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Raucous, unruly weekend ends with shooting

By Andrew Bagley call at 1245 Gladney wounds. for injuries that were not life believed to be owned by
Oakland Ave- One of those victims, identi- threatening. Gladney was involved in a hit
HELENA WORLD nue, which is and run accident shortly after
the location of fied in multiple social media The shooting happened just the shooting at the corner of
One person is dead and four the Helena Bar- posts as Markell Geeter, was as a large crowd was leaving Arkansas and Biscoe Streets.
others were injured in a shoot- ber and Beauty pronounced dead at Helena an event that, according to
ing at an event held at the Shop. Upon Regional Medical Center. reports from law enforcement, As the crowd was dispers-
Helena Barber and Beauty arrival, officers Another victim, whose iden- was held by rapper Freddie ing, shots were fired. One
Shop that capped off a rau- found mul- tity was not available at press Gladney, Jr., aka “Bankroll person who attended the
cous, unruly weekend in the tiple victims time was airlifted to Regional Freddie.” event went live on Facebook.
city. with gunshot One in Memphis. Two more The video was watched by
victims received treatment According to law enforce-
On Sunday night, the HWH- ment officials, a vehicle Please see WEEKEND on 2A
PD responded to a shooting

FIRE IN THE SKY KIPP Delta names
Hill as new top
The City of Marvell and Mayor Lee Guest provided a privately-funded fireworks show for their community and the surrounding areas of administrator
Phillips County to celebrate the formation of the United States in a responsible way during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Marvell’s Main Street
and the rest of the area around the city park came to life for the event where social distancing guidelines were observed. Photo Credit: Contributed Content
Terri Ann Hall
HELENA WORLD

KIPP Delta Public School
is pleased to announce the
appointment of William
Hill as executive director
of the five-school charter
school region.
Hill is a veteran educa-
tor, having
served as
a teacher,
principal,
executive
d i r e c t o r,
external
p a r t n e r,
and other
leader-
ship roles Hill

at pub-
lic and charter schools
across the United States.
He most recently served
as a regional executive
director with Partners in
School Innovation, a non-
profit dedicated to help-
ing urban schools and dis-
tricts across the country
improve educational out-
comes for students of color.
Hill assumed the executive
director role on July 1.
“I am drawn to KIPP Del-
ta by the fantastic opportu-
nity to co-create a world-
class school district here in
the Delta,” Hill said. “I see
KIPP Delta as an organiza-
tion that provides academ-
ically excellent and joyful
schools that continuously
improve and support each
of our students to realize
their dreams and develop
the character and habits of
mind essential for college
and career readiness, and

Please see HILL on 2A

Democrats delay convention again; Wilson’s eligibility in doubt

By Andrew Bagley Jerome Turner, who is Wilson and candidates for the nomination but planned meeting tonight. Surprise -
also a delegate to the con- received no response as of press time. there is yet another delay. The memo
HELENA WORLD vention, confirmed that But SW AR blogger Jason Tolbert, who from Gray explains that he is delaying
the delegates have been writes The Tolbert Report, managed to the convention until July 13 as they
The Democratic Party of Arkansas information detailing the obtain the information that has been are ‘exploring legal issues have arisen
(DPA) has again delayed its special con- reasons for the delay but treated like a closely guarded state secret around potential candidates for House
vention to choose a replacement nominee said, “I would prefer you by the leadership of the Democratic Party District 12.’”
in the House District 12 race, apparently get that information from of Arkansas.
because legal questions have emerged the state party.” Tolbert continued, “In 2017, the Arkan-
regarding the eligibility of former State He wrote Monday evening, “A tipster sas Constitution was amended to prevent
Representative Jimmie Wilson to serve. The Helena World sends along the memo from the Demo- anyone convicted of an ‘infamous crime’
made efforts to reach out cratic Party of Arkansas to the delegates to be allowed to hold office....After fur-
At press time, the DPA was still refus- to some of the delegates of nominating convention ahead of the
ing to comment on the reasons for the Please see DOUBT on 2A
continued delay. Local party Chairman

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2A — WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 Local The Helena World

HILL Ivory arrested in Los
Angeles, California
(Continued from Page 1) the ideal leader to move been finalized, KIPP plans ment.
KIPP Delta forward in an to announce plans in the “I am a living witness that After being indicted for transporting a child under
global citizenship.” 18 for the purposes of sexual activity that would have
Hill replaces found- impactful way.” coming weeks, following a our children’s academic been a state crime, Fleming Ivory was arrested in Los
ing KIPP Delta Executive Hill is familiar with the survey sent to both parents limitations are only bound Angeles.
Director Scott Shirey, who Delta region, having spent and staff to collect feed- by the adults’ expectations
left KIPP Delta last year. time earlier in his career back on potential reopen- in their lives,” he said. “If According to Allison Bragg, the Public Information
Hill’s appointment comes supporting school districts ing scenarios. we expect more of our stu- Officer for the U. S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern Dis-
following a year-long, in Sunflower County, Mis- “I know these are uncer- dents, believe they already trict of Arkansas, Ivory, who was fired by KIPP Delta
national search. sissippi. From that experi- tain times,” Hill said. are capable, brilliant, and after the allegations surfaced last October, was arrested
“We spent months look- ence, he said he gained an “Please know our entire dynamic people, and pro- by authorities at his residence in Los Angeles, Califor-
ing for the right person appreciation for the rich team is hard at work ensur- vide consistent, high-qual- nia, where he had apparently moved in recent months.
who not only had the history of the Delta, and of ing that our schools can ity instruction that aligns
qualifications to lead KIPP its people. reopen in the safest and to our unwavering beliefs Ivory appeared before a magistrate in California
Delta, but who would also “The Delta played a sig- most effective way pos- about our children’s poten- and was released on bond. If convicted of the charges
be great for our commu- nificant role in African sible. We look forward to tial, then the sky ceases to he faces, Ivory faces not less than 10 years in federal
nities,” said Lisa John- Americans’ fight for civil sharing more with you in be the limit of their possi- prison and could face a maximum sentence of the rest
Adams, who chairs KIPP rights and our country’s the coming weeks.” bilities and becomes mere- of his life incarcerated.
Delta’s Board of Direc- struggle to realize its ambi- As he begins his tenure ly a stepping stone on their
tors. “I am pleased to have tious goal of justice for all,” as executive director, Hill way through the galaxy.”
Mr. William Hill join our he said. “In many ways, said he is excited by the KIPP Delta is planning a
KIPP family as our execu- the Delta is hallowed opportunity to help and “Virtual Meet-and-Greet”
tive director. His wealth ground. Given our current support students, families, for families and commu-
of experience leading and climate and the challenges and team members on their nity members to meet with
helping districts with per- in our country, I can’t think journey to become the best Hill.
formance achievements, of better people to do this versions of themselves. This event will take place
creating visions of success- extraordinary work with He said he is drawn to via Zoom at 4 p.m. Friday,
ful district transformation, or a better place to do it.” challenging situations that July 10.
and implementing strate- While the planning require thoughtful engage- For more information,
gic plans to bring those process for the upcom- ment, holistic solutions, visit KIPP Delta’s website
visions to life, make him ing school year have not and continuous improve- at www.kippdelta.org.

WEEKEND

(Continued from Page 1) said, “Bullets were flying a weekend where mul- mit.
by my ears and across my tiple gatherings had to Police also made two
staff of The Helena World. head...I saw my life flash be broken up, for reasons drug arrests, three weap-
The person described a before my eyes...Everyone varying from violating ons arrests, made 60 traf-
chaotic and lawless scene was trying to get out of COVID-19 guidelines for fic stops and issued 45
with people scrambling the parking lot.” crowd size or blocking citations for illegal fire-
for their lives. The person The shooting followed city streets without a per- works.

DOUBT

(Continued from Page 1) nee. If that were to hap- The only candidate will prevail, resulting in
ther research, attorneys pen, the DPA would that has been pardoned Phillips County being
have found that a par- certainly fight to ensure for any crime is former represented by a Repub-
don does not overcome that the person that you, State Rep. and Attorney lican for the first time
this amendment. There the delegates chose, Jimmie Wilson. since Reconstruction.
are legal arguments on remained on the ballot. If the convention nom- Barton-Lexa School
many sides, and there is I simply wanted you to inates Wilson, a legal District Superintendent
the potential that some- have all the facts and an challenge from Repub- David Tollett is the cur-
one could file a lawsuit understanding of why licans seems certain and rent Republican nomi-
to challenge our nomi- we have delayed.” it appears likely that it nee for the seat.

