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Noalmark, KIX, United Way raise funds for tornado victims The citizens of Union County once again demonstrated their generosity by raising nearly $12,000 for the victims of the April 27 tornado that ravaged central Arkansas, killing 14 people.

As of Monday, May 5, Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation, KIX 103 and the United Way of Union County had raised $11,345.32, with even more donations trickling in throughout the day. By the time

UWUC executive director Alexis Alexander hand delivered those funds to the United Way of Central Arkansas on Tuesday, the total was

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Circuit judge to speak at SouthArk commencement Circuit Judge Robin J. Carroll will be the keynote speaker for Spring Commencement exercises at South Arkansas Community College at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9 at the El Dorado Conference Center.

More than 350 students Carroll will graduate.

Carroll is the Fourth Division circuit judge for the 13th Judicial District, covering Calhoun, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita and Union counties. He was elected without opposition in 2012. Carroll first was elected prosecuting attorney in 2006, and was re-elected without opposition in 2010.

He is a 1995 graduate of the University of Arkansas-Little Rock School of Law. Carroll graduated from Henderson State University with honors in 1993. He was captain of the golf team his senior season and was named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American

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Garfield-Stone love story wins hearts in ‘Spider-Man’ sequel Derek DiCiccio Red Carpet Crash

If there is one thing that “The Amazing Spider-Man” did, it brought the Internet the adorableness that is Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.

Regardless of how good that first movie was, there is no doubt that the two stars are absolutely perfect while on screen together. If anything, they are almost too cute, bordering on dreamy.

The majority of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” focuses on Peter Parker (Garfield) and Gwen Stacy’s (Stone) relationship. Peter is still dealing with the guilt over Gwen’s father’s death (Denis Leary, who pops up every now and then in ghostly fashion) and his last wish, asking Peter to leave Gwen out of his super-hero life.

When a super-hero movie hits the 142-minute mark, it is safe to assume that there is a lot of plot in the mix. This movie is filthy with it. The majority of it works and isn’t just filler. There are plenty of subplots involving Peter’s Aunt May (a very sweet Sally Field) and even a revealing back-story with Peter’s parents (Campbell Scott and Embeth Davidtz).

Andrew Garfield is a movie star.

There really cannot be any doubting it at this point. He is charming and doesn’t use his good looks to get by. He is neurotic and jittery and just won’t stand there, looking pretty, in hopes that he becomes endearing. The screenplay, loaded with brilliant, perfect Spider-Manstyle quips and verbal jabs, is perfectly delivered by Garfield. He is the snarky yet heroic Spider-Man,

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends a slew of super villains against him.

Jamie Foxx, Sally Field, Dane DeHaan,

» Run time: 142 min.

Embeth Davidtz, Campbell Scott, Chris

» Rated: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence.

Cooper, Paul Giamatti, B.J. Novak,

essentially everything that Tobey Maguire was not.

Garfield and Stone should consider making movies together as much as possible. Simply put – they are adorable. It takes about five seconds to fall in love with the two of them and when they are on screen together, this movie is perfect.

Stone is much more than a damsel in distress and plays several key parts in helping Spidey/Peter out on every level.

At a time when female characters can be very one dimensional, Emma Stone’s Gwen Stacy brings everything you could hope for in a movie such as this one.

Basically, if it involves Peter or Gwen, it’s good.

But once Max Dillon (Jaime Foxx) shows up, things get wobbly.

Max is a nerdy loner that works at Oscorp, a massive corporation that employs Gwen (how does a recent high-school graduate get that gig?) and is now owned by Harry Osborne (Dane DeHaan).

An accident even more insanely preposterous than a kid getting bit by a radioactive spider happens and next thing you know, Max Dillon becomes the evil super villain

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The plot waters get muddier after Harry has a conversation with his father, Norman (a make-up heavy Chris Cooper), that is so poorly written and constructed that eyeballs will be rolling down cinema stairs. It essentially attempts to put all of Harry’s “Daddy Issues” out on the table in five minutes and is completely forced.

