Stories for October 2009
Saturday, October 31
WORLD SERIES: NEW YORK YANKEES VS. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES So far, it’s arms over bats
posted: 10/31/2009 8:01 a.m.
Derek Jeter almost seems to delight in the way this World Series is playing out.
ARKANSAS VS. EASTERN MICHIGAN: Perfect time for a party
posted: 10/31/2009 8 a.m.
Arkansas has seen its share of the horrors of SEC play in recent weeks, with questionable officiating, imposing defenses and highly ranked offenses.
Buying dips as income freezes
posted: 10/31/2009 7:53 a.m.
Consumer spending plunged in September by the largest amount in nine months, reflecting the end of the government’s “cash for clunkers” auto sales program. Incomes, the fuel for future spending, were flat.
Second day of flu shot drive for both strains called success
posted: 10/31/2009 7:14 a.m.
The second day of a mass influenza vaccination effort across Arkansas went more smoothly Friday as heavy rain began subsiding.
Small border posts’ upgrades defended
posted: 10/31/2009 7:09 a.m.
An internal review of the Obama administration’s plan to spend tens of millions of dollars upgrading little-used border checkpoints ahead of busier ones offered justification for its choices, but a senior Democratic senator said he will ask congressional investigators for a separate audit.
House ethics investigators stay busy
posted: 10/31/2009 7:08 a.m.
Dozens of lawmakers have drawn scrutiny from their ethics monitor this year for everything from financial dealings to travel and campaign donations, according to a leaked account showing an active House panel secretly at work.
Bay Bridge likely closed for weekend
posted: 10/31/2009 7:07 a.m.
State transportation officials say the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will likely stay closed through the weekend and are unsure whether it will open in time for Monday’s morning commute.
Typhoon bears down on Manila
posted: 10/31/2009 7:07 a.m.
The fourth typhoon to lash the Philippines in a month unleashed pounding rain and winds on the eastern coast early today as it barreled toward Manila along the same path as an earlier storm that left the capital still partially submerged.
JOHNSON COUNTY: Felony cruelty charges filed against 2
posted: 10/31/2009 7:06 a.m.
Two Johnson County women have been charged with felony cruelty to animals after a large dog-breeding operation was discovered earlier this month.
Rains claim 4 lives along flooded roads
posted: 10/31/2009 7:04 a.m.
Four Arkansas men died in separate, weather-related accidents as heavy rain fell Thursday and Friday.
Lottery-funded scholarships gain guidelines
posted: 10/31/2009 7:01 a.m.
Lottery-funded scholarship guidelines met the approval of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday, despite concerns the plan places too much emphasis on current high school students preparing to enter college.
Kerry: Karzai can rebound
posted: 10/31/2009 6:59 a.m.
Sen. John Kerry said Afghan President Hamid Karzai is willing to make Cabinet changes to bolster his government’s credibility and expressed skepticism that the leader’s brother has links to the CIA.
Beebe among UA alumni award winners
posted: 10/31/2009 6:41 a.m.
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe is one of seven distinguished University of Arkansas alumni honored at an awards banquet Friday.
Hayes seeking new trial for mental reasons
posted: 10/31/2009 6:37 a.m.
Terry Hayes is asking for a new trial claiming he suffers from bipolar disorder and was unable to assist in his own defense at trial.
No Halloween for sex offenders
posted: 10/31/2009 6:37 a.m.
There’ll be no trick-or-treating for many of the state’s sex offenders tonight.
FFA members bring home gold from national tourney
posted: 10/31/2009 6:36 a.m.
Members of the Prairie Grove FFA headed to Indianapolis recently in search of a great experience and the opportunity of a lifetime. And it’s safe to say they weren’t disappointed with the trip.
The Ghost Hunter
posted: 10/31/2009 6:32 a.m.
After the death of his brother in 1983, Alan Silva of Centerton began asking questions about the after life and started looking for answers about what happens when we die.
Poll links Lincoln future, health vote
posted: 10/31/2009 6:31 a.m.
A poll released Friday shows that U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., could lose support among Democrats if she opposes a public healthcare option.
Arctic missions to prop Russian claim
posted: 10/31/2009 6:30 a.m.
Russia is planning extensive research to support its claim to a broad swath of energy-rich territory beneath the Arctic Ocean, a top official of the nation’s icebreaker fleet said Friday.
EU leaders back climate aid fund for developing nations
posted: 10/31/2009 6:30 a.m.
European Union leaders failed to agree Friday on how much to give poorer nations to counter the effects of a warming climate.
Newspaper joint venture kicks off Sunday
posted: 10/31/2009 6:29 a.m.
The publications of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC — the Northwest Arkansas Times, Springdale Morning News, Rogers Morning News, Benton County Daily Record, Northwest edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and associated weekly papers — will kick off their new partnership Sunday.
Zimbabwe: U.N. visit hostile act
posted: 10/31/2009 6:29 a.m.
Zimbabwe’s foreign minister on Friday sharply criticized as “a provocation of the highest order” an attempt by the U.N. torture investigator to visit Zimbabwe and investigate alleged attacks by thugs linked to the ruling party on its opponents.
Community input = community center
posted: 10/31/2009 6:28 a.m.
Until now, there’s been no visual to go along with the community center Bentonville is talking about erecting.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/31/2009 6:27 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for October 31, 2009.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/31/2009 6:25 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Obituaries & Death Notices
posted: 10/31/2009 6:22 a.m.
Obituaries & Death Notices for October 31, 2009.
God’s Girlz dolls foster modesty, faith
posted: 10/31/2009 6:16 a.m.
Turned off by the risque clothing and sultry, “come hither” looks of other fashion dolls, designers at Kerusso decided to make their own. Modesty was high on the list of priorities for the Berryville-based company, but so was fashion appeal.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/31/2009 6:15 a.m.
Springdale man held in Oklahoma A 26-year-old Springdale man was arrested Wednesday near Elk City, Okla., accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and her two daughters at gunpoint from their Springdale home.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/31/2009 6:14 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We were lucky we didn’t lose anybody.” Harold Shomaker, a Magazine resident, after being among 25 people stranded on the roof of a bathhouse Thursday because of heavy rain Article, 1B
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 10/31/2009 6:14 a.m.
A man who for 63 years has placed a Nativity scene on a suburban median has filed a federal lawsuit against a commission that put a halt to the tradition.
Communities of faith
posted: 10/31/2009 6:14 a.m.
Methodists to host marriage seminar Central United Methodist Church will host a marriage enrichment seminar 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the Activities Center. The program, “Taking Your Marriage From Good to Great,” will be led by Gary Oliver and Greg Smalley. The event is free.
Ex-educator gets 2 years for DWI
posted: 10/31/2009 6:10 a.m.
Danny Russell, a former athletic director for North Little Rock schools, was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison, with five suspended, for maiming another man in a drunken-driving accident and faces more prison time if he doesn’t pay restitution, as much as $500,000.
Board OKs bonds for three colleges
posted: 10/31/2009 6:08 a.m.
Plans for bonds won approval from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday, clearing the way for expansion and renovation at three college campuses.
Bible Belt fertile soil for Judaism
posted: 10/31/2009 6:08 a.m.
While traveling the globe on a quest to understand his Jewish roots, author Charles London discovered a thriving community where he least expected it — Bentonville. A New York-based writer, London stumbled across the Benton County synagogue by luck.
Bears looking to take next step
posted: 10/31/2009 6:08 a.m.
The Central Arkansas Bears are 5-2, have a victory over a Football Bowl Subdivision team, a top-20 national ranking in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA ) and a winning record in conference play.
UAPB nearing title talk
posted: 10/31/2009 6:07 a.m.
Give this to the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions: When they host Southern University of Baton Rouge this afternoon at Golden Lion Stadium, they likely won’t be intimidated.
Bowl hopes on line for ASU, UL
posted: 10/31/2009 6:06 a.m.
Arkansas State and Louisville will be trying to keep their bowl hopes alive when they play each other this afternoon.
Party fouls fuel Florida, Georgia
posted: 10/31/2009 6:05 a.m.
Between Georgia’s end-zone celebration and Florida’s last minute timeouts, the game formerly known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” has been taken up a notch.
Position-by-position matchups
posted: 10/31/2009 6:03 a.m.
OFFENSE Quarterbacks Arkansas 4, Eastern Michigan 1 An injury to starter Andy Schmitt has curtailed execution and productivity for Eastern Michigan and made the Eagles more of a running team. Schmitt averaged 143 passing yards per game and had a 103.2 rating before tearing up a knee at Michigan.
Oregon faces USC in Pac-10’s marquee matchup
posted: 10/31/2009 6:03 a.m.
Hollywood couldn’t have scripted it better: Halloween night, the din of Autzen Stadium, crisp fall temperatures and BCS No. 10 Oregon versus BCS No. 4 USC in arguably the Pac-10 ’s biggest game of the season.
McDaniel: Meth-lab seizures on rise
posted: 10/31/2009 6:02 a.m.
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel explained Friday why the state is seeing a upswing in the seizure of methamphetamine labs.
OU coach: Snyder’s plan working
posted: 10/31/2009 6:01 a.m.
Kansas State wasn’t a popular pick to be the front-runner in the Big 12 North this season, but one sure wouldn’t know it by talking to the pair of Bill Snyder disciples on the coaching staff at Oklahoma.
ALL THUMBS
posted: 10/31/2009 6 a.m.
Appearing each Saturday, “All Thumbs” is The Benton County Daily Record’s take on the people, events and issues deserving a “thumbs up” for a noteworthy accomplishment or good deed or a “thumbs down” for magnificent failure or just general stupidity.
Ole Miss, Auburn looking at repeat
posted: 10/31/2009 6 a.m.
It’s starting to look like 2008 for Mississippi and Auburn.
Northwest Personal Space
posted: 10/31/2009 6 a.m.
Where I live: I live near Gulley Park in Fayetteville. I have several things that came from the home where my grandparents lived when I was a kid. My favorite thing is a handmade feather bed ... sewn together by my great-aunt using old pillow cases made from ticking. I grew up sleeping on it, and still enjoy fluffing it up and diving in.
Fitz Hill’s mission
posted: 10/31/2009 5:59 a.m.
As usual, the president of Arkansas Baptist College is multitasking. He’s seemingly reading e-mails, sending text messages and talking about his latest projects all at the same time.
KNWA reporter accused of drunken driving
posted: 10/31/2009 5:59 a.m.
A local TV news reporter was taken into police custody late Thursday night for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
OSU tries to break free of Texas’ spell
posted: 10/31/2009 5:58 a.m.
Mack Brown’s mastery of Oklahoma State has been uncanny.
Halter promotes Halter
posted: 10/31/2009 5:58 a.m.
Now that the smoke’s cleared, I figured it was time for the peanut gallery to weigh in on that controversial tax-paid newsletter that our lieutenant governor recently mailed to 18,000 Arkansans.
Community notes
posted: 10/31/2009 5:57 a.m.
First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista A Trunk-or-Treat will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight with food, music, candy and Tangles the Clown. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church The church will a Trunkor-Treat from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today with free food, games and candy. Everyone welcome to come in costumes.
Iowa out to prove 9-0 mark no fluke
posted: 10/31/2009 5:56 a.m.
Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz doesn’t have a Facebook page or any interest in tweeting.
Har-Ber trying to start own tradition
posted: 10/31/2009 5:55 a.m.
When Springdale Har-Ber lines up for the opening serve of today’s Class 7A volleyball state championship match, it will have a good look at the type of program it hopes to become: Fort Smith Southside.
LETTERS
posted: 10/31/2009 5:54 a.m.
Bicyclists should share road Thumbs down to Bentonville police officer Simpson for leading — on his own bicycle — a group of about 12 bicyclists west on Central Avenue one recent Saturday morning at 12 mph while filling the street from gutter to center line.
Bulldogs’ Fox splitting hairs
posted: 10/31/2009 5:53 a.m.
Ninth in a series previewing SEC basketball teams Georgia men’s basketball Coach Mark Fox didn’t waste any time asserting his way on the Bulldogs’ program.
Foot injury keeps Sanchez off floor
posted: 10/31/2009 5:52 a.m.
Arkansas forward Michael Sanchez remains sidelined by plantar fasciitis in both feet, but Coach John Pelphrey said he is hopeful Sanchez will be able to practice and play this season.
The fruits of intervention
posted: 10/31/2009 5:52 a.m.
If we had it to do over, would we send an army into Afghanistan to build a nation?
SEC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS: For once,Arkansas not favored to win
posted: 10/31/2009 5:51 a.m.
Arkansas’ men’s and women’s cross country teams have won a combined 30 SEC championships in 18 years, but neither is expected to bring home a trophy from Oxford, Miss., at today’s 2009 meet.
Times Editorial: Sure things
posted: 10/31/2009 5:50 a.m.
Most people aren’t big fans of big change. Which helps explain why so many Fayetteville residents — to a one, we would think — have uniformly opposed the idea rumored for several years that the mighty Walton Arts Center might someday migrate to greener (as in dollars) pastures up north.
PAST AND PRESENT: The opposite of true
posted: 10/31/2009 5:49 a.m.
As is the case with most elderly gentlemen I know, I have a daily routine from which I seldom transgress. I am up a 5:15 a.m., eat a very large banana (part of my daily medication), take my morning medication, reach out the door and get the Northwest Arkansas Times coupled with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, look at the obituary page, and scan the headlines while I have my first tea of the day. I then eat a breakfast consisting of a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, a slice of toast and another 16 ounces of hot tea.
7 A-WEST: Haskell has Tigers off, running again
posted: 10/31/2009 5:49 a.m.
The Bentonville Tigers have come to expect big plays this season from Courtney Haskell.
7 A-WEST: Har-Ber turns to its offense
posted: 10/31/2009 5:48 a.m.
After weeks of letting its defense lead the way, Springdale Har-Ber’s offense looked like its traditional, high-scoring self Friday.
7 A-WEST: Grizzlies slip past Mounties
posted: 10/31/2009 5:47 a.m.
Ronnie Peacock’s pregame prediction rang true.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/31/2009 5:47 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 31, 2009.
7 A-WEST Heritage weathers elements
posted: 10/31/2009 5:46 a.m.
Rogers Heritage and Fort Smith Southside combined for seven turnovers on a muddy field Friday night at Jim Rowland Stadium as the War Eagles outlasted the Rebels 9-7 in a crucial 7A-West Conference game.
7 A-CENTRAL: Panthers pummel Pointers in big way
posted: 10/31/2009 5:45 a.m.
The Cabot Panthers were looking to take out some frustrations and Van Buren happened to be the punching bag this week.
5 A-WEST: Alma QB shreds Siloam Springs
posted: 10/31/2009 5:44 a.m.
Alma quarterback Burke Broadfoot threw five touchdown passes and accounted for 311 yards offense as the Airedales cleared their final hurdle before a first-place showdown with a 33-7 victory Friday over Siloam Springs at Glenn Black Stadium.
5 A-WEST: Goblins QB runs through Panthers
posted: 10/31/2009 5:43 a.m.
Although it may be too late to make the postseason, the Harrison Goblins put together their best game of the year Friday night at F.S. Garrison Stadium, defeating the Greenbrier Panthers 35-20.
5 A-WEST: Greenwood WR Harris makes splash in victory
posted: 10/31/2009 5:42 a.m.
Spencer Harris made Greenwood look good even on a field that was a muddy mess.
5 A-WEST: Eagles run for 321 with Double Wing
posted: 10/31/2009 5:41 a.m.
Vilonia piled up 321 yards rushing on the way to beating Morrilton 20-6 on Friday night at Devil Dog Stadium, keeping the Eagles very much a part of the 5A-West playoff hunt.
Tigers drop Springdale
posted: 10/31/2009 5:40 a.m.
The Bentonville Tigers have come to expect the big plays this season from Courtney Haskell.
AD role has alumnus pulling against UA
posted: 10/31/2009 5:40 a.m.
At least one Arkansas alumnus will be rooting for Eastern Michigan to ruin the Razorbacks’ homecoming game tonight.
1-4A CONFERENCE: Shiloh does what it wants, humbles Huntsville
posted: 10/31/2009 5:39 a.m.
Jon Hawes took control on both sides of the ball Friday for Shiloh Christian.
4-4A CONFERENCE: Subiaco wraps up first trip to playoffs
posted: 10/31/2009 5:38 a.m.
Subiaco Academy will be in the playoffs for the first time in school history.
Heritage outlasts Southside in the mud
posted: 10/31/2009 5:38 a.m.
Rogers Heritage and Fort Smith Southside combined for seven turnovers on a muddy field here Friday night at Jim Rowland Stadium as the War Eagles outlasted the Rebels 9-7 in a crucial 7A-West Conference game.
1-3A CONFERENCE: Charleston no dud in the mud
posted: 10/31/2009 5:37 a.m.
The Elkins Elks knew they needed a nearflawless outing Friday night if they hoped to upset defending Class 3A state champion Charleston.
4-4A CONFERENCE: West Fork puts it in seniors’ hands
posted: 10/31/2009 5:37 a.m.
The field conditions were terrible, but West Fork didn’t seem to notice as the Tigers defeated the Ozark Hillbillies 34-14 Friday night.
Gentry one step closer to postseason
posted: 10/31/2009 5:36 a.m.
The Gentry Pioneers gave their playoff hopes a major boost Friday.
No breaks in FHS arson investigation
posted: 10/31/2009 5:36 a.m.
There have still been no arrests or big breaks in the arson at Fayetteville High School or the identity theft case involving district teachers earlier this year.
Gas-heating costs will fall, utilities say
posted: 10/31/2009 5:35 a.m.
It will cost most Arkansans less to heat their homes this winter, two of the state’s three largest providers of natural gas said Friday in their annual winter rates filings with the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
Religion Briefs
posted: 10/31/2009 5:34 a.m.
To raise funds for First Christian Church’s Christian Women’s Fellowship projects, $1 chances are being sold on four theme baskets: Razorbacks, Arts and Crafts, Tea Time and Date Night. The baskets will be on display in the sanctuary annex and during the holiday bazaar. The drawing will be held during the All-Church Dinner on Dec. 20. Tickets are available in the church office.
Papers in area begin layoffs
posted: 10/31/2009 5:33 a.m.
Several newspapers in Northwest Arkansas, including the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, began laying off employees late this week in advance of a joint venture that takes effect Sunday between Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. and Stephens Media LLC.
Grizzlies escape RHS for tight OT victory
posted: 10/31/2009 5:32 a.m.
Ronnie Peacock’s pregame prediction rang true.
Off the wire
posted: 10/31/2009 5:32 a.m.
GOLF Cook shoots 62, leads John Cook shot a tournament-record 10-under-par 62 Friday to take a three-stroke lead over Tom Watson and Phil Blackmar after the second round of the Champions Tour’s season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Sonoma, Calif.
Slive to coaches: Time to zip lips
posted: 10/31/2009 5:31 a.m.
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive had heard enough public complaints from conference football coaches about the officiating.
Police putting arrest warrants on Web
posted: 10/31/2009 5:30 a.m.
Fayetteville residents will soon be able to search for misdemeanor warrants online.
Annual Toy Bowl title games today at Tiger Stadium
posted: 10/31/2009 5:30 a.m.
The 16th annual Toy Bowl — featuring teams from the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County — will be today at Tiger Stadium.
COMMENTARY Some in Congress want to boot BCS
posted: 10/31/2009 5:28 a.m.
A push is under way in Congress to scrap the controversial Bowl Championship Series and replace it with a new system to crown a national college football champion.
West Fork school collecting funds for project
posted: 10/31/2009 5:27 a.m.
West Fork High School is still raising money for its senior class picture restoration project that was started more than a year ago.
Chevron’s income falls by 51% in third quarter
posted: 10/31/2009 5:26 a.m.
Chevron Corp. said Friday that it pumped its way through a weak third quarter, producing more oil as prices recovered from a severe plunge earlier in the year.
Hondurans reach deal on Zelaya
posted: 10/31/2009 5:25 a.m.
Four months after he was ousted by the military, Honduran President Manuel Zelaya reached an agreement with his opponents that is expected to restore him to office and end a political crisis that has roiled the hemisphere, officials said Friday.
Alma quarterback leads 33-7 rout of Siloam Springs
posted: 10/31/2009 5:24 a.m.
Alma quarterback Burke Broadfoot threw five touchdown passes and accounted for 311 yards offense as the Airedales cleared their final hurdle before a firstplace showdown with a 33-7 victory over Siloam Springs at Glenn Black Stadium on Friday night.
Iran presses demand on nuclear fuel, casts cloud over West’s offer
posted: 10/31/2009 5:24 a.m.
Iran insists on simultaneously exchanging its low-enriched uranium for nuclear fuel produced overseas, the state news agency said Friday, calling the demand a “red line” that will not be abandoned.
BUMP IN THE ROAD : Purple Dogs’ conference title hopes take hit in lop-sided loss to top-ranked Har-Ber
posted: 10/31/2009 5:22 a.m.
Fayetteville’s hopes for a 7A-West title set sail while Springdale Har-Ber’s conference championship stock rose.
Davis steps up for Lions in 35-0 rout
posted: 10/31/2009 5:21 a.m.
Gravette coach Bill Harrelson said a few weeks ago that backup quarterback Colton Davis would help the Lions win a game later in the season.
Cedarville spoils Pirates’ postseason chances
posted: 10/31/2009 5:20 a.m.
Twentyone unanswered points in the fourth quarter Friday night at Glen Wisely Field ended the Greenland Pirates’ playoff hopes.
Cardinals cash in on Pea Ridge near-misses
posted: 10/31/2009 5:17 a.m.
It wasn’t the prettiest game ever, but Farmington coach Mike Adams will take the win.
Long line worth wait for free flu shots
posted: 10/31/2009 5:13 a.m.
When Mindi Wilkins, the manager of Riordan Hall, went to work Friday morning, she knew the day was going to be a little crazy because a mass flu-shot clinic started at 8 a.m. What she did not expect to see was people who started lining up at 5 a.m.
In 2004, Cheney disavowed CIA leak, FBI says
posted: 10/31/2009 5:12 a.m.
Vice President Dick Cheney told the FBI he had no idea who leaked to the news media that Valerie Plame, wife of a Bush administration critic, worked for the CIA.
Fumbles plague Elks in loss to No. 1 Charleston
posted: 10/31/2009 5:12 a.m.
Considering they were playing the defending Class 3A champs and the current No. 1 team in the state, the Elkins Elks needed a near flawless outing Friday night if they hoped to pull the upset. It didn’t happen.
Bill to help veterans get employment training headed to House floor
posted: 10/31/2009 5:11 a.m.
The Veterans Affairs Committee passed the Veterans Retraining Act of 2009, introduced in February by U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Ark.
Mansfield defeats Lincoln 35-0
posted: 10/31/2009 5:09 a.m.
The Lincoln Wolves got a glimpse of the future Friday on Senior Night, despited a 35-0 loss to Mansfield.
West Fork seniors go out in style, blow out Ozark
posted: 10/31/2009 5:08 a.m.
The field conditions were terrible but West Fork didn’t seem to notice. The Tigers defeated the Ozark Hillbillies 34-14 in extremely muddy conditions on Friday night.
Media shield bill gains D.C. accord
posted: 10/31/2009 5:06 a.m.
The White House, key senators and media representatives have reached a compromise on legislation to protect reporters from being forced to disclose their confidential sources in federal court.
Shiloh keeps rolling, shuts out Huntsville on road
posted: 10/31/2009 5:05 a.m.
Jon Hawes took control on both sides of the ball Friday for Shiloh Christian.
Names and faces
posted: 10/31/2009 5:04 a.m.
Swiss authorities rejected a new higher offer of bail from filmmaker Roman Polanski, saying Friday that they still think the risk is too high that he would flee the country.
Fumbles bury Prairie Grove in road loss
posted: 10/31/2009 5:03 a.m.
Fumbles and turnovers that had plagued Prairie Grove earlier in the season resurfaced Friday for the Tigers against Gentry. The result was a 28-0 Pioneer win.
Siloam Springs absorbs 33-7 loss to Alma
posted: 10/31/2009 5:01 a.m.
Alma quarterback Burke Broadfoot threw five touchdown passes and accounted for 311 yards of offense as the Airedales cleared their final hurdle before a first-place showdown with a 33-7 victory Friday over Siloam Springs at Glenn Black Stadium.
In the news
posted: 10/31/2009 5:01 a.m.
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will give a Halloween welcome at the White House to hundreds of children from schools in Washington and nearby suburbs, with the trick-or-treaters going to the front door just as they would at any other house.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/31/2009 5:01 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/31/2009 5 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The negotiated compromise creates a fair standard to protect the public interest, journalists, the news media, bloggers, prosecutors and litigants.” Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., on proposed legislation to protect reporters from being forced to disclose confidential sources in federal court
The world in brief
posted: 10/31/2009 4:59 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’re back where we started.” Tzahi Hanegbi, chairman of the Israeli parliament’s foreign affairs and defense committee, after Iran proposed changes to a U.N.-backed nuclear plan
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/31/2009 4:59 a.m.
CARDIO TENNIS Hour-long cardio tennis classes available eight times a week at Fayetteville Athletic Club. Call Rhonda Baxter at 587-0500, ext. 3 or e-mail rbaxter@fayac.com.
Ex-leader Chirac faces trial in corruption case
posted: 10/31/2009 4:56 a.m.
A French judge ordered former President Jacques Chirac to stand trial on embezzlement charges predating his presidency.
Clinton rolls back Pakistan barbs
posted: 10/31/2009 4:54 a.m.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton came face to face Friday with Pakistanis’ simmering anger over U.S. aerial drones firing missiles in their country. She drew back slightly from her blunt remarks suggesting that Pakistani officials know where terrorists are hiding.
The coming shake-up
posted: 10/31/2009 4:49 a.m.
OH, BOY, the state’s new commissioner of education is going to realign his staff to cut out a lot of the red tape now associated with the administration of Arkansas’ public schools.
OTHERS SAY Not so smart choices
posted: 10/31/2009 4:45 a.m.
Until a few days ago, the food industry was moving ahead with its program to label products such as Lucky Charms cereal and Ritz Bits Peanut Butter Chocolatey Blast crackers as nutritionally Smart Choices. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made threatening noises, and the industry has backed off for now. That indeed was a smart choice.
Dismantling America (II)
posted: 10/31/2009 4:43 a.m.
Many years ago, at a certain academic institution, there was an experimental program that the faculty had to vote on as to whether or not it should be made permanent.
Can the president play hardball?
posted: 10/31/2009 4:43 a.m.
Watching the Obama administration launch its “new era of engagement” over the past 10 months, most seasoned observers have pondered two questions: First, if engagement fails, will the Obama team ever acknowledge that it has failed? And what then?
Familiar foes meet for volleyball title
posted: 10/31/2009 4:42 a.m.
The Siloam Springs volleyball team has reached a familiar place.
LETTERS
posted: 10/31/2009 4:42 a.m.
Fear misdirected at liberals Letter writer Dwayne Miller recently expressed his concern that liberals and the government are taking over the education of our school-age children. He urged parents to get involved and know what is going on in the schools.
Tales from the Crypt
posted: 10/31/2009 4:41 a.m.
Just when funeral homes might have thought themselves safe from the long reach of the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart has taken to the internet to offer caskets and urns at its usual low prices.
Financial institute to host retirement workshops
posted: 10/31/2009 4:40 a.m.
Research shows that individuals in the 50-70-year age group believe they are prepared for a comfortable retirement, but many may have not saved enough to achieve that goal.
Students put on twisted version of eerie Poe tale
posted: 10/31/2009 4:39 a.m.
Fifth grade students celebrated the last school day before Halloween by performing a play based on a spooky Edgar Allen Poe story.
Report pins 650,000 jobs to stimulus
posted: 10/31/2009 4:36 a.m.
About 650,000 jobs have been saved or created under President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan, the White House said Friday, saying the president’s goal of 3.5 million jobs by the end of next year is on track.
BP fined a record $87.4 million
posted: 10/31/2009 4:36 a.m.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Friday imposed a record $87.4 million fine against oil giant BP PLC for failing to correct safety hazards after a 2005 explosion killed 15 workers at its Texas City refinery.
TOP 25: Daniels sparks South Florida
posted: 10/31/2009 4:34 a.m.
B.J. Daniels passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns as South Florida beat BCS 21st-ranked West Virginia 30-19 on Friday night.
LR bank posts $13.7 million loss
posted: 10/31/2009 4:34 a.m.
Metropolitan National Bank, the sixth-largest Arkansas-based bank, lost $13.7 million in the third quarter, the Little Rock institution said Friday.
Today’s practice open to public
posted: 10/31/2009 4:29 a.m.
Arkansas basketball practices normally are closed, but today’s 2 p.m. practice at Walton Arena is open to the public. Practice is expected to be finished by 4 p.m., two hours before the Arkansas-Eastern Michigan kickoff. Fans wishing to attend practice may enter Walton Arena through the south doors.
Biggest cruise ship on way to U.S. port
posted: 10/31/2009 4:25 a.m.
It has seven “neighborhoods,” an ice rink, a golf course and a 750-seat outdoor amphitheater. The world’s largest cruise ship is finally finished and Friday it began gliding toward its home port in Florida.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/31/2009 4:22 a.m.
Entergy asks PSC for rate increase Entergy Corp. asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission for an average 18-cents-permonth increase in electric bills Friday because of costs related to Entergy’s Grand Gulf nuclear plant near Port Gibson, Miss.
MARKET REPORT: Stocks tumble on consumer data
posted: 10/31/2009 4:21 a.m.
Grim signals about consumer spending ripped through the markets Friday, sending stocks tumbling as investors raced for safe havens.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/31/2009 4:18 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “While this year has been particularly tough for many financial institutions, including Metropolitan, we have been fortunate to have the capital to cover these losses.” Lunsford Bridges, president and chief executive officer of Metropolitan National Bank, in a prepared statement
Friday, October 30
Crafts and music combine: The Ozark Folk Festival will begin next week
posted: 10/30/2009 8:51 a.m.
The longest continuously running folk festival in the country is returning to its roots by bringing back more arts and crafts, along with its folk music lineup.
Four days of film: Fayetteville festival celebrates silver screen
posted: 10/30/2009 8:50 a.m.
Call it the missing art. It was something that Rowland McKinney and Cassie Self noticed. While Fayetteville is rich in music, art, theater and literature, they said they recognized something lacking in the mix: film
Dance, deepened: Contemporary company extends the length and vision of new work
posted: 10/30/2009 8:49 a.m.
Contemporary dance choreographer David Parsons has been doing this for more than 25 years. Just never this much, this big, this involved.
A tuneful trifecta Noted pianist switches fluidly between three musical styles
posted: 10/30/2009 8:48 a.m.
It’s just one piano, likely a 9-foot Steinway. And it’s just one man, George Winston.
Scary times ahead: On the eve of Halloween, frightful events abound
posted: 10/30/2009 8:46 a.m.
It’s so close, you can almost taste the candy corn. Halloween is only a day away, and here are several events to see the holiday in properly.
A Southern comfort: Gu-Ma’s restaurant offers family recipe meals
posted: 10/30/2009 8:44 a.m.
A family of women recently started a restaurant devoted to serving mostly Southern-style comfort food.
Entertainment notes
posted: 10/30/2009 8:42 a.m.
Bella Vista DANCE The Bella Vista Country Club, 98 Clubhouse Drive, will have dancing to Debby Horn and the Invisibles from 6:30-9 :30 p.m. Nov. 6. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. To make reservations, and for the price, call 876-2522. @ THE LIBRARY A reading group for young mothers will feature “Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books” at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 at The Bella Vista Library. Preschool story time takes place at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. The Bella Vista Library is located at 11 Dickens Place. For details, call 855-1753. VETERAN’S DANCE The Bella Vista Big Band featuring Pamela Nelson will perform a dance honoring veterans at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Riordan Hall, 2 Riordan Drive. Tickets are $10 at the door. Free dance lessons will be provided by Danceandswing. biz at 7 p.m. Singles tables will be available. For details, call 855-8170. ART @ WISHING SPRING The pottery of Jim Young will be on display through October at The Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 W. McNelly Road. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays thr
Live music
posted: 10/30/2009 8:39 a.m.
The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For details, call venues directly.To add listings, e-mail schedules to whatsup@nwarktimes.com, fax them to 442-1714, or call 571-6447.
Road trip
posted: 10/30/2009 8:39 a.m.
Claremore, Okla. COMEDIC COWBOY CELEBRATION Will Rogers Days will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Nov. 7 at Will Rogers Memorial Museum & Birthplace Ranch. The event celebrates the life of comedian and cowboy Will Rogers, who’s birthday was Nov. 4. There will be a birthday party, wreath laying ceremony, antique and classic car show and live entertainment such as trick roping. A parade will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Admission is free. The museum is located at 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd. For information, call 918-341-0719 or visit www.willrogers.com.
Thursday’s results
posted: 10/30/2009 8:38 a.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOP 25 N. Carolina 20, (14) Virginia Tech 17 BASKETBALL NBA Chicago 92, San Antonio 85 Denver at Portland, (n) HOCKEY NHL New Jersey 2, Boston 1 Washington 4, Atlanta 3 Tampa Bay 5, Ottawa 2 Phoenix 2, St. Louis 0 Nashville 2, Chicago 0 Edmonton 6, Detroit 5 Vancouver at Los Angeles, (n)
SEC PREVIEW AUBURN: Retooled Auburn savors its success
posted: 10/30/2009 8:38 a.m.
Auburn got a small taste of success last year.
WORLD SERIES: NEW YORK YANKEES VS. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Natural state on mound
posted: 10/30/2009 8:36 a.m.
As he thought about his crucial World Series start Thursday night for the New York Yankees, North Little Rock’s A.J. Burnett got a tip from Benton’s Cliff Lee as he walked through the back of his team’s clubhouse after Game 1.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/30/2009 8:35 a.m.
Myeloma program gets $19.5 million The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ myeloma program is getting $19.5 million in federal research money over the next five years to continue its research into the causes of the cancer and develop new treatments.
Bibles confiscated, Christians contend
posted: 10/30/2009 8:33 a.m.
Malaysian authorities have confiscated more than 15,000 Bibles in recent months because they referred to “God” as “Allah,” a translation that has been banned in the Muslim-majority country, Christian church officials said Thursday.
At the controls
posted: 10/30/2009 8:32 a.m.
Fans who’ve poured into Tiger Stadium to watch Bentonville the past few years have had plenty to cheer about. In addition to the show on the field, there’s a show on the scoreboard minitron.
Judge factors in terrorist’s 6 years in brig
posted: 10/30/2009 8:32 a.m.
An al-Qaida sleeper agent who admitted having contact with the purported mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks was sentenced to more than eight years in prison Thursday.
Man’s dilemma: Take a plea or face a retrial
posted: 10/30/2009 8:32 a.m.
A man accused of killing his half brother has one month to decide whether to accept a plea agreement or face a retrial in the murder case.
Lincoln, Pryor cautious on Democratic health bill
posted: 10/30/2009 8:31 a.m.
Arkansas’ U.S. senators are keeping their options open as healthcare legislation heads to a critical stage where every Democratic vote will be needed to keep the giant bill alive.
Columnist releases book
posted: 10/30/2009 8:31 a.m.
Maren Schmidt, a regular Monday columnist for The Daily Record, has released her book, “Building Cathedrals Not Wall.” The book uses 90 Kids Talk columns that have appeared in The Daily Record over the past six years.
Little surprise KU heads Top 25 poll
posted: 10/30/2009 8:29 a.m.
For the second time in its storied basketball history, Kansas is No. 1 in The Associated Press’ preseason Top 25.
Iranians balking at key part of nuke deal
posted: 10/30/2009 8:29 a.m.
Iran on Thursday appeared to reject a key element of a U.N.-backed proposal aimed at quickly reducing its stockpile of enriched uranium, offering an informal, oral counteroffer that diplomats said fell far short of a tentative deal reached earlier this month.
Small college report
posted: 10/30/2009 8:29 a.m.
Salant says Tech can’t afford loss Arkansas Tech must win its next two games to get into the Division II playoffs.
Clinton: Chances to nab terrorists wasted
posted: 10/30/2009 8:29 a.m.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that Pakistan squandered opportunities over the years to kill or capture leaders of the al-Qaida terrorist network responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S.
Say Ahhh
posted: 10/30/2009 8:28 a.m.
Throughout October, the Boys and Girls Club has given free dental exams to nearly 400 children to help them learn the importance of good oral hygiene.
Book: Clinton was up for Biden’s job
posted: 10/30/2009 8:28 a.m.
Barack Obama seriously considered Hillary Rodham Clinton for the vice presidency even though his top aides weren’t enthusiastic about it, his presidential campaign manager says in a new memoir.
Troops kept in service due pay
posted: 10/30/2009 8:28 a.m.
Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who were ordered to delay retirement or departure from the armed forces and deploy under the Pentagon’s “stop-loss policy” are now eligible for compensation for each month their service was extended.
Freshman gets turn as Iowa’s main back
posted: 10/30/2009 8:28 a.m.
Last October, Brandon Wegher was starring for Bishop Heelan High in Sioux City, Iowa, and dreaming of leading the Crusaders to the state title game.
The world in brief
posted: 10/30/2009 8:27 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I find it hard to believe that nobody in your government knows where they are and couldn’t get them if they really wanted to.” U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Pakistani journalists, on the failure to kill or capture leaders of the al-Qaida terrorist network responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks
Fire pensioners consider options
posted: 10/30/2009 8:26 a.m.
Retirees on the Fayetteville Firemen’s Pension Board of Trustees seemed eager Thursday to consolidate their ailing fund with the state’s Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System, known as LOPFI.
Choose wisely Be smart, Hogs tell students at anti-drug rally
posted: 10/30/2009 8:25 a.m.
University of Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long emphasized the importance of making smart choices Thursday during the annual Red Ribbon Rally. “It’s all about making choices, and we encourage you to make good choices,” he said. “That means choosing your friends wisely and staying away from drugs. We’re here to applaud your efforts and provide you with the support you need.” Spearheaded by the Washington County juvenile court, the drugfree rally is hosted annually as part of National Drug-Free Week and Red Ribbon Week in conjunction with Students Against Destructive Decisions. The event took place at Bud Walton Arena on the UA campus.
County funds adjustment needed before budget OK’d
posted: 10/30/2009 8:24 a.m.
Members of the Washington County Quorum Court Budget Committee of the Whole will need a little more time to finalize the 2010 budget after concerns about revenues were brought up during a meeting Thursday.
Class 7A report
posted: 10/30/2009 8:23 a.m.
Southside braces for Heritage Rogers Heritage will give Fort Smith Southside something else to think about when the teams meet tonight at Jim Rowland Stadium.
CLASS 7A VOLLEYBALL Southside digs in for victory
posted: 10/30/2009 8:23 a.m.
Fort Smith Southside dug its way into the state championship match.
Former Sheriff Whitmill returns to sheriff’s office
posted: 10/30/2009 8:23 a.m.
Former Washington County Sheriff Steve Whitmill has returned to the sheriff’s office to serve as property manager.
Auto-exports probe clouds China, U.S. trade talks
posted: 10/30/2009 8:20 a.m.
HANGZHOU, China — Trade talks between top Chinese and U.S. officials were overshadowed Thursday by Beijing’s surprise investigation into American auto exports, underlining tensions ahead of President Barack Obama’s first visit to China.
House passes stopgap spending measure
posted: 10/30/2009 8:19 a.m.
The House on Thursday approved a stopgap spending measure to avoid a shutdown for 11 Cabinet-level departments whose budgets won’t be enacted by a midnight Saturday deadline.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/30/2009 8:19 a.m.
Meetings and Events in Washington County for October 30, 2009.
Solid waste district honors deputy prosecutor’s efforts
posted: 10/30/2009 8:16 a.m.
The Boston Mountain Solid Waste District honored 4th Judicial District Deputy Prosecutor Denis Dean for his efforts in prosecuting illegal burning and dumping violators in Washington and Madison counties.
Fayetteville schools to distribute flu shot clinic permission forms
posted: 10/30/2009 8:14 a.m.
The Fayetteville School District received the flu shot permission forms parents will need to sign to allow their children to receive a seasonal flu and H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine when the district’s flu clinics start in late November.
CLASS 4A VOLLEYBALL Longtime rivals square off again
posted: 10/30/2009 8:09 a.m.
Valley View and Jonesboro Westside will play for another state championship, but the teams won’t have to travel far for this one.
Police hope survey will lead to better service
posted: 10/30/2009 8:09 a.m.
After recording survey results last year, Police Chief Steve Hamilton set several goals with a Dec. 31 deadline. Some have been met, but others rely on ongoing results and cannot be considered finished until the deadline. But before New Year’s Eve hits, Hamilton should already have some ideas for next year’s goals.
Man in fire case waiting on jurors
posted: 10/30/2009 8:06 a.m.
A 46-year-old Jacksonville man who testified that he set a fire that gutted his Little Rock girlfriend’s apartment was waiting Thursday night for a Pulaski County jury to decide if he is guilty of attempted capital murder and rape, charges that could put him away for life.
SPRINGDALE: Thousands line up for flu shots
posted: 10/30/2009 8:05 a.m.
Leah Woods of Springdale arrived midafternoon at the Jones Center for Families on a quest for only one of the two vaccines offered at statewide mass flu clinics, her 2-yearold daughter in tow.
Veterans’ Day celebration planned in Pea Ridge
posted: 10/30/2009 8:02 a.m.
Pea Ridge High School will honor military veterans during the school’s annual Veterans Day Celebration starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Pea Ridge High School.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/30/2009 8:02 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Court rejects appeal of killer
posted: 10/30/2009 7:55 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for a death row inmate’s execution, ruling that a new state law dissolved his challenge of the state’s execution procedures.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/30/2009 7:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I figure if my doctor made it sound as urgent as this, I better come.” Leah Woods, a Springdale resident, on why she went to a mass clinic for flu vaccines
Wind, rain batter parts of Arkansas
posted: 10/30/2009 7:52 a.m.
Severe storms that produced high winds, heavy rains and reports of possible tornadoes hit southern Arkansas on Thursday, damaging at least a dozen homes and buildings, uprooting trees and downing electrical lines.
Hospital worker gets term for porn
posted: 10/30/2009 7:51 a.m.
A computer technician who had worked and lived on the Little Rock campus of Arkansas Children’s Hospital was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for admittedly downloading child pornography onto his home computer in 2007.
Justices rule confession of area killer to be valid
posted: 10/30/2009 7:50 a.m.
A Washington County man who fled to Honduras before being caught and later sentenced to life in prison for the death of his girlfriend lost his appeal Thursday at the Arkansas Supreme Court. Jerry Donald Sykes asphyxiated Sandra Stokes in March 2007 by binding her hands behind her back and her mouth with duct tape.
Lawmakers to hear about state property-tax procedures, problems
posted: 10/30/2009 7:48 a.m.
An upcoming legislative committee meeting, to be held in Benton County, will focus on the state’s process for the assessment, evaluation and appraisal of property taxes.
Volunteers needed for 2 Bella Vista boards
posted: 10/30/2009 7:47 a.m.
City officials here are searching for volunteers to serve on two boards that will answer directly to the Bella Vista City Council.
Student arrested in class after gun turns up
posted: 10/30/2009 7:45 a.m.
A North Little Rock high school student was arrested during class Wednesday after his mother called school officials to tell them he may have taken a handgun to school, police and school officials said.
Guest Editorials Look at me!
posted: 10/30/2009 7:43 a.m.
Brad Paisley put it well in his 2003 song “Celebrity”
Hearing examines success of homemade bombs
posted: 10/30/2009 7:36 a.m.
They can be attached to the underbelly of a truck, ignited using a radio-controlled device hundreds of yards away or strapped to the body of a suicide bomber. After eight years of war, homemade bombs are still being used by smaller armies and terrorist agents to inflict havoc, injury and death on the larger, betterequipped U.S. military.
Study says state’s education bar too low
posted: 10/30/2009 7:35 a.m.
Arkansas’ Benchmark Exams in fourth- and eighthgrade math and literacy rank in the top half of the nation in difficulty compared with other states’ tests, a new federal study shows.
Arkansas lottery set to roll out Powerball
posted: 10/30/2009 7:34 a.m.
Powerball ticket sales are to begin Saturday night in Arkansas’ lottery, and some retailers have created their own displays to help customers learn how to play the multistate game that carries a minimum jackpot of $20 million.
GRIDLOCK GURU: Traffic light should go up sooner
posted: 10/30/2009 7:29 a.m.
An improvement in one place can bog down traffic elsewhere, and Fayetteville’s River Meadows Drive is a prime example.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/30/2009 7:28 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 30, 2009.
Longtime worker honored for food bank
posted: 10/30/2009 7:28 a.m.
Tyson Foods Inc. on Wednesday donated more than 15 tons of chicken in a truck to the Arkansas Foodbank Network to honor an Arkadelphia woman who has worked for Southwest Arkansas Foodbank.
‘Super fruit’ king
posted: 10/30/2009 7:23 a.m.
Every week, every month, every year — countless suppliers, inventors and other entrepreneurs get their big shot to pitch a product or concoction to Wal-Mart. They show up in Bentonville to get the thumbs up or thumbs down.
BEHIND THE MICROPHONE: Down home
posted: 10/30/2009 7:20 a.m.
Got a phone call from my sister in South Carolina the other day. She said the old home place had been hit by lightning during a thunderstorm, and by the time the rural Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department got there the old house was just a heap of ashes. And I do mean old.
CLASS 5A VOLLEYBALL: Allison serves up return to final
posted: 10/30/2009 7:19 a.m.
Hannah Allison’s serves sailed all over the court Thursday, and Greene County Tech had difficulty returning them against the Siloam Springs senior.
Baldor: Sales fell, will keep declining
posted: 10/30/2009 7:16 a.m.
Baldor Electric Co. officials Thursday said domestic and international motor sales fell during a weak third quarter and predicted continued weakness for the next accounting period.
OTHER OPINIONS: Better than gone
posted: 10/30/2009 7:16 a.m.
The Springdale Bomb Squad is relocating to Bentonville.
Box office
posted: 10/30/2009 7:15 a.m.
LOS ANGELES — Lowbudget horror prevailed at last weekend’s box office as Paranormal Activity expanded to nationwide release and took the No. 1 spot with $21.1 million.
LETTERS
posted: 10/30/2009 7:15 a.m.
Time to boot Boozman On Oct. 19, I attended a John Boozman town-hall meeting. I’m not impressed with his voting record. John’s evasive answer to my question convinced me that it is time to vote him out.
Snowstorm snarls travel in Colorado
posted: 10/30/2009 7:13 a.m.
An early blast of winter that blanketed some Western states with heavy snow slowly worked its way out of Colorado and pushed into Nebraska on Thursday, driving blizzard conditions to the eastern plains and causing treacherous roads, closed schools and hundreds of canceled flights.
Human trafficking continues
posted: 10/30/2009 7:11 a.m.
When Akouavi Kpade Afolabi lured more than 20 young women from West Africa to New Jersey with promises of a better life, she lied. Once here, the young women — who ranged in age from 10 to 19 — were made to work countless hours in her family’s two hairbraiding salons for no pay.
Another Look: Youth rediscovered at barber shop
posted: 10/30/2009 7:04 a.m.
I’m not much of an Autumn Tree Gawker, but last Saturday’s reds, oranges and yellows in the western reaches of the county were truly remarkable as my son and I made our way down the miles of dirt road we have to travel before we can even catch a glimpse of pavement. The trip from Sulphur Springs to the Bentonville Square was on fire with color, but that was only the prelude.
Students get exposure to diverse authors
posted: 10/30/2009 7:03 a.m.
A Fayetteville elementary school known for holding a multicultural fair every year hosted another event with a diversity theme Thursday.
Don’t squeeze all information
posted: 10/30/2009 7:02 a.m.
… Let’s say you hear that investors from Abu Dhabi are about to invest in a computer company. So you buy stock in the company, hoping the price will rise when the Arab investors make their purchase.
Doctors Caucus weighs in on ongoing health-care debate
posted: 10/30/2009 6:58 a.m.
In a GOP Doctors Caucus hearing on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Ark., an optometrist, and other Republican House members in the health-care profession offered their knowledge of health care. Among caucus members, there was a consensus that health-care bills now under consideration in Congress are too expensive and will hit the middle class and business owners too hard, Boozman said.
Bella Vista POA collecting food for families
posted: 10/30/2009 6:57 a.m.
The Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association will begin collecting items on Monday for Thanksgiving gift baskets for local families in need.
Canned-food drives set for Saturday
posted: 10/30/2009 6:47 a.m.
Canned-food drives will be held at two Malco theaters on Saturday.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/30/2009 6:40 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Do the American people really believe this bill, this nearly 2,000-page bill, is not going to explode the federal deficit? I don’t think so.” House Republican Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia, on an $894 billion plan to overhaul the U.S. health system, unveiled by House leaders
Russian: Mars aim for nuke spacecraft
posted: 10/30/2009 6:39 a.m.
Russia should build a nuclear-powered spaceship for prospective manned missions to Mars and other planets, the nation’s space chief said Thursday.
Home-run hitter
posted: 10/30/2009 6:39 a.m.
Running back has been a strength for Bentonville the last several years.
In the news
posted: 10/30/2009 6:38 a.m.
William Bryk, a New York lawyer and history buff, says he will run as a Democrat for the Idaho U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Mike Crapo, adding that he’ll move to the state if he wins the nomination there, where law requires candidates to be residents only by the day of the general election.
War Eagles, Rebels fight for seeding
posted: 10/30/2009 6:36 a.m.
Rogers Heritage and Fort Smith Southside jockey tonight for position in the upcoming Class 7A state football playoffs. Depending on what they do tonight and in Week 10, that could be anywhere from third to fifth place in the 7A-West.
Michael Jackson spoke best with his moves
posted: 10/30/2009 6:32 a.m.
The worst fears for Kenny Ortega’s This Is It were that it would be exploitative and sad, a cynical attempt to salvage something from the wreckage of Michael Jackson’s derailed career and the desperate comeback attempt that was abrogated by the singer’s death June 25.
Iraq arrests 61 security officials
posted: 10/30/2009 6:31 a.m.
Iraq detained dozens of security officials responsible for protecting the Baghdad district where twin suicide bombings this week killed 155 people, and authorities said Thursday that they are trying to determine whether they were negligent or even had a role in the attack.
Economy rallying
posted: 10/30/2009 6:30 a.m.
The economy grew at a 3.5 percent pace in the third quarter, the best showing in two years, fueled by government-supported spending on cars and homes.
‘A huge chore’: Har-Ber’s imposing defense puts FHS streak in peril
posted: 10/30/2009 6:30 a.m.
It doesn’t have a Mike Singletary or a Richard Dent to menace quarterbacks, but Springdale Har-Ber’s defense evokes memories of the fearsome Chicago Bear team that terrorized offenses in the mid 1980s.
Mounties, Griz look for first league win
posted: 10/30/2009 6:29 a.m.
