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spring break Youth at the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado wile away the final hours of the day playing foosball, pool, basketball and more today, March 26. In addition to being Spring Break, this week is National Boys and Girls Club Week.

Club activities will continue tomorrow, culminating in a huge celebration on Friday, including a world record attempt. More information on the Club’s events this week can be found online at http://on.fb.me/1aWEdSF.

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Chamber to host state parks director and Miss Arkansas at annual banquet The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Banquet on April 14 at the El Dorado Conference Center. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 7 Monday night.

This year Richard W. Davies, executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, will serve as the keynote speaker.

He will be joined by special guest, 2013 Miss Arkansas and Union County native Amy Crain.

Davies has Davies worked for the state’s Department of Parks and Tourism for more than 30 years and as the department’s executive director for over two decades, as well as serving on the Cabinet of Crain four governors.

He has been named State Parks Director of the Year by the National Association of State Parks Directors. As well, Davies has been

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‘Divergent’ just a long ‘Hunger Games’ training sequence Nathan Ligon

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DIVERGENT

After the insane success of “The Hunger Games,” every studio in Hollywood is looking for the next young-adult book with a female heroine to turn into a hit. So, it’s no surprise that a movie like “Divergent” was being heralded as the next big blockbuster before anybody had even seen the thing.

After seeing it myself, I’d say it’s a decent bet that the film will make some money, but I have a hard time believing it’s going to be a word-ofmouth sensation like “The Hunger Games.” Reason being: It honestly isn’t very good.

It’s certainly not a bad movie and I’m sure that fans of the novel will swoon over it, but I have a hard time believing that most audiences will enjoy it enough to bother talking about it long after they walk out of the theater. For that, it would have to be a movie that’s worth talking about or feels like it’s got something interesting to say. This movie thinks it has something interesting to say, but mostly it’s just a story about childhood cliques and fitting in with the cool kids.

In other words, it’s a high-school drama with a bigger budget and a

lot of training montages. So much training!

I swear, watching the training in this movie is like watching someone play a tutorial in an action video game. You know, the part you just want to skip so you can get to the real game. If I had to quantify it, I would say that the movie is about one-third plot (action, character development, world building, and so on) and two-thirds training. The best way to think of it is to imagine watching “The Hunger Games,” but with the beginning cut down by half, the actual games cut by half, and the training section beefed up to 90 minutes long. No joke, there is about 90 minutes of

South Arkansas Community College is seeking nominations for its annual President’s Award, the Spirit of SouthArk. The award seeks to honor any individual, group or organization that has advanced the college’s efforts to deliver on its stated mission to provide educational opportunities and cultural enrichment to the region.

Nominations must include a letter

stating why the nominee is deserving and how the nominee meets the criteria. Appropriate support would include a biography, resume and other letters of support. The name of the nominator also must be included.

Nominations must be submitted by April 25 to President at P.O. Box 7010, El Dorado, AR 71731. For more information about South Arkansas Community College, visit www.southark.edu.

When Tris learns she’s Divergent, an outsider in a world defined and divided by factions, she and the mysterious Four must discover why those in power want to eliminate all Divergents before it’s too late for her. » Release date: March 21. » Run time: 139 min. » Rated: PG-13 for intense violence and

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action, thematic elements and some sensuality. » Director(s): Neil Burger. » Stars: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Ashley Judd, Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller and Christain Madsen.

training in this movie.

After a brief opening of establishing the rules about the various factions (which I’m still a little confused about) and letting us know why everyone lives in Chicago, the movie quickly moves it’s heroine into her new faction for training.

Before this ever happened I was already a bit annoyed because apparently if you choose to do something different from your parents in this world you lose them for life.

The silly way that everything goes against human nature is explained briefly by an evil Kate Winslet, but it still makes little sense. I can’t imagine any society allowing this much control over their lives. I

mean, most third-world countries have more freedoms than these future Americans.

As stated before, the middle of the movie is devoted completely to training. Our protagonist, Tris (played well by Shailene Woodley) decides she wants to leave her parents’ faction of weaklings and become a warrior in the Dauntless faction. However, she sadly didn’t know she would have to compete to be one of the best or risk living as a faction-less bum for the rest of existence. Oops. So, she fights, throws knives, plays capture the flag, and makes gooey eyes at her trainer (played by a standardly handsome Theo James). His name is Four and he represents the only other person in this story that could be considered a full-fledged human being.

After the long training stuff, we finally come back to a plot about overthrowing the governing faction and there is a bunch of action. The first little bit and the last bit are enjoyable, but the middle is such a drag that it prevents me from even giving this thing a partial recommendation. I mean, there are some scenes in the training that

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Passion can help those trying become debt free even faster Dear Dave, I recently got a new job that will increase my income by $20,000 a year. I’ve got $65,000 in debt, and I’m trying to pay it off, so I know I need to adjust my budget.

Do you have any suggestions for a situation like this?

