 2010 annual school election is as follows: Ward or PrecinctAll Zones 1-5 Polling Site Nettleton Performing Arts Center The polling site has changed since the 2009 annual school election. Voting was conducted by Early voting and Absentee voting only. Absentee ballots were available upon request from the County Clerk’s office. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NETTLETON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRIC OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS BY: DR. RICK STRIPLING, PRESIDENT TED ROOK, SECRETARY

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September is National Rice Month 1 3

⁄ c. melted butter 1 egg, well-beaten Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease bottoms of 12 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Combine rice, milk, honey, butter and egg; stir into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened. Batter will be lumpy. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling threefourths full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Run knife around edge to loosen; immediately remove from pan. Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins. (Recipe courtesy of the USA Rice Federation)

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⁄ c. Riceland extra-longgrain rice 1 (6 oz.) box long-grain and wild rice 32⁄3 c. water 2 Tbsp. oil or butter 3 c. diced cooked chicken (11⁄2 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken breast) 1 ⁄2 c. onion, diced and sauteed 2 (141⁄2 oz.) cans green beans, drained and rinsed 1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 (4 oz.) can pimentos, drained 1 (103⁄4 oz.) can condensed cream of celery soup 1 c. mayonnaise 11⁄2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided Pinch of salt In a large saucepan, combine 2 ⁄3 cup of white rice, 32⁄3 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil, the box of longgrain and wild rice and sauce packet. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Lightly coat a skillet with oil. On medium heat cook chicken until done, turning frequently. Remove chicken from skillet and dice. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients together (reserving 1⁄2 cup of Cheddar cheese) and pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with salad and bread for a full course meal. (Recipe courtesy of Kelsy R. Dement, 2010 Miss Craighead County Rice)

Georgia Cornbread Cake 1 c. sugar 4 eggs, beaten 11⁄2 c. self-rising flour 2 c. pecans, chopped 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. Rice Krispies, crushed Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stir together sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vegetable oil in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in flour and vanilla. Add pecans and Rice Krispies and stir until evenly mixed. Spoon into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Do not overcook. (Recipe courtesy of the Craighead County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee)

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⁄ c. milk ⁄ tsp. garlic powder 2 c. shredded smoked cheese 11⁄2 c. cold cooked Riceland plump and tender rice 1 ⁄2 tsp. onion powder 1 ⁄4 tsp. cayenne powder 1 (10 oz.) jar raspberry preserves In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except preserves; blend well. Form mixture into a ring or log; make a 1⁄2-inch groove down the center on top of the ring or log. Cover, refrigerate for one hour to blend flavors. Just before serving, spoon preserves into groove. Garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers. (Recipe courtesy of the Craighead County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee)

Fruity Rice Pezzert 1 roll of sugar cookie dough 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, at room temperature 1 small can crushed pineapple 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme 1 c. cooked long-grain rice

2010 Miss Craighead County Rice Kelsey R. Dement displays her dish, Kelsey’s Big Kreek Rice Bake

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⁄ c. chopped pecans Assorted fruit (strawberries, bananas, apples — you can use any type of fruit that you like) Hershey’s chocolate syrup (optional) Using a pizza pan, roll out cookie dough thin and bake according to package directions. Cool completely. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and marshmallow creme together. Add 1 cup of cooked rice and then drain crushed pineapple and add to mixture. Add 1⁄2 cup of chopped pecans. Spread on top of cooled sugar cookie. Slice and place fruits on top of fruit dip. Add a small amount of Hershey’s chocolate syrup (optional). (Recipe courtesy of the Craighead County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee)

⁄ c. chopped green bell pepper 4 oz. (1 c.) shredded reducedfat Cheddar cheese 3 ⁄4 c. Old El Paso thick ‘n chunky salsa 1 ⁄2 c. light sour cream 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 tsp. salt 1 ⁄2 tsp. cumin 1 ⁄2 tsp. chili powder 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into 10 wedges 10 fresh cilantro sprigs In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients; mix well. In medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Spoon salad onto individual serving plates. Garnish each with avocado wedge and cilantro sprig. Makes 10 (1/2 cup) servings (Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury Bake-Off)

