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Film Fest El Dorado Film Festival opens tomorrow, day passes available

Those interested in attending the South Arkansas Arts Center’s inaugural El Dorado Film Festival but can’t fit in all three days can now purchase a $20 day pass for the festival opening tomorrow, Sept. 18.

Day passes allow patrons to select the day of their choice to attend, providing access to the films and admission to the workshops for that day. The El Dorado Film Festival runs Thursday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Sept. 20 at the South Arkansas Arts Center, located at 110 East Fifth St. The three-day festival will screen a collection of 30 independent films from multiple countries, showcasing the work of talented new filmmakers and industry veterans alike. Several workshops will give film festival attendees an inside look at the movie-making process, hosted by the filmmakers in attendance.

Feature filmmaker Howie Klausner, writer of Clint Eastwood’s “Space Cowboys,” will be at the Festival on Thursday, Sept. 18 only.

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Customer service training seminar to be offered to area business owners The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will offer local businesses the training seminar “Exceptional Customer Service” on Sept. 30.

The workshop will direct business owners in identifying and removing the barriers to providing exceptional customer service, as well as how to meet lofty customer expectations, handle the unhappy customer and create a positive culture of customer service.

“Exceptional customer service is a cost-free marketing technique, as well as a way to set your business apart from your competitors,” said Julia Nipper, training coordinator for the Southern Arkansas University’s Small Business and Technology Development Center.

The training seminar will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Center for Workforce Development, located on the South Arkansas Community College East Campus at 3698 East Main St. in El Dorado.

Cost to attend is $30 per person.

For more information or to register for either seminar, contact Nipper at 870.235.5033 or email julianipper@saumag.edu.

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‘Dolphin Tale 2’ is good family fun despite generic storyline Nathan Ligon

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My question going into “Dolphin Tale 2” was a simple one: “Do I or anybody else really need another of these movies?”

After sitting through it, however, I’m not sure that I had my question answered. I do know that the movie wasn’t that bad. I wouldn’t call it anything special, but it’s certainly harmless enough.

If you ever saw the first “Dolphin Tale” film, then you will know that it was about an aquarium of dedicated people who tried really hard and succeeded in saving the life of a dolphin named Winter.

Their success was mostly due to the help of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and a doctor named Cameron McCarthy (Morgan Freeman), who made Winter a special prosthetic fin.

This latest installment pretty much picks up where the last film left off by introducing the same characters to us again.

Ashley Judd and Harry Connick Jr. are back again as Lorraine and Clay. Clay is the head of the aquarium and the man in charge; although the kids seem to be the ones who truly command the show.

The main child, once again, is Lorraine’s son Sawyer (Nathan Gamble). Sawyer loves Winter like a member of his family and he is joined in that care by Clay’s daughter, Hazel (Cozi Zuehlsdorff).

This time around, the tale is less

Dolphin Tale 2 The team of people who saved Winter’s life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother’s passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital. » Release date: Sept. 12. » Run time: 107 min. » Rated: PG for some mild thematic elements. » Director(s): Charles Martin Smith. » Stars: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Harry Connick Jr., Kris Kristofferson, Bethany Hamilton, Julia Winter and Austin Stowell.

about prosthetics and more about dolphin emotions. When Winter’s closest dolphin pal dies, it becomes clear that Winter is suffering from some type of depression, illustrating that dolphins cannot live in captivity without a companion.

So, the search is on to find Winter a new pal or she will have to go somewhere else, leaving behind the family that’s grown to love her.

This all leads to a pretty standard story; though it is one that may cause slight controversy over the

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Submissions sought for literary magazine, Between the Lines Submissions are being sought for Between the Lines, the literary magazine of South Arkansas Community College.

Stories, poetry and essays submitted by writers 18 years and older who live in the college’s service area of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot and Union counties; as well as Calhoun County, and Union, Claiborne and Webster parishes in Louisiana are invited to participate. The college publishes the magazine each fall and welcomes submissions of original poetry, short fiction and essays.

The editors seek high quality

material and invite creative writers – both published and unpublished. Manuscripts are due by Oct. 3 by email to Scott Larkin at slarkin@southark.edu.

A panel of judges will determine which works will be published; writers whose work is accepted will be notified and invited to participate in a public reading, and will receive two copies of Between the Lines. Submissions may be edited at the discretion of the publication editor.

