Tidbits Vol 4 No. 6 by Tom Murdock

Over 4 Million Readers Weekly Nationwide!

of Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma

The Neatest Little Paper Ever Read®

February 27, 2009

Published by: Creative Graphic Arts

NOTICE NEED A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT??

If you’re covered by parts A&B and you’re QUALIFIED, I have “F” plans for $115.00 (AR) and $0 COST ADVANTAGE PLANS. BOTH GUARANTEED ISSUE.

“We have very competitive rates.” Bill Engles, CFP, RFP, LUTCF ENGLES FINANCIAL SERVICES 3219 South 70th Street, Suite 3 Fort Smith, AR 72903 Office: 479-484-0077 Home: 479-646-6030

A - Z Discount Grocery 4810 N. Hwy 71 Alma, AR

Meat

479-632-8627

Dairy Products Canned Goods

Specials Every Week!

Beauty Supplies

8 am - 6 pm Frozen Fo Hours: Mon. - Sat. ods

Gently Read, Clean

Used Books We Sell & Trade

Paperbacks ~ Hardbacks and Audio Books

479-783-0277

Same Location For Over 25 Years! Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Book Nook 520 B North Greenwood Fort Smith, AR

Vol. 4, No.06

For Advertising Call (479) 650-9660

info@tidbitsarok.com

Laugh a bit with Do you realize that if Ella Fitzgerald had married Candid Camera host Alan Funt, her name would have been Ella Funt?

JUST DON’T CALL ME LATE FOR DINNER!

TIDBITS NAMES NAMES

June 1-5 June 8-12

Animal care, Fishing, Good bugs/Bad bugs, Making bird houses,

Lots more!!!

by Paige Lozier

This edition of Tidbits is about first names, last names, middle names, popular names, unusual names, and all things name-related! • Throughout Europe, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand, the traditional pattern for identifying people is by use of a first name (sometimes called a Christian or given name) and a last name (a surname or family name.) The key distinction between the two is that the surname is passed down and shared among family members, while the first name is given to a person, usually by his parents. • Assigning a middle name to a child is a practice pretty much limited to the Western world. Even then, christening a baby with more than one given name wasn’t really a tradition until the early 1800s. The phrase “middle name” first appeared in a U.S. dictionary in 1835. After a while, it became something of a status symbol to list one’s first name, middle initial and then last name on business cards, letters, etc. turn the page for more!

700 Beaty • Pocola, OK • 918-626-4053 Check our website or call for info: www.wildthingsfarm.com

WHY LIVE IN PAIN?

Chronic Pain Management & Illness Treatment Dr. Bob Kale welcomes you to...

Urgent Care of Roland Improve function, mood & restore quality of life. Call us today and we can get you on the road to recovery.

(918) 427-7222 Fax (918) 427-7234 100 East Ray Fine Blvd • Unit Q • Roland, OK Open Monday–Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

WANT TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Publish a Paper in Your Area If You Can Provide: Sales Experience · A Computer · Desktop Publishing Software · A Reasonable Financial Investment

We provide the opportunity for success!

Call 1.800.523.3096 www.tidbitsweekly.com

Serving the needs of individuals and small business Since 1980… With Strategic Planning—Organizational Structure Negotiation—Dispute resolution matters Information in the Tidbits In Paper is gatheredof from sources considered to be reliable but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed. Contracts—Insurance—Real Estate—Business Formation ®

Can’t Get479-782-4343 Enough Tidbits?

info@yoeslaw.com RESERVE NOW!

T R YOES I L O GLAW Y FIRM, PLLC

Send $24.95 (plus $5.00 S&H) by Check or Money Order to:

Tidbits Media, Inc.

Limited Edition Book Set

1430 I-85 Parkway, Suite 301 Montgomery, AL 36106 (800) 523-3096

Car Sales ®

Shop OnLine 24-7 www.buyfromhertz.com Over 100 Late Model Low Mileage Vehicles For Sale Well Worth the Short Drive 2810 Midland Blvd. - Fort Smith

479-783-1722

Give Us a Try Before You Buy!

Part of the Carco Transportation Family Hertz System Licensee

Page 2

Arkansas Valley

Habitat

for Humanity® Fort Smith, AR

ReStore 800 South 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901 (From Wheeler Ave. turn onto South F, then left on South 6th)

(479) 783–2766

www.avhfh.org • Restore@mynewroads.com Tues-Fri 8 am–5 pm, Sat 9 am–2 pm

TIDBITS NAMES NAMES

New and gently used building materials:

Light fixtures, tile, appliances, Ceramic Tile, cabinets, cabinet doors, plumbing, electrical & paint.

Mortar & Grout for Ceramic Tile $5/bag G r e at P r i c e s !

(cont. from page 1):

• The word nickname evolved from the mispronunciation of the term “ekename.” Dictionaries back to the 14th century define ekename as an “additional” or “little” name. • Many common Anglo-Saxon surnames are actually professions, which is how common people were often identified during the Middle Ages. For example, a cooper was a barrel maker, a fletcher was an arrow maker, a tanner worked with leather, and a miller ground wheat into flour. We’ll let you guess what Mr. Baker, Mr. Carver, Mr. Weaver and Mr. Fisher used to do for a living. • From medieval times onward, one of the most common ways to coin a nickname was to drop the first syllable of a person’s formal first name. Thus, Andrew became Drew, Elizabeth became Beth, Alfred became Fred, and Rebecca became Becca. • Per the 2000 Census, the three most common U.S. surnames were identical to those found in 1990: Smith is #1, followed by Johnson and Williams. The changing face of the American population is readily apparent further down the list, however. In 1990, #8 was Wilson, followed by Moore at #9. Ten years later, those names were knocked out of their slots by Garcia and Rodriguez. • In England as a whole, the three most common last names are Jones, Williams, and Taylor. But limit the search to the Greater London area, and the top three slots are occupied by Brown, Smith, and Patel. The latter name reflects the large number of Indian families who have relocated to the capital. • Until 2008, parents in Sweden had to receive approval from the national government when selecting a legal name for their new baby. Offensive words, culturally inappropriate terms, and some product names were considered taboo. When the law was finally repealed

(continued on page 4)

I can help you with your changing insurance or financial needs.

