Vol. 2, No. 37
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020
Violations found in financial aid BH first in country to use new practices at Henderson State Speed Torque device Pete Tubbs Interim Editor in Chief
Henderson State University has had a year that has been plagued with problems, and a recent article from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette sheds some light on many things that people have been speculating on for months. On Oct. 9, a Gazette article bu Emily Walkenhorst was released that reads “Audit by state at HSU finds 15 violations.” The article states that the Arkansas Legislative Audit found 15 violations in the financial-aid office which is located in the Womack Building. The report from the auditors was sent to the Legislative Joint AuditingEducational Institutions subcommittee where it was approved following a dialogue about the university’s recent progress. According to the article, from 2017 to 2019, “delays in financial-aid verification had frustrated students, parents, educators and community members who had urged students to attend the university.” While there were many counts of “incompetence,” there were apparently no findings of actual fraud. The article has many statements from Arkansas State University System President Chuck Welch, who
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Womack Hall is the site of Henderson State University’s business office where an auditing comittee found 15 violations in the handling of student accounts.
said, among other things, that “most of those issues were poor staff training, people not qualified frankly to be doing the job.” The article also states that there is only one employee remaining in the financial-aid office that was present during those two years. Most of the incompetencies stated in the article relate to the mishandling of student grants and scholarships. One auditor wrote that “employees even had scholarship checks stowed away in their desks.” This revelatory article comes mere months after former president of the uni-
versity Glen Jones left his position. Elaine Kneebone then took over as interim president, but was then replaced by Dr. Jim Borsig. A statement from the university was also released recently that made clear that budgets for many departments will be cut for the following year following less than stellar recruitment. The financial aid office still remains in Womack Hall in Henderson State University. The campus is meeting in-person until Thanksgiving Break, after which all students will be participating in virtual learning.
Implications of issue no. 2 Julie Young University Correspondant
Early voting begins next Mon. Oct. 19, but there is still much on the ballot for Arkansans to consider before doing so. The second issue on this year’s ballot is the amendment to change state legislative term limits. The issue of term limits has become more prominent lately, but what are they exactly, and why do they exist? A term limit restricts how many terms an elected official can serve for. These can range from just a few short years to a lifetime. The president of the United States, for instance, may only serve an extent of two full four-year terms, each voted on by the public. On the other hand, Supreme Court Justices serve for life. During his 2012 bid for the presidency, republican Rick Perry proposed 18-year term limits in the Supreme Court. The idea was detailed further on his campaign website: “A Constitutional Amendment creating 18year terms staggered every 2 years, so that each of the nine Justices would be replaced in order of seniority every other year. This would be a prospective proposal, and would be applied to future judges only. Doing this would move the court closer to the people by ensuring that every President would have the opportunity to replace two Justices per term, and that no court could stretch its ideology over multiple generations. Further, this reform would maintain judicial independence, but instill regularity to the nominations process, discourage Justices from choosing a retirement date based on politics, and will stop the ever-increasing
tenure of Justices.” Last month, many mourned the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at the age of 87 due to pancreatic cancer. The late Supreme Court Justice’s death so close to a consequential election, as well as the subsequent push from President Donald Trump to name Judge Amy Coney Barrett as her replacement while it is still in his power to do so, has brought to the surface the realities of term limits: whether or not they should be in place, for how long, and for who. In 2014, Arkansans voted in approval of Issue 3 which granted state senators and representatives the ability to serve a 16 year lifetime limit in the Arkansas General Assembly. This established state legislators’ term limits which are still in place today. If voted in, Issue 2 would change this term limit from 16 years to 12 consecutive years followed by the ability to return after a break of four additional years. This would only affect those first elected as of 2021 and after, as those previously elected would still abide by the rules previously set in place. Back in April of 2019, Ark. State Representative and measure sponsor Jim Dotson presented what was then known as Senate Joint Resolution 15 to the House chamber. He provided the reasoning behind this issue. “The purpose of term limits is to limit power and advantages of incumbency. So if you have an incumbent who is running against someone who is not an incumbent, they obviously have a built-in advantage,” Dotson said. “After this resolution, if it is adopted and approved by the voters, it passes. After 12 years someone loses that advantage of incumbency.”