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Rice ‘n’ Honey Muffins

2 c. cooked white rice 2 (11 oz.) cans Green Giant mexicorn, whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained 1 ⁄2 c. chopped red onion

2 c. flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt 11⁄2 c. cooked brown rice 2 ⁄3 c. milk 1 ⁄2 c. honey

COMING UP | SATURDAY “Stuart Little,” 2 and 7 p.m., Nettleton Performing Arts Center

SATURDAY Fall family fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center

SUNDAY Blues fest concert, 1 p.m., Craighead Forest Park bandshell

MONDAY Paul Richardson concert, 7 p.m., Red Goose Deli, downtown Paragould

Crust 11⁄4 c. graham cracker crumbs 1 c. finely chopped almonds 1 ⁄4 c. sugar 1 ⁄3 c. butter or margarine, melted Filling 2 c. cooked rice 11⁄2 c. sour cream 1 ⁄2 c. butter or margarine, melted 1 (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 11⁄2 c. sugar 4 eggs 1 ⁄4 c. rum 1 tsp. vanilla extract Topping 3 ⁄4 c. sour cream 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 ⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract Fresh fruit for garnish Combine cracker crumbs, almonds, sugar and butter in medium mixing bowl. Press into bottom and one inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Combine rice, sour cream and butter in food processor or blender until well blended; set aside. Beat ricotta cheese, cream cheese and sugar in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in rum, vanilla and reserved rice mixture. Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven an additional 2 hours. (Do not open oven door.) Cool. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over cheesecake. Garnish with fresh fruit. Makes 12 to 16 servings. (Recipe courtesy of the USA Rice Federation)

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Miss Arkansas Rice Festival will be crowned Saturday

WEINER — Entries are now being accepted in seven age divisions for the Miss Arkansas Rice Festival Pageant. The pageant will be Saturday in the Weiner School cafeteria. Pageant divisions will begin at 1 p.m., and doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Admission fee will be $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. The winner of the title of Arkansas Rice Festival Queen (aged 17-23 years) will be the recipient of a $500 scholarship. She will also receive a 16 by 20 professional portrait donated by Photos by Tisha, and her portrait will be on display in the Arkansas Rice Festival Building.

Other age divisions are: newborn-23 months, 2-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years and 1316 years. Contestants will be judged on beauty, poise and overall appearance. A queen and two alternates will be chosen in each division. This will mark the 34th year for the town of Weiner to host the annual festival promoting rice, observing the rich heritage of rice farming in Arkansas and celebrating the harvest of crops. Contestants may choose to enter in side awards for most photogenic, best dressed and most beautiful. The entry fees are $40 for each age division and

$10 for each side award. Pageant attire is suggested. Contestants should arrive with hair fixed and make-up applied, as room space is limited. Contestants will be allowed to register at the door, or entry fees and forms may be mailed to Janice Griffin, 1017 Lakecrest Drive, Jonesboro 72404. Parents or sponsors may have contestants’ pictures published in the program for an additional fee. For more information contact Griffin at 9192921 or Tisha Westerman at 930-4038. For information on other festival activities call Arkansas Rice Festival at 684-7343.

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Logan Michael is the name chosen by Preston and Randie Marthey of Jonesboro for their son, who arrived Friday, Sept. 3, at St. Bernards Medical Center, weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Logan has an 8-yearold sister, Emily, and a 7-year-old brother, John. Grandparents are Dave and Debbie Marthey of Jonesboro and Waylon and Connie Ingle of Hardy. Great-grandparents are Harold and Nancy Ellis of Hardy and Bob and Ginny Marthey of Apple Creek, Ohio.