479-996-0703 Published by: Creative Graphic Arts P.O. Box 73 Greenwood, AR 72936

To Advertise Call Tom 479-650-9660 or email us at: info@tidbitsarok.com www.tidbitsarok.com

Member: Alma Area, Greenwood, South Logan County & Heavener Chambers of Commerce Tidbits Media National Headquarters, Inc.  1430 I-85 PKWY, Suite 301  Montgomery, AL 34106  1-800-523-3096

JIMMY MCCORMICK

1005 West Center St. GREENWOOD jmccormick2@allstate.com Subject to availability and qualifications. Insurance offered only with select companies.Allstate

What name do you give to... A girl who babbles? Brooke. A man lying on your doorstep? Matt. A man on your barbecue grill? Frank. A girl on the tennis court? Annette. A girl floating around in a pond? Lily. A man who works at the cemetery? Barry. A man who can breathe underwater? Gil. A woman involved in a lawsuit? Sue.

Senior Editor: Kara Kovalchik Editorial Director: Sandy Wood email: tidbitseditors@sbcglobal.net

Page 3

Sponsored By The Advertisers On This Page

IT’S EASY TO DRUM UP NEW BUSINESS BY ADVERTISING IN

Power Wheelchairs Scooters

Lift Chairs Hospital Beds Gel/Air Mattresses

Is your place of business off the beaten track? Do you operate a service business from your home?

Let us put your operation in front of over 22,000 readers EVERY week!

QUIZ BITS 2801 Old Greenwood Rd., Suite 2 by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood Ft. Smith, AR 72903

Cooper WORD Jan POWER Unscramble this word: NUGGET OF (3483) KNOWLEDGE

1. ‘Daisy’ was originally a 479-420-6485 nickname for whatCell longer 479-648-1192 Fax girl’s name? 479-648-1131 Office

866-619-FIVE SNUEIX

2. Which member of Britain’s Royal Family has been Need help with housekeeping, laundry, called ‘Lilibet’ (as meal preparation This word means: genderleast in private) or companionship? neutral, like certain names since childhood?

Call or e-mail Tom at 479.650.9660 or info@tidbitsarok.com

by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

How Does Your Hospital Rate?

An aptonym is a name that also describes that person’s profession. For example, Al Gore used to raise Black Angus bulls. Margaret Spellings is the current Secretary Home Care Services of Education, Rollie Fingers was a you go to when you need It really DOES matter what hospital Major League Baseball pitcher, care. Your life could depend onisit. FILLER PAGE 1 and David Dollar a director at 1Q09 - WEEK 09 the World Bank. And then by HealthGrades. This is the A MAZE MENT So says the seventh annual study FEB 22 - FEB 28 WORD POWER there’s Jaime Sin, who was same group that tracks doctors, hospitals and nursing homes and made a cardinal by Pope QUIZ BITS ANSWER 2009.09 Paullevel VI. That’s right, Senior Editor:Products Kara Kovalchik Home ANSWERS assigns a grade for the of care. Editorial Director: Sandy Wood he became known email: tidbitseditors@sbcglobal.net Call forMARGARET Catalog 1. Its latest study reveals thatSin.your risk of death can be cut as much as Cardinal

AN ANGELS TOUCH

(479) 922-2031

FULLER BRUSH / STANLEY

2. QUEEN ELIZABETH II (479) 996-4738

IT’S TO Or goDRUM to: EASY Clinical Excellence.” To get that designation, a hospital has to pass UP NEW www.FullerDirect.com/0673583 BUSINESS BY a long list of criteria. ADVERTISING IN

QUOTE QUOTE

er?

“Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive.” ~ Thomas C. Haliburton

WORD POWER WORD POWER Unscramble this Unscramble this word: word:

SNUEIX

n’s

by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

This the This word word means: means: genderorder of like names in a names film’s neutral, certain promotional material

Answer on Page 8

WORD POWER ANSWER

HITS THE HIGHWAY

QUOTE

ople, and the most most adhesive.” Haliburton

NEXT WEEK:

UNISEX

Barrymore . . . . 2/22/75 The HealthGrades Drew Web site [www.healthgrades.com] lists Tom Bodett . . . . . . . . 2/23/55 by state all of the “Distinguished” hospitals. You can search (for Paula Zahn . . . . . . . . 2/24/56 free) for grades on a given hospital for any of dozens of medical Ric Flair. . . . . . . . . . . 2/25/49 conditions.THIS Look for Research Hospitals on the front screen of the Mitch Ryder. . . . . . . . 2/26/45 Web site. WEEK’S Ralph Nader . . . . . . . 2/27/34 CELEBRITY It’s when you want Bubba a full on a hospital that you have to BIRTHDAYS Smith.report . . . . . . 2/28/45 pay a fee. You’ll also have to pay a fee to check out a specific doctor or nursing home -- it costs money for the report. A much easier way to check on a hospital or doctor is on NUGGET OF theKNOWLEDGE government’s Health and Human Services website [www. An aptonym is a name that also hospitalcompare.hhs.gov]. describes that person’s profession. For example, Al Gore used to raise The HHS layout lets you compare multiple hospitals, right on Black Angus bulls. Margaret Spellings is the current Secretary the ofsame screen. The information is very comprehensive, too. For Education, Rollie Fingers was a Major League Baseball pitcher, and David Dollar is a director at example, one question concerns the percent of surgery patients who the World Bank. And then Jaime who was at the right time, within one hour before werethere’s given anSin, antibiotic made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI. That’s right, surgery. This isknown a small detail maybe, but crucial to one’s recovery. he became as Cardinal Sin. To find out if there is a “Distinguished” hospital in your area, check the HealthGrades Web site and then search for details at the HHS site. Drew Barrymore . . . . 2/22/75 . . . . . . . . 2/23/55 Still,Tom if Bodett you’re a major medical issue, perhaps paying for Paula Zahn . . facing . . . . . . 2/24/56 Ric Flair . . . . . . . . . . . 2/25/49 the HealthGrades report would give you needed extra information. Mitch Ryder . . . . . . . . 2/26/45 HITS THE HIGHWAY

U Nas I27S percent E X if you get your care at a “Distinguished Hospital for NEXT WEEK:

THIS WEEK’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Sunflower Lodge Bed & Breakfast

www.sunflowerlodge.us s martyburggraf@hotmail.com

(479) 530-0702

Nader . . . . . . . 2/27/34 MatildaRalph Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate Bubba Smith. . . . . . . 2/28/45 them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

This Space Available Call Tom at... 479.650.9660

WestArkSwap

Buy, Sell, & Trade FREE Online Classifieds

www.westarkswap.com

Happy Birthday Turning 65?

For quick review of Medicare options and additional services, call Pat, independent senior specialist,

479-650-3402

HOME BASED BUSINESS

That pays you well for helping other people in the area of their greatest need. If you love people and genuinely wish to help them, this may be your greatest opportunity. We are Ken & Norma Gilbert, a 70 year old couple averaging $3000.00 a month working part time & having more fun than we have ever had.