— Mitchell

SAAC to offer three workshops

Beginning March 31, the South painted before can leave at the end Arkansas Arts Center will offer of the class with a completed acrylic three artist workshops ranging from beach landscape.

The fee for the class costs $40 and photography to painting. includes all supplies and snacks. The » Photography Workshop class is limited to 12 students.

Steven Ochs, chair of the Department of Art and Design at Southern » Soft Pastels Arkansas University, will return to On Saturday, April 26, Kelly SAAC to teach a digital photogra- Campbell will teach the basics of phy class. “Photography Workshop using soft pastels on sanded paper for Beginners” begins Monday, to create art. The class will run from March 31, and will meet from 6 to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

8 p.m. every Monday night through Students will learn about toning April 28. sanded paper for an underpainting, In his photography class, Ochs color and composition basics, transteaches the basics of digital photog- ferring drawings to the pastel paper, raphy using more than the “auto” and applying soft pastels. setting on the camera, including Cost for the one-day class is $45; how to diffuse, bounce and soften sanded pastel paper for the class is light and the uses of fill flash to en- available for an additional $6.50. hance color and clarity.

Class size is limited to eight.

The cost for the class is $135 for The classes will take place at the current members and $160 for new South Arkansas Arts Center, located members, which includes a one-year at 110 East Fifth St. in El Dorado, Friend Level membership at SAAC. and registration is required. For more The class is limited to 12 students. information or to register for any of the workshops, call the SAAC office » Corks & Canvas at 870.862.5474.

The South Arkansas Arts Center For non-artists and artists alike, Kelly Campbell will teach SAAC’s operates on the basis that the arts popular “Corks & Canvas,” which should be basic to lifelong educahas moved from Studio 207 down- tion. The institution strives to stimutown to the South Arkansas Arts late awareness and appreciation of Center. The class will take place from the arts for both children and adults 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 10. in the community. For more inforEven those who have never mation, go online to saac-arts.org.

Dear Mitchell, Congratulations on your increased income!

The first thing I’d tell you is not to get used to any permanent luxuries while you’re paying off debt.

Go out and celebrate with a really nice dinner or something like that after you get your first paycheck. But don’t go nuts or pick up any big, new stuff. The more you put toward debt, the faster it goes away.

I’ve been doing this financial thing for a lot of years, and the one thing I’ve found that gets people out of debt is passion. I want you to be so passionate about getting out of debt that you don’t even consider doing anything else until it’s all gone. Your thought process needs to be, “Wow, I got a new job making more money. I can get out of debt even quicker!”

Again, I’m okay with you adjusting a bit that first month and having a little fun to celebrate your good fortune. But after that, I want you to turn around and attack the debt with even more intensity than before. Way to go, Mitchell!

— Dave Dear Dave, I own a one-bedroom condo that I’m using as a rental property.

The current tenant’s old agreement is up soon, but she signed a new lease less than a month ago and gave me a deposit, plus the first month’s rent.

Just the other day, she called and wants to back out of the agreement. She said she discovered after she signed that her ex is having serious health problems, and she needs to move to help take care of their kids.

What do you think I should do?

— Flavia

DAVE Says

Dear Flavia, I own a bunch of rental properties, so I know for a fact that as a landlord you run into all kinds of situations.

Some are more genuine than others. I would want some proof as to what’s going on, but on the surface it sounds like she’s got a Ramsey valid reason for wanting to cancel the agreement.

Basically, she’s asking for your understanding and mercy. If it were me, and what she’s said turned out to be true, I’d try to lease the place to someone else as quickly as possible, and I’d refund her the deposit plus any money it doesn’t cost you in the process. In other words, if it took two weeks to find another tenant, then I’d give back the deposit and two week’s rent. Of course, if she’s in really bad shape – and you’re on solid enough financial ground to withstand the blow – you could let her out of the agreement completely and move on to finding another tenant.

You don’t want to profit from someone who’s genuinely struggling. But you have to look out for yourself and, if possible, try to break even. Regardless, I wouldn’t take advantage of anyone who’s truly going through hard times.

That’s just not right.

— Dave Dave Ramsey has authored four New York Times best-selling books: “Financial Peace,” “More Than Enough,” “The Total Money Makeover” and “EntreLeadership.”

The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5,000,000 listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations.

Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the Web at daveramsey.com.

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Bad Medicine: Avoid bad mix of meds

Communication can help avert potentially dangerous medication interactions Coughs, scratchy throats, chills and fever are common. Before heading to the doctor, many of us try to alleviate symptoms with over-the-counter remedies. Often, our symptoms require a doctor’s attention and we may end up with multiple prescriptions – especially if we’re seeing more than one doctor for other health-care needs.

Be cautious when taking multiple over-the-counter and prescription medications; if you’re not careful, you could wind up with a health issue that’s more serious than the original condition you’re trying to treat. Mixing medications can cause serious adverse health reactions – and in some cases, drug interactions can be fatal.

According to a recent report by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, 2 of every 3 patients who visit a doctor leave with at least one prescription, and nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population receives prescriptions for four or more medications.

