Stories from Friday, November 7, 2008

BERRYVILLE -- Most county incumbents retained their seats when a record number of voters cast ballots in the 2008 General Election. Ousted were Carroll County Judge Richard Williams and Justice of the Peace District 2 representative Albena Link. Winning repeat terms were Carroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek, State Representative Bryan King, and JPs Ron Flake and Don McNeely, according to preliminary election results...

BERRYVILLE -- Now is a good time to purchase Berryville Community Center memberships before rates go up the first of the year, said BCC Director Emma Hamilton when she met with city council members this week. The rate increase was suggested when Hamilton presented her quarterly report to the council...

GREEN FOREST -- The planning commission only needed 15 minutes to work through a light agenda Monday night. The commissioners discussed a public meeting planned for the evening of Dec. 9, to kick off the city planning process. Anyone interested in the future of the city is invited, but the commissioners were each asked to personally invite at least five people, to insure having a good cross-section of the community represented...

BERRYVILLE -- In less than a month's time, the raunchy restrooms on the Berryville Public Square have been rejuvenated, thanks to a collaborative effort that involved city and county officials, area organizations and the good will of one man. That man, Shawn Turner, donated much of his labor to get the job done. ...

TANYA RENEE BLANCHARD, a resident of Berryville, was born Dec. 25, 1960, in Parsons, Kan., a daughter of Carl and Kathryn (Carson) West. She died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, in Berryville, at the age of 47. On April 22, 2000, she was united in marriage with Richard Blanchard, who survives her of the home. ...

RAMONA HUMBARD, a resident of Oak Grove, was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Yocum, a daughter of Arlis and Verna (Watkins) Head. She died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Springdale, at the age of 77. Ms. Humbard is survived by two daughters, Judy Ramsey and husband Jack of Stillwater, Okla., and Linda Gordon and husband Johnny of Green Forest; three grandchildren, Jody Ramsey and wife Toni of Stillwater, Okla., Timmy Gordon and wife Lucy of South Haven, Miss., and Kimberly Gordon of Oak Grove; six great-grandchildren, Tamara Blewett, Christopher and Michael Ramsey, McKayla Gordon, Ridge Gordon, and Sydney Gordon; one great-great-grandchild, Justin Blewett; three sisters, Lucille Compton of Green Forest, Luella White of Berryville, and Verna Dean and husband Zeb Johnson of Springfield, Mo.; and a host of other family and friends.. ...

EDITH GRACE PATTY, a resident of Berryville, was born April 11, 1912, in Berryville, a daughter of Noah and Abbie (Fanning) Brumley. She died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in Berryville, at the age of 96. Ms. Patty is survived by one son, Roy Patty and wife Barbara of Berryville; one daughter, Wanda and husband Ron Parker of Welch, Okla; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends...

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GREEN FOREST -- The Veggie Tales movie, "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything," will be shown free of charge this evening, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Greeen Forest United Methodist Church. Dinner, popcorn, stickers and bookmarks will be provided, and those who desire are asked to come dressed as a pirate...

EAGLE ROCK, Mo. -- All Faith United Methodist Church Eagle Rock, Mo., will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 with turkey, ham and all the trimmings. Reservations are needed by Nov. 15, if possible. Particpants may bring their families and out of town guests, and everyone is welcome...

GREEN FOREST -- The November Angel Food Ministries menu, available at Green Forest United Methodist Church, has been announced. A special limited quantity Thanksgiving dinner box will be available for $30. The box includes a seven-pound average Perdue roasting hen, two pounds each of heat and serve mashed potatoes, corn and green beans, 17 ounces of cornbread stuffing, 4.5 ounces of brown gravy mix, 15 ounces of cranberry sauce, eight dinner rolls and a dessert item...

ALPENA -- The Leopard junior high boys took revenge on the Eureka Springs Junior Highlanders Monday , evening their series at 1-1 with a 35-20 victory. Coach Nolan Helder said, "Two of our top seven were gone hunting. Alpena killed us on the boards and their point guard played better."...

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