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Excited dice players may call out “boxcars” (double-sixes) or “Little Joe” (a four). “Eighter from Decatur” is a famous call when the dice total up to eight. • Bill Lear, inventor and namesake of the Lear Jet, also came up with the Stereo 8 format. (You may remember it as what were called “eight-track tapes.”) The format gained popularity in the late 1960s when Ford added it as an option in their automobiles. Cassette tapes eventually took over, and then compact discs. The last recording released in Stereo 8 format by a major record label was the 1988 album Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits. • In the game of five-card draw, two pair (aces and eights) is known as “the Dead Man’s Hand.” Those were the cards held by Wild Bill Hickok when he played poker at a Deadwood saloon in the Dakota Territory in 1876. Hickok didn’t get the chair he wanted – in a corner with his back against the wall – so he sat with his back towards the door. Gold miner Jack McCall sidled up to Hickok and shot him with a 45-caliber revolver. • Eminem’s 2002 film 8 Mile was named for Eight Mile Road, the thoroughfare dividing Detroit from its northern suburbs. Much of the film was filmed in a mobile home court in the suburb of Warren. The film’s producers upset residents by scattering rusted-out cars and other junk on the grounds to make the usually-tidy park appear a bit “grittier.” • Elizabeth Taylor won a Best Actress Oscar for her role in the 1960 feature film BUtterfield 8. No, that’s not a typo; the first two letters in the title are properly capitalized because they represent the old BUtterfield telephone exchange in Manhattan. In today’s terminology, we’d refer to “BUtterfield 8” by the prefix numbers 288. • America didn’t begin minting its own coins until the middle of the 18th century. Until that time, one of the most popular pieces of currency was the Spanish dollar. It was a heavy silver coin worth eight reales (Spanish for “royals”). These coins were sometimes physically cut into four pieces to make change, which is the origin of the phrase “pieces of eight.” This also explains why a quarter is sometimes called “two bits.” • 1965’s “Eight Days a Week” was a #1 pop hit by The Beatles. The title came from drummer Ringo Starr, known for his ability to unintentionally turn a phrase. In this case, Ringo was describing the group’s non-stop schedule of recording and touring. He summarized the situation by saying “I’ve been working eight days a week!” • In the Jewish faith, baby boys undergo the Bris Milah ritual at eight days of age. The belief is that once the male child lives through a complete week, including the Sabbath, he has experienced enough to enter into the covenant of the Jewish people. • When W.G. Peacock introduced V8 juice back in 1933, he called it “Vegemin-8” for the combination of eight vegetable juices it contains. A distributor in Evanston, Illinois, suggested that Peacock might improve sales if he shortened the name to the snappier “V8.” For the record, V8 is 87 percent tomato juice, along with beets, celery, carrots, lettuce, parsley, watercress, and spinach. • It’s difficult to fathom now, but the retail price for a firstclass U.S. postage stamp was only eight cents back in the early 1970s. It was at this time that the U.S. Postal Service began to focus on enticing stamp collectors, offering special commemorative releases like the very first “Love” stamp in 1973.
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NEED HELP? Arkansas residents can find services such as food & clothing banks, physical & mental health resources. Also info on Medicaid, Medicare, ARKids First, finding a job, transportation assistance, support for elderly & disabled as well as children, youth & family services. Dial 21-1 on your phone or visit their website <http://www.arkansas 211.com/>. This is a joint operation of the Public Service Commission & United Way. FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY BINGO: 7PM an evening of family fun at VFW Post 8245 in Huntington, AR. Snacks & drinks available at concession stand. Bingo profi ts returned to community in form of student scholarships, aid to local Veterans & families in times of need, donations to local Veterans and community members in need at Christmas, & other miscellaneous community projects. TUESDAYS- Census testing will be on Tuesday’s at 9, 11, and 1:30 on each day in the Poteau Workforce Office, 106 Rogers Ave. Supervisor testing will be specified by the Recruiting Assistant. Any applicant wishing to take the Supervisor test will also have to take the Census Taker (Enumerator) test & hand carry a copy of their resume &3 references. Keep in mind that while these jobs are with the US Census Bureau (a Federal Agency), these are temporary assignments (about 5 to 6 months) & do not have benefits (medical, dental, etc…). Also, being that they are a Federal Agency, they do hire Veterans preference (bring DD214 and VA Civil Service Preference letter if applicable). There are several various types of positions available, but the least paying position starts at 10.25 / hour & range up to about 13.75 / hour, with mileage paid at the current federal mileage level (currently .58 ½ cents per mile). Applicant will need to have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, &current insurance. Applicants will have to pass a background check before hiring. If anyone is interested in testing or want more information (as I’ve told you just about everything I know), please have them call 1-866-861-2010 for additional information or to schedule for a testing date. 1st Thursday each month - Riders For Christ- 7:00 pm at Sugarloaf Christian Fellowship, Monroe, OK. for info call David Archer 479-6392570 or Marty Davis 918-647-3328. Website: www.rfcpo.org Email: mdavis33@alltell. net Friday night
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Friday VolleyBall at Christ the King Gym - 1920 S. Greenwood, FortSmith. Fellowship of Christians plays volleyball every Friday night 6:30-10pm. For i nfo call 479-420- 7993 or 479-651-2452. 1st Tuesday - Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary of Alma has a regular meeting at 7pm and a potluck dinner at 6pm on Highway 64, between Alma and Van Buren across street from the Kopper Kettle Candy Store.2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Mother’s of Preschoolers meets from 9:30-11:30 am at Grand Ave. Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Ave. Fort Smith,to enjoy fun, food, and fellowship with women of similar goals and challenges of being a great mom. Childcare is provided. For more information call 479-926-0880. 1st Friday each month - Gospel Singing - Crawdad Hole - Mountainburg 6:30pm FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 3rd Tuesday -VFW Post 8245, Huntington, Arkansas All veterans of foreign wars are cordially invited to attend. If you are not a member and would be interested in joining, please call Gary Greene @ 479-883-8693, or Lloyd Byrd @ 479-414-1789. Saturdays - “The Way” Recovery Group, 5pm. at Calvary Baptist Church, 2301 Midland Blvd., Ft. Smith. A 12 step meeting for those suffering or recovering from drug/alcohol addiction. This meeting approved by Sebastian County Drug Court. (479) 782-9554 or jcismyhp@ sbcglobal.net International Adoption …. Children need families through Children’s Hope International, www.ChildrensHope.net. Contact Connie.Bailey@ ChildrensHope. net or 479-420-6484 for free meeting specifi cs and for adoption information. Tues & Thurs - Adult Education - 2 week session meets Tues & Thurs. Sessions restart every 3rd week - FREE COMPUTER CLASS - Fun! Begins at the beginning, learn only what you need to know to enjoy computer internet, e-mail, documents. Small classes, relaxed, stress free, 1 on 1 help. Crawford County Adult Education Center, 605 Alma Blvd. Circle, Van Buren. For Info. call 479-471-0070 EVERY FRIDAY - Story Time at Mountainburg Public Library - 9:30am - 1300 Hwy. 71 North. 479-369-1600. www.crawfordcountylib.org.
