On Tuesday, June 30, friends, family and co-workers at Waldron City Hall celebrated City Clerk and Treasurer Sherry Johnston. Johnston is retiring after two decades of service to the city.
Congratulations Sherry Johnston, thank you for your dedication throughout the years! We hope you have many years of happiness following your retirement!
Listeners can hear the Sports Brew Show that was originally scheduled to be streamed live today on Tuesday, July 21. The show will begin at 4 p.m.
Razorbacks fans will not want to miss next week’s show on July 7 that will be a Razorbacks special that will include former Razorbacks players Grant Freeman, Ron Trusty, and Brad Taylor, The show will be streamed live on July 7 at 4 p.m. Go to thesportsbrew.net to hear hosts Tim Johns, Marvin Wiggins, and myself each Tuesday.
And Resident Press will be there to bring a recap of each week’s shows to our readers! Stay with Resident Press for the best coverage of River Valley sports!
For many of us born before the turn of the century, our earliest memories center on the old school buildings that dominated the surrounding small communities. Often the buildings were two and three stories tall with basements, fire escapes, and imposing brick exteriors. Inside, the halls were dark hardwood with large doors leading to classrooms crowded with wooden desks.
Thinking back, we remember how hot it was on summer days. We remember the smell of layers of wax, chalk, and right before lunch, the wonderful odor of cooking yeast rolls.
Outside in the playground, we found swings mounted on great iron shafts, teeter totters that we constantly bounced each other from, and merry-go-rounds that constantly left us with skinned legs and bruised knees. I remember David Rhineheart trying to jump to many rungs on the monkey bars and breaking an arm. Wonderful fun equipment that would end teachers and administrators in courts being sued today.
In the sixties, boys still played marbles and tops (often for keeps), and girls played hop-scotch in the required dresses which were the code of the day. Each room had a library of books and teachers like Mrs. Looney encouraged us to read by starting a book, stopping at an exciting point, and telling us if we wanted the remainder of the story, we could read it ourselves.
At one point, the state had 1589 school districts, one in about every populated section. There were 424 in the state in 1948, the year that the state began enforcing consolidation. Seventy-one of those districts contained less than 100 students. Prior to that date, we had schools at Shoal Creek, Ione, Sugar Groove, Branch, and Mount Salem. Older citizens still recall stories of those times and the teachers who educated them. Many of the old buildings still stand as testament to that time. Today, districts are required 350 total students or consolidation.
Many of the early schools educated only grades one through eight; kindergarten was a thought way in the future. Older students wanting more education went to Academies. Two of the top academies in the state were found in Booneville and Paris. Students attended those and paid $1.50 to $3 per month to attend. Room and board was about $8 a month and students could work that off by cutting wood or trade it off in farm goods.
Schools progressed, became larger, and converted to the modern air conditioning. Books have become computers, football fields covered in astro-turf and girls can wear pants and even shorts to school.
Memories of those days linger, each of us with our own special memories of classes, laughter, and friends.
Kelly Marie (Linderman) Shaddon of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 26, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Kelly was born February 25, 1973 in San Jose, California to Edward J. Linderman and Lorie Marie (Wilson) Linderman. Kelly was 47 years old.
Kelly was a beautiful, energetic, happy person. She loved vacationing, discovering the beautiful natural parks with her soulmate and love of her life Wade. Some of her favorite things were helping others, dolphins, purple pansies and spending time in her pool. She believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. Kelly was loving and kind, she touched everyone she knew and more. She would light up the room with her beautiful smile and presence. Kelly was a force of nature that wouldn’t let anyone or thing slow her down. She was funny and smart and made people happy. She lived every day to the fullest. We can hear her say “…it is what it is man.” Some of her most memorable times were the day she met Wade (her soulmate) and married him, and each day her children were born. If Kelly could tell all those she loved one thing; it would be that, she will be with each one of you in your hearts and will be waiting to greet you at the gates of heaven”. She will be waiting for her husband Wade to spend eternity with him. Kelly cherished time she spent surrounded by family and friends that loved her dearly.
