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Greenwood City Lake’s Cuthbert Bridge Project: Part 2

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Greenwood City Lake’s Cuthbert Bridge Project: Part 2

Editor’s Note: When the opportunity arose to share this historical piece, full of emotion and family ties–I jumped at it. It is an exciting project, and we invite you, our readers, to be a part!

Installment 2/3 – In part two of this three-part series we discuss the current progress of the Cuthbert Bridge Project. In part one, we discovered the history behind the project. In the final installment, the future, and how you can be a part of Greenwood’s history in the making!

As with any project this size, construction plans have been divided into phases. Daniel McDaniel, the city councilman spearheading the project, has formulated a plan.

“I’ve put together a phased plan that would complete all work at the lake site with the bridge abutments, concrete work and piles driven so that we’re ready for the bridge to be set in place. We have enough money in hand to get that completed in phase I. For phase II, we will have to wait, pray, hope, and beg for additional funding through charitable donations, grant awards or perhaps some form of reallocation from the city, parks, A&P or ARPA funds. As it stands at this time, we would not expect to hear back on a grant award until probably summer of 2023.”

To date, Tom Cuthbert (read more about the history of the Cuthbert family) has made a generous donation to get the project started.

“When the idea of the bridge came up I contacted Randy Coleman with Mickle Wagner Coleman engineering,” added McDaniel. “Randy was the chief engineer for the city water projects back in the day and greatly admired Dr. Cuthbert. He offered his time and expertise at no cost and has kept…his firm’s cost for inspectors, drafting and other necessary work to a minimum to help us out.”

PHASE I

With the initial funds in place, and some amazing project engineers willing to donate their time and expertise, it will give Jacob Burton the green light to begin the earthwork. Burton, a Greenwood native, is the developer for the Curve project and has donated all of the fill material needed. He is also providing the hauling, dozier work, and excavating at a fraction of the cost. “Heavy equipment is expensive to operate and he has been very generous with his time and keeping the cost as low as possible,” McDaniel continued.

The initial phase will also include acquiring steel pilings, installation, trucking, and bids for concrete work.

McDaniel has recommended that gravel and a new parking area be constructed before winter. “Doing the work before winter would make the area useable for the trail and other visitors to the lake.”

Phase I will conclude with concrete and wing walls.

Phase II

The transition to the fabrication phase will begin and will include all material, labor, and equipment necessary to complete the bridge. This stage requires a great deal of logistical planning. From transporting the bridge to the fabrication yard, the labor, materials, and assembly, all before the bridge is completed and is ready to be moved to the lake location, is an enormous undertaking.

Once in place, the flooring will be installed. McDaniel commented that he is aware of unanticipated problems with a project of this size, but is budgeting for those costs.

In phase II, McDaniel stated they will be seeking the assistance of the Sebastian County Road Department for the parking lot, and culverts.

Lastly, signage and safety railings will be installed. “Two signs will be installed,” concluded McDaniel. “One with the bridge’s history, the other one will be a Cuthbert tribute.”

In the third and final installment of the Cuthbert Bridge Project, learn how you, your business, or your organization can get involved in this truly historical campaign.

Centerpoint Defeats Paris, 42-7

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It was a long trip to the South Arkansas town of Amity for the Paris football program to play the Centerpoint Knights in a 3A-4 conference game. Symbolically, the long trip there and back is not unlike the 2022 season for the Eagles. It has been a long season that will culminate next week at home with a final conference game against Magnet Cove.

Paris once again played hard and competed with the Knights who entered the game undefeated both overall and in conference play. In fact, the Eagles were within striking distance until very late in the second quarter. Paris had narrowed the lead to 14-7 before giving up a touchdown about midway through the second quarter, and then again just before the half to stretch the Centerpoint lead to 28-7 at the half.

Early in the first half, senior running back Jace Clark of Centerpoint eclipsed the single season rushing record for the Knight’s football program. Clark’s running highlighted the Centerpoint offense that appeared to be very conservative in handing the ball off to Clark who could not be stopped by the Paris defense. Occasionally, the Knights would throw the ball down field to receivers who were left open by a defense desperate to stop the run.

Centerpoint would score twice more in the second half, sending the game clock into sportsmanship rule mode (continuous clock) for the remainder of the game. Paris was unable to score again, and the Knights cruised to a 42-7 win at home over Paris.