For a vast majority of voters who don’t have the time to read up on each issue before stepping into the voting booth, it can be easy to misunderstand the intent of certain issues. Whether or not to vote yes or no or skip something altogether can become a bit confusing. For those in favor of term limits, Issue 2 might at first seem like something they’d choose to vote yes on if not read too closely. Upon first reading, the amendment is said to limit the terms of members elected to the General Assembly to only 12 consecutive years. Technically, this is true. However, it is the four year break and subsequent ability to return that voters should pay attention to. This amendment would essentially abolish term limits, not shorten them. For those opposed to term limits, this is good news. For those in favor of them, it might not be. “I am generally in [favor] of term limits, as I think that they allow a wider variety of people to participate in our government processes, and they help to mitigate the risk that individuals or entities might control a large section of public fund or interest,” said Dr. Myra Houser, the sponsor for Ouachita Baptist University’s College Democrats. “Of course, this is my personal opinion and not that of Ouachita [Baptist University],” Houser said. Dr. Houser is also an Assistant in the history department as well as the coordinator for the school’s BA program in Social Justice Studies and plans to vote in the upcoming election. Whether to vote yes or no on Issue 2 is up to the individual. Arkansans can begin early voting at their local polling place next week.
occurring on Lake DeGray. Investigation revealed that Courtland Matthew McDonald, 24, of Jacksonville was attending a church outing with family and friends at a location southwest of the Caddo Bend Recreational Area. Witnesses reported that Matthew was swimming and began to call for assistance as it was apparent that he was in distress. Individuals attempted to rescue Matthew and return him to the safety of the boat but were unsuccessful. Matthew subsequently submerged and has not been seen since. Multiple public safety
agencies responded to the scene, but were not able to locate and recover Matthew. Search and recovery operations have been in progress since the incident was reported. Agencies involved in the initial response and ongoing recovery efforts include: Clark County Sheriff’s Office; Caddo Valley Fire and Rescue; Arkansas Game & Fish; Arkansas State Parks; U.S. Corps of Engineers; Amity Fire and Rescue; Arkansas State Police; Arkadelphia Fire and Rescue; Arkadelphia Police Department; and other volunteers.
Baptist Health recently partnered with Arkansasbased medical device startup Vascugenix to introduce new technology to the U.S. that was developed by Baptist Health cardiologist Dr. Dwight Chrisman. The Speed Torque is specially designed to improve the process of guidewire manipulation in cardiovascular procedures. The patented design allows physicians to easily manipulate a guidewire with one hand, unlike traditional guidewire torque devices that require two hands to advance and reposition. “We have been working for several years to bring this device to patients,” said Dr. Chrisman, who in-
vented the technology and is the Chief Medical Officer for Vascugenix. “Having a guidewire that can be manipulated comfortably with one hand will ultimately save procedure time, money and improve patient safety. Our next focus is to get this into the hands of physicians working in cath labs around the country.” The Speed Torque was first used by Dr. Chrisman on Oct. 3 at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock during a coronary artery intervention. Coronary artery intervention is a procedure to correct a blockage of an artery of the heart to help a patient. A small wire is advanced past the blocked segment of the artery in order to be able to advance and place a stent or balloon to correct the
blockage. The Speed Torque device enables the physician to more efficiently place the wire in the correct position to place the balloon or stent. “Baptist Health has a long history of bringing the latest heart technologies to Arkansas,” said Greg Crain, president of Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock. “I’m grateful for Dr. Chrisman’s innovation and diligence to see this process through that ultimately will provide a better patient experience and outcome. All of our cardiologists at Baptist Health will have access to the new Speed Torque.” For more information about the Speed Torque, ask your cardiologist or visit our website at baptist-health. com.