The Rogers Mounties are winless in the 7A-West Conference but still have a shot at the league’s sixth and final playoff spot with some victories in the final two weeks.
State rebound to take time, says economist
posted: 10/30/2009 6:27 a.m.
The economic recession will set the Arkansas economy back four years by some major measures, said Michael Pakko, the state’s economic forecaster.
Southside knocks FHS squad out of state tournament
posted: 10/30/2009 6:27 a.m.
Broken-hearted but proud, the Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs exited the Class 7A State Volleyball Tournament on Thursday following a semifinal loss to the Fort Smith Southside Confederettes.
Cowboys fumble game against Bentonville
posted: 10/30/2009 6:25 a.m.
Playing in a constant downpour, Bentonville Black got the biggest break of the night.
Ramay’s Gahagans rips through George
posted: 10/30/2009 6:18 a.m.
Brice Gahagans needed just a half to garner 223 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Ramay Indians breezed past Springdale George, 26-13 Thursday night at Harmon Field.
Petrino: Adams expected to play
posted: 10/30/2009 6:14 a.m.
Arkansas receiver Joe Adams is expected to play Saturday after three weeks of uncertainty and a health scare were cleared up by doctors Wednesday.
Allison shines as Siloam Springs gets trip to finals
posted: 10/30/2009 6:13 a.m.
Hannah Allison tried to share the spotlight with her teammates.
Public option in House’s proposal
posted: 10/30/2009 6:13 a.m.
House leaders unveiled an $894 billion plan to overhaul the U.S. health system by creating a governmentrun insurance program, requiring employers to cover workers and imposing a surtax on the wealthiest Americans.
Warriors halt Gold’s winning streak
posted: 10/30/2009 6:12 a.m.
On a rain-soaked night at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium, the Central Warriors ended Bentonville Gold’s 18-game winning streak.
Har-Ber runs past Lady Tigers, into first championship game
posted: 10/30/2009 6:10 a.m.
Bentonville’s bid at playing for a third straight state volleyball championship came to an end Thursday in the Class 7A state quarterfinals.
Late break gives Black win
posted: 10/30/2009 6:09 a.m.
Playing in a constant downpour, Bentonville Black got the biggest break of the night.
Law license fees go unpaid; fine $2,500
posted: 10/30/2009 6:08 a.m.
A state lawyer discipline panel reprimanded a Morrilton lawyer and part-time district judge Thursday for failing to pay his law license fees for four years.
Quick touchdown lifts Mounties past Southwest
posted: 10/30/2009 6:08 a.m.
The Rogers Mounties drove 62 yards in less than a minute just before halftime for what proved to be the winning points Thursday, taking a 13-9 Northwest Arkansas Conference victory against the Springdale Southwest Cougars.
Doubles teams fall in finals
posted: 10/30/2009 6:06 a.m.
Doubles teams from Bentonville High School both finished runners-up at the Arkansas High School Overall Tennis Tournament on Thursday.
JBU easily wins TP game
posted: 10/30/2009 6:05 a.m.
John Brown University opened its men’s basketball season Thursday, winning the annual Toilet Paper Game 96-67 against Hillsdale Freewill Baptist (Okla.).
Names and faces
posted: 10/30/2009 6:01 a.m.
Actor Ted Danson called Thursday for tough limits on subsidies that are promoting overfishing around the globe. The actor, who is married to Arkansas native Mary Steenburgen, said the World Trade Organization needed to address the problem of boats fishing on the high seas longer and farther away from port thanks to billions of dollars in annual government handouts.
Delay, confuse and backtrack
posted: 10/30/2009 5:58 a.m.
Here is a test for news junkies: On October 21st, Iranian nuclear negotiators left Vienna after negotiations with the United Nations, Russia, France and the United States. In their briefcases they carried a proposal requiring authorization from their government. The deadline for approval was Friday, October 23rd. When the deadline came, what did Iran say?
Central snaps Gold streak
posted: 10/30/2009 5:57 a.m.
On a rain-soaked night at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium, the Central Warriors ended Bentonville Gold’s 18-game winning streak.
The three envelopes
posted: 10/30/2009 5:57 a.m.
Old Soviet joke: Moscow, 1953. Stalin calls in Khrushchev. “Niki, I’m dying. Don’t have much to leave you. Just three envelopes. Open them, one at a time, when you get into big trouble.” A few years later, first crisis.
The latest scapegoat
posted: 10/30/2009 5:56 a.m.
ARKANSAS’ two U.S. senators are in the news again. Well, again for Blanche Lincoln. Our senior senator was just named chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and we bet there are buttons bursting off many a shirt in Helena.
Heavy rainfall causes flooding in state
updated: 10/30/2009 6:25 a.m.
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding, evacuations, power failures, and road closures throughout the state Friday morning.
Referendum on crime
posted: 10/30/2009 5:50 a.m.
As waning October wended toward All Hallow’s Eve, a new mayor in Memphis, Tenn., settled into office, successful at least in part because of his campaign against things that go bump in the night.
LIKE IT IS Yankees have no answer for low-key Lee
posted: 10/30/2009 5:46 a.m.
When Cliff Lee made a behind-the-back catch on a screaming one-hopper, the Benton native could have done a multitude of things.
Arkansas vs. Eastern Michigan: Hogs in a rush to find balance
posted: 10/30/2009 5:43 a.m.
Armchair quarterbacks across the state can rejoice.
Off the wire
posted: 10/30/2009 5:40 a.m.
GOLF Two lead Champions Phil Blackmar and Jeff Sluman shot 6-under-par 66s in breezy conditions Thursday to share the first-round lead in the Champions Tour’s season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Sonoma, Calif.
COMMENTARY Agassi pushing limits again with book
posted: 10/30/2009 5:30 a.m.
Provocative during his long, shape-shifting playing career, Andre Agassi is staying true to form in retirement.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/30/2009 5:30 a.m.
Fans’ plan sounds like empty threat The Cleveland Browns, who have lost 12 of their past 13 games, are 1-6 this season and have scored four offensive touchdowns in 81 possessions and their defense is the NFL’s worst.
Arkansas State shores up secondary
posted: 10/30/2009 5:07 a.m.
Arkansas State’s pass defense has turned things around after giving up more than 295 yards in three consecutive games earlier this season.
THE RECRUITING GUY Versatility stirs Clyburn’s value
posted: 10/30/2009 5:05 a.m.
Athlete P.J. Clyburn isn’t one of the recruits looking to make his college decision anytime soon.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/30/2009 4:38 a.m.
Arkansas receiver Joe Adams is likely to play a limited role against Eastern Michigan on Saturday in his first game back since suffering a mild stroke the first week of October.
Mullins, ATU show resiliency
posted: 10/30/2009 4:37 a.m.
Steve Mullins had a bloody nose, bloody face and a bloody shirt.
PA freshman wins, all strings attached
posted: 10/30/2009 4:34 a.m.
Pulaski Academy freshman Julio Olaya wore out three racquets during last week’s Class 5A State Tournament.
UCA report
posted: 10/30/2009 4:30 a.m.
Brent Grimes reached the end zone quite a bit last season, piling up 21 touchdowns en route to setting a Southland Conference single-season scoring record.
TOP 25 Field goal upends Virginia Tech
posted: 10/30/2009 4:22 a.m.
Casey Barth kicked a 21-yard field goal on the final play and North Carolina beat No. 14 Virginia Tech 20-17 on Thursday night.
800 in LR told health plan is just a scheme
posted: 10/30/2009 4:20 a.m.
As the push for a vote on overhauling the health-care system builds steam in Congress, a raucous crowd in Little Rock that met Thursday to discuss “government-forced” health care put out its own heat.
REVIEW: Amelia
posted: 10/30/2009 4:17 a.m.
Amelia Earhart, the American aviator who disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 while trying to become the first woman to fly around the globe, didn’t wear bodices, as far as I can tell from the new biographical movie starring Hilary Swank.
OVERALL TENNIS Bailey secures title for Belles
posted: 10/30/2009 4:13 a.m.
Rebecca Bailey was not going to be denied this time.
Profits at 2 oil giants hit 6-year low
posted: 10/30/2009 4:09 a.m.
Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Exxon Mobil Corp., the world’s biggest oil companies, posted their lowest third-quarter profits in six years Thursday.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/30/2009 4:08 a.m.
7 electric, gas firms join efficiency plan Seven Arkansas electric and gas companies propose to spend $2.2 million in the Energy Efficiency Arkansas program over the next three years, the utilities said Thursday in testimony before the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
Geithner says proposal won’t lead to bailouts
posted: 10/30/2009 3:48 a.m.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday that giving the government the power to dismantle large financial firms like Lehman Brothers will prevent future bailouts.
PREVIEWS
posted: 10/30/2009 3:44 a.m.
Kenny Ortega’s documentary glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson, compiled from an estimated 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson preparing for his 50 sold-out London shows, plus interviews with collaborators and close friends.
MARKET REPORT Dow soars 200 on GDP growth
posted: 10/30/2009 3:42 a.m.
The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 200 points Thursday to recoup most of its losses for the week, while demand for holdings like Treasury bonds wilted.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/30/2009 3:39 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “They locked Bernie Madoff up for running a Ponzi scheme, but Congress walks free.” John Stossel, former 20/20 anchorman and soon to be anchorman for Fox Business Network
COMING ATTRACTIONS
posted: 10/30/2009 3:36 a.m.
Cameron Diaz plays a teacher who is faced with a terrible choice: a box with a button that, if pushed, will bring her a million dollars but simultaneously will also take the life of someone she doesn’t know.
ON FILM Films are like horses: Slow starts often fatal
posted: 10/30/2009 3:34 a.m.
One thing I hate about the movies is the way every weekend has become a Darwinian battleground, with those films that draw more customers than others surviving to fight another week while the perceived losers are subject to having their studios pull the plug on their promotional budgets.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/30/2009 3:31 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I read an article the other day about a survey someone had done on prayer. It concluded that it didn’t do any good to pray when we’re sick, because people who didn’t pray got well just about as often as people who did pray. What would you say about this? — F.M.
Screen gems
posted: 10/30/2009 3:22 a.m.
Now that the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival is over and the Little Rock Film Festival won’t get here until June 2, what’s an Arkansas film fan to do? Hit the road to Northwest Arkansas!
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/30/2009 3:14 a.m.
1. What is “fool’s gold” ? 2. Identify the space hero played on television by Steve Holland. 3. What was the native country of the late entertainer Victor Borge? 4. What type of skin is epicanthus?
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/30/2009 3:14 a.m.
DEAR HELOISE: I’m going to paint my living room, and I want to wash the walls first. What’s the best cleaning solution to use?
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/30/2009 3:12 a.m.
Happy birthday. Your radiant personality attracts abundant love and attention. Friendships become central to your activities. Bonds are made stronger. January brings a wave of interest in your pet project. Follow through. Your influence will be far-reaching.
Har-Ber trying to earn a little time off
posted: 10/30/2009 2:50 a.m.
It’s as though Springdale Har-Ber is checking items off a list.
Film clips
posted: 10/30/2009 2:48 a.m.
A crossword puzzle constructor (Sandra Bullock) thinks she’s found the love of her life in a news cameraman (Bradley Cooper), although she doesn’t seem to notice that he doesn’t feel the same way.
Thursday, October 29
Ex-official of Scotland to speak at university
posted: 10/29/2009 9:14 a.m.
This is apparently the week for former officials of foreign governments to visit northwest Arkansas.
Hillside ordinance reviewed - once again
posted: 10/29/2009 7:01 a.m.
Discussion was resurrected Tuesday about the city’s Hillside Ordinance, passed in 2006 after four years of debate.
The gift of flavor
posted: 10/29/2009 7:01 a.m.
It isn’t about having the best facilities. If it were, Northwest Arkansas Community College’s culinary arts and hospitality program would never have chalked up a win at the ProStart regional cook-off in Little Rock and impressed judges at nationals in San Diego last year.
Drake Field flu clinic scrapped due to weather
posted: 10/29/2009 7 a.m.
Plans to have an additional free mass flu clinic in Washington County today will not transpire, as expected inclement weather has canceled plans to host a drive through clinic at Fayetteville’s Drake Field.
2012 could see addition of two to Quorum Court
posted: 10/29/2009 6:58 a.m.
In 2012, the Benton County Quorum Court will likely add two members with the certification of the 2010 census.
Sports complex waiting on funding
posted: 10/29/2009 6:57 a.m.
Farmington’s own “Field of Dreams” could still be quite a ways from becoming reality.
Teens will be tried as adults
posted: 10/29/2009 6:56 a.m.
Two teens can be tried as adults for their alleged roles in the attempted armed robbery of Wendy’s in Rogers.
Seat belt lesson ‘personal’ for students, teachers at Happy Hollow
posted: 10/29/2009 6:54 a.m.
For members of the Happy Hollow Elementary School community, a seat belt safety event put on Wednesday by high school students resonated on a personal level.
Disabled veterans ride for free
posted: 10/29/2009 6:53 a.m.
Starting within the next week, Ozark Regional Transit will offer free rides to the area’s disabled veterans.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/29/2009 6:52 a.m.
Meetings and Events in Washington County for October 29, 2009.
NWACC student places in national video contest
posted: 10/29/2009 6:51 a.m.
A local student placed second in his category for a national video contest held last summer.
Obituaries & Death Notices
posted: 10/29/2009 6:50 a.m.
Obituaries & Death Notices for October 29, 2009.
Free health center extending hours
posted: 10/29/2009 6:44 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center celebrated its expanded hours of service Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
Suit filed in connection to baby-strangulation death
posted: 10/29/2009 6:44 a.m.
A lawsuit filed Wednesday is suing the manufacturer of a bassinet and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for wrongful death in connection with a baby’s strangulation death in a bassinet.
Lincoln man appeals sentence after dogs kill neighbor’s cat
posted: 10/29/2009 6:43 a.m.
A Lincoln man has filed an appeal of leash law and vicious animal sentences after he was forced to move his dogs to a new home outside the city limits.
Mother suing motorcyclist responsible for daughter's injury
posted: 10/29/2009 6:42 a.m.
A mother is suing a motorcyclist who lost control of his vehicle while performing stunts and struck her daughter.
Man arrested for armed robbery
posted: 10/29/2009 6:41 a.m.
A Gravette man was arrested on suspicion of robbing two people at gunpoint, taking money and prescription drugs.
Dads to play softball game to benefit Peace at Home Family Shelter
posted: 10/29/2009 6:41 a.m.
A group of local men are playing a softball game at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to raise funds for Peace at Home Family Shelter.
Store clerk says man wielded knife
posted: 10/29/2009 6:40 a.m.
A Fort Smith man was taken into police custody Tuesday for allegedly threatening a furniture store employee with a knife.
School board OKs hiring of occupational therapists
posted: 10/29/2009 6:39 a.m.
Special education students in the Rogers School District should get needed services because the district will hire occupational therapists to meet the students’ needs.
Times Editorial: What’s the solution?
posted: 10/29/2009 6:37 a.m.
Serving the public as a county coroner can’t be a line of work most people aspire to get into. The hours are long. The pay isn’t going to make anyone rich. And the credit is minimal. When is the last time you sent Washington County Coroner Roger Morris a thank-you note for being so dedicated to the deceased?
OUR VIEW : Look at me!
posted: 10/29/2009 6:36 a.m.
Brad Paisley put it well in his 2003 song “Celebrity” : “Someday I’m going to be famous.
GUEST COLUMN : Misplaced priorities
posted: 10/29/2009 6:35 a.m.
I love PETA. To me, my friend “Uncle Ted Nugent” and many others, PETA stands for “People Eating Tasty Animals.” Hunters understand that without proper management, Bambi can become your next hood ornament.
Guest Commentary: Hate-crimes bill protects free speech
posted: 10/29/2009 6:33 a.m.
After years of heated debate, the Senate is poised this month to give final approval to legislation already passed by the House that expands federal hate-crimes statutes to include sexual orientation and gender identity. President Obama has promised to sign it into law.
OTHER OPINIONS: Human trafficking continues
posted: 10/29/2009 6:32 a.m.
When Akouavi Kpade Afolabi lured more than 20 young women from West Africa to New Jersey with promises of a better life, she lied.
Moviegoers asked to participate in food drive Saturday
posted: 10/29/2009 6:30 a.m.
This Halloween, Northwest Arkansas is invited to help “scare” away hunger by participating in a canned-food drive at two Malco Theatres locations.
Pieces of new Huntsville school coming together
posted: 10/29/2009 6:28 a.m.
Some cinderblock walls have been built for the new middle school building that will replace the Huntsville School District’s demolished Old Main school building.
Positioned for title runs
posted: 10/29/2009 6:27 a.m.
Sweat had hardly dried on the faces of their runners at the 24th annual Mountie Classic here Tuesday when 7AWest coaches were asked how the day’s performances would play at next week’s state cross country championships, scheduled Saturday, Nov. 7, in Mountain Home.
Clean sweep: Lady Bulldogs on to semis after sweeping Belles
posted: 10/29/2009 6:26 a.m.
Its anticipation for Wednesday night’s quarterfinal round of the 7A State Tournament was at a fevered pitch by the time Fayetteville took the floor at Clair Bates Athletic Arena.
Lady Tigers sweep NLR; Har-Ber next
posted: 10/29/2009 6:24 a.m.
The Bentonville Lady Tigers are on the doorstep of playing for another state volleyball championship.
KNOCK ON WOOD: Hogs need to recapture mojo against E. Michigan
posted: 10/29/2009 6:23 a.m.
Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan may not fit the stereotype of a trap game for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Lady Panthers regroup before rolling into semis
posted: 10/29/2009 6:22 a.m.
Even fivetime defending state champions need a wake-up call.
Salters steps up in relief
posted: 10/29/2009 6:21 a.m.
Receivers younger and bigger and/or faster on one side and bigger and more game-seasoned on the other flanked Carlton Salters to his musical chairs spot on the bench much of this Razorback season.
Panthers host Alma for final home game
posted: 10/29/2009 6:20 a.m.
Several postseason streaks will come to an end this season in Siloam Springs, but the Panthers football team is still looking for a positive finish to a tough season.
Adams cleared for ‘full participation’ with Hogs
posted: 10/29/2009 6:19 a.m.
Sophomore wide receiver Joe Adams has been cleared by doctors to rejoin his teammates for “full participation” after meeting with a specialist in Little Rock, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino announced Wednesday.
Blackhawks brace for Farmington
posted: 10/29/2009 6:18 a.m.
Every team in the 1-4 A Conference has at least one bruising running back and the Pea Ridge Blackhawks will have to contend with yet another here Friday when they host the Farmington Cardinals.
Woodland hopes to keep title hopes alive on road
posted: 10/29/2009 6:17 a.m.
For Woodland, there’s still a lot to play for this season.
BHS doubles teams advance at Overall
posted: 10/29/2009 6:16 a.m.
A pair of state champion doubles teams from Bentonville High School breezed through to the semifinals hereWednesday on the first day of the Arkansas High School Overall Tennis Tournament at Burns Park.
Lloyd: Beaver Water District a 50-year success
posted: 10/29/2009 6:15 a.m.
Larry Lloyd, chief operating officer for the Beaver Water District, noted the 50th anniversary this year of the district.
Ramay prepared to finish season strong
posted: 10/29/2009 6:14 a.m.
Ramay rebounded from its first loss in four games at Springdale Central by beating Bentonville Black 33-20 last Thursday night, but is looking for more tonight.
Boozman set for health-care hearing
posted: 10/29/2009 6:13 a.m.
U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Ark., will participate in an upcoming health-care hearing with practicing physicians and economic experts on health-care legislation, he said.
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/29/2009 6:13 a.m.
CARDIO TENNIS Hour-long cardio tennis classes available eight times a week at Fayetteville Athletic Club. Call Rhonda Baxter at 587-0500, ext. 3 or e-mail rbaxter@fayac.com.
Foreign Affairs: Don’t build up in Afghanistan
posted: 10/29/2009 6:06 a.m.
It is crunch time on Afghanistan, so here’s my vote: We need to be thinking about how to reduce our footprint and our goals there in a responsible way, not dig in deeper. We simply do not have the Afghan partners, the NATO allies, the domestic support, the financial resources or the national interests to justify an enlarged and prolonged nation-building effort in Afghanistan.
Defense bill signed; hate-crimes list grows
posted: 10/29/2009 5:23 a.m.
Trumpeting a victory against careless spending, President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed a defense bill that kills some costly weapons projects and expands war efforts. In a major civil-rights change, the law also makes it a federal hate crime to assault people based on sexual orientation.
Brief first NASA test flight of rocket termed successful
posted: 10/29/2009 5:22 a.m.
NASA’s newest rocket successfully completed a brief test flight Wednesday, the first step in a back-to-themoon program in danger of being shelved by the White House.
Boozman’s jobless-veteran bill advances
posted: 10/29/2009 5:21 a.m.
Veterans who can’t find jobs would be paid moving and lodging expenses while they get trained in new industries, under a bill the House Committee on Veterans Affairs passed Wednesday.
Third man guilty in two killings
posted: 10/29/2009 5:20 a.m.
The man accused of being the ringleader of a carjacking that turned into the sexual assaults and murders of a Tennessee couple was convicted Wednesday of the most serious charges and now faces the death penalty.
Balloon-boy sheriff: Did not violate law
posted: 10/29/2009 5:19 a.m.
The sheriff in the runaway balloon case doesn’t believe he broke the law when he disclosed that child-welfare workers were involved in the inquiry, his spokesman said Wednesday.
Bomb smashes Pakistan market, killing 100
posted: 10/29/2009 5:16 a.m.
Suspected militants exploded a car bomb in a market crowded with women and children Wednesday, killing 100 people and turning shops selling wedding dresses, toys and jewelry into a mass of burning debris and bodies.
Kurd chief still seeks oil-rich city
posted: 10/29/2009 5:16 a.m.
The president of Iraq’s Kurdish region demanded Wednesday that oil-rich Kirkuk be incorporated into his autonomous area, as the Iraqi parliament prepared for a showdown on the contentious issue of which of the northern city’s residents can vote in coming elections.
Newspaper: Not a party to e-mail suit
posted: 10/29/2009 5:15 a.m.
Citing the First Amendment and the reporter shield law, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on Wednesday filed the first objection to a court order directing the return of e-mails obtained as part of a 2007 lawsuit against University of Arkansas officials.
Parents no-shows at hearing for Alamo ministry children
posted: 10/29/2009 5:13 a.m.
A day after a couple who belong to the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries failed to show up for a hearing on the custody status of their children, including a 4-month-old boy, an advocate for the parents said in an interview that she has not heard from the parents and has no idea where they are.
Railroad gets security inspection
posted: 10/29/2009 5:12 a.m.
Transportation Security Administration inspectors searched Arkansas & Missouri Railroad cars Wednesday as part of a national program to protect mass transit.
UA-Fayetteville proposes $2.4 million budget cut to state
posted: 10/29/2009 5:12 a.m.
The University of Arkansas’ flagship campus has presented its plan to the state outlining how it will cope with budget cuts announced last week.
FORT SMITH: Directors cut projects list to 7 for city’s improvement program
posted: 10/29/2009 5:11 a.m.
Funding for the Fort Smith Convention Center and development of a riverfront baseball stadium topped a short list of projects that directors want to pursue to improve the city for residents, tourists and industrial prospects.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/29/2009 5:08 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/29/2009 5:03 a.m.
False rape report results in arrest An Ozark woman is in the Franklin County jail after being arrested on a warrant charging her with falsely accusing three men and a boy of rape.
Arkansas Court of Appeals
posted: 10/29/2009 5:02 a.m.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions on Wednesday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/29/2009 5:01 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “No one knows if that’s the only cut we’re going to have this year.” Don Pederson, University of Arkansas vice chancellor for finance and administration, on the school’s budget cuts Article, 1B
Flu clinic at airport canceled; 1 still on
posted: 10/29/2009 5:01 a.m.
Washington County health officials have canceled a planned drivethrough flu vaccination clinic scheduled for today at Drake Field in Fayetteville, though a walk-in clinic in Springdale will go on as planned.
Doubleplusungood
posted: 10/29/2009 4:59 a.m.
In an appearance at a Florida senior center, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested a new name for the public option to ease the opposition. “You’ll hear everyone say, ‘There’s got to be a better name for this,’ ” Pelosi said.
Guide to the Editorial Page
posted: 10/29/2009 4:59 a.m.
Only the editorials express the opinion of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. They almost always appear on the left side of the editorial page. The editorial writing staff includes Paul Greenberg, David Barham and Mike Masterson. The columnists—local and syndicated express only their own opinions, as do the cartoonists whose work appears on this page.
Prison sentences given to 3 for roles in ’08 bank robbery
posted: 10/29/2009 4:58 a.m.
Three men who pleaded guilty in federal court in the spring to burglarizing a Fayetteville bank were sentenced to prison terms Tuesday.
WORLD SERIES: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS. NEW YORK YANKEES: Brilliant-Lee dominant
posted: 10/29/2009 4:58 a.m.
Look out for Cliff Lee, Chase Utley and this New Red Machine.
UA sports roundup
posted: 10/29/2009 4:56 a.m.
Arkansas plays role of spoiler Arkansas Coach Erin Aubry said it’s disappointing the Razorbacks didn’t qualify for the SEC Tournament, but they still have plenty to play for against No. 16 LSU on Friday night in the women’s soccer season finale.
5A VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Eagles advance to semifinals
posted: 10/29/2009 4:53 a.m.
Greene County Tech matches aren’t always easy on the heart.
7A VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Southside edges out Conway again
posted: 10/29/2009 4:52 a.m.
The difference between Fort Smith Southside and Conway may be razor thin, but that’s no consolation for the Lady Wampus Cats.
HIGH SCHOOL OVERALL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Martinez keeps eye on overall state title
posted: 10/29/2009 4:50 a.m.
Mario Martinez keeps fighting off injuries and tough opponents in his quest for a second consecutive state overall boys tennis singles title.
5A-West Report
posted: 10/29/2009 4:47 a.m.
England returning for Siloam Siloam Springs (3-5, 0-5 5A-West ) is finally going to get a little bit of good news in a year full of bad luck.
Class 4A report
posted: 10/29/2009 4:43 a.m.
Frazier passing on run Quarterback Kiehl Frazier emerged as a dual threat last year, but he’s been more of a passing threat this season.
Pressure won’t wilt Perryville
posted: 10/29/2009 4:42 a.m.
Paris sounds more glamorous than Perryville, but the teams have been pretty much even on the football field.
Retailer offering coffins online
posted: 10/29/2009 4:41 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has begun selling coffins through its online retailing site, walmart.com.
Didn’t target Hispanics, declares policeman at profiling trial
posted: 10/29/2009 4:40 a.m.
A federal racial-profiling trial ended Wednesday with the testimony of Alexander’s assistant police chief, who denied that he has ever singled out Hispanic motorists for traffic citations.
GMAC seeks 3rd round of aid
posted: 10/29/2009 4:39 a.m.
GMAC, the former lending arm of General Motors Co., is in talks with the Treasury Department for a third injection of taxpayer aid.
870 area code to run out of numbers 2 years later than expected, PSC hears
posted: 10/29/2009 4:39 a.m.
It will take longer for the 870 area code to run out of numbers than previously expected, the Arkansas Public Service Commission was told Wednesday.
US Airways to pare its flights, 1,000 jobs
posted: 10/29/2009 4:38 a.m.
US Airways said Wednesday that it will cut some 1,000 jobs next year, shift nearly all of its flights to its three hubs and Washington, and suspend several international routes.
Acxiom reports profit drop of 40%
posted: 10/29/2009 4:37 a.m.
Little Rock-based Acxiom Corp. on Wednesday reported profit down to $9.4 million from $15.9 million, or 40 percent, for the quarter ending Sept. 30 compared with a year earlier.
NORTHWEST TERRITORY: A forest’s best friend often is fire
posted: 10/29/2009 4:35 a.m.
When the early settlers of North America began to cut down the land’s virgin timber, they left stumps that survived to provide clues to the history of the forests.
Reel Recovery
posted: 10/29/2009 4:34 a.m.
Fly fishing is good — and good for you — was the lesson learned by a special group of men angling for trout Saturday below Norfork Dam.
OUTDOOR BRIEFS
posted: 10/29/2009 4:33 a.m.
Five area anglers make Stren finale Five anglers from Northwest Arkansas are bound for the Stren Series Championship bass tournament, set Nov. 5-7 on Pickwick Lake near Florence, Ala.
Fishing report
posted: 10/29/2009 4:32 a.m.
Northwest & North-Central Arkansas BEAVER As of Wednesday, the lake was at 1,126.7 feet, nearly 7 feet above normal level.
Hunting seasons
posted: 10/29/2009 4:32 a.m.
FURBEARERS (STATEWIDE) Gray fox, mink, red fox and striped skunk hunting: Through sunset Feb. 28 Opossum hunting: Through sunset Feb. 28 Bobcat hunting:
Bond issue OK’d for UALR projects
posted: 10/29/2009 4:32 a.m.
The University of Arkansas board of trustees unanimously approved a $30 million bond issue Wednesday for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to build a new residence hall and an outdoor sports complex.
Five U.N. workers slain in attack on Kabul hotel
posted: 10/29/2009 4:28 a.m.
Terrified U.N. workers scrambled over the roof or leaped from windows to escape choking smoke and gunfire after being awakened at dawn Wednesday when Taliban militants wearing police uniforms stormed a residential hotel packed with foreigners.
House ready to roll out bill on health care
posted: 10/29/2009 4:22 a.m.
House Democrats reached agreement Wednesday on key elements of a health-care bill that would vastly alter America’s medical landscape, requiring virtually universal sign-ups and establishing a new government-run insurance option for millions.
Gasoline bulge trims oil prices
posted: 10/29/2009 4:12 a.m.
Energy prices slumped Wednesday after the Energy Department reported a higher than expected jump in U.S. gasoline supplies.
In the news
posted: 10/29/2009 4:11 a.m.
Kenneth Feinberg, the Obama administration’s “pay czar” who reduced pay for executives at seven major corporations, told a congressional committee that he doesn’t want broader powers over the rest of the financial sector.
P.A.M. quarterly loss less than in ’08
posted: 10/29/2009 4:11 a.m.
P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. on Wednesday narrowed a third-quarter loss and said it demonstrated continuous improvement during the period.
Names and faces
posted: 10/29/2009 4:10 a.m.
Former television game show host Bob Barker, who ended episodes of The Price is Right by asking viewers to spay and neuter their pets, donated $1 million to Drury University in Springfield, Mo., to establish a professorship on animal rights that he hopes will lead to a full undergraduate degree program.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/29/2009 4:06 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “There’s still more fights that we need to win. Changing the culture in Washington will take time and sustained effort.” President Barack Obama, on eliminating defense projects he deems wasteful
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/29/2009 4:03 a.m.
Company combining 2 Arkansas plants Outdoor power-equipment maker Husqvarna, with manufacturing plants at Nashville and De Queen in southwest Arkansas, says it will consolidate the two operations at the Nashville plant next year, and the De Queen site will become a warehouse.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/29/2009 4:02 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This anticipated increase in client spending coupled with our continued emphasis on expense management gives us confidence that our second half operating income performance will improve over the first half of the fiscal year.” John Meyer, Acxiom Corp. chief executive in a news release.
MARKET REPORT: Stocks plunge as home sales dip
posted: 10/29/2009 4:02 a.m.
Major market indexes fell sharply Wednesday after the Commerce Department said newhome sales dropped for the first time in five months.
U.N. vote again decries U.S. embargo on Cuba
posted: 10/29/2009 4:01 a.m.
The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly condemned the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, an annual ritual that highlights global opposition to the policy.
The world in brief
posted: 10/29/2009 3:59 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We will not be deterred from this noble mission.” U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, on a Taliban attack at a U.N. guesthouse in Kabul intended to undermine next month’s presidential runoff
Contesting Iran’s vote is a crime, says leader
posted: 10/29/2009 3:56 a.m.
Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that questioning the results of Iran’s June presidential election is a crime, his strongest warning yet to opposition leaders who continue to insist the vote was rigged.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/29/2009 3:42 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I don’t believe we go to Heaven when we die. Instead, I believe that we come back to Earth (or perhaps go to another planet) and live another life, and we keep coming back until we finally reach perfection. — B.K.
THE TV COLUMN: Weather Channel going to the movies on Fridays
posted: 10/29/2009 3:39 a.m.
What’s an ultra-niche channel to do?
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/29/2009 3:37 a.m.
DEAR READERS: Here are some cute ideas for inexpensive Halloween costumes you can make at home: Fairy princess or angel — Use pink tights and ballerina leotards. Make “wings” out of bent pipe cleaners wrapped in tinfoil or sparkly netting.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/29/2009 3:36 a.m.
Happy birthday. Your sense of identity changes and becomes stronger. More than ever, you know who you are and who you are becoming. A new hobby ignites passion in you. Higher learning leads to financial gain. Capricorn and Aries adore you.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/29/2009 3:32 a.m.
1. Name the country music singer who wrote the words and music of “Cold, Cold Heart.” 2.What former infielder became an outstanding pitcher in the American League in the 1940s?
Louisianian’s body is found at lake
posted: 10/29/2009 3:22 a.m.
Authorities on Wednesday found the body of a woman who vanished after reportedly trying to ride a mattress down the spillway of a dam on Lake Erling in Lafayette County on Tuesday evening.
Other days
posted: 10/29/2009 3:19 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 29, 1909 Alleging that the channel of the Arkansas river is blocked at the Rob Roy bridge below Pine Bluff by the Cotton Belt Railroad, suit was entered yesterday against the railroad in the Pulaski Circuit Court by the Little Rock Packet Company, asking $10,510.42 in damages. The plaintiff demands $10,000 for alleged loss of trade and $510.42 for actual damages.
Detente on ice
posted: 10/29/2009 3:18 a.m.
There were hints of progress in the nuclear talks with Iran last week as Iranian negotiators in Vienna accepted for consideration a plan under which Iran would ship most of its current stockpile of enriched uranium out of the country.
Dismantling America
posted: 10/29/2009 3:18 a.m.
Just one year ago, would you have believed that an unelected government official, not even a Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate but simply one of the many “czars” appointed by the president, could arbitrarily cut the pay of executives in private businesses by 50 percent or 90 percent?
LETTERS
posted: 10/29/2009 3:16 a.m.
I don’t normally agree with Gene Lyons on anything, but one of his recent columns hit the nail on the head.
The inconstant three
posted: 10/29/2009 3:15 a.m.
MAYBE IF The Hon. Olympia Snowe, the nominally Republican senator from Maine, joined the Democratic Party, she would lend some coherence to both our major parties. By switching parties, she’d do both a good turn.
Nothing to fear-yet
posted: 10/29/2009 3:14 a.m.
Nobody should be surprised to see the nation’s esteemed celebrity news media align with FOX News against the White House, although even a cynical observer like me found the unanimity mildly shocking.
LIKE IT IS: Eagles just what Razorbacks offense needs
posted: 10/29/2009 3:10 a.m.
Before this football season began, Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino said he would like to see the school record broken that Kevin Scanlon set in 1979 when he completed 66.2 percent of his passes (92 of 139).
SEC PREVIEW MISSISSIPPI Rebels discover new way to play
posted: 10/29/2009 3:08 a.m.
Andy Kennedy had to learn a different way of coaching last season.
Arkansas vs. Eastern Michigan: Defense recoils; upturn hits snag
posted: 10/29/2009 3:06 a.m.
Just when it seemed the Arkansas defense had rounded a corner with an admirable performance against No. 1 Florida, the unit did an about-face last Saturday at Ole Miss.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/29/2009 3:02 a.m.
Announcer’s road trip no easy outing Gene Deckerhoff had two games on two continents, 65 1 /2 hours apart, requiring 9,000 miles of air travel last weekend.
COMMENTARY Martin showing softer side in Chase
posted: 10/29/2009 3:02 a.m.
Mark Martin of Batesville senses that this is going to be a good week for him as he continues chasing Jimmie Johnson and the NASCAR season championship he so covets.
Off the wire
posted: 10/29/2009 3:01 a.m.
FOOTBALL Goodell defends NFL NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would not acknowledge a connection between head injuries on the football field and later brain diseases while defending the league’s policies on concussions before Congress.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/29/2009 3 a.m.
Eastern Michigan Coach Ron English and Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett were with the same team in 2007, but on different sides of the ball.
SEC report
posted: 10/29/2009 2:58 a.m.
Malzahn, Nutt go at it again Ole Miss Coach Houston Nutt beat his former Arkansas team 30-17 last week, and he’ll face another grudge match Saturday at Auburn.
Petrino:Adams gets OK
posted: 10/29/2009 2:52 a.m.
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino broke the news on his radio show Wednesday night that Razorbacks fans have been waiting to hear for three weeks.
LPGA names new leader
posted: 10/29/2009 2:50 a.m.
The LPGA Tour picked Michael Whan as its new commissioner, turning to a former marketing executive in golf and hockey equipment to rebuild the tour’s relationships with sponsors.
Golf report
posted: 10/29/2009 2:47 a.m.
Foursome named to state Hall The Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame will induct Bobby Baker, Rosey Bartlett, Jay Fox and Bobby D. McGee tonight at the annual Arkansas Golf Awards Banquet at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock.
Sun Belt media days report
posted: 10/29/2009 2:40 a.m.
Conference excited over Hot Springs Sun Belt Conference Athletic Directors’ Chair Bobby Staub from Louisiana-Monroe said Wednesday they are excited to have all 26 teams playing in Hot Springs this year.
Thomas’ future rooted in past
posted: 10/29/2009 2:36 a.m.
There has been much to accomplish for Isiah Thomas in his first venture as a college basketball coach.
Wednesday, October 28
Drake Field flu clinic moved to Jones Center
posted: 10/28/2009 1:50 p.m.
Plans to have an additional free mass flu clinic in Washington County will not transpire, as expected inclement weather has canceled plans to host a drive-thru clinic at Fayetteville’s Drake Field.
Arsonist sentenced to 24 years
posted: 10/28/2009 6:28 a.m.
A Rogers man was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to setting his home on fire with his disabled daughter inside the residence.
Washington County HIV Clinic to address JPs
posted: 10/28/2009 6:27 a.m.
Benton County justices of the peace have a few questions they would like answered before approving the county’s 2010 operating budget. Among the elected officials and department heads that are scheduled to reappear before the committee is Beverly Williams, a member of the Washington County HIV Clinic’s task force.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/28/2009 6:26 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for Oct. 28, 2009.
Council to consider solid waste contract
posted: 10/28/2009 6:22 a.m.
Fayetteville solid waste crews started processing and hauling the city’s trash Oct. 1, after Cherokee Nation backed out of its contract, the City Council learned Tuesday in agenda session.
Board leans toward not having second high school - yet
posted: 10/28/2009 6:21 a.m.
Members of the Bentonville School Board agreed they need to ask for a millage increase in spring 2010, and that proposal should not include a second high school.
Flying Fortress: World War II-era plane brings history in for landing
posted: 10/28/2009 6:21 a.m.
A significant part of United States history made its way to Fayetteville this week.
Trial for dad who fired shots pushed back
posted: 10/28/2009 6:20 a.m.
George David Reed’s jury trial won’t take place this week. Reed, 50, is accused of shooting his daughter’s boyfriend after catching him in Reed’s home with his daughter.
Board settles on Nabholz to manage school construction
posted: 10/28/2009 6:19 a.m.
The Fayetteville School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to negotiate a contract with Nabholz Construction, of Rogers, to perform construction services on the planned Fayetteville High School improvement project.
Iowa man enters not-guilty plea
posted: 10/28/2009 6:18 a.m.
A Boone, Iowa, man pleaded not guilty Monday to raping an 8-year-old girl.
Former FHS cheerleader suing school after injury
posted: 10/28/2009 6:17 a.m.
The Fayetteville School District has been sued by a former Fayetteville High School cheerleader who was injured performing a routine in May 2007.
‘Monster Mash’ changes date, theme
posted: 10/28/2009 6:16 a.m.
The Arkansas Philharmonic rescheduled its Halloween-themed concert, “Monster Mash,” scheduled for Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, when the start time for the Arkansas Razorbacks football game was changed to 6 p.m. The orchestra will perform a Valentinesthemed concert on Feb. 13 instead.
Hight-Jackson No. 1 choice for high school architect
posted: 10/28/2009 6:15 a.m.
The Fayetteville School Board voted 6-0 Monday to enter into negotiations with the Hight-Jackson Associates architecture firm for services on a planned high school improvement project.
Walton Arts Center ‘not moving’ CEO tells chamber group
posted: 10/28/2009 6:15 a.m.
The Walton Arts Center “is not moving” from Fayetteville and hopes to work with the city to find solutions to parking problems, its leader said Monday.
Woman says fiance wouldn’t let her leave home
posted: 10/28/2009 6:14 a.m.
A Fayetteville man faces felony charges for allegedly holding his fiancee against her will in their apartment Monday.
Community notes
posted: 10/28/2009 6:13 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 28, 2009.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/28/2009 6:12 a.m.
Julia Miller, Lenora Euper Struebing, Judith Ann Lancaster, Daniel Lee Zierke
Tutoring under way for Greenland, Winslow students
posted: 10/28/2009 6:07 a.m.
Greenland Elementary School began its new after-school tutoring program to provide reading assistance to elementary students.
Many U.S. Senate candidates already running
posted: 10/28/2009 6:06 a.m.
Numerous U.S. Senate candidates have already announced for Arkansas’ 2010 U.S. Senate race.
To combat abductions, WRMC stops birth announcements
posted: 10/28/2009 6:05 a.m.
Washington Regional Medical Center will no longer submit birth announcements to newspapers.
Times Editorial : Critical decision
posted: 10/28/2009 6:03 a.m.
Tony Johnson, the now-retired chief of the Fayetteville Fire Department, knew better than to go around complaining that he didn’t have enough resources.
OUR VIEW : Tell us about it
posted: 10/28/2009 6:02 a.m.
Ever since his memorable appearance at a 2005 congressional hearing during which he refused to answer questions about the kinds of performance-enhancing supplements he used during his playing days (“I’m not here to talk about the past” ), Mark McGwire has been about as visible as Osama bin Laden. The former slugger, who made millions for his home-run hitting prowess during a brilliant 16-year career, has stayed almost entirely out of the public eye.
Parking On Dickson Plagued By Problems
posted: 10/28/2009 6 a.m.
It may have started off as a discussion about the Walton Arts Center s move to charge for parking, but Dickson Street merchants quickly moved the conversation toward addressing some of the more comprehensive parking problems.
TABLE FOR ONE : Trick or treat
posted: 10/28/2009 5:59 a.m.
You didn’t want to be on the street after dark in Greenwood, especially on Halloween night. The Cateye Club might come roaring off North Main hill, blow by McConnell’s Funeral Home, blur by Dawson’s Grocery and on around the city square with intent to maim, destroy and wreak havoc on innocent citizens and property.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/28/2009 5:53 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 28, 2009.
Pica Pole : A new chapter begins at the paper
posted: 10/28/2009 5:52 a.m.
With the recent announcement of the possibility that the newspapers in the region might merge, a number of people have asked how that affects me. I put the curious off by noting that it won’t affect me unless the merger happens.
Fayetteville schools pegged No. 2 in U.S. in tech performance
posted: 10/28/2009 5:50 a.m.
The Fayetteville School District was named the No. 2 district in the United States in the mediumsized district category in the sixth annual Digital School Districts Survey.
OTHER OPINIONS : Forget Social stimulus
posted: 10/28/2009 5:48 a.m.
The prospect of the federal government punishing Grandma and Grandpa is repugnant — so politically unpalatable, in fact, that President Barack Obama is urging Congress to send every Social Security recipient $250 to make up for this year’s lack of a cost-of-living adjustment in their retirement checks.
Scheming : Cardinals embrace unconventional defense
posted: 10/28/2009 5:41 a.m.
The traditional 4-3 and 3-4 defensive looks are tried and true, but they aren’t for everyone.
Lady Panthers slam Mills
posted: 10/28/2009 5:39 a.m.
Rose Cheek knew her players had been looking forward to Tuesday for a long time.
EXTRA POINTS: Trendy or not, SEC must assess officials
posted: 10/28/2009 5:37 a.m.
Alot of us cringe when we hear the word “trendy” used to describe an event, clothing or music.
Moorman ‘iffy’ as Lions go to work
posted: 10/28/2009 5:35 a.m.
Though difficult to tell because of the cloud cover and rainfall, Lions football coach Bill Harrelson was right — the sun did rise Monday in Gravette.
CLASS 4A FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK : West Fork one win from postseason
posted: 10/28/2009 5:34 a.m.
Last week’s 35-0 loss at undefeated Booneville has given West Fork’s game this Friday an added sense of urgency.
Tradition wins out
posted: 10/28/2009 5:32 a.m.
Tradition and a whole lot determination again carried the Rogers Mounties and Bentonville Lady Tigers to championships at the 24th annual Mountie Classic that doubled as the 7A-West Conference meet here Tuesday amid perfect cross country running conditions.
CLASS 3A FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK : Elkins holding on to playoff hopes
posted: 10/28/2009 5:30 a.m.
Elkins sits in the fourth and final playoff spot heading into the last two weeks of the regular season, but will most likely need to win out to secure a spot in the postseason.
Big plays help give Gentry confidence
posted: 10/28/2009 5:29 a.m.
Big plays are what Gentry head football coach Brian Little likes to see.
Hogs taking nothing for granted during E. Michigan prep
posted: 10/28/2009 5:28 a.m.
Arkansas starting quarterback Ryan Mallett hopes the Razorbacks dominate early, so that Tyler Wilson and the reserves can log plenty of experience in Saturday’s 6 p.m. ESPNU televised nonconference homecoming game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Overall decides the best
posted: 10/28/2009 5:24 a.m.
Three girls from Bentonville’s state championship team and the Tigers’ top doubles team will be in North Little Rock today for the Arkansas High School Overall Tennis Tournament at Burns Park.
Staffing up for Goblin arrival
posted: 10/28/2009 5:23 a.m.
It’s easier now to see the glasses inside Edwards Optical than it was in years past, when Halloweens were celebrated with lavish displays to delight passing children. This time around, the seasonal display has become overwhelmingly subtle.
Candidate Fred Ramey talks about issues
posted: 10/28/2009 5:22 a.m.
Fred Ramey, a candidate for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2010, answered questions Friday from The Benton County Daily Record.
Keeping the flow
posted: 10/28/2009 5:21 a.m.
The Bentonville City Council took the necessary steps Tuesday night to keep voter-approved bond money at the ready for capital improvements throughout the community.
Intersection work should start soon
posted: 10/28/2009 5:20 a.m.
Midland Construction is now on the clock after receiving a $1.167 million contract to replace the brick intersections downtown with stamped concrete.
State wants parents involved with school improvement
posted: 10/28/2009 5:18 a.m.
School districts in the area are scrambling to get a policy created and approved to meet a state directive regarding parental involvement in school improvement.
Credit cards now accepted at Rogers District Court
posted: 10/28/2009 5:17 a.m.
A chair and computer screen now stand across the clerk windows in the Rogers District Court lobby.
FEMA issues last ice-storm check
posted: 10/28/2009 5:16 a.m.
On Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency finished reimbursing Benton County for its part in cleaning up damage left in the wake of January’s ice storm.
State’s share of flu vaccine short
posted: 10/28/2009 4:59 a.m.
Arkansas health officials already struggling with a slow trickle of swine-flu vaccine coming into the state said Tuesday that there will also be shortages of seasonal-influenza vaccine when mass vaccination clinics start around the state Thursday.
Blasts’ 8 U.S. deaths are deadly milestone
posted: 10/28/2009 4:53 a.m.
October became the deadliest month for U.S. troops in the eight-year war in Afghanistan when two powerful bombs killed eight soldiers and an interpreter Tuesday in separate attacks.
Former supervisor, ACORN declare innocence in court
posted: 10/28/2009 4:53 a.m.
Political advocacy group ACORN and a former voter-registration supervisor pleaded innocent Tuesday to illegally paying canvassers to register Nevada voters during last year’s presidential campaign.
Spend big, Cowboys owner advises
posted: 10/28/2009 4:36 a.m.
You’ve got to spend money to make money, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones told a roomful of tourism leaders Tuesday.
U.S. sees increase in prices of homes
posted: 10/28/2009 4:32 a.m.
Home prices rose for the third-straight month in August, a key ingredient for a broad and sustained housing recovery.
Arkansas vs. Eastern Michigan: Getting TE ball priority for UA
posted: 10/28/2009 4:28 a.m.
D.J. Williams continues to say all the right things regarding his ever-expanding role as a blocking tight end.
World Series - Phillies vs. Yankees: Game 1 combatants
posted: 10/28/2009 4:27 a.m.
The first time they met was seven years ago. Cliff Lee was a selfconfident September call-up, and his new teammate was immediately impressed.
Springdale gets hot at end
posted: 10/28/2009 4:23 a.m.
After waiting so long to get back to the postseason, Springdale decided to stick around another day.
Same old Siloam story
posted: 10/28/2009 4:19 a.m.
Siloam Springs is off to a good start in its quest for a sixth consecutive state championship.
Criswell rolls up 422 yards
posted: 10/28/2009 4:19 a.m.
Morrilton is just 4-24 since sharing the 5A-West championship in 2006.
Small school football report
posted: 10/28/2009 4:18 a.m.
Arrows are back on track Lavaca’s early struggles — two losses in three nonconference games — wasn’t unexpected given the talent lost from last season, but the Golden Arrows weren’t sure they’d turn around the season like this.
Clippers’ Griffin out with broken kneecap
posted: 10/28/2009 4:18 a.m.
The Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin, the No. 1 draft pick, will be out for six weeks with a broken left kneecap sustained in a preseason game Friday.
Two sisters hit by car at school bus stop
posted: 10/28/2009 4:17 a.m.
Two elementary school-age sisters were struck by a vehicle on U.S. 412 on Tuesday morning as they tried to board a bus for school, said Shelby Sisemore, superintendent of the Huntsville School District.
Correction
posted: 10/28/2009 4:17 a.m.
Tuesday’s editorial incorrectly referred to the 1995 Halloween murder of Ernestine Andregg as occurring in Bentonville. The home where she was killed is located in Rogers and was investigated by that city’s police department. We are sorry for our error.
This way to a new school
posted: 10/28/2009 4:17 a.m.
WHEN ONE ROAD is blocked, take another. That’s pretty much what Fayetteville’s school board has just done by votingunanimously—to pursue $52.3 million in (very) low-interest bonds to build a new and better high school.
EDITORIALS Rudeness as crime?
posted: 10/28/2009 4:16 a.m.
COULD IT BE a new and improved way to resolve criminal cases? One has been discovered in Rogers. Namely, just saying you’re sorry. Apparently there’s nothing like an apology to clear the air—and a criminal docket.
Mass flu clinics
posted: 10/28/2009 4:15 a.m.
