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What outdoor activity do you enjoy the most? « Alexis Levingston “I love to swim.”

» Priscila Hernandez “Tailgating.”

« Gaby Juarez “Music festivals.”

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El Dorado’s Own: Legendary Rockabilly piano player and El Dorado native Jason D. Williams rocks the crowd at the annual SouthArk Outdoor Expo, organized by South Arkansas Community College’s Foundation. Williams

headlined the outdoor event aimed at raising scholarship funds. Saying he was glad to be back in his hometown for the performance, Williams interlaced his piano playing with a bit of reminiscing. — Brooke Burger / South Arkansas Leader

» Sierra Spears “Canoeing or camping.”

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Too many punches are used as punch lines in ‘The Family’ Derek DiCiccio

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It’s been a pretty tough last 10 years for Robert De Niro. Other than an exceptional supporting role in “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012), it’s been disastrous movie after disastrous movie for one of the greatest actors of all time.

There are some, particularly the horrible “Meet the Parents” series, in which he flat out embarrasses himself, making you wonder “What happened to Robert De Niro?”

Normally, De Niro’s “going through the motions” approach is justifiable as these movies probably would have been awful with or without him. But in “The Family,” De Niro is all-in and performing at his highest level as a lead actor since “Analyze This” (1999). The twist this time is that his performance, along with the always great Michelle Pfeiffer, are the only things that save this movie from being a massive train wreck of violence sold as slapstick humor and onetrick-pony jokes.

De Niro is Giovanni Manzoni, a former mob boss turned star witness, who has ratted out his old buddies and is now hiding out in France as a member of the witness protection program. Giovanni, a.k.a.

Fred Blake, drags his family around France as they seem to get into trouble everywhere they go, kind of like a Mafia version of the Griswolds.

The trick here is that it’s not just Gio/Fred that is causing all the problems. His wife, Maggie (Pfeiffer), is a time bomb waiting to go off and she literally does in a very funny scene in a grocery store.

» Release date: Sept. 13. » Run time: 110 min. » Rated: R for violence, lanugage and brief sexuality. » Director: Luc Besson. » Stars: Robert De Niro, Michelle

Their oldest child, Belle (Dianna Agron), seems to intentionally lead the drooling French boys on simply so she can physically pummel them later.

But Belle doesn’t hold a candle to her younger brother, the 14-year-old Warren (John D’Leo), who manages to find the weakness of their new school in one day and turns it into his own scheme involving blackmail, forgery and just about anything else you can think of.

The “Blakes” are all under the watchful eye of Agent Robert Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones), who is growing tired of running them all over the French countryside. He is also suspicious of Fred’s discovery of an old typewriter, which inspires him to write Gio’s memoirs.

Gio’s writing gives “The Family” a clever and quite funny way to flashback to old events and also makes De Niro’s narration seem natural.

It all sounds good and plays so well … for maybe the first hour.

“The Family” slowly reveals that when ideas for punch lines run out, the director simply has one of the Blakes punch someone in the face.

There are some acts of violence that are meant to be shockingly funny,

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his Mafia pursuers is so preposterous that it pulls the emergency brake and sends the movie fishtailing into stupidity. It involves a school newspaper, a plane trip to New York, garbage, a guy reading porn, and a Pfeiffer, Dianna Agron, John D’Leo, mobster being delivered coffee in Tommy Lee Jones, Vincent Pastore, prison. All of those things tie toJohn Freda, Jimmy Palumbo, Michael gether in a moronic and eye-rolling J. Panichelli Jr. and Anthony Desio. sequence that deflates an almost promising balloon. » RCC Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars.

