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Volume 123/No. 30

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New chapter for local journalism BILLY REEDER

Publisher

In front of me is a copy of the first issue of The Atkins Chronicle published by Van and Ginnie Tyson. It’s dated March 4, 1992. The opening line reads, “With this issue, we take over management of The Chronicle.

The principal purpose of this message is to tell you, the readers, that we realize what a big responsibility this is.”

It just so happens that a few months after this was published, I enrolled at Arkansas Tech University as a journalism major.

Dr. Van Tyson was the department head and my professor. A few years later, the Tysons also purchased The Dover Times.

Now, in June 2017, much has changed. Ten years ago I began teaching multimedia journalism at Tech. This was the year after Dr. Tyson retired from teaching and now, once again, I seem to be following in his footsteps.

Those are big shoes to fill.

The purpose of this message,

like the Tysons before me, is to convey that we realize what a big responsibility and challenge this is.

Part of that responsibility is to ensure that our readers get the best local news publication we can possibly provide. To do that we’re making some changes that you’ve most likely already noticed. This issue marks the merger of The Atkins Chronicle and The Dover Times that we’re simply calling The Chronicle. We did this to focus our resources on doing what both papers were collectively doing — serving the local and rural communities in and around Pope County. We want to stress that combining the papers will not mean a decline in coverage for a particular community. We hope, as we get this new paper established, we actually increase our news coverage and expand our audience.

Part of that increase will be a new website and expanded social media presence that we will be launching soon.

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The Atkins Chronicle THE HEADER FOR THE PREVIOUS NEWSPAPERS MERGING TO BECOME THE CHRONICLE.

To do this we need your help.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get the news, but also for you, our readers, to contribute. If there is something going on, please let us know. We also ask for a little patience right now as we get our feet under-

neath us. We have a lot of new faces around this place as well as some familiar ones. Van Tyson is still hanging around and we plan to keep him as long as he’ll let us. We know change isn’t always pleasant for folks, but we’re really excited about what’s

coming. We welcome your input and your comments. While we may be the ones behind the keyboard, this is your paper and we want it to be a paper you’re proud to read.

Sincerely, Billy and Paula Reeder.

Owens leaves Dover Schools after a Decade

STEVE LEAVELL

Contributing Writer At the end of June, Dover school superintendent Jerry Owens will leave the district.

Owens announced his plans at the end of the 2015-16 school year allowing an orderly transition to the administration of his designated successor, elementary principal Josh Daniels.

The Chronicle visited with Owens about his memories of the past and his plans for the future.

The Chronicle: You’ve been superintendent here for 10 years. That’s what most people in this area know about you. But what about before then?

Jerry Owens: Before coming to Dover, for 22 years I was in the Morrilton school system, starting there as a volunteer coach. I volunteered for two years and then became a teacher and a coach starting in 1985. I taught science and p.e. and health and was the head baseball coach for 10 years and an assistant football coach. In 1995 I became assistant principal at the junior high school there in Morrilton for two years and then in ’97 I become the assistant superintendent for support services . At that time, that included being the athletic director and director of maintenance. Two years later I was assigned the additional duties of Federal Coordinator.

So again, it was a kind or interesting title.

There’s not a lot of athletic directors/federal coordinators/director of maintenances out there.

TC: So Morrilton and Dover represent…

Owens: I’ve only been those two places..

TC: Were you from Morrilton originally?

Owens: I’m from Clinton originally. I did my observation at Morrilton, and from there, they called me the next summer and asked me to be a volunteer coach. And that’s when I became a full-time volunteer coach for two years.

TC: And that was in what sport?

Owens: In baseball and in football.

TC: So even though you’d never been a superintendent before Dover, you’d had experience in about everything a superintendent does.

Owens: Yes. They prepared me very well in getting to do all those different things. I drove a bus, I ran a stripper ( for stripping and

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TC: You’ve been superintendent here at Dover for 10 years, which is good tenure.

When you look back, your predecessor, Dan Lovelady was here for 10 years. And Richard Paul before him was seven years, Dr. Paul for seven years and before him, Danny Taylor for at least 12 or 13. So it’s almost become a tradition at Dover for a long tenure in the office.

How is the Dover school system different now from how it was when you assumed the superintendency?

Owens: Academics have changed. Teaching methods have changed. We’re one-to-one in almost every classroom setting now. Technology-wise, the teaching methodology has certainly changed. There’s been a whole lot of emphasis on hands-on activities, one-on-one activities with students, really individualized instruction and so forth, and I think I’ve seen that grow and change since I’ve been here. I feel good about that change.

Obviously, again, facility-wise we’ve changed very, very much. We actually had a visit from the state department today. They came up and were going to use us as a model for facilities, according to the director of facilities of the Arkansas Department of Education.

They were going to use our district as a model for facilities. So that’s something to be very, very proud of. There’s a safe room on every campus. Every campus is, for the most part, totally enclosed where students don’t have to

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go outside as much. That’s certainly a safety feature that has changed, and we’re very proud of that. We’ve been able to increase the safety and security of our students, and on top of that, it leads to increased instruction time.

TC: Looking back over the 10 years, what specifically would you take pride in as your greatest accomplishment?

Owens: Anytime I start talking to folks about the Dover School District, I start talking about academic achievement. The rating that’s come out, actually it’s come out in June of last year and we’re waiting for it to come out again.

It ranked Dover School District at 27 in a combined rating of ACT tests, ACT Aspire, all the tests that all the students take, K-12, we were ranked twenty-seventh in the state.

So the one thing, and certainly, I just got to be a small part of it, is being a part of the academic success of the Dover School District.

That’s certainly the thing I’ll take away from here with the greatest amount of pride.

TC: I think you’re exactly right that all the, construction, the changes in instruction, the staffing is just a means to an end.

Owens: Yes, if the improved academic performance is not there, then it’s all for naught. And we have that. I’m very proud of that and very proud of where we stand academically. That certainly stands out way above anything else.

TC: OK. As opposed to looking back over the past 10 years, what do you feel will be the greatest challenge facing the Dover School

District during the next few years?

Owens: I think it’s going to surround ensuring academic success for each and every student. I think things are changing. I think from the state level and at the state level they’re talking about charter schools and school vouchers and school choice.

We’re seeing a whole lot of online options now; there are online schools popping up everywhere which allow students to stay at home and study. So I really think the traditional school, with the eight to three or eight to three-thirty school day sitting in a classroom is going to become a thing of the past very quickly. And we’re going to have to adapt to that. And we already have to some extent.

We’ve implemented the HUB, which will take place next year and will allow students to take a class or two if they need it and work maybe toward an associate’s degree or a journeyman plumber or some other trade like auto body work, whatever the need of the student requires is what we’re going to have to do.

And meeting the technology changes that are coming is going to be a challenge. We’re educating kids today for jobs that don’t even exist yet. And that’s hard to do because things keep changing so much.

TC: I’ve noted something that comes up in board meetings a lot is maybe a little insecurity about enrollment.

Owens: We’re funded by the state at $6,600 per student as our base funding and there’s a certain amount of courses you’re required to teach so you have to have a certain level of staff to teach that.

Growth funds are very important. One thing that I’ve learned in 10 years as a superintendent is that schools that are growing have a lot more opportunities and are more financially stable than schools that are losing students.

Schools that go into fiscal distress are normally losing students.

So that’s a challenge that the Dover School District faces again. We haven’t really had growth during the past 10 years. In fact, the enrollment now is slightly less than when I started.

TC: Are we able to determine if these things you mentioned — the competition

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Atkins schools in good finacial situation BILLY REEDER

Publisher

Atkins School Board Meeting June 1, 2017 The Atkins School board met in a special called session on Thursday, June 1, 2017.

School Superintendent, Joe Fisher and board members met with Cindy Smith, coordinator for Fiscal Services and Support at the Arkansas Department of Education to review a budget summary report and begin discussion on upcoming fiscal decisions.

While no specific items were put up for a vote, discussion topics included anticipated ending balances for the 20162017 school year and new expenditures for 2017-1018. In addition, the board also discussed budgetary items as well as funds for a LED lighting project.

However, in terms of financial health, Ms. Smith stated that compared to other school districts around the state that the Atkins School District is in excellent condition.

Tysons honored by People for Better Atkins

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I just want to make sure that all of our friends at the APA know that my parents, Ginnie and Van Tyson have turned over ownership of The Atkins Chronicle and The Dover Times to Paula and Billy Reeder. The Tysons have owned the paper since 1992. They will be honored by People for a Better Atkins with a come and go reception so I hope that you can get the word out to everyone there at your office and also throughout the APA network. The reception will be Sunday, June 11, 2-4 p.m. at the W.J. Matthews Civic Center at 108 W. Main St., Atkins.

Mom and Dad and our whole family have had a wonderful time being a part of the Arkansas newspaper community and we will miss you all!

OBITUARIES Carolyn Gipson Donald Skidmore Jennings S. Shoptaw Judy Lee Jewell Linda Rudder Rita A. Roberts Wanda P. Haston Verna Tilley Wenona Whitlock

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American Pokeweed The Chronicle, Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Most folks know American pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) by its Johnny colloquial name — poke sallet. If Carrol you grew up around wild or even Sain semi-feral areas, from forest openings to clear-cuts and hayfields to Editor empty small-town lots, you probably saw American pokeweed growing in those forgotten areas.

It’s a North American native found throughout the continent and tenacious in its existence. You can’t really kill off pokeweed.

You can only hope to contain it. The brittle roots run deep and attempts to pull it up lead to a fractured root still in the ground and, shortly, a brand new pokeweed shoot. Each plant can produce up to 50,000 seeds in its lifetime with seed viability lasting up to forty years. So even if you think it’s gone for good it’s probably not.

As a native plant, its life is intertwined with its environment.

The shoots and purple berries are favored foods of deer, birds, raccoons and other wildlife. Seeds passing through a bird’s digestive tract is one of pokeweed’s most successful strategies for colonizing new areas. As I mentioned before, it’s one of the first plants to populate disturbed land, setting up shop and setting the stage for other plants and animals to move in as the slow march of succession leads to a hardwood forest. American pokeweed is a rebel pioneer of the wild and pagan, an agent of reclamation.

American pokeweed is the definition of subversive.

Pokeweed is also intertwined with humans of North America. Descendants of the first settlers in the Americas, the Native Americans used the plant for myriad purposes. The berries were paint. The plant’s toxicity was harnessed for medicinal use. And, in its early spring emergence, American pokeweed is edible.

All that utility and legend carried over to rural Euro-American culture, and it’s still firmly embedded in American rural culture to this day. “Poke sallet” was and still is a staple of rural food ways. Free and growing anywhere with an open patch of dirt, American pokeweed found its way to the table (after careful handling of course, remember, it’s toxic) to many that found themselves with a growling stomach and empty pockets. It was a lifeline from nature, along with wild meat, persimmons, morels and a host of other foods available to all those willing to look.

American pokeweed is always on the periphery of civilization as a reminder of our oft forgotten connection to the land. If you look to the rough edges, where wilderness touches the farm fields, you can always find stands of American pokeweed If I have a kindred spirit in the plant kingdom, it would most assuredly be American Pokeweed. And, gentle reader, as we get to know each other through this column I’m sure that this truth will become readily apparent to you. I’m a child of the rural with deep and brittle roots that may fracture but always regrow even stronger into the soil of my home, a subversive that longs for the good things of yesteryear used while also understanding that change is inevitable.

American Pokeweed is the perfect totem for so much of rural and wild in Arkansas. And it’s now the title for a column exploring this place and this culture.

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Power Lines: Abandoning Paris It is now clear now that the current administration has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement for specious reasons. Trump will take us off the world stage, away from 195 countries who do recognize the risks of ignoring global warming, ocean acidification, and climate change.

G l o b a l warming as a concept is not Bob new.

Svante Allen Arrhenius, a Swedish chemContributing ist and Nobel Writer laureate wrote in 1896 on the risks of continued burning of fossil fuels and the resultant accumulation of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere [On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground]. The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere had been stable for hundreds of thousands of years – under 300 parts per million (PPM). In less than 200 years we have raised the concentration to the current value of over 400 PPM, 150 percent of the value at the start of the industrial revolution.

Despite the relatively simple physical principals involved and despite the evidence from air and water temperatures, rising sea levels, and melting ice, President Trump still thinks that global warming is a hoax. He seems fixated on the idea that developing sustainable energy supplies will drag our economy down.

Is there evidence of such?

Very simply, no. Germany has installed more solar photovoltaic energy systems per capita than any other country yet they are running a trade surplus with the United States. On a good day Denmark can produce 100 percent of its energy from wind turbines and runs a considerable trade surplus with the United States. Ironically, much of their surplus involves selling wind turbine technology to us.

We do have a small industry manufacturing wind turbine blades, but the company is Danish. China has leapt to the head of the pack for producing solar panels and we all know about their trade imbalance.

What do the captains of industry here think? Big fossil fuel producers such as Exxon-Mobil support the agreement. Even coal companies support the agreement. Wal-Mart supports the agreement. Of course forwardlooking companies like Alphabet, the parent

company of Google, Apple, and Tesla support the agreement. Polls show that the majority of Americans in every state, across the political spectrum support the agreement.

The agreement that we are walking away from is first and foremost voluntary. The agreement would in no way allow foreign influence of our laws or sovereignty. The agreement calls for international goals for reducing the rate of global warming by reducing the release of CO2 and other greenhouse gasses.

The US goal was a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 27 percent of 2005 emissions by 2025. This is doable with a combination of energy efficiency, sustainable technologies such as wind and solar and switching from carbon-intensive coal to natural gas. These changes to our economy are already underway and by participating in the agreement we show the world that we care about collective actions for all humanity, even for all life on this planet.

By not joining the agreement we turn away from 195 countries and join with Syria, torn by a violent civil war, and Nicaragua, who thinks the agreement doesn’t go far enough.

Bob Allen, PhD. Professor Emeritus of chemistry, Arkansas Tech University. Bob of the Ozarks: http://ozarker.org.

Signs of the times: The Times it is a changin’

As is being explained and demonstrated in other areas of this issue, logistic and economic realities have made some substantial changes and consolidations necessary for both the Atkins and Dover weekly newspapers.

Let’s first concentrate here, though, not on things that are changing, but on things that are remaining the same.

A local newspaper, no matter what the logo or ownership, remains the best and most reliable source of local news. And local news remains the most vital and effecting of all news coverage.

Thomas “Tip” O’Neill famously said that all politics is local. The speaker meant by this that people react most strongly to things that have an impact or perceived impact close to home.

This also applies to news coverage.

Decisions made on of more varied voicthe county, city, and es and resources, more Steve school district level support from within and Leavell have a more direct efwithout.To be effective, fect on our lives than this support for a local Contributing those out of state and newspaper’s mission Writer federal capitols. Milemust come not just from stones and events in the new ownership and the lives of our friends staffers. It must come and neighbors are more significant from area business with advertising than those in the lives of tabloid ce- support, forging a continuing and lebrities. mutually beneficial relationship. It Gossip and rumor, the original and must come from the readership keepreal definitions of “fake news,” thrive ing circulation healthy and providing in the absence of local reporting. feedback.

Local news provides a continuing I joined this operation almost record of surrounding events. Those three years ago after retiring from a of us who strive to maintain that re- career in education. I’ve enjoyed the cord have a responsibility to provide work immensely and am happy to an accurate picture of events, com- continue in it. In change, things are plete with context and insights. lost and things are gained. I’ll miss None of this is changing. the Tysons and their dedication to the What is changing is the addition papers’ core mission, but look for-

ward to working with the new folks with their equal dedication.

In addition, we might note that change is, and always has been, the status quo. That’s certainly been true here in Dover. One supermarket replaces another. One hardware store replaces another. A game-changing public utility project, planned and debated for more than two decades, perches on the edge of implementation. Construction continues on school facilities that will serve the community for generations. In the school system, which has always been the heart and soul of the community, a major changing of the guard is underway both on the elected board and in the appointed administration. An equivalent change is in the process of taking place at the Dover public library.

And if you know about these

PAULA REEDER/THE CHRONICLE things, and more importantly understand them, it’s probably because of material you read in the local newspaper. That’s something that’s not going to change.

The Gum Log: From ink to bytes II As I concluded last week’s column, I had taken over full-time management of The Chronicle after Van A. serving in the Army for six months and started going Tyson to drills in the Reserve.

There’s not much to report about the rest of my time Contributing as editor and manager. I struggled financially after the writer Atkins Pickle Co. hired a printer and started doing its own labels. That had been worth $5,000 a year income.I tried to make up for the loss by selling more advertising and more job printing, but I needed more.

It did some features I was proud of and covered the chase and capture of a nationally famous fugitive in the Ozarks who got publicity in Time magazine and had poems written about him (not by me). We covered the building of Lake Atkins and the Lake Atkins Fish Fry with speeches by politicians and selection of Miss Lake Atkins. I took one of the Misses to the Betty Fowler Show on Little Rock television for publicity. Originally, Lake Atkins had a beach in front of the dam for swimming, using sand that was hauled in.

Eventually I got restless, as a single man living with my parents and working long hours with little social life. So I worked out a deal to sell the paper to Tommy Gillespie, who had worked for the paper before moving to the Morrilton Democrat.

I left and: (1) Went to graduate school at the University of Arkansas to get a Master’s degree (in English, thinking I would become a college instructor); (2) met and married Ginnie; (3) got hired as a reporter at the Des Moines (Iowa) Register and Tribune; (4) went back to graduate school to start on a Ph.D. (5) was hired to teach English and journalism at Wayne State (Nebraska); (6) came back to Arkansas and was hired at the Arkansas Democrat by an

old friend Gene Foreman who had become managing editor; (7) welcomed our first child, Emory Lu; (8) and two years later welcomed my second daughter, Rebecca Gail; (9) got hired at Arkansas Tech; and (10) in 1992, Tommy decided to retire and sold The Chronicle back to me, saying that he had promised my grandfather to offer it to me if he decided to sell.

