Volume 10 - No. 13 by South Arkansas Leader

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Imagine the Future: Piano prodigy Colton Peltier performs in El Dorado in January of 2012 with the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra for the “Imagine the

World class music returns to the South Arkansas Arts Center for one night only when piano prodigy Colton Peltier appears in concert in the Callaway Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23. “When I heard him play, I knew he was special,” said Martha Yocum, as she described her first time hearing Peltier while observing a piano Master Class at the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado. “I love to

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Future” concert. Peltier will return to El Dorado this Friday, May 23 for another concert performance at the South Arkansas Arts Center. — File photo

Juilliard student Colton Peltier to play South Arkansas Arts Center this Friday attend the classes and hear the artists, but when I heard this 10-yearold play, I was amazed … The woman sitting behind me whispered to me what I was already thinking, ‘A young Van Cliburn.’” Peltier, now 19, just completed his finals for his third year at The

Juilliard School in New York. Peltier has studied piano with Dr. Paul Wirth of the Central Minnesota Music School and Dr. Yoheved Kaplinsky at Juilliard. He has also received coaching from Stephen

SMACKOVER — The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources recently announced the schedule for the 14th annual Natural State Chautauqua, to be held on the museum grounds June 5-7. With the theme “American Literature: A Travel Guide for the Mind,” this year’s Chautauqua will feature three characters from different literary genres – Jack London, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Emily Dickinson. “This is going to be a stellar year,” said Pam Beasley, museum superintendent. “The three scholars are very talented and informative. As we move forward with the event, I hope people will see that events from the past often affect our lives today.” A program of the Arkansas of Museum of Natural Resources, the Natural State Chautauqua is in its 14th year of production and is a first-person interpretation of American history by those who shaped the nation. The scholars are chosen from across the county to spend three days in South Arkansas to present their characters and hold additional workshops. The scholar presents the character, then takes questions

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‘Godzilla’: While visually impressive, could use more Godzilla Derek DiCiccio Red Carpet Crash

After almost an hour of building up an inevitable showdown, “Godzilla” finally pits our massive antihero against another skyscrapersized monster. Godzilla reaches out, buildings collapsing around him, and grabs the huge insect-like creature by the throat and … … the screen goes black. While there is eventually some payoff and fantastic action scenes, the main problem with “Godzilla” is that there just isn’t enough … well … Godzilla. The original 1954 “Godzilla” film was steeped with post-World War II fears of nuclear proliferation. Since that isn’t as much of a fear in today’s day and age, this new look at one of the most legendary monsters in movie history needs an updated back-story. That back-story begins in 1999 when a group of drillers come across two mysterious pods buried deep underground in the Philippines. There is a massive channel going to the ocean from the dig site, implying that something has crawled away. Based on the stupefied, worried looks from two scientists, Dr. Serizawa and Vivienne

Godzilla The world’s most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. » Release date: May 16.

» Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth

» Run time: 123 min.

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» Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of destruction, mayhem and creature violence.

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Graham, (Ken Watanabe and Sally Hawkins), none of this is a good thing. Meanwhile, Joe Brody (Bryan Cranston) lives across the ocean in Japan, working at a nuclear power plant. His wife, Sandra (Juliette Binoche), also works there with their young son Ford in tow. Things do not end well for the Brody family when the nuclear power plant essentially implodes due to extremely odd circumstances. The movie moves 15 years forward to present day and Ford (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) is in the United States military and specializes in arming and disarming bombs of all types. After 14 months away from home, Ford gets one night with his

‘Click It or Ticket’ LITTLE ROCK — As the summer travel season begins, so does a two-week long enforcement effort by Arkansas State Police and other law enforcement officers who will be on the lookout for violators of the Arkansas primary seat belt and child passenger safety laws. State and local law enforcement agencies in Arkansas began participation in a nationwide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization earlier this week and will continue the effort through June 1. As people take to the roads to celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement officials across the nation will be working to ensure that everyone buckles up. “Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kick-off of summer vacation season,” said Col. Stan Witt, director of the Arkansas State Police. “While

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patrolling the highways enforcing state traffic laws, state troopers will be watching carefully for anyone violating safety belt laws.” According to new data released from the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic fatalities were up nationwide in 2012 for the first time in five years, with more than 10,000 people killed who were not wearing their seat belts. The same data also indicates that more than 60 percent of the passenger vehicle occupants died in crashes

