USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol. 62 • Issue 29 •Thursday, July 18, 2013 • 1 Section • 10 Pages • Published in Mount Ida, Arkansas

MONTGOMERYCOUNTY NEWS

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his week

Liberty Bridge to perform on the Front Porch Stage

The Frontporch Stage, located on the courthouse lawn in Mt Ida, proudly presents Liberty Bridge in concert Sat., July 20 at 7p.m. The Backporch Stage and Possum Store will be open during the concert.

Mount Ida ire department and law enforcement staffs are asking all area residents to donate at the Guns ‘N Hos-es blood drive with Arkansas Blood In-stitute (ABI), Thurs., July 25. It will be held at the Civic Center,11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To fuel a little healthy competition, donors will choose which department to support by donat-ing on behalf of law enforcement or the ire department.Each donor will recieve the oficial 2013 Guns ‘N Hoses T-shirt. For more in-formation or to make an appointment, call 877-340-8777 or visit www.arkbi.org.

Guns and Hoses blood drive July 25

The photography competition rules were accidentally left out of the Montgomery County Fair catalogue. Information regarding the competition may be found at the Cooperative Extension Ofice at the Courthouse Annex. All Classes and Lots stay the same as previous years.There will be four classes: Class I - single enlargement from color ilm or unaltered digital image; Class II - Single enlargement of enhanced or special effects digital image; Class III - Single enlargement of sepia or black and white ilm or digital image; Class IV - three to nine inch color or black and white snapshots on one page - ilm or digital.Lots for all classes: no more than one photo allowed in each lot per class.Lots: 1. nature, 2. action, 3. scenic, 4. loral, 5. geometric or abstract, 6. portraits, 7. people (groups), 8. animals, 9. still-life, 10. structures, 11. misc.

County Fair photography rules

Faith Tabernacle VBS next weekFaith Tabernacle Church will be having Everywhere Fun Fair VBS on July 22-July 26 from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ages from 4 years old and up.

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY

Editor

MOUNT IDA – Amy Monk has been named the new Mont-

gomery County Extension Agent for family and consumer sci-

ence, illing a position left vacant by the retirement of Kay Shrout.Monk is a Kansas native, but has lived with her family in

Montgomery County for over 11 years.

She stated that she worked as a counselor at Camp Ozark where

she met her husband. They later moved back to work at Camp Ozark.

Monk has worked as the food service director at Camp Ozark

for 11 years.

Her term as a county extension agent is her second. She served

in the same position in Nevada County several years ago. She

has also worked with the Montgomery County 4-H clubs for the

past four years.

She has a Human Development and Family Studies degree

from Kansas State University and a Master’s degree in Home Economics from the University of Arkansas.

Monk stated that although she grew up in Kansas, she consid-

ers Montgomery County her home county.

Monk named new county extension agent

We have lift off!

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY| Montgomery County News

Cassandra McNeice watches as Andi Thompson pulls the ripcord, launching a water rocket they built

during a 4-H event Friday. Local 4-Hers learned about a solar telescope, the size and scope of the universe

and jet propulsion. They built their own rockets and then launched them in the Annex parking lot.

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY

Editor

MOUNT IDA – About 30 veter-ans, widows and family members gathered in the Montgomery County Annex Building to discuss their con-cerns regarding the quality of service they have received recently from the local Veterans’ Services Oficer.

The informal gathering was called to give veterans an opportunity to share their experiences with William “Bill” Black Jr., the current Veterans’ Services Officer for Montgomery County.

John Joswick, Commander for the local American Legion Post opened the meeting by reading excerpts from the American Legion Constitution after a prayer was offered by Post Chaplain Charles Bates.

Joswick told the crowd, which included approximately 20 local veterans, that the gathering wasn’t an oficial American Legion meeting, it was just a gathering of veterans.

He expressed his concern regard-ing the current service being provided by Black as VSO then opened the loor up for veterans to share their experiences.

Eleven veterans and one widow shared testimonials regarding their experiences with Black as VSO. Each stated that they had only gotten aid after going somewhere else.

Ed Henry, who stated that he wasn’t a member of the American Legion, said that he had visited Black three years ago and was unable to get assistance from Black and eventually went to Mena.

“Thank God we’re not held to our county VSO.” Henry stated.

Lou Price stated that when he visited with Black he was told that he was just clogging up the system. He stated that he received a partial disability only after going to Hot Springs.

Price stated that, “Help is out there, it’s just not here.”

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | Montgomery County News

Ed Henry addresses a group of Montgomery County veterans regarding

his experience with William Black, the Montgomery County Veterans’

Service Oficer. Veterans gathered to discuss local access and service of the Veteran’s Service Ofice.

Veterans gather to discuss local VSO

DERWOOD BRETT

Work should begin soon to bring the

city sewer extension to the inal section of Mount Ida, Mayor Jo Childers told

Mount Ida City Council Monday night

at the regular monthly meeting. Childers

noted that a preconstruction conference

would be held this week at the Civic

Center.

Representatives of L.E. Davis Con-

struction Co. of Harrison as well as sub-

contractors, city oficials and engineers, will meet to inalize how the $375,152

City prepares for sewer project

Montgomery County’s full appraisal of land rose only about $100,000 between 2010 and 2013; however, taxes were as-

sessed on slightly more than $6 Million additional parcels, according to a report

received by Quorum Court members last

week.

Kelly Beaty, regional appraisal man-

ager for Arkansas CAMA Technology,

the irm hired to conduct reappraisals in Montgomery County, explained to the

Court that the variance was caused by

legislation passed in 1989 by the state

legislature.

Legislation affects appraisals

MONK, page 6

PROJECT, page 6

AFFECTS, page 6

VSO, page 6

The Montgomery County News office will

be closed on Fridays

for the remainder of the

summer season.

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | Montgomery County News

Amy Monk has been named the new Montgomery County family and consumer

science extension agent.

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COMMUNITY NNOUNCEMENTS

Are you ready to learn how to knit or crochet? These hot summer days are perfect for staying in the shade or air conditioning and working with yarn. The Montgomery County Yarn Workers’ Club meets each Friday at the Assisted Living Craft Room at 3:30. We can teach new skills, help with patterns, and give advice. We provide the yarn, if you make items to give away at our “Winter Give Away” events. We always accept new yarn, if you have any extra around the house. Call Carol at 501-538-5816 or Betty at 870-867-3894 for more information. Men and Women of all ages are invited to come work with yarn!

~~~Any businesses interested in renting a commercial booth for the Montgomery County Fair is asked to contact Kathy Gossett at (870) 867-5084, or Jennifer Barrett at (870) 867-4869. The fair will be held Aug. 11-17 and booths are $50 each. This is a great opportunity for self-employed individuals to meet new clients.

~~~Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio in Mt. Ida will open on Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning May 3. Non-members as well as members are invited to come in and paint, draw, work on your craft...or watch others do it. There will be no instructor, but some of the more experienced artists may offer suggestions if requested. No fee will be charged. There is no age limit. Bring your own supplies and join others in our community with the same goal of developing their artistic abilities, and want to have fun doing it.

~~~Anyone interested in competing in the Montgomery County Rodeo Royalty Competition should contact Kathy Gossett at (870) 867-5084, or Jennifer Barrett at (870) 867-4869.

~~~

Ouachita Artists Martha Koelemay and Barbara Holt will offer art classes for school aged children (K-12) on Friday afternoons in June from 1 to 3 p.m.Students may attend one or all four classes. A fee of $2 will be charged for each class, and all supplies will be furnished. Classes will be held at Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio at 135 S. West Street in Mt. Ida beginning June 7th. For more information call Barbara Holt at 870-334-3264.

~~~Time for donations to the Jones-O’Neal Cemetery maintenance fund. Please remember to make a donation to this account in the First National Bank at your convenience. The fund is almost depleted, and it appears that we may have more than the normal number of mowings this summer. Thank you for your continued support of this cemetery.