Dixon, Salmon, Stewart to present design exhibits through Oct. 23 ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will host the senior exhibits of Samantha Dixon, Josh Salmon and Mackenzie Stewart beginning Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 23, in the Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery on the second floor of Moses-Provine Hall. While the artists will forgo receptions and gallery talks due to COVID-19, the exhibits are free and open to the public for viewing.
Samantha Dixon Dixon, a senior graphic design major from Arkadelphia, Ark., will present her exhibit “It’s Not a Dumb Idea;” Salmon, a senior graphic design and music industry double major from Spring, Texas, will present his work in “Negative Space;” and Stewart, a senior graphic design major from Hurst, Texas, will present “Passion Project.” The exhibits showcase a collection of works created during their time at Ouachita in order to demonstrate understanding and growth in their design skills. “Ouachita has shaped me a lot as an artist, not only through learning more about graphic design, but also through the critiquing process,” Salmon said. “The
professors here are all willing to give students the feedback they need – though, not always the feedback they want – which creates an atmosphere for students, especially graphic design students, that pushes them to excel in their craft.” For Dixon, her exhibit “It’s Not a Dumb Idea” focuses on her growth in confidence as an artist. “In searching for my own design style and preferences, I’ve had to keep this idea at the forefront of my daily routine, written in my notebook, a sticky note in my car and the occasional audible declaration to myself in the mirror,” Dixon said. “Taking this approach has led me to the creation of some pieces that I admire, like those that hang in my senior exhibition. It has also led me to pieces that were, blatantly, not actually that good. But even so, with trial and error, I have still come to find that there has yet to be a dumb idea.”
Josh Salmon Salmon’s exhibit “Negative Space” highlights his use of black and white and the incorporation of negative space throughout his works. “My favorite exhibit piece would have to be my piece entitled ‘Weight,’” Salmon said. “There are a lot of people who feel as if they’re at the end of their rope, but also feel like the weight of
the world continues to fall on their shoulders. “I love the design of the [exhibit] poster because I think it portrays this feeling really well with the silhouette of a man standing on the edge of a cliff, realizing he has nowhere else to go and nowhere to run from the massive wave about to crash down around him,” he added.
Mackenzie Stewart Stewart’s exhibit “Passion Project” features typography, hand-drawn graphics, photo collage and product design. “I pour my heart into every piece I make,” Stewart said. “My goal is to be seen as set apart from the majority of the modern design community. I want people to notice the difference in my work and notice how I enjoy my job because I am doing what the Lord has given me a passion to pursue. “I personally believe that any art that isn’t refreshing to our souls is a waste,” she continued. “That is why I design with my whole heart and full of passion.” The exhibits can be viewed Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Body recovered in Lake DeGray Scholarship opportunities for Arkadelphia High School students Jason Watson Clark County Sheriff
After nineteen days of search and recovery operations, the body of Matthew McDonald was recovered [Oct. 9] at 7:45 a.m. Many thanks go to all the agencies and volunteers who worked tirelessly to help bring closure to his family. We will continue to keep his family and friends in our prayers, as they mourn the loss of their loved one. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency 911 call on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2:55 p.m. reporting a possible drowning
Betty Macon Arkadelphia HS Counselor
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS: $20,000. The CocaCola Scholars Program, the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the country, is now accepting applications from current high school seniors. Students may apply online at Cokeurl.com/Apply2020 through Oct. 31, 2020, at 5 p.m. Eastern. Applicants are selected based on academics, leadership, and service. After a three-stage selection
process, 150 applicants will be named Coca-Cola scholars and receive a $20,000 college scholarship. Full eligibility requirements are available at Cokeurl.com/ Scholarships. HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high achieving students graduate college debtfree.The scholarship provides up to $48,000 over four years to attend college.