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Ken Watanabe, Carson Bolde, Sally Strathairn.

wife, Elie (Elizabeth Olson) and son, Sam (Carson Bolde), before being whisked away to Japan to bail his father out of jail, who is now a conspiracy nut snooping around quarantined areas of Japan. From this point on, it’s nothing more than a series of very fortunate coincidences as Ford travels from Japan to Hawaii to San Francisco, all with Godzilla and other monsters on the same travel schedule. The U.S. military gets involved once a large portion of Japan is trashed. Admiral William Stenz (David Strathairn) leads the military operations from the deck of an aircraft carrier. Thankfully, this leads to the first appearance of the titular creature, who swims

alongside the carrier while pretty much ignoring the humans around him. Again, the nuclear proliferation angle doesn’t make sense in 2014. However, screenwriter Max Borenstein does come up with a plausible reason for the appearance of Godzilla. The entire story revolves around the idea that nature has a way of balancing itself out and this is just a massive example of the food chain in action. The question is this: Is Godzilla here to help restore balance to the planet or is he just as deadly as the other monsters currently destroying everything in the Pacific Ocean? This is an incredibly fast call up to the big leagues for director Gareth Edwards, who previously directed the low-budget alien invasion movie, “Monsters” (2010). In “Godzilla,” Edwards clearly proves he can direct big-budget, largescale action. Once the monsters are fully on display (which takes far too long), this is a breathtaking, exhilarating movie. It succeeds on all levels, both in its overall grandeur and technical beauty. And it is loud. Exceptionally loud. The sound effects, from the roars of

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When it comes to major purchases, like a home, stop and think about it Dear Dave, I know you recommend that no more than 25 percent of your take-home pay should go toward rent or a mortgage payment. Should taxes and insurance be figured into this amount? — Kayla

Helping Hands: Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation radio personalities, James York (left) and Emily Cole flash big smiles as they encourage passers-

by to stop and donate to the Arkansas tornado victims last month. Evidence shows those who help others tend to be happier. — File photo

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Research shows those who give are more likely to be happy with their lives Cooperative Extension Service U of A System Division of Agriculture

LITTLE ROCK — When Arkansans are hurting and need help, their neighbors are quick to respond, and that’s proven to be good for everyone involved, including those lending a helping hand. Why does helping others make us feel good? “People who give their time, money, support and assistance are more likely to be happy with their lives overall,” said James Marshall, associate professor and family life specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Research supports this, but the real proof is in observing people who help their neighbors – they are generally satisfied and suffer less depression.” A study from researchers at the Stony Brook University School for

Medicine in New York found that people are generally happier and healthier when giving back to their communities. The study even recommended that health-care professionals prescribe volunteering to patients 12 and older, with the belief that helping others provides significant health benefits, including allowing volunteers to remedy their stress and anxiety. Wally Goddard, a professor and family life specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said that “when we turn our focus inward, it can lead to depression, anxiety and stress.” “By looking outside ourselves and being proactive in helping another, we free ourselves up to feel compassion and kindness,” Goddard added. “These positive emotions overcome

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Dear Kayla, Yes, they should. Mortgage companies will qualify you for twice as much house as you can realistically afford. They’ll try to put you on a 30-year, adjustable-rate mortgage and leave you in debt up to your eyeballs for half of your life. Payments like that can easily equal 36 percent or more of your take-home pay. That’s just nuts! I see so many people who can’t take a decent vacation or save anything for retirement or their kids’ college fund because their mortgage payment is through the roof. That’s called being “house poor.” And I’ve even seen it push people into debt just to buy groceries. It’s fine if you want to follow my guidelines. But what I’m really trying to do is get you to think. Engage in some critical thinking when it comes to your finances. There’s so much more to life than that building we call a house. I want you to think about your future and your family’s future and make smart money decisions that will change your family tree for years to come! — Dave Dear Dave, Can you have more than one life insurance policy, and is there ever a reason to do this? — Chad Dear Chad, Sure, you can. And there are several different reasons you might choose to do this.