~~~Veterans and Veterans Families Need Help. Contact your local disbled American Veterans Ofice @ 401 Mid America Blvd. Hot Springs, AR. (501) 781-5070. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

~~~Pencil Bluff First Baptist Church Loaves and Fishes Ministry will not be serving Sunday free lunches during the summer. We will resume serving meals on Sunday September 1, 2013.

~~~The Montgomery County Council of the Performing Arts is gearing up for the annual Hee Haw presentation. It is scheduled for Friday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. and July 21 at 2 :00 p.m. Hee Haw will be at the Roosevelt Auditorium and will be under the direction of Edweena Rowland. Anyone willing to participate should give her a call at (870) 490-1678. Please put these dates

Gordon L. SellsGordon Lee Sells was born November 4,

1930 in New Hartford, IA and he attended and graduated from New Hartford High School in 1949. After graduation he worked at

Rath Meat Packing, entered the US Navy in January

1952 and was stationed in San Diego, CA. On June 12,1952, he was united in marriage to Jo Ann Schmidt and together they raised 4 children, Jolee, Janet,

Scott, & Sheryl. Af-ter being honorably dis-

charged in December 1955, t h e family returned to Iowa where he worked for Viking Pump until 1957 when he began farming. In 1958, the family moved to Wisconsin eventually settling in Clear Lake in 1962 where they farmed for 31 years. After retiring in 1993, Gordon and Jo Ann returned to the south, settling in Norman, AR where he worked part time for the city and 2 poultry farms. He also had his own lawn care service until 2012. In his spare time Gordon enjoyed riding and ixing bicycles, going to auctions, lea markets and antiquing, treasure hunting with the metal detector, agate, crystal and rock hunting, and taking day trips. Due to failing health, the couple recently returned to Clear Lake to be near family.

Gordon is survived by His Wife of 61 year Jo Ann Sells - Clear Lake, WI; Daughters and Son Jolee Warner (Greg) - Clear Lake, WI Ja-net Martinson (Mike) - Amery, WI Scott Sells (Mary Shaw) - Kirby, AR Sheryl Holecek (Harvey) - Fountain, MN Grandchildren

Michele (Jeremy) Boe, Aaron (Rachel) War-ner, Eric Warner, Joshua (Megan) Martinson, Amanda Martinson, Chad Sells, Elizabeth (Jer-emy) Ziemer, Jamie (Chrissy) Boerner, Amy (Jeremy) Fjeld, Travis Boerner,

William (Ashley) Boerner, Colleen (Jason) Johnson, Andrew Henneger, Matthew (Ashley) Henneger. Great-Grandchildren Molly Boe, Wyatt Boe, Adyson Warner, Bryce Warner, Ise-lin Martinson, Samantha Ziemer, Allen Ziemer, McKenzie Boerner, Caleb Boerner, Kaiden Boerner, Jordon Grussing, Zaydah Johnson, Candance Everett, Mason Erath, Madison Hen-neger, Tara Chirpich, Kyan Chirpich, Ryan Johnson,Thane Johnson, Irina Johnson.

He will also be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and by his friends from Ar-kansas who welcomed him with open arms dur-ing his retirement years.

Visitation at the Scheuermann Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 4 –7 PM

With a Private Family Service following the visitation. Clergy - Rev. Bryan Anderson

Interment at Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, WI at a later date. Military Honors by the Clear Lake Veterans Honor Guard

Scheuermann Funeral Home of Clear Lake handled the arrangements www.clearlakefuner-alhome.com

on your calendar. Come out and enjoy the show.~~~

The Warm Hearts Humane Society is offering reduced cost spay/neuter vouchers for dogs and cats during the month of July in Montgomery County and the Glenwood area. Spay/neuters for dogs are $50; cats are $20. All procedures are done at the Animal Medical Clinic in Mount Ida. Normal costs can run as high as $200, so take advantage of this offer now and call 870-490-0883. Proof of a valid rabies vaccination is required or one will be given at additional cost. Payment due at time of service.

~~~An Oil Portrait Workshop will be sponsored by Ouachita Artists on Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. for six weeks from July 22 to August 26. Allie Graves will teach the class, which will meet in the Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio at 135 S. West Street in Mt. Ida. Fee for the six-weeks session is $125, which includes a 16 by 20 inch smooth portrait canvas. A minimum of ive students is required. To join the class, bring the fee and a good photo of the person in the portrait (may be a self portrait) to the Gallery. and receive a list of supplies needed. Registration deadline is July 16th. For more information call 870-356-7475.

~~~Faith Tabernacle Church will be having Everywhere Fun Fair VBS on July 22-July 26 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Ages from 4 years old and up.

~~~A series of classes on painting oil portraits will be offered by Ouachita Artist Allie Graves. The sessions will take place in the Gallery at 135 So.West Street in Mt. Ida on Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning July 22 and continuing through August. Cost for the series of lessons is $125, which includes a 16x20 inch smooth portrait canvas. To sign up for these classes, come by the Gallery and bring a good photo of the person you want to paint. A minimum of ive people is required to hold the series. For more information contact Allie Graves at 870-356-7475.

~~~God’s New Storehouse, the Story Food Panty has closed effective July 1, 2013. We would like to thank the churches and individuals who have contributed in the past. A special note of appreciation and gratitude to the volunteers who have given of their time and talents to work at the Storehouse. Thank you so much.

~~~Montgomery County Veterans Advisory Council will meet on July 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the County Annex.

~~~Memorial service for Madge Abel will be Friday, July 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Ida Methodist Church. This will be a time for family and friends to honor the memory of Madge.

~~~Mount Ida Senior Adult Center will be having a dance on the 20th of July. Dewayne Hodges will play for us. Please bring a inger food refreshment and the center will provide coffee and tea. Sodas will be available for sale. Door will open at 6:00 p.m. and dance around 6:30 p.m. $5.00 a person for admission. Come dance or enjoy the music and fellowship. Tell all your friends!

~~~Gaston Church and Cemetery Decoration will be held Sunday, August 4, 2013. A clean-up day is scheduled for Friday, August 2, 2013. Any questions please call (870) 867-4566.

~~~Bake Sale at Bob’s Food City on Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th for our local boys Jesse Lowry, T.J. Wilson, Cody Robertson, and Landen Abernathy going to the USSSA National Qualifying Tournament in Gulf Shores, Al. Come and support our boys!!

~~~Mount Ida Youth football sign ups August 6th @ 6:00 p.m. 3rd-6th graders at the softball ield at the elementary school. Call Mark Thew @(870) 867-7192 or Jennifer Ellison (479) 209-3000.

Card of Thankshe family of Ida Sue McLane would like to thank you for the many expressions of love and support shown to our family during our time of loss. he prayers, cards, food, lowers, and visits have been

such a blessing during this diicult time.We also ofer a special thanks to the staf of the Montgomery County Assisted Living and the Montgomery County Nursing Home for their professional and compassionate care provided for

Mom.

Rob and Gwena McLane, Mary and Sam

Amerson, and family

Faith Tabernacle ChurchJuly 22-26

5:30- 8:00 p.m.

For more information contact

Lisa Wilson @ (870) 490-1508

Jerry O. ParnellJerry O. Parnell, age 69, of Mt. Ida, Arkan-

sas, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his home.