CALL 888-436-7913 or 479-926-0229

Crafts & More Gift Shop

# 4 Harvell Square, Roland, OK Handmade Crafts, Candles, Jewelry, Baby Items, Handbags and Collectibles

(918)503-6253

Consignment Available

Page 4

We all love the Tidbits paper. We usually pick up a few so each kid will have one. :) Thanks, Tom, for bringing them to the FS area. :) Later, Mavis D.

This Space Available Call Tom at...

479.650.9660

TIDBITS NAMES NAMES

Flesh or Holy Spirit?

FUN PARTIES! Comedy,Magic & Juggling

www.sondance.net

479-462-4509

ED’S TIRE & ALIGNMENT, INC. 5504 S. 31st. • Ft. Smith 479-649-9446

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:5

(cont. from page 2):

last year, two different families celebrated the decision by naming their new bundles of joy Budweiser and Metallica, respectively. (Yes, really.) • The Screen Actors Guild forbids two members to join using the same name. When Michael Keaton first came to Hollywood, he was unable to use his real name. There was already an actor named Michael Douglas, as well as a talk show host who went by Mike Douglas. Annie Hall was a hit film at the time, so he borrowed the last name of lead actress Diane Keaton. Ever since, he’s had to field questions concerning his relation to Diane or silent film star ‘Buster’ Keaton. • Comedian Albert Brooks isn’t the only member of his family who changed his name. His father took a new last name to become radio comedian Harry Parke, and his brother is better known as comic stuntman “Super” Dave Osborne. The last name that appears on each of their birth certificates, however, is Einstein. • What’s the difference between having “Junior” or “II” after your name? Technically speaking, if you are given exactly the same first and middle name as your father, then you are a junior. If you have the same first and middle name as another relative (such as a grandfather or an uncle), and your father has a different name, then

For those who are according to the flesh {and} are controlled by its unholy desires set their minds on {and} pursue those things which gratify the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit {and} are controlled by the desires of the Spirit set their minds on {and} seek those things which gratify the [Holy] Spirit. 1 Cor 10:31

Rom 8:5

SVP ~ tkulp@sunnyv.us

you would properly add the “II” suffix to the end of your name. And although women tend to refrain from using it in this manner, females having the same first and middle names as their mothers are also classified as “juniors.” • While it’s rarely done today, traditional etiquette dictates that numerical suffixes (III, IV, etc.) evolve as the family grows older. That is, when Aaron Bernard Cook, Jr., passes away, Aaron Bernard Cook III becomes Junior, and any other relatives also named “Aaron Bernard Cook” would move up in rank. This rule does not apply to popes or to members of royal families. • The title before a person’s name is called the “honorific.” Mister, Mistress, Miss, Doctor, Reverend, and Professor are examples of common American honorifics.

(continued on page 12)

Serving the needs of individuals and small business Since 1980… With Strategic Planning—Organizational Structure Negotiation—Dispute resolution In matters of Contracts—Insurance—Real Estate—Business Formation

479-782-4343

info@yoeslaw.com

YOES LAW FIRM, PLLC

Page 5

V URES THE ADVENT

N I N A T EAR C H S P N I A C F S U PE R

E U L A $

Now that’s

value!

O SAVI N G S!

FOR

6 Mont

itm en wi th co m m

E LS N N A H C L A IT G I D O V E R 100 A L L LS E N N A H C D H 0 5 and M O R E T H A N

FREE

GET

els ovie Chann M m iu m e r Over 1 5 P nths or 3 mwito f h com mi tm ent including

Dish

e! v a s & k r o Netw

WINCHELS ELECTRONICS LLC 4796754208 246 W MAIN ST BOONEVILLE, AR 72927

WINCHELS ELECTRONICS LLC 479-675-4208 246 W MAIN ST BOONEVILLE, AR 72927

Programming offers: require participation in Digital Home Advantage with 24-month commitment. After promotional periods, customer must call to downgrade or then-current prices will apply. 6-Month Programming Credit: Requires subscription to qualifying programming. Customer receives a credit for each of the first 6 months. Credit amount will depend on programming package selected. 3-Month Premium: Customer receives a credit for each of the first 3 months. Digital Home Advantage: Requires 24-month qualifying programming purchase, Social Security Number, valid major credit card and credit approval. If qualifying service is terminated prior to end of 24-month period, a cancellation fee equal to the lesser of $300 or $12.50 per cancelled month of service will apply. Equipment must be returned to DISH Network upon termination of qualifying service. Limit 4 tuners per account. Monthly package price includes an equipment rental fee of $5.00 or $7.00 for first receiver, based on selected model. A monthly equipment rental fee of $5.00 or $7.00 will be charged for each receiver beyond the first, based on selected model. A $5.00/mo. TV2 receiver connection fee applies for each dual-tuner receiver; fee will be waived monthly for each such receiver continuously connected to Customer’s phone line. HD programming requires HD receiver and HD television (sold separately). Customer must subscribe to qualifying HD programming or a $5.00/mo HD Enabling fee will apply. Lease upgrade fee will apply for select receivers based on model. Cinemax: Requires qualifying programming and AutoPay with Paperless Billing. If AutoPay with Paperless Billing is removed, Cinemax will be removed from the account. Offer ends 7/31/09 and is available in the continental United States for new, first-time DISH Network residential customers. All prices, packages and programming subject to change without notice. Local and state sales taxes may apply. Where applicable, equipment rental fees and programming are taxed separately. All DISH Network programming, and any other services that are provided, are subject to the terms and conditions of the promotional agreement and Residential Customer Agreement, available at www.dishnetwork.com or upon request. Local Channels packages by satellite are only available to customers who reside in the specified local Designated Market Area (DMA). Local channels may require an additional dish antenna from DISH Network, installed free of any charges with subscription to local channels at time of initial installation. Social Security Numbers are used to obtain credit scores and will not be released to third parties except for verification and collection purposes only or if required by governmental authorities. All service marks and trademarks belong to their respective owners. HBO® and Cinemax® are service marks of Home Box Office, Inc. ©2009 DEDC, Inc.

Page 6

ENTER and WIN! FUN! GAMES! PRIZES!

