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#ArkansaStrong KIX 103, United Way join forces to help state tornado victims Following the devastating tornado that ripped through the central part of the state late Sunday night, the hash tag #ArkansaStrong began trending on social media sites as Arkansans came together in force for those communities impacted.

That response was no different in El Dorado as the United Way of Union County forged a partnership with KIX 103 and Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation to collect monetary donations, to be distributed through the United Way of Central Arkansas.

The drive-thru donation drive will take place this Friday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the KIX 103 station, located at 2525 North West Ave., across from Larry’s Pizza in El Dorado. Cash donations will be accepted, and checks can be made payable to KIX 103.

Though the drive is scheduled for Friday, donations began pouring in to KIX and the United Way as soon as the announcement was made on Monday. United Way of Union County executive director Alexis

Alexander said she continues to be amazed at how the area pulls together to help others in times of need.

“I continue to be floored by the generosity of this community,” she said. “It makes me really proud to live here.”

Alexander will hand deliver the funds collected to the director of the United Way of Central Arkansas’ Tornado Relief Fund on Tuesday, May 6. Of the money donated,

100 percent of will go to Arkansas tornado victims and those assisting with the volunteer efforts in Mayflower, Vilonia and the surrounding area.

Helm said organizing a monetary donation drive through the United Way agencies just made the most sense as far as the best way to help.

“United Way has a history of giving to its local communities and making sure funds go to where they are intended,” Helm said. “What we give here will go directly to the victims of the Arkansas’ storms and that’s what we all want.”

Alexander added that monetary

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Local community pulls together for tornado victims The local community is coming together to help the victims of the devastating tornado that tore through central Arkansas on Sunday, April 27. The following list was compiled by the South Arkansas Leader from a variety of sources.

These relief efforts are specific to Union County. » The HOPE Box, a volunteer effort benefitting HOPE Landing, is dedicating all donations received to its boxes at Poppy’s Pizza in Parkers Chapel and ArtAttack Graphic Design in downtown El Dorado to the tornado victims.

All donations received to those boxes through noon on Friday, May 2 will be collected and delivered by the United Way of Union County to the United Way of Central Arkansas. For more information, including a list of items needed, go online to http://on.fb.me/1kjubsZ. » Gimmie a Second, local comedy improv group, will hold a show on Saturday, May 3 at The Spot, located next to PJ’s Coffee in downtown El Dorado.

The show is free, but tips and donations will be accepted to raise funds for the Arkansas Tornado Area Animal Shelter, housing displaced family pets until they can be reunited with their families.

For more information, go online to http://on.fb.me/1iEPALV.

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‘The Other Woman’ fails to live up to its comedic potential Susan Kamyab Red Carpet Crash

The Other Woman

Going into this comedy, I exAfter discovering her boyfriend is pected to see an adult version of married, Carly soon meets the wife “John Tucker Must Die.” However, he’s been cheating on. And when yet the idea that teenage girls in high another affair is discovered, all three school would team up to get back at women team up to plot mutual revenge. the same boyfriend is a much more » Release date: April 25. believable plot than the friendship that develops in “The Other » Run time: 109 min.

Woman.” » Rated: PG-13 on appeal for mature Carly (Cameron Diaz) has finally thematic material, sexual references found the perfect man to settle down with. Mark (Nikolaj CosterIt’s clear that first-time screenWaldau) is handsome, charming writer, Melissa Stack, favored her and successful. Only one problem character, Carly. Diaz is the only … he’s married. reason I wanted to see this film A shocking surprise for Carly through. She is the only normal and when she makes an unexpected smart woman in the movie. visit to Mark’s home and comes to YourKate El Dorado, Arkansas There Community still couldGuide have been more find his wife, (Leslie Mann), development in her character, but answering the door. Eventually Kate realizes her husband is a two- seeing as how the other two women Eldoark.com: A 10-Million+ Hits Month Website drove meacompletely nuts; Diaz is a timing, no wait, THREE-TIMING breath of fresh air. In fact, I would cheater. That’s right; Mark has a followedhelps her small busty, blonde-bombshell on the side have rather just Eldoark.com romantic story-line with Kate’s as well. Queue super model and keepKinney). you and your brother (Taylor now “actress” Kate Upton for her It should come as no surprise that “Baywatch”-style slow-motion run. family up to date Upton has not grown into heronfull Yet in almost no time at all, these acting potential, if sheinhas any, that three women become besties all things is. Each time she delivered a line, and plot to take down the lying it was as if she had to and think twice scumbag.

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and some language. » Director(s): Nick Cassavetes. » Stars: Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Taylor Kinney, Don Johnson and Nicki Minaj.

What I didn’t expect was how unbelievably bothered I would be

by Leslie Mann’s character. She was the reason I wanted to see “The Other Woman” in the first place.

Honestly, there were moments where I almost didn’t blame Mark for cheating on her … almost.

Why did they have to make her such an annoying and half-witted wife? As if smart and successful women don’t get cheated on ever.

Kate’s only redeeming quality is that she is sweet. Other than that factor, it is hard to root for her.