Partners Bank steps into Northwest
Arkansas with hiring of Micah Thompson

Contributed Content progress in the communi- ena, Marvell, Marion, and ues to grow in 2020 with
ties we serve.” Wynne since late 2018. just over $275 million cur-
HELENA WORLD The Bank closed 2019 rently in total assets.
Commenting on Thomp- with total assets just over
Micah Thompson has son’s new position, John $206 million and contin- The Bank has been
been tapped by Partners O. Moore stated, “I am expanding its presence
Bank (Helena, Arkan- excited about Micah’s by serving more custom-
sas) to lead its expansion joining the team. He is ers in Central Arkansas
into Northwest Arkan- an exceptional banker and and ultimately plans to
sas. Thompson, a native lender and is passionate increase coverage in
of Newport, Arkansas, about the industry and Northeast Arkansas and
has lived and worked in his customers. We will parts of Tennessee and
Northwest Arkansas for greatly benefit from his Mississippi.
almost 20 years. experience and leadership
not only in our Northwest Thank you for
He will oversee and Arkansas but every mar- reading this
lead the Bank’s opera- ket we serve.” edition of the
tions and development Helena World
in the Northwest Arkan- While Partners Bank
sas region as the Region- may be a new name to
al President and the a lot of people in differ-
Bank’s Chief Credit Offi- ent parts of the State, the
cer. Thompson states, 80-year old Bank has been
“I look forward to using quietly growing beyond
our collective resources its East Arkansas foot-
to improve our custom- print in Helena-West Hel-
ers’ finances and advance

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 — 3A

Editorial Grab a face mask, if you want football

At a time when America seems to be more fractured By Steve Brawner The latter we’re all waiting a mask is a key part of social
than it has been for 50 years, we desperately need lead-
ership to restore confidence in our system and bring us Columnist already is to see if college distancing that will reduce the
together more than ever before. Part of accomplish-
ing that Herculean task requires that those guiding our happening as football actually virus’s spread and allow the
political processes strive to be up front about what is
actually happening in America, Arkansas, and in Hele- Gov. Asa Hutchinson started he nears the happens this fall state to fully reopen its economy.
na-West Helena.
his Wednesday press confer- second half of as programs like The evidence has demonstrated
The nominating process, guided by the Democratic
Party of Arkansas (DPA), has managed to accomplish ence with a football in one hand his last term. LSU and Clemson that wearing a mask helps con-
the antithesis of those goals. As we send this opinion
page to the press, the delegates have convened, been and a mask in the other. His It would have report large num- tain the respiratory droplets that
sent by the DPA Chairman into a three-day recess, and
have had the recess extended to a full-week for “rules message was clear. You want h a p p e n e d bers of infected can carry the disease. Mask-
and notices issues” that the DPA will not disclose. “No
comment” is the mantra out of the state Democratic the first? Wear the second. anyway, but athletes. wearing is widespread in South
headquarters.
I’ve attended many of his the pandemic Meanwhile, the Korea. That country has seen
What rule issue could be so sensitive that radio
silence and a refusal to tell the people who will ulti- press conferences through the likely acceler- governor is setting only 282 deaths from covid-19,
mately decide if the Democratic nominee is elected or
if Phillips County is represented by a Republican for the years. He respects journalists ated it. an example by wearing a mask according to the online resource
first time since Reconstruction was the wisest course of
action? What is the big secret? What is accomplished and the role they play, and he The governor has said a in public alongside his Secre- Worldometer, compared to the
by hiding the facts from the people in a manner remi-
niscent of Nixon’s Plumbers stopping the leaks? It’s is willing to answer questions mask mandate could backfire tary of Health Dr. Nate Smith. 127,000 people in the United
unconscionable and weakens the eventual Democratic
nominee because the voters will inevitably believe that to a fault. and result in fewer masks being He injected a little humor into States who have died of or with
the process to choose a nominee has been tainted.
He does not share his inner- worn by assertively indepen- his efforts June 30 by display- the disease. Granted, South
No one is to blame for the mismanagement of this
process except the Democratic Party office. If this most feelings, and he’s not an dent Arkansans. Moreover, it ing an internet meme featuring Korea is doing a lot of things
were a simple rules question related to the timing of
former Rep. Chris Richey’s resignation, we seriously innermost feelings kind of guy would be unenforceable. Are the presidents on Mount Rush- the United States wouldn’t do,
doubt that would provoke the retreat into the proverbial
smoke-filled room where the secrets will die unless the anyway. But if he did share police supposed to cite or arrest more wearing digitally imposed but it also didn’t shut down its
21st century equivalent of the Nixon taping system is
in the room too. them, he’d probably say he’s as people for not wearing a mask? masks. economy to the extent we did.

So that leaves us with what could possibly be so tired of answering why the state Instead, he has opted for It’s good that he’s setting an The number of deaths nation-
sensitive that it has the DPA leadership convinced that
the people don’t deserve to know it. What could be doesn’t have a mask mandate as actions he can enforce, like example, but I don’t know how ally here has fallen significant-
so damaging that the Democratic Party is risking the
credibility of its process to keep it a secret? Hopefully, he was when he was constantly shutting down schools for many Arkansans will wear a ly off its April peak, even as
we will find out soon and The Helena World is going
to continue to press for the transparency that the voters asked why he hadn’t issued a almost half a million students mask because they saw a current the caseload has been rising in
of House District 12 deserve. One blog based out of
southwest Arkansas, The Tolbert Report, speculated last stay-at-home order. and requiring state-licensed res- politician or a dead president some states including Arkan-
week that party leaders were scrambling to deal with
the potential eligibility of one of the candidates. The reasons for both are taurants to require masks. wearing one. Sen. Greg Leding, sas. Maybe as a country we’re

Hopefully, by the time this is read the process will similar. The governor has Now he’s added a carrot-and- D-Fayetteville, suggested on his through the worst of this thing,
have concluded with a nominee and the DPA will have
come clean about what has been happening behind the exercised extraordinary power stick approach – the carrot being Twitter feed producing a public or maybe we’re just in a lull.
scenes. If we are still writing about this next week, then
comparisons between the handling of this and the way over Arkansans’ lives these football, the stick being no foot- service announcement featuring We still have much to learn as
G. Gordon Liddy would have handled Watergate for
Nixon will be appropriate. past three months. But govern- ball. We still don’t know when nurses describing their hospital we combat a new virus that can

If the voters are going to be expected to support keep- ments always depend on the the next kickoff will be. Across experiences and asking Arkan- change.
ing this seat in the Democratic column in November,
then they deserve an open process where the rules are consent of the governed, and Arkansas, high school players sans to wear masks. That would Here’s what’s clear: The gov-
observed, all information affecting a candidate’s viabil-
ity in the general election is available to the delegates, the governed eventually will are practicing, but it’s supposed be a better way for the gover- ernor has been willing to exer-
and the electorate isn’t kept in the dark concerning what
has kept the special convention in recess for a week. revolt if pushed too far. Here to be non-contact and they’re nor to spread his message, and cise his available powers while
Democrats deserve better than a soap opera where we
feel an urge to ask, “What did the Chairman know and in Arkansas, Hutchinson will supposed to be wearing masks with state revenues coming in being mindful not to overreach,
when did he know it?”
see increased defiance by the where appropriate, which I have higher than expected, he has the and he’s warning that if things
Letters to the Editor
people that would be reflected a hard time believing is happen- money to do it. don’t change, we might not
I got an interesting phone call yesterday from a man claim-
ing to be from the Federal Trade Commission. He began to in a more defiant Legislature. ing everywhere. Meanwhile, The governor says wearing have football this year.
ask me about a letter I should have received from Publishers
Clearing House about my prize winnings. I told him I had State Capitol Week in Review
not received such a letter. Well that is the reason your check
was sent to us. I asked him how much did I win and he said, By Keith Ingram instruction. laws requir- immediately, without hav-
$997,000.00.
State Senator When ing schools ing to go through a review
I decided to play along to see if I could find out more
about this scam. After speaking with him for a short period school dis- to offer equal by the personnel policy
of time he gave me the number to the Federal Trade Com-
mission with a claim number. “Be sure to tell him that you During the upcoming tricts applied and adequate committee. Teachers may
talked to me.” After assuring him that I had all the phone
numbers written down, we hung up the phone. My daughter school year, local districts for the waiv- education to be assigned non-instruc-
in the meantime trying to tell me that it was a scam and that I
should hang up. I knew it was a scam from the beginning but will have flexibility to ers they com- all students. tional duties for more than
I was playing along to get as much information as possible. I
finally asked her if she heard me say “Yes” to anything. She adapt to changing circum- mitted to con- If it is deter- an hour a day without addi-
said, “No, but you said ‘okey dokey’ twice.” I told her that
was Southern speech that meant nothing. stances created by the out- tinued track- mined that a tional pay, if it is necessary