He was born September 27, 1943 in Watson, Oklahoma to the late Harrison Parnell and the late Bessie Blake Parnell. He was united in marriage to Betty Foster. Jerry loved the out-doors and was a logger by trade, as well as a dedicated family man. He was a loving hus-band, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by: Wife: Betty Parnell of Mt. Ida, Arkansas Sons: Delbert Parnell and wife Tamara of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas Bobby Stroth-er and wife Lynn of Oden, Arkansas Daugh-ters: Brenda Blevins of Mena, ArkansasLinda Chambers and husband Tim of Douglas, Wyo-ming David of Oden, Arkansas Sandra Barnett and husband Zane of Murfreesboro, Arkansas

Brothers: Ray Parnell of Mena, Arkansas, Chester Parnell of Smithville, Oklahoma, Argie Parnell of Watson, Oklahoma, Delbert Parnell of Watson, Oklahoma, Leslie Parnell of Smith-ville, Oklahoma, Harvey Parnell of Smithville, Oklahoma, and Donnie Parnell of Cove, Arkan-sas Sister: Violet Priddy of Hot Springs, Arkan-sas 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Bessie Parnell, a brother, Elvin Parnell,a sister, Valerie Parnell, a grandson, Brett Wheeler and a great-grandchild, Lili Wheeler.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Horace Lawrence oficiating. In-terment follows in Amerson Cemetery in Mt. Ida under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. The family will receive visi-tors and relatives at the home. Visitation at the funeral home is general.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Strother, Robby Strother, Chris Ledbetter, Brandon Blevins, Charlie Chambers, Jacob Thew, Joe Quinn, Jared Hearne, Daniel Sliger, and Devin Dunlap.

Online obituary available at www.beasley-woofuneralhome.com

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Sunday morning we met in the chapel for our Sun-day School class ,Betty Prince led the lesson. In the afternoon Church Ser-vice was held in the chapel with Tim Love bringing us a good message. Song leader was Wade Wright and Piano player was Di-ane Wright.

Monday morning we head Prayer Time in the lobby, we then met in the main dining room for Group Exercise we also enjoyed some refresh-ments. In the afternoon the Resident Council Meeting took place in the activity room, there was a good at-tendance.

Tuesday morning we enjoyed Music Hour with Mark Wilborg,Gene Slayton,Anthony Lewis and Brett Lane. Hannah Davison and Frank Hug-gins each sang several spe-cials.In the afternoon we

played Bingo.Wednesday morning

we had Prayer Time in the lobby, Later we had our Bi-ble Study in the chapel. In the afternoon we enjoyed some very tasty Yogurt with a variety of toppings to choose from.

Thursday morning we played Bingo. In the after-noon we had Reading of the News.

Friday morning we boarded the bus for a shop-ping Trip to Mena Wal-Mart. All who went had a good time, We also en-joyed eating at the Lime Tree Restaurant.

Saturday morning we played Bingo.In the after-noon we played Games.

Thank you to all of our Volunteer's,we really do appreciate each of you very much. Until next time please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Monday we started off our morning with our dai-ly exercise and then we met up and played several rounds of bingo before lunch. We had a sing a long to ill our afternoon hours.

Tuesday after exercise we met in the activity room where we played charades for a while. We had a live band for our listening plea-sure and they really enter-tained us!

Wednesday we had our daily exercise and then we loaded up on the big van and headed out to Hot Springs. We irst went to Wendy's where we visited with one another over lunch, then we went on to Walmart to ill our shopping lists! We drove through McDonalds on the way home and got ice-cream and sodas to cool us down. We had our weekly bible study group in the activity room in the afternoon.

Thursday we had our exercise and then we load-ed up and went to the thrift store where we found they were still having their half-price sale and we found many good bargains, and as always we were greeted by smiling and very help-ful ladies. We got up a domino game and a good movie going to help pass

the afternoon hours.Friday we had our exer-

cise program and a group of us loaded up in the van and headed out to Glen-wood where we stopped by a yard-sale or two and then went to the lea mar-ket. We got home just in time to eat lunch and head back out to the local dol-lar stores, and on the way back home we stopped by our friend Sabrina's resale shop for a few minutes. We met our good friends the yarn-workers in the ac-tivity room when we got back.

Saturday after our morn-ing exercise we got a little pampering with nail pol-ishing and manicures. We had a delicious lunch, and then watched a funny mov-ie complete with snacks to ill the afternoon hours.

Sunday we had our weekly Sunday school class and then our weekly devotional hour in the af-ternoon, and they always leave us feeling as if we can face the week ahead with a smile!

We want to thank all our volunteers for your time and many talents and remind you if you would like to become a volunteer, please feel free to call my-self or Sherrie Morris at 870-867-2159.

We recently found a program for a prayer service held for service men in 1943 at a local church. It involved all ages and presented a lovely combined emphasis on patriotism and faith. It is comforting to know that we live in an area in which most residents still profess an abiding belief in the importance of both. You might also appreci-ate the selections presented and enjoy seeing the names of some memorable past local residents.

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Announcement by Program Chairman: W. G. Whit-tington

Song: “America”: Congregation, Miss Holt DirectingScripture Reading: 35th Psalm, Willis HoltFlag Ethics: Professor Roy Wright, assisted by Boy

ScoutsSong: “National Anthem”: CongregationMontgomery County Service Men: A. S. HulseyPrayer: Rev. W. S. CozartReading, “Ode to the Flag”: Jane SwindleMount Ida Schools Service Men: Professor Roy WrightPrayer: Clyde McLaneSong, “My Buddy”: Group of school girlsSketch, “Other Hands than Mine”: Mrs. John BeaversSolo, “His Eye Is on the Sparrow”: Jerry WittRequests for Prayer for Service Men: (Written or Oral)Prayer, Silent: Concluded by Rev. Jodie AndersonSermon: Rev. W. S. CozartSong, “Abide with Me”: CongregationBenedictionAccompanist: Geraldine HumbleIn honoring our men in the service, we are honoring

God, who supports and sustains and keeps them.“The Lord of Hosts is with us.” “The God of Jacob is It’s that time of year again when we announce the

arrival of our latest Commemorative Ornament! This year we chose Norman’s Caddo Valley Academy dormitory for our featured scene. For many years CVA indeed played a huge role in the lives of resident families in the southern part of Montgomery County. Will and Minnie Green had originally built the large stately wood frame structure as the Hillside House Hotel. It later operated as Caddo Val-ley Academy after Dr. John T. Barr and the Presbyterian Synod of Arkansas purchased the property in foreclosure. The school operated there from 1921-1924 and CVA became the irst high school in Montgomery County to be fully certiied by the State Department of Education. When the school moved to a newly constructed structure, that building served as a dormitory for boarding students. CVA later became a Presbyterian home for needy or or-phaned children and the stately hillside building, last known as the girls’ dormitory, closed its doors in 1962. It was a large building and quite lovely sitting atop that prominent hill. People still admire the stone walls that de-ined the sloped yard terracing, the only remaining physi-cal testimony of CVA’s strong county presence. With the production of this bright red ornament, it is our pleasure to help preserve the memory of this facility and the sig-niicant role it played in Montgomery County from 1921-1962. Many of you will greatly appreciate this beautiful 2013 Commemorative Ornament!

Dear ReadersHello hi there, I tell ev-

eryone that I enjoy living in a small town, where ev-eryone knows your name sort of speak. Well I went to help my mother out the other day and some-one who knew my name called on me to help her out with the production of Hee Haw. So I’m letting you know it will be put on Friday night and then again Sunday afternoon at 2pm. If you would like to watch me make a fool of myself come watch.

