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Vol. 2
Fire Department Flushing Hydrants In June
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During the month of June, the Arkadelphia Fire Department will be flushing hydrants by district. Zone 2 is set to be flushed Monday, June 21.
Blanton Matthews Staff Reporter The Arkadelphia Fire Department began flushing fire hydrants on Monday, June 7 at 5 p.m. The flushing is scheduled to occur on Mondays throughout the month of June. Flushing, which is simply opening the hydrants to release water, is performed by “zones” with one area of the city getting its hydrants flushed each week. By time of printing, roughly half of Arkadelphia will have had its hydrants flushed, from Sixteenth Street to the eastern city limit, as the downtown area was flushed on Monday June 14. On Monday June 21, hydrants in Zone 2, the
northwest corner of town including the Feaster Park area will be flushed. The following Monday, June 28, the department will flush west of Sixteenth and roughly south of Pine Street, at which time annual flushing should be complete for the whole city of Arkadelphia. Hydrant flushing is important for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it clears the line of any built-up sediment that has made its way into the water line in the last year. It also allows the department to accurately assess the rate of flow and make any further maintenance notes. This schedule is of course reliant on good weather. While the first flushings went as planned, it is too
early to tell for certain for the coming weeks. Currently though, there is no inclement weather predicted for Monday, June 21 or the week following, so prepare for flushing to occur as scheduled. During the flushings, the Arkadelphia Fire Department asks that you turn off any ice makers and refrain from washing any white or light colored clothing, to avoid possible discoloration. However, discoloration would be the only inconvenience, as the water will be safe and clean enough to drink and use for other purposes. Hydrant flushing begins Monday nights at 5 and lasts two to three hours to conclude at or before sunset.
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Statewide Fund Established to Support Arkansas LGBTQ Community
BENTONVILLE, – A new statewide fund will support organizations working to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ Arkansans. The initiative is launching with philanthropic support from the Alice L. Walton Foundation and from Olivia and Tom Walton through the Walton Family Foundation. Organizations offering legal, health, education and advocacy services, along with other highdemand needs will be eligible for grants. Arkansas Community Foundation will oversee the fund with support from a grant selection committee. “There are many organizations eager to stand up for a more inclusive, accepting environment for all who live in and visit our state,” said Adrienne Collins from Central Arkansas Pride. “We are committed to showing up every day to ensure Arkansas’ LGBTQ
community has the support needed to thrive.” The $1 million fund will distribute grants of $25,000 and above for Arkansas-based organizations that provide critical services to the LGBTQ community. National entities with a local presence, established in-state partnerships and strong community relationships will also qualify. “Organizations from across our state are leading the efforts needed to build a sense of community,” said Alice Walton. “Let’s support this important work that ensures everyone in Arkansas can live their lives with equity and dignity.” “Our state is in a moment of reflection where each of us must send a message of acceptance to the LGBTQ community that says – ‘you belong here,’” said Olivia and Tom Walton. “It is also a time
for action by recognizing LGBTQ Arkansans face growing challenges that need community-driven solutions.” The grant selection committee will include leadership and representation from the LGBTQ community. Organizations interested in learning more about the fund can visit arcf.org/lgbtq. “This fund will allow LGBTQ-serving nonprofits in our state to expand their impact on communities and help Arkansans pull together to build a more welcoming and supportive environment for us all," said Heather Larkin, president of Arkansas Community Foundation. In addition to the startup funding, the program has the capacity to expand with additional community support. Organizations interested in contributing can visit arcf.org/lgbtq.
Dog Days of Summer at the Humane Society Phoebe Darley Staff Reporter A staple in the community, the Humane Society of Clark County, Arkadelphia is a no-kill shelter that specializes in cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens. Currently, the shelter is over max capacity with dogs and cats. They have 60 dogs and 88 cats available for adoption. The shelter’s adoption fees are $125.00 for dogs and $95.00 for cats. This includes shots and worming. They are spayed and neutered and microchipped. Dogs are heartworm tested and cats are FeLV/FIV tested.
Tyson is a small tricolor pomeranian. He is a very energetic and loving lap dog. He is very in your face and wants to be a part of everything you are doing. He was a stray found on 10th Street near Southwest Ford. The shelter has been looking for his owner for several weeks. Tyson has one more week before he is available for adoption at the shelter. Bear is also a stray that was taken to the shelter. He was also found running the roads. He is a beautiful husky mix of sorts. He is quite a big dog but it is all hair. When Bear arrived at the shelter they were trying to give medicine
and discovered just how much hair he had. He is a puppy around one year old. He is a sweet dog, but keep an eye on him around beds as he tore up one of his puppy beds. He is very energetic but responds well to basic commands and listens. Bear also only has a week left before he is available for adoption. You can always adopt, donate, and volunteer. You can visit their Facebook page, Humane Society of Clark County, Arkadelphia, or go in person for more information and visit them at 627 Walnut Street, ArkaPhoto by Phoebe Darley delphia, Arkansas or Tyson is a stray that will be available for adoption call the shelter at 870- next week. 246-7297.
