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Secretary: Part 2

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The introduction of politicized education ideas like critical race theory into the curriculum of government schools is a major reason for American public school systems decline. In many schools, political agendas have been crowding out what many parents understand as the primary purpose of schools educating students in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

US government data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress indicates that, as of 2019, only 37 percent of American high school seniors were proficient in reading. The results drop to 24 percent in math and 22 percent in science. The root of the problem is governments near monopoly of education that means there is little to no incentive to stop federal, state, and local educrats from imposing the latest education fads on students. Any attempts by government to fix education, such as No Child Left Behind or Common Core, inevitably fail.

The replacement of education with indoctrination is one reasons many parents are pulling their children out of public schools to homeschool. Of course, one main reason for the growth in homeschooling is the covid lockdowns and mask and vaccine mandates. Restrictions at schools have been especially absurd since children have tended to be in little danger from covid.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. However, the authoritarians who believe childrens education must be controlled by experts are constantly trying to undermine homeschoolers. Sometimes homeschoolers enemies are aided by well-intentioned homeschooling supporters. For example, there is a bill pending in the Alabama state legislature that would make homeschoolers eligible for taxpayer funding. Homeschooling advocates supporting this bill forget that government funding is inevitably accompanied by government control. Thus, any homeschooling family that accepts government money is inviting the government to tell them how to educate their children. Further, some school districts use truancy laws to harass homeschoolers. States also make parents prove homeschool students are receiving an education that meets state standards.

Fortunately, as homeschooling has become a more popular choice, many new resources have become available to aid parents who desire to homeschool their children. Among these resources is the Ron Paul Curriculum.

Students using my homeschooling curriculum can attain a superior education in comparison to standards set by politicians or bureaucrats. Instead of indoctrinating students with instruction in subjects including critical race theory, my curriculum provides students with a solid education in history, literature, mathematics, and the sciences. It also gives students the opportunity to create their own websites and internet-based businesses. The curriculum is designed to be self-taught, with students helping and learning from each other via online forums.

Starting in fourth grade, students are required to write at least one essay a week. Students are required to post their essays on their blogs. Students also take a course in public speaking.

The curriculum does emphasize the history, philosophy, and economics of liberty, but it never substitutes indoctrination for education. The goal is to produce students with superior critical thinking skills who can thrive with their individuality.

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Arkansas Heritages 6th annual Arkansas Food Hall of Fame ceremony was held virtually and in person at Rob Robinson Theater in downtown Little Rock last night. Stacy Hurst, secretary of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, gave the opening remarks and then introduced Governor Asa Hutchinson who appeared in a pre-recorded video announcement, offering praise to the restaurant industry here in Arkansas. Hutchinson introduced local author and food historian Rex Nelson who hosted event, which lasted a little more than an hour.

Nominations were received from all 75 counties in the state.

I gotta tell you, these last six years if they have shown us anything, they have shown us that the people of Arkansas love their local food establishments, they are an important part of our culture and they want to celebrate them and share them with Arkansas, Nelson said.

Aside from the Peoples Choice Award, winners were selected by a committee of Arkansans food authors, historians and chefs. In addition to Hurst, committee members include Paul S. Austin, Jimmy Bryant, Chip Culpepper, Quantia Key Fletcher, Cindy Grisham, Montine McNulty, Rex Nelson, Tim Nutt, Kat Robinson, Stephanie Wade, David Ware and Stanley Young.

Nelson said that almost half of the nominations received were in the Peoples Choice category. To be eligible an establishment has to to be at least a year old and not be part of a chain. The 2022 winner La Casa De Mi Abuelita Maw Maws House food truck was nominated for the first time this year and is the first food truck to claim this award or any award from the Hall of Fame, Nelson said.

There were 86 nominees for the Gone But Not Forgotten category, designed to honor the collective culinary legacy of a once and always influential Arkansas restaurant that has since ceased operations. The Food Hall of Fame Committee narrowed it down to five finalists.

Coys Steak House (Garland County)Cajuns WharfMrs. Millers Chicken and Steak House (Garland County)The Villa Italian RestaurantJames at the Mill (Washington County)

The Food Themed Event must be held annually in Arkansas every year and must have a history dating back at least five years. There were 78 nominees in this category and three finalists selected.

Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry (Yell County)Magnolia Blossom Festival & World Championship Steak Cook-Off (Columbia County)World Championship Duck Gumbo Cook-Off (Arkansas County)

There were 433 nominations for the Proprietor of the Year category and the committee narrowed it down to six.

Jim Keet, JTJ Restaurants (Petit & Keet, Cypress Social, Tazikis)Jamie McAfee, Pine Bluff Country ClubRob Nelson, Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)Capi Peck and Brent Peterson, TriosDavid Stobaugh, Stobys (Conway)James Woods, Woods Place (Camden)

The Hall of Fame class of 2022 had 15 Finalists and three were inducted. In order to be eligible, restaurants must be owned and operated in Arkansas, cannot be part of a chain and must have been in business for 25 years or more. There were more than 400 nominations.

Baileys Dairy Street (Hot Springs)Brunos Little ItalyThe Bulldog Restaurant (Bald Knob)Colonial Steak House (Pine Bluff)Dairy King (Portia)Daisy Queen (Marshall)Dixie Pig (Blytheville)The Faded RoseHermans Ribhouse (Fayetteville)K. Hall & Sons ProduceKream Kastle (Blytheville)Lindseys Bar-B-Q & Hospitality House (North Little Rock)Neals Cafe (Springdale)The Ohio Club (Hot Springs)Stobys Restaurant (Conway)

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WILDWOOD Junior Lily Shaffrey felt the wave of momentum.

The two-time defending district champion, Northwest Cedar Hill trailed in the team standings Monday and was in danger of qualifying only one wrestler to the state tournament.

Northwest won five matches in rapid succession in the blood round, and Shaffrey's victory in her third-place match sewed up the program's third consecutive district championship in the District 1 girls wrestling tournament at Lafayette.

With six state qualifiers, Northwest scored 153 points to edge Lafayette (148.5). Summit (120), Eureka (110) and Sikeston (106) rounded out the top five.

The wave started with senior Anna Haas (159), went to senior Olivia Buckley (174), splashed into senior Madi Stichling (235), traveled to junior Shaffrey (141) and eventually crashed into senior Taylor Accardi (149).

We had some big upsets, and we were screaming and getting fired up. That aura really helped our team, Shaffrey said.

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Northwest is 68-0 in dual meets since the inception of the program four years ago, but that excellence has not yet translated to dominance at the state level. The highest team place at state for Northwest is eighth, and Shaffrey is one of only two state medal winners for the program, third place in 2020.

This group has been with me for four years, and were senior-loaded, so hopefully we can make some noise at state, Northwest coach Ron Wilhelm said.

The top four wrestlers at district qualified for the state meet, scheduled for Feb. 17-19 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

Lafayette placed second and crowned three champions. Senior Seraphina Blackmon avenged a state semifinal loss by defeating Mehlville senior Naida Abdijanovic 4-1 in the 149-pound final. Blackmon was surprised and a little nervous to see Abdijanovic had re-entered her weight class.

I was kind of worried seeing her, but I am very proud of the way I defended everything and how I used my front headlocks. I feel a lot more confident going to state. Im not nervous anymore, Blackmon said.

Three-time defending state champion Faith Cole raised her career record to 114-0, but equally as impressive may be the effect she is having on the younger Lancers, including freshman Hannah Henderson, who won the 100-pound title 3-1 over Festus junior Lee Ann Dobbs.

Faith is amazing, I practice with her, and she helps me out and really helps out every girl on the team, Henderson said.

A different Faith put an end to an undefeated streak.

Fox junior Faith Spicer won a 10-9 decision against Sikeston junior Alayna Ray, a fourth-place state medalist last season who entered the match with an unblemished 16-0 record.

Spicer also made the state tournament last season after a surprising postseason and has used that experience to become a district champion.

I wasnt totally sure of myself last year, but I pushed myself to my limits. Ive really built up my confidence, Spicer said.

Two other undefeated seasons remained pristine.

Parkway West defending state champion Paige Wehrmeister raised her record to 46-0 with a major decision over Parkway South junior Janiah Jones at 135 pounds, while Summit freshman Madeline Haynes upped her record to 42-0 with a shutout of Festus junior Lauren Mills at 130.

Marquette junior Rebecca Strong became her program's first district champion with a 7-0 victory over Sikeston senior Lila Eckert in the 141-pound championship.

