Chamber to meet . . .Corning Area Chamber of Commerce will host their next meeting at 12:00 noon, Monday, January 6 in El Acapulco Restaurant with guest speaker AG&F Commissioner Fred Brown.

School’s resume classes . . . Following an extended holiday break, all schools in the area will return to classes Monday, January 6 as buses run their regular routes.

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News BriefsDistrict Spelling Bee is Jan. 7

Corning School District’s annual Spelling Bee will be held in the high school auditorium Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for students in grades five through eight. Top three spellers will represent Corning schools in the county spelling contest at a later date.

Storm siren test SaturdayThe first Saturday of each month, including this coming Sat-

urday, January 4 at 12:00 noon, City of Corning’s storm sirens will be tested, according to Corning Mayor Dewayne Phelan. These sirens will be activated by Corning Police Department and run through a normal cycle of about three minutes.

Fair board to meetThere will be a meeting of the Clay County Fair Board and

Jr. Fair Board Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the fair grounds kitchen. This will be the last meeting before the convention.

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Joshua Blagg plays in front of the family’s Christmas tree, wearing the same outfit that helped dress-up other members of his family when they were his size. This dates back many years, even to another genera-tion.

‘First Baby Contest’ gets underwayYou read about it in 2013

Jacob James to competein Special Olympics USA

by Jim McIntoshA Corning boy will be put-

ting his athletic skills to test next June when he competes in the Special Olympics USA national competition in New Jersey.

Jacob James, 16, will compete in the flag football event, along with 11 teammates who will take the field in Trenton, New Jersey for the national event.

Jacob, son of Williams and Sandy James of Corning, has been competing in Special Olym-pics for the past three years.

“He loves it,” Sandy James said. “He spends lots of time practicing. Football is his favor-ite event.”

Jacob competed in multiple events last summer in the state competition, playing football, soccer, basketball and other sports. But he was specially se-lected for his skills on the foot-ball field.

“He loves flag football,” his mother said. “He has been going to Cabot every month with the

other team members to practice and prepare.”

The event will be held June 14-21. There will be 10 tra-ditional teams and 12 unified teams under the direction of 61 volunteer coaches.

Jacob, who has had a learn-ing disability since birth, will be among the many privileged athletes assembling at the com-pound, which is located on 700 acres in the historic Lawrencev-ille section of Lawrence Town-ship, New Jersey, five miles north of Trenton. The Athletic Facilities include Lavino Field House (with basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts; a 200 me-ter indoor track; indoor ice hock-ey rink; wrestling room; fitness center; and competition pool), a nine-hole golf course, 10 squash courts, 400 meter outdoor track, 18 interscholastic athletic fields, two softball and 2 baseball dia-monds, two FieldTurf artificial surface playing fields for field

Sales Tax RevenueNovember 2013 Receipts

Corning ............. $78,287.33Piggott ................. 71,027.16Rector .................. 27,513.74

Clay County ..... 54,726.84 Datto ................. 378.05 Greenway .......... 790.13 Knobel ............1,085.01 McDougal ......... 703.18 Nimmons .......... 260.86 Peach Orchard ... 510.37 Pollard ............... 839.28 St. Francis ..........945.13

Success ............. 563.29

Birthsin 2013

The following list of names has been taken from weekly pub-lications of The Courier’s arti-cles telling of births during 2013:

First Baby of the Year Joshua Matthew Todd Blagg, Isaiah Joshua Malone, Georgia Love Hollowell, Mila Kay Steele, Ma-son Joe Steele, Sharon Kay-Lynn Buhler, Elena Cate Guthrie,

Easton Andrew Jett, Tripp Sadler Williams, Gracie Jan Smith, Gregory Drew Hampton, Creeden Brooks Ulmer, Annalee Rose Shourd, Sylas Glenn Bass, Kade Travis McKinney, Abigail Elizabeth Conway;

Alexandra Elizabeth Coggins, Case Allen, Bret Isaac Lunsford, Malachi James McKinley, Jacob Don Arnold, Maddie Jae Malone, Mullen Heath Jett, Ryan James Schrenkengast, Emma Tiffany Huffman.

by Fred MartinOn January 2, 2014 Joshua

Matthew Todd Blagg will be one year old. For one year he has en-joyed the honors of being First Baby of the Year. He was born in Poplar Bluff Regional Medi-cal Center at 8:52 a.m., son of Annie and Josh Blagg.

He walks wherever he wishes to go, including helping himself to gifts under the Christmas tree and enjoys playing with older siblings.

As the New Year rings in, so does the 2014 “First Baby” contest in Corning as area busi-nesses prepare to award a $500 United States Savings Bond, or open an equivalent savings ac-count for the winner.

Rules of the contest are the same as in the past.

They are simple, but must be followed: The mother and the father must be married to each other; They must have a perma-nent Corning address. They must be residents of Corning (the area served by Corning Post Office 72422); The child’s arrival must be reported to The Courier with-in 24 hours. (Reporting time is important. After a winner is de-

termined, we would regret hear-ing of another eligible baby three or four days later. Therefore this information must be shared immediately); The parents or grandparents should stop by The Courier’s office and report the birth, bringing verification of birth, signed by an attending physician. Information is not to be reported by telephone.

WEAThErOfficial readings of

National Weather ServiceDecember 31 28 22December 30 40 22December 29 48 35December 28 52 27December 27 46 25December 26 41 25December 25 31 16December 24 36 16

December Rainfall 7.10”Total for 2013 - 52.90”

Deaths in2013

The following list has been taken from weekly publications of The Courier’s obituary col-umns during 2013:

George Patterson, Irene Craw-ford, Lue Park, Sylvia Spain, Lester Powell, Rita Siefert, Thomas Reeves, Loyd “Bud” Howell, Mary Aline Tillie, Clar-ence Fallin, James “J.W.” El-dridge, Carmen Shasteen,

Bobbye Harmon, Rev. Wayne Johnson, Frances Wiley, James Clements, Steve Bryles, Jackie Kell, Vonalea Echols, Thora Irene Buckley, Harold Lee Smith, Gaylon Ray Karnes, Jo-sephine Nunnery, Leah Larene Lockwood,

Billy Dee Verdier, Rue Turner, Dr. Frank Oldham, Edna Shourd Donaldson, Darrell Leon Hicks, Mary Ruth James, Charles Mor-risett, Zelma Crisp, Irma Richey, Derek Justin Carter, Gregory Stormes, Larry McCollum,

Buel Smith, Sandra Hudson, Terry Wooldridge, Howard Zane Turner, Acie Ingersoll, Wil-liam Lemons, Sammye Smith, Rita Carol Golliver, George L. Bartlett, Rebecca Knee, Donnie Yandell, James Calvin Pratt,

J.V. Rockwell, David Ray Vannoy, Johnny Williams, Mary Moore, Jimmy Ladd, Sr., Phyl-lis Marlin Burl, Velma Stormes, Coach Wendell “Dutch” Noe, James Harold White, Mary John-son, Gene McCormic,

Don Campbell

Clay County Courier’s top news stories of the year 2013 in-clude the following taken from the front page each week:

JanuaryMasonic Lodge installs of-

ficers: Master Mike Duncan, Treasurer Garland Arnell, Sec-retary Stanley Wright, Senor Warden Chad Stallings, Junior Warden Anthony Banks, Senior Deacon Scott Harold, Junior Deacon Blake Johnson, Chap-lin Arthur Ellis, Tyler Alvin

Foster; 2012 was the driest year on record in Corning with only 31.58” of rainfall measured dur-ing the calendar year; New City Council members are sworn-in: Evan Luter and Randall God-win; Colton Ladyman receives a restored 1971 Ford F100 that belonged to his dad, completely rebuilt by KAIT8 and their spon-sors; Joshua Blagg, son of Josh and Annie Blagg, is 2013 First Baby of the Year born at 8:52 a.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013; Flu is on the rise in Corn-

ing with attendance numbers falling at schools; Gage Briney’s premier movie showing, a first for Corning, was presented Janu-ary 5; Expensive repair work considered at Lake Ashbaugh to prevent seepage; Naylor opens a new 3,260 square foot library; Safety procedures (include locks on doors) discussed by Corn-ing School Board; Alex Bigger named new City Attorney for the City of Corning; Clearing bush and trees west of Corning High School is expected to pro-vide better protection for stu-dents; Chris Shelton retires as DHS investigator; Central chess champions include Elijah Elliott, Logan Lunsford, Jared Murphy, Jack Davis, Jonathan Lunsford, Dillon Boyd and Dakota Boyd; Corning website gets new look at www.corningarcity.org, corn-ingarchamber.org and cornin-gardc.org; BCI buys Allegiance Communications in Corning; Timothy Miller earns Doctorate of Music degree from Indiana University-Bloomington; Karla Whitman named county proba-tion officer;

Don Campbell to be inductedin Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

Don Campbell, former Bob-cat coach who introduced the 28-Sweep to Corning football will join 10 other celebrities for induction into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

The Class of 2014 includes a professional golfer, a pair of for-mer University of Arkansas foot-ball players and past and present college and high school coaches.

Each will be honored when the organization holds its 56th annu-al induction banquet on Friday, Feb. 28 in the Statehouse Con-vention Center in Little Rock.

In a release about the Febru-ary inductees, Campbell’s infor-mation stated, “Don Campbell, a longtime high school football coach, had stints at Corning, Sheridan and Wynne. Campbell, a Forrest City native who gradu-ated from college at Henderson, was a head coach for 10 years at Corning, five years at Sheridan

and 16 years at Wynne. He had an overall record of 257-98-6. His teams won 16 district cham-pionships along with state cham-pionships at Wynne in 2001 and 2004. In 1987, he was awarded the Lowell Manning Award as the state’s outstanding coach. Campbell was selected for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2008, a year after having re-ceived the first Paul Eells Award from the Arkansas chapter of the National Football Founda-tion and College Hall of Fame. Campbell, who served on the all-star football coaching staff nine times (five of those times he was the head coach of the East squad), was inducted into the Henderson Hall of Honor in 2010.”

The Hall of Fame Class of 2014 will consist of six inductees from the regular category, three inductees from the senior catego-ry (including Campbell) and two inductees from the posthumous category.

Wally Hall of Little Rock is the organization’s president and Ray Tucker serves as executive director. The Hall of Fame in-ducted its first class in 1959.

“It was a complete surprise to me to be selected,” Camp-bell said. “When I think of all the people who have made the Hall of Fame and those to be inducted, I think ‘what am I do-ing with this group?’ There are some unbelievable people being honored and I am humbled to be included.”

Never hesitating to praise oth-ers for supporting the program

Clay County Courier, Corning, Arkansas, Thursday, January 2, 2014 - Page 2 NoticesCorning School Dis t r ic t

conducts regular monthly board meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 5:00 p.m.

Corning Lions Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Parkview Restaurant.

Clay County Quorum Court, Third Monday each month, 7:00 p.m., alternating between Corning and Piggott courthouses.

Cor n ing L ibra r y hours : Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 :30 a .m . t o 5 :30 p .m. : Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Telephone 870-857-3453.

Corning chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the fourth Monday each month, 7:00 p.m., Masonic Temple.

Corning City Council meets second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in City Hall.

Corning Area Chamber of Commerce meets first Monday each month, 12:00 noon at a local restaurant.

Kiwanis Club meets at noon each Tuesday.

Corning Masonic Lodge, Number 719, meets the second Thursday each month, Winter months 6:30 p.m.; Daylight Saving months 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple.

McDougal City Council meets the first Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Knobel City Council meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Clay County Chapter of National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), meets f irst Wednesday each month at 11:00 a.m., in Piggott Community Center. Call 870-857-5137.

The Board of Directors of Doni Martin Center for Develop-mental Services, holds its regular meetings on the third Wednes-day of each month, at 5:00 p.m., at 1506 Park Street, Pocahontas. Special meetings or changes will be announced.

Board commissioners of Cen-tral Clay Drainage District and Cache River Maintenance Dis-trict of Clay County will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Eastern District Courthouse in Piggott.

For Your InformationTax deductible donations are

being accepted for Corning’s recreational project, including: M. B. Ainley Jr. Community Center, Victory Lake Golf Course, ballfields and fishing lake.

Corning Cemetery Trust Board’s goal is to set up a perpetual care fund so that in future years the cemetery will be self-sustaining. Tax deductible donations may be sent to Rick Ermert or Billy Allen. Receipts are issued by the City of Corning.

Clay County Literacy Council, Corning division, has Carolyn Jones as local contact person. She may be reached at 870-857-5364.

Area residents who would like to make a donation to American Cancer Society and have it des-ignated for use in Northeast Ar-kansas may contact American Cancer Society, 901 North Uni-versity, Post Office Box 3822, Little Rock 72203.

To donate to St. Jude Hospital, simply go to stjude.org and click on “ways to help.” The mailing address is: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place. Memphis, TN 38105, Phone number is (800) 822-6344.

Letters to the Editor“Letters to the Editor” are

expressions of opinion from individuals. We will not print letters that are libelous, vulgar, o r those us ing o ffens ive phrases. Each letter must be signed by the person or persons responsible for its content. We ask that your letters be precise and to the point (limited to 300 words if possible). Purchased advertising does not carry the same identity guidelines. We do not require signatures on grocery or automobile ads, etc., neither do we require these for religious or political expression. However, certain political advertising for candidates or issues have guidelines dictated by state or federal statutes, which we must follow. -The Courier

“It’s the little moments that make life big.”

FromThe Courier Files - 1892

December 29, 1977

Pleasant MemoriesI can remember when it was

more fun at our house to not have syrup or molasses because our mother would make syrup for breakfast. Somehow she cooked water and sugar and while it was still hot we would mix it with lots of good country butter and sop it up with hot bis-cuits, fresh from the oven. In the wintertime the sorghum wasn’t always ready to eat at break-fast time because after staying in the cold kitchen overnight it was pretty hard to pour from a pitcher. But after staying in the warming closet of the cook stove all day, it was just right for sup-per time.

I can remember that my grand-mother used to make the best sugar cookies in the whole world and if she had any inkling that we might be visiting, she would take red or green sugar and put our initials on top of one cookie for each of us. I would nibble and nibble on my cookie, trying to eat it but at the same time try-ing to save the pretty part.

I can remember how we used to get in the kitchen and mess and gom around every time our folks would leave us alone. One of our favorites was to get into the cupboards and mix up a tea-cup full of cocoa and sugar, then play like we were dipping snuff.

I can remember when we used to get a lot more excited about Christmas and the prospects of Santa leaving an apple, an or-ange, a handful of nuts (maybe) and one toy, than today’s young-sters get over presenting Santa a yard-long list in person, know-ing all the time that they are go-ing to get everything on the list. Shucks, today’s kids get more for “stocking stuffers” than we got all our Christmases put to-gether. But we had just as much fun doing the best we knew how with what we had.

Conserving energyThis friend of mine, in trying

to conserve energy and hold the heating bill down, got the bright idea to convert her dining room into a bedroom for winter. The move was made one week and it was all moved back the next week. She tried to explain her change of mind by stating that

she started to put up Christmas decorations but couldn’t deco-rate with the bed “stuck in the dining room.” I laughed at her and said, “You crazy or some-thing? I remember when we dec-orated with red and green paper chains crisscrossing the ceilings and we stood on the bed in the living room to fasten the decora-tions to a corner.”

Somewhere in the area is a woman who has grounds for a divorce. I am basing my opinion on information received from the Star Herald, Pocahontas, last week. In the article telling about snakes becoming confused by the unusually warm weather and coming out of hibernation was the following:

A Biggers man, Ronnie James, reports that while working with a group of men near Knobel, Monday, they came upon a very large copperhead lying in some leaves. The poisonous snake coiled and began striking at the men, who managed to capture the reptile in a bag and one of the men took it home, planning to make a belt of its skin. The man did not know how he was planning to kill the copperhead without ruining its head, but he had stated that he would place the snake in his home freezer in hopes that freezing would sub-due it. That man would think subdue if I were his wife and should happen to open the freez-er! Being bitten by a copperhead would be mild compared to the damage I would do. To state that I would be “frightened” would be a gross understatement.

Space signalsBet you’ve been giving lots of

thought, between naps, to these space expeditions, egged on by some scientists’ argument that there’s bound to be intelligent life out there, somewhere.

If fact, for 10 years scientists have been sending radio signals out into space in the hopes that intelligent creatures, wherever they are, will hear us and answer back. But so far, not a bleep. It’s like dialing a number and lis-tening to it ring unanswered for two days. Most ordinary people would catch on there’s no one there.

We’d rather see some of those billions of dollars being spent on discovering a sure enough sub-

For your reading enjoyment, Rambling Vines has returned as we re-print articles by Marylea Vines as she recalls events and names of Corning folks from many years ago.