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One, like in my case, I have lots of insurance regarding our business, our estate plan and those kinds of things. In some cases, I’ve reached the limit on the amount of a policy a company will write on me. Most life insurance companies will only write so much in coverage for one person. So when this has happened, I’d go to another carrier for additional coverage. Another reason people do this is to feel more secure from a company standpoint. If one insurance company goes out of business, they’ll still have another policy, or policies, in place. Usually, that’s not much of an issue. Most insurance companies are financially stable or have insurance to back them up with the state. The only real problem with having more than one life insurance policy is that it complicates your life a little bit. You’d have two or three premium checks or withdrawals to worry about each month and possibly even additional policy fees. So generally speaking, it’s cheaper to have just one policy. And I’d recommend having 10 to 12 times your annual income wrapped up in a good, level term policy. But no, there aren’t any rules against having more than one life insurance policy. — 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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Free summer program to feed youth throughout county Boys and Girls Club partners with USDA to set up eight programs

Children need access to good nutrition all year long, and with summer right around the corner, many may no longer have access to regular nutritious meals. The Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado will provide free meals to children throughout the summer to help fill the gap. This year, the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado will expand to eight outreach sites throughout Union County through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. “We’re branching out and trying two new outreach sites [in] Smackover and Strong,” said Kathey Perry, resource development director for the Boys and Girls Club. “We expect to serve over 25,000 meals this summer.” This summer, meals will be served Monday through Friday from May 28 to Aug. 1 at the following locations and times:

at Saint John’s, located at 1016 East Wilson St., in El Dorado.

» May 28 through Aug. 1

» May 29 through Aug. 1

The Boys and Girls Club’s North West Unit will serve breakfast and lunch from May 28 through Aug. 1. Breakfast will take place from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the North West Unit, located at 1201 North West Ave., and lunch will take place from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the TAC House, located at 1101 North West Ave. in El Dorado.

» June 2 through July 31 Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church will provide breakfast and lunch to the Fairview community from June 2 through July 31. Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and lunch will run from noon to 12:30 p.m., both

» June 2 through Aug. 1 West Grove Academy will provide breakfast and lunch from June 2 through Aug. 1 at its location, 710 West Grove St. in El Dorado. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 9 a.m., with lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.

» June 9 through Aug. 1 Strong High School will provide lunch only from noon to 12:30 p.m. from June 9 through Aug. 1. Lunch will be provided at the high school, located at 635 South Concord in Strong.

» June 2 through July 31

The Smackover community will receive lunch only from May 29 through Aug. 1 at Kennedy Park, located at 713 Broadway.

» June 2 through Aug. 1 Day Springs will provide lunch only Monday through Thursdays from noon to 12:30 p.m. The program will be provided from June 2 through Aug. 1 at Day Springs, located at 412 North Washington St. in El Dorado.

through Aug. 1. The snack will be available from 2:30 to 3 p.m., with dinner served from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the DAW Unit, located at 1401 East Cedar St. in El Dorado.

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Kovacevich and Andrè Watts. He attends the Aspen Music Festival in the summers where he studies with Kaplinsky. Juilliard is a worldrenowned school for music and the arts, especially for performers. Performance is exactly what Peltier said he wants to do – Peltier traveling the world, playing with major orchestras. “I would love to play Carnegie Hall and with the London Philharmonic one day,” the young piano virtuoso said. Peltier said he is looking forward to visiting the area again, thanks to Yocum. “Martha is like my other grandmother. She is a blessing in my life and without her I wouldn’t be here,” Peltier said. “It will be great to be in El Dorado again – seeing Martha, playing the concert, eating some good food, and maybe get a little fishing in.” At the age of 9, Peltier burst upon

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the creatures down to the crumbling of buildings, are all intense. As usual, seeing “Godzilla” in 3-D does nothing to enhance the movie. However, seeing this movie in a theater with a massive screen and a state-of-the-art sound system is highly recommended. The actors in “Godzilla” are merely pawns with little to no backstory. While no one in particular is poor, the flimsy material on the script pages just is not very interesting. There’s some tension and guilt between Ford and his father, but again, there’s not much that TaylorJohnson and Cranston can do with any of it. Sadly, Elizabeth Olson, who has been great in many recent roles, has

