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Please go to our web page to view our available pets Sallisaw, OK for Eastern Division (918) 775-7172 Oklahoma City, OK for Western Division (405) 943-9419 #773 - Cora Breed: Boston Terrier cross Sex: female Age: approx. DOB 05-15-08 Weight: 12 lb.
On-line adoption application: www.ahimsarescuefoundation.org savingpaws@aol.com
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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. Second Saturday-The Scottish Club of Fort Smith meets the second Saturday of each month at 6:30p.m.at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church on Old Greenwood Road in Fort Smith. For information call 479-226-2746 1st Thursday each month - Riders For Christ- 7:00 pm at Sugarloaf Christian Fellowship, Monroe, OK. for info call David Archer 479-639-2570 or Marty Davis 918-647-3328. Website: www.rfcpo.org Email: mdavis33@alltell. net Friday night 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 479420- 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
Starbuck, 2 year old neutered male Border Collie. Low confidence dog, needs a special home (without children) that will give him lots of time. Good with other dogs.
call Gary Greene @ 479-883-8693, or Lloyd Byrd @ 479414-1789. 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 479-4206484 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, email, 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. January 26 - 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:
Peanut, female, is a small hound mix, approx. 1.5 years & 25 lbs, spayed and ready to play.
Cass’s Canine Rescue
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Large Animal Rescue of Heavener, OK
Needs donations of Feed & Hay ~ Financial Help Appreciated!
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• 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 homebound. January 27 & 29, 2009 The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at UA - Fort Smith is joining with other centers around the state in celebrating Arkansas Entrepreneur Week the last week of January by hosting two business seminars, one on Jan. 27 and another on Jan. 29. ”Starting a Business in Arkansas” will be held Jan. 27. There is a $30 fee,& will be held at First National Bank, 6th & Garrison, in eighth floor board room. Nick Remy, director of UA Fort Smith’s ASBTDC, will conduct both Fort Smith workshops. To sign up for the seminars, call 479-788-7758. January 30 - 31, 2009 EIC (Earned Income Credit) Tax Clinic.FREE Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing of Federal, Arkansas and Oklahoma Income Tax Returns 9 a.m- 5 p.m. Elm Grove Community Center Martin Luther King Park,, 1901 North Greenwood Avenue, Fort Smith (Turn North off Rogers Avenue onto Greenwood Road, go 1.4 miles and turn left into parking lot at top of hill.)Income limits to qualify for an Earned Income Credit are: • Individual without children-$12,880. • Individual with a child-$33,995.
home:479-632-3785 cell:479-883-8961 janetnkk1@centurytel.net • Individual with two children-$38,646. • Married without children-$15,880.• Married with a child$36,995. • Married with two children- $41,646.NOTE: Free tax returns will also be prepared for those currently receiving unemployment compensation or who are unemployed regardless of income level. Event sponsored by WestArk RSVP, a program of Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center, Inc.. Call 782-2525 for additional information February 11, 2009 UA - Fort Smith Season of Entertainment 28 brings “Movin’ Out,” the story of lifelong friends traveling through two turbulent decades that change them & the world around them forever. The show features the choreography of Twyla Tharp &24 of Billy Joel’s Songs, including “It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire” & “Pressure.” 7:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center at the Fort Smith Convention Center. Admission is by Season 28 ticket or individual tickets are $37, $40 &$45 . Available at Box Office at 788-7300 or online at www.uafortsmith.edu <http://www. uafortsmith.edu>. February 13, 2009 - The trumpet & the trombone come together at UA Fort Smith for a concert joining two musicians who perform across the United States. “Polished Brass: Trumpet & Trombone” will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Breedlove Auditorium. The concert features Kevin Gebo, a member of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” & Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, assistant professor of low brass at UA Fort Smith The Distinguished Artists Series is offered through the Academy. For more information, contact Dr. Rosilee Walker, at 788-7546 or by email at rwalker@ uafortsmith.edu. February 14, 2009 - Van Buren Free Will Baptist Church. “Parent’s Night Out”. This is so parents can go out on a date and leave the children with us. 6 - 10 p.m. The cost is $10 per child or maximum of $25 per family. There will be food, activities and more for the kids! For More Info - Call 479-883-0461
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Health and Fitness news you can use from the South Logan County Rural Healthcare Network Get out your walking shoes!
On the calendar for February The annual Fitness Challenge is coming soon, running from March 1st to May 31st. If you’d like to start or join a team, contact Brandy or Judy at 675-2593 in Booneville or in Paris, contact Pam or Brenda at 963-6126.
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THE SUPER BOWL (Cont. from page 2): • SB XXIII was a rematch of the 1982 game, and the 49ers beat the Bengals again. MVP Jerry Rice set a still-intact record with 215 receiving yards. San Francisco repeated against the Broncos in 1990; it was the 49ers’ fourth win, and Denver’s fourth loss. • The early 1990s belonged to the Buffalo Bills, who reached four consecutive Super Bowls beginning in 1991. Unfortunately, the team lost the game each time. The Giants won SB XXV while the Redskins took SB XXVI. The Cowboys topped the Bills in both 1993 and 1994, the first time the same two teams played consecutive Super Bowls. • The 49ers played in the Super Bowl for an unprecedented fifth time in 1995, beating the San Diego Chargers. SB XXX gave the Cowboys an opportunity to avenge two previous losses to Pittsburgh. Dallas won for the third time in four seasons and set a record by appearing in their eighth Super Bowl. • In 1997, Green Bay got to the big game for the first time since the NFL-AFL merger. The Packers beat the Patriots as the Super Bowl made its first appearance on the Fox TV network. The Broncos surprised the favored Packers a year later in SB XXXII, winning for the first time. Denver won again the following year over the Atlanta Falcons. • Two relocated teams matched up in 1999, as the St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans (who came up just a yard short of tying the game on the very last play). Another moved franchise, the Baltimore Ravens, beat the Giants in 2000 to win in its first Super Bowl. • Since then, you probably know the story. The New England Patriots have appeared in fourTO of the last seven Super OWN Bowls, winning three of them. The WANT RUN YOUR BUSI NESS? Steelers, Giants, and Colts returned to win Super Bowls too. Also victorious Publish aentrant, the Tampa Bay PaBuccaneers, per in Your Area was one first-time who took SB XXXVII If You Can Provide: Sales Experience · A Computer · in Desktop 2002. The Eagles, Bears, Raiders and Rams Financial lost in thatInstretch, as did Publishing Software · A Reasonable vestment the Seattle and Carolina Panthers. Who win this year’s game WeSeahawks provide the opportunity forwill success! in Tampa? You’ll find out when SB XLIII kicks off on February 1!
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