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State Capitol Week in RevieW

From

Senator Robert Thompson

Since the state of Arkansas began selling lottery tickets in 2009, about 30,000 students each year have received Aca-demic Challenge Scholarships paid for with proceeds from the lottery.

However, revenue gener-ated by lottery sales has steadily dropped off, from more than $100 million annually in the first years to about $90 million. As a consequence, the legislature this year restructured the way schol-arships are awarded, to ensure that there is sufficient money in the program to pay for scholar-ships for all eligible students. Therefore, when graduating high school seniors qualify for lottery scholarships, their families will know with certainty the amounts the students will receive in each year they are in higher educa-tion.

In 2014 the next major ques-tion facing lottery officials will be whether or not to add elec-tronic bingo and lottery games that an individual plays on a computer monitor. States that have added monitor games have increased lottery revenue dra-matically.

However, many elected of-ficials and religious leaders strongly oppose the idea of state government encouraging people to play a lottery game on a video monitor. They cite studies from other states that show that peo-ple with gambling problems of-ten abuse monitor games.

A major difference between traditional lotteries and monitor games is the frequency of play. When you buy a lottery ticket like Mega Millions that pays off extraordinary amounts of money, you must wait several days or more until the winning numbers are announced. When you buy a scratch off ticket you know immediately whether you have won or lost, and experts say that the faster the pace of the game the greater the chances

a person can get addicted to it. Electronic games generally are played at the fastest pace of all.

One reason that electronic games boost lottery revenue is that they are installed in clubs, bars and restaurants.

The retail outlets that current-ly sell lottery tickets in Arkansas are mainly grocery stores, con-venience stores, liquor stores and gas stations. As of Novem-ber there were 1,890 retail stores in Arkansas that sold lottery tickets and fewer than 1 percent were bars and restaurants. That is significantly less than the na-tional average of 7.6 percent of lottery retailers that are bars and restaurants.

The attorney general has is-sued an opinion saying that he found no prohibitions against electronic monitor games either in state law or in Amendment 87, the constitutional amendment approved by Arkansas voters in 2008 that authorizes the lottery.

Holiday DinnersArkansas poultry growers rank

third in the nation in production of turkeys, second in the pro-duction of broiler chickens and ninth in the production of eggs. We are the only state to rank in the top 10 in all three categories.

But unless you specifically chose an Arkansas producer, your Christmas ham probably came from another state. Arkan-sas ranks far down the list of pork producing states, which is domi-nated by relatively few states. The top four states - Iowa, North Carolina, Minnesota and Illinois - produce 61 percent of the pork grown in the United States, ac-cording to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

After you add Missouri, Ne-braska, Indiana, Michigan, Kan-sas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Ohio to the list, you have accounted for al-most 90 percent of all the pork produced in the United States.

It affords us pleasure to an-nounce that the Official Guide to the World’s Columbian Exposi-tion and the great city of Chicago is ready in elegant book form of nearly 400 pages.

It is a fact: That a tablespoon

of sulfur burned in a room will immediately exterminate house flies;

That Ambrose Barnett will get up at any time in the night, or miss a meal, to get to run a foot race; There are more Sunday fishermen in Corning than there ought to be; That J. M. Phillips is one of the finest mechanics in Northeast Arkansas; That Mrs. Roberts can say “no” in a special term of court with as much grace and dignity as a Queen.

James Raymond, who travels through several Southern states for the W.L. Douglas Shoe Com-pany of Brocton, Massachusetts, had his cheeks slapped here to-day by one of our most promi-nent merchants for saying that he would give a premium on the virtue of all girls in this country over the age of 14 years. When this became known on the street 200 or 300 infuriated citizens chased him to the depot with rocks, eggs, etc., and when he reached there every inch of his dudeish clothing was covered with blood or broken eggs. He was afterwards waited upon and given a pass out of town via the “tie” route. He was let off too

easy; about 150 lashes, well laid on, and a good coat of tar and feathers would have been a prop-er dose for the scoundrel. (Van Buren Argus.)

In reply to President Harri-son’s congratulatory observance on Memorial Day that “we do not burden our people to maintain standing crimes.” The New York World states “No, but we do bur-den them with taxes for pensions which exceed the cost of the larg-est standing army in Europe.”

We added to the pension list in ten months of last year, 27 years after the close of the war, 255,443 names, which is 70,000 more than the total Union loss in killed, wounded and miss-ing in the 12 great battles of the war. The farther we get from the war the larger the pension list becomes; and the claim agents and political demagogues are constantly devising methods to heavily increase the already star-tling totals.

About the only political ex-citement here is that Repub-licans hope to see Jim Blaine defeated in the Minneapolis convention, while the Demo-crats hope to hear of his nomi-nation. The Democrats know that they can take the great ad-vocate of truth and principles, Grover Cleveland, and defeat Blaine next November, at the ballot box, as they did eight years ago (Knobel.)

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MENUJanuary 6-10, 2014

CorningBreakfast

Monday: Whole grain pizza or cereal, toast and jelly, fresh fruit, milk and juice;

Tuesday: Sausage, whole grain biscuit or cereal, toast and jelly, fresh fruit, milk and juice;

Wednesday: Whole grain French toast sticks or cereal, toast and jelly, fresh fruit, milk and juice;

Thursday: Whole grain pan-cake on a stick or cereal, toast and jelly, fresh fruit, milk and juice;

Friday: Whole grain waffle sticks or cereal, toast and jelly, fresh fruit, milk and juice.

All Corning cafeterias(High School only in parenthe-sis)

Monday: Scrambled eggs with ham, potato chunks and gravy, biscuit and jelly (or ham sand-wich), salad cup, orange smiles, sliced peaches;

Tuesday: Hamburger (or chicken sandwich) French fries, sandwich cup, carrot sticks, con-diments, cookie, pear halves, fresh fruit;

Wednesday: Chili with beans (or chili Frito pie), crackers, corn, cinnamon roll, applesauce, fresh fruit;

Thursday: Cheese pizza (or hamburger with sweet potato fries) tossed salad, cookie, veg-gie sticks, ranch dressing, mixed fruit, fresh fruit;

Friday: Chicken spaghetti (or BBQ rib patty on bun with chips), green beans, broccoli sal-ad, pineapple, fresh fruit.

Neelyville RIVHigh School

Monday: French toast sticks, breakfast calzone, banana, yo-gurt, General Mills cereal, oat-meal with granola and raisins/ Cheeseburger, BBQ beef on bun, Italian calzone, sweet potato fries, green beans, pineapple, fresh fruit, salad bar;

Tuesday: Scrambled eggs, toast, jelly, roasted sweet potato bites, peaches, ultimate breakfast round, peaches, yogurt, General Mills cereal, sweet rice/ Chicken strips with bread stick, Tuscan sandwich, SW ranch wrap with pasta salad, fresh orange smiles, chilled fruit, salad, hot roll;

Wednesday: Breakfast pizza, cinnamon roll, banana-orange mix, yogurt, General Mills ce-real, oatmeal with granola and raisins/ Chicken patty, grilled chicken home style meatloaf, roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed broccoli, blushing pears, fresh fruit, hot roll, salad bar;

Thursday: Pancake sausage griddle, fruit streusel, muffin, fresh apple, General Mills cereal, toast and jelly, sweet rice/ La-sagna with Italian bread, pig in a blanket, meatball sub, spinach salad, cherry tomatoes, peaches, fruit, salad bar;

Friday: Biscuits and gravy, sausage, chilled juice, mini-pancakes, yogurt, General Mills cereal, oatmeal with granola and raisins/ Hamburger pizza, spicy chicken patty on bun, mozzarella dunkers with marinara, fresh gar-den salad, Mexicali corn, fresh apple, chilled fruit, corn muffin, salad.

stitute for coffee so we wouldn’t have to pay two dollars for a forty-nine cent can of coffee just because they had a frost in Bra-zil. And when they find a coffee substitute they can take up de-veloping an automobile engine that’ll get 50 miles to the gallon on stump water.

And just to be perfectly honest with you, I really hope they don’t find life on Mars. The post office department has enough problems they way it is.

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Deaths in 2013Continued From Page One

Don CampbellContinued From Page One

You read about itContinued From Page One

FebruaryStolen property recovered with

two arrested by Clay County Sheriff’s and Corning Police de-partments; Judge sent 11 to pris-on during Clay County Circuit Court; After Prom Party plans first meeting of year; Welcome Center counts numbers showing 2012’s increase in tourists’ vis-its; Curfew ordinance enforced by police, Chief Jim Earl Gron-ing stresses; Eugene Hopkins shows 100-year old Arkansas license plate at the Arkansas Revenue office; Relay for Life set for June 7 will be a 6-hour event; City Council discusses Victory Lake golf prices; Dylan Glidewell signs with Division II college, at Magnolia; Mom’s Lake celebrates first anniversary with great numbers of fishermen taking advantage of AG&F’s Family and Community Fishing Program; Local author, says he’s certain of Wayne linage as he changes name from Terry Wayne Hammock to John T. Wayne; Corning Therapy and Living Center names Daniel Blackburn as king and Shirley Rogers as Queen to reign on Valentine’s Day celebrations; Navy Veteran J.V. Rockwell, owner of Corning Publishing and J.V. Rockwell Publishing, dies at 88 following a life in service to others includ-ing promotions of industry and business in Corning since 1962 when he purchased Clay County Courier; Reverend Don Settles named State Missionary of the Year; Corning Public Library opens new addition to be devoted to special events for children;

MarchCydam Center of Neelyville

celebrates fourth anniversary; Two children pulled from burn-ing home in Reyno by First Re-sponder Roger Hovis; Shirley Harvey named Corning Therapy and Living Center administrator; Corning Public Library opens new addition with ribbon cutting; Ronnie McDowell signs contract to sing at Corning’s Fourth of July Homecoming; Will Scobey named to All State Quiz Bowl team after state tournament in Hot Springs; Representative Joe Jett to co-chair Arkansas Aerospace and Aviation Cau-cus in Little Rock; Corning City Council tables swimming pool ordinance that would require homeowners to meet certain re-strictions on home pools; Kody Riggan elected to a three-year term on Southeastern Equipment Dealers Association’s board of directors; Easter egg hunt sched-uled for March 23 at Wynn Park; Good Friday services for the community set for March 29 in Corning’s House of Prayer; March (20th) snowfall brings 5” to Corning causing no traf-fic problems as streets remained open with no accumulation;

AprilRescheduled Easter Egg Hunt

draws large crowd to Wynn Park in event hosted by Corning First Baptist Church; Thomas George, Corning businessman for 66 years, dies in his home Saturday, March 30 at the age of 93; David Ladd named street superinten-dent and will oversee operations of Sanitation and Victory Lake Golf Course; Blooms and Bows Gala, hosted by Sara House, set for M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center; Corning High School students join landscaping crew at Western District Courthouse with work sponsored by United Way’s Paula Robertson; Corning city-wide yard sale set May 3 and 4; Stocking Lake Ashbaugh gets underway as 4,000 crappie were released in the 535-acre lake; Agriculture Specialist Robert Magee tells of increased taxes for farmers during the current five-year appraisal cycle; Krista Cof-fell earns track scholarship with University of Central Arkansas; Grant Garland to perform with Delta Symphony in Jonesboro’s Fowler Center; Quorum Court looks at county-wide sales tax; Mayor Phelan explains to Coun-cil members the operation of the city’s new Code Red Emergency Notification system; New sign installed at Wynn Park to provide valuable information concerning local activities; Taylor Stallings and Sherman Lane crowned as royalty for CHS Prom; Chalk Bluff’s Civil War re-enactment

while he was leading the Bob-cats, Campbell talks of those fans who never missed a Friday night game, and many present for most “hot” afternoon practice sessions as the team got ready to take the field.

“We had a lot of them who were great supporters,” he said. “I will never forget when I was first introduced to one civic group in town, I was told, ‘Coach, we will be with you all the way, whether you win or tie’ and I knew exact-ly what they were saying.”

Campbell talks of his work in Corning as a special time in his life that was made even bet-ter by the quality of young men who donned the uniforms. “It was important to teach more than football,” he added. “I tried to tell each one they could make a difference and many have con-tacted me to say they appreciated the discipline we stressed in their young lives. Corning was a spe-cial place at a special time.”

Campbell built relationships on and off the field, and with his selection to Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, many are stepping forward to express their appre-ciation for the work and attitude he shared with youngsters in all three cities where he built unfor-gettable football programs and records.

The Fall of 1969Don Campbell took the reigns

of Junior High Football in 1969 to build teams that would mature into outstanding competitors in high school action in northeast Arkansas.

Following the retirement of Dutch Noe, Campbell moved to senior high where he led the Bobcats to many district-con-ference championships and into state competition.

Many of these players were part of the June 1 “Remember the Bobcats” reunion in Cabot where various videos played includ-ing many from the 1970s and along with photos that hung on the walls of the cafeteria. Guest speakers included former coach-es, friends and players.

(The Courier would like to hear from players and fans who wish to express their admira-tion for Campbell and his work as coach of the Bobcats. E-mail comments to fmartin@corning-publishing.com)

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hockey, lacrosse and soccer, 12 tennis courts, a world-class ropes course, a crew boathouse, and a 4500 square-foot strength and conditioning center.

Nearly 3,500 athletes will compete in 16 Olympic-style team and individual sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and an antici-pated 70,000 spectators.

Sports competitions will be held throughout Mercer County including at Princeton Universi-ty, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, Mercer County Park and several area private schools.

In addition to the many show-cased sports, Special Olympics athletes will participate in ex-traordinary special events in-cluding an Opening Ceremony at Prudential Center, Closing Cere-mony at Sun National Bank Cen-ter, board-walk themed Olympic Town, Unified Sports Festival and more.

May 3 and 4 on the 150th anni-versary of the battle;

May“Remember the Bobcats” re-

union to bring CHS athletes to-gether scheduled June 1; Neely-ville teacher and choir members injured in van crash near Dan-ville, MO while on their way to choir competition in Colum-bia, MO; “Drug Take Back” day deemed a success with 9.3 pounds of outdated drugs turned in to be destroyed; Welcome Center announces Tourism Open House May 6; Corning school cafeteria joins “hunger network” to feed children in Summer Food Service Program; Former Corn-ing superintendent of schools Jim Kimbrell, who served in public education for 34 years, dies May 7 in Little Rock; Corn-ing Class of 2013 announces 14 Honor Graduates. Neely-ville High honors Valedictorian Mitchell Truelove and Salutato-rian Lacey Baker; Naylor names Sarah Stock as class valedicto-rian and Christian Luye as salu-tatorian; Clay County Electric Cooperative team, Tony Hudson, Michael Counts and Chris Cox, wins second annual “Lineman Rodeo” in Newport; Agricultural Extension Agent Ron Baker re-ports unusually cool weather and heavy rain has allowed only 50-60 percent of the area rice crop to be planted; City Coun-cil to enforce plastic garbage bag ordinance; Valedictorian Holly Stormes and Salutatorian Taylor Stallings will head the Corning High School Class of 2013; Power outage affects over 14,000 customers after tractor snags “a downed guy wire” in the Pollard area; Ashlee Elizabeth Cochran-Holmes earns doctorate from UofM-Kansas City; Robert Welty to serve as July 4th Home-coming’s Parade Grand Marshal; Arkansas State Police Trooper Terry Burdin receives “Lifesav-ing Award” during department awards ceremony; Retiring from Corning Schools are June Bland, Chi Rapert, Jeanne Modisette, Barbara Woolard and Terry Rap-ert;

JuneRed Code Emergency Noti-

fication system is activated in Corning to provide immediate contact and information to resi-dents; CHS Trap Shooters take state championship in Senior High and Junior High, with Ian Debord earning “Champion as Champion” status; Felicia Woodard, CHS graduate and member of WBC softball squad earns All-American Honorable Mention status; The school board of Neelyville School District takes action to help protect stu-dents from dangerous storms by approving a contract with Dille & Traxel of Poplar Bluff for a 5,800 square foot tornado-safe addition; Relay for Life kicks off a 6-hour event at Wynn Park Fri-day night; City of Corning seeks bids for contracting garbage col-lection; Korey Smith signs to play baseball at Williams Bap-tist; Central Elementary sidewalk walk project completed by Team Central; Betty Vinson shows Homecoming T-Shirts, with logo designed by Hayley Turner; Clay County sets October 8 as date for special election for 1-cent sales tax; Author Elaine Ellis hosts “book signing” in Parkview Res-taurant for “Beyond Understand-ing . . . Field of Blessing;” Nick and Luke Yount and family hon-ored as 2013 Clay County and District Farm Family of the year; Electrical regulator malfunctions interrupting rural service for hours; Mosquito spraying begins in city with two trucks operating each night; LEPC meeting hears of earthquake threat always pres-ent in area from Donald Minister of ADEM;