the music world when he performed Beethoven’s Concerto No. 1 with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in Minnesota. Since then he has performed with numerous orchestras and symphonies, as well as solo concerts across the nation. Peltier previously performed in El Dorado during the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s “Imagine the Future” concert. Peltier will perform four selections that highlight over 100 years of musical diversity and the ever-changing language of the piano. “Each piece of music is so different,” he said. “From the technical, to the romantic, to the modern, they are all challenging and I love playing them.” Selections for the SAAC concert include Schubert’s Piano Sonata in C minor, Ravel’s La Valse, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Sonata n. 2, Op. 36, and Liberman’s Gargoyles, Op. 29, all performed on the Steinway grand. The event is sponsored by Martha Yocum. Concert tickets cost $25 for reserved seating and there are limited $50 tickets, which include reserved seating and a post-concert soiree at the home of Gay and Russ Bechtelheimer. For tickets or more information, contact the SAAC box office at 870.862.5474. little to do but scream and worry about her husband. She spends most of the movie asking where he is or fretting about what’s happened to him. Even the always reliable and captivating Ken Watanabe is a bore here. Although, he does get to say “Godzilla” first, which is extremely entertaining for the two seconds it takes to say it. He and David Strathairn also share many memorable dramatic pauses, as one says something ominous causing great facial concern from the other. The biggest problem with “Godzilla” is that Edwards and Borenstein wanted to create a world in which all of the events in it are entirely possible and explainable. This requires lots of dialogue, but the characters are so paper-thin that it’s tough to get interested, especially after that first monster shows

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South Arkansas Community College creates SAU-transfer Honors Program Seated in the Board Room at South Arkansas Community College, SouthArk president Dr. Barbara Jones (seated, left) and Southern Arkansas University vice president of academic affairs Dr. Trey Berry sign an agreement that will begin an honors program at SouthArk beginning in the fall. The program will transfer into SAU’s Honors College. Also representing SouthArk and up. Most audiences will sit bored through it all, while waiting for the next roar from a beast as it crashes through a building. Ultimately, “Godzilla” is two movies: One of them is a snooze fest, featuring decent actors saying lots of serious things and much ado about nothing. The other is a visual and audio spectacle that can only best be described as jawdropping. The fact that “Godzilla” is best seen on the big screen makes sitting through the boring moments worth it. It also would help if “Godzilla” had a bit more Godzilla in it. Red Carpet Crash provides review writing on films, DVDs and television; news and updates on all things entertainment; and the occasional free stuff. Find RCC at www.redcarpetcrash.com or facebook.com/RedCarpetCrash.

SAU at the signing are (standing, from left) SouthArk student services vice president Dr. Jim Bullock, SouthArk liberal arts dean Phil Ballard, SouthArk learning vice president Dr. Val Cantu and SAU Honors College director Dr. Edward Kardas. For information about the Honors College program at SouthArk, contact Bullock at 870.864.7128 or go online to www.southark.edu.

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Medal of Honor awarded to 25 Arkansans since inception Ken Bridges

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On the last Monday of every May, Americans pause to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in the defense of their country. It was a tradition that began as Decoration Day just after the Civil War in which families would place flowers at the graves of the fallen. Memorial Day has since expanded to become much more than that, a national holiday honoring those who perished in all American wars. While solemn observances take place across the state, Arkansas also honors those natives of the state whose gallantry earned them the highest distinction of all, the Congressional Medal of Honor. Twenty-five Arkansans have received the medal since it was first awarded by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. More than 3,400 Americans have earned this award given for valor and gallantry at risk of their own lives above and beyond the call of duty. The Medal of Honor is the only medal in which recipients wear it as a ribbon around the neck. There are versions of the medal for the army, Air Force and navy (Marines receive the navy version). The president always awards this medal personally, either to the recipients or to their families if their bravery resulted in them giving the ultimate sacrifice. Since 1941, more than half of the recipients received the citation posthumously. Three Arkansans earned this award during World War I. Nine Arkansans earned the Medal of Honor during World War II. Six earned this citation during the Korean War. Capt. Maurice “Footsie” Britt, a native of Carlisle and a Detroit

Unmarked: On the site of a cemetery on Pony Street in El Dorado, a small grave marks the loss of an unnamed fallen solider. This Memorial Day, the nation will honor all fallen soldiers, a tradition that started just after the Civil War. — Brooke Burger / South Arkansas Leader

Lions starter before World War II, earned the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944 for actions against the Nazis in Italy. In the midst of an intense battle in October 1943, he lobbed 32 hand grenades at enemy positions in spite of his own injuries, blocking the German advance

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and allowing several American prisoners to escape to safety. Britt, who would also serve as Arkansas lieutenant governor from 1967 to 1971, also received the Silver Star and the Distinguished

