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D onald and R onald Stephens o f D & R W estern
B oth D onald and R onald extend a
H eritage and R odeo E ducation, Inc. are the ow ners o f the D w arm invitation for you to attend the
& R Ranch located at 109 East 59th Street N. and “ Black W all S treet” Invitational R odeo on
C incinnati in Tulsa, O klahom a. The Stephens B rothers M ay 12 and 13, 2000 at the T ulsa Fairhave ow ned and operated the ranch since 1976.
grounds-E xpo Square Pavilion 8:00 P.M.
In addition to being full tim e fire fighters for the nightly.
city o f Tulsa, they are local cow boys w ho participate in
rodeos through out the year in arenas across the U nited
States. They have a traveling crew that travels to the
rodeos w ith them . They are qualified International R odeo
A ssociation Judges.
The brothers train, buy, sell and trade all breeds o f
horses and give riding lessons at their ranch. Both D onald
and R onald do c a lf roping; and D onald participates in the
steer w restling in rodeos.
These Tulsa Cowboys have appeared in two movies,
portraying men o f the 9tli Calvary, better known as the “Buffalo
Soldiers”. The two movies are “Young Guns,’ starring Lou
Diamond Phillips and “Desperadoes” starring Billy Dee
Williams. They sent one o f th eir trainees to w ork in the
m ovie, “City Slickers,” starring Billy Crystal They have
appeared in several prom otional com m ercials to prom ote
rodeos, and have been guest on local T V. talk shows.
D onald Stephens w rites the popular rodeo colum n,
D & R R anch N ew s that appears in the O klahom a Eagle
every other week.
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R onald Stephens has traveled across the country
w orking for the fam ous Bill P ickett R odeo A ssociation.
L a V o n d a H a r t g r a v e s , counselor at
Northside High School, has been asked to sing
the National Anthem at the “Black Wall
Street” Invitational Rodeo. Ms. Hartgraves
will be singing at the Friday Night perfonnance on May 10. She hopes to see yoU all
there!
(See advertisem ent on page 2)
WESTARK STUDENTS ELECTED TO STATE OFFICES
Rose Dillard
T hree W estark students have been elected as state
officers o f the Black Students A ssociation o f A rkansas.
They are Rose D illard o f A lm a, President; H annah
H ardgrave o f Fort Sm ith, Secretary; and V ertrissa N orw ood
o f Fort Sm ith, director o f public relations.
T he election cam e at the annual state conference,
held in C onw ay. The W estark chapter w as also recognized
for best participation in the state conference, according to
E m m a W atts o f Fort Sm ith, one o f the BSA club sponsors at
W estark.
O ther state officers elected at the conference include
U rsla Sparks o f the U niversity o f C entral A rkansas, vice
president; O nika Johnson o f the U niversity o f A rkansas,
treasurer; and N icole Fuller o f UCA, parliam entarian.
Vertrissa Norwood
The state conference offered infor­
m ation on im proving and m odifying cultural
program m ing on cam puses as well as how
to retain new m em bers. Students also re­
ceived inform ation on K w anzaa, an A fricanA m erican cultural holiday. G uest speakers
at the conference included form er A rkansas
State R epresentative Judy Sm ith and
M aurice Rigsby, political director for the
D em ocratic Party o f A rkansas.
W estark will host the statew ide spring co n ­
ference in 2001.
Hannah Hardgrave
2000 Heritage Month Poster
Features Faces from Our Past
“ H o m e w a rd B o u n d A M igra tio n S to r y ,” the them e o f Arkansas
H eritage M o n th 20 0 0 , is beautifully expressed by Katherine Strause in her
paintings celebrating the faces o f o u r past Strause's fo u r portraits, w ith their
bold brush strokes and rich colors, capture the essence o f the people whose
ethnic diversity can be traced throughout our history
T h e portraits are the central focus o f the Heritage M o n th 2000
poster, which will help prom ote this im portant celebration in M a y T h e poster
w as designed by D a n a R o g e rs, senior art director fo r the C om m unications
G ro u p and is available free from the Departm ent o f Arkansas H eritage
Straus, an Arkansas artist, is a mem ber o f the Departm ent o f Fine A r t
and an instructor at the U n ive rsity o f A rk a n s a s -Little R o c k
H e r Heritage
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permanent collection
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Making New History
F ro m the C h ica g o Crusader
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A fric a n Am ericans Th is is a far cry fro m the time when
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S tr o k e R isk F a c to r s
Stroke is one o f the most
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problems. There are controllable risk factors
for stroke and there are uncontrollable stroke
risk factors. Risk factors are conditions that
make a person more likely o f having a
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But having one or more
uncontrollable risk factors does not make a
person destined to have a stroke. With
proper attention to controllable risk factors,
ihe impact o f uncontrollable stroke risk can
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U ncontrollable risk factors include age,
gender, race, family history of stroke or
transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), and a
personal history o f diabetes. The chances
o f having a stroke increase as you get older.
Most strokes happen to people over age 65
and the risk doubles with each decade past
age 55. Men have a slightly higher stroke
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African-Americans are at a higher stroke
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stroke or TIA. People with diabetes have a
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and extensive if blood sugar is high when a
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diabetics are on medication and have blood
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C ontrollable risk factors include high
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The 5 most common stroke sym ptom s include:
Sudden numbness or w eakness o f the face. arm. or leg.
especially on one side o f the body
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government. Finally, she is able to get things done while keeping the
concerns o f her constituency always near. I can't think o f a better
person I would like to have serv ing in the Arkansas General Assembly
than Mary Beth Green.
I encourage you to vote in the Republican primary on
Tuesday . May 23. and re-elect someone you can believe in. Join me in
supporting Mary Beth Green in the Republican primary . She has made
a great representative. Let's keep her working for all o f us.
OFFERS M ORE!
(501)783-3181 (Ext. 2262)
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M av 2000
G REETINGS FROM THE
GOLD COAST
BY
H E L E N M A R IE M O R R IS
M ay is the month o f the Millennium I f you are able to read the Lin­
coln Echo you are blessed The N ew spaper is like a letter from hom e The
E ch o is refreshing to read
The Echo k eeps us abreast o f what is goin g on in our home town
and the activities o f our fam ilies and our friends It is an asset that M ayor
B ak er has taken an active interest in the paper with his en couragin g co m ­
m ents The Echo is being read by all segm ents o f society.
The E ch o is a w elcom e relief from the m edia’ s bom bardm ent o f
m ostly negative headlines The media (new spaper, T V , M agazin es & inter­
net) p rovides information There is so much turmoil in the world the average
citizens are turned o f f with the m ed ia's negative inform ation
B efore one
negative headline is absorbed, the media has another one in your face, (sm ile)
T ak e all new s with a grain o f salt and be able to filter out the im por­
tant issu es I’ ll resort to the old ad age "L earn to accept the things that we
can 't change, change the things we can and have the w isdom to know the
difference
When this colum n is published, 1 will be fulfilling my civic ob liga­
tion, "Ju ry D uty " Jury duty is an honor o f living in a dem ocratic society It
g ives the com m on person the opportunity to sit in judgem ent
I don't mind the commitment but there are other things I ’d rather be
doing, like Lovell and I taking a stroll on the beach, goin g to the M onterey
B ay Aquarium , star gazin g at celebrities at the Pebble beach g o lf co u rse or
som ew here else that’ s located in this wonderful area o f the M onterey Penin­
sula where w e are privileged to live
This month we celebrate tw o important holidays, M o th er's D ay and
M em orial Day M other’ s D ay w e give honor to the one that g av e u s the right
to p assa g e to this place M em orial D ay we rem em ber those who g av e their
lives to enable us to live in a D em ocratic society
Again, 1 am reminding everyone, in approxim ately tw o months, (July
2 8-30) we will be returning to reunite with family and friends
The Fort
Smith Reunion continues to get bigger and better with each happening
“In Their Own Words: Voices
from the
Border, 1819-1865”
Arkansas Heritage Month Event
Fort Smith National Historic Site
Saturday, May 20, 2000
11:00 a.m. and 2:00
Fort Smith National Historic Site will present a liv­
ing history program along the park's river trail. This pro­
gram is being held on Saturday. May 20 as pail o f Arkansas
Heritage Month. The presentation will be offered twice dur­
ing the day, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The program is
free and open to the public. Fort Smith National Historic
Site will also present this program to selected school groups
on Friday, May 19.
Three historic persons and time periods from
1819 - 1865 will be presented: Thomas Nutall, Mary Eloise
Rutherford Cravens, and Private Henry Strong. Htey will
be portrayed by park rangers, in period dress, who will offer
first hand accounts o f early Fort Smith impressions and ex­
periences.
Visitors attending the Saturday, May 20 program
may park in the parking lot at Third Street and Garland Ave­
nue. The presentation will start near the beginning o f the
walking trail on the northeast edge o f the parking lot.