When some medications are mixed, adverse reactions can range from mild discomfort to a full-blown health emergency. Signs of a drug reaction or side effect may include headache, upset stomach, a jittery feeling or trouble sleeping. More serious reactions can include a rise in blood pressure or heart rate, allergic reactions, increased bleeding risk, cardiac arrest, or organ damage or failure (such as liver damage or kidney failure), and even death.

Steps to head off potential drug interactions

Remember that potential interactions aren’t limited to medications – certain vitamins, herbal supplements, foods or beverages can interact with a prescribed medication, either rendering it ineffective or, in the worst-case scenario, causing a serious health condition or medical emergency.

A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated that adults over age 65 account for more than 175,000 emergency department visits for adverse drug reactions each year – and of these, 33 percent were for drug reactions related to commonly prescribed medications.

Remember that drug interactions aren’t just a matter of physical discomfort – some can be so severe that they are life-threatening.

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» Read drug labels carefully. » Keep medications in original containers so they’re easily identified. » Tell your doctor about all medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter, prescription, vitamins and herbal supplements. » Ask your doctor what you should avoid – including other medicines, foods, beverages and dietary supplements – when prescribed a new medication. » Monitor unusual symptoms and report them to your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

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Dinner and a trail ride this Saturday Local group to host Dinner on the Grounds and Trail Ride in Junction City

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JUNCTION CITY — The Quilted History will present Dinner on the Grounds and Trail Ride this Saturday, March 29.

Line up for the trail ride, which will feature horses, wagons and buggies, will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Junction City Park, located on Highway 167 South. The team will pull out at 10 a.m. with Charles Phillips presiding as Trail Boss.

Cletis Charles will serve as Chief of Scouts; Mack Bolton and Theodis Cornelious as Scouts; and Carolyn Williams and Henry Rochell as Wagon Boss.

Western attire is requested for any riders participating in the trail ride.

The ride will be followed by a Dinner on the Grounds at 2277 Iron

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Mountain Road in El Dorado. Dinner on the Grounds is a tradition dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries when community members would gather for church or a special occasion and bring their favorite dishes to share.

The event will include a Brush Arbor Service with special guest speaker and live entertainment from the Cummins Prison Band, known for its blend of old-style rock, blues and jazz. Attendees can also enjoy wash-pot cracklins and Frost Famous tea cakes. Lye soap and hay rides will also be available.

All ages are welcome to attend.

For additional information, contact Carolyn A. Williams at 870.881.0443 or 417.217.2986.

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SouthArk announces Writers’ Ink winners for 2014 magazine The works of 45 Union County high school students have been selected for publication in the 17th annual volume of Writers’ Ink, a literary magazine published by South Arkansas Community College and edited by the SouthArk English faculty.

During the 2013-14 academic year, high school students were invited through their English teachers to submit original poems, essays or short stories as entries in a creative writing contest with the best submissions to be published in Writers’ Ink. Cash prizes are $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for third in three literary genres and two age divisions (ninth and 10th grades and 11th and 12th grades).

The prizes in this year’s contest will be awarded and the magazines distributed at a ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at the El Dorado Conference Center, located at 311 South West Ave. The awards ceremony will be followed by a reception in honor of the student authors and their English teachers.

Award Winning: More than 40 students across Union County will see their original works published in the

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Junior Division

Lavoie, a sophomore at EHS and a student of Gale, for “Deflated,” and third to Connor Barnett, a freshman at Junction City High School and a student of Carie Green, for “Years.”

Honorable mentions for junior

» Poetry: Audrey Rainey, a sophomore at El Dorado High School and a student of Alex Gale, won first prize with “The Walls of Auschwitz.” Second prize went to Claire

Union County Cooperative Extension Service to host restricted pesticide training session for agro producers The Union County Cooperative Extension Service will host a third training session in the use of restricted-use pesticides next month.

The training will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7 at the Union County Extension office, located in Suite 101 at 307 American Road in El Dorado. The cost for training is $10 per person; checks should be made payable to the Cooperative Extension Service.

This session will mark the last available until December.

Union County agriculture producers who utilize chemicals to control pests on crops or livestock are required to complete applicator training every three years. Producers need only complete one training session. The use of restricteduse pesticides requires training in safe handling and environmental stewardship.

The licensing and enforcement of

agriculture pesticides is supervised by the Arkansas Plant Board. Training for all producers who utilize agriculture chemicals is provided by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Extension Service.

Anyone in Union County requiring certification for the use of restricted pesticides, can contact the Union County Extension office at 870.864.1916 for more information or to register for the upcoming training session.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information, including large print or audiotapes, should notify the county Extension office as soon as possible prior to the activity.