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The 45-year reunion of the Jonesboro High School class of 1965 was held Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Jonesboro. Above, Judy Summers Ozbirn of Jonesboro (center) catches up with old friends. At left, Jerry Farley of Paragould and Kathy Green of Jonesboro look through old photos.

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Alexus Nichole is the name chosen by Ernest and Samantha Perez of Jonesboro for their daughter, who arrived Wednesday, Aug. 4, at St. Bernards Medical Center, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Alexus has a 4-year-old sister, Angel. Grandparents are Fidencia Perez and Ernesto Perez, both of Jonesboro, and Donna Marie Ortiz and Gregory Barnes, both of Wasillia, Alaska. Great-grandparents are Adela Perez and Ernesto Perez, both of Manila, and Rose Marie

Rusty and Amanda Gipson of Jonesboro are the parents of a son, Aidan Dean Gipson. The 7-pounder arrived Saturday, July 24, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Grandparents are Garry and Candace Hopper of Bay, Mona Gipson of Jonesboro and Jim and Patti Spain of Paragould. Great-grandparents are Jimmy and Florine Lawson of Lepanto and Robert and Jo Ann Holleman and Linda Spain, all of Osceola.

EVENTS | Social

Members of P.E.O. Chapter AJ met Sept. 9 at Craighead Forest Park. Mrs. Sherry Masner and Mrs. Patsy Penney served as co-hostesses.

The business session was conducted by the president, Mrs. Janet Hyneman. The program was presented by the yearbook committee, Mrs. Anita Covington, chairman,

and her committee members, Mrs. Roberta Sloan, Mrs. Marcie Scriber, Mrs. Vickie Tidwell, Mrs. Beth Snodgrass and Mrs. Jan Dupwe. Yearbooks were distributed.

SOCIAL CALENDAR | Today Jonesboro Newcomer’s Club, Morning Book Group, 10:30 a.m., The Edge Coffee House on Aggie Road. Games Club (Bridge), 9 a.m. to noon, Harlin Henry Senior Citizens Center. Handquilters, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nettleton United Methodist Church. Senior Citizens Exercise Group, 2 to 4 p.m., Harlin Henry Senior Citizens Center. Jonesboro Masonic Lodge No. 129, 6 p.m. dinner and practice session, Jonesboro Masonic Lodge, 2206 West Washington. Walk fit class, 8 a.m., Strong Women, 9:30 a.m., music program by the Rev. John Chance, 10 a.m., PACE exercise class and chair exercise class, 10:30 a.m., Wii games, noon,

fall prevention program, 12:30 p.m., COACHES Memory Class, 1 p.m., Tai Chi class, 1:30 p.m., and computer basics class, 2 p.m., St. Bernards Senior Life Center, 700 East Washington.

Thursday, Sept. 16 Informational meeting for Ireland pilgrimage tour, 7 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Catholic Hall, 614 South Church St. Altrusa Club, 6 p.m., Jonesboro Country Club. Jonesboro Masonic Lodge No. 129, 7:30 p.m., Jonesboro Masonic Lodge, 2206 West Washington. Northeast Arkansas Senior Citizens, noon, Harlin Henry Senior Citizens Center. Northeast Arkansas Daylily Society, 6:30 p.m., St. Bernards Senior Life Center,

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700 East Washington. Pistols and Petticoats Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Family Life Center, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Jonesboro Chapter of the Embroiders Guild of America, 7 p.m., Jonesboro Public Schools Administration Building on Southwest Square. Jonesboro Jaycees, 7 p.m., Northeast Arkansas Fairgrounds. Walk fit class, 8 a.m., brain fitness, 10 a.m., PACE exercise class and chair exercise class, 10:30 a.m., beanbag baseball, 12:30 p.m., women’s pool lessons, 1 p.m., Scrabble Club and tone and balance class, 2 p.m., yoga class, 4 p.m., Zumba fitness, 5 p.m., Pickin’ Barn Band and snack supper, 6 p.m., and reshape yourself class, 6:06 p.m., St. Bernards Senior Life Center, 700 East Washington. Fourth Quarter Group of First United Methodist, 11:30 a.m., church fellowship hall. T.E.L. Class of Nettleton Baptist, 11 a.m., Couch’s Bar-B-Q.