For more information about “In Their Own Words"
school or public programs, please call Park Ranger Julie
Northrip at 501 -783-3961
If
you haven’ t started preparing, start now, (sm ile) see you next time
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION 2000
Fort Smith Museum of History
To Host Traveling Transportation Exhibit
AWARDS BANQUET AND
SILENT AUCTION
"T h e P a th 'flf L east Reststance: Transportation in A rkansas, 18002 0 0 0 " w as unveiled on Friday, M ay 5, at the Fort Sm ith M useum o f
Thursday May 11, 2000
6:30 at the Holiday Inn City' Center
O f Fort Smith
H istory
This traveling interactive exhibit, created by the Departm ent o f
A rk an sas H eritage, will be on view at the m useum until Saturday, M ay 27.
Free popcorn and soft drinks w ere offered at the Public O pening
on Friday, M ay 5. The “ River Blenders” Barbershop Q uartet sang on the
sidew alk in front o f the m useum , and the Fort Smith Trolley w as in
operation The exhioit will be on view during regular m useum hours, which
are ffcuro JO a m to 5 p m T u esd ay s through Saturdays, and Sundays from
I to 5 p m M useum adm ission is $3 for adults and $1 for children a g e s 6 to
There is no additional charge for the new exhibit
"T h e Path o f Least R esistan ce" exhibit uses artifacts, m odels, text
and interactives to present the fascinating story o f transportation in
A rk an sas history
The exh ibit-con tains artifacts dating back to 1850,
including an I 8 9 0 ’ s lad ies’’'sid esad d le, a model o f the steam boat Eugene,
early highway signs and survey equipm ent from the |9 4 0 ’ s and railroad
m em orabilia from throughout the 2 0 lh century
B efo re our current technology m ade travel com m onplace,
A rkansans used a myriad o f w ay s to get around S tagecoach lines, taverns,
robberies, w recks, sid esad dles and steam b oats-A rk an sars have a lot o f
history w rapped up in travel
A unique partnership w as created betw een the A rkan sas Trucking
The Mount Magazine Girl Scout Council will honor five
women for their contributions to their communities and as
role models for girls. Because o f these women, our
daughters are entering a new world o f opportunity and a
world that better recognizes the potential o f women
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A ssociation (A T A ) and the D epartm ent o f A rkan sas H eritage (D A H ) to
provide the transportation betw een display sites for the exhibit A fter its
appearan ce at the Fort Smith M useum o f H istory, “ Path o f Least
R esistan ce" will travel to other com m unities in A rkansas
The F o il Sm ith M useum o f H istory is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history' o f the city o f
Fort Smith
C reated in 1910 a s the Old C om m issary M useum and later
known a s the Old Fort M useum , the Fort Smith M useum o f H istory took its
present name in 1999
The m useum is located in the 1906 AtkinsonW illiams building, a N ational R egister property at 3 2 0 R o gers A venue in
dow ntow n Fort Smith F o r m ore information, call (5 0 1 ) 783-7841.
W omen of Distinction for year 2000 are:
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Lois B u rto n
K a ra B u sh k u h l
J o C a rs o n
M ag g ie G osey
S is te r J u d ith M a rie K eith
OLD FORT DAYS RODEO
HARPER STADIUM
KAY ROGERS PARK
MAY 2 9 -J U N E 3
CALL 783-6176
PARENT TO PARENT
By
Dorothy Marcy
Hello again
I ap o lo gize for the great g a p s in this
colum n
Som ehow life tak es over and I don’t get it done
But 1 think about it often, plan to do it, prom ise to do it, and
even sit dow n to do it, and then som ething happens and I'm
ofT go in g dow n another trail I ju st got back on Sunday from
M arked Tree. A rkan sas where I led a w orkshop for about 15
adults and 7 or 8 children in the Black com m unity there M v
topic w as Black Liberation, and the m essag e included things
like how w e are system atically and purposely kept down by
the system in which we live and what we can do to end the
debilitating burden o f racism in our lives
I loved doing it,
and I think that M arked T ree will not be the sam e I hope to
be goin g to D um as soon to d o the sam e tiling
On T u esday and W ednesday o f next w eek, I will be
leading a D iversity Training w orkshop o f the School o f Social
W ork at the University, helping people who are doing foster
care to look at their b iases against people different from
them selves and to heal som e o f the fears, hurts and anger they
hold against p eople o f co lo r On Friday I will lead the sam e
thing for the teachers at the high school here in Fayetteville
This com ing Saturday I am in charge o f a booth at the
Fayetteville Springfest where we will be selling T-shirts and a
colorin g book that I designed about how young people can
hold onto their brilliance, g o o d n ess and pow er, in spite o f the
w ays they are treated The booth is designed to raise money
for a trip I will be taking in July to Jam aica to attend a w eeklong w orkshop on Black Liberation and Com m unity
D evelopm ent And finally on next Saturday I will be leading a
Black W om en's Support G roup at my office in Fayetteville
from 2 to 4 p .m ., a place where w e can get together a s sisters
and have support and encouragem ent to look at w here we
stru ggle with racism and sexism
All this serves to say that I have about 6 or 7 hands
busy, but love all the things 1 am doing I w ould w elcom e
every Black w om an who reads this column to com e t o my
support gro u p Right now it is about 5 or 6 w om en and we
love it! (In the backgroun d o f all this, my husband and 1 are
running a small farm, and I am daily milking a go at, grow ing
a sp arag u s and gre^.is, taking care o f baby ducks, collecting
e g g s from the hen house, etc ) Whewri
The thing most on my mind as 1 do all this is how
our legacy from slavery has impacted our lives as parents and
where the holdovers are We have been and are an amazing
people, to have survived all that we have and to still maintain
the strong, courageous, and joyful spirits we have During
slavery we were beaten and even killed for any behavior that
looked like humanness In order to keep us as slaves the
owners needed to believe we were only cattle, so we could
not walk with a spring in our step, or grieve for the losses we
experienced, or speak of our fears, etc Those are human
experiences that were denied to us Then in order to keep our
children alive, we as parents, beat these characteristics out of
our children Today that shows up in our discipline We train
our children to look strong, not show their feelings, and act
tough Our continuing to hit our children is a hold over
from slavery'. We still have the slave mind-set to some
degree that makes us believe that our being hard on
them will make them not get hurt out there. 'Hie truth is
they at e getting just as hurt at home, and we are setting
them up to continue to expect the worse in the world
and to Find it Children who are respected and treated
well at home, tend to be respected and treated well at
school, in the neighborhood and in the world. Let’s
drop that one. and end one small piece o f our slave
legacy - the cruelty that was handed down to our
children
Dorothy (Dodson) Matey
Birthdays Just Get Better And Better!
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Isabella Roberts Vanlue and Ruth Perry Owens (two cousins, living all
their lives in Alma) were “tickled pink" when their families combined to give
them a big birthday bash. The celebration was held at the home o f Ruth and
Earl Owens on April 8th (Isabella’s actual birthday and Ruth's birthday was
April 5th), and they were joined by both their family and friends. Guest came
from Omaha. Fayetteville, Fort smith. Van Buren, Alma, New Town, and
Oklahoma. What a time they had that day! Both Ruth and Isabella were truly
amazed with the lovely gifts they received, and the food was plenty and
palatable. The birth girls surely are sporting their ages beautifully (both are
70+). They give a whole new meaning to the phrase “senior citizen." You
girls truly are the icing on the birthday cake.
A special note from both Isabella and Ruth: We wish to extend our
thanks to all who attended the “birthday bash.” A very big Thank You goes to
Lugoria (Ruth’s sister), Bailie and Brenda (her daughters), and her husband
Earl for getting it all together.
A special thanks also goes to Isabella's
daughters Dewilla and Rhonda, to Greta Richardson (Ruth's niece and
Isabella's cousin), and to cousins Valderie Lewis McCoy and Rose Lewis
Dillard for helping out. Both o f us were especially happy to see our relatives
from Omaha: Albert Gene "erry (Ruth's brother), Hulen Brown (Isabella’s
brother-in-law) and his daughters Delores Brown Sanders and Ronnette Brown
Littleton; and we were both delighted by a visit from Rev. and Mrs. J. L.
Thompson o f Fayetteville, and Jake Bell Perry (Ruth's brother from
Fayetteville).
Danny Wolaridge and family brought good tidings as well.
Even Cousin Odell Keaton (the matriarch o f the Lewis Legacy) o f Fort Smith
was in the midst. Thank you to Robert Owens (Ruth , Earl’s son) and his
family, to both our friends Lucy Jane Toran o f Van Buren and Mildred Stewart
o f Alma, to the Sanders family by way o f Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, Verna and
Ben Hughes, and Wanda Chiles. All our Zion Baptist Church family paid their
respects too. We cannot name all o f the many other relatives and friends who
were on the scene because the list would be too long. However, you know who
you are. and we just want to thank you all for your thoughtfulness. Truly God is
still in the blessing business.