The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. For more information, visit www.uaex.edu.

division poetry were Zachary Jugler, a sophomore at JCHS and a student of Green; Jordan Stinson, a sophomore at Parkers Chapel High School and a student of Stacy Kendrick; Abbey Burroughs, a sophomore at JCHS and a student of Green; Joe Lowe, a freshman at JCHS and a student of Green; Sarah Murchison, a sophomore at EHS and a student of Gale; and Aaliyah Robinson, a sophomore at JCHS and a student of Green. » Short Fiction: Jordan Stinson, a sophomore at PCHS and a student of Kendrick, won first prize for “Meant to Be.” Second prize went to “Lindy” by Catherine Gallipeaux, and third to “Sarah” by Magen Kooms. Both are freshmen at EHS and students of Claire Barnhouse.

Honorable mentions went to Michaela Wise, a sophomore at PCHS and a student of Kendrick; and to Vasheeda Washington, Dewey Wilbourn and Alexie Pope, all freshmen at EHS and students of Barnhouse. » Essay: Lavoie took first prize

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

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

Wild Child is 2 years old and was abandoned. He is looking for a kind human with a lot of patience and a big heart!

Midnight is a gorgeous Rottweiler mix who would make a great guard dog. She is a large alpha female with a big heart.

OPT TO ADOPT! Allow a shelter pet to complete your family! Visit UCAPS from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and let them choose YOU!

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TOUCH seeks to honor Union County citizens, groups that prevent unhealthy lifestyles The TOUCH Coalition is currently seeking nominations for its Union County Prevention Partner Awards for outstanding youth and adult volunteers, as well as preventionminded businesses and organizations. The awards aim to recognize individuals and organizations that strive to prevent unhealthy lifestyles.

Nominations must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4. Forms should be submitted to TOUCH Coalition, 2000 Wildcat Drive, Room 1612, El Dorado, AR 71730; faxed to 870.864.5156 or emailed to jill.touch@gmail.com.

The Union County Prevention Partner Awards are as follows: » El Dorado Chemical Friends of Prevention Award recognizes an adult or family who does not work in the prevention field but who is

dedicated to the development of a healthy community by fostering the implementation and maintenance of prevention activities in the county. » Union County Distinguished Youth Award recognizes a Union County youth in grades seventh through 12th who has demonstrated unconditional support and loyalty to an organization or prevention group.

The youth should be dedicated to leading a healthy life while helping others to do the same by taking an active role in his or her organization and in the county. » Smackover State Bank Prevention Professional Award recognizes someone for hard work, dedication and accomplishments in the field of prevention within the past year. The nominee must work in the field of

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Clean Harbors launches household hazardous waste collection in April

Next month will mark the start of the 2014 season for Clean Harbors’ Household Hazardous Waste Collection. The program will run from April through September on the third Saturday of each month.

The program is open to all Union County residents by appointment.

While the program is free of charge to residents, appointments are required. Households can schedule an appointment for drop off between 8 a.m. and noon. All hazardous waste needs to be in a sturdy,

non-returnable container, as pour off will not be offered. Residents should make sure the waste can be easily removed from the vehicle to avoid any accidental spills.

Clean Harbors permanent household hazardous waste collection accepts: used oil and filters; batteries; paints; solvents; rust removers; antifreeze; automotive products; brake fluids; degreasers; carburetor cleaners; dry cleaning fluids;

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Arkansas renaissance man gambles all on civil war, faces losses Ken Bridges

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Solon Borland had watched the nation slide toward civil war as a newspaper editor and as a U.S. senator. He had even railed against northern policies himself, heaping more southern rage into the mix. By 1860, Arkansas and the nation stood at the edge of disaster.

He had a brilliant career to this point. He had been a physician, writer, soldier, U.S. ambassador and U.S. senator. Educated, ambitious and outspoken, Borland was the type of man that Arkansas needed in its early years of statehood. In the late 1850s, he found himself at odds with the Democratic Party.

In 1860, Borland actively campaigned for John Bell of the Constitutional Union Party for president, along with many other frustrated Democrats and former Whig Party members. Borland had written that the time was coming for the South to pull out of the Union, even though Bell

was campaigning to preserve the Union at all costs.

Though Arkansas had initially resisted secession, the April 1861 battle at Fort Sumter, S.C., and President Abraham Lincoln’s call for troops repelled many. Seeing the writing on the wall, Gov. Henry Rector asked Borland to lead a group of volunteer troops to take the federal arsenal at Fort Smith. Borland eagerly accepted. By the time Borland and his men reached Fort Smith on April 23, they found that the troops manning the garrison had abandoned it without a fight.

Emboldened by this development, Arkansas seceded on May 6.

Borland was appointed a brigadier general in the Confederate Army, and he began raising troops and organizing defenses for northeast Arkansas. Shortages quickly arose, sending prices soaring.

Borland attempted to combat this by ordering a military embargo on goods to keep supplies and prices stable. Gov. Rector fought the embargo, and eventually, the Confederate government sided with

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Rector and cancelled the order.

By 1862, it was clear to Borland that the revolution he had sought for the South was falling apart.