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Service Cross during the war and was the first American to earn all three of the highest military awards in a single war. In October 1951, Col. Lloyd L. “Scooter” Burke, a native of Arkansas County, was about to be shipped home when he marched into battle to help his unit. Burke made a oneman assault against enemy positions that led to him destroying two enemy mortars and one machine gun emplacement and personally killing 100 enemy troops, all while himself wounded. The most recent Arkansan to receive the Medal of Honor was Staff Sgt. Nicky Bacon of Caraway. In 1968, Bacon assumed command of his unit in Vietnam when his platoon leader was wounded. He directed fire against enemy positions, blocking their advance and personally mounted an exposed tank, drawing fire, which allowed wounded Americans to be evacuated. In 1993, Bacon became the director of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs and moved to have a memorial built to honor the Medal of Honor recipients from Arkansas. To the end, Bacon worked to serve his fellow soldier. The memorial was dedicated on the grounds of the Capitol in 2000, honoring the bravery and personal sacrifices of these men, many of whom never made it home and for such service America owes its continuing freedom. 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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as the character and finally steps out of character to answer questions as the scholar behind the character. The Natural State Chautauqua has hosted scholars from California, Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, New York, Minnesota, Kentucky, South Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia, New Mexico and Massachusetts. This year two of three scholars are new to the Natural State Chautauqua. In addition to the evening performance under the tent in character, the scholars present teacher in-service workshops and speak to civic clubs in the community. The Chautauqua presents a learning experience that offers participants the chance to become emerged in the past and learn firsthand about American history. Beasley noted that while all three scholars and the characters they portray are different, they are all independently strong and vocal.

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requirements or registration. Any child under the age of 18 may come to eat. For more information, contact the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado at 870.863.8753. Since 1975, the Summer Food Service Program has ensured that low-income children continue to

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department from 1964 until 2001, with an interval from 1983 to 1985 as visiting professor of English at Kwassui University in Nagasaki, Japan. After his undergraduate B.A. Jack London from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Peterson earned his M.A. and Dr. Carrol Peterson will present Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas. Jack London, whose name is indissolubly linked with the word “KlonLaura Ingalls Wilder dike,” on Thursday, June 5. “Carrol began doing living history Karen Vuranch will portray “The impersonations in 1989, and I con- Little House” author Laura Ingalls sider him to be a leader in the mod- Wilder on Friday, June 6. ern Chautauqua movement,” BeaWilder is known for creating her sley said. “This performance will series of books that chronicled the be intriguing.” American West and the experience With 25 years experience with of the frontier. Her beloved sefirst-person interpretations, Peter- ries has encouraged young people son, of Prince Anne, Md., has per- through the years to appreciate litformed in 23 states and the District erature, Beasley said. of Columbia, where he performed “Her stories capture the heart of before members of congress in a what it was like to actually live in a “Humanities on the Hill” presen- time and a place that is long past,” tation. He has portrayed Thomas Beasley added. Paine, Walt Whitman, Jack London Vuranch, of West Virginia, is a and James Thurber. storyteller, actress, historian and Peterson is emeritus profes- writer. Using solid historical resor of English at Doane College search, she creates characters that in Nebraska, where he taught lit- bring history to life. She has toured erature and writing in the English internationally with “Coal Camp

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receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. During the school year, more than 21 million children receive free and reducedprice breakfast and lunch through National School Breakfast and School Lunch Programs. When schools let out, many children from low-income families who rely on these school meals don’t always get the food they need. Free meals, that meet federal

Laura Ingalls Wilder • June 6 Memories.” She is also a traditional storyteller and has been performing in schools, libraries and communities for over 20 years, as well as presenting many workshops on both the techniques of storytelling and how to collect oral histories. Currently a faculty member of Concord University, Vuranch teaches theater and speech and courses in Appalachian studies. She has an undergraduate degree from Ashland University in theater and sociology and an M.A. in humanities from Marshall University, with a major in American studies and a minor in Celtic studies.