Photo by Phoebe Darley
In one week Bear will be available for adoption at the Humane Society of Clark County, Arkadelphia.
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Arkadelphia High School Honor Roll Fourth Nine Weeks 2020-21 All A’s 12th Grade – Caroline Bennington, Maegan Cooper, GraceAnn Covington, Danny Curl, Gracie Dunaway, Emma Durand, Kyla Elgas, Anyah Evans, Kennady Garrett, Hayden Harris, Lily Kesterson, Haylee McClain, Shepherd Molinari, Mary Morgan, Kelin Nelson, Kerigan Overturf, Dave Rohant, Rebecca Thomas and Ben Tibbs All A’s & B’s 12th Grade Rachel Bosley, Mauricio Cervantes, Anna Cobb, Carson Craft, Tyler Edwards, Logan Garner, Nayan Ghodela, Aniyah Gulley, Hayden Harris, Rocky Hughes JR, La’mya Luster, Mikayla Middleton, Dylan Rich, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Emma Taylor, Jenna Taylor, Katherine Turner, Roger Ward, Ashari Whitaker and Katelyn Wilson 3.00+12th Grade –Jessica Allen, Desha Bivens, Trey Bledsoe, Indiyah Brown, Hannah Calhoon, Eric Cervantes, Victoria Cervantes, Kerrah Charles, Dazalyn Colvin, Isaac Conant, Taylor Dunkelgod, John Fairchild, Jackson Forthman, Khilah Gulley, Adrien Hickson, Cydney Holmes, Kalan Jones, Olivia Lock, Romeo McClure, D’metria McDuffie, Justin Miller, Madison Morris, Kyler Phifer, Joey Pollard, Latanya Price, Andrew Rodgers, Kailyn Rook-Sims, Corbin Saldana, Octavio Saldana, Katelyn Scott, Braeden Thomas, Ke’asia Tilson, Gabriella Wempe and Logan Wilson All A’s 11th Grade – Cahleel Campbell, Audrey Cordero, Breanna Edington, Mallery Gilbert, Tate Goodrum, Colby Helms, Katelyn Hunting, James Jackson V, Tucker Johnson, Joshua LeVar, Peyton Lowery, Noah McAllister, Trinity McKenzie, Nancy Miller, Hannah Moss, Colin Phillips, Gracie Simpson and Lillian Trammel
All A’s & B’s 11th Grade – Colby Adair, Jarrett Bell, Kobey Buckley, Kennedy Campbell, Kamryn Crawford, James Daniell, Jaishon Davis, Taylor Echols, Kimberly Escobar, Mohammad Faiq, Jameeka Green, Jason Haddox, Ryan Harris, Lovell Hayes, Sierra Haynes, Terra Hembree, Matyas Johnson, Collin Jones, Asia Joseph, Joshua Motl, Jasmine Newborn, Matthew Porter, Emily Smith, LaCoriyana Thomas, Jhene Utley and Jamelle Williams 3.00+11th Grade – Spencer Allen, Braylon Bailey, Derrion Beard, Savannah Beard-Miller, Ta’Seliya Blanchett, Brooklyn Buford, Mary Cain, Colin Conroy, Courlton Crow, Manadia Gardner, Te’shanna Gordon, Ayden Hewitt, Latavia Johnson, Taylor Killackey, Shelby Krantz, Landon Kuhn, Nazjay Lambert, Lori Maxey, Sasha Maxey, Alissa McClure, Charles, Muncrief, Wynn Pentecost, Kanen Rutledge, John Schaefer, Angel Townsend, Alex Turley and Ollie Ware III All A’s 10th Grade - Logan Barnett, Blaise Batson, Brooklynn Boyette, Bailey Boyles, Nathanael Campbell, Calvin Clardy, Anna Derby, Laila Dickerson, Olivia Fenocchi, Makayla Gentry, Kevin Ghodela, Kirstin Hall, Hayden Harper, Julia Jones, Gray Manning, Madelyn Neel, Joy Opiri and Savannah Zeiler All A’s & B’s 10th Grade – Alena Alcala, Carter Babb, Julia Carter, Judsen Coon, Tifton Covington II, Leslie Dennis, Brandon Dickey, Felicia Dixson, Avery Garner, Cameron Jones, Lau ren Jones, Alana Lynders-Gonzalez, Isabel Martin-Tyler, Timothy Morgan, Mtende Moyo, Hailey O’Neal, Kathleen Ramirez, Britzel Ribera, Nigel Robinson, Maria Rutherford, Dakota Singleton, Liyah Smith, Emily Talley, Thomas
