Newspaper staff takes top honors in contest
Current or former Arkansas Democrat-Gazette staff members took top honors in 23 categories of the Arkansas Press Women Professional Communication Contest on Sa…
Stories by Kimberly Christ
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Getting it Straight
The Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center in Warren had two cases in 15 months of clients trying to eat objects or food not on a prescribed pureed diet. …
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Personal Space
Dondi Warren
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Ann Clements
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Where I live: I'm a proud Park Hill resident. I always wanted to live here when I was a kid. This is the only house I looked at -- I waited outside like a stal…
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Where I live: Coolwood neighborhood of Little Rock
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Bev Foster Where I live: downtown Little Rock.
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NWA Personal Space
Tracy Byrd, from east Fayetteville.
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Personal Space Northwest
Jo Ann Kaminsky Where I live: Mount Sequoyah Neighborhood, Fayetteville
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Libby Smith Where I live: I live with my husband, Griffin, in the Heights neighborhood of Little Rock. We have two Burmese cats, Kona and Java, who graciously …
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Paul Dodds
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CREATURE FEATURE
My neighbor came home a few nights ago to find an opossum playing on her kitchen counter. While the creature was small and a bit on the cute side, its presence…
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Specialty lights not phased out
Not all incandescent light bulbs are affected by the new standards. For now, various specialty bulbs are exempt, including appliance bulbs, heavy-duty bulbs, c…
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Dorm, sweet dorm
In a few weeks freshmen college students will move en masse into dorm rooms — most smaller than their bedrooms back home. And they’ll be sharing these size-cha…
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Essentials and extras
Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia, which has on-campus housing in seven residence halls, offers students a “what to bring” list separated into categorie…
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A lot to crow about
When P. Allen Smith first added Jersey Black Giants — the largest of purebred chickens — to the poultry he raises at his Moss Mountain Farm near Roland, he wai…
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Good start is crucial for raising chickens
Mikelle Roeder, a nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition who lives in Northwest Arkansas, says that — with a little care and planning — almost anyone can ra…
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Recommended poultry to keep in backyard
P. Allen Smith suggests these breeds of chicken as appropriate for backyard flocks: Bantams — particularly good for small spaces and for children to raise.
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Heritage breeds meet guidelines
The Heritage Poultry Conservancy defines “heritage” poultry as breeds that: Are a recognized standard breed: They come from parents and grandparents of breeds …
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Author to share tales of house redo
Once upon a time, a boy fell for a girl, who fell for a tragically messed up Queen Anne house. And so began a journey that lead to love, labor and a book, From…
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Site tells how to hit rock bottom
At SouthernSavers.com a tutorial explains how to use coupons to save big.
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State parks open year with First Day hikes
For Arkansans anxious to start off the new year on the right foot, employees at 14 Arkansas State Parks will lead a free First Day Hike on Sunday.
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Home organization guru to hold seminars in NLR
If your home is not as organized as you’d like, Deniece Schofield wants to help you get your act together.
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Director of brass band is a natural for Morris
All year the musicians of the Natural State Brass Band volunteer their time and talents, rehearsing weekly and performing free concerts and at charity events n…
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Alice in Wonderland dazzles and delights
From its initial dizzying, dancing drop down the rabbit hole, the Arkansas Festival Ballet’s rendition of Alice in Wonderland recreates Lewis Carroll’s mysteri…
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Weeds and all
Planting Dandelions, the title of a memoir just released by Riverhead Books and written by Arkansas’ own Kyran Pittman, is an apt metaphor for what’s inside.
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Sugarloaf Mountain hosts Heritage Day
Sugarloaf Heritage Day is 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at Arkansas State University, Heber Springs campus, 101 Rivercrest Drive. It is organized by the Sugarloa…
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Foiled dancer corrals volunteers for ballet
Haven England’s small role in the Arkansas Festival Ballet’s forthcoming production of Alice in Wonderland doesn’t begin to reflect its importance to her — or …
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Money matters; just ask this pair
Good morning, Dear Reader; we would like to introduce you to Jeanne Fleming and Leonard Schwarz, a lovely couple who join the Family section this week.
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BOOKSHELF
The Odioius Ogre Norton Juster, illustrated by Jules Feiffer Scholastic, $17.95, ages 4 and up What do you do when confronted by a bully? What if the bully is …
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Students hammer into spring break
It’s Mardi Gras week and somewhere college students are whooping it up and getting hammered. But not here. Here, in southwest Benton, this gang of college kids…
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Go, Dog. Go! 50th Anniversary Party Edition P.D. Eastman Random House, $8.99, ages 5-8 Go, Dog. Go! Party Book Random House, $6.99, ages 5-8 With a fancy foil …
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Mannie and the Long Brave Day Martine Murray, illustrations by Sally Rippin Trafalgar Square, $16.99, ages 2-5 In this charming story Mannie, her favorite elep…
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MUNCHKIN FRESH FOOD FEEDER What is it? A mesh baby feeder that lets baby enjoy whole foods without the choking risk.
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Where Do Giggles Come From? Diane Muldrow, illustrated by Anne Kennedy Golden Books, $3.99, ages 2-5
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A Dazzling Display of Dogs Betsy Franco, illustration by Michael Wertz Random House, $16.99, ages 8 to 12 The canine stars of this collection of poems will hav…
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There’s a Dragon in the Library Dianne de Las Casas, illustrated by Marita Gentry Pelican, $16.99, ages 4-8 One day after story time Max sees a dragon egg hatc…
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Experiment seeks bird sighting help
Magness Lake isn’t the only place swans are seen in Arkansas. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is participating in the Mississippi Flyway Council’s revers…
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Pretty Penny Sets Up Shop Devon Kinch Random House, $16.99, ages 4-8 Pretty Penny has lots of big ideas. (She has already written a novel and held a puppy dog …
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It’s Christmas, David!
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Learning to Ski With Mr. Magee Chris Van Dusen Chronicle Books, $15.99, ages 4-8 Mr. Magee and his little dog Dee are just as charming as they can be. Employin…
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DR. SEUSS REPRINTS, CHARACTERS What is it: Reprints of four Dr. Seuss classics including How the Grinch Stole Christmas, plus stuffed plush toy versions of cha…
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Candy Construction Sharon Bowers Storey Publishing, $14.95 Kids + candy = construction ? Hmmm, maybe, if all the building materials don’t disappear from the jo…
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Creative aprons let bidders tie one on for Our House
It’s dinnertime at Our House and the residents form a relaxed line at the buffet counter — women and children first, as is the custom here.
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BOOKSHELF
For days when reading is just not right, a book can still distract and entertain, especially when it keeps bored little ones’ hands busy. The three titles here…
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MARK-MY-TIME DIGITAL BOOKMARK What is it: A bookmark with built-in timer that can help children track reading time. What’s it for: Helps students accurately ca…
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MODERN PLAYHOUSES What is it: The sort of indoor playhouse a style- and ecologyconscious parent would build, if they could. Luckily for the less handy these si…
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CITIBLOCS What are they: Wooden building blocks in plank shapes that encourage inventive building designs. The precision-cut forms come in natural and hot and …
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Thumb Love Elise Primavera Random House Children’s Books, $16.99, ages 4-8 Lula loves her thumb. They are very happy together. Best friends. Sucking on it make…
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HOLD IT BABY What is it: A handy toy organizer that corrals baby’s gear like toys, sippy cups and blankies. What’s so great about it: No more walking across th…