JulyTwo Corning residents, Kim

Creameans and Bill Browning, lose their life in a house fire on Ada Street Saturday morning; Entertainment announced for Homecoming Picnic to include performance by Ronnie Mc-Dowell; Sidewalk-street grants approved as part of the federal Safe Routes to School Program through Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department with Corning expecting funds for a sidewalk to connect Park and Central elementary schools alongside Harb Street; Kris-

ti (King) Query of Colorado Springs wins Corning’s 2013 Homecoming’s F-150 Ford in drawing at Wynn Park’s annual July 4th event; Madison Ermert named 2013 Miss Independence before a large crowd. Junior Miss Independence Katie Cole is crowned on stage at Wynn Park. Ryleigh Halcomb is crowned Little Miss Independence in the Homecoming event’s first pag-eant of the day; “Stuff the Bus” to gather school supplies for local schools August 3; Keith Turner files for re-election; Details on Corning’s increased water rate discussed by City Council during July meeting; Evelyn Bryant cel-ebrates 100th birthday with party at Corning Therapy and Living Center; Corning High School SkillsUSA team, representing Arkansas in the National Leader-ship Conference in Kansas City recognized among top 12 in na-tion; Watermelon crop drops to average harvest after near-record crop in 2012;

AugustCHS cancels orientation

for students following techni-cal problems and forms from state agencies; Members of the youth choir of Old Reyno Free Will Baptist Church are named National Choir Champions fol-lowing competition in Tampa, Florida; “Stuff the Bus” enjoys ninth year of success in Corning, one of two sites for fundraiser in support of local schools; Peach Orchard’s storm shelter arrives and is unloaded from a truck ad-jacent to the community center as Mayor Dianne Neill watches workmen anchor the 48’X10’ safe room; Blessing of the back-packs planned Sunday at Corn-ing UMC, following that day by First Baptist Church’s School Prayer Walk; Ancient documents containing original plat maps are delivered to courthouses; Play-ground equipment is vandalized at Central Elementary with dam-age to basketball goals; Corn-ing Municipal Airport continues rebuilding after tornado nearly demolished facilities almost one year ago; Farmers adjust practices to produce a crop after early dry weather is followed by excessive rainfall with corn and soybean growth hampered by wet fields; City of Corning contracts with Shelton Sanitation, Inc. for trash pick-up in Corning at $10.50 per unit; Tommie Ricker, CHS 2011 salutatorian, continues studies in Bulgaria with archaeological dig-ging; Volunteers begin planning McDougal Picnic on Labor Day weekend; Former Corning resi-dent Steve Rockwell announces intentions to run for Arkansas Senate seat in District 21 (Jones-boro area); Western Circuit Court sentences five to prison;

SeptemberFirst rice arrives at Corning’s

Riceland facility as Chuck Tay-lor of Lafe harvests 1,272 bushels of RiceTec Clearfield XP4534 from Karen Parks farm, south of Corning; State awards $185,000 for paving streets in McDougal; Congressman Rick Crawford vis-its Corning to talk about the Farm Bill; New Chamber of Commerce leadership includes President Mike Vinson, board members Kathy Riggan, Shane Ward and Nick Manatt; Neelyville School Board seeks funding for “safe room” after grant hits snag; Con-sumers express displeasure in water rates and metering prob-lems with Corning City Council during monthly public meeting; Kyle Harvey, CHS All-State basketball player, who made All American honorable mention for two years at Williams Baptist College, works out with Indiana Pacers of the National Basket-ball Association; First corn of the season is delivered to Success Grain, Inc. by Zack Brown Farms that was harvested on the Butler Farms near Success; First Bobcat Tailgate party of the year planned at Bobcat Stadium Friday night; 2013 Harvest Festival’s Tractor of the Year is a 1966 John Deere 3020 diesel belonging to Kathy and Blue Riggan; Neelyville plans 20th Community Harvest Festival Saturday with parade at 9:00 a.m.; LEPC members receive update on disaster as-sistance in area and state from Reverend Don Settles of Current-Gaines Baptist Association’s Disaster Relief team; Corning City Council adjusts water rates for out-of-town customers and

hears of workers checking me-ters, water flow and usage for various customers; RiverBank Savings and Loan replaces the name Corning Savings and Loan and continues operating in down-town Corning;

OctoberCounty sales tax early vot-

ing underway at courthouse; Lions Club announces gift of $10,000 as grand prize of 2013 Harvest Festival; Decoys are al-lowed overnight in boats at Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management area; Lois Wright named Clay County’s In-Person Assister for Affordable Care Act work; Agape House opens in east Corning offing assistance to women with addictions; Peach Orchard gets additional funds to complete work on storm shelter, adding covered walkway and more handicapped assessable assistance; Prescription drug drop-box find permanent home in front office of Corning Police Department. Clay County voters approve sales tax by slim margin of 565 to 542 with collection to begin in the spring of 2014; Fed-eral shutdown causes concern in food programs at area school caf-eterias and Head Start programs; Queen Jessi James reigns during Corning Bobcat Homecoming at Bobcat Stadium; Lexi Haywood is Junior High Homecoming queen;

Corning graduate Courtney Briney completes studies to be commissioned at the Naval Of-ficer Candidate School in New-port, Rhode Island; Corning School Board approves Park Ele-mentary’s digital classroom sys-tem with three classes “wired for sound; Clay County Health Unit announces a public flu vaccina-tion clinic October 31 in M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center; Quorum Court looks to stabilize budget with lack of funds loom-ing in next few months; Corning High School class reunions from 1963, 1968, 1973 and others are planned during Harvest Festi-val weekend; Thousands attend 27th annual Harvest Festival at Wynn Park; 67 Coalition unites to “close the gap” from south of Walnut Ridge to the Arkansas-Missouri state line north of Corn-ing; Linda Johnson and Animal Control Officer Jerry Conway join forces to make a difference in the lives of animals as they work together to find a home for “stray” dogs.

November Local volunteers help disas-

ter-stricken Caraway as Current Gaines Baptist Association’s disaster relief unit feeds area residents after a tornado struck Halloween night; Jim Newsom, formerly of Corning, releases “The Brightest Morning Star,” a novel with a fictional setting from the Success area of years ago; CHS Drama Club presents “Lizzie Borden of Fall River” in two performances; Steve Rock-well wins Democratic Primary and heads into a January spe-cial election against Republican John Cooper for a position in the Arkansas Senate, representing District 21; Rapert-Poynor VFW Post #8347 honors veterans in a special salute on Veterans Day, with Vice Commander Ron Elston addressing a large crowd; Eleven members of CHS choir selected to be part of the All-Re-gional choir: Margaret Atkinson, Brianna Halcomb, Amy Miller, Katie Miller, Miranda Neill, Montana Taylor, Shawnee Boyd, Samantha Crossen, Nicolette Hewett, Haily Kemp and Brooke Medling; Neelyville honors vets with program in gymnasium Nov. 15 with students from the school saluting dozens of veterans: Linda Masterson named area Department of Hu-man Services Consumer of the Year, Division of Services for the Blind; Shelton Sanitation begins placing blue barrels in front of residences in Corning in preparation for trash pickup to begin in December, accord-ing to the contract signed with the City of Corning; Agape Mission Outreach prepares gifts for distribution on the same day food is distributed from their facility in downtown Corning;

DecemberCharles Dickens’ “The Christ-

mas Carol” comes to the stage in Corning as C.A.T.S. (Corning Area Theatrical Society) pres-

ents the popular drama in Corn-ing High School auditorium; Wynn Park’s lights will shine every night through the Christ-mas season, following opening session music and countdown; Five inches of snow on top of ice cripples transportation in the Corning area, with many vehicles heading toward ditch-es; Kristi Pratt of Reyno re-ceives a plaque acknowledging state championship following her competition in the Arkan-sas State USBA WBA Senior Singles Tournament. Next stop is Nationals in Reno, Nevada; Big T Pentecostal Church heav-ily damaged after a ceiling wa-terline froze and burst, flood-ing the church; Corning School District earns “most improved” status in Arkansas, ranking in the top five in the state in four

categories, algebra, geometry, biology and Grade 11 literacy: Council sets City of Corning’s 2014 budget at near $4 mil-lion; Amy Daughety is named CTLC administrator by Reli-ance HealthCare, Inc.; Queen Landon Brownfiel is crowned by Russel Cox in Bobcat gym-nasium before an overflow crowd; Knobel Fire Depart-ment makes plans for their 25th Christmas parade; Riceland honors Martin Ahrent’s service to the rice industry by awarding a plaque to Betty Ahrent during the cooperative’s annual meet-ing in Jonesboro; Naylor “Suc-cess Scholarship” program re-placed with “A+ Scholarship” in 2013-14; Knobel Christmas Parade rolls in spite of rainy weather; Masonic Lodge #719 installs new officers for 2014.

Norma Jean Keown, Marlin Rice, Mary Ella Blanton, Hubert Allen, Dr. Chick Ainley, Mark Allen Ryan, Ezra Ellis, Cheryl Bray Tyler, Marie Gish, Emett Gunnels, Durcilla Isom, Betty Carnahan Switzer,

Thomas George, Millie Tol-bert, Junior Lee Williams, Earnestine Allen, Loyd “Son” Coffell, Joyce Cooper, Re-gina Pillow, Kenneth Andrew Hawkins, Velma Tyler, Judge Rudy Moore, Virgie Hobs, Har-old Evett

Wilma Pursell, Winnifred Evans, Thala Prince, Stephan Bellamy, Bettie Ellis, Thomas Fairchild, Wilta Marteen Weav-er, Fauniel Kliemt, Linda Caro-lyn Lee, Hazel James, Samuel March, Geraldine Lowe,

Jim Kimbrell, Buster Grubb, Mary “Jean” Koch, Ruby Bak-er, Viola Leonard, Rosemary Ahrent, Danny Coffell, Hazel Perrin, Mildred Palmer, Low-ell “Joe” Skaggs, Cletus Lewis, Carol Moore, Jeffery Benton,

Debbie Turner, Anna M. Mayberry, Florence Hill, Mad-eline Nichols, Chris Stewart, Jim Vaughn, Otis Shipman, Elsie Holifield, Lester “Ray” Foster, Edna Simpson, Richard Weaver,

Martin Ahrent, Kimberly Creameans, Bill Browning, Richard Weaver, Brenda Coe, Peggy Lane, Erma Luttrell Hill, Mary Kilbreath, Wiley Ricker, Ruth Tucker, Clara Watson, Fre-ida Angeluccie, Melvin Duhon,

Don James, Lena Irene Brown, Esther Mae Haynes, Lena Brown, Faye Jackson, Vada Wofford, Richard Evans, Judy Woods, Ben Duncan, Doyne Neeley, James Dabbs, Rev. Howard Hensley, Jesse Dockins, Sr.,

Jean Burnett, Jack Ariola, Trudy Colter, Mollie Melissa King, Birdie Galemore, Ross Hancock, Suzanne Ridge, Loyd Edward Dollins, Jackie Arnold, Gary Gray, Betty Jackson, Ben-nie Moore, Tim Hovis,

Earlene Harold, Marvin Ray Bellah, Donna Turner, Joanne Fultner, Linda Gilliani, Elder Troy Martin, W.T. Garland, Ray-eline Hall-Collins, Merritt Jack-son, Wilma Lee Roush, Linda Husketh, Doyle Dobbins,

Clay Koonce, Imogene Mil-burn, Bob Allyn, Dorothy Sow-

ell, Jessica Putman, Jerry Wil-liams, John Bayne, Sr., Marie Baxter, Jean Sutfin, Steven Poyner, Eathel Chappell Locka-my, Flora Holland, Hettie Pence,

Rev. Paul Stender, Mike Car-penter, Faye Ferguson, Marilyn Pickrell, Paul D. Reeves, Fran-ces “Dot” Kellett, Dortha Hedge, John Clayton, Jr., Charley Run-yon, William Meredith, Lynda Eaves,

Vida Hurst, Mason Marshall, Dale Meeks, Richard Buffing-ton, Susan Gwinn, Jack Bledsoe, Lucille Shivley, Oather Conway, “Bo” Hubbard, “Dot” Collins, Howard Adams, Kenneth March, Richard Yandell, Edna Robb,

Jim Berry, Doyne Leon Ho-lifield, Carolyn Langley, Lloyd Beard, Alice Coleman, Bill Shephard, Floyd R. Buffing-ton, Jack Creameans, Sr., Mike Webb, Barbara Lou Boshears, Ralph Hugh Sterling, John Wil-liam Duff, Robert Knotts.

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Knobel Area News

by Cona Ricker

Students of the Month at NeelyvilleNeelyville Elementary honors the “Students of the Month.” Pictured are from left, front, Anastasia Bell, Hunter Robinson, Chance McElhaney and Brock Davis. Back, Austin Ennis, AJ Owens, Principal Burton, Payton Cates and Hayley Sheppard.

First Day Hikes originated over 20 years ago at the Blue Hills Reservation, a state park in Milton, Massachusetts. The ini-tiative targeted the first of Jan-uary-the start of a new year-to promote both healthy lifestyles throughout the year and the year-round recreation that can be experienced locally in state parks.

Through the years, other states joined this health initiative by also offering First Day Hikes and other outdoor recreation pro-grams on New Year’s Day. Now all 50 state park systems join together to sponsor First Day Hikes, according to the National Association of State Park Direc-tors (NASPD) and America’s State Parks, an alliance launched by the NASPD to advocate for the healthful and economic ben-efits provided by the 50 state park systems across the nation (www.AmericasStateParks.org).

America’s State Parks invites you to enjoy free, guided First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day 2014 at local state parks.

According to Arkansas State Parks Director Greg Butts, “State parks around Arkansas will join Americas State Parks’ nationwide invitation to the pub-lic to enjoy First Day Hikes by

offering individuals and families the opportunity to begin the new year rejuvenating and connect-ing with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1.” He emphasized, “Enjoying a state park trail is a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature, and welcome the new year with family or friends.” Butts noted that Arkansas’s state park sys-tem includes 142 trails totaling 390 miles. “Explore a trail on your own, or join a state park in-terpreter on a guided hike. Our interpreters will connect you to the beauty and history of the parks, and you’ll enjoy shared experiences creating memories to last a lifetime.”

He continued, “Diversity is the hallmark of Arkansas’s state park system, and that is certainly represented in the variety of trail experiences to be enjoyed in our parks.” Arkansas State Parks trails range in length from short nature walks to overnight backpacking adventures. Trails lead through rugged, scenic ter-rain in Arkansas’s two moun-tain ranges, the Ozarks and the Ouachitas. Trails stretch along the shores of Arkansas’s lakes and into bottomlands teeming with wildlife. Hikers can trek along the banks of renowned

rivers including wild and sce-nic streams. Trail enthusiasts can explore state historic sites and Arkansas’s diamond site. In addition to walking and hiking trails, the state park system in-cludes biking, equestrian, river, and off highway vehicle trails. There are even trails to experi-ence on the water. Barrier-free trails accommodate the needs of visitors with disabilities. Nation-ally-designated trails are among this wide variety of choices.

Arkansas State Parks First Day Hikes will be held at the following state parks with rea-sonable distance from Corning:

•Crowley’s Ridge State Park (Paragould)-Dancing Rabbit Trail from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at the park visitor center.

•Davidsonville Historic State Park (Pocahontas)-Trapper Lake Trail from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at the park visitor center.

•Lake Charles State Park (Powhatan)-White Oak Trail from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

•Lake Poinsett State Park (Harrisburg)-Great Blue Heron Trail from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Details about these hikes and all other programs to be held in the state parks on January 1 are online at:www.ArkansasState-Parks.com.

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School MenuJan 6-10 - Naylor R-II

Monday: French toast, pancake syrup, assorted juice, milk/ Salad bar, beef and bean burrito, refried beans, Romaine lettuce, vegeta-bles for salad, assorted dressing pineapple chunks, milk.

Tuesday: cereal, toast, grape jelly, fresh fruit choice, assorted juice, milk/ chicken nuggets, dip-ping sauce, green beans, fresh baby carrots, ranch fat free, Man-darin oranges, milk, chocolate chip cookie;

Wednesday: Scrambled eggs, toast, grape jelly, fresh fruit choice, assorted juice, milk/ Salad bar, spaghetti and meat sauce, breadstick, Romaine lettuce, veg-etables for salad, assorted salad dressing, sliced peaches, milk;

Thursday: Pancakes, pancake syrup, fresh fruit choice, assorted juice, milk/ Cheeseburger, ham-burger bun, crinkle cut French fries, ketchup, pork and beans, apple, milk;

Friday: Biscuit, gravy, sausage, assorted juice, milk/ Salad bar, chicken strips, assorted dipping sauce, breadstick, corn, fruit cock-tail, milk.