Thacker, Zane Thomason, Conner Vance, Aliyah Ware, Conner Welcher and Gabrielle Williams 3.00+10th Grade – Shamiha Alam, Camryn Allison, Stanley Cordero, Rylee Evans, Amaya Garrard, Latore Gossett JR, Hope Howerton, Latonnieo Hughes II, Rocky Hughes, A.J. Lambert, Andrew McGlone, Caitlyn McGough, Skyler Mountz, Milayla Perry, Connor Robins, Ashtynne Robinson, Madison Runyan, Darrel Simpson JR, Ja’lyus Solomon, De’lion Summerville, Haedyn Taylor, Cheasni Thompson, Andrew Trigg, Sydney Trigg, Angelina Turner, Donovan Whitten, Max Wilson and Taylor Woodson All A’s 9th Grade – Kennedi Arnold, Lydia Benjamin, Hunter Blakeney, Tanner Cotton, Savannah Currey, Lexus Diehl, Anaiya Ford, Kourtni Foster, Noah Heard, Phillip Hill, Avery Hrabal, Bret McDill, Tori Millerd, Kate Perrin, J’layiah Perry, Isabel Rodgers, Tristan Smith, Catherine Turner, Kevin Williams and Kahlea Wilson All A’s & B’s 9th Grade – Anthony Askew, Ava Beck, Nakia Box, Zoe’ Davis, Timothy Gables, Kennedy Gentry, Miles Jones, Daniel Kesterson, Jacob Lewis, Lexie Miller, Zachary Miller, Summersky Molinari, Angela Rosas, Parker Schaeffer, Adrian Smith, Chase Vantilborg and Emilee Young 3.00+ 9th Grade – Triston Adams, Darriah Ashley, Maddox Atkins, Lucas Burroughts, Ethan Burton, Jacob Gables, Landon Gladstone, Samara Hammack, Madison Hill, Zachery Johnson, Tiffany Keeling, Aiden Killackey, Kayla Knox, Mychia Leatherwood, Michael McBride, Jayme Melugin, Rowan Phelps, Yharley, Ramirez, Chase Rutledge, Sydney Tatum, Hunter Thompson and Annabeth Wyatt
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Events Upcoming Events June 19 NAACP Juneteenth Celebration June 24 9 p.m. Arkadelphia Rec Center Drive-In Movie Nights July 15 9 p.m. Arkadelphia Rec Center Drive-In Movie Nights July 23 9 a.m. Willie Tate Golf Tournament Classic August 5 8:30 p.m. Arkadelphia Rec Center Drive-In Movie Nights
Recurring Friday Night Magic The Gathering - Atlas Gaming ♦♦♦ 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 870-230-2975 or 870-260-9277. ♦♦♦ The current Arkadelphia Arts Center exhibit, “Handmade Baskets,” includes wonderful creations by several members of the Caddo River Art Guild. For more information visit the Arkadelphia Arts Center Facebook page. ♦♦♦ 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. ♦♦♦ Pediatrics Plus is excited to announce that our brand new facility is now open. Our new facility is located at 702 Hickory Street. The new facility offers includes a Developmental Preschool and Therapy Services that include: ABA, Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy. In addition, our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities include a House Next Door suite which offers a homey feel for children learning daily living activities like cooking, feeding therapy, making the bed, getting dressed, and more! Other features of the new facility include a new playground, gross motor gym, high stimulation and low stimulation gyms, and a library! Enroll Now to get a spot in our new location! ♦♦♦ 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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The Clark County NAACP is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom.
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May Obituaries
Dr. Michael Kelly Born 18-March 1961 Died 2-May 2021 Michael was born to Robert R. Kelly and Martha Ann Westbrook. He was the oldest of 6 children. He lived his early years in Alamosa, Colorado, Guadalajara, Mexico and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Following graduation from High School in Tennessee he served a 2 year Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Concepcion, Chile. He attended college at Brigham Young University, Adams State College and received a Doctorate degree from Idaho State Univer-
sity. Michael and his family then moved to Arkadelphia, Arkansas where he was a Professor in the Department of Counselor Education, including the graduate programs of Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. He served as an unpaid volunteer on the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Appointed by several governors for 3 year terms, he served for a total of 15+ years. His expertise and participation helped the Board develop a strong legal base for licensed Counselors that became a national pattern. At the time of his passing he had been serving as the Department Chair for a number of years.