The economy of Arkansas was crumbling under the strain of the war. Casualties mounted. Entire units dissolved from the ravages of disease. In northern Arkansas, a sizable number of able-bodied men ran to Missouri to join the Union Army. Borland decided he was not the man Arkansas needed and resigned from the army.

As the war wore on, the North’s numerical and economic superiority became increasingly apparent.

No matter what the Confederacy could come up with and no matter how many casualties they could inflict on Union forces, the North always had something more. For all the years that men like Borland

had fought to keep the South living in the past, the North had been busy building its future.

After Borland’s resignation from the Confederate Army, he attempted to resume his work as a physician, returning to Princeton.

In October 1862, his wife died.

A year later, the war would claim one of his five children.

Borland, like the rest of the South, gambled everything he had on the war and lost it all. Confederate forces would struggle on for three more years, but without Borland. In September 1863, Borland moved his surviving family near Houston, Texas, far from the war.

By Christmas, the 52-year-old was worn out by disappointment and declining health. He died surrounded by his surviving children on New Year’s Day 1864.

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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4-H Military Youth Camps offers military kids camping opportunities throughout the state Cooperative Extension Service U of A System Division of Agriculture

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ military youth from all branches of service will have several camping opportunities thanks to funding from the Department of Defense, 4-H Military Partnership Programs, The Arkansas 4-H Foundation and the Operation: Military Kids program.

“The funding provides residential and day camps for youth and families statewide,” said Maureen Rose, Arkansas 4-H military liaison. “In addition, the Arkansas National Guard will offer Minuteman Camp in July for 10- and 11-year-olds.”

In addition to the state-offered camps listed below, the funding includes opportunities for any community to request a day camp on demand. Communities with at least 10 to 20 military children ages 5 to 8 can request a one-day camp through Rose at mrose@uaex.edu.

Military youth camps strive to meet the unique needs of military youth, who often experience challenges during separation from loved ones, Rose said. The camps, she added, have educational

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for “Hi, Hungry, I’m Dad.” Second prize went to “Miracles for Michaela” by Madison Lunsford, a sophomore in Green’s class at JCHS. Two third prizes were awarded in this division: “Change” by Garrett Woods and “I Am Ernest Green” by Dillon Cole, both sophomores in Belva Cannon’s class at JCHS. Honorable mentions went to Amber Jones and Destiny Winder, both sophomore students of Green at JCHS; and Matthew Freeman, a sophomore at JCHS and a student of Cannon.

Senior Division

» Poetry: Robert Welch won first prize for “Mental Warfare.” He is a senior at PCHS and a student of Kendrick. Second prize went to Candra Barnett for “The Elephant in the Room.” She is a senior at JCHS and a student of Green. Third prize

Opportunities include on-demand day camps for any Arkansas community programs designed to develop life skills that support resilience in youth. This will be the sixth year the military youth camps are offered in Arkansas.

This year’s camps include:

» Metro Camp.

Funded by the Department of Defense, the Metro Camp is an urban exploration camp in Central Arkansas for children age 9 to 12. Campers will stay at the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock April 11-13. Registration ends on March 28.

» Arts Camp.

An opportunity for teens to tell their military stories, the Visual and Performing Arts Camp allows youth to exercise creativity through movies, performing arts, written arts and a radio performance. This camp, funded by the Department of Defense, is slated to begin June 16 at the Arkansas 4-H Center and is for youth age 13 to 18. Registration ends on May 19.

went to Colby McNabb for “Pine Island.” Colby is junior at PCHS and a student of Kendrick.

Honorable mention went to Aaron Gaul, a junior at EHS and a student of Jeremy Gray; Joshua Ayres, a senior at JCHS and a student of Green; and Chris Watkins, a junior at EHS and a student of Gray. » Short Fiction: Renee Jorgensen won first prize for “Little Girl.”

Renee is a senior at EHS and a student of Meyer. Jessica Maddox, a senior at PCHS and a student of Kendrick, won second prize for “Lefty,” and Candace Hassinger, a junior at PCHS and a student of Kendrick, won third prize for “Alienated Thoughts.”

Honorable mention went to Baylee Crook, Jamie Forth, Colton Brown, Caylie Porter, Annie Phillips, John Tyson and Haley Barker, all students of Kendrick at PCHS. » Essay: Jessica Skinner, a senior at Parkers Chapel and a student of Kendrick, won first prize for

» North by Northwest Camp.

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camp registration going on now “Coming Along.” Alaina Power won second prize for “Tissue.” Alaina is a senior at PCHS and a student of Kendrick. Jessica Langley won third prize for “A Capital Experience.” She is junior at JCHS and a student of Green.

Honorable mention went to Payton Jolley, a junior at JCHS and a student of Green; Brie Fields, a senior at PCHS and a student of Kendrick; Emily Herren, a junior at EHS and a student of Gray; Shelby Margis, a senior at JCHS and a student of Green; and Shacole Luster, a senior at PCHS and a student of Kendrick.