Benton County Bella Vista: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday, Riordan Hall, 7 Kingsdale Lane Rogers: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday, Rogers Activity Center, 305 W. Olive St. Siloam Springs: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday, Eastgate Church of Christ, 1997 U.S. 412 East Boone County Harrison: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday, Eagle Heights Baptist Church, 703 E. Walters Ave.
SUN BELT CONFERENCE BASKETBALL: Media Day Report
posted: 10/28/2009 4:15 a.m.
Poll little startling to Brady There were some surprises when the Sun Belt Conference announced its preseason coaches poll Tuesday.
Analysts foresee ’10 rise in retail sales, inflation
posted: 10/28/2009 4:15 a.m.
Retailers and their suppliers can expect sales to rebound next year, but the increase likely will be offset by rising inflation, company representatives were told Tuesday.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/28/2009 4:14 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Just be patient:We’ll eventually have enough H1N1.” Glenda Parker, Washington County Health Unit administrator, referring to vaccine for the swine flu Article, 1B
Consumers gloomy over job market
posted: 10/28/2009 4:14 a.m.
Consumers’ confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job prospects remained bleak, a private research group said Tuesday, fueling speculation that an already gloomy Christmas shopping forecast could worsen.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/28/2009 4:14 a.m.
Easter Seals recognizes Nelson Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones came back to Arkansas on Tuesday to name Sheffield Nelson the Easter Seals Arkansan of the Year.
Obama team targets 11-hour trucker rule
posted: 10/28/2009 4:13 a.m.
The Obama administration has agreed to reconsider a rule that allows long-haul truckers to drive for up to 11 hours straight, bowing to safety advocates who say longer hours could lead to greater fatigue and more accidents.
Google blocking site, China paper claims
posted: 10/28/2009 4:12 a.m.
Google Inc. faces a new controversy in China after a Web site run by the Communist Party’s main newspaper accused the U.S. search giant of trying to keep Internet users away after its reports on a copyright dispute.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/28/2009 4:12 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Olmert addresses peace, Iran at UA
posted: 10/28/2009 4:11 a.m.
The quest for peace between Israelis and Palestinians and an international effort to prevent weapons development in Iran are equally important issues, but they are not directly related, Ehud Olmert, former prime minister of Israel, told a Fayetteville audience Tuesday.
New education chief announces changes
posted: 10/28/2009 4:11 a.m.
Arkansas’ new education commissioner said Tuesday that he will change some job assignments within the Arkansas Department of Education as part of an overall effort to improve the agency’s support of schools.
Beebe encourages look at alternatives to jailing
posted: 10/28/2009 4:11 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe has urged state prison and law enforcement officials, judges and prosecutors to consider “new and existing ideas to punish people beyond traditional incarceration,” particularly for nonviolent offenders, a spokesman for the governor said Tuesday.
Officials gear up for mass clinics
posted: 10/28/2009 4:10 a.m.
In Northwest Arkansas’ most populous counties, health officials were gearing up Tuesday for mass influenza vaccination clinics that will happen across the state.
Ministry kids case stays out of view
posted: 10/28/2009 4:09 a.m.
On the second day of hearings on the custody status of children who were removed from the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, a judge admonished attorneys, witnesses and other to abide by his gag order, which bars participants from commenting on the proceedings.
FAYETTEVILLE Attorney: UA handled case improperly
posted: 10/28/2009 4:09 a.m.
The attorney for a woman who said she was raped Aug. 27 by three Arkansas Razorbacks basketball players has requested a special prosecutor to hear the case.
Pair planned to kill Danish cartoonist, U.S. says
posted: 10/28/2009 4:09 a.m.
Two Chicago men who were schoolmates in Pakistan plotted terrorist attacks against a Danish newspaper that triggered widespread protests by printing cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, federal prosecutors said Tuesday in announcing charges against the men.
Iran wants to amend nuke-deal offer
posted: 10/28/2009 4:08 a.m.
Iran will offer to amend a proposal to transfer the bulk of its nuclear material abroad to be transformed into fuel for a peaceful Tehran medical reactor, state television reported Tuesday.
Panel proposed as debt antidote
posted: 10/28/2009 4:08 a.m.
Several senators say that if Congress can’t stop itself from spending the nation into everlasting debt, give the controls to somebody else.
Health proposal backed by Reid is no sure thing
posted: 10/28/2009 4:07 a.m.
Senate Democrats voiced deep disagreements Tuesday over the idea of a government-run health-insurance plan, suggesting that the decision by the majority leader, Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, to include a public plan in major healthcare legislation had failed, at least initially, to unite his caucus.
EPA proposes tighter emissions regulation
posted: 10/28/2009 4:07 a.m.
Even as the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee took up its climate bill for the first time Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed requiring thousands of greenhouse gas emitters to install stricter pollution control technology.
Palin: Got $1.25 million for book
posted: 10/28/2009 4:06 a.m.
Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin reported that she has received at least $1.25 million for her forthcoming memoir Going Rogue.
Weather holds back new NASA rocket
posted: 10/28/2009 4:06 a.m.
NASA tried for hours Tuesday to launch its newest rocket for a shakedown flight, but clouds and high wind kept it stuck on the pad.
Church of Scientology convicted
posted: 10/28/2009 4:05 a.m.
The French branch of the Church of Scientology was convicted of fraud and fined nearly $900,000 on Tuesday by a Paris court. But the judges did not ban the church, as the prosecution had demanded, saying that a change in the law prevented such an action for fraud. The church said it would appeal.
Targeted in Alexander, five Hispanics testify
posted: 10/28/2009 4:05 a.m.
Five Hispanic men testified Tuesday that they were victims of racial profiling when an Alexander police officer pulled them over for minor infractions in 2007 and had their vehicles towed to generate money for the city.
$2 million to map state’s broadband gap
posted: 10/28/2009 4:05 a.m.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is setting aside more than $2 million to map how much of Arkansas has access to broadband — the highspeed connections that bring the Internet to life, allowing people to watch movies and send loads of content over their computers.
Suit that links oil to storm revived
posted: 10/28/2009 4:04 a.m.
A federal appellate court has revived a class-action lawsuit that contends Murphy Oil Corp. and dozens of other petroleum companies, along with coal and chemical firms, are responsible for global warming and should pay for its damage.
Squeezed by rising price of oil, Valero reports loss
posted: 10/28/2009 3:57 a.m.
The largest independent petroleum refiner in the U.S. said Tuesday that it lost nearly $500 million in the third quarter as it was caught between a rise in oil prices and a slump in American travel.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/28/2009 3:48 a.m.
Utility gets stimulus to install smart grid Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. will receive $130 million in government stimulus money to accelerate its smart grid program for electricity infrastructure.
MARKET REPORT: Mixed reports send stocks down
posted: 10/28/2009 3:48 a.m.
Stocks mostly fell Tuesday as mixed reports on home prices and consumer confidence gave investors little incentive to step into the market.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/28/2009 3:47 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We did some research that 38 million Americans said they will take a trip this year, they just don’t know when. So there’s that pent up demand we hope will come.” Roger Dow, president and chief executive of the U.S. Travel Association
Names and faces
posted: 10/28/2009 3:43 a.m.
A Bahamas lawmaker apologized publicly Tuesday for remarks that caused a mistrial in the John Travolta extortion case, but he did not reveal who told him that a defendant had been acquitted before a verdict was announced.
In the news
posted: 10/28/2009 3:41 a.m.
Malia Obama, 11, and her sister, Sasha, 8, have received their swine-flu shots, the White House announced, but the president and first lady are waiting to receive theirs until after people in priority groups, such as children, young adults and pregnant women, have been vaccinated.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/28/2009 3:41 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “For 30 cents a day, we will put America in control of our own energy future and take a stand for home-grown American energy rather than foreign oil from countries who don’t like us. For 30 cents a day, we will protect our kids from dangerous pollution.” Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate to take up adding jobless aid
posted: 10/28/2009 3:39 a.m.
After weeks of political haggling, the Senate agreed Tuesday to take up legislation that would give people running out of unemployment insurance benefits up to 20 more weeks of federal aid.
Kirkuk feud fouls Iraqi voting accord
posted: 10/28/2009 3:36 a.m.
A long-sought political consensus in Iraq over how to conduct crucial coming elections fell apart Tuesday over the thorny issue of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, an Iraqi lawmaker said.
The world in brief
posted: 10/28/2009 3:35 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Iran is wasting time because it is now that we need to talk. One day it will be too late.” French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, on the sidelines of a meeting with European counterparts in Luxembourg
LIKE IT IS Don’t call Arkansas athletes ‘dumb jocks’
posted: 10/28/2009 3:30 a.m.
The Arkansas Activities Association isn’t known as a risk-taking enterprise.
SEC PREVIEW MISSISSIPPI STATE Center erases shots, records
posted: 10/28/2009 3:27 a.m.
Mississippi State Coach Rick Stansbury won’t take credit for any of senior forward Jarvis Va r n a d o ’ s 395 blocked shots.
COMMENTARY Time for McGwire to address past
posted: 10/28/2009 3:25 a.m.
The Mark McGwire Hall of Fame Rehabilitation and Legacy Makeover Tour began Monday morning at Busch Stadium, with Tony La Russa serving as scrub master for the former home run king’s tarnished legacy.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/28/2009 3:25 a.m.
Junior team shoots, strips, gets booted An Idaho junior hockey team was banished for a week from a city ice rink after players engaged in a game of “strip hockey” — shedding a piece of uniform every time a practice shot missed its mark.
Off the wire
posted: 10/28/2009 3:24 a.m.
BASEBALL Astros hire manager Brad Mills, 52, was hired as manager by the Houston Astros on Tuesday after six seasons as Terry Francona’s bench coach with the Boston Red Sox.
TUESDAY’S NBA LeBron-Shaq combo no match for Celtics
posted: 10/28/2009 3:24 a.m.
Paul Pierce scored 23 points, Ray Allen 16 and Kevin Garnett 13 in his first regular-season game since March as the Boston Celtics won 95-89, spoiling the debut of the Cleveland Cavaliers with LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal on Tuesday night in the NBA season opener.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/28/2009 3:22 a.m.
Arkansas’ receivers were expected to have their fair share of dropped passes this season while trying to catch hard-thrown balls from quarterback Ryan Mallett.
Memphis defense drubbed
posted: 10/28/2009 3:22 a.m.
Quarterback Patrick Pinkney ran for two touchdowns to help East Carolina beat Memphis 38-19 Tuesday night.
ASU LB, punter’s efforts rewarded
posted: 10/28/2009 3:21 a.m.
Two Arkansas State players have received weekly honors for their performances in Saturday’s 27-10 victory over Florida International.
UALR letting its guard down
posted: 10/28/2009 3:16 a.m.
UALR Coach Steve Shields said Tuesday the newness is starting to wear off on some of his first-year players.
Other days
posted: 10/28/2009 3 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 28, 1909 Unless the Penitentiary Board comes to the aid of the general revenue fund and pays back a part of the $98,000 borrowed from that fund by act of the last legislature, the general revenue fund will possess about $8,000 by November 10, according to estimates made in the state treasurer’s office, where it was stated there was about $68,000 to the credit of the general revenue fund when the books were closed yesterday afternoon.
Allies must be legit
posted: 10/28/2009 2:58 a.m.
Last week, John Kerry took a long walk with Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai in the gardens of the presidential palace in Kabul. At the end of their Tuesday stroll, Karzai grudgingly agreed to a run-off election to settle the vote-fraud controversy over his August 20 reelection to office.
COLUMNISTS The Holocaust and me
posted: 10/28/2009 2:57 a.m.
WARSAW (AP)—The memorial museum at Auschwitz has launched a Facebook page hoping that the popular social-networking site will help it reach young people around the globe and engage them in discussions about the former Nazi death camp and the Holocaust. . . .
Free speech and privacy
posted: 10/28/2009 2:57 a.m.
It isn’t always easy to have the courage of your convictions. Witness the outfit called Protect Marriage Washington.
LETTERS
posted: 10/28/2009 2:55 a.m.
Bank on political pay raise Although $100 million will be cut from our state budget as a direct result of the continuing recession, the people of Arkansas should take comfort in knowing that all is not lost and the solution is only months away.
Tuesday, October 27
Mark your calendar
posted: 10/27/2009 5:55 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30 6:15 p.m. The Presbyterian Players will stage “One Toe in the Grave” at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista. Tickets for the play only will be $7 each at the door.Additional performances will be at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 31 and 2 p.m. Nov. 1.
Parking restrictions for Israeli’s speech at UA
posted: 10/27/2009 2:03 p.m.
The University of Arkansas is restricting parking around the time former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert speaks at Barnhill Arena.
Deputies: Man attacked wife with ax, hurt son
posted: 10/27/2009 1:53 p.m.
Baxter County deputies arrested a man on charges he attacked his wife with an ax and injured his 9-year-old son when the boy tried to protect his mother.
School board picks Nabholz for high school project
posted: 10/27/2009 1:44 p.m.
The Fayetteville School Board voted 7-0 today to negotiate a contract with Nabholz Construction of Rogers to perform construction services on the future Fayetteville High School improvement project.
Newspaper companies set to merge
posted: 10/27/2009 6:48 a.m.
The U.S. Department of Justice has cleared the way for a merger of the major newspapers serving Benton and Washington counties and other parts of Northwest Arkansas.
JP proposes mining zones for county
posted: 10/27/2009 6:47 a.m.
Washington County Quorum Court members are mulling over the idea of rezoning quarries, dirt pits and other mining areas as “mining zones.” During Monday’s Quorum Court County Services Committee meeting, an ordinance was brought forth by District 10 Justice of the Peace Jack Norton, asking for mining zones to be added to the county’s list of possible zones. Under this ordinance, Norton also sought to allow the new zones to include areas surrounding the quarry, dirt pit or mining areas for one half mile from the outermost edge of the mining property.
Newspapers’ partnership is a go
posted: 10/27/2009 6:46 a.m.
The Justice Department has closed its investigation related to failing newspapers in northwest Arkansas, clearing the way for a joint venture to move forward, officials of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc. and Stephens Media LLC announced.
City’s uptown merchants unite
posted: 10/27/2009 6:45 a.m.
Merchants on the north end of Fayetteville are creating their own identity as “uptown” with formation of the Uptown Fayetteville Association, as announced Monday.
Planning commissioners deny dog facility
posted: 10/27/2009 6:44 a.m.
A conditional-use permit was defeated Monday for a dog boarding and training facility on Old Farmington Road, after Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission Director Marilyn Heifner expressed concern about noise impacting four hotels adjacent to the property.
Murder trial put on hold
posted: 10/27/2009 6:43 a.m.
A judge granted a request from prosecutors and defense attorneys to delay the murder trial for one of the men accused of killing 17-yearold Derrick Jefferson.
Slaughter Pen going center stage
posted: 10/27/2009 6:42 a.m.
Slaughter Pen Bike Park may be the best-kept secret in town. But with close to 200 riders from five or more states, just shy of 100 runners and a steady stream of spectators expected to converge on this northwest Bentonville amenity Nov. 6-8, that will no longer be the case.
Walton Arts Center ‘not moving’ CEO tells chamber group
posted: 10/27/2009 6:41 a.m.
The Walton Arts Center “is not moving” from Fayetteville and hopes to work with the city to find solutions to parking problems, its leader said Monday.
Dive team running; board comes next
posted: 10/27/2009 6:39 a.m.
On Nov. 10, more than two months after Benton County’s two dive teams were merged into one by an emergency ordinance, Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee will present the Quorum Court with a list of appointments for the dive team board.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/27/2009 6:39 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for Oct. 27, 2009.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/27/2009 6:37 a.m.
David Eugene Cleveland, Luvina Bradley Tillotson, Melva Jo Long, Lucy Irene Word McOwen, Marletta Rhodes, Lagretta Juanita Hughes-Smith, Kelly Jenine Hammond
Patrons shoot down ‘Star Wars’ design
posted: 10/27/2009 6:29 a.m.
The so-called “Star Wars” design for a new Elkins High School was not favored on the second viewing by facility steering committee members Monday.
Community notes
posted: 10/27/2009 6:27 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 27, 2009.
OUR VIEW : In the club
posted: 10/27/2009 6:25 a.m.
It is a risk and a challenge to open any kind of business, particularly at a time like this. Dario Amini has decided to take the plunge. By Jan. 1, he hopes to open a restaurant called Petit Bistro at the building formerly known as an Ozark Mountain Smokehouse in north Bentonville.
Times Editorial : Checked out
posted: 10/27/2009 6:25 a.m.
The Fayetteville Public Library has had a long history, starting June 7, 1916, in the basement of the Washington County Courthouse.
JUST A THOUGHT : Thunder road
posted: 10/27/2009 6:21 a.m.
The last three days of my life began two months ago with dressed-up sheets of paper. Inside a box were two tickets. “Bruce Springsteen” in concert, they said.
OTHER OPINIONS : Just say no
posted: 10/27/2009 6:18 a.m.
If a friend asked to dump his garbage in your yard because he knew you would know what to do with it, what would you say? Probably, no thanks. That’s what the U.S. should say to countries that want to send their nuclear waste here for processing and storage. Thankfully, Sen. Lamar Alexander and U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro are sponsoring legislation in Congress to keep other countries’ nuclear waste out of the U.S.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/27/2009 6:16 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 27, 2009.
Liberties : The nuns’ story
posted: 10/27/2009 6:15 a.m.
Once, in the first grade, I was late for class. I started crying in the schoolyard, terrified to go in and face the formidable Sister Hiltruda.
Tigers happy to finish at home
posted: 10/27/2009 6:09 a.m.
Bentonville has two regular season games left and both of them are at Tiger Stadium, where the Tigers are 5-0 this year and have outscored their opponents 250-46.
Fayetteville Public Schools : Schools always working to improve academic achievement
posted: 10/27/2009 6:08 a.m.
Thursday night, the Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Accountability team presented the annual report on student achievement in our schools. As Superintendent Vicki Thomas has noted, there are many issues that require our attention, but none is more critical than commitment to our core purpose, the education of every child in the Fayetteville Public Schools.
Driver safety accelerated at high school with grant
posted: 10/27/2009 6:06 a.m.
Fayetteville High School’s service learning program received a $2,000 grant to help promote driver safety education in the school.
Gatling’s View : Tigers vs. Tithers; that’d be a clash
posted: 10/27/2009 6:06 a.m.
Here’s what I know.
Not thinking about three
posted: 10/27/2009 6:04 a.m.
A chance for a third straight Class 7A state volleyball championship is in reach for Bentonville.
TheatreSquared heralds Gala for Education
posted: 10/27/2009 6:02 a.m.
TheatreSquared announced recently its annual Gala for Education, supporting arts-in-education outreach for students and teachers throughout Northwest Arkansas. The event will be held from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 20, at Teatro Scarpino in downtown Fayetteville.
Rogers expects challenge at Classic
posted: 10/27/2009 6:01 a.m.
You can count on two fingers the number of boys’ teams that have won the Mountaineer Classic, which doubles today as the 7A-West Conference championship meet on the Rogers High School campus.
JBU students earn EPA grant for competition
posted: 10/27/2009 5:59 a.m.
A group of students at John Brown University in Siloam Springs will receive a $10,000 grant for the first phase of a project to develop plans for an affordable, sustainable solar energy water heater for the developing world.
Rogers man jailed for allegedly shaking son
posted: 10/27/2009 5:58 a.m.
A Rogers man is in jail after allegedly admitting to shaking his 5-week-old son.
John Brown’s NWA Advance Program recognizes students
posted: 10/27/2009 5:56 a.m.
The following area students have been named to John Brown University’s dean’s list of distinguished students from the Advance Degree Completion Program. These students are members of the Northwest Arkansas cohort group No. 5 working toward a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
Bella Vista City Council votes against extra retirement benefits
posted: 10/27/2009 5:55 a.m.
The City Council voted against increasing retirement benefits for five Fire Department employees, despite two appeals, at Monday’s meeting.
Halloween concert rescheduled due to Razorback game change
posted: 10/27/2009 5:55 a.m.
The Arkansas Philharmonic has rescheduled the Halloween-themed concert “Monster Mash” scheduled for Saturday at the Walton Arts Center when the start time for the Razorback football game was changed to 6 p.m. The orchestra will perform a Valentine’sthemed concert on Feb. 13 instead.
Cooper Elementary Fall Festival is Friday
posted: 10/27/2009 5:53 a.m.
The second annual Fall Festival at Cooper Elementary School will start at 6 p.m. Friday.
Blue-collar blocker : Vines’ protection helping FHS pass its way to conference title race
posted: 10/27/2009 5:52 a.m.
Any good trigger man needs cover to pull off the mission.
Getting into the holiday spirit
posted: 10/27/2009 5:51 a.m.
In eight days, the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center here will begin to look a lot like Christmas when the hotel’s conference area is turned into Candy Cane Lane, a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that will benefit area children.
NFL NUGGETS : Cards starting to surge at right time
posted: 10/27/2009 5:50 a.m.
The undefeated New Orleans Saints might be the NFC’s best team, but the defending conference champs are starting to make a push.
Lady Bulldogs ready to make run at 7A State Tournament
posted: 10/27/2009 5:47 a.m.
The momentum that spurred the Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs to the top of the league standings flagged during the final week of 7A-West Conference play.
Rogers police warn of two scams
posted: 10/27/2009 5:46 a.m.
Police here issued warnings on two possible scams Monday, both asking for bank-card numbers.
Plan to merge area’s papers gets go-ahead
posted: 10/27/2009 5:45 a.m.
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation of the proposed joint venture between Stephens Media LLC and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc., allowing the two companies to merge operations in Northwest Arkansas.
Petrino seeks better effort from Hogs versus Eastern Michigan
posted: 10/27/2009 5:45 a.m.
Arkansas could have used a more patient coach, the Arkansas coach said.
DEA agents among 14 killed in copter crashes
posted: 10/27/2009 5:44 a.m.
A U.S. military helicopter crashed Monday while returning from the scene of a firefight with suspected Taliban drug traffickers in western Afghanistan, killing 10 Americans including three drug agents in a not-sonoticed war within a war.
Survey: Hiring in U.S. to rise
posted: 10/27/2009 5:43 a.m.
For the first time in a year, U.S. companies are planning to boost payrolls and investments, indicating the growing economic recovery will be sustained into 2010, a private survey showed.
Innocent in bomb plot, Jordanian man, 19, says
posted: 10/27/2009 5:42 a.m.
A Jordanian man accused of trying to blow up a Dallas skyscraper with what he thought was a car bomb pleaded innocent during his arraignment Monday.
Ohio death review missing doctors
posted: 10/27/2009 5:42 a.m.
Finding medical professionals willing to advise Ohio on the best way to put condemned inmates to death is proving difficult because of ethical and professional rules, the state’s top attorney said.
Karadzic boycotts start of trial
posted: 10/27/2009 5:41 a.m.
His chair was empty, his headphones lay idle on the desk. In Courtroom One at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal, angry survivors of Bosnia’s bloody war gasped in disbelief Monday as judges adjourned the opening day of Radovan Karadzic’s trial after just 15 minutes.
Report faults FBI on evidence review
posted: 10/27/2009 5:41 a.m.
The FBI is still not reviewing reams of evidence collected in counterterrorism cases, and has fewer translators than it did a few years ago, an internal government watchdog said Monday.
Iran hints deal to ship uranium likely
posted: 10/27/2009 5:40 a.m.
Iran hinted Monday that it could agree to ship some low-enriched uranium abroad for processing as reactor fuel as the world awaited its reply on a U.N.-drafted nuclear plan aimed at easing tensions with the West.
2 fathers face loss of rights to kids
posted: 10/27/2009 5:40 a.m.
Arkansas child-welfare officials recommended Monday that the parental rights of two more fathers who are members of the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries be terminated, a move that would clear the men’s children to be put up for adoption, an advocate for the parents said Monday.
GPS gear adds to travel safety in remote areas
posted: 10/27/2009 5:39 a.m.
More hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are considering buying personal locator gadgets after Rogers photographer Ed Cooley used one to notify rescuers of his whereabouts earlier this month.
3 who looked at Pressly medical file get probation
posted: 10/27/2009 5:38 a.m.
A year and a day after the death of KATV-TV, Channel 7 news anchor Anne Pressly, who was raped and beaten in her home, a Little Rock doctor and two hospital employees were given a year’s probation and fines for snooping into Pressly’s hospital records.
Study to re-evaluate Lee Creek damming
posted: 10/27/2009 5:37 a.m.
A debate is ongoing over whether Lee Creek at Pine Mountain should be dammed for a public water supply for Crawford County residents, but that decision won’t be made until 2017, an Army Corps of Engineers official said Monday.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/27/2009 5:36 a.m.
Food drive total is 75,000 pounds The second University of Arkansas World Food Day food drive, which ended Oct. 16, netted 75,000 pounds of food for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, the university announced Monday.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/27/2009 5:35 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
UCA gives overhaul to security measures
posted: 10/27/2009 5:35 a.m.
A year after two students were fatally shot at the University of Central Arkansas, the school has expanded its security and notification system while also taking time to honor the victims.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/27/2009 5:34 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This thing saved his life.There’s absolutely no doubt about it.” Fort Smith wildlife photographer Tom Kennon, on the SPOT device carried by a photographer rescued from remote Newton County Article, 1B
Boy, 4, hit in leg by errant gunshot
posted: 10/27/2009 5:31 a.m.
A 4-year-old Charleston boy is recovering from a gunshot wound in the leg he suffered Friday when he and a 3-year-old boy were playing with a.22-caliber rifle, according to the Franklin County sheriff’s office.
Editorial notebook Middle school magic
posted: 10/27/2009 5:30 a.m.
The final bell of the day sounds at the Harrison Arkansas Middle School.
Lessons from Rogers
posted: 10/27/2009 5:30 a.m.
WHEN IT COMES to managing the people’s money in Rogers, Jerry Hudlow emphasizes words like “lean, efficient and responsible.” Good words. His leadership is even more impressive.
The Halloween murder
posted: 10/27/2009 5:29 a.m.
IT WAS a crime so senseless and brutal that it could have come out of a Quentin Tarantino script. Bentonville police still don’t know who stabbed Ernestine Andregg to death in her home on Halloween of 1995.
Dad, 19, arrested on battery charge
posted: 10/27/2009 5:29 a.m.
A Rogers man is in jail after admitting he shook his 5-week-old son, who was in critical condition Monday in a Missouri hospital, police said.
ARKANSAS VS. E. MICHIGAN: UA foe endures season to forget
posted: 10/27/2009 5:28 a.m.
Ron English said he’s been through some rebuilding situations in 18 seasons as a college football coach, but never one as tough as he’s experiencing at Eastern Michigan.
Notes
posted: 10/27/2009 5:28 a.m.
MICHIGAN NCAA letter received The NCAA has joined the University of Michigan in an investigation into practices of college football’s winningest program.
Paper now 42nd-largest in U.S.
posted: 10/27/2009 5:27 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette climbed to the 42nd-largest newspaper in the country even though its weekday circulation fell 3.9 percent to 169,458 through Sept. 30 compared with September of last year. The paper was the 47th-largest in the country in a March 31 report.
Caterpillar to rehire 550, cut 2,500
posted: 10/27/2009 5:26 a.m.
Caterpillar Inc. said it expects to return a portion of the company’s laid-off employees to jobs as demand increases in the coming months, even as other idled workers are told they won’t be coming back.
ING set to spin off insurance business, repay Dutch bailout
posted: 10/27/2009 5:26 a.m.
European services giant ING Groep NV said Monday that it will split itself in two, spinning off its insurance arm to simplify its business and issuing $11.3 billion in new shares to repay state bailout money.
Reid revives public option
posted: 10/27/2009 5:10 a.m.
Health-care legislation heading for the Senate floor will give millions of Americans the option of purchasing government-run insurance coverage, Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Monday, although he stopped short of claiming the 60 votes needed to pass a plan.
Jury pick starts in polygamist-sect trial
posted: 10/27/2009 5:04 a.m.
More than 150 potential jurors, including 10 women in prairie dresses and braids, crammed into a makeshift courtroom Monday as jury selection began in the first criminal trial stemming from the raid of a polygamist sect’s ranch last year.
Blasts stir anger at Iraq’s top officials
posted: 10/27/2009 5:03 a.m.
Iraqis vented anger Monday at a major security lapse that allowed two suicide truck bombers to penetrate what was supposed to be one of Baghdad’s safest areas, killing 155 people, including 24 children on a bus leaving a day-care center next to one of the government ministries targeted.
Worked with CIA, Castro’s sister says
posted: 10/27/2009 5:02 a.m.
One of Fidel Castro’s sisters says in a memoir released Monday that she collaborated with the CIA against her brother, starting shortly after the United States’ failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961.
Trial starts in murder of pregnant Egyptian
posted: 10/27/2009 4:57 a.m.
The husband of a pregnant Egyptian woman knifed to death in a German courtroom testified Monday that the purported attacker continued stabbing his wife even after she was on the ground.
In the news
posted: 10/27/2009 4:50 a.m.
Justice Antonin Scalia told a Tucson, Ariz., crowd that those who want the courts to view the U.S. Constitution through contemporary lenses are seeking rigidity, not flexibility, in the country’s justice system, while fellow Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said judges should consider current conditions because society’s values have changed since the 18th century.
Names and faces
posted: 10/27/2009 4:49 a.m.
Madonna marked the start of construction of her school for girls in Malawi on Monday by planting a tree at the planned site of the $15 million school.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/27/2009 4:48 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “My brothers could ignore what I did — or appear to ignore it — so as not to hurt my mom, but that didn’t mean I didn’t have problems... ” Juanita Castro, sister of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, in a book released Monday in which she revealed she collaborated with the CIA against her brother Article, this page
Getting it straight
posted: 10/27/2009 4:48 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
The world in brief
posted: 10/27/2009 4:48 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This explosion made people furious. People will not re-elect this government.” Ahmed Hassan, an employee at the Iraqi Ministry of Education, after two suicide bombs in Baghdad on Sunday killed 155 people Article, 1A
Texan steps in as PB’s fire chief
posted: 10/27/2009 4:37 a.m.
The 2008 recipient of the Texas Fire Chief Association’s Fire Chief of the Year award is now in charge of Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services.
Other days
posted: 10/27/2009 4:32 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO October 27, 1909 ARKANSAS CITY — Rice is to be a staple crop in this section of Arkansas from now on. The land in Desha and Chicot counties has a heavy, thick soil that is underlaid with a clay.
Attack the pronoun problem
posted: 10/27/2009 4:29 a.m.
My mother, who was probably the kindest person on God’s green earth during her years here, didn’t like the idea of making fun of other people.
LETTERS
posted: 10/27/2009 4:27 a.m.
Gambling rules laughable The recent revelation by presidents of certain Arkansas colleges and universities, many of them Christian schools, that their students cannot buy lottery tickets or gamble on or off campus is outright ridiculous.
Fox News reports, decidedly
posted: 10/27/2009 4:27 a.m.
Remember back in the summer of 2006 when Nicolle Wallace, communications director for the Bush White House, inspired graduates of a Christian high school in Virginia with a story about one of her favorite political philosophers?
All-American boy
posted: 10/27/2009 4:26 a.m.
If you could describe the quintessential all-American boy, he would have to look like Alan Masterson.
World Series: Phillies vs. Yankees: Neighborhood watch
posted: 10/27/2009 4:25 a.m.
They boast All-Stars all over the field, high priced players decorated with coveted awards. They come loaded with October experience and shiny rings, expecting to win another World Series.
SEC rebukes 2 more coaches
posted: 10/27/2009 4:20 a.m.
Tennessee’s Lane Kiffin and Mississippi State’s Dan Mullen were reprimanded Monday by the SEC for criticizing officials, raising the number of coaches to be scolded by the league for knocking game officiating to three in the past week.
Lakers ring in season
posted: 10/27/2009 4:18 a.m.
First come the championship rings and the raising of their 15th gold-and-purple banner, along with a few minutes of revelry reflecting on last season. Then it’s time for the Los Angeles Lakers to begin anew as defending NBA champions for the first time since 2002.
LIKE IT IS: Nutt awfully festive after beating Arkansas
posted: 10/27/2009 4:16 a.m.
They met at midfield for the customary handshake.
COMMENTARY: Series could be big talk - in Jersey
posted: 10/27/2009 4:12 a.m.
The notion that you can’t have too much of a good thing is about to get a major test.
Off the wire
posted: 10/27/2009 4:11 a.m.
FOOTBALL Ware, Cowboys agree Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware, 27, and the Dallas Cowboys agreed on a contract extension, a $78 million, six-year deal through the 2015 season that guarantees him $40 million.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/27/2009 4:10 a.m.
Stretch difficult for Hogs Fatigue at the end of a brutal six-week stretch might have contributed to Arkansas’ poor showing in last week’s 30-17 loss at Ole Miss, Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino said Monday.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/27/2009 4:08 a.m.
GM’s job no-brainer to Barkley Hall of Fame basketball player and TNT analyst Charles Barkley thinks he can do better than some of the NBA general managers he criticizes on TV.
SEC NOTES: Tebow: Offense’s play ‘frustrating’
posted: 10/27/2009 4:07 a.m.
Tim Tebow’s pursuit of perfection might be causing him to play a little tight.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Morgan’s highlight tape hit with college coaches
posted: 10/27/2009 4:05 a.m.
Cave City Coach Jon Bradley’s phone has been constantly ringing after sending out a highlight tape of safety/linebacker Thamail Morgan’s first five games to colleges around the country. Among the schools calling and inquiring are Arkansas, Ole Miss, Michigan State, Baylor and Oregon State.
MONDAY’S NFL: Jackson, sacks propel Eagles
posted: 10/27/2009 4:04 a.m.
Sherm Lewis might want to go back to bingo. Or, better yet, he might want to apply for a job as the Philadelphia Eagles’ play-caller — it appears to be a much easier job with someone such as DeSean Jackson on your side.
SEC PREVIEW TENNESSEE: Pearl tired of being out of style
posted: 10/27/2009 4:03 a.m.
Fifth in a series previewing SEC basketball teams Bruce Pearl doesn’t want Tennessee to look or play conventional.
CLASS 5A STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Siloam Springs staying home for shot at six-peat
posted: 10/27/2009 4:03 a.m.
The days get shorter, the leaves change colors, and Siloam Springs wins a state volleyball title.
Verizon profit plunges 30%
posted: 10/27/2009 3:59 a.m.
Verizon Communications Inc. reported a 30 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Monday as it couldn’t sign up enough new subscribers to offset higher costs from laying off workers and absorbing the Alltel acquisition.
Energy bill seen as jobs creator
posted: 10/27/2009 3:58 a.m.
A group backing federal legislation to cut carbon emissions said Monday that the American Clean Energy Security Act would lead to as many as 25,000 Arkansas jobs over the next decade.
FairPoint files bankruptcy
posted: 10/27/2009 3:57 a.m.
Fair-Point Communications Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday barely 18 months after becoming northern New England’s dominant telecommunications company, fulfilling critics’ predictions that the company wasn’t up to the task.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/27/2009 3:54 a.m.
Employment falls in industrial sector Industrial employment in Arkansas fell 7.3 percent in the past two years, according to the 2010 Arkansas Manufacturers Register, a directory published annually by Manufacturers’ News Inc. of Evanston, Ill.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/27/2009 3:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’re making a decisive move to turn ourself into a simple organization.” Jan Hommen, ING Groep NV Chief Executive Article, 1D
MARKET REPORT Dollar up; market loses steam
posted: 10/27/2009 3:53 a.m.
A strengthening dollar and worries about an overheated market pounded stocks Monday.
Monday, October 26
Department of Justice approves newspaper merger
posted: 10/26/2009 6 p.m.
The Justice Department has closed its investigation related to failing newspapers in Northwest Arkansas, clearing the way for a joint venture to move forward, officials of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc. and Stephens Media LLC announced.
Justice Department concludes investigation into newspaper merger
posted: 10/26/2009 6 p.m.
The merger of the two largest newspaper operations in Northwest Arkansas will be completed Sunday.
Authorities investigate shooting of 6-year-old
posted: 10/26/2009 8:39 a.m.
Authorities in Franklin County are awaiting hospital records of a 6-year-old boy who was shot and wounded during the weekend.
Outgoing library director heralded at retirement gala
posted: 10/26/2009 6:01 a.m.
The lobby of the Fayetteville Public Library will be named for retiring executive director Louise Levy Schaper.
Downtown Rogers on council agenda
posted: 10/26/2009 6 a.m.
Only one vote remains before crews start harvesting bricks from downtown Rogers’ intersections and installing stamped concrete.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO? … STATE ROAD-WORK PROJECTS : Local projects continue to make progress
posted: 10/26/2009 5:59 a.m.
In recent years, anxious for the completion of some highway public-works projects that promise to make driving easier and/or safer, many county residents have learned to virtually recite a list of road projects the state has worked on in Benton County.
Healing: Friends recover together from motorcycle wreck
posted: 10/26/2009 5:57 a.m.
Thumbtacked to the wall of Pam Johnson’s hospital room is her handwritten rehabilitation goal: “Get back to normal.” Two doors down, William “Rick” Richardson’s goal reads “Walk out of here.” Richardson is coming to terms with that impossibility. During the Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally four weeks ago, an out-of-control motorcycle crashed into his.
Former addict describes ‘24/7 hell hole for dope’
posted: 10/26/2009 5:56 a.m.
Editor’s note: This is the last in a series of stories The Daily Record will publish in October in recognition of Methamphetamine Awareness Month.
Baldwin liquor store closing, moving near dry Farmington
posted: 10/26/2009 5:49 a.m.
Pop’s Package Store in the Baldwin Community east of Fayetteville is closing and taking its liquor license to the outskirts of dry Farmington.
Area shelter shows love for volunteers, adopters
posted: 10/26/2009 5:47 a.m.
When she’s not turning in papers or studying for class, University of Arkansas senior Kaely Kantaris can usually be found walking dogs for the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.
Kids Talk : Less is More
posted: 10/26/2009 5:45 a.m.
Wandering around the airport bookstore looking for reading material because, alas, I had gulped through all my books on an eighthour flight, I lit on a bright-green book by Marc Lesser, with an intriguing premise, “Less: Accomplishing More by Doing Less.” Lesser, an entrepreneur and Zen teacher, asks us to examine five self-defeating habits and see how engaging less in these behaviors allows us more time and energy to engage in activities that can enrich our lives.
ABC reviewing nine applicants for one permit
posted: 10/26/2009 5:43 a.m.
The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has received nine applications for an open liquor store permit in Washington County.
TRAVELERS’ CHECK: Rumble for safety is studied
posted: 10/26/2009 5:39 a.m.
A task force at the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department is aiming to find the best way to use so-called rumble strips at the center and along the edges of highways.
County finds budget, employees healthier from wellness center
posted: 10/26/2009 5:38 a.m.
It’s only a 28-by-40-foot room, with half a dozen exercise machines and a pingpong table, but after a year, the little wellness center is doing more than improving employee health, it’s putting money in the county coffers, Pulaski County Treasurer Debra Buckner said.
SPRINGDALE: Berryfield Apartments to be completed
posted: 10/26/2009 5:38 a.m.
The builder of a 96-unit apartment complex that’s been mired in three years of red tape said he’s ready to finish the job and sell the development.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/26/2009 5:35 a.m.
Girl, 12, who died had swine flu A 12-year-old Van Buren girl died Saturday night after testing positive for the H1N1 influenza virus, more commonly called swine flu, at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Assessors monitoring property tax appeal
posted: 10/26/2009 5:34 a.m.
Jeff Wyant’s persistence helped convince the Benton County Equalization Board to lower his real estate’s value from $301,150 in 2005 to its current $100,300.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/26/2009 5:33 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/26/2009 5:32 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “They don’t make a lick of sense at all.” Benton Mayor Rick Holland, on the invoices for $72,480 sent to City Hall for back rent on land used as a road at an intersection outside Doyle Wright’s store Article, 1B
LR forum aims to aid women
posted: 10/26/2009 5:32 a.m.
The Woman Thou Art Worthy Empowerment Conference will be 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Dunbar Community Center in Little Rock.
TECH SPOTLIGHT: No ‘Blue Screen of Death’ in sight; Windows 7 finally brings stability to PCs
posted: 10/26/2009 5:31 a.m.
I tried. I really tried. I tried to do what I’ve been able to do since 98 - Windows 98, that is. It sounds insane, but I actually tried to bring on the infamous Blue Screen of Death.
TV makers to offer 3-D-capable sets
posted: 10/26/2009 5:30 a.m.
Fans scrambled to see 3-D movies such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in theaters this year and new 3-D televisions could soon have home viewers feeling as if they’re surrounded by a spaghetti hurricane on their couches.
‘I just killed my wife,’ police told
posted: 10/26/2009 5:30 a.m.
A domestic disturbance turned deadly early Saturday when an El Dorado woman was reportedly shot multiple times and her husband was taken into police custody on a first-degree murder charge.
Bombs strike Iraqi offices
posted: 10/26/2009 5:18 a.m.
Two synchronized suicide car bombings struck at the heart of the Iraqi government for the second time in two months, severely damaging the Justice Ministry and provincial council complexes in Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 147 people and raising new questions about the government’s ability to secure its most vital operations.
Senator: Public option gaining
posted: 10/26/2009 5:17 a.m.
A proposal for government backed health insurance is close to gaining the 60 votes needed to pass the Senate and probably will be in overhaul legislation, a Senate Democratic leader said Sunday.
Afghan contenders endorse runoff vote
posted: 10/26/2009 5:16 a.m.
President Hamid Karzai and his challenger ruled out a power-sharing deal before Afghanistan’s Nov. 7 runoff, saying the second round of balloting must be held as planned to bolster democracy in this war-ravaged country.
Canine influenza could migrate to northwest Arkansas
posted: 10/26/2009 5:16 a.m.
Local vets say a new strain of canine influenza could soon be making its way to northwest Arkansas.
Ozark Profile : Interim D.A. loves work, life in Northwest Arkansas
posted: 10/26/2009 5:14 a.m.
Though she’s honored to serve as one of the top judicial figures in the country, interim District Attorney Debbie Groom feels more comfortable working behind the scenes.
Doctor’s case casts light on FDA rule
posted: 10/26/2009 5:14 a.m.
The federal indictment this month of a southeast Arkansas doctor who sold his patients female contraceptives purchased from Canada brings to light an issue lawmakers have been grappling with for years.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
posted: 10/26/2009 5:13 a.m.
Halloween events in Benton County for October 26, 2009.
U.S. tests 2 Afghan war options
posted: 10/26/2009 5:13 a.m.
The Pentagon’s top military officer oversaw a secret war game this month to evaluate the two primary military options that have been put forward by the Pentagon and are being weighed by the Obama administration as part of a broad-based review of the Afghanistan war, senior military officials said.
1 in 5 kids lacking Vitamin D, study says
posted: 10/26/2009 5:09 a.m.
At least one in five U.S. children aged 1 to 11 don’t get enough vitamin D and could be at risk for a variety of health problems including weak bones, the most recent national analysis suggests.
Mitochondrial DNA
posted: 10/26/2009 5:07 a.m.
How mitochondrial DNA compares with nuclear DNA and how it is useful in forensic investigations.
Using mitochondrial DNA in forensic analysis
posted: 10/26/2009 5:04 a.m.
Mitochondrial DNA was discovered in the 1960s but wasn’t widely used for identifying remains until the 1990s, primarily in unsolved war casualty cases.
Fables and Faith : Column ideas too good to trash
posted: 10/26/2009 5:01 a.m.
In the olden days, when I aspired to become a preacher, I was known as the guy who had lots of tales to tell with each sermon. At Seminary, the teachers were always waiting for my “punch line” before beginning their critiques. Even today, as a writer, some editors tell me they always wait until the expected laugh at the end of my columns.
Scottish police review Lockerbie case
posted: 10/26/2009 5 a.m.
The Lockerbie bombing case is being reviewed by detectives trying to determine whether anyone helped the only person convicted of the attack that killed 270 people on a Pam Am flight over Scotland, police and prosecutors said Sunday.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/26/2009 5 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for Oct. 26, 2009.
Names and faces
posted: 10/26/2009 4:59 a.m.
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman said Sunday. The 61-year old Lloyd Webber’s condition is in its early stages, a statement from his publicists said.
The world in brief
posted: 10/26/2009 4:57 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The entire scene was filled with bloody human flesh. Large pools of blood were everywhere, in addition to the remains of burned cars. It was horrible.” Sa’ad Saleem, 28, an employee of Iraq’s stateowned television channel, after two synchronized bombings hit Baghdad Article, 1A
The nation in brief
posted: 10/26/2009 4:57 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The more moderate Democrats — there are some who actually like it.As long as it’s a level playing field, they are comfortable with it.” Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., saying a public health plan with a so-called opt out proposal is gaining support Article, 1A
In the news
posted: 10/26/2009 4:56 a.m.
Varee Bradford, 44, the owner of a chain of popular Thai restaurants in Seattle, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit immigration fraud for paying employees thousands of dollars to enter sham marriages with her relatives from Thailand for green cards.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/26/2009 4:56 a.m.
Tommy Dale Rose, Mable Ruth Gayer, Richard Marvis Brock, Dr. Robert E. Schmieg Jr.
Long Time Gone: Modern tools, hope for old cases
posted: 10/26/2009 4:54 a.m.
Bonnie Taylor, now Carpenter, was 7 when the woman she knew as her mother disappeared in 1967.
Community notes
posted: 10/26/2009 4:53 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 26, 2009.
Winslow woman killed in rollover
posted: 10/26/2009 4:52 a.m.
A Winslow woman was killed Sunday morning in a one-vehicle accident south of West Fork.
OUR VIEW : Oh deer
posted: 10/26/2009 4:51 a.m.
There was a time — and it wasn’t very long ago — when deer were hard to come by in Arkansas.
Benton man bills city for road use
posted: 10/26/2009 4:50 a.m.
When Doyle Wright decided the folks at City Hall owed him something, he did what plenty of residents have probably wanted to do: He billed them.
Times Editorial : Better than gone
posted: 10/26/2009 4:47 a.m.
The Springdale Bomb Squad is relocating to Bentonville.
OTHER OPINIONS : Close the camps in Sri Lanka
posted: 10/26/2009 4:46 a.m.
Sri Lanka’s postwar human exodus is washing up on faraway shores: Hundreds of Tamils have reached Indonesia and Australia, and others apparently are being drawn here. While authorities are still investigating, the Canadian Tamil Congress says 76 men from the merchant ship Ocean Lady off the British Columbia coast are Tamil refugees.
Obituaries
posted: 10/26/2009 4:46 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
Other days
posted: 10/26/2009 4:45 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 26, 1909 Slowly but surely, the Arkansas River at Little Rock is falling toward the zero of the gauge. The river dropped yesterday to a point three-tenths of a foot above the zero of the gauge and is now three-tenths of a foot lower than it has been since the establishment of the United States Weather Bureau station at Little Rock, which was July 1, 1879.
ROOTS & WINGS : ‘Wild Things’ and Halloween
posted: 10/26/2009 4:45 a.m.
The wonderful children’s picture book “Where the Wild Things Are” is now a movie. I hope the film lives up to the enchanting quality of the 1964 Caldecott Medal award winner. I loved reading “Where the Wild Things Are” to my children, and maybe more importantly, they enjoyed reading it to themselves.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/26/2009 4:44 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 26, 2009.
Postseason brings mixed emotions
posted: 10/26/2009 4:42 a.m.
Siloam Springs coach Rose Cheek says it’s hard to pinpoint how she feels with the postseason finally here.
Saints’ physical game plan visible on first play vs. Lions
posted: 10/26/2009 4:40 a.m.
Even a team like Shiloh Christian has things to work on.
A lot of hot air
posted: 10/26/2009 4:40 a.m.
Most of us probably have had enough of the “balloon boy” stories — and still may be a bit put out that we were taken in by the hoax. However, we will relish seeing the heedless Heene parents punished for their outlandish publicity stunt. ... At this point, it is difficult to work up much anger at the Heenes. Their failed attempt to grab the gold ring of fame was more pathetic than anything else.
Drawing from the tax bonds
posted: 10/26/2009 4:37 a.m.
The Bentonville City Council is expected to authorize the issuance of sales-anduse tax bonds for the city’s next round of capital-improvement projects.
We’re all famous now
posted: 10/26/2009 4:36 a.m.
For hours, the fear was the boy would be found smashed to jelly somewhere, so my first emotion upon learning 6-year-old Falcon Heene was actually safe in his family’s Fort Collins, Colo., attic, was relief.
A sentence too cruel
posted: 10/26/2009 4:35 a.m.
Rather than serving in the U.S. Senate for almost 20 years, or having so many other wonderful life experiences, I could have served a longer sentence in prison for some of the stupid, reckless things I did as a teenager.
A mighty wind
posted: 10/26/2009 4:35 a.m.
A FEW HUNDRED: jobs here, a few hundred jobs there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money. Is it just us, or is Arkansas full of windy jobs these days?
Median safety questions raised
posted: 10/26/2009 4:34 a.m.
Fayetteville officials are asking the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to examine the safety of a median involved in two motorcycle accidents the weekend of Bikes Blues & BBQ.
LAWSUITS FILED
posted: 10/26/2009 4:33 a.m.
Lawsuits for filed in Benton County for October 26, 2009.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
posted: 10/26/2009 4:31 a.m.
Marriage licenses for Benton County for October 26, 2009.
LETTERS
posted: 10/26/2009 4:31 a.m.
Real issues not debated Everyone from the president of the United States all the way to the staff at MAD Magazine and even the guy who tried to sell me a raccoon tail for the antenna on my pickup claims we are having a health care debate. I beg to differ.
OTHERS SAY When myths are a danger
posted: 10/26/2009 4:31 a.m.
The myth makers are casting doubt on a front-line defense against disease. Such talk is not only uninformed; it’s reckless. Forget about Bill Maher and Glenn Beck. Go get a flu shot—especially if you belong to a group most at risk for the disease. The vaccinations are safe, they are effective and they build a wall of protection for you and your community.
Out of the shadows : Haydar, Cochran expected to shoulder more responsibility
posted: 10/26/2009 4:30 a.m.
The production of allstate Bulldogs Fred Gulley and Cable Hogue accounted for 43 percent of Fayetteville’s scoring and 40 percent of its rebounding during last season’s 30-0, state championship season.
Cutting the state budget
posted: 10/26/2009 4:29 a.m.
Over the past year, it has become somewhat stylish to blame just about anything that might go wrong on the economy.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
posted: 10/26/2009 4:29 a.m.
All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
Cupboard not bare for Lady Bulldogs
posted: 10/26/2009 4:28 a.m.
Three all-state players and an all-conference player graduated from an undefeated Fayetteville Lady Bulldog team that set school records for wins (32), assists (527), steals (375), 3-pointers (199) and scoring average (68.2 ppg.).
Hogs’ bowl hopes get hit, not sacked
posted: 10/26/2009 4:28 a.m.
Arkansas can still go bowling this season, but Coach Bobby Petrino understands that goal got tougher with a 30-17 loss at Ole Miss on Saturday.