The actors hold this thing together as much as they can in a fairly imand while some are, it’s not as fun- pressive way. Tommy Lee Jones is ny when that joke structure is done going through the motions in a oneover and over for two hours. It’s note role that merely requires him to why “Three Stooges” movies were be cranky in a very short amount of only about 20 minutes long. screen time. There’s just really not The final 30 minutes or so goes much else for him to do. heavy on the action and suspense, Every member of the family all while in some very claustropho- gets their own little subplots, and bic settings. This is all done really John D’Leo’s is perhaps the funniwell, which you would expect from est. D’Leo is channeling a young director Luc Besson. Besson even De Niro as he smooth talks and borrows a few things from his best snarks his way through school and and most popular movie, “Léon: any trouble that comes his way.

The Professional” (1994).

There are plenty of F-bombs in There are some legitimately tense this movie, but it may roll off his moments that should make you tongue better than any other actor wonder if everyone from the Blake in this film. family is going to make it out of this For as much of a return to form thing alive.

“The Family” is for De Niro, it’s It is easy to pinpoint the moment another entry into the “Michelle “The Family” flies off the rails. The FAMILY continued on Page 9 manner in which Fred is found by

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Growing up wealthy does not have to mean growing up spoiled Dear Dave, How do you make sure you don’t spoil your child when you’re wealthy?

— Ryan

Bright Idea: Electric Cooperative of Arkansas officials recently celebrated the announcement to electrify four Guatemalan villages with the residents of one of the villages. Work is scheduled to begin next month. — Courtesy photo

State’s electric coops on a mission to help electrify rural Guatemalan villages LITTLE ROCK — The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are performing a mission from their history books by bringing electricity to rural residents, but this time the residents live in Guatemala.

The Arkansas cooperatives are assisting the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s International Foundation with the project.

“Electric cooperatives were originally formed to provide reasonably priced electric service to rural Americans that otherwise would be unable to afford electricity,” said Duane Highley, president and CEO of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. “Electricity provided by electric cooperatives transformed lives in the 1940s. Over the next two years we will assist in transforming the lives of the residents of four remote villages in Huehuetenango, Guatemala.”

Highley said the Arkansas electric cooperatives and ERMCO are donating materials, labor and funds to assist with the project. Cooperative crews will assist in construction of electric distribution line and related infrastructure, as well as providing some training to local line workers.

“Today, 1.5 billion people around the world still do not have access to

electricity,” said Ingrid Hunsicker, NRECA International Foundation Manager. “Electricity encourages educational and economic opportunities, paving a pathway for expanded healthcare services and more reliable water treatment facilities. Electricity raises the standard of living in communities around the globe. We truly appreciate the cooperative spirit of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas toward this great project.”

The NRECA International Foundation is working in Latin America, Africa and Asia to provide access to reliable, safe and affordable electricity in remote rural areas.

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas comprise 17 electric distribution cooperatives; Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc., a Little Rockbased cooperative that provides services to the distribution cooperatives; and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative. The distribution cooperatives provide electricity to approximately 500,000 homes, farms and businesses in Arkansas and surrounding states.

For more information, visit the Electrical Cooperatives of Arkansas online at www.ecark.org.

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Now he’s delinquent on the card and I’m receiving collection calls Dear Ryan, I know this will sound mean to and notices.

Do I owe the credit card compasome people, but you simply exny money? plain to them that they are not — Steve wealthy. I remember a time years ago, after we’d gone broke, that we Dear Steve, managed to scrimp and save and fiNo, an authorized user is not linally had a little bit of wealth. We bought a nice car and my son piped able. The account is in your dad’s up from the back seat, all smug name, and you didn’t sign anything. and satisfied, “We’re doing pretty He’s the one legally responsible for the money owed. good, huh?”

I want you to be careful, though.

I’ll admit it was kind of funny, but it was also a teachable moment. I Lots of credit card companies will looked at him and said, “I’m do- badger people and use all kinds of ing pretty good, but you’re broke!” pressure and guilt trips to try to colThat was a pretty consistent mes- lect money from people who don’t sage around the Ramsey house- owe them anything. They just want hold as the kids were growing up. their money, and they really don’t If you’re not working and making care who writes the check. your own way, you’ve got nothing.