Nature’s scouring pad . . . fiberFiber is an important part of

the diet. It is the cellulous of plants that is not digestible, but it is necessary for good health. It serves as nature’s scouring pad in the digestive track. Research suggests that diets high in fiber can help to lower cholesterol, re-duce the risk for some types of cancers and reduce the risk of diabetes.

Foods high in fiber make peo-ple feel full longer and may pre-vent over eating at other meals. Most Americans need to increase the amount of fiber in their diet. You need between 20 and 35 grams of fiber each day and most people get around 10-15 grams of fiber a day.

There are two main types of

fiber “soluble” and “insoluble.” The soluble fiber helps to lower blood cholesterol and blood sug-ar levels and it is found in oats, legumes and fruits. The insoluble fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease. It holds water and helps prevent constipation and reduces the risk of hemorrhoids and di-verticulosis. This type of fiber is found in vegetables, wheat bran and whole grains.

Fiber in the diet needs to be in-creased gradually to avoid prob-lems of bloating and gas.

Some simple ways to increase fiber in the diet is to eat whole grain breads, cereals, rice and pastas instead of the more pro-cessed grain foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits and add dry beans, peas and lentils to the diet. One day a week can be declared a non-meat day and you can sub-stitute dry beans, peas or lentils

in place of meat.Fiber is found only in foods

of plant origin, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, peas and other legumes. Whole grain cereal and breads provide a very good source, especially bran cereals. Follow these tips to ensure an adequate fiber intake:

1) Eat a variety of foods; the less processed foods, the better;

2) Eat fruits and vegetables raw when possible. They have more useful fiber than those that have been peeled, cooked or pro-cessed. Potato skins are high in fiber;

3) Drink plenty of liquids. Otherwise fiber can slow down or even block digestion;

4) Spread out your fiber in-take. Getting all your fiber at one sitting may cut the benefits and increase the chance of unpleasant side effects.

2013 is almost gone and 2014 is right upon us. We wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. The way time flies we will soon be wondering where next year went just like we are wondering right now how 2013 slipped by so fast.

Melissa Chavez died Friday evening after fighting the battle with cancer for almost 2 years. Among her survivors are her hus-band, Jesse, sons, T.J. and wife, Ethan and Antonio, daughter, Allissa, mother and a sister and 6 grandchildren. Graveside service was Tuesday at Pirtle Cemetery at Peach Orchard.

Mattie King’s children, grand-children and great-grandchildren honored her Sunday with a sur-prise Birthday Party at the Knobel Community Center.

Christmas Day visitors of War-ren and Karla Richardson were Ryan and Katie Sweaney, Lexi, Lilly and Ben from O’Kean,

Matt Sweaney, Gage, Madi-son and Emily from Delaplaine, Sarah Sweaney and Corbit Cratt from Jonesboro, Bill and Sharon Hewlett and Alan, Dennis and Peggy Brake, Dicky and Vicki Wisdom of Poplar Bluff, Bobby and Linda Ernest of Dexter, Te-resa Weller and Chase of Corning, Richard and Rita Catt of Knobel.

Bill and Judy Forbes’ Christ-mas Eve visitors were Terry and Lisa Dillard, Amanda and Lindsey Sells of Paragould, Keith Forbes and Dakota and Larry Halcomb of Knobel. Bill and Judy visited Terry and Lisa and Amanda at Paragould Saturday.

Visitors of Ruby Williams the week before Christmas were Kelli Robinson and Noah, Holly Stormes, Keith Forbes and Dakota of Knobel, Guy and Lisa Williams of Paragould. Christmas week visi-tors were Denny and Rita Stormes, Jeff and Tina Williams, Luke and Markus, Guy and Lisa Williams, James and Jenny Williams and C.J., Eugene and Sharae Williams, Hunter and Cole, Lisa and Don-nie, Keith Forbes, Roberta Forbes, Donna Reed, Iris Price, Bethany and Dylan Stormes, Ruth Wil-liams, Floyd Hancock, John and Jim Mangum.

Henrietta West had visitors last week who were Floyd and Te-resa Hancock and Ruth Williams of Stuttgart, Logan and Sara Jane Hancock from Monticello, June Hancock, Alisha Hancock and friend Hunter from Jonesboro and Rose Ann Hancock of Knobel.

Nick and Cona Ricker’s visitors Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

were Ben and Tab Ricker of Kno-bel, Jeremy and Ashley Ricker, Jacob, Nolan and Eli of Marmad-uke, Greg and Sherry Ricker and Dalton, Ronnie and Jessica French and Raelyn, J.B. and Jamie Taylor and Jaxon of Paragould. Thurs-day, Nick and Cona visited Mary-etta Snodgrass at Pocahontas.

Christmas Eve visitors of Cal-vin and Flo Walker were Larry and Angie Walker of Peach Or-chard, Don and Doris Morris of Knobel, Mark Rutledge from Florida, Eric Rutledge, Brandy and girls of Gainesville.

Christmas Day guests of Larry and Angie Walker at Peach Or-chard were Calvin and Flo Walker of Knobel, Wade and Jody Walk-er, Jacob and Allie of Paragould.

Doris Day and all of her chil-dren and families had Christmas Dinner at the Knobel Community

Center.Those visiting Betty Weese on

Christmas Day were all her chil-dren. First time in 25 years they had all been there at one time to-gether. Those visiting were Bucky and Rose Wilson and Emilee from Warm Springs, Virgil Wilson, Bambi Finch and Gracie from Mt. Home, Bobby and Ginger Wilson of Belton, MO, James Wilson and friend Sam of Fairdealing, Darrell and Jayetta Tyler of Knobel, Chris Burk of Doniphan, Clint and Jen Buchanan and Forrest of Corning, Tanya Wilson, Carson and Khole Pollack of Knobel, Meagan Tyler and Drake Hunt of Corning, Blake Tyler and Bentley of Knobel. Also visiting were Kenny Brown and Patty of Knobel.

On Saturday Betty Weese had Christmas Dinner with the Weese family at Corning.

Affordable CareAct enrollmentsites announced Clay County’s In-Person Assis-ter for the Affordable Care Act, Lois Wright, announces the fol-lowing opportunities to enroll in Clay County:

• Rector Public Library, Janu-ary 2 and 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.;

• Piggott Community Center, January 3 and 10 from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m.;

• Corning, Clay County Court-house, January 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.;

• Knobel Community Center, January 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Persons unable to make these dates or locations, should contact Lois Wright for appointments during January by calling 870-323-0242.

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Farm Bureau members attend Convention . . .Clay County Farm Bureau members, from left, Ron Baker, Terry Pollard, Jeremy Wiedeman, Sabrina Woolverton, Keith Woolverton, Ruth Ahrent, Louis Ahrent, Randal Coleman, Amanda Wiedeman, Cliff Gifford, Susie Gifford, Harold Hancock, Susan Hancock, Mark Coleman and Andy Vangilder were among more than 800 who attending the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual convention. The meeting was conducted Dec. 4-6 in Little Rock. During the three days, activities included an address by Governor Mike Beebe and Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach. Counties were honored for their accomplishments for the past year. Delegates voted on formal recommendations submitted by coun-ties for inclusion in the organization’s policy.

BRAD SeniorWellness Center

MenuMonday: Roast pork with gra-

vy, candied yams, turnip greens, pineapple chunks, corn muffin;

Tuesday: Braised beef tips with gravy, parsley buttered noo-dles, broccoli with cheese sauce, cookie, dinner roll;

Wednesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Capri blend veggies, tossed salad, orange, buttered garlic bread, dressing;

Thursday: Oven fried chicken, rice, green peas, tropical fruit, wheat bread;

Friday: Chili with beans, Mex-ican corn, citrus gelatin salad, saltines.

Billy D. Russom,D.D.S., P.A.

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Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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870-566-2324

Printed below are names, addresses, and telephone numbers of national, state, county and city officials:

President Barack Obama: The White House, Washington, D. C. 20500.

Vice-President Joe Biden, Old Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20501.

Senator John Boozman. Northwest Arkansas College, Suite 102, 303 N. Main St. Harrison 72601. 870-424-0129. Washington D.C. address is 1 Russell Courtyard, D.C. 20510. (202-224-4843). www.boozman.senate.gov

Senator Mark Pryor, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 (202-224-2353); Little Rock office (877-259-9602). www.pryor.senate.gov

Congressman Rick Crawford. 2400 Highland Dr. Suite 300, Jonesboro 72401. 870-203-0540. Washington D.C. address is 1408 Longworth House Office, D.C. 20515. (202-225-4076). www.crawford.house.gov

Governor Mike Beebe, State Capitol, Little Rock, 72202 (501-682-2345).

Lieutenant Governor Mark Darr, State Capitol, Little Rock 72201 (501-682-2144).

Attorney General Dustin

McDaniel, 200 Tower Building, Little Rock 72201 (501-682-2007) consumer hotline (800-482-8982).

State Senator Robert Thompson, 414 W. Court, Paragould, 72450 (870-239-9581).

Representative Joe Jett, 527 CR 101, Success, 72470 (870-276-5345).

Clay County Judge Gary Howell, 598-3577: Corning office, Western District Courthouse, 857-3773; Piggott office, Eastern District Courthouse, 598-2667.

Clay County Sheriff Gerald McClung: Corning office, Western District Courthouse, 857-6752; Piggott office, Eastern District Courthouse, 598-2266; Clay County Detention Center 598-2270.

Justices of the Peace: Greg Ahrent, Dennis Haines, Jody Henderson, David Cagle, John Mansker, Ryan Rogers and Jeff Douglas.

Corning Mayor Dewayne Phelan, office in City Hall, Second and Main Streets, Corning 72422; Office telephone 857-6716.

City Council members: Evan Luter, 323-0199; F.B. Manatt, 857-3726; Daniel Moore, 857-5344 and Randall Godwin, 323-0276.

Where to Write . . .

Corning Police ReportThe following information

was released by Corning Police Department Tuesday afternoon of this week. This information was taken from the police radio log:

Tues. Dec. 17: 5:31 p.m. Re-port of fire in 1300 block of W. First St.;

Wed. Dec. 18: 12:15 p.m. Do-mestic incident in 800 block of Ferguson Rd.;

2:25 p.m. Report of fire on County Road 147;

4:27 p.m. Officer requested in 800 block of Ferguson Red;

Thurs. Dec. 19: 5:30 a.m. Am-bulance needed in 1200 block of Basil St.;

5:37 p.m. Officer requested on southwest Second St.;

Fri. Dec. 20: 8:53 a.m. Am-bulance needed in 1200 block of W. Fourth St.;

10:22 a.m. Officer requested on Hwy. 135 at Corning Y;

8:50 p.m. Three suspicious males at community center;

Sat. Dec. 21: 9:38 a.m. Officer needed at Flash Market;

10:26 a.m. Officer requested in 800 block of Eaton St.;

2:12 p.m. Fight in progress in Plainview St. area;

6:36 p.m. All fire departments paged to assist in sandbagging to prevent damage from flooding;

10 p.m. Prowler in 600 block of Magnolia St.;

Sun. Dec. 22: 9:08 a.m. Am-bulance requested in 200 block of N. Park St.;

3:05 p.m. Burglary suspected at Thrift Store across from laun-dry mat;

4:20 p.m. Ambulance request-ed on David St.;

11:22 p.m. Report vehicle hit deer near M.B. Ainley, Jr. Com-munity Center;

Mon. Dec. 23: 8:05 a.m. Re-port of missing mailboxes from 100 block of E. First St.;

9:55 a.m. Officer needed at courthouse;

Thurs. Dec. 24: 6:27 p.m. Re-port that someone attempted to kick in door at residence in 600 block of Arnold St.;

6:46 p.m. Officer needed on 500 block of Griggs Lane;

Wed. Dec. 25: 12:30 a.m. Officer needed in 600 block of Southwest Second St.;

2:04 p.m. Officer requested in 700 block of Sharon Circle;

Thurs. Dec. 26: 9:24 a.m. Re-port of male sleeping in vehicle at McDonalds;

10:22 p.m. Possible runaway on Hwy. 62 East;

Sat. Dec. 28: 10:13 a.m. Bur-glar alarm sounding in 400 block of southwest Second St.;

9:01 p.m. 911 call concerning domestic incident in 1400 block of Plainview St.;

7:23 p.m. House fire reported on Hwy. 62 East;

10:36 p.m. Officer needed on Hope St.;

Mon. Dec. 30: 5:15 a.m. Am-bulance requested in 200 block of southwest Second St.

Crime does not take a holiday.That’s the reality observed by

police officers throughout the year, despite what time of year it is.

Four people were arrested spanning the time leading up to the Christmas holiday, according to Corning Police Department.

Deborah Fox, 38, is charged with criminal mischief after an incident on Christmas Day in which she allegedly poured sug-ar into the gas tank of a vehicle.

Four arrested by Corning P.D.According to Cpl. John Wilburn, the victim was Robert Fox of the 200 block of northwest Fourth St. The officer collected eyewit-ness testimony along with evi-dence collected at the scene.

Gary Wadkins, 43, is charged with multiple citations after an incident on Christmas Eve in-volving a domestic matter. Cpl. Adam Smith was the investigat-ing officer after a call to Corning P.D. dispatch in which the lis-tener could hear a woman faintly say “help me.” Upon arrival in the 400 Olive Street block, Offi-cer Smith placed Wadkins under arrest for domestic battery, ter-roristic threatening, possession of drug paraphernalia and pos-session of a controlled substance.

Christopher Bearden, 36, Corning, was charged with pos-session of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance after an investigation by Cpl. Wilburn on Dec. 18.

Matt Arnold, 26, Corning, is charged with driving while in-toxicated, speeding and no proof of insurance after an incident on Dec. 22. Luke Lane was the in-vestigating officer.

Grant awarded toJonesboro Food Bank

actually ask for help,” Pillow said.

A study by Feeding America shows that 3 million of our coun-try’s seniors are forced to choose between paying their rent, utili-ties or food.

The grant total $11,750 and will be used to benefit the orga-nization’s Senior Pack Program.

The grant funds will enable the Food Bank of Northeast Arkan-sas to purchase foods with lower salt and sugar content for the Senior Pack Program to provide healthier meal options for recipi-ents.

Blue and You Foundation. The money will be used to take 45 se-niors off the “Senior Pack” pro-gram waiting list.

Vicki Pillow with the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas said, “We have one of the highest rates of senior hunger and unfortunate-ly, senior citizens many times will not ask for help until they get down to two cans of food in the food pantry. So, this grant is so fabulous for us to be able to help the senior citizens at risk of hunger.”

“Senior citizens are used to do-ing things for themselves. They grew up in the generation where you take care of yourself. So, it’s very hard for them to go out and

An $11,000 grant was awarded to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro from the

FNB opens thirdbranch inClay County

First National Bank held a grand opening to announce the establishment of a Piggott branch, it’s third facility in Clay County.

A ribbon cutting and open house were held December 18 in the new First National Bank community branch in Piggott. The 4,200 square-foot facility opened Dec. 9 after months of planning and building.

Piggott native Rodney Rouse serves as president and occupies an office in the $1 million facil-ity.

The bank is headquartered in Jonesboro with Larry Brewer serving as Chairman Emeritus and Bill Brewer as Chairman of the Board. Donald Quinn is CEO and Will Brewer serves as Vice-President/Board member.

The new facility in Piggott is located on East Main and Garfield streets and includes four drive-through lanes and an ATM.

Corning is home to a FNB branch, as is Knobel. There are also branches in Jonesboro and Paragould. First National Bank

has been serving northeast Ar-kansas since 1889. A new $2.5 million building was constructed in Corning in 2002 on 612 North Missouri Avenue (Highway 67 and Bobcat Lane) after a merger between Corning Bank and First National Bank.

Removing holiday decorationsreduces fire risks in homes

out light sets if they have loose connections, broken sockets or cracked or bare wires;

• Do not place a damaged set of lights back into the storage box for next year’s use;

Wrap each set of lights and put them in individual plastic bags, or wrap the lights around a piece of cardboard;

• Store electrical decorations in a dry place where they cannot be damaged by water or dampness. Also, keep them away from chil-dren and pets.

