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‘tiques & flea UCAPS fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday This weekend the Union County Animal Protection Society will take over the TAC House in El Dorado with a day full of fleamarket shopping and more with its ‘Tiques and Flea Market fundraiser.

From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 19, the nonprofit animal shelter will host the market fundraiser, featuring at least 20 vendors inside the TAC House, located on the corner of North West Avenue and Fifth Street. Grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks will be for

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Lottery nears half-billiondollar mark in scholarships LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery finished the 2014 Fiscal Year with a sales total of over $411 million, generating more than $81 million to fund scholarships for Arkansas students.

ASL director Bishop Woosley expects net proceeds will easily surpass the half-billion-dollar mark in total scholarships funds in the 2015 Fiscal Year.

“It’s gratifying to know that, in less than five years of operation, we’ve helped more than 135,000 Arkansas students to realize their potential for academic achievement,” Woosley said. “Now we’re moving toward the half-billion dollar mark this next fiscal year.”

Noting that those funds were unavailable to Arkansas students before the Lottery opened in 2009, Woosley said that $500 million will go to support students who will ultimately be a boon to the state’s economy.

“These dollars and students, studying at Arkansas colleges and universities, will create a more educated workforce to attract new industry and high-skill, higherpaying jobs to our state,” he said.

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Latest ‘Planet of the Apes’ perfect combo of smarts and fun Derek DiCiccio Red Carpet Crash

It’s a little strange to see a movie in the summer blockbuster season dare to raise as many social questions as “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” It’s even braver when you’re dealing with a $120 million budget, which actually pales in comparison to the brain-dead “Transformers” movie.

While there are numerous action sequences in “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” and it gets in all the necessary “oohs” and “ahhs” required of today’s action movies, this movie is going to trick thousands of people into actually thinking. Of course, everyone needs to get past the fact that most of the social and political commentary involves talking apes.

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” picks up about 10 years after the events of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” The majority of the human race has been wiped out by what is falsely labeled “Simian Flu,” since the disease was a product of scientists and had nothing to do with apes.

The apes from the first film live in the forest outside the virtually abandoned city of San Francisco.

They are led by the now fully able to speak Caesar (Andy Serkis) and have created a community, complete with teachers, hunting parties and “doctors.” At this point, the apes live in their own world and haven’t seen a human in more than two years.

When a group of humans from San Francisco enters the forest in hopes of firing up an old hydroelectric dam, everything changes.

This group is led by Malcom (Jason Clarke), who brings along his girlfriend and former Centers for Disease Control worker, Ellie (Keri

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species. » Release date: July 11.

Russell), and his son, Alex (Kodi Smit-McPhee).

Once Caesar and the apes find the humans, things go astray. There are humans who don’t trust the apes and consider them nothing more than dumb animals, and there are apes that don’t trust humans due to the years of caged experimentation on them. Luckily, both Malcom and Caesar believe that peace can be kept and that each of these communities can survive without getting in each other’s way.

Dreyfus (Gary Oldman), who is essentially the mayor/governor of the group of humans taking refuge in San Francisco, believes that the apes cannot be trusted and stockpiles a massive array of weaponry.

The apes get word of this and the newfound trust slowly decays, with the help of a few hateful human beings and apes.

This is when “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” begins to raise numerous thought-provoking issues. Essentially, both groups are segregated and it quickly becomes apparent that they need each other to survive.

The apes can prosper with human medicine and technology, while the humans need the natural resources surrounding the ape community in

» Run time: 130 min. » Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language. » Director(s): Matt Reeves. » Stars: Andy Serkis, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Jason Clarke, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirk Acevedo, Terry Notary and Judy Greer.

order to rebuild civilization.

There are some underlying themes as well, such as gun control and racism. Caesar quickly destroys the guns that the humans bring to the forest, as they are a severe threat to his world. But Caesar also implicitly trusts every ape just because they are an ape.

It’s easy to assume this is diving far too deep into a summer popcorn movie, but “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” definitely wants an audience to think about these things. It’s up to each person to decide what they think is right or wrong, and the movie doesn’t jam an agenda down your throat.

These heavy arguments are brought up without bias: Is it wrong for one side to have all the weapons? Is it wrong to believe that someone could never do any wrongdoing based on whether they are the same animal (insert race, religion, etc.) as you?

If this sounds too heavy for you, don’t worry, there is plenty of action and excitement in “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” for those seeking pure movie escapism.