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– even inaccurate information – to The third thing we did was based the bureaus. in our faith. As evangelical ChrisYou have rights as a consumer, tians, we taught our kids that we and you are not legally liable for don’t really own anything. It all be- credit card debt when you’re just an longs to God, and one of our jobs authorized user. But make sure you is to wisely manage the things He check your credit report regularly entrusts to us. The first rule is to in the future. Some of these comtake care of your own household – panies make a habit of repeatedly the important stuff. After that, it’s downloading misinformation to the okay to have some nice things, but bureaus in an effort to bother and it’s not all about pleasure. It’s also about giving and extraordinary lev- bully people into paying debts they don’t owe! els of generosity.

— Dave Teach them to work. Teach them to be givers. And gently remind Dave Ramsey has authored four New them once in a while that they’ve York Times best-selling books: got nothing until they go out and “Financial Peace,” “More Than Enough,” “The Total Money earn it.

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Auditions scheduled for SAAC’s holiday play The theater committee of the South Arkansas Arts Center will be holding auditions for the upcoming holiday production of “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol” on Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1.

SAAC is looking for six male actors, age 17 and up, and three female actors, age 19 and up. There are two roles that can be either male or female, age 17 and up, serving as foley (sound effect) operators for the production.

Those interested in auditioning should prepare 16 bars, or approximately a verse and chorus, of an upbeat song that best illustrates the performer’s vocal range. Those auditioning are asked to provide either sheet music or an accompaniment CD for the audition. Although the play is a musical, dancing is not required.

Cold readings will be taken from the script and many of the characters will play multiple “vocal” character roles throughout the broadcast of “A Christmas Carol.” Those auditioning should dress comfortably and be prepared to show off their funny

South Arkansas Arts Center prepares for holiday production of ‘A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol’ Simmons First Bank of El Dorado will sponsor the South Arkansas Arts Center’s 2013 holiday production of Walton Jones and David Wohl’s “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol.” The evening of nostalgic entertainment from a bygone era will open Nov. 29 and continue through Dec. 8.

Seamlessly combining drama and comedy, heartbreak and hope, “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol” opens on Christmas Eve 1943 with the Feddington Players

voices talent.

Those interested in the foley operator characters will have a slightly different audition. A short film clip and a collection of noise-making tools will be provided for them to create a soundscape that brings the video to life.

broadcasting from a hole-in-thewall studio in Newark, NJ, where they are set to present their contemporary take on Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.”

Whether it’s the noisy plumbing, missed cues, electrical blackouts or the over-the-top theatrics of veteran actor but radio novice, William St. Claire, this show is an entertaining excursion into the mayhem and madness of a live radio show.

The play literally takes the audience – included as the station’s live

Registration begins in the SAAC lobby at 5:30 p.m. with auditions beginning at 6 p.m.

The play recreates a live broadcast in the style of radio’s golden age and is unlike anything the SAAC has staged before. Performances are scheduled to show at the South

radio broadcast audience – right into the vintage radio era of the 1940s.

The characters in this production are not just work colleagues; they are a family muddling through serious wartime events while trying to maintain some normalcy and humor.

For more information about “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol,” contact the SAAC office at 870.862.5474 or visit the website at www.saac-arts.org.

Arkansas Arts Center, located at 110 East Fifth St. in El Dorado, from Nov. 29 through Dec. 8.

For more information about auditions, contact the SAAC office at 870.862.5474 or visit the website at www.saac-arts.org for a complete listing of roles available.

Medicare recipients can participate in Open Enrollment starting next month

Famous Arkansas boxer and criminal, ‘Big Bear’ Sonny Liston masters the sport while in prison

According to Medicare and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Medicare Open Enrollment begins on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and will continue for a seven-week period through Saturday, Dec. 7.

Recipients can use this opportunity to review current Medicare choices and compare them to coverage that is available for next year to make sure they have the plan that is right for them.