Her character is a weak crybaby, who fails at producing any genuine jokes. Her attempt at a “funny” repetitive ramble comes off as pointless and dragged out. And to think

that she would have no friends of her own, that she would need to resort to her husband’s “other women” is just sad.

If most of the film were more about seeking revenge on a womanizer, “The Other Woman” could have been a decent, fun comedy.

However, wasting the first half of the film on these three women trying to bond and confirm what they already know – that Mark is a cheating bastard – does no favors for this inevitable flop.

The potential was there. Had the film provided different characters and maybe a better central focus, it could have followed in the footsteps of its clever and humorous predecessors: “The First Wives Club” (1996) or “John Tucker Must Die” (2006). In a movie about girls uniting together to get back at the man who’s wronged them, these two films managed to give audiences laughs, a yearning for revenge, and maybe what was truly missing from “The Other Woman,” a heartfelt friendship.

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donations can meet immediate and long-term needs, don’t require storage space and free up manpower that could be better served in other relief efforts.

“When you look at other communities that have been through these disasters, their recommendations are for monetary donations,” she said.

Helm agreed, noting that unlike physical donations, monetary donations will allow those affected to get exactly what they need in order to regain a sense of normalcy and start to rebuild their lives.

“Whether it’s for rent or a place to live, food for their family, clothes and necessities, travel to and from their families, they will need this money when this is all over to rebuild their lives,” Helm said.

Helm, who helped organize the KIX 103 donation drive that collected enough goods and supplies to fill two 18-wheelers following the Moore, Okla. tornado last year, said the company is in a unique position to be able to reach out to other communities.

“Our mission here at Noalmark is to serve the public’s interests of

our local communities with the highest standards,” he said. “We can use radio to promote the fundraiser on the air with the hopes that it reaches thousands of listeners in South Arkansas and North Louisiana. This could happen to El Dorado or Magnolia or Camden, and it’s our responsibility to help each other, as Americans, when it’s needed.”

For more information on the KIX 103 and United Way of Union County donation drive, call KIX at 870.864.0103 or UWUC at 870.862.4903. Credit card and Paypal donations can also be made directly to the United Way of Central Arkansas at www.unitedway centralark.org.

According to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, a deadly tornado ripped through central Arkansas on Sunday, April 27, killing 14 people in Faulkner, Pulaski and White counties.

Leaving a nearly 150-mile path of destruction, Sunday’s tornado is the strongest to hit the state since an EF-4 hit in 2011 killing four, according to a report from the U.S. National Weather Service in Little Rock. The hardest hit areas were Mayflower and Vilonia. This is the second time in three years that Vilonia has been hit by a tornado.

Attorney General advises Arkansans to watch out for charity scams LITTLE ROCK — As Arkansans begin recovering from devastating storms, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel issued this consumer alert this week with essential advice for Arkansans who are seeking to help their friends and neighbors.

“Times like these bring out the best in most people, but, unfortunately, the worst in a few others,” McDaniel said. “As we unite to rebuild Mayflower and Vilonia and help our fellow Arkansans in need, we can all benefit by knowing how to protect ourselves against scams and fraud.”

McDaniel offered these tips on how to spot a charity scam. » Legitimate charities won’t pressure someone. Ask questions and give only when comfortable that a donation will be meaningful. Legitimate organizations will take the time to answer questions and send materials. Scammers just want money. » Legitimate charities won’t offer to send someone to pick up money. Reputable charities have

addresses to which money can be mailed and they accept online creditcard donations. Scammers have been known to take direct, cash donations and never be seen again. » Legitimate charities won’t call to thank someone for a pledge they haven’t made. Con artists may try to convince consumers to give money by saying they had previously promised to make a pledge. Consumers who don’t remember a pledge should not feel compelled to give one to an unfamiliar entity. » Legitimate charities are registered with the Attorney General. If in doubt about an organization, visit ArkansasAG.gov to see if the charity is registered with the state. Aside from churches, almost all reputable charities must be registered with the Attorney General’s Office.

For more information, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division hotline at 800.482.8982 or visit www.Got YourBackArkansas.org.

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In financial priorities, retirement should come before college fund Dear Dave, I noticed that your Baby Steps list puts saving for retirement before saving for your kid’s college fund. Sending your kids to college would come first on the timeline, so what is your reasoning behind this?

— Jen Dear Jen, I advise this approach because everyone is going to retire someday, unless, of course, they happen to die before reaching Ramsey retirement age. Retiring and eating are necessities. College is a luxury. Lots of people succeed in life without going to college, and thousands have worked their way through college.

I worked 40 to 60 hours a week in college, and I still graduated in four years.

Having a college fund set aside by your parents is really nice, if they can afford that kind of thing.

But you can go to school by getting good grades, applying for scholarships, working your tail off and choosing a school you can afford.

I believe in education, but there are lots of ways to get a college degree other than having your parents foot the bill. Besides, the last time I checked there weren’t any good ways to retire that didn’t include saving and preparing for retirement beforehand. I mean, you can always try to live off Social “Insecurity,” but I don’t consider that a plan.