Director Matt Reeves and cinematographer Michael Seresin show off plenty of gorgeous shots of apes swinging gracefully through the trees and riding horses as they attack. There are several unique action shots, including a fairly breathtaking sequence involving an ape attacking a tank.

The cast of humans are largely just, well, there. Jason Clarke is a convincing lead, even when he and Keri Russell are essentially just around to advance the story. Gary Oldman is not in the movie much, but as always, he goes full chameleon and disappears into the role so that audience members never say “Oh look, it’s Gary Oldman.”

Andy Serkis is the first name in

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Not all big decisions come down to dollars and cents, quality is key too Dear Dave, I have job offers from two tech companies. One is in San Antonio and pays $55,000 a year, while the other is in Silicon Valley making $100,000 a year. My friends are advising me to move to California, but I feel like I’d have more money in my budget if I moved to San Antonio.

What do you think?

— Aaron

Winning Team: South Arkansas Community College Phi Beta Lambda winners (from left) Logan Stratton, Mike Roberts, Justin Hollingsworth, Ryan Crawford, Jennifer Miletello,

Tammie Carrier, Jill Spencer and Janice Shelton competed in the Future Business Leaders of America-PBL National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn. last month. — Courtesy photo

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Several South Arkansas Community College, members of the school’s chapter of the Phi Beta Lambda business organization, placed at the Future Business Leaders of America-PBL National Leadership Conference on June 24–27.

Two- and four-year college students from across the country competed.

Ryan Crawford placed seventh in networking concepts and eighth in computer concepts. Janice Shelton and Jill Spencer placed third in community service projects, based on the PBL Career Closet at SouthArk. Spencer also placed ninth in client services, a customer-service simulation. Jennifer Miletello placed third in computer applications, an exam and production test that covered word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software applications. Justin Hollingsworth, Michael Roberts and Logan Stratton placed ninth in network design – a concepts test, analysis of a simulated network problem and presentation of a formal solution. Tammie Carrier accepted the trophy when SouthArk’s Local Chapter Business Report placed seventh.

The SouthArk PBL chapter was recognized as a recipient of the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter

Award of Merit. Less than 15 percent of the chapters in the nation receive this award, and chapter members received a special gold ribbon to wear at the conference. The chapter also was recognized as an Outstanding Chapter and one of the 10 largest chapters in the nation.

Ruby Billings and Carrier also were recognized for completing the Presidential Career and Membership Achievement Program.

Anne Moses, Beth Moses and Stratton had the opportunity to serve as voting delegates in the regional and national elections.

A total of 16 members and chapter advisers Donna Hendricks and Denise Roberts attended the four-day conference, which included numerous leadership workshops, national competitive events and national officer elections.

PBL membership is open to all interested SouthArk students. For more information about PBL contact the SouthArk-PBL chapter at 870.864.7177 or 870.864.7157, or email PBL at pbl@southark.edu.

Created in 1958, PBL is a nonprofit educational association for college students preparing for careers in business and in business-related fields. There are more than 600 PBL chapters within the United States, with more than 13,000 members.

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Dear Aaron, The good news about Silicon Valley is you’d be around a ton of really smart people in your industry. I mean, it’s the epicenter of the tech world, right? You’ll learn a ton and have lots of opportunities, so there’s definitely an upside.

The problem is that the Silicon Valley area is one of the most expensive places to live in the entire country. The real estate prices and cost of living are ridiculous! Still, if it weren’t for the cost-of-living argument, it would be a no-brainer for me. Then, it wouldn’t really be so much about the income and prices as it would be about the career opportunity.

Still, you have to consider the economic factors involved here.

With that in mind, it’s not an exaggeration to say you might actually put more money in your pocket at $55,000 in San Antonio than you would $100,000 in Silicon Valley.

That’s entirely possible!

I think things are going to come out pretty even – economically speaking – once you adjust for the cost of living. I’m a huge fan of Texas. It’s a great business market and tax situation down there.

But really, in my mind the question comes down to your personal comfort level and quality of life.

And that’s something you’ll have to answer for yourself!

— Dave

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Dear Dave, My wife and I just became debt-free, and we’re saving for our first house. We have about $75,000 in savings, and we’d like to buy a home with cash in the next few years.

Where do you think we should place our money so it’s working for us while we save?