With the win over Paris, Centerpoint remains undefeated in conference play and will end their regular season with two huge games against Bismarck and Glen Rose. The final top three seedings from conference 3A-4 will be greatly impacted by the Knights’ games with the other two conference leaders.

Due to the cancellation of the Danville game in Week Ten of the Paris schedule, the Eagles’ regular season will conclude next week, October 28, at home versus Magnet Cove. It will be Senior Night and both Paris and Magnet Cove will be playing for the fifth and final state playoff berth from the 3A-4. For Paris, it will be win or go home for the 2022 season when they host the Panthers.

Watch for photos from the Centerpoint game next week on Facebook at Paris Eagles Sports. RNN Sports will be in Searcy next week to cover the Lady Eagles in the state volleyball tournament, and will return home on Friday to bring you coverage of the Eagles’ final regular season football game.

So, Eagles fans, enjoy your weekend, and get ready for a big week of Paris sports next week! RNN Sports will be there to bring you all of the action!

Around the Boathouse – Blue Mountain Lake

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Tammy Teague

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Around the Boathouse – Blue Mountain Lake

Yearling threadfin shad were recently stocked in several central Arkansas lakes, including two that studies showed were very much in need of the forage.

Lake Beaverfork (75,400 shad stocked) and Brewer Lake (118,080) were stocked by the staff from the AGFC’s Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery in Centerton in northwest Arkansas.

During population sampling conducted over the previous two years, it was noted that game species that were sampled (largemouth bass, crappie and channel catfish) in these two lakes had below-optimal relative weights (or “plumpness”). This is an indicator that not enough forage was available for optimal growth and condition of the game fish.

This stocking effort was made in the hopes that the threadfin shad will overwinter and have several spawns next summer that will contribute to the overall forage base in the two lakes. The photo at top right shows AGFC staff using a stocking truck full of threadfin shad at Lake Beaverfork.

As much as we try to get a consistent Fishing Report from anglers around Blue Mountain Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake just south of Mount Magazine, those reports don’t come often enough. Maybe some people are holding out on us, considering the results of a recent sampling by the AGFC that indicated there are nice, healthy largemouth bass in the lake.

A recently completed fall electrofishing sample on Blue Mountain Lake in Yell and Logan counties showed catch rates and size structure indicative of a well-balanced population of largemouths, according to AGFC biologists. Relative weight values (an indicator of the “plumpness” of the fish) were excellent, with many fish exceeding the optimum level of 100. This means the fish were very fat and well-fed.

If you’re looking for a few bass to bend your rod this fall, check out Blue Mountain Lake. The lake is surrounded by mountains, you’re not far from the spectacular Arkansas State Parks’ Mount Magazine Lodge (if you can land a vacancy in October), and the beautiful scenery will add to your fishing experience.

Yeast Diaper Rash Help

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Madison VanRavensway

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My grandma had a collection of newspaper clippings with useful information. There is a scrapbook in my buffet cabinet that holds them all, she compiled them. I’ve not read them all, but chances are there is a remedy for most all issues I could face.

Maybe this is still common other places, an ask so-and-so column where nothing but useful information is shared. I’m not here to change the world, or start that article for Resident Press. An Ask Madison advice column would be a lot of “I don’t know” and probably no helpful advice.

But this one! I have some advice for those parents who have kiddos prone to yeast, or even not. When a yeast rash hits it’s a pain, and they can be boogers to get rid of. Of course, there are prescription meds or even over the counter, but when you need quick relief for your little there isn’t time to find it.

To begin with we did an oatmeal bath. Google was not the most helpful with if this would help or feed the yeast, so I did it as a trial and error. Immediately upon getting the baby from the oatmeal bath the redness had already subsided and the rash looked less angry.

Next I put plain yogurt on the rash. Baby girl protested for a minute because it was just out of the fridge and very cool, but it seemed to add to the soothing effect. The next time I changed her I slathered on coconut oil with a teensy drop of lavender essential oil. Then the next I did more yogurt. Really, coconut oil and yogurt could be applied at the same time but I swapped.

Her yeast rash has improved greatly!

To do an oatmeal bath and not make a ginormous mess in your bath tub put the oats in a sock or wash cloth and tie with a rubber band or pony tail.