May 2000
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divisions am on g u s and
/// S ea rch o f Truth
that we should be
speaking
the
sam e
thing W e all read the
sam e book called the
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but
te a c h
d iffere n t
d o c trin e s
For
exam ple,
som e
teach that B aptism is
not
essential
while
readin g
the
direct
com m and from Je su s
in M ark 16:16 where
he say "he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved "
The A postle Peter on the day o f Pentecost preached to
the people who had crucified Jesu s, they asked "what
shall we d o ?" Peter replied repent and be baptized
everyone o f you in the name o f Je su s Christ for the
rem ission o f sins, but man say that Baptism is not
necessary
“ Neglecting Your Salvation”
he Bible teach es in H ebrew s 2 1-3 T h erefore we
ought to give the m ore earnest heed to the things
which w e have heard, lest at any time w e should
let them slip 2-Fo r if the w ord spoken by anuels
w as
ste a d fa st,
and
every
transgression
and
disobedience received a ju st recom pense o f rew ard, 3How shall w e escap e, if w e neglect so great salvation,
which at the first began to be spoken bv the L ord, and
w as confirm ed unto us by them that heard him;
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I w ould like to direct your attention to the
w o rds " if w e neglect so great salvation " Are you
neglecting your salvation? I p o se this question because
I f you take man w ords over the w ords o f G od
many people today are living their life a s if Ciod you are neglecting your salvation9 Je su s taught in
d o e sn ’t even exist.
M atthew 15:9 in vain they do w orship me, teaching for
I f you w ere to look up the w ord "neglect" in doctrines the com m andm ents o f men Baptism is only
the dictionary, it is defined like this T o fail to perform one o f the doctrinal differences betw een churches I
an (an act c r duty etc.) through carelessn ess Many en courage you not to be negligent when it co m es to your
people tod ay are failing to perform a duty to fear G od salvation Search the scriptures and m ake sure what you
and keep his com m andm ents
are being taught and what you believe are the com m ands
Th e w isest man that ever lived w rote in o f G o d and not man
E c clesiaste s 12:13-14 13-Let us hear the conclusion o f
Rem em ber the w ords o f the w ise man,
the w hole m atter
Fear G o d , and keep his Solom on 13-Let us hear the conclusion o f the whole
com m andm ents: for this is the whole duty o f man 14- matter Fear G od, and keep his com m andm ents: for this
F o r G o d shall bring every work into judgm ent, with is the whole duty o f man 14-For G o d shall bring every
every secret thing, whether it be g o o d , or whether it work into judgm ent, with every secret thing, whether it
be evil
be goo d , or whether it be evil
L ad ies and gentlem en w e have a duty to fear
G o d and keep his com m andm ents N otice Solom on
/ thank van Jar reading my articles each
did not say that this is a partial duty but the W H O LE month, /'lease call me at 7X3-I2(>I ar came hy and visit
duty o f man All o f u s will have to one-day stand and
give an account o f our past lives that w e have lived on
this earth (R om an s 14.12)
In the religious w orld today the neglect o f
this duty is obvious. W e have a different church on
every' co m er teaching different things. The Bible
teach es in 1 Corinthians I 10 that there should be NO
at 1930 North 9th Street if van have questions ar would
like further stuily. Also, / would ask you to tune in to
radio station 15X0 AM on each Sunday morning at 9:00
a.m for my program entitled "In Search of Truth."
Thank vou and may ( iod Bless You!
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and sisters-in law, Betty Gibson and Raina Allison
E v e r y y e a r , o v e r 1 ,9 0 0 A r k a n s a s w o m e n a r e d ia g n
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se d w ith b r e a s t c a n c e r . A ls o
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d e t e c t io n . T h r o u g h s e if - e x a m s , d o c t o r ’s e x a m s a n d m a m m o g r a m s , th e n u m b e r o f
b r e a s t c a n c e r d e a t h s c a n b e r e d u c e d u p to o n e - th ir d .
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t r e a t m e n t a n d p r e v e n t io n o p t io n s . It a l s o h e lp s w o m e n w h o c a n ’t a f f o r d it q u a lif y f o r
fr e e m a m m o g r a m s t h a t m a y s a v e th e ir liv e s. A ll it t a k e s is o n e to ll- fr e e p h o n e c a ll.
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GRANDM O TH ER
“The Game
By R obert Thurman
By Robert Thurman
G randm other w as very dear
to us, she knew ju st how we
felt
She knew 1 appreciated what
she had done and w as
concerned about her health
She toiled and labored to see
u s through, she fought back
many tears
Fou r o f u s she had to raise,
through all the hardship
but grandm other took us in
She w ashed, ironed and fed us
well, pum ped new life in us
again, and when I think o f
yesteryears, I think o f tim es
gon e by
The ice-cream man, the
vegetable truck and the smell
years
A lthough tim es w ere pretty
rough and the od d s w ere so
unfair, I never on ce heard her
com plain about the burden
forget the sm ile on her face,
that “ old rocking chair” the
front porch where we would
she w as to bare
W e lived in a broken home.
o f apple pie,
and even now I/m thinking o f
her and, som ehow I can t
sit
i m
m
m
I walk along the crowded streets looking
for love's sweet dream Someone to ease
this loneliness for happiness supreme.
But where are you hiding “Love," 1 have
looked and searched in vain, you might as
well give in to me. you're playing a losing
game. There were times for just a second,
I thought I had found you at least, but like
a fleeting arrow, you left me in the past.
Why is it you avoid me? What on earth
must I do to make you surrender into my
anus, to share my love so true. I know
that you are hard to find, but I will not
give it. I'll play your game, and search
crowded streets, until the dav I win.
to
HAPPY
my daughters, Vanessa & LaTonya Allison
ANNIVERSARY
Have, Mom
To
Chance and Cynthia
Williamson
L A . California
M ay 15
Love
From your god-child,
Tiffany Webster
Sloppy (Znnwewaxy
to
Patricia § Freeman
Hubbard
Dallas Texas
May 13
Happy Mother's bay
To
t.T
Vanessa and LaTonya Allison
Love,
Vour daughters,Nekeiya and Sade'
Sloppy Motilexb S)ay
So Mice McS)ade, Gozetta Shaofo,
Slcotex Nation, Hecmia Saylox and
Ste&ecca Coano
T & J's Precision Cuts
Karen (Vest, Stylist
910 North “N ” Street
Fort Smith, A R 72904
(501) 783-4120
Thomas IFest- Barber/Owner
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
A real
gas saver
BY
LaTrelle Gordon Hardin
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1 am sending an enormous tribute o f thanks and gratitude to all Mothers
this month. You truly make a difference in the lives o f your children in a pro­
found and lasting manner. We don’t tell you enough nor show you have much
we actually love you in words and deeds. Mothers are so very special and rank
up there behind God’s Angels. Proverbs says it so eloquently and spiritually.
Who can find a virtuous woman ? Her work is never done. And, o f course some
mothers do more than others and will be rewarded for such. For you see some
mothers are the first to rise and the last to get to bed and if there are babies, she’s
most probably the one who gets up for those 2 o'clock feedings.
So to all moms, we love you, place only the Godhead above you and pray that
all great things come your way and you will spend eternity in Jesus' kingdom.
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twenty
convenient
area
ATM’s.
CHURCH NEWS From Love’s Chapel SD A
O ur " M inisters C ycling for Y outh " consistin g o f fou r p asto rs and a six m em ­
ber crew em barked upon their lOdays, 1500 m iles through 5 states m ission Sunday, April
30th The goal is $ 1 ,0 0 0 ,0 0 0 00 T h is m oney will be used primarily to u pgrad e Lon e
Star C am p in Athens, Tx. to the state o f the art They will be here in Ft Smith on M ay
6th with us. W e w ould deeply appreciate any donation you care to m ake P lease contact
L o v e's Chapel Church at 783-2545 o r any church member with your donations
W e are conducting an "A m azin g F a c ts” B ible studies. Did w e m iss y ou ? I f so , call our
church at 783-2545. Som eon e will bring lesson #1 O U T T O Y O U R FIO M E so you can
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relax and study at your leisure
C ircle your calen dars on July 29th to com e and w orship with us for District
Day a s w e are join ed by our churches from M u sk o g ee and M cA lester, O klahom a
“Dark Recesses”
^City
National
Bank
M em ber FDIC
Girl Scout Leader’s Day
On April 22, Girl Scouts o f the USA
celebrated the accomplishments o f its over
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GIRL SCOUTS. On behalf o f the entire board o f the Mount
Magazine Girl Scout Council and staff, I would like to thank all o f
our local volunteers for contributing so much time and effort to the
Girl Scout movement. You truly make a difference in the lives o f
girls.
Without volunteers, quite simply, there would be no Girl
Scouting. Our volunteers are the very heart o f Girl Scouts, and we
are grateful to them for the contributions they so selflessly provide.