— Andrew Dear Andrew, I don’t advise playing the market on the short term. If I were in your shoes, and looking at possibly a two- to four-year window, I’d just pile the cash in a money market account or possibly a balanced fund.

I’m a big fan of growth stock mutual funds when it comes to long-term investing. The problem with that in this scenario would be the volatility of the market.

By the time you’ve saved up more money and spent time deciding on a house, the market may be down. All you’re looking for in this scenario is a wise, safe place to park it and pile it up while you prepare.

Congratulations, Andrew. Debtfree is the way to be when you’re looking to buy a nice, new home!

— Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books: “Financial Peace,” “More Than Enough,” “The Total Money Makeover,” “EntreLeadership” and “Smart Money Smart Kids.” The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and at daveramsey.com.

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Arkansas man garners national support for Greers Ferry Ken Bridges

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William Carl Garner was a good-natured and gracious man.

Through his many years of hard work, he became the man who put Greers Ferry Lake on the map and became the heart of the north-central Arkansas lake community.

Garner was born in Sulphur Rock in Independence County in 1915.

He graduated at the top of his class in 1933 and later attended Arkansas College (which became Lyon College in 1994) in nearby Batesville on a basketball scholarship. He graduated with a degree in economics in 1938. After graduation, he got a job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 1945, he was transferred to the Little Rock District.

In 1959, approaching mid-age, Garner discovered his life’s calling as construction began on Greers Ferry Lake. For the next several years, Garner carefully surveyed the area and studied every detail of the endeavor. His efforts earned him promotion to resident engineer in 1962, a position he would embrace for the next 34 years.

In October 1963, President John F. Kennedy, in one of his last public appearances, came to dedicate the facility, with Garner on the platform among a delegation of state and local dignitaries. In one interview, Garner recounted riding in the presidential limousine afterward with President Kennedy, Sen. John McClellan and Rep. Wilbur Mills all listening to the World Series game on the radio.

Although the construction was

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sale on the parking lot, as well as a dunking book with several local celebrity candidates participating.

“This is being planned as a fun day for the entire family,” said UCAPS affiliate Sandra Maguire.

The shelter will also have pets available for adoption at the event.

Booth vendors will include: UCAPS Crafts with shelter license plates, garage sale items; Arbonne with skin care, make-up, bath and body, hair, fragrance, nutrition; Hanry House Antiques with furniture, home décor, Coach and Fossil

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complete, for Garner the work was just beginning. Determined to make the lake a success and an economic engine for Cleburne County, he lobbied legislators and members of Congress continually for funding and for awareness of the lake’s potential. He spoke to numerous groups and media outlets and made sure the lake’s facilities were up-todate, safe and clean.

He loved the lake and worked to keep it in pristine condition.

He wanted the public to enjoy the beauty of the lake area as he saw it; so in 1970, Garner organized a public effort to clean up the shoreline and lake facilities at Greers Ferry and the Little Red River. This would become an annual effort.

Impressed by the clean-up effort’s success, in 1985 Congress called for similar efforts every year at all national parks and federally-maintained lakes. In 1995, this became Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day, to this day marked the first

GREERS continued on Page 9 Outdoor Paradise: Greers Ferry Lake, located in the foothills of the Ozarks in north central Arkansas, is a 40,000-acre area with pristine shoreline and deep crystal waters. The area is great for boating, water skiing, scuba diving, camping, hiking and fishing.

— Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

purses; Young Creations with wooden plaques; Karen’s Workshop with handmade duck calls, wooden salad fork and spoon, lazy susans, cutting boards, hand-turned pens and pencils; Sweet and Sassy with girls’ and women’s clothing; Nose Candy with scented wax candles, glassware, scented incense sticks; Diann Sherrill Mary Kay with cosmetics, jewelry, purses; Elements Glass Art Studio with nightlights, coasters, jewelry, vases, art glass plates; Two Bayou Soaps with homemade soaps, scrubs, slaves, candles, candle melts; K & K Kreations with fashion and accessories; and the Smooch a Pooch kissing booth with kisses

available from cute puppies.

The event is also open to individual sellers, with many booths already reserved. Booth space to sell garage sale items and antiques costs $25 per booth, or $15 plus a donation of one large bag of dog food.

Those interested in securing a booth, can contact call 870.862.0502 for more information. Set up will take place the evening of July 18.

The UCAPS booth will also be accepting donations of garage sale items, which can be dropped off during setup Friday evening.