Mrs. Penny Crow never makes a fool of herself when it comes to the food she puts together for our lunch menu each week. Here is a preview of she and her staff will be serv-ing. The 17th will start off the newspaper week with baked chicken, butter beans, turnips green, roll, and frosted lemon cake. Thursday the 18th we will have open faced roast beef sandwich, mashed pota-toes, English peas, Angel food cake and strawber-ries. Friday we will have BLT’s Macaroni salad, pickle spears, and Jell-o cake Then Monday 22 will start the week with Open

faced turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes/ gravy, carrots, and butterscotch layer dessert. The 23rd- Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, pears, garlic bread, and sugar cookie will be severed. Then on Wednesday the 24th we will have Chicken and rice, pinto beans, broccoli, wheat bread, and brownie. All meals are served with Skim milk, but we also of-fer butter milk, tea, coffee, water, lemon-aide, and so-das to buy.

The center will be hav-ing a fundraising Dance on the 20th. Dewayne Hodges will be the music, $5.oo donation at the door, and bring inger food s or refreshments. The center will provide tea and coffee, soda can be bought at the door. The doors will open at 6pm and Dance will start around 6:30 pm. Please come and support the se-niors of the Activity center. Tell your friends and fami-ly. This is a family friendly activity.

Don’t forget about quar-terly commodities will be given away on the 23rd and 24th. We will start the giveaway at 8:30 am Tues-day morning and give them out until Wednesday after-noon at 4pm.

We will give away Quarterly Commodities starting at 8:30am.

And lastly I heard it said that a coward gets scared and quits. A hero gets scared, but still goes on.~ anonymous

Until then, enjoy the day and remember to give a hug away.

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A New Montgomery/Scott County Line Conservation

District sign has been installed thanks to the help of Steve

Irwin, Montgomery County Conservation District V.P.,

Randy Barrett, Farmer’s Co-op General Manager and Todd

Hoffrogge of Hoffrogge Farm & Fence for donating their time

& Todd’s equipment (pictured).

Welcome to Montgomery County

Mt. Ida, Ark. – Central Ar-kansas Development Council will distribute USDA com-modities July 23 & 24 in Pike and Montgomery Counties.

Pike County’s distributions will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and Noon to 3 p.m. at the CADC Glenwood Senior Activity Center at 229 Betty St. and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the CADC Murfreesboro Senior Activity Center at 120 E. Court St., Ste. A.

Montgomery County’s dis-tribution will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the CADC Mt. Ida Senior Activity Center at 158 Senior Dr.

The food items to be dis-tributed may include peaches, carrots, tomato soup, rotini pasta, apple or grapefruit juice and turkey breasts.

All customers receiving commodities must present identiication. To be eligible to receive USDA commodities, income guidelines must be met. The income guidelines for this program are based on 130% of

the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Based on these guidelines, a one person household must make less than $14,937 per year to qualify for this program. For each additional family member, add $5,226.

This is an equal opportunity program. In accordance with federal law and US Depart-ment of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, write to USDA, Di-rector, Ofice of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Build-ing, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC 20250.

CADC is a private nonproit community action agency that was formed in 1965 to ight and win the “War on Poverty.” The mission of CADC is to improve the quality of life and build strong communities in Arkansas. For more informa-tion, please contact Evelyn Reed at 501-778-1133.

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What Are Mushrooms?

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A mushroom is a type of fungus that grows in a moist, dark environment, like the loor of a forest. They are very unique-looking, come in a variety of shapes and can be many different colors, such as white,

gray, brown, red, and orange. Unlike plants, mushrooms do not have the chemical called chlorophyll which enables plants to make their own food. For this reason, mushrooms must get their food from other sources, and they usually steal it. The part of the mushroom that you normally see above the ground is called the cap. The cap is the part that is used for reproduction. Spores which spread and grow into new mushrooms are contained in the gills of the cap. The cap, however, is only a small portion of the total mushroom and is only seen for short periods in the season. The majority of the mushroom lives underground in a series of threadlike strands called mycelium. The mycelium is the part that gets nour-ishment. As long as there is a food source and proper conditions, the mycelium will continue to produce mushrooms. Some myceliums have been found to be over 400 years old! There are many different types of mushrooms. They can grow on trees, on the ground, and even in your own yard. It is important to remember that many mushrooms are poisonous. Never eat wild mushrooms, because it is very hard to properly identify the ones that are safe from the ones that are not safe. A common term used for a poi-sonous mushroom is toadstool. Mushrooms sold in a grocery store are grown on a farm. For centuries, mushrooms have been looked upon as being mysterious. Some grow in circular patterns called fairy rings. The species called the Jack-o-Lantern is luminous, meaning that it sometimes glows. Today, edible mushrooms are a popular pizza topping.

Circle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

Hidden Words:

Baby Bella, Bird’s Nest, Black Trumpet, Button, Chantrelle,

Cremini, Enoki, Fly Agaric, Honey, Morels, Oyster, Portobello, Puffballs, Red Cap, Reishi,

Shiitake, Trufles, White

Mushroom CrosswordSolve the puzzle using the

clues provided.

4. Jack-o-lantern mushrooms are very _________.6. Where the spores are located.8. Part of the mushroom that spreads to make new mushrooms.10. Mushrooms that grow in a circular pattern.12. Part of mushroom that is not above ground.

Across Clues:

Down Clues:1. Mushrooms are a type of what?2. Mushrooms can be many ____.3. NEVER eat mushrooms that are found where?5. What do mushrooms require in order to grow?7. A nickname for poisonous types of mushrooms.9. The top of the mushroom.

Color

It!

Mushroom Breakfast BowlsSome mushrooms are large enough to be turned into edible bowls. Have an adult take you to the

grocery store to pick out your ingredients.You will need: One large mushroom per per-

son, eggs, milk, cheese, bacon bits, toppings.Step One: Take your mushrooms, remove the stem and rinse them. Flip upside down

and carefully scrape out the gills with a spoon

until you have a bowl. Place them on a cookie sheet and cook in oven for 15-20 minutes at

425o. (Have an adult help you!)Step Two: While baking, prepare your scram-

bled eggs. (Again, ask a grown-up for help.) Step Three: When mushrooms are done,

remove from oven. Add eggs, then cheese, bacon, and other toppings.

Step Four: Place back in oven for 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Enjoy!

Did you know that the largest living organism on Earth

is a single Honey Mushroom growing undergound in Oregon? The fungus was found by Scientists when

large numbers of evergreen trees were dying in large

numbers. The fungus, which sprouts honey mushroom caps each Spring, is over 2,200 square acres wide, streching across the Malheur National Forest. Re-

searchers believe that it may be as old as 2,400 years!

Kidbits!Gills

Sunday evening while we were at Church the electricity went off after some thunder and lightning and very little rain. Thanks to God we could see to in-ish business meeting and our electricity was restored about 8 p.m.

Sue Blair’s daughter and grandson, Dana and Darrell DeAndrea of Texas visited from Friday un-til Sunday. Sue’s birthday was Thursday 11th. I en-joyed short visit with them on Friday.

I received a telephone call from Martha Lou Mc-Clung of Oxnard, Califor-nia. She said that her broth-er Ray Stachey age 87 died July 9th and wanted me to put it in the Montgomery County News. Ray was the son of the late Gro-ver and Gladys Stachey who raised their children in Story. Ray’s wife was the late Audie Johnston. Even though Ray and Audie lived in California they kept in contact with family and friends and en-

joyed coming to Story and had wanted to be buried at Reed Cemetery where his parents are buried. Please remember Ray’s family in your prayers.

Beth Smith told me that Pottsville Baseball team that her grandson, Landon Lenderman is in the state tournament. Beth has en-joyed going to see Landon play.

Happy Birthday to Vic-toria Scurlock and Hettie Abernathy on July 22nd; Terry McKay on July 25th; Ronnie Mayberry, Chad Davis, and Mikayla Ellison on July 26th.