Kelly leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband Wade Shaddon of the home, her children: Michael Burger of Alabama, Edward Thornburg, Charlea Watkins, Tyler Shaddon and Allie Shaddon all of Waldron, Arkansas. Her love will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Millie Shaddon, Bhody Shaddon and Maleiah Trager. Kelly is also survived by her parents, Edward Sr and Lorie Linderman of Rogers, Arkansas, her father and mother in law, Frank and Charlean Shaddon and siblings: Edward Linderman Jr. and wife Candace of Rogers, Arkansas, Heather Linderman and Teresa Libera and husband Christopher “Bernie” all of California, brothers in law and sisters in law, Josh and Becky Shaddon and Reggie and Angie McNaughton. Kelly will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of nieces and nephews, friends, her work gals and many dear loved ones.
Kelly’s life celebration will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Sodie Davidson Park Pavillion with Rev. Konnor McKay and Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Kelly’s pallbearers will be Juanita Cox Atchley, Erin Curtis, Laurie Scantling, Amber Harris Craig, Amber Lane Richmond, Amy Carpenter, April Nelson and Sarah Garrison.
Kelly’s visitation will be Monday, June 29, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
During these trying and difficult times, we must follow the guidelines we have been given to do our part to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Family and friends are welcome to attend the service but everyone must wear a mask and maintain a social distance of 6 feet apart. For those who want to attend the service but wish to remain in your vehicles, the graveside service can be heard from the comfort of your vehicle at 87.9 FM.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kelly Marie (Linderman) Shaddon, please visit our floral store.
6/25
On Thursday June 25, 2020 at approximately 10 p.m., the Greenwood Police Department was dispatched to 1438 Eastgate Circle in reference to a verbal altercation. When the officer arrived, he met with Todd Anderson, Brittany Day and her mother. The mother informed the officer that she was there to pick up Todd because he had been in an argument with her daughter. She also informed the officer that Anderson had active warrants for his arrest. After making contact with Anderson and Day inside the home, he confirmed that both parties had been in a verbal altercation and that Anderson was going to leave the home with Day’s mother. After checking with dispatch, the officer confirmed that Anderson had an active warrant for contempt, and failure to pay fines out of Fort Smith. Anderson was placed into custody and transported to the Sebastian County Detention Center without further incident.
6/26
On June 26, at approximately 9:40 a.m., a Greenwood officer was flagged down by a motorist at the intersection south of Coker Street and West Center Street. The motorist informed the officer of a brown car that was traveling in front of him, driving all over the road. The officer was able to locate the vehicle traveling in the turning lane near Goldn’ Gems Pawn, traveling westbound. The officer observed the vehicle driving erratically, driving into the turning lane, overcorrecting, traveling right over the fog line and slamming on their breaks at random times. The officer also witnessed the vehicle nearly strike the vehicle it was following on two separate occasions. The officer initiated the traffic stop, and the driver, Bettye Hill, 71, pulled over into the Reliable Poultry parking lot. Hill was advised as to why the officer had made the stop, and as he was speaking with her, the officer observed Hill as being lethargic, slow to respond, confused and having slow, slurred speech. The officer inquired if Hill was taking an prescription medications, and she responded that she took Lyrica, but had not taken it on that day. Hill produced her driver’s license, but was unable to produce a proof of insurance. After running a check on Hill, the officer found that Hill had a valid license, and no outstanding warrants. After returning to Hill’s car, the officer asked her to step out of the vehicle so he could administer the standardized field sobriety tests. Hill complied. Due to Hill’s manner of driving, her slurred speech, and her performance on the field sobriety tests, Hill was placed into custody for DWI. Hill was then transported to the police department for further testing. Hill was advised her of her DWI rights, which she signed and stated she understood. Hill was then administered a BrAC test and was given six separate opportunities to perform the test properly. During these attempts, Hill would start to blow in the machine and then abruptly stop, causing the test to be aborted. After her sixth attempt, Hill stated “I’m done” and then turned her back to the machine. Hill then received an added charge of refusal to submit to a chemical test. Hill was transported to the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center, where she was booked for DWI-2nd offense and refusal to submit to a chemical test. She also received a traffic citation for careless/prohibited driving and no proof of insurance.