When he owned it, in 1973, he converted to offset and had remodeled the building, lowering the ceiling, and had covered the front with an aluminum façade. The offset conversion required dealing with a Duplex letter press in the back that used paper from a roll in a dugout space underneath.

He had the press disassembled and dumped in the hole and poured concrete over it. The paper became printed at the Russellville Courier-Democrat, like other weeklies in the area.

At that time, the paper was pasted up with wax and photographed to make a negative and then an aluminum plate. Under our ownership, we converted to photographic images on computers, keyboarding copy in bytes of data. We now send the pages electronically to The Courier, where they go directly to the plates, skipping the negative. We were printed at Conway for a while when we got a better deal from the Conway Log Cabin Democrat. Now the Conway paper is printed at Russellville. Its press was removed when its building was remodeled and sold.

We do more and more digitally. Cameras no longer use film. Other graphics come from various digital sources. The paper is available online and the new owners hope to continue to convert more of the operation to the online presence.

The new owners, Billy and Paula Reeder took over June 1, and Johnny Sain has become managing editor.

We have confidence in them to continue the emphasis on local news and community spirit that we have followed.

The Chronicle Publisher/ Editor BILLY REEDER Business Manager/ Publisher PAULA REEDER Editors: JOHNNY SAIN and AMBER QUAID

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Pope County, Arkansas

This week, the House welcomed future leaders of our state when we opened the chamber to participants of the program for a mock session.

Arkansas Boys State and Girls State is a civics education program designed for high school juniors.

For over 75 years the week-long camp has shaped the lives of notable leaders such as astronaut Neil Armstrong, President Bill Clinton, basketball star Michael Jordan, former Arkansas Governors Mike Huckabee and Mike Beebe, former Texas Governor Ann Richards and news anchor Jane Pauley.

In Arkansas, Boys State is held every summer at the UCA campus in Conway. Girls State is held at Harding University in Searcy.

I had the privilege of working with the girls from District 73: Ivy Sweeden, Lauren Johnston and Audrey DeLeuil from Atkins, Allie Hudson and Maddie Lewis from Western Yell County, Madeline Hance from Two Rivers Suzanna Torres and Kodi Frazier from Danville and Britney Keys from Dardanelle. These girls were a delight to work with and very bright.

Each participant is assigned a mock political party, city, and county. Throughout the week, delegates administrate this mock government as if it were the real government. Every phase of the program includes instruction on the duties and responsibilities both of a citizen and of public officials.

The citizens of each “Boys State” and “Girls State” nominate members of their individual parties to be candidates for the var-

Mary Bentley State Representative

ious city and county offices. By week’s end, the students have created their own state government including their own governor and legislature.

The mock legislative session is held in the House Chamber with many of our members assisting them through the bill presentation and voting process. The proceedings are streamed and recorded via our website arkansashouse. org<http://arkansashouse.org/>.

In watching the debate and presentations this week, we have no doubt there are future leaders among this class of delegates. We look forward to seeing how they impact our state.

If you know a young man or woman interested in serving encourage them to visit with their high school guidance counselor who can provide information on how to participate in next year’s program.

The opening of the Danville Farmers Market was certainly a huge success. Fresh vegetables, homemade bread, tamales and great BBQ were just some of the items available. They will be open each Saturday from 8-12. You don’t want to miss it next week.

God Bless and have a great summer, Representative Bentley.

DOVER From Page 1A from online education and home schooling or charter schools — have become a big thing in this area yet?

Owens: Not yet.

TC: Are those the reasons or is it just a population function?

Owens: Probably a combination of all of the above. We got, I know, one transfer out of the district to an online school that was opened out of Van Buren. But generally I think it does come down to population.

The two things that attract people are always jobs and housing. Jobs and housing will always be the key factors.If you have affordable housing available that folks can move to or if you have good paying jobs people will move there.

But without that, school enrollment will struggle. It’s one of our biggest challenges because we’re always having to balance staff to reflect changes in student population.

TC: Let’s look away from the future of the school district to your personal future. What are your plans for a month from now when you step out of this office?

Owens: Well, I had initially hoped to take about six months off and do some golfing and fishing, but I’ve been offered a position at the state department of education in the transportation area as the senior transportation manager.

TC: I hadn’t heard that.

Owens: Yes, and I will start that new position July 3. So my retirement will be short-lived.

And while I’m excited about the new position, I regret that I’ll be moving away from the kids just a little bit more. Of my 32 years in education, the 10 years I enjoyed most were the years that I spent as a teacher and a coach.

Without a doubt those 10 years hold the dearest and fondest memories. I always thought that I might go back to the classroom for my last few years before retirement because I just absolutely loved it.

TC: Do you have any closing remarks you might want to add to the patrons of the district at the close of our conversation?

Owens: The only thing I would add is a thank you for the opportunity for 10 years being a part of what is a wonderful district. People here have been very, very good to me. And I just appreciate the opportunity to serve the kids of the district.

Memories 25 YEARS AGO

FROM THE FILES OF JUNE 3, 1992-PAGE 3

Bobby Cowen, Postmaster of Atkins, was recently honored for his 25 years of service to the United State Postal Service. He received a 25 year pin and a letter of commendation from Larry D. Mercer, District Manager for the USPS from Fort Smith. Cowen began his career with the post office in April of 1967 at the Russellville office as a mail handler.

James C. Mitchell, Chairman of the Board and former President of the Bank of Atkins, died Wednesday (May 27) in Little Rock. Mitchell purchased controlling interest in the Bank of Atkins from C.B. Barker, Jr. in 1966. He held the position of president from that time until 1966, when he turned the position over to this son, David. He retained the title of Chairman of the Board until his death.

Mitchell is remembered by employees of the bank as a man of compassion and commitment to his work, as well as to those who worked for him.

Rein Howard, daughter of Tom and Lisa Howard, was crowned 1992 Junior Rodeo Queen at the Atkins Spring Rodeo, and sponsored by the Atkins Riding Club.

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shackleford and Mrs. Kathy Pippin of Russellville spent from Friday to Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Crafton and Laura at Franklin, Tenn., and attended Laura’s High School graduation at Battle Ground Academy.

Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Davis and daughter, Martha of Philadelphia, Penn., have been visiting Mrs. Minnie Davis, Billy Roy Davis, Mrs. Virginia Virden and other family and friends.

The Atkins High School graduation class of 1992 was featured in The Atkins Chronicle on June 3, 1992.

Homerun Derby winners announced by the Atkins Civic Team. The winners are as follows: Seven to nine year olds: Jake Knoedl, first; Michael Roberts, second. Ten to

12 year olds: George Hayes, first; Dustin Brown, second.

Thirteen to 15 year olds: Kevin Causey, first; Clay Duvall, second. Sixteen and up: Jeff Haralson, first; Loyd Van Winkle, second.

Members of the Atkins High School Class of 1942 held a reunion Saturday. The classmates and spouses met at the Ehemann Community Center before and after having dinner together at Martha’s Kountry Kitchen. Attending were Berkley and Betty Burris, Brown and Lucille Burnett, Oleta (Carter) Deavers, Virginia (Fields) Cheek, Lou Ellen (Griffin) and Bill Shockley, Betty Sue (Henry) Looney, Lois “Squeaky” Darter, James Nash, Wade and Emily Oates, Georgia and Bob Haralson, Lorene (Johnson) and Lionel Canerday, and Duard Wade.

Also present as guests were former teachers Clarence Burnett, Bessie Fengler and Marion Williams, and Tommy Gillespie.

50 YEARS AGO

FROM THE FILES OF JUNE 7, 1967-PAGE 3

Ray Nixon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nixon of Rt. 2, Atkins has been notified by the chief of personnel of the United States Naval Academy that he has been accepted as a midshipman for the class of 1971. He will report to the Academy at Annapolis, Md., on June 20.

The Atkins City Council Tuesday night passed a curfew ordinance and urged night Marshal Les McGee to enforce the provision in it. The ordinance provides that it will be unlawful for minors (18 for girls and 21 for boys) to be out in the city limits after 11 p.m. on week nights and midnight on Saturday and Sunday.

The Atkins Pony League baseball team was shut out Monday night in the season opener by a team sponsored

by Firestone of Russellville.

Final score of the game, which was played at Russellville Monday night, was 8-0.

Larry Aldridge of Atkins, who will be a senior next year

at Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, has been accorded several honors including his selection as outstanding junior band student for 1966-67. He was elected president of the OBU band for the 1967-68 school years.

Plans are being made for the second annual Sweeden family reunion to be held at the same location on Petit Jean Mountain Saturday night and Sunday, July 1-2.

Miss Ellen Randolph Jackson was among the 36 seniors who graduated from Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colo., May 29 with high academic honors.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyd English of Atkins announce the engagement of their daughter, Judy Ann, to Thomas E. Young, son of Mrs. Nancy Young of Atkins. A July wedding is panned.

A Tidbit from Tom’s Tales Ernest Wright is the winner again in the ripe tomato derby although he isn’t too proud of it this year.

He came in last Wednesday and wanted to know if anybody had reported a ripe tomato yet. At the time the best we had to offer was Edgar Mairel had some vines that were head-high.

Well, in a little while Ernest came back and he acted like he would kinda liked to have slipped in the back door.

He had a ripe tomato all right about the size and color of a half grown plum.

75 YEARS AGO

FROM THE FILES OF JUNE 5, 1942-PAGE 3

The Martin, Boone and Gorham Lumber Mill, located in the eastern part of town and a quantity of finished lumber were destroyed by fire about six o’clock Thursday afternoon. The fire is believed to have started in a shaving pile shortly after the workmen had left for the day.

Rev. Millard Murphy, who has served as pastor of the local Presbyterian Church for the past two years, will complete his work here Sunday, having resigned to accept the

pastorate at Tucumcari, N.M. Governor Adkins in outlining measurers to conserve automobile and truck rubber states that a 40-mile an hour speed limit on state highways has been adopted and the highways are being patrolled to enforce the limit.

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E. A. Williams is in Washington City.

Lamar Barker is home from Mercersburg, PA. Miss Jonnie Bledsoe is home from her school work in Little Rock.

Ira Darr and George Bailey left Sunday morning for Washington, D.C., to attend the Confederate Reunion.

Pottsville is to have a high school. The trustees have engaged Prof. J. P. Bingham as principal and several other good teachers as his assistants.

Miss Bird Wild expects to open her shorthand and typewriting school soon.

Will Jones and family and M. A. Pinkerton and family left Tuesday for a few days at Hot Springs. They went in their autos.

The total registration of the county Tuesday was 2,249.

Carter Sweeden’s home and contents were destroyed by fire Sunday. Mr. Sweeden and his family were away and when the fire was discovered practically nothing could be saved.

John H. Bigger manager of the Leader is looking to the interest of his customers. He has prepared a nice, neat rest room for women and children with seats, water, mirrors, etc., and will have a Victrola in a short time. He invites all the ladies to visit the Leader and use the rest room.

On June 1st, eleven children were brought to Atkins to be placed in homes; sixty nine applications were made for the children. Homes were found for them all and possibly in the near future other children will be brought to Atkins.

State Capitol: Week in Review

Two important deadlines are approaching for students seeking financial aid to attend a state-supported college or university.

June 15 is the deadline to apply for the popular Academic Challenge Scholarships, which are funded by the lottery and which help about 30,000 students every year. July 1 is the deadline for applying for an ARFuture grant, which will cover tuition and fees for students who major in science, technology, engineering and math. The application process is simple. Search for the web page of the state Department of Higher Education by typing in “scholarships.adhe.edu” and clicking on the YOUniversal Scholarship Application.

To qualify for a lottery scholarship a student must score at least 19 on the ACT college entrance exam. Once in college they have to maintain a 2.5 grade point average.With the passage of Act 597 of 2017 the legislature changed the law so that, for the first time, graduate students can receive the scholarships.

The scholarship awards are structured to provide a strong incentive for students to complete their freshman year and stay on course toward earning a degree. The lottery scholarship award is $1,000 for freshmen. Students at a two-year college receive $3,000 their second year. Students enrolled in a four-year university who maintain the 2.5 GPA will receive $4,000 in both their sophomore and junior years. As seniors they receive $5,000.

In the regular session earlier this year, the governor proposed and the legislature approved Act 316 to create the ARFutures grant program. The grants will pay for two years of tuition and fees for students pursuing certificates or associates’ degrees in fields of high demand, such as computer science, technology and welding.

Students who receive a grant must participate in a mentor program and a community service program. After their graduation they Greg must work full-time in Arkansas for at least Standridge three years. If they leave the state, the grant is converted into a loan and must be repaid.

Senator Higher education officials estimate that about 7,000 students will receive ARFuture grants. The grants are not for a specific amount because each institution has different fees and tuition charges. Higher education officials estimate that the average cost is about $3,600 a year.

Scholarship applicants must fill out a form for FAFSA, which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Volkswagen settlement The state of Arkansas is due to receive more than $14.6 million in a legal settlement with the manufacturers of Volkswagen cars. Information about the settlement is on the web site of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

Volkswagen was sued for allegedly violating clean air laws by the state of California and the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The agencies alleged that Volkswagen tampered with emission control devices in order to skirt clean air laws.The alleged tampering occurred on about 500,000 cars and 80,000 diesel powered vehicles sold between 2009 and 2016.

Nationwide, Volkswagen will pay the states about $2.9 billion.

States will use the money to fund air pollution reduction efforts.

Specifically, the money will go toward improving air quality by reducing the amounts of nitrogen oxides (NO2), ozone, and fine particles in the atmosphere.

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Dover native’s first book Pea Ridge by Gail Duvall LOIS LAMOUREUX SUBMITTED Lisa Lamoureux Rosales is a native of Dover Arkansas.

She is a graduate of Dover High School and a graduate of Arkansas Tech University and New York University.

Lisa now resides in Los Angeles, California with her husband Eric and dog Betsy Ann. She has released her first book, “For Such A Time As This: Healing For Mental Health,” for sale on Amazon. com.

For Such A Time As This is a book about healing through a relationship with Jesus Christ as well as practical tips for achieving optimal health.

Lisa shares honestly from her own journey and story as well as the Biblical perspective of healing.

You can find her on Twitter @FolkLamoureux.

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20th Annual Catfish Dinner Fundraiser Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pope and Yell Counties 20th Annual Catfish Dinner Fundraiser The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pope andYell Counties aims to give deserving students the means to earn a college degree in order to provide a quality life for themselves and their children.

Since 1992, the fund, an affiliate of the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to deserving students raising children alone in the Pope and Yell County area. Recipients have gone on to earn master’s degrees, doctorates, law degrees and to embark on other worthwhile careers that might not have been possible if they tried to do it without support.

In addition, single parents are also able to demonstrate to their children that good things can happen if you work hard and get an education.

The 20th Annual Shrimp and Catfish Dinner is the scholarship fund’s primary fundraiser and will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Russellville Hughes Center from 5-7p.m.

Hundreds of caring people from our community will enjoy all-you-can-eat peel and eat shrimp, fried catfish, chicken tenders, hushpuppies, fries, pickled tomatoes and more. Plus, sundae bar, music, fantastic silent auction and raffle!

“To help single-parent families build a solid foundation, there has traditionally been no better way than to hold this all-you-can-eat dinner; it is their primary source of funding for all the single parent scholarships,” says Chuck Gordon, a former founding member and long-time supporter.

A Hand Up- Current executive director, Sabra Bartlett, who comes from a college administration background, says, “We are very much a hand up, not a hand out. We have students with many hurdles in front of them, and our job is to be their support network and launch pad to moving forward. It is incredibly impressive to watch single parents work tirelessly for their college education.”

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$500 each, the fund has awarded over $500,000 to over 800 single parents. The current scholarship amount is $700+ per eligible semester. To view eligibility guidelines, please visit www. aspsf.org/scholarships/find-your-county/pope-yell/pope/ “We have a very deliberate selection process,” says Bartlett. “Our applicants go through several layers of screenings and a personal interview, so we are really looking for people who are committed to their education.”

A recipient can spend the money on school-related items like books, fees or tuition but can also pay for any necessities that will ease a financial burden — groceries, utilities or automobile repair — that will enable them to better focus on school.

Lisa Cohoon Clark, board member, former scholarship recipient, and current Director of Online Partnerships and Military Outreach in the College of eTech at Arkansas Tech University, immediately realized the long-term benefits are not just for the scholarship recipients but also for their children. “They see their parents working hard at school and it affects their home life.”

Returning The Favor Among scholarship recipients, there was an 89 percent retention/graduation rate for 2016, with many former scholarship recipients returning as volunteers after earning their degrees and joining the workforce.

“I am honored to count myself among the many graduate beneficiaries of this scholarship. Through this program our community strengthens and blesses struggling families like mine,” says past ATU recipient Brandy Linker.

The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pope and Yell Counties is an affiliate of the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, a private, nonprofit fund established in 1990.

When: 5-7p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 Where: Russellville Hughes Center, 1000 E. Parkway Dr. Tickets: Sold at the door. $20 for Adults, $10 for 7-10 years old, Free for 6 and under For more information: 479-970-8800

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Each month, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program leads a guided walking tour to highlight the rich history of a town or district in the state — enlightening visitors and locals alike.

Tours take place on the second Saturday of the

Saturday morning Momma (Wanda Duvall) and Reece Duvall went to Russellville. They went to Kroger, Walmart and then they had lunch at C.C.’s Pizza.

