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White, Hounsell file for Conway selectman
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Six candidates so far for two seats BY LLOYD JONES THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
The crowd erupts after Melissa Frase, No. 24, sank a shot from mid-court at the end of the third period. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
Eagles display their championship mettle, reach Elite 8 in Division II state playoffs BY LLOYD JONES THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
CONWAY — Survive and advance, that was the theme of the first round of the Division II playoffs for the Kennett High girls’ basketball team Tuesday night. The defending state champion Eagles, the No. 3 seed in the tournament, withstood a physical challenge from No. 13 St. Thomas at The Nest before a vocal home crowd, pulling out a 54-46 victory in a
contest that was tied after three quarters. Kennett had an off night from the field, due in part to a manhandling defensive game plan by the Saints, but proved it was equally capable in the interior. Junior Kaitlin Taylor was Shaq-tastic, coming off the bench to score eight points and haul down a game-high 13 rebounds while offering a presence within the lane. “Shaq stepped up and really made the differsee EAGLES page 10
CONWAY — The field for the selectman continues to grow as two familiar names threw their hats into the ring Wednesday. Mark Hounsell, just the second person (the late Dick O’Brien) in the town’s history to serve simultaneously on the school board and board of selectmen, is returning to the political arena. Meanwhile, Syndi White, who is currently on the school board, is looking to follow in O’Brien and Hounsell’s footsteps as she signed up for selectman Wednesday morning. “I think the board needs more diversity and a different perspective and I feel I can bring that to the board,” White said. “I don’t see enough advocating for families; that’s the perspective I’m coming from.” see FILINGS page 9
Heidmann challenges Botsford for Jackson town clerk/tax collector BY LLOYD JONES THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
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JACKSON — Bill Botsford, who is seeking a seventh term as town clerk, is again being challenged by his deputy this election season.
The Conway Daily Sun
Botsford, who has held off challenges of former deputies four other times, now faces a new challenge from his latest deputy Janette Heidmann, who is seeking the three-year term. Botsford had held the job since 1994 when he was appointed by selectmen
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The two have been invited to a candidates’ night at the Whitney Center on Thursday at 7 p.m. There are two contested races in Jackson, the town clerk/tax collector post and a three-year seat on the see JACKSON page 9
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