6/28
On June 28, two Greenwood officers were involved in a traffic stop with multiple people on probation with search waivers on file. While speaking with the male driver, he received a phone call from the sister of his passenger. The female on the phone was screaming that her sister was not going to jail and she wanted to speak with the officers. The female on the phone then stated she was drunk and just passed the traffic stop. The
male involved in the traffic stop then asked the female on the phone if she was drinking and driving and she stated “yes, I am.” Approximately two minutes later, the officer noticed a passenger car briefly stop and slowly pass those involved in the traffic stop on Denver Street. The officer believed this was the female on the phone that had admitted to driving while being intoxicated. The officer got in his patrol unit, and while behind her, observed her traveling well over the speed limit and failing to maintain her lane. Even though the officer had his blue lights and sirens on, she failed to yield while traveling east on Denver. The driver, identified as Sasha Hamilton, 24, failed to stop until the intersection of Brentwood and Indian Hills. The officer could smell the odor of intoxicants, and Hamilton was already crying, saying “please don’t.” The officer introduced himself, and informed Hamilton of the reason for the stop. He asked for her driver’s license and for her to step out of the vehicle. Hamilton repeatedly informed the officer that “she would never do it again.” The officer told Hamilton that he heard her admit to driving drunk. After checking with dispatch, the officer began conducting a field sobriety test. Based on poor field sobriety, odor of intoxicants, bloodshot watery eyes, manner of driving and having urinating herself, Hamilton was placed under arrest and transported to the Greenwood Police Department for further testing. While at the police department, Hamilton was advised of her DWI Rights and agreed to submit to a breath test. After the 20 minute wait period, she was only able to give one sample for the machine, which registered a .15. She repeated the test, and was able to give two samples registering .135. It is to be noted that during this testing she was screaming and calling the officer names. Hamilton continued making profane and inappropriate statements toward the officer. He explained to her if they continued, she would face additional charges. Hamilton was transported to the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center, and charged with DWI 1st offense and careless driving.
**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.
Jake’s Fireworks, located at 2330 W. Center Street in Greenwood, is reaching out to help others with a portion of every purchase made going to “Running Red.”
The Running Red is a fundraiser devoted to bleeding disorders. For every sale made, 5% of the cost will be donated.
There are many festive choices available including Lady Liberty and Excalibur fireworks. Jake’s also has gender reveal products and poppers designed for retirement centers.
Jakes stated that this year has been increasingly busier due to the fact that make people are deciding to stay home this Fourth of July. Typically, however, the 3rd, 4th and 5th are the biggest shopping days for Greenwood residents.
The owner of Jakes Fireworks, Tammy Jones, stated “We want to bring some joy to people, and right now they need it.”
The majority of Mansfield athletes put in three straight weeks of acclimatization workouts through the month of June. Players and coaches were to take the week of Fourth of July off before resuming sport-specific workouts on July 6.
Through June the emphasis was on getting players back to a certain level of conditioning with some limited sport skill training. The emphasis will shift in July to include more sport-specific skill training and teaching with continued sport-specific fitness.
Practice times for most teams will now include athletes from grades seven through twelve.
Football, volleyball, and cross country increase their level of activity since those team sports start the fall season. Incoming seventh-graders wishing to participate in those sports will be included in the July schedule issued by Mansfield coaches.
For the month of July volleyball will have practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with the following check-in times. Senior high report at 7:15 a.m., junior high comes at 9:30 a.m., and seventh-grade check-in at 11:30 a.m. Practices are at the high school gym.