About the National Fire Pro-tection Association (NFPA)

NFPA is a worldwide leader in fire, electrical, building, and life safety. The mission of the inter-national nonprofit organization founded in 1896 is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consen-sus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA de-velops more than 300 codes and standards to minimize the possi-bility and effects of fire and other hazards. All NFPA codes and stan-dards can be viewed at no cost at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess

When most people think about the holidays, things like decora-tions, candles, delicious treats and ornamented trees are what come to mind. What few consider is the fact that these fun-filled winter months are the leading time for home fires according to the Na-tional Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Frequently, people choose to keep Christmas trees up for a few weeks after the holiday. NFPA research shows that nearly 40 percent of homes fires that began with Christmas trees occurred in January.

“The longer they are in the home, the more dangerous they become. The continued use of sea-sonal lighting and dried-out trees can pose significant fire hazards in and outside the home,” said Lor-raine Carli, vice president of Out-reach and Advocacy for NFPA. “Proper disposal of the tree from your home will minimize the risk and will keep the holiday a joyful one.”

Although these tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be fatal. On average, one of every 40 reported home structure Christmas tree fires resulted in a death compared to an average of one death per 142 total reported home structure fires.

When itâs time to dispose of the tree, check with your local com-munity to find a recycling pro-gram. Do not leave them in the home, garage, or placed outside. For unplugging the electric deco-rations, use the gripping area pro-vided on the plugs. Never pull the cord to unplug a device from elec-trical outlets. Doing so can harm the cordâs wire and insulation, which can lead to an electrical fire or shock. To reduce the risk of hol-iday tree and light fires and to keep decorations in good condition for next year, you should also follow these suggestions:

• As youâre putting away elec-trical light strings, take time to inspect each for damage. Throw

States raise minimum wage The retail-worker strikes that

swept the nation in 2013 did not move Congress to raise the minimum wage, but a growing number of states are taking ac-tion.

The minimum wage will rise in 13 states this week, and as many as 11 states and Wash-ington, D.C., are expected to consider increases in 2014, according to the National Em-ployment Law Project. Approv-al is likely in more than half of the 11, says NELP policy ana-lyst Jack Temple.

On Jan. 1, state minimum wages will be higher than the federal requirement of $7.25 an hour in 21 states, up from 18 two years ago. Temple ex-pects another nine states to drift above the federal minimum by the end of 2014, marking the first time minimum pay in most states will be above the fed-eral level. Arkansas’ minimum wage remains at $7.25 per hour.

“2014 is poised to be a turning point,” Temple says. “States are seeing the unem-ployment rate is going down but job growth is disproportion-ately concentrated in low-wage industries. (They’re) frustrated that Congress is dragging its feet.”

Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island legis-latures voted to raise the mini-mum hourly wage by as much as $1, to $8 to $8.70, Jan. 1. In California, a $1 increase to $9 is scheduled July 1. Smaller automatic increases tied to in-flation will take effect in nine other states: Arizona, Colo-rado, Florida, Missouri, Mon-tana, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.

Meanwhile, states such as

Massachusetts, New Hamp-shire, Maryland, Minnesota and South Dakota plan to weigh minimum-wage hikes next year through legislation or ballot initiatives.

The legislative movement has been partly fueled by walk-outs this year in at least 100 cit-ies by fast-food workers who are calling for $15-an-hour pay and the right to form unions. Wal-Mart workers have staged similar protests.

While the demonstrations were not explicitly intended to prompt minimum pay in-creases, they’ve made the issue “more urgent,” Temple says.

The Bureau of Labor Statis-tics estimates that 3.6 million hourly paid workers received wages at or below the federal minimum in 2012 — almost 5% of all employees on hourly pay schedules.

President Obama recently said he supports legislation in Congress that would lift the fed-eral minimum wage to $10.10 an hour in three steps over two years and then index it to infla-tion. But the measure faces an uphill climb in Congress.

Proponents of minimum-wage hikes note that low-wage jobs have dominated payroll growth in the 4-year-old recov-ery, and increases over the past four decades have not kept pace with inflation.

Opponents say the increases raise employer expenses and will lead to layoffs. “If your costs are going up and you can’t raise prices, you have to find a way to produce the same product at a lower cost,” says Michael Saltsman, a research fellow at the Employment Poli-cies Institute.

ACT testFebruary 8

The next ACT test for those planning to attend college will be Feb. 8, 2014.

Deadline to register is Jan. 10, 2014. Late fees will be required Jan. 11-24.

The ACT test was normally operates on two-month cycles. The next test after February will be in April.

Corning students may take the test a several locations including Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, Paragould High School or Greene County Tech High School, both in Paragould.

For more information, go to www.actstudent.org/regist/act-fees.html.

HappyNew Year!

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This Week in sports 1963-’71-’45-’72Taken From The Courier Files

PeeWee girls black team . . .Members of girls PeeWee team wearing black jerseys are from left, front, Haley Shourd and Kaitlyn Jack-son. Middle row, Tiffany Stafford, Shelby Banks, Lenora Hill, Secily Eldridge and Hope Fields. Back row, Coach Crystal Guthrie, Karrigan Branum, Haley Arnold, Jessi Wallace and Coach Adam Wallace. (Photo courtesy of Photographic Memories.)

PeeWee boys teal team . . .Members of Central Elementary’s PeeWee basketball’s team wearing teal jerseys are, from left, front, Nathan Hollis, Rhett Eddington, Bryan Provow, Tyler Green, Jacob Hollis and Simon Yandell. Back, Coach J.R. Roark, Dakota Thompson, David Ladd, Kyle Bass, Brydon Hewett, Joey Staggs, Christopher Zitzel-berger. Not pictured, Coach Bruce Roach. (Photo courtesy of Photographic Memories)

Corning Co-Ed VollEyballSTARTS EARLY!

Get your teams ready for practice inM.B. Ainley Jr., Community Center

Practice begins Sunday, January 12thCompetition Starts in February

Terry Masterson 870-215-2862 Jessica Gleghorn 870-565-4630

by Jim McIntoshThe Corning Lady Bobcats

will be looking for another tournament final when they compete in the George Kell high school basketball tour-nament in Swifton this week.

The squad took second place in the annual WBC bas-ketball tournament back on Dec. 18 before falling to tour-nament favorite Marmaduke in the finale. They ended the first half of the season with a 6-5 mark overall and 2-3 in

conference play, along with the tournament accolades.

The Lady Bobcats will play against Highland at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 in first-round action of the tournament. Corning is the fourth seed. Riverside topped the seed chart as the number one team.

Highland is the fifth seed in the tournament. The winner advances to a Friday game at 5:30 p.m. to play the winner of top seeded Riverside vs.

Bay-CRA winner. The cham-pionship is Saturday, Jan. 11 at 6:00 p.m.

Southside is the second seed, followed by Tuckerman, Corning, Highland, Westside, Bay and CRA.

The Lady ‘Cats will travel to Piggott Monday, Jan. 6 to resume the season in confer-ence play. They will compete in their third tournament of the season Jan. 16-18 when Corning hosts an invitational girls’ tournament.

All-Tournament Team . . .From left, Corning Lady Bobcats Landon Brownfield, Shayna Casinger and Becca Young were named to the 2013 WBC All-Tournament Team for their excellent play in the week-long tourney. The trio helped Corning capture second place.

Co-ed volleyballsignups underway;practice Jan. 12

Persons interested in playing co-ed volleyball should get their teams ready to begin practice Sunday, January 12 in M.B. Ain-ley, Jr. Community Center.

Team rosters should be turned in as quickly as possible since the season is starting earlier than usual. Contact Terry Masterson at 870-215-2862 or Jessica Gleg-horn at 870-565-4630 for more details.

by Jim McIntoshCorning will attempt to improve

upon a 2-5 record when the squad takes the court Saturday, Jan. 4 in first-round action of the George Kell Invitational high school bas-ketball tournament in Swifton.

The Bobcats, 1-3 in the 3A-3 conference during the first half of the season, will be looking for a victory to justify their third seed in the seven-team tourney. The event will also be a good indicator of where the ‘Cats are as they enter

2014. The squad had the major-ity of its home games in the first half of the season, opening with six straight games in Corning. The schedule gets more rigorous in 2014, with seven games on the road and four at home, including two tournaments - one in Swifton and another in Hoxie.

Gametime for the Bobcats will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. They go up against Batesville-Southside. Bay is the tourney’s top seed.

Bobcats featuredin Kell Tournament

Lady ’Cats meet Highland in Kell tourney

Record temperaturesThe following list shows record lows and highs as registered

with the National Weather Service through Corning’s Weather Observing Station:

Date HIGHest (year) LOWest (year)Jan. 2 69°F (1943) 3°F (1979)Jan. 3 71°F (1939) 7°F (1940)Jan. 4 72°F (1997) 3°F (1959)Jan. 5 69°F (1997) 2°F (1942)Jan. 6 72°F (1955) 0°F (1942)Jan. 7 68°F (1939) -2°F (1970)Jan. 8 70°F (1989) -21°F (1942)Jan. 9 73°F (1957) -1°F (1970)Jan. 10 68°F (1949) -11°F (1942)Jan. 11 71°F (1995) -10°F (1977)Jan. 12 70¡F (1936) -4¡F (1977)

Bobcats take two games from Knobel

Any fan who missed the Corning-Knobel game (107-58) missed a game that will long be remembered by Corning Bobcat fans as the best game the ‘Cats have played in a long time.

Some of the Bobcat players say that this is the highest score in any Bobcat game as far as they know.

Freddie Brown was top scorer with 47 points. The record for any high school player was about 51 points. Second up was Truman Moore with 18. These scores do not reflect the way Truman or any of the other boys played because the score was scattered among the players.

In the line of scoring Fred-die Brown, 19 field goals and nine free throws; Rodney Eaker scored six field goals; James Gowen, three field goals; Tru-man Moore, five field goals and eight free throws; Bob Har-pole, one free throw; Donnie Williams, eight field goals and one free throw; Jerry Snodgrass closed out with one field goal. Totaling the score, the Bobcats had 43 field goals and 20 free throws. The free throw percent-age was up at 60 percent.

Corning outscored Knobel 27 to 9 in the first quarter; 24 to 17 in the second quarter. The third quarter belong to Corning, 22 to 16, and in the fourth quarter Corning outscored Knobel 34 to 16. Final score, Bobcats 107, Mustangs 58.Junior game

The Juniors played as good a

ball game as the Seniors but on a scaled-down scoring bracket.

Bob Black led the Juniors with 15 points, followed by Frank Richardson with 11.

Gary Huggins made the first score of the game and would up with four field goals. Frank Richardson, five field goals and one free throw; Bob Black, seven field goals and one free throw; Steve Weston, two field goals; Bill H. Pettit, one free throw; Gern Brashears, one free throw; Larry Browning, one field goal; Stanley Rain-water, one field goal; Larry Rhynes, three field goals and two free throws; Ricky Finley, one field goal and one free throw; Johnnie Knight, one field goal; Steven Selig, one field goal.

Score by quarters: First quarter, Corning 15, Knobel 1; Second quarter, Corning 29, Knobel 8; Third quarter, Corn-ing 44, Knobel 11. Final score Corning 59, Knobel 15.

December 28, 1945Double win over Marmaduke

The Corning Bobcats, girls’ and boys’ teams, in their first games of the basketball sea-son, defeated the Marmaduke boys and girls in games played in the Corning High School gymnasium Tuesday night. The final score for the girls’ game was Corning 32, Marmaduke 29, and the score for the boys’ game was Corning 39, Marmad-uke 30.

The startling lineup for the Bobcats in the girls game was: Patsy Ballenger, Tix Ponds,

Velma Cate, Mazie Leonard (10 points), Lessie Cate (10 points), and Wilda McNabb (5 points). Substitutes were: Jenelda Mill-er, Louise Johnson, Helen Rider and Ona Dean Denton (2). Van-diver of Marmaduke was high scorer for the game with 12 points.

The Bobcat lineup for the boys’ game was: Marley Baker (22), Joe Galleghly, Jimmy Oli-ver (2), Bill Magee (5), Benny Sprague (4). Substitutes were: Clois Jackson and Herman Walker (6). Baker of Corning was high point man with 22 points for the game.

Joe D. Yopp of Marmaduke was referee for both the boys’ and girls’ games.

The Bobcats will play the Greenway boys’ and girls’ bas-ketball teams in the Corning High School gymnasium on De-cember 28, at 7:30 p.m.

January 11, 1971Gordon leads Corning to win

Corning Senior girls upset Sa-lem with two seconds left on the clock. Susan Gordon stepped up to the free throw line, looked at the basket, paused a second, and swished the net to tie the score.

She got the ball for her sec-ond shot and swished the net again. The Bobcats took the lead by one point, 36 to 35, with two seconds remaining. On the throw-in, the Bobcats just stayed away from the Greyhounds. The clock ran out and the Bobcats had their upset victory.

The offensive team had many good team plays and the de-fense, led by Joyce Bowers, Kim Lewis, Annette Shore and Sharon Brownfiel, played an in-spired game against a good, big set of Salem forwards. A good job well done. Keep the spirit and go from here.

Junior girls were defeated by Salem, 45 to 33. Debbie Tribble led the scoring with 25 points. Julie Ballenger had four and Te-resa Adams had four.

Boys actionMany fans came out to see the

Corning-Hoxie game to see the Bobcats clinch their conference title, but this did not happen. Corning was defeated by Hoxie 81-77.

The scoring: Hester, 5; Smal-ley, 11; Davis, 13; James, 16; Walls, 21.

The Junior boys defeated Hoxie 62 to 53. The Bobkittens were led by Keith Walls with 21; Jim Black, 16; Greg Smith, 13; Mark Stacy, 8, and David Walls, 2. Good job, well done, keep the spirit and go from here.

Davidson plays for HardingFormer Corning basket-

ball standout Lester Davidson scored 20 points Tuesday night as the Harding Bison Freshmen defeated Henderson State Fresh-

men 73 to 69.A 6-2, 180-pounder, David-

son sunk two field goals and a free throw in the final two minutes of the game to assure a Bison victory. For the game he hit seven field goals and six of seven from the free throw line.

Davidson, who was the lead-ing scorer on Coach E. T. Dan-iels’ Corning team last year, also was high man in rebound-ing, pulling in 12 caroms.

Lester is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Davidson.

December 30, 1972Morgan/Black named to Nea team

After defeating top-seed Tuckerman in the first round game of the NEA tournament at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, the unseeded Corning Bobcats came back on Thursday night to put away Turrell, 66 to 60.

Corning led by a small mar-

gin until the final two minutes when they fell behind, but man-aged to regain their lead and ended the game with a 66 to 60 victory.

(Corning had defeated Turrell two weeks ago 63 to 53 in the District 2A Invitational Tourna-ment at Lepanto.)

Jerry Morgan was high point man for Corning, with 24. Fol-lowing close behind was Jim Black with 23. Morgan also led in rebounds with 17, while Black had 12. Morgan and Black were among ten athletes named to the NEA team at the end of the tournament.

Friday night, Corning was back in Jonesboro to face Monette. Corning led by nine points at half-time but fell be-hind and trailed 46 to 43 at the end of the third quarter. By the end of the fourth quarter, the Bobcats had a 58 to 58 tie, but lost in overtime, 64 to 62.

Jerry Morgan was again high

point man for Corning, with 17. Dan Ballenger followed with 15. Ballenger led in rebounds with 15. He was followed by Morgan and Black, who had 12 rebounds each.

Corning’s high scoring team has already set another school record for points. After defeat-ing Walnut Ridge 109 to 58 on December 1, for the first record, the Bobcats rolled over Lepanto (at Lepanto) 110 to 55 to break the record by one point.

(Note...The 1972-73 Bobcats scored over 100 points in six district games. Corning scored 2125 points during the season. February 16, Jerry Morgan be-came the second player on the Bobcat team to score 1,000 points in his career. Jim Black had previously reached that pla-teau. The Bobcats finished reg-ular season 25-3 . . . was seeded first in the district tournament but lost to eighth-seed Manila in first round action.)

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All Arkansans asked to report bald eagle nests

If you find a bald eagle nest in use in the state, the Arkan-sas Game and Fish Commission wants to know. Karen Rowe, non-game migratory bird biolo-gist, said, “The Commission’s regional biologists monitor the success of Arkansas’ nesting bald eagle population as a part of the eagle’s federal threatened species delisting process. If eagle nest productivity in the state be-gins to decline, then we know its time to afford the bald eagle ad-ditional protection and manage-ment.”

Anyone finding an eagle nest should not approach it, but care-fully note the exact location. GPS coordinates are very helpful if they are available. After not-ing the location, phone Rowe at 1-877-873-4651 or contact her by e-mail at krowe@agfc.state.ar.us.