This is why GSUSA designated April 22 as Girl Scout Leader’s
Day-to acknowledge Girl Scout leaders and other volunteers whose
comminnent, dedication, and constant effort help girls grow
strong.
For those o f you who have a daughter in Girl Scouting,
take a moment to think about her leader. Think about how at every
meeting the leader is there to help your daughter experience new
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Happy M other’s
Day
To
Linda Toliver
Robin Dodson
Dannie Tillotson
Michelle Toliver
Nia Pearson
Phyllis Hampton
Pat Mallard
Sandra Smith
Charlotte Dorsey
Sheila Brown
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Father be with me in
this world o f sorrow.
Help me meet each new
tomorrow:
Then Father hold my
trembling hand, and
walk with me to the
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M ay 2000
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Spiro High School All Sports Banquet
By LaTrelle Hardin
This event took place on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at Spiro
High school in the cafetorium. There was a full house. The event
was sponsored by the Booster Club. The cheerleaders and others did
great job in decorating. The dining tables were spread with black ta­
blecloths, with red and white twisted streamers from end to end and
miniature footballs, basketballs, and baseball bats were sprinkled all along the tables tops.
Red and white balloons were attached to each o f the nine tables. The south wall was very
tastefully done with large paper footballs, baseballs, softballs with each respective players
name and number written on them. In the center o f this wall were clippings o f each player
through the season from the newspaper on a big black paper background. Quite an atmos­
phere was created.
After a humorous and informative (trivia galore) welcome by David Hogan, and the
invocation by Donald Smith, there was a delicious dinner. The speaker was Todd Thomsen
who is the Southeast Oklahoma Representative for the Fellowship o f Christian Athletes. He
had some very positive things to say and had the attention o f the audience, especially the
youth. He even told a "joke" or two. (smile) He covered a wide field o f information from, “
A Good Name” to a poem. “The Eagle and The Wold.” He shared the unbelievably inspiring
courage o f his little son whom he and wife Melanie lost at the age o f 4 1/2. Mr. Thomsen
said, "we're not here to make a living, but a difference.”
There were many plaques, and medals given to the young athletes this night. One
accomplishment that was quite unusual was the three siblings who all won in their sports.
They were Veronica, Natasha, and Claybome and in more than one event. Latoya Whitfield,
Sandrall and Latisha Massey in multi events rounded out the young ladies in track and field
events. Jeff Janisch. Mustafa Raullerson, Garon McClure, and Brontez Steele with plaques
and medals from track and football were winners in track and field. There were other win­
ners in other events as well which I will feature next month. All o f these young people are to
be highly commended for their efforts and success.
HAPPY MOTHER 'S
DAY
Sherry Toliver
Lovey
Pauline
Happy Mother’s Day
To
Mother Corrine
Rogers
From all the Rogers
Children
j
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Grizzly Football
News By
GRIZZLIES’ FACTS
BY
Pauline Novak
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Well it's almost time for the school year to come to an
end. with graduation just around the comer. The Grizzlies have
had a good year. All the teams, football, basketball, track,
soccer, baseball, deserve our congratulations for giving us some
very exciting moments all year long. By the time this goes to
press. I hope the Quiz Bowl team will be on their way to Chicago
and the State Championship Quiz Bowl.
Lasker has signed a scholarship with the University of
Pine Bluff AM&N College. Also watch the school billboard for
the Garvin Grizzly Awards. The awards should be around the
third week in May. I will have a list on all scholarships and
awards in the next issue. Parents don’t forget the summer camps
this summer. For more information, contact the athletic office at
Northside High School (783-1436).
I look forward to the upcoming school year. Watch the
paper for the Booster Club meetings and parents be sure and
attend the meetings to get involved
work concession stand for
50/50 - you will be able to see the games. This includes the
cheerleaders, basketball and football parents. Our first game will
be on the road to Jenks, Oklahoma. We want to fill the stadium
this year and support our team on the road as much as possible. I
would like to congratulate all o f our Seniors and wish them good
luck! 1 hope everyone remembers to get their applications in on
time for the scholarships.
The 2000-2001 cheerleaders for the Northside school
year are as follows: Carly Weatherford, Talya Thomas, Morgan
Kremers, Somira Price, Aneisha Owens, Shanika Walls,
Shalandra Bams, Marcee Taylor, Jane Alford. Lisa Wasson, Tara
Bell, Jordan Wade, Christie Weicne, Amy Harris. Anee
McAdams, Chris Hemandex, and Adam Jordan Also call the
athletic office around Mid-August (785-2501) and ask for
Beverly or leave your name and phone number to reserve your
season passes. Let's fill the reserve seats this year. See ya next
month!
“Go Bears! Go Grizzlies! Also, thanks to everyone that
donated money to the football teams, for rings and also to our
girls basketball team that won “Back to Back State
Championships.”
All Around Town
Hello Grizzly fans, 1 hope everyone is enjoying the
wonderful spring weather. Time is really flying and before
you know it the Northside Grizzlies will be taking the field
to defend the State championship. We are excited about the
upcoming season and believe we are going to have a fine
football team.
The off-season workouts have gone
extremely well, most o f our players have experienced
outstanding gains in the weight room and have improved
their speed in the 40 yard dash. As a reward for their hard
work this spring we are taking the team to a weight lifting
competition in Covington, TN. Friday and Saturday April
28th and April 29th.. Coach Todd Rowland has done an
outstanding job as our head strength coach and he assures
me that our team will be much stronger this year.
The Grizzlies are also working hard every day on our
passing game and pass defense. As most o f you know, the
Grizzlies must be able to defend the passing game in the 5 A
West Conference and these sessions along with our seven on
seven competitions this summer will make us better. We are
scheduled to compete in two seven on seven tournaments
this summer, the first will be held at Russellville High
School on Saturday, June 24th and the second will be held at
Shiloh Christian on Saturday. July 8th Both tournaments
will feature the best passing teams in the state as well as
Jenks and Tulsa Union.
For the first time in Arkansas, high schools will
contact spring drills. Spring practice begins May 15th and
will conclude Friday May 19 with Red and White
Scrimmage game at 6:30. You are welcome to attend all the
practice sessions and the scrimmage game. Practice will
start at 3:30 and end at 5:30. I would like to encourage all
the Northside boys club coaches to attend as many practice
sessions as you can. You can get on the field with our
coaches and watch the drills.
Our coaching staff continues to encourage our
athletes to do their very best in the classroom, this includes
preparing for the ACT. All our junior football players took
the ACT in April but several need to improve a few points in
order to meet eligibility requirements for college. We are
strongly recommending the Junior players take the CPEP
ACT workshop at Northside this summer. This is an
excellent program with proven results. The CPEP program
will be offered May 30 through June 29 Tom 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon. There is no cost for thij, tremendous ACT
workshop. Please help us by cr.wouraging our athletes to
participate in this program. GO G R IZZLIES!
PASS on
The S alt
For the 1 in '0
Americans on sodium
restricted diets here
are 10 easy steps to
reducP sodium intake
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Read food labels
(excessive sodium
can be hidden in
low in' foods such
as sandwich meats
reieals. canned
: oups and sauces)
2. Remove the salt
shaker from thp
dinner table
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3 Avoid cured meats such as ham and bacon.
4. Stay away from Dickies sauerkraut and other
vegetables prepared in brine
5 Avoid pretzels crackers and chips
6 Eat fresh fiuits and vegetables as an alternative
to salty snacks
7. Refrain from cheese
8 Avoid luncheon meats like corned beef ham
or tuna.
9 Experiment with seasonings other than salt
10 Don 1 boil foods in salted water
Medical experts contend that too much sodium has a
high correlation to hypertension, high blood pressure
and strokes *
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By
Pauline N ovak
The first Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Tea was
held on April 2, 2000 at the Malleiieu United Methodist Church.
Guest speaker was Dr. Arthur Johnson o f Fort Smith. Dr.
Johnson is associated with Sparks Foundation and St. Edwards
Medical Center. He is a Neurosurgeon. The M.C. For the
afternoon was Ms. Olivia Walton, a 1996 recipient o f the
scholarship. To be a MLK Scholarship Partner contact Mrs.
Dorothy Johnson for more information.
Coming up May 7. 2000 the Young Ladies Social Club
will host a tea in the home o f Mr. & Mrs. Joey Page. Also May
21, 2000, from 2 -4 p.m. for retiring Principal Mrs. Yvonne
Keaton-Martin. Everyone is asked to come out and visit with
Mrs. Martin. After teaching and being a principal she is calling it
quits, but hopefully she will continue to be involved in the
community. There is also a Yvonne Keaton-Martin Scholarship
in her honor.
Don’t forget graduation at Northside High School.
Howard Elementary School will have a Talent Show this month .