Sunday morning, I attended St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church.

Before church I went to my Momma’s because her phone was out of order.

Janell and Leon Yarborough, Bruce Melton, Randy and Tammy Allen, Lisa Harmon, Lottie Campbell, Eli Campbell, MyKayla Markham, Mary Ruth and James David Peak also attended we had a good crowd and a great service.

Momma and Reece Duvall had Sunday lunch with Jack and Joyce George. Tammy and Randy Allen took Janell and Leon Yarborough to Chili’s in Russellville for Sunday lunch.

Monday morning I went to my Momma’s I took my trash down there and fixed her TV! Tuesday morning Momma and Reece Duvall went to Atkins. They went to Centennial Bank, Library, Bill’s and McDonald’s. Tuesday afternoon I went down to my Momma’s and filled up medicine boxes.

Tuesday afternoon Janell and Leon Yarborough went to Russellville.

They got the oil changed and got gas and then they stopped at the

Dollar General in Atkins.

Wednesday afternoon Janell Yarborough went to the visitation for Jeff Robinson. Jeff’s wife is my cousin Brenda Payne. Wednesday afternoon Blake, Lexie, Olivia, Cambie and Mylo Melton visited with Janell and Leon Yarborough.

Wednesday afternoon Janell and Leon Yarborough went for a ride.

They went to Oakland Cemetery and looked around.

Thursday morning Momma and I went to Walmart at Russellville. Thursday evening Momma, Reece, and I went to the visitation for my neighbor Rita Roberts.

She was the sweetest lady. Janell and Leon Yarborough, Lottie and Doyle Campbell, Kay and Kenny Roberts, Robert, Jaime, Andrea and my favorite Lexie Heflin were all there. There were so many people there. And my deepest sympathy goes to her family.

Friday morning I went down to my Momma’s and got the paper.

Friday morning Janell and Leon Yarborough attended the funeral for Rita Roberts at Lemley’s Funeral Home. Rita was a very special lady and my sympathy goes to her beautiful family. Friday evening Janell and Leon Yarborough went to Russellville to the Senior Activity Center.

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entries than last year but still did quite well.

For the annual Chili Cookoff in October, members proposed coordinating with Atkins High School to having the Chili Cook-off on a Friday night home game. Another suggestion was for the group to look into teaming up with the Red Devil Foundation to help support.

“We’re looking to get more people involved and make it to more of a tailgate type event,” said Pack. Sponsorships and creating t-shirts for the event were also discussed.

Yard of the Month was not voted on for the month of June.

PBA’s next meeting will be at the Atkins Depot on Thursday, August 3 at 7 p.m.

News in brief People for a Better Atkins (PBA) met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 1 with President Charlia Pack presiding over the meeting.

Topics on the agenda included a wrap-up discussion for the annual Atkins Pickle Festival and tentative plans for the Chili Cook-off in the fall.

Overall there was a slightly lower turn out for the event compared to last year, but was still considered a success with the Pickle Festival bringing in approximately $9,000 in revenue for PBA. Treasurer Richard Pierce added during his officer report that the Pickle Fest Beauty Pageant had fewer

Disabled American Veteran (DAV) and the Auxiliary (DAVA) will be holding their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on June 19 at 206 S Pittsburg in Russellville. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. All disabled veterans are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, you can reach Harry the commander at 479-886-0027.

The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will hold the monthly meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission on Thursday, June 8. The meeting will be held at noon at the Hughes Community Center.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The Sunnyfield Extension Homemakers Club in Pope County has earned state recognition.

The group is among the 111 clubs and county councils being honored June 7 during the awards luncheon at the annual Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council state meeting at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

The club is being recognized for its outstanding contributions to the community. It is a state project book winner.

The state council is a volunteer organization associated with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.

Furnishing bottled water for the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home at Russellville was the community service project for the Sunnyfield Extension Homemakers Club. The water was for use by families, staff, visitors and patients in the Home’s hospitality room.

To learn more about Extension Homemakers, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.edu/health-living/extension-homemakers/.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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OBITUARIES

Carolyn Gipson Carolyn Gipson, 68, of Atkins, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Conway Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 20, 1949, in Manila, daughter of the late James and Della Jones Parish.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rebecca Gipson; granddaughter, Jacquelyn Nicole Gipson; and a brother, Tommy Parish.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jimmy Gipson; four sons, Jimmy Gipson, Jr., Michael Gipson and wife, Robin, Neil Gipson and wife, Misty, and Ronnie Gipson and wife, Andrea; two daughters, Mary Ann Gipson, and Teresa and husband, Kelby Barker; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three brothers, Larry Parish, Denny Parish, and Bobby Parish; and a sister, Sally Burns.

Funeral services were Monday, June 5, at Lemley Chapel with Rev. David Bishop officiating. Burial was in Atkins City Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.

Pallbearers were her grandchildren.

Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

Wanda P. Haston Wanda Pauline Haston, 94, of Dardanelle, died May 30, 2017, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 24, 1923, in Yell County. She was a member of the Palmetto Church on Crow Mountain and loved gardening, sewing and quilting.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Archie and Beth Haston, Ronnie and Debbie Haston and Ricky and Judy Haston of Lamar; three daughters and a sonin-law, Mae Dinkins, Evon Haston and Pamela and Harold Scruggs; a sister, Ida Jones; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were Friday at the Shinn Chapel. Burial was in Riley Creek Cemetery in Havana and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family would like to thank Dr. Alan Kirkland, the staff at Dardanelle Nursing Center and Arkansas Hospice for the care Wanda received.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

Judy Lee Jewell Judy Lee (Champion) Jewell, 57, of Dover, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, after a long illness.

She was born April 30, 1960, in Sapulpa, Okla., to Jesse and Lorene (Hicks) Champion. She graduated from Glenpool High School in Glenpool, Okla. She was retired from Con Agra Brands.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Jewell and daughter, Rachel Lamb of Dover; sisters, Cathy Criswell, Becky Roper (Steve), and Connie Legrand (Delbert) of Oklahoma; nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 1 p.m. at The Bridge Church, 706 W. 6th St. in Russellville.

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Rita A. Roberts Rita A. Roberts, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle.

She was born Sept. 13, 1939, in Buttermilk, daughter of Ralph E. and Reba Darter Duvall. She was a member of Evans Mountain Full Gospel Church.

She was preceded in death by her father; and two children, Linda Duvall and James Glenn Roberts.

She is survived by her husband, Junior Roberts; a son, Gerald (Donnie) Roberts; two daughters, Laurie and husband, Jimmie Don Dotson, and Marlene and husband, David McCurrie; her mother; a son-in-law, Tim Duvall; brother, Billy Duvall; grandchildren, Alisha and husband, Brad Gritton, Kacie McCurrie, Josh McCurrie; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Friday at Lemley Chapel with Rev. Darwin Barnhouse and Rev. Robert Heflin officiating. Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.

Pallbearers were Josh McCurrie, David McCurrie, Jimmie Dotson, Brad Gritton, Tim Duvall, Jesse Eaton, and Kenny Roberts.

Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

of Danville; a brother and sisterin-law, John Wayne and Carol Shoptaw of Russellville; three nephews, Jeremy, Nathan and Daniel; and three nieces, Sarah, Kathy and Melissa.

The memorial service with military honors will be at 10 a.m., Monday June 5, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial will be private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

Donald Skidmore

Donald Skidmore, 38, of Lamar, died Friday, May 26, 2017.

He was born on Sept. 15, 1978, in Clarksville, to Edsel and Ruth Nelson Skidmore.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edsel “Red” Skidmore.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth Skidmore of Lamar; three sisters, Teresa Hibbert of Moffet, Okla., Melissa Jean Skidmore of Mulvane, Kan., and Melinda Goodman of Lamar; an aunt, Bobbie Moore of Russellville; two uncles, David (Martha) Nelson and Jim (Debbie) Nelson of Tennessee; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

All services are private with arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

Verna Tilley

Linda Rudder Linda Rudder, 69, formerly of Russellville, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.

She was born Dec. 17, 1947, in Russellville, daughter of the late R.H. “Dick” Hardcastle and Laura M. Shuffield Hopson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Arnie Hopson; and several aunts and uncles.

She is survived by two sons, Richard Rudder of Fort Smith, and Brian Rudder and wife, Jessica of Centerville; a daughter, Stacey and husband, David Dollar of Atkins; six grandchildren, Dustin Ennis, Laura Ashleigh Thompson, Devin Dollar, Caleb Rudder, Abbie Rudder, and Baleigh Rudder; seven step-grandchildren, David Allen, Heath and Heather Dollar, Tyler, Amberley, Chase, and Blake Vaughn; and several cousins.

Graveside services and burial are 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Owens Cemetery with Pastor Bud Avants and Pastor Justin Hubbard officiating under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.

Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

Jennings S. Shoptaw Jennings S. Shoptaw, 91, of Dardanelle, died Friday, May 26, 2017, at Chambers Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 4, 1925, in Russellville to John and Lillian Brown Shoptaw.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; and a sister.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene May Shoptaw; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Michelle Shoptaw of Danville; a grandson, Luke Tate Shoptaw

Verna Tilley, 84, who resided in Ola, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, in Danville.

She was born March 1, 1933, in Atkins, to the late Noah and Bammie Heflin. Verna was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Allen Tilley.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Eoff of McMinnville, Ore.; three sons, James Tilley of Conway, Roger Tilley of Rogers, and David Tilley of Jacksonville, Fla.; fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Bells Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Keith Troutman officiating, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com

Wenona Whitlock

Wenona Whitlock, 81, of Russellville, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home.

She was born May 21, 1936, in Piggott, Ark., to C.W. Bailey and Dora (Gregory) Bailey.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one child; three brothers; and two sisters.

She was survived by her husband, James Whitlock; five children, Philip Whitlock, Kelvin Whitlock, Timothy Whitlock, Jonathan Whitlock, and Becca Selby; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ledell Bailey.

Funeral services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Centerville First Baptist Church.

Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral Service.

Memorials may be made to AR Hospice River Valley Home and/or The Gideons or Centerville First Baptist Church.

Online guestbook is at www. russellvillefamilyfuneral.com.

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A small town’s voice: a family legacy JOHNNY SAIN

Editor

Disclaimer: This article was written on February 1, 2013 but we felt it was important to share the history of the paper as it changes hands to new owners.

Embry, Godby, Cheek, Lemley, Murdoch, Matthews, Sorrels, Tyson… the names of a small town’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and high school sports heroes. The years turn into decades and the decades into centuries but the names remain. They have been chronicled. Logged into posterity one inky letter at a time and they weave a tapestry of heritage through the soul of this small town in Pope County Arkansas.

The City of Atkins was incorporated on November 3, 1876. Nearly two decades later, on November 30, 1894, George L. Parker established The Atkins Chronicle.

The Atkins Chronicle is the oldest business still operating in Atkins.

Parker promoted his creation as “the great thought-maker of the millions.” A pompous tagline to say the least, but Parker saw his paper as the antidote to the daily paper which as he put it, “is alright for those who wish to read about the smut, libels, scandals, gossip, trash, casualties, romances, and contradictions.”

Ulterior motives aside, Parker had a firm grasp on the power of the printed word. His other slogan, “a drop of ink makes millions think” was spot on.

Until the advent of the radio, ink was what made people think.

In 1898, Parker sold The Atkins Chronicle to a W.F. Turner. Turner was a former teacher and wrote in his autobiography of buying the Chronicle.

“In 1898 I accidentally got The Chronicle shot into me or me into it. I don’t know which and to this day we’ve stuck. The prospects are that we will stay stuck — until the sheriff do us part – if delinquents fail to even up.”

By his words, it would seem that Turner viewed his relationship with the paper in similar light as a marriage. Both good and bad, give and take. Under Turner’s direction The Chronicle grew.

Another former teacher, this one from the Dover School District was the next owner of The Chronicle in 1917. Ardis Tyson was his name and under Tyson’s editorial leadership, The Chronicle became a family business. Tyson brought his sons, Van and Leroy into the newspaper business. Tyson’s wife Ila and daughter Catherine were proofreaders for the paper. Also along for the ride was Van’s son, Van Allen Tyson. Van Allen started out at the Chronicle as a printer’s “devil.”

That’s right, a printer’s devil. Who better to explain what that is than the printer’s devil himself, Van Allen Tyson.

“Well, I started working here doing all the dirty work. A printers devil is what they called a printer’s apprentice, that’s all it is. Cleaning up, setting type, that kind of stuff.”

Van talks about this as he leads the way through a room filled with the history of a small town known as the “Heart of the River Valley.”

Old issues of The Chronicle peek out from every nook and cranny – the construction of Interstate 40, the opening of the Atkins Pickle Plant, the flooding of Lake Atkins, and the Red Devils state football championship. It’s all in here.

A community isn’t built on headlines though.

It’s built on people. The births, the marriages, and the deaths, those are the ties that bind folks together and The Chronicle has recorded those as well.

The roomful of sepia colored memories leads back to what was once the heart of the paper.

The hulking Linotype typeset sits like a saurian fossil just off center in the room. It’s a relic of a simpler time. It’s also a reminder that work, even journalism, was fueled by elbow grease in those days. Folks may say that living was easier decades ago, but the fact of the matter is that the work was harder.

Van explains all of the different moving parts and configurations involved in just getting the type set ready.

“This is where you drop the type.”

Ok. “And of course the letters in the press go right to left as opposed to left to right.”

Of course.

“The Linotype keyboard is not like a typewriter.

The most commonly used letters are all together at the top, like a California job case, which is where the type was when we used handset type.”

A California job case? Handset type? Dropping the type? This is already a lot more labor intensive than Microsoft Word and we’re a long way from being ready to print.

Van continues explaining and the expression on his face says the years are falling away in his mind.

The old tools move deftly through his hand. The printer’s devil is in his element.

“We used to print pickle labels for the pickle plant. We were doing that when I started working here. After I bought The Chronicle, the pickle plant put in its own print shop and started making its own labels. That almost ruined us. They were our biggest customer.”

“Job printing was about half of our business,” said Van. “It was about half and half with paper advertising.”

A look back at Van’s life confirms that printer’s ink runs through his veins. Journalism is common thread throughout his family.

“My grandfather owned the paper for 40 something years. My dad edited it until he went into

the army for World War II; he left in 1940 or 41. I started down here when I was 11.”

Van became owner and editor of The Chronicle in 1959. In 1961 he sold the paper to Tommy Gillespie. Tommy had started his newspaper career as a printer at The Chronicle for Ardis Tyson, Van Allen’s grandfather, in 1945.

After selling The Chronicle, Van Allen was off to Fayetteville.

“When I sold The Chronicle, I went back to school at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and picked up my master’s degree in English. Later on I earned my Ph.D. in English and I thought I’d probably end up teaching college English.”

From northwest Arkansas it was on to the Midwest. He also married Virginia in 1963. “Right after we got married, I was in Des Moines, Iowa, at the Des Moines Register and Tribune for three years. Then I went back to school to get my doctorate in English.”

“We taught a couple of years at Wayne State in Nebraska, Ginnie and I both did. I taught English and journalism there. I had taught at the University of Iowa where I was a graduate assistant. I taught the labs.”

“When I came back to Arkansas I worked at the Arkansas Democrat in Little Rock, worked there for five years.Then,I got on at Arkansas Tech in 1974. I taught journalism at Tech for 33 years.

While I was at Tech, I started covering meetings for Tommy and for The Courier in Russellville.”

Van was head of the Speech, Theatre and Journalism Department for 15 years during which time he added courses in broadcasting, public relations and technology. During his tenure there the department grew from about 25 majors to more than 100. The faculty grew from 3.5 to 10 at his retirement in 2006.

Putting her English Master’s degree to work, Virginia instructed at Arkansas Tech as well. She taught college English for 20 years. The circle of ink was completed when Tommy Gillespie decided to retire. The Tysons bought The Atkins Chronicle again in 1992. The Chronicle introduced its sister publication, the Dover Times, in 1994 as well.

“We bought it from a lady (Susana Bewley) that started it up and ran it for a couple years,” says Virginia. “She wanted to revive and use the name of the original Dover paper that started… back in the 30s I think.”

“It started in the 20s,” says Van. He knows this because the very first Dover Times surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, has a family tie to Van. “My grandfather, Ardis Tyson had a partner when he bought the Atkins Chronicle. It was my great uncle, Hugh Matthews Ardis’ brother-in-law.

Hugh started the original Dover Times sometime in the 1920s after he left the Atkins Chronicle.”

Van and Virginia’s daughter Emory Molitor helped her husband, Jason, run the Dover Times for a few years. Their other daughter, Gail Murdoch, was managing editor at the Chronicle for 12 years as well, before she became a certified financial planner. She now owns Cardinal Investment Group in Conway. Gail’s husband, Mark, (also a journalism major) still does photography and oversees technology at the Chronicle. Van’s sister, Beckie Tyson, is now on staff at the Chronicle as managing editor. Beckie brings 25 years of journalism and public relations experience to a family already overflowing with it. The Tyson name is synonymous with rural Pope county news and has been for decades.

A small town newspaper faces many challenges in today’s journalistic climate, but Virginia believes that The Chronicle and The Times hold a special niche.

“I think that real connection to the community is what separates a paper like the Atkins Chronicle from the other publications. Where else are people going to find news specific to what’s going on in their lives.”

Like the two-car and bull accident that happened on Highway 105 north, near the Gumlog Creek bridge, a few years back “The bull was killed and the two autos were of course damaged,” says Van. While thinking about the headline possibilities for a rural story like this brings a snicker, this is news that matters for many Pope County residents.

And, something you’re not likely to find covered by the larger media outlets.