Recipients must graduate from a public high school located in a county having fewer than 50,000 residents or graduate from a remote rural school located in a county having more than 50,000 residents. Hagn Scholars from 43 states are currently enrolled at 358 colleges and universities. Five hundred more scholarships will be awarded in April 2021. For applications and additional information go to www.hsfmo.org
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Thanking Arkansas’
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020
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essential ag workers Bruce Westerman U.S. Representative
Every year I take a few days to thank some of the many men and women who work in Arkansas agriculture. This year in particular highlighted how important agriculture is to the economy and our daily lives. Without farmers and ranchers continuing to run operations during COVID-19, we wouldn’t have had food on our shelves or meat in the freezer. My first visits were with Roy Gene and George Anne Britt at their farm in Okolona, and Chris and Denise Sweat at their farm in McCaskill. Roy Gene’s farm began in 1972 with 20 cows on 180 acres but has more than 1,000 acres today. Chris and Denise Sweat were the Hempstead County Farm Bureau Farm family winner, and they currently have
about 300 head of cattle on 500 acres, in addition to sheep and rabbits. I also visited Maranatha Agriculture, just east of Arkadelphia. Owner Larry Ferguson operates a row crop farm with soybeans, corn and rice on several thousand acres. He’s currently in the midst of cutting rice and took me around his fields to walk me through the farm’s operations. I then joined a natural resources policy class at University of Arkansas at Monticello, where we had a great discussion! The students are learning about major environmental regulations, the policies behind them and how they affect American agriculture. The Ashley County Farm Family of the Year also invited me to tour their farm, and Scott Reynolds talked with me about where he sells his chicken litter to be used for
row crops. I concluded the day at Delek Renewables, where we planted a few trees and discussed biofuels. Finally, I visited with the Agriculture and Poultry Division at Southern Arkansas University, where they took me on a tour of their new poultry facility and agriculture facility. They do fantastic research and innovation, allowing students to interact directly with poultry and observe different phases. Jennifer and Andy Hanson had me over to their poultry farm in Columbia County where I got to see some of these ideas in practice. I’m so grateful for all the Arkansans who welcomed me to their farms and facilities this week and showed me around. I look forward to using what I learned from our conversations to craft federal policy that works for all Americans.
Obituary Billy Harold Gills, Sr. 1938-2020
Billy Harold Gills, Sr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away October 12, 2020, in Mountain Home at the age of 81, surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1938, in Gurdon, Arkansas, the son of Woodson and Dessie Norman Gills. He married Loretta Sloan on May 14, 1960, in Kermit, Texas and worked on the pipeline for 59 years. He was a member of the Pipeliners Union 798. He was a member of the Bar None Cowboy Church and enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, and hunting. Billy is survived by his daughter, Pamela Hopper of Heber Springs, AR; son, Billy H. Gills Jr. of Pocahantas, AR; close friend, Greg (Sarah) Walker and Jake; brother, Kenneth Gills of Arkadelphia, AR; three grandchildren, Danielle (Jasun) Bird, Shyanne McKiddy and Amanda (Dillon) Kelly; six great-grandchildren, Lennex and Emilie Bird,
Billy Harold Gills, Sr. Brooklyn, Brianna, and Corbin Blake and Bryson Kelly, and many close and dear friends who meant so much to him. He was preceded in death by parents, Woodson and Dessie Gills; wife, Loretta Gail; son, Shane Gills; three brothers, Wendal Gills, Wayne Gills, and Jimmy Dale Gills; and three sisters, Gloria Berndobler, Annette Milloway, and Sue Ernest.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 14, 2020, from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. A Funeral Service for Billy will be 10:00 am, Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the Bar None Cowboy Church, with Pastor Dusty Stanford officiating. Graveside Services will be in the South Fork Cemetery, Gurdon, Arkansas, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Due to current restrictions, masks are required. Memorials may be made to the South Fork Cemetery Fund, care of Kathy Anderson, 345 Macon Road, Gurdon, AR 71743, or Hospice of the Ozarks, 811 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653. Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