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From cash-only spending to buying in bulk, thrifty tactics can help plug a leaky budget Dear Dave, My husband and I have been living on a budget for a few months, and for some reason there seems to be leaks in our budget. It’s just a few dollars here and there, but added together it makes a huge dent.

Can you give us some advice?

— Joy

On Course: The third annual Tim Zimmerebner Pro-AM golf tournament benefiting HOPE Landing will take place at Mystic Creek Golf Club in

October. The 18-hole golf course, has six sets of tees ranging in distance from 7,400 to 5,000, optimal for players of all skill levels. — Courtesy of Mystic Creek

Registration for the third annual Tim Zimmerebner Pro-AM, a golf tournament benefiting HOPE Landing, is now open.

The golf tournament will be held on Monday, Oct. 13 at Mystic Creek Golf Club, located on North Wyatt Drive in El Dorado. Shotgun tee-off is at noon, with lunch served to all players at 11 a.m.

“Don’t miss this opportunity to play great golf on a beautiful course, win great prizes and support a wonderful cause,” said Jenny Williams, director of marketing and relations at HOPE Landing.

Registration costs $100 per person, and is due by Oct. 6. Proceeds will go to benefit HOPE Landing.

For more information or to register for the Tim Zimmerebner ProAM golf tournament, contact Bryan LaRue at 870.312.0723 or email blarue@pga.com.

HOPE Landing is a communitybased 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable

corporation in El Dorado providing services to children age birth to 21 who have cognitive or physical 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 familyfocused events. HOPE Landing provides these services to children regardless of their ability to pay.

For more information about HOPE Landing, contact Jenny Williams at 870.862.0500 or go online to www.hopelanding.com.

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Dear Joy, This kind of thing happens a lot in household budgeting, especially to folks who are new to the game.

Here are some ideas to help stretch your dollars and plug those leaks.

Use the cash-only method, especially when shopping for groceries. Take only the amount you have budgeted, and don’t use your debit card or a check. Also, use coupons only for items you would buy anyway. In addition, you can stock up on items you use often when there is a big sale. These little things will add up.

Try eating out only on special occasions, drink water as your beverage and don’t be afraid to use coupons in restaurants, either.

When it comes to buying clothes, make a habit of checking out the sale rack first. You can shop at thrift and consignment stores, and sell the clothes you don’t wear anymore.

With entertainment, use dollaroff and buy-one-get-one-free coupons whenever you can. See a matinee or a second-run movie, and if you’re going somewhere with a bunch of people, call ahead and ask for a group discount.

You’ll be amazed at how much money these tactics will save!

— Dave

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Dear Dave, In an attempt to improve my bad credit I recently bought a new car, which I financed at 17.9 percent for 72 months. If I make the minimum payment of $468 a month, I’ll end up paying about $13,000 in interest alone.

Is there a formula I can use to avoid paying all this interest?

— Marcus Dear Marcus, There sure is. Sell the stinking car!

Your credit rating and interest rate are lousy because you haven’t paid your bills. And you haven’t paid your bills because you’ve been buying a bunch of crap you couldn’t afford – like this new car at $468 a month.

Listen, you could have more than $5,500 in just 12 months if you just saved up all those car payments. That would get you a good little used vehicle that wouldn’t be an anchor around your neck for the next six years.

Stop believing the lie, Marcus.

Going into debt doesn’t improve your life.

— 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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Annual BPW Barn Sale scheduled for Sept. 27 in Camden CAMDEN — The City of Camden will bring the appeal of southern living to the area with South Arkansas’ largest arts and crafts show, the 46th Annual BPW Barn Sale, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27.

One of the state’s major tourist attractions, the Barn Sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Camden, along Oakland and Monticello streets. Thousands from around the region will gather to shop handcrafted southern décor. More than 180 vendors and artists from across the U.S. will be on hand, featuring traditional crafts and contemporary styles. Patrons can expect to find handcrafted wooden pieces, ceramics, paintings, floral arrangements, handmade clothing, jewelry, stained glass, one-of-a-kind toys and more.

Set among a fall landscape of massive old oak trees, the historic plantation setting provides picturesque views for shoppers. In addition to the scenery and shopping, visitors can enjoy a myriad of authentic foods, with vendors from across the South providing unique southern favorites and festival treats.