The current Atkins Chronicle and Dover Times staff includes hometown folks that bring hometown news to readers. Managing Editor Elizabeth Brown and writer/sports editor/ad salesperson Joseph Brown report news in northern Pope County for the Dover Times.

Circulation manager Beverly Davis makes sure every paper gets where it’s supposed to be. Lori Johnson and Donna Hanke help out as proofreaders. Mark’s dad, Gary Murdoch, writes sports and helps with distribution. Add yet another Tyson on staff as well. Van’s brother Bob takes care of the Atkins Chronicle/Dover Times web editions. The many community columnists and contributors help as well.

In this age of sensationalism, it’s easy to lose focus of what is really newsworthy. What matters to the members of small town America sometimes gets lost in the flashing headlines and braying sound bites. The whisper of rustling newsprint filled with familiar names offers a refuge from the onslaught. What better way to stay connected with a community than sifting through the pages of a paper tracking the pulse of the heart of the River Valley.

STEVE NEWBY/THE CHRONICLE VAN AND GINNIE TYSON STAND IN FRONT OF THE ATKINS CHRONICLE.

SUBMITTED VAN TYSON RECIEVED A GOLDEN 50 SERVICE AWARD FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY.

SUBMITTED LEROY TYSON WORKS THE LINO TYPE IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE ATKINS CHRONICLE.

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AWARDS (LEFT TO RIGHT): CORY CHILDRESS *ALL-CONFERENCE *MR. CLUTCH *MR. WEB GEM PARKER SWEET *ALL-CONFERENCE *PITCHER OF THE YEAR SETH HANEY *ALL-CONFERENCE *RDP *ALL-STAR NOMINEE TY FRAZIER *ALL-CONFERENCE DYLAN WILSON *ALL-CONFERENCE *OFFENSIVE PLAYER IF THE YEAR *QUALITY AT-BATS CHAMPION *ALL-STAR NOMINEE BEN JACKSON *ALL-CONFERENCE *DEFENSIVE PLAYER IF THE YEAR *MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER *ALL-STATE TOURNAMENT TEAM KENNEN MARTIN *ALL-CONFERENCE *SPEED DEMON *NOT PICTURED* COBY ROBINSON *MOST IMPROVED

Atkins softball standouts

SHELBY DAVIS WAS SELECTED TO PLAY IN THE ALL STAR GAMES SPONSORED BY THE ARKANSAS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION. SHE WILL PLAY JUNE 20 AT UCA IN A DOUBLE HEADER STARTING AT 6 PM.

SADIE JOHNSTON AND MARY KATE BROWN ARE SELECTED TO PLAY IN THE SOPHOMORE/JUNIOR CLASSIC SPONSORED BY THE ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION. THE GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT HENDRIX UNIVERSITY ON JUNE 12 -13

Changes made to WMA Deer Hunt Permit application process

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LITTLE ROCK –To ensure high-quality hunting experiences, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission conducts special draw hunts on some popular wildlife management areas prone to overcrowding. As part of the agency’s efforts to get permits in the hands of hunters that will use them, the application process has undergone a bit of a change.

Beginning June 1, 2017, applicants for WMA Deer Hunt Permits must provide a $5 nonrefundable processing fee at the time of their application. If successful, they will receive their permit without the need for any additional fees.

Under the old WMA draw system, hunters would apply, and if successful, would have a set number of days to pay for their permit. All unclaimed permits would go back into another draw for those hunters who were unsuccessful. These permit winners also would have a set number of days to claim and pay for their permit. All permits left after that

were available in an online sale on a first-come, first-served basis.

“We always had people call in asking why there could be a leftover permit when they had applied and didn’t draw,” said Brad Carner, AGFC chief of wildlife management. “In some cases, up to 35 percent of hunters who drew a permit didn’t pay during the first round.”

Carner says the only way an unclaimed permit sale will be necessary under the new system will be if there were more permits available for a hunt than hunters who apply.

“We want these permits to go to the hunters who will use them,” Carner said. “Our management goals for WMAs require certain amounts of harvest, and hunters are our partners in this effort. But every year, it seems like we spent more time sifting through unpaid permits than managing the hunts. The new method hopefully will ensure a higher percentage of avid hunters who will make use of the permit if they draw it.

Another aspect of the permit

system that is different this year is how party hunts are handled.

Under the previous system, up to four people could apply together, with one person entering in all the data for the entire party. However, because payments must now be made up front, the system had to change to accommodate each person paying their own application fee if need be.

The party hunt leader will first enter their information in the permit system. A prompt will ask if they are applying as part of a party hunt. The party leader should enter “No,” then continue purchasing their permits as though they were hunting on their own. Once their purchase is complete, they will receive an email that confirms their purchase. This will have a unique party hunt code. All other members of the party hunt will then go online to apply, and when given the “Are you applying as part of a party hunt?” statement, they will choose “Yes.” They may then enter the party leader’s code to be added to the party hunt and pay their own application fee.

Applications are available on-

line June 1-July 1. Each hunter may submit one application for each type of permit hunt: youth hunt, archery, muzzleloader and modern gun. Hunters who are not able to apply online may visit any AGFC regional office to apply in person.

Youth hunters must be at least 6 years old, but no older than 15, the day the hunt begins.

Permits will be drawn in mid-July, and an online sale for unclaimed permits will be in early September, if necessary.

Call 501-223-6440 or 501223-6359 for more information on AGFC permit hunts.

Visit www.agfc.com to apply for a permit hunt.

Applications to Become an Outdoors-Woman open online June 5 LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will open online enrollment in this year’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop beginning June 5. The workshop, which introduces women 18 and older to various outdoors activities, will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2017 at the C.A. Vines Arkansas

4-H Center in Ferndale.

Tisa Bomar, BOW coordinator for the AGFC, is excited to offer this gateway into the outdoors for women who may not know where to get started.

“This is just a great, fun introductory workshop to get out and ask all the questions you may have about an outdoors pursuit,” Bomar said. “There are many women that haven’t grown up in outdoors-oriented families who really want to be a part of the lifestyle but don’t know where to start. This workshop is a way for them to learn those things they need to be more confident.”

BOW offers instruction in more than three dozen outdoor activities, including canoeing, fishing, hiking, fly-tying, archery, boating, birding, outdoor photography, Dutch oven cooking and shooting sports. BOW instructors provide basic and advanced instruction tailored to each participant’s individual ability.

“We try to keep a third of the workshops about hunting, a third about fishing and a third about other outdoors activities,”

Bomar said. “That way, even if you’ve grown up hunting all your life, there’s likely something that will interest you in one of the other workshops.”

Another great aspect of BOW is the opportunity to network with women who also are just getting their feet wet in the outdoors. Finding those outdoors companions can be the key to continuing a pursuit, and the workshop offers ways to build those relationships.

“Last year, we had 150 women attend the event, and 90 of them were first-timers,” Bomar said.

“The registration is first-come, first served, but we give preference to people who have never attended a BOW workshop before, then fill in the remaining spots with women who have attended one. We would ultimately like to see the workshop be only first-timers and build on other Beyond BOW workshops to keep that spark going for those who have participated in one already.”

The BOW workshop is held at the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H

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Center in Ferndale. It is located about 15 miles west of Little Rock. Classes begin at noon on Friday and end at noon on Sunday. Raffles, door prizes and evening programs are included in the event.

The $155 registration fee includes all food, lodging, equipment and supplies.

Visit http://www.agfc.com or visit the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Arkansas Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BOWArkansas for more information.

AGFC’s Pepper’s Pond welcomes Super Retriever dogs MAYFLOWER – Pepper’s Pond, on the Camp Robinson Special Use Area and owned by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, will play host to the fifth Arkansas Retriever Challenge Super Retriever Series Event Friday through Sunday, June 2-4.

The event, sponsored by the Pin Oak Hunter Retriever Dog Club, has drawn 77 top dogs from more than 15 states. Three pro teams and five amateur teams will qualify for the Super Retriever Series Crown Championship in Huntsville, Alabama.

A portion of the proceeds from the event’s registration fees will go to continuing the work and upkeep of Pepper’s Pond.

Admission for the public is free.

Pepper’s Pond is a training facility for retrievers that was built by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Pin Oak HRDC in 2001. A second pond was added in 2014 after a tornado ravaged the area, according to Matt Mourot, AGFC field biologist and assistant regional supervisor over the Camp Robinson Special Use Area.

The Pepper’s Pond facility is open and free to the public.

“The tornado destroyed 26 acres around there,” said Shannon Nardi, director of the SRS series. “The whole [Pin Oak] club worked on it. It’s a very nice training facility that is one of a kind in the country. In our industry, a lot of people know about it. People who are traveling through Arkansas to events will stop and train their dog there.”

Retrievers are especially important to hunters in The Natural State in bringing back harvested game that otherwise might not be found. While bred for the job, retrievers such as American Labrador still require training before being sent out in the wild. That’s where a facility like Pepper’s

Pond can help.

The pond is named for a dog that belonged to Larry McMurry, who is president of the Pin Oak club.

“He probably trained Pepper out there,” Nardi said. “She was a really well-trained, well-known retriever. Larry started the first part of the pond. The most recent work was phase 2, and we’re going to be working on phase 3.”

Nardi also notes that Pepper’s Pond is “the first area the [AGFC] has ever named after a dog.”

The Super Retriever Series event puts the dogs through a variety of field tests over three days, beginning each day at 8 a.m. and running until dusk. Nardi advises the public to bring lawn chairs and take in the trials. When entering the Special Use Area, she said, look for signs directing visitors to Pepper’s Pond, or look for a large white tent on the property, serving as event headquarters.

“The dogs that participate are very well trained and can do it all,” Nardi said. “They will be considered among the best retrievers in the country. You have to have a Master title or a Hunter Retriever title to participate.”

Meanwhile, Pepper’s Pond is open daily to anyone who wants to put their dog through retrieving tests. “You can join groups

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that are already training or go off by yourself,” Nardi said. “There is a technical pond with areas specifically built for training – open fields, big water, all designed for retriever training.”

Nardi will be busy this weekend. Along with the SRS event, she will have super retrievers performing in Rock the Dock at Riverfest, an open event throughout the weekend in Little Rock’s Riverfront Park. Fun jumps are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, with registration starting at noon.

Bald Knob Seniors, Bergman Juniors top seeds for AYSSP state finals LITTLE ROCK – The Bald Knob Bulldogs Team No. 1 earned the top seed among 64 senior team qualifiers for the state finals, while the Bergman Panthers Dispensers were the top junior qualifying among 64 finalists, as the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program moves into its state final rounds June 2-3.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission program held four regionals over four weekends at the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Jacksonville Shooting Complex beginning the last weekend in April. Each regional produced 16 senior and 16 junior

teams qualifying for the finals.

They will be staged for juniors on Friday, June 2, and for seniors on Saturday, June 3.

“We had some bad weather hit our state during this season, but we were able to complete each tournament weekend, and for that we’re thankful,” Chuck Woodson, the AYSSP coordinator, said. “This program is a success on the merit of the wonderful, hardworking, big-hearted volunteer coaches who continually give to their athletes.”

Tournament festivities each day begin with an Army Marksmanship Unit putting on a shooting exhibition beginning at 8 a.m. The Honor Guard presentation of colors each day is at 8:30 a.m. and competition between teams starts at 9 a.m.

Both divisions will feature head-to-head competition between two teams; the No. 1 seed faces the 64th seed, No. 2 meets No. 63, and so forth.

“It’s done just like the NCAA basketball tournament,” Woodson said. “No matter the seeds, no matter how they might have done in their regionals, one team advances and the other goes home. We continue that through six rounds – the team that wins the state championship has to win six matches. The winners

will have earned their championships.”

While senior competitors shot 50 traps in their regional qualifier, they will shoot 25 per five-person teams in the team head-to-head matches Saturday. Juniors shot 25 traps during qualifying and each of five shooters will again shoot 25 per match on Friday.

Bald Knob’s trap program has two senior division teams seeded among the top six. Meanwhile, the No. 2 and No. 3 seeded senior teams, Jonesboro Westside Red and Gosnell Trap Hogs, were 1-2 in the East Region competition May 20, tying in overall score and Westside getting the nod with a better scorecard (ties are broken by comparing the scores of top shooters on each team, then continuing to the next line of shooters if the tie wasn’t broken).

Following the team competition – the winner will have to win six matches for the state championship – shooters who completed perfect rounds during regional competition will compete in the Champion of Champions event. Seven juniors and 10 seniors shot perfect rounds during regional competition to advance to the Champion of Champions event.

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Zucchini gone wild in the garden

Church Events

Zucchini Casserole

Atkins First Freewill Baptist

Atkins First Freewill Baptist VBS (across from ball fields) June 21-23 6-8 p.m.

Gravel Hill Church of Christ The Gravel Hill Church of Christ will begin their Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 19 through June 23. The Church is located at 169 Wait Lane in Dover. The subject will be as follows: Monday-Fishers of Men; Tuesday-Feeding 5,000; Wednesday-Walking on Water; Thursday-Jesus

Calms the Storm; Friday-Net Full of Fishes. Classes for all ages, even adults. Everyone is invited to come. Refreshments will be served daily, on Friday a special treat of Chili and Hot Dogs will be served.

For more information call Bill Roderick 479-3313194 or David Wait 479-331-3084.

2 lbs zucchini ½ cup grated cheese 3 Tbsp butter 1 onion cut fine Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp flour ¼ cup Parmesan cheese for top 1 can mushroom soup ½ cup milk

Boil zucchini about 2 minutes. Drain well.

Cut in inch pieces and place in buttered baking dish. Put cheese over zucchini. Melt butter in pan, add onion and cook until tender. Blend in flour, soup, and milk. Stir until thickened.

Pour over zucchini and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will host its St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery 35th Homecoming at 10 a.m. on June 10 at the Birnbaum Pavilion. It is located in Lutherville and all interested persons can register at 10 a.m. with a program to follow at 11 and a meal at noon.

The Knoernschild family will be featured in their heritage program this year. Leo Knoernschild will share stories about his parents Emil and Rosa (Drittler) Knoernschild and their nine children. He will speak on the struggles and opportunities of a large German family and how all nine children attended college; this began with their marriage on June 9, 1927 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Leo’s grandparents Christian and Anna (Mechart) Knoernschild were charter members in 1882 when St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was established.

Music will be provided at 10:45 a.m. in the Birnbaum Pavilion with the pledge of allegiance at 11, which will be followed by introductions. Edmund Drittler will provide entertainment, followed by the heritage program. There will be no guest speaker. The potluck meal will be served in the “old 1-room school”. Plates, cups and silverware will be furnished; please include your name on dishes.

Cleanup day is scheduled for Friday, June 9 at 9 a.m.

For more information, contact Leo F. Knoernschild by phone at 479-885-3566.

Annual Roberts Reunion The annual Roberts reunion will be held Sunday, June 11 at the Mtn. Vernon Free Will Baptist Church in Buttermilk community. Decedents, family and

friends of W.W. and Isabelle Roberts are invited to the reunion and pot luck lunch. The reunion will start at 12:30 p.m. For more information call 479-641-1831.

Recipe submitted by Sis Stewart from the Favorite Recipes From The Dover United Methodist Women. Published around the 1990s

Zucchini Squash Relish 12 cups squash, raw 4 cups chopped onions 3 green peppers, chopped 2 med sized hot peppers 5 Tbs- salt 4 cups vinegar 6 cups sugar 1 ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp mustard seed ½ tsp nutmeg ¾ tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Grind all vegetables and add 5 Tbsp salt and leave overnight. In the morning drain and rinse well. Combine in a pan vinegar, sugar, turmeric, mustard seed, nutmeg, black pepper and cornstarch. Cook until thick and then add ground vegetables. Simmer for 30 min and seal. Makes 8 pints.

Recipe submitted by Betty Keton from the Favorite Recipes From The Dover United Methodist Women. Published around the 1990s

Lake Dardanelle State Park schedule of events Friday, June 9 3 p.m. – Lake Cruise 6 p.m. – Noticing Nature Scavenger Hunt –There is great diversity in habitat and animals at Lake Dardanelle, making it easy to explore and enjoy nature here. We will see how many of the nature items on our list you can find. There will be some interesting things on her list, so bring your thinking cap, be ready to get creative with your answers, and let’s go nature hunting. We will meet at the front desk of the visitor center.

Saturday, June 10 12:30 p.m. – Hidden Creatures – We humans wear camouflage on a daily basis to blend in while hunting, and sometimes just for style.

But, animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park near the playground to see some pictures of these animals doing what they do best, blending in with nature, and see if you can

spot all the hidden creatures in the pictures!

1:30 p.m. – What’s for Lunch?

1:45 p.m. – Critter Crunch 3 p.m. – Slithering Snakes – Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room as we discover some fun facts about our snake friends that we can find slithering across our forest floor.

Discover how to tell the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake and what to do if you get snake bit. Then don’t miss out on the chance to meet some of our snake residents here at Lake Dardanelle State Park.

7:30 p.m. – Sunset Kayaking – Lake Dardanelle is known for its stunning sunsets. Enjoy the beauty as we paddle along some of the seldom seen shorelines of this 34,000 acre lake. Sign up at the visitor center (479-967-5516) at least one day in advance. The fee is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 years old, under 6 not permitted. Please speci-

fy when you sign up if you want a tandem (2 person) or solo kayak.

We will meet in front of the visitor center. (Weather permitting) Sunday, June 11 10 a.m. – Lake Cruise 2 p.m. – Fish Prints – Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’ll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the Visitor Center to create some fishy art.