Student authors published in Writers’ Ink will receive free copies. Additional copies will be available to the general public and will go on sale in late April for $5 each at the South Arkansas Community College Bookstore in the El Dorado Conference Center.

For more information about Writers’ Ink go to http://bit.ly/1p1OiR7.

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If you experience any of these acute symptoms, contact your doctor and go to the local emergency room immediately: » Difficulty breathing or swallowing » Heart palpitations or heart racing » Wheezing or difficulty breathing » Sluggishness » Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting » Rapid or weak pulse » Rapid drop in blood pressure » Nausea » Vomiting » Itchy Rash Prevention doesn’t begin and end with your doctor’s office, either. It’s a good idea to use the same pharmacy for all of your prescription needs, and talk to the pharmacist about any potentially unsafe mixtures or interactions.

Keep a medication record of all over-the-counter drugs, dietary or herbal supplements, and prescription medications that you are taking – and carry the list with you at all times, including to doctors’ appointments.

For more information about potential drug interactions or to find a primary-care physician to address any health concerns, visit the Medical Center of South Arkansas online at themedcenter.net or call 870.864.3282.

Some resources also can be found via the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, such as drug interaction information, consumer education and a downloadable, sample medicine record form.

Find more information online at www.fda.gov/Drugs/Resources ForYou/Consumers.

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 to facilitate conversations with their physician.

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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prevention and be a member of the TOUCH Coalition. » First Financial Bank Spirit of Prevention Award recognizes a corporation, agency or organization for hard work and dedication to the prevention field within the last two years.

Previous award winners include (and are not eligible for nomination again): Chris Becnel, CPC, Jennifer Bryan, Sterling Claypoole,

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Flocked for a Cause: The 13th South Judicial District CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) is asking El Dorado to flock

for a cause, Child Abuse Awareness Month throughout April. Look for the pink flamingos around town.

— Brooke Burger / South Arkansas Leader

13th South CASA asks city to flock for a cause throughout April To help promote awareness in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month in April, the 13th South Judicial District Court-Appointed Special Advocates is “flocking” El Dorado.

Would you like to have your friend or neighbor flocked? For a small price you can surprise them by having their yard or business decorated with pink flamingos. If you are interested in raising both awareness and funds for the awareness and prevention of child abuse and neglect, contact 13th South CASA and make arrangements to have an individual or business flocked.

Residential costs are $25 for a small flock or $50 for a large flock, and corporate costs are $50 for small and $100 for large flocks. Don’t want your yard or business flocked? You can purchase Anti-Flocking Insurance.

The insurance can even be purchased after you’ve been flocked to ensure the pink beauties don’t spend the night on your lawn again. Individual and corporate

rates are available.

This is more than a fundraising event. It is an attempt to bring awareness of the CASA program to the community. Many people are not aware of who we are and what we do. CASA is a volunteer-based organization that advocates for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. We train regular citizens from the community on how to investigate and make fact-based recommendations to the court on behalf of the children.

If you are interested in having a friend “flocked,” becoming a volunteer, or more information about our program, contact the 13th South CASA office at 870.862.2272.

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are entertaining and the love story is not that bad, but it all feels so dragged out. You know there are issues when you just wish something would end or you are longing for some more swooning to remove you from the monotony.

Still, on the bright side, I am interested enough in this world that I do want to know what happens next.

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ShaCole Cooksey, Deb Crawford, Dison family, Linda Fitts, officer Scott Harwell, McKnight family, Susan Rumph of CPC, Tylor Ritz, Jordan Thurmon, Bob Watson, Boys and Girls Club, El Dorado Connections RSVP Program and the Union County Health Unit.

The awards will be presented at TOUCH Coalition’s annual banquet scheduled for Tuesday, April 22.

For more information, contact the TOUCH Coalition at 870.862.2813, or visit the website for details and a downloadable nomination form at TOUCHCoalition.org. about. So, while I can’t recommend you even watch this thing in the dollar theater, you should catch it on cable sometime in the future or rent it at the Redbox. That way you can leave during the boring parts and still get caught up on the story.

Then, we will hopefully get a far superior sequel. Hopefully.

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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» HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UP ASSISTANCE — The Medical Center of South Arkansas is providing sign-up assistance for the Health Insurance Marketplace, through Monday, March 31. Based on household income and dependents, you may be eligible for health insurance coverage at no cost through Medicaid; or you may be eligible for insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

When: Now through March 31 Where: Medical Center of South Arkansas, 700 West Grove St., El Dorado Contact: For more information or to make an appointment for sign-up assistance, contact MCSA at 870.864.4185.

media will be accepted, including photography and computer-generated work. Artwork completed under classroom supervision or reproduced from published material or work by other artists will not be accepted. The showcase will be on display in the Merkle and Price galleries April 1-28.

When: Deadline to enter is Friday, March 28.

Where: A full prospectus with eligibility details and rules of the showcase is available at South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St., El Dorado.

Contact: For more information, call SAAC at 870.862.5474 or go online to saac-arts.org.