Anyway, if anyone reading this letter gets a similar phone break of the coronavirus, ing of student local district for the district to comply
call don’t be fooled . It would have been nice if only it was
true. Oh well, some people had rather scam you than get a thanks to a set of waivers achievement. has abused with Health Department
real job.
adopted by the state Board As educators the availabil- guidelines on staying safe
Patsy Plumley
Helena-West Helena of Education during a spe- prepare for the challenges ity of waivers, the state during the pandemic.

cial meeting. of the upcoming school Education Board will be Many of the waivers

The waivers affect year, a common concern is able to revoke their waiv- only apply on days when

policies that govern the that some students may fall ers. schools offer virtual class-

amount of time a teacher through the cracks because One Board member who es. For example, on those

has to spend with students their families lack access voted against the waiv- days the school day does

in classroom instruction. to digital technology, such ers said that they allowed not have to be six hours

They affect teachers’ as Internet access and up- local districts too much on average. Recess for

planning time and teach- to-date computers. leeway. elementary students does

ers’ assignments to non- Teacher training must be However, an offi- not have to be 40 minutes

instructional duties. They updated, to account for the cial with the Education because the students are at

affect how much time chil- greater use of technology Department countered that home on their computers.

dren will be at recess and not only for instruction of districts must submit for On those days the dis-

the length of the school students but also for meet- review their plans to rely trict is not required to pro-

day. They affect maximum ings with parents and other on waivers, and that there vide teachers with a 30

class sizes. staff. would be penalties for minute lunch period with-

The waivers affect con- The waivers provide abusing them. out any duties, since the

ventional schools and char- flexibility for specific edu- The waivers allow a teachers will be working

ter schools, allowing them cation standards and are school board to amend from home or from a loca-

to mix virtual instruction not written to allow devia- personnel policies and the tion away from the school

with traditional classroom tions from broader state change will take effect campus.

The Helena World Church WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 — 5A

Lexa Methodist Church Marvell First Baptist Church

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor Greater Powerhouse/Adams Temple
FIRST Assembly of God 519 Plaza Street - Alex J. Smith, Min. First Lady-Clinton
1807 Stringtown Rd. St. John M.B. Church Smith S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 12 Noon, Tlies. Thurs, Fit, Nightly
Perry Ext., Helena, AR Rev. Walter Debro Jr., Pastor Sun-
Pastor Dwight Miner 338-3882 7:30 pm
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. day School 9:30 A.M.
Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. St. Luke COGIC
Hope Church Elaine, Robert Tackett, Min. -
417 E. Baldwin Each Sunday
Pastor Qway Duvall 501-655-0359 S.S. 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service Sundays 10:45 St. Joseph Missionary Baptist - W.S. 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun
Postelle
BAPTIST Power House COGIC - 2nd St
Asbury M.B. Church S.S. 10 am.: W.S. 11:30 am. Wed. 6 p.m. Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901
Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Spring Lake Missionary Baptist & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Gray Asst. S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. Watson Temple Church of God
2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Rev. Garland Lee Hwy 49, Lexa

Harmony M.B. Church Greater St. Mary’s Restoration Outreach Tues. Bible Study
801 Airport Road S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 11:00 a.m. Bible Study - Wed. 7:00 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Regular
Services 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 p.m. Pastor Matthew McKing Sim. S.S. 9:30 to 10:30 Regular Services 10:30 to 1:30 p.m.
S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Evening Services:
Barton Baptist Old Little Rock Phillips County Road 300 Billy Ward, Minister 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
9718 Hwy 85
Pastor: TBA 572-2870 S.S. 10100 am; EPISCOPAL
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. W.S. 11:30 every Sunday Bible Class 7:00 pm - Wednesday St. John Episcopal
Perry & Pecan St.
Beautiful Zion Miss. Baptist St. Paul Missionary Baptist Rev. Ray Brown, 338-8115 W.S. 10:30 a.m„ S.S. 9:00 a.m.
218 Ponotoc 338-3977 Danny Robinson, Min., S.S. 9 a.m.; Corner of Walnut & Adam St. -Amos Newell, Min.,
Allen Temple A.M.E. -
W.S. 10 a.m. S.S. 9:45 am.: W.S. 11 p.m. 120 S. Ashlar SS 9:30 am -10:45 am Worship: 11:00 am
Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-Tuesday
Beulah Missionary Baptist Each Sunday Pastor T.B. Lamb
Onieda - Robert L. Goldsberry, Min S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. St. Peter Missionary Baptist
Old LR Road - Devin Brown, METHODIST
11 a.m. Carter Chapel AME
Min., 338-7164 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.;
County Line Baptist S.S. 9:30 am.: W.S. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: 6:00pm
P.O. Box 273, Marvell, AR 72366 Nate Lawerence, Min., W.S. 11 a.m.
Wednesday followed with every choir rehearsal
829-3260 Elaine United Methodist
S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Second Baptist SBC Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am.
3rd & Baldwin St.
Elaine Baptist Church Brother Randy Williamson, First United Methodist -
200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 Senior Pastor., 572-3264 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Deborah Head
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist M.B. Church Second Baptist -
Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Park & Hernando St. Lexa United Methodist
Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647 Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.
Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m.,
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m.

Helena First Baptist Church Second Baptist Church Marvell United Methodist
600 Franklin, Helena Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.

Cliff Bernard/Pastor., 338-6764 M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Pettis Memorial CMJZ.
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant

& 6 p.m. Wed. 6:45 p.m. Silver Cloud S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m.
206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday Sun. CYF: 5 p.m.
First Baptist School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night
Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor Wesley Chapel A.M.E.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651
W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays
Trenton Baptist S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley
125 N. Coanza S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. West Helena United Methodist -
109 N. 6th St. 572-2559
Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 Truevine Missionary Baptist Pastor William Joe Head
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Fourth Street Baptist B.MA
Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- 6 p.m. NAZARENE
West Helena First Church of the Nazarene - 1736 Hwy 49
Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm Tucker Grove MB
PC Road 115 Marvell, AR Rev. A1 Ward, Min. 572-9553
Fountain Head M.B. Baptist S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m.
Willis DR Marvell
Pastor Pentecostal Church of Holiness
Dr. James L. Allen, Min. 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.;
870-829-2558 West Acre Baptist Church
S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd
Sundays 6:00 p.m. p.m. PENTECOSTAL
Pentecostal
Galilee Missionary Baptist- West Helena Baptist
206 Adams 702 Plaza St. Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor
S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
Pastor Jessie King Apostolic Life Center Church
Zion Hill Baptist - 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Leroy Jackson Jr.
Greater First Miss. Baptist 1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min.,
Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Tues & Thurs 7 p.m.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist
Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m.
Lambrook Baptist
827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. AR 72367 Cleburne Ave. Pres. Church
S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am 8th & Cleburne St 572-2422
Lexa Baptist S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 am.
213 Cedar St.
Pastor: TBA 572-6533 CATHOLIC PRESBYTERIAN For more information on a sponsorship of
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic First Presbyterian Church this church directory
& 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 629 Porter St - Helena 338-3021 - W.S. 10:30 a.m.
123 Columbia Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@
Morning Grove Missi. Baptist 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST burchettmedia.com
Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 Seventh Day Adventist Church or call 910-528-0244
a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues. CHRISTIAN Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
First Christian Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141 This local church directory is made
Morning Star Baptist possible by these supporting busi-
885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Faith Lutheran Church nesses that are positioned around
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. these page. The basic church listings
3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor are provided at no charge to all our
Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m Burhhart, Deacon area churches. If your church is not
Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist listed or an information change is
Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. CHURCH OF CHRIST OTHER needed, please contact Andrew Bagley
S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. Hicks United Church of Christ Greater Miracle Temple -
Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. at [email protected]
Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m.
1160 Holly & Adams Streets Robert Kinchen, Pastor 338-
Twin City Church of Christ Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries,
7029 Bobby Baker, Min. 572-1215 Inc. -
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza
Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. Southland Church of Christ Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533
Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR
New Haven Missionary Baptist mobile Church Services Every Sunday:
Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 S.S. 9:30 am
AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6
CHURCH OF GOD Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible
p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service
Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday &
572-2099
S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of God of Prophecy House of the Lord Church -
Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 210N.9TH 8365 Phillips 300.