Hackett Defeats Paris 3-0 to Win the 3A West Conference Tournament Title

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Hackett Defeats Paris 3-0 to Win the 3A West Conference Tournament Title

It was a match that was not reflected by the final score. All three sets in the Hackett victory over Paris were tightly contested, but, at the end of the night, it was the Hackett Lady Hornets adding a conference tournament title to their regular season title for 2022. The large crowd at Tiger Center in Charleston was treated to two great games with the host school Charleston defeating Booneville in five sets to win the third place game earlier in the evening.

As a result of Thursday’s conference tournament games, Hackett will now go to next week’s state tournament as the top seed from the 3A West. Paris will go as the two seed, Charleston as the three, and Booneville will complete the 3A West playoff delegation as the four seed.

The first three rounds of the 3A state playoffs will be held in Searcy at Harding Academy. The final championship games in all classifications will be held on Saturday, October 29 at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.

3A State Volleyball Tournament to be Held at Harding Academy Next Week (Image: Twitter / Arkansas Activities Association)

The tournament will begin on Tuesday, October 25 at 12 p.m. when the Booneville Lady Bearcats play the Atkins Lady Red Devils in first round action. Paris will then play at 2 p.m. versus the Rose Bud Lady Ramblers. The Hackett Lady Hornets will take the floor at approximately 4 p.m. to play the Salem Lady Greyhounds. The final game of the session will feature the Charleston Lady Tigers and the Harding Academy Wildcats at 6 p.m.

Looking ahead in the tournament at possible match-ups and pairings, the Hackett Lady Hornets, by merit of being the one seed from the 3A West, have a more favorable path to the finals. If seedings play out as paired, Hackett would likely play Salem, Hoxie, and Little Rock Episcopal to reach the finals. For the Lady Eagles to reach the finals, Paris would have to defeat Rose Bud and most likely Little Rock Baptist Prep in the quarterfinals and Harding Academy in the semifinals. The potential Paris match with Harding Academy would be in front of the Lady Wildcats’ home crowd on Thursday.

Overall, the brackets are set for a potential Hackett vs. Little Rock Baptist Prep championship final, again, if seedings hold true in the tournament. If that match-up materializes, it would feature a 3A championship final with the two teams that most observers statewide have said are the two best teams in 2022.

But all of this assumes that things play out the way they appear on paper. Each year, Cinderella usually makes an appearance at the big dance, and someone will almost guaranteed pull an upset. Who knows if and who that may be this year. But it is a game played by teenagers and a lot of emotion will be in play, so, who knows? Either way, it will be an exciting week of great, high-level volleyball. You will not want to miss it! Get your tickets early!

Financial Focus: Should you consolidate retirement accounts?

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Tammy Teague

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Financial Focus: Should you consolidate retirement accounts?

By Jeffery O’Neal, Financial Advisor

One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide needed income for you when you do retire. As the years went by, you may well have accumulated several retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s or similar employer-sponsored plans. But you might find it advantageous to consolidate these accounts with a single provider.

Consolidating them can provide you with several potential benefits, including these:

• Less confusion and clutter – If you have multiple accounts in different locations, it may be difficult to keep track of tax documents, statements, fees, disclosures and other important information. Consolidating accounts could help provide clear, simplified account maintenance.

• Less likelihood of “lost accounts” – It may be hard to believe, but many people abandon their retirement accounts, leaving thousands of dollars behind and unclaimed.

In fact, at the end of 2021, there were nearly 25 million forgotten 401(k) accounts, worth about 20% of all 401(k) assets, according to an estimate by Capitalize, a financial services company that helps individuals roll over retirement plan assets into new accounts. It’s possible that employers can even move small, old accounts out of their 401(k) plans and into an IRA on behalf of their former employees, thus increasing the chances that savers will lose track of their money. By consolidating your retirement plans with one provider, you can ensure you don’t lose track of your hard-earned money.

• Ability to follow a unified strategy – With multiple retirement accounts, and different investment portfolios, you might find it difficult to maintain a unified financial strategy that’s appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance. But once you’ve consolidated accounts with a single provider, you’ll find it easier to manage your investment mix and to rebalance your portfolio as needed. The need to rebalance may become more important as you near retirement because you may want to shift some of your assets into investments that aren’t as susceptible to swings in the financial markets.