St Augustine M other's Day Tea from 4 - 6 p.m. There will be a
program at 5:00 p.m. Don't forget your mom on Mother's Day!
and see Mrs. Tommie Thompson o f Mrs. T ’s Hats and
Fashions on Greenwood for gift certificates, jewelry, hats and
accessories. Tell her the “Lincoln Echo “ sent you.
Be sure to registar for the “Lincoln Alumni Reunion”
early and make your hotel reservations early. There is a cut-off
date at Best Western (501/ 785-4121 and Holiday Inn Civic
Center 501/ 783-1000). Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend!
Happy M other's Day!!
Don't forget Phylis Wheatley Fashion Show and Saiad Luncheon
May 13, 2000 at Westark. See a club member for tickets.
NHS CLASS OF 1980 REUNION
“Millennium Celebration”
September 1 and 2 at the Adelaide Ballroom, 318 Garrison Ave. in Fort
Smith, Arkansas, the Northside High Class o f 1980 will hold a Reunion
Celebration. The cost for couples is $70.00 and for singles $40.00. Please
send cashiers checks or money orders only. Make payable to NHS Class o f
1980 Reunion. Send to NHS Class o f 1980 Reunion, P.O. Box 2634, Fort
Smith, AR 72901. DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1.
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T e llin g f I t L i k e I t I s
By Ga i l Frazier
REVIVAL
A SALUTE TO MOTHERS
The highest
honor God hath given
w o m e n
is
motherhood.
In all
races and cultures, it
is the greatest gift o f
love.
The word
"Mother" stands out
and speaks for itself
regardless o f the
circumstance. It goes
far beyond giving birth to a human
being. It means a dedicated life o f
service. Adopted children are truly
/
blessed when the woman and man
opens their heart and home and
takes children and loves them as
Rev. Desmond C. Lamb is the proud pastor o f Forest Grove Baptist Church
their own. To hold a small infant
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in your arms and nourish, protect.
provide and love -- is the greatest
Rev. I amb is currently finishing up his degree in Applied Psychology.
joy o f a Mother. To see your
He is married with two children. Sis. Claudine Lamb is his wife. His children are DeAnna
children grow up and take their
and Alexandria.
place in the world is unspeakable
He has pastored Forest Grove Baptist Church for three years. Tremendous accomplishment joy. O f course there are heartaches
have been made, including increasing the congregation from 65 people to 350 per Sunday. and trials along the way, but it all
goes along with the title "Mother",
Fhe church continues to grow not only numerically but spiritually as well.
Regardless o f what your children
Many youth accept Christ on a weekly basis through the ministries at Forest
turn out to be, if you are a true
Grove Baptist Church. The church is now currently looking to add more
mother, you still love them. For a
Ministries such as singles ministry, couple ministry, drug & alcohol abuse support groups.
Mother's love is forever and you
are a mother until God calls you
Rev. I amb loves his family and strives to be more like Christ on a daily basis. At the age o f home. The title "Mother" is very
27. R e \. Lamb plans to continue matriculating until the age o f 35 with hopes o f having his versatile. Perhaps you've played a
Master Degree o f Divinity.
major role in the care and molding
Rev. Lamb has a great zeal for the gospel o f Jesus Christ and loves to preach and teach it.
o f children.
As I said before,
motherhood goes far beyond giving
birth. It takes special in bom traits
((
GET RIGHT CHURCH AND LET’S GO HOME”
May 31 - June 2, 2000
7:00 p.m.
Speaker
Rev. Desmond C. Lamb
Forest Grove Baptist Church
Kansas City, KS
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character
to
of
persevere through the
storms and stresses
of
m o th e rh o o d .
Most o f all, it takes
love.
A mother's
love is similar to
HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY
God's love.
No
matter
what
we
To Nekeiya Greene
becom e
in
life,
May 17
whether we serve him or not, God
Love,
still loves us. It can be just like the
Granny B arbara and Mom
thief on the cross. He had served
Satan all his life, but before he died,
HA PP Y BIRTHDAY
he looked over at Jesus and asked
To
Jesus to save him. Jesus said "today
Tammy Sanders
you shall be with me in Paradise",
When a mother loses a son or
Love, Aunt Barbara Elam
daughter (in any circumstance) a
part o f her dies too. Psalms 103:
10-13 tells us o f God's great love
for us and how He removes our sins
as far from the east as to the west,
To
All the angels in Heaven rejoices
L ujean King, K ansas City, M O
when one soul is saved. Check out
G lenda Poindexter, C larem ont,
the whole chapter o f Ps. 203. There
CA
are so many things in the Holy
K athlene Taylor, L.A. CA
Bible that can make our souls
Patricia Peterson, Baltim ore, MD
rejoice that can comfort us in
K atrina & M onique Snowden
stressful times, give us instructions
Baltim ore, MD
in righteousness. Most o f all, it will
G loria M oore
give you the peace you've never,
B ertha Tinkshell
ever known,
Happy Mother^ Day to all
A nd all th e M o th e rs a t 9 th
mothers all over the world,
S tre e t C h u r c h o f C h r is t
HAPPY
MOTHER’S DAY
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“ S O U N D S
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D A L L A S , T X
SO U N D S O F PRAISE
Praise and W orship M inistry
O n N ovem ber 24, 1999, under th e headship o f C hrist through the leadership
o f Freddie L D avis and the m usical direction o f R eginald M urray, Sounds o f Praise
w as birthed
O ur m ission is to m inister, through praise and w orship, to those people that
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their personal Savior; to encourage those w ho have strayed from C hrist to return to
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FO O D FO R TH O U G H T
B Y L. G ordon and L. Hardin
W e g o through life m eeting and greetin g and getting to know
people from all w alk s o f life. Som e w e so on forget, som e w e w onder
about where they may be now, som e w e stay in contact with down
through the years And then there are those with whom w e develop an
on goin g relationship that g ro w s stronger a s the y ears g o by. Y o u know
the kind o f friend you can't wait to share som ething g o o d with, can't wait
to hear what they have to say. Som etim es you can spend hours ju st talk­
ing on the phone or in person There are tim es when you both cun ju st sit
in the sam e room and not say a w ord and yet feel fulfilled W e thank
G o d for sending them into ou r lives, and u s into theirs
H ave you ever ask ed y o u rse lf what kind o f friend you are 9
There are people who seem to draw others to them and others seem to
repel T o have friends w e m ust sh ow ou rselves friendly and like ou r­
selves
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M&Ms or skittles
Frostings o f various colors
Bake the cookies as directed, except before putting the cookies
in the oven, insert pops cycle stick into the edge o f the cookie.
When the cookies are cool, spread frosting over them. Slice
marshmallows across the end into four pieces to make the flower
petals. Place five marshmallow petals on each cookie. Finally ,
set one candy in the center. What a beautiful and delicious bou­
quet .
Thanks to J. Kellogg -- LaTrelle
RESEARCHING AFRICAN AMERICAN
ANCESTRY
TO BE PRESENTED AT THE
FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY
New Windsor Branch located at
4701 Windsor Drive
(right o ff Kelley Highway)
June 17, 2000
9:30 a.m.
Featuring Angela Walton Raji
M arionette Workshop Offered
“Around the World in
Fort Smith”
Fam ilies
are
invited
to
take
part
in
W estark Selects Baker as
Comm encement Speaker
special
m arionette w ork sh ops M ay 12 and 13 at the Fort Smith
M useum o f H istory (F S M O H ). The fo cu s is on family
history, a s children and their parents construct a
m arionette, learn to m ake it m ove, and then take part in a
m arionette show
V isiting puppeteer L ee Bryan, “ That
Puppet G uy” from Atlanta, G eorgia, w ill'be at the m useum
to teach the cla sse s and direct the show.
The w ork sh ops will include
the
debut
of
F S M O H ’ s new m arionette play, “ A round the W orld in
Fort Sm ith.”
The show fo cu ses on the different
nationalities that have m igrated to Fort Smith It will star
six new m arionettes, created ju st for this project F SM O H
hopes to form a volunteer marionette trou pe this sum m er
to perform the show around town.
The Fort Smith
M ulticultural Center is a consulting partner in the project
T he three w ork sh ops will be held at the m useum
on Friday, M arch 12 from 4 to 5 :30 p.m. and on Saturday,
M arch 13 from 10 to 11:30 a m and from 2 to 3 :3 0 p.m.
At least one adult should accom pany each tw o children,
and children should be old enough to actively take part in
the sim ple puppet construction project Fam ilies interested
in participating should call the M useum at 783-7841 for
reservations or m ore information.
Attendance at each w orkshop is limited to thirty
person s due to sp ace constraints, so reservations are
strongly su gge sted H ow ever, there will be extra sp ace for
those w ho only wish to w atch the sh ow s V isitors wishing
to attend only the puppet show portion o f each session
should arrive 45 minutes before the end o f that session.