Therein lies the main issue with “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”: While it is okay to have a handful of bad guys going after Spidey, having two villain origin stories crammed into one movie is fairly tedious. In Harry’s case, him becoming the evil Green Goblin almost seems like fait accompli.

There is some exposition involving

Harry and Oscorp’s board members that is fairly predictable and Max/ Electro goes from face to heel far too quickly, complete with a short stay in the local loony bin. None of it makes for effective bad guys because there is absolutely no reason to sympathize with them. These are bad guys just because the movie needed bad guys, nothing more, nothing less.

The director, Marc Webb, really nails every single shot, though.

This is the most comic-book looking comic-book movie yet. There are shots of Spider-Man swinging through Manhattan that are simply breathtaking. The use of slow-motion and “bullet time” is a tired special effect, but it is used to perfection in this movie.

A handful of shots are aweinspiring, bringing splash pages of comics to life. There is one shot of Spider-Man swinging towards a building with electricity and lightning shooting from it that is so fantastic and amazing to look at that it fully makes the movie worthwhile.

It is so grand in scope and size that Spider-Man actually looks like a tiny spider swinging headfirst into danger.

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Don’t cash out retirement savings to pay off debts if you can avoid it Dear Dave, I’m 23, transitioning jobs, and I make $32,000 a year. I have $11,000 in a 401(k), and about $15,000 in debt.

Should I cash out the 401(k) to pay down my debt?

— Cody Dear Cody, I don’t think so. When you take money out of a 401(k) they charge you a 10-percent penalty, plus your tax rate. Your tax rate is about 20 percent, so that means you’re going to take a 30-percent hit. While I love dumpRamsey ing debt, your idea would be kind of like saying, “I want to borrow $11,000 at 30-percent interest to pay off my debt.” That doesn’t make a lot of sense, does it?

I never tell folks to cash out a 401(k) or IRA to pay off debt, unless it’s the only way to avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy. You’re not facing either one of those situations, Cody. So my answer is no.

— Dave Dear Dave, What do you think about making bi-weekly mortgage payments?

— Jeremiah Dear Jeremiah, I think it’s an awesome idea. By doing that, you can pay off a 30year mortgage in about 22.8 years, on average, depending on the interest rate.

However, I would never pay someone a fee to set up bi-weekly mortgage payments. All you do on a bi-weekly schedule is make half a payment every two weeks.

Since there are 26 two-week periods per year, that equals 13 whole

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payments. It’s nothing magical, and it’s not difficult.

Go for it, Jeremiah. Get rid of that house payment as fast as you can.

Just don’t pay extra fees to make it happen!

— Dave Dear Dave, I owe the IRS $6,000, and currently I’m making monthly payments. Should I roll this debt into my debt snowball, and then really attack it when it gets to the top of the list?

— Jared

Dear Jared, My advice would be to put the IRS at the very top of your debt snowball. Usually, when it comes to paying off debt, I advise people to arrange their debt snowball from smallest to largest, then start with the smallest one and work their way up.

This doesn’t always seem to make mathematical sense, but the truth is personal finance is 80 percent behavior and only 20 percent head knowledge. Paying off some small debts quickly energizes you and gives you motivation. It makes you feel like you can really do it.

Besides, if you were such a math genius you wouldn’t have debt in the first place.

But the IRS is a different animal altogether. Their interest rates and penalties are ridiculously high.

Plus, they have virtually unlimited power to collect. So put them at the top of the list, and get them paid off as fast as you can!

— Dave Dave Ramsey has authored four New York Times best-selling books, including “The Total Money Makeover.”

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.

If your child lives in Union County, register for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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Community jams at annual Mayhaw Festival An El Dorado tradition for more than two decades, the annual Mayhaw Festival brought a day of live music, arts-and-craft and food vendors, competition and entertainment to the area this past weekend.