Arts and Crafts: Since 1968, the treeshaded grounds around the historic Tate Barn become the setting for what is now South Arkansas’s largest arts and crafts fair in Camden. — Courtesy photo

Musical entertainment will take place throughout the day, with individual performances by the artists themselves at their vendor booths and featured musical entertainment from one of the region’s popular artists, Michael Shaw, on the BPW Barn Sale main stage.

Other attractions will include the BPW Barn Sale Antique and Classic Car Show; a Kids’ Zone with rock climbing walls and inflatables; and festival traditions including the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 5K Run, St. Louis Catholic Church Spaghetti Supper and more.

Event sponsors include the Camden Business and Professional Women’s Organization, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Spectra Technologies LLC, Bob and Amanda Wunneneberg, and Southern Arkansas University Tech.

For more information, visit bpw barnsale.org or call 870.836.6426.

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movie, even if it’s treading familiar ground.

“Dolphin Tale 2” is now playing at Stars Cinema 6, located at 2620 West Hillsboro in El Dorado.

For showtimes and ticket information, go online to starstheaters.com, or call 870.862.1919.

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whole purpose of captivity, but mostly it will just warm family audiences’ hearts.

The performances are all pretty good across the board, and the music also works its magic when it’s needed. There’s nothing worth writing about that I would call special in this movie. Yet, sometimes that is okay. It’s not a bad thing for kids to just see a decent-hearted little

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wiener dog race. This year’s race will take place at the campaign kick-off on Sept. 20, with registration due by Sept. 17. — Courtesy photo

Annual campaign kick-off event, Dachshund Dash slated for Sept. 20 You would certainly expect to see kids running around the ball fields at the Boys and Girls Club, but wiener dogs?

The fifth annual Dachshund Dash is just part of the United Way of Union County’s Community Campaign Kick-Off from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Boys and Girls Club’s Northwest Unit, located at 1201 North West Ave. The kick-off is an element of the United Way’s campaign, which annually raises thousands of dollars through individual gifts and workplace campaigns to support programs and services provided by 14 local nonprofit agencies.

This year’s event is centered around the United Way campaign theme: “Lights, Camera, Action!” Each agency’s booth will feature a movie or television theme in both games and costume.

“A community-wide kick-off is a great way to raise awareness, and much-needed additional funding, for our local nonprofits,” said Alexis Alexander, executive director of United

Way of Union County. “In today’s economic climate, these services provided by our partner agencies have become even more important to our friends and neighbors.”

For $1 admission, the community can enjoy face painting, crafts, a bounce house, various carnival games, car smash and a dunking booth. Concessions will also be available for sale.

“All activities are sponsored by United Way’s partner agencies,” Alexander said, “which will also be on hand to distribute information and discuss the services they provide.”

The kick-off will also feature the fifth annual Dachshund Dash, El Dorado’s premier wiener dog race. The race will start at 11 a.m. and a pre-race parade and contests will be held at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress their pets for

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SouthArk to recognize adult education with balloon launch Despite the increase in collegegoing rates for Arkansans over the last quarter century, the latest census figures indicate that about 17 percent of Arkansas citizens over age 25 never graduated high school.

To draw attention to the needs of adult learners, South Arkansas Community College’s department of adult education will recognize Adult Education Week on Sept. 22-26 with a balloon release at 10 a.m. on GED

Pride Day Wednesday, Sept. 24 on the East Campus. The public is invited to attend.

Adult education classes offered by SouthArk are free, and the cost of taking a general educational development exam is $16.

For more information about this event or adult education at SouthArk, contact Lena Wood at 870.864.7182, email lwood@southark.edu or go online to www.southark.edu.

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Learn more about the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at asbtdc.org.

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On Your Marks: Area citizens get ready to release the hounds in the annual United Way of Union County Dachshund Dash, the city’s premier

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Famed lawyer and poet Albert Pike serves as Natural State’s most staunch supporter Ken Bridges

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He was a Massachusetts man, but he fell in love with Arkansas. In the process, Albert Pike, the largely self-educated lawyer, writer, general and adventurer, became early Arkansas’ most outspoken and most famous promoter.