Many may be able to save money, get better coverage or both. As well, recipients can make sure that they take advantage of the new benefits available, including wellness visits, preventative care and lower prescription drug costs.

For more information, call Medicare toll free at 800.633.4227 or visit the website at medicare.gov.

Sonny Liston was one of the most famous sports figures from Arkansas, but he had a life filled with controversy and tragedy.

Charles “Sonny” Liston was born into a family of sharecroppers in St. Francis County. He often cited his birth date as 1932, but since there were not any birth records his actual birthdate is not known. He was one of 13 children, and his schooling was poor.

Eventually, Liston made his way to St. Louis, Mo., but he soon turned to a life of crime. In 1950, he was arrested for robbery.

While in prison, encouraged by chaplains and prison officials, Liston began boxing.

He was paroled in 1952, and proceeded to win several Gold Glove championships before turning professional. He went across

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the country, winning several bouts, including many by knockout. Sports writers began calling him “Big Bear.”

In spite of his successes as a boxer, Liston continued to have problems with the law. He would be arrested several more times for assault and rumors flew about connections between Liston and the Mafia.

In 1962, the famed boxer reached the peak of his career by defeating Floyd Patterson to become Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the world. But his title came crashing down with a loss to Muhammad Ali in 1964.

He lost a rematch to Ali in 1965, with some accusing him of purposely throwing the fight. He won a number of matches in the ensuing years, but his reputation never recovered.

He would win one more fight in June 1970, bringing his record to 50 wins and four losses. But nearing 50, his body was wearing down, and he would never fight again.

In late 1970, he died under mysterious circumstances in Las Vegas, some suggesting a drug overdose, but no evidence of drug paraphernalia was ever found.

Organized in the 1970s, the South Arkansas Historical Foundation has been dedicated to educating the public about Arkansas’s rich history for over 30 years. The SAHF offices are located at 422 North Jackson in El Dorado. For more information, about SAHF call 870.862.9890.

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Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge to hold its Fall Festival CROSSETT — The Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate the outdoors with its Fall Festival this Saturday, Sept. 21.

Now in its fourth year, the wildlife refuge once again invites the community to come and explore the refuge’s recreational opportunities in a family-friendly atmosphere during its annual Fall Festival.

Complete with exhibitors, live demonstrations, food, crafts and more, this festival will focus on a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities and provide hands-on activities to engage youth and their families to get outside and get connected with nature. While hunting and fishing remain the most popular pastimes within the refuge, the Fall Festival offers people from all walks of life a chance to enjoy other outdoor activities, as well.

“This event is turning into a tremendous success for both the community and the refuge,” said

Amanda Wilkinson, visitor services specialist. “It’s a day for people to come out, explore and take part in several outdoor recreational activities – most of which can be done right here at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge.

“Each year, our attendance numbers increase and our exhibitor interest spreads. It’s a free, fun day and we are excited to host this event.”

The festival will kickoff at 10 Saturday morning at the “Old Beer Joint Access” off of Highway 82 West in Crossett, west of the river bridge, and will continue until 3 that afternoon. Admission and activities are free for all and on-site parking is available.

The festival will showcase exhibitors such as Arkansas Canoe Club, the Bartholomew Dutch Oven Society, Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, Arkansaw

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AdoptMe Pet adoptions are available at the Union County Animal Protection Society shelter, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado. UCAPS’s hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday. For information about adopting or sponsoring a pet, call 870.862.0502.

Bearden Riding Club’s benefit ride to feature activities for the whole family BEARDEN — The Bearden Riding Club will team up with New Hope Baptist Church for the second annual Ride for Holiday Cheer, a nonprofit benefit trail ride, barrel race and play day scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21.

All proceeds raised will go to purchase Christmas gifts, including clothes, coats, shoes and toys, for children in need. Entry fee for juniors cost $20 and seniors cost $30, with a 75-percent payback. The added 4D barrel race costs $250.