At the age of 29 he was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, a neuromuscular disease, which slowed him down but never stopped him from being active. He loved the water and was an avid water skier. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Mike loved his dogs, his family, his savior and his calling as a counselor. He loved to make people laugh and he loved dancing in the kitchen. He loved helping and connecting with people. He did so in a way that was rare and particular to his talent. He loved the accounts of people who faced tremendous hardship yet still found hope. He was a dreamer and a realist. The absent minded professor but always ahead of his time. He achieved every life goal he set in his early 20’s with the exception of earning his pilot’s license. The Lord granted this last wish on May 2nd, 2021 as Mike now flies with all those who have gone before him and beside those who still need him. He is survived by his parents, his wife Lisa
Verville Kelly, his children, Kimo (Chelsea) Kalana of Montrose, CO; Ashley Kelly of Alamosa, CO; Scott (Amy) Kelly of Hailey, Idaho; Cathryn Kelly of Denver, CO; Amber (Josh) Barlow of Orem, UT; and the children’s mother Stephanie Choate. From his marriage to Julie Kelly he was blessed with additional children who he cared for and loves deeply: Robert Henkhaus, Catherine Henkhaus-Ballard, Harrison Durrett, Madeline Durrett, Elizabeth Murphy, Evelyn Durrett, William Durrett. There are 8 grandchildren, Aspen Barlow, Haven Barlow, Dawson Shane Kelly, Leon Friesell, Aiden and Asher Ballard, Beckham and Indie Murphy He is also survived by his siblings, Kyle (Judi) Kelly of Colorado Springs, CO; Darren (Melissa) Kelly, of Calhan, CO; Molly (Djoko) Boentaran of Albuquerque, NM; Jonathan (Dana) Kelly of Aztec, NM; and Jason (Patricia) Kelly of Alamosa, CO To submit an obituary to the Oracle Community Edition, email oraclecommunityedition@gmail.com.
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HOW TO REACH YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS Arkadelphia Mayor Scott Byrd 700 Clay Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-6745
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 682-2007
Arkadelphia Treasurer Shacresha Wilson (870) 246-9864 shacresha.wilson@ arkadelphia.gov
State Senator Alan Clark P.O. Box 211 Lonsdale, AR 72087 (501) 844-6800
Prosecuting Attorney Dan Turner 414 Court Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-9868 dan.turner@ClarkAR.us
Congressman Bruce Westerman 130 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3772
Clark County Judge Troy Tucker 401 Clay Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-5847
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton B33 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3772
Clark County Sheriff Jason Watson 406 South 5th Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-8859 Governor Asa Hutchinson 250 State Capital Bldg. Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 682-2345
U.S. Senator John Boozman 1 Russell Courtyard Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4843
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6/7 - 8/5 Coak Matthews HSU Red Wave Learn to Swim
6/15-16 10 a.m. - noon, 1 - 3 p.m. Tigers Jr. High Elite Volleyball Camp
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Gurdon competes in OBU Team Camp Aaron Weatherford Staff Reporter
After losing 18 seniors to graduation this spring, Gurdon has a lot of work to do before the 2021 season begins. Last Tuesday, Coach Kyle Jackson brought his players to one of the more prestigious team camps in the south at Ouachita Baptist University. Big teams like Rogers, Greenwood, Fort Smith Northside, Pulaski Academy, Little Rock Christian Academy, Benton, and El Dorado were in attendance. The Go-Devils did not have to worry about facing those teams. They faced Ozark, Magnet Cove, Haskell Harmony Grove,
and Malvern’s JV. With lower numbers than usual, Gurdon competed well against all of the teams they faced. The ground attack was the main focus at Wednesday’s camp. Defensively the Go-Devils looked really stout. Most of the starters Coach Jackson uses are guys going both ways, something Gurdon didn’t have to do last season. Conditioning this fall will be key for this young Gurdon squad. After matching up with Magnet Cove multiple times, the conference lineup in the fall looks to be a good one. This time at Cabe Field in Go-Devil Stadium. This Tuesday, Gurdon will be hosting their own team camp starting at 9.
Gurdon corner eyeing a Ozark receiver.
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6/18-19 AHS football 7 on 7 @ Pulaski Academy
6/24 AHS football team camp @ Pulaski Academy
7/13 AHS football team camp @ Pulaski Academy
7/20 AHS football team camp @ Lake Hamilton
7/29 AHS football team camp @ Prescott
8/2 - 8/6 AHS football Fall camp
8/9 - 8/13 AHS football Fall camp
8/16 AHS football benefit game vs. Lake Hamilton
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Go-Devil defense lines up against Harmony Grove.
