Stories from Wednesday, April 22, 2009

CARROLL COUNTY -- The quorum court learned that a proposed hiring freeze in county offices would violate the state constitution. An ordinance had been introduced at the March 20 quorum court meeting to establish a hiring freeze in all county offices. The quorum court tabled the ordinance at that time, to check on legal questions...

It's no secret that economic uncertainties are forcing Americans to examine their priorities, and many are rediscovering the joys of a good book, the original "hand-held entertainment." Librarians will tell you library usage is rising around the country as people return to time-tested pleasures...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Whether voters decide to remodel the high school or build a new one, there are two financing options available: refund and extend current bonds or approve additional millage. These options were presented to the Eureka Springs School Board at its meeting Thursday by Stephens, Inc., the school district's financial consultants...

GREEN FOREST -- The annual banquet of the Green Forest Chamber of Commerce will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the high school cafeteria. Tickets are available in advance from Chamber board members, or at the door, for $12. "This should be a really memorable chamber banquet," said Chamber President Rob Kerby. ...

GRAVETTE -- A bright, sunny day with cool breezes greeted the 14 teams competing at the Arvest Lions Invitational track meet Tuesday, April 14. The Green Forest Lady Tigers won their division of the meet, scoring 134.5 points to second place Berryville's 114. Gravette was a distant third with 79.5 points. Eureka Springs scored six points...

FARMINGTON -- The Berryville Lady Bobcats wrapped up their season on Friday with a 2-0 loss to Gentry in the 1-4A District Tournament. Coach Josh Nation said, "We played extremely well. Emily Hendon pitched and only gave up one run. The other run Gentry scored was on an error. She had three strikeouts and no walks...

These and other stories can be read in our new online e-edition or in our print edition for April 22, 2009. Please click here to log in or sign up for an e-edition account. Green Forest Scout receives heroism award for lifesaving - Saved 12-year-old family friend in Osage Creek...

Gus Hollis Bryant, a resident of Rogers, AR, was born November 15, 1920 in Locust Bayou, AR, to Oris S. and Lucy G. (Hollis) Bryant. He departed this life Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, AR at the age of 88...

Charles T. Wells, a resident of Lampe, MO, was born December 28, 1918 in Jackson, TN, a son of Charles P. and Lillian India (Rook) Wells. He departed this life Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the age of 90. Mr. Wells served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was also a member of the Olivet Baptist Church in Paducah, KY...

Author and anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan will be making a return visit to Eureka Springs next Thursday as part of a national tour to promote her latest booklet, "Myth America: 10 Greatest Myths of the Robber Class and the Case for Revolution." She will appear at Sweet Spring Antique Mart, 2 Pine St., from 7 to 9 p.m. The public is invited, and there is no charge for admission...