Opinion
Cat’s Wagging Tail Becomes Inspiration
It is amazing to me that I could have had any creative idea in the midst of the having the sale at Betty’s house last week, but it happened. Read More »
Letters To The Editor
Dear Editor, My wife and I have been reading the paper lately to keep up with all the news “fit to print” as we are soon going to move back “home” after over 30 years on the road. We bought a place down on Little Elm as we are both retired and working harder than ever; we wanted some area to yell into and not draw a crowd. We left Fayetteville in 1979 for Tulsa and more money to raise our family. Read More »
Writer Ponders Sermon Topics
I have listed sermon topics at local churches and some thoughts that they inspired as I was driving by. Read More »
Cards Of Thanks
Our sincere thanks to our children, grandchildren, church family, family and friends who sent cards, gave gifts and your presence at our 50th anniversary. Read More »
Sale To Benefit Church Projects
How do you place a monetary value on something and not let the emotional value interfere? I am looking at a Lennox limited edition plate with bunnies that I gave Betty for her birthday after finding it in an antique curio cabinet in Helena. It will be for sale in her estate sale. Read More »
Ceniceros Wins First In Art Contest
Monday, March 1, is the start of a new month — March — and it seems to be coming in like a lamb. Have you changed your calendars? I did that first thing this morning, and looked to see what special days there were coming up. I learned that we move our clocks up one hour March 14 as Daylight Savings Time begins; then if you are Irish, you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 and, finally, Spring begins March 20. Read More »
Bridge Quest Ends In Carroll County
C.E. Heckathorn was one of my many Arkansas characters, very possibly my favorite. Sadly, he passed away in 2006. The family asked me to speak at his memorial service, and I told the story of how Jim and I came to meet Heck and his charming wife, Muriel. This story is a continuation of our relationship with them. Read More »
March Is‘National Peanut Month’
LITTLE ROCK — When you have family members with two, three, or in this instance, four, birthdays within a week, having parties gets to be a problem. The home of Keith and Karen Lipford was the place for two celebrations Saturday as Allee’s birthday was just two days before her Dad’s. Read More »
Bonds To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. James Bond of Lincoln will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Read More »
A View From Antioch Mountain Squirrels Invade Antioch Mountain
Saturday morning, I woke up in plenty of time to fill the feeders when I usually do. That is when the sky is just beginning to brighten. I thought about it for a second, and then I turned over and went right back to sleep. Read More »
Letter To The Editor
To The Editor: There have been many complaints about the operation of our nation’s government because of closed door meetings and the infl uence of Special Interest Groups and Lobbyists receiving special tax benefits at the expense of the general public. Well folks, welcome to Farmington, D.C. Read More »
‘Zumba’ Planned For Every Friday
Gosh, the end of another month, but I’m looking forward to March. At least spring “might” be just around the corner. No promises — I just have my fi ngers crossed. Read More »
Center Wins At ‘Beanie Baseball’
We went to Fayetteveille Senior Center last Tuesday to play “Beanie Baseball.” Our group did so well that we won both games. We got to bring our Trophy back to our Center. I’m really not sure what happened, but we hit a lucky streak which helped a lot. Go “Cool Elders.” Today we start the day with Peppi exercises and also the ones that wish to “hook.” At 9:30 a.m. the Twilight Blenders will be at our Center to play music for us to enjoy or dance to. Read More »
Columnist Still Buying Toys
With my boys grown and no children in sight, why do I keep buying toys? I just remembered that I need to buy another Thomas the Train engine, even though I already have three. Read More »
A View From Antioch Mountain - Each And Every Tree A Masterpiece
WINTER UNCOVERS HIDDEN CHARACTER
At this time of year most of the trees are completely bare. A few dead leaves cling stubbornly to their branches, but the wind will soon send them swirling to the ground. Read More »