Ribbons will be awarded to the top five in each event and riders earning the highest points in each division will receive a trophy.

Events include: » Speed Events: barrels, poles,

speed, straight-away and quads; » Open Events: gaited speed, heart and pleasure; » Children Events: (age 10 and under) stick horse barrels and ribbon race; and » Open Fun Events: keyhole, boot race, buddy barrel and the moneybag grab.

The events will kickoff at 10 a.m. at Bearden Riding Arena, located at 155 Ouachita 263 in Bearden, beginning with the trail ride. The barrel race will begin at 3 p.m., followed by a play day. Concessions will be available for sale. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, and campers are welcome.

For more information, call 870.866.6789 or 870.687.2927.

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09•18•13 » Skilled Saw: (opposite page, top) Chainsaw artist Scott Winford works on another sculpture at the SouthArk Outdoor Expo on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the El Dorado Conference Center.

— Brooke Burger / South Arkansas Leader

» Good Picking: (opposite page, bottom left) A spectator takes a shot of the local bluegrass band Goat Pilots. The Goat Pilots were just one of many local and regional musicians to perform.

— Brooke Burger / South Arkansas Leader

» Puppy Love: (opposite page, bottom right) Garrett Williamson, age 10 of El Dorado, makes friends with a dog at the Union County Animal Protection Society Adoption Day tent.

— Brooke Burger / South Arkansas Leader

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» Putt-Putter: (left, top) Art Noyes assists Caden Hymes, age 5 of El Dorado, with his putt on the KidsNGolf putting green as a few other youngsters wait their turn.

— Brooke Burger / South Arkansas Leader

» Race Day: (left, bottom) Runners participate in the Hero 5K Run-Walk. The run was named in memory of Maj. Ronald Wayne Culver, who lost his life while deployed in Iraq in 2010.

— Heath Waldrop / SouthArk

» Belting a Tune: (bottom) Shari Bales, Hot Springs native, belts a tune at the SouthArk Outdoor Expo on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14. Bales opened for headlining act and El Dorado native, Jason D. Williams.

— Brooke Burger / South Arkansas Leader

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Make your first heart attack your last Medical Center of South Arkansas

Prescription for a healthy heart

After having a heart attack, it may seem that life will never again be the same. In addition to physical symptoms such as pain and weakness as you recuperate, it’s also common to experience a variety of emotions.

Most everyone who has a heart attack is eager to return to normal life activities – but at the same time, may be nervous about the possibility of having another heart attack. Knowing what to expect regarding recovery after a heart attack can help ensure that your first heart attack will also be your last.

These seven tips can help you maintain good health and a strong heart, as well as helping Heal th reduce Notes your risk of a future heart attack.

Follow this checklist to help make sure your first heart attack is your last.

Getting back to normal

The good news for people who have experienced a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association, is that the worst is over. Now, you can get on with the business of getting healthy, and return to the activities you enjoy – with a few possible modifications.

Depending on your physical condition, after a heart attack your doctor will initially recommend that you rest and recuperate, and let your heart heal and become stronger. This recovery time can span from two weeks to three months – and may be longer if your heart is very weak. Your doctor will develop a rehabilitation plan that fits your condition and your specific needs.

Your cardiac – or heart – care following a heart attack may include medication, counseling and education, rehabilitation, or a combination of all of these. Most heart patients are cautioned to resume activity slowly, beginning with gentle stretching and walking. You may need to make changes in your diet, lose weight, stop smoking, exercise regularly and reduce stress.

Your doctor may recommend that you participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program. The cardiac rehabilitation program at Medical Center of South Arkansas is one of only eight others in the state of Arkansas that is a nationally certified program.

Certified AACVPR programs are recognized as leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary

 Exercise regularly.  Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

 Maintain a healthy weight.  Eat a heart-healthy diet rehabilitation because they offer the most advanced practices available.