9:45 a.m.; Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587 J.L. Sanders 572-2469 or Bill Home 572-5679
W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m.
Delta Fellowship -
New Light Baptist Elaine Church of God 276 Richmond Hill Dr, W.Helena
522 Arkansas Dan Wessell, Pastor Chris Richey, Pastor., Sunday 10:30 am 870-572-1120
S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m.
Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677 True Gospel Church -
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Living Water Ministry 542 Cooper St., West Helena Tony Dyce, Pastor.,
Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327
870-572-9651
New Zion Missionary Baptist - S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Sunday 10:00 am-12 noon.
225 Plaza W.S. 11 am & 6 pm.
Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Sun, Evening 6pm-till,
L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159 Wed. 7pm-till.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd New Beginning Church
South Seven Church of the Living God
Wed. 700 Park Ave West Helena, AR 72390 (870) 572-7188
Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor Pastor Jenkins P.S. 7-7:30 Wednesday B.S. 7:30-8:30
Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist
Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Wednesday
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Christ Temple- S.S. 11am - 1pm Every 2nd Tuesday

Salem M.B.Church - Franklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; Food Pantry Giveaway
Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. Min. Abram Johnson,
W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Pulpit Chairman; NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sr. SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm. Faith Outreach Church -
Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer & 1430 Springdale Rd.
St.John Missionary Baptist-
Perry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Bible Band 7:00 pm, Jim D. Harrison,Pastor -572- LORD W.S. 10 a.m.
Holy Communion-Third Sundays Mid-Week Service (Wed.) 7 p.m.

4A — WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 Local/Religion The Helena World

Thank God for His Amazing Grace

By Sandra Bagley Sandra Bagley or monuments. The Con- ton and Thomas Jeffer- federate symbols, make
federate States of Amer- son because they owned Juneteenth a holiday, or
RELIGION COLUMNIST he bought, tortured, and in 1754. He then stud- ica existed from 1861 to slaves. sing Lift Evry Voice and
sold human beings as if ied and was ordained an 1865 during the Civil War. Sing at the opening of NFL
In him we have redemp- they were lowlier than Anglican priest and start- Now over 150 years lat- That brings me back to games. It is not enough to
tion through his blood, the cattle? ed writing hymns. Writ- er, symbols honoring its Amazing Grace. fire someone because they
forgiveness of sins, in accor- ten in 1772, the words of leaders and battle flag said or did something that
dance with the riches of Amazing Grace was “Amazing Grace” are an remain. These symbols In Ephesians 1:7, Paul was racially insensitive.
God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7 written by John Newton, autobiographical depic- include military bases, tells us, “In him we have We need to confess that
an Englishman, who was tion of his journey from schools, parks, bridges, redemption through his we have a problem with
Baptist Hymn No. 330 is an outspoken atheist and the slave trader to the roads, and statutes, which blood, the forgiveness of systemic racism and take
one of the most beloved slave trader, running cap- minister. However, he did were established across sins, in accordance with active steps to alleviate
and best-known spiritual tured slaves from Africa reconsider the morality of the South during the early the riches of God’s grace.” racial injustice and trans-
songs of all time. This to America, starting in slavery until 1780 when 20th century. In the original Greek lan- form racial inequality.
timeless hymn is cross- 1745. After he rode out he became an important guage, the word grace is
cultural and is sung by a violent storm at sea in voice in the English aboli- Organizations, cities, the term charis, which is With its simple message
people around the world 1748, Newton found his tionist movement. and states are respond- the free, unmerited favor of redemption, whether
in many languages. faith. Yet, after this con- ing to demands to remove of God. As Romans 6:23 sung at the most sacred
Among the more than version and upon reach- The deaths of unarmed any perceived symbols of reveals, “For the wages event or a secular concert,
5,000 recordings are ren- ing land, he continued in black men and women slavery and racism. NAS- of sin is death; but the “Amazing Grace,” speaks
ditions by Andrea Boccel- the slave trade and even- like George Floyd and CAR banned the Confed- gift of God is eternal life to us. By no means do I
li, Ray Charles, Judy Col- tually became captain of a Breonna Taylor have erate flag at its races. in Christ Jesus our Lord.” recommend we stop sing-
lins, Celine Dion, Mahaila British slave ship. sparked a national reck- Through sin, we earn and ing the song or rip it from
Jackson, Willie Nelson, oning over race relations, The State of Mississippi deserve condemnation, our hymnals because of
Elvis Presley, LeAnn Newton finally stopped and reignited calls to take voted to retire their current but God chooses to grace Newton’s past. The hymn
Rimes, Rod Stewart, sailing on slave ships down Confederate statues state flag with the Con- us with forgiveness – not tells his story and is filled
and the bagpipe wheez- when he suffered a stroke federate battle emblem as because we are worthy, with remorse of his previ-
ing Royal Scots Dragoon part of the design. HBO but because Jesus made ous and wretched spiritu-
Guards. Chances are you Max removed and later us worthy by the shed- al condition. I encourage
are very familiar with restored the classic film, ding of His blood on the us to give thanks for the
“Amazing grace! How “Gone with the Wind,” cross. With the phrase, amazing grace extended
sweet the sound, That with a disclaimer. Dis- “riches of his grace,” Paul to us by the benevolent
saved a wretch like me! ney is revamping their declares that the grace of hand of God and go do
I once was lost, but now Splash Mountain park God we enjoy is both pre- likewise.
am found; Was blind, but ride inspired by its 1946 cious and abundant.
now I see.” animated movie, “Song of As we move forward,
the South,” which depicts Likewise, the greatest allow this song to unite us
When was the last time racial stereotypes. gift believers can give the with one message, as we
you heard or song, Amaz- world is grace. remember, “’Twas grace
ing Grace? Would you Also, Orange Coun- that taught my heart to
stop singing it if you knew ty wants to drop John Instead of continuously fear, And grace my fears
that this soul stirring Wayne’s name and statue condemning the past, we relieved; How precious
song, which can be heard from their airport because need to learn from it and did that grace appear;
at many Black churches of racist comments he move forward. It is not The hour I first believed.”
every Sunday morning, once made. Some would enough to say we no lon- Thank you, Lord, for your
was written by a former like to even remove stat- ger own slaves or lynch amazing grace!
slave trader – someone ues of George Washing- black people. It is not
who showed no grace as enough to remove Con-

Arkansas State University Area Digest Briefs

names Spring 2020 graduates Area announcements for the Filing for School Board rac- The Phillips County Library sion Office is closed to the
week of July 8: es begins on July 27th at noon is now open with special social public until further notice.
and ends at noon on August distancing guidelines.
Contributed Content The list of students from The Barton High School 3. The at-large position 7 seat The Freeman Playground
Phillips County, who com- Football Program will host a held by Earnest Simpson and Courts have resumed busi- will be closed until further
HELENA WORLD pleted degree requirements Bass Classic on Saturday, July the Zone 2 seat held by Troy ness. In accordance with notice in accordance with the
25th from 4:30 am until 4:00 Bobo are up in the Helena- court guidelines, Phillips declared public health emer-
Arkansas State University for Spring Commencement pm. You can fish on any pub- West Helena School District. County Judge Clark Hall has gency and recommendations
has released the list of stu- with degree, major, honors lic stream in Arkansas. There The seats held by Donna Dun- issued an order requiring that for social distancing.
dents who completed degree and awards as verified by the is a five fish limit per board. lap and Mike Canonici are everyone entering the Phillips
requirements to graduate at scheduled to be contested in County Courthouse wear a The Warfield Concert featur-
Spring Commencement. Registrar’s Office: Registration is $60. Prereg- the Barton-Lexa School Dis- mask. ing Sheena Easton has been
trict. Five seats are up for rescheduled for Sept. 1-2 in
While the degree conferral Helena: Josh A. Hodges, istration is encouraged. Pro- election in the Marvell-Elaine The Phillips County Exten- the Lily Peter Auditorium.
date is May 16, the Spring Master of Science in Nursing, ceeds will benefit the Barton School District due to multiple
Commencement ceremony High School Football Program. members currently serving as
was postponed to Saturday, Nursing For more information contact holdovers when no one filed
Aug. 8, due to the coronavi- Head Coach Paul Burkhead at previously.
rus pandemic. Helena: Terra Autmn 903-388-9203.
Boose, Associate of Arts,
The university award- A.A. En Route
ed diplomas at the associ-
ate, bachelor, master and Helena: John Deandrew The Helena-West Helena
doctoral levels, along with Williams, Bachelor of Arts, School District has reopened The Helena Regional Medi-
various program certificates, its administrative offices locat- cal Center will host a blood
through the various colleg- Criminology drive on Thursday, July 9th
es: Agriculture, Neil Griffin Marvell: Lucas Alex Schaff- ed at 305 Valley Drive. from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. It
College of Business, Educa- will be held at the Bloodmobile
tion and Behavioral Science, hauser, Associate of Science, The Phillips County Quorum in the parking lot.
Engineering and Computer A.S. En Route Court will meet via conference
Science, Liberal Arts and
Communication, Nursing Poplar Grove: Jarrod call on July 14 at 6:00 pm.
and Health Professions, and Arnold Chandler, Master of Filing for City Council races
Sciences and Mathematics, begins on July 29th at noon
along with Undergraduate Science, Sport Administra- The Phillips County Clerk’s and ends on August 5 at noon.
Studies. tion Office has absentee ballot Paperwork, including petition
applications available to the forms, can be picked up at the
Graduates with a perfect Poplar Grove: Lauren A. public Monday thru Friday Phillips County Clerk’s office.
4.0 GPA are designated Sum- Huff, Master of Science in from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P. M.
ma Cum Laude. Those with Nursing, Nursing if you would like to vote by
a GPA of 3.8-3.99 are Magna
Cum Laude, and those with Turner: Anna Camille Bon- mail. Please contact the Coun- The City of Helena-West
a GPA of 3.6-3.79 are Cum ner, Associate of Science, A.S. ty Clerk’s Office at 870-338- Helena Curfew has been mod-
Laude. 5505 to request an application ified. The nighttime curfew is
En Route now from midnight until 5 am.
West Helena: Mary Austyn which are processed on a first The juvenile curfew remains
Reyna, Bachelor of Science in come first serve basis. in effect.