In short, college funding is not a necessity. That’s why it follows saving for retirement in the Baby Steps.

Should you try to save up for your kid’s college education?

Sure, if you can. But there are lots of parents out there who won’t be able to pay a dime toward someone’s college education. And that doesn’t make them bad parents.

— Dave

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Dear Dave, I think I made a big mistake when I bought my car. I’m having a hard time affording the $500 a month payments, because I only make minimum wage at my job and work 35 hours a week.

My boyfriend, who was supposed to help me pay for it, has moved out and left me. I owe $20,000 on the car, but I know it’s still worth about $19,000. What can I do?

— Rachel Dear Rachel, Sell the car! You went car crazy and bought a vehicle that was way out of your league.

Right now, your entire financial world is wrapped up in paying for this thing. And depending on a boyfriend to help make the payments was a big mistake, too.

When he left, so did the financial support.

At this point all you need is enough to cover the hole you dug.

Go to your local bank or credit union and try to get a very small loan from them – about $3,000.

I hate debt, but you really don’t have a lot of options here. Then, if the car will sell for $19,000, get it sold and use $1,000 to cover the difference.

After that, take the remaining money and buy yourself a little beater. I’m talking about basic, ugly transportation. The next step is to pick up a part-time job on the side, and work like crazy for a few months to get that loan paid back as quickly as possible.

Don’t ever do this kind of thing again, Rachel!

— 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.

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Hall of Famers announced Union County Sports Hall of Fame announces inductees, annual banquet for class of 2014 Tickets are on sale now for the Union County Sports Hall of Fame’s fourth annual Induction Banquet to take place the evening of Saturday, Aug. 2.

The UCSHOF, a nonprofit organization, will induct six honorees into the class of 2014. According to UCSHOF advisory member Randy Ross, the 2014 class represents sports history from five different high schools in Union County covering the 1930s to the 1960s.

“We feel we have selected another outstanding class,” Ross said.

The 2014 inductees include:

Arkansas at Monticello. In 1966, Cathey won boys’ basketball state championship at Pine Bluff Whitehall. As a coach at Mount Holly, he won numerous county titles with both senior-high and junior-high boys and girls teams.

Inductees

» Billy LeFear.

Burson

Cathey

» Jerry Burson.

A 1958 graduate of Strong High School, Burson has been a lifetime supporter of Strong Bulldog athletics and the community’s youth.

Burson has served as the public address announcer at Bulldog football games for 54 years. Strong’s football field is named Jerry Burson Field in his honor. Burson is the 2014 meritorious selection for his work with Union County youth.

LeFear

A 1967 graduate of Washington High School in El Dorado, Billy LeFear was a three-sport letterman in basketball, track and an All-State performer in football. He was a four-year letterman at Henderson State University, where he was allconference his senior year. LeFear was one of the first two AfricanAmerican football players at Henderson State. Following graduation, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League, where he played for five years. He was best known for his kick-off return ability.

» Sam Lyle.(*)

A two-sport athlete, Sam Lyle graduated from El Dorado High Lyle Patrick Rainer School in 1943. He made All-State football his senior year on the 1942 » Lynwood Cathey.

EHS State Champion football A dual athlete in basketball and track, Lynwood Cathey is Arkansas University, where upon high-school level, as well as coach- team. He was a four-year lettera 1952 graduate of Smackover graduating he began his coach- ing basketball on the collegiate lev- man and a team captain at Louisiana State University, where he was an High School. He was a four-year ing career spanning 46 years. He el at the University of Arkansas in letterman in basketball at Southern coached boys and girls teams on the Fayetteville and the University of HALL continued on Page 6

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Moro Bay State Park organizing Ouachita River Cleanup Volunteers needed to help keep the Ouachita beautiful this Saturday

JERSEY — Volunteers are needed to participate in Moro Bay State Park’s annual spring community improvement, the Ouachita River Cleanup, this Saturday, May 3. The cleanup is being held in conjunction with the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup in Arkansas, the annual spring statewide litter pickup campaign promoted by Keep Arkansas Beautiful.

“Individuals, groups, families and friends are invited to come out and help the park staff clean up the banks of the Ouachita River,” said Corbin Merriott, assistant superintendent at Moro Bay State Park.

Everyone in the area is encouraged to participate in this year’s community improvement effort. Civic and service organizations, church and youth groups, school groups and clubs, scouts, individuals, families, neighborhoods, and businesses can organize cleanup teams and pitch in.

Each volunteer who participates will be entered into a statewide

Riverside: Youth enjoy splashing around on the banks of the Ouachita River while their parents fish nearby.

Moro Bay State Park is holding its

annual cleanup of the river banks this Saturday, May 3 in conjunction with Keep Arkansas Beautiful’s spring cleanup initiative. — File photo

drawing to win a new Troy-Bilt gloves, trash bags and safety vests.

Participants can clean up the river lawn machine, Merriott added.

Moro Bay State Park will supply via boats or by walking, and are

encouraged to bring their own boat if possible. Merriott said volunteers should bring a sack lunch and drinks, and that closed-toe shoes are recommended as a safety precaution.

