Stories from Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Mammoth Spring City Council met in regular session to greet a representative for the senior life centers along with discussing concerns about city maintenance and attending to new and old business. July 1, White River Health System (WRHS), took over senior life centers in Sharp, Izard, Fulton and Stone Counties, this added eight centers collectively from the four counties, Administrator James Street, addressed the city council about what is taking place with the senior life facilities. ...

The event to raise money for the American Cancer Society will be different this year. The event still has the same purpose of raising awareness and funding for the fight against cancer, but will have a different venue along with a different name. Instead of having the traditional Relay for Life, the event will be the American Cancer Society Festival. Previously held at the Thayer High School football field and in the high school gym as it was last year, will be held at Sherwood Park in Thayer...

Friday, Aug. 5, the Mammoth Spring Fire Department and Thayer Fire Department responded to a fire at Mammoth Spring Floral Express. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical, however, it is not known exactly what the cause of the fire was. The majority of the damage to the building was caused by smoke. The smoke also caused some damage to the neighboring building...

Annelore (Annie) Klara Shrable passed away in Gepp, Ark. on Sunday, Aug. 7, three days shy of her 88th birthday. She died in her home, where she had been cared for to the end by her nine children. Annie was born Aug. 11, 1928 in Stuttgart, Germany to Wilhelm Karl and Klara Agatha (Braig) Grüb. ...

Dale Eugene Mask, 68, of Viola, Ark., was born on Dec. 30, 1947, in Salem, Ark., son of William Edward and Constance Ilene (Rolewics) Mask. He departed this life on Aug. 2, 2016 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Ark. Dale spent his working years as a supervisor with Baxter Healthcare and was a member of Salem First Baptist Church in Salem, Ark.. ...

During the entire month of August, First Community Bank is celebrating its nineteenth anniversary. Throughout the month, the organization will show appreciation for their customers by offering CD specials, the opportunity to skip a consumer loan payment, and a 60-day free trial of GenGoldŽ. ...

Over 200 new students participated in orientation at Ozarka College in Mammoth Spring and Ash Flat on Aug. 2 and in Mountain View and Melbourne on Aug. 3. A make-up session for the required new student orientation will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug.11 at the Melbourne campus...

In the midst of present day violence and the uncertainty of what is to come, being able to protect oneself is imperative for the citizens of this country. Self-protection and feeling secure is something that Melbourne resident, retired Criminal Investigation Division Instructor and former Navy Seal instructor Captain John Slater wants to empower local citizens to do...

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas serves an estimated 38,000 unduplicated individuals annually and an estimated 14,500 households annually. Fulton County resident and Chairman of the Board for the food bank Logan Stone stated he wants to raise awareness and inform the public about the non-profit organization that serves 76 agencies across nine counties including Sharp, Fulton, Izard, Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Stone counties. ...

Mr. Cooper Cox of Viola is the "Mutton Bustin" Champion of the Cline Hall Rodeo Company. The rodeo was held at the Salem Arena on the 4th of July. Cooper is the 6 year old son of Matt and Lindsey Cox, the grandson of "Nene" Neesha and "Big Pop" Ray Barker and the great-grandson of Barbara Painter...

Kerrie Corter, an Ozarka College education major from Batesville, Ark., has received one of two endowed Dan "Wally" Pittman Memorial scholarships. Corter will receive $250 to be applied to the fall 2016 semester and another $250 for spring 2017. For more information about scholarship opportunities, please contact Suellen Davidson, Ozarka College director of advancement, by calling 870-368-2059...

Free breakfast will be served for children in grades Kindergarten to 12 during McDonald's Hope for Hunger campaign.The event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 6 to 9 a.m. Children will be abel to choose from a list of entrees and beverages that will be available for the event...