COLORING CONTEST ENTRY FORM: Name Name of Parent/Guardian Address City, State, Zip Age and Birthday

Email Address (email addresses will NOT be shared or used for SPAM!) FILLER PAGE 2 1Q09 - WEEK 09 FEB 22 - FEB 28

Mail completed entry form to: Sondance the Clown

4300 Rogers Avenue #207 Fort Smith,TRIVIA AR, 72903

Winner will beNEWSFRONT chosen Saturday, March ANSWERS 21st during a... 1. Alan Alda FREE MAGIC and JUGGLING SHOW Boris Karloff at “Party Time &2. More” party supply store PRESENTS 2801 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith. 3. Demitria TRIVIA NEWSFRONT™ Contest rules: Every completed 4. Jon Bon entryJovi will win a prize! One by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

entry per child please, but 5. siblings may combine entries in one Eldrick 1. What star of the TV show M*A*S*H was given the mailing. Grand Prize will be a Party Supply package for 8 and a name Alphonso d’Abruzzo at birth? 2. Scary film legend William Henry Pratt was better Balloon Art for Beginner’s Kit. Grand Prize Winner will be chosen ALWAYS FREE known by what stage name? by random drawing. Winner need not be present to win. (But why would you want to miss it? It’s going to be FUN!). 3. What is the full first name of actress Demi Moore? 4. Since people had difficulty pronouncing his name, ALWAYS FUN rock star John Bongiovi uses what phonetic version as stage name? 5. What is the real first name of golf superstar Tiger Woods? Even children of single-digit age may become affected

TIDBITS ONLINE!!!!

WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE…

in a way that will change their lives (and the lives of others). Here’s what happened to some famous folks Check our website... NUMBER PUZZLEwhen they could still count their ages using fewer than www.tidbitsarok.com Fill in the grid so that every column, every row, ten fingers! and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. each week for a link to read the latestALWAYS issueFREE of TIDBITS. • One-year-old Philip Mountbatten, who became the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth 2 3 4 5 r II, arrived in England in 1922 in a makeshift cradle o ry a ins, militALWAYS tu h s r fo fashioned out of an orange crate. His father, Prince t a ! FUN n ut of tow 8 o 4Gre 9 re a u o y Andrew of Greece, was banishedNUMBER from his homeland n e wh PUZZLE ANSWER when the monarchy was overthrown. The family immigrated to2England 8 1with7little9more 3 than 4 the 5 clothes 6 ALWAYS FREE 8 6 5 1 4 on their backs. 3 4 9 2 6 5 8 7 1 • Two-year-old Stephen King waited as his father left 4 1 The 3 elder 9 2 7 of8cigarettes. 5 ALWAYS 1 FUN 8 7 the house to6buy 5a pack King 3 he6 did5leave 1 behind 7 9a box 2 full 4 of 8 but never returned, 4 Pass this info scary sciencefiction 5 1 paperback 2 9 8novels, 4 6which 3 young 7 rm Stephen later devoured. King went on to become to7your2friends anatdion on 6 3 2 5 1 8the 9 7 4 6 family author of such bestselling horror classics as It, Carrie, far and near. 7 2 8 3 5 6 1 4 9 1 4 5 and Pet Sematary. 1 Louis 6 Braille 3 4 was 2 playing 9 7 5 • Three-year-old with8the tools 2 9 5 1 in his father’s4 saddle 7 when 8 he 2 accidentally 6 3 9 shop 5 in11812

. . . . . . . GOES LONG . . . GOES

(continued on page 10)

LONG

Many parents experience “baby name remorse” after choosing a name to put on the birth certificate. Once the baby gets a little older, they decide the original name doesn’t suit it. Luckily, as long as both parents give their legal consent, U.S. laws make it reasonably easy to change the name of a minor.

Page 7

BNI

Fort Smith

Learn more about this exciting means of Business & Professional Networking. Membership limited to one person per category, be the first! Contact: Karis Bellisario at 479-648-8971 kariscm@cox.net NeShaydith Tompkins at 479.414.0485 or healthylifestylechiropractic@hotmail.com

DJ’s Purty Stuff Need Special Gifts? Items for Home, Office or Yard

Everything under $20.00!! Receive a $10.00 Gift Card for registering at... www.djspurtystuff.com

(479) 928-4237

HELP OUR LOCAL ECONOMY

A study conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance Found that “For every $100 spent in a chain store $14 went back into the local economy. For a locally owned business it was $45!

If you enjoy this “FREE” Tidbits, Please shop with our advertisers.

SOLAR SYSTEM Q&A

• If you’re 30 or older, the Solar System may seem a bit different now than it was when you came into the world. Actually, it’s not; it’s only our perception of the planets, moons, and other objects in the Solar System that have changed. • How many planets are there in our Solar System? Until 2006, the answer was nine – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. While Pluto is still around, it’s no longer on the list. That’s because the International • Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a “dwarf planet.” So, officially, only eight planets make up the Solar System. • Is Pluto the only dwarf planet? No. Four other bodies have also been classified as such: Ceres, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake. Ceres is the largest body in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter. The other three are very distant bodies that lie on the furthest edges of our Solar System. • • So which planet is furthest out in space? From the time it was discovered and classified like a planet (in 1930), Pluto was the answer. In 1979, Pluto’s elliptical orbit brought it closer to Earth, making Neptune the most distant planet. Twenty years later, in 1999, the planets’ paths crossed again, and Pluto returned to its normal spot as the most distant planet. When Pluto was demoted in 2006, however, Neptune recaptured the title, and still holds it today. • • Which planet has the fewest moons? Neither Mercury nor Venus has any known moons. The Earth, as you’re likely aware, has only one natural satellite. Pluto was thought to have only one moon (Charon) until 2005, when the very tiny

 

    

  

            

     www.GrowingKidsSale.com bodies known as Hydra and Nix were discovered, giving Pluto a total of three moons. Which planet has the most moons? Since the largest planets have the most gravitational pull, it stands to reason that they also have more moons than smaller planets. Jupiter has at least 63 natural satellites, most of which were not discovered until the past decade. Saturn is close behind with 60. • Is Saturn the only planet circled with rings? While it’s true that Saturn is the only planet with rings that are plainly visible, the other three “gas giant” planets – Jupiter, Neptune, and Uranus – also sport rings. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, so it’s also the planet with the warmest surface, right? Actually, no. Because Mercury has virtually no atmosphere, the heat of the Sun doesn’t have as great an effect on the planet’s surface temperature. Venus – the next closest planet to the Sun – has a very thick atmosphere that holds heat in. As a result, temperatures on the face of Venus can approach 900 degrees F. Venus is the proud owner of what other superlatives? In addition to being the warmest planet, Venus is also closest to the Earth in distance and most similar to the Earth in size. Venus also has a longer “day” than any other planet in the Solar System. Venus rotates so slowly on its axis that it takes the equivalent of 243 Earth days to go all the way around. In fact, Venus makes a full trip around the Sun more quickly than it makes a single rotation, meaning that its “day” is longer than its “year.” Will more planets be discovered in the Solar System? It’s unlikely that the Solar System contains any additional bodies of the necessary size and composition to be classified as a “planet,” but others – dwarf planets, asteroids, or moons – could certainly be discovered at any time!