This fundraiser will support the UCAPS animal shelter to feed, vaccinate and find homes for the

abused and abandoned animals of Union County. For more information, call 870.862.0502 or email ucaps1@yahoo.com.

Union County Animal Protection Society was incorporated in 1985 as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the animal welfare of South Arkansas. The UCAPS volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for securing funds and conducting fundraising activities.

The shelter facility, located at 1000 Sunset Road in El Dorado, is open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, go to www.ucapsshelter.org.

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El Dorado Chamber to host annual Educators Breakfast The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce will welcome new teachers and honor the 2014 Teachers of the Year on Aug. 8 at the El Dorado Golf and Country Club.

“The Educators Breakfast is our way of recognizing the importance of new teachers in our community,” said Tiffany Olson, Chamber events coordinator.

The breakfast will also recognize the 2014 Teachers of the Year, nominated by parents and students to the El Dorado Education Foundation. This year’s recipients include: Kathy Sixbey, Hugh Goodwin Academy for the Arts; Alissa Rynders, Washington Middle School; Delaine Gates, El Dorado High School; and Beverly Land, South Arkansas Community College.

As well, the El Dorado School District will honor Gay Bechetelheimer of Northwest Environmental Studies Academy as its Teacher of the Year. Throughout the school year, a teacher is selected for recognition each month. Those nominations are then compiled and presented to the Personnel Policies Committee,

Guest Speaker: Dr. Fitz Hill, president of Arkansas Baptist College, will speak

comprised of licensed staff members, to select the district’s Teacher of the Year.

The breakfast, sponsored by Murphy Oil Corporation, will begin at

college. The former San Jose State Spartans head football coach also serves as a guest lecturer and research associate under the leadership of Dr. Richard Lapchick at the University of Central Florida’s Institute of Diversity and Ethics.

After publishing numerous journals and articles, Hill recently completed his first book – “Crackback!

How College Football Blindsides the Hopes of Black Coaches” – with award-winning sports columnist Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News.

Following his graduation from Ouachita Baptist in 1987, Hill received a master’s degree in student personnel services from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., where he served as a graduate assistant football coach during the 1988 football season. In 1989, he at the Chamber’s annual Educators served as a graduate assistant footBreakfast on Aug. 8. — Courtesy photo ball coach for the Arkansas Razor7:30 Friday morning with guest backs; though his coaching duties speaker Dr. Fitz Hill, president of were interrupted when he was sumArkansas Baptist College. moned to military duties in 1990.

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athletes entered Union County Sports Hall of Fame profiles two inductees for Class of 2014 Each year nominations are made The Union County Sports Hall of Fame will profile two honorees and inductees are voted on by the each week leading up to its fourth UCSHOF advisory committee, annual Induction Banquet. consisting of more than 20 members throughout the county. One inThe Union County Sports Hall dividual is chosen as a meritorious of Fame, a nonprofit organization, selection for work with the youth will induct six honorees into the of the county, and the others are class of 2014 at its annual Induc- chosen on athletic achievements. tion Banquet on Aug. 2.

In order to qualify, athletic nomiAccording to UCSHOF advisory member Randy Ross, the 2014 nees must be at least 40 years old, class represents sports history from have shown outstanding athletic five different high schools through- achievement and have proven to out Union County spanning the be a positive role model, as well as meeting one of three criteria to be 1930s to the 1960s.

“We feel we have selected another deemed a resident of Union County.

Other inductees include Biloutstanding class,” Ross said.

The UCS Hall of Fame Class of ly LeFear of Washington High 2014 will include inductees Jerry School; Sam Lyle of El Dorado Burson, for his meritorious work High School; Van Patrick of Norwith Union County youth, and Lyn- phlet High School; and Bill Rainer wood Cathey, for his award-win- of EHS. The Union County Sports Hall ning high school coaching career in of Fame’s fourth annual Induction both girls and boys basketball.

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 email ucshof@yahoo.com; or Rod Mills at 870.866.7809 or email rod.mills@uia-eld.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 Banquet will take place at made outstanding contributions 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the in the field of athletics and who El Dorado Conference Center, lo- have brought recognition to Union cated at 311 South West Ave. County, Arkansas on the local, state Tickets cost $25 and must be pur- or national level.” chased in advance. Ticket sales For more information on the are available at United Insurance Union County Sports Hall of Fame, Agency in El Dorado and any go online to www.ucshof.com.

