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Ozark EMS to appeal
MELBOURNE — The Ozark EMS Ambulance Service based in Calico Rock is appealing an order to cease and desist emergency operation. Kathy Cheatham, who co-owns the operation based in Calico Rock, said the order is simply for them to cease and desist with emergency calls, …
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Concord food pantry’s hours change
CONCORD — Due to a shortage of food, the Concord food pantry will cut back its service beginning in April, said Trudy Bruton, who arranges for shipments of food. The pantry has been open every Monday since the beginning of the year, but now, she …
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Man arrested for theft
WALNUT RIDGE — A Ravenden man was arrested Saturday for allegedly breaking into a cabin in January and stealing several items including a chain saw, said Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson. Bradley Calfas, 27, was arrested for theft of property. The cabin is on Lawrence …
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Spring break ‘rocks’ at clinic
Volunteers and area businesses were eager to help make spring break special for the children at Child and Youth Pediatric Day Clinic, according to Peggy Goodwin, clinical director. The clinic offers physical, speech, occupational therapy and mental health services for children. Adults are seen also …
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Public facilities board to meet
The Independence County Arkansas Public Health, Education and Housing Facilities Board will convene at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Just Chillin’ yogurt store, located at 3000 Jennings Lane in Pioneer Plaza between Bryan’s Grill and Sakura Asian Restaurant in Batesville. The agenda includes election of officers …
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W. Prosperity closed for repairs
ASH FLAT — West Prosperity Road was to be closed for bridge repairs at noon today and remain closed until further notice, said Sharp County Judge Larry Brown. The area is east of Cave City. The bridge repairs are being made on West Prosperity one-half …
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Woodland owners’ workshop set
A schedule has been released for the Ozark Woodland Owners Association workshop/spring meeting which begins at 1 p.m. Thursday in Independence Hall on the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville campus, said organizer Larry Morris. The event is open to the public. The workshop …
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Ozarka to host gala
MELBOURNE — “Framing the Future” is the theme of the 2013 Ozarka College Foundation Spring Gala to be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the lobby of the John E. Miller Education Complex at Ozarka College, 218 College Drive, Melbourne. The event, which will be …
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Health, safety fair set
CHARLOTTE — Cord-Charlotte Elementary will host a public health and safety fair from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Healthy snacks and educational materials will be available for all ages as well as free health screenings from Harris Hospital of Newport, substance abuse prevention and counseling …
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Parkinson seminar to be held
Batesville area Parkinson’s support group will host a seminar at 1:30 p.m. April 13 at the Josephine Raye Rogers Center for Women & Imaging, Suite B, located inside of White River Medical Center. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. There will be speakers, door prizes and …
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Radio club scheduled to meet
Batesville Area Radio Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room of First Community Bank, located at the corner of St. Louis and Harrison streets in Batesville. The meeting is open to anyone interested in ham radio. Anyone desiring to obtain a …
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Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Oct. 15, 1993.