Pike was born in Boston in 1809 to a modest family. While very intelligent and very able, he could not afford college. Instead, he continued his education on his own after completing public school at age 15 and went to work as a teacher in small towns across Massachusetts.

Anxious for adventure, in 1831, he headed west to St. Louis where he joined a hunting and trapping expedition.

The expedition made it out to New Mexico, but Pike got separated from both his horse and his compatriots, and had to walk back to the nearest army outpost, Fort Smith, some 500 miles away.

Pike found work again as a teacher near Fort Smith and Russellville before settling down in Little Rock. He soon took up work as a writer with the Arkansas Advocate, buying the paper outright in 1835.

His articles were lively, argumentative and popular. He wrote poetry as well, some of which was published in several literary magazines and republished years after his death by his daughter.

He also wrote numerous articles for eastern journals praising the potential of Arkansas and encouraging settlers to make the trek westward, claiming the rich soil could make any hard-working man a fortune. He wrote so many other articles gushing over the hunting available for sportsmen and trappers, including the numerous deer and bears in the deep forests, that by the 1840s Arkansas was known as “the Bear State” because of Pike.

Along the way, he married, started a family and began teaching himself law. In 1837, Pike was admitted to the bar, sold the paper and became the official court reporter for the Arkansas Supreme Court. Still a new attorney himself, he set the course for how all

Arkansas Pioneer: Famed pioneer lawyer, general and poet, Albert Pike became one of Arkansas’ most dedicated supporters despite hailing from

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legal action would be conducted in Arkansas in the future with his 1842 book, “Arkansas Form Book,” a guide for lawyers to navigate the court system, file motions and cases, and how to conduct themselves in Arkansas courts.

Still eager for adventure, he became an outspoken advocate for war with Mexico, which many expansionists favored by the late

Massachusetts roots. Pike’s portrait, of the Brady-Handy Photograph Collection, was done by Mathew Brady.

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1840s. When the Mexican War did come in 1846, Pike eagerly raised a company of volunteers he called the Little Rock Guards. Commissioned a captain, Pike incorporated his troops into Col. Archibald Yell’s 1st Volunteer Cavalry.

Together with “Yell’s Mounted Devils,” they charged into Mexico and eventual victory.

When the Civil War erupted, Pike was named a general in the Confederate army and ordered to work with the Native American tribes in the Indian Territory, encouraging them to join the fight against the Union. While Pike raised several regiments in the Indian Territory

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the parade.

Contests and photography will be available on site for additional costs.

Entry fee for the race is $10 per dog and proof of current vaccinations must be provided with registration. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, Sept. 17. Entry forms are available from the United Way office.

The United Way of Union County is one of the community’s strongest organizations, Alexander said. Its member agencies served more than 30,000 residents last year, raised more than $1 million and continue to work toward enhancing the quality of life in Union County.

It is through the support of local citizens and the business community that the United Way has built on successful campaigns over the last few years, Alexander said. She added that the citizens of Union County have been very generous in their support of the United Way and she hopes to see that support continue.

“Especially since 100 percent of United Way donations stay right here in Union County and directly benefit programs and services,” Alexander added.

United Way of Union County partner agencies include: American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Club, Camp Fire USA, CASA: Court-Appointed Special Advocates, Community Living Arrangements, Girl Scouts, HOPE Landing, Literacy Council, Salvation Army, Single Parent Scholarship Fund, South Arkansas Developmental Center for Children and Families, South Arkansas Fights AIDS, and Turning Point.

For more information on the kickoff or to register for the Dachshund Dash, contact the United Way at 870.862.4903 or go online to unitedwayunioncounty.com Union United is a section showcasing the news and happenings of the United Way of Union County and its 14 nonprofit partner agencies.

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Film Festival to give an Festival workshops take attendees on a behind-the-scenes journey of filmmaking Several workshops will give the South Arkansas Arts Center’s El Dorado Film Festival attendees an inside look at the movie-making process, hosted by the filmmakers in attendance this weekend, Sept. 18-20.

Workshops in acting and special effects will be scheduled throughout the festival in addition to Howard Klausner’s featured workshop.

The workshops are included with the all-access pass or individual day passes, both available through the SAAC box office at 870.862.5474.

New Film Business “The NEW Film Business” presented by Howard Klausner, motivating force in the modern filmmaking industry, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18.