The cleanup will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; times are tentative and weather dependent.

For more information, contact Merriott at 870.463.8555.

Moro Bay State Park offers camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, cabin rentals and other water recreation activities on the Ouachita River, Raymond Lake and Moro Bay. The state park is located at 6071 Highway 600 in Jersey.

Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup events are being organized in through May. Activities will include beautifying parks and recreation areas, cleaning waterways, collecting recyclables, picking up litter, planting trees and flowers, and conducting

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Cooks invited to show off kitchen artistry at Rice Expo The Arkansas Rice Expo Recipe Contest entry deadline is June 1

Cooperative Extension Service U of A System Division of Agriculture

HELENA — The 2014 Arkansas Rice Expo Recipe Contest is the chance for cooks across the state to show off their culinary cunning with their best recipes for rice.

“Sweet or savory, sticky or fragrant, rice is the perfect canvas to showcase your kitchen talents, whether you’re an A-lister with appetizers or dexterous with desserts,” said Keith Cleek, Philips County extension agent with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

The third annual contest will take place Friday, Aug. 1, in conjunction with the Arkansas Rice Expo at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart.

“The objectives of the contest are

A-RICE to the Challenge: Arkansas cooks are asked to enter the 2014

Arkansas Rice Expo Recipe Contest coming up in August. — Courtesy image

to promote the healthy attributes of cooking with rice, to showcase the rice industry, and to advance cooking skills,” Cleek said.

The deadline for entries to be received is June 10 and winners

of the preliminary round will be notified by July 1.

Entry guidelines “Send us your tried-and-true best rice recipe for preliminary judging,”

Cleek said. “Sit back and wait, and if your recipe is chosen among the top 10 in the state you get an invitation to prepare your dish and show it off at the Arkansas Rice Expo.”

Rice in any form must be the prominent ingredient in the recipe and ingredients should be easily obtained in any local grocery store.

Each contestant should submit a completed electronic entry form, and electronic copy of their recipe as well as a hard copy of the entry form and three copies of an 8.5x11, typed recipe for the judges.

The recipe should be in standard format including the ingredients with measurements in order of use, followed by step-by-step preparation and cooking methods.

The number of servings as well as the cost per serving should also be included (i.e. total cost of dish divided by number of servings = cost per serving).

Mail entry forms to: Keith A Cleek, AEA-EFNEP/FCS Phillips County P O Box 684, Helena, AR, 72342.

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All-Southeastern Conference selection at the end of his senior year.

Lyle served as an assistant coach at the college level at Louisiana State University, Georgia Tech, Okla- Notre Dame football. As sports dihoma, Florida and South Carolina. rector for Mutual Radio, Patrick had He was a member of three Nation- the most recognized radio voice on al Championship teams, including Armed Forces Radio sports broad1953 at Georgia Tech, and 1955 casting. He is also an inductee of the and 1956 at Oklahoma. Lyle also Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. served as head coach for one year in the Canadian League with the Ed- » Bill Rainer. monton Eskimos. As well, he was A 1964 graduate of El Dorado High a founding member of the Bobby School, Rainer played football and Dodd Foundation. basketball for the Wildcats. Rainer was the first El Dorado High player » Van Patrick.(*) to make All-American in basketball.

A 1935 graduate of Norphlet High He also excelled in American Legion School, Van Patrick was a three-sport baseball. He was a member of two athlete. He attended Texas Christian Southwest Conference basketball University, where he played football championship teams and was All with the legendary Sammy Baugh. Southwest Conference in baseball Patrick was best known as one of at Southern Methodist University the top radio sports announcers in Dallas, Texas. Rainer was drafted from the 1940s to the 1970s. At one by the Dodgers and played for the time or another, he was the radio Dodgers organization in the Minor voice of Michigan football, Cleve- Leagues for two years, making Allland Indians baseball, Detroit Tigers Rookie and All-Star his first year. baseball, Detroit Lions football and His manager the first season with the

sports hall of fame • aug. 2 Ogden Dodgers was future Dodger manager, Tommy Lasorda. (*) posthumous induction

Each year nominations are made and inductees are voted on by the UCSHOF advisory committee, consisting of more than 20 members throughout the county. One individual is chosen as a meritorious selection for work with the youth of the county, and the others are chosen on athletic achievements.

In order to qualify, athletic nominees must be at least 40 years old, have shown outstanding athletic achievement and have proven to be a positive role model, as well as meeting one of three criteria to be deemed a resident of Union County.

The 2014 Union County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will take place 6 p.m. at the El Dorado Conference Center, located at 311 South West Ave. Tickets cost $25 and must be purchased

in advance. Ticket sales are available at United Insurance Agency in El Dorado and any branch of Smackover State Bank, located in Smackover, El Dorado and Norphlet. Tables are available for sponsors.

For more information on the banquet, ticket sales or corporate sponsorships, contact Randy Ross at 870.546.2545 or Rod Mills at 870.866.7809, or send an email to ucshof@yahoo.com.