Emily Dickinson • June 7

Returning to the Natural State Chautauqua for another year, Debra Connor will portray iconic poet Emily Dickinson on Saturday, June 7. “Debra will enlighten us on Dickinson’s poetry and her odd life of seclusion as it continued to fascinate readers and provoke discussion,” Beasley said. Conner, hailing from Parkersburg, W.V., began portraying Emily

Dickinson in 1997, thanks to a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then, she has added in-character portrayals of Zelda Fitzgerald, Margaret Mitchell and Dr. Mary Walker to her program offerings. “It’s my best chance to be a famous writer,” Connor said. As a poet, Connor also conducts workshops and residencies in creative writing. She is part of the Ohio Arts Council’s Arts In Education program, and she has published an essay about that experience in “Teaching Writing from the Writer’s Point of View,” which was published by the National Council of Teachers of English. All performances will begin at 7 p.m. on the grounds of the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, located at 3853 Smackover Highway. The programs are open to the public and are free to attend, but donations will be accepted. For more information on the Natural State Chautauqua, call the museum at 870.725.2877.

nutrition guidelines, are provided to all children 18 years old and under at approved SFSP sites in areas with significant concentrations of lowincome children. There are several ways to get involved in the Summer Food Service Program, which is a federally funded effort administered by the state that reimburses organizations for meals served to children during the summer. Schools, churches,

recreation centers, playgrounds, parks and camps can serve meals in neighborhoods with high percentages of low-income families. Ways to get involved in SFSP include sponsoring a program site, opening a feeding site or volunteering. For more information about the national Summer Food Service Program, go online to www.fns.usda .gov/cnd/summer.

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Arkansas Scholars awards ceremony recognizes more than 70 local students More than 70 seniors from the El Dorado High School Class of 2014 were recognized as Arkansas Scholars at an awards ceremony at the South Arkansas Arts Center on Monday, May 19. Each of the EHS students was presented with a certificate of achievement for meeting the designated criteria for the program, and a red honor cord to wear at commencement. The program and reception were sponsored by the Union County Community Foundation, the El Dorado Education Foundation, SAAC and the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. The Arkansas Scholars program was established to encourage and reward academic achievement among the state’s high schools. The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Arkansas Scholars committee works with El Dorado High School to implement the program’s goals and objectives.

In order to be designated an Arkansas Scholar, a student is required to meet four individual criterion in ninth through 12th grades, including: grades (semester grades no lower than a C); attendance (95 percent or better); curriculum (three years of science and social sciences, and four years of English and math); and commitment (complete high school education in eight consecutive semesters). The Arkansas Scholars Class of 2014 for El Dorado High School includes: Rebekah Ball, Gregory Ballard, Justice Barr, Ty Blackburn, Meredith Bolin, Jecarra Boone, Madison Blake Brown, Clayton Browne, Justin Childs, Mason Clay, Alyson Cole, Mitchell Crawford, Garrett Crosby, Jacob Daniels, Delaney Dodd, Zachary Downum, Hannah Dull, Kacy Earnest, James Gathright, Jessica Giliam, Kadrina Glosson, Bailey Gould, Genesis Guzman, Brinkley Haney,

Cameron Harper, Megan Harrell, Shamecio Hart, Tsaria Hart, Brittney Haynes, Anna Henley, Clay Henry, Tonea Henry, Cassandra Hines, Jessica Honeycutt, Mason Howard and Allison Hurst. Others are: Ashley Johnson, Meghan Jones, Rene Jorgensen, Nicholas Lavoie, Christin Mahone, Daesha Malone, Morgan Maxfield, Courtney McDiarmid, Crystal Meeks, Allie Mock, Lacey O’Gwin, Ty Owens, Hannah Pagan, Christian Pierce, Jasmine Ray, Ryan Richardson, Taylor Robertson, Laura Rogers, Leslie Rogers, Tynasia Ross, Sarah Sandy, Macie Sinclair, Michaela Singleton, Sarah Sixbey, Bradley Smith, Claire Smith, Jerik Smith, Kasey Smith, Ashlyn Stanfill, Maya Taylor, Kaitlyn Thomas, Grant Thornton, Geoffrey Vaughn, Clayton Waldrum, Madison West, Morgan Williamson and Chessa Young.

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A two-way street “Everyone has or will need help in his or her life,” Marshall said. “Understanding that giving to others is its own reward will elevate not only your mood, but also your general well-being too.” Donating time, goods or funds are all ways that not only benefit those in need, but those who are helping, as well. But perhaps the best ways to help, though, are the simplest: Listen when your loved ones need it most and share a smile, Marshall said. “Sometimes, what people really need is someone who will listen and offer support, not advice,” he added. “Helping others can make a real difference for them and can make us happier in the process.” The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. For more information, go online to www.uaex.edu.