Upcoming Events >>> <<< The Spring Hazardous Household Waste event that was scheduled for last Sat. was cancelled as a result of COVID-19 precautions. The Southwest Regional Solid Waste Management District will continue with the Fall Household Hazardous Waste event on Oct. 17. The Southwest Regional Solid Waste Management District is the planning board that oversees solid waste management for Clark, Garland, and Hot Spring Counties. >>> <<< Garvan Gardens will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. The Chipmunk Cafe is open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Ongoing >>> <<< Alcoholics Anonymous hosts two meetings a week in Arkadelphia. The meetings are open to anyone interested in AA’s program of recovery. The Arkadelphia Group meets at 7 p.m. every Tues. in the Sturgis Building at North 9 and Caddo Streets. For more information on the Arkadelphia Group Meetings, call 870-403-3001. The U-Turn Group meets at 7 p.m. every Thurs. on the front, upper level of Park Hill Baptist Church, 3163 Hollywood Road. For information on that group’s meetings, call 870-2302975 or 870-260-9277. >>> <<< Through the summer the Arkadelphia Arts Center will have original art on display created by members of the Caddo River Art Guild. The window exhibits will vary through the weeks so check back often. The artists’ name and contact information are displayed next to each piece. For more information about the Arkadelphia Arts Center and the Caddo River Art Guild find their pages on Facebook or visit CaddoRiverArtGuild.com or CCAHC.org. >>> <<< With Late ‘til 8, local businesses stay open to 8:00 pm so that customers can shop and also win door prizes! this is a monthly event that happens every first Thursday of every month. >>> <<< The Russell Fine Arts Gallery at Henderson State University is hosting an exhibition “Artists Respond…” that brings together a selection of work made in 2020, a year that has brought unprecedented challenges. The artwork addresses issues related to the global pandemic, protests for social change and racial justice, climate change, and the upcoming election. The artists included are from a wide variety of backgrounds, many of whom have roots in Arkansas or ties to the South more broadly. >>> <<< Al-Anon meetings, designed to help family and friends affected by alcohol, are held three days a week in the Arkadelphia area: - Tues. at 7 p.m., Sturgis Building, corner of 9 and Caddo. 870-403-2019; Thurs. at 6:30 p.m., Park Hill Baptist Church. 870-403-2019; Fri. at noon, Clark County Library, 609 Caddo St., side door. 512-750-2292.
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Dr. Lewis Shephard Jr.: Black, Brown, ADHD awareness this month and the Challenge of Dying Well RaeLynn Dinger Staff Reporter
Teuana Smith Staff Reporter
On Oct. 5, Dr. Lewis Shephard Jr. hosted the second interactive presentation titled Black, Brown, and the Challenge of Dying Well to discuss the adversities minorities face in the current healthcare system when facing death. The live stream was provided by Arkansas Hospice through a grant from the Rebsamen Fund. The purpose of this seminar was to inform minorities how to properly utilize hospice care for better pain management, comfort, and family support when reaching the end of life. Dr. Shepherd Jr., is the special assistant of the Ouachita Baptist University president to advance racial diversity. He is also a leader in education, community engagements, and the pastor of Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Along with him on the presentation were two panelists, Rev. F.L. Smith and Vinita Marie Giles. Rev. F.L. Smith is a senior pastor, author, and
lecturer. He was a former hospice chaplain who has pastored several previous churches. Vinita Marie Giles is a registered nurse, church deaconess and a hospice healthcare leader. Dr. Shephard spoke on general information about end of life care. Also, he proposes a series of questions from him and from citizens who sent them in. He invited the panelists to share their first encounter with hospice care as a minority. Both shared personal stories on how they hospice came into their lives. Smith was filling a pastoral duty for his father when visiting a member of the church who had cancer. Giles went into how she had used hospice when she tragically lost her first born child. “My child was transported to Arkansas Children’s hospital and there I met the doctor who told us she’s going to die,” said Vinita Giles, healthcare professional. “[It] gave us the opportunity to second the time with her that we needed with the information we had not know-
ing how this was all going to pan out.” Dr. Shepard then asked, “In your experience, how have minorities traditionally perceived hospice care?” They review the myths that some minorities may believe and the fear of being mistreated. The host and panelists then moved on to address access issues of hospice care to minorities and finding possible solutions for the care to be readily available. In a recent survey, over 50% of the participants did not know how hospice was paid for. “You have Medicare Hospice Benefit and also Medicaid,” said Giles. “There are some insurance companies who provide long term care as well,” said Rev. F.L. Smith, former hospice chaplain. To tie the event up, they discussed various ways or solutions on how to get more information and resources out to harder to reach communities. Also, how to navigate receiving that care in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
“People in general are kinda scared for people to come into their homes”, said Giles. “We need to make sure that they know that we are going to protect them as much as possible by following those guidelines that are set before us.” “One of the practices that we’ve been using with the team that I work with, it may just be the nurses coming in or the aid”, said Smith. “ So myself, the chaplain, or the social worker have been communicating that we’re still gonna be here for you if you’re not comfortable with us being a part of this particular team... as long as you’re receiving the care you need.” For more information or watch the previous two live streams please visit www.ArkansasHospice.org/ livestream or contact David Edwards (dedwards@ arkansashospice.org). Everyone wanting to know more about hospice care, healthcare professionals, and media personnels are encouraged to join the next live stream.