Employment FUN TRAVEL job. Hiring 18-23 individuals to travel USA. Two weeks paid training, transportation, and lodging furnished. Toll free 866-234-3225.

$500! CARROS desde $500! Confiscados por La Policia! Se Vende Hondas, Chevys Y Mas! Para Listas LLame hoy al. 1-800-650-7134 ext 8000.

MOVIE EXTRAS needed! Earn $150-$300 per day. All looks and types. TV, videos, commercials, film, print. 800-340-8404 ext 2004.

$500! HONDAS FROM $500! Buy Police Impounds, Great Deals on Cars, Trucks, SUV’s etc. For listings 1-800-749-8116 x 4573.

WANTED: 29 Serious People to Work From Home Using a Computer. Up to $1500-$5000 PT/FT www.WFHPartners.com

$500!! POLICE Impounds! Cars/Trucks/SUVs from $500! Hondas, Chevys, Jeeps, Fords, Toyotas, etc. For listings 1-800-749-8116 x 9454.

MOVIE EXTRAS needed! Earn $150-$300 per day. All looks and types. TV, videos, commercials, film, print. 800-340-8404 ext 2004.

1997 HONDA Civic Only $850! 1998 Ford Mustang $1250! 1993 Ford Escort $569! Buy Police Impounds! For listings 800-373-0272 ext A116.

GOVERNMENT JOBS $12-48/hr. Full Benefits, Paid Training. Administrative/Clerical, Homeland, Security, Law Enforcement Wildlife, More! 1-800320-9353 ext2509.

2009.09

Senior Editor: Kara Kovalchik Editorial Director: Sandy Wood email: tidbitseditors@sbcglobal.net

HITS THE HIGHWAY

WEEK’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

IT’S EASY TO DRUM UP NEW BUSINESS BY ADVERTISING IN

local Christian Radio

IT’S EASY TO DRUM UP NEW BUSINESS BY ADVERTISING IN

Senior Editor: Kara Kovalchik Editorial Director: Sandy Wood email: tidbitseditors@sbcglobal.net

2009.09

A MAZE MENT

1. ‘Daisy’ was originally a nickname for what longer girl’s name? 2. Which member of Britain’s Royal Family has been called ‘Lilibet’ (as least in private) since childhood?

Answer on Page 12

QUIZ BITS ANSWERS 1. MARGARET 2. QUEEN ELIZABETH II

FILLER PAGE 1 1Q09 - WEEK 09 FEB 22 - FEB 28

QUIZ BITS by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

WORD POWER Unscramble this word:

NUGGET OF KNOWLEDGE

S NUEIX Family Communications An aptonym is a name that also by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

Vision Ministries

This word means: genderneutral, like certain names

describes that person’s profession. For example, Al Gore used to raise Black Angus bulls. Margaret Spellings is the current Secretary of Education, Rollie Fingers was a Major League Baseball pitcher, and David Dollar is a director at the World Bank. And then there’s Jaime Sin, who was made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI. That’s right, he became known as Cardinal Sin.

(479) 646-6700

WORD POWER ANSWER

UNISEX

Bubba Smith. . . . . . . 2/28/45

NEXT WEEK:

Stay in touch with your community

Ralph Nader . . . . . . . 2/27/34

UNISEX

ridiculous are the most adhesive.” ~ Thomas C. Haliburton

Ric Flair . . . . . . . . . . . 2/25/49 Mitch Ryder . . . . . . . . 2/26/45

A des For B Sp of E M an t the m Pa h

WORD POWER

Paula Zahn . . . . . . . . 2/24/56

N KN

FILLER PAGE 1 QUOTE 1Q09 - WEEK 09 “Nicknames and MAZE the most MENT FEB 22 - FEB 28 stick to people, A THIS

Drew Barrymore . . . . 2/22/75 Tom Bodett . . . . . . . . 2/23/55

WORD POWER ANSWER

by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

IS EEK’S ELEBRITY RTHDAYS

CAN’T WORK? DISABLED? Social Security Disability Claim Denied? Free Consultation. No fee until YOU QUIZ BITS get paid.ANSWERS BTS Group, Inc. Specializes in Hearings & MARGARET Appeals.1.Read the testimonials at www.btsgroupinc. 2. QUEEN ELIZABETH II com/testimonials.html 1-800-466-0606

NUGGET OF KNOWLEDGE

An aptonym is a name that also describes that person’s profession. For example, Al Gore used to raise Black Angus bulls. Margaret Spellings is the current Secretary of Education, Rollie Fingers was a Major League Baseball pitcher, and David Dollar is a director at the World Bank. And then there’s Jaime Sin, who was made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI. That’s right, he became known as Cardinal Sin.

Furniture MEMORY FOAM Authentic Thera-Peutic Nasa Visco Mattresses Wholesale! Seen On TV T-$299, F-$349, Q$399, K-$499. DORMIA Craftmatic Adjustables $799. Free Delivery. 25 Year Warranty. 60 Night Trial. 1-800ATSLEEP 1-800-287-5337. www.mattressdr.com

LAUGHS!

girl’s name?

2. Which member of265+ Britain’s DIRECTV FREE 4 Room System! Channels! Family has been StartsRoyal $29.99/month. Free(as HBO + Showtime called ‘Lilibet’ least private) + Starz! FreeinDVR/HD! 130 HD Channels! No childhood? Startsince Up Costs! Ends Soon! Local Installers! 1-800-973-9027

Private Party ads are $3.50 per week for the first 10 words and 25¢ for each additional word. Business ads are $4.50 per week for the first 10 words and 25¢ for each additional word. WORD Mastercard & Visa cardsPOWER are accepted, including Unscramble this word: both credit or debit. To place anSad,N call U (479)E650-9660 I X or you can e-mail us at info@tidbitsarok.com This word means: genderneutral, like certain names The Deadline is Tuesday at 5 pm for ads that will run the following week.