The interactive workshop will not only be about the process of taking a script and getting it produced into a film, but will also delve into what Klausner calls

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Klausner will give his “The NEW Film Business” workshop at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning. At 8 that evening, Klausner will speak about the film industry and screen writing, and give festival attendees a first look at an extended trailer of his new film “The Secret Handshake,” starring Kevin Sorbo and Amy Grant.

“the New Movie Business.” Writer of Clint Eastwood’s “Space Cowboys,” Klausner is skilled in writing welldeveloped characters and basing his story around those characters.

The filmmaker will also offer an advanced extended trailer of his new film “The Secret Handshake,” starring Kevin Sorbo and Amy Grant. The film was produced in Nashville, Tenn., and is Klausner’s directorial debut.

Klausner describes the film as “a story of men and boys on a journey from suburbia to the deep dark woods, and back again – with adventure, laughter and maybe a even a tear or two.”

An “Acting for the Camera” workshop with Paul Petersen will be held on Friday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Actor, director and screenwriter Paul Petersen will discuss acting for the camera. Petersen is one of the directors of the short film “The Beacon,” which receives its world premiere at the festival as part of Short Block No. 3.

The workshop will be a crash course in the basic fundamentals of acting for lower budget or independent films. Points covered include on-set expectations; working as a part of a unit with other cast and crew; dynamics of choices in front of a camera; various acting styles depending on the shot; and channeling the best way to communicate intent.

Petersen graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in acting. After completing his studies, he traveled to New York City where he studied under the guidance of Columbia Graduate Film Division member Lenore DeKoven.

Upon his newfound knowledge of DeKoven’s ideology on directing actors, Petersen moved to Los Angeles.

It is on the golden coast where he’s had raw experience both acting in front of the camera and directing behind it for independent films. Some of his credits include: “The Beacon” short film (writer/actor), “Best of Seven,” “Through the Looking Glass,” and other shorts by co-owned production company Jester Independent Works.

Klausner’s trailer will be followed immediately by Horton Foote’s “One Armed Man.” Directed by Tim Guinee and produced by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman; the narrative short has already been short listed for the 87th annual Academy Awards.

The short film has won honors from the SXSW Film Festival, the Cleveland International Film Festival and the National Short Film Competition. Cutting-edge director Gus Van Sant called the film “a great piece of work.,” saying, “I want everyone to see it!”

In addition to individual day passes, festival-goers also have the option of purchasing a $30 all-access pass, which provides access to all of the films (short blocks and features), workshops, and parties (for ages 18 and older only).

For a complete listing of all films and workshops scheduled during the El Dorado Film Festival, visit saacarts.org. To reserve an all-access or day pass, contact the SAAC box office at 870.862.5474. More information can also be found on Facebook at facebook.com/eldofilmfest.

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writer, director, visual effects artist and independent filmmaker, currently residing in Fayetteville. He offers a “not for the squeamish” special effects workshop designed to entertain, educate and prepare participants for the “zombie apocalypse.”

Attendees can expect gross entertainment as ZGB explains the secret to some of the show’s most gory effects, including witnessing the creBlood & Guts: Special FX ation of the most realistic zombie Emmy Award-winning Chuck target in the world, the famous patMeré will present a “Blood and ent-pending ZGB Ivan head. FilmGuts: Special FX Makeup” work- makers, inspiring filmmakers and shop on Saturday morning, Sept. 20 zombie fans will have the chance to at 10:30 a.m. explore the anatomy of several gory With an audience of over half a mil- special effects, including: lion people all around the world, and » Anatomy of a Scene: ZGB will over 50 million views worldwide, take a special effects-heavy scene YouTube hit “Zombie Go Boom” from “Zombie Go Boom” and dehas had more eyes on its gore effects construct it. than many Hollywood pictures. » Anatomy of the Ivan Head: Meré is an executive producer, Attendees will see exactly how the Since living in Los Angeles and working at UCLA, Petersen has had the opportunity to get to know both foreign filmmakers spanning from India to Japan, and American filmmakers from his heartland state of Nebraska and now Arkansas. It is this well-rounded, worldly experience that Petersen said he wishes to absorb for the rest of his days.

Petersen ZGB crew created the iconic prop. » Anatomy of Blood: ZGB will delve into the oldest and most-proven blood recipe in Hollywood. » Anatomy of a Bullet Hit: Attendees will learn how to make a modern squib for an action scene.

