Stories from Friday, June 3, 2011

BERRYVILLE -- A permanent drop box for the collection of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs has been established at the entrance to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office in Berryville. There, residents can dispose of their unwanted prescription pills and capsules anytime day or night. A 24-hour surveillance camera is in place to monitor its use should someone attempt to abuse the system...

CONWAY -- "The Natural State of America" has been selected for the Made in Arkansas program at the 5th Annual Little Rock Film Festival. It is a documentary highlighting a four-decade effort to prevent herbicide use in the Arkansas Ozark National Forest...

There will be something for everyone at the 16th Annual Agriculture Appreciate Days in Green Forest this weekend. Green Forest's flagship event runs Friday through Sunday at the North Arkansas Livestock Facility. For the kids and the kid in all of us there will be plenty of games and music plus lots and lots of barbecue...

The following people were booked into the Carroll County Detention Center May 26 through June 1: May 26 Harvey Downs, 41, Berryville, was booked in for first-degree battery, third-degree battery, failure to appear, fleeing and refusal to submit to arrest...

Faith Christian Family Church of Eureka Springs is preparing for their annual Vacation Bible School. Starting June 13, at 9 a.m., and going until noon each day through the 17th, it is for kids 3 years old through 6th grade. Their theme this year is 'Inside out and Upside down on Main Street.'...

Berryville softball players competeing in Branson once again did a fine job helping their teams win. Kings River Therapy U12 Bombers On Tuesday, Emma Hill pitched a three inning shutout, giving up only two walks in route to a 15-3 victory. Karly Adams and Linsey Earnest led the offense getting on base and scoring each time they batted...

Pauline Fancher Sooter, a resident of Shell Knob, MO, was born April 1, 1920 in Carroll County, AR, a daughter of George and Alice (Smith) Fancher. She departed this life Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Table Rock Health Care in Kimberling City, MO, at the age of 91 years...

Rollman Thomas Reber, 84, of Sherwood, passed away May 17, 2011. He was born in Highland Park, IL to Harvey and Julia Gordon Reber. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucinda and sister, Barbara. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Theresa Reber, Mark and Susan Reber, Dan and Lisa Reber and Steve and Britnee Reber; daughters, Sharon Stone and husband, Russ, Becky Reber and Laurie Cook; and a sister, Kay Stupey...