Among the many on our prayer list includes: Eddie Stanley, Brenda Minton, Jacob Rouse, Grady Qualls JR.,Ann Mitchell, Lesa

Montgomery, Ila Green’s friend Billie Jones of Glen-wood, Paul Dee and Reva Reed, husband of Tonja Jones Blase, the family of Ray Stachey, and the fami-ly of Dan Roberson. Please pray for all the sick, be-reaved, unsaved, our mili-tary, men and women, our nursing home residents, Harrison and I and every-one.

Always remember “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16

The food pantry at Story closed July 1st due to lack of funds to buy and give to the 75 families that were coming. Those who begins the pantry and those who helped there worked hard and we appreciate them.

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Story Newsby Melba Reed

here have been lots of questions, media reports, opinions and other discus-sion of Act 746 of 2013. As a sponsor of the bill, I’ve decided to share my point of view with those of you I represent.

The new Act results from passage of HB1700. The bill passed the House 82-1 after passing the House Ju-diciary committee without controversy. When present-ed in the Senate, it passed 28-0 with 7 members not voting. On April 4, Gover-nor Beebe signed it into law as Act 746.

The new law addresses two distinct areas of Arkan-sas law. The irst change is to 5-73-119 (e) where the language was changed from “a defense to prosecution” to “it is permissible to car-ry.” This section is also al-tered by the new law to add clarifying language to 5-73-119 (e)7 that clearly deines a journey as travel “beyond the county in which the per-son lives.”

The most signiicant change made by the new law is contained in 5-73-120 (a). The language of the bill reads as follows: A person commits the offense of carrying a weapon if he or she possesses a handgun, knife, or club on or about his or her person, in a vehicle occupied by him or her, or otherwise readily available for use with a purpose to at-tempt to unlawfully employ the handgun, knife, or club as a weapon against a per-son. The underlined text is the new language added to the existing law. It was the intent of the sponsors that this new language would alter the burden of proof required to convict a person of carrying a weapon so that individuals who did not in-tend to use their weapon to

commit a crime would not be subject to prosecution and that persons who indi-cated an unlawful purpose for possessing a weapon would still be subject to criminal penalties.

The Attorney General has issued an advisory opinion that addresses the irst section of the new law. It is his opinion that the language it contains does not permit the open carry of a irearm. You can see his opinion here: http://ag.arkansas.gov/opinions/docs/2013-047.html

It was the intent of the sponsors of Act 746 to de-criminalize the open carry of a irearm by persons not prohibited from legally possessing the irearm. It’s my belief that the language contained in 5-73-120 (a) will effectively do so when the new law takes effect on August 16th. There are people who believe that the new law also will allow concealed carry without a concealed carry license. I disagree with this view

point based on several legal points that will be de-bated in the courts over the next few months. My ad-vice to all interested parties is to continue to act as if Act 746 has not been enacted until test cases have been before the courts and adju-dicated completely.

If you have questions about this or any other ac-tion of the Arkansas legisla-ture, please take the time to contact me to discuss. I’m also available to assist you with issues of concern with state agencies or depart-ments.

You can reach me at nate.bell@arkansashouse.org or by phone/text at 479-234-2092. I appreciate the opportunity to represent you in Little Rock.

The Arkansas State Meet-ing of Extension Homemakers Council was held in the Hot Springs Convention Center in June. Over 600 members from all counties of Arkansas attended the three-day event, “The Next 100 Years.” The meeting was well attended by the Montgomery County Organization with 14 members attending. Members attend-ing this year: Kaye Shrout, Joanne McGibbonney, Bar-bara Cathey, Johnette Johnson, Joyce Rose, Barbara Sprague, Marianne Davis, Sandra Hyett, Bea Schmitt, Carol Stanfill, Darlene Holliday, Mary Dell Pierce, Shirley Fox and Ruth Laney.

Twenty four separate edu-cational classes were presented twice each during the 3-day time period. One of the classes was a presentation by our own Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department on “Self-Defense for Seniors.” Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff, Wendy Megyese, was the presenter and the classes were well attended and well received.

Tuesday was “Red Shirt Day” and members were very visible wearing their EHC red shirts all day. Entertainment at the luncheon was provided by the Sweet Adeline’s of Hot

Springs Village. Dr. Tony Windham, Associate Vice Pres-ident, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Research & Extension, served as special guest speaker. He spoke on the status and accom-plishments of EHC and their volunteer contributions to the state of Arkansas.

Montgomery County EHC received awards for Proj-ect Books featuring projects in the county for “Quilts of Valor”, “Preparing Lunch for Elementary School Ag Day”, and the “Montgomery County Annual Quilt Show.” The meeting also featured a large craft show with vendors from all over the state. Work has already started by the State Meeting Planning Committee for next year’s meeting.

SUBMITTED PHOTO | Montgomery County News

Members of the Montgomery County EHC attended the

state meeting in Hot Springs. Pictured left to right: (Back

Row) Kaye Shrout, Joanne McGibbonney, Barbara Cathey,

Johnette Johnson, Joyce Rose, Barbara Sprague, Marianne

Davis, Sandra Hyett and Bea Schmitt. (Front Row) Carol

Stanill and Darlene Holliday. Not shown: Mary Dell Pierce,

Montgomery County EHC attends state meeting

Montgomery County News - Thursday, July 18, 2013 - Page 5

Beaty told Court mem-

bers that each of Arkan-

sas’s 75 counties are re-

quired to have a tax base

that is fair and equitable.

The legislature addressed

the statewide variance of

assessments by requiring

every county to reassess

between 1980 and 1984.

In 1989 Act 1058 re-

quired each county to con-

duct reappraisals every

three years, but later leg-

islation allowed for some

counties that experienced

little or no growth to only

reassess every ive years. Beaty told Quorum Court

members he expects that

Montgomery County will

receive approval to change

the assessment requirement

from three to five years

after this year.

Real property in Ar-

kansas is required to be

assessed at full value; how-

ever, the assessed value is

20 per cent of that number.

Additionally, Arkansas

residents receive a $350

property tax credit on their

principal place of resi-

dence.

Assessments in Arkansas

are frozen on the principal

place of residence for tax-

payers age 65 or older and

disabled taxpayers.

Assessments on the prin-

cipal place of residence can

only increase a maximum of

5 per cent annually until the

assessments meet the 20 per

cent appraisal level. Assess-

ments on all other property

can increase a maximum of

10 per cent annually until

the 20 per cent level of as-

sessment has been reached.

Statistics presented to

Quorum Court members

noted that average sale price

per sq. ft. has actually de-

creased in the county over

the past few years. In 2010

the average price per sq. ft

on homes sold was $61.25,

in 2011 that number rose to

$67.60 before dropping to

$58.33 in 2012.

The number of resi-

dential sales has dropped

slightly since 2007 when

97 homes changed hands. A

fairly steady drop in homes

sold has occurred each year

since then with only 53

homes being sold in 2012.

Property taxes on tax-

able real estate is allocated

to county school districts

according to land location.

Mount Ida schools receive

the beneit of 45 percent

of the taxable property in

the county; Caddo Hills

schools receive 39 percent

and Ouachita River schools

benefit from 16 percent

of the 10,515 taxable real

estate parcels in the county.

Beaty’s report showed

that only 144 homes in the

county contain more than

3,000 sq. ft. The largest

segment of homes, 1,292,

are 1,000-1,499 sq. ft.

There are 903 residential

parcels with less than 1,000

sq. ft.

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AFFECTS From Page 1

Monk stated that she

will be involved in fam-

ily planning programs,

as well as food and nu-

tr i t ion programs. She

will also be providing

educat ional programs

for varying age groups

within the county.