Nursing, Nursing, Cum

6A — WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 LOCAL The Helena World

Recipe of the Week: TROPICAL SHRIMP SKEWERS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 — 1B

Marvell Splash Pad is nearing completion

By Terri Ann Hall Guest stated and contin- Marvell Splash Pad nears completion and plans Grand Opening when it is safe for social gatherings to resume for the
ued, “When the Splash Pad public. Photo credit: Terri Ann Hall
CONTRIBUTING WRITER is complete, it’s uncertain
when the City can hold the
The site of the Marvell planned Grand Open due
Splash Pad is one step to the increasing COVID-19
closer to completion. The numbers in Arkansas. It’s
concrete pad has been been inconvenient that
poured and sprinklers are there have been weather
in place. The City of Mar- issues, equipment issues,
vell is working hard to get virus issues and other
the job done. Marvell citi- issues that have delayed
zens have also volunteered this process. I certainly
for help with any needed look forward to seeing it
tasks. Last week Mayor completed and know it will
Lee Guest was seen shov- be enjoyed on many hot
eling and hauling what days.”
appeared to be five-gallon
buckets of gravel around His enthusiasm for the
pipes to finish one of the completion was refreshing
few steps that remain. and optimistic. The con-
crete foundation and sprin-
“We all are doing the best klers look fresh and new,
that we can, but with the with bright colors. The
lack of time due to having Marvell Water Department
to do our regular everyday is helping with the water
jobs with the City, unfor- lines.
tunately we haven’t been
able to put as much time The final details includ-
as we’d like in the proj- ing sidewalks and land-
ect. This project has been scaping will be completed
in the works a long time. next. The Marvell commu-
The planning and financial nity looks forward to this
part took years. Getting project getting finished in
it completed will be quick the next few weeks.
in comparison,” Mayor

Chamber announces ‘Young Professionals’ group

By Philly Rains and technical networking opportunities sionals that have the energy and creativ- County has.”
as well as draw on young professionals’ ity that Phillips County needs to keep our For the time being, the group will be
CONTRIBUTING WRITER experience and talents to move Phillips chamber efforts current and sustainable.
County forward. They will also serve as our future lead- meeting by ZOOM but look forward to
The Phillips County Chamber of Com- ers, so their ideas and concepts need a face to face events when the coronavirus
merce announces the creation of the Phil- Alana Pinchback, Executive Director platform to discuss, work and grow these is gone.
lips County Young Professionals Net- of the Phillips County Chamber of Com- ideas. Their opinions and energy are
work. Professionals. Men and women, merce stated, “Our community has a some of the most valuable assets Phillips To become a part of this group, please
age 18 through 40, are invited to join wonderful group of 40 and below profes- email your contact information to apinch-
this program which will provide social [email protected].

LOCAL MASK GIVEAWAY WIGGINS NAMED AS TOP
ENCOURAGES WEARING BANKING EMPLOYEE

Officials in the Phillips County Courthouse sponsored a mask giveaway on the 4th of Partners Bank chooses their May 2020 Employee of the Month: Monty Wiggins is a
July at Earth Sents on Plaza Street. Free masks were available to help stop the spread VP and Loan Officer at the Main Branch in Helena. Monty has been married 17 years
of COVID-19, which have risen from single digits in May to over 150 in Phillips County at to Deanna Wiggins. They have three children Raygen, Jayden, and Kaysen. He and
press time. Over 100 masks were distributed. Research has shown that wearing a mask his family attend Life Fellowship Church in Hernando, MS. Monty says that he “enjoys
greatly reduces chances of the virus being spread. Show here is Tommy Cole (right), the spending time with my family, watching my children play sports, and playing golf.” .
owner of Earth Sents, with one of the mask recipients on Saturday. Contributed Photo Contributed Photo

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2B — WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020 Obits/Features The Helena World

Larry Smith

Larry “Bones” Arkansas. Lake, Mississippi, and San- held Friday, July 3, 2020 at

Smith, 78, of Mr. Smith is survived by dra Smith Hardy, of Helena, 11:00 A.M. at Marianna Memo-

Rogers, Arkan- two daughters, Lynn Daven- Arkansas, one brother, Johnny rial Park in Marianna, Arkan-

sas passed away port (Stan), of Moro, Arkan- Smith, Helena, Arkansas, and sas with Brother Mike Holcomb

Monday, June 29, sas, Melissa Smith (Jerry), a host of nieces, nephews, officiating. Visitation was held

2020. He was born of Marianna, Arkansas, four cousins and friends. one hour prior to services at

on Friday, August grandchildren, Ashton Daven- He was preceded in death by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home

15, 1941 to Ear- port, Erin Smith, Cody Mann, his parents, and two sisters, in Marianna, Arkansas. Family

nest W. Smith and Brittany Mann, three sisters, Nancy Willard and Christine and friends may view and sign

Mildred Pipkin Patty Youngblood, of Troy, Ten- Patterson. online guestbook www.rollerfu-

Smith Smith in Rondo, nessee, Betty O’Pry, of Moon Graveside services were neralhomes.com/Marianna

Opal Graham Muscalino

Opal Graham der touch and healing voice. Ellis Island where her in-laws and Velma Graham; older sister

Muscalino, 91, of Opal was an active member had first arrived in America. She Gladys; brothers, J.W., Franklin,

North Little Rock, of the Lexa United Methodist enjoyed the Riverwalk of San Gene and Charles; and her hus-

formally of Lexa, Church where she served in Antonio and the delicious food band of thirty-three years, J.L.

Arkansas, passed many capacities over the years. of New Orleans! If you asked Muscalino, whose very last wish

away June 25, She was a Sunday school teach- her, she would tell you there of Cathy and Joey were that

2020. She was er and Co-Treasurer. was something about each trip they take care of their mother.

born September Friends could always count on that made it ”her favorite”! What an honor it has been!