Hosted by the South Arkansas Historical Foundation, the festival kicked off May 2 with the debut of the El Dorado Farmer’s Market and a performance by folk group Farmer and the Markets. The event continued all day Saturday with more music and festival favorites, including the Wing Ding Chicken Wing Cookoff, the Mayhawlin’ 5K/10K Walk/ Run, the antique car and motorcycle show and more.

For more information, go online to mayhawfestival.com.

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Arts Center to hold auditions for ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ The Theatre Committee of the South Arkansas Arts Center will hold auditions for the upcoming summer production of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5: The Musical” on May 19 and 21.

The Tony-nominated new musical based on the classic film makes its Arkansas premiere in SAAC’s Callaway Theatre July 10-20.

Paul B. Crook and wife Mary Fran return to El Dorado to direct and choreograph the comedic story of friendship, revenge and taking care of business in the Rolodex era. The couple previously staged SAAC’s production of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers.”

The cast size for the show is from 11 to 20 actors with the majority of roles for women (age 16 and up) and a strong large chorus of men and women. Dance requirement for the show is standard musical staging.

Female character roles available for the production are: » Doralee. A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart’s office.

She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks. Open to females, 20 to 30 years old, with a strong country/western/gospel vocal range. » Judy. The “new” girl at the firm. She has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal empowerment. She is insecure, determined and hopeful. Open to females, 30 to 35 years old, with strong vocals. » Violet. The company’s head secretary and Mr. Hart’s administrative assistant. She is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. She is attractive, strong and ambitious. Open to females, 40 to 50 years old, with strong vocals.

Auditions scheduled for May 19, 21

strong vocals. » Franklin Hart. One of the firm’s executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss. Open to males, 45 to 50 years old, with strong “Tom Jones” like vocals. » Josh. Violet’s awkward teenage son. Open to males, 16 to 18 years old, with strong vocals and ability to skateboard.

A large chorus of men and women is required for the ensemble of office workers. The show requires strong singers in the vocal ranges of soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass for the rock-, county- and gospel-infused score.

Those interested in auditioning for “9 to 5: The Musical” should prepare 16 bars or a verse and chorus of an upbeat song that best displays vocal talent, and provide sheet music or an accompaniment CD at the audition. Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear to learn a dance combination are encouraged.

Individuals interested in lead roles will read cold from the script.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. in the SAAC lobby, with auditions beginning at 6 p.m. in the Callaway » Roz Keith. The attentive office with strong vocals.

Theatre on Monday, May 19 and » Dwayne. Doralee’s attractive Wednesday, May 21. gossip queen and snitch. She has For more information, contact an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and husband. He is very supportive of will do anything she can to win his her professional pursuits. Open SAAC at 870.862.5474 or go online approval. Open to females, 35 to to males, 25 to 30 years old, with to www.saac-arts.org.

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Roles for men include: » Dick. Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband. An average guy, he is sporting a little less hair and a little more paunch than he did 10 years ago.

Open to males, 35 to 45 years old,

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Twisted past: Arkansas’ history with tornadoes Ken Bridges

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With springtime, Arkansans have long looked with trepidation to rising storm clouds or sudden shifts in winds. While Arkansas is considered on the edge of the notorious Tornado Alley, the intensity and fury of these storms have not spared the people of the state.

Tornadoes are powerful, compact storms with swirling winds of up to 300 miles per hour. It is these intense winds in the more powerful tornadoes that produce the more unusual stories of straw being flung into trees intact, or cars or even trains being lifted up and carried long distances.

Most tornadoes have weak winds and never touch the ground, but they can intensify suddenly and without warning. Some tornadoes have been reported as much as a mile wide and can travel over 100 miles before dissipating.

While tornadoes most often occur on late afternoons in spring, they can occur at any time of year and any time of day. The largest tornado outbreak in recorded history in Arkansas was on Jan. 17, 1999, when 12 tornadoes formed in Northeast Arkansas, resulting in only minor injuries.