She looks fo rward

to working with exist-

ing programs such as

the Strong Women pro-

gram, as well as new op-

portunities to serve the

families in Montgomery

County.

Monk is also excited

about the opportunity

to work with the EHC

groups in Montgomery

County.

Monk will continue

to be involved with the

4-H while working as

the new family and con-

sumer science extension

agent.

Monk’s office is lo-

cated in the Montgomery

County Annex Building

and she may be reached

at (870) 867-2311 or by

email at amonk@uaex.

edu

project will proceed.

When complete the re-

maining parts of Mount

Ida will be served by the

city’s sewer system. Ap-

proximately 33 residences

on Peach St., parts of South

Drive and a portion of Tim-

ber Ridge will be added.

Council approved Reso-

lution 2013-1 designat-

ing and authorizing Mayor

Childers as the signatory

agent to execute grants and

other oficial documents on behalf of Bearce Airport.

The municipal airport

receives FAA and Arkansas

Aeronautics Department

grants, as well as having

to provide reports to those

agencies from time to time.

Joswick stated that there were questionnaires avail-able that offers veterans an opportunity to share their ex-periences with Black as VSO for Montgomery County.

Copies of the question-naires will be sent to the state veterans’ Affairs ofice and the ofice of the county judge.

Lee Little Bear Moore of Hot Springs Village also spoke to the group.

Moore stated that when the veterans’ facility in Hot Springs was turned over to a

private company the service became horrible.

He told the group that he and other local veterans had to come organize as a group and respond to the poor treatment.

M o o r e e n c o u r a g e d Montgomery County vet-erans to stand up, organize and be heard.

Montgomery County Rehab

Back Row: Billie Jones, Mary Chown, Debby Terry

Front Row: Mindy Smith, Angie Schreiner, Joyce Weyrick

741 South Drive, Mount Ida(870) 867-2156

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with provisions of Arkansas statutes 84203(b), the Arkansas Department of Environ-mental Quality (ADEQ) gives the following notice:Mrs. JoBeth Allison, P.O. Box 652, Glenwood, Arkansas 71943, has requested an Individual Water Quality Certiication from ADEQ to facili-tate a bank stabilization and habitat improvement project on the South Fork Caddo River, which is designated as an Extraordinary Resource Water and Ecologically Sensitive Waterbody in Regula-tion No. 2, Water Quality Standards. The project has been designed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The project is located on the South Fork Caddo River in Section 30, Township 4 South, Range 24 West, approximately 1.3 miles down-stream of the Burks Dr. crossing, in Montgomery County, Arkansas. The application for the activity is available for re-view and/or copy at the Department. Written inqui-ries or comments concerning this decision should be sent to: ADEQ, Planning Branch, Water Divi-sion, 5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 721185317. Please include your name and address. For telephone inquiries, please contact the Planning Branch at (501) 682-0028.Only those who submit written comments during the 30-day comment period or who make com-ments for the record at a formal public hearing re-garding this proposed permit will have legal stand-ing to appeal any inal permitting decision made by ADEQ. Appeals must conform to all the require-ments set forth in applicable laws and regulations. Information procedures may be obtained by con-tacting the Legal Division, ADEQ, 5301 North-shore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 721185317THIS DATE: July 18,2013Teresa Marks, DirectorDepartment of Environmental Quality

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELLYOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION.IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN

EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU.THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED

FOR SUCH PURPOSE.This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little

Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388WHEREAS, on August 24, 2009, Nathan Adam Lebow and Kimberly Nicole Lebow executed a deed of trust

conveying certain property therein described to First National Bank, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First National Bank, its successors and assigns; and

WHEREAS, said deed of trust was duly recorded August 25, 2009, as Instrument No. 09R01456 in the real estate records of Montgomery County, Arkansas; and

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., 1001 Semmes Avenue, , Richmond, VA 23261-7767, (800)443-1032;

WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneiciary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Nathan Adam Lebow and Kimberly Nicole Lebow by Act 885 of 2011; and

WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy.NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable,

and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Trustee will, on July 30, 2013, at or about 11:30 A.M. at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Mount Ida, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the deed of trust, said property being real estate situated in Montgomery County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lands lying in Montgomery County, Arkansas described as follows: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (Pt. NE1/4 NE1/4) of Section Thirty-Three (33), Township One (1) South of the Base Line in Range Twenty-Six (26) West of the Fifth (5th) Principal Meridian, described as follows:

Commence at the Northeast corner of said forty and run South 83 degrees 15 minutes West 893 feet to the center of the Waldron-Caddo Gap Road; thence North 7 degrees West 241 feet; thence continue along center of the Waldron-Caddo Gap Road center line North 15 degrees 30 minutes East 94 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run South 74 degrees 30 minutes East 103 feet; thence North 15 degrees 30 minutes East 40 feet; thence South 74 degrees 30 minutes East 119 feet; thence North 15 degrees 30 minutes East and parallel with center of Waldron-Caddo Gap Road for 428 feet to the center of the branch; thence North 45 degrees West with the center of the branch 250 feet more or less to the center of the Waldron-Caddo Gap Road; thence South 15 degrees 30 minutes West 602 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.38 acres, more or less, all in the incorporated Town of Oden, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 136 Brushy Creek Road, Oden, Arkansas 71961UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE

HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Montgomery County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COM-MONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any gov-ernmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a ixture iling; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Trustee’s option at any time. The right is re-served to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 255-228467

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211(501) 219-9388David L. Powell (2011256), FHA No. 0313854340-203b, DNoticeofDefaultTrusteeAR_mkunert_130509_1118,

For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 (FPS:27-30)

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Great and extraordinary things can be done under seemingly impossible cir-cumstances.

This observation ap-plies particularly well to the people of Montgomery County with the diverse, creative and imaginative population of today.

Those of us that are members of Ouachita Art-ists Gallery and Studio just take one day at a time and with good cheer and a smile on our face, we con-tinue to make art and put it out there for all to enjoy.

We have some very unique items that make unusual gifts for your spe-cial someone. We are cre-ative souls and it shows in the way our artwork is available to purchase or if you just want to pick up a brush to paint with one of our artists.

As one of our partici-pating artists, Robert Ca-vanaugh is a man of many talents. Robert displays forged iron pieces in the gallery. His armadillos made with horse shoes sell about as fast as he can make them. His iron piec-es include a snake among other items.

Next door at Splendid Splinters, Hodge Black carves birds, ish and ani-mals from wood. Then they are painted with acrylics to give them life.

These two gentlemen got our new sign put up last Friday above the can-opy of our gallery. Our members are indebted to them and send them a heartfelt Thank You. Da-vid Welchman made our new sign and I know he is happy to see his handi-work on display.

Our program meeting with Phyllis Davis was

well attended. Phyllis uses her 1970's Singer sewing machine to create 3-di-mentional art with fabric. Beautiful Southwest pots, plates and baskets embel-lished with silver conchos, colorful beads, and leath-er, wall hangings, purses, etc. She has several new pieces on display in the gallery.

The gallery is open Tue.-Sat. 10-3 p.m.

"Open Art Studio is a free art social for people who want to paint, draw, sew, carve, make jewelry or just enjoy the evening with "artsy" folks. Bring your own supplies. We meet every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m.

Also, the children's summer art classes on Fri-days, 1-3 p.m. will con-tinue until the end of July. The cost is $2 for each class. These are basic in-structions in drawing and painting.

A reminder to all mem-bers, please bring in new works by the last week in July. All paintings will be taken down and new works will be put up on August 6. Please come by and pick up your work that will come down.

