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Saturday, October 1, 1994 THE BAXTER BULLETIN, Mountam Home, Ark Page 5A Home Trek starts today at Ramada Inn center By CHYRL RIPPLE Bulletin Historian iff A 1 JFJ 3 i hvtyl Kathy Blackburn SOCJKTY SAV VY Today starts the Home Trek 1994 weekend of activities at the Ramada Inn Convention Center. Sponsored by Infinite Possibilities, a local Star Trek fan club, activities will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both today and tomorrow. Guest speakers for this weekend include Larry Nemecek, author of "The Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion," and Phil Farrand, author of "The Nitpicker's Guide for Next Generation Trekkers" and 'The Nitpick-er's Guide for Classic Trekkers." In addition Mitzi Adams, solar physicist employee of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and world adventure traveler, will be Sunday night's guest speaker.

All kinds of activities, ranging from games, science exhibits, costume contests, makeup and costuming lessons, special ceremonies, and a panel debate on the subject "The Future of Humans in the Galaxy" should make for a fun and busy time. The $15.00 per person, per day admission will be used to benefit our area homeless women and children through the S.P.A.R.K.S. program. Photo submitted Julie Beavers Fletcher is holding Eudell Fletcher. Addie Belle Fletcher Cox is standing.

A pari of their family history is in today's Baxter County Beginnings column. Julia Beavers Fletcher, Sam Beavers and Charles Robert Beavers were the children of John L. and Charlotte Beavers. George Fletcher came south with his family and served in the I'liinn Army. He later moved to Marshliedl then before 1900 to North Stone County, Eudell Fletcher's grandparents were William and Dorothy Fletcher.

The ninth child of William Hal-ley and Dorothy Fletcher was Ancil Fletcher. He was born in Ohio in June of 1850 and died in Baxter County on Aug. 25, 1902, and is buried in the Heiskill Cemetery. Around 1870 he married Julia Angeline Beavers who was born in Gentry County, and died in Laytonville, on Dec. 19, 1937, and is buried in Heiskill Cemetery.

Their grandchildren are Eudell Fletcher, Addie Belle Cox, Clarence Fletcher and Lois Bolding. The 10th child was Mary Emma Fletcher who was born in Ohio in October of 1852. She married W. Layafette "Fate" More-land who was born in Tennessee in September of 1841. Ho died in Marion County and is buried in Concord Cemetery.

This information was also provided by Max Parnell and Sue Fletcher. The following are some interesting background notes which include speculation. Mary Emma, the 10th child above, is shown in the histories as having married Fate Moreland. The Morelands were landowners in the Marion County area at the time the Fletchers came to Arkansas, but they have not been located on any census listings, marriage dates or death date or burial site of Mary Emma. Layafette Moreland and his wife Duskie, and his stepson (Duskie's son) R.

William Jerrerson are recorded in the 1900 census of Crooked Creek Township of Marion County. Duskie's first husband was Wellington Pickey Jefferson. She is shown as a widow in the 1880 census. It would appear that W. Layafette Moreland married Duskie Messick Jefferson sometime between 1880 and 1900.

Probably he married Mary Emma Fletcher between 1860 (she was If you are not into Star Trek, but still would like a dinner that is "out of this world," drive your car down Highway 5 South and park it in the Galatia Assembly of God Church parking lot. You will smell a heavenly aroma long before you enter the Church. Church members will be serving a fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. today. The price of $4 for adults and $2 for children will help their building fund drive.

I know from attending a past chicken dinner, that the food is fantastic! Family Story William HalU'y Fletcher mar-ned Dorothy Hamilton around IK 12. Thi'ir children were; John Fletcher born in Ohio aruund 1831, died Nov. 9, 19 15 and was Imrii'd in the Centenary Cemetery in Gallia County, Ohio. -Christina L. Fletcher horn Ohio around 1831 and married (around 1885) John A.

Strosson (or Strawsman) who was horn in New York in Auirust of 1810. Julia Fletcher horn in Ohio around 183G. Elizabeth Fletcher born in Ohio around 1837 Emily Fletcher born in Ohio around 1839. Henry Fletcher born in Ohio on Jan. 29, 1840.

Henry died in Webster County, on Nov. 4, 1875, and was buried in Marsh-field Cemetery. -William II. Fletcher was born in Ohio around 1841. Married around 18G3 to Margaret Elizabeth Henson who was born in Tennessee in February of 1816.

George Fletcher was born in Ohio in November 1847 and died in Stone County in 1922. He is buried in the Timbo Cemetery. George's first wife was Martha Ellen Beavers who was born in Gentry County Missouri around 1857 and died in Stone County in 1896, buried in Spoon Flat Cemetery. His second wife (married in Stone County on Aug. 31, 1913) was Julia Effie Branscum who was born around 1881 and is buried in Timbo Cemetery.