» ARKANSAS CHAMPION TREES EXHIBIT — The traveling exhibition, “Arkansas Champion Trees: an Artist’s Journey” from Hot Springs artist Linda W. Palmer is on display in the Merkle and Price galleries. The exhibit showcases references to history and science, as well as the artist’s appreciation for natural resources, in regards to the state’s champion trees, defined as those trees that are the largest of each species.

When: Now through March 28 Where: South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St., El Dorado Contact: For more information, contact the SAAC office at 870.862.5474 or visit saac-arts.org.

» ‘50 YEARS AT SAAC’ — The South Arkansas Arts Center will premiere its new film “50 Years at SAAC” as a part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Laura Barrow, SAAC’s Film Commission chair, contacted filmmaker Gerry Bruno of Let’s Think Productions in Little Rock to create a film that focuses on the people who have helped create SAAC’s legacy. Memorabilia chronicling SAAC’s history will also be on display in the lobby during the film premiere. The film is sponsored

by El Dorado Chemical and is free and open to the public.

When: Friday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Callaway Theatre, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St., El Dorado Contact: For more information, contact the SAAC office at 870.862.5474 or go online to saac-arts.org.

» SAAC SHOWCASE ENTRY — The South Arkansas Arts Center Visual Arts Committee is accepting entries for the 2014 Membership Showcase.

Entry is limited to two pieces, with the first entry free and the second $10. The exhibit is open to any SAAC member.

All two-dimensional and 3D fine arts

» PRoject South ‘INVISIBLE WOUNDS’ WORKSHOP — Local military support group Project SOUTH will present the “Invisible Wounds”

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workshop for veterans, community leaders, business owners, church members or anyone who knows a veteran or military personnel. The workshop will discuss issues servicemen and women face, including mental trauma, readjustment, relationship issues, substance abuse and other non-visible wounds.

The workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is requested.

When: Tuesday, April 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: El Dorado Conference Center, 311 South West Ave. Contact: For more information or to register, call 870.814.4101 or email projectsouth@ymail.com. » MAGNOLIA LITERACY COUNCIL FUNDRAISER — The Magnolia / Columbia County Literacy Council will sponsor its annual spaghetti supper, with a live auction and chance to win an Ivan Smith Recliner.

Meal tickets cost $10 per person and include: chicken or Italian spaghetti, green beans, salad, roll, dessert and a drink. Patrons are welcome to dine in or carry out.

When: Tuesday, April 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Magnolia High School Panther Café, 1400 High School Drive, Magnolia Contact: For tickets or more information, call 870.901.6028 or 870.234.6064, or visit the website at mccliteracy.com. » ADMIN PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR — Businesses are invited to nominate administrative professionals for the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce’s Administrative Professional of the Year Award, now in its second

year. Individuals can be nominated by their colleagues for their outstanding service, superior performance, exceptional efficiency, integrity and dedication to their company and to fellow employees. The applicant must have been in his or her position for at least one year and work in Union County to be eligible. A committee will review all nominations and select three finalists. One winner will be selected to receive the Admin Cup, which they can keep for one year. The winner and finalists will be recognized at a luncheon April 23.

When: Nominations are due by Wednesday, April 9.

Where: Forms are available online at goeldorado.com, or at the Chamber at 111 West Main St. in El Dorado.

Contact: For more information, call 870.863.6113. » 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: Water, Water, Everywhere!

Participants can prepare for fun summer activities around water with a few tips on how to be safe. Program will include games, prizes and water.

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

Where: Center for Workforce Development, South Arkansas Community College East Campus, 3698 East Main St., El Dorado Contact: For more information or to register, call 870.864.7192 or email ce@southark.edu.

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WEEKLY RECIPE Think outside the cereal box Families who have grown tired of cereal or scrambled eggs can forgo traditional breakfast fare in favor of something a little more flavorful and unique, such as the following recipe for “Pan-Fried Eggs and Mixed Mushroom Saute on Toasted Sourdough Slices” from Betty Rosbottom’s “Sunday Brunch” (Chronicle Books).

Pan-Fried Eggs and Mixed Mushroom Saute on Toasted Sourdough Slices Ingredients:

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Serves 4 Mushroom Saute » 1 1/4 ounces mixed dried mushrooms » 1 1/2 cups boiling water » 3 tablespoons olive oil » 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms » 2 teaspoons minced garlic » 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary

Directions:

» Kosher salt » Freshly ground black pepper Toast and Eggs » 4 1/2-inch-thick sourdough slices, halved if the slices are extra large » 2 tablespoons unsalted butter » 4 eggs » Olive oil » Kosher salt » Freshly ground black pepper » Rosemary sprigs for garnish

For the Mushroom Saute. Place the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand until softened, 20 minutes. Strain in a sieve lined with a double thickness of paper towels and reserve the soaking liquid.