BENTONVILLE FIRE & SAFETY TIP
posted: 10/26/2009 4:27 a.m.
The weekly Bentonville fire and safety cup.
Hamlin grabs lead, holds on
posted: 10/26/2009 4:25 a.m.
Denny Hamlin didn’t need to do anything funny to exact his revenge from Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville Speedway. He just drove right by him.
HOG CALLS : Hogs can get back on track vs. E. Michigan
posted: 10/26/2009 4:25 a.m.
The day after a game usually marks the time to step back and reassess what transpired.
TCU nudges way past Boise State
posted: 10/26/2009 4:25 a.m.
Boise State got bumped, and TCU is now in position to be this season’s BCS buster.
Northwest Arkansas Food Drive names drop-off locations
posted: 10/26/2009 4:24 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Food Drive pickup days will be Mondays and Fridays through Dec. 23.
NFL WEEK 7 Miles ahead of Atlanta
posted: 10/26/2009 4:23 a.m.
The young backup who comes from nowhere to make big play after big play for the Dallas Cowboys is the storyline made famous by Tony Romo.
Nott storms back at ITA Central tennis
posted: 10/26/2009 4:23 a.m.
No. 94 and 4th seed Chris Nott earned a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2009 Wilson/ ITA Central Region Championships held at the Michael D. Case Center, in Tulsa, Okla. Nott will advance with partner Dmitry Lebedev to the doubles semifinals on Sunday. The No.43 ranked Razorback duo will face the tournaments top seeded team and No. 20 Aleksey Bessonov and Oleksandr Nedovyesov of OSU.
YANKEES 5, ANGELS 2 Series set: NY, A-Rod advance
posted: 10/26/2009 4:22 a.m.
Alex Rodriguez, welcome to the World Series. The New York Yankees are back in baseball’s big event.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/26/2009 4:21 a.m.
Marathon a little loco for winner Nothing, not even an unscheduled train, could stop Kenyan Simon Sawe from winning the Des Moines Marathon for the second time.
Razorback soccer pushes No. 12 Florida, falls 1-0
posted: 10/26/2009 4:21 a.m.
For the second game in a row, Arkansas’s soccer team held one of the top teams in the country to a scoreless halftime tie, but the Razorbacks allowed a second-half goal and fell to No. 12 Florida 1-0 at Razorback Field on Sunday.
COMMENTARY: Jordan’s son should get with program
posted: 10/26/2009 4:20 a.m.
No matter what shoes happen to be on Marcus Jordan’s feet, he really has stepped in it now.
Off the wire
posted: 10/26/2009 4:17 a.m.
GOLF Matteson wins playoff Recovering from a late collapse, Troy Matteson birdied the second playoff hole to beat Jamie Lovemark and Rickie Fowler in the Frys.com Open on Sunday at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Saints get going in 2nd half
posted: 10/26/2009 4:16 a.m.
For most of the first half, the New Orleans Saints could hardly make a first down.
Steelers’ defense stops Vikings
posted: 10/26/2009 4:15 a.m.
Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect.
MSU’s Mullen calls out official
posted: 10/26/2009 4:15 a.m.
Mississippi State Coach Dan Mullen called for disciplinary action against the SEC replay official who worked the Bulldogs’ 29-19 loss to Florida after a Florida touchdown that might have been a fumble wasn’t overturned.
Razorback Rewind
posted: 10/26/2009 4:13 a.m.
UA pays price for mistakes If one series symbolized Arkansas’ performance in Saturday’s 30-17 loss at Ole Miss, it was a bizarre sequence early in the fourth quarter with the game still in the balance.
Texans roll early, fend off 49ers
posted: 10/26/2009 4:11 a.m.
Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and the Houston Texans built a big lead before holding on for a 24-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Tide turns up-tempo with Grant
posted: 10/26/2009 4:10 a.m.
Fourth in a series previewing SEC basketball teams.
Roberts praises ASU’s resilience
posted: 10/26/2009 4:09 a.m.
Arkansas State’s players and coaches were relieved to finally get a victory against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent after Saturday’s 27-10 victory over Sun Belt Conference rival Florida International.
Bradford: Surgery first, draft second
posted: 10/26/2009 4:08 a.m.
Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford will have season-ending shoulder surgery and expects to enter the NFL draft in April.
Phillies name Lee as Game 1 starter
posted: 10/26/2009 4:07 a.m.
Cliff Lee (Benton, Arkansas Razorbacks) will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies The left-hander has been dominant in the postseason, going 2-0 with an 0.74 ERA in three starts. Manager Charlie Manuel made the announcement Sunday.
Providers say e-book users reading more
posted: 10/26/2009 4:04 a.m.
Book sales are down this year, despite prominent offerings by Dan Brown and the late Edward M. Kennedy. Wal-Mart and Amazon are locked in a war for e-commerce dominance, creating new worries among publishers and authors about dwindling profits.
Incentives put glow on solar
posted: 10/26/2009 4:03 a.m.
Jillian Lung says she’s no environmentalist. Still, she couldn’t pass up a chance to install a carpet of solar panels atop her co-op building in Queens.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 10/26/2009 3:54 a.m.
ALEXANDER Orienthal J. and Stacey L. Newburn, 13826 Dynasty Cove, Oct. 16, Chapter 13. ALTHEIMER James A. Tucker Jr., 13400 Cornerstone, Oct. 19, Chapter 7. Roosevelt Dendy, P.O. Box 237, Oct. 21, Chapter 13. ARKADELPHIA Gearnis M. Quarles, 385 Millcreek Loop, Oct. 20, Chapter 13.
Sunday, October 25
Canine influenza could migrate to Northwest Arkansas
posted: 10/25/2009 7:12 a.m.
Local vets say a new strain of canine influenza could soon be making its way to Northwest Arkansas.
Coroner requests full-time spot
posted: 10/25/2009 7:09 a.m.
A typical day for Roger Morris is about as atypical as you can get. Sure, Morris is like everyone else who wakes up in the morning and gets ready for the next day of work. But that’s assuming there was some sleep to be had in the first place. “My day starts... well, really there’s no time when it stops,” Morris said. “My phone doesn’t stop ringing from 8 a.m. on. When I try to leave the office for the day, I’ll get three or four calls before I even get home.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/25/2009 7:06 a.m.
Cory Mitchell Welch, Donald “Donnie” Miller
Shelter shows love for volunteers, adopters
posted: 10/25/2009 7:04 a.m.
When she’s not turning in papers or studying for class, University of Arkansas senior Kaely Kantaris can usually be found walking dogs for the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.
Zombies! Undead swarming pop culture, Fayetteville
posted: 10/25/2009 7:02 a.m.
For being undead zombies are an awfully lively bunch. They’re on television. They’re in the movies. They’ll likely be haunting the area during Halloween, invading the streets and local costume parties alike.
Life-saving developments
posted: 10/25/2009 6:59 a.m.
Many Arkansans have lost family members, friends or someone they know to trauma.
Times Editorial: The price of satisfaction
posted: 10/25/2009 6:57 a.m.
Acouple of nights ago we were on our way to a restaurant near Dickson Street to meet old friends. Naturally, our first thought was to leave our car in the expansive (and free) parking lot adjacent to the Walton Arts Center, which sits in the very heart of Fayetteville’s downtown.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/25/2009 6:55 a.m.
The Social Security non-raise How about all the moaning going on that we seniors will not get a Social Security raise next year. Oh, the pain and injustice of it! They won’t give us a COLA raise, even though the Consumer Price Index didn’t go up!
Trash talking Comments have consequences
posted: 10/25/2009 6:53 a.m.
Unless you have been engaged in a prolonged snooze, you are aware that the monologues and dialogues on public affairs have been increasingly marked by unsubstantiated blather, unwarranted accusations, misleading claims and a general tendency to attribute the worst possible motives to opponents — not to mention gross hypocrisy.
Federal judge apologizes for allowing cameras in court
posted: 10/25/2009 6:52 a.m.
If news is something you don’t see every day, the recent apology of U.S. District Judge Joe Billy McDade is certainly news
Health Brief
posted: 10/25/2009 6:50 a.m.
Local physicians join Arkansas Medical Society Fayetteville physicians Dr. Wesley Cox and Dr. Kristin Markell recently joined the Arkansas Medical Society. As society members, they will be able to utilize the collective force of more than 4,000 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students to protect the interests of their patients and enhance their effectiveness as physicians.
Restaurant Inspections
posted: 10/25/2009 6:49 a.m.
Information is from Arkansas Department of Health records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
GATLING’S VIEW: Matchup between rival coaches leaves lasting image
posted: 10/25/2009 6:47 a.m.
“Resting Comfortably” reads the caption.
Ole Miss turns in best game of season to top Razorbacks
posted: 10/25/2009 6:44 a.m.
When he wanted it and needed it most, Houston Nutt coaxed a peak performance out of his Ole Miss Rebels Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
KNOCK ON WOOD: Rebels expose Hogs’ weakness
posted: 10/25/2009 6:42 a.m.
Control the line of scrimmage and you control the football game. That’s certainly what the Ole Miss Rebels did Saturday in their annual meeting with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Fayetteville victory sets course for potential 7A-West title
posted: 10/25/2009 6:37 a.m.
A Fayetteville rout of Rogers put the Purple Dogs on a path for a possible 7A-West Conference championship.
West Fork tries to regroup after Booneville blowout
posted: 10/25/2009 6:35 a.m.
Heading into Week 9, the pecking order in the 4-4 A Conference couldn’t be clearer.
Pickin' pumpkins
posted: 10/25/2009 6:33 a.m.
Avery Ferguson wants to pick a pumpkin. Riding in a small yellow wagon, the 6-year-old is wheeled out by his aunt, Deana Dickey, into a rocky, dirt-filled aisle at Dickey Farms U-Pick Pumpkin Patch. Wearing a bright orange shirt and jeans, he sits on a bed of hay in the wagon, excitedly waiting to be surrounded by many pumpkins in the Springdale patch. His aunt and her 11-year-old daughter Katie plan to help him in the search for the round orange item.
Kirksey getting mixed messages from state
posted: 10/25/2009 6:31 a.m.
In 2007, Kirksey Middle School was named the state’s first Diamond School to Watch. It was also the school’s second year on the state’s School Improvement List. In 2009, the state announced a $78,000 award to Kirksey under the School Recognition Program for gains on the Benchmark test. That was year four on the School Improvement List. At year four, the state has the option of making staffing changes and exercising day-to-day control of the school’s improvement plan.
‘Go Green Day’ held at Grace Hill
posted: 10/25/2009 6:29 a.m.
When teachers Ryan Finley and Amy Smallwood started talking about their individual ideas for how to promote environmental responsibility in the community, they realized they shared the same dream.
Northwest Arkansas FACES
posted: 10/25/2009 6:28 a.m.
Dillards to host Fit for the Cure Wacoal and Susan G. Komen for the Cure have teamed up to fight breast cancer with a Fit for the Cure event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dillards in the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville.
Lengthy millage discussion coming Tuesday
posted: 10/25/2009 6:27 a.m.
It’s a word that has floated around the Bentonville School District for more than a year, and as overcrowding increases, the word’s frequency seems to increase.
For the love of dog
posted: 10/25/2009 6:25 a.m.
Animal Services assistant manager Katie Templin blushed a little remembering the inspiration for the event she created.
THE ROCKWOOD FILES: Parenting: scarier than ghosts and goblins
posted: 10/25/2009 6:24 a.m.
This time of year, some people actually like to be scared. They go to novelty shops and buy plastic tombstones, fake severed limbs, and cobwebs to decorate their homes and yards. I like Halloween as much as the next person, but I’ll pass on the scary stuff. I stay scared 365 days a year. Why? Because I’m a mother.
Tweeking Twilight
posted: 10/25/2009 6:23 a.m.
In his first year at Main Street Rogers, Director Kerry Jensen watched as the Third Friday Twilight Walk solidified into a monthly event with serious drawing power.
Third Eye Blind to rock Barnhill Arena
posted: 10/25/2009 6:22 a.m.
The University of Arkansas Headliner Concerts Committee will present Third Eye Blind live in concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Barnhill Arena.
Poet Wendy Carlisle to perform for OPWC
posted: 10/25/2009 6:18 a.m.
“My kids went for their dreams, and in so doing, taught me to, so that I could, when it was my turn.” — Wendy Taylor Carlisle Please join Ozark Poets and Writers Collective when Wendy Taylor Carlisle performs her poetry at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening in Hammontree’s at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Carlisle is a native Arkansan who considers herself an “accidental Texan,” currently living in the border city of Texarkana.
Survey costs school district thousands
posted: 10/25/2009 6:17 a.m.
The mail survey sent out this month to gather feedback on why Fayetteville School District patrons voted the way they did in the Sept. 15 millage election cost the district $6,759.59.
Election Commission seeks state attorney general’s guidance
posted: 10/25/2009 6:15 a.m.
The Friday meeting of the Benton County Election Commission on Friday highlighted questions about election law as it relates to three provisional ballots in recent annexation elections.
Flying high
posted: 10/25/2009 6:14 a.m.
The B-17 “Aluminum Overcast,” an American heavy bomber aircraft, will be available for tours and rides Tuesday and Wednesday at the Arkansas Air Museum in Fayetteville.
Area
posted: 10/25/2009 6:13 a.m.
Winter Wonderland Parade applications available online Applications to participate in the 2009 Bentonville Winter Wonderland Parade, to be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 5, will be available online through Nov. 18.
County deer numbers on rise
posted: 10/25/2009 6:11 a.m.
For the first time in my life, there are just too many of them,” McKinzie said.
Jury awards $453K after bank refuses to cash in woman’s CD
posted: 10/25/2009 6:09 a.m.
A Washington County jury awarded Holly Daniels $375,000 in punitive damages against First Security Bank after the bank refused to cash in her $78,000 certificate of deposit.
Library Checkout
posted: 10/25/2009 6:07 a.m.
Fayetteville Public Library The Fayetteville Public Library is located at 401 W. Mountain St. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For details, call 856-7000, or visit www.faylib.org.
Appeals court lowers doctor’s jury award against hospital
posted: 10/25/2009 6:07 a.m.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals has reduced a jury’s judgment in February 2007 in favor of a doctor against Northwest Medical Center.
UA student killed in traffic accident
posted: 10/25/2009 6:05 a.m.
A University of Arkansas law student died Thursday night after losing control of his 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser along Mount Comfort Road.
A blanket of leaves perfect for shade-loving perennials
posted: 10/25/2009 6:04 a.m.
Question: I know that leaves should be raked off of the lawn, but is it all right to leave them on the perennial beds?
War Eagles cash in on turnovers
posted: 10/25/2009 6:03 a.m.
Five times in Friday night’s 7A-West Conference shootout at Heritage High School, turnovers led to touchdowns.
Military Briefs
posted: 10/25/2009 6:01 a.m.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Christine Vaughn, daughter of CarolC.Vaughn of Siloam Springs, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Benton County Obituaries
posted: 10/25/2009 6 a.m.
Death notices and obituaries for Benton County, Ark.
Tigers’ title chances still alive
posted: 10/25/2009 5:59 a.m.
Following Bentonville’s 38-7 victory against Fort Smith Northside on Friday at Mayo-Thompson Stadium, Tigers head coach Barry Lunney and the rest of the coaching staff were keeping an ear out for a final score from Jarrell Williams Stadium in Springdale. “We’ve got to get some help out of Har-Ber,” Lunney said after the game, referring to the Wildcats’ game against Fort Smith Southside.
Annual TP Game starts JBU season Thursday
posted: 10/25/2009 5:57 a.m.
The John Brown Golden Eagles are less than a week away from their season opener, one of the most anticipated traditions on campus.
Lincoln co-sponsors bill that changes No Child Left Behind
posted: 10/25/2009 5:56 a.m.
U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., is co-sponsoring a bill that would change how schools are evaluated for adequate yearly progress under the No Child Left Behind education law.
Burglars cut hole in roof at Arby’s
posted: 10/25/2009 5:55 a.m.
Fayetteville police are seeking burglary suspects accused of breaking into a local fast food restaurant by cutting a hole through the roof.
Room to Grow: Fall foliage abnormal
posted: 10/25/2009 5:54 a.m.
Based on my observation, I’d say this year’s fall foliage display is one of the most brilliant that I’ve seen, or at least it appears to be.
Around the Farm: Last harvest an omen for some
posted: 10/25/2009 5:53 a.m.
Forage producers continue to maneuver equipment between spastic rainfall patterns, cooler temperatures and the first killing frost in an attempt to salvage the last hay harvest. Other than frost, the other hurdles have been present all season, making this one of the most unusual years on record.
Excelling a way of life for local student
posted: 10/25/2009 5:51 a.m.
When Jonathan Steiger was in elementary school, he started his first business venture — a rabbit farm.
Democrats plan to offer scholarship
posted: 10/25/2009 5:50 a.m.
ROGERS - The Benton County Democratic Central Committee is still discussing some details, but already are set on a plan to offer a scholarship to a publicschool senior in the county, committee
Native alt-punks return with sensational Gossip
posted: 10/25/2009 5:48 a.m.
Music Gossip Where: Vino’s, 923 W. 7th St., Little Rock When: 8:30 p.m. Friday Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show All ages?
Why Maria Shriver misses the point
posted: 10/25/2009 5:48 a.m.
Maria Shriver’s new report, “A Woman’s Nation Changes Everything,” has received a full dress media rollout. We are invited to examine the changes in women’s lives over the past several decades and to deplore, as usual, the obstacles to full equality that women supposedly face.
Move adds to strain on coalition Raid on house of Mugabe foes seen as payback
posted: 10/25/2009 5:48 a.m.
Police loyal to President Robert Mugabe raided a house used by the prime minister’s supporters Saturday and accused them of hoarding weapons in a move that is likely to push Zimbabwe’s fragile coalition government closer to collapse.
NEWS IN BRIEF Magazine calls Oden educator conservation hero
posted: 10/25/2009 5:48 a.m.
An educator from Oden was honored in Washington last week for teaching his students about life outside the classroom.
Asia chiefs urge fair vote for Burma
posted: 10/25/2009 5:47 a.m.
CHA-AM, Thailand — Southeast Asian leaders, having launched the region’s first human-rights watchdog, called Saturday on militaryruled Burma to conduct free and fair elections next year but refrained from criticizing one of the world’s worst human-rights offenders.
OUR VIEW: Meth-age in a bottle
posted: 10/25/2009 5:47 a.m.
Sgt. Travis Newell, who heads the Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s narcotics unit, told Daily Record reporter Tracy Neal that with the so-called shake-and-bake method of producing methamphetamine, people can manufacture the drug “while driving down the road.” Yikes.
Air France promotes pilot safety awareness, shuns rumors
posted: 10/25/2009 5:47 a.m.
In a strongly worded internal memo, Air France has warned its pilots to be more vigilant about safety procedures and upbraided those blaming flight equipment for the crash of Flight 447 into the Atlantic in June.
Cost calculated on Senate energy plan
posted: 10/25/2009 5:47 a.m.
A Senate plan to tackle global warming would add about $100 a year to the energy costs for a typical household, according to an analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency.
President declares swine flu a national emergency
posted: 10/25/2009 5:46 a.m.
President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms off-site to speed treatment and protect uninfected patients.
Train wreck in Egypt kills at least 25
posted: 10/25/2009 5:46 a.m.
A passenger train smashed into the back of a second one ahead of it on the tracks just outside of Cairo on Saturday, destroying several passenger cars and killing at least 25 people, a police official said.
The Rundown: Something to sneeze at?
posted: 10/25/2009 5:46 a.m.
As we browsed through the crafts at War Eagle last Sunday, my wife noticed that every time we emerged from a tent and encountered the bright sunshine again, I sneezed once, sometimes twice.
Recyclers need time to dispose of ‘clunkers’
posted: 10/25/2009 5:46 a.m.
Tradeins from the “cash for clunkers” program are piling up and auto recyclers are seeking more time to meet the deadline for disposing of all those vehicles.
FAYETTEVILLE: Hopefuls gather for chance to star in MTV reality show
posted: 10/25/2009 5:46 a.m.
University of Arkansas student John Sherrill didn’t decide to audition for a role on in MTV’s The Real World until late Friday.
Stilley back before bench in fraud case
posted: 10/25/2009 5:45 a.m.
Anti-tax attorney Oscar Stilley goes on trial Monday in federal court in Tulsa, charged along with another man with tax evasion and conspiring to defraud the government.
Hard fall at waterfall has lessons
posted: 10/25/2009 5:45 a.m.
As Ed Cooley lay pinned below a waterfall in the Ozarks wilderness, he concentrated his thoughts on his 2-year-old grandchildren.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/25/2009 5:44 a.m.
State site fixed after complaint The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission has retooled its Web site in response to a customer complaint.
Earhart helped women reach for the stars
posted: 10/25/2009 5:44 a.m.
Amelia Earhart has long inspired young women to pursue their dreams, even if they face obstacles to their goals and especially if those dreams will take them beyond traditional careers.
Smoke from fuel-storage tank fire toxic, Puerto Rico officials warn
posted: 10/25/2009 5:43 a.m.
Thousands of people living on the outskirts of a burning fuel-storage site in Puerto Rico were urged to relocate Saturday to avoid toxic smoke still billowing from the fire.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/25/2009 5:43 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400.
Teams search area for leads on man, 47
posted: 10/25/2009 5:42 a.m.
Police investigators and four searchand-rescue teams spent seven hours combing through an area to find evidence that might lead them to a missing Springdale man.
Right Turn: ‘Radio Free America’
posted: 10/25/2009 5:42 a.m.
During the ColdWar, theVoice of America and Radio Free Europe were among the broadcast entities that effectively penetrated the Iron Curtain to deliver truth to the“captive nations” that were being fed a steady dose of propaganda by their communist rulers.Those dictators did everything they could to“jam” the signals so that their people would only hear what their unelected overseers wanted them to hear. Contemporary versions of jamming and other forms of censorship occur today inVenezuela, Cuba and many other places where dictators believe public ignorance is essential to their unchallenged rule.
Divorces
posted: 10/25/2009 5:42 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY The following divorces were recorded in the circuit clerk’s office from Oct. 15-21.
State to get tax credits from Treasury Deptartment
posted: 10/25/2009 5:42 a.m.
Arkansas will get $70 million in federal tax credits from the Treasury Department, a department official announced Saturday in Little Rock.
Aftermath: More troops a bad bet
posted: 10/25/2009 5:41 a.m.
The United States was born of our ancestors’ nationalistic resentment of a foreign power whose troops we saw as occupiers, not protectors. The British never fathomed our basic grievance — this was our land, not theirs!
Game sketch
posted: 10/25/2009 5:41 a.m.
RECORDS Arkansas 3-4, 1-4 SEC; Ole Miss 5-2, 2-2 STARS Ole Miss multi-purpose man Dexter McCluster was the best player on the field, rushing for a career-high 123 yards and catching 7 passes for 137 yards and 1 touchdown.
ALCS Showers postpone Game 6
posted: 10/25/2009 5:40 a.m.
An hour after Game 6 of the American League Championship Series was postponed, there was Andy Pettitte in a nearly empty Yankee Stadium, drenched in the pouring rain.
READER THUMBS LINE
posted: 10/25/2009 5:40 a.m.
Welcome to Reader Thumbs Line, where readers determine the ups and downs. If you have a submission for a future column, send us an e-mail to thumbsline@nwanews.com or write to us at Thumbs Line, The Benton County Daily Record, P.O. Box 929, Bentonville, AR 72712.
Keselowski edges Busch for victory
posted: 10/25/2009 5:40 a.m.
Brad Keselowski held off points leader Kyle Busch on the final lap to win the Kroger On Track For the Cure 250 in a green-whitechecker finish in Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Week 7 NFL capsules
posted: 10/25/2009 5:39 a.m.
TV GAMES Patriots vs. Bucs Noon, CBS LINE Patriots by 14 1 /2 LAST MEETING New England beat Tampa Bay 28-0 on Dec. 17, 2005. LAST WEEK New England beat Tennessee 59-0.
Edwards on track for IRL spot soon
posted: 10/25/2009 5:39 a.m.
It seems silly to suggest an 18-year-old’s climb through the professional ranks could be considered lengthy.
CARDS
posted: 10/25/2009 5:39 a.m.
Ozark Duplicate Bridge Club Winners for Oct. 13 were: North/South: Beryl Hunter and Brian Simet, first; Jacqueline Davis and Kaye Cotton, second; and Jeannette Johnson and Margaret Rodman, third.
MILITARY
posted: 10/25/2009 5:38 a.m.
Joseph W. Copeland Army Reserve Pfc. Joseph W. Copeland has graduated from Basic Military Training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., under the Split-option Enlistment Program to serve as a member of the Army National Guard or Reserve.
Cowboys look for credibility
posted: 10/25/2009 5:37 a.m.
The Dallas Cowboys certainly felt better after a weekend off.
Garside, Rooney engaged
posted: 10/25/2009 5:37 a.m.
Lori Garside of Gentry and Bryan Rooney of Guy are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
QB battle could be one for ages
posted: 10/25/2009 5:37 a.m.
This is exactly why the Minnesota Vikings spent the summer trying to persuade Brett Favre to end his latest retirement.
L.T. at his best against Chiefs
posted: 10/25/2009 5:36 a.m.
Like just about every other NFL player, coach or fan, Kansas City safety Mike Brown has long been an admirer of La-Dainian Tomlinson.
Olsons celebrate 60th
posted: 10/25/2009 5:36 a.m.
Ted and Beth Olson of Bella Vista will celebrate their 60th anniversary Oct. 29.
Calipari: Ready for expectations
posted: 10/25/2009 5:36 a.m.
John Calipari said his introduction to being Kentucky’s coach has been similar to previous stops at Massachusetts and Memphis.
Neals mark 50th
posted: 10/25/2009 5:35 a.m.
Duane and Mary Neal will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 31.
ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Thurman leads 2010 Hall picks
posted: 10/25/2009 5:34 a.m.
Former Arkansas Razorbacks basketball player Scotty Thurman highlights the 2010 induction class of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.
Focus on the Family Leaving money to children can do more harm than good
posted: 10/25/2009 5:33 a.m.
QUESTION: My wife and I are approaching our retirement years, and we have been very blessed financially. We own several large businesses and will have a sizable estate to pass on to our three children. How do you feel about leaving large amounts of money to the next generation, and is there a right and wrong way to do it?
High school report
posted: 10/25/2009 5:33 a.m.
Har-Ber handles air attack Springdale Har-Ber shut down the pass better than it had all season Friday night in its 16-13 victory over Fort Smith Southside.
Paris coach proving you can go home again
posted: 10/25/2009 5:32 a.m.
Leaving a Class 7A school for one in Class 3A isn’t a career move most coaches would make, but it’s a change Bryan Hutson is very happy with.
The Rockwood Files What scares me most
posted: 10/25/2009 5:31 a.m.
This time of year, some people actually like to be scared. They go to novelty shops and buy plastic tombstones, fake severed limbs and cobwebs to decorate their homes and yards. I like Halloween as much as the next person, but I’ll pass on the scary stuff. I stay scared 365 days a year. Why? Because I’m a mother.
Martinez at home in New York
posted: 10/25/2009 5:29 a.m.
Pedro Martinez stood on the mound in The House That Ruth Built many times during big games, listening to the taunts, jeers and insults from Yankees fans.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
posted: 10/25/2009 5:29 a.m.
Veterans Wall of Honor The directors of the Veterans Wall of Honor voted recently to add two more walls, or a total of 336 veterans’ names, to the memorial in Bella Vista.
Bridal policy
posted: 10/25/2009 5:28 a.m.
ENGAGEMENTS — The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes engagement announcements without photographs.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/25/2009 5:28 a.m.
VOLLEYBALL UCA wins in five games Central Arkansas (21-3, 10-0 Southland Conference) beat host Texas-San Antonio 14-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-21, 15-11 on Saturday. The Sugar Bears overcame a 2-1 game deficit, despite the Roadrunners (9-14, 4-5 ) having the advantage in every statistical category.
GULF SOUTH ATU QB shreds Henderson State
posted: 10/25/2009 5:27 a.m.
The Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys are in the driver’s seat for a playoff spot with two games left.
SOUTHLAND: Bears settle issues early in rout
posted: 10/25/2009 5:26 a.m.
By halftime, one of the biggest questions remaining was which Central Arkansas player would win the award for most outstanding player in the homecoming game.
SUN BELT: ASU hits ground running to end skid
posted: 10/25/2009 5:25 a.m.
Arkansas State ended a four-game losing streak Saturday night, defeating Florida International 27-10 in front of a crowd of 18,779 screaming fans.
Anniversaries
posted: 10/25/2009 5:25 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Mathis celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 10 at dinner party at Twin Oaks Tea Room in Arkadelphia. The couple were married Oct. 15, 1949.
RIGHT TIME RIGHT PLACE: He plays the music and her heart sings
posted: 10/25/2009 5:25 a.m.
Some interesting people produce lifeless marriages, and some boring people burn for their partners. Some of the worst marriages began with great fanfare — the King of Pop to the King of Rock’s daughter, AOL to Time-Warner — and some great beginnings go unnoticed.
State Fair
posted: 10/25/2009 5:24 a.m.
Junior Livestock Auction The Junior Livestock Auction, an Arkansas State Fair saluting outstanding junior livestock exhibitors, raised more than $110,000 in premiums Oct. 16 at the State Fairgrounds. The premiums were awarded to the 4-H Club and FFA members who showed champion market animals during events held earlier in the week at the Arkansas State Fair. Arkansas Farm Bureau provided the high premium bid for the grand champion steer.The Front Porch magazine topped the bidding for the grand champion market hog.The Poultry Federation was the high bidder for the grand champion pen of broilers and Arkansas Farm Bureau was the high bidder for the grand champion market lamb.Arkansas Farm Bureau was the high bidder for the grand champion market goat. Arvest Bank purchased grand champion rabbit, meat pen; and Arkansas Farm Bureau purchased the grand champion rabbit, fryer. Grand champion winners Arkansas Farm Bureau paid $10,500 in premiums to Wyatt Bingham of Sulphur Springs who showed the grand champion steer,“R
Wallace Wade Fowler Banking on the future
posted: 10/25/2009 5:24 a.m.
SELF PORTRAIT Date and place of birth: March 25, 1935, Manila In high school I was the superintendent’s son — that’s not an easy job. My dad would tell the teachers, “You’ve got my son in your class; if you give him a whipping or you have to correct him, I want to know about it and I’ll do the same thing when he gets home.’’ I was not a good student.
SPOTLIGHT DOUG HEFFRON Trees ready to green at Alzheimer’s gala
posted: 10/25/2009 5:23 a.m.
As honorary co-chairman of this year’s Alzheimer’s gala, Doug Heffron’s role is minimal.
Photos let contributors see where money goes
posted: 10/25/2009 5:22 a.m.
The “before” and “after” photos of Sarah Fennel’s work on a Kenyan orphanage render its transformation from a plain cinderblock building to respectable living quarters.
The Fundamentals
posted: 10/25/2009 5:22 a.m.
In a classroom at Mathias Elementary School in Rogers with over 40 second graders, the Junior Auxiliary of Benton County went to work on Monday.
Every dog has his day on society’s calendars
posted: 10/25/2009 5:21 a.m.
Theirs were faces only a mother could love — Daisy, Max, Quincy and Rufus. These were a few of the dogs rescued from a site near Mountainburg and featured in the Humane Society of the Ozarks’ 2010 Pet Day Planner.
Marriage licenses
posted: 10/25/2009 5:21 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Carlos Badillo-Fernandez, 24, and Alyssa Ann McVey, 21, both of Springdale.
EDEN MARIEL THOMPSON - ADAM WESTBROOK RAINES
posted: 10/25/2009 5:21 a.m.
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — Eden Mariel Thompson became the bride of Adam Westbrook Raines at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, on the beach at the Santa Rosa Beach Club. The Rev. Buster Pray of Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, Miss., officiated.
JACLYN DEE TUCKER - BRADLEY ROLAND JULIAN
posted: 10/25/2009 5:20 a.m.
Central United Methodist Church was the setting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for the marriage of Jaclyn Dee Tucker and Bradley Roland Julian. The Rev. Dawn Spragg of Central United Methodist and Mickey Rapier of Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas officiated.
NORTHERN LIGHTS: Heroes de Corazon take heart in awards
posted: 10/25/2009 5:19 a.m.
Beside a bonfire Oct. 15 outside the Arend Arts Center, high school students prepared in song and ceremony for the Car Bash, the annual pep rally preceding the football game with rival Rogers High School.
Students’ spirit, passion inspire art of giving
posted: 10/25/2009 5:19 a.m.
It was rough going at the Brilliant Strokes Art Auction for Independence — too much quiet, not enough competitive bidding. Perhaps people were less inspired by the two-dimensional framed canvases than the living artwork that is the achievements of students at Conductive Education of Northwest
LET’S TALK Operator? Help! I’m tethered to a buffet
posted: 10/25/2009 5:19 a.m.
ABOARD THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP FANTASY — If you’re trying to diet, don’t go on a cruise.
DEAR ABBY: Spouse’s ill driving galls wife
posted: 10/25/2009 5:18 a.m.
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Harvey,” and I have operated a home-based business for more than 20 years. Harvey is an amazing technician, extremely efficient with his time on the job. The problem is, he is always in a hurry to get to the next job.
Engagement
posted: 10/25/2009 5:17 a.m.
Wedding plans are set for Jamie Lynn Warbis of Bella Vista and Billy Joshua Morgan of Pea Ridge for 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Chapel on the Creeks.
Wedding
posted: 10/25/2009 5:16 a.m.
Ashley R. Harris and Hunter H. Chastain were wed Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Catherine’s at Bell Gable Chapel with the Rev. Jim Keith officiating.
NORTHERN LIGHTS: Annual fete benefits college’s benefactors
posted: 10/25/2009 5:16 a.m.
Select faculty and higher-ups in the University of Arkansas’ Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences took a couple of hours on a recent weeknight to socialize with key donors and let them know how much they appreciate their investments in the college.
Recipes, ballad spice book for state’s ‘Rhubarbarians’
posted: 10/25/2009 5:15 a.m.
It’s almost impossible to grow rhubarb in central Arkansas. So how to explain the Little Rock provenance of a jovial book packed with 50 recipes employing this tart and sometimes disrespected vegetable?
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: Chanticleer’s music ranges from gospel to jazz
posted: 10/25/2009 5:15 a.m.
San Francisco-based Chanticleer, an a cappella male vocal ensemble, will give a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BUSINESS DATA
posted: 10/25/2009 5:15 a.m.
WARRANTY DEEDS Benton County Recorded Oct. 5-9 Edward D. Huber, trustee, and Stacey E. Huber, trustee of the Huber Family Trust, to Richard John Rothamel, Lot 57, Heathrow Subdivision, Bentonville, $450,000, signed Oct. 9. Horton Homes Inc. to Joseph Gallo Jr. and Christie Gallo, Lot 140, Shadow Valley, Rogers, $450,000, signed Oct. 5.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Business Matters
posted: 10/25/2009 5:14 a.m.
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION TAXES These taxes, which locally range from 1 percent to 2 percent of gross receipts from certain service industries, finance advertising and promotions.
THE TV COLUMN Cake Boss puts icing on its second season
posted: 10/25/2009 5:13 a.m.
I can just imagine the wacky pitch meeting high atop the gleaming corporate TLC tower in Silver Spring, Md.
TELL ME ABOUT IT Is online pal a cheap thrill?
posted: 10/25/2009 5:12 a.m.
DEAR CAROLYN: An ex-boyfriend recently sent me a Facebook friend request, which I accepted. I am married with children and so is he. We live several states apart.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/25/2009 5:10 a.m.
Happy birthday. You are very much in sync with your surroundings this year, and because of this, you take advantage of opportunities to bring more love and good fortune into your life. The next six weeks invigorate you, and you’re able to manage much more than you have in the past. Casual responsibilities turn into high-paid work. Aries and Virgo adore you.
Fast rise in costs to insure expected
posted: 10/25/2009 5:10 a.m.
As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health-care system, some experts say that small businesses are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in recent years.
Secret nuke site in Iran stirs rethink
posted: 10/25/2009 5:09 a.m.
Early today, if all has gone as planned, U.N. nuclear inspectors will have traveled to a military base near Qom, Iran, for a first look at one of that country’s most closely guarded nuclear secrets. Inside bunkers dug into the side of a mountain, the visitors were to be escorted through a nearly completed uranium plant that Iran’s president has termed “very
TV ON DVD Flashpoint, now on DVD, is a procedural with insight
posted: 10/25/2009 5:09 a.m.
What is it? Flashpoint, Season 1, 13 episodes on three discs from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Sea breeze, great food and politics
posted: 10/25/2009 5:08 a.m.
Point: “Listening to Barack Obama is like going to an Italian opera. You weep. You laugh. You’re moved. Then you get outside and say, ‘What just happened?’”
Taliban chief’s town taken, Pakistan says
posted: 10/25/2009 5:08 a.m.
Pakistani soldiers captured the hometown of the country’s Taliban chief Saturday, a strategic and symbolic initial prize as the army pushes deeper into a militant stronghold along the Afghan border. An army spokesman said the Taliban were in disarray, with many deserting the ranks.
SPIN CYCLE Scary! Maria Shriver or Beyonce this Halloween?
posted: 10/25/2009 5:05 a.m.
Halloween is on a Saturday this year.
Tiny airports’ hopes rise on service pact
posted: 10/25/2009 5:05 a.m.
Judy McCutcheon hopes that the first commercial airplane flight to Harrison in more than a year won’t be empty when it touches down first thing Monday morning.
Hotel security tips start at check-in
posted: 10/25/2009 5:04 a.m.
The case of an ESPN reporter who was videotaped through an altered peephole in her hotel room door shows how easy it is for a hotel guest’s security and privacy to be violated. Here are some tips for staying safe in hotels.
Boning up
posted: 10/25/2009 5:04 a.m.
Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, walking through a graveyard can be a little spooky — especially in autumn as the trees lose their leaves, flowers wither away and light fades in the late afternoon.
Tiny dinosaur fossil big find for scientists
posted: 10/25/2009 5:03 a.m.
Scientists have found the fossilized remains of the smallest dinosaur yet discovered in North America, a house-petsized creature that would have scurried between the legs of its larger relatives.
The forgotten and the found: 2 girls, 1 mystery remains
posted: 10/25/2009 5:02 a.m.
First of two parts At first, no one panicked when Robin Lynn Farnsworth left her Bald Knob home on Jan. 27, 1995, and didn’t return.
New warships fast, furious, expensive
posted: 10/25/2009 5:01 a.m.
BATH, Maine — The Navy’s need for speed is being answered by a pair of warships that have reached freeway speeds during testing at sea.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE Brighton’s where Londoners let their hair down
posted: 10/25/2009 5:01 a.m.
Brighton is South England’s fun city and the destination for students, bohemians and blue-collar Londoners looking to go “on holiday.”
Border report skips spending decisions
posted: 10/25/2009 5:01 a.m.
A watchdog’s review of stimulus spending by the Department of Homeland Security credits the department’s spending plan, but does not delve into a decision-making process criticized as secretive and susceptible to political meddling.
Q&A Europe a delight for Christmas trip
posted: 10/25/2009 4:59 a.m.
Q: My daughter is in a studyabroad program in Madrid that ends in early December, and we want to travel together (outside Spain) for 10 to 14 days after she is done. We would love to visit cities that are beautiful even in the early days of winter, and particularly those that embrace the holiday spirit.
Panel chief to subpoena mortgage-perks papers
posted: 10/25/2009 4:58 a.m.
After resisting for weeks, the chairman of the House oversight committee said Friday that he would subpoena documents from the Countrywide Financial Corp. about its program to offer special mortgage deals to preferred customers — including some members of Congress.
LISTEN UP Nichols earns tip of hat; Buble’s high ‘standards’
posted: 10/25/2009 4:58 a.m.
Joe Nichols Old Things New Universal South AAside from his sweet-natured novelty hit “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” there’s never been much to distinguish Rogers-born Joe Nichols from any number of careerist suburban-and-western singers.
CONSUMER TRAVEL ‘I’ll be home for Christmas,’ maybe
posted: 10/25/2009 4:57 a.m.
If you haven’t already made travel plans for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s, take heart. Suppliers tell us that airline seats and hotel rooms are still available. You may have to pay more than you planned, but some fares will be better on some days than others. This year, more than ever, the industry is bombarding us with information on the best time to travel.
Wildlife returns as civil war’s scars fade
posted: 10/25/2009 4:57 a.m.
BOMA, Sudan — He grew up here, became a rebel here, and one day recently he was flying low across a vast grassy savanna in southeastern Sudan, now a park warden pointing out big-tusked elephants traipsing across the landscape.
POP NOTES Lucero hits stride with 1372
posted: 10/25/2009 4:57 a.m.
Chuck Klosterman once wrote something about the difference in what we as fans expect from athletes and musicians.
A bank boomtown goes bust
posted: 10/25/2009 4:56 a.m.
A monument to the financial crisis is rising amid Charlotte’s thicket of skyscrapers: a gleaming, glass-walled trophy tower that was intended as a fitting headquarters for Wachovia’s national banking empire.
New German government vows to remove all nukes
posted: 10/25/2009 4:56 a.m.
Germany’s new center-right coalition government pledged Saturday to overhaul the health-care system, cut taxes and pull all remaining nuclear weapons from the country, a promise that could hurt relations with NATO already strained over the military deployment in Afghanistan.
Try, try again
posted: 10/25/2009 4:56 a.m.
Jodie Mahony is something of a living legend around the state Capitol. Before term limits caught up with him, he was the go-to guy on any number of complex issues, not the least of which was the House rule book.
Stephens execs say inflation looms
posted: 10/25/2009 4:54 a.m.
A team of Stephens Inc. executives believes that inflation will begin to rise early next year, a view that contrasts with opinions expressed by most economists.
Nuclear power up; waste still problem
posted: 10/25/2009 4:52 a.m.
When 65 scientists met at Princeton University in 1955 to decide where to permanently store radioactive waste from nuclear power plants, their conclusion was simple: Bury it deep underground, far from earthquakes.
S. Korea on a roll as Japan shuffles
posted: 10/25/2009 4:52 a.m.
David Beidny’s choice between a Japanese and South Korean car was easy: Hyundai Motor Co. gave him $3,500 in cash to make the purchase, a deal that moneylosing Toyota Motor Corp. could ill afford to offer.
Cubans rethink money system
posted: 10/25/2009 4:52 a.m.
Cuba’s workplace cafeterias are closing, President Raul Castro keeps saying the well-off shouldn’t get the same subsidies as the poor, and now there are rumblings that one of the stalwart vestiges of the revolution — the ration booklet — has outlived its usefulness.
Study Abroad
posted: 10/25/2009 4:49 a.m.
One morning earlier this year, students gathered for the weekly assembly at Aitchison College, an elite school for boys between the ages of five and 18 in the Pakistani city of Lahore. It was, as always, a dignified affair.
Ghanaian appointed to Vatican peace post
posted: 10/25/2009 3:57 a.m.
The pope appointed Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana to head the Vatican’s justice and peace office Saturday, a high-profile post that cements his reputation as a possible future papal candidate.
In the news
posted: 10/25/2009 3:57 a.m.
Tammy McLeod, 32, of Los Angeles solved an advanced puzzle in 7 minutes, 41 seconds to defeat former world and U.S. champion Thomas Snyder and win the third Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship, garnering a $10,000 prize and a spot on the U.S. World Sudoku Team that will compete next spring in Philadelphia.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/25/2009 3:56 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
Names and faces
posted: 10/25/2009 3:56 a.m.
Bill Cosby still thinks America is funny even though he says the nation has some serious problems it needs to tackle.
The world in brief
posted: 10/25/2009 3:56 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The good news is that [communications] intercepts show that there are differences forging among the Taliban ranks.Their aides are deserting them.” Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas, Pakistani army spokesman, on the air and ground offensive against militants in the South Waziristan tribal region Article, 1A
The nation in brief
posted: 10/25/2009 3:55 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “To those people with respiratory problems, our recommendation is that you not wait.” Gov. Luis Fortuno of Puerto Rico, who urged residents near a burning fuel-storage site to relocate to avoid toxic smoke Article, 5A
In Israel’s face, a heap of hummus
posted: 10/25/2009 3:54 a.m.
Lebanese chefs prepared a huge plate of hummus weighing more than 2 tons Saturday that broke a world record organizers said was previously held by Israel — a bid to reaffirm proprietorship over the popular Middle Eastern dip.
Ex-child soldiers moving on
posted: 10/25/2009 3:54 a.m.
AMBEPUSSA, Sri Lanka — Vinojan’s boyhood ended when Sri Lanka’s civil war reignited.
Remaining secrets
posted: 10/25/2009 3:52 a.m.
The following lists the 98 sets of unidentified remains stored at the state medical examiner’s office in Little Rock. Listings include the date remains were found, the counties in which they were found, their sexes, races and approximate ages. Complete details are available on NamUs.gov. 1970 July 15: Logan, white male, 16-99. Found in gravel pit, Mount Magazine.
Russian president stands by disputed elections
posted: 10/25/2009 3:52 a.m.
Russia’s president Saturday defended recent local elections that drew fraud allegations, inspired an opposition walkout of parliament and strengthened the Kremlin’s grip on power.
Taliban threaten vote-day mayhem
posted: 10/25/2009 3:51 a.m.
Taliban militants threatened Afghans with violence Saturday if they vote in the Nov. 7 presidential runoff, as President Hamid Karzai’s campaign ruled out any power-sharing deal to avoid another ballot.
Sales of fuel helping fill state lottery tank
posted: 10/25/2009 3:47 a.m.
Gasoline sales are helping fuel ticket sales for Arkansas’ fledgling lottery, and Zimmerman’s Exxon in southwest Little Rock is leading the pack.
Indians’ state trails covert, not forgotten
posted: 10/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
Beneath hundreds of miles of Arkansas roadways, through centers of towns and tucked deep in aging forests are stretches of routes Cherokee Indians traveled more than a century ago as they made their way toward the new Indian Territory.
COLUMN ONE The new Newspeak
posted: 10/25/2009 3:40 a.m.
“In our time, it is broadly true that political writing is bad writing.” —George Orwell Ours is an age of euphemism.
COLUMNISTS A forgotten visionary
posted: 10/25/2009 3:34 a.m.
John Newton Sarber came to Arkansas as a U.S. Army soldier during the Civil War, and at the end of the conflict stayed in the state as a part of the new political order, Republican Reconstruction.
EDITORIALS Spot on, Mr. Secretary
posted: 10/25/2009 3:30 a.m.
ONE OF the brighter spots in the Obama administration is the country’s new secretary of education, Arne Duncan, who actually seems interested in education—as opposed to educational administration, bureaucracy, grantsmanship and all the other substitutes that have taken the place of actual learning in American schools.
Extra Added Bonus!
posted: 10/25/2009 3:29 a.m.
One of the big winners in the state’s still new but fast-humming lottery, it was reported the other day, picked up his $100,000-less-taxes just before going to jail to complete a sentence.
The quiet revolution
posted: 10/25/2009 3:25 a.m.
Afew weeks ago, Saturday Night Live teased President Barack Obama for delivering great speeches but not actually bringing change. There’s at least one area where that jibe is unfair: education.
Myths and other things
posted: 10/25/2009 3:23 a.m.
At the same time Democrats are charging Republicans with lying about Democratic health care proposals, they’re eagerly peddling some myths of their own.
Firearms law needed here
posted: 10/25/2009 3:22 a.m.
Most kids reared in the Ozarks won’t forget the day they got their first.22-caliber rifle. Unlike children in metropolises, being raised with firearms has been a way of life for many from the Arkansas hinterlands—and, for that matter, most Southern states.
Other days
posted: 10/25/2009 3:21 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 25, 1909 The commissioners of all sewer districts where septic tanks are in use will be required to appear before the Board of Health at its next meeting and discuss with the members of the board the best means of getting the tanks in such conditions as will do away with their present objectionable features.
LETTERS
posted: 10/25/2009 3:21 a.m.
SS benefits unmatched Letter writer Steve Hill of Bella Vista stated that Social Security and Medicare aren’t socialist programs. He claims that he has paid in all of his life and still pays $97 a month for Medicare. He probably paid in a little over $30,000 for Social Security in all his life and his employer the same.
Ole Miss 30, Arkansas 17: Flustered by McCluster
posted: 10/25/2009 3:14 a.m.
Arkansas slammed into a determined Ole Miss defense and a full-blown case of Dexter McCluster on a crisp fall afternoon in northern Mississippi.
Arkansas accents
posted: 10/25/2009 3:10 a.m.
Joe Nichols and his “newer version of good ol’ me” returns to Arkansas to launch the release of his superlative new album, Old Things New.
LIKE IT IS: Razorbacks take step back against Rebels
posted: 10/25/2009 3:09 a.m.
Dexter McCluster wide left, wide right, up the middle and on middle screen passes.
Off the wire
posted: 10/25/2009 3:08 a.m.
GOLF Matteson leads by 3 shots Troy Matteson had never shot a 61 until this week. Now he’s done it twice in a row to set a PGA Tour record.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/25/2009 3:07 a.m.
U.S. gets Bond; Brits given Bucs With the 0-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London to play the New England Patriots today, Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times wants to know what the English ever did to us to deserve this.
COMMENTARY: NBA refs must throw book at players
posted: 10/25/2009 3:07 a.m.
The replacement refs are gone, done in by their eagerness to call fouls as if they were getting paid for each one. The traveling rule has been clarified, too, so LeBron James doesn’t have to think twice when he takes off for a dunk from the top of the key.
Johnson set to make his move
posted: 10/25/2009 3:04 a.m.
Jimmie Johnson hears the chatter in the garage and knows that some of his fellow drivers have grown weary of seeing him win races and championships.
RECRUITING: Razorbacks making headway on numerous fronts
posted: 10/25/2009 3:03 a.m.
Arkansas’ recruiting class continues to gather steam with the football season at the midway point.
Little back big headache for UA
posted: 10/25/2009 3:01 a.m.
Dexter McCluster had more trouble with his equipment than he did with Arkansas’ defense.
A third-and-gone situation
posted: 10/25/2009 2:57 a.m.
Third down belonged to Ole Miss on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Instant replay
posted: 10/25/2009 2:54 a.m.
Ryan Mallett passed for 254 yards against Ole Miss on Saturday, but it won’t go down as one of the Arkansas quarterback’s better days.
Ole Miss 30, Arkansas 17
posted: 10/25/2009 2:52 a.m.
1st Quarter MISSISSIPPI 14, ARKANSAS 0 Ole Miss converted first downs on its first four snaps, then Jevan Snead scrambled for 16 yards on third-and-10 to set up his 1-yard bootleg touchdown run.
SEC: Vols can’t clear Crimson Tide’s ‘Mount Cody’
posted: 10/25/2009 2:51 a.m.