According to Lester Passmore, he erected grave markers in the Timbo Cemetery for George Fletcher and his wife, Martha Ellen Beavers Fletcher. He later found out that Martha Ellen Beavers had been buried in an unmarked grave in the Spoon Flat Cemetery and that the grave next to George Fletcher was actually that of his second wife with whom he lived only a very short time. shown with her family at age 8) and 1870 when she was no longer with the family in the census. Assuming that she was dead prior to the second marriage the family has not been able to find any of her descendants. W.

Layafette "Fate" Moreland died in 1919 and he and his second wife are buried in the Concord Cemetery. Duskie More-land's first husband was buried in the Nanny Cemetery in Marion County so she did not bury Fate with her first husband. This leads the family to believe that possibly Mary Emma was buried in the Concord Cemetery and Fate was buried with her and later Duskie was buried there also. To back up some more on this family, if Mary Fairfax was the first daughter of William Fairfax her line goes back to King Edward III. Items of Interest Rex Bayless has provided excellent family stories on the Bayless family (1617-1994) and the Murry family (1763-1994) history.

Weekend ('overage In Your Baxter Bulletin Information and Inquiries Vern Lafferty of Kansas City, writes that Baxter County had a book on returning World War II servicemen and is interested in more information about the publication. I Ie is also looking for cemetery records from the old Buffalo City Cemetery. Question anyone else traced Moreland family in Marion County who would know more about Mary Emma Fletcher who married into the Moreland family? anyone know of a World War II servicemen book? 41: Are there cemetery records from the old Buffalo City Cemetery. (EDITORS NOTE: If you have a story, pictures or an answer to the questions please send them to The Baxter Bulletin, P.O. Drawer Mountain Home, Ark.

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INFORMATION ON AGING By VIRGINIA SHIRAS, R.N. Division of In-Home Services Arkansas Department of Health Lower back pain is experienced at some time by four out of five American adults, or 80 percent, according to the authors of the 1993 book 'Your Lower Back (You Are Not Alone!" Written by a patient, Warren Potash, who because a lay expert concerning his lower back pain after having it misdiagnosed many times over 2Vi year period. The book is co-authored by his physicians, Michael Gratch, M.D., and Andrew Star, M.D., and rehabilitation doctor, Richard Goldberg, D.O. (Osteopathic Doctor). Active involvement, which is important in dealing with a low back disorder, includes actively learning about your problem, actively deciding on the course of treatment, and actively participating in exercises.

Less than 2 percent of low back pain sufferers ever need surgery, and less than 1 percent are disabled to some degree. The majority of back pain sufferers live with their problem without ever Machines understanding it, the authors said. Millions of people only suffer from occasional back pain, with episodes severe enough to keep them from their normal activities only once or twice a year. Low back pain usually will resolve on its own whether or not a person seeks medical treatment, the authors said. On average, 70 percent will be pain-free within 6 weeks; 90 percent will have recovered within 3 months after the onset of pain; all extend into the arms and legs; painful conditions in the spine can produce pain in these other areas.

Some of the more painful conditions in the spine are idiopathic low back pain (pain from unknown causes), herniated discs (the protrusion of some material that is normally part of the interverterbral disc) and spinal stenosis (narrowing of the canal containing the nerves within the spine). Compression fractures occur when pressure on the spine crushes the vertebral body. This is most common in older people who have soft spines from osteoporosis. The fractures usually cause back pain that lasts for eight to 12 weeks. The fractures are basically treated by allowing the vertebrae to heal on their own.

Spondylolisthesis, present in 5 percent of the population, occurs when a crack in the back of the spine allows the spine to slip forward. These cracks can occur without a severe injury such as a fall. In a few cases, surgery is required to restore stability to the spine. A person who experiences sudden back pain almost always looks for an incident that may have caused the pain and rarely realizes that the damage has developed over a long period of time. People who are engaged in strenuous activities, and people who sit for long periods of time, very commonly develop pain because of persistent pressure on the spine.

Due to accumulative problems of aging, many people suffer lower back pain when they are older. With the help of physicians and physical therapists, the pain usually can be minimized and often eliminated. but a small percent will be better by 6 months; and at 1 year, only 1 percent will still complain of low back pain. (Since most low back pain gets better on its own, you should be skeptical of methods advertised as successful in treating this condition, the authors pointed out. The easiest problems to treat are those that go away on their own.) Rest, mild medication, and application of ice or heat usually lead to rapid recovery.

Studies have shown that return to normal function can be slower if you spend too much time resting after a back injury. After a day or two of rest to decrease the level of pain, you should gradually increase your activity to avoid stiffness, weakness, and reconditioning that accompany prolonged rest. It is important to avoid overdoing on the weekend, trying to make up for an entire week of inactivity in one free day. The frequency of back pain episodes may be reduced by beginning a standard program of exercises in order to improve flexibility, strength, endurance and posture. Aerobic exercise improves overall fitness and well-being.

Careful attention to proper lifting techniques can help reduce the number of injuries. Adequate rest is important. If you have significant health problems, such as obesity or heart disease, you should consult with your family doctor before starting a strenuous exercise program. There are many theories on the causes of low back pain. For one thing, aging of the spine is inevitable.

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