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Pressure is something you feel when not prepared
(Sports Column ~ 12/04/12)
While working in Pine Bluff this past spring, I ran across a freshman athlete at White Hall High School who said something I will never forget. This young man was thrust into the bowels of Jefferson County sports folklore when, as a freshman, he belted a grand slam to propel White Hall into the second round of the Class 5A baseball playoffs. He had never started a game before that and had only appeared in a handful of games as a designated hitter in his young career... -
Lady Highlanders even record with victory
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- Eureka Springs evened its record at 6-6 with a 30-15 win over Oark Friday night. Abbey Moore poured in a game-high 19 points to lead the Lady Highlanders to victory. She was followed by Taylor Osterhout with six, Taylor Little with three and Jazmin Urioste with two...
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Watson, Smalley lift Tigers to win
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
OMAHA -- Clayton Watson scored 14 points and Austin Smalley added 13 as Green Forest recorded a 73-53 win over Lead Hill in the consolation game of the Omaha Border Classic. The Tigers led 19-15 at the end of the opening quarter and 34-29 at the half before extended the lead in the third and blowing Lead Hill away in the fourth...
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Office of Emergency Management vacating its airport offices to ensure FAA compliance
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
BERRYVILLE -- The Carroll County Office of Emergency Management is in the process of vacating a facility at the county airport to comply with federal grant obligations, County Judge Sam Barr said Friday. The move follows a Nov. 19 meeting in which officials from the airport and the county courthouse sought an agreement to avoid having to refund $1.6 million to the Federal Aviation Administration... -
George Brothers lend Santa a hand via Shop with a Cop fundraiser show Friday night
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
CARROLL COUNTY -- Local musicians the George Brothers might consider themselves outlaws, but even lawless troubadours can't stand to see children go without during Christmas. Brothers DeWayne and Randall George -- the duo behind Eureka Springs' Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down -- achieved infamy this year with their country music hit "Brothers, Friends and Outlaws."... -
Airport manager position stokes simmering tensions between officials at airport, county
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
CARROLL COUNTY -- The question of whether the manager of the Carroll County Airport should be considered a county employee has stoked simmering tensions between officials at the airport and the county courthouse. Those tensions came to a head at the Nov. ... -
Judge orders HISID into mediation in two assessment lawsuits
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
HOLIDAY ISLAND -- After a failed attempt at informal, out-of-court settlement of two HISID lawsuits over the 2011 Assessment of Benefits, on Nov. 28 Judge Gerald Kent Crow ordered the parties to mediation, with costs to be shared by all equally. According to court documents, on Oct. 16, the parties in two lawsuits met informally to try to settle out of court... -
Senior Center Thrift Store gets a facelift
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
BERRYVILLE -- The Carroll County Senior Center Thrift Store has received a much-needed facelift, its operators say. The store is under new management, Green Forest residents Bonnie and Jesse Roedinger, and the two have reorganized the store to make for a friendlier and easier shopping experience...
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County Roads Update, Dec. 4 edition
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
The Carroll County Road Department will be working on several projects this week. County Roads 560, 828, and 829 will be receiving facelifts. Work on the well-traveled County Road 560 is approximately half-way finished and will likely continue sporadically through early 2013... -
COMMENTARY: Keep your Santa cheer this Christmas
(Column ~ 12/04/12)
When I was 6 years old, I sat up all night waiting for that sleigh full of toys to fly over my house. Nobody told me than that someday I would be expected to fill Santa's shoes and provide all the goodies. It's not nearly as much fun on this end of the Santa experience...
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Reader gives props to recent BHS production
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/04/12)
Kudos to Donesa Mann, the Berryville High School Choir, and all who helped with the recent production of the Broadway play, "Annie." It was a first rate show. Who knew Berryville had so many talented young voices. I'm looking forward to the next show...
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Reader says 'thanks' for CCN's coverage of Annie
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/04/12)
I want to thank you so much for the wonderful article that you ran about our Annie Jr. production/fundraiser. The article was very well-written and informative. It was such a blessing to receive the positive publicity and so encouraging to our choir students. ...
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COMMENTARY: Mind the gap: Supplemental insurance will cover what Medicare doesn't
(Column ~ 12/04/12)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Every day, another 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 and qualify for Medicare. As welcome as the health care coverage is, many soon discover it comes with gaps. What the government pays in benefits doesn't always cover what the doctors and hospitals charge. People with traditional Medicare must pay deductibles and often 20 percent of the cost of their doctor visits and tests. Those out-of-pocket expenses can add up...
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Will the Mayan Calendar mark your New Beginning?
(Column ~ 12/04/12)
There is a lot of excitement around the world about the fact that the Mayan calendar "ends" on December 21, 2012. Some people say that a cataclysm will take place. Others teach that it will be a moment of "enlightenment" and that some individuals will transition into a higher state of consciousness...
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Bright lights, or those who help us see the light
(Column ~ 12/04/12)
Some people are just born to be bright lights that allow the rest of us to see more clearly. I recently met someone I'd definitely call a "bright light." I'll call her "Anna" (not her real name). I met her by chance when she called me about an ad I had placed in a newsletter for hand weavers about two looms I had for sale...