The gallery will be open 5-7 p.m. on Saturdays thru the summer. Stop in for a little shopping after dinner then go over to the court-house lawn and enjoy the music Jerry and Jane Bab-bitt have lined up for your entertainment at the Front Porch Stage.

Creative Tip: Make a vase of lowers sit down instead of loating on the canvas by applying a dark underline at the bottom of the vase.

“Cathedral of the Plains”When discussing travel

plans with friends and you mention that you will be crossing Kansas you often get a quick “I’m sorry” from well meaning folks. Kansas can be tedious. There are no National Parks, very few state parks and the only major river is the Arkansas River that is often completely dry in summer.

However, it is one of the breadbaskets of our country producing over 20 percent of our country’s wheat, corn and sunlowers each year. This fact means many monotonous high-way miles with few tourist attractions. Every town is neat, surrounded by rich farmlands that seem to reach the horizon in every direction.

Driving I-70 west from Salina there are few towns of any size as the highway rises and falls over long low hills. It is not unusual to breast a hill to ind an unobstructed view twen-ty miles in any direction and not one tree in sight. One interesting area is the stone post area of the state. Early ranchers and farm-ers needing fence posts in a land of no trees began utilizing long stone slabs about 10-12 inches square and six to eight feet long as posts. These unique rock structures were found at rock quarries in north cen-tral Kansas and are still in use today.

Usually the tallest struc-tures you see in the distance are the huge grain silos that dot the landscape across the state. However, there is one exception , Victoria, a small community locat-ed ive miles south of I 70 in central Kansas. Twenty miles from this town of 1200 hardy souls you can’t

help but notice two distant towers looming on the ho-rizon. As you approach the Vitoria exit the towers seem impossible large for such a small community.

After many trips across this stretch of interstate we inally decided to take time to investigate the twin tower anomaly up close. The town was composed of well-maintained 30’s and 40’s style houses all perched around a huge stone church in the center of town.

Rising 141 feet above the plain is the “Cathedral of the Plains”, Saint Fidelis Catholic Church, dwarf-ing everything in the sur-rounding community. As the church does not have a bishop in residence it isn’t oficially a Cathedral but don’t tell the good folks of Victoria.

Built by local German Immigrants between 1908 and 1911 this imposing structure will seat 1,100 people or almost the en-tire population of the town. When completed it was known far and wide as the largest Church west of the Mississippi. Constructed of large blocks of native cut limestone this ediice is an imposing symbol of permanence. It is 220 feet long, and 110 feet wide. Entering the church, the white arched ceiling soars 44 feet above and is sup-ported by large pink mar-ble pillars. The center aisle leads to a stunning white Italian marble altar.

The interior was a cool oasis from the hot breath of the 103-degree weather that lay on the plains that summer day. The hour we spent enjoying the beauty of this massive structure again reminded us to take time in our travels to ex-plore the unexpected.

The Norman High School Museum is hold-ing a $1 Day Sale starting Tuesday until it is all is gone. (Open Tuesday & Friday 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.). Women’s clothing some brand new, there are lots and lots of books. They also have added some cookware so if you are looking for Pyrex or re-stocking your deer camp come check it out.

And books on local history sold at the High School are now also avail-able at the Caddo Gap

MercantileWarm Hearts still has

some spay/neuter reduced cost vouchers available.

Caddo Gap VFD was dispatched to Caddo Hills School twice Sunday eve-ning on ire alarm calls. Norman VFD was put on standby until it was de-termined they were false alarms probably caused by weather.

If you have news, give me a call at 870-279-2639 or email it to weeklynor-mannews@gmail.com

Norman News with Dee Card

SUBMITTED PHOTO | Montgomery County NewsFour local athletes will travel to Gulf Shores, Ala. to play in the USSSA national qualifying

baseball tournament July 25-28. Pictured: Jesse Lowry, T.J. Wilson and Cody Robertson.

Not pictured Landen Abernathy.

DERWOOD BRETT | Montgomery County News

Joplin United Methodist Church members unveiled a new sign at the church’s location at

59 Mountain Harbor Road this week. Pictured with the sign, which was created by Ouachita

Sign and Graphics, are (l to r) Pat Smith, evangelism committee, Virginia Zickwolf, kitchen

committee and the Rev. David Steele, pastor. The church’s mission is to minister to the

visitors and residents of Lake Ouachita. Part of that ministry is providing breakfast for

members and visitors immediately before and after the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service each week.

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MONTGOMERY COUN-TY DISTRICT COURTCOMPILED BY AN-DREA SHEFFIELDDistrict court cases from Wed., June 26:Jeffrey W. Shourd, 48, of Springield, IL, forfeited $220 for ishing license requirements.Christopher Ryan Ware, 35, of Hot Springs, for-feited $220 for no personal lotation device Arthur E. Nelson, 41, of Sheridan, forfeited $400 for game ish daily limit restrictions, $400 for game ish possession limit restrictions, and $220 for game ish length limits and protective slot limits on certain lakes and rivers.David D. Blackwood, 36, of Norman, forfeited $195

for failure to maintain control.William Charles Camp-bell, 31, of Greenwood, forfeited $116 for speed-ing.Roberto Colula, 35, of Glenwood, forfeited $137 for speeding (72 in 55 mph).Devon Mitchell Davis, 20, of DeQueen, forfeited $127 for speeding (72 in 55 mph).Joe Ray Flowers, 25, of Oden, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.Roberto Hernandez, 32, of Bonnerdale, forfeited $119 for speeding (68 in 55 mph).Ashley Jean Hill. 25, of Norman, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.James Scott Jones, 35, of

Mount Ida, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.William Richard Lacy, 28, of Hot Springs, forfeited $121 for speeding (70 in 55 mph).Elijah Lee Law, 21, of Mount Ida, ined $245 for contempt of court for failure to pay ines.Bruce Edward Massey, 55, of Amity, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.Michael Edward Mca-nally, 53, of Little Rock, forfeited $118 for speed-ing (67 in 55 mph).Donny Evan McCandless, 30, of Mena, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.Christopher M. Midwell, 35, of Russellville, for-feited $127 for speeding (72 in 55 mph).Elias Diaz Morales, 37, of

DeQueen, forfeited $135 for spreeding (71 in 55 mph).Chadrick Allen Phillips, of Paris, 34, ined $245 for contempt of court for failure to pay ines.Thomas William Mcann Rogers, of Hot Springs 27, forfeited $121 for speeding (70 in 55 mph).John Franklin Rutherford, 21, of Norman, ined $ 195 for leaving scene of accident involving prop-erty damage and $195 careless and prohibited driving.Aubrey Michelle Scott, 24, of Murfreesboro, for-feited $116 for speeding (65 in 55 mph).Jonathan Allen Sells, 20, of Amity, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.

Mary Diana Shaw, 46, of Mount Ida, forfeited $135 for speeding (76 in 55 mph).Sammy Len Starr, 26, of Oden, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.Melinda M. Sterlin, 32, of Andrews, TX, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.Tori Payton Stone, 19, of Amity, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.Tommy Lee Thompson, 51, of Lavaca, forfeited $121 for speeding (50 in 35 mph).Bruce E. Tidwell, 40, of Glenwood, forfeited $141 for speeding (64 in 45 mph).Jonathan G. Tinney, 32, of Royal, forfeited $150 for unsafe vehicle-defective equipment.

Johan Trejo, 25, of Glen-wood, forfeited $170 for no driver license or license expired.Tommy Lee Troutman, 54, of Mena, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.Russell Dillon Ward, 26, of Waldron, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.John D. Westfall, 18, of Mena, forfeited $170 for no driver license or license expired and $195 for careless and prohibited driving.James Ralph, 56, of Min-eral Springs, ined $245 for contempt of court for failure to pay ines.Victoria Madison Young, 16, of Mena, forfeited $70 for no seatbelt.

