Stories from Tuesday, December 23, 2003

With more than 60 persons involved in its production, and an unusual transforming set, "The Christmas Post," a Christmas musical comedy for the entire family, was presented Dec. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m, and Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at Alpena Assembly of God, located on U.S. Highway 62 just east of its intersection with U.S. Highway 412...

The Green Forest Lady Tigers defended their home turf with a 58-49 victory over the Eureka Springs Lady Highlanders in their first game at the 47th Annual Green Forest Holiday Tournament. Coach Jim Goins' squad (2-6) put a late run together in the fourth quarter on Monday night to advance in the brackets to face second-seeded Bergman Thursday at 7:20 p.m...

HELEN L. STANPHILL, a resident of Porterville, Calif. formerly of Berryville, Ark. was born April 7, 1927 in Harrison, a daughter of Odus Earl and Evelyn Lea (Aydelotte) Crain. She died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003 in California at the age of 76. Mrs. Stanphill was a homemaker who loved her family and her Lord...

OPAL MORRIS a resident of Dry Fork, was born Dec. 28, 1918, in Rudd, a daughter of William Seeb and Ova (Howerton) Morris. She died Dec. 17, 2003, in Berryville at the age of 84. She retired from school teaching in 1977 after 37 years of service in Carroll and Madison counties. She attended the Osage Assembly of God and was of lifetime member of A.E.A...

ROSIELEE DOSS INMAN, a resident of Berryville, was born Dec. 1, 1929, in the Brushy Creek Community of Carroll County, a daughter of Raymond Theodore and Alice (Smith) Doss. She died Tuesday, Dec.16, 2003, at the age of 74. Rosie was a nurse and a homemaker. She was a member of the White Oak Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her...

GENE FRANKLIN GOSS, a resident of Green Forest, was born Aug. 4, 1934, in the Elixar community of Boone County, a son of John and Virgie (Curtis) Goss. He died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Green Forest, at the age of 69. Mr. Goss was a farmer. In 1953, he was united in marriage with Loretta (Kaler) Goss, who survives him of the home. ...

HUGH CLARK, a resident of Berryville, was born Jan. 27, 1921 in Metalton, a son of Jess and Maude (Walker) Clark. He died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 in Berryville at the age of 82. Hugh enjoyed life in every way. He loved hard work and helping a neighbor in need. ...

The December feature of Harvest Night at the Movies will be shown free of charge on Friday, Dec. 26, starting at 7 p.m. at Harvest Assembly at Oak Grove. The movie, "A Vow to Cherish," illustrates the importance of living by the godly principle found in Ephesians 5:25: "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it ... ."...

"Jesus Christ is the Messiah, God, and the Son of God, but refers to himself as 'the son of man.' ---- Publishers note Don't take this book as gospel. Rather, take it as speculation on what is possible in light of what is not disclosed in the Bible...

Meth, money and stolen property was reportedly confiscated from a U.S. Highway 62 residence near Rock Crusher Hill on Thursday morning. The resident, Donald E. Thompson, 42, of Green Forest, was taken into custody along with Daniel Dwight Matney. Thompson, who was out on bond for alleged drug possession following an October arrest, now faces an additional charge of alleged meth possession. ...

A jury of four men and eight women apparently believed that Gary James Hargus, 35, of Green Forest was falsely accused of child molestation Wednesday evening, and found him not guilty of one charge of rape and two counts of second-degree sexual assault...

Significant steps were taken to re-instate the county's 911 dispatch center when the the Public Safety Communications Center 911 Oversite Committee (PSCC) met on Tuesday. After nearly 90 minutes of discussion, the committee approved three recommendations to pass on to the county judge:...

The No. 2 seeded Bergman Panthers were too strong for the host Green Forest Tigers on Wednesday night in their first game at the 47th Annual Holiday Tournament, in spite of a good effort from the home team. Bergman advanced to face either Berryville or Alpena on Friday at 6 p.m. with a 64-29 win over Coach Mike Hampton's Tigers (0-6)...

The Gentry Pioneers walked away with two 1AAA Conference wins on Tuesday night when they defeated the Berryville Bobcat senior high teams in Pioneer gym. Coach Tracy Jones' senior boys lost a small lead going into the fourth quarter and couldn't overcome a Pioneer shot in the lane by Brent Still with 12 seconds to play and lost, 61-60...

Nominations are being sought and tickets sold for the annual Carroll County American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast that is scheduled for Thursday, March, 25, at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. The event will honor local Carroll County heroes and feature a breakfast buffet starting at 8 a.m. and special guest speaker Senator Randy Laverty...