Baxter Bulletin from Mountain Home, Arkansas • 5

THE BAXTER BULLETIN, Mountain Home, Ark. Page 5A Monday, January 13, 2003 mm ll.l.NI'IrdJIWWJ. an Ozarks weather change SMS I js i a little 1 off center Louise Fleming sane iAi By CHYRL RIPPLE Bulletin Historian From The Bulletin Files 100 Years Ago Jan. 9, 1903 The Honorable Z.M. Horton left by private conveyance for Mount Olive, where he will take the train for Little Rock.

He is accompanied by his daughter, Lucile, and his niece, Gertrude Simpson. Miss Gertrude will enter Central Baptist college at Conway. Miss Lucile will attend Draughon's Business College while the legislature is in session and stay with her father. 1JI.H. Morris has decided to stay in Mountain Home and engage in the grocery business at his old stand on the north side of the square.

Six teams started to Springfield, Monday to bring goods to Mr. Morris. Major H.H. Hilton, S.E. Denton and Postmaster Talley, all of Gassville, were in Mountain Home this week.

They report business is flourishing. The week the "Every Child by 79" immunization thrust had some teeth put into it. A March 1 deadline for all student immunizations was set, with the backing of Governor Pryor and the state Department of Education. The Mountain Home City Council Monday night cautioned pedestrians and drivers to exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Seventh and Main streets intersection. This announcement came after it was learned from State Sen.

Vada Sheid that the state Highway and Transportation Department would probably not recommend a traffic signal light for that intersection. Stephen Crain, 37, is the new city attorney for Mountain Home and will begin work Jan. 18. Joe H. Edmonds, 28, a native of Baxter County, and a former Arkansas State Trooper, announced this week that he will be a candidate in the May 30 Democratic primary for Baxter County Sheriff.

It didn't take long for the Ozarks' whimsical weather to change. Wednesday morning, the sun shone bright and temps moved into the 60s, and I was urging Tuffy to leave her bed and go out for a while. Howie the Cat had departed soon after milk was poured into his bowl. "If old folks like us can struggle out of bed," I scolded our dog, "why can't you make it up?" Tuffy herself, of course, is a senior citizen, with all the aches and pains that go with that time of life, and I try to be tolerant of her weaknesses. Our dog misses those treats that Sharon used to bring her.

We, too, miss seeing Sharon, the last of Baxter General's home-health-care crew to cease visiting Edith after her most recent hospitalization. Medicare, in its wisdom, decreed it was time to pull the plug. No more subsidized visits from the hospital agency. Even so, things have improved since the time when our oldest sister had to be still hospitalized to qualify for recuperative care benefits. For years, in fact, government health insurance programs favored institutional care, over policies that would have allowed seniors to stay in familiar surroundings, for at least part of the time left them.

Adult education honors Jessica Benedict MC Adult Ed resumes schedule hotel overflowing, and there is a big demand for houses and lots. Gassville is destined to be a good town. The steamer started up the river from Calico Rock with barges loaded with railroad supplies for Cotter. 50 Years Ago Jan. 8, 1953 William Klemm, Airman 3rd Class, who is stationed at Scott Air Force Base, 111., spent the holidays with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Klemm. Betty Crowe left Friday for Washington D.C., where she will resume her courses at Gal-laudet College. She visited with her mother, Mrs. Oscar Kunkle, and other relatives while here.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sanders have moved from Shady Grove to Quality Ridge 25 Years Ago Jan. 12, 1978 There is a drive on throughout Arkansas to see that all school students are immunized against six diseases, and this Getting her GED wasn't all that easy. "I went through a lot of studying, a lot of studying.

But it was all worth it," Benedict says. "I just went to the classes, even in the summertime, and I worked a lot for the GED." It took her a good two months to complete her GED. She struggled some with the math part, but appreciated the atmosphere of support at the Adult Education Center. "They helped me so much there and that was the easy part The employees and the staff helped me get what I needed." How has getting a GED made a difference to Benedict? Tm in college now. I've gotten somewhere," she says.

"It's made a Double-deck Pinochle, 12:45 p.m., Senior Center. Everyone welcome. Information: 425-7313 or 424-3054. Double-deck Pinochle, 1 p.m. Brent's Rib House, 201 North.

Newcomers welcome. Information: Roger. 492-6492. Elks Ladies meeting, 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 62 East Program: games and dessert. Audubon Society of North Central Arkansas meeting, 1 p.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 353 Highway. 5 north entrance. Lake Area Ambassadors for Lakeview-Bull Shoals meeting, 1 p.m. Call for location. Information: 431-7737.

New Beginnings daytime vocal group, 1 p.m., Christ by the Lake Lutheran Church, Bull Shoals. Open to area singers interested in small ensembles. Information: Nancy Lindeen, (870) 445-3506. Diamond Rebekah Lodge 75 meeting, 2 p.m., at the lodge, 201 North and North St Hospice of the Ozarks Volunteer In-Service program, p.m. BRMC large dining room.

Speaker Gary Widnes on Techniques for Mobility." Refresh YELLVILLE Marion County Adult Education resumed Wednesday. The Adult Education Center is across from Harp's in Yellville. Hours are 8 a.m-5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon, Friday. The bad weather policy for the center is the same as for Yellville-Summit schools. However, as an affiliate of Northark College, the center follows the college school calendar.

For information, call (870) 449-4126. Given our present culture, it's unlikely that multi-generational families, living under one roof, will ever be common in America again. But many old people are still capable of independent living, given a little help from the agencies that were designed to protect them, not nourish the nursing home industry. It gives me a headache to think such deep thoughts right now. Edith and I still bear traces of the pre-Christmas epizootic that struck so many area residents.