Continuing COVID-19 update by Arkansas Department of Health
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According to the Arkansas Department of Health Administration in its COVID-19 update, there are a total of 4,531 probable cases in the state as of Oct. 12. In reference to ADH’s graph, there are a total of 92,833 cases with 88,302 confirmed cases and 83,454 recovered. The counties are colored by light to dark in terms of density of cases. The Dispatch will post
an updated version of this graph weekly according to what is available from the Department of Health and state officials. As the cases continue to rise, more and more states are reverting back to more strict quarantine and social distance rules. Masks are nearly universally required to enter most businesses. They are available in most grocery and convenience stores. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced in early August that contact sports
are expected to continue as planned in the fall. Football players may only practice in helmets, however. Schools have begun opening at both collegiate and pre-collegiate levels. They have many guidelines in place that were recom-
mended by the ADH. People are encouraged to continue social distancing and staying at least six feet away from others. Testing is widely available in most cities.
The month of October brings about many things: the changing of the leaves, cooler weather, Halloween, and unknown to many, ADHD Awareness Month. There are many misconceptions when it comes to what people think attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder is. The first thing that comes to mind usually is the young boy who can’t sit still or the phrase “oh, squirrel!”. What most people think as typical portrayals of ADHD are mostly stereotypes stemming from ignorance--but fear not! In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, here are some facts vs. fiction to help you learn. Myth #1 People with ADHD can’t concentrate. While it is true that concentration can be a tricky thing for most people with ADHD, they often have an easier time focusing on things they enjoy or are interested in. When someone has ADHD, they have a different mental and emotional system of evaluating what to do and when to do it, according to adhdawarenessmonth.org. For most, emotional importance comes first when it comes down to deciding what to do--meaning that whatever will boost their emotions usually has priority. However, there is also a symptom called hyperfocus/hyperfixation, where the person fixates so intently on a subject they’re interested in that it is all they think about. This can be handy in some cases, but detrimental in others, depending on the subject of their hyperfixation. Myth #2 Only boys have ADHD. Since the disorder was first studied in the 1700s, it has primarily been studied in boys (white, hyperactive, school-aged boys, if you want to get specific). Naturally, not opening up the test group can skew results somewhat. While the study of ADHD in women and girls is becoming more common, the myth that it is only found in boys is harmful and gets
in the way of adequate treatment for the millions of girls and women with ADHD. Boys are diagnosed two to three times as often as girls, and they are also more likely to be diagnosed early in life. Women and girls are less likely to be diagnosed even if their symptoms are the exact same as men or boy’s. Myth #3 ADHD is just an excuse for laziness. ADHD often looks like a lack of willpower or an excuse for laziness when it isn’t. It is a problem with the chemical dynamics of the brain, and it is not under voluntary control. People with ADHD can be lazy just like anyone else, but that is not the reasoning for their symptoms. Difficulty with motivation and selfmanagement are two of the more well-known symptoms of ADHD, but the least to be truly understood. It all comes down to whether or not the person is interested in whatever activity they’re given, but it’s not something they can decide. Activities that are new are more likely to be done, while repetitive ones are not. For people with ADHD, neural messages related to tasks that strongly interest them are usually strong, and bring on more intense motivation. For tasks they do not perceive, either consciously or unconsciously, to be interesting, the neural messages tend to be weaker. They don’t always get a clean-cut choice in what activities they have motivation for! Overall, ADHD is seen as the “hyperactive, unfocused young boy” disorder, when it’s far more nuanced than that. Anyone can be diagnosed, but for some, they may go years without a proper diagnosis or the help they need to flourish. There is a certain social stigma surrounding ADHD, one that with the growing awareness of what the disorder really is, we as a society can help overcome. For more information about ADHD awareness, you can visit adhdawarenessmonth.org.