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Jerry Burson is the Union County Sports Hall of Fame 2014 meritorious selection for his work with Union County youth.

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

An iconic voice at the Bulldog football stadium, the Strong native

has served as the public address announcer at Bulldog football games for 55 years. Burson’s dedication to Strong High School’s athletics and youth led the school to name the football field in his honor. For years to come, future Bulldogs will play on the Jerry Burson Field.

A dual athlete in basketball and track, Lynwood Cathey graduated Smackover High School in 1954.

He was a four-year letterman in basketball at Southern Arkansas University, where upon graduating he began his coaching career spanning 46 years. He coached boys and girls teams on the highschool level, as well as coaching

basketball on the collegiate level at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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

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SAAC offers “Out of This World” Syfy movie camp The South Arkansas Arts Center is currently registering students for the final Creative Arts Academy Summer offering, “Out of This World” Syfy movie camp, the week of July 28 through Aug. 1.

The movie camp is broken into two sessions for campers entering grades fifth through eighth. The morning session is from 9 a.m. until noon and the afternoon session is from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Both sessions have the same curriculum.

Instructor Mike Means gets the cameras rolling by teaching the basics of filmmaking in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Campers will learn the building blocks of creating their own blockbuster as they direct, produce, act and crew their own simple Syfy film. No camera is required, just plenty of imagination.

The “Out of This World” camp will be the first to use the new 27-inch iMac computers and iMovie software delivered earlier this month.

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“The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship can be a powerful economic development tool.”

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery sold its first ticket on Sept. 28, 2009, and as of June 30, total ticket sales have surpassed $2.1 billion. The first lottery-funded Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarships were

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the credits and it’s deservedly so.

The technology used to capture his movements and facial expressions is mind boggling. Just because you never actually see him should not take away from how phenomenal Serkis is. The entire movie is about Caesar, and Serkis really steps up and carries it.

The themes and action are a big part of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” The biggest part is that every single ape looks 100 percent real. When it rains, their hair mats to them. Every set of ape eyes looks human. If anything, the movie is

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The camp costs $80 for SAAC members or $100 for new students. Registration will continue until the first day of camp on July 28. To register for the camp, or for more information about classes offered, contact the SAAC office at 870.862.5474.

SAAC Summer Camps are sponsored by First Financial Bank of El Dorado. awarded in the 2010-2011 academic year. Since then net proceeds of more than $4.3 million have helped a total of 135,626 Arkansas students attend Arkansas’ public colleges and universities. As well, ASL has paid over $120 million in sales commissions to retailers selling Lottery products throughout Arkansas.

For more information on the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, visit www.myarkansaslottery.com. worth seeing just to stare in awe at the greatest display of motion capture effects ever set to film.

It’s refreshing to see a movie like “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.”

It’s not dumbed down, but it also doesn’t get too plot crazy. It’s the perfect combination of smarts and fun that should almost guarantee universal enjoyment and plenty of box office receipts.

The ending should also leave everyone anxiously anticipating part three of the series. Finally a classic movie reboot that is worth seeing!

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The veteran received the Bronze Star and Commendation Medal for services in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He served on the Razorback football coaching staff for five different head coaches during his 12-year tenure there.

Since assuming the presidency at Arkansas Baptist College in 2006, the college has been reaccredited

by North Central Higher Learning Commission; received the largest private gift from an individual in the college’s history; and launched a $30-million capital campaign that includes a community redevelopment component for the neighborhood. The college has also received the largest federal grant for the renovation of Old Main since its inception, as well as seeing enrollment increase from less than 200 students to over 1,100 as a result of the school’s academic outreach programs. In addition, the college’s budget has increased from $2 million to nearly $20 million since Hill’s arrival.

While he has been the recipient of

a variety of awards, Hill said two of his greatest accomplishments came in 2009 – being honored by the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas as “Leader of the Year” and winning “The Stars Come Out, Inc. Celebrity Dance Showcase” with his oldest daughter Destiny as his leading lady.

Dr. O. Fitzgerald Hill is married to Dr. Cynthia Hill. The couple has two daughters, Destiny and Faith, and one son, Justice.

Admission to the luncheon costs $17.50. Guests can also sponsor a new teacher for $20. Reservations are required by Monday, Aug. 4 and can be made by contacting the Chamber at 870.863.6113 or chamber@goeldorado.com.