Tuesday, June 13 9 a.m. – Tweet Me A Story – Lake Dardanelle State Park and the Pope County Library Bookmobile are partnering to bring you story times in the park this summer. After reading stories about some of our feathered friends, we will try out the binoculars and see if we can spot any birds around us. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you are not a Pope County resident. We will meet at the open air pavilion.

1:30 p.m. – What’s for Lunch?

Church Directory ALLEN CHAPEL AME Pastor, Rev. Byron Miller • 2nd and 4th Sundays Sunday School 10 a.m.• Worship 11 a.m.

GOLD HILL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Leon Bobo, Pastor 1st and 3rd Sundays Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.

AGAPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 401 Crow Mtn. Drive • Tony Sparks, Pastor • 479-264-9309

BETHANY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Eddie Rogers, Pastor, 968-7806 • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m.

PINE RIDGE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH Hank Duvall, Pastor • Phone: 641-7721 Sunday Morning 10 a.m.• Sunday Night 5:30 p.m. • Wednesday 7 p.m.

ATKINS FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST Pastor, Johnny McCoy, 890-5328 • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • CTS 6 p.m.

• Wednesday 7 p.m.

HOPEWELL BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) Rev. Charlie Bird, Pastor • Sunday School 10 a.m.

• Sunday Worship11 a.m. • Bible Study Sunday 6 p.m.

ATKINS CHRISTIAN CENTER 205 Ave. One NE, Robert Norman, Sr., Pastor Sunday Morning 10 a.m. • Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. • Sunday evening 6 p.m.

ADORATION CHURCH (East End of Crow Mountain) • Charley Casto, Pastor • Sunday Morning 10 a.m. • Sunday Evining 6 p.m.

BELLS CHAPEL FREE WILL BAPTIST Elvis Clark, Pastor • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Sunday Evening 4 p.m.

HAPPY VALLEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Scott Garrison, Pastor • Sunday Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship Service 11 a.m. • Monday Evening Prayer 7 p.m. • Sun. Evening Worship 6 p.m. • Wednesday Family Night7 p.m.

SIMPLE TRUTH CHURCH jJustin Hubbard, Pastor • Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. • Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday evening worship, 6:30 p.m.

ATKINS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Brian Ryals • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. • Evening Worship 6 p.m. • Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Radio Services Saturday mornings at 11:30 a.m. AM1490 BELLS CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Chad Duvall, Pastor • Sunday School 9.45 a.m. • Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. • Evening Service 6 p.m.• Wednesday Service7 p.m.

BLACKWELL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m.

• Evening Woship 6 p.m. • Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m.

CEDAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Bob Judkins 1024 Rock Hollow Rd., Hector Sunday school 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Evening Worship 6 p.m. • Wednesday night 6 p.m.

MACEDONIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Young People 7 p.m. • Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday Night 7 p.m.

VICTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mike Chisum, Pastor • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m. • Wednesday night 7 p.m.

5789 Pine Ridge Rd. • Atkins CORNERSTONE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Ervin Petty, Pastor 641-2229 • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. • wm’s,men’s, ministry, yth 5 p.m. • Worship 6 p.m. • Wednesday worship 7 p.m.

POTTSVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Sam Austin, Pastor • Sunday School 9:30 a.m.• Worship Service 10:35 a.m.

Sunday Night 6 p.m. • Wednesday worship 7 p.m.

REHOBOTH ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Phillip C. Collie II, Pastor • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m • Evening Service 5 p.m. • Wednesday Night study 7 p.m.

SOUTH NEW HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Norman Chenowith, Pastor • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Evening Service 6 p.m. • Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

WELCOME HILL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor, Euel Nordin • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Evening Worship 5 p.m.

• Thursday service 7 p.m.

ATKINS FIRST BAPTIST Bro. Ferrel Duffel, pastor • Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

• Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. • Training Union 5 p.m. • Sunday Evening 6 p.m. • Wednesday Evening 7 p.m.

POTTSVILLE FIRST BAPTIST Rev. Jim Huffman, Pastor 968-6233 • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Training Union 6 p.m. • Worship 7 p.m. • Wed.Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

HECTOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ira Taylor, Pastor Phone 284-3701 • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. • Choir Practice 5 p.m. • Evening Service 6 p.m. • Wednesday Night 7 p.m.

NEWTON SPRINGS FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 8686 SR 27, P.O. Box 86, Hector • Rev. Fred Womack, pastor • Sunday Morning 10 a.m. • Sunday evening 6 p.m. • Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

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DOVER FREE WILL BAPTIST Joey Hanna, Pastor • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Evening Service 6 p.m.• Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

HECTOR FREE WILL BAPTIST Terry Latham, Pastor 641-2393• Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship Service 1 a.m. • Sunday • Evening 6 p.m. • Wednesday Evening 7 p.m.

KENWOOD FREE WILL BAPTIST Pastor Terry Duvall, • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m.

• Sunday evening 4 p.m.

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HECTOR CHURCH OF CHRIST Randy Gray, minister • 967-1562 • 354 Oak St. • Worship Sundays 2:30 p.m. * Tuesdays, 6 p.m. • S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Thurs. 6 p.m.

BELLS CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST Robert Hearne, Minister • Sunday School 10 a.m.

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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN—RUSSELLVILLE Darrell Kobs, Pastor • Sunday School 9 a.m. • Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m.

ATKINS UNITED METHODIST Naomi Rogers, Pastor • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

BELLS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST Naomi Rogers Pastor • Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

• Morning Worship 9:30 a.m.

POTTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST Millie Bryant, Pastor • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. • Choir Practice 4 p.m.

• Bible Study 5 p.m.

HILLCREST PENTECOSTAL CH. OF GOD Rev. Bob and Paulette Branch, Pastors 886-2777 • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

• Sunday Evening 6 p.m. • Wednesday 7 p.m.

APPLETON CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Richard Falbo, Pastor 331-3187 • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Bible Study 5 p.m. • Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

HARMONY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH Darrell Barnes, Pastor • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.

• Evening 6 p.m.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL Fr. Jos Tharakan, Rector, 501 S. Phoenix, Russellville, Sunday Worship at 8 and 10:30; Sunday School 9:30; Youth at 5:30

OAK GROVE FREE WILL BAPTIST Mark Simmons, Pastor • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. • Children’s Church 11:30 a.m. • Sunday Evening 6 p.m. • Wednesday Night 7 p.m.

ATKINS MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN North Church Street (Downtown) Chuck Olson, pastor • Gail Murdoch, Clerk of Session • Morning Worship 11 a.m.

POTTSVILLE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor David Downum • Sunday Morning 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 5 p.m.

MARS HILL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Jo Warren, Pastor 501-208-1065 • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship Service 11 a.m.

MT. VERNON FREE WILL BAPTIST Bro. Jeremy Dodd, Pastor • Sunday School 10 a.m.

• Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Evening Worship 5 p.m. • Wedn. Bible and J.Team 6:45 p.m.

ST. JOE FREE WILL BAPTIST Pastor Bro. David Bishop, • Sunday Service10 a.m. * Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.

SWEET HOME FREE WILL BAPTIST Bro. Koy Williams Sunday Morning 10 a.m. • Sunday Night 5 p.m. • Friday Night Singing 7 p.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW FREE WILL BAPTIST Terry Anthony, Pastor • Sunday Morning 10 a.m. • Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday Night 7 p.m.

UNION GROVE FREE WILL BAPTIST Scott Warren, Pastor • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • CTS 5:30 p.m.

• Evening Service 6 p.m. • Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

WELCOME HOME FREE WILL BAPTIST Josh Aufdengarten, 127 Welcome Home Rd. Hector 72843 479-284-3060, 479-886-3550 • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship Service 10:30 a.m. • Evening Worship 6 p.m POINT REMOVE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Elder Gary Harvey, Pastor 479-880-0018 • 510 North Knoxville, Russellville • Sunday 10:30 a.m. • Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

FREE HOLINESS James Boren, Pastor Phone 641-2777 • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Saturday Evening 6:30 • Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m.

ATKINS CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION Rev. Ernest Hardesty, Pastor • Sunday Morning Mass 8:30 a.m. • Holy Days Vigil (Evening) 6 p.m.

• Holy Days 8 a.m. • Wednesday (Evening) • 5:30 p.m. • Tues., Wed.8 a.m.

ATKINS CHURCH OF CHRIST Neal Chism, Minister • Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. • Worship Service 10:45 a.m. • Evening Worship 5

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POTTSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Howard Wheeler, Pastor • Church School 9:45 a.m.• Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Youth Fellowship 6 p.m.

PALMETTO CHURCH Jackie Townsell, Pastor • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Evening Worship 5 p.m.

UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF ATKINS Bro. Wayne Long, Pastor • 502 N.E. 4th Street • Sunday Services • 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. • Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

PILGRIM REST MISSIONARY BAPT. CHURCH #2 Happy Bend Community • Rev. Paul Erby, Pastor • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Wednesday Prayer Meet. 7 p.m.

GRIFFIN FLAT COMMUNITY CHURCH 2188 Griffin Flat Rd., near Appleton Bro. Roy Smith and Bro. Kevin Talkington, Pastors • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Service 11 a.m.

• Sunday Evening 6 p.m. • Wednesday 7 p.m.

EVANS MOUNTAIN FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Sunday School 10 a.m. • Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m. • Wednesday Evening 7 p.m.

HECTOR CHURCH OF CHRIST Minister, Randy Gray, 366 Oak St., Services Sunday 2:30 p.m.

CEDAR CREEK CHURCH OF CHRIST Services Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

PINE HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. • Wednesday 7 p.m.

CAGLESVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bro. Bill Moody Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Church 11 a.m.

Sunday evening 5 p.m.

JERUSALEM FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Randy Chronister, Pastor • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m. • Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m.

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Taking Consignments on:

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Early consignments include:

Deutz DX120 Cab Tractor, NH BR7060 Baler, NH 4630 Turbo Cab Tractor w/ loader, Cobra Mustang Pace Car, Cobra Mustang Convertibles, Gooseneck & pull & cargo trailers, 53’ Dry Box Semi Trailer, 5th wheel campers, boats & motors, Deer/Turkey stand on trailer, Bobcat skid steer, ‘09 Cadillac Escalade, misc farm implements, antiques & more! Check our website for updates! www.swaauction.com Southwest Auction Service (417) 652-7540 • AR LIC# 1392

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POPE COUNTY,

ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-32 BE IT ENACTED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POPE COUNTY,

ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MAT-

BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY

ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MAT-

TER OF THE ADOPTION OF

OF POPE, STATE OF ARKANSAS: AN ORDI-

TER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA CAROLYN

JACOB CHARLES LEE MCDONALD 58PR-17-103

NANCE TO BE ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE

NEEL, DECEASED NO. 58PR-2017-163 NOTICE

WARNING ORDER

TO PROVIDE FOR THE 2017 FISCAL BUDGET

Last known address: 209 Hickory Hills Drive, Rus-

TO: CHAD WALTERS

TO TRANSFER FUNDS PREVIOUSLY

sellville, AR 72802 Date of Death: May 12, 2017

APPROPRIATED FOR THE TAX COLLECTOR’S

An instrument dated November 21, 2011, was on

AUTOMATION FUND.”

the 25th day of May, 2017, admitted to probate as

A Petition for Adoption has been filed in the Circuit Court of Pope County, Arkansas, Probate Division.

SECTION 1. WHEREAS, the 2017 budget of the fol-

the Last Will of the above named decedent and the

You are hereby warned to appear in this Court with-

lowing County Department finds it necessary to transfer

undersigned was appointed personal representative

in thirty (30) days from the first date of publication

funds which were placed in the following accounts:

thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can

of this Warning Order or be barred from answering

COLLECTOR’S AUTOMATION FUND FROM:

be effected only by filing a Petition within the time

or asserting your interest.

3001-0104-4004 MACHINERY and EQUIPMENT

provided by law.

A hearing has been set for the 20th day of July,

OTHER THAN VEHICLES TO: 3001-0104-2002

All persons having claims against the estate must

2017, at 1:00 p.m., in the Circuit Court, Probate

SMALL EQUIPMENT $ 5,000.00

exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned

Division, of Pope County, Russellville, Arkansas.

SECTION 2. It has been found and determined that

within six (6) months from the date of the first pub-

The Court will be considering the Petitioners request

the office affected by this Ordinance cannot be car-

lication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred

for a final order granting the relief requested in their

ried on smoothly without this budget amendment.

and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

Petition for Adoption.

DATE:

This notice first published the 7th day of June, 2017.

Witness my hand and seal as Clerk of the Probate

APPROVED: JIM ED GIBSON, COUNTY JUDGE

Court of Pope County, Arkansas, this 31st day of

DATE SIGNED: 6/2/2017

May, 2017.

ATTEST: LAURA McGUIRE, COUNTY CLERK

6-1-2017

MELANIE POKLUDA MCLEROY, Personal Rep c/o Robert W. Hardin, P.A., Attorney for the Estate

Laura McGuire, County Clerk

VOTES FOR: 9 VOTES AGAINST: 0

by: Kristi Higgs, Deputy Clerk

ABSTAIN: 0 PRESENT: 9 ABSENT: 4

P.O. Box 866, Russellville, AR 72811 (479) 968-5333 30-2tc

In the Circuit Court of Pope County, Arkansas

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POPE COUNTY, ARKANSAS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POPE COUNTY,

Probate Division In the Matter of Michael Boone

DIVISION IV

ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION 2 IN THE

Morphis, Deceased No. 58PR-17-158

APOLLO INVESTMENTS, LLC, PLAINTIFF V. NO. 58CV-17-259

MATTER OF THE ESTATE

Notice of Appointment as Executrix

JOHN D. KELLER AND BERNIE L. KELLER

ROBERT A. VAN ABEL, DECEASED

sas, Date of Death: August 15, 2016

DEFENDANTS

P-58-2017- 134

NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

An instrument dated August 3, 1994, was

Notice is hereby given that Apollo Investments, LLC, filed an

Last known address of decedent: 215 South Port-

admitted to probate on May 25, 2017, as the last

action to quiet title to the following real property against the

land, Russellville, AR. 72801

will of Michael Boone Morphis, deceased, and

defendants, John D. Keller and Bernie L. Keller:

Date of Death: May 21, 2015

the undersigned has been appointed executrix

Lots 5 and 6, Block F, M. I. Kelley Addition to the City of Russell-

On the 31st day of May, 2017, John D. Van Kleef was

thereunder. Contest of the probate of the will can

ville, Pope County, Arkansas.

appointed as the Executor of the Estate of Robert

be effected only by filing a petition within the time

Also known as 1309 S. El Paso Ave., Russellville, Arkansas.

A Van Abel, Deceased. All persons having claims

provided by law. All persons having claims against

The defendants and all persons who claim an interest in the

against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to

the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the

above property should appear and show cause why the title of the

the undersigned within six (6) months from the date

undersigned within six (6) months from the date

plaintiff should not be confirmed, or else the relief sought by the

of the first publication of this notice, or they shall

of the first publication of this notice, or they shall

plaintiff may be granted and you will be barred from asserting

be forever barred and precluded from any benefit

be forever barred and precluded from any benefit

your interest.

in the estate.

in the estate.

WITNESS my hand and seal as Clerk of the Pope County

This notice first published the 7th day of June, 2017.

This notice first published on May 31, 2017.

Circuit Court this 30th day of May, 2017.DIANE WILLCUTT,

Terry L. Morphis, Executrix,

CIRCUIT CLERK

JOHN D. VAN KLEEF Van Kleef and Vaughn, Attorneys at Law

C/O Paul A. Eddy, Attorney at Law,

By; Lyn Wescott

P.O. Box 9246, Russellville, AR. 72811

805 West 2nd Court, Russellville, AR 72801,

This notice of quiet title action was first published this 7th day

479-967-9246

479-968-5557.

of June, 2017.

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Retirement Auction Owners: Donnie & Karen Rollman

DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS On Monday, June 13, 2016, the Dover School District will destroy Special Education records of stu-

Thurs., June 15, 2017 | STARTS @ 8:47 A.M.

dents who graduated, moved, or were dismissed

GUNS, AMMO, CASES, HOLSTERS, GOLD & SILVER + COINS, VEHICLES, TRACTORS, IMPLEMENTS, PROPANE TANKS, SHOP TOOLS, LEATHER SEWING MACHINE & TOOLING, CRAFT ITEMS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, GERMAN SHEPHERD & MISC.

prior to June 13, 2010. This process is carried out

Location: 1978 N. Oaks Rd | Tahlequah, OK 74464

Running 2 Auction Rings All Day! Larger Items will sell at 12:18 p.m.

Directions: From Cherokee Turnpike/Hwy 412, take exit 17 (Leach/Oaks). Turn East on Alt Hwy 412E and go apprx 7 mi to S. 580 Rd/ Hwy 412A (Conaco/Twin Oaks). Turn right (S) 4.4 mi (S 580 Rd turns into N Oaks Rd) Auction on the left. Or from Kansas, OK take Alt Hwy 412 West apprx 4 mi to S 580 Rd/Hwy 412A. Turn left (S) 4.4 mi. Auction on the left. Or from Tahlequah, Jct 10 & Hwy 62, take Hwy 10 North apprx 17 mi. Turn left (W) on N Oaks Rd and go apprx 3.5 mi. Auction on the right. Watch for auction signs.

Auctioneer’s Note: repair shop. Karen is retired from a local company. In their retirement, both excel in crafts such as making jewelry, dollhouse furniture and leather tooling. GOLD, SILVER, AMMO, GUNS, VEHICLES, TRACTORS & PROPANE TANKS will sell at 12:18 pm. Auction will have 2 rings. Lots of pasture parking. Visit our website www.chuppsauction.com for picturesor follow us on Facebook for updates.