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SouthArk to welcome new Girl Scouts keep busy VP of learning this summer Local Union County Girl Scout troops staying active in the community

The Union Service Unit of Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas has been busy lately with a lot of different activities:

» Easter Fundraiser On April 12, our fundraiser of pictures with the Easter bunny was held at Mellor Park Mall. Thank you to the staff of the mall and all those who came to have pictures made.

» Cookie Sales The 2014 cookie sales season was also a huge success. Our thanks to First Baptist Church of El Dorado for allowing use of its facilities in February for the delivery of all our cookies. We also appreciate the various businesses who allowed booth sales at their location. Whether you ordered from a scout directly or bought cookies at one of our many booth sales, thank you for helping our programs with the purchase of a box or many boxes or, for some, the many cases of cookies. Sales increased by 12 percent from last year’s numbers, with a total of 15,228 boxes of cookies sold as a combined effort of the six troops included in our service unit.

» Awards Ceremony On May 3, we held our annual Awards, Bridging and Recognitions Ceremony, focusing on girls going into the next level of scouting as appropriate according to their age or grade. This is a special time as girls mark the completion of one set of badges and move on to a set

that requires more work and effort to complete, along with more independence. Three troops have girls who have bridged this year. Congratulations to all of these girls and to their leaders.

» Summer Camps Summer will soon be here and now is the time to register for one of our many camp sessions located at either Camp Cahinnio or Camp Crossed Arrows. Camp Cahinnio is nestled on nearly 400 acres of woodlands near Booneville in West Central Arkansas. Camp Crossed Arrows is hidden away in the Ozark Hills near Floral. Every girl entering first through 12th grades, whether a registered Girl Scout or not, may attend Diamonds – Resident Camp based on their grade. Why not take a friend with you? Or, sign up for more than one session? Summer Camp helps girls learn teamwork and real life skills; develop self-esteem; and gain a sense of independence. Camp offers so many benefits and bonds that will last a lifetime. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/10LeQbM. Specific prerequisites are required for certain sessions; so take a look at the session descriptions for specific requirements. Online registration is the quickest and easiest way to

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Dr. Holly Ayers has been selected as the next vice president of learning at South Arkansas Community College. Ayers currently is the division chair for math, science and education at Ozarka College in Melbourne, where she has worked since 2006. Previously at the school, she was the diAyers rector of the Paul Miller Fitness Center and a physical education, health and college success instructor. Prior to 2006 she was a regional policy specialist at the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services Southeast District. She is a graduate of Arkansas State

University in Jonesboro with a doctor’s degree in educational leadership, a master’s degree in exercise science, a specialist degree in community college teaching and administration and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. “As a native Arkansan I am honored and excited to begin working with the college and its partners to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support a stronger and more competitive workforce for Arkansas,” Ayers said. “SouthArk is a shining example of how twoyear colleges can use innovative approaches to improving economic development and academic success, and I am thrilled to become part of that forward momentum.” She and her husband Coby Ayers have two children, ages 14 and 9. She will assume her new job duties at SouthArk on July 1. Holly Ayers replaces Dr. Val Cantu, who is retiring.

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» SOUTHARK HOLDS GED COMMENCEMENT — South Arkansas Community College will host commencement exercises for General Education Development certificates, with special speaker Kensel Spivey. When: Thursday, May 22 at 2 p.m. Where: Room 121, Center for Workforce Development, SouthArk East Campus, 3698 East Main St., El Dorado 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 SouthArkansasSymphony.org. » FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL VISITS — The Union County Bar Association will host former U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales as the guest speaker at the association’s Law Day luncheon. Tickets to the luncheon cost $15 per person. When: Tuesday, May 27 at noon Where: El Dorado Conference Center, 311 South West Ave. Contact: To purchase tickets or for more information, call 870.862.2087. » SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY — The Medical Center of South Arkansas Senior Circle will host

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National Senior Health and Fitness Day, with health screenings; breakfast provided by First Financial Bank; unveiling of the new South Arkansas Center on Aging’s Healthworks program; lunch provided by MCSA; and door prizes. When: Wednesday, May 28 at 8 a.m. Where: HealthWorks Fitness Center, 304 North Madison St., El Dorado Contact: For more information, call 870.864.3282 or email catherine. noyes@mcsaeldo.com.

