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Report provides window into county's needs
(Local News ~ 12/16/08)
Number of children living in poverty rise, even as families living in poverty decline
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Cornerstone releases 32nd historic county calendar (Local News ~ 12/16/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- Cornerstone Bank's much-anticipated 2009 calendar has now been released at all bank locations, and its focus commemorates the opening next year of the bank's Berryville financial center, said Chairman of the Board John Cross. Formerly known as the Bank of Eureka Springs, Cornerstone Bank is releasing its 32nd historic calendar... -
Eureka's ECHO health outreach program
(Local News ~ 12/16/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- The clinic of ECHO (Eureka Christian Health Outreach) will be featured on "ABC World News with Charles Gibson" as part of their "Spirit of America" series. Erin Hayes, ABC News reporter, a Carroll County native, and her crew visited the local clinic recently to videotape the "clinic in action" as well as interview volunteers and others to "get the feel" of the volunteer endeavor...
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Local news and community stories found in our 12-16-08 print edition
(Local News ~ 12/16/08)
These stories and others are found only in our print edition, available in newsstands or by subscribing. Look here for how to subscribe. Green Forest sets stage for city plan Children benefit from 'Shop with a Cop' County to revisit question of hours for employees...
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Irma Castillo selected as 2008 Miss Merry Christmas (High School Sports ~ 12/16/08)
GREEN FOREST -- Irma Castillo was selected Miss Merry Christmas at the annual pageant on Saturday during the 52nd Annual Green Forest Holiday Tournament. Castillo, representing the International Club, was escorted by Miguel Pedraza. Irma is the daughter of Flora Tovar and Vidal Castillo. Miguel is the son of Maria and Luis Pedraza... -
Elks Hoop Shoot set for Jan. 17
(Other Sports ~ 12/16/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- The annual Elks Hoop Shoot will be held at the Eureka Springs Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. The public is invited to attend. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free throw contest for boys and girls in the following age groups: 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13...
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Local sports stories found in our 12-16-08 print edition
(Local News ~ 12/16/08)
These stories and others are found only in our print edition, available in newsstands or by subscribing. Look here for how to subscribe. Eagles swoop down on titles at 52nd Holiday Tournament Semifinal matchups top notch in Holiday tourney Column: 'The Sports Trail': Annual Christmas tree hunt a four-decade tradition for us...
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Eureka Springs Dispatches for the Dec. 16, 2008 issue
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/16/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Dec. 8 1:09 p.m. -- A woman in the vicinity of Elk and Owen Streets reported that one car had clipped another, and a report was made. 4:02 p.m. -- A caller at Swiss Villa Apartments reported that gas had been stoled from a car at a Pivot Rock Road residence. A report was made...
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Berryville Dispatches for our Dec. 16, 2008 edition
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/16/08)
Dec. 8 6:14 a.m. - Police were dispatched to LaBarge in response to a report of a goat in the breakroom. It was not a goat, police said, but a sheep. The animal control officer was called to come and pick it up. 4:44 p.m. - Police provided a welfare check at a North Street residence...
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Green Forest Dispatches for our Dec. 16, 2008 edition
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/16/08)
December 8 12:40 p.m. - Warnings were given regarding unsightly conditions on Cherry St. 4:50 p.m. - An officer responded to a report of a fight at City Park. 6 p.m. - An officer assisted with a truck in a ditch on S. Arch Ave. December 9 10:42 a.m. - A dog with seven puppies was caught in a live trap on S. Arch Ave...
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Johnnie Mae Gerlick
(Obituary ~ 12/16/08)
JOHNNIE MAE GERLICK, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born Jan. 9, 1924, in Little Rock, a daughter of Clay and Sally (Sullason) Robinson. She died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at the age of 84. Johnnie was a homemaker and a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Eureka Springs...
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Jessie Mae Stamps
(Obituary ~ 12/16/08)
JESSIE MAE STAMPS, 76, of Fayetteville, died Dec. 11, 2008, at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born Nov. 5. 1932, at Kingston, the daughter of Otto Bee and Mamie Ellen Perry Stamps. She was a graduate of Kingston High School and Fayetteville Business College. She retired in 1991 from the Arkansas Department of Human Services after 39 years of service...
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Sharing warmth on a frigid morning (Local News ~ 12/16/08)
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Bringing joy to children (Local News ~ 12/16/08)
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