One of the earliest recorded Arkansas tornadoes occurred in Fort Smith on Jan. 11, 1898.

The storm struck at 11:15 p.m. while most of the town slept, unaware of the danger approaching them, and with no way to warn anyone. Fiftyfive people died in the tornado, with 113 injured.

On June 5, 1916, Heber Springs was wrecked by a tornado that left 25 dead and more than 50 homes destroyed. On May 9, 1927, the town of Strong in eastern Union County was all but destroyed by a tornado that left 30 dead.

Other storms came and wreaked their terrible toll: » the Jan. 3, 1949 tornado destroyed 700 homes in Warren and killed 55; » the tornado of March 21, 1952 left 112 dead across the state,

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including 30 in Judsonia, 10 in Bald Knob and another 29 in Cotton Plant; » Greenwood was wrecked on April 19, 1968 by the tornado that killed 14; » thirty-five died in Jonesboro in the horrors of the May 15, 1968 tornado; and » six died in West Memphis on Dec. 14, 1987.

The heartbreaking list could go on.

Since the end of World War II, technological advances have steadily improved understanding

of how and when tornadoes form.

Use of radar combined with observations of wind, humidity and air pressure greatly advanced weatherforecasting techniques. Looking at the success of Air Force weathermen in issuing a tornado watch in 1948 to save lives, prompted the warning system to be adopted everywhere. By the late 1980s, extensive research into tornadoes and new radar systems prompted the National Weather Service to establish a system of Doppler radar towers to monitor the weather.

By the mid-1990s, a network of 100 WSR-88D Doppler radar sites had been set up across the nation, carefully scanning each storm and relaying that information to the media, to the public and to government agencies. Better computer systems allowed forecasters to scan these storms for rotation that would indicate a tornado forming.

Meteorologists can now have a warning of up to 15 minutes that a tornado is forming. Because of these developments and better storm shelters, fatalities from tornadoes in Arkansas have fallen more than 90 percent since 1952.

In spite of our advances in technology and more sophisticated warning systems, we are still at the mercy of nature. With each storm, neighbors would always come together and rebuild, determined not to let disaster be the end.

The outpouring of support in the aftermath of the recent tornadoes in Faulkner County show that spirit is stronger than any storm.

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.

Emergency preparedness is key to tornado safety Knowing what to do when the sirens sound is key to surviving the powerful tornadoes that can ravage the state this time of year.

Reviewing the potentially life-saving information is crucial, with Arkansas well into its spring tornado season, said Deborah Tootle, with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

“We can’t say it enough: get a kit, make a plan and stay informed,” Tootle said. “Tune into local weather radio or your favorite TV or radio station for warnings and be sure you and your family know what place will serve as your tornado-safe room when the sirens go off.”

The American Red Cross provides a tornado warning app that includes step-by-step instructions before, during and after a tornado strikes;

an audible siren that sounds when NOAA issues a tornado warning; a toolkit with strobe light, flashlight and alert functions; and more. The app is available by calling REDCROSS (73327677), or from the iTunes or Google Play app stores.

“Tornadoes can be deadly, but with good warning systems you can be alerted before the tornado is visible,” said Subodh Kulkarni, with the UAEX. “This additional time makes tornado survival more likely.”

Kulkarni recommends the following basic steps to develop a household tornado disaster plan: » Learn your community’s warning signals and evacuation plans. » Locate the safest areas in your home, preferably an underground shelter or safe room. » Meet with your family to create a plan. Keep your plan updated. » Practice emergency drills and maintain your plan. » Get a NOAA Weather Radio with battery backup and warning alarm to receive warnings. » Download the “Be Aware and Prepare: Tornadoes in Arkansas” fact sheet at http://bit.ly/1omYova.

For more information on tornado safety, go online to the Cooperative Extension Service at uaex.edu.