Mount Cody kept Alabama perfect with a pair of supersized plays.
SEC: Florida strikes late, tops MSU
posted: 10/25/2009 2:50 a.m.
Mississippi State’s defense turned in an inspired performance against Tim Tebow and the Florida offense, but it wasn’t enough.
SEC: LSU QB gives offense a spark
posted: 10/25/2009 2:50 a.m.
Jordan Jefferson came a long way in the two weeks since the worst outing of his young career.
SEC South Carolina gets past Vanderbilt
posted: 10/25/2009 2:48 a.m.
Stephen Garcia threw two touchdown passes and BCS No. 24 South Carolina ended Vanderbilt’s two-game winning streak in the series — barely — with a 14-10 victory Saturday night.
BIG 12/CONFERENCE USA: Sooners’ defense picks on, shuts down Reesing
posted: 10/25/2009 2:45 a.m.
To Landry Jones, the Oklahoma defense is similar to a cool breeze on a hot afternoon.
SWAC Golden Lions roll against winless foe
posted: 10/25/2009 2:45 a.m.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff cruised to a 38-12 homecoming victory over Edward Waters College (0-8 ) on Saturday before 14,853 at Golden Lion Stadium.
PACIFIC-10/MOUNTAIN WEST/WESTERN ATHLETIC: Oregon overpowering in all phases
posted: 10/25/2009 2:43 a.m.
Oregon again got the spark it needed from its special teams and defense with blocked punts, fake field goals and interceptions.
BIG TEN/ MID-AMERICAN: Breakthrough victory for Penn State
posted: 10/25/2009 2:41 a.m.
Penn State snapped its skid at the Big House.
Bradford, Trojans hold off feisty Beavers
posted: 10/25/2009 2:40 a.m.
Allen Bradford rushed for a career-high 147 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 7 Southern California avenged its only loss of last season with a 42-36 victory over Oregon State on Saturday night.
Last-second TD lifts Iowa
posted: 10/25/2009 2:38 a.m.
Ricky Stanzi connected with Marvin McNutt for a 7-yard touchdown pass as time expired and No. 6 Iowa remained undefeated with a 15-13 victory against Michigan State on Saturday night.
BIG EAST/ATLANTIC COAST: Pike’s understudy stars for Bearcats
posted: 10/25/2009 2:37 a.m.
Standing on the sideline in a sweat suit and baseball cap, injured quarterback Tony Pike watched his backup do a nearly perfect job.
Striking at Gold Creek
posted: 10/25/2009 2:36 a.m.
Just as a full parking lot speaks well for a restaurant, a full parking lot at a boat ramp signifies good fishing.
Pittsburgh rolls past S. Florida
posted: 10/25/2009 2:34 a.m.
Bill Stull threw for two touchdowns, Dion Lewis ran for two and No. 20 Pitt scored on all five possessions in the first half to rout South Florida 41-14 on Saturday and extend its best start to a season in 27 years.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Opening of muzzleloader hunt a family thrill
posted: 10/25/2009 2:31 a.m.
During the 2008 muzzleloader season, my youngest son missed his first deer because I failed to remove oil from the bore of my muzzeloader.
Saturday, October 24
SPRINGDALE: Mayor’s plan cuts expenses for ’10 by 3%
posted: 10/24/2009 8:25 a.m.
Mayor Doug Sprouse on Friday unveiled his proposed 2010 general fund budget, and the trimmed outlay contains raises for almost all city employees.
CARROLL COUNTY: Man, 24, located buried in a field
posted: 10/24/2009 8:25 a.m.
Before Chris Helmlinger disappeared, a woman at church gave him $5,000 because “God told her to” and he apparently abandoned his vehicle at Car-Mart in Berryville, according to police reports.
Judge rejects bid to reopen fall turkey season
posted: 10/24/2009 8:25 a.m.
A Pulaski County circuit judge Friday quashed one last bid to reinstate the fall turkey hunting season.
Eight Street extension nearing completion
posted: 10/24/2009 8:19 a.m.
Drivers who frequent the stretch of Southwest I Street that leads to the Wal-Mart Supercenter here won’t have to wait much longer to use a new east-west road.
Private-club permit in hand
posted: 10/24/2009 8:18 a.m.
Dario Amini has had his sights set on turning the former Ozark Mountain Smokehouse, a North Walton Boulevard landmark near the start of the North Bentonville Trail and the Bentonville Bark Park, into a restaurant — Petit Bistro.
POA Board finalizes to-do list
posted: 10/24/2009 8:17 a.m.
The Property Owners Association administration has the green light to begin spending up to $500,000 on 37 mostly deferredmaintenance items.
Car crash leads to meth bust
posted: 10/24/2009 8:16 a.m.
The victim of a car crash along the 100 block of West Easy Street became a suspect shortly after paramedics found a syringe in his pocket.
Man on run arrested in Siloam Springs
posted: 10/24/2009 8:16 a.m.
Four people were arrested Tuesday after Siloam Springs police located a man wanted by Oklahoma authorities on a felony escape warrant.
Benton County POLICE REPORTS
posted: 10/24/2009 8:15 a.m.
Bella Vista incidents Among incidents reported to the Bella Vista Police Department according to records, were the following: At 2:29 p.m.Tuesday, a small black pit bull on Evanton Road was taken to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter.
Bisbee talks Reverse 911 in Bella Vista
posted: 10/24/2009 8:12 a.m.
When Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee for the first time held a Friday press conference in Bella Vista, he was sure to address the issue of the county’s potential adoption of an emergency telephone notification system. “Back earlier this year, we had a pretty large debacle over Reverse 911,” Bisbee said during his first public press conference in Bella Vista. “I know Bella Vista is quite interested in Reverse 911.” When asked when the county might have an emergency telephone notification system in place, Bisbee could only say that the final decision is up to the Quorum Court. He noted that he has three requirements for any such system Benton County purchases.
Benton County Religion
posted: 10/24/2009 8:12 a.m.
Unity Church of the Ozarks, Bella Vista Worship and children’s Sunday school are at 10:30 a.m.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/24/2009 8:11 a.m.
A Missouri environmental official was fired because an E. coli-infested beach was not closed at Lake of the Ozarks.
Nixon and Obama - soul brothers?
posted: 10/24/2009 8:11 a.m.
Four decades ago, Lamar Alexander worked in Richard Nixon’s White House. Sen. Alexander today says Barack Obama’s White House reminds him of that place, that time, that mindset and those people.
ALL THUMBS
posted: 10/24/2009 8:10 a.m.
Appearing each Saturday, “All Thumbs” is The Benton County Daily Record’s take on the people, events and issues deserving a “thumbs up” for a noteworthy accomplishment or good deed or a “thumbs down” for magnificent failure or just general stupidity.
OTHER OPINIONS A score for medical pot
posted: 10/24/2009 8:10 a.m.
After almost a year in office, the Obama administration made a decision this week.
Lunney, Tigers keep upper hand against FSN
posted: 10/24/2009 8:08 a.m.
Fort Smith Northside picked its poison with third-ranked Bentonville on Friday.
Saints leave no doubt about supremacy
posted: 10/24/2009 8:08 a.m.
What was supposed to be a game to decide supremacy in the 1-4 A Conference turned into another Shiloh Christian blowout win on Friday night.
Bulldogs pull away to beat Rogers
posted: 10/24/2009 8:07 a.m.
Rogers’ losses were Fayetteville gains.
Heritage outscores Bulldogs
posted: 10/24/2009 8:06 a.m.
Heritage gave running back Zac Stewart a wagon and the junior filled it up with a schoolrecord 270 yards rushing, leading the War Eagles to a 64-45 victory against Springdale here Friday night.
Pioneers get needed win on homecoming
posted: 10/24/2009 8:06 a.m.
Coach Brian Little told his players to break the season into three parts and his Gentry Pioneers started that third phase with a bang.
Bulldogs blast Siloam Springs
posted: 10/24/2009 8:05 a.m.
It wasn’t stress-free, but Greenwood’s 56-18 victory against Siloam Springs on Friday was a lot less terrifying than usual.
Benton County Sport briefs
posted: 10/24/2009 8:05 a.m.
Catcher’s clinic Batter Up of Bentonville will host a Catcher’s Clinic from 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, at the indoor facility.
Heritage, Black in regional today
posted: 10/24/2009 8:04 a.m.
A pair of volleyball teams from Benton County will be in Fort Smith today for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Volleyball Tournament at Northside High School.
Election Commission staff position gets committee approval
posted: 10/24/2009 8:03 a.m.
The county government personnel committee voted unanimously to send a proposal to fund a fulltime staff position for the Election Commission to the budget committee on Friday.
County sales tax numbers down
posted: 10/24/2009 8:02 a.m.
While the county’s sales tax revenues are still down, for August the decrease is the lowest year to date.
BHS student attacks another
posted: 10/24/2009 8:01 a.m.
A male student at Bentonville High School was arrested and has been charged as an adult after an Oct. 20 incident at the school.
Cabaret returns to NWACC
posted: 10/24/2009 8 a.m.
The Flying Tomato Cabaret returns to the campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College beginning on Nov. 6. The show will run Nov. 6-8 and 13-15 with shows at 7 p.m. each evening in the college’s Shewmaker Center.
DEAR ABBY
posted: 10/24/2009 8 a.m.
DEAR ABBY: I was raised from an early age that if you play a game, you have to play fair and obey the rules.Those rules were never bent, regardless of what the game was or who we played with.
Food drive announces pickup days
posted: 10/24/2009 7:59 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Food Drive pickup days will be Mondays and Fridays through Dec. 23.
Jury awards $453K after bank refuses to cash in woman’s CD
posted: 10/24/2009 7:57 a.m.
A Washington County jury awarded Holly Daniels $375,000 in punitive damages against First Security Bank after the bank refused to cash in her $78,000 certificate of deposit.
Actor, activist Begley packs the library for ‘green’ speech
posted: 10/24/2009 7:57 a.m.
Speaking from inside a facility that many local officials consider to be one of Fayetteville’s premiere green buildings, actor and environmental advocate Ed Begley Jr. encouraged people of all incomes to do the little things they can to benefit the environment.
UA student killed in traffic accident
posted: 10/24/2009 7:56 a.m.
A University of Arkansas law student died Thursday night after losing control of his 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser along Mount Comfort Road.
Obituaries & Death Notices
posted: 10/24/2009 7:56 a.m.
Hogeye HAROLD BARTHOLOMEW Harold Ray Bartholomew, 86, of Hogeye died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Farmington.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/24/2009 7:54 a.m.
Events and Activities Ward 2 will host a bulky waste cleanup at the Center Street Church of Christ and Woodland Junior High from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The cleanup is for items that do not fit into the residential weekly cart collections. Only residents of Fayetteville are able to participate and need to bring a recent copy of a water bill to prove residency. For more information, visit www.accessfayetteville. org and look under Solid Waste and Recycling Division.
‘Walk Through History’ stops in Fayetteville today
posted: 10/24/2009 7:54 a.m.
The Department of Arkansas Heritage will host its “Walks Through History” tour today during a visit to the University of Arkansas Historic District.
UA thanks, welcomes student veterans
posted: 10/24/2009 7:53 a.m.
Citing a desire to say both “thank you” and “welcome” at the same time, the University of Arkansas spent Friday honoring United States Armed Forces Veterans.
Third Eye Blind to rock Barnhill Arena
posted: 10/24/2009 7:53 a.m.
The University of Arkansas Headliner Concerts Committee will present Third Eye Blind live in concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Barnhill Arena.
Burglars cut hole in roof at Arby’s
posted: 10/24/2009 7:52 a.m.
Fayetteville police are seeking burglary suspects accused of breaking into a local fast food restaurant by cutting a hole through the roof.
MODERN TIMES A good place to start
posted: 10/24/2009 7:52 a.m.
The planet is getting into serious trouble. Evidence of this is all around. For example, the Sept. 24 issue of the leading scientific journal “Nature” featured an article titled “A safe operating space for humanity,” by 29 internationally known authors. The article identifies 10 planetary boundaries that, if transgressed, could cause unacceptable environmental change. The boundaries include three that humans have already transgressed: greenhouse gas limits, species extinctions, and interference with the nitrogen cycle. The others, where current trends are pushing us toward dangerous conditions, are interference with the phosphorus cycle, stratospheric ozone depletion, ocean acidification, freshwater consumption, excessive land cover converted to cropland, atmospheric aerosols, and pollution by long-lived chemicals.
Guest Editorial Over the top
posted: 10/24/2009 7:51 a.m.
The Arkansas Ethics Commission gave Lt. Gov. Bill Halter a break last week, deciding by a 5-1 vote that he did not violate state law with a newsletter that his office produced earlier this year.
Northwest Religion Briefs
posted: 10/24/2009 7:50 a.m.
The First Christian Church Christian Women’s Fellowship will host a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to noon today at the church, with proceeds to help fund several church and community projects. Pastries and coffee will be served. The church is located at 220 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.
Appeals court lowers doctor’s jury award against hospital
posted: 10/24/2009 7:49 a.m.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals has reduced a jury’s judgment in February 2007 in favor of a doctor against Northwest Medical Center.
Survey costs school district thousands
posted: 10/24/2009 7:48 a.m.
The mail survey sent out this month to gather feedback on why Fayetteville School District patrons voted the way they did in the Sept. 15 millage election cost the district $6,759.59.
Educational proposal
posted: 10/24/2009 7:47 a.m.
U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., is co-sponsoring a bill that would change how schools are evaluated for adequate yearly progress under the No Child Left Behind education law.
Burnett’s multi-tasking leads Cards past Eagles
posted: 10/24/2009 7:46 a.m.
One could say Josh Burnett had a real good game Friday night after tallying three touchdowns to lead the Farmington Cardinals to a 26-6 win over the Huntsville Eagles at Allen Holland Field.
BOONEVILLE 35, WEST FORK 0 Bearcats dash West Fork’s 4-4A title hopes
posted: 10/24/2009 7:45 a.m.
With first place on the line, Booneville’s 35-0 mercyrule rout of West Fork Friday night at Bearcat Stadium left no doubt who reigns supreme in the 4-4 A Conference.
Greenwood throttles Siloam Springs
posted: 10/24/2009 7:44 a.m.
It wasn’t stress free, but Greenwood’s 56-18 victory over Siloam Springs on Friday was a lot less terrifying than usual.
Win puts Shiloh on track for another 1-4A title
posted: 10/24/2009 7:44 a.m.
What was supposed to be a game to decide supremacy in the 1-4 A Conference turned into another Shiloh Christian blowout win on Friday night.
Greenland’s skid continues with shutout loss to Lavaca
posted: 10/24/2009 7:43 a.m.
Senior Night was spoiled for Greenland’s senior class, as a lackluster offensive performance led to a 13-0 loss to visiting Lavaca Friday.
Charleston keeps Lincoln down, stays undefeated
posted: 10/24/2009 7:42 a.m.
Derek Haney passed for three touchdowns and Michael Meadors scored three times to lead Charleston (8-0, 5-0 1-3 A) past Lincoln (1-7, 0-5 ).
Elkins falls flat in loss to Cedarville
posted: 10/24/2009 7:42 a.m.
Elkins led for most of the first half, but Cedarville turned the tables in a 35-14 blowout Friday night.
SLOPHOUSE The Other Side: Q&A with an Ole Miss beat writer
posted: 10/24/2009 7:40 a.m.
Gosh almighty, it’s the Other Side.
Hogs unveil new squads at Red-White game
posted: 10/24/2009 7:40 a.m.
During a University of Arkansas men’s basketball intrasquad game, you would expect the team with senior All-SEC forward Michael Washington and sophomore point guard Courtney Fortson to prevail.
Cause unknown for blast at Puerto Rico gas storage
posted: 10/24/2009 7:36 a.m.
An explosion at a fuelstorage facility sent earthquake-force shock waves across Puerto Rico’s capital Friday and created a tower of inky black smoke that forced airliners to alter flight paths.
Lawmaker tied to Alaska corruption case
posted: 10/24/2009 7:35 a.m.
Documents filed in federal court directly link U.S. Rep. Don Young to a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska for the first time.
Officials put health bill cost at $1 trillion
posted: 10/24/2009 7:33 a.m.
Healthcare legislation taking shape in the House carries a price tag of at least $1 trillion over a decade, significantly higher than the target President Barack Obama has set, congressional officials said Friday as they struggled to finish work on the measure for a vote early next month.
Czechs agree to role in missile shield
posted: 10/24/2009 7:32 a.m.
The Czech Republic agreed Friday to host elements of the reformulated American missile-defense system after Vice President Joe Biden flew to the country to patch up relations damaged when President Barack Obama canceled plans to deploy a sophisticated radar station on Czech soil.
Philippine typhoon slows, takes erratic path
posted: 10/24/2009 7:30 a.m.
Typhoon Lupit weakened into a tropical storm Friday after zigzagging around the rain-soaked northern Philippines and living up to its name — meaning cruel in Filipino — by keeping weary residents on edge and forecasters guessing.
Tigers find rhythm in second consecutive win
posted: 10/24/2009 7:26 a.m.
Friday was senior night at Prairie Grove and the senior Tigers didn’t disappoint. Led by Thomas Soehner and Dalton Phillips the Tigers defeated the visiting Pea Ridge Blackhawks 47-21.
DISMOUNTED Fayetteville capitalizes off Mounties’ miscues in rout
posted: 10/24/2009 7:26 a.m.
Rogers’ losses were Fayetteville gains.
Police duped Vance, defense team claims
posted: 10/24/2009 7:26 a.m.
Attorneys for the Marianna man accused of killing TV news anchor Anne Pressly announced Friday that they’ll argue at trial that police duped Curtis Lavelle Vance into incriminating himself in the slaying.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/24/2009 7:24 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400.
Single car crash claims life of law student near campus
posted: 10/24/2009 7:20 a.m.
A University of Arkansas law student died Thursday night after losing control of his 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser along Mount Comfort Road, police said.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/24/2009 7:18 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The council asked for a realistic figure that we can carry into the future.” Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse, on his budget proposal for 2010
Wholly (civil) matrimony
posted: 10/24/2009 7:14 a.m.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The two couples had never met each other, and probably never would. They had come from opposite sides of a border between longtime enemies.
2nd man pleads guilty in sex trafficking case
posted: 10/24/2009 7:12 a.m.
A second Little Rock man admitted Friday to providing food, lodging and cocaine to a teenage girl in exchange for money she earned through prostitution.
Security tightens for Olmert speech
posted: 10/24/2009 7:10 a.m.
University of Arkansas officials announced security requirements Friday for those who plan to attend a public lecture Tuesday by Ehud Olmert, 2006-09 prime minister of Israel.
UA RED-WHITE GAME: Guard, big man a winning combo
posted: 10/24/2009 7:09 a.m.
Even Coach John Pelphrey joked he had to scramble to remember all the new faces as he introduced the players before the Arkansas Razorbacks’ Red-White scrimmage Friday at Walton Arena.
UAPB banking on big victory
posted: 10/24/2009 7:08 a.m.
When it wasn’t raining Thursday (and it usually was), the folks in RVs managed to get out on the town for a little socializing or shopping.
Bears try to get back on track
posted: 10/24/2009 7:07 a.m.
The Central Arkansas Bears aren’t used to losing games at home.
Nail-biters norm for LSU,Auburn
posted: 10/24/2009 7:05 a.m.
Auburn and LSU know a thing or two about thrilling, must-see football, and a good deal of that knowledge comes from playing each other.
Kansas looking to take next step
posted: 10/24/2009 7:04 a.m.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — It’s taken Kansas Coach Mark Mangino 17 tries to win five games against ranked opponents.
Oklahoma State rolls right along
posted: 10/24/2009 7:03 a.m.
Baylor’s season and its bowl hopes were thrown into a tailspin when standout sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin tore a ligament in his right knee a month ago.
TCU understands road to BCS goes through BYU
posted: 10/24/2009 7:02 a.m.
TCU can’t reach the BCS without a victory over BYU.
Tigers need QB back on track
posted: 10/24/2009 7:01 a.m.
Blaine Gabbert’s numbers have plummeted the past two weeks while he’s been hobbled by a sprained right ankle.
U.S. allies in Europe back larger war force
posted: 10/24/2009 7 a.m.
Top NATO and United Nations officials signaled Friday that they are considering requesting more international troops to join American forces in Afghanistan as the top U.S. defense official said President Barack Obama is still weeks away from deciding on a shift in war strategy.
Wildcats recover fumble to win
posted: 10/24/2009 7 a.m.
Defense still matters in the wild 7AWest Conference.
3 attacks kill 24 in Pakistan
posted: 10/24/2009 6:57 a.m.
A suicide bomber on a bicycle attacked a major Pakistani air base on Friday, killing seven people in an escalating campaign that strikes at the heart of this nuclear-armed nation’s security forces.
Heritage’s Stewart runs for 270 yards
posted: 10/24/2009 6:56 a.m.
Zac Stewart ran for a school-record 270 yards Friday night to lead Rogers Heritage to a 64-45 victory over Springdale.
7A-WEST CONFERENCE: Bulldogs cash in miscues
posted: 10/24/2009 6:55 a.m.
Rogers’ losses were Fayetteville’s gains.
Tigers’ offense delivers
posted: 10/24/2009 6:54 a.m.
Fort Smith Northside picked its poison Friday night against Bentonville.
Angels bracing for rain, strain
posted: 10/24/2009 6:53 a.m.
Chone Figgins and the Los Angeles Angels know they’re heading straight into more than one kind of storm, and they can’t wait.
Arkansas at Ole Miss: Houston vs. Hogs II
posted: 10/24/2009 6:52 a.m.
If the Arkansas Razorbacks are mentally fixated on what they almost did at Florida last week or what the officiating crew in that game did to get suspended, they are apt to leave Vaught-Hemingway Stadium today in a foul mood.
QB shreds Van Buren
posted: 10/24/2009 6:51 a.m.
Quarterback Xavier Acklin had 24 carries for 134 yards and scored 4 touchdowns to lead Conway past Van Buren 35-7 Friday night in a 7A-Central game.
Greenwood runs streak to seven games
posted: 10/24/2009 6:50 a.m.
It wasn’t stress-free, but Greenwood’s 56-18 victory over Siloam Springs on Friday was a lot less terrifying than usual.
Vilonia outruns CAC
posted: 10/24/2009 6:47 a.m.
Eric Ebmeyer and the Vilonia Eagles got the best of Central Arkansas Christian on Friday night.
U.S. home resales up 9.4%
posted: 10/24/2009 6:47 a.m.
Home resales in September posted the largest monthly increase in 26 years as buyers scrambled to complete their purchases before a tax credit for first-time owners expires.
Goblins’ gaffes goad Airedales
posted: 10/24/2009 6:46 a.m.
Alma appeared to be in trouble in the first half against Harrison on Friday, but a fumble by the Goblins changed everything.
Georgia-Pacific plans to lay off 300 in Fordyce
posted: 10/24/2009 6:45 a.m.
Georgia-Pacific will lay off about 300 workers in Fordyce for up to six months, idling the first plywood plant built in the South, the wood products firm said Friday.
Greenbrier wins battle of the stars
posted: 10/24/2009 6:44 a.m.
There was no shortage of offensive stars in Greenbrier’s 56-33 victory over Morrilton in a 5A-West game at Don Jones Stadium.
Burnett helps burn Huntsville
posted: 10/24/2009 6:43 a.m.
FARMINGTON — Farmington senior Josh Burnett produced big plays on offense, defense and special teams and accounted for 20 points in the Cardinals’ 26-6 victory over Huntsville.
Downsize your life
posted: 10/24/2009 6:42 a.m.
Moving from a home into a smaller house or apartment can be a daunting task.
Saints march over, past Lions
posted: 10/24/2009 6:42 a.m.
Shiloh Christian turned its 1-4 A Conference showdown with Gravette into another mercyrule victory Friday night at Champions Stadium.
Fifth fumble favors Green Forest as Tigers top Mountain View
posted: 10/24/2009 6:41 a.m.
The Green Forest Tigers survived five fumbles, two safeties and a muddy field, but got a lucky bounce on their last fumble that allowed them to slip past Mountain View, 12-10, in 4-3 A Conference play Friday night.
LSU counting on lots of new faces
posted: 10/24/2009 6:39 a.m.
LSU will be young in a league where many teams are loaded with experience.
NFL Turner says he hasn’t flamed out
posted: 10/24/2009 6:38 a.m.
Michael Turner doesn’t want to talk too much about Atlanta’s inconsistent rushing attack.
Oddities of nature show up in designs
posted: 10/24/2009 6:37 a.m.
We’ve all come home from a trip with a “found” treasure — an unusual bit of nature’s detritus, or some oddity from a quirky shop. Souvenirs remind us of our experiences, and it’s fun to display them.
Two charges filed in Morrilton blaze
posted: 10/24/2009 6:36 a.m.
A Conway County man who police said was drunk and set a fire that destroyed three buildings in a historic section of downtown Morrilton was charged Friday with causing a catastrophe and commercial burglary.
LR district studies survival ideas if desegregation aid cut
posted: 10/24/2009 6:29 a.m.
The Little Rock School District says it has a better chance of offsetting the possible loss of $37 million in annual state desegregation funds if it can keep its magnet schools and interdistrict student-transfer program to draw students.
Names and faces
posted: 10/24/2009 6:25 a.m.
The United States has asked Switzerland to hand over Roman Polanski to authorities in California, where he could serve up to two years in prison for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, Swiss and U.S. authorities said Friday.
In the news
posted: 10/24/2009 6:22 a.m.
Justice Clarence Thomas, who hasn’t asked an attorney a question during oral arguments before the Supreme Court since 2006, told law students at the University of Alabama that the court’s nine justices virtually always know where they stand on a case by reading legal briefs before oral arguments are presented so there’s no need for justices to “beat up” on attorneys.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/24/2009 6:20 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Everything is very preliminary at this point but obviously we’re looking into the graffiti and it’s a concern.” Police chief Jose Figueroa Sancha, on the message “Boom, fire, RIP, Gulf” found after an explosion at a fuel storage facility in Puerto Rico
Wayward plane’s pilots scrutinized
posted: 10/24/2009 6:19 a.m.
Federal investigators are scrambling to determine what happened aboard a Northwest Airlines jetliner whose crew flew 150 miles past its destination.
Helicopter crash on ship kills one
updated: 10/24/2009 6:17 a.m.
An Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed on a Navy ship during training, killing one serviceman and injuring eight, the Navy said.
The world in brief
posted: 10/24/2009 6:09 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “There were a number of allies who indicated they were thinking about, or were moving toward, increasing either their military or their civilian contributions, or both.And I found that very heartening.” Defense Secretary Robert Gates, on the war in Afghanistan
Nuke-plan study needs till next week, Iran says
posted: 10/24/2009 6:07 a.m.
Iran is still studying a U.N.-drafted plan to ship much of its uranium to Russia for further enrichment and will formally respond to the offer next week, Iran’s envoy to the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Friday.
Religious coins in river a puzzler
posted: 10/24/2009 6:04 a.m.
A fresh mystery is gripping Britain’s religious community: Just how did a treasure-trove of rare medallions and coins collected by a former archbishop of Canterbury end up at the bottom of the River Wear?
Iraqi warns of chaos if election is delayed
posted: 10/24/2009 6:01 a.m.
A delay in the January parliamentary election could lead to chaos, a top aide to Iraq’s Shiite spiritual leader warned Friday, as lawmakers remained deadlocked over legislation that would regulate the crucial national vote.
U.S. drones patrol pirate-plagued ocean
posted: 10/24/2009 6 a.m.
For the first time, sophisticated U.S. military surveillance drones capable of carrying missiles have begun patrolling waters off Somalia in hopes of stemming rising piracy.
Northwest Personal Space
posted: 10/24/2009 6 a.m.
Fayetteville Public Library's Shawna Thorup explains why she loves the Randal Tyson Children's Library at FPL.
State abortion laws face court challenge
posted: 10/24/2009 5:58 a.m.
Two new laws under challenge in the Oklahoma courts would give the state some of the strictest abortion laws in the country.
2 teens charged in killing at PB motel
posted: 10/24/2009 5:56 a.m.
A judge ordered two teenagers held in the Jefferson County jail on capital-murder charges Friday after a shootout this week at a motel left one man dead.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/24/2009 5:47 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 10/24/2009 5:09 a.m.
A polygamous sect is asking the Utah Supreme Court to overturn a state court decision that stripped the religious purposes protection from its communal land trust.
Other days
posted: 10/24/2009 5:08 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 24, 1909 Should the injunction proceedings now in progress in the Chancery Court restraining City Electrician John W. Bleidt from interfering with the Jo Jo theater he decided in favor of the theater manager, it is extremely probable that the common council will in the near future pass an ordinance laying down an explicit set of rules for the regulation of the moving picture shows of the city.
Boxes of lox to bag bucks for a trek
posted: 10/24/2009 5:07 a.m.
Eschewing car washes and bake sales, Temple B’nai Israel members have in past years held fundraisers by selling homemade salsa, fresh corn and bagels.
COLUMNISTS The war against Fox News
posted: 10/24/2009 5:06 a.m.
Rahm Emanuel once sent a dead fish to a live pollster. Now he’s put a horse’s head in Roger Ailes’ bed. Not very subtle. And not very smart. Ailes doesn’t scare easily.
EDITORIALS The awfulest things
posted: 10/24/2009 5:06 a.m.
With apologies to Andy Griffith’s ‘What It Was, Was Football’ — SO THERE we were on a nice Saturday afternoon, outside lookin’ at the mustard greens, and seein’ if they were or weren’t ready for the big pot inside. The cucumbers are just about finished now, and don’t get us started on the squash. We’d dug up the peas and tomatoes about a month ago, mainly to make room for the greens, you know. And. . . .
A hunt for excuses
posted: 10/24/2009 5:04 a.m.
In the political vernacular, the phrase is “moving the goalposts.” Roughly translated, it means shifting the endpoint of debate until one achieves a predetermined outcome.
Beware of Bambi
posted: 10/24/2009 4:58 a.m.
THEY SPRINT from out of the darkness so fast you may not be able to stop in time. Especially this time of year. Especially in Arkansas. Especially anywhere from Texarkansas to Piggott. Or between Bentonville and Eudora. And there seem to be more and more of furry woodland creatures every fall.
Education crossroads
posted: 10/24/2009 4:56 a.m.
One of the great Arkansas success stories of this still young century is the improvement in public education we have seen since the Arkansas Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in the Lake View case on Nov. 21, 2002.
LETTERS
posted: 10/24/2009 4:55 a.m.
Options in bill offer choice I want Rep. Mike Ross to vote for the health care reform bill currently under consideration in the U.S. House. I have good health insurance coverage because I’m a union member, but I want my friends and neighbors to have the same good health care I do and make sure that insurance companies cannot deny us coverage when we need it most.
Homecoming
posted: 10/24/2009 4:49 a.m.
Ever returned to your high school homecoming? I mean really headed back with an open heart for the afternoon festivities, pageantry, cheers and those rolling drums on the afternoon of the big game?
Dyer surpasses rushing record
posted: 10/24/2009 4:49 a.m.
Officially, No. 5 is now No. 1. Little Rock Christian senior tailback Michael Dyer became the state’s all-time leading rusher in a 47-14 5ASouthwest victory over Hot Springs Lakeside on Friday night at Warrior Field in Little Rock.
Old coach plot Nutt’n like 1st year
posted: 10/24/2009 4:46 a.m.
This time last year, the football-loving folks in Arkansas were consumed with the Razorbacks’ first game against former coach Houston Nutt.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/24/2009 4:38 a.m.
Time spent at Wooden’s inspirational Rick Reilly of ESPN The Magazine finds inspiration from visiting 99-year-old UCLA coaching legend John Wooden’s house.
Off the wire
posted: 10/24/2009 4:37 a.m.
GOLF Molder in contention Bryce Molder of Conway shot a 5-under-par 65 Friday for an 8-under 132 and is tied for sixth, three strokes behind the leaders, after the second round at the PGA Tour’s Frys.com Open in Scottsdale, Ariz. Molder started on the back nine and made birdies on Nos. 10, 11, 14 and 15.
Red Wolves try to right course
posted: 10/24/2009 4:37 a.m.
Arkansas State will be aiming to get back in the victory column tonight when Florida International rolls into town for homecoming.
COMMENTARY Phillies’ Lee brings stability to team
posted: 10/24/2009 4:36 a.m.
After calmly steering the Philadelphia Phillies toward the World Series this month, new ace Cliff Lee celebrated with grateful teammates at Cole Hamels’ home early Thursday morning.
NASCAR rivals help each other
posted: 10/24/2009 4:12 a.m.
Twice in the first five races of NASCAR’s season-ending, 10-race Chase for the championship, Juan Pablo Montoya’s frustration because of something that happened on the track has been aimed at Batesville’s Mark Martin, a fellow contender for the title.
Microsoft’s net income down 18%
posted: 10/24/2009 4:02 a.m.
Microsoft Corp. said Friday that its net income fell 18 percent in the past quarter, largely because it deferred revenue when it let summertime PC buyers get free upgrades to Windows 7, which was released this week.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/24/2009 4:02 a.m.
In economic report, LR area ranked 4th The Little Rock area was ranked as America’s fourth-strongest metropolitan economy in the second quarter, BusinessWeek reported Friday, citing data compiled and analyzed by the Brookings Institution.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Rutgers overruns Army
posted: 10/24/2009 4:01 a.m.
Joe Martinek had 139 yards rushing and scored twice on short runs, linebacker Steve Beauharnais scored off his own blocked punt and Rutgers beat Army 27-10 on Friday night at rainswept Michie Stadium.
Retailer offering PC, TV setups
posted: 10/24/2009 4:01 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is offering installation services for flat-panel televisions, computers and other electronics throughout its chain as the Christmas shopping season approaches.
103 banks fail in ’09; most since ’92
posted: 10/24/2009 4 a.m.
Bank closings for the year hit 103 on Friday when regulators shut down three small banks in Florida and one in Georgia.
Oil prices surge; gas nears summer high
posted: 10/24/2009 4 a.m.
Oil prices have surged 25 percent in less than a month, dredging up memories of last year’s spike, and gas prices could soon eclipse summer highs.
Wall Street pans executive pay cuts
posted: 10/24/2009 3:59 a.m.
The Obama administration’s moves to rein in executive pay sparked criticism on Wall Street on Friday, as lenders such as Bank of America Corp. said the measures may hurt the very companies the U.S. is intent on saving.
Regulatory overhaul a must, Fed boss says
posted: 10/24/2009 3:58 a.m.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke prodded Congress on Friday to enact legislation overhauling the nation’s financial regulatory system to prevent a repeat of the banking and credit debacles that had thrust the country into crisis.
MARKET REPORT Railroads, dollar weigh on stocks
posted: 10/24/2009 3:57 a.m.
Investors dumped stocks and locked in profits Friday after the glow of a week full of strong earnings reports faded.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/24/2009 3:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “People want to work here, but they want to be paid fairly.” Scott Silvestri, a spokesman for Bank of America Article, 1D Whirlpool profit slips; outlook brighter MILWAUKEE — Whirlpool Corp., the world’s biggest home-appliance maker, raised its profit outlook for the year Friday, saying cost-cutting that has tempered steep sales declines will pay off in the final quarter of the year.
S.C., Lilly settle drug suit; Arkansas case still pending
posted: 10/24/2009 3:53 a.m.
South Carolina’s attorney general said Friday that the state has reached a $45 million settlement with drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. over the company’s marketing of an anti-psychotic drug, an agreement the drug maker said was its largest with a single state over Zyprexa.
Ask the expert
posted: 10/24/2009 3:49 a.m.
Just last week you brought to our attention a place selling costumes for dogs. Aren’t there some caveats about dressing up your animals? Dressing them up can’t be easy for them, or comfortable.
Food-labels program halts on FDA concern
posted: 10/24/2009 3:48 a.m.
The Smart Choices nutrition labeling program, created voluntarily by nine large U.S. manufacturers, is halting after federal regulators said such systems could mislead consumers, officials with the labeling group said Friday.
In the garden
posted: 10/24/2009 3:26 a.m.
Q I have several large plants of coleus, dragon-wing begonia and penta that have done so well in my garden this year that I would like to bring them in for the winter. Have I waited too late? Can I just dig them up, put them in a pot and put them in a sunny window? Will they bloom all winter?
Tools & toys
posted: 10/24/2009 3:25 a.m.
Iron Floor Bells What’s to love: It’s art; it’s a decorative accessory.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/24/2009 3:20 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I’m a student from a country that has only a few Christians. I’d like to learn more about Christianity, but I’m confused because you have so many different churches here. Someone said to write you for suggestions. — V.Z.
OTUS THE HEAD CAT Norwegians lay claim to White River corridor
posted: 10/24/2009 3:20 a.m.
Dear Otus, Several of my friends and I have received some sort of official-looking document from the State Department saying we need to register with the Norwegian embassy in Washington. It has something to do with us owning property along the White River.
CLICK & CLACK’S CAR TALK
posted: 10/24/2009 3:17 a.m.
DEAR TOM AND RAY: So I’m thinking of getting my car detailed, and an associate gives me a referral. While perusing the service sheet, under “Options” is listed “Claying, add $30- $40.” I’m thinking, “Holy spa treatment, Batman!” The other side of the service sheet explains the process: “Why clay your car? Claying your car produces dramatic results.
Kitchen on the patio can be an outdoor oasis
posted: 10/24/2009 3:17 a.m.
For a growing number of homeowners, “eating out” means stepping onto their backyard patio or deck. The great outdoors has become the newest frontier for culinary construction, which can include everything, even the kitchen sink.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/24/2009 3:17 a.m.
DEAR READERS: Are you relocating and need to get Fido, Fluffy or Tweetie Pie to where you are going and don’t want to drive? Did you know that many airlines these days have “preferred pet” shipping, where you can ship your dogs, cats and birds in climatecontrolled and pressurized comfort?
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/24/2009 3:15 a.m.
Happy birthday. There’s something you have been working toward for years, and you will attain it for one simple reason: Now you can handle it. The next three months see you extremely attractive. March brings a breakthrough in your love life. Taurus and Cancer people adore you.
Long-term styling makes short-term housing homier
posted: 10/24/2009 3:15 a.m.
Downsizing from a threestory town house to a highrise rental, Southern California natives Bob and Kelly Berkus sold most of their furniture and their car before moving to Chicago for Bob to begin a graduate degree program, with toddler Kate and beagle Cole in tow.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/24/2009 3:14 a.m.
1. What has been the most-watched entertainment television show of all time? 2. Name the British singer who had a hit recording of “Downtown” in the mid-1960 s. 3. James Forrestal was the first secretary of what cabinet department?
Keep it clean
posted: 10/24/2009 3:13 a.m.
Polder ironing boards with holster What are they? These ironing boards are the first that incorporate an iron-storage function.
Friday, October 23
Body found in Berryville grave ID’d as missing man
posted: 10/23/2009 2:57 p.m.
Berryville police say a body found in a shallow grave in a field has been identified as that of a man last seen by his family on Sept. 27.
Oklahoma man sentenced for arson in Arkansas
posted: 10/23/2009 7:40 a.m.
An Oklahoma man has been sentenced to five years in prison in Arkansas for setting fire to his girlfriend’s home in Fort Smith.
Dickson Street, alive: Downtown Fayetteville will teem with activity on night of spooks
posted: 10/23/2009 7:28 a.m.
Halloween isn’t just for kids. According to a 2007 study by National Retail Foundation, more than a third of adults will don a costume as well.
Gone Green: Actor, environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. will give chat on eco-friendly living
posted: 10/23/2009 7:27 a.m.
Over the din of heavy equipment, Ed Begley Jr. was practically shouting about environmental issues.
A dozen male voices : Chanticleer to sing at Walton Arts Center
posted: 10/23/2009 7:24 a.m.
An all-male, a cappella choral ensemble is touring the globe and plans to make a stop to sing in Fayetteville.
A singing family returns : The Sanders clan returns to the theater for ë Homecomingí
posted: 10/23/2009 7:23 a.m.
The Sanders family, a set of characters in a gospel-singing family, is back at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale for another musical.
Halloween scene: 'Tis the season to be frightful with many ghoulish activities
posted: 10/23/2009 7:21 a.m.
Only eight more days until Halloween, and things are already beginning to get creepy. Here’s a list of activities for those with terror on their minds.
Late night pizza : New Dickson Street venue offers food, beer and live music
posted: 10/23/2009 7:20 a.m.
The building that housed the short-lived Club Froggy’s and longer-lived Gypsy on Dickson Street is back in business.
Entertainment notes
posted: 10/23/2009 7:18 a.m.
Bella Vista DANCE The Bella Vista Country Club, 98 Clubhouse Drive, will have dancing to Debby Horn and the Invisibles from 6:30-9 :30 p.m. Saturday. To make reservations, call 876-2522. ART @ WISHING SPRING The pottery of Jim Young will be on display through October at The Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 W. McNelly Road. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. For details, call 273-1798.
Live music
posted: 10/23/2009 7:17 a.m.
The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For details, call venues directly.To add listings, e-mail schedules to whatsup@nwarktimes.com, fax them 442-1714, or call 571-6447.
Road trip
posted: 10/23/2009 7:15 a.m.
Branson, Mo. WINTER CELEBRATION The holiday festival, An Old Time Christmas, will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 30 at Silver Dollar City. Times will be 1-9 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays from Nov. 7 to Dec. 20, Nov. 25 and daily from Dec. 26-30. The festival will feature the “Christmas on Main Street” light and sound show, 1,000 decorated Christmas trees, a holiday light parade, a Christmas train and the production “A Dickens’ Christmas Carol,” a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens classic story. There will also be festive food, and the park’s centerpiece will be a five-story Christmas tree, which includes special effects to synchronize its lights to music. For information, call 417-338-8210 or visit www.silverdollarcity.com.
Upcoming concerts
posted: 10/23/2009 7:13 a.m.
The following is a list of performances within a day’s driving distance of Northwest Arkansas. Tickets for all events are currently on sale. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For more information, call venues directly.
Bonds a go: School board backs bonds for FHS revamp
posted: 10/23/2009 6:57 a.m.
High school facility improvements and budget cuts could be coming to the Fayetteville School District in 2010.
Decatur leads way with flu shots
posted: 10/23/2009 6:56 a.m.
School nurses from across Benton County gathered Thursday to hear from the Decatur School District about the ins and outs of school flu-shot clinics being held this year.
Bulldog hoopsters lend literacy a hand
posted: 10/23/2009 6:55 a.m.
Members of the Fayetteville High School basketball team dedicated an hour of their day to promote literacy Thursday.
State’s supply of H1N1 vaccine running short
posted: 10/23/2009 6:53 a.m.
The state won’t have a large enough supply of the H1N1 flu vaccine to inoculate the general public during mass dispensing clinics scheduled statewide Oct. 29-30.
Officials: H1N1 vaccines at mass clinics unlikely
posted: 10/23/2009 6:52 a.m.
Organizers of the Washington County mass flu clinic aren’t sure yet whether the H1N1 vaccine will be available in time to make it a part of the Oct. 29 free clinic program. But judging by the current limited availability of the vaccine in the state of Arkansas, organizers are preparing other options.
Quorum Court votes to adjust inmate fees
posted: 10/23/2009 6:50 a.m.
Members of the Benton County Quorum Court voted during Thursday night’s Quorum Court meeting to send a measure raising the fee charged to cities for housing inmates in the county jail on to its third reading.
One ton at a time
posted: 10/23/2009 6:50 a.m.
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We tend to hear those three words a lot these days. It used to be that on garbage day, people would pull their metal or plastic garbage cans out to the curb.
Shelter gets new superintendent
posted: 10/23/2009 6:49 a.m.
Fayetteville’s animal shelter has a new superintendent and senior secretary following firings of top employees in September.
Benton County officials look to pull HIV clinic funding
posted: 10/23/2009 6:48 a.m.
Benton County Quorum Court members are considering removing a $17,000 donation to the Washington County HIV Clinic as a way to help trim the 2010 budget, while the clinic is hoping there is still time to change their minds.
More charges against man who threatened cops
posted: 10/23/2009 6:47 a.m.
The man arrested for threatening police officers the night another man was killed in a shootout with police faces drug and weapons charges in addition to his original charges.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/23/2009 6:46 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for Oct. 21, 2009.
Amendment would prevent ban on importation of assisted-opening knives
posted: 10/23/2009 6:44 a.m.
An amendment U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor helped add to a Homeland Security appropriations bill will keep pocketknives from being classified as switchblades, he said.
Man held in claw hammer incident
posted: 10/23/2009 6:44 a.m.
A Fayetteville man, accused of threatening someone with a claw hammer, faces a criminal charge.
Community notes
posted: 10/23/2009 6:41 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 23, 2009.
Preparing for post-high-school life
posted: 10/23/2009 6:39 a.m.
Graduating from high school is no longer just about a high-school diploma; it’s about being prepared for the next stage of life, whether attending college or getting a job.
AARP driver program is seeking volunteers
posted: 10/23/2009 6:38 a.m.
The AARP Driver Safety Program is seeking volunteers to be instructors in the Fayetteville area. Previous teaching experience is not a requirement, but the ability to speak clearly, leadership, management and social skills are beneficial.
Looking for staying power
posted: 10/23/2009 6:37 a.m.
In his first year at Main Street Rogers, Director Kerry Jensen watched as the Third Friday Twilight Walk solidified into a monthly event with serious drawing power.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/23/2009 6:36 a.m.
Janet B. Dixon, Robert H. Pomeroy, Myron J. “Pete” Peters, Alice Lorena “Babe” Hester, Minnie Burrell, Clayton Danial Taylor Sr.
Washington Junior High School sets parent/teacher conferences
posted: 10/23/2009 6:32 a.m.
It is the end of the first grading period and time for fall parent /teacher conferences at Washington Junior High School.
Combs settles with another bank
posted: 10/23/2009 6:30 a.m.
Developer Gary Combs has settled with First Federal Bank in a deal where he drops a lawsuit, loses ownership in property and will not face a judgment.
Centerton mayor thanks two for replacing flag
posted: 10/23/2009 6:24 a.m.
Centerton residents can thank two people for the return of the U.S. flag to a prominent place in the city, at the top of a 150-foot-tall cell tower.
Group to evaluate district’s curriculum
posted: 10/23/2009 6:24 a.m.
The Fayetteville School Board approved a request to hire Phi Delta Kappa International to conduct a curriculum audit of the district.
OUR VIEW : A tense situation
posted: 10/23/2009 6:22 a.m.
Cheer up, everyone. The recession is behind us and there’s plenty of reason for optimism.
Guest Commentary : There’s a tank in your backyard
posted: 10/23/2009 6:19 a.m.
Let’s suppose you are a typical family and you’re managing your monthly budget. The average American family spends $1,100 on housing, $600 on transportation, $450 on food and $200 on health care.
U.S. jails 300 in strike at Mexico drug gangs
posted: 10/23/2009 6:18 a.m.
In the largest single strike at Mexican drug operations in the U.S., federal officials on Thursday announced the arrests of more than 300 people in raids across the country aimed at the newest and most violent cartel.
Fugitive in Alamo case told to pay 2
posted: 10/23/2009 6:16 a.m.
Calling the abuse that two former members of the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries say they endured “almost beyond my comprehension,” a judge Thursday entered a default judgment against a fugitive described as the ministry’s disciplinarian and ordered him to pay the two teenagers $3 million in damages.
Anatomy of a scam
posted: 10/23/2009 6:16 a.m.
Recently, I happened to look at my phone bill more closely, and what I saw shocked me.
4-year-olds claim homebuyer tax credit
posted: 10/23/2009 6:15 a.m.
Children as young as 4 received first-time homebuyer tax credits as the U.S. failed to adequately screen filings, a Treasury Department inspector general told lawmakers Thursday.
ON THE FLY : Hallow-when?
posted: 10/23/2009 6:13 a.m.
Halloween is a holiday just like Christmas. At least that is the opinion of my 10-year-old daughter, Briana.
Ballots go out for Afghan runoff
posted: 10/23/2009 6:12 a.m.
Election authorities began delivering ballots with U.N. assistance across Afghanistan on Thursday as hurried preparations for the Nov. 7 runoff in the insurgency-plagued nation’s presidential election got under way.
OTHER OPINIONS : ’Balloon boy’ lands with thud
posted: 10/23/2009 6:10 a.m.
Most of us probably have had enough of the “balloon boy” stories — and still may be a bit put out that we were taken in by the hoax. However, we will relish seeing the heedless Heene parents punished for their outlandish publicity stunt. … At this point, it is difficult to work up much anger at the Heenes. Their failed attempt to grab the gold ring of fame was more pathetic than anything else.
Iran lawmaker pans nuke deal
posted: 10/23/2009 6:09 a.m.
Iran’s deputy parliament speaker on Thursday dismissed an internationally backed draft plan to have Tehran ship its uranium abroad for enrichment, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Man accused of breaking wife’s arm
posted: 10/23/2009 6:09 a.m.
A Fayetteville man was taken into police custody Wednesday for allegedly breaking his wife’s arm to “teach her a lesson.” Kendall Bryan Hudson, 44, of 617 S. Government Ave., faces a felony charge of seconddegree battery.
Movers and Shakers
posted: 10/23/2009 6:07 a.m.
Movers and shakers in Washington County for Oct. 23, 2009.
In the news
posted: 10/23/2009 6:06 a.m.
Sen. Daniel Inouye, a Hawaii Democrat who has been in the Senate for nearly 47 years, has passed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, DMass., to become the thirdlongest-serving senator in U.S. history, behind the late Sen. Strom Thurmond, RS.C., and Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., who holds the record for career longevity.
Democrats plan screening of ‘Pirate Radio’ Tuesday
posted: 10/23/2009 6:06 a.m.
The movie “Pirate Radio,” to be screened Tuesday in Rogers, is a comedy loosely based on a true story.
Names and faces
posted: 10/23/2009 6:05 a.m.
The Bahamas lawmaker who caused a mistrial in the John Travolta extortion case has been ordered to appear before the judge today to explain why he announced an acquittal before the jury had declared a verdict, officials said Thursday.
Business Calendar
posted: 10/23/2009 6:05 a.m.
Upcoming business-related events in Washington County
Stimulus touted to panel as right Rx for economy
posted: 10/23/2009 6:04 a.m.
Though a full recovery is being blocked by stubbornly high unemployment rates, Christina Romer, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, told a congressional panel Thursday that the nation’s economy is on the mend.
Unbeaten, still an underdog
posted: 10/23/2009 6:04 a.m.
It will take an effort of monumental proportions to see Gravette through to a monumental upset tonight against defending state champion Shiloh Christian.
Playoff push: FHS preps for unknown against Rogers High in key clash
posted: 10/23/2009 6:02 a.m.
Fayetteville is hoping tonight won’t be its final game of the season at Harmon Field.
Hate-crimes law passes, adds attacks on gays
posted: 10/23/2009 6:02 a.m.