Rest assured that you will receive a comprehensive approach as you take the final steps toward recovery after a serious heart event by being supervised by a team of medical professionals that includes your personal physician, a registered clinical exercise physiologist, a cardiac rehab registered nurse and a dietitian available for consult.

Cardiac rehabilitation is often recommended for patients who have experienced one of the following heart-related issues: » angina » heart attack » bypass surgery » heart transplant » angioplasty » heart valve replacement Before beginning a cardiac rehabilitation program, your doctor will measure and test your heart condition with an electrocardiogram (EKG) and, possibly, perform a stress test to measure your exercise, breathing and heart capability.

Afterwards, your prescribed exercise program – including frequency, duration and intensity – will depend

on your fitness level and diagnosis.

Generally, that regimen will focus on activities that boost your cardiovascular health or increase strength and flexibility: walking, jogging, swimming, biking or weight training, for example.

Dealing with emotions

After a heart attack, feelings of anger, loss, fear and depression are very normal. After all, a heart attack is a frightening experience.

You may feel angry that you’ve experienced a heart attack, or depressed that your activities may now be limited or that other people may perceive you as weak.

Many patients are afraid that they will experience another heart attack in the future. Discuss these feelings with your doctor. Knowing the signs and symptoms that are – and are not – a heart attack will ease your mind, and free you to concentrate on recovering and getting stronger (see sidebar).

A heart attack is a life-changing event, but the consequences shouldn’t be considered to be all

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that includes the proper amounts of calories, cholesterol, fat, sodium and fiber.

 Stop smoking.  Manage stress effectively.  Lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

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Pfeiffer Is Good In Everything” list.

Pfeiffer, in full big-hair, big-mouth mode, is a version of her character from “Married to the Mob” (1988), but 30 years older. She snipes, curses at her kids while telling them not to curse, and is filled with quiet rage. She manages to be scary and threatening while being gorgeous at all times.

It’s obvious that De Niro is having a bit of fun while cutting up his mob guy stereotype. Does he smack people around and bully everyone until he gets his way? Sure. But for the first time in a long time, De Niro doesn’t just toss out a shrug and a frown then call it acting. It just looks and sounds like he knows there are some really funny things here and that he is fully committed.

In the end, the actors are let down by a script and direction that just

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aren’t quite there. For example, the fact that this fish-out-of-water family is in Normandy is really just a backdrop and never something that really gets in their way.

Naturally, one would think that this Brooklyn mob family living in France would be dealing with the locals in a funny way, especially when the movie is helmed by a Frenchman. It never materializes.

There is one moment in “The Family” when Fred goes to a meeting of a local film society as they are studying classic American movies.

That instance is so intelligent, so hilarious and so very meta that it almost makes dropping your hard earned 10 to 15 bucks down on the counter to see this movie worth it.

Again … almost.

Red Carpet Crash provides review writing on films, DVDs and television; news and updates on all things entertainment; and the occasional free stuff.

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COMMUNITY calendar

» UNITED WAY’s CAMPAIGN KICK OFF — The United Way of Union County will hold its community-wide campaign kick off, featuring the the Third Annual Dachshund Dash.

This year’s theme is “We Are the Champions,” with each agency’s booth featuring a dance theme with games and costumes. The event will feature interactive dance video games, face painting, crafts, jump rope contest, a bounce house, various carnival games, a dunking booth, bash-a-crash and dancing. Concessions will be available for sale. The campaign is a fundraising effort for the United Way’s 14 local nonprofit agencies.

Admission: $1 per person When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon Where: Boys and Girls Club ball field, 1201 North West Ave., El Dorado Contact: For more information, contact United Way at 870.862.4903 or visit www.uwucar.org. » THIRD ANNUAL DACHSHUND DASH — A part of the United Way of Union County’s Campaign Kick Off, the third annual Dachshund Dash is El Dorado’s premier wiener dog race.

A pre-race parade, featuring costumed dogs, will take place at 10:30 a.m.

The United Way Campaign Kick Off raises funds for its 14 local nonprofit agencies.