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Insider tips for a sizzling barbecue season Perhaps one of the most telling signs that summer has arrived is the good smells wafting from the grill.

With barbecue season approaching, here are some helpful tips to get gas barbecues ready. » Clean your grill.

Begin by removing the

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cooking grids, grates and burners from the grill. Brush the inside of the oven with a sturdy bristle brush to remove the build-up of grease.

Using a grill cleaner, scrub the inside and outside of the oven and then rinse with water. Never use oven cleaner on your grill since it is corrosive and can damage the other components. » Check for leaks.

Inspect the gas hose to make sure there aren’t any cracks or leaks. This can easily be done by preparing a soapy solution and applying it to the connections at the tank and valve. Turn the tank on slowly and watch for bubbles to form, which indicates that there is a leak. Try tightening the connections and retest. If persistent leaking or blistering is detected, stop using your grill and replace the assembly. » Inspect the burners.

Carefully inspect the burners,

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making sure there are no damaged ports or holes rusted through. If there are, it’s time for a replacement.

Check all igniter connections to ensure they’re not loose and remove any debris from the components. » Beware of spiders.

It’s very important to keep the burner tubes clean. Spiders love to make a nest in these tubes, creating blockages that can cause serious damage. Clean the tubes using a venturi brush or bottle brush. » Season the grids.

Check the cooking grids to make sure no welds are broken and brush blue cheese compound butter

Try a compound butter on your steak, like the following for Blue Cheese compound butter.

Ingredients: » 2/3 cup butter, at room temperature » 1/3 cup Roquefort cheese, crumbled » 1 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped » 1 ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped » Dash hot pepper sauce

off any stuck on residue. If you have cast iron cooking grids, season them with oil to keep food from sticking and to help prevent rust. » Maintain the little things.

Finally, check the condition of the control knobs, thermometer and handles. Replacing small items like this can refresh your gas barbecue and make it look new again.

Taking a bit of time each season to clean and inspect the gas barbecue will prolong its life and will ensure it is reliable for another barbecue season. » Pinch salt

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together lightly with a fork until just evenly combined. Over-mixing will cause it to become too blue in color. Spoon the mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper, and shape it into a log about 1 and ½ inches in diameter.

Refrigerate 1 hour. Slice into 1/3-inch thick rounds and place on hot grilled steaks to melt. Freeze leftover butter.

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Carroll received the Henderson State University “Young Alumni continued from Page 1 Achievement Award” in 2007 and Scholar Athlete and GTE Academic was admitted into the Henderson All-American. In 2011, Carroll was Academy of Scholars in 2008.

Carroll also is the secretary of inducted into the Henderson State the SouthArk Foundation Board Sports Hall of Honor. of Directors.

He was named as one of the 10 For more information about Outstanding Young Arkansans by South Arkansas Community Colthe Arkansas Junior Chamber of lege’s Spring Commencement, Commerce in 1997, and one of the go online to www.southark.edu Arkansas Business “40 Under 40” or find the college on Facebook at business leaders in 2001. As well, facebook.com/southark.

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A group of children served by the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado participated in a shoe-shopping trip last month as a part of Payless ShoeSource’s annual international children’s shoe-donation program, Payless Gives “Shoes 4 Kids.”

A total of 150 children who benefit from the Club participated in the Payless Gives program at the Payless ShoeSource located in El Dorado.

Through six store shopping trips, Club staff and volunteers helped Club members shop for and select their own pair of free, new shoes. For many youth accustomed to used and handme-down shoes, this will be their first pair of new shoes, said Denesia Jamerson, Boys and Girls Club operations director.

The Boys and Girls Club, a nonprofit organization with the mission to “inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens,” was selected by Payless ShoeSource to participate in the program.

“Children were selected based on Club participation and need,” Jamerson said. “This was a great

time to provide the program and Payless ShoeSource staff really supported and helped all of our kids get the most for their certificates.”