11, 1928. her as a hostess for any bridal Opal is survived by her daugh- The family asks that in lieu of

Known affection- luncheon, shower, reception, ter, Cathy Muscalino Harris and flowers donations be made to

Muscalino ally as “Gogo”by funeral dinner, or church pot- son, Joey Muscalino (Cassy); arkansashospice.org or do an
most of the children luck. She also looked forward brother, Jerry Graham (Cathy) act of kindness for someone in

in Lexa, Opal and to monthly WOW meetings and and sister Lynda Graham. She memory of Opal.

her best friend and neighbor of potlucks at the Lexa Baptist also leaves two grandchildren, Walk through visitation was

over sixty-six years, Ruby Jean Church and was thrilled to be Courtney Davis (Mark) and held Monday, June 29th 2020

Turner, were the proud matri- a part of their yearly “Spring Aaron Muscalino; six great- from 10:00am - 10:45am at Roll-

archs of this tiny Eastern Arkan- Chick’s Banquet”. grandchildren, Holly Harris, Will er Citizens Funeral Home, 621

sas Community. A model of For almost thirty years, her Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Jake W Chestnut St. Marianna, AR

Christian devotion, she showed daughter Cathy and long time Davis, Andrew Dillard, and Jol- 72360. Please observe social

everyone “authentic” hospitality friend Jann Pharo took their ee Dillard. distancing and masks.

in a spotless home with “made mothers on a yearly Mother’s Opal also leaves behind many Graveside services were held

from love” meals. Opal was a Day trip. The mothers never nieces, nephews and a host of at 11:00 am at Marianna Memo-

wife, mother, and was often a knew where they were going other family and friends who all rial Park. Family and friends may

caregiver for her relatives and or how long they were staying. loved her very much! view and sign online guestbook

her husband’s relatives. She Opal was thrilled to step out on a She is preceded in death by at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/

wrapped each one with her ten- glacier in Alaska and also to see her beloved parents, Walter Marianna

COVID-19 presents a good time to start a savings plan

By Charlestien Harris future. Here are a few tips to also will help you to identi- living paycheck to paycheck by IS a difference!
get you started. The first step fy your spending habits and following a zero-based budget Get free debt counseling. The
CONTRIBUTING WRITER I would suggest is to start with “leaks.” before the month begins.
a budget. You may have par- most widely available help
I know you might say, ”I tially already started because One idea that many of us A budget is all about being managing your debt is with
don’t have any money to save the pandemic has forced a lot overlook is to include saving in intentional. A zero-based bud- a HUD Approved Counsel-
right now” but in actuality of families to change the way our budget as a line item. Just as get will allow you to give every ing agency such as Southern
this is the best time to look at they spend their money. Take you apply money to those other single dollar a name—or assign Bancorp Community Partners.
saving money. The pandemic a good look at what you have categories saving can be added it a job to do—before you save HUD Certified counselors can
has had a devastating effect on already changed and make as well. The second suggestion or spend it. An emergency work with you confidentially
many families finances and I some of those changes perma- is to reduce your debt. Monthly fund is a must as this pan- and judgement-free to help you
am sure this will not be the last nent. Many of you have made debt payments are the biggest demic has forced many of us develop a budget, figure out
“emergency” that will happen those adjustments unwillingly obstacle to saving money. Debt to realize. Chances are you’ve your options, and negotiate
in our lives. but you have survived and that robs you of your income! So it’s already been told that you need with creditors to repay your
is a major step toward accom- about time you get rid of that an emergency fund somewhere debts. Best of all, the counsel-
So, what better time to find plishing those original plans debt. The fastest way to pay around of three to six months ing sessions are free of charge
the spending leaks, realign your you had before the crisis hit. off debt is with the debt snow- of your income. Impossible you and come with no obligations.
needs and wants or work out a ball method. This is where you might be thinking but if you Remember, it really doesn’t
plan to reach your financial Figure out how much you pay off your debts in order start small you can do it. I rec- matter how much money you
goals you set before the pan- spend. Keep track of all your from smallest to largest. Don’t ommend starting with an emer- make—it matters how you
demic hit. Sometimes the hard- expenses—that means every panic, it’s more about behav- gency fund savings goal of just spend and save the money you
est thing about saving money is coffee, household item and ior change than numbers. Once $500. Don’t just save money, make. The next time a crisis
just getting started. cash you spend. This will allow you reduce your debt, you can save for your future and save hits, pandemic or otherwise,
you to get an idea of how much finally use that income to make with a purpose! Don’t just save you will be better equipped
I would like to challenge money you are spending and progress toward your savings money, save for your future to handle it better financially
you to take the first step to where you are spending it. It goals. You can stop the cycle of and save with a purpose! There speaking.
have a plan in place that will
help you navigate any finan-
cial crisis you may face in the

Recent rains bring millipede invasion to county Political rallies would be met with masks,
distancing requirements, Governor says

By Shawn Payne rial close to the house. cyhalothrin, lambda- up. However, damp hid- Associated Press “Obviously, I would like
Over-mulching and/or cyhalothrin, or perme- ing places can be treated to have seen more face cov-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER overwatering in the gar- thrin are recommended with indoor insecticides HELENA WORLD erings there in order to set
den can result in milli- for control of millipedes labeled for this use. an example,” he said of Fri-
With all the recent pede attack on vegetable because they are fast-act- If President Donald Trump day’s event in South Dakota.
rains, millipedes have plants. Removing the ing and provide residual Millipedes are not poi- decides to hold a campaign
been migrating to high- organic debris or mulch control. sonous, but many spe- rally in Arkansas, the state And if the president want-
er ground and this has materials near your cies have repugnatorial will insist that all partici- ed to host a rally in Arkan-
generated numerous home will help reduce People and pets should glands capable of pro- pants are socially distanced sas?
calls from homeowners the potential for invad- stay off wet insecticides, ducing irritating fluids and wear masks to prevent
concerned with the mil- ing millipedes. but can safely walk on which may cause aller- the spread of the coronavi- “There would have to be
lipede invasion of drive- the yard once the insecti- gic reactions in individu- rus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson social distancing and wear-
ways, patios, carports, To discourage mil- cide is dry. When treating als sensitive to insects or said Sunday. ing of masks if you can’t
swimming pools, and lipedes near the house, inside the home, base- insect secretions. A few social distance,” Hutchin-
pool areas. remove adjacent mulch boards, cracks, crevices millipede species are Hutchison’s comments on son said. “You have to fol-
and dead vegetation. or other hiding places capable of squirting these NBC’s “Meet the Press” fol- low our guidelines and
Millipedes are usually Outdoors, you may wish such as under clothes fluids over a distance of low Trump rallies in Tulsa, that’s what we would insist
restricted to moist plac- to create an insecticide washers and dryers in several inches. Oklahoma, and at an Arizo- upon.”
es where they feed on treated barrier/strip utility rooms may be na megachurch, as well as
organic matter. Because around the house perim- sprayed with appropri- Persons handling mil- an Independence Day cele- Arkansas on Saturday
they crawl along the eter in addition to treat- ately labeled pyrethroid lipedes may notice a bration at Mount Rushmore, reported 587 confirmed new
ground, they are usually ing exterior foundation/ products. Contact sprays lingering odor on their where most of the thou- cases of the coronavirus
found in lower floors and basement walls, window of pyrethrins may be hands and this fluid can sands of participants flouted and five additional deaths.
basements. Once inside frames and door sills (Be applied directly to mil- irritate the eyes. It is not public safety guidelines on The Arkansas Department
the home, they usually sure to read and follow lipedes and centipedes advisable to handle milli- maintaining a safe distance of Health said the state’s
die due to desiccation, specific label directions for quick control, how- pedes, but when one has and wearing masks. total number of reported
although in moist base- as they may vary among ever, pyrethrins do not been held, hands should cases has reached 23,209.
ments, they can survive products). provide residual control. be washed with soap and “You can’t stop every The state has reported 286
longer. Millipedes feed The safest and most envi- water until the odor is activity, but you have to be deaths from COVID-19, the
primarily on decaying Over-the-counter pyre- ronmentally sound way completely gone. in a controlled environment disease caused by the virus.
organic matter, but may throid insecticides with to control millipedes in which you do protect
attack roots and leaves active ingredients such and centipedes, that are If you would like more yourself and others and take While the governor has
of seedling plants. Milli- as bifenthrin, bifenthrin already in the house, information on millipede it seriously,” the governor not introduced a statewide
pedes also live in organic + zeta-cypermethrin, is to use a vacuum or control, please feel free said, adding that a lot of mandate for residents to
matter (leaves, mulch, or cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, broom to sweep them to contact the Phillips public celebrations for the wear mask in public, he said
piles of wood or wood deltamethrin, gamma- County Extension Office July Fourth holiday were Friday that cities could enact
chips) and other mate- at 870-338-8027. cancelled in his state “to such measures to reduce the
minimize that exposure.” risk of exposure.