Admission: $1 per person, provides entry to all campaign kick-off events When: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m.

Where: Boys and Girls Club ball field, 1201 North West Ave., El Dorado Contact: For more information, contact United Way at 870.862.4903 or visit www.uwucar.org.

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Your guide to events happening in communities in and around Union County.

» FALL REVIVAL CHOIR REHEARSALS — The Dr. Frank Ray Revival Choir rehearsals are now open.

All choir members are welcome.

Dr. Derik H. Slaton will serve as facilitator. The Frank Ray Revival Choir will perform nightly at the Fall Revival in El Dorado Oct. 2-4.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.

Where: Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 2506 North College Ave, El Dorado Contact: For more information, contact Dr. Derik Slaton at 318.255.5285 or Antonio Davis at 870.807.2043. » CAMDEN’s 45th annual BPW BARN SALE — The 45th Annual BPW Barn Sale will feature handcrafted traditional and contemporary arts and crafts from more than 180 vendors and artists from across the nation. Set among an historic southern plantation setting, the sale will feature live music; southern food vendors; the Antique and Classic Car Show; Kids’ Zone with rock climbing walls and blowups; and festival traditions such as the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 5k Run and St. Louis Catholic Church Spaghetti Supper.

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Downtown Camden along Oakland and Monticello streets Contact: For more information, visit www.bpwbarnsalw.org or call Diane Atchison at 870.574.4560. » first baptist church of calion revival — First Baptist Church of Calion will hold “It’s Time for an Awakening,” a time of fellowship and spiritual awakening.

The event will feature evangelist and

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author Frank Shelton, and worship services will be lead by Christian recording artist and songwriter Cliff Preston.

When: Sept. 29 through Oct. 2 – Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; MondayWednesday at 7 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Church, Main Street, Calion Contact: For more information, go online to the First Baptist Church of Calion’s event page on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/1azJAXa. » WALK ACROSS ARKANSAS REGISTRATION — Registration for the fall 2013 edition of Walk Across Arkansas is now open. The eightweek challenge encourages Arkansans to walk as many minutes as they can between Sept. 30 and Nov. 24.

Participants need to collect a team of between two and 10 people; select a team captain and team name; and set a personal goal and track the individual team members’ progress.

When: Sept. 30 through Nov. 24 Where: Arkansas Contact: For more instructions and registration information, go online to http://bit.ly/1a2Ahii. » el dorado hosts FALL REVIVAL — Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, under the direction of the Rev. Felton Burgie, will host the Fall Revival. The revival will be led by Dr. Frank E. Ray, pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church of Memphis, Tenn., and will feature the Frank Ray Revival Choir.

When: Oct. 2-4 at 7 p.m. nightly Where: Municipal Auditorium, 100 West Eighth St., El Dorado Contact: For more information, contact the Rev. Felton Burgie at

870.312.1730 or Antonio Davis at 870.807.2043. » Local LITERARY MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS — Submissions are being sought for Between the Lines, the literary magazine of South Arkansas Community College. Stories, poetry and essays submitted by writers 18 years and older who live in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Union or Calhoun counties; or Union, Claiborne or Webster parishes in Louisiana; are invited to participate. A panel of judges will determine which works will be published. Selected writers will receive two copies of the magazine and be invited to participate in a public reading. Submissions may be edited at the discretion of the publication editor.

Deadline: Manuscripts are due by Oct. 4 by emailing Scott Larkin at slarkin@southark.edu.

Contact: For more information, contact Larkin at 870.862.8131 ext. 223. » NATURE NIGHTS — On the second Thursday of each month, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and South Arkansas Community College’s Corporate and Community Education will team up to offer Nature Nights, a series for the entire family. The program is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so registration is requested.

Program: Discover Ducks. Participants will paint a decoy duck to take home.

When: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m.

Where: Arkansas Welcome Center, Highway 167 South, El Dorado Contact: For more information or to register, contact CCE at 870.864.7192 or email Laura Rogers at the AGFC at larogers@agfc.state.ar.us.