SNUEIX

by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

$199/MO! BUY 1-4bd Bank Foreclosures from $199/mo! HUD Homes Etc. 5% down 20years @ 8%apr! For Listings 800-749-8124 x 1325

by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

Unscramble this word:

NUGGET OF KNOWLEDGE

4 BED 3 bath HUD Home! Only $17,900! Payments low as $199/mo! For Listings 800-903-7136 ext 1618.

BITS **DIETQUIZ PILLS*** Maximum Prescription Strength (PHENTRAZINE 37.5 mg-white/blue spec tabs 60ct. $79.95) No Prescription Needed. FREEaSHIPPING! 1. ‘Daisy’ was originally nickname for what longer 1-888-527-0870 Ext. AC-2 www.usaveonpills.com

Musical Instruments

NICE SELECTION GUITARS & Accessories, Amps., Band Instrument Accessories, Etc. Winchel’s Electronics, 246 West Main, Booneville, 479-675-4208

’s

OCEAN CORP. Houston, Texas. Train for New Career. Underwater Welder, Commercial Diver, NDT/Weld Inspector. Job placement and financial aid for those who qualify, 1-800-321-0298.

Houses For Rent 5 BED 4 bath $410/mo! Foreclosed Home! Stop Renting! 5% dwn, 20 yrs 8.5%, for listings 800903-7136 ext 1617

Gil.

A woman involved inClaim a lawsuit? SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Denied? Free Sue. Consultation. No fee until you’re paid. BTS Group specializes in appeals/hearings. 1-800-466-0606. Read testimonials @ www.btsgroupinc.com/testimonials.html

BUSINESS BY ADVERTISING IN

This word means: genderneutral, like certain names

Education

CREDIT REPAIR 1-800-208-2938 Denied Credit? Improve your credit history even after bankruptcy! FREE Consultation 1-800-208-2938

SELL Your Car HERE! Call (479) 650-9660

PRE-PAID SATELITE TV - No Contract / No Credit Check Winchel’s Electronics, 246 West Main,Booneville, 479-675-4208

Financial

NEXT WEEK:

BUY POLICE Impounds!! Cars/Trucks from $500! These Cars will Sell Fast! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, Jeeps, etc. For listings 1-800-749-8116 x 3201.

Computers & Electronics

Vending Machines

Various Office Vending Machines $125.00 IT’S - $500.00EASY 918-753-2777 TO (04/07) DRUM UP NEW

HITS THE HIGHWAY

$500 POLICE Impounds! Cars, trucks, SUV’s from $500! Honda, Toyota, Chevy, etc. For Listings call 800-749-8116 ext 9771.

Extensive inventory of CB equipment, Winchel’s Electronics, 246 W. Main, Booneville, (479) 675-4208

Senior Editor: Kara Kovalchik Editorial Director: Sandy Wood email: tidbitseditors@sbcglobal.net

Frank. A girl on the tennis court? ***VIAGRA*** 100% Pharmaceutical Grade Annette. A girl (30 floating around a pond? Alternative BlueLily. Tabs 100in MG $89.95) No Prescription Needed. FREEatSHIPPING! Order Now! A man who works the cemetery? 1-888-527-0870 Ext.Barry. AC-2 www.usaveonpills.com A man who can breathe underwater?

WORD POWER ANSWER

Car

CB Equipment

MYSTERY SHOPPERS!! $150 per day. What name do Earn you up give to... girl whoNeeded babbles? UndercoverAShoppers to judge quality Brooke. & customer service. Experience not required. A man lying on your doorstep? Matt. 1-888-898-4124 A man on your barbecue grill?

UNISEX

Auto Parts JAPANESE ENGINES Transmissions Used/Rebuilt. Super Low Prices! Imported Direct From Japan, Cleaned/Tested. Year Warranty. Foreign Engines, Inc. 1-800-552-1595.

Collectibles For Sale Vintage Business Sign Collection- $35.00 - $700.00 each. Enormous Whiskey Glass Gift Set Collection - $2.00 - $10.00 918-753-2777 (04/07)

LAUGHS!

FILLER PAGE 1 - WEEK 09 $500 POLICE1Q09 Impounds! Trucks, FEB 22 -Cars, FEB 28 SUV’s from $500! Hondas, Chevys, Jeeps, Toyotas, etc. For listings 800-749-8116 ext 9191. 2009.09

Drew Barrymore . . . . 2/22/75

$500!! POLICE Impounds!! Cars/Trucks/SUVs from $500! Hondas, Chevys, Jeeps, Fords, Toyotas, etc. For listings 1-800-749-8116 x 9454

1999 TOYOTA Supra $1300! 2001 Toyota Camry $2000! 2000 Ford Mustang $1900! Buy Police Impounds! For Listings 800-373-0272 ext A673.

NEED A JOB? Let Employers Know HERE! Call (479) 650-9660

TURN YOUR Clutter into CASH (or great products)! Find out how at: www.tripleclicksdeals.com

TRUCKS FROM $500! 1997 Ford F250 $1800! 1999 Ford Ranger $1250. 1995 Tacoma $978! Police Impounds Listings 800-373-0272 ext A177.

Tom Bodett . . . . . . . . 2/23/55

A MAZE MENT

$500! HONDAS from $500! Buy Police Impounds, Great Deals on Cars, Trucks, SUVs, etc. For listings 1-800-749-8116 x 4573

POLICE IMPOUNDS! Cars from $500! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, Fords, etc. For listings 1-800-7498116 x 9446.

Miscellaneous WANT TO Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O.Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201

Paula Zahn . . . . . . . . 2/24/56

POLICE IMPOUNDS!! Cars from $500! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, Fords, etc. For listings 1-800749-8116 x 9446.

Trucks $500 POLICE Impounds! Cars, Trucks, Suv’s from $500! Hondas, Chevys, Jeeps, Toyotas, etc. For Listings 800-749-8116 ext 9191.

Ric Flair . . . . . . . . . . . 2/25/49

$500 POLICE Impounds! Cars, trucks, SUV’s from $500! Honda, Toyota, Chevy, etc. For Listings call 800-749-8116 ext 9771

SELL the “back 40” HERE! Call (479) 650-9660

Mitch Ryder . . . . . . . . 2/26/45

Auto

Real Estate For Sale BUY 1-4 HUD HOMES From $10,000! $199/mo!! 5%dn 20yrs @ 8% apr! MUST SEE THESE HOMES! For listings 1-800-749-8124 x 1106.

Ralph Nader . . . . . . . 2/27/34

ADOPTION: WE CAN GIVE YOUR BABY A WONDERFUL FUTURE! Professional secure couple wishes to adopt your infant. We can help with all medical/living expenses. Completely legal. Call our attorney David Radis 800-637-2882.