• Possible improvement in investment options – Often, 401(k)s may have limited investment selection, so consolidating accounts with a full-service firm may allow for a

wider array of products and strategies. This broader exposure can potentially help you improve your overall retirement income strategies.

• Greater ease in calculating RMDs – Once you turn 72, you will need to start taking withdrawals — called required minimum distributions, or RMDs — from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar plan. If you don’t take out at least the minimal amount, which is based on your age and account balance, you could face a penalty. If you have several accounts, with different providers, it could be cumbersome and difficult to calculate your RMDs — it will be much easier with all accounts under one roof.

So, if you do have multiple retirement accounts, give some thought to consolidating them. The consolidation process is not difficult, and the end result may save you time and hassles, while also helping you manage your retirement income more effectively.

This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor
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Mayor Black Vows Fiscal Responsibility with Tax Payer Money

Tammy Teague

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Mayor Black Vows Fiscal Responsibility with Tax Payer Money

The Mansfield City Council met in regular session on Thursday evening, October 20. All members of the council were present including Julie Thomas, James Steele, Jan Carlton, Beverly Lyons, Bobby Musgrove, and Sheri Hopkins. Also present, Mayor Buddy Black and Recorder/Treasurer Becky Walker.

After calling the meeting to order, prayer, and Pledge of allegiance, the council approved unanimously the September minutes and financials. Next, the council heard the city services reports.

Scott County Judge candidate Brad Evans and Mansfield Police Chief Wayne Robb

Fire Chief Michael Smith reported a total of 53 calls, 13 fire, and 30 EMS. Smith also stated that the 1999 Freightliner had sold, and sought the council’s approval to purchase a 2000-gallon polypropene tank to replace the existing rusty metal tank. Lastly, Smith stated that he had put in for a 2017 Dodge Durango and that it will be at no cost to the city.

Next Police Chief Wayne Robb reported 66 total calls, 26 agency assists – seven in Scott County and 19 in Sebastian County, 15 school calls, five medical calls, 12 incident/arrest reports, five total accident reports, 105 total traffic stops, 82 warnings, one DWI arrest, one drug arrest, five adult arrests, and three animal calls.

Public Works Director Joe Manes was not present for the meeting, and Mayor Black read his report. The public works department performed 133 work orders, four water leaks, two main leaks, two service line leaks, relocated the playground equipment at City Lake Park, installed a water tap for a new water customer, and removed a large pecan tree that fell on the middle small gazebo at City Lake.

Mansfield City Attorney Travis Plummer was present and briefed the council on cases he had handled on the city’s behalf.

In matters of unfinished business, the council voted unanimously to approve additional pay for a submersible pump, and reviewed repairs made to the water department’s drive-thru window.

In the last item of unfinished business, Mayor Black informed the council of another option in regard to the mold issue at City Hall. At a previous meeting, the council was presented with options to repair or replace the current building. “I hate to waste taxpayer money,” stated Mayor Black. “We have the money to make these repairs, and the cost is so much cheaper to redo this building.” Ultimately, the council discussed getting more inclusive bids from the company Home Services Foundation Repair.

In matters of new business, the council voted to approve a letter to be submitted to Sebastian County to continue the millage levy and adopted Ordinance 2022-3 to continue the Scott County Millage levy.

In the last item of new business, the council discussed changes to council pay. However, no action was taken in regards to pay for those council members who are present at meetings or not. “We work all month long,” shared Jan Carlton. “Our jobs don’t begin when we walk into a meeting, and they don’t end when we leave.”

Before adjourning, Mayor Black introduced Brad Evans, a candidate for Scott County Judge. “I hear a lot of folks up this way who feel like they aren’t represented. My goal is to be of service to the entire county, from one end to the other.”

Current city employee, Michael Martin addressed the council and stated he would be more than willing to work more hours in the Public Works Department.

With no other items of business, the meeting of the Mansfield City Council was adjourned.

Arrest Reports 10/9

Police Reports

Tammy Teague

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Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
Brett Marshall Barnes of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 11 at 2:44 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Barnes was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Jeremy Allen Brown of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 9 at 4:54 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Brown was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Matthew Carl Guess of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 15 at 8:37 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Guess was charged with Battery in the Second Degree – Officer, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree > $1,000 but < $5,000, and Disorderly Conduct – Fighting.

