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Letters to the Editor
Citizens should ‘pay it forward’ with shelter
Dear editor:
I read in the paper the last week or so about a group of Christians trying to better a community area in west Batesville.
I am a Christian mother of two and wife. I have needed help before in my 48-year life, and sometimes there was none to be found.
Rather living in a big city or small town, people need good options … not bad politics. I truly see no harm or problem in an organization trying to do just this! This doesn’t have to be called Christian or political: just compassion. -
Drivers distract driver
I don’t remember where I was going the other day, but I do remember that I suddenly slowed down and swerved slightly into another traffic lane that probably should have prompted at least a horn complaint, but didn’t. If that was you behind me, I apologize. I was distracted — by the driver who exited a driveway, entered the center turn lane and then decided that my full-size Jeep Cherokee was invisible (or capable of vertical lift-off like a helicopter) and therefore pulled right into my lane and causing my distraction.
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Rabies shots important
Gary and I are getting the hang of this three-dog scenario. Last summer, he and I, along with our nephew Avery, took our two dogs plus my dad and stepmom’s to the Humane Society of Independence County for a dog wash and dog dip. That was met with mixed reviews among our four-legged friends. They are accustomed to bathing in ponds, not having their heads dunked under for them. But they didn’t bite anyone, so I considered it a success.
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Anybody have a day to spare?
During the last political election cycle, we were promised change but I have not seen any of it, especially in my pants pocket.
Then something wonderful happened. I was taking some mail to the post office and as I got out of my truck, I noticed a penny on the ground. At my age, if I have to bend down I make sure there are at least two or three things to do while I am down there. A single penny just will not do it for me. After all, what can you do with a penny? -
Letters to the Editor
Community center will attract area residents, out-of-towners alike
Dear editor:
Who is eating all of the Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream? I have been searching Batesville lately for what has to arguably be some of the best ice cream in the world, filled with dark red cherries and rich chocolate chunks in the creamiest vanilla ice cream. Do you know how expensive it is? Almost $4 for a pint!! But it’s GOOD and I’ve discovered that people (Batesville city and Independence County folks alike) will obviously pay for it since it’s often sold out. -
Adventures of an ‘online’ mom
For more than a year my sweet mother has wanted a computer. Oh, she had one when I lived with her, then I moved out, she moved away, space got tight, money even tighter, so the story goes.
I suppose calling me every time she wanted to look things up two hours away or the limited access at her community’s library just became too much. -
The swimsuit issue
Ah, the middle of February. We all know what that means: Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue has arrived.
And that means some folks, such as those in the American Decency Association (ADA), will voice concerns about exploitation of women.
“Sports Illustrated DISRESPECTS women by displaying demeaning stereotypes of female sexuality,” says the ADA’s website. “The swimsuit issue features women models posed not as athletes of strength, skill, and endurance but as playthings … .”
That may be true, but here’s what is also true: We men are also being exploited here. -
Cutting my losses
I had the great idea to get a haircut last weekend and what a mistake it would turn out to be. This was not some last-minute idea. I have been debating for weeks on exactly what I wanted done. No drastic changes, just a shorter version of what I had. Maybe add some layers to add more body to my tired looking hairdo.
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Letters to the Editor
Saddened by negativity toward homeless shelter
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War now less of vague concept, more real
One hundred fifty years ago, the American Civil War was no longer a vague and distant abstract concept of great armies fighting glorious battles in far off lands; quite the opposite was true for Arkansas.
As federal troops steadily inched their way in a southerly direction, the people of Arkansas continued preparation for the imminent invasion. The proverbial “Clouds of War” were looming at a not-so-very-distant point of no return for the citizens of Arkansas and their army. -
Should students be paid to go to school?
Could pocket change have persuaded Ferris Bueller to forego his day off?
That’s what I wondered when I read about a bold experiment by Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, this alternative school (serving mostly at-risk low-income and minority students) gives seniors a $25 Visa gift card each week they have perfect attendance, show up for class on time and stay out of trouble. Underclassmen receive a $10 gift card. -
Little-known facts about … stuff
The movie “Jeremiah Johnson,” based on the life of the most famous mountain man of all, certainly whitewashed the details of Johnson’s life. Oh, it included the vendetta between he and the Crow Indians in which the Crow nation sent its top 20 warriors after him, one by one, to kill him in hand-to-hand combat. None succeeded.