Lots / Land / Acreage TAKE OVER 20 ACRES. NO DOWN. $59/Month. Southwest Texas. 360-647-9657, www.ssfarms.com

Car (Continued) $0 DOWN!! Cars from $29/month! Or from $500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, 36 months 8.5%! Listings 1-800-749-8116 x 9442.

QUOTE

Adoption PREGNANT? CONFUSED? WE CAN HELP! Housing or assistance provided. Choose adoptive family and get to know them. Past Birthmom on call Tina 1-866-892-(BABY)2229

Call (479) 650-9660 ~

Bubba Smith. . . . . . . 2/28/45

~ To Place A Classified Ad

THIS WEEK’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

ik od net

Classifieds

ple, and the most st adhesive.” liburton

Page 8

Page 9

COUPON New Year Special !

Start your new year off right with a $2500 discount on any party package booked in January or February

479-462-4509 “Sondance supports the local economy.”

www.sondance.net

on Diner s d o D 1611 Dodson Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 782-7750

$1.00 OFF ON ANY Sandwich Open Monday - Friday: 7-6 Saturday: 8-2 Owned and Operated by Tom and Patty Black Now Moved -

CLIPPER Bring this ad to receive 10% off your purchase

Take your mind on a vacation... (479)242-2665 Gently Used Books

Now open

Two Shoe Gals

479-474-2810 609 Broadway Van Buren, AR

Special

On the Avenue 315 Garrison Consignment 10am - 5pm Fort Smith Arkansas



SEWING MACHINE SERVICE SPECIAL Clean, oil, adjust tension.

$9.95

Shampoo, Cut, Style, & Wax for 2500 (Long hair may be Extra)

Mon - Thurs. 10-6 Fri 9-7 Sat. 10-5 Gift Certificate Available!

CUSTOM CABINETS Alma, AR

Serving Western AR & Eastern OK

10% off of Used Items Only, (with coupon)

Pennyrich & Jeunique Bras Expires 4/4/09

Star Casework NWA (479) 883-5914

479-430-5215

Mon-Thurs 10-6 Fri 10-4 closed Sat & Sun

jjp158@juno.com

Wild Hairz Salon

...shoes for men and women

With Coupon and... Purchase of $50 or more!

1506 S.Arkansas Ave • Van Buren, AR

10% Off Special Marked Items With Coupon!

208 Collumn Lane Plaza Alma, Arkansas

$l0.00 off

Jean’s Creations

Personalized- childrens books, cups, mouse pads, first names, poems, photo quilts, wall hangings. Pennyrich & Jeunique bras

Ends

925 Garrison Fort Smith, AR 72901 M-F 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm

We sell and trade gently used books

GRAND OPENING coming!

479-474-5107

at Book

Affordable Prices

Free Estimates

References available on request. DonaldC@starcasework.com

10% discount for Seniors 55+ with paid deposit, or your choice of available trash pullout or spice rack pullout with paid deposit.

Any Make or model - Reg. $29.95

SEWING MACHINE CENTER

7320 Rogers Ave. • Stonewood Village • 479-484-5351

Check out the...

NEW Crystal Palace Skate Center 3000 S. 70th St (Just Off Rogers)

Call for New Hours

479-452-0973

$5.00 off any Birthday Party Package with Coupon!

Page 10

when i was your age...

(cont. from page 6):

pierced his eye with an awl. He immediately lost sight in the eye, and the resultant infection eventually blinded his other eye. Twelve years later, Braille used the same type of tool – an awl – to develop a series of raised dots to represent the alphabet. His work enabled blind people around the world to be able to read. • Four-year-old Ray Kroc visited a phrenologist with his father. The psychic “read” the bumps on young Ray’s head and declared that his future lay in food service. Some 48 years later, he purchased a drive-in hamburger restaurant owned by the McDonald brothers. Rumor has it that the McDonald’s chain became something of a success... • Five-year-old Yo-Yo Ma played his first public concert in 1957. The child prodigy had studied the cello for only two years, and his father had restricted his practice sessions to a half hour per day. Yet by the time he stepped on stage in Paris at age five, Ma had memorized three different Bach suites. • Six-year-old Joanne Rowling wrote and illustrated her first tale, Rabbit and His Adventures, in 1970. It told the story of a bunny that was ill with the measles. When Rowling’s mother praised her effort lavishly as good mothers do, young Jo (now known as J.K.) didn’t hesitate for a moment. “Well, are we going to get it published?” she asked. • Seven-year-old George Herman Ruth found himself attending St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, a Catholic school for orphans and delinquents. The future Sultan of Swat was no orphan, but his parents worked such long hours that they no longer felt able to take care of him. During the 12 years Ruth spent at St. Mary’s, Brother Matthias took him under his wing and coached him (very well, it turned out) in the sport of baseball. • Eight-year-old Hank Williams was ecstatic to receive his first guitar as a gift from his mother. Hank Sr. had been born with a spinal defect that rendered him unable to participate in the usual outdoor childhood games. His mother hoped that the guitar would keep Hank occupied while she spent most of the day working two jobs to make ends meet. • Nine-year-old Erich Weiss fashioned a trapeze using a rope tied to a tree in his backyard. He formed a circus with some neighborhood kids, billing himself as Erich, the Prince of the Air. Weiss later developed into a professional magician and escape artist and adopted a new stage name: Harry Houdini.

FREE

Motorola Phone!

High Speed Internet Access!

108 N Hwy 71 Suite 110, Alma, AR Email: Almaalltel@gmail.com

479-667-8180

Office

65+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

Plumbing Repair Drain Cleaning, Septic & Grease Tank Cleaning

SERVING THE RIVER VALLEY AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA

479-632-0010

646-5151

OUTSIDE FT. SMITH CALL 1-800-923-3700

— OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK —

MB Odd Jobs

Dry Wall Repair, Painting, Electric & Plumbing Repairs, Light Hauling, Remodeling

Marty 479-629-8564

(with 2 yr service agreement)

Cell

& L IA IAL T N C DE ER SI MM E R CO

Cowboy’s Bar-B-Que

-out Car r y & g in Cater

1923 Main St., Van Buren

(479) 474-6006

Mesquite Smoked Brisket, Pork, Chicken, Sausage

Buy one sandwich, get one 1/2 off (with ad)

SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT

LICENSED IN OKLA/ARK.

Positive Financial Solutions CREDIT COUNSELING ADVOCATES, INC. Van Buren, AR

Get Out of Debt Restore Your Credit Debt Consolidation, Fee Elimination and Creditor Relief.