The UCSHOF states that it strives “to preserve the rich athletic history of Union County, Arkansas by honoring players, coaches, officials and other individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the field of athletics and who have brought recognition to Union County, Arkansas on the local, state or national level.”

For more information, visit the website at www.ucshof.com.

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SouthArk notes achievements for Community College Month April is National Community College Month – a time to note the expanding role of two-year higher-education institutions across the nation.

The traditional role of community colleges is one of open admissions, preparing students for fouryear university transfer, providing degree and certificate occupational programs and offering workforce development and non-credit education.

But community colleges are doing even more.

President Barack Obama has challenged community colleges to increase the number of graduates by 5 million – almost double – by 2020. In addition, the American Association of Community Colleges issued a bold call to action in 2012, encouraging all community colleges to reimagine the roles of

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our institutions and redesign educational experiences to encourage not only access, but increased retention, completion and employment.

South Arkansas Community College is doing its part by focusing on initiatives to improve remedial education, retention rates and certificate and degree completion.

We have improved from being the Arkansas two-year college with the lowest pass rate for remedial

courses in 2010 to the one with the highest in 2013. We have instituted a system in which faculty alert our student services division about students who are struggling before they fail or withdraw from a course.

This early intervention can lead students to the resources that they need to be successful – whether that’s additional tutoring, counseling, or assistance with financial aid or childcare.

We have more than doubled the number of certificates and degrees awarded in the last five years, from 325 in 2009 to 798 in 2013.

The education provided by community colleges leads to high-wage, high-demand jobs in health care, computer technology, engineering and others. SouthArk offers more than 30 different programs, many in career fields with starting wages of about $50,000 a year. We also

provide general-education courses for students who wish to pursue four-year degrees and offer many online courses for our time- and place-bound students. SouthArk also offers adult basic education, English as a second language and work skills certification.

Partnerships with high schools and universities enable students to transition seamlessly from high school to community college to university for progressively-higher degree attainment. In conjunction with Southern Arkansas University, our associate of arts in teaching graduates are able to complete a bachelor’s degree in teacher education on our campus in El Dorado.

We also have partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to make masters in nursing courses available in El Dorado

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Gen. Steele revisited: Camden Expedition and the Battle of Jenkins’ Ferry Ken Bridges

South Arkansas Historical Foundation

The Red River Campaign in spring 1864 initially aimed to take Shreveport, La., but instead of marching triumphantly to victory, Gen. Frederick Steele and his troops were running for their lives, fending off Confederate forces and the worsening flood conditions across the area.

The month-old Camden Expedition had already cost the lives of nearly 2,000 Union troops. The coming battle at Jenkins’ Ferry would determine whether Union forces would survive their catastrophically poor planning.

Days earlier, caught off-guard by their own hunger and desperation, Union forces had fallen into a trap at Poison Springs near Camden and were later cut off from reinforcements in Pine Bluff and any hope of escape to the east by disaster at Marks’ Mills.

Confederate troops under the command of Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith swarmed after Steele. Gen. James Fagan and the 1st Arkansas Cavalry rode outward from their victory at Marks Mills, while infantry under Gen. Sterling Price and cavalry under Gen. John S.

Marmaduke rode northward.

On April 26, Union forces abandoned Camden in the dead of night, hoping to reach the safety of Little Rock. The flooded Saline River now threatened to block their escape.

West of Little Rock, the Saline River runs south into what is now western Grant County before curving toward the southeast into Cleveland County. At that time, the area was still considered part of Saline and Jefferson counties.

The heavy rains that had dogged the Union effort into southern Arkansas had turned the marshy lands surrounding the Saline into a torrent of muddy water that threatened to sweep away any men or equipment that attempted to cross the river bottom.

Confederate forces sensed Steele’s desperation. It was now a race to see who could reach the river first. Union troops arrived at Jenkins’ Ferry (about 13 miles south-southwest of present-day Sheridan) on April 29. With no bridge or ferry to bring troops to safety, Union forces desperately tried to piece together a pontoon bridge to get their 12,000 troops across the Saline River while

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Confederate forces could attack at one time. The confusion of the South Arkansas Historical Foundation presents Confederate attack and the low visibility from the weather gave Union forces the precious hours they needed to withdraw. Up to the last minute, Union forces held off the Confederates until their entire army slipped away by the watching the rising floodwaters early afternoon. before them and listening to apConfederate forces had driven proaching Confederates behind the Union Army out of the area them. at the cost of more than 1,000 of Nearly 10,000 Confederate their own troops and 700 Union troops now charged toward the troops. While Union forces would Saline River, blinded by thick fog not venture back into the region, and heavy rains and slowed by the Confederates lost their last, mud and thick forest. In the conbest opportunity to change the fusion, Confederate forces could tide of the war in Arkansas at not communicate with one another Jenkins’ Ferry. to concentrate their attack. They The battle site is now a state arrived a little at a time, firing park. And across South Arkansas, all along the way. Marmaduke’s many communities are marking forces were blunted by a spirited the 150th anniversary of these rear-guard defense from the 2nd battles with public education Kansas Infantry, a newly commis- programs, re-enactments and city sioned African-American unit, and festivals. the 29th Iowa Infantry. Fagan’s troops continued westward, vainly Organized in the 1970s, the South trying to find the Union Army.