As well, Meré’s zombie opus, “Love Struck Dead,” will be screened during the festival. Meré is known “Zombie Go Boom:” (2011), “Quitting” (2010), “Love Struck Dead” (20120 and “Stripped Bear” (2009), which received its premiere at SAAC. The lineup of informative and educational workshops is just part of the three-day festival of feature films and shorts from across the globe the weekend of Sept. 18-20 at the South Arkansas Arts Center.

For more information about the El Dorado Film Festival, visit saac-arts.com or call the SAAC box office at 870.862.5474.

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» AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY — Life Touch Hospice and PJ’s Coffee of El Dorado will celebrate the 66th birthday of the United States Air Force. All U.S. Air Force military, past or present, can come in for a free cup of coffee and a cookie. The public is invited to stop by and wish the Air Force a happy birthday. Celebrating the branches of the nation’s armed forces is a project of Life Touch’s Operation Appreciation, a program to help improve the care veterans receive.

When: Sept. 18 from 9 to 10 a.m.

Where: The Spot, 106 West Main St. Contact: For more information, visit lifetouchhospice.org. » MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY GRIEF SEMINAR — Life Touch Hospice will offer a grief seminar for the Magnolia community. The seminar will cover the basics of grief, including what is normal, risk factors and challenges, as well as helpful strategies for coping with grief. Educational materials will be provided for participants to take home. Attendees can share as they desire, or sit and listen.

When: Sept. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Columbia County Library, 2057 North Jackson, Magnolia Contact: For more information, contact Life Touch at 870.862.0337 or go online to lifetouchhospice.org.

» CORKS AND CANVAS — The next South Arkansas Arts Center Corks and Canvas will be taught by Rhonda Hicks. The class is ideal for everyone from the novice to experienced artist who is interested in exploring new possibilities through different media. Each instructor brings a new project and guides the class through the creative

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process, from blank page or canvas to completed work of art. Registration is required. The $40 fee includes all supplies and snacks; students are welcome to bring the beverage of their choice.

When: Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St. Contact: For more information or to register, contact the SAAC office at 870.862.5474.

» DOODLE & SKETCH SUPPORT GROUP — Created by Sandy Bennett and April Hoover, the Doodle and Sketch Support Group works with live models and is open to anyone interested in developing their drawing skills in a relaxed, pressure-free environment with both novice and accomplished artists. A $10 “karma” donation is suggested to help “feed the models.” No registration is required for the class, open to anyone ages 18 years and up.

When: Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

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and filters, propane and butane cylinders are accepted.

When: Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon (by appointment only) Where: Drop-off location (next to Clean Harbors facility), 2300 Short Hillsboro St. Contact: To schedule an appointment or for more information on what types of waste are accepted, call Clean Harbors at 870.863.7173. » TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT — The World Taekwondo Association will host its Southern State Championship Tournament in Magnolia. Local athletes will match their skills against martial artists from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Admissions costs $5; children 10 years and younger get in free.

The event is sponsored by Hudgens Martial Arts of Magnolia.

When: Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: W.T. Watson Gymnasium, Southern Arkansas University, 100 East University St., Magnolia Contact: For more information, contact Darin Hudgens at 870.234.5500 or go online to wtaonline.net. » FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASS — South Arkansas Community College’s community education department will offer the non-credit class, Fall Silk Flower Arranging with All About Flowers. The cost to register is $45.

When: Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: All About Flowers, 106 East Elm St. Contact: For more information or to register, call 870.864.8456 or email ce@southark.edu. » KEYBOARDING CLASS — South

Arkansas Community College’s community education department will offer a non-credit class in keyboarding. The instructor is Pam Jones, and the cost is $49 per person.

When: Sept 29 – Oct. 20, Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Center for Workforce Development, SouthArk East Campus, 3698 East Main St. Contact: For more information or to register, call 870.864.8456 or email ce@southark.edu. » VOICES HAVE POWER — The nationwide campaign from Verizon, “Because Voices Have Power,” will continue through the end of October.

The digitally-focused campaign is designed to raise awareness of domestic abuse, and will also raise funds for 10 organizations nationwide, including the El Dorado Boys and Girls Club.