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WEEKLY RECIPE Fitting your favorite recipes into a healthier diet is possible An unhealthy diet can lead to diseases and other ailments, but “healthy” doesn’t have to mean “bland.” A diet that’s healthy and full of nutrients can simultaneously be flavorful. A few minor alterations to your recipes and techniques can take your favorite dishes from high-risk to healthy.

Trim the fat. Fat isn’t entirely bad for you. Dietary fat is an essential element of a healthy diet, but overconsumption can be dangerous. To avoid too much fat try reducing how much butter, shortening or oil you use when cooking. For some recipes, you may be able to cut suggested portions of such ingredients by half without replacing them; however, for others, these items may have to be replaced. In that case, find a suggested alternative to high-fat items, and only use half of the high-fat item listed in the original recipe.

Substitute healthier fare. Substituting items is another way to make a favorite dish healthier without altering the flavor dramatically, if at all. Instead of cooking with enriched pasta, purchase whole-wheat or whole-grain pastas, which are higher in fiber and lower in calories. If a recipe calls for milk, choose fat-free milk instead of whole milk.

Doing so reduces your fat intake by nearly 8 grams per cup.

Recipes can even be made healthier by simply cutting back on the main dish and adding more vegetables. Instead of using the recommended amount of meat or chicken, scale back and make up for it with additional vegetables, which reduces your caloric and fat intake while adding more vitamins and minerals to your diet.

Change your methods. Frying foods or cooking with fat, oil or salt is not the healthiest way to prepare a meal. Some of your favorite dishes can be just as flavorful if you opt for healthier methods like braising, broiling, grilling or steaming. When recipes call for basting foods in oil or drippings, forgo these unhealthy options and baste foods in vegetable juice or fat-free broth instead.

What you use to cook can also be healthy or unhealthy.

Nonstick cookware won’t require you to use oil or butter to keep foods from sticking to the pan. This reduces the amount of fat and calories you will consume, and you likely won’t notice a difference with regards to flavor.

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Activities throughout the grounds B&B Woods and Water, Duck will include: archery, casting, BB Calls by Mike Morton, Simmons shoot, canoeing, games, crafts, of Bastrop and various anonyrock wall climbing, face paint- mous donors, as well as the Friends ing, fish print T-shirts, water dog of Felsenthal.

For more information, contact the demos, living history and more.

There will also be an informal Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge duck calling contest for all ages, at 870.364.3167.

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Back the Kids: Members of the Rotary Club of El Dorado stand in front of the new Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado’s bus after a recent meeting. Rotary Club members donated to the Back the Kids fundraising campaign and helped raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club

transportation program that picks up at all elementary schools, as well as Washington Middle School.

For more information on the Boys and Girls Club or to sign up for the transportation program, visit the Boys and Girls Club’s website at www.eldoradokids.org.

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negative. Many people find a renewed appreciation of life and the things they enjoy, and recommit themselves to healthy living.

To learn more about heart health and the cardiac rehabilitation program at Medical Center of South Arkansas, visit www.TheMed Center.net. Also, click on “Health Resources” and “Interactive Tools” and take the Heart Health Quiz or Coronary Artery Disease Assessment; or choose “Tests and

Procedures” to learn about any diagnostic heart tests your doctor may have recommended.

Remember that this information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor, but rather to increase awareness and help equip patients with information and facilitate conversations with your physician that will benefit your health.

Located in El Dorado, Arkansas, the Medical Center of South Arkansas is a 166-bed, general acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. For more information, call 870.863.2000 or visit www.themedcenter.net.

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Angela Williams, of El Dorado, is a CNA at Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation.

Angela said, “I love my job and I love my elders. Being around the elders is like going to school – you learn something new everyday. I think that’s a good thing and it makes me respect my life and theirs a lot better. My coworkers aren’t too bad either!”

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