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Judge orders mediation in two HISID lawsuits
(Holiday Island ~ 12/04/12)
HOLIDAY ISLAND -- After a failed attempt at informal, out-of-court settlement of two HISID lawsuits over the 2011 Assessment of Benefits, on Nov. 28 Judge Gerald Kent Crow ordered the parties to mediation, with costs to be shared by all equally. According to court documents, on Oct. 16, the parties in two lawsuits met informally to try to settle out of court...
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Dave Lovett
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Dave Lovett, a resident of Berryville, AR, was born Mar. 26, 1934 in Carroll County, AR, a son of Jesse Monroe and Clettie Vivian (Williams) Lovett. He departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 in his home at the age of 78 years. Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Eureka Springs. He was a member of the Shiloh Swingers, Good Sams, and the Hickory Creek Volunteer Fire Department...
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Elzie Mae Ferguson
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Elzie Mae Ferguson, a resident of Green Forest, AR, was born Jan. 9, 1918 in Green Forest, AR, a daughter of Roscoe and LaVena (Youngblood) Butler. She departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 in her home with family by her side in Green Forest, at the age of 94 years... -
Howard Truman Sooter
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Howard Truman Sooter, of Shell Knob, MO, was born Nov. 30, 1920 in Oak Grove, AR, son of Truman and Ida (Swofford) Sooter. He departed this life Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 in Kimberling City, at the age of 91. Howard proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. ... -
Roy Lee (Bimbo) McCreary
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Roy Lee (Bimbo) McCreary, a resident of Omaha, AR, was born Mar. 13, 1952 in Berryville, AR, a son of Joe Edwin and Vada (Moore) McCreary. He departed this life Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 in his home with family by his side in Omaha, at the age of 60 years... -
Jenyne Lenore (Ahrens) Bennington
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Jenyne Lenore (Ahrens) Bennington, 81 of Katy, TX, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 in Houston, TX. She was born Jul. 7, 1931, in Cleveland, OH, daughter of Delmar E. and Lula N. (Pierce) Ahrens. Mrs. Bennington was raised in Detroit, MI and graduated from Denby High School. Always by her side and along with her loving husband Clyde, Jenyne owned and operated her own electrical business. She was of the Lutheran faith... -
Bonnie Sue Horton
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Bonnie Sue Horton, of Berryville, AR, was born Nov. 13, 1931 in Clinton, AR, a daughter of Ernest M. and Ruby R. (Hunnicutt) Smith. She departed this life Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in Berryville, at the age of 81. Bonnie's life was devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, all of whom brought joy to her life. ... -
Gary R. Chappell
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Gary R. Chappell, 68 of Springdale passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his home. He was born June 18, 1944 in Sulphur City, Arkansas the son of Cecil Rolland Chappell and Minnie "Jackie" Stout Chappell. He was a graduate of University High School at U of A and a member of the Fayetteville/Springdale Elks Lodge... -
Margaret Viola Sisco
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Margaret Viola Sisco, a resident of Farmers Branch, TX, was born Aug. 23, 1944 in Tamms, IL, a daughter of William Bill and Molly Ellen (Knuff) Burton. Margaret passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 in Carrollton, TX at the age of 68 years. She is survived by one son, Gilbert Lee Smithey; one daughter, Susan Ann Smithey; three step-daughters, seven step-grandchildren, six step-great grandchildren, two granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, 19 brothers and sisters; and a host of other family and friends.. ...
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Robert Leo (Bob) Moore
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Robert Leo (Bob) Moore, a resident of Eureka Springs, AR, was born Nov. 4, 1927 in Berryville, AR, a son of F.L. and Elizabeth (Van Scyoc) Moore. He departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 in his home with family by his side in Eureka Springs, at the age of 85 years... -
Carol of the Bells
(Holiday Island ~ 12/04/12)
The bell choir from the College of the Ozarks played Christmas tunes at the Holiday Island Community Church on Dec. 1. Photo submitted. -
Berryville man accused of harboring runaway to return to Carroll County for trial
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
BERRYVILLE -- A Berryville man accused of harboring a 16-year-old runaway girl should return to Carroll County this week, Sheriff Bob Grudek said. Evan Pearson, 24, has been charged with Interference with Custody, a Class C Felony, in connection with the Oct. 31 disappearance of Desiray Thibodeaux, of Oak Grove... -
Lady Cats claim Omaha Border title
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
OMAHA -- Berryville captured its first tournament title in more than five years with a 65-52 win over cross-county rival Green Forest in Saturday's championship game of the Omaha Border Classic. "This was the first championship for this program in at least five or six years," Berryville coach Daniel Cornelison said. "The girls were very excited and I am so happy for them. We needed this kind of win."... -
Breaking: Davis wins HISID seat by four votes
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
HOLIDAY ISLAND -- In a very close election for one Holiday Island Board of Commissioners seat, Greg Davis beat out Ron Griswold by only four votes at Tuesday night's count, Davis receiving 227, and Griswold 223 votes. Four ballots were discounted due to write-ins for Gary Hanson. There are no provisions in HISID elections to count write-in votes... -
Davis wins HISID seat by four votes
(Holiday Island ~ 12/04/12)
HOLIDAY ISLAND -- In a very close election for one Holiday Island Board of Commissioners seat, Greg Davis beat out Ron Griswold by only four votes at Tuesday night's count, Davis receiving 227, and Griswold 223 votes. Four ballots were discounted due to write-ins for Gary Hanson. There are no provisions in HISID elections to count write-in votes...
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