» TEACHER EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY — The El Dorado Education Foundation will hold the 17th Annual Teacher Excellence Awards program, naming the top three outstanding educators of the year from the nine finalists and 18 semifinalists. The ceremony is sponsored by Murphy Oil Corporation. When: Wednesday, May 28 at 2 p.m. Where: Wildcat Arena, El Dorado High School Contact: For more information, contact the El Dorado Education Foundation at 870.862.0962. » KICKBALL TOURNAMENT DEADLINE — The registration deadline for the United Way of Union County’s community kickball tournament, “KICK UNITED” scheduled for June 14, is nearing. Registration costs $100 for the adult co-ed division and $50 for the youth (under 12) division. Teams must have a minimum of 10 players with a minimum of three women on the field. The tournament is double-elimination in the adult division and single-elimination in the youth division. Teams from area businesses, churches and schools are

Tell Us Something Good! Submit your event, announcement or story idea to the South Arkansas Leader at leader@noalmark.com at least one week before the date of the event. All material must be received by noon Monday the week of publication. For more information, contact the Leader staff at 870.863.6126 or by email.

encouraged to participate. When: Deadline to register is May 30. Where: Registration forms are available online at www.unitedwayunion county.com. Contact: For more information, contact United Way of Union County executive director Alexis Alexander at 870.862.4903. » 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. When: Saturday, 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. » SCOOBY-DOO LIVE: Musical Mysteries TOUR — Main Street El Dorado, PJ’s Coffee and the El Dorado Creamery will present “ScoobyDoo Live!: Musical Mysteries Tour.” In traditional Scooby-Doo fashion, the live ensemble will attempt to solve a mystery of epic proportions, as a trouble-making ghost haunts a local theater. Tickets cost $75 for VIP – Golden Circle, $33 for Orchestra, $28 Parquet, $23 Loge and $18 Balcony. When: Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Where: Municipal Auditorium,

100 West Eighth St. Contact: For more information or tickets, go online to www.mainstreet eldorado.org or call the MSE office at 870.862.4747. » Arkansas RICE EXPO RECIPE CONTEST — The 2014 Arkansas Rice Expo Recipe Contest is now accepting entries for its third annual contest, scheduled for Aug. 1 in Stuttgart. The top 10 entries will be selected for presentation on Aug. 1, and contestants will be notified by July 1. When: Deadline to submit is June 10. Where: Mail entry forms to: Keith A Cleek, AEA-EFNEP/FCS Phillips County, P O Box 684, Helena, AR, 72342. Contact: For more information or a complete list of the rules, go online to http://bit.ly/1kGeopv. » SOUTHARK’s PBL CAREER CLOSET — The Sigma Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda at South Arkansas Community College is seeking donations of clean, gently-used or new clothing and other professional accessories for male and female students. Items needed include men’s and women’s suits and blazers, slacks, ties, polo shirts, blouses, jackets, shoes, belts and briefcases. Where: 307 West Cedar, SouthArk West Campus Contact: To make a donation or for more information, call 870.864.7177. Have an event to announce? Submit your event or announcement to the South Arkansas Leader at leader@noalmark.com at least one week before the date of the event. Call 870.863.6126 for more information.

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Deadline approaches for SAAC Juried Art Competition The Visual Arts Committee of the South Arkansas Arts Center is currently accepting submissions for the 2014 Juried Art Competition. Entry deadline for all two-dimensional and 3-D fine art media is Wednesday, May 28, with acceptance notifications on June 4. Dayton Castleman, manager for 21c Museum inside the 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville in northwest Arkansas, is the juror for the 2014 competition. The competition is sponsored by Smackover State Bank. In addition to managing the 21c Museum in Bentonville, Castleman is a multi-media artist and an educator. A New Orleans, La.-native, Castleman received a bachelor’s in art from Belhaven University and his Master of Fine Arts in sculpture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has taught as assistant professor of art in sculpture at Trinity Christian College, and as a museum educator at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. He has lectured and exhibited his artwork in museums and galleries throughout the United States and in Europe. Castleman said he looks for markers of artistic insight and knowledge when judging a competition. “I enjoy well-crafted artwork, but I see craft as a means to an end. I favor work that has pretty robust

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