My main symptom now is a tendency, whenever I bend over, to keep on going until my head hits the floor. So far, that hasn't happened, for which I'm thankful. But things look better. I no longer look on bed as the logical place to be round-the-clock, and was actually able to be up all day, at least some of these early days of 2003, and get a washing done, dried and folded. Eventually, I might even get all of it put in the proper drawers and closets, before February arrives.

606 Gray St. All Royal Arch Masons invited. Gassville Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m., Brass Door breakfast room, Highway 62. Hill 'N Hollow Quilt Guild meeting, "'6 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church. Information: Brenda Taylor, 425-9309.

Hoevel-Barnett Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1341 and auxiliary joint meeting, 6:15 p.m.; regular meeting, 7 p.m., post home, Highway 178, Bull Shoals. Information: (870) 445-4501. TL Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol cadet meeting, p.m., BC Regional Airport terminal, Midway. Youngsters 13 years or in the sixth grade invited to attend with parents. Information: Charlie Wensel, 492-5489.

Elks Lodge 1714 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge, 62 East Regular meeting. Classic Chevy Club meeting, 7 p.m., 1405 62 W. All car enthusiasts welcome. Information: 424-5987. Xi Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting, 7 p.m., Mary Ann Baker home.

Take items for MH Food Basket Owned Unsurpassed Quality 10Yrs.in Mtn. Home Area in the mail to any (formerly Peoples and receive your 1 Li Li 4 new items to the floor daily i for immediate clearance! VjJSJKilM Butler Furniture's January Clearance is in Full Swing! It's the best time of the year to buy New Furniture -But Hurry -This Sale ENDS SOON! ZJ i STOREWIDE SAVINGS 4 niu rtrrov mm SBJB0MB UiJiKlOUJLLO i i i path in my life. I can do anything I want now. I can pursue any job career that I like now." When people struggle with high school, Benedict says, there's another way to get ahead. "Some people can't go through high school the way other people can.

And, for some, high school just isn't for them. And some want to do what I want to da" Benedict appreciates her early start at college and the chance to move on with life. "I definitely recommend (getting your GED) because it's a good way to go." For information on GED classes, call the Adult Education Center at 425-7974. ments. Public welcome.

Weight Watchers meeting, 5:30 p.m., Senior Center. Information: 435-6637. TL Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m., Country Kettle, Ramada Inn. TOPS, 6 p.m. weigh-in; p.m.

meeting, Bull Shoals United Methodist Church administration offices. Information: Jean, (870) 445-3623. or Myra, (870) 445-4063. Clarkridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., Clarkridge fire station. First Responders meeting, 7 p.m., BRMC cafeteria.

VFW Ozark Post 3246 Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., post home, Seventh and Gray streets. Refreshments. 1 Heart of the Hills meeting, 7-9 p.m., Cotter Elementary School. Women's barbershop singing Information: Donna Hacecky, 431-4514, or Jack Windsor, 488-5754. Tuesday, Jan.

14 Sahara Shrine Temple Legion of Honor, 11 a.m., lunch; meeting, noon, Elks Lodge, 62 East All Shrine military invited. Serenity Board of Directors To Compare! meeting, noon, Serenity office, 321 S. College. Serenity volunteers welcome. Midway FD Auxiliary meeting, 12:30 p.m.

social followed by meeting, firehouse, Highway 126. Public invited Van Matre Duplicate Bridge, 12:45 p.m., Senior Center. Social duplicate bridge. Information or partner Lois Smith, 425-1348. Colfax EHC meeting, 1 p.m., Senior Center.

Information: Peggy Godfrey, 425-1135. Ozark Choral Society Rehearsal, 4:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 31 5 W. Sixth St Information: 492-6600. Horseshoe pitching, 4:30 p.m.. Hickory Park, weather permitting.

All welcome. Chess Club meeting, 5-9 p.m., McDonald's, Highway 62 East; al.l ages, beginners and experienced players welcome; free lessons. Information: Warren Foss, 425-3323. Tracy Fire Association potluck and meeting, 5:30 p.m. potluck; 7 p.m.

meeting. Take dish to share and table service. MH Chapter 43, Royal Arch Masons, 6 p.m., dinner, chapter meeting, 7 p.m., Masonic Temple, Submitted by Sandy Fox for the Adult Education Center Arkansas State University Mountain Home Adult Education Center honored Jessica Benedict as a "special alumni." Benedict completed her General Educational Development (GED) in July 2002 and has since moved on, at 16, to become the youngest student enrolled at Arkansas State University Mountain Home. "I was really anxious to work on my career," said Benedict, "so I left high school and decided to begin my college years. I really wanted to go on to college and learn more." Benedict is majoring in forensic science.

Editor's note: The Community Calendar reflects information submitted to The Bulletin by representatives of events that are listed. Representatives should inform The Bulletin of changes, including temporary changes due to the holidays. Today, Jan. 13 Patchwork Extension Home-makers Club, 9 a.m. workshop; 1 p.m.

meeting, 1405 Highway 62 W. Scrabble Players Club 336,10:30 a.m.. Senior Center. Scrabble players welcome. Information: Marie Moore, 425-7729.

Bull Shoals Meeting Place Euchre group, 9 a.m.-noon. The Meeting Place, Bull Shoals. Four-handed, six-handed and eight-handed games. All welcome. MH Lions Club meeting, noon, Country Kettle, Ramada Inn.

ACBL Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Ramada Inn. Call Myrtle Ryan, 492-6322, if you need a partner. Monday Afternoon Single-deck Pinochle, 12:45 p.m., The Meeting Place in Bull Shoals. All pinochle players welcome. Information: (870) 445-4722.

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