Tri-Lakes Edition
that’s life: Not seeing eye to eye on eyeglasses
posted: 02/05/2012 2:40 a.m. Discuss
I was overdue for my eye-doctor appointment, and I had a feeling I was going to need glasses.
Enhancing patient safety
posted: 02/05/2012 2:39 a.m. Discuss
Thelma Shellnut said she felt honored to be the first patient at Saline Memorial Hospital to receive her medications using the hospital’s new electronic medication administration system on Tuesday morning.
Court connects veteran offenders with aid from VA
posted: 02/05/2012 2:38 a.m. Discuss
When people charged with drunk driving, public drunkenness or other misdemeanor criminal offenses go before Judge David Switzer in the Garland County District Court, they are asked one additional question not often heard in other courts: “Are you a veteran of the armed services?” “If they answer yes,” Switzer said, “we arrange it so that someone from [Veterans Affairs] will meet with them, and they receive a full assessment of their problems.”
front & center: Phil Clem
posted: 02/05/2012 2:37 a.m. Discuss
When Phil Clem was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Malvern/Hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Jan. 19, he was described as a coach and mentor.
outdoors: Tips for hunting late-season squirrels
posted: 02/05/2012 2:35 a.m. Discuss
If you hunt squirrels from early fall through the end of February, as many Arkansas hunters do, you know hunting during the harsh winter months is tough. In autumn, squirrels seem to be everywhere. Prime food supplies are abundant, squirrels are less wary, and leafy branches allow stalking closer to the game. Bagging squirrels during this time is simple; just find a patch of hardwoods and start hunting.
Kiss Me Kate coming to Benton
posted: 02/05/2012 2:34 a.m. Discuss
The Royal Players will present Kiss Me Kate on Feb. 23-26 and March 1-4 at the Royal Theatre, 111 Market in downtown Benton. Duane Jackson is directing, with music direction by Jo Murry. Thursday through Saturday shows will begin at 7 p.m., and Sunday performances will start at 2 p.m.
calendar
posted: 02/05/2012 2:33 a.m. Discuss
ONGOING Art Exhibit ARKADELPHIA — “Community Celebration of Black History M o nt h” is the the m e fo r the February exhibit at the Arkadelphia Arts Center (the former Royal Theatre), 625 Main St. The center will feature photographs from early Clark County, antique items used through the past century and an Underground Railroad quilt pattern exhibit. Also featured are an exhibit on sorghum making, “Music through the Ages,” visual art by local artists, and memorabilia from local African-American celebrities.
Saline County Library exhibit to feature works of local artist
posted: 02/02/2012 3:53 a.m. Discuss
The Saline County Library will feature the works of local artist Eddie Tackett through February at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The exhibit, which is in the meeting room, is open for viewing during regular library hours.
this week’s EVENTS
posted: 02/02/2012 3:52 a.m. Discuss
ONGOING Adult Softball Registration HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Parks and Recreation Department is taking individual registrations for adult draft league softball until 5 p.m. March 1. Players can sign up for $30 at the Parks and Recreation administrative office, 111 Opera St., Suite A. Games will be played on Thursday nights, two games per night, at Kimery Park. Each player will receive a jersey. The draft will occur at 6 p.m.
Monitor will direct courthouse visitors
posted: 02/02/2012 3:52 a.m. Discuss
Beginning today, a new information station using a method familiar at airports will be available to assist visitors in finding their destinations in the Saline County Courthouse and receiving other information.
Henderson expects to name presidential finalists
posted: 02/02/2012 3:51 a.m. Discuss
The search for a new Henderson State University president is entering its final stages, said Johnny Hudson, chairman of the school’s Presidential Search Committee.
Hunting with hawks
posted: 02/02/2012 3:51 a.m. Discuss
This past weekend, the park rangers and educational program interpreters at DeGray Lake Resort State Park celebrated the national symbol, the American bald eagle, along with hawks, owls and other birds of prey during the park’s 33rd annual Eagle Et Cetera program.
Revisiting the Tunnel of Fudge Cake
posted: 02/02/2012 3:50 a.m. Discuss
I have made my share of chocolate cakes, but this updated version of the original Tunnel of Fudge Cake outshines most of them. Did you know that the Tunnel of Fudge cake put Bundt pans on the baking map? According to numerous accounts, in 1966, Ella Rita Helfrich submitted her recipe for a chocolate cake with a gooey, fudgy center to the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest. She came in second (though her cake remains much better known than that year’s winner).
Unique snacks to impress Super Bowl fans
posted: 02/02/2012 3:50 a.m. Discuss
It is the pinnacle of the pigskin, the supernova of sport, the finale of the football season — the Super Bowl.
community: HSU President’s Concert will honor Jones, feature 5 students
posted: 02/02/2012 3:50 a.m. Discuss
Interim President Bobby Jones will be honored at Henderson State University’s annual President’s Concert on Tuesday. The annual concert features the talents of Henderson students and faculty, and pays tribute to individuals or groups who have been instrumental in advancing the university and its academic programs.