Arkansas Historical Foundation has been dedicated to educating the By the morning of April 30, public about Arkansas’s rich history Steele’s forces began crossing for over 30 years. The SAHF offices the Saline River and had herded are located at 422 North Jackson in themselves into a narrow openEl Dorado. For more information, about SAHF call 870.862.9890. ing which only a fraction of

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Contest rules Each entry will be reviewed by the Rice Expo Recipe Committee and the top 10 will be selected for presentation on Aug. 1. The top 10 contestants will be notified by July 1.

Prepared rice dishes will be checked-in between 8:30 and 9 a.m. on Aug. 1 at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart. Contestants will be provided a 2-foot-by-2-foot table area to create a display of their choice that may include items such as decorative linens, floral arrangements, service dishes or other accoutrements for the presentation of their dish.

Food must be received at safe temperatures. Dishes may be reheated after arriving. Temperature will be monitored at check-in to assure safe food handling. If food is not received at the correct temperature, points will be lost under palatability, due to not being able to taste the dish.

For additional information on Safe Food Handling Practices and correct temperatures, refer to the Extension’s “A Quick Consumer Guide to

Safe Food Handling” (Publication FSFCS82), which can be accessed online at http://bit.ly/1jiakh4.

The top 10 entries will be judged on the basis of the recipe and the dishes’ appearance.

Five entries will move into the semifinals. The semifinalists’ dishes will be judged on palatability of the rice and overall taste of the dish. The semifinalists will be interviewed by the panel of judges and be asked a series of questions about the ingredients and preparation of their dish.

Special consideration will be given to how healthy and nutritious the dish is. The decision of the judges is final.

Winners must be present at the awards presentation to receive prizes. Winners who fail to appear at the presentation will automatically forfeit all awards.

Prizes will be given for the first-, second- and third-place winners.

The first place winner’s recipe will be highlighted in the 2015 Rice Expo Cookbook.

For more information or a complete list of the rules contact the Union County Cooperative Extension office at 870.864.1916, or go online to www.uaex.edu.

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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.

Meet the Bauss Squad! Herding is the word to describe this bunch of Border Collie / Australian Sheppard mixes. These lovable pups and more are available for adoption.

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» Junction City Public Schools is holding a “Mercy for Mayflower” campaign until Friday, May 2 to collect donations for those affected by the tornado.

For more information, including a list of accepted items, go online to http://goo.gl/rfXE6Y. » The Hug Project, an effort organized by community members, is collecting new and gently-used teddy bears, baby dolls, books and other children’s items for those affected by

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Horse Tales: Youth learn about horses at a former Horse Tales Literacy Project at HOPE Landing.

The nonprofit will be hosting its fifth

annual Horse Tales program this Friday, May 2 for area first- and fourth-grade students. HTLP aims to promote literacy. — Courtesy photo

HOPE Landing to promote literacy through Horse Tales Literacy Project HOPE Landing will host first- and fourth-grade students from several South Arkansas elementary schools to take part in a live horse interaction, which is the culmination of a reading program of Horse Tales Literacy Project, on Friday, May 2.

The focus of the program, which begins at 9 a.m., is promoting literacy through the winning combination of live horses and classic horse literature. Horse Tales helps children discover the joys of reading and the excitement of learning through the wonders of live horses and Walter Farley’s “Black Stallion” books.

Conceived in 1999 by Farley’s son, Tim, and Mark Miller, owner of Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction in Orlando, Fla., Horse Tales Literacy Project (formerly The Black Stallion Literacy Foundation) is a nonprofit organization that combines reading with equine performances and

interactions to provide literacy education. Since HTLP began serving children in 2000, more than 650,000 children across the United States have participated in the reading programs.

Horse Tales Literacy Project programs consist of curriculumbased literacy for first, fourth and fifth grades. All of the HTLP literacy programs are age-appropriate and aligned with both state and national standards in reading and other curriculum areas.

Since its inception in 1999, the literacy programs have: » Inspired 650,000 first-, fourth- and fifth-grade children to read. » Grown from fewer than

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educational programs and litter-free events. This year’s national Great American Cleanup is sponsored by Altria, Dow Chemical Company, Glad Products Company, Phillips 66, Troy-Bilt Lawn and Garden Equipment, and Waste Management.

As a certified state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., Keep Arkansas Beautiful works to inspire and educate individuals to reduce litter, recycle and keep Arkansas

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More information, including area drop-off locations and donation ideas, can be found on the group’s Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/PMzfxL. » Barkingham Acres is holding a pet food and pet supplies drive at its location, at 4827 Magnolia Highway in El Dorado, during regular business hours. The business will deliver all supplies to the affected areas in the state. Barkingham is also accepting monetary donations to go towards vet bills for injured pets in the area.

For more information, go online to http://on.fb.me/1jePv65.

beautiful. It operates as a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and is overseen by a nine-member commission appointed by the governor.