4B — WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 Features The Helena World

The Helena World Legals/Classifieds WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 — 5B

Local Legal Notices
Classifieds
Estate Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS OF WOODROW B. OWENS, WHO DIED The remainder of the purchase price must be
FOR RENT COUNTY, ARKANSAS ON JULY 15, 1999 (the “Mortgagor”), as delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such
Commercial Space on Cherry St. July 10, 11, 12 in West Helena. Address 514 Cedar CIVIL DIVISION mortgagor, delivered to Robert M. Wilson, other time as the Secretary may determine for
Approximately 1600 sf of prime real estate on A nice vintage home packed with furniture DAVITA BRIGGS, MARY JENKINS, and Jr., trustee for WELLS FARGO BANK. N.A., good cause shown, time being of the essence.
Cherry St. Could be used as professional of- Friday July 10, 9-5 COURTNEY BRIGGS, as guardian of AMIR as mortgagee, and recorded on December 1, This amount, like the bid deposits, must be
fice, retail, possibly a restaurant. Water and Saturday July 11, 9-3 BRIGGS, a minor 2006 in Book 866, Page 91 in the Office of the delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s
trash provided. Wifi available. Almost new Sunday July 12, 1-4 PLAINTIFFS Circuit Clerk and Ex Officio Recorder, Phillips check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder,
heat pump. $600 per month. $300 deposit pics/info: sellitsuzie.com or estatesales.net VS. County, Arkansas; and he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The
with references. Call Chuck, 501 412 7885 to No. 54CV-20-116 WHEREAS, the First Mortgage was insured successful bidder will pay all conveying fees,
arrange for showing. ERIKA TRICE by the Secretary (the “Secretary”)of the United all real estate and other taxes that are due on
***** DEFENDANT State Department of Housing and Urban De- or after the delivery date of the remainder of
SEEKING PERSON WARNING ORDER velopment (“HUD”) pursuant to the National the payment and all other costs associated
David Lovell is looking for Bay Rat The Defendant, Erika Trice, is hereby warned Housing Act for the purpose of providing sin- with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of
Please call 501-625-0002 to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days gle family housing; and the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bid-
of the first publication of this Warning Order WHEREAS, the First Mortgage is now owned ders will be returned to them.
and answer the Complaint for personal injury by the Secretary, pursuant to that ASSIGN- The Secretary may grant an extension of
of the Plaintiffs, Davita Briggs, Mary Jenkins, MENT OF SECURITY INSTRUMENT record- time within which to deliver the remainder of
Courtney Briggs and Amir Briggs, and upon ed on October 29, 2019 in Book 2019, Page the payment. All extensions will be for 15-
failure of Defendant to do so, the Complaint 7083 in the Office of the Circuit Clerk and Ex day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in
filed herein will be deemed to be admitted and Officio Recorder, Phillips County, Arkansas; advance. The extension fee shall be in the
Defendant will face entry of a money judgment and form of a certified or cashier’s check made
by default or WHEREAS, on May 25, 2005, that certain AD- payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high
be otherwise barred from asserting his inter- JUSTABLE RATE HOME EQUITY SECOND bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration
est. DEED OF TRUST (collectively, with the First of any extension period, the unused portion of
IT IS SO ORDERED this 22nd day of_June_, Mortgage, the “Mortgages”) was executed the extension fee shall be applied toward the
2020 by Mortgagor as mortgagor and delivered to amount due.
EdiqwWilson Robert M. Wilson, Jr. as trustee for the Sec- If the high bidder is unable to close the sale
Circuit Judge retary as mortgagee, and was recorded on within the required period, or within any ex-
Prepared by: Keith E. Clements December 1, 2006 in Book 866, Page 101 in tensions of time granted by the Secretary,
Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 100 Helena, the Office of the Circuit Clerk and Ex Officio the high bidder may be required to forfeit the
AR 72342 (870) 338-3591 Recorder, Phillips County, Arkansas; and cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclo-
________ WHEREAS, a default has been made in the sure commissioner after consultation with the
covenants and conditions of the Mortgages in HUD representative, will be liable to HỤD for
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PHILLIPS that each Mortgagor has died and the property any costs incurred as a result of such failure.
COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION secured by the Mortgages (the “Property”) has The Commissioner may, at the direction of the
IN THE MATTER OF ceased to be the principal residence of at least HUD representative, offer the property to the
LOTS NUMBERED TWENTY-NINE (29) AND one surviving Mortgagor; and second highest bidder for an amount equal to
THIRTY (30), WALKER SUBDIVISION, PHIL- WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as the highest price offered by that bidder.
LIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AS PER PLAT of May 18, 2020 is $50,523.42; and There is no right of redemption, or right of
AND DEDICATION THEREOF RECORDED WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Sec- possession based upon a right of redemp-
IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6, AND RECORD retary has declared the entire amount of the tion, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to
BOOK 497, PAGE 162, OFFICIAL RECORDS indebtedness secured by the Mortgages to be a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act.
OF PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS. immediately due and payable; Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will
AND; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt
ONE 1981, TWENTY-FOUR (24) BY SIXTY vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage of the entire purchase price in accordance
(60) DOUBLE WIDE KING MOBILE HOME, Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et with the terms of the sale as provided herein.
LOCATED ON SAID REAL ESTATE TO- seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B. and by the HUD does not guarantee that the property will
GETHER WITH AND INCLUDING ALL DIN- Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure be vacant.
ING ROOM FURNITURE, BEDROOM FUR- Commissioner, recorded on June 18 4, 2020 The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be
NITURE, DRAPES, CURTAINS, WASHER, with the Circuit Clerk and Ex Officio Recorder cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by
DRYER, AND REFRIGERATOR. of Phillips County, Arkansas in Book 2020, documented written application of the mort-
CASE NO. 54CV-2020-136 Page 4336, notice is hereby given that on Fri- gagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not
NOTICE day, July 24, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. local time, all less than 3 days before the date of sale, or
Take notice that Charles Turner has filed a real and personal property at or used in con- otherwise, that the default or defaults upon
Petition to Quiet Title in and to the following nection with the following described premises which the foreclosure is based did not exist
property located in Phillips County, Arkansas (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the at the time of service of this notice of default
on the 16th day of June 2020: highest bidder: and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due un-
LOTS NUMBERED TWENTY-NINE (29) AND STARTING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER der the mortgage agreement are tendered to
THIRTY (30), WALKER SUBDIVISION, PHIL- OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of
LIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AS PER PLAT TWO (2) SOUTH, RANGE FOUR (4) EAST, a certified or cashier’s check payable to the
AND DEDICATION THEREOF RECORDED PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AND RUN Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the
IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 6, AND RECORD THENCE WEST 139.9 FEET; THENCE property is
BOOK 497, PAGE 162, OFFICIAL RECORDS NORTH 00° 18’ EAST 966.5 FEET; THENCE completed.
OF PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS. SOUTH 890 42” EAST 342.00 FEET TO The amount that must be paid if the mortgage
AND; THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE FOL- is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale
ONE 1981, TWENTY-FOUR (24) BY SIXTY LOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL AND RUN is $50,523.42 as of May 18, 2020, plus all
(60) DOUBLE WIDE KING MOBILE HOME, THENCE NORTH 00° 18’ EAST 180.0 FEET; other amounts that would be due under the
LOCATED ON SAID REAL ESTATE TO- THENCE SOUTH 89° 42’ EAST 114.0 FEET; mortgage agreement if payments under the
GETHER WITH AND INCLUDING ALL DIN- THENCE SOUTH 00° 18’ WEST 180.0 FEET; mortgage had not been accelerated, advertis-
ING ROOM FURNITURE, BEDROOM FUR- THENCE NORTH 89° 42’ WEST 114.0 FEET ing costs and postage expenses incurred in
NITURE, DRAPES, CURTAINS, WASHER, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAIN- giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable
DRYER, AND REFRIGERATOR. ING 0.47 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. road distance for posting notices and for the
All persons claiming an interest in the above NG, CONTAININGENCE NORTH 890.42’ Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at
described real estate shall appear in the Cir- Commonly known as: 34 Phillips 332 Road, the sale, reasonable and customary costs in-
cuit Helena, AR 72342. curred for title and lien record searches, the
Court of Phillips County, Arkansas at 9:00 The sale will be held at the Phillips County necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by
a.m., on July 22, 2020. Please contact the Courthouse, 620 Cherry Street, Helena, AR the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording
office of 72342. documents, a commission for the Foreclosure
Circuit Judge Christopher W. Morledge in or- The Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in
der to participate in the hearing. opment will bid $55,541.98. connection with the foreclosure prior to rein-
This notice first published the _____ day of There will be no proration of taxes, rénts or statement.
_____________. other income or liabilities, except that the pur- Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s
Knapp Law Firm By: Donald E. Knapp, Jr. chaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro- check or application for cancellation of the
P.O. Box 630, Helena, AR 72342 Attorney for rata share of any real estate taxes that have foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the ad-
Charles Turner been paid by the Secretary to the date of the dress of the Foreclosure Commissioner pro-
foreclosure sale. vided below.
______ When making their bids, all bidders except Date: June 22, 2020
the Secretary must submit a deposit total- Foreclosure Commissioner
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE ing $5,554.20 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] Chad L. Cumming Jr. Gill Ragon Owen, P.A.
SALE in the form of a certified check or cashier’s 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3800 Little Rock, AR
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2006, that check made out to the Secretary of HUD. 72201 (501) 376-3800 (501) 372-3359 (fax)
certain ADJUSTABLE RATE HOME EQ- A deposit need not accompany each oral State of Arkansas
UITY CONVERSION DEED OF TRUST was bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of County of Pulaski
executed by EVELYN OWENS, A WIDOW, $5,554.20 must be presented before the bid-
SURVIVING TENANT BY THE ENTIRETY ding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable.