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M.B. Ainley Community CenterActivities of the week

Monday 9:00 a.m., Strong Women; 6:00 p.m., KarateTuesday 9:00 a.m., SilverSneakers; 5:00 p.m., Stitchers class 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts meeting 6:30 p.m., ZumbaWednesday 9:00 a.m., Strong Women;Thursday 9:00 a.m., SilverSneakers 6:00 p.m. TaekwondoFriday 9:00 a.m., Strong Women

• Community Kids after school program is conducted each school day starting at 3:30 p.m.

• 4:00 p.m. 4-H Club meeting (second Thursday of the month)

The center is open each day. Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.

For rental information (available seven days a week) contact Director Judy Phelan, 870-857-6378.

Girls PeeWee girls maroon team . . .Team members wear maroon jerseys in PeeWee basketball are, from left, seated, Sophia Townsend, Olivia Meredith and Addison Goodman. Kneeling, Courtney Hovis, Natalya Bryant, Kassie George and Haylee Branum. Standing, Coach Mike Townsend, Alesha Ainley, Amy Hudson, Elizabeth Ennis and Coach Connie Pendergrass. (Photo courtesy of Photographic Memories)

PeeWee boys blue team . . .Wearing blue jerseys this year in PeeWee basketball are these boys. From left, front, Timothy Curtis, Hunter Pannell, Cyle Briney, Cade Briney and Colby Briney. Middle row, Clayton Kemp, Isaac Trice, Jayden Wiedeman, Jeffrey Battles, Austin Causey and Kody Butler. Coaches Donald Briney and Ted Briney. (Photo courtesy of Photographic Memories.)

PeeWee boys gold team . . .Playing on this year’s gold team in PeeWee basketball and pictured above are, from left, front, Dillon Lane and Alex Turner. Middle row, Jordan Ahrent, Kent Young, Kekoa Villaluna and James Newman. Back row, Dalton Hollis, Matthew Johnson, Coach Beverly Johnson, Cameron Nobles and Colton Evans. (Photo cour-tesy of Photographic Memories.)

PeeWee boys red team . . .Wearing red jerseys in PeeWee basketball action are, from left, front, Austin Johnson and Jared Dodd. Middle row, Cody Hooten, Bradley Dobbins, Fisher Francis, Caleb Zepecki and William Leonard. Back row, Trevor Ahrent, Shane Patrick, Cole Guthrey, Antonio Chavez, Kaden Hartwig and Coach Scott Dodd. (Photo courtesy of Photographic Memories.)

Girls Peewee purple team . . .Members of this year’s purple team playing PeeWee basketball are from left, seated, Laura Moore and Katie Cole. Kneeling, Leighann Bush, Alyson Edington and Jade Bounds. Standing, Selena Durbin, Misty Turrentine, Cheyenne Edington, Illeanna Leonard and Destiny Gearheart. Coaches Danny Moore and Rick Carpenter. Not pictured, Haylee Wilkins. (Photo courtesy of Photographic Memories.)

PeeWee girls, blue team . . .Playing girls PeeWee basketball and wearing the blue jerseys are, from left, front, Christa Pritchard, Em-ily Kimble and Ella Scobey. Middle row, Mallory Landreth, Jerri Lynn VanNada, MaKayla Ward, Kassadee Pritchard and Cherysh Dewitt. Back row, Coach Donna Briney, Taryn Moore, Hannah Blankenship and Coach Bobby Blankenship. Not pictured Taylor Hamilton. (Photo courtesy of Photographic Memories.)

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2014 CONTEST RULES1. Winning baby must be born to parents who reside within the area

served by Corning Post Office. This includes the City of Corning, Route One, Corning or Route Two, Corning.

2. The mother and the father of the child must be married to each other.

3. A written statement, signed by the attending physician, must specify the exact time of birth and must be brought to the Courier office within 24 hours after the arrival . . . TELEphONE CaLLS WILL NOT bE aCCEpTEd. A family member must come to The Courier and report the birth, bringing along a statement giving the necessary information.

4. Upon accepting this information, it will be held for 12 hours before a winner is declared.

5. If parents choose to go with another higher interest-paying account rather than a Savings Bond, an amount equivalent ($250) to purchasing a $500 Savings Bond will open an account at the financial institution of their choice.

The following Merchants and BusinessesWelcome the “First Baby” of the Year

with a $500.00EE Savings Bond

Walmart Flashmarket/subWay

ermert Funeral home

red taylor Ford

shelter Insurance, kIrk scobey, agent, lutcF,

rIverbank savIngs and loan

vandergrIFF Ins./ erIc vandergrIFF, agent

cate Pharmacy

rIceland Foods

vIdeo Playhouse

FIrst natIonal bank

shelton sanItatIon cornIng area chamber oF commerce

cornIng comPuters

IberIabank

goodman drugs

cIty oF cornIng

county Judge gary

and sally hoWell

JIm’s tIre & auto servIce

dr. bIlly d. russom, d.d.s.

Watson oIl comPany

carter-cox seeds, Inc.clay county electrIc cooPeratIve

young’s eye clInIc

FamIly medIcal center

JIm larue motors

clay county courIer

Jordon’s shoes, boots

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Farm bureau, clIFF gIFFord, angIe edWards, agents

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J. mIchael vInson, cPaFarm credIt mIdsouth

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1408 EATON, CORNING - OwNER wANTs OffER. Nice three-bedroom home with new windows and floor coverings. Awesome kitchen with new cabinets, spacious and open living room, great neighborhood, close to Park Elementary. Priced @$56,900. Agent: Tom Morris

Watson Real estate870-598-3869330 West Clay • Piggott, AR

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Lavern Reed 870-323-0026Tom Morris 870-323-0028Shirley Phelan 870-323-0850Kelli Malin 870-650-0001Melonie Payne 870-598-7394Shelly Grubb 870-598-3449Tim Gunn 573-837-6650Trent Holcomb 870-598-4541

Jo Nell Sale 870-598-5977Neil Morgan 870-529-3614Chuck Schulte 870-598-7076 Carlyne Sutfin 870-634-6975 Brande Boyd 870-324-1313Jonathan Wright 870-598-7320 Sharon Williams 870-598-7920 Sandy Guthrie 870-565-3546

Equal HousingL E N D E R

1410 LOCKWOOD, CORNiNG: 3 bdr., 1 bath brick, single carport, CH&A, all electric, four-year-old roof, 1170 sq. ft. on 75’x170’ lot. Priced @ $49,900. Agent: Lavern Reed.

1402 BASiL - CORNiNG: Need room? Large four-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2,542 sq. ft. house in a good location. New CH&A, large master bedroom with walk-in closet. Priced @ $87,500. Agent: Sandy Guthrie.201 OAK, CORNING: 3BR/1.5 BA brick home has 1,848 sq. ft. living space, sits on

five lots w/lots of shade trees and shrubs. The home features spacious living room w/woodburning fireplace equipped w/Buck Stove insert, a 24’x24’ family room and eat-in kitchen. Tile floors in bathrooms w/hardwood and carpet throughout remainder of house. The home has covered front porch, concrete patio off family room, single garage, and well for watering yard and garden. Priced @ $79,000. Agent: sharon williams

LOTS & ACREAGE125 ACREs M/l ON lITTlE blACK RIvER. Timber/hunting land just North of Success, AR. Priced @ $145,000. Agent: Tom Morris30 ACREs M/l ON CuRRENT RIvER. with 1/2 mile of river frontage. Boat ramp, timber and open fields. Priced @ $87,500. Agent: Tom Morris417 s.w. 4TH, CORNING. Nice clean shaded lot approximately 100’x150’ in prime location close to downtown. Pretty corner lot in good neighborhood with access to everything Corning has to offer. Priced @ $9,000. Agent: sandy Guthrie1110 sOuTHwEsT 2Nd sTREET, CORNING. two corner lots 100’x150’. Priced @ $10,000. Agent: lavern Reed585 sOuTHwEsT vINE sTREET, PEACH ORCHARd. Duck hunters cabin, 768 sq. ft., electric and water, bathroom, six lots (300’x142’). Priced @ $14,500. Agent: lavern Reed

1000 sw 4TH - CORNING. 3 BR/1B and sun room, 1040 sq. ft. living space, CH&A, all new electrical wiring. Nice brick house, corner lot, fenced-in yard. Priced @ $54,900. Agent: lavern Reed

199 s. COOPER - McdOuGAl. 3 BR/1B, Brick house, CH&A, 1,413 sq. ft. living space, single carport, 12x24 rear deck, one small out building, 1/2 acre lot, move-in Ready. Priced @$54,900. Agent: lavern Reed

310 WARDELL - CORNiNG. 3 BR/2B, CH&A, 1,392 sq. ft. living space, nice. move-in ready, 75’x90’ corner lot w/20’x20’ shop building. Priced @$74,500. OwNER wANTs OffER! Agent: lavern Reed

415 sw 4TH - CORNING. 1734 sq. ft. in this bungalow. Good CH&A, close to downtown Corning. 3 bdr., 2 ba, potential for fourth bdrm. Large living room, central heat and air, two-car carport, apartment attached for extra income. Hardwood and vinyl floors, roof approximately 5 yrs. old, New vinyl siding and screened-in front porch. Priced @$54,500. Agent: sandy Guthrie

1303 IRMA sTREET - CORNING: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, single carport, 1,040 sq. ft. living space, 68’x100’ lot, new insulated windows, vinyl siding. Nice house, move-in ready. Priced @ $42,500. Agent: lavern Reed

711 ERwIN, suCCEss: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, separate family room, CH&A, 3-yr.-old roof, new windows, nice move-in ready, large 30’x30’ shop building, 100’x150’ corner lot, many more anemities. Must see to appreciate. Priced @ $57,900. Agent: lavern Reed

1407 COluMbIA, CORNING: Totally remodeled 3-bdrm, 2 bath, 1950 sq. ft., great location. Attached double carport, garage in back, lots of storage, tiled floors, master bath has Jacuzzi, wooden blinds, recessed lighting, crown molding throughout. Kitchen has recessed lighting under cabinets, trash compactor and garbage disposal. Priced @ $99,500. Agent: sandy Guthrie

sPORTsMEN lOOK - CuRRENT RIvER: 3 or 4BR., 2BA, 2 story. Upstairs and downstairs kitchens, stairway to river, sandy beach, close to wildlife refuge, one or two-family dwelling or fishing and hunting cabin. Huge lot, shop with apartment. Priced @ $175,000. Agent: Tom Morris

516 E. ElM - CORNING: 3 BR brick, one-car carport, sitting on 1.2 acres m/l. Lots of highway frontage, storage building and separate outside office. Priced @ $79,900. Agent: Tom Morris

212 HOPE sTREET - CORNING: 2 BR frame, large living room, kitchen combination, 1 bath, good storage bldg. Currently rented. Priced @ $28,500. Agent: Tom Morris

R E D U C E D

100 sCOTT sTREET, CORNING. three-bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, double carport, CH&A, one-year-old roof, 1,653 sq. ft., 100’x150’ corner lot, 15’x30’ oval pool, 4’ deep, nice deck, 20’x24’ outbuilding. Refrigerator and range included. Priced @ $79,500. Agent: lavern Reed

1010 COCHRAN DRiVE - CORNiNG. Cozy, four-bedroom, one bath brick home in a good location. 1372 sq. ft. of living space. Eat-in kitchen and dining combo. CH&A with wood flu for back-up. Priced @$50,000. Agent: sandy Guthrie

1201 - 1209 WEST MAiN STREET - CORNiNG. This property has five shops with electric, CH&A and restrooms in each shop. Great highway access from Highway 67, good investment property.

105 NORTHWEST FiRST STREET - CORNiNG. 3 bedroom, one bath, all electric, CH&A, privacy fence in back yard. 69’x100’ lot, 1140 sq. ft. Nice and clean, vinyl siding. Priced @$44,900. Agent: lavern Reed

OwNER wANTs OffER - 38 vACATION TRAIl - REYNO. Located on bank of Current River - Hwy 328, .45 acres, 3-bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, brick house, mostly furnished, one-car garage, central heat and window air unit. Priced @$45,000. Agent: lavern Reed

R E D U C E D

Above - 1410 OvERdENE: Brick home, three-bedroom, one bath, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room. 1321 sq. ft. living space Single carport, nice, move-in ready. below - 1412 OvERdENE One-bedroom, one bath, living room, kitchen, utility room, large proch, 800 sq. ft. living space. Great rental or Mother-In-Law’s house.

Both Corning houses sit on three lots with two out buildings, small garden space and separate well for watering lawn or garden. Priced at $89,500. Agent: Tom Morris

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3592 HWy 67-CORNiNG - 3-Bdr., 1Ba., 1,280 sq. ft., new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, new windows, new metal roof, vinyl siding, new CH&A, new paint, nice 30’x34’ shop bldg. 100’x233’ lot. Priced @ $75,000. Agent: lavern Reed

504 GREGORy-CORNiNG - 1680 sq. ft. modular home, 100’x150’ lot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, very nice, move-in ready, 13-years-old, new heat pump. Priced @$44,900. Agent: lavern Reed

3813-3855 HwY 135, CORNING. 12.34 acres, 2 mobile homes (1976, 12’x50’) and (10’x40’), 60’x62’ Square Post Barn w/2 rental apartments, highway frontage Priced @ $27,500. Agent: lavern Reed

925 CR 169, CORNING: Beautifully decorated three-bedrooms, two bath brick. Dog kennel building 28’x30’ with office, small barn, pond, pasture, all on six acres m/l, close to Corning. All Priced @ $165,000. Agent: Tom Morris

1109 SW FOURTH STREET - CORNiNG. 2-bedroom brick, 945 sq. ft. on 76’x100’ corner lot, all electric, new water heater. Roof and CH&A six-years-old. Appliances stay with home. Move-in ready. Priced @$54,900. Agent: lavern Reed

It’s that time of year! Bas-ketball fans are gearing up for March Madness - a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While bas-ketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Secu-rity already has a winning “fi-nal four” of online services to cheer about: our new my Social Security service, the Retire-ment Estimator, online Benefit Application, and online Extra Help application!

Let’s take a look at the lineup.1. My Social Security is an

online account that allows you quick access to your personal Social Security information. During your working years, once you create your online ac-count, you can use my Social Security to obtain a copy of your Social Security Statement to check your earnings record and see estimates of the future retirement, disability, and sur-vivor benefits you and your family may receive. If you al-ready receive Social Security benefits, you can now sign into your account to view, save, and print your benefit verifica-tion letter, check your benefit payment information, and even change your address and phone number in our records. You also can start or change your direct deposit information. Check it out at www.socialse-

curity.gov/myaccount.2. The Retirement Estimator

is an easy way to get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Just key in some basic informa-tion and the Estimator will use information on your Social Se-curity record, along with what you input, to give you a benefit estimate on the spot. You even can experiment with different scenarios, such as changing your future earnings and retirement date. Check it out in English at www.socialsecurity.gov/estima-tor or in Spanish at www.segu-rosocial.gov/calculador.

3. The online Benefit Appli-cation is the most convenient way to apply for Social Securi-ty retirement benefits. You can apply from the comfort of your home - it’s fast, easy, and se-cure. It’s so easy, in fact, it can take you as little as 15 minutes to apply online. In most cases, once your application is sub-mitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documen-tation is required. Social Se-curity will process your appli-cation and contact you if any further information is needed. Try it out when you’re ready to retire at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.

4. The online Extra Help ap-plication is an easy way to save about $4,000 a year on your Medicare prescription drug

costs. To qualify for the Extra Help, you must be on Medi-care, have limited income and resources, and live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.

Social Security’s online ser-vices continue to hold the top spots for customer satisfac-tion. In the recent American Customer Satisfaction Index quarterly report, Social Secu-rity continued to score higher than the best private online ser-vices, including Amazon.

To learn more about our winning online services, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/onli-neservices.

Women and Social SecurityThe Social Security pro-

gram treats all workers - men and women - exactly the same in terms of the benefits they can receive. But women may want to familiarize themselves with what the program means to them in their particular cir-cumstances. Understanding the benefits may mean the differ-ence between living more com-fortably versus just getting by in retirement.

One of the most significant things women need to remem-ber about Social Security is the importance of promptly reporting a name change. If you haven’t told us of a name

change, your W-2 may not match the information in So-cial Security’s records and this could affect the amount of your future benefits. Not changing your name with Social Secu-rity also can delay your federal income tax refund. To report a name change, please fill out an Application for a Social Se-curity Card (Form SS-5). You can get the form by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov, or any Social Security office or card center, or by calling Social Security’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You must show us certain identity documents, in-cluding one recently issued to prove your legal name change.