T h is program is the F S M O H ’ s contribution te
A rk an sas H eritage M onth 20 00
In keeping with the
H eritage M onth theme o f “ H om ew ard Bound
A
M igration S to ry ,” the m arionette program highlights Fort
Sm ith’ s heritage o f ethnic diversity and the city’ s historic
role a s a cultural cro ssro a d s There is no charge for the
program , funded by A rkan sas 1/8 cent conservation tax,
Amendm ent 75.
“ That Puppet G uy” Lee Bryan began his
profession al puppet career in 1991 with the C enter for
Puppetry A rts in Atlanta, perform ing in several center
productions. H e now tou rs the Southeastern United States
with his production com pany. Premiere Puppets H e has
built pup pets for m ajor corporation s such a s Tyson Farm s,
Chick Fil-A , B on an za and The Tenn essee Aquarian, and
has perform ed with the M uppets in “ Elm o in G rouchland.”
The Fort Smith M useum o f H istory is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and
interpreting the history o f the city o f Fort Smith C reated
in 1910 a s the O ld C om m issary M useum and later known
a s the Old Fort M useum , the Fort Smith M useum o f
H istory to o k its present name in 1999
The m useum is
located in the 1906 Atkinson-W illiams building, a National
R egister property at 3 2 0 R o gers A venue in dow ntow n ForJ,
Sm ith F o r m ore information, call (5 0 1 ) 783-7841
OBITUARIES
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ODELL KEATON
Westark College held its 71st annual commencement at 4
p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Donald W. Reynolds Plaza at the
college with C. Ray Baker, mayor o f Fort Smith, as guest speaker.
Baker, who is a Westark alumnus, is a native o f Fort
Smith and attended Fort Smith Public Schools, Westark College,
George Peabody College, American University, and the
University o f Arkansas. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees
from the Fayetteville campus o f the University o f Arkansas.
Baker is an award-winning public school instructor,
having taught American History at Southside High School for 37
o f his 39 years as a teacher in Fort Smith. He is also chair o f the
Social Studies Department at Southside.
In addition to his numerous local awards, he is also the
recipient o f the Milken Family Foundation National Educator
Award, is the recipient o f the Arkansas Teacher o f the Year
Award, and was a finalist for National Teacher o f the Year. He
also received the U.S. Department o f Justice FBI Director's
Community Leadership Award for the State o f Arkansas. This
year he has received the Arkansas Vietnam Veterans State
Council’s Jim Keilty Award for Outstanding Educator.
The enthusiastic Baker has coined “Life is worth living in
Fort Smith, Arkansas!” as his trademark slogan as he acts in his
official mayoral capacity or when he represents the city
elsewhere. Baker's community and civic service activities include
serving as chair o f the Sebastian Retired Citizens Association, as a
board member o f Western Arkansas Planning and Development
District, as a member o f the executive committee and past
president o f the WAPDD, and as chair o f the Avenue o f Flags at
the National Cemetery.
He is also a member o f the Arkansas Historical
In Loving Memory of
Estell West
June 21, 1 9 1 0 - M a y 17, 1997
Association, the Old Fort Museum Association and Board o f
Directors, the Clayton House Association, the Fort Smith
Historical Society, and the Fort Smith Streetcar Restoration
Association.
More than 1,100 students from Westark, Arkansas State
University, and the University o f Arkansas at Little Rock will be
recognized during the commencement ceremonies. Students to be
recognized are those who graduated in summer and fall 1999 and
those who are candidates for spring 2000 and summer 2000
graduation. Approximately 450 are expected to participate in
ceremonies.
Making the presentation o f degrees for Westark will be J.
Michael Shaw, chair o f Westark’s Board o f Trustees; President
Joel R. Stubblefield; Dr. Sandi Sanders, chief operating officer
and provost; Dr. Sunny Morris, dean o f Career College; and Dr.
Carol Raney, dean o f University College.
Officiating for Arkansas State University will be Dr.
Roger Roderick, dean o f the College o f Business; and Dr. Emi
Thies, instituional representation for ASU on the Westark campus.
Making the Presentation o f degrees for the University o f
Arkansas at Little Rock will. 4>c ,Dr. Charles. E,. Hathaway,
chancellor; Joel E. Anderson, provost and vice chancellor...of
academic affairs; and Dr. Juliana Flinn, a member o f the faculty.
Other program participants include Dr. Rosilee Walker,
director o f keyboard activities at Westark, on the carillon; the
Westark Brass Ensemble with Charles L. Booker, Jr. directing;
Westark Vocal Jazz with Thomas Lippert directing; and Rev.
John F. Walker, senior minister at First United Methodist Church,
invocation and benediction.
Marshals, who are members o f the faculty identified for
outstanding service to the college and its students, include Jack
Vaughn for Career College, Don Tannehill for University
College, Dr. Mohammed Talukdar for Arkansas State University,
and Dr. Paul Yoder for the University o f Arkansas at Little Rock.
Thank you for the w onderful days, m onths and
years w e shared together. W e hold you in our
thoughts and m em ories forever. Y ou w ere a
light in our lives that bum s forever in our
hearts. It’s been hard learning to live w ithout
O dell G lisper K eaton, 89, o f Fort Sm ith
died M onday, April 24, 2000, in a local
hospital.
She w as a m em ber o f First
M issionary B aptist C hurch and Ruth
C ircle, and w as the w idow o f Isom
Keaton Sr.
Funeral w as held on Saturday in
First M issionary B aptist C hurch
w ith
burial at Lewis C em etery in A lm a under
the direction o f R ow ell-Parish M ortuary
o f Fort Sm ith.
She leaves to cherish her m em ory,
one daughter, Y vonne K eaton-M artin o f
Fort Sm ith; one son, Isom K eaton Jr. o f
Kansas City, M O; one stepson, W illiam
Rudy K eaton o f T oledo, O hio; six
grandchildren, K enneth M ark, C onnie and
M ichael G reene, Sheila King and Linda
W illiam s; 19 great-grandchildren and 21
great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers w ere Jerom e Spencer,
M ichael Sanders, Patrick K ursh, Joey
Page, T odd Perry and G erry Hall.
H onorary pallbearers w ere the
deacons o f the church.
your love and support, but w e know you are
w ith us alw ays. M ay G od cradle you in his
arm s, now and forever and his grace shine
over you alw ays. W e long to see you again in
G o d ’s H eavenly glory.
W e love and mi
you...Y our loving fam ily, the W ests.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
BILLY DEAN GALBREATH
February 15, 1958 - February 11, 2000
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n iq u e .
here is only one b ord ello listed in th e N ational Register o f
H isto ric Places. You’l l find i t in F o rt Smith, along w ith a l o t
OF OTHER INTERESTING AND HISTORICAL SITES.
The tw enty years w e shared w ere w onderful.
They will alw ays rem ain. Y ou will forever be
m issed, but never forgotten. M ay the light o f
peace shine on your face for eternity, and G od
hold you in the palm o f his hands. My prayers
will be w ith you until w e m eet again in G o d ’s
H eavenly glory. I send this m essage w ith a
loving kiss for eternal rest. W e love and m iss
you... Y our loving w ife, Sylvia G albreath
M other-In-Law , R osie W est, C hildren: Latosha, K im berly and D etrick and your loving
fam .lies: The G albreaths and the W ests.
Miss L aura’s is a turn-of-the-century brothel that still entertains
visitors.
B ut
it ’s not a “ social club” any more.
M iss L aura’s V isitor
Center is home to the Fort Smith Convention and V isitor’s B ureau.
I ts operated by helpful, history-loving, volunteers.
Come to Fort Smith . M ake M iss L aura’s your first stop. You’ ll find
HOSPITALITY IN ABUNDANT SUPPLY. YOU’LL LEAVE WITH A BIG SMILE ON YOUR
face. Miss Laura’s always leaves visitors smiling.
T ours
M eetings
G atherings R eunions
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F o r t S m it h C o n v e n t io n & V is it o r ’s B u r e a u
2 N orth
F o r t S m i t h , A r k a n s a s 72901
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(501)783-8888
800-637-1477
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Lincoln E cho
TALK BACK
LETTERS TO THE ECHO
Great American Clean-Up
Tell all the staff to keep up
the fine work.
The 2nd Annual Great American CleanUp is a challenge to “pick-up, spruce up, and
paint up America.” It is estimated to involve
over 2 million volunteers o f all ages. “How can
I help locally?” you might ask.
The area
WestArk R.S.V.P. and AmericaReads Initiative
is helping a local Learning Center improve their
facilities.
On Saturday, May 20, 2000. beginning
at 7 a.m. at Virginia Street Learning Center lo­
cated at 5201 Virginia Ave., volunteers o f all
ages are encouraged to come together to help
with painting, gardening, general maintenance,
etc.
Please feel free to come by for any
length o f time throughout the day to help better
your community for lots o f children. Fo^d and
fun is guaranteed.
For more information please contact
Patricia Gish or Jeannie Goolsby at 783-4155 or
stop by the local R.S.V.P. office at the comer o f
13th and Grand.