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
2020 SUMMER REGULAR AND CRISIS INTERVENTION
Starting on Monday July 13, 2020, Mid-Delta Community Ser-
vices, Inc. will be accepting Applications for the 2020 SUMMER
REGULAR AND CRISIS ASSISTANCE Home Energy Assistance
Programs in Phillips, Lee, Monroe, and Prairie Counties until funds
are depleted. These funds will provide a one-time assistance to
low-income eligible households with home Electric Bills Only.

2020 SUPPLEMENTAL CARES ASSISTANCE
Starting on Monday July 20, 2020, Mid-Delta Community Servic-
es, Inc. will be accepting Applications for the 2020 SUPPLEMEN-
TAL CARES HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE Programs in Phillips,
Lee, Monroe, and Prairie Counties until funds are depleted. These

funds will help low-income eligible households.
2020 AIR CONDITIONING PROGRAM

Starting on Monday July 20, 2020, Mid-Delta Community Ser-
vices, Inc. will be accepting Applications for the 2020 AIR CONDI-
TIONING PROGRAM in Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Prairie Counties
until funds are depleted. These funds will provide assistance to low-

income eligible households.
Applications will be processed on a first come-first serve basis.
Applicants may contact their local Community Centers shown

below with questions:
Springdale Community Center

1125 Springdale Rd
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-3411 or (870) 338-3412
Applications will be accepted Monday through Thursday starting

at 9:00 am

6B — WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 Features The Helena World

Squash vine borers are one of the most damaging pests

By Shawn Payne adult is approximately 1 inch minimize the impact of squash al cause of inadequate control. may be dewormed by slitting the
long and the abdomen is ringed vine borers in the home garden: Beginning in mid-May, plants vine lengthwise near where the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER with orange and black. These Plant borer-tolerant cultivars should be monitored weekly for damage is found and physically
moths fly quickly and noisily or cover emerging plants with initial signs of the borer’s frass removing the borers.
Squash vine borers in Arkan- about plants during the daytime. floating row covers to provide at entrance holes in the stems.
sas are one of the most dam- Female moths lay their small early protection on young plants. Very early signs of larval feeding The stems should be immedi-
aging and most common pests (1/25 inch), oval, somewhat flat- indicate that other eggs will be ately covered with earth. Sanita-
of squash and pumpkins, espe- tened, brownish eggs on stems When blooming begins, the hatching soon. Insecticide appli- tion is also important. After har-
cially in the home gardens. Plant (normally close to the ground) covers should be removed, and/ cations should be targeted to con- vest is complete, vines should
types affected include hubbard in late May or early June. Young or wrap the stem and base of trol newly hatching larvae and be removed from the garden
squash, gourds, pumpkins, zuc- borers hatch in about a week, the plant with something like should be initiated when early and composted to prevent the
chini, acorn squash, and yellow tunnel into stems and feed. pantyhose to prevent the laying signs of larval feeding occur or remaining borers from complet-
squash. Butternut squash is less of eggs by adults. when vines begin to run. Squash ing larval development. Bury-
susceptible than other squashes Larval excrement (frass) may vine borer damage can be devas- ing a few nodes along each
and cucumbers and melons are extrude from the entry points When utilizing chemical con- tating to pumpkins and squash. vine will encourage rooting at
usually not attacked. and affected stems and vines trol measures to manage squash Protect your patch by learning these nodes. This will lessen the
may ultimately wilt and die. Lar- vine borer, timing is critical. The how to recognize damage before impact if squash vine borers gir-
The adult of the squash vine vae feed within the plant for key to managing this pest with it’s too late, and by handpicking, dle the base of the vine.
borer, is a clear-winged moth about four weeks until they are insecticides is controlling the deworming the vines, and using
with metallic greenish-black full grown. As for control, there borers before they enter the stem. row covers. At the first signs For more information on
scales on the front wings. The are several non-chemical control Once inside the vine, insecticid- of the sawdust like frass, vines squash vine borer control, con-
hind wings are transparent and measures that can be utilized to al control is ineffective. Again, tact the Phillips County Exten-
the casual observer might mis- poor timing of sprays is the usu- sion Office at 870-338-8027.
take this moth for a wasp. The

Bacterial canker is a serious tomato disease Lawn chores need tending to

By Shawn Payne Small dark spots on the infested tomato seed and still spread to adjacent plants and By Shawn Payne
fruit surrounded by a white cause Infection. The patho- infect them through prun-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER halo or “bird’s-eye” spots gen also survives for short ing wounds and injury, or CONTRIBUTING WRITER
are characteristic of bacterial (up to 3-4 weeks) periods of through naturally occurring
Mr. Gunn (Phillips Coun- canker on field-grown fruit. time in soil and for up to 24 pores along the leaf surface Grass should be mowed every 5-7 days
ty Master Gardener) and I Spots become raised and the months or longer in infected (stomates) or leaf margins and less often when the lawn is drought
finally got the tomato dem- centers turn brown with age. plant debris. In the green- (hydathodes). The patho- stressed but with the timely rains that we
onstration planted. But Infections, and the resulting house, bacterial canker can gen can also be moved quite have been receiving it has been more of a
about a week later he noticed spots, occur when bacterial survive at least one month easily by equipment during every 4-5 day schedule for me, and I have
that one of our transplants canker bacteria are deposited on surfaces such as cement cultivation, especially with not even applied fertilizer yet.
was dying. Once the plant on fruit by splashing water and plastic, and at least a open field processor toma-
was pulled and sent off to from rain or overhead irriga- year in plant material and toes. If you do decide to apply fertilizer, apply
our plant pathologist, it was tion, or mechanically dur- rockwool. It survives better 0.5 to 1.0 pounds of nitrogen per thousand
diagnosed as bacterial canker ing handling of the plants. in cool and dry conditions As for control, there is no square feet every 4 to 6 weeks. To determine
of tomato. Bacterial canker When internally infected than in hot, moist ones. magical chemical that can be the amount of fertilizer product required to
is a serious tomato disease. fruit are opened, yellow- used. Good sanitation such apply 1.0 pound of nitrogen per thousand
Development of bacterial ing or browning caused by Overhead irrigation dur- as cleaning up all plant mate- feet, divide 1.0 by the first number (%) in
canker is favored by warm the decay of the tissues may ing seedling production, rial that has died and dispos- the fertilizer ratio. For example, for a 20-5-5
(75-90 F) moist conditions. be seen. In the greenhouse, movement through foli- ing of it, rotating where you fertilizer (containing 20% nitrogen), divide
bird’s-eye spots are typically age by production workers grow tomatoes in the garden 1.0 by 0.20 (NOTE: 20% = 0.20). The result is
Leaf yellowing and necro- not observed, but fruit may and rainfall on open fields yearly, cleaning garden tools 5 pounds of product per square feet.
sis around leaf margins appear netted or marbled, or favor the spread of bacterial regularly, avoid over-head
called “firing” or “marginal they may remain symptom- canker, especially if plants irrigation if possible, and If you have to water, water early in the
necrosis” can indicate a foli- less. have recently been staked being careful as you move morning to wet the soil to a depth of 4 to 6
ar and/or systemic infection. or pruned. Once the disease around in the garden as this inches. Lawn grasses need 1 to 1.25 inches
When the stems or petioles Bacterial canker can sur- appears in a field or green- will help distribute the dis- of water weekly to retain its color.
are cut open, discoloration vive for at least five years in house, the pathogen may ease to other plants.
of the vascular tissues may As for insects, check for the presence of
be seen. pests and treat if necessary.

For more information on lawn care, con-
tact the Phillips County Extension Service
at 870-338-8027.