Arkadelphia Dispatch Editor: Pete Tubbs arkadelphiadispatch@gmail.com 870-230-5221 Calls will be returned. The Arkadelphia Dispatch is published weekly by Nashville Leader, Inc., 119 N. Main, Nashville, AR 71852.
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On this week in Reddie sports
ARKADELPHIA, ARHSU Crushes ArkansasPine Bluff, 58-7 | Oct. 12, 1985 Behind 24 first quarter points and 370 rushing yards, Henderson State breezes past UAPB 58-7 in Arkadelphia. Five different players score rushing touchdowns for the Reddies in the win and Kenny Fells goes for 98 yards and two scores on the ground. Darrell Kominger intercepts two UAPB passes to lead the HSU defensive effort.
ARKADELPHIA, ARRachel Freeman had signed to run with Ouachita Baptist cross country this fall. Then a drunk driver took her life. Head coach Steve Guymon and the Tigers wanted to make sure that while she is gone, she is not forgotten. On Friday, Guymon hosted Rachel’s parents, Jody and Michael, and her brother, Daniel, on campus to show them the place that would have been her home away from home for the next four years. “This has been the biggest blessing,” Jody said. “It was really important to me to be able to come and see what [Rachel] was so looking forward to and where the next four-plus years of
her life would have been.” During their visit, the Freemans, natives of Moore, Oklahoma, took a tour of campus, had lunch with OBU President Dr. Ben Sells, and were presented with a plaque commemorating Rachel as part of the Tiger cross country team. Ouachita also dedicated a sign to Rachel along the home course. “It was an emotional day with stories and tributes given,” Guymon said. “Dr. Sells, Lori Motl, and our team did an amazing job in making the family feel welcome. The Freemans raised a beautiful spirit in Rachel. I wish we would have had some more time in this life with her. She will always be a Ouachita Tiger.”
Both Rachel and Daniel participated in taekwondo as kids before Rachel picked up distance running. It was in cross country where she found her passion. “We’re not runners,” Jody said. “She just came to me one day and said, ‘Mom, I’m going to start running. And she did want to do some conditioning – at the time she was doing taekwondo. She ran her first 5K before she was ever part of an organized team and came in first. We knew God was working in that area and giving her a gift to run.” When it came time for Rachel to take her running career to the next level, one program began to separate itself from the pack. “She had [visited] two
other colleges,” Michael said. “She thought had an idea where she might go, but she wasn’t excited about them like she was when we visited here.” The Freemans have established a charitable fund in Rachel’s memory through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that will support missions of charitable organizations in several different areas, including: hunger/poverty, children, health, and education. Donations to the Rachel Dawn Freeman Memorial Fund can be made at donate.occf. org. Pictured above is the Freeman family along with the cross country team.