Every message of hope sent through social media, via text or on the website will raise $3 for the local Boys and Girls Club, which raised $19,200 during the first campaign.

When: Now through Oct. 31 Where: Send a message via text message at #94079; submit on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #VoicesHavePower; or enter a message on the campaign website at voices havepower.com.

Contact: For more information, including examples of messages of hope, visit voiceshavepower.com. » Have an event to announce?

Submit your event or announcement to the South Arkansas Leader at leader@noalmark.com. Call 870.863.6126 for more information.

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WEEKLY RECIPE Celebrate Hispanic heritage There are many ways a person can celebrate his or her Hispanic heritage, but perhaps no way is more indulgent than celebrating that ancestry at the dinner table.

Hispanic food is a blanket term describing many styles of cuisine, so Hispanics and non-Hispanics alike have a host of options at their disposal with regard to enjoying a meal that traces its roots to a Spanish-speaking country.

Those who want to try a taste of Spain should consider the following recipe for “Paella de Gambas y Chorizo (Shrimp and Chorizo Paella)” from

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Paella de Gambas y Chorizo (Shrimp & Chorizo Paella) » 2 pinches saffron Ingredients: Serves 4 » 1 cup olive oil, divided » 2 links dry chorizo, sliced » 1 yellow onion, diced » 1 tablespoon minced garlic » 2 cups calasparra short-grain rice » 2 cups Sofrito » 2 tablespoons pimenton

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» 2 1/2 cups fish stock or clam juice » 2 1/2 cups chicken stock » 24 large raw shrimp, peeled » 1/2 cup green peas » 1/2 cup thin strips piquillo peppers » Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Make the paella on the stove top in a large skillet or paella pan without a lid. In the pan, heat 1/4 cup olive oil and cook the chorizo for about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, heat 1/4 cup more olive oil and saute onion until soft. Add garlic. Add rice and stir until each grain is coated with oil. Add the saffron.

Combine the fish stock or clam juice with chicken stock in a separate pan to make cooking liquid. Add 3 cups of the cooking liquid to the rice and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until rice grains are soft. Add 3 cups of the cooking liquid to the rice, sofrito, pimenton and saffron. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until rice grains are soft. Add shrimp, peas, salt, and pepper; cook for 10 minutes. Then arrange the piquillo peppers on top.

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CADC seeking volunteers for free tax prep services in Union County

computer usage, including working with databases and spreadsheets.

CADC provides tax law training materials needed to prepare basic federal and state income tax returns.

Hours for service are flexible. Volunteers are encouraged to work at least four hours per week during tax season. CADC’s VITA volunteers are a part of established program that has helped people in central and south Arkansas file tax returns at no charge for several years.

For more information on becoming a tax volunteer, contact Sorrells at 870.867.0151.

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action agency that was formed in 1965 to fight and win the “War on Poverty.” The mission of CADC is to improve the quality of life and build strong communities in Arkansas. CADC provides programs and services designed to build selfsufficiency, including financial education, single parent scholarships, family development, community technical assistance, tax assistance, promotion of free tax credits such as EITC and the Child Tax Credit, and other capacity-building services.

For more information on CADC, call 501.778.1133 or go online to www.cadc.com.

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and won promises of support from most of the tribes, he ran into numerous disputes with his superior officers, leading him to resign by 1862.

After the Civil War, however, Pike left Arkansas, drifting from place to place before settling in Washington, D.C. Here, he returned to his roots as a lawyer and newspaper editor before his retirement in 1880. After his death in 1891, friends erected a statue to him in Washington.

Arkansas never forgot his contributions, with numerous cities naming streets and buildings after him, including, in 1928, the Albert Pike Highway near Hot Springs and Albert Pike Elementary School in Fort Smith in 1952.

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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The Central Arkansas Development Council is currently seeking volunteers in Union County to become certified tax preparers and quality reviewers.

The VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is offered in Union County through the CADC. The program provides free tax return preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers, typically persons who make around $50,000 or less annually.

“If you are looking for a way to help in your community, then consider becoming a tax volunteer,” said Jean Sorrells, with CADC’s VITA program. “People helping people – it’s that simple.”

Volunteers receive free specialized training and certification. No previous experience is required.

However, volunteers should have a high school diploma or GED certificate, and should be proficient in

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