Each new teacher will receive a goodie bag full of donated items from local businesses. In addition, new teachers will be eligible to win door prizes purchased with donations from businesses.

The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce provides leadership in economic and community development for El Dorado and Union County to improve the quality of life for all its citizens. For more information, visit goeldorado.com/chamber.

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HOPE Landing, SAAC to host annual Talent Show HOPE Landing exists to bring hope and purpose to the lives of children with a cognitive or physical disability and help them reach their God-given maximum potential.

This mission is achieved in many ways, but none more special than the annual HOPE Landing Talent Show.

Sadly, too often, a child’s disability overshadows his or her abilities. The HOPE Landing Talent Show celebrates the abilities and talents of children who just happen to have a disability.

Many of their talents will reflect skills that have been acquired during therapy within the past year, and being able to perform before an audience can help build self-esteem.

In fact, after leaving the stage last year, one of our young performers was overheard saying, “I think I won!”

Through a partnership with South Arkansas Arts Center, HOPE Landing clients will have a night on the “big” stage to showcase their talents beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 in the Calloway Theatre of SAAC, located at 110 East Fifth St. Our children are often not given the opportunity to perform on stage but this magical night is

their time to shine! Please come out and join us!

Admission is free to the public; however, donations will gladly be accepted. For further information, please call HOPE Landing at 870.862.0500.

HOPE Landing is a nonprofit organization in El Dorado providing services to children with disabilities and their families in Union County and the surrounding regions. The organization provides occupational, physical, and speech and language therapies; equine assisted therapy, therapeutic riding and horseback riding lessons; pet assisted therapy; aquatic therapy; and inclusion programs such as summer camps, performing arts and family-focused events.

For more information, visit www.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, call 870.862.4903, email liveunited@uwucar.org or visit unitedwayunioncounty.com.

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Saturday after Labor Day. Garner was named the top resident engineer out of 440 by the Corps of Engineers in 1979 and received an honorary doctorate from Arkansas College in 1994. Only in 1996, at the age of 81, did he retire from his official duties at Greers Ferry. He had served 58 years, one of the longest careers in the federal government. More importantly for Garner, the lake had become a multi-million dollar attraction for the area, a place of recreation and joy for thousands, and local citizens would continue preservation and pollution control efforts through the Save Greers Ferry organization and other efforts.

Even after his retirement, Garner would never stop his work with the lake. He continued to work with state and national leaders for funding and would speak with any organization about the many benefits of the lake.

In June, just after his 99th birthday, the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission named Garner one of its top 25 inspiration leaders for his

Golden Glow: The sun sets behind the Greers Ferry Lake Bridge.

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work with Greers Ferry. He would pass away quietly a month later, surrounded by a loving family and revered by a community forever altered by one man’s love for the beauty of the natural world.

The South Arkansas Historical Foundation is dedicated to educating the public about the state’s rich history. The SAHF can be contacted at P.O. Box 144, El Dorado, AR, 71730, at 870.862.9890 or at soarkhistory.com.

Dr. Ken Bridges, a SouthArk history professor, can be reached by emailing kbridges@southark.edu.

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» Museum’s FREE SUMMER PROGRAM — Every Thursday throughout June and July, the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources will host a free, weekly summer program.

For one hour, visiting interpreters from surrounding state parks and other entities will bring a piece of their work the museum to share with attendees.

Participants get a glimpse into different state park jobs, as well as seeing different types of animals, such as alligators and snakes. The program is free and open to the public.

Visitor: Jennifer Gammon, Logoly State Park When: Thursday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 3853 Smackover Highway, Smackover Contact: For more information, call 870.725.2877 or visit www.amnr.org. » ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ — The South Arkansas Arts Center’s production of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5: The Musical” continues this week. Tickets cost $20, with discounts available for students and SAAC members.

When: July 17-20 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.

Where: Calloway Theatre, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St. Contact: To reserve tickets, call the SAAC box office at 870.862.5474. For more information, go to saac-arts.org. » CAMDEN MOVIES ON THE RIVER — The City of Camden presents its Movies on the River 2014 summer series. Families may bring lawn chairs, stadium seats, drinks and snacks to enjoy the outdoor movie with theater sound every Friday night

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through June and July. Glass is not allowed and bug spray is recommended.

Concessions, including drinks and popcorn, will be available (cash only).

In case of poor weather and holidays, the viewing will be moved to Saturday.

