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Moose gets new manager, on probation
A state agency has sanctioned a private club for repeated violations and is investigating another in an effort to control alcohol served by private clubs in a dry county.
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McCullough addendum
Additional information has been supplied to the Guard concerning the obituary of Louise McCullough, which ran in Wednesday’s edition.
Survivors include six great-grandchildren.
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Board discusses concessions, raises daycare rates
NEWARK — Proceeds from athletic concessions at the Cedar Ridge School District were a topic of discussion when the Cedar Ridge School Board met July 19.
The board agreed that one-half of all secondary athletic concession proceeds go to the district’s athletic activity fund and one-half to the athletic booster club, a non-school account. The booster club manages the concessions, which also includes workers, supplies and bills.
Meanwhile, payment of athletic awards for students will come from activity funds.
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Derby, canoe race set Saturday
Two sporting events connected with the White River Water Carnival are scheduled for Saturday.
The White River Kiwanis Youth Fishing Derby begins with registration at 6 a.m. and fishing from 7-9.
The derby will be held at Row Lake on Myers Avenue.
Participants should bring their own fishing pole and bait. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each age division.
The derby is open to kids age 12 and under.
The Annual National Invitational White River Canoe Race will conclude Saturday with an awards ceremony at Kennedy Park. -
BHS golf teams to begin play with new tourney
Coach Jeff Morrow kept it simple when asked what the Batesville Lady Pioneer and Pioneer golfers need to do to improve this fall.
“It will be a matter of staying in focus,” he said. “Don’t blow up on a hole when something goes wrong, keep the ball in the fairways and don’t 3-putt.” -
Martin, Fennell wed
JUDSONIA — Meagan Martin and Shannon Fennell were united in marriage in a double-ring outdoor ceremony June 10 at Sunset Ridge in Judsonia.
Verlon Wood, cousin of the bride, officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Sherry and Robert Beel, Ronnie Martin and Kerry Little, all of Pleasant Plains.
The groom is the son of Gayle Brackett of Pleasant Plains. -
Childress appreciation event set at New Testament Holiness
The appreciation event for Bishop E.D. Childress and his wife, Delois, will be Saturday and Sunday at New Testament Holiness Church, located at 590 West Mark St. in Batesville.
Saturday service will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday service is at 2:30 p.m.
The colors this year are beige and burgundy. The event is open to the public. For more information call Teunna Childress at (870) 834-3022. -
Vendors needed for music fest
POCAHONTAS — Vendors are needed for the Third Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway 67 Music Festival in Pocahontas.
The festival, which will feature major stars from the history of rock and roll, will be held Sept. 9 and 10 in the historic Pocahontas downtown area. Admission is free.
Vendors, needed for Sept. 10 only, may call Cheryl O’Brien at (870) 892-3209, email obrienfarms@yahoo.com or write to 1802 Barthel St., Pocahontas, AR 72455. -
Museum receives $2.5K grant
CALICO ROCK — Calico Rock Museum is a recipient of the Small Museum Operating Grant from Arkansas Humanities Council. The grant will provide $2,500 in operating funds for the museum.
“These funds will allow us to use the money we raise from fund raising, tour donations and sales for our capital campaign and improve our museum,” Gloria Gushue, comptroller, said.
For more information about the Calico Rock Museum, visit www.calicorockmuseum.com or call (870) 297-4129. -
Skelton joins Liberty Bank
Cassandra Skelton recently joined the Liberty Bank team as administrative assistant, according to Kevin Rose, Batesville community bank president.
A native of Cushman, Skelton has over 10 years of banking experience as a lending assistant.
“We are excited to have Cassandra as part of the Liberty Bank team,” Rose said. “Her experience and exceptional customer service are a perfect fit with our emphasis on community banking.”
Liberty Bank in Batesville is located at 1240 E. Main St. The phone number is (870) 793-7373. -
Collage workshop slated
The Batesville Area Arts Council will host a collage workshop with Aline McCracken from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 at the BAAC art gallery on Main.
A collage is grouping items such as pictures, photographs, pieces of paper and other objects and art mediums on a surface.
Cost is $40 and materials are $10 per participant. Lunch will not be provided. To preregister or for more information call the BAAC at (870) 793-3382 or baac@suddenlinkmail.com. -
The Weekend Events
Friday
• Women of the Ozarks activities, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Craft Village, demonstrations begin at 11 a.m. and include Pass Along Plants, Arkansas Women & Music, Spinning Shop, Midwifery and The Family Laundry. Adults $10, children ages 6-12 $6, under 6 free. Family passes available. Call (870) 269-3851 or go to www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
• Whizzbangers and Bruce Oakley performance, Landers Theater, Main St. Batesville, 8:30 p.m., benefit for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Admission is $2.