Physical attacks on people based on their sexual orientation will join the list of federal hate crimes in a major expansion of the civil rights-era law Congress approved Thursday and sent to President Barack Obama.
Grizzlies a ‘walking tape job’
posted: 10/23/2009 6:01 a.m.
The Northside Grizzlies ’ fast-paced offense has slowed down in recent weeks and not by choice.
Panel OKs new finance regulator
posted: 10/23/2009 6:01 a.m.
A federal agency to regulate home loans, credit cards, savings accounts and other financial services won the approval of a House committee on Thursday in spite of complaints from banks and businesses.
Cowboy air assault too much for Central
posted: 10/23/2009 6:01 a.m.
Springdale Central’s quest for a perfect season abruptly ended Thursday night as the Woodland Cowboys routed the Warriors, 39-10 at Harmon Field. With the win, the Cowboys (6-1, 5-1 NWAC) move into a second-place tie with the Warriors (7-1, 5-1 ).
Ramay back Gahagans runs over Bentonville
posted: 10/23/2009 6 a.m.
The Bentonville Black Tigers knew they were going to see a lot of Ramay running back Brice Gahagans.
Mounties creative in approach
posted: 10/23/2009 5:58 a.m.
While Fayetteville hunts a playoff berth and maybe a shot at the 7A-West Conference title, the Rogers Mounties will continue to search for a Rogers at productive offense. Fayetteville The Mounties travel to Fayetteville tonight after being held without a touchdown in 11 quarters without injured senior quarterback Andy Couture. The injuries have piled up for the Mounties (2-5, 0-4 ) and coach Ronnie Peacock said 12 players missed practice this week with injuries.
SEC Commish reprimands Petrino
posted: 10/23/2009 5:58 a.m.
Bobby Petrino was reprimanded by the Southeastern Conference on Thursday night for comments he made earlier in the week concerning the officiating crew assigned to the Arkansas-Florida game.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/23/2009 5:56 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Everyone told me that the banks always win. Quit now because they always win.
New players get glimpse with Red-White games
posted: 10/23/2009 5:56 a.m.
A free first look at the University of Arkansas’ basketball teams awaits fans tonight.
AAA Board finalizes league assignments
posted: 10/23/2009 5:55 a.m.
The Arkansas Activities Association announced Thursday final conference assignments for the 2010-2012 classification cycle.
The world in brief
posted: 10/23/2009 5:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We saw no ground forces on the way, nothing except helicopters and airplanes. But we saw a lot of Taliban movement.” Awal Jan, a refugee from the Pakistani town of Sarwakai, as insurgents dug in for a fight against an army offensive
7 firms told to slash exec pay next month
posted: 10/23/2009 5:53 a.m.
The Treasury Department on Thursday ordered seven companies that received billions of dollars in government bailouts to halve total compensation for their top executives.
Red Cross worker grabbed in Darfur
posted: 10/23/2009 5:52 a.m.
Gunmen kidnapped a French staff member working for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Sudan’s western Darfur region Thursday, the group said.
Heat from tanker fire felt 2 miles from crash
posted: 10/23/2009 5:51 a.m.
A liquid propane tanker crashed and exploded on an Indianapolis highway ramp Thursday, shooting a fireball of flames and black smoke into the sky and closing a section of one of the city’s major expressways for what could be weeks.
Taliban digging in for a fight, refugees say
posted: 10/23/2009 5:50 a.m.
Residents fleeing a 6-day-old Pakistani army offensive in a Taliban stronghold along the Afghan border reported Thursday that the insurgents are digging in for a fight and travel the roads freely.
Report: NASA short of money for manned flights
posted: 10/23/2009 5:50 a.m.
Put more money into NASA or forget about exploring space with astronauts, a blue-ribbon panel told the White House on Thursday.
Smith back to full speed, may take field Saturday
posted: 10/23/2009 5:49 a.m.
Michael Smith was back to full speed for the first time since he tweaked a hamstring on Oct. 10 and he could be back on the field Saturday after missing the Florida game last week.
Black Tigers can’t slow down ‘the man’
posted: 10/23/2009 5:48 a.m.
The Bentonville Black Tigers knew they were going to see a lot of Fayetteville Ramay running back Brice Gahagans.
SEC Preview Arkansas: Another new look for Hogs
posted: 10/23/2009 5:47 a.m.
For the second year in a row, Arkansas goes into a basketball season with six newcomers.
U.S. tags area polar-bear habitat
posted: 10/23/2009 5:47 a.m.
The Obama administration said Thursday that it is designating more than 200,000 square miles in Alaska and off its coast as “critical habitat” for polar bears, an action that could add restrictions to future offshore drilling for oil and gas.
Hogs’ Clarke looks for more free-throw opportunities
posted: 10/23/2009 5:47 a.m.
Arkansas shooting guard Rotnei Clarke worked on something new in the off-season to bring something old back to his game for the upcoming season.
Angels show Yanks they can take punch
posted: 10/23/2009 5:47 a.m.
Just when all looked lost, the Los Angeles Angels took a cue from an old friend.
Thin numbers test UA’s conditioning
posted: 10/23/2009 5:47 a.m.
Arkansas Coach Tom Collen might not learn much about his team during tonight’s Red-White game, but he will get an idea of the Razorbacks’ conditioning.
Without quarterback, Gold Tigers still cruise
posted: 10/23/2009 5:46 a.m.
Bentonville Gold running back Garrett Kaufman scored four touchdowns in the second half — all without the Tigers’ quarterback in the game.
COMMENTARY: Fargas steps in with McFadden out
posted: 10/23/2009 5:46 a.m.
Oakland Raiders Coach Tom Cable makes no secret of his admiration for Justin Fargas. The seventh-year running back plays the game the way Cable was taught from an early age, and it’s part of the reason why Fargas has emerged from a crowded backfield and into the forefront.
GRIDLOCK GURU: Road job to begin late 2010
posted: 10/23/2009 5:46 a.m.
Springdale’s $105 million street bond project was a masterpiece in practicality as it created major east-west thoroughfares through town.
Court OKs consecutive terms for Throneberry
posted: 10/23/2009 5:45 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the consecutive prison sentences of Anne Throneberry, convicted in the 2004 bludgeoning death of her husband, Ted, and the cover-up that followed.
Heritage garners a win, George still without
posted: 10/23/2009 5:44 a.m.
A a battle of winless teams, Rogers Heritage managed to be the one to get the weight off its shoulders first, defeating Springdale George 35-14 on the road Thursday night.
Bella Vista has two rivals for road grant
posted: 10/23/2009 5:44 a.m.
The proposed Bella Vista bypass has competition from two other Arkansas cities for a federal economic stimulus grant.
War Eagles can clinch playoff spot
posted: 10/23/2009 5:43 a.m.
The Springdale Bulldogs evoke no more raw emotion for the War Eagles than any of six other 7A-West Conference opponents, says Heritage coach Perry Escalante.
State top 2 hit rumor of ambition
posted: 10/23/2009 5:43 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe wants to clear the air on speculation about his political future, spokesman Matt De-Cample said Thursday.
Law quirk shorts student recipients
posted: 10/23/2009 5:41 a.m.
The state’s higher education chief said Thursday that the lottery law limits scholarship money available for students already in college to about $2.6 million.
George’s ex-exec warned of waste
posted: 10/23/2009 5:41 a.m.
A former Arkansas poultry company executive testified Thursday that he wrote a memo in 2005 warning of the environmental dangers of spreading too much chicken waste on farmland in certain areas.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/23/2009 5:38 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Junior college forward says he’ll be Razorback
posted: 10/23/2009 5:37 a.m.
Arkansas’ men’s basketball team received its third oral commitment for the 2009-2010 recruiting class Thursday evening when Marvell Waithe announced plans to sign with the Razorbacks during the early signing period that runs Nov. 11-18.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/23/2009 5:36 a.m.
Man held on drug, firearms charges A Springdale man is in the Washington County jail after police discovered 87 marijuana plants and 15 guns at his home.
Arkansas Supreme Court
posted: 10/23/2009 5:35 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions Thursday. The court’s rulings and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the Internet at courts.state.ar.us.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/23/2009 5:31 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “These TIGER grants are the answer to our prayers.” Ward Wimbish, director of economic development for West Memphis, on a federal economic stimulus grant program for road improvement Article, 1B
Builder bows to court’s ruling
posted: 10/23/2009 5:30 a.m.
Residents of two upscale subdivisions in west Conway will still have a hay farm as their neighbor for a while, but developer John Pennington agreed Thursday to work toward a housing development more in keeping with the city’s wishes.
Sooners backup gets trial by fire
posted: 10/23/2009 5:27 a.m.
Less than halfway through his first game as the backup to Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford, Landry Jones was called on to make his Oklahoma debut much earlier than expected.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Texan committed to Utah, planning visit to Arkansas
posted: 10/23/2009 5:24 a.m.
Arkansas lost the game, but Texas defensive back Damian Payne was impressed with the Hogs’ performance against Florida.
ARKANSAS STATE: Thompkins near record on returns
posted: 10/23/2009 5:22 a.m.
Arkansas State’s Brandon Thompkins is 111 kickoff return yards from breaking the Sun Belt Conference career record.
NFL Notes
posted: 10/23/2009 5:05 a.m.
49ERS Crabtree ready to play San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who missed 71 days because of a contract holdout, will make his NFL debut Sunday at Houston.
Phillies back in familiar position
posted: 10/23/2009 5:04 a.m.
Pedro Martinez broke out the first bottle of champagne, Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth puffed on victory cigars, and beer flew everywhere.
GOLF ROUNDUP: Precision putting puts O’Hern ahead
posted: 10/23/2009 5:03 a.m.
Brandishing a hot putter on a warm afternoon, Australian Nick O’Hern shot a career-low 7-under-par 63 for a one-stroke lead after the first round in the PGA Tour’s Frys. com Open on Thursday.
Rebels, Wildcats expect another slugfest
posted: 10/23/2009 5:02 a.m.
A word of advice for anyone going to tonight’s game between Fort Smith Southside and Springdale Har-Ber at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium.
State college report
posted: 10/23/2009 5:02 a.m.
Mullins unsure of opponent It’s only the most important game of the season, and Arkansas Tech will be going into it half-blind.
Class 7A report
posted: 10/23/2009 5:01 a.m.
Heritage ready for next test Rogers Heritage can relate to the Arkansas Razorbacks, who lost 23-20 last week against No. 1 Florida.
ACC Florida State roars back
posted: 10/23/2009 5:01 a.m.
Christian Ponder threw for a career-high 395 yards and three touchdowns to help Florida State rally from a big second-half deficit and beat North Carolina 30-27 on Thursday night.
Linebacker tackling more responsibilities
posted: 10/23/2009 5 a.m.
It looks like Van Buren is going to need even more out of Quentin George.
Conferences set for 2010-2012 cycle
posted: 10/23/2009 5 a.m.
An appeal by Searcy to move six schools to different conferences for the 2010-2012 classification cycle has received the necessary two-thirds majority to pass, Arkansas Activities Association Executive Director Lance Taylor said.
Jobless-claim rise a bit unexpected
posted: 10/23/2009 4:57 a.m.
The number of new claims for jobless benefits jumped more than expected last week.
DA decides not to charge Cable
posted: 10/23/2009 4:56 a.m.
Oakland Raiders Coach Tom Cable won’t face charges after being investigated over allegations that he assaulted one of his assistants, ending a two-month saga that was a cloud over the team’s season.
Soggy month hinders harvest
posted: 10/23/2009 4:55 a.m.
Arkansas farmers are scrambling to complete the harvest, as one of the rainiest Octobers on record threatens to diminish the quantity and quality of their crops.
USA Truck reports loss as revenue plunges 34%
posted: 10/23/2009 4:54 a.m.
USA Truck Inc. reported a $1.6 million loss for the third quarter and said weak economic conditions in trucking have likely bottomed out.
Mountain quake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan
posted: 10/23/2009 4:50 a.m.
A strong earthquake centered in the towering Hindu Kush mountains shook a wide area of eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan early today, swaying buildings in the Afghan and Pakistani capitals.
LIKE IT IS: Calipari lures players, fans with fast talk
posted: 10/23/2009 4:48 a.m.
He’s charming with all the right answers for the fans.
Red-White games tonight at Walton
posted: 10/23/2009 4:48 a.m.
Fans can get their first look at Arkansas’ men’s and women’s basketball teams tonight when they hold their annual Red-White scrimmages at Walton Arena.
SEC reprimands Arkansas’ Petrino
posted: 10/23/2009 4:47 a.m.
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino has been reprimanded by the SEC after publicly criticizing officials who worked his team’s 23-20 loss to Florida on Saturday. The league announced its action Thursday night, a day after saying the officiating crew from the game would be suspended.
SEC media day report
posted: 10/23/2009 4:45 a.m.
Stallings foots bill for team Lots of college basketball teams play abroad in the summer to take advantage of NCAA rules that allow such trips every four years.
Psychologist: Vance low IQ merits testing
posted: 10/23/2009 4:42 a.m.
Curtis Lavelle Vance’s poor performance in school, failure to earn a high-school diploma, inability to hold a job, lack of a driver’s license and failure to live independently are indications he is mentally retarded, when taken into consideration with his IQ, a defense psychologist has reported in court filings.
Wal-Mart: Deflation hurts sales
posted: 10/23/2009 4:36 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executives said Thursday that they expect sales to grow by only 1 percent to 2 percent in the current fiscal year, in part because of price deflation brought on by the recession.
High court to review ruling on plant
posted: 10/23/2009 4:35 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court agreed Thursday to review a state Court of Appeals rejection of the approval of the $2.1 billion John W. Turk Jr. power plant project in Hempstead County.
Arkansas at Ole Miss: Big man, giant impact
posted: 10/23/2009 4:33 a.m.
After stacking hay, digging fence posts and building up muscles on his family farm outside tiny Oak Ridge, La., getting after quarterbacks has proven quite a natural state for Arkansas defensive tackle D.D. Jones.
Pilgrim’s Pride sale approved by court
posted: 10/23/2009 4:28 a.m.
A proposed sale of bankrupt Texas-based Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. to JBS SA lacks only the final thumbs-up from Pilgrim’s shareholders for the Brazilian beef processor to enter the U.S. poultry market.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/23/2009 4:28 a.m.
If Michael Smith wakes up today without a hurting hamstring, the Arkansas tailback will probably play in Saturday morning’s SEC West matchup at Ole Miss.
FCC votes to craft net-neutrality rules
posted: 10/23/2009 4:27 a.m.
Federal regulators took a step Thursday toward prohibiting broadband providers from favoring or discriminating against certain kinds of Internet traffic.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/23/2009 4:21 a.m.
Regions to shut 9 branches in state Regions Financial Corp. will close nine branches in Arkansas by the end of January, but it is unlikely any employees will lose their jobs, Lynn Wright, Arkansas-area president for the bank, said Thursday.
MARKET REPORT: Wal-Mart forecast cheers stocks
posted: 10/23/2009 4:20 a.m.
Investors encouraged by a good batch of earnings reports and forecasts jumped back into stocks after a two-day slide.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/23/2009 4:19 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Farmers seem to only get four to five days of harvest in before a new rain event comes their way.
Commission sticks with shorter turkey season
posted: 10/23/2009 4:19 a.m.
For the fourth consecutive year, commissioners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have agreed that a shorter turkey season is needed to match the number of gobblers taken to recent below-average brood production.
Other days
posted: 10/23/2009 4 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 23, 1909 Sixteen complaints regarding the assessments in the East Second street improvement district were heard by the Finance Committee of the City Council. At the conclusion of the hearing, the members of the committee took the complaints under advisement and stated that they would announce the results of the investigation in a day or two.
EDITORIALS History as she is wrote
posted: 10/23/2009 4 a.m.
IT WAS Henry Ford who, among his other inventions, made the (in)famous claim that history is bunk, and once again, his point has been illustrated. This time by none other than the distinguished historian of the civil rights movement, Taylor Branch, who now has produced The Clinton Tapes, a book based on Bill Clinton’s various observations, speculations and hissy fits.
LETTERS
posted: 10/23/2009 4 a.m.
List lacks true peacemakers Bradley Gitz has clearly outdone himself with the offering where he identifies “real peacemakers,” including Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and others for their peacemaking efforts. Based on his list, it is clear that Gitz’s idea of peacemaking is maintaining the social order through oppression; in other words, the concept of playground bully as peacemaker.
At least work in a window
posted: 10/23/2009 3:57 a.m.
It’s easy to judge Richard Heene, the amateur inventor and storm-chaser whose son’s disappearance last week left millions of TV viewers thinking that the 6-year-old was careening through the Colorado sky in a muffin-shaped homemade dirigible.
To sue or not to sue
posted: 10/23/2009 3:55 a.m.
After racist statements were made up out of thin air and then attributed to Rush Limbaugh, these were the options he had: to sue or not to sue.
Mining mysteries
posted: 10/23/2009 3:54 a.m.
What is it about old cemeteries that appeals even to people whose feet are planted firmly in the here and now?
An era restored
posted: 10/23/2009 3:48 a.m.
More than a dozen years and $6 trillion of national debt ago, then-President Bill Clinton boldly told us, “The era of big government is over.”
Off the wire
posted: 10/23/2009 3:47 a.m.
TENNIS Authorities checking match Tennis authorities are looking into a WTA Tour match involving U.S. Open finalist Caroline Wozniacki that apparently sparked bettors to pile money on her opponent, who was on the verge of losing in straight sets.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/23/2009 3:45 a.m.
James tells QB how to be star Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, 24, is helping Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, 20, learn how to handle everything that comes with being a celebrity athlete at a young age. “I’m trying to mentor him and get him through ‘life in the spotlight,’ which I’ve been through,” James said.
Thursday, October 22
School board OKs bonds for campus improvements
posted: 10/22/2009 7:21 p.m.
The Fayetteville School Board gave the go-ahead to district officials to take out $52.3 million in bonds through a special low-interest bond program offered by the Arkansas Department of Education during its regular meeting today.
Wal-Mart projects store growth
posted: 10/22/2009 2:26 p.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, has pledged to investors solid revenue growth for the current fiscal year and faster growth next year. It also said it will concentrate on emerging markets when it opens new stores.
Sam’s Club cuts costs and offers more essentials
posted: 10/22/2009 2:20 p.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Sam’s Club, the nation’s ninth-largest chain store, hopes to beat back the recession by cutting prices on specific items, offering more everyday goods like food and health and beauty items and paring its assortment of general merchandise like furniture and clothes, the company said Thursday.
Official wrote memo to warn of litter’s overuse
posted: 10/22/2009 2:11 p.m.
A former Arkansas poultry company executive is testifying about a memo he wrote in 2005 that warned of the environmental dangers of applying too much bird waste on farmland.
Sociologist to talk about homeless in giant cities
posted: 10/22/2009 10:40 a.m.
How people eke out an existence without homes in four major cities around the world will be the topic of a California sociologist’s talk Thursday at Fayetteville.
A light turnout
posted: 10/22/2009 7:08 a.m.
Public hearings for the Master Street Plan and the Greenways Trail System were scheduled Wednesday to accommodate residents’ comments without sacrificing time for the Planning Commission meeting. So the city scheduled an hour for each topic, but it became quickly apparent that was overkill.
Proposal would give county taxpayers a break
posted: 10/22/2009 7:06 a.m.
When Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee offered his proposal to change the county’s millage rates, five justices of the peace openly objected to the plan.
Sale barn owners sue Fayetteville
posted: 10/22/2009 7:06 a.m.
Billy Joe Bartholomew, of Prairie Grove, has never been sued or sued anybody — until now, he said Wednesday.
Predictable numbers in Rogers’ sales-tax revenue emerge
posted: 10/22/2009 7:05 a.m.
When is a sales-tax-revenue decrease good and an increase bad? When you’re in Benton County trying to find patterns in a recession-altered era of the Streamlined Sales Tax.
Board chooses today on bonds for FHS upgrades
posted: 10/22/2009 7:04 a.m.
The Fayetteville School Board will decide today whether to move forward with a proposal to secure $52.3 million in special low-interest bonds, of which $45.3 million will be set aside for improvements to the high school campus.
Trail Trekkers patrol service gearing up
posted: 10/22/2009 7:03 a.m.
Want to patrol Fayetteville’s trail system, teaching trail etiquette and increasing safety?
Community notes
posted: 10/22/2009 7:03 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 22, 2009.
Student’s rescuer, sex criminal nabber saluted
posted: 10/22/2009 7:02 a.m.
Two local law enforcement officers were honored by the Exchange Club of Fayetteville on Wednesday for their heroic work with children.
Rural water revenue on par with budget
posted: 10/22/2009 6:58 a.m.
Water sales within the Washington Water Authority coverage area are expected to match or even slightly exceed original projections, the Washington County Rural Development Authority learned Wednesday.
CORRECTION
posted: 10/22/2009 6:55 a.m.
Ernie Bowman was misidentified in a page 1A cutline in Benton County Sunday. The Daily Record apologizes for the error.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/22/2009 6:54 a.m.
Philip Besonen, Deborah Zweig, Martha Mae Acklin, Tollie Austin Head
Starting a Revolution
posted: 10/22/2009 6:48 a.m.
When Keila Rector opened up shop on Walton Boulevard last September, she knew she wanted to succeed, and she knew she had to believe in the product she was selling.
Walks Through History tour to visit UA Saturday
posted: 10/22/2009 6:46 a.m.
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program’s next Walks Through History tour will visit the University of Arkansas Historic District on Saturday.
STARS program expected to be ready this spring
posted: 10/22/2009 6:46 a.m.
When funding for a new program geared to help disadvantaged students started Oct. 1, program officials at Northwest Arkansas Community College hit the ground running.
School district to present annual report today
posted: 10/22/2009 6:45 a.m.
The Fayetteville School Board will open its meeting at 5 p.m. today with the annual report to the public.
‘Monster in the Closet’ opens tonight at BHS
posted: 10/22/2009 6:44 a.m.
“I recruit my friends to catch the monsters and ask why they hid in our closets and scare us, but I find out that they’re actually really friendly,” Gibson said of her character.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
posted: 10/22/2009 6:43 a.m.
Fall Festival at Fast Lane Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell will hold its Fall Festival events the week of Oct. 26. Children are encouraged to bring their painted pumpkins to Fast Lane and enter them in the Pumpkin Painting Contest. Adults and teens are also encouraged to present their carved pumpkin entries for a second competition. The pumpkins will remain on display for the week while area citizens vote (a penny a vote) on-site for their favorites. All proceeds from the voting will be donated to the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter.
Times Editorial : Another first step
posted: 10/22/2009 6:42 a.m.
Five weeks already seems like a lifetime ago. That’s how long it’s been since more than 10,000 Fayetteville residents voiced their opinions about the Fayetteville School District’s enthusiastic efforts to raise property taxes by 4.9 mills to pay the bills on a $116 million financing plan to build a new Fayetteville High School. Roughly 63 percent of the electorate rejected this effort.
Veterans Park has one more setback
posted: 10/22/2009 6:41 a.m.
With a month under their belts since announcing that the start of the infamous Veterans Park punch list was imminent, all involved impatiently awaited Wednesday’s Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to declare the completion of the beleaguered city project, right?
TO THE RIGHT OF CENTER : Keeping the base
posted: 10/22/2009 6:40 a.m.
Keeping your political base intact is the first operational goal for any politician. Therefore, Barack Obama receives high marks for obeying this rule. I would expect nothing less from a Chicago-bred politician.
Bisbee to talk about integration of telephone-notification system
posted: 10/22/2009 6:39 a.m.
On Friday, Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee will take his public news conference to Bella Vista for the first time.
Guest Commentary : Award now, peace later
posted: 10/22/2009 6:38 a.m.
You have to hand it to the Nobel Peace Prize people ; they have a terrific sense of humor. To give the prize to President Obama nine months into his first term is funny enough, but to do it at the very moment he may be deciding to throw 40,000 troops into Afghanistan adds a rich layer of irony.
OUR VIEW : Paw over that $6
posted: 10/22/2009 6:37 a.m.
Jim Fielding claims that after an animal-control officer handed him a citation in June for having an unlicensed dog, the officer told him it was just a warning. Fielding didn’t read the citation.
Springdale man gets 18 years for fondling teen
posted: 10/22/2009 6:35 a.m.
A Springdale man who admitted to molesting a 13-year-old girl and failing to show up for court has agreed to serve 18 years in prison.
Great Arkansas Clean Up set for Saturday
posted: 10/22/2009 6:31 a.m.
The Lake Fayetteville Watershed Partnership will hold the annual Fall Lake Fayetteville Clean Up starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.
OTHER OPINIONS : Words can hurt
posted: 10/22/2009 6:29 a.m.
An arrest warrant was filed Monday against Jerry Lennox, 24, who is accused by Fayetteville authorities of making threatening and inappropriate remarks during his time with the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. He has defended himself by stating that he says things for “shock and awe.” For the sake of argument, let’s say Lennox has a hard time thinking before he speaks. The reality is, yes, people make bad jokes sometimes. But usually those jokes don’t leave folks thinking twice about the sanity of the person making such offthe-wall statements.
Back in action : West Fork gets boon with running back’s return
posted: 10/22/2009 6:28 a.m.
It didn’t take Garrett Eakins long to get acclimated to the gridiron after a two-year hiatus from football.
KNOCK ON WOOD : Slive takes right action, for wrong reason
posted: 10/22/2009 6:26 a.m.
The decision came about three days too late, at the behest of much prompting from local, regional and national media and fans, and probably for the wrong reason, but Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive ultimately did what was right.
Ross: Panthers aren’t quitting amid losing streak
posted: 10/22/2009 6:22 a.m.
For a team that has lost four straight — including the past three games by a combined eight points — coach Bryan Ross hasn’t seen any quit in his Siloam Springs players.
SEC suspends refs who blew Arkansas call
posted: 10/22/2009 6:21 a.m.
Northwest Arkansas Times The officiating crew that incorrectly flagged a play in the fourth quarter of Arkansas’ 23-20 loss at Florida on Saturday was suspended by Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive on Wednesday.
Rebs ‘backup’ shines in spotlight
posted: 10/22/2009 6:18 a.m.
Sophomore quarterback Austin Nolan has seen a little bit of action for Fort Smith Southside since 7A-West Conference play began.
Pea Ridge: Finish what you start
posted: 10/22/2009 6:13 a.m.
“Finish what you start” is the mantra for the Pea Ridge Blackhawks (1-6, 0-4 ) heading Friday to Prairie Grove in search of an elusive 1-4 A Conference victory.
UA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
posted: 10/22/2009 6:12 a.m.
Ford: Injury against Ole Miss not on mind Arkansas safety Elton Ford has plenty of reasons to be antsy this week.
Cowboys bracing for clash with undefeated Central
posted: 10/22/2009 6:11 a.m.
Woodland concludes a three-game home stand with arguably its most important game of the season thus far.
Shiloh Christian? Vulnerable?
posted: 10/22/2009 6:10 a.m.
Are the Shiloh Christian Saints … vulnerable ? ith the talent available to coach Josh Floyd, probably not. But two prospects in the football team’s touted junior class are banged up, both two-way starters, and Floyd says he could have one, both or neither available for Friday night’s 1-4A clash against Gravette in Springdale.
Indians hope to build off last week’s shutout
posted: 10/22/2009 6:09 a.m.
Ramay ended a fourgame losing streak last Thursday, but there’s no room for a letdown tonight.
GOP Web site: Second Amendment celebration to be rescheduled
posted: 10/22/2009 6:08 a.m.
The Benton County Republican Women have postponed but still have plans to hold an event in celebration of the Second Amendment, a Benton County GOP Web site states.
Greenland in danger of missing playoffs
posted: 10/22/2009 6:08 a.m.
In danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in 13 years, Greenland’s coach isn’t afraid to share his displeasure with his team entering the last three games of the season
Funding for first responders in Homeland Security bill
posted: 10/22/2009 6:06 a.m.
An amendment to a federal Homeland Security appropriations bill could provide money to continue to fund some useful first-responder assistance, U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor said Wednesday.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/22/2009 5:50 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The university just played a game of rope-adope with those boys.” Dan Kennett, a lawyer who represents Alpha Gamma Rho, on the circumstances surrounding the destruction of the fraternity’s house Article, 1B
FORT SMITH U.S. judge allows murderer to keep lawyer who moved
posted: 10/22/2009 5:50 a.m.
Condemned murderer Rickey Dale Newman will be allowed to keep one of his appeal attorneys even though the attorney took a job in Delaware.
Manning, UA have a history
posted: 10/22/2009 5:49 a.m.
Former Ole Miss Rebels and New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning has seen more than his fair share of Arkansas football games.
DANCE REVIEW: Troupe taps roots past Dublin
posted: 10/22/2009 5:49 a.m.
Riverdance celebrates things that distinguish and connect cultures around the world — dance, music and song. All are equally important in this show — at the Walton Arts Center this week on its North American tour — billed as the farewell tour.
NLCS Philadelphia back in Series
posted: 10/22/2009 5:47 a.m.
Powered by Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth and all those other big bats, the Philadelphia Phillies are headed back to the World Series.
Chiefs owner settling into role
posted: 10/22/2009 5:47 a.m.
Shortly after his father died three years ago, Clark Hunt realized he wasn’t fully prepared to be an NFL owner.
Peterson out to end Steelers’ streak
posted: 10/22/2009 5:46 a.m.
They have met with their coaches, watched tape and talked among themselves, but the Pittsburgh Steelers still aren’t certain how they’re going to do it.
Colts QB nears another record
posted: 10/22/2009 5:46 a.m.
Colts Coach Jim Caldwell became Peyton Manning’s personal tutor in 2002. He has never seen the three-time league MVP play this well.
County to offer flu shots Oct. 30
posted: 10/22/2009 5:46 a.m.
The Sebastian County Health Unit has announced it will provide seasonal flu shots 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith. If shots for swine flu are available, those will be administered as well, a news release said.
Bulldogs’ opponents get heavy dose of Sandifer
posted: 10/22/2009 5:45 a.m.
Even on the rare occasion when Tony Sandifer isn’t required to enter a game, the Greenwood junior often can be found making his case.
1-4A’s top teams ready to go another round
posted: 10/22/2009 5:44 a.m.
After four consecutive mercy-rule victories to start 1-4 A Conference play, the competition figures to stiffen this week for Shiloh Christian.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/22/2009 5:43 a.m.
Ex-postal worker gets probation A former postal clerk from Oklahoma has been sentenced to probation for stealing pain medication intended for disabled veterans in Arkansas.
Class 4A report
posted: 10/22/2009 5:43 a.m.
Bearcats cash in miscues Even without its fluke onside kick recovery in the second quarter, Booneville played well enough last week to earn an easy 4-4 A Conference victory against Dover.
UA sports roundup
posted: 10/22/2009 5:42 a.m.
UA isn’t afraid of deep end Yi-Tang Siow led Arkansas to victories over Kentucky and University of the Cumberlands at a dual meet Saturday in Lexington, Ky. and was named SEC swimmer of the week.
PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF Irons a big help for Glover
posted: 10/22/2009 5:42 a.m.
U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover brought a new set of irons to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf to start getting ready for next year, and it worked out well at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
Fishing report
posted: 10/22/2009 5:40 a.m.
Northwest & North-Central Arkansas BEAVER As of Wednesday, the lake was at 1,126.4 feet, or 6 feet above normal level.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/22/2009 5:40 a.m.
Index Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. The index shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please visit Arkansas Online at www2.arkansasonline.com. Choose the Obituaries link under the News section in the top navigation menu.
Vance mental defense pursued
posted: 10/22/2009 5:39 a.m.
Defense attorneys for the Marianna man accused of killing TV news anchor Anne Pressly are pressing their claim that he could be mentally retarded — which would prohibit him from being executed — but are resisting a Pulaski County circuit judge’s request that they prove it by Friday.
State jobless rate sticks at 7.1%; job losses up
posted: 10/22/2009 5:39 a.m.
Arkansas lost more jobs in the 12 months ending in September than in any one-year period in nearly 20 years.
Heavenly sights in Devil’s Den
posted: 10/22/2009 5:38 a.m.
The patriotic anthem “America the Beautiful” came to mind Saturday morning while taking in heavenly views at a state park bearing the unlikely name of Devil’s Den.
FAYETTEVILLE: Fraternity chides UA for house demolition
posted: 10/22/2009 5:38 a.m.
Alumni of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity said this week’s demolition of its two-story, 14,400-square-foot house at 459 Razorback Road was the culmination of “immoral” and “unethical” misbehavior that netted the University of Arkansas about $1 million worth of real estate.
NORTHWEST TERRITORY: Hunting of deer hard to judge
posted: 10/22/2009 5:37 a.m.
Cool and mostly cloudy weather coinciding with a new moon should have meant good hunting for Saturday’s opening of the muzzleloader deer season, but it’s difficult to tell from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s deer harvest report.
Top state attorney for pension resigns after contract audit
posted: 10/22/2009 5:36 a.m.
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s chief legal counsel has resigned after a state audit that cited her involvement in the system’s failure to use proper contractual procedures.
Two Pine Bluff men found shot to death within 12 hours
posted: 10/22/2009 5:36 a.m.
Authorities found two Pine Bluff men dead from gunshot wounds within 12 hours Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, although authorities had made no arrests by Wednesday evening and do not know if the shootings are related.
3 cities see tax receipts decline
posted: 10/22/2009 5:35 a.m.
Three of Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities saw drops in August sales tax collections over the same month last year, according to figures released Wednesday.
Exemption for insurers attacked from two fronts
posted: 10/22/2009 5:34 a.m.
Democrats launched a drive from both ends of the Capitol on Wednesday to strip the insurance industry of its decades old exemption from federal antitrust laws.
Sudanese plane’s crew dies in crash
posted: 10/22/2009 5:32 a.m.
A Sudanese cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday from Sharjah airport near Dubai, killing at least six crew members.
Boeing posts $1.6 billion quarter loss
posted: 10/22/2009 5:31 a.m.
Boeing Co. lost $1.6 billion in the third quarter, hurt by growing costs from two troubled plane programs that forced the airplane maker to lower its profit forecast.
Manufacturing, housing nudging recovery, Fed says
posted: 10/22/2009 5:30 a.m.
Improvements in housing and manufacturing are driving the early stages of the economic recovery, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday.
Wal-Mart: Committed to growth
posted: 10/22/2009 5:30 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., already the world’s largest retailer, is committed to growing the company’s footprint in the United States and globally, company executives told retail analysts Wednesday.
Trucker posts net loss, cites freight pullback
posted: 10/22/2009 5:30 a.m.
Arkansas Best Corp. on Wednesday posted a $5.57 million net loss for the third quarter and said a drop of revenue resulted from a continuing freight recession that has reduced volume and made pricing more competitive.
Poultry firm has profit in quarter
posted: 10/22/2009 5:29 a.m.
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. turned a fourth-quarter profit of $56.71 million even as it prepares to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the end of the year.
Big bank sees jump in profit, bad loans
posted: 10/22/2009 5:27 a.m.
Wells Fargo & Co. on Wednesday reported a $2.6 billion third-quarter profit as the company’s retail banking operations, including the businesses it acquired with the purchase of Wachovia Corp., offset rising loan losses.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/22/2009 5:14 a.m.
Turbine-blade maker to expand in China LM Glasfiber, which has a plant in Little Rock, plans to expand its business in China, the world’s leading manufacturer of wind-turbine blades said Wednesday.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/22/2009 5:13 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The writing is on the wall, we are going to smaller stores.” Eduardo Castro-Wright, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. vice chairman in charge of U.S. stores
Deal reached for Iran to ship out nuke fuel
posted: 10/22/2009 5:10 a.m.
Iranian negotiators said Wednesday that they had tentatively agreed to a deal under which Iran will transfer about three-quarters of its enriched uranium out of the country. If completed, the deal would buy time for a diplomatic solution to the impasse over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
MARKET REPORT: Note on banks scares investors
posted: 10/22/2009 5:07 a.m.
Spooked traders unraveled a stock market rally late Wednesday as worries mounted about banks and a jump in the price of oil.
Tax on tobacco a revenue star
posted: 10/22/2009 5:06 a.m.
Despite the $100 million cut this week in the state’s projected budget, the state can point to a revenue source that’s raising more than expected — the tobacco tax.
SEC suspends UA-Florida game officials
posted: 10/22/2009 5:01 a.m.
The SEC officiating crew that worked Saturday’s Arkansas-Florida game was suspended Wednesday by Commissioner Mike Slive.
Arkansas at Ole Miss: Defense’s closing argument
posted: 10/22/2009 5 a.m.
Arkansas’ defensive effort last week at Florida, highlighted by six sacks of quarterback Tim Tebow, four fumble recoveries and noteworthy run-plugging, opened eyes around the SEC.
U.S. reportedly ready to wield exec-pay ax
posted: 10/22/2009 4:55 a.m.
The Obama administration plans to order companies that have received exceptionally large amounts of bailout money from the government to slash compensation for their highest-paid executives, according to people familiar with the decision.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/22/2009 4:51 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I grew up as a “P.K.” (“preacher’s kid” ), but when I reached my teens I got tired of all that and went in a much different direction. That was over 40 years ago, and now I’m wondering if I went too far. How can I find a faith that’s right for me, and isn’t just my parents’ faith? — W.R.
Afghans gearing up for runoff
posted: 10/22/2009 4:49 a.m.
Afghan authorities plan to close thousands of polling stations and hire new poll workers to discourage the fraud that tarnished the August presidential election and forced a runoff set for Nov. 7, U.N. officials said Wednesday.
THE TV COLUMN: Show unleashes Dunham, his uncivil puppets
posted: 10/22/2009 4:48 a.m.
I have it on good secondhand authority that Jeff Dunham is a funny guy. I personally know two people who have been to his concerts.
First lady hula-hoops for health at kids fair
posted: 10/22/2009 4:48 a.m.
First lady Michelle Obama hooped it up for health — hula-hooped, that is — managing to get in an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground. Jumping rope double Dutch? Not so much.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/22/2009 4:47 a.m.
Happy birthday. This year is a turning point. You will gain objectivity and finally understand why you are a remarkable being. You’ll be strengthened by what you do alone and will gain inner knowledge to last the ages. Commitments are made in November. February brings new income. March is the most romantic. Cancer and Aquarius adore you.
In the news
posted: 10/22/2009 4:47 a.m.
Sen. Lamar Alexander, a Tennessee Republican who once worked in President Richard Nixon’s administration, said the White House appears to be launching a Nixon-like political strategy of making an “enemies list” of people who disagree with the president and warned that such an approach of attacking political opponents “can get you in a lot of trouble.”
Names and faces
posted: 10/22/2009 4:45 a.m.
Lil Wayne is appearing in a Manhattan courtroom, but DNA science is taking center stage. A hearing on a DNA-profiling technique used in the rapper’s 2007 gun-possession case started Wednesday.
Woman recants torture story
posted: 10/22/2009 4:44 a.m.
A black woman whose racially charged allegations of horrific abuse helped put several people in prison now says she lied when she alleged she was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and tortured in a ramshackle West Virginia trailer.
Man charged in plots on politicians, malls
posted: 10/22/2009 4:43 a.m.
A Massachusetts man and two friends tried and failed to get into terrorist training camps and then plotted to kill two prominent U.S. politicians and randomly shoot people at American shopping malls, authorities said Wednesday.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/22/2009 4:42 a.m.
DEAR READERS: Many people work from home, and men and women are finding creative ways to telecommute. Here are some hints to help you if you work from home: 1. Keep a schedule, write it down and post it for the rest of your family to see.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/22/2009 4:40 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I very much hope that people see the big picture — that this agreement could pave the way for a complete normalization of relations between Iran and the international community.”
Poland supports U.S. shield
posted: 10/22/2009 4:38 a.m.
Standing alongside Vice President Joe Biden, Poland’s prime minister said Wednesday that his country was ready to participate in the Obama administration’s revamped plan for a U.S. missile-defense shield in Europe.
Pakistan fights for town Taliban chief hails from
posted: 10/22/2009 4:37 a.m.
Soldiers fought for the Pakistani Taliban chief’s hometown Wednesday as they pressed an offensive along the Afghan border, and intelligence officials said U.S. missiles hit territory controlled by another insurgent, threatening to undermine deals that keep some militants out of the battle.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/22/2009 4:35 a.m.
1. What is “kickspace” ? 2. Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” is recorded in the Gospel of... 3. Identify the former vice president of the United States who became a Confederate general as well as secretary of war in the Confederacy.
The world in brief
posted: 10/22/2009 4:33 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Simply put, our missile plan is better security for NATO and is better security for Poland.” Vice President Joe Biden, on the Obama administration’s revamped plan for a U.S. missile defense shield in Europe
Catholic converts in swarms predicted
posted: 10/22/2009 4:29 a.m.
A religious group said the Church of England could see a “flood” of traditionalist members moving to the Roman Catholic Church after an offer by Pope Benedict XVI to welcome Anglican priests and worshippers.
No stimulus ‘package,’ Pelosi says of new push
posted: 10/22/2009 3:57 a.m.
House leaders plan to pour more cash into piecemeal measures aimed at creating jobs and maintaining a safety net for the unemployed in hopes of preventing a still-fragile economy from lapsing back into recession, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday.
EDITORIALS Dept. of Mideast Static
posted: 10/22/2009 3:39 a.m.
IT WON’T do, at least not in polite society, to propose wiping a country off the map. That mantra has been left to Iran’s raving leader.
COLUMNISTS Taking aim at loudmouths
posted: 10/22/2009 3:38 a.m.
Ever so slowly, sane Republicans and conservatives are finally marshaling the courage to confront the unhinged broadcasters in their midst—and not a moment too soon, given the fact that these loons now seem to be running the asylum.
Other days
posted: 10/22/2009 3:38 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 22, 1909 NEWPORT — In order to push to early success the plan for bettering the rivers of northeastern Arkansas the White, Black, and Cache River Improvement Association today was capitalized for $1,000,000, with shares of $1 each. The association adjourned at noon to meet early in next year at Cotton Plant.
Stalin v.Truth
posted: 10/22/2009 3:37 a.m.
A court in Russia has just decided that Joe Stalin wasn’t libeled by a newspaper that referred to his bloody reign. What we’d like to know is: How could one possibly libel Stalin?
Where the Wild Things Were
posted: 10/22/2009 3:37 a.m.
LAST FRIDAY, the MOVIESTYLE section featured a review—by Rick Bentley of the Fresno (Calif.) Bee—that began innocently enough: “Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are is a literary diamond: simple in design, brilliant in presentation.
Let Rush into the NFL!
posted: 10/22/2009 3:36 a.m.
I don’t blame the business group trying to buy the St. Louis Rams for dropping Rush Limbaugh like a fumble on the 1-yard line. If they’d taken Limbaugh’s money and allowed him in as an NFL owner, these guys would have spent from dawn to dusk explaining what Limbaugh really meant when he once told a black caller to “take the bone out of your nose.”
War without end
posted: 10/22/2009 3:36 a.m.
One of the enduring oddities of American foreign policy debate is that asking the most obvious questions is all but forbidden.
LETTERS
posted: 10/22/2009 3:35 a.m.
Brainstorm before the end English, the language in which we put so much faith, increasingly shows itself to be inadequate in discussing war. Take just the word militant, for example.
LIKE IT IS SEC officials should be on par with teams
posted: 10/22/2009 3:27 a.m.
Most of the furor from last week’s hosing by the officials in Arkansas’ loss to Florida was satisfied Wednesday when that crew received a month’s suspension, but there is one final note that has to do with this week’s opponent, Ole Miss.
MLB LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Sabathia inspires Burnett
posted: 10/22/2009 3:27 a.m.
A.J. Burnett followed CC Sabathia in signing with the New York Yankees. He follows him in the Yankees’ rotation. He’s hoping to follow him in pitching the Yankees to an American League Championship Series victory.
Off the wire
posted: 10/22/2009 3:24 a.m.
BOXING Pavlik scraps title bout Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has called off his title defense against Paul Williams on Dec. 5 because of an infected left hand. The bout had been scheduled for Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., and Pavlik was expected to begin training this week.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/22/2009 3:19 a.m.
No place like domes for several It is a story that no doubt will shock fans of the St. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions. According to the Wall Street Journal, NFL teams that play in domed stadiums have an advantage over those who don’t.
COMMENTARY Nothing funny about Cowboys’ next game
posted: 10/22/2009 3:18 a.m.
Coach Wade Phillips said that the Dallas Cowboys looked so crisp in practice Thursday before their bye weekend, they looked like they were preparing for a playoff game.
Memories of loss linger for Wolves
posted: 10/22/2009 3:18 a.m.
Arkansas State players haven’t forgotten what happened last year when the Red Wolves traveled to Miami to face Florida International.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/22/2009 3:17 a.m.
Could Arkansas assistant coaches Bobby Allen and Kirk Botkin, who coached under or are very familiar with Ole Miss Coach Houston Nutt, provide key tips and help for the Razorbacks’ game on Saturday against the Rebels?
SEC report
posted: 10/22/2009 3:14 a.m.
Mullens, Meyer face off Dan Mullen was by Urban Meyer’s side as the latter rose from a dynamic offensive mind at Bowling Green, to a Bowl Championship Series bowlbuster at Utah and a twotime national champion at Florida.
CONFERENCE USA Buckram leads the way as UTEP defeats Tulsa
posted: 10/22/2009 3:11 a.m.
Donald Buckram ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 29 seconds left, to help Texas-El Paso beat Conference USA rival Tulsa 28-24 on Wednesday night.
Golf report
posted: 10/22/2009 3:08 a.m.
Gardiner shoots for tour card Scott Gardiner’s PGA Tour dreams are still alive going into the final event of the season.
Wednesday, October 21
Wal-Mart announces weekly price cuts for holidays
posted: 10/21/2009 4:04 p.m.
Wal-Mart, which has ridden low prices to dominate the U.S. retail scene, stepped up its game in price cutting still further Wednesday.
State’s expert wraps up testimony in poultry case
posted: 10/21/2009 2 p.m.
A geologist in Oklahoma’s pollution lawsuit against the Arkansas poultry industry has finally wrapped up testimony — two weeks after he took the stand.
Ex-postal clerk gets probation for medicine theft
posted: 10/21/2009 9:48 a.m.
A former postal clerk from Oklahoma has been sentenced to probation for stealing pain medication intended for disabled veterans in Arkansas.
Good news, bad news
posted: 10/21/2009 7:03 a.m.
Members of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce were at the School Administration Building on Tuesday to support the Rogers School Board at a reception before the regular board meeting. Several Chamber members stayed to hear the Superintendent’s Annual Report to the Public.
Apology accepted
posted: 10/21/2009 7:01 a.m.
The case ended Tuesday afternoon with a simple apology.
Legal action: Owners to sue city over quarry, mining limitations
posted: 10/21/2009 7 a.m.
Owners of rock quarries and red dirt farms west of Fayetteville will sue the city after ordinances were approved Tuesday to regulate those businesses within one mile of city limits, attorneys said.
County looks for ways to trim budget
posted: 10/21/2009 6:59 a.m.
As justices of the peace delved into the county’s proposed 2010 operating budget Tuesday night, they were looking for ways to trim an already lean budget. One item that raised some criticism was a $17,000 donation to the Washington County HIV Clinic.
Elkins students get H1N1 vaccinations
posted: 10/21/2009 6:59 a.m.
Students lined up with their parents to receive flu vaccinations Tuesday at the Elkins Middle School under the state’s new program for administering the vaccines at public schools.
Quorum Court meets Thursday
posted: 10/21/2009 6:58 a.m.
When the Benton County Quorum Court meets Thursday, it will do so in a different venue — Siloam Springs.
Fayetteville man gets 40 years for murder attempt
posted: 10/21/2009 6:57 a.m.
A Fayetteville man pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges Tuesday and agreed to serve 40 years after potential jurors arrived.
Flying ahead
posted: 10/21/2009 6:56 a.m.
It may have taken the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport more than four long years of planning and lobbying for funding to arrive at the actual groundbreaking of an outboard taxiway/alternative runway, but since the turn of the calendar year, the realization of that desperately needed project has been moving nothing short of full speed ahead.
Trick-or-treating on Halloween, not Oct. 30
posted: 10/21/2009 6:55 a.m.
Despite a flood of calls to City Hall, Mayor Lioneld Jordan will not advise residents to trick or treat on Friday, Oct. 30, instead of Saturday, Oct. 31, which the calendar dictates.
Judge gives OK to use interrogation as evidence
posted: 10/21/2009 6:55 a.m.
Prosecutors will be able to use a murder suspect’s interrogation as evidence during his trial.
Budget group approves full-time county coroner
posted: 10/21/2009 6:54 a.m.
Believe it or not, the elected position of coroner in Washington County is not currently a full-time position. But it appears like it soon will be, as county Quorum Court members approved a motion to increase Coroner Roger Morris’ pay level from part time to full time during Thursday’s Budget Committee of the Whole meeting.
Community notes
posted: 10/21/2009 6:53 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 21, 2009.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/21/2009 6:52 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for Oct. 21, 2009.
Republican Men set to meet Friday
posted: 10/21/2009 6:50 a.m.
The Republican Men of Benton County will hear two guest speakers on different subjects at the group’s meeting Friday.
ABC director to deny permit requests
posted: 10/21/2009 6:49 a.m.
Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Administration Director Michael Langley said he plans to formally deny beer and wine permit requests from Wal-Mart and Target to sell alcohol at their Fayetteville stores.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/21/2009 6:44 a.m.
William Terrel “Terry” Cole, Lenora Allred
OUR VIEW : Over the top
posted: 10/21/2009 6:42 a.m.
The Arkansas Ethics Commission gave Lt. Gov. Bill Halter a break last week, deciding by a 5-1 vote that he did not violate state law with a newsletter that his office produced earlier this year.
Operations director resigns from botanical garden
posted: 10/21/2009 6:41 a.m.
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is without an operations director after Friday’s resignation of Scott Starr.
Trick or Treat on the Square set for Oct. 30
posted: 10/21/2009 6:38 a.m.
The Fayetteville Visitors Bureau is hosting the eighth annual Trick or Treat on the Square from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, on the downtown Square.
OTHER OPINIONS : On gays in the military
posted: 10/21/2009 6:37 a.m.
President Obama, we’re still waiting.
Times Editorials : Think twice
posted: 10/21/2009 6:36 a.m.
An arrest warrant was filed Monday against Jerry Lennox, 24, who is accused by Fayetteville authorities of making threatening and inappropriate remarks during his time with the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. He has defended himself by stating that he says things for “shock and awe.” For the sake of argument, let’s say Lennox has a hard time thinking before he speaks. The reality is, yes, people make bad jokes sometimes. But usually those jokes don’t leave folks thinking twice about the sanity of the person making such off-the-wall statements.
Pica Pole : Balloon Boy story had wings
posted: 10/21/2009 6:34 a.m.
Debate has rolled along in the newsroom and elsewhere since Friday, when what quickly became known simply as “Balloon Boy” floated in to fill the insatiable appetite of network television.