KAB is funded by 1 percent of the eighth-cent conservation tax and, by mobilizing volunteers, returns to the state a cost benefit of more than $6 in community service for each program dollar spent.

For more information about KAB, visit KeepArkansasBeautiful.com or stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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» El Dorado CRIME STOPPERS FISH FRY — The El Dorado Crime Stoppers will hold its annual Fish Fry Fundraiser. Plates cost $10 each and will include fish, fries, slaw, hot-water cornbread and a pickle. El Dorado Crime Stoppers raises funds to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest or indictment of those individuals responsible for a crime.

When: Friday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Memorial Stadium, in the Boys and Girls Club parking lot on North West Ave. Contact: For more information, call 870.866.8982. More information about El Dorado Crime Stoppers can be found at facebook.com/ElDorado CrimeStoppers. » SOUTHARK’s EVENING WITH THE STARS — South Arkansas Community College Foundation will host An Evening with the Stars, honoring Friends of the College and Distinguished Alumni. The event will include a dance, dinner and auction, with live entertainment. Tickets cost $125 for the black-tie-optional affair.

Proceeds benefit the Foundation, which supports college goals and projects and provides scholarships.

When: Friday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: El Dorado Conference Center, 311 South West Ave. Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets, call 870.864.7130 or go online to the website at www.southark.edu/foundation. » 22nd annual MAYHAW FESTIVAL — The South Arkansas Historical Foundation will host the 22nd Annual Mayhaw Festival,

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featuring live entertainment, activities and festival favorites, including the Wing Ding Chicken Wing Cook-off, the Mayhawlin’ 5K/10K Run/Walk, a Mayhaw biscuit breakfast and the antique car and motorcycle show.

The event will also feature children’s activities, rock climbing, museum tours, craft vendors, lawn-and-garden vendors, and an art contest. Live music will feature a variety of bluegrass and folk performers, including Farmer and the Markets, Clancey Ferguson and the Ragtags, the Haley Creek Boys and Goat Pilots guitarist Andy Reed.

When: May 2 and 3 Where: Newton House Museum grounds, along Jackson Street between Faulkner and Sheppard streets Contact: For more information, go online to www.mayhawfestival.com or facebook.com/mayhawfestival.

» new beginning family ministries’ sCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER — New Beginning Family Ministries, under the direction of the Rev. Eddie R. Moore Jr., will host a Scholarship Fundraiser. Guest speaker will be Dr. George Calloway Jr. Ticket prices for adults cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door; for children 12 and under $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Tables of eight are available for $100. The community is asked to support this effort.

When: Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m.

Where: Wilson Hall, West Side Baptist Church, 2400 West Hillsboro Contact: For more information, contact Pastor Eddie Moore at 870.875.1811. » NATURE NIGHTS — On the second Thursday of each month, the Arkansas

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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: Bait-casting Rodeo. Participants can partake in a little friendly competition after they learn how to properly cast.

When: Thursday, May 8 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. » inaugrual SOUTHERN FOLK FESTIVAL — Main Street El Dorado will host the inaugural Southern Folk Festival, with two days of live music, crawfish, vendors and other attractions.

Music acts include The Cadillac Three, Dash Rip Rock, JT Hodges, Dylan Scott and LeBryant Crew. Johnny B’s will have crawfish for sale both days.

The event will also include the Main Street Poker Run, a Jacked-Up Truck Show and children attractions, including appearances by Woody and Jessie of “Toy Story” and the minions of “Despicable Me,” as well as inflatables. Hay rides and horse-and-carriage rides through downtown El Dorado will also be available.

When: May 9 and 10 Where: Union Square, downtown El Dorado Contact: For more information, contact the Main Street El Dorado office at 870.862.4747 or go online to mainstreeteldorado.org.

» KEEP EL DORADO BEAUTIFUL CLEANUP — Volunteers are needed for the Keep El Dorado Beautiful annual spring community improvement. Civic and service organizations, church and youth groups, school groups and clubs, scouts, individuals, families, neighborhoods and businesses can organize cleanup teams and pitch in, or organize a cleanup in their own neighborhood or specific area of town. Supplies, such as trash bags, will be provided. Volunteers should bring their own gloves.

When: Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon Where: areas around City Hall, Fire Department main location and Police Department, along North West Ave. in El Dorado Contact: For more information on the KEB clean up or to organize your own, call 870.866.8982 or go online to keeparkansasbeautiful.com for sign up information. » SMALL BUSINESS affordable care act TRAINING — Area small-business owners and employees can learn about the new health insurance options and requirements at “Informed Businesses: Navigating the Affordable Care Act.” The seminar is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Lunch will be provided.

When: Wednesday, May 14 at 11 a.m.

Where: El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, 111 West Main St. Contact: For more information or to register, contact Julia Nipper at 870.235.5033 or go online to the website at asbtdc.org/aca.