In 2008, Payless ShoeSource launched the Payless Gives “Shoes 4 Kids” program in the United States, giving away approximately $1 million worth of free shoes to youth in need.

Payless extended the program in 2009 beyond the U.S. to reach families in need in Canada, Puerto Rico and 11 Latin American countries.

Now in its sixth year, the program is going strong. Payless ShoeSource continues to partner with local nonprofits to help them identify children of needy families and provides more than $1.5 million in shoes.

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, call 870.862.4903, email liveunited@uwucar.org or visit unitedwayunioncounty.com.

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If there is one giant problem, it’s that the final moments of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” seems more interested in setting up the barrage of franchise movies destined to spawn from this one. Yes, Paul Giamatti shows up as the Rhino, albeit very briefly. Yes, there are several references to the well-known Sinister Six, a group of villains whose sole purpose is to wreak havoc on Spider-Man. This is definitely a much better

movie than “The Amazing SpiderMan,” which felt like nothing more than a remake. This takes a different path and really delves into Peter Parker’s relationships with Gwen, his Aunt May and his parents.

It’s a showcase for Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone and they, along with some gorgeous, bright and colorful filmmaking, make it worth seeing.

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

When: May 8 at 6 p.m.

Where: Center for Workforce Development, SouthArk East Campus, 3698 East Main St. Contact: For more information or to register, call 870.864.7192 or email ce@southark.edu.

» Inaugural 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 Disney Pixar characters and inflatables. Hay rides and carriage rides around 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.

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» 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: May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon Where: areas around City Hall, fire department and police department, along North West Ave. 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. » SOUTHARK PBL CAR WASH FUNDRAISER — The Sigma Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda at South Arkansas Community College will hold a car wash to raise funds for a trip to the 2014 National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn., on June 24-27 for the 20 students who qualified for competition.

When: May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Whitfield Building, SouthArk West Campus, 311 South West Ave. Contact: For more information, contact Dr. Carolyn Langston at 870.864.7178 or Donna Hendricks at 870.864.7177. » SMALL BUSINESS ACA TRAINING — Area small-business owners and employees can learn about the new health insurance options and

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requirements at “Informed Businesses: Navigating the Affordable Care Act.” The seminar is free to attend, but preregistration is required. Lunch will be provided.

When: 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 to asbtdc.org/aca. » GLOW RUN — The Union County chapter of Arkansas Children’s Hospital Circle of Friends is hosting the Glow for Children Family Run 5K to raise funds for the hospital. The nighttime run will feature a party-like atmosphere with music, dancing black lights and glow paint. Pre-registration costs $35 for ages 13 and older and $15 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under the age of 6 can enter for free; though they will not receive a T-shirt.

Participants should register by May 16 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

When: June 7 Where: Union County Fairgrounds Contact: More information about the Glow for Children Family Run, including registration information and route map, can be found at glowfor childrens5k.com or at facebook.com/ glowforchildrens5k. » HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION — Clean Harbors will hold its Household Hazardous Waste Collection program on the third Saturday of each month from April through September. Appointments are required and can be scheduled for any time between 8 a.m. and noon the day of the event. The event is free and open to all households in

Union County. Wastes such as paint, cleaning fluids, herbicides, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, out-of-date non-prescription medicines, used oil and filters, propane and butane cylinders are accepted.

When: May 17 from 8 a.m. to noon (by appointment only) Where: Drop-off location (next to Clean Harbors facility), 2300 Short Hillsboro St., El Dorado Contact: To schedule an appointment or for more information on what types of waste are accepted, call Clean Harbors at 870.863.7173. » SOUTHARK GED COMMENCEMENT — South Arkansas Community College will host commencement exercises for General Education Development certificates, with special speaker Kensel Spivey.

When: May 22 at 2 p.m.