Guest Commentary : ‘Free press’ doesn’t mean ‘free news’
posted: 10/21/2009 6:33 a.m.
The sports adage “It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game” has a unique link and application to how the future of a free press plays out in the 21st century.
Bentonville tops Fayetteville, settles for third seed
posted: 10/21/2009 6:32 a.m.
It took an extra game but the Bentonville Lady Tigers got the job done on Senior Night with a 3-2 win Tuesday against Fayetteville.
Flying high
posted: 10/21/2009 6:31 a.m.
In the wide and varied category of Feel-Good Stories (yes, you can still find them in the newspaper), once in a while you come across a story that sticks with you. Or at least it should.
Lady Tigers back on top
posted: 10/21/2009 6:31 a.m.
The streaks continued at the George M. Billingsley Tennis Center in Fayetteville on Tuesday.
Exchange a point of emphasis
posted: 10/21/2009 6:30 a.m.
It starts every offensive play, so there’s no overlooking its importance.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/21/2009 6:29 a.m.
Letter to the editor for Washington County for October 21, 2009.
Gatling’s View Matchup between rival coaches leaves lasting image
posted: 10/21/2009 6:27 a.m.
“Resting Comfortably” reads the caption. he story behind the photograph, taken more than two decades ago, goes like this. Marty Barnes and Joe Kretschmar both practiced the art of gamesmanship. They are and were colorful characters and that’s what made their relationship a memorable one.
Pioneers aiming for the playoffs
posted: 10/21/2009 6:24 a.m.
The Gentry Pioneers won’t be taking Berryville lightly this week. Not with their postseason destiny in their control and certainly not after what the Bobcats did to the Pioneers last season.
Match for trails grant not in 2010 budget
posted: 10/21/2009 6:23 a.m.
The 2010 Parks and Recreation budget, as presented to the Finance Committee on Monday, includes $500,000 for trail projects. The city budget does not include the $650,000 needed to match a Walton Family Foundation matching grant. This was not a mistake, but it also was not what city leaders wanted.
Rogers budget discussions short on talk
posted: 10/21/2009 6:22 a.m.
In only one hour Monday morning, Finance Committee members — and really the Rogers City Council, because only one member did not attend the meeting — had heard enough on the 2010 budget and voted to forward it to … well, to themselves.
Grant to help upgrade police radios
posted: 10/21/2009 6:21 a.m.
Fayetteville City Council members approved a $500,000 grant Tuesday that will eventually help fund a new radio system compatible with the Arkansas Wireless Information Network.
Bentonville, Rogers school districts receive grant
posted: 10/21/2009 6:20 a.m.
Two local school districts will share a grant to help them create site-specific emergency-response plans.
Weighing the greater good
posted: 10/21/2009 6:19 a.m.
The Planning Commission was firmly behind promoting a possible new use for the former Sportsco at Eighth and Walnut streets, but Tuesday’s meeting also highlighted the board’s distaste for allowing concession trailers without strict restrictions.
Winning streak : Bentonville girls, LR Central boys repeat title wins
posted: 10/21/2009 6:18 a.m.
The streaks continued at the George M. Billingsley Tennis Center in Fayetteville Tuesday.
Lowell council tables planning-boundary change
posted: 10/21/2009 6:16 a.m.
It will be two weeks before the City Council makes a decision on the city’s planning boundaries, but the five council members in attendance during Tuesday’s meeting were leaning toward doing nothing but drawing a line in the sand.
Top four in 7A-West on collision course
posted: 10/21/2009 6:14 a.m.
There’s still a lot of season left to play. That tired, old adage is mostly just coach- speak.
Wildwood subdivision opts for a smaller phasing plan
posted: 10/21/2009 6:13 a.m.
Charlton Development Co. is looking forward to creating movement with the remaining phases in its Wildwood residential subdivision, in the area of Southwest Morningstar Road, but in much smaller increments than it is used to.
No championship tie for FHS
posted: 10/21/2009 6:12 a.m.
The Bentonville Lady Tigers held a 2-1 lead and were up 23-18 in Game 4 when Fayetteville stormed back to force a fi fth and deciding game. It took another game, but the Lady Tigers got the job done on Senior Night with a 3-2 win Tuesday against Lady Bulldogs.
NWACC helps student veterans get benefits
posted: 10/21/2009 6:11 a.m.
When several Northwest Arkansas Community College students were not receiving their GI Bill funding from Veterans Affairs a couple of weeks ago, college officials jumped in to help the students sort out the problem.
Still limited, Adams straps on pads
posted: 10/21/2009 6:10 a.m.
Sophomore wide receiver Joe Adams was back on the practice field Tuesday in full pads, but practiced on a limited basis two weeks after it was discovered he had suffered a mild stroke.
CLASS 4A FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK : West Fork set for 1st-place showdown at Booneville
posted: 10/21/2009 6:09 a.m.
Last week’s win at Dardanelle put West Fork’s playoff hopes on firm footing, but head coach Rodney Selph said the Tigers are vying for more than a postseason berth.
Progress on parks continuing in Centerton
posted: 10/21/2009 6:08 a.m.
The need for parks in the city was a top concern of voters when Mayor Bobbie Griffith was elected in 2008.
Obama tells Iraq’s chief to back law
posted: 10/21/2009 4:32 a.m.
President Barack Obama renewed his vow Tuesday to have all U.S. combat troops out of Iraq by next August, while nudging Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to see that his parliament quickly passes an election law essential to a nationwide vote in January.
Court to look at detainee release
posted: 10/21/2009 4:31 a.m.
The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide whether Guantanamo detainees who are considered no threat can be ordered released in the United States — over the objections of the Obama administration and Congress — if the prisoners have nowhere else to go.
Suicide bombs at Pakistan university kill four
posted: 10/21/2009 4:31 a.m.
Suicide bombers attacked an Islamic university popular with foreigners in Pakistan’s capital Tuesday, killing four students in apparent retaliation for an escalating army offensive on a Taliban and al-Qaida stronghold near the Afghan border.
S. African vows to improve cities
posted: 10/21/2009 4:26 a.m.
The government plans to overhaul the way cities are governed and funded after a series of violent protests, officials said Tuesday.
Beebe issues disaster declaration for 20 counties hit by hard rains
posted: 10/21/2009 4:25 a.m.
Twenty Arkansas counties battered by storms and rains in October are now eligible for state aid to make repairs after Gov. Mike Beebe’s state disaster declaration issued Tuesday.
Afghans set runoff, must hustle
posted: 10/21/2009 4:25 a.m.
Facing Taliban threats and approaching winter snows, Afghan election officials must now scramble to organize a runoff presidential election on Nov. 7 after President Hamid Karzai bowed to intense U.S. pressure and acknowledged Tuesday that he fell short of a majority.
Agency: No decision yet on city phosphorus limits
posted: 10/21/2009 4:23 a.m.
The low phosphorus limit on a new Northwest Arkansas sewer plant doesn’t foreshadow what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will mandate for other sewer plants in the Illinois River watershed, a federal official said Tuesday.
Vatican opens door to fed-up Anglicans
posted: 10/21/2009 4:22 a.m.
The Vatican announced a decision Tuesday to make it easier for Anglicans to convert, reaching out to those who are disaffected by the election of women and homosexual bishops to join the Catholic Church’s conservative ranks.
SPRINGDALE: Man disputes DWI charge in 2-car crash
posted: 10/21/2009 4:22 a.m.
A man charged with drunken driving in a wreck that ended with a child thrown from his mother’s car face down on U.S. 71B said Tuesday that he was sober.
1st-year enrollment jumps at UAMS
posted: 10/21/2009 4:15 a.m.
Arkansas’ only medical school is among 12 nationwide that saw a jump in first-year enrollment this year as medical schools across the country seek to expand their rolls and soften the blow of widespread physician shortages, according to a report released Tuesday by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Lottery tickets thwart cheaters
posted: 10/21/2009 4:14 a.m.
Monday’s arrest in Little Rock of a Camden woman accused of trying to cash a doctored lottery ticket simply reinforced for Arkansas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ernie Passailaigue what he called a simple truth: The tickets are smarter than criminals.
Project gets OK by city, county
posted: 10/21/2009 4:13 a.m.
Fort Smith and Sebastian County officials Tuesday approved resolutions of intent to collaborate on improvements to the county’s Ben Geren Regional Park to enhance recreation opportunities for residents and to draw tourists.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/21/2009 4:12 a.m.
Pine Bluff on list of poorest cities Pine Bluff is one of the 10 poorest cities in the United States, according to a Forbes analysis.
Arkansas Razorbacks Midseason Analysis: Graded progression
posted: 10/21/2009 4:10 a.m.
The Arkansas Razorbacks’ 3-3 record at the halfway point of the season isn’t impressive on the surface, but the Hogs seem to be on an upswing heading into the second half of the year despite losing at BCS No. 1 Florida on Saturday.
Building of homes flagging in data
posted: 10/21/2009 4:06 a.m.
Builders in the U.S. broke ground on fewer homes than forecast in September, applications for home-building permits fell and wholesale prices unexpectedly dropped, according to government reports released Tuesday.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/21/2009 4:04 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/21/2009 4:03 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I didn’t even have time to put on my brakes.” Jason Walsh, a former Springdale resident, on a wreck that ended with a child being thrown from a vehicle Article, 1B
NOTEWORTHY DEATH
posted: 10/21/2009 4:02 a.m.
Joseph Wiseman, a longtime stage and screen actor most widely known for playing the villainous title character in Dr. No, died Monday at his home in Manhattan. He was 91.
Officials question identity of man arrested after crash
posted: 10/21/2009 4 a.m.
The Carroll County sheriff’s office on Tuesday tested the fingerprints of a man being held on probable cause for attempted capital murder, but his prints did not match any recorded in state and national databases.
North Carolina honors publisher
posted: 10/21/2009 4 a.m.
Publisher Walter E. Hussman Jr. joined the ranks of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s distinguished alumni during a ceremony Oct. 12.
FORT SMITH City to sell water to rural supplier
posted: 10/21/2009 3:59 a.m.
Fort Smith city directors Tuesday voted to sell water to two cities and a water district in need of more water for growth and to meet peak summer demands.
Apology leads to case dismissal
posted: 10/21/2009 3:58 a.m.
A man charged with harassment had his case dismissed after he apologized in court Tuesday.
LIKE IT IS Hog fans may forget, but it won’t be soon
posted: 10/21/2009 3:57 a.m.
Someday the furor over the officiating during the Arkansas-Florida game will die down.
UA suit awaits responses
posted: 10/21/2009 3:57 a.m.
As of Tuesday, a handful of people have yet to receive letters asking them to return forwarded e-mails subpoenaed as part of a 2007 lawsuit that accused University of Arkansas officials of failing to protect a Razorbacks quarterback from harassment.
NLCS glance Rollins at best in crunchtime
posted: 10/21/2009 3:57 a.m.
When the bright lights come on, Jimmy Rollins turns into J-Roll.
ALCS glance A-Rod, Sabathia power Yankees
posted: 10/21/2009 3:56 a.m.
Alex Rodriguez has done something remarkable in every game of his charmed October. CC Sabathia is settling for every time he takes the mound.
PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT WOMEN UALR picked to win SBC West
posted: 10/21/2009 3:56 a.m.
Not much has changed since last season in Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball.
PRESEASON ALL-SEC WOMEN Collen: Projection ‘sign of respect’
posted: 10/21/2009 3:55 a.m.
Arkansas has been picked to finish seventh in the SEC and sophomore guard Ceira Ricketts has been named to the preseason All-SEC second team, the league announced Tuesday.
Class 3A/2A report
posted: 10/21/2009 3:54 a.m.
No time for any slip-ups Time is running short on Greenland’s post-season hopes, and the schedule isn’t getting much easier.
FEAT OF THE WEEK Mena QB passes his way to record
posted: 10/21/2009 3:53 a.m.
Now, Matt Edwards is a record-setting passing quarterback.
Bank deposits in state grow nearly 3% over year period
posted: 10/21/2009 3:53 a.m.
Bank deposits in Arkansas grew by almost 3 percent to $48.5 billion in the 12-month period ending June 30, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
TENNIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSf: Little Rock Central senior fights off pain in final
posted: 10/21/2009 3:52 a.m.
The only thing more impressive than Mario Martinez’s effort was the streak he willed himself to continue.
Lavaca back looks to make late run
posted: 10/21/2009 3:51 a.m.
Lavaca running back Travis Michael is confident his team can still duplicate last year’s strong finish, when the Golden Arrows advanced to the semifinals of the Class 3A state playoffs.
Caterpillar’s profit drops 53%
posted: 10/21/2009 3:51 a.m.
Caterpillar is counting on overseas customers to buy more of its construction and mining equipment next year, helping move the company beyond a deep recession that slammed its third-quarter earnings.
NYSE: On ‘dark pools,’ get tougher
posted: 10/21/2009 3:50 a.m.
With federal regulators poised to propose changes for so called dark pools, the head of the New York Stock Exchange said tighter rules should be applied to such alternative trading systems, which don’t publicly provide price quotes and compete with traditional exchanges.
Groups talk up public option
posted: 10/21/2009 3:48 a.m.
Representatives of organized labor groups met Tuesday at the Arkansas Studies Institute in Little Rock’s River Market District to voice support of a public option in Congress’ effort to overhaul the health-care system.
Gillispie helps out old buddy Shields
posted: 10/21/2009 3:47 a.m.
The UALR coaching staff had a little help this week thanks to a special guest at practice.
Yahoo’s cuts pay off; earnings up
posted: 10/21/2009 3:47 a.m.
Yahoo Inc., owner of the No. 2 U.S. search engine, reported an increase in third-quarter profit after cutting costs by paring jobs and jettisoning businesses.
Sai joining hybrid line by Toyota
posted: 10/21/2009 3:46 a.m.
Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled a more expensive and bigger hybrid-only model than its hit Prius, evidence of the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to make environmentally friendly technology more widespread.
Student lender Sallie Mae posts profit in third quarter
posted: 10/21/2009 3:44 a.m.
The student lender SLM Corp., best known as Sallie Mae, said Tuesday that it posted a profit for the third quarter as credit markets improved and student loan activity increased.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/21/2009 3:43 a.m.
Regions reports loss, citing loan troubles Regions Financial Corp., the Birmingham, Ala., bank that accepted $3.5 billion in U.S. rescue funds, reported its third unprofitable quarter in the past four because of construction and real estate loan losses.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/21/2009 3:42 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “They’re being fairly bullish, and I think the bullishness applies to global markets other than the U.S.” Bill Selesky, an analyst at Argus Research, talking about Caterpillar Inc.
Earnings report
posted: 10/21/2009 3:42 a.m.
Companies reporting quarterly earnings on Tuesday included : The Coca-Cola Co., the world’s biggest beverage maker, a profit of $1.896 billion, or 81 cents a share, compared with $1.890 billion, or 81 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue fell to $8.04 billion. Shares fell 74 cents to close at $54.07.
MARKET REPORT: Housing data unnerve investors
posted: 10/21/2009 3:41 a.m.
A disappointing report on housing starts made investors nervous about the economy Tuesday and sent stocks lower even as profits at many companies exceed expectations.
In the news
posted: 10/21/2009 3:40 a.m.
Nelson Mandela, 91, did not write the foreword to Straight Speaking for Africa by Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, said Mandela’s foundation, which objected to “this brazen abuse” of the anti-apartheid icon’s name.
Names and faces
posted: 10/21/2009 3:39 a.m.
Roman Polanski suffered another legal setback Tuesday when a Swiss court refused to release him on bail out of concern that he would leave the country. Polanski was arrested last month in Zurich and faces extradition to Los Angeles for sentencing in the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl more than three decades ago.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/21/2009 3:37 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Every sector of the American economy is under stress and higher education is no exception.” Terry Hartle, senior vice president of the American Council on Education.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/21/2009 3:37 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
The world in brief
posted: 10/21/2009 3:35 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “President Karzai’s constructive actions established an important precedent for Afghanistan’s new democracy.” President Barack Obama, after the Afghan president agreed to a runoff
COMMENTARY Broncos’ Orton plays like Pro Bowl QB
posted: 10/21/2009 3:26 a.m.
There might be only one thing you can say more shocking about this NFL season than the Denver Broncos are 6-0.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/21/2009 3:25 a.m.
Green Bay getting set for Favre The mayor of Green Bay, Wis., has asked Packers fans to offer suggestions for ways to “respectfully” welcome quarterback Brett Favre back to town for the game against his new team, the Minnesota Vikings, on Nov. 1.
Off the wire
posted: 10/21/2009 3:25 a.m.
SOCCER Donovan Player of Year Landon Donovan won the Honda Player of the Year award as the best player on the U.S. national soccer team for a record-breaking sixth time.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/21/2009 3:19 a.m.
Arkansas receiver Joe Adams, who has missed the previous two games because of a mild stroke, returned to practice on a limited basis Tuesday.
Other days
posted: 10/21/2009 2:53 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 21, 1909 The advisability of bringing suits against the Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt railroads for violation of the anti-trust law, on a charge of entering into an agreement on rates has been under consideration for some time by the Railroad Commission and its attorneys.
COLUMNISTS It’s all Henry Adams’ fault
posted: 10/21/2009 2:48 a.m.
My downfall started at the University of Missouri. In the history department, to be exact. The faculty was quite small at the time, composed almost entirely of (a) young professors who would go on to make great names for themselves at schools like Stanford, or (b) older ones who were coming back from stints at Oxford or the Sorbonne to write the definitive book on their specialty.
Finding stardom
posted: 10/21/2009 2:46 a.m.
So, what do you think so far of the Heene family’s reality show, working title: Leave It to Balloon Boy? The first episode aired Thursday on just about every network in the world, and it was a ratings smash. It had drama, tension, a cute kid, hysterical parents, concerned cops and frightening yet scenic footage of the Colorado plains.
OTHERS SAY Just a practice run?
posted: 10/21/2009 2:46 a.m.
During his historic run for the presidency, Barack Obama’s campaign consistently outmaneuvered the opposition, whether fellow Democrats in his party primary or John McCain in the general election. He was engaged, decisive, and especially in tune with the mood of the electorate and its sense of national priorities.
EDITORIALS Not a chewing out
posted: 10/21/2009 2:44 a.m.
HAVE A seat. No, you’re not in trouble. Why do you always ask that after we tell you to have a seat? Just because we need to talk doesn’t mean it’s going to be a chewing out. No, this is not a chewing out. It’s just a talk. We can just talk, right?
LETTERS
posted: 10/21/2009 2:42 a.m.
Other legislation essential Congress has been working feverishly lately, addressing major issues like health care and cap-and-trade. However, another piece of legislation that would have very serious consequences for one of Arkansas’ major employers has gotten little notice.
Straight-A student
posted: 10/21/2009 2:40 a.m.
“Just in case any of you were wondering, I never thought any of this was going to be easy.”—Barack Obama, New Orleans, October 2009.
Tuesday, October 20
Photographer rescued after tumble from bluff
posted: 10/20/2009 1:03 p.m.
A photographer who fell 30 feet from the top of a waterfall in a Newton County was rescued because he had a device that transmitted his location to emergency responders.
Washington Co. coroner requests own office
posted: 10/20/2009 8:54 a.m.
Washington County Coroner Roger Morris is asking county officials to provide funding to build his own office.
Pay plan: Paid parking proposed for Walton Arts Center lot
posted: 10/20/2009 7:37 a.m.
Mayor Lioneld Jordan wants to let the Walton Arts Center take over three surrounding parking lots, to charge for parking in those 416 spaces and to keep the revenue.
Woman accused of murder won’t face death penalty
posted: 10/20/2009 7:35 a.m.
Prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty against Delores Eggert, who is charged with the capital murder of her 70-year-old mother, who went missing in June 2007.
Man busted with moonshine still
posted: 10/20/2009 7:34 a.m.
Daniel Bailey Jones might have made Hank Williams Jr. proud, but his actions have landed him in trouble with the law.
JP panel recommends building coroner facility
posted: 10/20/2009 7:32 a.m.
The Washington County Quorum Court Public Works Committee passed a motion Monday recommending to the finance committee approval of funding for a new county coroner’s building.
Lean, efficient, responsible : The Rogers Finance Committee forwarded a budget that won’t cost taxpayers more.
posted: 10/20/2009 7:31 a.m.
City Treasurer Jerry Hudlow highlighted the words “lean” and “efficient” before adding a new one: “responsible.” “What happens when you don’t have responsible government is that government asks its citizens to pay more,” Hudlow said Monday. “Since we are a responsible government, we will not be asking our citizens to pay any more.” He held up a ball cap and passed it around to the council members. Seven of eight council seats were occupied, with only Gary Townzen absent, but only the Finance Committee’s attendance was required. All seven put $1 into Hudlow’s hat, and Buddy Wright added a second. The point, supposedly, was that Hudlow was illustrating what the city would not be doing to its residents. The location of that $8 is currently unknown.
High number of students out sick in Lincoln
posted: 10/20/2009 7:30 a.m.
As permission slips to give children flu shots were being sent home to parents, school board members heard about instances of high absenteeism due to illness.
Wal-Mart to turn downtown Bentonville Square into Toyland
posted: 10/20/2009 7:29 a.m.
Christmas is coming early to downtown Bentonville this holiday season — and in a way, this community is uniquely positioned to pull that off more successfully than any other.
Energy honors for Bentonville
posted: 10/20/2009 7:27 a.m.
The Bentonville School District was honored Monday night for its energy-consumption savings. The district received an award during the Bentonville School Board’s monthly meeting.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/20/2009 7:27 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for Oct. 20, 2009.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/20/2009 7:22 a.m.
Colleen Wilma Evans, Robert H. Pomeroy, Francis Woodrow “Woody” Collier, Dorothy “Teach” Haugen, Kathryn Ann Willingham, Addie Bluebell Adams, Arthur J. Brotherton
POA Board, committee seats still available
posted: 10/20/2009 7:19 a.m.
The Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association still seeks property owners to serve on its board of directors and several committees, a POA news release states.
Highway 94 East fire chief to retire
posted: 10/20/2009 7:17 a.m.
Effective Dec. 31, Highway 94 East Fire Chief Kevin Monroe will retire.
Suspect gets 20 years for vehicle theft, arson
posted: 10/20/2009 7:16 a.m.
Chaz Michael James, 19, entered a guilty plea Monday to stealing and setting fire to a truck in January.
Clinton museum plants the First Ladies Garden
posted: 10/20/2009 7:15 a.m.
The first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton will be home to a garden that representatives of the Clinton House Museum in Fayetteville say is the first of its kind in the world.
Springdale man to serve 45 years for sex crimes
posted: 10/20/2009 7:14 a.m.
A Springdale man faces 45 years in prison after admitting he raped and molested a teenage girl.
Schaper reminisces at her last library board meeting
posted: 10/20/2009 7:13 a.m.
Louise Schaper passed a crystal statute from the 2005 Library of the Year Award to Shawna Thorup on Monday, letting Thorup take over presentation to the Fayetteville Public Library board of trustees during its monthly meeting.
OUR VIEW : Flying high
posted: 10/20/2009 7:11 a.m.
In the wide and varied category of Feel-Good Stories (yes, you can still find them in the newspaper), once in a while you come across a story that sticks with you. Or at least it should.
Times Editorials : Change the name
posted: 10/20/2009 7:10 a.m.
It was nearly two weeks ago that Washington County Judge Marilyn Edwards broke the news about a great new public committee.
JUST A THOUGHT : Sitting takes courage, too
posted: 10/20/2009 7:08 a.m.
A simple reality is that most our citizens decline opportunities to engage in social commentary despite the safe haven the First Amendment affords us. After all, such activities could make us come across as something less than proud to be American. As a consequence, many forms of political speech — from facing arrest for refusing to vacate a public space, to marches led by Nazi sympathizers, to burning our nation’s flag — are often frowned upon by the general public.
Liberties : Compromising won't accomplish much
posted: 10/20/2009 7:07 a.m.
One singular leader who wrote elegantly about his ideals, was swept into the presidency and then collided with harsh reality had some advice for another.
Still awful?
posted: 10/20/2009 7:06 a.m.
Early last spring President Obama talked Congress into spending a whopping $787 billion on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Widely referred to as the federal stimulus package, top economists had hoped that injecting a massive pool of cash into the nation’s public/private sectors would at the very least keep a debilitating recession from getting any worse. While it will ultimately require years of study to judge the worthiness of this historic effort, detractors from coast to coast have derided the stimulus package as an era-defining waste of taxpayer funds.
OTHER OPINIONS : Driven to distraction
posted: 10/20/2009 7:05 a.m.
With the stroke of the presidential pen last month, texting while driving became a forbidden activity for millions of federal workers.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/20/2009 7:04 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 20, 2009.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Moving forward: The next steps for our high school facilities
posted: 10/20/2009 7:02 a.m.
I want to express my sincere appreciation to the voters of Fayetteville for completing the survey I sent following the Sept. 15 election regarding the high school master plan. We have heard back from more than 4,000 residents who went to the polls that day, and we are busily entering the data to generate a report for the board that we will share with you as well in the weeks to come. This survey is an important tool that will help us chart a course for the future related to capital projects.
McNair student attending D.C. leadership talk
posted: 10/20/2009 7:01 a.m.
Skylar Davis, a seventh-grader at McNair Middle School in Fayetteville is currently attending the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington. She left for the conference Saturday and returns Thursday.
Arkansas Alumni Association awards
posted: 10/20/2009 7 a.m.
The Arkansas Alumni Association announced its 2009 award recipients. All 11 honorees will be recognized during the 65th annual Alumni Awards Celebration on Oct. 30 at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House in Fayetteville.
Education Briefs
posted: 10/20/2009 6:59 a.m.
Fayetteville teens named Lead Teens Alyssa Putnam and Jessica King, students at Fayetteville High School, are among just 30 students from across the southern United States named as a new Lead Teen for the Teen Trendsetters Reading Mentor program. The youth mentoring program pairs high school students with second- and third-graders who struggle with reading for one-on-one weekly sessions.
Higher Education Briefs
posted: 10/20/2009 6:57 a.m.
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has selected its resident assistants for the 2009-10 school year at Sebastian Commons Apartments. Mareqette Anderson, of Prairie Grove, and Alicia Weiburg, of Farmington, were among those selected to serve.
Regular season wraps up
posted: 10/20/2009 6:56 a.m.
The high school volleyball regular season concludes tonight in the 7A-West and two-time defending state champion Bentonville is hoping to improve its playoff seeding for the state tournament.
Fired shelter worker faces warrant
posted: 10/20/2009 6:55 a.m.
A terminated Fayetteville Animal Shelter employee accused of threatening to kill employees faces an arrest warrant filed Monday on one count of harassment.
Gean’s progress easy to measure
posted: 10/20/2009 6:54 a.m.
The difference between Pearson Gean throwing the football from last year to this year has been night and day.
Bentonville leads after first day
posted: 10/20/2009 6:53 a.m.
The Bentonville boys and girls are primed for state titles after the first day of the 7A State Tennis Tournament at the University of Arkansas’ George M. Billingsley Tennis Center.
Renaissance man : Transition to bandit end helping Booth, Purple Dogs’ defense
posted: 10/20/2009 6:52 a.m.
Gareth Booth is bringing plenty to the table.
Mounties skip video, look ahead to FHS
posted: 10/20/2009 6:51 a.m.
With injuries and adversity piling up again, Rogers football coach Ronnie Peacock hopes his players will learn from what they’re going through.
After best, Heritage ready for the rest
posted: 10/20/2009 6:50 a.m.
Having played the best, the Rogers Heritage War Eagles are ready for the rest.
In Washington, Boozman expresses support for immigration-enforcement program
posted: 10/20/2009 6:46 a.m.
In a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Ark., repeated his support for 287(g), the immigration-enforcement program used in northwest Arkansas.
MY POINT EXACTLY : FHS can’t afford wrong turn after righting ship
posted: 10/20/2009 6:46 a.m.
Fayetteville’s overall record is an untidy mess. But the Purple Dogs have won three 7A-West games in a row and now sit in a threeway tie for second place with Fort Smith Southside and Benton ville.
City salaries up, but not like past years
posted: 10/20/2009 6:45 a.m.
For the past two years, city employees here have received hearty raises, as the city awarded the greater of either a 5 percent increase or an extra $1 per hour. They will still get a raise this year, but one not quite so large.
Bentonville boys, girls take lead after Day 1
posted: 10/20/2009 6:42 a.m.
The Bentonville boys and girls are primed for state titles after the first day of the Class 7A State Tennis Tournament at the University of Arkansas’ George M. Billingsley Tennis Center.
Rogers creating emergency-management position
posted: 10/20/2009 6:42 a.m.
Despite a distinct lack of new employee positions, the Rogers Fire Department is adding two new job descriptions. Most notably is the creation of an emergency-management coordinator.
NFL NUGGETS : Refs will ruin your weekend
posted: 10/20/2009 6:41 a.m.
I know I spend too much time slamming on football officials in these NFL Nuggets columns. Most of my ranting probably falls on deaf ears or is chalked up to sour grapes because the Ravens got jobbed … again.
Bombs away: Springdale Bomb Squad moving to Bentonville
posted: 10/20/2009 6:39 a.m.
Emergency-response officials don’t believe relocating the Springdale Bomb Squad to Bentonville will significantly impact the squad’s response time.
Bothered by officiating, Hogs get response from SEC
posted: 10/20/2009 6:36 a.m.
Here’s how well the Razorbacks played and how controversial the officiating was in last Saturday’s Arkansas-Florida game.
Most mail prices frozen for next year
posted: 10/20/2009 5:55 a.m.
The price of first-class stamps will not go up next year.
Scientists find 32 new planets
posted: 10/20/2009 5:55 a.m.
European astronomers have found 32 new planets outside our solar system, adding evidence to the theory that the universe has many places where life could develop.
Recession brings recess for Hawaii schools
posted: 10/20/2009 5:54 a.m.
Hawaii has created the nation’s shortest school year under a new union contract that closes schools on most Fridays for the remainder of the academic calendar.
Fewer donations cost state MADD chief job
posted: 10/20/2009 5:54 a.m.
Citing a nearly 20 percent drop in donations, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is cutting staff positions at its national office and in 11 states, including Arkansas.
British leader: Get climate pact lined up quickly
posted: 10/20/2009 5:53 a.m.
The world has less than two months to agree on how to avoid catastrophic global warming whose impact would be felt for generations, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday as the United States works to finalize its position before this year’s climate summit in Denmark.
BENTON COUNTY: Review finds no problems with evidence
posted: 10/20/2009 5:52 a.m.
The Benton County public defender said his review into possibly mishandled evidence in Bentonville criminal cases found no problems, but local defense lawyers say potential issues could take years to surface.
Man loses sight but gains career
posted: 10/20/2009 5:52 a.m.
When Jeffrey Smith lost his eyesight nearly a decade ago, he also lost his job.
Professor gets award for leadership at UCA
posted: 10/20/2009 5:51 a.m.
For Kurt Boniecki, a carefully spoken psychology professor at the University of Central Arkansas, 2008 was an eventful year.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/20/2009 5:50 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/20/2009 5:49 a.m.
Arts center to get control of parking The Walton Arts Center will soon charge for parking in neighboring city-owned lots during peak use times, directors announced Monday.
Death penalty out for murder trial
posted: 10/20/2009 5:48 a.m.
Prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty against Delores Eggert, who is charged with capital murder in the death of her 70-year-old mother, who went missing in June 2007.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/20/2009 5:48 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “To be a major issue in a major case — the stars have to align for that to happen.” Attorney Shane Wilkinson, on a review of possibly mishandled evidence from Bentonville police cases Article, 1B
Governor puts focus on job, not campaign
posted: 10/20/2009 5:47 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe has yet to raise any campaign money for next year’s election and declined Monday to say whether he will seek re-election.
Official at IBM placed on leave
posted: 10/20/2009 5:46 a.m.
IBM Corp. put a top executive on leave Monday after he was charged in an insider trading scandal and accused of leaking secrets about IBM’s earnings and financial dealings with corporate partners.
Harrah’s hires former Disney exec
posted: 10/20/2009 5:46 a.m.
Casino operator Harrah’s Entertainment said Monday that it has hired a former Walt Disney Co. executive to help its growth and development.
Iranian ties Pakistan to bombing
posted: 10/20/2009 5:46 a.m.
The chief of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard accused the United States, Britain and Pakistan on Monday of having links with Sunni militants responsible for a suicide bombing that killed five senior Guard commanders and 37 others.
Taliban lose 2 key warlords
posted: 10/20/2009 5:27 a.m.
Pakistan’s army has struck deals to keep two powerful, anti-U.S. tribal chiefs from joining the battle against the government as it continues a major new offensive against Taliban militants, officials said Monday.
Fraud drops Karzai’s vote to 48%
posted: 10/20/2009 5:22 a.m.
Under international pressure, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan appears set to concede as early as today that he fell short of a first-round victory in the nation’s disputed presidential election, but the path to ensuring that the country has credible leadership remains uncertain, U.S. and European officials said Monday.
Don’t target medical-‘pot’ realm, U.S. prosecutors told
posted: 10/20/2009 5:21 a.m.
Marijuana-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers should not be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana, the Justice Department informed prosecutors Monday in a new policy memo.
Chamber’s revised climate view a hoax
posted: 10/20/2009 5:21 a.m.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s reported flip-flop on climate change was a hoax perpetrated by a group that stages stunts to satirize corporate positions.
U.S. unveils new Sudan policy
posted: 10/20/2009 5:18 a.m.
The Obama administration, after months of fierce internal debate, outlined a new approach Monday to settling the conflicts in Sudan, asserting a moral obligation to end “a vast sea of human misery” and a need to prevent the African nation from serving as a haven for terrorists.
Would al-Qaida go Afghan again? Officials are split
posted: 10/20/2009 5:13 a.m.
The plot for the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, was set in motion in late 1999 from a cluster of al-Qaida training camps near Kandahar.
Secularism threat to EU, pope says
posted: 10/20/2009 5:13 a.m.
Pope Benedict XVI warned that the European Union risks losing the basic values that have made it “a zone of peace and stability” if the 27-nation bloc forgets its Christian heritage.
Obamas use their home to showcase music A to Z
posted: 10/20/2009 5:11 a.m.
Michelle and Barack Obama sat one table over from J. Lo and Marc Anthony, and all four of them were rocking in their seats as Sheila E. shook the house — well, really the tent.
The world in brief
posted: 10/20/2009 5:06 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We cannot afford to fail. If we fail now, we will pay a heavy price.” British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the need for a global climate-change compromise Article, 4A
Names and faces
posted: 10/20/2009 5:05 a.m.
R&B star Beyonce Knowles has postponed a planned concert in Malaysia, the event’s organizer said Monday, after accusations by Islamic conservatives that the show would be immoral. Knowles, known for her provocative clothes and choreography, had been scheduled to perform at a Kuala Lumpur stadium this coming Sunday.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/20/2009 5:05 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This change in policy moves the federal government dramatically toward respecting scientific and practical reality.” Bruce Mirken, communications director for the Marijuana Policy Project, on the Justice Department relaxing prosecution of medical marijuana users and suppliers Article, 1A
In the news
posted: 10/20/2009 5:03 a.m.
Boris Johnson, mayor of London, took aim at bankers in his weekly column in the Daily Telegraph, comparing them to “a type of cockroach that has scuttled through a nuclear blast of public disapproval” and now finds its pockets “bulging, bursting, ballooning with the biggest bonuses you ever saw.”
Pressly’s mother suing 3, hospital
posted: 10/20/2009 5:02 a.m.
The mother of Anne Pressly is suing St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, a doctor with hospital privileges and two former employees, claiming they violated the privacy of the TV news anchor by accessing her medical records during the five days she was at the hospital before she died.
Former nurse amends lawsuit
posted: 10/20/2009 4:56 a.m.
Arkansas Department of Human Services administrators wrongly terminated a former nursing supervisor in retaliation for her investigation into the handling of the 2008 suicide of an Arkansas State Hospital patient, an amended complaint filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court on Monday argued.
Global energy stocks urged for retirement system
posted: 10/20/2009 4:55 a.m.
Expanding energy investments beyond the Fayetteville Shale to newly discovered oil and gas fields around the world would likely yield good returns for the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System, an investment consultant told the system’s board on Monday.
Other days
posted: 10/20/2009 4:49 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 20, 1909 In order to stimulate the growth of the rural population in Faulkner county, which has apparently been slow for the past several years
In defense of vaccine
posted: 10/20/2009 4:45 a.m.
Feel like stirring up a hornet’s nest? Venture publicly as a layman into the confusing and often conflicting world of flu vaccines.
Making the grade
posted: 10/20/2009 4:41 a.m.
“Why don’t you guys study like the kids from Africa?” In a moment of exasperation last spring, I asked that question to a virtually all-black class of 12th-graders who had done horribly on a test I had just given.
OTHERS SAY Cash for seniors
posted: 10/20/2009 4:39 a.m.
As you watch the depressing spectacle of President Obama proposing to buy off senior citizens with a $250 hand-out and thereby boost the national debt by another $13 billion, here’s something to keep in mind: If seniors’ benefits were to be calculated fairly, they would actually go down next year.
Blank-check economics
posted: 10/20/2009 4:39 a.m.
HOW SIMPLE it all was to Gabriel Bordenave, 29, one of the many good citizens who turned out to welcome Barack Obama, kind of, to New Orleans last week.
LETTERS
posted: 10/20/2009 4:37 a.m.
Society not much changed The editorial on Roman Polanski’s assault on a 13-year-old girl made much of the idea that only elite artists get away with such crimes. In truth, we have, as a society, turned a blind eye to mature men having sex with underage girls for decades.
Arkansas at Ole Miss SEC: Sheppard foul undetectable
posted: 10/20/2009 4:34 a.m.
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino said Monday he was not satisfied with the explanation he received from SEC supervisor of officials Rogers Redding regarding the officiating in the Razorbacks’ 23-20 loss at No. 1 Florida on Saturday.
Nutt says two losses don’t end title goal
posted: 10/20/2009 4:30 a.m.
At 4-2, Ole Miss is off to its best start since 2003 when Eli Manning was its senior quarterback.
LIKE IT IS: Time to put game full of bad calls in past
posted: 10/20/2009 4:28 a.m.
While discussing Arkansas’ loss to Florida on the hotel shuttle to the airport Sunday with Ryan Mallett’s sister (a school teacher in Texas), the driver chimed up.
MLB LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: Backup plan delivers
posted: 10/20/2009 4:27 a.m.
When Derek Jeter led off Game 3 with a home run into the bullpen, this American League Championship Series seemed uncomplicated. Power hitting and steady pitching appeared to be driving New York to the World Series.
Off the wire
posted: 10/20/2009 4:26 a.m.
BASEBALL Johjima opts out of contract Catcher Kenji Johjima opted out of the final two seasons and $15.8 million of his contract with the Seattle Mariners, allowing him to sign with a Japanese team. Seattle General Manager Jack Zduriencik said the Mariners did not pay any money to buy out their former starting catcher, who said last season he was struggling to accept Seattle benching him in favor of rookie Rob Johnson.
NATIONAL LEAGUE: 2-out rally completed by Rollins
posted: 10/20/2009 4:24 a.m.
They were one out from defeat. A moment later, Jimmy Rollins put the Philadelphia Phillies within one victory of the World Series.
COMMENTARY: Redskins definition of dysfunction
posted: 10/20/2009 4:23 a.m.
Think how awful it was to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan Sunday, watching your team aimlessly wander around the football field without a purpose or a plan. They were manhandled by the Oakland Raiders, a team that had been outscored 96-16 in its three previous games.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/20/2009 4:23 a.m.
Nets offer great seats and player For $25,000, you can watch the New Jersey Nets from courtside — and have a player stop by your son’s birthday party.
SEC NOTES: McElroy’s struggles not costly
posted: 10/20/2009 4:21 a.m.
Alabama’s Greg McElroy shouldn’t feel too badly.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/20/2009 4:20 a.m.
Johnson gets bell rung late Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino said he thought tailback Dennis Johnson would be available for Saturday’s game after taking a blow to the helmet in Saturday’s 23-20 loss at Florida.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Florida loss supplies enduring, endearing image
posted: 10/20/2009 4:18 a.m.
The final result Saturday, a 23-20 loss to Florida, might have been disappointing to Arkansas players, coaches and fans, but the strong performance should have a positive impact on the Razorbacks’ recruiting efforts.
NFL Royal pain with returns as Broncos top Chargers
posted: 10/20/2009 4:17 a.m.
Eddie Royal became the first player in team history to return a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the same game, leading the undefeated Denver Broncos to a 34-23 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.
NFL notes
posted: 10/20/2009 4:16 a.m.
PANTHERS Wesley suspended for hit The NFL suspended Carolina Panthers special teams player Dante Wesley one game without pay Monday for launching himself into defenseless Tampa Bay returner Clifton Smith.
Price of gas in state jumps 14¢ in week
posted: 10/20/2009 4:12 a.m.
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Arkansas jumped 14 cents in the past week, reflecting the rise in the value of crude oil.
J.B. Hunt’s profit drops 33%
posted: 10/20/2009 4:10 a.m.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Monday said lower fuel-surcharge revenue and freight rates contributed to a weak third-quarter earnings performance.
Apple’s sales beat estimates
posted: 10/20/2009 4:09 a.m.
Apple Inc.’s sales and profit beat analysts’ estimates on back-to-school demand for iPhones, iPods and Macintosh computers, sending the stock in after-market trading on Monday to its highest price in history.
Cut deficit in budget, Fed chief urges U.S.
posted: 10/20/2009 4:05 a.m.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke called Monday for the United States to whittle down its record-high budget deficits and for countries like China to get their consumers to spend more.
China’s growth past 7% for year
posted: 10/20/2009 4:01 a.m.
China’s economy grew more than 7 percent in the first nine months of the year and will certainly surpass the 2009 growth target of 8 percent, a top economic official said Monday.
U.S. unveils mortgage help for states
posted: 10/20/2009 4:01 a.m.
The Obama administration on Monday unveiled a new program to support state and local housing finance agencies. The plan will help the agencies finance mortgages for first-time homebuyers and develop rental housing.
Icahn offers $6 billion loan to keep CIT Group afloat
posted: 10/20/2009 3:58 a.m.
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Monday offered a $6 billion lifeline to struggling lender CIT Group Inc.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/20/2009 3:50 a.m.
Target online joins price war on books Target Corp. is throwing itself into a heated online price war on books expected to be top sellers.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/20/2009 3:50 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Unwinding the stimulative policies introduced during the crisis will require careful judgment.” Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman Article, 1D
Getting it straight
posted: 10/20/2009 3:47 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
MARKET REPORT: Rosy earnings reports lift stocks
posted: 10/20/2009 3:45 a.m.
The stock market stepped to new highs for the year Monday after a handful of earnings reports bolstered hopes that the economy is coming back sooner than many analysts had thought.
Earnings report
posted: 10/20/2009 3:38 a.m.
Companies reporting quarterly earnings on Monday included: Eaton Corp., the industrial equipment maker, a profit of $193 million, or $1.14 a share, down from $315 million, or $1.87 a share, a year ago. Revenue fell 26 percent to $3.03 billion. Shares rose $3.47 to close at $63.89.
Monday, October 19
Dead simple : Shake-and-bake doesn’t need a heating source.
posted: 10/19/2009 7:14 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators are battling a new opponent in the war on methamphetamine — the one pot lab.
Planning Commission moves public hearings
posted: 10/19/2009 7:12 a.m.
The items on Tuesday’s Rogers Planning Commission agenda don’t have much drawing power.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO:… THE ERNESTINE ANDREGG CASE? : Unsolved murder a Halloween mystery
posted: 10/19/2009 7:10 a.m.
It may be the perfect night — when the unusual goes unnoticed.
Bombs away: Springdale Bomb Squad moving to Bentonville
posted: 10/19/2009 7:08 a.m.
Emergency response officials don’t believe relocating the Springdale Bomb Squad to Bentonville will significantly impact response time.
Nonprofits to sponsor caregiver conference
posted: 10/19/2009 7:06 a.m.
Margaret Trumbull has taken care of her husband, Ronald, for 18 years.
7 condo owners sue over conversion to apartments
posted: 10/19/2009 7:05 a.m.
The owners of seven condominiums in the Reserve at Steele Crossing have filed lawsuits following the development’s conversion into mostly rental units.
CONGO AWARENESS WEEK: UA student details horrors in Congo
posted: 10/19/2009 7:04 a.m.
Papy Muntumosi was like most young children who were born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. From a very early age in his hometown of Kinshasa, the primary goal was to get out.
Fables and Faith ‘GoD and DoG’
posted: 10/19/2009 7 a.m.
There are times in our lives when the most unexpected blessings occur. Often they happen just when we need them. Our days might be dreary and our hearts may be hurting because of life’s circumstances, but then, suddenly, the blessing appears and not only wipes away our tears, but puts even our souls to dancing.
Ozark Profile: Airport director makes presence known
posted: 10/19/2009 6:58 a.m.
Whether it be leading a tour through his office halls or leading the next song at Downtown Rotary, Ray Boudreaux has never been afraid to stand out in the crowd.
Kids Talk : The missing element
posted: 10/19/2009 6:57 a.m.
In his book “The Element : How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything,” Ken Robinson, Ph.D., tells us that we each need to find that place where the things we love to do intersect with the things we know how to do well. Robinson calls this place of intersecting talent and passion “the Element.” Each person needs to find and understand their Element — not only for personal fulfillment — but also to contribute effectively to our communities and organizations.
Web site helps local artists connect
posted: 10/19/2009 6:56 a.m.
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on Thursday unveiled a new Web site designed to help local artists connect with opportunities and to grow the local entertainment industry.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/19/2009 6:55 a.m.
Events and meetings in Washington County for Oct. 19, 2009.
United Industries thinking big
posted: 10/19/2009 6:53 a.m.
The nation may be coming out of one of the most severe recessions in decades, and United Industries is already looking full speed ahead.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/19/2009 6:52 a.m.
Earl Leo Wilhite, Vernie Esther Clark, Lottie Louise Insco
Driver beware: Deer on move in Bella Vista
posted: 10/19/2009 6:49 a.m.
“Watch out for deer crossing roads,” Animal Control officer Merle Weaver warned Bella Vistans. “If you see one deer, you’re going to see others.” That’s what happened to a driver on Chelsea Road on Sept. 29. A Bella Vista police dispatcher received a call that a car had hit a deer. The driver told the dispatcher he already had seen one deer cross the road and hit the second one. The driver was OK. The deer was not.
Community notes
posted: 10/19/2009 6:48 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 19, 2009.
Times Editorial : That didn’t take long
posted: 10/19/2009 6:47 a.m.
So six days ago a very intelligent, community-minded individual suggested with all due seriousness that Arkansas change its newly adopted lottery. How, pray tell?
OUR VIEW : Stepping up to serve
posted: 10/19/2009 6:46 a.m.
It’s good to have choices. Whether you’re selecting the best place to live, looking for a movie to see on a Saturday night or just trying to decide between creamy and chunky peanut butter, choice is good.
CROSS CURRENTS : Bricks, mortar, and Louise
posted: 10/19/2009 6:45 a.m.
When we retire from a job and/ or career there is a tendency to look behind to see if perhaps we left any prints in the sands of time. If we have had an inclination to “make a difference” (a mantra of the ‘60’s generation), sometimes we have to rationalize a bit to feel like what we’ve done in life was time well spent.
OTHER OPINIONS : The cost of credit card swipe fees
posted: 10/19/2009 6:42 a.m.
When it comes to credit card swipe fees, Americans are getting Third World treatment.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/19/2009 6:41 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 19, 2009.
BHS seeks return to the top
posted: 10/19/2009 6:41 a.m.
The Bentonville Lady Tigers had a string of three consecutive state championships interrupted last year when they finished second to Mount St. Mary Academy.
Gravette defense comes up big
posted: 10/19/2009 6:39 a.m.
Defense has been a cornerstone in Gravette’s 7-0 start this season.
Petrino: Arkansas grew up in loss to Florida
posted: 10/19/2009 6:37 a.m.
Bobby Petrino voiced disappointment, but mixed in his words there was a silver lining after Arkansas’ 23-20 loss to No. 1 Florida.
Hog Calls : No time for pats on the back
posted: 10/19/2009 6:36 a.m.
For veteran Razorback fans, this likely seems the most heartbreaking loss to a No. 1-ranked team since 15-14 to Texas in the 1969 Shootout.
HOG CALLS : Hogs went the distance with Gators
posted: 10/19/2009 6:35 a.m.
For veteran Razorbacks fans, this likely seems the most heartbreaking loss to a nationally No. 1 team sincethe 15-14 loss to Texas in the 1969 Shootout.
Tigers, McMahan progressing with ‘to-do’ list
posted: 10/19/2009 6:33 a.m.
On a wall in Jason McMahan’s office at Bentonville High School are two pieces of paper resembling grocery lists of objectives the Tiger basketball team needs to accomplish before its season opener Nov. 19 against Stilwell, Okla.
RAZORBACK RAIL : Monday Morning Scouting Report
posted: 10/19/2009 6:31 a.m.
The Rebels ! Ole Miss ran their record to 5-2 on the season last Saturday with a 48-13 blow-out, homecoming victory over Alabama-Birmingham. Offense ! The Rebels are averaging 30.2 ppg. and 388 ypg. with 158.5 yards coming on the ground and 206.8 yards through the air.
Tiger defense stiffens during second half at Dardanelle
posted: 10/19/2009 6:29 a.m.
A renewed sense of urgency Friday night at Keenan Field spurred a West Fork defense that surrendered 21 points, 196 yards and 10 first downs during the first half of the Tigers’ 35-21 victory over Dardanelle.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
posted: 10/19/2009 6:26 a.m.
Marriage licenses issued in Benton County for October 19, 2009.
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/19/2009 6:24 a.m.
ADULT DODGEBALL Adult Dodgeball is fun, competitive, and great exercise. Register now at the Fayetteville Athletic Club. Contact Jonathan Siefert at jsiefert@fayac. com or 479-587-0500, ext. 264.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
posted: 10/19/2009 6:23 a.m.
All reports are from regular food service/ food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
BENTONVILE FIRE & SAFETY TIP
posted: 10/19/2009 6:22 a.m.
The weekly Bentonville fire and safety tip.
Let’s all scream for ‘ fun’-raiser
posted: 10/19/2009 6:20 a.m.
For a moment it’s hard to tell if they’re screaming or laughing. Five teenage girls burst out of a doorway with the sound of a chainsaw directly behind them, but it’s all in good fun. The Asylum Haunted House on Highway 12, just past Prairie Creek, is a fundraiser for the Beaver Lake Fire Department.
Siloam Springs VFW to hold chili supper fundraiser
posted: 10/19/2009 6:19 a.m.
Siloam Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1974 will host a chili dinner from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Donations will go toward roof repair and other construction work on the VFW building at 1054 S. Lincoln St.
Walton Arts Center Considers Parking Charges
posted: 10/19/2009 6 a.m.