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WEEKLY RECIPE Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the breakfast table Cinco de Mayo is a day when people of various backgrounds gather to celebrate Mexican culture. But no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without Mexican cuisine, which can even be enjoyed at the breakfast table. The following recipe for “Chilaquiles,” from Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond’s “Almost Meatless,” is a less traditional take on this beloved Mexican breakfast dish, but it’s delicious nonetheless.

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Ingredients: Serves 4

Red Sauce » 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained » 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped » 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped » 2 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

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» 1 tablespoon butter » 1 1/2 cups dried black beans, cooked, or 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed Chilaquiles » 1 cup vegetable oil » 8 6-inch corn tortillas » 4 to 8 eggs » 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or Cotija cheese » 1/2 cup crema or sour cream » Salt

To make the sauce, put the tomatoes, jalapeno, shallot and garlic in a blender and process until smooth. Heat the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Pour the blended mixture into the pan, stir in the black beans and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.

To prepare the chilaquiles, heat the oil to 350 degrees in a deep pot or Dutch oven. Gently lower one or two tortillas into the hot oil with a pair of metal tongs and fry for about 1 minute on each side, until golden. Remove from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack lined with paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Prepare the eggs to order for each serving. Place a tortilla on a plate, ladle about 1/4 cup of the sauce on top, sprinkle with cheese, and add a dollop of crema. Stack a second tortilla on top of that layer, creating another in the same manner. Top with an egg and serve.

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We partner with local K-12 school districts to provide concurrent enrollment to high-school students, ACT prep academies, financial-aid seminars and counseling to assist with college and career readiness.

At SouthArk, we are entrepreneurial, innovative, progressive and resourceful. We have built partnerships to better meet the needs of our community. We have partnered with business and industry to develop training programs for new and incumbent workers and contractors to improve safety and job readiness. We are part of a consortium of seven community colleges in southwestern Arkansas involved with employers to develop and expand workforce training for advanced

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5,000 students to tens of thousands each year in many states across the nation and Canada. » Received recognition as a “Daily Point of Light” by President George W. Bush.

As well, the program has been featured on ABC Nightly News as the “best” motivational reading program for school-aged children and been recognized by The Heart of Florida United Way as a major influence on Florida’s children and literacy.

Horse Tales Literacy Project partners with local and national companies, including Target, Pepsi, Walmart, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Washington Mutual, Sysco Foods, Velocity Entertainment, Ariat and others, as well as maintaining a loyal volunteer base consisting of thousands of people.

HTLP also partners with equine associations; therapeutic riding centers; rotaries; junior leagues; senior centers; and other public, private and civic community organizations working together to improve student reading abilities. As well, HTLP has established partnerships with the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other youth organizations to introduce turnkey embedded literacy programs.

Students will be treated to a halfday event in which they will learn

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manufacturing. We have partnered with Winrock International to offer entrepreneurial programs, courses and activities through the Arkansas Women’s Business Center, which is housed on our campus. Through a federal grant and assistance from Winrock, we operate the EDIE’s Village gift shop for small retail business start-ups. We also host the Start-Up El Dorado website to assist new businesses.

We have an agreement with the El Dorado School District and Arkansas State Parks to operate and manage the beautiful South Arkansas Arboretum. We also have a lease and management agreement with the City of El Dorado to operate and manage the outstanding El Dorado Conference Center.

The college is also known for providing cultural enrichment: an annual speaker series, noon symposia, choral concerts and literary all about horses including grooming, nutrition, tack and shoes. The children will rotate between four different horse stations and will even meet characters from the books – Little Black and Big Red. Students will be able to read aloud to the horses, reinforcing pride in their accomplishment and bringing the stories to life.

This is HOPE Landing’s fifth year to host local first-grade students participating in the Horse Tales Literacy Project and first time to expand to fourth-grade students.

HOPE Landing’s Kim McCloy, Nikki Portillo and volunteer Becky Ramey are the South Central Arkansas coordinators for Horse Tales.

The Horse Tales Literacy program will take place on the grounds of HOPE Landing, located at 214 Hope Landing in El Dorado.

For more information on the upcoming Horse Tales Literacy Project at HOPE Landing, call 870.862.0500.

HOPE Landing is a nonprofit organization that strives to serve children with disabilities and their families living in Union county and surrounding regions. For more information, visit hopelanding.com.

Union United is a section showcasing the news and happenings of the United Way of Union County and its 14 nonprofit partner agencies.

For more information, visit unitedwayunioncounty.com.

journals. We are proud that SouthArk students, faculty and staff have a rich tradition of providing many volunteer hours and funds to support nonprofit and service agencies in the community. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the community and region for the mission and vision of the college through

financial and volunteer support of our educational foundation and various advisory committees and boards. With your support, South Arkansas Community College will achieve our vision of being the “leading resource for accessible education, workforce training, partnerships and economic development for our region.”

Please join with us in celebrating all that two-year colleges do for students. Watch as our college reach expands, our facilities are renovated, our new Heritage Plaza is constructed, and our programs and services grow to serve the wide-ranging needs of students, businesses and communities throughout South Arkansas.

Dr. Barbara Jones is the president of South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado, the official service area of which is Union, Chicot, Ashley and Bradley counties.

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