Girls basketball will report to the high school gym on Mondays and Fridays with senior high check-in at 7:30 a.m. and junior high at 9:50 a.m. Those basketball players not involved in volleyball can also report for extra shooting practice at the middle gym on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Cross country for girls and boys from seventh through twelfth grades will be in the evenings on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Those practices will be at the Mansfield City Lake Park with check-in at 7:00 p.m. and concluding around 8:30 p.m.
Mansfield’s boy athletes will move to Monday through Thursday practices in the month of July with no practices on Fridays. Senior high will report at 8:00 a.m. and be done by 9:45 a.m. Junior high and seventh-grade will check-in at 10:15 a.m. and conclude by noon.
Boys basketball will be held at the middle school. Monday and Thursday has junior high practicing at 11:30-1:30 and senior high practicing 2-3:30. Tuesdays will remain the same with senior high practicing at 8-10 and junior high practicing 10-12:30. Wednesday will be open gym at the middle school from 12-2.
All athletes are reminded they must report to check-in times with face masks and complete the daily screening questions. They should have their own water, towels, clothes, shoes, or other items necessary for practice.
Contact the athletic department through the high school office (479-928-1105) should you have questions.
The Cup Runneth Over, the new coffee shop in Greenwood, held its grand opening today, Monday, June 29.
Donna Presnell, the shop’s owner was delighted to visit with Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow on the opening day.
The Cup Runneth Over is located at 624 W. Center Street, across from The Dari.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint on Friday, June 26 of a theft at Pilot Cemetery.
According to the complaint filed by Fred Potter, he had visited the gravesite of his late wife, Betty L. Potter and discovered that the headstone was missing. Additionally, that the plot next to his wife, where Potter was to be buried, had been used to bury the remains of Thomas Wright.
“…the tombstone with my wife’s name on one side and my name on the other…is missing. In addition, the plot where I am to be buried has the remains of Thomas Wright (father of Cassaundra Holmes.)”
The complaint also stated that Holmes had spoken with the cemetery’s board director, claiming that Potter wished to be cremated and “sent back to California.” A statement Potter claims as “totally false.”
Potter also claimed that “I learned the grave digger was told by Kevin Wright, brother of Cassaundra Holmes, to put the tombstone on his trailer and was taken off.”
Martin Funeral Home in Waldron had “no comment at this time” regarding the report.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the complaint. The alleged act is criminal under Arkansas Code 5-39-401.
2010 Arkansas Code Title 5 – Criminal Offenses Subtitle 4 – Offenses Against Property Chapter 39 – Burglary, Trespass, and Other Intrusions Subchapter 4 – Offenses Involving Cemetery or Grave Markers § 5-39-401 – Destruction or removal of a cemetery or grave marker. 5-39-401. Destruction or removal of a cemetery or grave marker.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, corporation, company, or other entity to destroy or carry away any cemetery marker or grave marker.
(b) Destruction or removal of a cemetery marker or grave marker is a Class C felony.
You can view the complaint filed with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office
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The Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the individual(s) responsible for vandalizing Dayton Baptist Church.
The SCSO was dispatched to the church, located at 2305 Apple Blossom Loop on Sunday morning, June 28. Vandal(s) had spray painted pentagrams on the side of the church, the van and sign. They also wrote “God Left Me On Read” on the sidewalk.
The total damage to the church and vehicle is estimated at $2,000. Pastor Robert Presson stated, “our faith is not shaken by all of this. We are praying the conviction of the Holy Spirit on those responsible and that they come to know Christ.”
Presson added, “evil hasn’t changed one bit. When I was notified, I was reading in Luke: ‘And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.’
The church has been active in the outreach ministry, giving out Bibles and sponsoring the backpack program for kids. In fact, Presson stated that they will be hosting a Bible study this evening at 6:45 p.m.
The deputy visited with neighbors and nearby parties, and are seeking additional assistance from the public. If you have any information about the incident, you are asked to contact the Sebastian Sheriff’s Office at 479-783-1051.
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