Coarsely chop the mushrooms. Heat the olive oil in a medium, heavy frying pan set over medium heat. When hot, add the brown mushrooms and saute, stirring often, for 6 minutes. Add the reserved mushrooms, garlic, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir for 1 minute. Add the mushroom liquid and cook, stirring until it has evaporated, 4 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and several grinds of pepper. Remove the frying pan from the heat and cover with foil to keep warm.

For the toast and eggs. Brush both sides of the bread generously with olive oil. Set a 10- to 11-inch by 25- to 28-centimeter nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat and, when hot, add the bread and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the toast and cover loosely with foil. When the pan is cool enough to handle, wipe it out with paper towels.

Add the butter to the frying pan and set it over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam, break an egg into a saucer, being careful to remove any shell fragments, and gently slide it into the frying pan. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Immediately reduce the heat to low and cook, basting the eggs with some of the butter in the pan frequently, until the whites are firm and the yolks are still soft and runny, 3 minutes. While the eggs are cooking, arrange a toasted bread slice on each of four plates. Mound the mushrooms evenly over the toast. Remove each egg with a spatula and arrange on top of the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, garnish each serving with a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.

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herbicides; pesticides; pool chemicals; common households cleaners; butane cylinders for grills or lanterns; propane cylinders for grills or lanterns; fluorescent bulbs; and expired over-the-counter medications.

The program does not accept: smoke detectors; fire arms; ammunition; business-generated waste; tires; appliances; e-waste, such as computers and televisions; or prescription drugs.

The collection is offered as a drivethru service that does not require the individual to get out of the car or handle the waste again. Residents drive up to the drop-off point at the facility, and Clean Harbors employees will remove the waste from the vehicle.

The first collection of the year will take place on Saturday,

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inducted into the Hall of Fame by both the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation and the Arkansas Hospitality Association; named Arkansan of the Year in 2004 by the Arkansas Broadcasters Association; and inducted into the Hall of Honor by the Lemke Journalism Alumni Society at the University of Arkansas in 2008.

As executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, Davies oversees all development and operations of the State Parks, in addition to grants and technical assistance to communities for parks, promotion of the state through the tourism division, the operation of the State Archives at the History Commission, and the fight against litter with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission.

Miss Arkansas Amy Crain is a graduate of the University of Arkansas. As the 2013 winner, she has represented the state, serving as Arkansas’ spokesperson for the Children’s Miracle Network and the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, as well as promoting her personal platform of “Bullying-Prevention and Recovery.”

Following her anti-bullying platform, Crain has since created the “All In” program for school students in which she discusses her story and personal experiences with

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tures, such as the War Eagle Cavern, team-building activities, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and a University of Arkansas campus visit. Registration ends June 2.

Military Family Camp is scheduled for July 25-27 at the Arkansas 4-H Center. This camp will serve military families and children age 5 to 18. Activities are geared at promoting communication and leadership, effective families, healthy lifestyles, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills. Registration ends June 25.

» Techno Robotics Camp.

» Minuteman Youth Camp.

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»» Union County Residents »» April – September Every Third Saturday 8 a.m. to noon »» Clean Harbors 2300 Short Hillsboro »» By appointment only 870.863.7173.

April 19 at the location drop-off, located at 2300 Short Hillsboro, next to the Clean Harbors facility.

For more information on the program or types of waste accepted, or to make an appointment for the upcoming collection, call Clean Harbors at 870.863.7173. bullying, as well as the actions students can take to ensure their communities are proactively working to end bullying for youth in their area. She also created and hosted Bullying Awareness Week in northwest and central Arkansas, with plans to move the program across the state. As well, Crain is the founder of Courageous Ladies Overcoming Obstacles.

Tickets to the Chamber’s Annual Banquet cost $30 per person and $300 for a table of eight. Tickets are available at the Chamber, located at 111 West Main St. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, April 9. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Chamber at 870.863.6113 or email chamber@goeldorado.com.

This year’s Annual Banquet is sponsored by Entergy and Murphy USA and supported by Mustard Seed Financial, El Dorado Chemical, Nexans AmerCable, Hepco and El Dorado Insider’s Guide.

The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce provides membership services, economic development and advocacy for El Dorado and Union County in order to improve the quality of life for all citizens.

For more information on the Chamber, call 870.863.6113, visit the website at goeldorado.com/chamber or follow the Chamber on Facebook/ ElDoradoChamberofCommerce or Twitter @ ElDoChamber.

Open to children age 10 to 12, the 4-H / Military Techno Robotics Camp will be at the Arkansas 4-H Center from Aug. 4-6. Campers will experience engineering challenges and construct and program robots for team competitions. Registration ends July 7. This camp is funded by the Arkansas 4-H Foundation.

» Military Family Camp.

Funded by the Military 4-H Partnership Program through Kansas State University, the Arkansas

Sponsored by the Arkansas National Guard, the Minuteman Youth Campu will provide a series of adventures for youth age 10 and 11 from July 20-25 at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock.

For online registration information, contact Rose at 501.671.2066 or 501.416.7257.

The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. For more information, go online to www.uaex.eu

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