If expanding your family is in your plans, it’s a good idea to apply for a Social Security number for your baby in the hospital, at the same time that you apply for your baby’s birth certificate. Social Security will mail the card to you. If you wait, you must then separately pro-vide evidence of your child’s age, identity, and U.S. citizen-ship status, as well as proof of your identity. Then, we must verify your child’s birth record, which can add 12 weeks to the time it takes to issue a card.

When women start receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, other family members may be eligible for payments as well. For example, benefits can be paid to a hus-band:

• If he is age 62 or older; or • At any age, if he is caring

for your child (the child must be younger than 16 or disabled and receiving Social Security

Social Securityby Phylis Dills

Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

benefits on your record). Benefits also can be paid to

unmarried children if they are: • Younger than age 18; • Between 18 and 19 years

old, but in elementary or sec-ondary school as full-time stu-dents; or

• Age 18 or older and severe-ly disabled (the disability must have started before age 22).

The family of a woman who dies may be eligible for sur-vivors benefits based on her work.

For more information about women and Social Security, ask for the publication, What Every Woman Should Know (SSA Publication No. 05-10127) or visit our special Women’s page online at www.socialsecurity.gov/women.

Your number is your cardOften times, people decide

they need to apply for a new Social Security card because they can’t find their old one. As long as you have all of the required information and docu-mentation, it’s not difficult to obtain a replacement Social Security card. But here’s even better news: you probably don’t need the card.

When you think about it, your Social Security number is your Social Security card. That is, knowing your number is usually all you’ll ever need. Know your number by heart, and you’ll never leave home without it.

In the event that you re-ally do want or need to get a replacement card, either for

yourself or for a child, you can find all the details at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. The “Get Or Replace a Social Security Card” page provides information on how to obtain a replacement card and what specific documents you need to provide. Each situation is unique, but in most cases you simply need to print, complete, and either mail or bring the application to Social Security with the appropriate documen-tation (originals or certified copies only).

In almost all cases, though, an application for your new-born’s Social Security card and number is taken in the hospital at the same time that you ap-ply for your baby’s birth cer-tificate.

There are a number of rea-sons a baby or child may need a Social Security number, but the main one is so that you can claim your child as a dependent on your tax return. Your child also will need a Social Secu-rity number to apply for certain government and social service benefits.

Whether you need a So-cial Security card for yourself or your child, it’s easy to ap-ply for one. But remember: if you already have one and just can’t find it, in most cases all you really need is to know your number. Memorize your Social Security number, and you’ll never leave home without it.

Learn more about your So-cial Security card and number at www.socialsecurity.gov/ss-number.

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BiggersBiggers BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Bible Study and prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. Pastor Charles Ray.

CHUrCH OF CHrisT. Main Street. Sunday service & Bible classes at 9:45 a.m., Worship at 10:40 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (CST). 6:00 p.m. (DST). Tuesday Ladies Bible Class 10:00 a.m. (September-May). Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. (CST), 7:00 p.m. (DST). Nursery Available All Services.

BOydsvilleB O y d s v i l l e M i s s i O N A r y BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; worship services, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday evening services, 5:00. Wednesday evening services, 7:00.

sAleM MissiONAry BAPTisT CHUrCH. Route 2, Rector. George L. Bearden, pastor. Sunday School 10:00. Morning Worship 11:00. Sunday eve-ning Bible Training 5:00. Sunday eve-ning Worship services at 6:00.

sMiTH CHAPel geNerAl BAPTisT. Earnie Rinks, Pastor, Sunday morn-ing 10:00; Evening 5:00; Wednesday evening 7:00. Special singing the first Saturday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

COrNiNgBig T PeNTeCOsTAl CHUrCH. Service time: Saturday evening, 7:00; Sunday morning, 10:00; Sunday eve-ning 6:00; Tuesday night 7:00. Pastor Bryan Malone.

C A lvA r y B A P T i s T C H U r C H . Crafton Street. Pastor Kent Modlin. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; worship 11:00 a.m.; Discipleship training 5:00; evening worship 6:00. Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

C H U R C H   O F   N A Z A R E N E . 2 4 0 8 Cherry. Reverend Peter Connolly, D.D., pastor. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., morn-ing worship 11:00, evening worship 6:00, Tuesday evening 6:00.

F i r s T A P O s T O l i C U N i T e d PeNTeCOsTAl CHUrCH. Kenmore and Bobcat Lane. Sunday School and Worship services, 10:00 a.m.; Sunday evening services, 5:30. Wednesday evening services, 7:00. Pastor Troy D. Johnson.

FirsT AsseMBly OF gOd. Kenmore and Maddox Streets. Pastor Lynda Eaves. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m. Evening worship, 5:00. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

FirsT BAPTisT CHUrCH. 701 West Third. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship, 10:45. Sunday eve-ning adult choir practice, 5:00; Sunday evening worship, 6:00; Wednesday evening - AWANA at 6:30. Youth ser-vice 6:30. Adult service 7:00 p.m. Rusty Keltner, pastor.

FirsT CHrisTiAN CHUrCH. Fourth and Elm Streets. Pastor Tim Burgess. Sunday Bible School, 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided. Sunday evening, 6:00.

FirsT FreeWill BAPTisT CHUrCH. Fourth and Hazel Streets. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; worship hour, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday night services, 6:00. Wednesday night services, 7:00. Pastor Conie Gipson.

FirsT geNerAl BAPTisT CHUrCH. Ada and Kenmore Streets. Sunday School , 9 :45 a .m. ; Morning wor-ship,10:50 a.m.; Sunday evening servic-es, 6:00.; Wednesday evening services, 7:00. Don Dingus, pastor.

F i r s T U N i T e d M e T H O d i s T CHUrCH. 600 Pine. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; worship services, 10:45 a.m. Shawl ministry meets Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m., pastor: Rev. Ann Ferris.

grACe MissiONAry BAPTisT CHUrCH. Eaton and Fifth Streets. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday morn-ing worship, 11:00. Sunday evening services, 5:00. Wednesday evening ser-vices, 6:00. Pastor John Knott.

grAssyleAd CHUrCH OF CHrisT. Highway 67 West. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday eve-ning, 5:00. Wednesday evening , 5:00.

HOPeWell sOUTHerN BAPTisT CHUrCH. Heelstring Community, County Road 116. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; worship services, 11:00 a.m.

H O U s e O F P r Ay e r ( i N T e r -deNOMiNAl). 803 Main Street. Pastor Jimmy McMasters. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 10:30. Sunday evening service 6:00.; Wednesday eve-ning services, 7:00.

lANdMArK MissiONAry BAPTisT CHUrCH. Highway 67 North. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; worship services, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday evening servic-es, 7:30. Sunday evening services, 6:00. Pastor Robert Moore.

l i g H T H O U s e P e N T e C O s TA l TABerNACle. 600 South Second, Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday morn-ing, 11; Sunday Evening 5; Tuesday 7 p.m., youth night 7. S.R. Rogers, pastor.

liviNg WOrd FellOWsHiP. 1606 Main Street, Highway 67 West. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., worship service 11:00 a.m., evening service 5:00. Wednesday evening services 6:30. Pastor Tony Monreal.

Mill HOUse geNerAl BAPTisT CHUrCH. On Creason Road. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Pastor Jim Parrish.

NeW BegiNNiNg TABerNACle. Location Highway 62. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Sunday evening 5:00; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor Charles Midgett.

PAlATKA CHUrCH OF CHrisT. Route One. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; worship services, 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening services, 6:00.; Wednesday eve-ning services, 7:00.

sHilOH ClAy BAPTisT CHUrCH. Richwoods Community. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Church Services, 11:00 a.m. Carl Thomason, pastor.

sT. JOsePH THe WOrKer CATHOliC CHUrCH. 1415 Harb Street. Saturday Mass at 4:00 p.m. Confessions heard before Mass. Holy Day Mass to be announced.

s T . M A T T H e W l U T H e r A N CHUrCH. Highway 67 North and Jones Street, Corning. Present time Schedule, 8:30 a.m., Divine Service; Sunday School and Bible Class 9:45 a.m. Rev. Jon C. Bischof, pastor.

dATTOdATTO MissiONAry BAPTisT CHUrCH. Mike Chadwick, pastor. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; preaching services, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday evening services, 6:00.; Wednesday night ser-vices, 6:00.

delAPlAiNed e l A P l A i N e B A P T i s T C H U r C H , Sunday School, 10:00 a.m., Sunday morning worship, 11:00. Sunday evening worship, 6:00. Mid-Week Prayer Service, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

d e l A P l A i N e C H U r C H O F C H r i s T. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; worship services, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday evening services, 5:00.

d e l A P l A i N e F U l l g O s P e l CHUrCH OF JesUs CHrisT. Sunday morning, 10:00. Sunday evening, 6:30. Wednesday evening, 7:30.

gAiNesvilleH A RV E S T I M E   C H U R C H . Pa s t o r Reverends Wayne and Genie McGill. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship 1 1 : 0 0 a . m . S u n d a y n i g h t 5 : 0 0 . Wednesday evening 7:00.

HiCKOriAMissiONAry BAPTisT CHUrCH. Billy Morris, Pastor. Sunday School, 10:00 a .m. Church services, 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening services, 5:30. Wednesday evening 6:30.

KNOBB e T H l e H e M M i s s i O N A r y BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship services 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening services 6:00 p.m.

r O C K s P r i N g s U N i T e d MeTHOdisT CHUrCH. Rev., Mark Trout. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Everyone invited to attend.

KNOBelCHUrCH OF CHrisT. Third and Cherry. Tim Carter, minister. Sunday morning services, 10:00 a.m. Sunday preaching services, 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening services, 6:00. Bible Study, Wednesday night, 6:00.

FirsT PeNTeCOsTAl CHUrCH. Highway 90 South . John Ke lsey Vallance, pastor. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Sunday evening services, 6:00. Wednesday evening, 7:00.

FirsT BAPTisT CHUrCH. Third and Cypress. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship services, 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening services, 6 :00. Michael Freeman pastor.

NEW BEGINNINGS FULL GOSPEL. 333 Third, Knobel. Pastor Reverend Randall K. Pinkston. Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 5:00; Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

NEW LIFE FAMILY CHURCH. 39 CR 240, Knobel. Pastor Gary Holcomb. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship Services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening worship 6:00; Wednesday evening ser-vices 7:00.

lAFeST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH. Highway 135 North. Pastor Curtis Dwyer . Sunday School 9 :15 a .m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Christian Day school each Wednesday, 4:00-5:30 p.m. for grades 3-7.

MAyNArdgrANdvieW Free Will BAPTisT. 921 Grandview Rd. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30. Pastor Roger Smith.

MCdOUgAlA P O s T O l i C F e l l O W s H i P CHUrCH. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor Herb Ellis.

M c d O U g A l C O M M U N i T y CHrisTiAN CHUrCH. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship , 10:45 a.m. Sunday, 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible Study for all ages at 6:30. Pastor Kevin Faughn.

M O r r i s C H A P e l g e N e r A l BAPTisT CHUrCH. Jared Hancock, pastor . Sunday School 10:00 a .m. Worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening 6:00.

TrUe ligHT MissiONAry BAPTisT CHUrCH. Pastor Lavern Reed. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Morning worship ser-vices, 11:00 a.m. evening worship, 5:00. Wednesday evening service, 6:00.

MOArKHigHWAy TABerNACle. Four and one-half miles North of Corning, Highway 67. Pastor, W.V. Meadors. Sunday Morning 10:00. Sunday Evening 6:00. Wednesday evening 7:00.

MOArK BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. preaching services, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night, 6:30.

PeACH OrCHArdPeACH OrCHArd CHUrCH OF CHrisT. One block East of Railroad Track. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. preach-ing services, 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening services, 6:00. Wednesday evening ser-vices, 7:00.

PeACH OrCHArd PeNTeCOsTAl CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship services, 11:00 a.m. Evening 5:00. Wednesday evening services, 6:30.

PeACH OrCHArd sOUTHerN BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. worship services, 11:00 a.m. Pastor Gene Carpenter.

POllArdHARMONY SOUTHERN BAPTIST. Pastor Tim McCluskey. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11:00; Sunday Night, 5:00; Wednesday Night, 6:00. NeW HOPe BAPTisT CHUrCH. Pastor Loy Culver. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:30. Evening Worship, 6 :00 . Wednesday Night Service, 7:00.

MArs Hill MeTHOdisT CHUrCH - CrOCKeTT. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m.

reyNOCHUrCH OF CHrisT. Darrell Fears, minister. Sunday morning, 9:45, wor-ship service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday eve-ning services, 6:00. Wednesday evening Bible Study 6:00.

Old reyNO Free Will BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning worship services, 10:50, Wednesday night services, 7:00. and Sunday night services, 6:00. Pastor Jed Daniels.

reyNO FirsT BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship 11 :00 a .m. Sunday evening 6 :30 . Wednesday night 7:00. Pastor Roger Hovis.

sTONeWAlls T O N e W A l l C O M M U N i T y CHUrCH. Sal ly Shepard, pastor ; Ruben Rodriguez, associate pastor. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning worship, 11:00, Sunday night services, 6:00. Wednesday evening ser-vices 7:00.

sUCCesssUCCess BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m., worship 11:00 a.m.; Discipleship Training 5:00; evening ser-vices, 5:30. Wednesday evening service, 6:30. Pastor Bob Powers.

sUCCess CHUrCH OF CHrisT. Bruce McGrew, minister. Bible Class Sunday Morning, 10:00, Worship services, 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening services, 5:00. Wednesday Evening Bible Class, 7:00.

sUCCess APOsTOliC CHUrCH. Pastor Reverend Richard Mahan. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Sunday eve-ning Service, 6:00. Midweek service, Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

sUPPlyF i r s T UNiTed PeNTeCOsTAl CHUrCH. 3482 Highway 166 N. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. evening wor-ship 6:00; Wednesday prayer 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Reverend Paul Davidson.

HArviell, MOR E V I VA L   T I M E   TA B E R N A C L E . Highway 67 North, across from Call of Wild. Pastor Jerry and Nancy Summers. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Church 11:00 a.m., Evening Services, 6:00, Thursday night service, 7:00.

WA l N U T g r O v e M i s s i O N A r y B A P -T i s T C H U r C H . Ronald Daughhettee, Pastor. 1 mile West of Hwy 67 on CR 352. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday evening ser-vices, 6:00; Wednesday evening 7:00.

UNiTed MeTHOdisT CHUrCH. Sunday Worship, 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Almarie Reynolds.

FellOWsHiP sOUTHerN BAPTisT CHUrCH. Highway 67, 1 1/2 mile South 158/160 Junction. Tim Freeman, pastor. Sunday School 9:45. Worship Service 10:45. Sunday Evening, 5:00. Wednesday Evening, 7:00.

T H e H A rv i e l l J e s U s N A M e P e N T e C O s TA l C H U r C H . R e v . Leroy Murray, pastor. Church services: Sunday morning 10, Sunday evening, 6. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m.

NAylOr, MOCHUrCH OF CHrisT. Sunday morn-ing bible study 10:00; morning wor-ship 10:45; evening worship 6:00; Wednesday mid-week service (Winter) 6:00 p.m.; (Summer) 7:00 p.m.; Minister Larry Woodward.

C O r i N T H s F e l l O W s H i P Two miles North of Naylor on “B” Highway. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Church ser-vices, 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening ser-vices, 6:00. Wednesday evening services 7:00 p.m. Reverend Kenny Willcut, pas-tor.

FirsT CHrisTiAN CHUrCH. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Church services, 10:30 a.m. Children’s church 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening services, 6:00.

NAylOr FirsT CHUrCH OF gOd, Kelsey and Oyster. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Pastor Bob Featherston.

NAylOr elM grOve geNerAl BAPTisT on Public Road. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. Reverend Dennis Bell, pastor.

NAylOr MissiONAry BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. preaching services, 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening services, 5:00. Bible Study, 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays. James Mills, pastor.

NAylOr PeNTeCOsTAl CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Sunday eve-ning, 6:00; Youth Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Reverend Donnie Fowler, pastor.

NAylOr UNiTed MeTHOdisT CHUrCH. Corner of Lyon and Kelsey. Sunday Church school, 10:00 a.m. wor-ship services, 10:30 a.m. Second and fourth Sunday of the month.

FirsT BAPTisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. worship services, 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening services, 6:30. Wednesday night services, 6:30.

THe lOrd’s CHUrCH. Sunday School services at 10:00 a.m., church at 11:30 a.m. Sunday night 6:00. Thursday evening, Young People’s Meeting, 7:00., Saturday night, Gospel Singing, 6:30. Two buildings behind Tharp’s Grocery Store.