Strong joined the Marquette wrestling team for fun as a freshman, but when she decided to take the sport more seriously a year later, the coronavirus pandemic slowed her progress.

We couldnt do any tournaments, I got quarantined two times, so I missed a bunch of practice, but in the summer, I was determined to keep practicing, be as strong as I can and achieve my goals, Strong said.

De Soto sophomore Ella Bradley had pinned every tournament opponent before the title match but entered the third period with Seckman sophomore Destiny Brown in a scoreless tie. After Brown escaped, Bradley pounced for a quick takedown and earned a 4-1 victory.

We worked some re-attacks in practice and I knew what I had to do. I wanted it, and I knew I had it in me, Bradley said.

Webster Groves junior Talia Lee (25-2) qualified for state for the third time with a district title at 125 pounds, Festus senior Kirsten Klein returns for the second time as a district champion at 115 pounds and Lindbergh sophomore state runner-up Audrey Scherer repeated as district champion at 105 pounds.

Other winners included Jackson junior Mallorie Metzger (120), Poplar Bluff freshman Zoe Freeman (174) and North County junior Brooke Bennett (194).

Pacifics Zoe Fisher is hugged by teammate Scarlet Boyer after a consolation semifinal match during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Northwest Cedar-Hill celebrate winning the team title after the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Northwest Cedar-Hill celebrate winning the team title after the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Consolation matches continue during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

McCluers Ahkia Holloway attempts to throw her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Northwest Cedar-Hill coach Ron Wilhelm celebrates with Madi Stichling after a match during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Cape Centrals Laniaa Brown attempts to get a pin during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lafayettes Seraphin Blackmon celebrates after a match during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lafayettes Faith Cole (left) hugs Parkway Wests Paige Wehrmeister after a match during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Parkway Wests Paige Wehrmeister hugs Parkway Souths Janiah Jones after a match during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lafayettes Faith Cole prepares to throw her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lindberghs Audrey Scherer grapples with her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

De Sotos Hannah Eberhardt watches a match during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

De Sotos Hannah Eberhardt gets her arm raised during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Seckmans Shelby Lundstrom gets a pin during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Northwest Cedar Hills Lily Shaffrey scores points against eurekas Faith Ruoff during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

De Sotos Hannah Eberhardt scores points during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

De Sotos Ella Bradley scores a takedown during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Summits Jaylah Walker during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

The Summit coaching staff calls out moves during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Northwest Cedar Hills Abigail Chandler attempts to pin her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lafayettes Hannah Henderson grapples with her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lindberghs Audrey Scherer is congratulated after a match during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lafayettes Faith Cole prepares to throw her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Webster Groves Talia Lee scores points during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Summts Madeline Haynes circles her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Parkway Wests Paige Wehrmeister attempts to score points during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Marquettes Rebecca Strong gets her arm raise during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lafayettes Seraphin Blackmon grapples with her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Seckmans Andrea Karagiannis circles her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Northwest Cedar Hills Madi Stichling hugs her coach Ron Wilhelm during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Northwest Cedar Hills Madi Stichling prepares to throw her opponent during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

Lafayettes Jayla Jones grapples with Eurekas Harper Wood during the District 1 girls wrestling championship on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com

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I arrived in Washington, DC early this week to provide testimony before the US Senate. Over two years into the pandemic, the city still feels muted. Theres fewer people, less noise, and more parking. There are also more tents littering the city streets as the city faces a growing homelessness epidemic and rising violent crime.

But is the government solving these problems? No. It has bigger fish to fry. Namely, local businesses like the restaurant and bar Big Board.

Big Board, which is owned by a veteran, was stripped of its liquor license and then shut down by the city this week. Why? They were busted for not making their employees wear masks and for refusing to enforce the citys absurd vaccine passport mandate.

Some people werent having it, including Senator Rand Paul and Representative Thomas Massie who showed up to protest.

I dropped by to protest as well and was thrilled to see the place was packed with people refusing to bow to the governments gross infringement on citizens basic rights.

Its time for mass, peaceful noncompliance. When one restaurant stands up, its easy for the government to go after them. But if ten, fifteen, fifty did this the laws would quickly be overturned. Lets expose these lawmakers as the bullies they are and refuse to cooperate with their silly laws and regulations.

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