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George Michael receives 8 weeks in jail for driving while on drugs BY JILL LAWLESS ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

LONDON (AP) — George Michael was sentenced to eight weeks in jail and lost his license for five years Tuesday for driving under the influence of drugs when he crashed his car into a London photo shop. A British judge told the wayward star his addiction to marijuana put him and the public at risk. The former Wham! singer pleaded guilty last month to driving under the influence and possession of cannabis following a July 4 collision between his Range Rover and a Snappy Snaps store in north London. District Judge John Perkins told the singer he had taken a “dangerous and unpredictable mix” of prescription drugs and marijuana. “It does not appear that you took proper steps to deal with what is clearly an addiction to cannabis,” the judge said. “That’s a

mistake which puts you and, on this occasion, the public at risk.” Perkins sentenced Michael to the prison time and a $1,930 fine during a hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court. The judge said Michael would have to serve four weeks of the sentence in prison and the rest on parole. Michael arrived at court in a chauffeur-driven car, surrounded by four security guards and greeted by a large crowd of fans and photographers. He left with court guards who led him from the courtroom toward the cells, as one person in the public gallery sobbed. According to police, Michael appeared “spaced out” when they found him sitting in the car, the engine of which was still running, in the wee hours of July 4. He acknowledged smoking marijuana and taking a prescription sedative, prosecutors said. It was the latest in a string of automotive and

drug-related mishaps for the 47-year-old star, who has often spoken of his fondness for marijuana. In February 2006, he was found slumped at the wheel of his car at London’s busy Hyde Park Corner. That April, he hit three parked cars while trying to maneuver out of a parking space, and admitted being “a terrible driver.” In October 2006, he was found slumped over the wheel of his car as it blocked an intersection. He pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was sentenced to community service. Michael’s lawyer, Mukul Chawla, said the singer felt “profound shame and horror” at his actions. “It is no exaggeration to describe him as a very kind, considerate and loyal man, constantly concerned for the plight of others,” Chawla said. “The prospect he could have put anyone else in danger is an appalling prospect to him.”

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Maher gets star on Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Political satirist Bill Maher has been immortalized in Hollywood. With Larry King and “Family Guy” producer Seth MacFarlane standing nearby, HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” talk show host unveiled his Walk of Fame star Tuesday Maher outside the W Hotel at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Maher, who once hosted the late-night talk show “Politically Incorrect,” said he wanted to thank “George Bush, Sarah Palin and the pope.” It was the 2,417th star dedicated on the famous sidewalk.

Lawyer: Kid Rock defended himself

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — A lawyer for Kid Rock said the musician and his entourage were trying to defend themselves from another customer at a Georgia Waffle House when a fight broke out in 2007. Attorney William Horton made the claim Tuesday during his opening statement in DeKalb County Court. The entertainer whose real name is Robert James Ritchie and five members of his entourage are facing a civil lawsuit over the fight. Harlen Akins claims in the lawsuit that the group beat him for no reason. He’s seeking unspecified punitive damages. Kid Rock pleaded guilty in March 2008 to a misdemeanor charge of simple battery. The musician had stopped at the restaurant after performing in Atlanta, and the fight broke out after Akins exchanged words with Kid Rock’s party.

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‘(The characters) are walking and talking advertisements for specific lines of Skechers shoes.’