Terms: Cash – Credit Cards – Check with Proper ID – OK Sales Tax Applies unless exemption is shown.

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS ADVERTISING.

For full item list, more info & pictures visit www.chuppsauction.com

from Special Education services in the district in compliance with Federal and State laws.

Students, parents, and/or guardians may obtain any data from folders beginning June 1, 2016, by contacting Mona Berry at 479-331-2672.

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Notice

Pottsville School Child Nutrition Department is accepting bids for food and non-food supplies for the 2017/2018 school year.

Bid Forms my be obtained at 976 Pine Ridge Rd., Pottsville, AR Deadline 6-30-17.

CHUPPS AUCTION CO.

Stan Chupp | (918) 638-1157 Dale Chupp, Realtor | Century 21, NEOKLA (918) 630-0495 E. J. Chupp

PUBLIC & REAL ESTATE AUCTION Thursday, June 22, 2017 • STARTS @ 9:49 A.M. Real Estate will Sell at 12:01 p.m.

DIRECTIONS: From Pryor, OK, at the Jct of 69 Hwy & Hwy 20, take Hwy 69 North 5 mi to W 440 Road (aka Farm to Market or Dry Gulch Rd). Turn right (E) and go 8.7 mi to N 4418 Rd (1st Rd past Dry Gulch), Turn left and follow road to property. Or from Adair, OK, at the Jct of Hwy 28 & Hwy 69, take Hwy 69 South 4 mi to W 440 Road. Turn left (E) and go 8.7 mi to N 4418 Rd, turn left and follow road to property.

90mph wind & 20lb snow rating

12’ wide x 20

Legals

Last Known Address: 802 NE 2nd, Atkins, Arkan-

Week of 06-05-17

HELP WANTED TRUCK DRIVERS

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WATERFRONT HOME with BOAT HOUSE on LAKE HUDSON!

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OPEN HOUSES: Sunday, June 11 & 18 from 2 - 4 pm (Real Estate Only)

Terms: 5% down, min $5000 per tract, non refundable, no contingencies, close in 30 days.

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Sat. June 17th @ 9:00 am CST Location 729 HWY 64 West.

Wynne, AR, 72396

BULL CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC relocated to their new facility and everything in the old dealership must go!!!. Partial list: Antique Vehicles, Memorabilia, Signs, Service Manuals, Parts Manuals, Trade ins, Boats, Tractors, Toys!!

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Joey Cain, 501-258-5518. Lic.#2041.

HUNTERS and FISHERMEN Notice is hereby given lands belonging to the undersigned are posted against HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, SWIMMING, BATHING, DUMPING AND TRESPASSING of all kinds by man or dog, day or night and parties found guilty of same will be subject to fines as the law directs. Post your land here for just $28 a year! All owned and controlled land of: • All property owned by Virginia • Charles and Joann Bewley property • Roy and Neva Ferguson properPeak Farms, Hwy. 105 S • Loretta Hern Rethard ty, Danny and Deborah Ferguson • All land owned by (Griffin Flat Community) Bull property Dair Valley Farms, C.D. and • Robert and Julia Sorrels land (for• Ottis and Mary Lois Mackey Doris Peugh merly Wilkins Heights and farm in Hector and Buttermilk • All land owned by Pete Bruck land) • Pete and Melba Linker Property Jeff and Sandy Russell • Lynn Creekmore property on Griffin Flat Road • All land owned by • The Old Moore Place, 160 acres Geraldine Baker and owned by Troy Burris on Isbell Creek • Tyson property, north and Harley Darter in the in Oak Grove south of Murdoch Road Buttermilk Comunity • All lands owned and operated by Ar• The Property owned by Lattie • Jerry and Doris Hughey, kansas River Valley Farms in Conway and Anna Coffman, Paula CoffSurrounding dam of and Pope Counties man, Sharon Coffman or Circle V Lake Atkins on Hwy. 105 S. of • All Mitchell property Ranch, the areas known as CondAtkins. No dumping.

East of Atkins. ley Lake and Circle V properties • All property owned by Boren • T.N. Teeter and Billy McAnulty land at Appleton and Buttermilk.

Farms in Pope and Conway County on Crow Mountain

SCHOOL 5B

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The Chronicle, Thursday, June 8, 2017

Pope County, Arkansas

Scholarship deadline extended SUBMITTED

LITTLE ROCK – Did you know that since it began in 2009, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has provided nearly $700 million for more than 235,000 scholarships to Arkansas students to 51 colleges, universities and technical schools in the state? It’s true.

“We send out press releases all year long touting our winning Lottery players from across Arkansas,” Lottery Director Bishop Woosley said. “But during this time of year, our attention turns to the Lottery’s other winners – the thousands of recipients of the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship from all over the state. It’s the very reason the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery exists. Maximizing proceeds to scholarships is our mission.”

And while the Arkansas Scholarship Lot-

tery largely funds the scholarships, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education administers them, and ADHE recently announced the deadline to apply for scholarships has been extended to June 15. All eligible traditional and non-traditional college-bound students in Arkansas are encouraged to apply. Applicants can be new high school graduates, students who are already enrolled in school, older students who want to continue their education, or those attending technical schools. Scholarships begin at $2,000 for the first year of a four-year school and increase by $1,000 annually for students who keep it; for two-year schools, the amount is $2,000 for both years. Need more information? Visit www.scholarships.ADHE.edu.

More about the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

Honor Roll Atkins Middle School Honor Roll

Nine Weeks- 8th Grade

All A’s: Sabre Andrews, Beau Cody, Ashton Dillard, Hunter Kersten, Logan Kersten, Emily Killer, Anna Markle, Hunter McClure, Alyssa McNeese, and Alyshia Morton 3.0 or higher: Connor Barnes, Cameron Bixler, Brodie Bowden, Cody Carter, Trenton Casto, Ashley Chavez, Dustin Duvall, Pe’lar Handie, Lane Hargrove, Callie Harvill, Bailey Huddleston, Jolean Jackson, Kayetlynn Kaylor, Madeline Kemp, Olivia Killer, Cameron Mann, Brayden May, Joseph McMinn, Kylie McNeese, Nick Mooney, Macie Petty, Anthony Shaddon, Korben Shipley, Makali Sorrels, Kreed Stubbs, Lily Sweet, Alyssa Taylor, Harrison Taylor, Alexya Thomas, Matti Thompson, Allie Vanderveer, Shelby Weston, Tristan Wheelus, Meagan Whittenburg, Judiana Willcutt, Nicholas Willcutt, and Joel Williams

7th Grade

All A’s: Luke Beldin, Reese Bixler, Bailey Blake, Chloe Boyer, Kira Deal, Ethan Gipson, Josh Herring, Arionna Lackey, Krysten Phillips, and Emily Tomlinson 3.0 or higher: Lindsey Arnold, Zachary Berkemeyer, Emily Brock, Destiny Carr, Carly Chance, Kennan Chronister, Wyatt Coffman, Hayden Darnell, Charlie Derrick, Taegen Duvall, Merry Felton, Seth

Harris, Bailey Homan, Hanna Huffman, May Anna Kelley, Mikaela Langley, Tyler Leggitt, Kiara Mejia, Conner Reed, Race Roberts, Devon Scroggins, Aarah Shannon, Georgia Singleton, Shannon Smith, Payten Sutterfield, Linda Talley, Bryan Thalman, Mikaylee Wiggins, and Kayla Willcutt

ry, James Tullous, Laurajean Weber, Raina Willcutt, and Jaycee Williams

Semester- 8th Grade

All A’s: Maven Cauthen, Isabella DeLeuil, Colin Fisher, Christin Flory, Emerson Gateley, Mallory Jackson, Jasmyn Mitcham, and Kinley Prater 3.0 or higher: Carter Cheek, Kaylee Coffman, Kayla Cothren, Jordan Crawford, Paige Ferguson, Preslee Galloway, Alexxis Gooden, Taylor Harris, Karley Havens, Caitlin Isely, Koree Keaster, Seth Kolb, Katy Payne, Tomie Peters, Samara Stoddard, Nate Tackett, Braden Tanner, Josie Taylor, and Andrew Tybuec All A’s: Ally Ager, Skyler Brewer, Kennady Hern, Addyson Holloway, Levi Holloway, Melanie Holmes, Colton McNeese, Ashton Tilley, and Logan Warden 3.0 or higher: Aliana Ainsworth, Tyler Backer, Reese Brown, Jaden Enos, Addison Flory, Kara Gay, Landree Harris, Tanner Hegeman, Adrian Henderson, Alli Hernandez, Heidi Hernandez, Nina Hernandez, Adriana Huffman, Skylar Johnson, Isabella Keefe, Sebastian Klein, Jayli Lackey, Jorja Lagrange, Daniel Laub, Alyssa Lemley, Madison Luningham, Libby May, James Morrell, Chloe Newell, Conner Norman, Gaylon Scroggins, Briana Taber-McGuigan, Lily Ter-

All A’s: Luke Beldin, Reese Bixler, Bailey Blake, Chloe Boyer, Emily Brock, Destiny Carr, Kira Deal, Josh Herring, Kiara Mejia, Krysten Phillips, Devon Scroggins, and Emily Tomlinson 3.o or higher: Lindsey Arnold, Zachary Berkemeyer, Carly Chance, Wyatt Coffman, Hayden Darnell, Charlie Derrick, Taegen Duvall, Merry Felton, Ethan Gipson, Seth Harris, Bailey Homan, Hanna Huffman, May Ann Kelley, Arionna Lackey, Mikaela Langley, Tyler Leggitt, Jeremiah Morgan, Conner Reed, Race Roberts, Aarah Shannon, Georgia Singleton, Payten Sutterfield, Linda Talley, Bryan Thalman,

6th Grade

5th Grade

4.00 Nine Week- 11th Grade

Hannah Anderson, Holly Boren, Robert Boren, Hayden Bowden, Shelby Davis, Cole Cody, Sarah Isom, Erica Dale, Jade Marrell, Audrey DeLeuil, Brooke Payne, Ben Gipson, Kaylee Rohlman, Hannah Stivers, Wade Stinson, Ivy Sweeden , Cassie Tackett, Kaitlyn Wiser, Makaelah Todd, Lucy Vega, Sydney Webb

9th Grade

Mary Kate Brown, Megan Chance, Emily Courtwright, Carter Ennis, Austin Hamm, Avery Farmer, Faith Hegeman, Caleb Taylor, Megan Johnston, Courtney Thacker, Kennen Martin, Emily Turner, Victoria Pack, Dakota Woodall, Destiny Shelton, Nutkamon Tiyasuksawat

3.25 Nine Week- 11th Grade

Stephanie Aldrete, Carlee Baggett,Alex Bewley, Nuttapon Boonyaudomsart,Haley Bewley, Shelby Brashear, Silas Bourns, Christopher Bronov, Cory Childress, Alexis Collins, Tyler Chronister, Briana Collins, Wrangler Davis, Melissa Cumnock, Chase Duvall, Caitlyn Deal, Cody Duvall, Robbie Deal, Colton Ennis, Jaleb Denton, Joely Ennis, Hailey Ensey, Lexie Grable, Shellsea Harrison, Adrian Hallett, Morgan Hickman, Keely Hamilton, Brittany Hubbard, Seth Haney, Sadie Johnston, Seth Hankins, Lauren Johnston, Haley Hawkins, Lacie LaJoie, Kali Hickey, Ami Mitchell, Katie LaJoie, August Moudy, Kyle Luningham, Bailey Reed, Sean Lusby, Jacob Smith, Alexander Marshall, Brady Sweeden, Jathan McDaniel, Garrett Pack, Ranson Price, Hunter Napier

9th Grade

Arabella Arnett, Jacob Bowden, Dominik Auer, Cheyenne Carr, Hunter Boyer, Marshall Duvall, Taylor Brents, Jaxson Hamilton, Carly Brewer, Hunter Holloway, Chris Carter, Kaylee Jones, James Christie,

Pottsville Elementary Honor Roll Jace Akin, Landon Buckman, Carter Cathey, Riley Gray, Brilee Jones, Hadley Marshall, Bryley Ketchum, Audri Martin, Cainnan Minnie, Remington Patterson, Brayden Reynolds, Brayce Riley, Addalyn Russell, Parker Witt, Brooklynn Carothers, Bella English, Passion Finnegan, Brayden Gaines, Logan Hamrick, Hunter Harmon, Duke Haymond, Reed Madison, Brandon Ramey, Taylor Renfroe, Alyssa Sears, Kinsleigh Collins, Aaden Davis, Addy Delre, Nick French, Landon Gifford, Wyatt Gray, Penn Helton, Alex Hoke, Jesslyn Martin, Rayley Osborn, Dylan Tucker, Jayden Chandler, Blake Findley, Emma McClendon, Ty Moore, Hunter Nuckols, Dylan Ramsey, Kale Thompson, Grahm Duvall, Hunter Allen, Briar Cody, Emily Douglas, Roma DuVall, Nano Gonzalez, Jayden O’Neal, Landry Siegeler, Talon Stocking,

SUBMITTED

All A’s: Sabre Andrews, Beau Cody, Ashton Dillard, Hunter Kersten, Logan Kersten, Emily Killer, Anna Markle, Hunter McClure, Alyssa McNeese, and Alyshia Morton 3.0 or higher: Cameron Bixler, Brodie Bowden, Cody Carter, Trenton Casto, Ashley Chavez, Dustin Duvall, Pe’ar Handie, Lane Hargrove, Callie Harvill, Madline Kemp, Olivia Killer, Cameron Mann, Brayden May, Joseph McMinn, Kylie McNeese, Nick Mooney, Macie Petty, Anthony Shaddon, Korben Shipley, Kreed Stubbs, Lily Sweet, Alyssa Taylor, Harrison Taylor, Matti Thompson, Allie Vanderveer, Shelby Weston, Tristan Wheelus, Meagan Whittenburg, Judiana Willcutt, Nicholas Willcutt, and Joel Williams

Atkins High School Honor Roll

Nine-Week Period First Grade-All A’s

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Joseph Valadez, Elayna Wilson, Madi Bendt, Emilia Bonilla, Chris Darter, Gabe Faulkner, Daisy Harbour, Kimber Hickerson, Scarlett Jones, Landon Lea, Maylee Lewis, Olivia Marlatt, Olivia Raggio, Brayson Ritchie, Bentley Roberts, Daniella Solis, Brody Blasingame, Reece Clemons, Brooklynne Fields, Stacia Guyse, Brooklynn Harshberger, Jack Jarvis, Tori Johnson, Sesley McCurrie, Dante McKenzie, Matalyn Page, Haylee Williams, Zoe Williams, Kinsey Williams.

First Grade-A’s and B’s

Pace Bartlett, Hannah Bush, Brett Hart, David Iracheta, Averie Pratt, Lucas Schaeffer, Valarie Stancil, Dominic Conn, Ayden Gaines, Kora Gilbert, Jennie Holland, Addyson Motley, Ashton Sellers, Jaxon Fiori, Chloe Kilgore, Ava McFarland, Madyson Morris, Cameron Ramos, Reagan Stephenson, Addison Howell, William Braton, Trigg Coffman, Lane

7th Grade

Breana Langley, Alan Chronister, Katelyne Lee, Lakan Cummings, Emily Mejia, Aly Darter, Keely Pack, Katelyn Dunlap, Elizabeth Pack, Alejandra Handie, Tristan Perry, Rachel Haralson, Hadley Ralston, Hunter Hegeman, Caitlyn Roberts, Hunter Huffman, Regan Roberts, Zoe Jackson, Reece Rooke, Chance Jones, Elijah Stell, Megan Lazenby, Marli Warren, John Roberts, Sarah Schmoll, Brooke Walters, Parker Ward, Debra Willfond

4.0 2nd Semester-11th Grade

Hannah Anderson, Holly Boren, Robert Boren, Hayden Bowden, Silas Bourns, Chris Bronov, Shelby Davis, Cole Cody, Cole Ennis, Audrey DeLeuil, Joely Ennis, Shellsea Harrison, Keely Hamilton, Ivy Sweeden, Sarah Isom, Kaitlyn Wiser, Sean Lusby, Jade Marrell, Jathan McDaniel, Garrett Pack, Brooke Payne, Kaylee Rohlman, Wade Stinson, Cassie Tackett, Makaelah Todd, Lucy Vega, Sydney Webb

9th Grade

Mary Kate Brown, Megan Chance, Austin Hamm, Carter Ennis, Faith Hegeman, Avery Farmer, Megan Johnston, Keely Pack, Kennen Martin, Regan Roberts, Victoria Pack, Reece Rooke, Destiny Shelton, Caleb Taylor, Nutkamon Tiyasuksawat, Emily Turner

3.25 Semester Honor Roll- 11th Grade

Stephanie Aldrete, Carlee Baggett, Alex Bewley, Nuttapon Boonyaudomsart, Haley Bewley Shelby Brashear, Orie Bradley, Briana Collins, Bailey Burleson, Melissa Cumnock, Cory Childress, Caitlyn Deal, Chelsea Chronister, Jaleb Denton, Wrangler Davis, Hailey Ensey, Chase Duvall, Ben Gipson, Cody Duvall, Morgan Hickman, Seth Haney, Destany Hornburger, Seth Hankins, Lauren Johnston, Haley Hawkins, Sadie Johnston, Matthew Jensen, Ami Mitchell, Katie LaJoie, Jacob Smith, Kyle Luningham, Hanna Stivers, Alexander Marshall, Brady Sweeden, Hunter Napier, Ranson Price, Collin Reed

9th Grade

Arabella Arnett,Cheyenne Carr, Dominik Auer, Sarah Cates, HuntTitsworth, Jayla Fowler, Gracie Kelley, Maddy Phillips, Zander Ridgeway, Haydee Deal, Abby Dickson, Tristan Evants, Landyn