Montgomery County District Court

Dear Editor:Montgomery County

Judge Alvin Black’s lame defense of his supervision of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) and his offensive remarks about the American Legion Post 313 deserve at least a short reply, including some pertinent questions. Question number one:

Judge, in your statement (two places) that, “The veteran’s service officer (sic) does not work for the American Legion . . .” are you really saying that the American Legion members are not supposed to ques-tion the effectiveness of the VSO? I suppose you have forgotten that the American Legion is COMPOSED of

veterans. And maybe you have forgotten that any citizen of this County has the right to question how tax monies are spent.

Question number two: Billy Black admits that he cannot carry out some of the duties of the VSO position due to a “genetic neurologi-cal condition.” Have you ever considered providing

Billy with some clerical help so that he could be more effective?

Question number three: Billy apparently served as a “lobbyist” for the VA in his former position, whereas, his current position should mark him as a “lobbyist” for veterans. Have you re-minded him of that needed change in emphasis?

Judge Black, in a meet-ing with another veteran and me on the morning of Friday, July 5, you stated, “Noah Williamson and John Joswick have been p_ss__ off ever since the Quorum Court moved the VSO out of the Legion building into the annex.”

I won’t try to speak for John Joswick, but I will tell you with no reservation that is an absolute lie so far as it concerns me.

Judge, you may be an

expert on the authority you have as a County Judge; but being a successful and pop-ular Judge requires more than that. “People skills” play a very important role in anyone’s success. It just may be that yours are one reason veterans have gone to the American Legion in-stead of you to get help with the VSO in Montgomery County.

Sincerely,Noah Williamson

Dear Editor:I will respond to part

of Mr. Moore’s le t ter tha t appeared in th i s week’s paper. According to the Arkansas Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), twenty three claims have been filed through the Montgomery

County Veterans Service Office so far this year. Twenty one claims were filed through the Mont-gomery County Veterans Service Office during all of last year. Also accord-ing to the ADVA, these numbers are about nor-mal for counties of this

size. Now considering Mr. Moore’s statement that “No veterans have been assisted by Wil-liam Black for over two years.”, three possibili-ties come to mind: 1) Mr. Moore didn’t know what he was talking about, or 2) he was misinformed,

or 3) he knew better and lied about it.

Alvin BlackCo. Judge

County Judge responds to Moore’s letter

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Dental Care for the Entire Family

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Need a second opinion?

Dental emergency? D. Michael DeRuyter, DDS

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Emergencies seen promptly

Noah William Trantham,

age 41 of Sims, entered a

guilty plea as part of a plea

deal for Possession of ire-

arms by certain persons, a

class D felony.

Trantham was arrested

May 5 after a gun was found

in his possession during a

traffic stop. He had been

convicted of three felony

charges in 1992, disqualify-

ing him from possessing a

irearm.

He will serve 36 months

supervised probation and

pay a $1,000 ine. He will also have to pay $776.90 in

fees and costs.

Christopher Michael Ca-

tron, age 28 of Caddo Gap,

was arraigned on Posses-

sion of drug paraphernalia

charges, a class D felony.

He also faced a driving on

a suspended license fine,

which is an unclassified

misdemeanor.

Circuit Judge Jake Loo-

ney entered a not guilty plea

on Catron’s behalf and set a

trial date for Sept. 24.

Blaise Thompson, age

25 of Alexandria La., was

arraigned on a charge of

Possession of a schedule VI

controlled substance, less

than two grams, a class D

felony.

Thompson entered a not

guily plea and a trial date

was set for Sept. 24.

Sims man accepts plea deal

DERWOOD BRETT | Montgomery County News

Forty members of the Flower Mound United Methodist Church, Flower Mound, Tx. performed their last concert on an eight day road trip at First United Methodist Church, Mount Ida

Friday night. Members of the group ranging in ages from 6th-12th grade performed in Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee during their mission trip. While in the Mount Ida area they were

hosted at a swimming party at Mountain Harbor and visited in the homes of a number of church members from both First UMC and Joplin UMC. The spent their last night on the road

in the Family Life Center at First UMC prior to return to their homes on Saturday.

Camp YoLaWiGo (Youth

Laboring With God) was

held June 16-21 and was a

huge success. This year’s

camp had over 125 children

registered, and was possibly

the largest in the history of

the camp.

Camp YoLaWiGo is a

Church of God church camp

founded over 60 years ago

and is held each year in June

at Muddy Creek Church of

God behind Reed Cemetery

in Story. Camp YoLaWi-

Go hosts day campers and

night campers. Campers

attend bible classes each

day, along with music class,

crafts, games, and activi-

ties. There are two church

services each day.

The first service, held

during the day, is led by

members of the teen class.

The evening service, held

Sunday through Thursday

evenings, is led by a differ-

ent speaker each evening.

Speakers this year were

Bro. Bud Wilburn, Bro.

Brien McKenna, Bro. Tom-

my Jones, Bro. Josh Harp-

er and Bro. Ed Depriest.

Campers are also treated to

three home-cooked meals

each day.

This year’s girl Camper

of the Week was Katelyn

Gilbert, and boy Camper

of the Week”was Caleb

White. Janie White’s Kitch-

en Awards for the week

went to Devun Saveall and

Ramsey Gilbert.

Several individuals and

businesses gave monetary

donations to support this

year’s camp, making it

possible for the campers

to enjoy many fun activi-

ties. Campers enjoyed a

rock climbing wall, boun-

cy houses, hayrides and

s’mores, fireworks, plus

many more fun activities.

In addition to monetary

donations, several individu-

als and businesses donated

food, supplies, and items

needed for upkeep of the

camp. Several volunteered

time cleaning up the camp

grounds and buildings and

doing repair work at the

camp.

This year the camp was

able to use two vans to

transport children to camp

from Mount Ida each day.

The camp would like

to offer a thank you to the

businesses, churches and in-

dividuals who helped with

the camp.They are looking

forward to an even bigger

and better camp next year

where children learn about

God’s love. Camp dates for

2014 are June 15-20.

Over 125 kids participate in 2013 Camp YoLaWiGo

Katelyn Gilbert Caleb White

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY

Editor

The announcement for

the 2014-16 athletic clas-

siications by the Arkansas Activities Association will

bring some familiar changes

to Montgomery County

schools.

Mount Ida, the only 2A

school in the county, will get

to compete in two different

conferences.

The Lions football

teams will move back to

the 7-2A conference with

Dierks, Foreman, Gurdon,

Lafayette County, Mineral

Springs, Murfreesboro and

Spring Hill.

Mount Ida has had a his-

tory of success in the 7-2A,

dominating the conference

for the majority of the years

it competed in that confer-

ence in previous stints there.

The Lions will remain

in the 5-2A conference

for basketball, competing

against Cutter Morning Star,

England, Magnet Cove,

Mountain Pine and Poyen.

Caddo Hills and Oden

will both compete in the

7-A South classification

along with Acorn, Kirby,

Ouachita, Trinity Christian

and Umpire.

Classification assign-

ment is based on a two

year average attendance

in grades nine through 12,

football participation and

regional location.

Mount Ida averaged

127.67 students, making

them the 18th smallest 2A

school.

Caddo Hills was the larg-

est A classiication school with an average attendance

of 134.33 students.

Oden averaged 55.33

high school students, mak-

ing them the 14th smallest

school in the state.

AAA announces classifications for 2014-16

DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | Montgomery County News

Corbin Cooper launches his rocket Friday. 4-Hers used water

and an air compressor to power the rockets.

Salem and Silas Weston

react as their rocket lies into the sky.

Photo by Dewayne Holloway