Reddies Base- OBU Swim and Dive Announces 2021-22 Schedule ball Youth OBU Tigers Waggoner Pool. Waggoner Pool a week later. Florida, Montevallo, and The Tigersharks open the The Tigersharks cross the Birmingham-Southern in Summer Skills season September 18 with the street on October 22 for the Pensacola, Florida, on JanuOuachita Baptist men’s Purple and White scrimmage. first of two meets against ary 8. The regular season Camp and women’s swimming and The first regular season meet Henderson State. Ouachita wraps up with home meets Tierra McCraney Staff Reporter
Reddies Baseball is hosting a Youth Summer Skills Camp for children ages 5-12. This event will take place June 21 to June 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Clyde Berry Field on the campus of Henderson State University. Online Registration is available through the Reddies Baseball Facebook page on June 21 at 9 a.m. The cost is $90 per camper or $75 per camper with a sibling discount. At the Youth Summer Skills Camp, participants will have the opportunity to learn hitting, fielding, pitching, base-running, and mini-games led by the HSU Coaching Staff. Children must bring a water bottle (water will be provided at the camp), and equipment such as gloves, helmet, and a bat. For more information, contact Coach Hooten at hootencj@hsu.edu or Coach Allen at hallap@hsu.edu.
diving has announced its 2021-22 schedule. The 202122 slate features two exhibitions and 10 regular season meets and concludes with the New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference Championships and NCAA Championships. Eight of Ouachita’s 14 events will take place at
is scheduled for September 25 at Loyola New Orleans. The Tigersharks’ Alumni Meet is set for October 2. Ouachita’s first regular season home meet sees the Tigersharks host Oklahoma Christian on October 8. Division I opponents Incarnate Word and Little Rock come to
against Montevallo (January 15) and Henderson State (January 28). The NSISC Championships are scheduled for February 16-19 in Cleveland, Mississippi. The NCAA Championships will be held March 9-12 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Forrest Schultz Departing Reddie Golf for NCAA DI Troy
8/27 AHS football vs. Camden Fairview (non-conference)
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Coach Forrest Schultz departs from Henderson’s golf program for a head coach position at NCAA Division I Troy University.
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then hosts Delta State and Hendrix on November 6 and 12, respectively. After adding its first divers since 2016 over the offseason, Ouachita will compete in the Delta State Diving Invitational on November 19-21. After winter break, the Tigersharks take on West
Henderson State Director of Golf Forrest Schultz has announced he is departing the program effective immediately to accept the job as the head coach of the men’s golf team at NCAA Division I Troy University. “We are incredibly proud and excited for Forrest and
the Schultz family,” Director of Athletics Shawn Jones said. “Forrest’s list of accomplishments here speaks for itself and I have no doubt his championship-level success will continue at Troy University and in the Sun Belt Conference at the NCAA Division I level. As terrific a coach as Forrest is, he is an even better person. We wish him, Holly, Ryder and Caroline
the very best as they begin this new adventure together. Forrest and Holly are Reddies and they will represent Henderson well in the next phase of their career journey.” Schultz, who has been the Director of Golf at Henderson since 2013-14, won seven Great American Conference Championships as the head coach of the Reddies men’s and wom-
en’s golf teams, including a record five-straight league titles on the men’s side from 2014 to 2018. Under Schultz’s leadership, both teams have made eight consecutive NCAA DII Central Regional appearances and the women earned the program’s first-ever bid to the NCAA National Championships in 2017. “Henderson State has meant everything to me and my family,” Schultz said. “I am forever indebted to my alma mater for providing me an avenue to be a student-athlete at the college level and for allowing me to return and run this program that I love so dearly. Eight years ago, Henderson took a chance and hired a 25-year old former player — that is a leap of faith that I will never be able to repay. While I am incredibly excited to take this next step in my career at Troy, it is a bittersweet feeling to have to say goodbye to Henderson State. I want to give special thanks to Shawn Jones, who has supported
me and the program here tremendously. I also want to thank our administration and all the former assistant coaches and players who worked with me every day. I truly believe in this program and this University, and it has been a privilege to lead Reddie Golf.” Schultz inherits a Troy program that has finished 11th at the Sun Belt Conference Championships each of the last two years but won the league as recently as 2016. With his departure, the search for the next Director of Golf at Henderson State begins immediately. “Reddie Golf is a proud program with a rich tradition, tremendous studentathletes and first-class facilities,” Jones said. “This will be a very attractive position nationally and we will find a high-caliber coach who will build on our success and continue the winning tradition with the outstanding teams we have in place.”