John Garrett Newman of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 14 at 11 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 15 at 2:27 a.m. Newman was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
James Daugherty of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 13 at 7:08 p.m. and released on cash bond October 17 at 5:07 p.m. Daugherty was charged with Nonsupport – Legitimate $10k to $25k.

Terri Irene Godwin of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 11 at 3:09 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 12 at 4:58 p.m. Godwin was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Samuel James Ewin Helton of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 9 at 11:37 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Helton was charged with parole violation, and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Tyler James Jachera of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 13 at 12:47 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Jachera was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Jo Beth Kossman of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 9 at 4:25 p.m. and released on October 18 at 10:05 p.m. Kossman was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO, and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Randy Shane Mathis of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 9 at 5:32 p.m. and released on signature bond October 9 at 11:51 p.m. Mathis was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Charles Michael Patton of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 11 at 3:07 p.m. and released on October 17 at 8:26 p.m. Patton was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Jordon Blake Ratliff of Midland was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 14 at 10:18 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Ratliff was charged with drug court sanctions.

Ryan Joe Smothers of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 10 at 11:03 a.m. and transferred to an outside agency on October 10 at 9:23 p.m. Smothers was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Felony.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Jessica Nicole James of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 9 at 3:30 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. James was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g., Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, Furnishing a Prohibited Article-Correctional Facility, and Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Keith Henry Junior Morris of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 9 at 4:45 a.m. and released on October 19 at 4:31 p.m. Morris was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Christopher Lynn Pinto of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 15 at 6:50 p.m. and released on bond October 16 at 3:33 p.m. Pinto was charged with Assault On Family Or Household Member-3rd Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Second Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Second Degree.

Lewis Asia Pittman of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 9 at 4:59 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Pittman was charged with two counts of Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony.

Elton E Rambin of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 10 at 6:40 p.m. and released on October 13 at 3:40 p.m. Rambin was charged with Refusal To Submit To a Chemical Test-adult, and Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Arresting agency – Bonanza Police Department:
Bruce Olen Wheeler, Third of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 14 at 10:28 p.m. and released on signature bond October 15 at 12:32 a.m. Wheeler was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – U.S. Marshal Service:
Robert Bradley Yarberry of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 11 at 5:31 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on October 17 at 9:56 a.m. Yarberry was charged with Hold for U.S. Marshal Writ, and Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Edward Standring, 53 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 10 at 11:28 a.m. Standring was sentenced to the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Shannon Wilkerson, 36 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 11 at 6:07 p.m. Wilkerson was charged with failure to appear.

Tabetha Emberson, 43 of Magazine, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 14 at 6:27 p.m. Emberson was charged with disorderly conduct, and refusal to submit to arrest.

Dave Townsend, 43 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 15 at 12:05 a.m. Townsend was charged with residential burglary and theft of property.

Alisha Rasdon, 24 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 15 at 12:34 a.m. Rasdon was charged with residential burglary and theft of property.

Johnny Reams, 34 of Clarksville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 15 at 5:52 p.m. Reams was charged with failure to appear.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**

Just Roll With it “Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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Tammy Teague

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Just Roll With it “Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins
Lifestyle Contributor

Hello everyone! It sure is cold today, the temp on the bank thermostat says 50 degrees. Haven’t turned my heat on yet, my nephew Michael and me have a contest every year to see who can hold out the longest without the heat on. We act like kids, but we are adults.

My friend Curtis Feimster will turn 60 this Friday, October 21st. He’s officially over the hill. So big happy birthday to him.

This week I’m going to talk about men and all you women know how they can get on our nerves. I loved my husband, Chuck, but he could get on my last nerve quicker than anybody. Have you ever noticed how happy they are when they do something for you or help you out around the house? I mean even when you drive down the highway and the road crew is out there is a big sign that says “men working” I guess they want a medal. I came home from work one day and Chuck was so proud, he said, “I ran the dishwasher for you.” I didn’t have the heart to tell him the dishes in the dishwasher were already clean. I just hadn’t put them up. When he got a wild hair and decided to mop the floor, he would put so much bleach in the mop bucket that it left a thick film on the floor. I didn’t have the heart to tell him about that either. You would think my eyes watering and burning from all the bleach he would have gotten the hint. Sure miss the big guy. We had a lot of fun together. I’m going somewhere with this story.