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NOW - April 15, 2009 FREE Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing of Federal, Arkansas and Oklahoma Income Tax Returns Tax assistance is available at VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites: m. Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith Turn South on to 39th Street RSVP Center , 401 North 13th Street, Ft. Smith (Corner of Grand Avenue and 13th, red rock building) Monday, Wednesday , Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.- 3 p.ffic light. Enter under West side of overhead walkway) Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Lavaca City Library, 104 South Davis Street, Lavaca Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Please bring the following with you: • Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and any dependents. • Proof of identification for yourself (driver’s license or military ID). • W-2 and/or 1099’s. from each employer. • A copy of last year’s tax return (if available). • Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (bring a check). • SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits. • All 1099 forms showing interest and/or dividends. • Unemployment compensation statements. • Information for other income (if any). • If itemizing-information (receipts, cancelled checks) for all deductions/ credits (if any). • Dependent care (day care) provider information. Call 782-2525 for additional information or for assistance for home bound. February 21, 2009: Children: Super Saturday Storytime: AR Highway Police-Fort Smith Public Library -3201 Rogers Ave-2pmFREE-479-783-0229 February 21, 2009 Fort Smith National Historic Site-Night Court$5/ person-RSVP- 479-783-3961 February 21, 2009 “Job Searching Tips” Information Tables-Fort Smith Public Library 3201 Rogers Avenue 2-4pm-FREE-479-7850405 Feb. 22: College Goal Sunday, which is free & is held across the state on the same day, begins at 2 p.m. in Baldor Technology Center at UA Fort Smith. College Goal Sunday is an opportunity for current & prospective students & families to receive assistance in completing federal financial aid forms -- the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). A “College Admissions Countdown” session, set for 3 p.m., explains how to prepare for college & the college application
home:479-632-3785 cell:479-883-8961 janetnkk1@centurytel.net process. It is not necessary to pre-register for College Goal Sunday, however, additional information is available by calling the Financial Aid Office at 788-7093. February 26, 2009 Knitting Class-Alma Public Library-Noon-2pmFREE- drop a stitch-479-632-4140 February 28, 2009 - The 3rd Annual MDA Stride and Ride will take place at Central Mall in Fort Smith . Registration begins 8 a.m. & walk begins at 9 a.m. Stride & Ride is an all inclusive celebration that anyone can participate in. Families & friends of MDA gather together to support MDA by participating in a low mileage, non-competitive, indoor walk with up-front donations & simple incentive structures. A festive parade-like atmosphere where everyone feels like their making a difference! To form a team, please contact the MDA office at 6460022. The money raised during the Stride & Ride will help to provide more than 400 families in the River Valley, Northwest Arkansas & three counties in Oklahoma with free diagnostic & follow-up care at the MDA clinic, assistance in the purchase of wheelchairs,leg braces & funding for the MDA Summer Camp for children ages 6 - 17. The money also helps to fund MDA’s worldwide research program which is closer than ever to finding the causes & a cure for over 40 neuromuscular diseases. March 10, 2009 - The fifth annual Battle of the Bands at UA - Fort Smith 7 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. Admission FREE to UA Fort Smith students with student I.D. & $2 at door for non-students. Souvenir T-shirts will be sold for $6. Proceeds go to Hannah House, a local residential facility for pregnant & troubled young women. Bands wishing to compete must submit an application to the CAB by 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Battle of the Bands is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board at UA Fort Smith & KISR Radio. A KISR disc jockey will emcee the event. For more information, contact Stephanie London at 788-7697 or theCAB Office at 788-7318. March 21, 2009 - Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny to support a worthy cause. Legacy Health & Rehabilitation’s Photo Fund-raiser starts Sat. March 21st, 10am-2pm. Each child taking photos will receive a Delicious surprise. Spring backgrounds are also available. Photo packages are $20.00 & include 1-8x10, 2-5x7’s & 9 wallets. 40 percent of ALL sales will go to the resident activity fund. L.H.R. is located @ 3310 North 50th Street. For info. contact Telesha McKinney-Activities Director- 479-783-3101.
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