Where: Room 121, Center for Workforce Development, SouthArk East Campus, 3698 East Main St. Contact: For more information, go online to www.southark.edu. » SYMPHONY ON THE SQUARE — First Financial Bank Symphony on the Square will close out the South Arkansas Symphony season with patriotic fare during the outdoor concert, featuring Keron Jackson. The Senior Symphony will begin at 2 p.m., with the Symphony on the Square following at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

When: Saturday, May 24 Where: Union County Courthouse, downtown El Dorado Contact: For more information, go online to www.SouthArkansas Symphony.org.

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WEEKLY RECIPE A shrimp dish for warm evenings Fish is a popular summertime meal for many reasons, not the least of which is that fish tends to be light but still flavorful. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Grilled Garlic Shrimp with a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook.”

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Ingredients: Serves 6

For the marinated shrimp » 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil » 1/4 cup red wine vinegar » 2 garlic cloves, minced » 36 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined » 12 6-inch wooden skewers For the tomato sauce » 3 pounds assorted large heirloom tomatoes

Directions:

» 1 small sweet onion, minced » 1 garlic clove, minced » 1/2 teaspoon sea salt » 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper » 1 tablespoon honey, preferably sourwood honey » 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips (chiffonade is the formal name for this cut), plus more for garnish » Sea salt » Freshly ground black pepper

To marinate the shrimp, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the shrimp and allow to sit, covered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal or gas grill. Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.

To make the tomato sauce, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Place one or two tomatoes at a time into the boiling water. Watch them and, as you see the skin split, remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl of cool water. At this point, it will be very easy to slip off the skins.

Cut the peeled tomatoes into a small dice. Put the cut tomatoes into a large bowl. Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper and honey. Stir gently to combine.

Skewer the shrimp, 3 per skewer. Grill the skewered shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until they are pink.

Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and a couple grinds of fresh pepper. Just before serving, add the basil leaves to the tomato sauce. Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Ladle the tomato sauce onto a serving platter and arrange the skewers on top of the sauce. Garnish with more basil leaves and enjoy!

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» Rolling In: (left) Caleb Burger, radio personality, takes a donation on Friday afternoon, May 2. The donations kept rolling in at the KIX 103 studio in El Dorado during the drive-thru donation drive.

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nearing $12 grand.

The United Way of Central Arkansas will ensure that 100 percent of the funds donated will go to Arkansas tornado victims and those assisting with the volunteer efforts in Mayflower, Vilonia and the surrounding area.

Locally, Noalmark’s El Dorado station KIX 103 and the United Way of Union County held a drive-thru donation drive at the KIX station, collecting close to $6,000. Another $1,000 was raised by Noalmark stations in Hot Springs and Magnolia.

“Our community always, always steps up,” said Anna Canterbury, Noalmark’s senior vice president.

Those who would still like to make a monetary contribution can do so through the United Way of Central Arkansas Recovery and Rebuilding Fund. Credit card and Paypal donations can be made through unitedwaycentralark.org.

One-hundred percent of funds donated will go to aid tornado victims in Faulkner County.

In addition to the monetary

» Relief Effort: (below) Radio personalities James York (left) and Emily Cole prepare to take donations at Friday’s donation drive.

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donations, Alexander also delivered a large donation of supplies, food and other physical donations that were collected locally by The HOPE Box, a volunteer effort benefiting HOPE Landing, and local CampFire groups.

Alexander presented the donations to United Way of Central Arkansas executive director Maret Cahill, saying that Cahill couldn’t believe how caring the Union County community is.

“We’ve known it along,”

Alexander said.

Attending the presentation on Friday, May 2 were (page 1, front row, from left) Emily Cole, Noalmark Broadcasting Senior Vice President Anna Canterbury, United Way of Union County Executive Director Alexis Alexander, Noalmark Broadcasting’s El Dorado General Manager Jay Helm, Sharon Peterson, Libby

Thomas, Courtney Miller; (back row) Stacey Turner, Caleb Burger, Amy Linder, Brandon Wreyford, Terry Canterbury, Carter Bryant and Jay James at the KIX 103 radio station in El Dorado.

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