A couple of weeks ago on a Sunday night, Justin Weaver announced after church that he is praying for me a good husband. I told him not to be doing that, I don’t need a husband. The next Sunday, here comes Ronnie Black wanting to know if I have gotten any calls since Justin was praying for me a man. Well, his prayers have sure been working on all the Facebook men hackers. They have been messaging me and telling me how beautiful I am and if would I please be their friend. The funny thing is they are almost all military according to their pictures. I have to tell Justin Weaver to please be more specific when he prays.

This week’s recipe is blueberry delight. I love anything blueberry. Have a great week and enjoy the weather!

BLUEBERRY DELIGHT
2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 14 large graham crackers)
1/3 cup sugar
10 tablespoons butter, melted
1 8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (16 oz.) Cool Whip
2 (21 oz.) cans blueberry pie filling
A few additional graham crackers crushed for the top
In a medium bowl, stir well to combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and butter. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Place in a refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill. Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1/2 tub of Cool Whip. Spread over the graham cracker crust. Spread the blueberry pie filling over the top. You can also do half blueberry on one side and half cherry on the other side for two flavors. Top with the remaining Cool Whip and then the crushed graham crackers for garnish. Keep in the refrigerator and enjoy.

Hackett and Paris to Play Again Tonight for the 3A West Conference Tournament Championship

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Hackett and Paris to Play Again Tonight for the 3A West Conference Tournament Championship

The Hackett Lady Hornets, who many are predicting to win this year’s Class 3A state volleyball championship, defeated the Charleston Lady Tigers last night by the set score of 3-0 in the semifinals of the 3A West conference tournament. Hackett defeated the tournament host Charleston Lady Tigers to advance to tonight’s conference tournament championship final.

In the second game of last evening’s session, the Paris Lady Eagles swept the Booneville Lady Bearcats, also by the set score of 3-0 to advance to tonight’s final with the Lady Hornets. The rematch with Hackett will be the third meeting of the season between the two schools. Hackett has swept six sets from Paris in the two previous meetings and wins for the Lady Hornets. The six set losses represent the only set losses for Paris in conference play this year.

As a result of last night’s semifinals games, Hackett and Paris will play for a #1 seed in next week’s state tournament. The loser of tonight’s match will go to the state tournament as the #2 seed. Last night’s semifinals losers, Charleston and Booneville, will play today at 4 p.m. with the winner going to the state tournament as the #3 seed.

Tonight’s championship final will start at approximately 6:30 p.m. following the completion of the 4 p.m. consolation game.

The four seeds from the 3A West, Hackett, Paris, Charleston, and Booneville, will face opponents from the 3A Northwest next week in the state tournament that will be held on the campus of Harding Academy in Searcy. In the 3A Northwest tournament that will play its championship final tonight, the Atkins Lady Red Devils will play the Harding Academy Lady Wildcats for the top seed coming out of the 3A Northwest. The loser will go as a #2 seed. In the third place game, the Rose Bud Lady Ramblers will play the Salem Lady Greyhounds for a three seed in next week’ state tournament.

The schedule in Searcy for Tuesday’s first round state tournament games is as follows:

West #4 vs. Northwest #1 12 p.m.

West #2 vs Northwest #3 2 p.m.

West #1 vs Northwest #4 4 p.m.

West #3 vs Northwest #2 6 p.m.

Looking ahead, if Hackett wins the 3A West tournament tonight, they will play the loser of tonight’s consolation game between Rose Bud and Salem. In this scenario, Paris would play the winner of the Rose Bud vs Salem match at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

If Booneville defeats Charleston in tonight’s 3A West consolation match, the Lady Bearcats will play the loser of the Harding Academy vs Atkins match on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Additionally, the loser of the 3A West consolation game tonight will play the top seed from the Nortwest (either Atkins or Harding Academy) at 12 noon on Tuesday.

For 3A West teams, if it is possible to avoid playing Harding Academy on their home floor in front of a sellout crowd, teams will want to do so by taking care of business tonight.

It is a great time of year; championships are on the line. It is what players and coaches have been working for all year, and at RNN Sports, we wish all of the area teams in the River Valley the best of luck both tonight and in next week’s state tournament! Stay with RNN Sports for updates and photos from next week’s big event at Harding Academy!

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