WestArk R.S.V.P. is a program o f the
Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance
Center and is funded (in part) by the Corpora­
tion for National Service. To participate in the
Sincerely,
Ray Baker, Mayor
AmericaReads Initiative or any o f the other 91
volunteer sites available through R.S.V.P., call
(501) 783-4155.
April 14, 2000
Dear Sherry,
Another Good issue o f the
Lincoln Echo.
Page 11
Girl Scouts Honor Adults Who Make a
Difference
D ear Mrs. Toliver:
I am writing to let you know
that the Fort Smith Center for Adult
Education, 501 South 20th Street,
Fort Smith, AR, is hosting my art ex­
hibit featuring the Blessed Virgin
Mary in a series o f paintings depict­
ing her life on earth, and her appari­
tions all over the world, during the
month o f May.
The display will open with a
reception at which 1 will be in atten­
dance on the morning o f May 1,
2000. The hours are from 8:30 a.m.
to 8:30 p.m. on all days except Fri­
days and the weekends, in several
different rooms.
For more information, you
may call Mrs. Margery Russell who
is organizing the display. Her num­
ber is 709-6002.
Sincerely,
Frances Longly, Fort Smith
“Tales From The Crypt”
Oak Cemetery
Tour
South G reenw ood, between
G reenw ood Avenue and H unts Park
3 :0 0 p m to 5:3 0 p.m
W EDDING ANNOUNCEM ENT
For
Kyla Coleman & Patrick Rogers
K yla Colem an o f B ooneville, M issouri is a grad u ate o f Boonville
High Sch ool
She attended tw o years at N orthw est M issouri
State University and is em ployed by W al-M art She is the daugh­
ter o f D onna Colem an and granddaughter o f A m os Colem an and
the late Irene Colem an o f M issouri.
Patrick R o gers o f Fort Smith, A rkan sas is a grad u ate o f N orthside
High Sch ool and the University o f O zark, Clarksville, A rkan sas
with a degree in R adio, television and film H e is em ployed by
W al-M art H om e O ffice Patrick is the son o f Jan is R o g ers and
Ja m es M oton Jr
H e is the gran dson o f C orrine R o gers and the
late William R o gers, M ary M oton and the late Ja m es M oton Sr
All o f Fort Smith
They plan to be wed on Jun e 10th at Ninth Street B ap tist Church
F o r m ore information, call 784-2368
Mount Magazine Girl Scout Council, as part o f a nationwide celebration
o f Girl Scout Leader's Day on April 22, said thank-you to adults who made a
difference in their lives-their Girl Scout leaders and other Girl Scout volunteers.
In honor o f its 880,000 adult volunteers nationwide, Girl Scouts o f the
USA (CSUSA) designated April 22 as a day to acknowledge Girl Scout leaders
and its other volunteers. On Girl Scout Leader's Day, girls. Parents, and
communities recognized the commitment, dedication, and continuing support o f
local Girl Scout leaders, who inspire girls and make a difference in their lives
everyday.
“Character, conduct, and community service are the core qualities o f Girl
Scouting,” said Connie Matsui, National President o f Girl Scouts o f the USA. “By
devoting their time and energy to helping girls grow into tomorrow's leaders. Girl
Scout volunteers possess these core qualities and lead by example-for this, we are
truly grateful.”
In Loving Memory
Albert D. Toliver Sr.
03-04-1932
j<1
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04-14-2000
A round the country, girls will thank their leaders and other volunteers in a variety
o f events, from official recognition cerem onies to calling their leaders ju st to say thanks
“ W ithout our volunteers, there is no Girl Scouting, and L e a d er’ s Day is a
wonderful w ay for u s to show ju st how much we appreciate the tim e and energy each
volunteer g iv es to helping girls gro w strong in body, mind, and spirit,” said Ellyn
Schleiffarth, Execu tive D irector o f M ount M agazin e Girl Sco u t Council.
With mem bership in Girl Sco utin g at an all-tim e high, the need for adult
volunteers is greater than ever T o accom m odate the needs o f to d ay ’ s time constrained
adults, G S U S A and its councils are becom ing m ore flexible and incorporating different
w ays to allow adults to be involved in Girl S co u ts. For m ore information on how to
becom e a Girl S co u t volunteer in the M ount M a g a z in e G irl S c o u t C o u n c il, p le a s e ca ll
501-452-1290.
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Pastors C o n fe re n c e
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L ittle R ock , A R 7 2 2 0 3 -0 ^ 8 8
R everend B obby A cklin, P resident
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ANNUAL SPRING REVIVAL
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Albert T oliver Sr., 68, w as born M arch 3, 1932 in K an sas City. M issouri to the union o f
Ja m es A and Stella (C o a ts) T oliver He w as preceded in death by his parents, tw o brothers Raym ond
T oliver and Henry D everaux, and one son Eric Hunt
He received his education through the K an sas City Public Sch ools, and later served in the
A rm ed F orces where he received an honorable discharge
H e w as a retired member o f the M ason and Plaster Tenders L ocal 555 o f K .C ., M o., and w as
also a cla ss instructor for W W Hutton C onstruction School
Albert Toliver Sr. w as a mem ber o f the Ninth Street B aptist Church and had accepted Je su s
Christ a s his Lord and Savior H e departed this earthly existence on April 14, 20 0 0 at the A rkan sas
Heart H ospital in Little R ock, A rkan sas
H e leaves to cherish his mem ory, his wife o f 22 years Sherry Toliver, one brother, Ja m es T o ­
liver, tw o sisters; Roberta Kelly and Sherlene Spears, five son s, Albert D T oliver Jr. (L in da), Keith
T oliver (W yonna), Kelvin H am pton (Phillis), Brian Toliver and M icheal Few o f K an sas City and five
daughters, D oris H ow se, M ichelle Toliver, Dannie Tillotson, Kellye Toliver o f K an sas C ity and Robin
D odson (T h eodore) o f Ft Smith, A rkansas, twenty-five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and
a host o f brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law , cousins, nieces, nephew s and friends.
Pallbearers: Leon Thom pson, Robert W ilson, L o u is Page, Jo e y Page, Ja m e s M organ , and
G e o rg e Willis Jr. — H onorary Pallbearers: M arvin Few , Leon ard Toliver, Jam es T oliver III, Chris
Rankins, Marlawti Toliver, and Donnell Pearson
Services entrusted to Row ell-Parish M ortuary o f Fort Smith Burial at National C em etery in
Fort Smith, A rkansas Funeral service w as held at the Ninth Street B aptist Church on April 19, 2000
Officiant, Rev A J Parish, pastor
Special Thanks
Dr. William J. Shaw
Poster of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church
Philadelphia PA
T o my friends at
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Grand Avc Baptist Church
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Fort Smith Museum o f History
Fort Smith Public Library
Lincoln Alumni Association
Office o f Hearings & Appeals
And my wonderful neighbors & family
President National Baptist Convention USA. inc.
Host Church
Holy Cross Baptist Church
4800 West 12th Street
Little Rock AR 72205
Reverend William Easter. Host Pastor
Point o f ( unmet
We the family o f Albert D Toliver, Sr. would like to
take the time to thank each and every one o f you for y our
prayers, kindness and thoughtfulness in our time o f need
Thank you to all the neighbors, co-workers and friends for all
the food, flowers, cards etc.
We want to give special thanks to Rev Parish and
the Ninth Street Baptist Church for all that you did for the
family it was very much appreciated We can honestly say
that Fort Smith has a lot o f wonderful people May God Bless
y ou all and keep you in his care
Thank You.
The Toliver Family of K an sas City, M issouri
Love, Sherry
R everend W illie ( . M itc h e ll. 2nd \ ice President
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WESTARK COLLEGE NEWS
M a rio n e tte
F a m ilie s a r e
W o rk sh o p !
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to ta k e
p a r t in
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F o r t S m ith
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s e s s io n s :
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1 3 - 2 to 3 :3 0
p .m .
At least one adult should accompany each two
children, and children should be old enough to
actively take part in the simple puppet construction
project. Participants will make a marionette, leam to
operate it, and take part in a show. Puppeteer Lee
Bryan, “That Puppet Guy" from Atlanta, will be
teaching the classes and directing the show.
Call the Museum at 783-7841 to m ake your reservations. C lasses
are limited, so call early. This program is m ade possible through a
grant from the Departm ent of A rkansas Heritage.
Junior High Band Camp
O n -L in e J o b P la c e m e n t
Set for June
S e r v ic e s A v a ila b le
A tw o-w eek m usic cam p for
ju n io r high band students will be held
June 5-16 at W estark College.
T he cam p is for any band
student w ho is finishing the sixth,
seventh, or eighth grade this spring.
R egistration form is due by June 1,
2000. Fee for the cam p is $75. T here
is an additional $10 fee for late
registration or registration at the door.