Second Half Shutout Carries HSU Over Southern Arkansas | Oct. 12, 1991 After falling behind 10-0 in the first quarter, Henderson State out-scores Southern Arkansas 34-3 over the final 45 minutes of game action and defeats SAU 3413 in Magnolia, Arkansas. HSU scores 20 points in the second quarter and holds the Muleriders scoreless in the second half. Quarterback Dexter Nelson rushes for 120 yards and a touchdown to lead the Reddies. Reddies Outlast West Alabama on the Road | Oct. 12, 2002 Henderson state rushes for 393 yards and holds on late to defeat West Alabama 30-27 in Livingston, Ala-
bama. Quarterback and future Hall of Honor inductee Blake Christenson carries 26 times for 211 yards and two scores to lead HSU in the win. HSU’s ball control offense holds possession for 23 minutes and 42 seconds in the second half to keep UWA’s explosive offense off the field. Henderson Downs Arkansas Tech, 3-1 | Oct. 12, 2004 Knotted in a 1-1 tie, the Reddies win each of the final two sets 30-20 and get the win over Arkansas Tech 3-1 in the Duke Wells Center. HSU posts an attacking percentage of .316 in the fourth frame and is led by 50 assists from Carla Silveira, 17 kills from Britnee James and 28 digs from Nazaneen Rafiq. Volleyball Rallies on the Road at SNU | Oct. 12, 2019 Trailing 2-1 in the match, the Reddies take the fourth set 25-21 and then capture a 19-17 win in a wild fifth frame to rally and defeat Southern Nazarene 3-2 on the road in Bethany, Oklahoma. Courtney Bolf finishes with 18 kills and 31 digs to lead Henderson State. Once down 10-7 in the fifth set, HSU staves off four matchpoints from the Crimson Storm before finally closing it out with a kill from Adrianna Hartmann.
Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas
Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending October 10. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and last week’s ranking: OVERALL Record Pts Prv 1. Bryant (25) 5-0 250 1 2. Bentonville 6-0 217 2 3. North Little Rock 5-0 190 3 4. Greenwood 6-0 168 4
5. Pulaski Academy 6-0 144 5 6. Conway 3-2 125 7 7. Cabot 5-1 83 6 8. Lake Hamilton 5-0 40 8 9. Benton 4-2 36 NR
1. Bryant (25) 5-0 125 1 2. Bentonville 6-0 93 2 3. North Little Rock 5-0 82 3 4. Conway 3-2 48 5 5. Cabot 5-1 22 4
4. Searcy 4-2 35 5 5. LR Parkview 3-1 33 3 Others receiving votes: Jonesboro 11, Sylvan Hills 1. CLASS 5A Record Pts Prv 1. Pulaski Academy (25) 6-0 125 1
10. Bentonville West 4-2 32 9
Others receiving votes: FS Northside 3, Benton ville West 2.
(tie) Wynne 6-0 32 10
CLASS 6A
3. LR Christian 4-1 57 3
Record Pts Prv
4. Texarkana 4-0 56 4
1. Greenwood (25) 6-0 125 1
5. Harrison 5-1 34 5
Others receiving votes: Fort Smith Northside 19, Little Rock Christian 9, Stuttgart 9, Fordyce 8, Nashville 6, Harding Academy 5, Texarkana 2. CLASS 7A Record Pts Prv
2. Lake Hamilton 5-0 87 2 3. Benton 4-2 83 4
2. Wynne 6-0 93 2
Others receiving votes: Morrilton 10. CLASS 4A Record Pts Prv
1. Nashville (14) 4-1 106 3 2. Arkadelphia (4) 3-0 73 2 3. Joe T. Robinson 3-3 71 1 4. Shiloh Christian (5) 5-1 53 4 5. Rivercrest (1) 6-0 37 5 Others receiving votes: Stuttgart (1) 26, Central Arkansas Christian 3, Ozark 3, Pocahontas 2.
3. Prescott 5-0 80 3 4. McGehee 5-0 31 4 5. Hoxie 5-0 28 5 Others receiving votes: Osceola 10, Rison 10, Booneville 9, Glen Rose 4. CLASS 2A Record Pts Prv 1. Fordyce (25) 6-0 125 1 2. Des Arc 6-0 82 3
CLASS 3A
3. Gurdon 4-1 77 4
Record Pts Prv
4. Poyen 6-0 44 5
1. Harding Academy (21) 4-1 116 1
5. Junction City 2-2 38 2
2. Newport (4) 7-0 87 2
Others receiving votes: Bigelow 7, Cross County 2.