Hurst, Yoselynn Ipatzi, Zayden Jennen, Charlie Willfond, Lane Jamell, Ashton Eakin, Harley Montgomery, Ryder Chapman,

(HONOR ROLL page 6B)

Mikaylee Wiggins, and Kayla Willcutt

6th Grade

All A’s: Maven Cauthen, Isabella DeLeuil, Colin Fisher, Christin Flory, Emerson Gateley, Mallory Jackson, Jasmyn Mitcham, Kinley Prater, and Braden Tanner 3.0 or higher: Autumn Andrews, Carter Cheek, Kaylee Coffman, Kayla Cothren, Jordan Crawford, Paige Ferguson, Chris Ford, Preslee Galloway, Dakota Good, Alexxis Gooden, Taylor Harris, Karley Havens, Lainey Hubbard, Caitlin Isely, Koree Keaster, Seth Kolb, Katy Payne, Tomie Peters, Samara Stoddard, Nathan Tackett, Josie Taylor, and Andrew Tybuec

5th Grade

All A’s: Ally Agner, Skyler Brewer, Kennady Hern, Addyson Holloway, Levi Holloway, Melanie Holmes, Madison Luningham, Colton McNeese, Ashton Tilley, and Logan Warden 3.0 or higher: Alaina Ainsworth, Tyler Backer, Reese Brown, Jaden Duvall, Jaden Enos, Addison Flory, Kara Gay, Tanner Hegeman, Adrian Henderson, Alli Hernandez, Heidi Hernandez, Nina Hernandez, Adriana Huffman, Skylar Johnson, Isabella Keefe, Sebastian Klein, Jayli Lackey, Jorja Lagrange, Daniel Laub, Alyssa Lemley, Libby May, James Morrell, Chloe Newell, Conner Norman, Stephen Pace, Allison Roper, Gaylon Scroggins, Briana Taber-McGuigan, Lily Terry, James Tullous, Laurajean Weber, Raina Willcutt, and Jaycee Williams.

er Boyer, Marshall Duvall, Carly Brewer, Jacob De La Rosa, Chris Carter, Katelyne Lee, James Christie, Emily Mejia, Alan Chronister, axson Hamilton, Emily Courtwright, Breana Langley, Lakan Cummings, Elizabeth Pack, Aly Darter, Tristan Perry, Katleyn Dunlap, Hadley Ralston, Alejandra Handie, Caitlyn Roberts, Hunter Hegeman, Deatan Shipley, Rachel Haralson, Elijah Stell, Hunter Huffman, Courtney Thacker, Zoe Jackson, Marli Warren, Chance Jones, Dakota Woodall, Marissa Kessinger, Malachi Ketchum, Megan Lazenby, Gage Rehm, John Roberts, Sarah Schmoll, Brooke Walters, Parker Ward

6B SCHOOL

The Chronicle, Wednesday, June 7, 2017

POTTSVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ALL A HONOR ROLL 7TH GRADE

Lindsey Aday, Haley Baird, Addisyn Brown, Ngan Bui, Cruz Coffman, Cadie Cox, Tori Daniel, Gabbi Davis, Rayne Thone Davis, Alivia Freeman, Baylee Gottsponer, Maggie Gregory, Caleb Ham, Kayla Hunter, Hannah Jackson, Macy Jamell, Dessie Jones, Makenzie Keeling, Hailey Lambert, Brandon Lasey, Landon Lenderman, Madalyn Maggard, Landon Mahan, Kennedy Matayo, Bryanna McCoy, Adony Murillo, Ella Prince, Simon Salazar, Riley Shaddon, Breanna Shannon, Macey Teague, Katy Tramel, Maddox Tyson, Rilee Underwood, Brooklyn Whittenburg, Caleb Wojtek and Bryce Wolfe.

8TH GRADE

Brenlee Barton, Kaitlyn Brown, Konnor Carpenter, Ethan Christiansen, Sierra Chronister, Dominick Deaton, Malarie Drake, Hunter Hare, Kinley Key, Jade Lister, Skyler Montz, Madison Nicholson, Tyler Nicholson, Laney Osborn, Logan Owings, Jada Parker, Julia Reynolds, Kimbra Rhodes, Christian Salazar, Sadie Saul, Emma Short, Danielle Simpson, Paige Tankersley and Trey Thurman.

9TH GRADE

Isabel Baker, Payton Berry, Owen Chenowith, Eva Cole, Austin Cupp, Carly Dunlap, Haley Garner, Heath Heikes, McKenzie Horton, Seth Hunter, Molly Jackson, Olivia Johnson, Elizabeth Knox, Kade Lane, Shannon Lasey, Aiden McClure, Tyler Petty, Kade

Prince and Sadie Richardson.

AB HONOR ROLL 7TH GRADE

Serenidy Anderson, Avah Bass, Destiny Bowden, Cheyann Bynum, Braden Campbell, Madeline Cates, Trey Cobb, Kylie Cochran, Leigh Cochran, Carson Cole, Madison Collins, Grayson Corbin, Brooklyn Corcoran, Gavon Covey-Milligan, Damary Cruz, Jayden Curtis, Trevor Curtis-Lyles, Cooper Duvall, Madison Emery, Brittney Fechter, Lane Ferguson, Camryn Freeman, Aiden Grant, Autumn Guizar, Ethan Hale, Adrian Hall, Jr., Destiny Hallum, Jaden Hill, Abby Holland, Celilia Howe, Joseph Hughes, Matthew Jackson, Porter Lee, Madison Level, Johnathon Manes, Jayden McDaniel, Cindy McKellar, Kyra Meek, Kayley Morphis, Trysta Morrison, Lorinda Nordin, Carson Norris, Brayden Overturf, Nathan Paramo, Cambrie Prince, Brynn Rodgers, Jennifer Santiago-Hernandez, Jada Saul, Abbigale Sharp, Tori Smith, Allyson Snyder, Makenzie Storment, Layla Stroud, Savannah Taylor, Brianna Teeter, Clayton Teeter, Tristin Thomas, Manuel Valladares, Samuel Welch, Dylan Williamson and Camden Wilson.

8TH GRADE

Litzi Baltazar, Makenzie Bartlett, Owen Bocksnick, Keagen Burris, Zach Byrum, Adam Chenowith, Patch Cook, Timothy Cowan, Julie Crumley, Ryan Cummings, Cynthis Davis, Conner Delre, Beau Devore, Paige Ellington, Sara Evants, Olivia Farnsworth, Tristen Fields, Trevor Fugate, Lauren Goyne, Wesley Hallum, Caleb

Helms, Candice Hern, Jade Hubbart, Caden Hull, Zack Kitterman, Kiley Lea, Abigal Ledford, Cache Linker, Isaac Mays, Alissa McCurrie, Jacob McCurrie, Zoe Meadows, Abigail Moody, Matthew Moore, Isaiah Nason, Saundra Neumeier, Samantha Oberhauser, Harleigh Palmer, Meghan Pierce, Savanna Poynter, George Riggs, Caleb Runnels, Matthew Sergent, Kyleigh Shannon, Kaleigh Smith, Caitlyn Smothers, Caleb Standridge, Jada Story, Drew Traylor, Dillon Wells, Ben Whorton, Kaleb Williams and Raven Yates.

9TH GRADE

Blaze Alexander, Harley Anderson, Natalie Bates, Ashley Beavers, Brayson Butler, Abbie Cain, Tyler Campbell, Taryn Carnahan, Cole Carter, Wen Cochran, Abigail Coffman, Conner Cole, Courtney Currie, Dylan Eades, Jon Francis, Tia Franklin, Chase Fryer, Ricardo Gonzalez, Josh Ham, Ben Jones, Thomas Kendrick, Jacob Lamberth, Quin Lee, Chloe Lemley, Adria Lindemann, Hunter Lowrance, Kade Mainhart, Andrea Manson, Logan Monk, Kaleb Oels, Maclane Olson, Tanner Palmer, Emma Pannell, Jacob Panning, Miguel Paramo, Bayley Pitts, Carley Reddell, Garrett Reed, Payton Ritchie, Maria Rivas-Villalta, Treycin Rogers, Alyssa Runnels, Drew Rust, Zino Schroeder, Timothy Scroggins, Allie Shewmake, Haylie Smith, Paige Smith, Dustin Staggs, Cameron Standridge, Jeremiah Tate, Addison Taylor, Emiliano Torres, Kaleb Tramel, Autumn Warner, Jeb Welch, Jade Williams, Natalie Wilson and Jimmy Zinnell.

Honor Roll Gabby Hillis, Walter Lopez, Brynlee Myrick, Michael Paramo, Cashton Sanders, Diana Velasquez-Rivas.

Second Grade-All A’s

Elly Birge, MacKenzie Brown, Grady Daniels, Brody Davis, Arianna Hicks, Cort Johnson, Jenna Kamerling, Noah Metcalf, Emma Moore, Rylee Morris, Eli Moudy, Luke Rust, Isaac Salazar, Laythen Phillips, Chase Stroud, Lila Titsworth, Jaylie Teeter, Madison Andrews, Addison Cox, Emory Henderson, Peyton Renfroe, Mason Vick, Wesley Collins, Celena Davis, Nayomi Hernandez, Gloria Hill, Josie Hill, Cassidy Lee, London Lewis, Damian Linton, Lacey Moses, Aaron Nuckols, Cole Parrish, Jordan Patrick, Matti Spence, Cristian Alcocer, Vy Bui, Logan Eoff, Johnnie Meyer, Landon Montambault, Kayleigh Pruitt, Daniel Rivas, Jeenat Sarai, Malachi Brownlee, Carter Hays, Ovie Jones, Cale Kirtley, Raylee Kitchens, Brooklyn LeQuieu, Kai Mahan, Laren McNeely, Kaelum Nguyen, Bennett Oliver, Lakyn Renfroe, Leonardo Sanchez, McKynlee Staggs, Tate Sweeden, Aubrey Wilson, Landon Austin, Eddie Calvert, Aniel Cazares, Jarron Craig, Brayden Druff, Jaycie Foshee, Albert French, Payden Harshberger, Tristan Henderson, Cheyenne Perdomo, Karlee Taylor, Pfeiffer-Monet Wood, Cayleigh Cooksey, Olivia Harmon, Caleb Lewis, Eli Morris, Dawson Parker, Daniel Stroud.

Second Grade-A’s and B’s

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Emily Bocksnick, Alex Davis, Jaydn Mathis, Jay Wooten, David Arizmendi, Keaton Ashmore, Grace Berry, Cory Caudell, Marley Cook, Seth Mays, Brandon McClure, Christelle Mendoza, McKenzie Monfee, Tatum Rion, Landon Sanders, Dakoda White, Josh Breitenstein, Baylor Coulter, Andrew Bradley, Jordan Horton, Jaci Sanders, Jay Smith, Kyler Wade, Kayla Chandler, Hayden George, Gizelle Vega, Wyatt Welch, Logan Wilson, Evan Yeargan, Lane Brunson, Caeli Gipe, Madilyn Hambright, Kylie Jones, Jonathan Murillo, Khonner Petite, Trell Rainey, Rafferty Chenault, Haley Howell, Madison Kellar, Daniel Rine, Angelina Smith, Pandora Waeltz, Alyssa Barnard, Caden Cross, Nevaeh Duvall, Carsyn Hardy, Jessie Harshberger, Gage Hill, Alex Joggerst, Heith Jones, Natalie Navarro, Lacee Potts, Dakota Reynolds, Kyler Richardson, Colton Billingsley, Diamond Young.

Third Grade-All A’s

Derek Ramey, Allie Sanders, Kylee Hill, Jacob Jones, Connor Mitchell, Lexi Young, Staci Britton, Tristen Caudell, Valerie Coleman, Katelyn Finney, Jason Lara, Addison McGregor, Brylee Siegeler, Issabella Drew, Corey Greathouse, Lily Holsted, JC Jones, Ethan Lacy, Marly Matayo, Kylee Paige Mathis, Kenzie McCrotty, Brady Morrison, Jackson Mosby, Eli Newell, Lily Prince, Emberly Smith, Easton Wojtek, Kinleigh Adkison, Kynzengten Beaudry, Ava Grace Cathey, Kaylee Christiansen, Aid-

en Clowers, Alexander Cox, Tate Duvall, Colton Earls, Maddox Jones, Caroline Kennedy, Jillian Key, Karsyn Lane, Grant Montgomery, Joshlyn Renfroe, Gavin Rion, Lauren Schaeffer, Audrey Skinner, Michael Sweeney, Jacey Vines, Lakyn Brown, Emma Lackey, Madison Mills, Eli Navarro, Madi Pursifull, Troy Wilson, Delina Egnew, Kika Gonzalez, Kaegan Jones, Ivey Wheat.

Third Grade-A’s and B’s

Rael Alvarenga, Jazzelle Faulkner, Josiah Giron, Marlo Hollis, Cameron Kearn, Charley Lewey, Preston Nicholson, Abbi Price, Justin Scribner, Baylee Shannon, Kylee Story, Braxton Wilson, Rebecca Dominguez, Patience Finnegan, Bella Freeman, Ashton Guizar, Kenzi Hamrick, Jamie Jones, Kody McDaniel, Cooper McGehee, Aiden Ramos, Kenzie Slusher, Alexxys Tedford, Zaydan Covey, Joshlyn Crites, J’lexa Hays, Anthony Hoke, Kaylynn Liverett, Maddex Mergele, Parker Nicholson, Weston Pool, Evan Sanders, Dakota Shipley, Kaleb Stancil, Gabby Ward, Andrew Wells, Kaitlyn Bradley, Kylie Bosold, Nathan Brown, Boston Heflin, Savanna Mackey, Landon Majors, Shaylin Young, Alli-Beth Chansley, Kelly Bryant, Austin Bush, Evelyn Creel, Jacan Crouch, Ben Egnew, Jack Irie, Ella Kinsey, Canyn Thompson, Mea Adkins, Avery Alexander, Andrew Anderson, Zoe Brinker-Long, Tori Holt, Brooklynn McGuire, Tandalyn Patrick, Connor Proctor, Caleb Sawdy.

Pottsville Middle Grades Honor Roll 4th Grade- All A’s

Jessica Atkins, Audrey Birge, Miranda Bruhn, Brooklyn Carter, Guy Cochran, Madison Ewing, Chandler Fryer, Lillian Hare, Karen Hernandez, Jacee Hottinger, Ryder Hottinger, Emilee Hubbard, Abigail Johnson, Larrah Long, Matthew Loveland, Miller Mahan, Mayli Martin, McKenzie Martin, Laurel McCurrie, Landon McNeeley, Drew McSheehy, Rylee milligan, Arabella Morrison, Evelyn Sanchez, Ava Sears, Payton Shewmake, Donovan Warren

A and B’s

Karen Belmonte, Allison Bond, Payton Bonds, Lane Bowden, Ethan Douglas, Colby Egloff, Mahli Franks, Brylee Gilliland, James Lee Gray, Lauren Grigsby, Kylie Guajardo, Scarlett Gutierrez, Brittlie Harris, Kelsie Hill, Layton Hollingshead, Hunter Hotting-

er, Emmaleigh Jarvis, Haydon Jeffcoat, Manderra Keith, Ashley Manes, McKayla Marshall, Aimee McCurrie, Madisin Mergele, Connor Meyer, Tristin Morris, John Mullins, Kinsey Oliver, Grayson Olsen, McKenzie Parrish, Gabriel Patrick, Tripp Price, Kvon Rayford, William Ross, Maddox Rylee, Zachary Sanderson, Gavreen Sarai, Karley Saul, Denise Sawdy, Brooklyn Scherrey, Jace Sears.

5th Grade- All A’s

Emilee Berry, Preston Berry, Jeurden Bocksnick, Logan Bowden, Taytum Brock, Brayden Brothers, Anna Causin, Blake Chenowith, Matilyn Christopher, Kennedy Corbin, Haidyn Coulter, Jaxson Cox, AbbiGrace Cunningham, Abby Davis, Madelyn Dennis, Kyle Drown, Carlee Duvall, Miles Duvall, Joseph Ferguson, Dawson Fryer, Evan Fugate, Aubrey Gildea, Jackson Grigsby,

Area students on Arkansas Tech University Dean’s List RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (June 2, 2017)--Arkansas Tech University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate students on the Russellville campus for the spring 2017 semester.

A student must achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher and complete at least 12 hours of college-level coursework to be named to the Dean’s List.

