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Dixie Melody Boys come to Rogers on Jan. 3
(Local News ~ 12/21/07)
ROGERS --The popular Southern Gospel quartet, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featured at the Chapel On The Creeks in Rogers on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. Since their original formation nearly four decades ago, the Kinston, N.C., based quartet has enjoyed tremendous success, including a Grammy nomination and numerous Fan Award nominations from The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music's leading fan and trade publication...
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Betty Jane Reed Shudy
(Obituary ~ 12/21/07)
BETTY JANE REED SHUDY, 73, of Green Forest, died Dec. 12, 2007, on her 54th wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Hank" Shudy, who died Dec. 14, 2006. They had lived in Green Forest since 1974. She was born Aug. 6, 1934, in Ladd, Ark., to the late Edgar Hollis and Iris Kesterson Reed. ...
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Earl James Moore
(Obituary ~ 12/21/07)
EARL JAMES MOORE, a resident of Holiday Island, AR, was born October 4, 1923 in Koshkonong, MO, a son of Sidney and Zella (House) Moore. He departed this life Thursday, December 20, 2007 in Fayetteville, AR at the age of 84. Mr. Moore was veteran, having served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was also a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Holiday Island...
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Newton Arthur Miner
(Obituary ~ 12/21/07)
NEWTON ARTHUR MINER, 84, of Lincoln, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, in Springdale. He was born Feb. 23, 1923, the son of Enoch Newton and Freda C. Michelfelder Miner. He was a graduate of George Washington University with a degree in English literature. He was employed as chief appraiser with the federal government and later was an independent appraiser. He wrote poetry and had many pieces published...
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Gerald Loy McClelland
(Obituary ~ 12/21/07)
GERALD LOY McCLELLAND, 72, of Billings, Mo., died Dec. 4, 2007. Mr. McClelland grew up near Eureka Springs and settled on a farm near Billings in 1967. He worked in bridge construction for 55 years, most of those as a crane operator. He retired from Burk Bridge Co. He was a longtime member of the operator's union, and attended First Baptist Church of Billings...
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Donald Knox Goshay
(Obituary ~ 12/21/07)
DONALD KNOX GOSHAY, of Golden, Mo., died Dec. 15, 2007, at his home in Emerald Beach. Mr. Goshay was born May 28, 1928, in Hollywood, Calif. to the late Donald and Mary Goshay. Donald served during WW II in the U.S. Army and also in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a graduate of Hollywood High School and the University of California at Los Angeles with degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering...
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Jewell F. Bradley
(Obituary ~ 12/21/07)
JEWELL F. BRADLEY, a resident of Berryville, was born Dec. 27, 1913, in Fair Grove, Mo., a daughter of Josh and Nannie Belle (Young) Ackerman. She died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, in Berryville at the age of 93. Mrs. Bradley was a homemaker and was a member of the First Christian Church of Berryville...
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Richard Joe Asbury
(Obituary ~ 12/21/07)
RICHARD JOE ASBURY, 75, of Berryville, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 5, 1932, in Cardin, Okla., to the late Joe E. "Jody" Asbury and Ruby Molder Asbury. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. On Dec. 18, 1965, Richard married Esther Ortega in Richmond, Texas...
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Lane House getting $147,660 funding in federal budget appropriations
(Local News ~ 12/21/07)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- The U.S. Congress this week approved, and President Bush is expected to sign, an omnibus spending bill which includes funding of $147,660 for Lane House Theater's Main Stage Creative Community Center on North Main Street. According to Congressman John Boozman, the funding will help complete renovation of the facility, which will house an after-school arts program that will provide intergenerational programming, theatre, dance, film making and community dinners...
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Council passes water, sewer rate increases on first reading
(Local News ~ 12/21/07)
BERRYVILLE -- The first reading of an ordinance raising water and sewer rates was approved Tuesday night when the Berryville City Council met. Mayor Tim McKinney said the rate increases will pay for much needed water and sewer rehab projects, and noted sewer rates haven't changed since 1986...
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100-year-old signature quilt is veritable 'Who's Who' of 1908 Eureka Springs (Local News ~ 12/21/07)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- Bank of Eureka Springs CEO John Cross is practically a never-ending source of fascinating historical lore and collections. No sooner did we do the story on stereoscopes than he told us he was in the process of purchasing a 100-year-old signature quilt from a lady in Utah... -
Holiday Island Community hosts musical Christmas Eve Candlelight
(Local News ~ 12/21/07)
HOLIDAY ISLAND -- Holiday Island Community Church will hold a Community Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24. Highlights include music with vocal and instrumental solos and carol singing; a time and a gift for children; a visit from Joseph and Mary; and a candlelight recessional...
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Jr. Bobcats get big win before holidays
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/07)
CARROLL COUNTY -- Junior high coaches reported the following games and scores from action this week. Junior high teams will be taking a break after Dec. 21 games are played. TUESDAY, DEC. 18 Green Forest vs Pea Ridge Jr. Boys- Coach Bill Niven's team kept it close, trailing just 13-19 at the half, but the Blackhawks cranked up their full court man press the third quarter and outscored the Tigers 25-2 on the way to a 52-21 win...
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