NEW YORK (AP) — An advocacy group on Tuesday asked the Federal Communications Commission to block a soon-to-debut TV cartoon show starring characters first created to market Skechers footwear to children. Unless banned, the group said, the show could pave the way for Ronald McDonald, Tony the Tiger and other iconic cartoon pitchmen to become stars of their own series — potentially inundating children’s television with what amounted to full-length commercials. The complaint was filed with the FCC by the Boston-based Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, targeting a series called “Zevo-3” that’s scheduled to premiere Oct. 11 on the cable network Nicktoons. Its three teen-age, super-powered heroes — tasked to save New Eden City from evil monsters — have previously appeared in comic books and TV ads promoting Skechers’ line of children’s shoes. The main characters “are walking and talking advertisements for specific lines of Skechers shoes,” said the complaint. It depicted “Zevo-3” as “the first children’s television program starring characters that are known to children only as commercial logos and spokescharacters.” Specifically, the complaint said the half-hour show would violate a federal requirement in the Children’s Television Act that that no cable TV operator shall air more than 12 minutes of commercial matter per hour during children’s programming. The show also would violate the FCC’s requirement of a clear separation between commercial

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content and programming matter, the complaint said. Kristen Van Cott, co-executive producer of “Zevo-3” and a senior vice president of Skechers Entertainment, said she and her colleagues had worked hard to ensure the show conforms with FCC provisions and were confident it would air on schedule. “Skechers Entertainment is tremendously proud of ’Zevo-3,”’ she said in a statement. “It’s a fun, action-packed and beautifully animated series.” There are no overt pitches for Skechers’ products in the cartoons, and Van Cott said the plot lines “often reflect issues that kids deal with on a daily basis — from peer pressure and bullying to relationships with family and friends.” A spokesman for Nicktoons, David Bittler, responded concisely to the complaint: “This show does not violate the Children’s Television Act.” Susan Linn, director of the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, said she did not know what timetable the FCC might set for considering the complaint. “It’s our hope they’ll act quickly and decisively,” she said. “We believe that the show violates several of the few existing rules we have to protect children from over-commercialization.”

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Working while sick? Even doctors do it CHICAGO (AP) — Junior doctors quickly learn that exposure to patients’ germs is part of the job, but a study suggests many are returning the favor. More than half of doctors in training said in a survey that they’d shown up sick to work, and almost one-third said they’d done it more than once. Misplaced dedication and fear of letting other doctors down are among reasons the researchers cited as possible explanations.

Dr. Anupam Jena, a medical resident at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, developed food poisoning symptoms halfway through an overnight shift last year but said he didn’t think he was contagious or that his illness hampered his ability to take care of patients. Jena, a study co-author, said getting someone else to take over his shift on short notice “was not worth the cost of working while a bit sick.” He was not among the survey participants.

The researchers analyzed an anonymous survey of 537 medical residents at 12 hospitals around the country conducted last year by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The response rate was high; the hospitals were not identified. The results appear in today’s Journal of the American Medical Association. Nearly 58 percent of the respondents said they’d worked at least once while sick, and 31 percent said

they’d worked more than once while sick in the previous year. About half said they hadn’t had time to see a doctor about their illness. Dr. Thomas Nasca, the accreditation council’s CEO, said residents are trained to put patients’ needs above their own but also should recognize that if they’re sick, their patients’ would be better served by having another doctor take care of them. Residents’ hands-on postgraduate training is rigorous and demanding.

Indiscretion threatens relationship among roommates DEAR ABBY: I have gotten myself into a pickle, and I don’t know how to get out of it. I rent a house with two roommates (both males) and have always followed a strict rule of not dating roommates or co-workers.

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DEAR CAN’T BELIEVE: Yes, I do. You need to quit drinking or institute another rule that you’ll stop at two. Inform your amorous roommate that in the cold sober light of day you regret what happened and don’t want to repeat it. It won’t hurt him; it will let him know where things stand, and it’s important that he get that message. If you do remain roommates, maintain some distance — and don’t come home “pickled” again, because you know what could happen if you do. DEAR ABBY: I am a girl in high school and have a friend, “Joey,” who is gay. Joey saw another guy, “Eric,” whom he thought was cute, and he made me go over and ask Eric’s

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