CALL 410-1700 or 888-745-4481

Late appointments and Phone counseling available Local Company Specializing in Personal Service

Mim’s Scrapbook Spot

720 Main Van Buren, AR mimsmail@cox.net mimsscrapbookspot.com

479-922-2188

Tues. - Fri 10-6

Sat. 10-5

ADOPT A PET This is Pinkie and JoJo. JoJo is a pure Chihuahua, male and Pinkie is a Chihuahua-yorkie mix, female. Both are adults, about 8 pounds, and great in a lap or on a leash. www.charlestondogs.petfinder.com www.RVAWC.com

Boomer. 1 year old, neutered, male, beagle/heeler mix. Would make a very good watch dog & plays well with other dogs, as long as they eat separately. Is not leash trained or house trained, but with a little work Boomer will make someone a wonderful companion. Humane Society 479.783.4395

www.ourfurryfriends.petfinder.com

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 A fantastic dog that is equally beautiful inside & out! Well behaved, loves everyone, gets along well with other dogs & is good with cats.

On-line adoption application: www.ahimsarescuefoundation.org E-mail: savingpaws@aol.com

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR (Free, non-commercial listings, 2–3 wks notice please e-mail or US Mail only: info@tidbitsarok.com or P.O. Box 73, Greenwood, AR 72936)

Check with each Promoter before making plans!

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 2-1-1 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 479-639-2570 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 479926-0880. 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

Peanut, female, is a small hound mix, approx. 1.5 years & 25 lbs, spayed and ready to play.

Cass’s Canine Rescue

petfinder.com/shelters/AR130.html Riverglen is a home for tigers. Their needs are met thanks to people like you. We accept downed cattle for food . Other assistance appreciated.

Riverglen Tigers: P.O. Box 14, Mountainburg, AR 72946 (479) 369-2805 www.riverglentigershelter.org

International Adoption …. Children need families through Children’s Hope International, www.ChildrensHope. net. Contact Connie.Bailey@ChildrensHope. net or 479420-6484 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, 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. 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.

Page11

Serving the Public and Veterinarians

Friends Forever Pet Crematorium and Memorial Services 805 South 10th St. Fort Smith AR 72901

Services available for all sizes and types of Pets

Affordable Prices!

479-434-6910

Custom Pet Pouches, Coats, Throws

JANET MATTHEWS 8511 BELMONT DRIVE ALMA, AR 72921 home:479-632-3785 cell:479-883-8961 janetnkk1@centurytel.net • 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. March 5, 2009 - The Department of Music at UA - Fort Smith will present “ECCO! An Eclectic Choral Concert Opportunity!” at 7:30 p.m. at Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Ave. The free concert will feature the UA Fort Smith Chorale & the Women’s Chorus. Dr. Rager H. Moore II, director, said “ecco” is Italian & can be translated as an expression of “here” or “there” & that the pieces chosen for the concert are “here & there” across the spectrum of choral literature. Included are hymns, spirituals, love songs, children’s songs, philosophical songs & songs of intense sacred devotion. For more information, contact Mooreat 788-7543 or at rmoore@uafortsmith.edu. 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.

Page 12

Planning a Wedding? Call TABLES MATTER ...for your chair and table rental needs!

W LOG PLANTER O L L S HO

We Offer Free Delivery and Pick Up

479-597-0669

Lafoon’s

Family Hair Care

Greenhouses & Nursery

Barling, AR

8934 Rodgers Ave. Fort Smith

478-8222 Colors, Perms, Cuts, Styles & Updos

479-452-4494

Vonnda Rooks

Alterations at Store

Cleaners Dry Cleaning, Laundry & Alterations

18 Highway 162 South (Next to Coleman Pharmacy) PERFECTO SPECIALS (Alma Location Only)

Dry Cleaning Special: Pants - 3 for the price of 2

205 E. Ray Fine Blvd., Ste. 6 Roland, OK • 479-696-8697 www.americanpaininstitute.org

Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr. M.D.

...available

Precision Cuts

Wellness Clinic of Roland

Laundry Specials

Shirts - $1.50 (snaps not included) Jeans - 3 for $10.00 (Khakis not included)

7:30–6 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY• SAT 8–12

Dillard Muffler Brake & Tire 5300 Towson Fort Smith, AR 72901

President/Founder American Pain Institute

Bill Dillard

Owner Paul Collins Manager

Bernard M. Tougas Jr. D.C.- P.A.-C

Offering Complete Family Practice Quality Health Care at an Affordable Price

(479) 646-2060

TIDBITS NAMES NAMES (Cont. from page 4):

• The use of “John Doe” as an anonymous or nameless person originated in England during the reign of King Henry VIII. Landowners with vast parcels of acreage often had to go to court to evict squatters from their property, and since they did not know the proper names of these illegal tenants, John Doe was coined to allow them to properly complete the necessary legal documents. Since every legal action required two witnesses, “Richard Roe” became the fill-in defendant. • Studies have shown that cats respond more readily to names that end in an “ee” sound (Frisky, Blackie, Smoky, Sparky, and so on.) Most kittens will eventually learn their names no matter how unusual or exotic, but experts recommend that those who wish to adopt an adult cat choose an “ee” name if they want him/her to learn it quickly. • “Max” wasn’t among the 150 most popular baby names according to the most recent U.S. census, but the name is number one in several pet categories. WANT RUNdog YOUR OWN The most TO popular names are BUSI Max, NESS? Buddy, and Molly. For a cats, it’s Max, Pa Tigger, Tiger.Area The list Publish per and in Your If You Can Provide: Experience · A Computer for birds reads Max, Sales Sunny, and Buddy. “Max· love” is Desktop Publishing Software · A Reasonable Financial Investment lost,We however, on more unusual pets like lizards (Iggy, provide the opportunity for success! Leo and Godzilla) and rodents (Buddy, Bandit and Call 1.800.523.3096 Thumper). www.tidbitsweekly.com

• In the past 30 years or so, it has become popular to give baby girls surname-like first names like McKenzie, MacKayla, and Addison. Parents should keep in mind, however, that the prefix Mc and Mac and the suffix son all literally mean “son of.” So little Madison’s name, for example, actually means “Son of Maude.” Information in the Tidbits® Paper is gathered from sources considered to be reliable but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

Can’t Get Enough Tidbits?

TRILOGY Limited Edition Book Set Reprints of Books I, II, & III.

RESERVE NOW! Send $24.95 (plus $5.00 S&H) by Check or Money Order to:

Tidbits Media, Inc.

1430 I-85 Parkway, Suite 301 Montgomery, AL 36106 (800) 523-3096 (Alabama residents add appropriate sales tax.)