Solution needed for safety issue
I'm not sure what the appropriate solution is but the city of Gentry still has a major unresolved public safety issue which seems to get pushed into the background while the city focuses on numerous other issues. As I understand, it is an issue which a previous council promised to address but still no resolution has occurred. Continue Reading »
Clearing the tracks
A southbound coal train blocking the Dallas Street crossing in Gravette last Thursday morning /afternoon brought back a memory to those of us who used to have to wait and wait and wait when the Dallas Street and Main Street crossings were blocked by a derailment or another problem. Continue Reading »
Some days are to be endured, not enjoyed
A clean day — one that has no dust, pollen or leaves flying around — is rare around this rock pile. Continue Reading »
Bullying has always been around
We’re hearing a lot about bullying lately. One article read, "Bullying Can’t Be Tolerated." Continue Reading »
Are there wolves in Arkansas? Maybe so!
Are there wolves in Arkansas ? In answer to last week’s editorial by that title, I received a number of replies. It makes me feel a little better knowing that others, too, have seen wolf-like creatures right here in northwest Arkansas. Continue Reading »
Riding the leftover horse
The youngest cowboy has to ride what the older ones don’t and that was usually the old piebald horse with an overbite. Continue Reading »
Hey, why not contract for hay?
I was standing in line at the feed store, visiting with other customers last week. The hot topic of the conversation was hay. Continue Reading »
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
WESTSIDE — February 8, 2012 Continue Reading »
Have a heart-shaped Valentine's Day
The calendar reminds us that Groundhog Day was last Thursday. If the chubby fellow’s weather predictions are correct we’ll have six more weeks of cold weather as we had a nice sunshiny day on Thursday. Continue Reading »
Are there wolves in Arkansas?
Are there wolves in Arkansas ? I know there are wolves in captivity and some folks even raise animals which are part wolf, but what I'm wanting to know is if there are any wild wolves wandering the hills and mountains of Arkansas. Continue Reading »
We had fun on the bayou
Last year about this time we planned to take our canoe and explore a water trail on the Wattensaw Bayou located in east Arkansas (Prairie County) but, as we all well remember, the weather was not very cooperative last winter. There are a few reasons to choose winter to do this kind of float and one big one, or maybe I should say “the big one," is to avoid pesky mosquitoes. Continue Reading »
I expect there will be no hog pen for me
I finished the chores yesterday morning and got the mail before I headed to town to get some minerals. I found the male offspring lollygagging around at the feed store and sent them on back to take care of the business of raising cattle. Continue Reading »
Gravette High hosts opening ACE match
GRAVETTE — Gravette High School was host for the first match of the 2012 NWA High School Academic Competition (ACE) last Tuesday morning at the GHS Performing Arts Center. Schools competing in the first one-hour match were West Fork, Lifeway Christian from Centerton and Gravette. The high school student body filed into the PAC and enjoyed the spirited match between the three teams, composed of 12 students each. When the final buzzer sounded, West Fork was declared winner with 44 points. Gravette and Lifeway Christian tied with 38 points each. Continue Reading »
It's all about chili
As I write this Sunday afternoon, it’s a blustery day with gusts of wind swirling around the house. It’s a perfect day for something hot and hearty. Continue Reading »
Just roll with the punches
Some object lessons are difficult to learn and I find that they just always taste bad. I am a lover of good cattle and I really do like to take care of them. I would wrap the calves in blankets if possible, but do not let my close relative hear that. She thinks I am tough and hard-hearted, and it needs to stay that way. Continue Reading »
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