Movie: The LEGO Movie, rated PG (100 min.)

When: Friday, July 18 at dusk (about 8:15 p.m.)

Where: Riverwalk Amphitheater, 405 Washington St. SE, downtown Camden Contact: For more information, call the city at 870.837.5500 or visit the website at www.camden.ar.gov.

» LIBRARY SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM — Barton Public Library will conclude its summer program, “Fizz, Boom, Read!,” for those in grades first through sixth, with the Mad Science Barton Blow-Out Party.

The program is free.

When: Friday, July 18 at 2 p.m.

Where: Barton Public Library, 200 East Fifth St., El Dorado Contact: For more information, contact Laura Cleveland at 870.863.5447.

A complete schedule can be found at www.bartonlibrary.org. » ADULT DISTRICT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS — This month an Adult ASA Men’s Church and Industrial, D, E and EE District Tournament will be played.

When: Friday and Saturday, July 18-19 Where: Union County Recreation Complex, 2409 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado Contact: For more information on either tournament, contact Jimmy Sullivan at 870.863.0123 or 870.310.1379.

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» 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: Saturday, July 19 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.

» FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING — South Arkansas Community College, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and the Arkansas Hospitality Association will offer a free guest service training class as a part of the Welcome to Arkansas imitative. The class will cover customer service techniques ranging from telephone and email etiquette to rectifying the experience of unsatisfied customers. The class is open to anyone interested in improving their customer service skills to increase revenue for their business and the state.

When: Thursday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Center for Workforce Development, SouthArk East Campus, 3698 East Main St. Contact: For more information, contact SouthArk Corporate and Community Education at 870.864.7192 or email ce@southark.edu.

» BLACK ROCKET SUMMER CAMPS — South Arkansas Community College has partnered with Black Rocket Productions of New Jersey to provide creative sciences, digital arts and leadership camps for children ages 7 to 14. All camps are hands-on and all students will be provided a student account on the Black Rocket website where they can access their apps and games after the camps have concluded.

Camps: Minecraft Designers from July 21-25; and Video Game Animation from July 28-Aug. 1.

Where: South Arkansas Community College East Campus Contact: For more information, contact Tara Anglin at 870.864.8456 or ce@southark.edu.

» SECOND ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE — The Union County Antique Dealers Association will present the 2014 Antique Show and Sale with vendors from across Arkansas and North Louisiana. Hourly door prizes will be awarded at the event. Participants must be present in order to win. Admission costs $3 at the door and is good for both days.

When: Friday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Murphy Hall, El Dorado Conference Center, 311 South West Ave. Contact: For more information, contact UCADA president Larry Anderson at 870.875.1444.

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WEEKLY RECIPE Enjoy a simply sweet treat Whether passed around before the main course is served or presented as dessert, confections are favorites of many. The following recipe for “Elegant Sparkling Strawberries” from Jane Sharrock’s “300 Best Homemade Candy Recipes” is easy to prepare and sure to please guests.

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Elegant Sparkling Strawberries Ingredients:

Makes about 40 strawberries » 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk » 1 3-ounce package strawberry-flavored gelatin » 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Directions:

» 1 1/2 to 2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans » 40 blanched slivered almonds » 2 to 3 drops green food coloring » 1/2 cup red decorator sugar, for rolling » 1/4 cup green decorator sugar for rolling

In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and strawberry gelatin, stirring until well blended. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts, blending well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the mixture easier to handle.

Place the almonds in a small plastic bag. Add the green food coloring to the bag. Seal tightly and shake until the almonds are tinted to resemble green stems. Remove the almonds from the bag and place them on paper towels to dry.

Pour the red decorator sugar into a small custard cup. Pour the green decorator sugar into another small custard cup.

Shape the milk mixture into small balls about 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. Pinch one end of the ball between the thumb and index finger until it resembles a strawberry. Roll the bottom two-thirds of the strawberry in red decorator sugar.

Dip the top end of the strawberry in green decorator sugar.

Place a green almond into the green end of the strawberry to resemble a stem. Place on waxed paper. Repeat until all strawberries are shaped.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, separating each layer with a sheet of waxed paper. These candies may be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.

Cook’s note: It is often easier to work with a few strawberries at a time. Dip about 12 shaped strawberries into the red decorator sugar and place them on the waxed paper.

When all 12 are coated in red, dip the ends in the green sugar, insert the stems and place them on the waxed paper again. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

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