Neelyville, MOAPOsTOliC NeW TesTAMeNT OF JesUs CHrisT. Located one mile South of intersection, Highways 142 and 67, South on Highway 67. Sunday School 10 a.m., morning worship 11:00; evening 6:00 and Thursday 7 p.m. Reverend Glenda Haven, pastor.

C O O N i s l A N d P e N T e C O s T CHUrCH. Church services, Sunday morning, 10:00. Sunday evening, 6:00. Saturday evening, 7:00.

FrieNdsHiP CHUrCH OF COON islANd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Children’s church, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening services, 6:00. Wednesday evening services, 7:00. Pastor Allen Leutert. Located seven miles East of Neelyville.

i N d e P e N d e N C e M i s s i O N A ry BAPTisT CHUrCH of Neelyville. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; worship ser-vices 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening servic-es 6:00; Wednesday service 7:00. Pastor Bobby Brooks.

Neelyville APOsTOliC CHUrCH. Bel-Air Subdivision. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Hull.

Neelyville UNiTed MeTHOdisT CHUrCH. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning worship , 11 :00 . Reverend Almarie Reynolds, pastor.

sHePHerd’s FOld CHUrCH. Two miles south of Hwy. 67 & 142 on CR 272, 1/4 mile on right. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship Service 11:00 a.m., Evening service 6:30; Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Eric Leroux.

Oxly, MOANTiOCH BAPTisT CHUrCH: Hwy 142, Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; worship 11:00 a.m.; evening 6:30; Wednesday bible study, 6:30. Pastor Troy E. Martin.

rOCK FellOWsHiP CHUrCH, 1/4-mile East on Hwy 142. Sunday morn-ing 10:00, worship services 11:00 a.m. Sunday night services 6:30. Wednesday night services 6:30. Pastor John Rhine.

O x ly U N i T e d P e N T e C O s TA l CHUrCH. Highway 142. Sunday morn-ing services, 10:00. Sunday evening ser-vices, 6:00. Wednesday evening servic-es, 7:00. Saturday evening services, 7:00.

r i s e N l i F e C H U r C H O F g O d , downtown Oxly Reverend Chuck Ferrell, Pastor. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday evening service 6:00. Wednesday evening services 7:00.

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Amended Affidavit for Col-lections of Small Estate by a distributee was filed with respect the Estate of Harry M. Harmon, deceased, with the Clerk of Pro-bate Division of the Circuit Court of Benton County, Arkansas, un-der Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101. The legal description of the real property listed in the Affidavit is as follows:

The South 25 feet of Lot Four (4) and all of Lot Five (5) in Block Five (5) in the Herb Smith Subdivision to the City of Corning, Clay County, Arkansas.All persons having claims

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set forth within the orders and foreclosure decree of the Clay (Corning-Western District) County Circuit Court entered in Case No. CV2013-04, including but not limited to the following – should any successful bidder fail to perform under the instructions of the Commissioner at time of sale, then that bid shall be void and set aside. The Commissioner thereafter shall find that the sub-ject property be awarded to the next successive highest bidder, until performance is rendered.

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Sara Dollins, standing, visits with sixth grade students, from left, Jordan Ahrent, Beau Young, Hannah Blankenship, Cory Vallance, Marijane Turner and Kassadee Pritchard.

Dollins joins county prevention coalitionby Fred Martin

Sara Dollins has been named to the Clay County Prevention Coalition staff to lead groups of students and adults in prevention programs including drug-free clubs in the county.

Ms. Dollins is enrolled at Ar-kansas State University where she will earn a degree in Health Promotion.

Clay County Prevention Co-alition (CCPC) and Mid-South Health Systems worked together in seeking a tobacco prevention grant from the Arkansas Depart-ment of Health: Tobacco Pre-vention & Cessation Program

(ADH-TPCP). After a success-ful beginning, the county can re-apply for this prevention grant this summer.

Ms. Dollins was guest speaker at the sixth grade DARE graduation at Central Elementary School last week. She will work with the Clay County Prevention Coalition and in programs of Junior High and Senior High schools in the county to help with their drug-free clubs.

Dorothy Newsom, who has worked in Clay County with Crowley’s Ridge Development Council for several years, says

Sara is seeking assistance from individuals interested in build-ing a healthier community and county.

Monthly meetings of the CCPC will be rotated in Corn-ing, Rector and Piggott. The sessions will be luncheon meet-ings between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) with county residents invited to at-tend part or all of the meetings, as their schedule allows.

Sara Dollins can be reached by e-mail at sdollins@mshs.org or contact Dorothy Newsom at her office at 870-933-0033 for more information.

ObituariesBob Phelan

Bob Phelan of Corning was born April 1, 1944 in Corning, son of W.H. and Ethel (Gleg-horn) Phelan. He died in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis De-cember 24, 2013. He was 69.

A veteran of the U.S. Army from 1963-1967, he was a farm-er, enjoyed hunting and was a member of Palatka Church of Christ.

He was married to Donna Bur-ton on June 2, 1967. She is his former wife and current compan-ion.

Other survivors are two daugh-ters Kimberly (Karl) Hoenack, Wasilla, Alaska and Rebecca Vanpool, Corning; one brother Jack Phelan of Michigan; six sis-ters, Helen Easterwood, Corning, Dorothy Gerber, Poplar Bluff, Doris Shepard of Oklahoma, JoAnn (Lyndon) Kammerman, Virginia Brumfield and Wilma (Harold) Bauschlicher, all of Corning; 5 grandchildren Kyra and Kurt Hoenack, Tyler Lane, Noah and Clayton Vanpool; 2 great-grandchildren Mattie and Peyton Lane.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Billy Phelan and one sister Hilda Shepard.

Funeral services were con-ducted Sunday, December 29, 2013 in Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny Bradshaw officiating.

Memorials may be sent to No-ah’s Ark Pre-school or Paragould Children’s Home.

Sign online condolences at www.ermertfuneralhome.com

Mike CobbMike Cobb of Success was

born in Poplar Bluff September 30, 1957 son of Kenneth and So-phia Cobb. He died in his home Sunday, December 29, 2013. He was 56.

Owner of Cobb Truck and Auto Repair, he attended Suc-cess Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with grandchil-dren, playing with his dog and working in the shop.

Survivors are three children Michelle Cobb Smith and Chris-tina May Cobb (Christopher) Huffman, both of Success and Michael Cobb McNabb, Heber Springs; mother Sophia Cobb, Success; best friend Sylvia; three brothers Jimmy Cobb, Danny Cobb and James Cobb, all of Success; eight grandchildren, Chandler, Christopher, Christy, Cameron, Sydney, Billy, Katie and Lila.

He was preceded in death by his father; brother Gary Cobb; and sister Barbara Addison.

Funeral services in the cha-pel of Ermert Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 with Rev. Wayne Baldwin offi-ciating. Burial in Hitt Cemetery in Success.

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Patricia Riley Patricia Lynn Riley of Corn-

ing was born July 1l, 1953 in Jonesboro, daughter of Ray and Martha Recker Niedermeier. She died Friday, December 27, 2013 in Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was 60.

A homemaker of the Pentecos-tal faith, she was united in mar-riage to Kenneth Riley in Janu-ary of 2010 and he survives.

Other survivors are five sons Randall (Yvonne) Hill, Bryan Hill, Shane Hill and Nathan Sand-ers all of Corning and Jason Hill of Malden, Missouri; a daugh-ter Kandie (Michael) Pitcher of Pocahontas; three brothers Ray Niedermeier of Peach Orchard, Rickey Niedermeier of Knobel and Randy Niedermeier of Knob; a sister Robin Sanders of Corn-ing; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild;

Graveside services were con-ducted in Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge Tuesday, December 31, 2013 with Rev. Jimmy McMasters officiating. Pallbearers Randall Hill, Bryan Hill, Shane Hill, Nathan Sand-ers, Jason Hill, Derek Pitcher, Michael Pitcher and Rickey Nie-dermeier. Honorary pallbearer Troy Crouch.

Sign online registry at www.bryanfh.com

Bill YorkBill York of Corning was

born in Success November 19, 1933 son of Horace and Dealie (Berry) York. He died in Flo & Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro Tuesday, December 24, 2013. He was 80.

A retired truck driver and gravel pit owner, he enjoyed re-furbishing old gas pumps and El Caminos.

October 7, 1960 he married his wife Nellie who preceded him in death November 2, 2007.

Survivors are twin daughters Jami (Bobby) McGee, Cabot and Julie (Robert) Smothers, North Little Rock; five grandchildren Cameron, Emily, and Rachel McGee, Lee and Brooke Smoth-ers; brother-in-law Jimmie (Al-ice) Williams, Corning; sister-in-law Aylene Williams, Corning; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers Jewel York and Charles York; sister Alneta Stubblefield; brother-in-law J.L. Williams; and niece Norma Keown.

Serving as pall bearers: Mark Williams, Scott George, Tim Williams, Steve Williams, Doin Bowers and Trey Bowers.

Services were conducted Fri-day, December 27, 2013 in the chapel of Ermert Funeral Home with Rev. Web Bates officiating. Burial in Richwoods Cemetery.

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James MarchJames Lee March of Reyno

was born February 26, 1949 in Reyno, son of Arville and Eva March. He died in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Mon-day, December 23, 2013. He was 64.

A veteran of the Marine Corps serving in Vietnam for two years, he was a retired truck driver and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was of the Baptist faith.

He married his wife Bettie El-der March on June 8, 1989 and she survives.

Other survivors are one son Brian March, Jonesboro; daugh-ter Bridget (Jay) McKimmy, Lafe; step-son Dean (Beverly) Reynolds, Imboden; step-daugh-ters Carrie (Chad) Browning and Sherry Carter, both of Corning; brothers Kenneth (Marci) March, Reyno and Rettis (Tammy) March, Moark; sisters Loretta (Tom) Kenny and Sharon Todd, both of Tennessee, and Patsy (Jack) Easter, East Prairie, MO; grandchildren Tabatha, Clayton Brandon, Kurt, Ryan, Devin, Axell, Maci and Sophie; Great-grandchildren Kati and Tyler; and other relatives and friends;

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ernest; and grandchild Laci.

Funeral services were con-ducted Friday, December 27, 2013 in the chapel of Ermert Fu-neral home with Rev. Roger Ho-vis officiating. Burial in Nelson Cemetery in Reyno.

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Ronald NixRonald Earl Nix, 66, husband

of Mary Jean Grissom Nix, for-merly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, died December 21, 2013 in South Carolina.

Born September 30, 1947 in Piggott, he was the son of the late Calvin and Marie Parrish Nix and grandson of the late Finis Parrish and May Young Parrish.

Retired from the Post Office in 2002 after 35 years of ser-vice, he enjoyed football, De-troit Tigers baseball, hunting, fishing and working with wood.

Survivors are his wife; twin brother Larry (Sue) Nix; step children, Lisa (Eric) Kruger of Storrs, Connecticut, Donald Pickell, of Ypsilanti, MI; and Chrisa (John) Kelly of North Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Justin Cameron, Hannah Kelly, Jonathon Kelly, Hannah and Madelyn Kruger; and many cousins, nieces and a nephew.

At his request there will be no funeral services. A celebra-tion of life will be held for fam-ily and close friends at a later date.

Ludena Whitaker HongAnother beautiful light left us

on December 15th 2013, with the passing of Ludena Whitaker-Hayes-Hong. She was born May 11, 1936 in Palatka, daughter of Cecil Whitaker and Zoma Whitaker Buffington, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Floyd Buffington of Jacksonville, North Carolina and Richard Buffington of Glendale, Arizona; and one niece Kelli Mills of Jackson, Tennessee.

She is survived by her hus-band Robbie Hong of Palmetto, Florida; two daughters Kimberly Connell and Rick of St. Charles, Missouri and Laura Arnold and Jeff of St. Peters, Missouri; two step sons, Chris Hong and Molly of Dallas, Texas and Joey Hong and Patty of Largo, Florida; 13 grandchildren; and one great grand daughter.

She is also survived by one brother Bill Whitaker of Cedar Hill, Missouri; one sister Caro-lyn Buffington/Mills and Ralph of Jackson, Tennessee; sister-in-law Jean Buffington of Glendale, Arizona; and several cousins and nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held on Thursday December 19th in the chapel at Sacred Heart Cem-etery, Palmetto, Florida.

Donations can be made to American Cancer Society in her name. 36t1p

Ralph SterlingRalph Hugh Sterling of

Corning was born in Mead-ville, Pennsylvania, March 29, 1947. He died in Southeast Health Hospital in Cape Gi-rardeau Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was 66.

A veteran of the Marine Corps and recipient of the Pur-ple Heart, he was a retired po-lice officer, security guard and bank loan officer. He enjoyed gardening.

On June 10, 2013, he married his wife Mari Grace (Braendle) Sterling and she survives.

Other survivors include his Bud and sister-in-law Karen Harrison and nephews Kenny, Christopher and Timothy.

Services were conducted Sat-urday, December 28, 2013 in the chapel of Ermert Funeral Home with Rev. Ann Ferris officiating. Burial in Carson City Cemetery, Carson, Michigan.

Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

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Melissa ChavezMelissa Chavez of Knobel

was born in Heber Springs, July 4, 1969, daughter of Thomas and Artie Fairfield. She died in her home Friday, December 27, 2013. She was 44.

A homemaker and member of Knobel Pentecostal Church, she enjoyed playing with grand-children, crocheting and playing video games.

June 11, 1988 she was married to Jesse Martin Chavez and he survives.

Other survivors are her chil-dren T.J. Chavez, Alicia Ed-wards, Ethan Chavez, Anto-nio Chavez, Trai Chavez and Dyane Chavez, all of Knobel; mother Artie Fairfield, Pang-burn; brother Carl Fairfield; two sisters Veronica Burget, Benton, and Marsha Sutter-field, Pangburn; four grand-children Kaileigh, Madison, Joshua and Axi.

She was preceded in death by her father; grandchild Alicia Raine Edwards.

Graveside services were con-ducted Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Pirtle Cemetery with Rev. Michael Freeman officiat-ing under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home.

• Corning Senior Wellness Center plays to continue their nor-mal operating hours throughout the New Year’s holiday week.• Special Watch Night Services are planned for New Year’s Eve at various churches in the area.• Wednesday, January 1: The U.S. Post Office is closed. There will be no mail delivery.• All schools in the area will resume classes Monday, January 6, 2014;• Monday, January 6, Corning Area Chamber of Commerce with meet in El Acapulco Restaurant at 12:00 noon with guest speaker Fred Brown from Arkansas Game and Fish Commis-sion.

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loosa, Iowa was born Feb. 3, 1949, in McDougal. He died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 64.

He had been employed at L.A. Darling Co in Corning, and en-joyed Nascar racing, Cardinal baseball, and watching Duck Dy-nasty. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include one daugh-ter Teresa Martin, Corning; two sons Tracy Herren, Corning and Billy Herren, Qulin; 5 sisters Dorothy Eberley, Machesney Park, IL, Mildred LeConte, of Rockford, IL, Hellen Gummo, Lebanon, TN, Dortha Seago, Rockford, IL, and Linda Herren, Beloit, WI; 4 brothers, Clifford Herren, Corning, Jimmy Her-ren, Cartridge, TN, Tom Herren, Reynolds, PA, and David Og-den, Beloit, WI; 5 grandchildren, Stephenie Maulden, Melanie Maulden and Dustin Martin, all of Corning, Emily Herren and Savannah Herren, both of Qulin.

Preceding him in death are, his parents Guy Clifford Herren and Anna Lee Ogden; one brother Willard Herren.

Funeral were Monday Decem-ber 30 in Fowler-Sullivan Me-morial Chapel with Rev. Billy Herren and Rev. Thomas Gray officiating. Burial in Cantwell Cemetery east of Corning.

Paying tribute to veterans in familyKathy Gleghorn and mem-

bers of her family are proud of the military service provided by their relatives who have served in various branches of service to their country.

Recently, she completed a dis-play of photos complied with the help of others showing members of her family who have proudly served.

Pictured above, top center, is David Denning (4 years Army); clockwise, Michael Warner (4 years Marines); Adam Smith (4 years Navy); Victor Piney (World War II Army); Stan-ley Denning (8 years National Guard); Willer Riney (4 years Army); Louis Denning (4 years Navy); Don Ownby (8 years Navy).

Ms. Gleghorn said she put this together with encouragement of

Portraits of family members enlisted in the armed forces in the past are shown by Kathy Gleghorn in this display recently completed.

her family because of the grati-tude everyone has for the service

and dedication of these family members.