B an d re h e a rs a ls a re every
m orning and afternoon. Lesson topics
for the cam p will include perform ance
techniques, w arm -up exercises, etudes,
and related activities. C am p m em bers
will give a concert each Friday at 6:30
p.m. in B reedlove A uditorium .
C onductor o f the band will be
L eighnora B u ch an an , retired band
director at C haffin Junior High in Fort
Sm ith. Instructors will include Julie
K o n z e lm a n o f N o rth rid g e M iddle
School in V an B uren, flute; T am m y
Sangster, eighth grade band d irector at
A lm a, double reeds; Randy G raham o f
Lavaca High School, trum pet; G ordon
M anley o f N orthside High School, low
brass; Kim Shepard, w ho teaches band
at both ju n io r and senior high levels in
Paris, horn; and D ustin C ham bers, Van
Buren High School, percussion. T here
will also be saxophone and clarineet
teachers, yet to be announced.
C h a rle s Booker, director o f
bands at W estark, said he expects to
have m ore than 100 students from
approxim ately 20 different ju n io r highs
in the area. T his is W estark’s second
annual ju n io r high band cam p.
“ W e’re really excited about
offering a local band cam p to local
students,” B ooker said.
“ W e have
som e very talented teachers for the
cam ps, and th e y 're excited as well.
It’s going to be a good experience for
the students.”
C am p activities will be held in
the B reedlove Building.
T he cam p
m eets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m ., M onday
through Friday, starting June 5 and
ending June 16. A pplications require
the signature o f the stu d en t’s band
director and a parent or guardian.
W estark C o llege students looking for jo b s,
a s well a s em ployers wanting to hire W estark
students, are now able to meet their g o a ls by
com puter through W estark 's on-line Jo b Placement
Services
Ron Orick. business and employment liaison at
Westark. said the Job Placement Office has gone from a
manual-based operation to one which offers on-line
services, available at "jobs.westark edu."
“ Providing on-line services gives students and
employers greater accessibility." Orick said
“ All a
student or an employer needs is a computer and an Internet
connection."
With W estarks on-line serv ices, a student has
free access to more than 500 jobs posted by area and
regional employers.
“ Our database contains full- and part-time job
o p p o r t u n i t i e s , "
Orick
said.
“ A student can browse jobs, post a resume, and do self
referrals The on-line ‘job board' is updated several times
each week."
Orick said em ployers are able to post their
ow n jo b s, at a time convenient to them
“ The em ployer can query and view student
resum es and receive on-line referrals from
stu dents," he said
Orick said the program W estark now has is
one used by several m ajor universities Em ployers
also u se on-line services when doin g co rporate and
co llege recruiting
“ And w e still provide referrals, resum e
p rep aratio n ,
jo b
search
a ssista n c e ,
care er
counseling,
and
internship and jo b
market
information, which are all free o f charge to W estark
C ollege and University C enter students "
Once students receive a PIN. they arc given an
instruction sheet to get started
A student completes
registration infonriation and can then enter resume
information through a resume template prodded in the
soft ware
Students can. however, upload their own
resumes in place o f the one formatted After approv al,
which takes about 24 hours, a student can view job
postings and send an on-line resume to employer job
postings The student's resume is also available on-line
for employ ers to view as they choose
Em ployers select their ow n login and PIN
and enter com pany dem ographic data
They then
post jo b s, entering inform ation about the positions.
The em ployer can then view and query student
resum es approxim ately 24 hours after registering
O rick said one o f the big p lu ses to the on­
line services is that students and em ployers have
instant a c c e ss to jo b listings and student resum es
“ A student or em ployer signed up in the
system d o esn ’t have to find out when ‘ office hours’
are in order to com e to the Jo b Placement O ffice,"
he said “ W e believe this is a trem endous service to
W estark students and to em ployers ”
The web site is also available through
Westark s main web page (www.westark.edu)
by then clicking on "support services” and "job
placement.” More information is available by
calling the Job Placement Office, upper level
o f F u llerto n
U nion,
at
788-7017.
Career W orkshop Set tor
M ay 15-19
w e s ia r K irearD O O K w i n s
The monthly Career Directions/Personal
Development Workshop offered through the
CHOICES: Career Directions Program at
Westark College will be held from 9 a.m. until 1
p.m. May 15-19 in Room 105 o f the Math
Science/University Center at the college. The
workshop is free and open to the public.
Topics stressed include self-esteem,
assertiveness, goal setting, decision making,
professional image, job search strategies, and
interview skills. CHOICES coordinator Cleata
Brown said the workshop also covers how to get
started in college.
"The CHOICES program develops skills
and attitudes that encourage and support lifechanging decisions,” Brown said. "Our goal is
to move individuals into self-sufficiency because
we believe education is the pathway to a happier
and fulfilling life. The workshop provides the
ability to enable people to make the> own lifechanging choices.”
Speakers for the May workshop include
Dr. Dee Blair o f the Educational Opportunity
Center, who will do career assessment and
advising; Ron Orick, business and employment
writing and Sara Patterson o f Westark’s
Financial Aid Office, who will talk about the
financial aid process.
Eligible participants in the workshop can
apply, for scholarship assistance covering books
and tuition.
The workshop is designed for
individuals who want to return to school or enter
the job force. It is especially helpful to single
parents and displaced homemakers.
The CHOICES: Career Directions
Program is funded through the Arkansas
Department o f Workforce Education Equity
Program, and the workshops are open to
everyone.
Registration is preferred, but not
required. For more information call Brown at
788-7132.
T he 1999 edition o f the N um a,
the W estark C ollege yearbook, has
ta k e n first p lace in the O verall
Y earbook-G eneral E xcellence category
in com petition at N ortheastern State
U niversity in T ahlequah.
W e s ta rk c o m p e te d a g a in s t
o t h e r t w o - y e a r i n s t i t u t i o n s in
O k la h o m a , A rk a n sa s, T e x a s an d
M issouri, according to Lori N orin o f
Fort Sm ith, W estark faculty m em ber
and yearbook sponsor. E uJene D uffin
o f Van B uren w as ed ito r for the book.
T he sta ff also earned overall
excellence aw ards in feature w riting,
page layout, photography, and sports
writing.
Individual aw ard w inners w ere
Tonya M cC oy o f B ranch, first place in
feature w riting; L ianna Bolton o f Fort
Sm ith, second place in feature w riting;
Sherry C ard o f Fort Sm ith, third place
Awards
V an B uren, first place in feature photo
and first place in page layout; A lexis
N orin o f Fori Sm ith, second place in
feature photo, first place in m ini­
m agazine layout, first place in sports
w riting, and second place in page
layout; Penny K ing, form erly o f Fort
S m ith, first place in story illustration
and first place in page layout; M ichael
R utherford o f Van B uren, third place
in sports photography; and Randy
K in g , f o r m e r ly o f F o rt S m ith ,
h o n o ra b le
m e n tio n
in s p o r t s
photography
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
C A M E R A / S T U D I O OPERATIONS ENGINEER:
PROM PTER
O PER A TO R : KHBS/KHOG TV is accepting applications
KHBS/KHOG TV is accepting ap­ for an Operations Engineer. The shift may
vary weekly and the applicant must be able to
plications for a Camera/Studio work any day and shift assigned. The duties o f
prompter operator. Previous expe­ this position involve capturing satellite
rience in television is helpful, but program feeds, dubbing commercials to the
playback machine, operating the transmitter,
not required. Job requires possible cameras, and other television equipment,
morning, evening and weekend switching program and commercials at master
shifts. Send resume to: Sean Tor- control, and monitoring the overall technical
o f the facility. Other duties may be
bett, KHBS-TV, 2415 North Albert quality
assigned Radio DJ experience helpful. Apply
Pike, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72904. in person or send resume to KHBS/KHOG TV
ATTN: Lany Friddle, 2415 N. Albert Pike,
No Phone Calls. EOE
Fort Smith, AR 72904.
Applications and
resumes accepted until filled. E.O.E.
TRAFFIC COORDINATOR
ABC 40/29, a Hearst-Argyle Television Station, has an opening for a
traffic coordinator. Seeking an individual who is extremely detail oriented,
self-motivated, dependable and can handle working under a constant
deadline. Data entry and computer experience is required. Previous
television traffic or radio traffic experience preferred, but not required.
Send resume to: Jean Tumbough, General Sales Manager, ABC 40/29,
2415 North Albert Pike, Fort Smith, AR 72904. EOE.
LOCAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ABC 40/29, a Hearst-Argyle Station, now has openings in the
sales department for a local account executive in Fort Smith and
Fayetteville, Arkansas. This position involves working with lo­
cal and regional business owners and media buyers and develop­
ing new business for the television station. We individuals
should apply. Send all resumes to: Jean Tumbough, General
Sales Manager, ABC 40/29, 2415 North Albert Pike, Fort Smith,
Arkansas 72904. EOE