Area students that made the spring 2017 Arkansas Tech University Dean’s List are:

ATKINS- Brittany Taylor Allen, Hannah Morgan Barnett, Amanda Michell Beene, Baylee Lane Bowden, Lauren Taylor Bowden, Benjamin James Brixey, Haley Michele Chronister, Samuel Jacob Cockrell (4.0), Kelsey Marie Collins, Christen Deane Dotson, Courtney Jayne Dotson, Jordan Bailey Duvall, Crystal Ann Griffin, Kayla Danielle Haralson, Sarah Elizabeth Hickman (4.0), Savanah Marie Langston, Kacey Lee Lusk (4.0), Kayla Anne Manrrique, Audrey Lynne Markle, Kaylen Nicole Martin, Alastair McCabe, Kayli Brianne Powell, Alexis Rene Rehm, Justin Ode Stroud, Brendalyn Gail Warren (4.0), Alexandra Kaye Webb (4.0), Savannah F.M. Westmoreland, Ashley Lynn Wolf; DOVER - Tyler Chase Abel (4.0), Jessica Ann Alewine, Surani Kathereen Appukuttan, Jessica Lindsey Arivett, John Conner Arivett, Nona Ann Bass (4.0), Laken Deon Beavers, Shelby Cheyenne Bradley, Daniel Leon Byers, Destiny Victoria Conley, Trevor Paul Cooper, Cody Steven Davis (4.0), Mistie Leigh Duncan, Danielle Jeanette Dyer, Melanie Lynn Ewing (4.0), Jeffrey Wayne Fields, Haley Nicole Fossitt, Brenda Kay Foster (4.0), Hauna Elizabeth Gardner, Cassity Lanae Grenier (4.0), Paxton Vaylee Goates (4.0), Barrett Holcomb Harris, Shelby Elizabeth Ann Hartzell (4.0), Connie Cheri Herring, Sydney Michele Hinkle, Katelyn Hope Hosman (4.0), Austin Hamilton Housley, Caitlyn Marie Housley, Danielle LaReece Hudson (4.0), Adrianna Mykelte Jackson, Kailey McKenna Johnson, Mary Nick Kefallinos, Andrea Anne Kindrick (4.0), Michael Alan Komarek II, Jonathan Ross Linam, Krista Nicole Lindenberg (4.0), Brandie Leigh Little (4.0), Katie Nicole McBryde, Hunter Adam McDaniel, Jason Christopher McGowan, Garrett Taylor McKown (4.0), Taylor Louise Mefford (4.0), Daniel Thomas Mercier, Brad Alan Moore, Kimberly Dawn Myers, Lakynn Nicole Noblett, Daniel Reuben Petty, Jefri Carrol Cheyenne Pippin (4.0), Kayla Michelle Renfroe (4.0), Emily Hannah Roberts, Ashley Nicole Rogers, Christine Renee Sain (4.0), Zachary Taylor

Noah Heisterkamp, Ella Holsted, Gracie Johnson, Zoie Keith, Aarin Lindermann, Michael Mathis, Karlee McClendon, Taryn McGee, Catlin McNeese, Kandis McVey, Isabella Moore, Whitney Morris, Karsyn Moudy, Jerica Stain, Tawnie Sweeden, Brier Tyson, Christina White, Dawson Whittenburg, Landon Williams, Garrett Wilson, Jacoby Wojtek, Tristen Wolfe, Victoria Woods

A and B’s

Beau Aday, Elisha Adkins, Zoie Anthoney, Cash Bartlett, Xander Beaudry, Jade Beck, Aiden Bishop, Madlynn Boyd, Bianca Brewer, Jayden Brown, Colton Cole, Adyson Collins, Piper Cowan, Ethan Crites, Melia Davis, Jared Duvall, Kaden Eakin, Kalei Fregia, Kaylie Goyne, Colton Guinn, Madison Hampton, Allison Hunter, Sophie Iracheta, Brayden Jones, Hunter Jones, Isabella Jones, Nicole Kirsch,

Schalk (4.0), Mikayla Paige Scheide (4.0), Rachael Michelle Seward, Natosha Micaela Shirley, Justin Kyle Smith (4.0), Samantha Taylor Smith, Rebecca Lynn Stephenson, Regan Elizabeth Stringer (4.0), Brooklyn Elise Taylor, Austin Blake Thomas (4.0), Dalton Britt Van Horn, Seth Alexander Walker, Tanner Boyce Payne Whitted, Baleigh Seanna Dane Williams, Carlee ReAnn Williams; Morgan Taylor Mason, Kaile Shayne Nesbit (4.0), Megnon Rachel Parks (4.0), Landon Kyle Pierce, Andrew Steven Poarch, Jaden Elizabeth Poole, Jordyn Blair Pulliam, Jennifer Nicole Roberts, Anita Maria Rodriguez, Jessica Nicole Seiter, Alexander Joseph Sharum, Ameerah Renee Smith, Forrest Utley Teeter, Marquita Tolbert (4.0), Megan Ruth Tucker, Brandon Lee Willhite (4.0), Chase Joseph Williams (4.0), Christopher Scott Woodland; HATTIEVILLE - Joshua Jamal Byers, Michael Heath Emison, Gary Wendell Fryer (4.0), Brooke Larue Gullett, Bailey Lynn Hart, Emily Marie Rhea, Brian Christopher Roberts, Hannah Leanne Sponer (4.0); HECTOR - Laurie Marie Bell, Shelby Brooke Bell (4.0), Heather Nicole Chenowith, Charles Lee Majors (4.0), Chelsea Leora Mason, Marlee D’Anna Melton, Wyatt Lynn Reid, Jayme Kyle Stroud (4.0), Kalie Renee Watkins (4.0); LONDON - Thomas Steven Avery (4.0), Jaclyn Rachelle Brown (4.0), Tyrus Raymond Chaknine, Erin Marie Cochran (4.0), Heather LaRae Ferguson, Markie Lynn Hambrick, Hannah Nicole Harness, Nathaniel Bryce Harrison, Savanna Nicole Hiland, Moriah N. Howington (4.0), Tiffany Jean Renee Jackson, Jordan Harry Labrecque, Kathryn Alyse McArthur, Gary Ray Morrison Jr., Wyatt Sterling Mosher (4.0), Cole Thomas Nelson (4.0), Naomi Lanora Sanders (4.0), Angela Marie Sperry (4.0), Brenna Leigh Voyles (4.0); POTTSVILLE -Alyssa Paige Bell, Adam Jarrod Brannon, Alexis Taylor Clayton, Kylie Paige Ennis (4.0), Shelby Suzanne Flippo (4.0), Alexandria Michelle Gantt, Amy Leanne Gray (4.0), Cody Blaine Harris, Delorian Alexander Hiatt, Shalyn Denae Horn, Carlos Ipatzi (4.0), James Alan Jackson, Kristopher Michael Lea, Brittany Nichole Leal, Jordan Dale Little, Tobby Aaron Little, Lucas Ray McAnulty, Carlee Tate McClure, Rhianna Dalene Morgan, Bryce Angelena Parker, Jessi Brooke Parker, Brittani Diane Ralston (4.0), Courtney Paige Marie Reed; RUSSELLVILLE -Dakota J. Aaron, Rayyana Saad A Al Dossary, Ali Mohammed A Al Musaad, Rimah Abdulaziz M Alanazi (4.0), Thamer Aamer M Alanazi, Yazeed Faleh J Albalawi, Fatima Abdulrahem S Aldawood (4.0), Saleh Mohammed A Aldossry, Zainab Salman M Alhamdan, Rakan Mohammed A Alharbi, Abdulrahman Ibrahim A Alhusayni, Adam Jasim Ahmed Abdulla Ali, Turki Mohammed S Alkhaldi (4.0), Jafar Fouad H Alkhalifah, Hussain Ismail A Almakrami, Omran Nasser A Alomran, Abdullah Sulaiman M Aloraini, Umar Nahar S Alshammry, Savannah Marie Anderson, Maily Emilia Andraca Lopez, Jarod

Jordan Lambert, Kaleb Lambert, Amelia Marlatt, Addison Marshall, Camden McNeese, Shawn Meek, Madilyn Myers, Ayden Peterson, Jackson Phillips, Jada Reddell, Justice Reddell, Dustin Samuels, Wesley Scroggins, Kelsi Spencer, Piper Tedford, Miranda Turic, Jeffery Vanya, Amber Waeltz, Matthew Wages, Ayden Watson, Addison Welch, Lindsey Wells, Max Wilson, Rayanna Woolf

6th Grade- All A’s

Colin Ballard, Rylie Boley, Caleb Bradley, Claire Carothers, James Chenowith, Skylar Crail, Landon Daily, Simon Diaz, Jaidyn Evants, Lakyn Findley, Harmony Garner, Alyson Greathouse, Stephen Guyse, Nayana Hernandez, James Jackson, Israel Johnson, Grayson Keys, Sara Knox, Gabriel Lemon, Olivia Mosby, Lydia Myrick, Elijah Nason, Aiden Owings, Easton

Stanton Apple, Sirina Arias, Shelby McKenzie Arnold, Brittany Nicole Barnes, Tori Ashtan Barnes (4.0), Beatriz Barrios, Raegan Grant Bartlett, Sarah Elizabeth Bates, Madison Layne Beaird, Mustafa Ali H Binsaad, Audrey Nichole Birge (4.0), William Cole Birmingham, Saugat Bista, Richard Boardman Blackburn (4.0), Taylor Sallee Bleakley (4.0), Brett Sawyer Bolin, Brady Logan Boone, David Edward Borengasser, Jerry X. Boriboun (4.0), Aimee Alicia Bowman, Kailey Michelle Bradley (4.0), Sara Ann Brians (4.0), Jonathan Layton Brown (4.0), Yannan Cai (4.0), John Walter Cains (4.0), Joseph Kaleb Campbell (4.0), Anastasia Marie Chaney (4.0), Aman Kumar Chaudhary, Huayuele Chen, Kristin Linda Chestnut, Eric Michael Coffman, Tyler Michael Cooley, Mina Martin Core (4.0), Shannon Marie Core, Taylor Seth Cotroneo (4.0), Amanda Nicole Coulter (4.0), Joshua Gavin Cox, Thomas Daniel Crozier, Alexis Michelle Culwell, Allie Marie Cumnock (4.0), Isaiah Franklin Currie, Elizabeth Lee Dalton (4.0), Meredith Adrianna Darnell, McKenzie Kaye Davenport (4.0), Kristen MaClay Davis, Alicia Dawn Defoor (4.0), Macey Danielle Dennis, Briana Elizabeth Dial, Josselyn Rebeca Diaz, Ashley Marie Dixon (4.0), Josie Marie Dixon, Austin Clay Dobbs, Marilu Sarai Doratt (4.0), Daisy Duarte-Ramos (4.0), Joli Renee Dupy, Savannah Grace Dye, Austin Connor Eason (4.0), Alivia Eve Eckart (4.0), Jessica Michelle Edwards, Donica Brooke Elliott (4.0), Rance Barrett Ellis, Amber Nicole England (4.0), Hunter Morgan Eshnaur (4.0), Jesse Randall Evatt, Penny Ann Fernando, Jessie Trujillo Flores, Mallory Alexandra Ford (4.0), Chase Tanner Foust, Shiane Cheria Frank, Andrew Kelly Freeman, Courtney Rae Freeman (4.0), Hayley Nicole Freeman, Mitchell Dean Freeman, Christopher Calvin Lee Frierson, Lauren Nichole Fryer, Ikuho Fukasawa, Ian Kathleen Gale, Christina Nicole Garcia, Teresa Marie Garrett, Chase Edward Garrison, Kristie Lynn Gilmore, Andrew Mackenzie Goodwin, Ethan Daniel Grace (4.0), Brett Michael Gray, Ashley Nicole Green (4.0), Brandon Garrett Grice (4.0), Neida Iodalis Guerrero, Trevor Austin Guiltner, Cathy Lyn Gunnels (4.0), Darcee Lauryn Halbrook, Jamison Elizabeth Hale, Evan Michael Hanna, Jessica Lauren Harman, Angela Marie Harold (4.0), Alaina Marie Harpenau (4.0), Lindsey Ann Harper, Bailey Kathryn Harris, Lindsy Noelle Harrison (4.0), Marissa Arie Hatcher, Emily Rebecca Heathcock (4.0), Katherine Lynn Hefley, Clayton M. Henry (4.0), Matthew James Henson (4.0), Lisa Carol Herren, Jessica L. Higgs, Addyson Renee Hipps (4.0), Danielle Nicole Holby (4.0), Hannah Marie Huddleston (4.0), Lauren Kay Humphrey, Myriah Kay Humphreys, Nancy Jean Isom, Caroline Marie Jackson, Joseph Love Jackson (4.0), Linda Ann Jackson (4.0), Lucas Andrew-Cullen Jackson (4.0), Mallory Lauren James, Justin Daniel Jeffery, Jordan Nicole Jenkins (4.0), Micaela Emily Jennings (4.0), Xenia Kathanina Jones (4.0), Deborah Oluwatumininu Jubreel, Grishma Harkishin Khatri, Jerry Taylor Kinder (4.0), Yosuke Kitakaze, Ashlee Virginia Knemeyer (4.0), Miranda Michelle Kraus, Jessica Renee Kriesel, Kayla Evan Kriesel, Brooks Ann Laffoon

Stevens, Emerson Stevens, Adrian Tate, Jarley Torres-Giron

A and B’s

Genesis Alvarenga, Jason Asner, Bryer Birge, Ashleigh Callan, Abigail Duvall, Ethan Farnsworth, Harlie Fondren, Austin Ford, Lydia Foster, Sara Francis,Madelynn Freeman, Tyler Gipson, Isabella Goodall, Skylar Henderson, Jolique Hernandez, Bryce Herren, Kendra Hill, William Hinkle, Kylee Hodge, Conner Hubbart, Landyn Jamell, Joshua Jones, Carter Kamerling, Carson Lee, Sophia Lemley, Nathan Maggard, Samuell Manning, Landon Martin, Kylie McCarthy, Abree McCrotty, Gweneth McGregor, Kaleb Metcalf, Lance Moats, Austin Monica, Carson Oates, Annleigh Pennington, Jayden Reynolds, Jonas Rion, Bryan Sanchez, Braden Shewmake, Ellie Wilburn, Summer Wilds, Hunter Williams

(4.0), Vanessa Sarahi Lagos (4.0), William Kenneth Lawrence (4.0), Stephanie June Leavell, Byeung Hoon Lee, Daphne Irene Lee (4.0), Pamela Kay Lemberg, Chenhengjie Li, Yancheng Li (4.0), Amber Lynn Light (4.0), Chenyu Liu (4.0), Brookelynn Colleen Long, Lindsay Diane Lorance (4.0), Allison Grace Lutrell (4.0), Hannah Ruth Lykins, Blake Alan Lynch, Wael Adel I Mahmod, Jennifer Lee Malardier, Maria Rose Marasco, Caitlin Nicole Mars, Megan Rene Matilo, Risako Matsuo (4.0), Sarah Grace Maxey (4.0), Hatley Elisabeth McGuire (4.0), Jacob Michael McKinney (4.0), Brayden Cole Meador, Andrea Paige Meredith, Benjamin Jacob Meyer, Daili Kayleen Meyer, Erica Millan, Cherish Melinda Miller, Pamela Joycelyn Moore, Melissa Ann Moorhead, Ashley Lin Morris (4.0), Jason Andrew Morris (4.0), Loida Eunice Mundo (4.0), Erika Itzel Nava Diaz (4.0), Miguel Angel Nava Diaz (4.0), Madison Marie Needham, Rylee Marie Nesbitt, Corey Alan Nolan (4.0), Cortney Elizabeth Norman, Michael Paul O’Brien, Omotola Feyisayo Okeowo (4.0), Stephanie Nicole Parish, David Keith Patterson, Douglas Tyler Pehrson (4.0), Gabrielle Grace Pemberton, Caleb Eli Perley, Gustaf Ethan Perley (4.0), Carol Dana Pingel (4.0), Taylor Morgan Potts (4.0), Carleigh Joy Powell (4.0), Callie Marie Purtell (4.0), Hanna Elizabeth Raines, Jonathan Miles Ratzlaff, Kylie Glenda Maree Rice (4.0), Kyrston Lorraine Rice, Jerry Camp Richardson, Dorian Gabriel Riley, Eva Jasmine Rivas, Daniel Adolfo Rivera Belzares, MacKenzie Ayleen Roberts, Briana Renee Robertson (4.0), Marley Creed Robinson, Betsie Stephanie Rodriguez (4.0), Freddys Francisco Rodriguez (4.0), Tiffany Nicole Romine, Alicia S. Rounds (4.0), Logan Mitchell Roys, Lauren Lynn Saab (4.0), Elizabeth D. Sabins, Jordan Lee Sanders, Yahya Ali M Sarkhe (4.0), Philip A. Sayger (4.0), Jaclyn Deann Seres (4.0), Shane Anthony Shackleford (4.0), Lauren Elizabeth Shelton (4.0), Qi Shi (4.0), Russell James Simmons (4.0), Sarah Diane Simpson (4.0), Sydney Nicole Skaggs (4.0), Josye Anne Smith (4.0), Holly Anna Spear, Megan Rebecca Spivey, Brandy Lynn Standridge (4.0), Courtney Nicole Standridge, Markayla Belle Stanley (4.0), Haley Layne Stanton, Anne Austin Stiritz, Teresa Denise Summerhill (4.0), Jaylin Nicole Sutterfield (4.0), Amber Nicole Swanson, Brooklyn Nicole Tarbox, Tatum Suzanne Tarvin (4.0), Elizabeth Riley Taurone (4.0), Madison Nicole Taylor (4.0), Morgan Grace Taylor (4.0), Victoria Ann Teague (4.0), Ashlyn Kay Tedder, Moriah Grace Theriault, Dakota Delray Thiel, Andrew Paul Thomas, Kaela Dianne Thompson, Marissa Keely Thompson, Mikahla Nicole Thompson (4.0), Ashlee Marie Tisdale (4.0), Nathan Paul Traylor (4.0), Cody David Underhill, Victoria Leigh Underhill, Eduardo Rene Vasquez Mayen (4.0), Ashley LeAnne Vinson, Tyler David Waddell, Kaitlin McLain Walker (4.0), Devin Blake Ward, Ashley Nichole Warner, Joseph Dallas Watroba, Hannah Kate Watson, Michael Morris Watson (4.0), Patrick James Wheaton II, Kinzly Renea White, Lucy Caroline White, Margaret Jean Whitfield (4.0), Christopher Daniel Williams (4.0), Andrew Jay Winn, Junwei Xu (4.0), Yida Xu (4.0), Rui Yan, Xiangyu Zhou;