Free parking around Dickson Street could be getting scarce.
Rain causing sewer overflows
posted: 10/19/2009 5:40 a.m.
The recent overflow of untreated sewage from a Benton County town’s pipes illustrates the greater problem of decades-old sewer infrastructure faced by many Arkansas communities, city officials from across the state contend.
TRAVELERS’ CHECK: Kiosks cut down on contact
posted: 10/19/2009 5:37 a.m.
Delta Air Lines’ goal is for 85 percent of passengers to use so-called automated check-in processes.
Cummins inmates hope to start new lives on right hoof
posted: 10/19/2009 5:36 a.m.
Clayton Holmes wants to start his life off right when he leaves Calico Rock prison next year and find a job to make a living and keep him from returning to crime.
Grant money to fund heating
posted: 10/19/2009 5:35 a.m.
Federal stimulus dollars will help prove the worth of geothermal heating and cooling systems in rural Arkansas school districts, engineers and administrators said.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/19/2009 5:34 a.m.
2 die Saturday in road accidents Two people died in separate single-vehicle crashes Saturday morning on Arkansas roads, according to Arkansas State Police reports.
Fairgoers turn out after rainfall comes to an end
posted: 10/19/2009 5:34 a.m.
Twelve Arkansas State Fair visitors strapped into a Super Shot car, and a vertical cable slowly pulled them high above the south Little Rock grounds on Sunday.
TECH SPOTLIGHT: OtterBox TL iPhone case not only has strength, flaps and looks, it helps users get a grip
posted: 10/19/2009 5:33 a.m.
I’ve probably gotten a dozen protective cases for the iPhone lately, each with a few features I liked and a few I didn’t. Recently, however, I received a couple of cases that are darn near perfect.
Probation volunteers help youth
posted: 10/19/2009 5:33 a.m.
With each of his juvenile probation officers handling 70 to 80 cases each, Circuit Judge Earnest E. Brown Jr. began looking for ways to lighten the load so youths in Jefferson and Lincoln counties could get more one-onone attention.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/19/2009 5:32 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/19/2009 5:31 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “His last name is Ford and I like to say he’s the only CEO who didn’t take bailout money.” Mack Hayden, a retired state trooper who calls inmates by nicknames as he teaches them to shoe horses Article, 1B
Touch-screen types make for tricky chip market
posted: 10/19/2009 5:29 a.m.
Prompted partly by the iPhone’s phenomenal popularity, consumers are demanding and likely to get a wider range of touch screens on many more electronic devices.
Governor’s appointments
posted: 10/19/2009 5:29 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe has made these 34 appointments, his office said Thursday: Dr. Ronald Robertson, Little Rock, reappointed to the Governor’s Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2011.
Bombs kill Iran Guard leaders
posted: 10/19/2009 5:09 a.m.
At least five commanders of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps were killed and dozens of other people were left dead and wounded Sunday in two bombings in the restive southeast along Iran’s frontier with Pakistan, according to Iranian state news agencies.
Battle rages in S. Waziristan
posted: 10/19/2009 5:07 a.m.
Pakistani troops and the Taliban fought fierce battles Sunday in a militant sanctuary near the Afghan border, with both sides claiming early victories in an army campaign that could shape the future of the country’s battle against extremism.
Karzai stalling report on vote fraud, foes say
posted: 10/19/2009 5:06 a.m.
Afghanistan’s political opposition accused President Hamid Karzai on Sunday of delaying release of a U.N.-backed investigation into fraud in the August presidential balloting and pressuring election officials to declare him the winner.
Totals, scores up for home-schooled
posted: 10/19/2009 5:05 a.m.
Arkansas’ home-school students who took a state mandated, nationally standardized test scored well above the national average, according to the Arkansas Department of Education.
Hoax, sheriff says about balloon saga
posted: 10/19/2009 5:01 a.m.
The story that a little boy had floated away in a giant helium balloon was a hoax concocted to land a reality television show, authorities said Sunday, and the boy’s parents will likely face felony charges.
Gates seeks allies’ help for war in Afghanistan
posted: 10/19/2009 5 a.m.
The Pentagon’s chief is undertaking the tricky task of trying to persuade allies to remain committed to the war in Afghanistan even as the Obama administration debates whether to send more troops to fight.
Pressure on U.S. at climate talks
posted: 10/19/2009 4:58 a.m.
Representatives of the world’s 17 biggest and most polluting nations were holding talks Sunday to search for a breakthrough on financing efforts to contain climate change and reduce gas emissions that some scientists blame for global warming.
Brazil: Olympics will be safe
posted: 10/19/2009 4:58 a.m.
Brazilian officials are insisting security won’t be a problem for the 2016 Olympics despite drug-gang violence that plunged Rio de Janeiro into a day of bloody chaos just two weeks after it was picked to host the games.
British envoys not so diplomatic in letters
posted: 10/19/2009 4:57 a.m.
Details of what British diplomats really think about their foreign hosts were disclosed Sunday with the release of a series of frank, and sometimes outright rude, letters to London from embassies around the world.
S. Korea looks at aid to North
posted: 10/19/2009 4:57 a.m.
South Korea will consider resuming humanitarian aid to impoverished North Korea but it has ruled out assistance on the large scale of previous, more liberal administrations, a senior official said Sunday.
In the news
posted: 10/19/2009 4:55 a.m.
George Mulligan was named director of the White House Military Office by President Barack Obama, replacing Louis Caldera, who resigned in May after he authorized a photo shoot of Air Force One flying over New York City.
Names and faces
posted: 10/19/2009 4:55 a.m.
A Florida woman who told a television interviewer that Michael Jackson’s ex-wife, Deborah Rowe, was only interested in getting money from the singer’s family and wasn’t interested in gaining custody of her two children is being sued.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/19/2009 4:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “He may be nutty, but he’s not a professor.” Larimer County, Colo., Sheriff Jim Alderden, on Richard Heene, the father of a boy who had been reported to be trapped in a helium balloon flying over Colorado Article, this page Gunmen open fire in bar, killing 7 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Gunmen opened fire into a bar in northern Puerto Rico and killed at least seven people, injuring 20 others, police said Sunday. A prosecutor said a battle over drug traffic might have prompted the attack.
The world in brief
posted: 10/19/2009 4:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “With only 50 more days to go before the final talks at Copenhagen, we have to up our game.” British Environment Minister Ed Miliband, on talks about climate change Article, this page
Obituaries
posted: 10/19/2009 4:36 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
300 at rally hear call to end teen violence
posted: 10/19/2009 4:31 a.m.
About 300 people from across the state gathered on the steps of the state Capitol on Sunday for a rally calling for an end to bullying and teen violence.
Other days
posted: 10/19/2009 4:27 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct.19, 1909 In the Circuit Court today Judge Henry Evans held that the anti-trust law of this state, considered one of the most drastic in the country, did not apply to the railroads in the matter of making uniform rates between cities in the state.
LETTERS
posted: 10/19/2009 4:21 a.m.
Take closer look at history The suggestion by this newspaper’s editorialist that veiled nuclear threats from the Eisenhower administration during its first term led to the Korean War armistice is problematic at best.
She tells it like it is
posted: 10/19/2009 4:20 a.m.
WHAT A breath of fresh air Michelle Rhee was at the Clinton School in Little Rock the other night. She’s the lady who signed on for a job nobody in his right mind might have taken: chancellor of the District of Columbia’s public school system, one of the worst and costliest in the whole country.
Need for cyber czar is real
posted: 10/19/2009 4:19 a.m.
In May, President Barack Obama completed his long-awaited “cyberspace policy review,” concluding that cyberspace is a strategic asset that must be safeguarded from attack as a national security priority.
OTHERS SAY Advice and rebuke
posted: 10/19/2009 4:19 a.m.
Shirin Ebadi, a 62-year-old Iranian lawyer who won the Nobel Peace Prize six years ago, is generally cautious and measured in her speech. She is a human rights lawyer who says that she does not involve herself in politics. She says that it’s not her job to favor one party over another, as long as the government respects people’s right to express themselves.
Checking in with New Orleans
posted: 10/19/2009 4:18 a.m.
Many in New Orleans were not happy with President Obama’s brief visit Thursday. They wanted him to spend more time talking with them about what’s been happening since hurricanes Katrina and Rita unleashed misery there four years ago. We’re sympathetic to their desire for substantial presidential face time.
Political checkup
posted: 10/19/2009 4:17 a.m.
With national elections looming just 12 months hence, one-third of the U.S. Senate and every member of the House faces an uncertain future.
KO’d Taylor put in hospital
posted: 10/19/2009 4:14 a.m.
Arthur Abraham hurt more than just Jermain Taylor’s chances of winning the Super Six World Classic when he knocked Taylor out in the 12th round in Berlin on Saturday.
Arkansas upbeat after bitter defeat
posted: 10/19/2009 4:12 a.m.
If Florida and Alabama really are the two best teams in the country — and the Gators and Crimson Tide are 1-2 in the first BCS rankings released Sunday — then Arkansas apparently has come a long way in three weeks.
NLCS Arkansan Lee stumps Dodgers
posted: 10/19/2009 4:11 a.m.
Cliff Lee dominated the Dodgers, Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth provided the big swings early and the Philadelphia Phillies cruised past Los Angeles 11-0 Sunday night for a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.
Gators, then Tide, atop first standings
posted: 10/19/2009 4:09 a.m.
Florida, Alabama and Texas hold the top three spots in the first BCS standings that were released Sunday.
Off the wire
posted: 10/19/2009 4:08 a.m.
FOOTBALL UConn player killed A Connecticut football player who was an expectant father was stabbed to death early Sunday after an on-campus dance in Storrs, Conn., just hours after helping his team to a homecoming victory.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/19/2009 4:07 a.m.
Liverpool’s loss like day at the beach Maybe a lifeguard should have run on the field and declared no goal.
Challengers fall as Johnson takes control
posted: 10/19/2009 4:07 a.m.
Denny Hamlin was already at home when Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line for his third victory in five championship races.
Ravens wide left, Favre 6-0
posted: 10/19/2009 4:05 a.m.
As great as Brett Favre was Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback was pretty sure he wasn’t good enough.
Raiders pull off shocker
posted: 10/19/2009 4:04 a.m.
The Oakland Raiders provided an emphatic answer to the skeptics dishing out barbs the past few weeks.
Razorback rewind
posted: 10/19/2009 4:02 a.m.
T.O. says officials hurt UA The officiating in Arkansas’ 23-20 loss to No. 1 Florida on Saturday drew instantaneous criticism from near and far.
Brady produces flurry of TDs
posted: 10/19/2009 4 a.m.
This was the Tom Brady everyone expects to see.
Tulsa athlete gives word to Arkansas
posted: 10/19/2009 4 a.m.
Arkansas’ recruiting pipeline into Oklahoma is continuing to flow.
Grandy’s return sparks Ole Miss
posted: 10/19/2009 3:59 a.m.
Jesse Grandy needed just 13 seconds to stop Mississippi’s free fall.
Angels enjoying sun after frigid weekend
posted: 10/19/2009 3:57 a.m.
Torii Hunter grabbed his hat, tied his spikes and headed out of Los Angeles’ home clubhouse into the abundant sunshine and cool breezes of Angel Stadium.
Laird wins Vegas event in playoff
posted: 10/19/2009 3:56 a.m.
Scotland’s Martin Laird won the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating George McNeill with a par on the third hole of a playoff.
Axelrod: Banks fighting rules overhaul
posted: 10/19/2009 3:53 a.m.
President Barack Obama’s advisers said banks that received U.S. aid have a responsibility to abandon a multimillion-dollar effort to block the overhaul of financial regulations and boost lending to small businesses.
Low-cost carriers turn to Web
posted: 10/19/2009 3:51 a.m.
A Seattle woman posts on Twitter from an airport that JetBlue’s birthday present to her was forgetting to put her wheelchair on her flight. Seven minutes later, an airline official tweets back that the crew will work quickly to make things right.
Big thinking urged in face of data glut
posted: 10/19/2009 3:49 a.m.
It is a rare criticism of elite American university students that they do not think big enough. But that is exactly the complaint from some of the largest technology companies and the federal government.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 10/19/2009 3:45 a.m.
ALEXANDER Jimmy L. and Toni P. Reeves, 12221 Dodder Drive, Oct. 14, Chapter 7. John William Collie, 1000 James Lee Lane, Oct. 12, Chapter 13. ALMA Lynda Milam, 424 N. Kibler Highway, Oct. 12, Chapter 7.
Sunday, October 18
Veterans to Washington : Inaugural northwest Arkansas Honor Flight makes visitation to World War II War Memorial in Washington, D.C. a reality for more than 90 area veterans.
posted: 10/18/2009 9:43 a.m.
James Richards of Bella Vista was wide eyed as he maneuvered his way through the unusually crowded terminal building at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport more than an hour before the sun rose early Saturday morning.
City gives away more trees to combat ice storm damage
posted: 10/18/2009 9:42 a.m.
The city of Fayetteville continued its ice storm recovery efforts on Saturday by distributing 900 free trees to members of the public Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan said the tree giveaway continued the Re-LEAF Fayetteville project, which aims at planting the next generation of trees to replace those lost in the January ice storm.
New JDC is still a possibility
posted: 10/18/2009 9:41 a.m.
If there was one thing Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee made clear during his weekly news conference Friday, it was that the possibility of building a new Juvenile Detention Center for Benton County is still very much alive and well.
Building business : Tan heads economic development team
posted: 10/18/2009 9:41 a.m.
The new chief economic development officer for the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is a native Malaysian with four children and an Arkansas education.
No plans for Fayetteville School District’s Deane Solomon land in near future
posted: 10/18/2009 9:39 a.m.
With its use as a potential future high school site seemingly dashed, the 110-plus acres of land owned by the Fayetteville School District at the corner of Deane Solomon Road and West Salem Road will remain undeveloped for the foreseeable future. “I think holding onto it for the future makes sense,” Tim Hudson, school board vice president, said. “When you are looking for large plots of land that are available and affordable, it is not limitless.” The school board purchased the land in three different sections, saying it would be an investment.
Several programs available for returning veterans
posted: 10/18/2009 9:39 a.m.
With the nation at war in Afghanistan and Iraq, making sure the troops are properly equipped and supported is an important part of the job of a federal lawmaker.
Nonprofits to sponsor caregiver conference
posted: 10/18/2009 9:37 a.m.
Margaret Trumbull has taken care of her husband, Ronald, for 18 years.
New antique store
posted: 10/18/2009 9:36 a.m.
Faron Smith loves when passersby in the 100 block of West Central Avenue stop to admire the goodies in his window display.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/18/2009 9:34 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for Oct. 18, 2009.
Pea Ridge man faces computer child-pornography charge
posted: 10/18/2009 9:33 a.m.
Timothy Randol Smith of Pea Ridge faces a computer child-pornography charge, a Class B felony, according to a probable-cause affidavit from Benton County Circuit Court.
Room to Grow : Discovering nature downtown
posted: 10/18/2009 9:31 a.m.
One afternoon last week my daughter and I took a walk along one of Bentonville’s downtown hiking trails. We met our friend Corrin, the caretaker for Compton Gardens, and starting there, we walked north, down the hill toward the overlook for the construction site of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/18/2009 9:30 a.m.
James A. Jones, Vincent Vieng Kiatawong, Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Barkley Tedford, Bram DeGidts, Arlan “Bud” Eugene Sweet
Around the Farm : A workshop that could save lives
posted: 10/18/2009 9:28 a.m.
“Now, you boys stand back. I’m gonna cut this tree so it’ll fall right between the fence and the corral.” I don’t know how many times I’ve heard similar warnings from a person confident that he could drop a three-ton tree on a dime. Although there are some folks who can, I don’t happen to be one of them!
Former Israeli prime minister to speak at UA
posted: 10/18/2009 9:25 a.m.
public. No tickets are required.
Community notes
posted: 10/18/2009 9:23 a.m.
Hayride, bonfire fundraiser planned Cross Culture Church for the City will hold a hayride and bonfire fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 23 and 24. The event will take place at 8531 Spanker Creek Road in Bentonville.
Sewer overflow common after large rains
posted: 10/18/2009 9:21 a.m.
Sewer overflows, like the one that occurred in here last week, are fairly common after a large rainfall, according to Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality spokesman Aaron Sadler.
Arrest Reports
posted: 10/18/2009 9:20 a.m.
Arrest reports for Washington County for October 18, 2009.
Chamber event to highlight Bentonville schools
posted: 10/18/2009 9:18 a.m.
The Bentonville School Board will meet in a bit of a different place Monday night as the Bentonville /Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce hosts a reception and program to honor the Bentonville School District.
Lecturer to examine street life of homeless
posted: 10/18/2009 9:16 a.m.
Professor David Snow, the Chancellor’s Professor of Sociology at the University of California at Irvine, will discuss “The Sidewalks of Globalization : Living on the Streets in Los Angeles, Paris, Sao Paulo, and Tokyo” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Giffels Auditorium at the University of Arkansas.
Times Editorial : Fast lanes
posted: 10/18/2009 9:15 a.m.
A good bit of Fayetteville’s Cleveland Street is a narrow, sloping bit of twolane road stretching from Sang Avenue to Razorback Road. This particular portion is located atop an even older hillside. It also isn’t an easy path to climb, which explains the use Razorback athletes have extracted from it over the years.
Bentonville rolls on : Tigers have outscored opponents 104-27 in two games
posted: 10/18/2009 9:13 a.m.
Since losing at Fort Smith Southside two weeks ago, defending state champion Bentonville has outscored its opponents — both from the city of Rogers — 104-27.
WHAT GIVES : Revamping the plan
posted: 10/18/2009 9:13 a.m.
When Fayetteville School District administrators last week announced a possible new approach to fund expansion and renovation of Fayetteville High School, some of the folks who opposed last month’s millage request probably felt a sense of satisfaction.
Heritage may have lost key receiver to injury
posted: 10/18/2009 9:11 a.m.
The Heritage War Eagles may be without key senior receiver Jordan Snoderly when they host the Springdale Bulldogs here Friday.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/18/2009 9:10 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 18, 2009.
Greenwood survives big-time battle at BHS
posted: 10/18/2009 9:07 a.m.
Neither Greenwood nor Bentonville needs to be concerned about being battle-tested heading into the volleyball postseason.
THE BROADER VIEW : The international barometer
posted: 10/18/2009 9:05 a.m.
There was widespread surprise at the announcement that Barack Obama is the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
Health Brief
posted: 10/18/2009 9:04 a.m.
Madison County Health Coalition receives $70,254 for tobacco control efforts The Arkansas Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program (TPCP) has funded the Madison County Health Coalition with $70,254 to continue efforts to decrease and eliminate tobacco use in Madison County. Tobacco use rates have been declining statewide, and local coalitions such as the Madison County Health Coalition play an integral part in preventing youth from starting and helping tobacco users quit.
Locals raise bar at Chile Pepper
posted: 10/18/2009 9:03 a.m.
Rogers freshman Maggie Montoya continued to star, Mountie leader Jeremiah Fleeman had a mishap with rebar and the two Bentonville teams keep staging finishes that are exemplar.
Health Calendar
posted: 10/18/2009 9:01 a.m.
Oct. 19 Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will have a blood drive today from 4-7 p.m. at Impact Martial Arts of Fayetteville, 16 W. Township, Fayetteville.
SWAMPED : Hogs unable to hold off No. 1 Gators
posted: 10/18/2009 8:59 a.m.
Tim Tebow paid for his mistakes, but redeemed himself and No. 1 Florida in a thriller in The Swamp.
State requests insurers pay flu shot costs
posted: 10/18/2009 8:58 a.m.
The state will be filing to seek reimbursements from the health insurance companies of parents who give consent for their children to get flu shots at a new flu vaccination program through public schools.
KNOCK ON WOOD : Hogs go toe to toe with Gators
posted: 10/18/2009 8:56 a.m.
While there is no room for moral victories in the Southeastern Conference, the Arkansas Razorbacks probably earned more national respect Saturday in their 23-20 loss to No. 1 Florida than they garnered in their three victories combined.
Bella Vista looking to add police dog
posted: 10/18/2009 8:56 a.m.
A police dog will make a real difference for the people living here, according to one highranking official.
Pro-millage group doled out $24K to consultant
posted: 10/18/2009 8:55 a.m.
The Little Rock political consulting firm that worked with supporters on the Fayetteville High School ballot proposal last month received $24,000 for its services.
FHS runners lead state squads, take fifth place
posted: 10/18/2009 8:54 a.m.
Sloppy conditions Saturday didn’t deter all seven of Fayetteville’s varsity harriers from posting personal records at the 21st-annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival.
Lady Bulldogs maximize shallow roster, place 9th
posted: 10/18/2009 8:52 a.m.
Fayetteville went deep with a shallow roster of contributors to net a ninth-place finish at the 21st annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival at Agri Park Saturday.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
posted: 10/18/2009 8:51 a.m.
NWACC Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society The Northwest Arkansas Community College chapter of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society inducted 31 new members on Oct. 9.
Purple Dogs overcome mistakes in key conference victory
posted: 10/18/2009 8:49 a.m.
Mistakes are a part of football. The trick to counter those blunders is forcing more than you commit.
Frightfully good : The PAL haunted house has some rough edges, but it’s all for a good cause.
posted: 10/18/2009 8:49 a.m.
The lights flash in the rearview mirror, and the heart starts to pound. A man steps out of the vehicle. He wears a badge and gun, but most people dread the clipboard he’s carrying.
Volunteerism pays off
posted: 10/18/2009 8:46 a.m.
The recently renovated Veterans Park in Rogers is looking good these days — new fields, bleachers, concessions and other facilities. But nothing happens there, or through the Rogers Activity Center, without volunteers.
Arkansas women finish 3rd; Walker leads Lady’Backs
posted: 10/18/2009 8:44 a.m.
Junior Miranda Walker led the Arkansas Razorback women’s cross country team at the 21st annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival, in Fayetteville, on Saturday. Walker has been the Hogs’ top finisher in all four meets this season.
Critters can add stress to homeless life
posted: 10/18/2009 8:43 a.m.
Just like the U.S. Postal Service credo, neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow (nor skunks, nor raccoons) will deter rugged woodsmen (the homeless) from their appointed rounds.
Strong debut for Ulrey at Chile Pepper race
posted: 10/18/2009 8:40 a.m.
Arkansas Razorback junior Dorian Ulrey made his cross country debut a memorable one with a fourth-place finish at the 21st annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival, in Fayetteville, on Saturday.
Chile terrain, chilly day doesn’t halt expert runners
posted: 10/18/2009 8:37 a.m.
Fayetteville became the undisputed running capital of Arkansas on Saturday as runners of all ages and skill levels converged on Agri Park for the 21st annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival. The day commenced at 7:45 with 629 people in the 10K Open.
Foreign Affairs : Not good enough
posted: 10/18/2009 8:37 a.m.
If President Barack Obama can find a way to balance the precise number of troops that will stabilize Afghanistan and Pakistan, without tipping America into a Vietnam there, then he indeed deserves a Nobel Prize — for physics.
OUR VIEW : Get it together
posted: 10/18/2009 8:34 a.m.
We can’t imagine the pain that Jamie Frazier and Karry Mahmens must have felt, and must continue to feel, over the loss of their five children last year. Their five girls, ranging in age from 5 to 13, died in an early-morning house fire in Bentonville on March 25, 2008. Frazier and Mahmens escaped but were unable to get to their kids, who had been sleeping on the second floor.
OTHER OPINIONS : American Indians
posted: 10/18/2009 8:24 a.m.
Congress is making a habit of begging forgiveness for this country’s past behavior, or at least acknowledging our predecessors did not always make the best decisions. … Last week, the Senate approved such a resolution as part of a defense spending bill. The official statement, which was introduced by Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., and Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., indicates remorse for years of ill-conceived policies and acts of violence toward American Indians. … Apologizing for misdeeds that took place centuries ago strikes us as rather short on substantive meaning. The broken promises and treaties, massacres, thefts and forced relocations are all in the past. Presentday conditions on purposefully isolated reservations include extreme rates of poverty, crime, illiteracy, infant mortality and substance abuse. … Replacing yesteryear’s beads and trinkets with today’s casinos and bingo halls should not be enough to rectify the wrongs of our forefathers. Neither should saying we’re sorry.
The Rundown : Benton County shrugs as lottery takes off
posted: 10/18/2009 8:21 a.m.
Does it say anything that the biggest winner of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery so far is a guy who, on the same day he picked up his $75,000 prize, reported to jail to begin serving time on two sex-offense convictions ? Bad omen, I’d say, for the lottery folks, though maybe the marketing department could spin this into a positive: “The Arkansas Lottery: A better risk than soliciting sex in the park.” So you might be asking: Other than your average creep, who’s buying lottery tickets?
Aftermath : Democrats and schools
posted: 10/18/2009 8:19 a.m.
The Democratic Party has battled for universal health care this year, and over the decades it has admirably led the fight against poverty — except in the one way that would have the greatest impact. Good schools constitute a far more potent weapon against poverty than welfare, food stamps or housing subsidies. Yet, cowed by teachers’ unions, Democrats have too often resisted reform and stood by as generations of disadvantaged children have been cemented into an underclass by third-rate schools.
Right Turn : Don’t ask, tell or legitimize
posted: 10/18/2009 8:17 a.m.
I am sympathetic to the story told by Joseph Rocha, who claims in a Washington Post opinion column that he was discharged from the Navy because he is gay, though he says he never told anyone. Rocha says his male colleagues concluded he was gay when he wouldn’t laugh at their dirty jokes about women or visit prostitutes with them.
READER THUMBS LINE
posted: 10/18/2009 8:14 a.m.
Welcome to Reader Thumbs Line, where readers determine the ups and downs. If you have a submission for a future column, send us an e-mail to thumbsline@nwanews.com or write to us at Thumbs Line, The Benton County Daily Record, P.O. Box 929, Bentonville, AR 72712.
CARDS
posted: 10/18/2009 8:12 a.m.
Pat’s Bridge Club Winners for Oct. 14 were Dale Mixon, first; Wilma Wehmeyer, second; Barbara Miller, third; and Kay Pantier, fourth.
WEDDINGS : Walton, Proietti wedding
posted: 10/18/2009 8:08 a.m.
Alice Anne Walton of Bentonville and Joseph Thomas Proietti of Merced, Calif., were married on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Camp War Eagle in Rogers by the Rev. Arthur F. Fogartie.
Taking the case : More than five decades after starting his career as a lawyer, Charlie Davisí affection for the courtroom has not waned
posted: 10/18/2009 8:07 a.m.
Used to be, when Charlie Davis entered a courtroom, he always carried a $50 bill with him. Just in case he got held in contempt of court. He never had to use it. But as a lawyer committed to going all out for a client, he knew it was a possibility.
ENGAGEMENTS : Pettigrew, Gourley to wed
posted: 10/18/2009 8:05 a.m.
Alisha Pettigrew of Bentonville and Stephen Gourley of Farmington are pleased to announced their engagement and approaching marriage.
ANNIVERSARY : Davises celebrate 62nd
posted: 10/18/2009 8:04 a.m.
Richard and Marjorie A. Davis of Bella Vista celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary Oct. 11.
THE ROCKWOOD FILES : What a fly on the wall hears at our house
posted: 10/18/2009 8:02 a.m.
One of the perks of being a parent is that you’re often part of some interesting conversations. Here are a few excerpts from recent chats at our house. The first took place with 5-year-old Jack while we were loading backpacks to take to school the next morning.
The Rockwood Files : Talking about dinosaurs, manners and quesadillas
posted: 10/18/2009 8:02 a.m.
One of the perks of being a parent is that you’re often part of some interesting conversations. Here are a few excerpts from recent chats at our house. The first took place with 5-yearold Jack while we were loading backpacks to take to school the next morning.
Focus on the Family : Don’t let small grievances ruin relationship with parents
posted: 10/18/2009 8 a.m.
QUESTION: I have plenty of reasons to resent my parents. They’ve never abused me or anything like that, but they do such stupid things. My dad’s work has been the only thing he cared about. My mom is a perpetual nagger. How can I respect people like that?
MILITARY
posted: 10/18/2009 7:58 a.m.
Riley C. Cottingham Army Pfc. Riley C. Cottingham has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.
Northwest Arkansas FACES
posted: 10/18/2009 7:56 a.m.
A story by Ann Holbrook of Fayetteville is featured in “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People.” Holbrook, who uses the pen name Rebecca Holbrook, wrote an essay titled “Then and Now,” where she details overcoming stage three ovarian cancer while her husband battled back injuries.
Local haunts still provide mystery
posted: 10/18/2009 7:53 a.m.
With ghosts and ghouls ready to take flight this Halloween in search of candy, tricks and treats, we got to wondering about the area’s things that go bump in the night. War Eagle’s Confederate soldier Throughout the years, many have watched as a Confederate soldier travels the shores of the War Eagle River next to the War Eagle Mill. The ghost is described as being dressed in a Confederate Army uniform. his position. Smith never saw the ghost, but the man could see him clear as day, she said.
FROM THE GARDEN : Here is a list of small, attractive, understory trees just in time for fall planting
posted: 10/18/2009 7:52 a.m.
I’ve often been asked about trees for smaller gardens and ones that offer berries or other fruit, so I’ve compiled this list as a response. All of these trees are 15- to 30-feet tall and either have nice flowers, fruit or fall color. Some of them have all three features. Most, but not all, are native to the United States and some to Arkansas. Many are host plants for butterflies, as well.
Wedding planners showcase scheduled for Reynolds Center
posted: 10/18/2009 7:50 a.m.
The Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development, managed by the Center for Management and Executive Education, is sponsoring the “Wedding Planners’ Showcase” from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The event will be held in the Reynolds Center, housed in the Sam M. Walton College of Business on the University of Arkansas Campus. For more information, contact Whitney Wayne of the Center for Management and Executive Education at 479-575-3163, or by e- mail at wwayne@uark. edu.
Kyle Patrick Kellams Something to talk about
posted: 10/18/2009 7:28 a.m.
SELF PORTRAIT Date and place of birth: May 20, 1963, Hutchinson, Kan. If I were marooned on a desert island, I’d have to have CDs, a radio that picks up baseball, Laura, our dogs and stuff to read. Always in my refrigerator: milk and beer My favorite entrees are Laura’s pork chops and the ribs at Herman’s.
SEC Snead gives Rebels jolt they need for blowout
posted: 10/18/2009 7:25 a.m.
Twenty minutes into Saturday’s homecoming game against Alabama-Birmingham, Mississippi still had not gotten what it needed from its junior quarterback who garnered so much preseason optimism.
Pakistan starts push into Taliban country
posted: 10/18/2009 7:23 a.m.
Pakistan moved thousands of its troops into the militant stronghold of South Waziristan on Saturday, the army said, beginning a longanticipated ground offensive against militants from al-Qaida and the Taliban in treacherous terrain that has overwhelmed the army in the past.
Obama attacks insurers’ claims
posted: 10/18/2009 7:20 a.m.
President Barack Obama mounted a frontal assault on the insurance industry on Saturday, accusing it of using “deceptive and dishonest ads” to derail his health-care legislation and threatening to strip the industry of its long-standing exemption from federal antitrust laws.
Ingram runs for 246, lifts Tide
posted: 10/18/2009 7:19 a.m.
Alabama put the game in Mark Ingram’s hands — and he put it away.
New airplanes lifting spirits at Guard wing
posted: 10/18/2009 7:18 a.m.
The C-130 avionics upgrade program will be terminated with the passage of the current 2010 defense funding bills, but all is not lost for the 189th Airlift Wing of the Arkansas National Guard.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/18/2009 7:16 a.m.
VOLLEYBALL UALR tops Louisiana-Monroe Anita Bucur had 12 kills and Emily Pepperman 16 digs as UALR defeated Louisiana-Monroe 25-18, 25-7, 25-12 on Saturday at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock.
Problem gamblers to receive state help
posted: 10/18/2009 7:15 a.m.
With the advent of its state-sponsored gambling, Arkansas is making more extensive preparations than ever before to help gamblers who have a gambling problem, thanks in part to lottery funds, which will pay for training people to counsel them.
GULF SOUTH ATU stays in playoff hunt
posted: 10/18/2009 7:14 a.m.
Forget the near-flawless offensive play and the broken records.
GULF SOUTH SAU gets some help from OBU
posted: 10/18/2009 7:12 a.m.
Turnovers were the difference as Southern Arkansas held off Ouachita Baptist 15-7 on Saturday at Wilkins Stadium.
NO. 1 FLORIDA 23, ARKANSAS 20: Ohhhhh, so close
posted: 10/18/2009 7:11 a.m.
Pushed to the brink by Arkansas, No. 1 Florida responded with a clutch late-game drive, seizing a 23-20 victory on Caleb Sturgis’ 27-yard field goal with nine seconds remaining Saturday.
Smaller firms torn on health overhaul
posted: 10/18/2009 7:08 a.m.
There’s much debate among small-business owners — who create two-thirds of the jobs in the country — about what Congress should do to overhaul the healthcare system.
SPOTLIGHT LARRY TEMPLETON Rebranding poses challenge for center
posted: 10/18/2009 7:07 a.m.
Over the summer, the Springdale-based Elizabeth Richardson Center was embroiled in a hot debate: what to call itself.
Meter’s running on new technology
posted: 10/18/2009 7:06 a.m.
Another way to pay Cities and parking-industry companies have in recent years offered ways for drivers to use their cell phones to make paying for parking more convenient. POM Inc. of Russellville is hoping its new system, which applies high-tech gadgetry to a keep-it-simple philosophy, will soon catch on.
THE OTHER EIGHT She’s been aiming for 50th birthday [video]
posted: 10/18/2009 7:05 a.m.
Editor’s note: The Other Eight is a look at how people spend the remainder of their day, when they’re not sleeping or working.
NORTHERN LIGHTS LULAC dinner raises $20,000 for scholarships
posted: 10/18/2009 7:04 a.m.
Nearly 250 elegantly dressed guests stood before the American flag, lifted their voices together in “The Star-Spangled Banner” and recited the Pledge of Allegiance before sitting down together for dinner, exemplifying the “united” quality of League of United Latin American Citizens Council 754.
Downtown then and now
posted: 10/18/2009 7:03 a.m.
Main Street in so many places across Arkansas, as elsewhere in America, is no longer the vital heart of the community — although there are happy exceptions to that sad fact of the evolving urban landscape.
Doctor makes house call at Chancellor’s Society
posted: 10/18/2009 7:03 a.m.
Wallace Fowler of Jonesboro was in the house. So was Don Edmondson of Forrest City.
All roads led to a party for the highway comish
posted: 10/18/2009 7:01 a.m.
Keeping a secret from state Highway Commissioner Dick Trammel seems all but impossible, considering his connections and the number of people he knows.
Friday night football seldom dull
posted: 10/18/2009 7:01 a.m.
There were several games Friday night that showed why coaches always say their teams can’t afford to overlook anyone in conference play.
Lifelong Razorback, Lindsey gets lauded
posted: 10/18/2009 7 a.m.
“You have to be pretty big inside to rise up and say ‘I won’t be beat; I will not quit.’” — Jim Lindsey FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas System feted former UA Board of Trustees member and chairman Jim Lindsey with a dinner Oct. 9 at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House.
High school report
posted: 10/18/2009 7 a.m.
Calcagni turns in big night Springdale junior quarterback Joseph Calcagni rebounded from a subpar performance to play one of his best games of the season Friday at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium.
Abraham knocks out Taylor in 12th round
posted: 10/18/2009 7 a.m.
For the second consecutive fight, former middleweight champion Jermain Taylor found himself on the wrong side of a 12thround knockout in a super middleweight bout.
Wedding
posted: 10/18/2009 6:59 a.m.
Smith-Rambo FAYETTEVILLE — Rachel Whitney Rambo and Peter Arthur Smith were wed Saturday, Oct. 3, at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tony Holifield officiating.
HORSE RACING ROUNDUP Cha Cha stays hot with victory
posted: 10/18/2009 6:59 a.m.
Trainer Phil Sims and owner Nelson McMakin have been in the horse business together for two decades, but it took a sizzling run from the filly Hot Cha Cha Saturday to end a drought that predated their partnership.
Chile Pepper report
posted: 10/18/2009 6:53 a.m.
Even when she is having a bad day, Chelsey Sveinsson has little trouble leaving her competition in the dust.
NFL Arkansans
posted: 10/18/2009 6:53 a.m.
STATISTICAL KEY tt-total tackles, ut-unassisted tackles, pd-passes defensed, intinterception, ff-forced fumbles, fr-fumble recovery, TD-touchdown, rec-catches, att-rushing attempts, yds-yards POS.
Anniversary
posted: 10/18/2009 6:53 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price BENTONVILLE — Doris Lee and Robert Price of Bentonville recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 14, 1944.
Week 6 NFL capsules
posted: 10/18/2009 6:53 a.m.
TV GAMES Giants at Saints Noon, Fox LINE Saints by 3 LAST MEETING New Orleans beat New York 30-7 on Dec. 24, 2006. LAST WEEK New York beat Oakland 44-7. New Orleans beat New York Jets 24-10. RANKINGS Giants: offense (2), defense (1); Saints: offense (3), defense (6) NOTES New York QB Eli Manning, making his first pro appearance in Louisiana Superdome, where his father, Archie, starred with Saints, is 6-1 as a starter in games played indoors. ... New Orleans TE Jeremy Shockey, who played six seasons with Giants, plays against them for first time since being traded to Saints in 2008. Shockey leads the Saints with 18 catches to go with 162 yards receiving and 2 TDs.
ALCS Yankees win in 13th
posted: 10/18/2009 6:52 a.m.
Alex Rodriguez is turning this postseason into his personal showcase.
Bigger, stronger Razorbacks make Collen more optimistic
posted: 10/18/2009 6:52 a.m.
Arkansas women’s basketball Coach Tom Collen hopes bigger means better this year.
Chefs turn idyllic site into a garden of eatin’
posted: 10/18/2009 6:51 a.m.
Alex Gonzalez and Lisa Cabeldue kept close to each other on the paved path to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. It was the kind of cool, wet evening from which a nagging question might arise: “Is Chefs in the Garden worth a trip away from the homestead and a steaming bowl of soup?”
Phillies expecting Utley to correct costly errors
posted: 10/18/2009 6:51 a.m.
Chase Utley makes two costly throwing errors, and suddenly he’s being mentioned with Steve Sax and Chuck Knoblauch.
Engagement
posted: 10/18/2009 6:51 a.m.
Warbis-Morgan ROGERS — Wedding plans are set for Jamie Lynn Warbis of Bella Vista and Billy Joshua Morgan of Pea Ridge for 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Chapel on the Creeks.
ARKANSAS BASKETBALL Pelphrey, Hogs enjoying team’s infusion of depth
posted: 10/18/2009 6:50 a.m.
When it came to SEC games last season, Arkansas had too many starters playing too many minutes.
UA can’t catch up to OSU
posted: 10/18/2009 6:50 a.m.
Arkansas showed it learned a lesson in Wisconsin, but the Razorbacks still don’t have a passing grade.
Harding University adds lottery as gambling infraction
posted: 10/18/2009 6:49 a.m.
Harding University has decided to prohibit students from buying lottery tickets, reversing its earlier policy.
Attorneys honor peer, 6 legislators
posted: 10/18/2009 6:49 a.m.
The Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association recognized one of their own and six state legislators at an awards ceremony Wednesday evening.
Divorces
posted: 10/18/2009 6:48 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY The following divorces were recorded in the circuit clerk’s office from Oct. 8-14.
DANCE REVIEW Few see troupe’s impressive moves
posted: 10/18/2009 6:48 a.m.
Once again, the biggest complaint about a dance company’s performance at the Walton Arts Center: not enough people to see it.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/18/2009 6:47 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I would quit a job if it meant getting my medicine to stay alive.” Billy Cain, a Sebastian County resident, on the requirements for benefits as part of the Ryan White Part B Program Article, 1B.
Tech proposes agri education degree
posted: 10/18/2009 6:45 a.m.
Arkansas Tech University plans to offer a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education, preparing students for careers teaching agriculture in middle and high schools.
Nun Helen Prejean to talk Monday at Hendrix College
posted: 10/18/2009 6:45 a.m.
Sister Helen Prejean, a prominent opponent of the death penalty, will speak at Hendrix College on Monday.
Government meetings
posted: 10/18/2009 6:44 a.m.
Monday Rogers Board of Adjustments, 9:30 a.m. Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees, 4 p.m. Rogers Water Utilities Commission, 4 p.m. Washington County Public Works Committee, 4:45 p.m. Bentonville School Board, 5:30 p.m. Farmington Planning Commission work session, 6 p.m. Lowell Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Prairie Grove School Board, 6 p.m. Lincoln School Board, 6:30 p.m. Bethel Heights Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Elkins Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Gentry School Board, 7 p.m. Gravette School Board, 7 p.m. Prairie Grove City Council, 7 p.m.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/18/2009 6:43 a.m.
Murder-suicide suspected in town. A man and a woman are dead in what authorities suspect was a murder-suicide.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/18/2009 6:41 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Hundreds storm barn to welcome friend home
posted: 10/18/2009 6:39 a.m.
Amid the snap and crash of icy branches of last winter’s ice storm, there was a thud. Tommy Van Zandt took a spill off a ladder that left him paralyzed.
AIDS/HIV patients feeling budget sting
posted: 10/18/2009 6:39 a.m.
Recent cuts to a state and federal program serving AIDS and HIV patients and a recessionary surge in clients seeking the services have left some Arkansas patients in limbo, health officials say.
90 WWII vets honored with D.C. trip
posted: 10/18/2009 6:38 a.m.
Leander J. Horton had a front seat to history more than once during his Army service that began in 1941 during World War II.
Districts devise proposals to use stimulus dollars
posted: 10/18/2009 6:37 a.m.
The Arkansas Department of Education divvied up $113 million in qualified school construction bonds to 17 school districts, but 61 percent of the funds won’t be used unless two of the districts can quickly create facilities plans that win the approval of school boards and voters.
Won’t stop pushing for change, Iran opposition vows
posted: 10/18/2009 6:37 a.m.
Iranian opposition leaders promised to press on with their campaign against the country’s rulers, saying the use of force to crush the post-election protests will not silence their demands for democratic change.
Economic growth feeds trash woes in Chinese village
posted: 10/18/2009 6:36 a.m.
Visitors can smell this village long before they see it.
New York City tree-slayers more bite, less bark
posted: 10/18/2009 6:35 a.m.
The chainsaw killer struck in the dead of night, targeting young victims in a public park. Locals out for a Sunday walk found the remains the next morning: 12 oak and cherry saplings, their slender trunks sawed through, their delicate branches dangling like broken limbs above the freshly tilled soil.
Afghan leader under fire over vote
posted: 10/18/2009 6:34 a.m.
Western officials have been pressing Afghanistan’s president, Hamid Karzai, to accept the results of a U.N.-led audit, in a last-minute effort to smooth what has become an increasingly contentious election process.
Will file charges over runaway balloon case, sheriff says
posted: 10/18/2009 6:30 a.m.
A sheriff said Saturday that his office will file criminal charges in the case of a 6-year-old boy who vanished into the rafters of his garage while the world thought he was zooming through the sky in a flyingsaucerlike helium balloon.
Charges refiled in tattooing of boy, 7
posted: 10/18/2009 6:28 a.m.
A California prosecutor has refiled aggravated mayhem charges against two men accused of tattooing a gang sign on a 7-year-old boy.
Scientists: Placebo effect starts in spine
posted: 10/18/2009 6:28 a.m.
Scientists like to say the placebo effect is all in one’s head. Turns out, it’s actually in the spinal cord.
LA woman shoots her 2 sons, killing 1
posted: 10/18/2009 6:27 a.m.
A woman shot her two young sons Saturday, killing a 5-year-old boy and critically wounding his 1-year-old brother, police said.
North Carolina bellies up to insurance rise
posted: 10/18/2009 6:26 a.m.
North Carolina is poised to become the second state to penalize obese state employees by placing them in a more expensive health-insurance plan.
Fireworks blaze kills 32 in India
posted: 10/18/2009 6:25 a.m.
A blaze broke out at a fireworks warehouse in southern India, killing at least 32 people and injuring 10 others ahead of a major Hindu festival Saturday.
Credit cards’ terms in flux ahead of law
posted: 10/18/2009 6:24 a.m.
Paul Baker was smacked with a rude surprise when he opened a notice from his bank informing him that his minimum monthly payment had skyrocketed from $560 to more than $1,300.
Fear of shortage adds luster to U.S. rare-earth metal mine
posted: 10/18/2009 6:23 a.m.
Fear of a shortage of rare earth metals used in high-tech military and industrial products has spawned global efforts to reopen abandoned mines, including the formidable Mountain Pass Mine in California’s Mojave Desert.
Firm sees stimulus as Rx for e-records
posted: 10/18/2009 6:22 a.m.
Health-information-technology firms nationwide anticipate increased demand for their products as health-care groups position themselves to receive stimulus funding.
In ads, revival sweeps the U.S.
posted: 10/18/2009 6:21 a.m.
The American economy is back — or so some of the country’s biggest advertisers are saying in new campaigns.
The buzz
posted: 10/18/2009 6:20 a.m.
Justin Moore, the pride of Poyen, has landed another well-earned break in his career.
NORTHERN LIGHTS Pre-noon Hog kickoff doesn’t faze tailgaters
posted: 10/18/2009 6:16 a.m.
Early kickoff? Not a problem.
Date
posted: 10/18/2009 6:16 a.m.
Thursday — The March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs auction will be held from 6-9 p.m. at East Square Plaza on the Fayetteville Square. More information is available at (479) 751-5475 or hspotts@marchofdimes.com.
Marriage licenses
posted: 10/18/2009 6:15 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Vincent Lukus Audo, 21, and Christine Frances Nicholson, 21, both of Fayetteville. Tommy David Caler, 31, and Gail Lynn Robertson, 30, both of Elkins. Robert Thomas Holmes, 45, and Sheila Marie Chafin, 43, both of Farmington.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES Walton Arts Center to host Riverdance ‘farewell tour’
posted: 10/18/2009 6:15 a.m.
Irish dance extravaganza Riverdance, on a “farewell tour,” will be in Fayetteville this week for eight performances — 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday ; 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 25 — at Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville.
PATENTS issued to Arkansans
posted: 10/18/2009 6:14 a.m.
Oct. 13 Patent 7,601,800 B2. Compositions and Methods for Monitoring Breast Cancer Treatment. Issued to Larry J. Suva and V. Suzanne Klimberg, both of Little Rock. Assigned to the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas. Patent D601,878 S.
LIFELONG HEALTH Top 10 ways to prevent sickness from medicine
posted: 10/18/2009 6:14 a.m.
An estimated 26 percent of all hospital admissions are due to complications from medical therapy. The problem is so widespread that we must all be engaged and involved in understanding the indications for a medication, intended benefits, possible side effects and how it should be taken. Here are 10 steps that may help.
Shocked a traveler again in Arkansas
posted: 10/18/2009 6:11 a.m.
It’s not entirely a coincidence that singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked is booked for a show in Hot Springs during the city’s 18th annual Documentary Film Festival.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE Zippity quick Eurostar is really the way to roll
posted: 10/18/2009 6:11 a.m.
Europe is investing in its infrastructure, and travelers know the results are breathtaking. With the English Channel tunnel, trains speed from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower in about 2 1 /2 hours. You zip under the English Channel in 20 minutes... looking out the window for fish.
CONSUMER TRAVEL High-tech phone best left at home on European trip
posted: 10/18/2009 6:10 a.m.
If you’re headed for Europe this fall or winter and want to stay in touch by phone, one option is to take a wireless phone that works there as well as here.
Museum is alive with old nature
posted: 10/18/2009 6:10 a.m.
What’s it like to live in a faroff place most of us see only on a vacation? Here’s someone who lives in a place you may want to visit.
It’s not all politics for Penn & Teller in Vegas
posted: 10/18/2009 6:09 a.m.
Las Vegas’ well-earned reputation for escapism comes in no small part from the nature of its entertainment. Whether it’s the flashy showgirl revues of years past or the contemporary acrobatic fantasies of Cirque du Soleil, the emphasis has been on the sensory and mood-lifting.
Engagements
posted: 10/18/2009 6:05 a.m.
Jamie Quizon Aquino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Aquino of Little Rock, and Darren Scott McCrillis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell McCrillis of St. Francis; Dec. 12.
SPIN CYCLE Fair gut busters: What a slick ride
posted: 10/18/2009 6 a.m.
Only a few hours left of the State Fare!
Carl Reiner at 87 asks, ‘Who ate my pickle ?’
posted: 10/18/2009 5:58 a.m.
A funny thing happened on Carl Reiner’s way to a 2,000-year-long career in comedy. He outlived the censors.
Ousted
posted: 10/18/2009 5:58 a.m.
Iwas 18 years old when I landed in the kingdom of Bahrain, off the coast of Saudi Arabia, in the winter of 2005. It was the first time I’d ever left the continental United States. My joints ached after more than 24 hours of travel, but I knew that a new life of service and adventure awaited me on the other side of that aircraft door.
THE TV COLUMN: Coil up on the couch, enjoy Python-a-thon
posted: 10/18/2009 5:56 a.m.
And now, for something completely different.
POP NOTES Onstage, McMurtry’s in the zone
posted: 10/18/2009 5:56 a.m.
What a lot of people think art is about is the feeling that starts down deep in the heart of the gut and seeks release, to be sung out or scribbled frantically down. This is art, they believe, and the hotter it comes in, the better it generally is.
Sailing into HISTORY
posted: 10/18/2009 5:55 a.m.
Cruisers from Boston to Montreal quest for groaning nets of seafood and rainbows of flowers and foliage. What often comes as a surprising bonus is the rich cultural sampler they’ll enjoy along the way.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/18/2009 5:53 a.m.
Happy birthday. Your personality shines strong this year, and you will attract the right kind of interest in your projects and endeavors. Excellent publicity will help you move to the next level in your business.You’re smitten with a special person, and your adventures together make the new year one for the books.
TV ON DVD Old TV shows out on disc just in time for Halloween
posted: 10/18/2009 5:52 a.m.
Here are a couple of creepy anthology series to help you get ready for Halloween.
TELL ME ABOUT IT Back away from the baby
posted: 10/18/2009 5:51 a.m.
DEAR CAROLYN: My husband’s ex just had a baby, making me one of the few stepmothers who gets to start from scratch. Because of this rare opportunity, I would like to hope we have a chance at a relationship most stepchildren don’t have with their stepparents. I would like the baby to call me “Mom” instead of “Kelly” and to view me as a third parent, not an interloper.
Brazil gangs shoot down police copter
posted: 10/18/2009 5:48 a.m.
Drug traffickers shot down a police helicopter during a gunbattle between rival gangs Saturday, killing two officers and injuring four, police said.
Iraqi Cabinet signs oil deal with alliance
posted: 10/18/2009 5:42 a.m.
The Iraqi government has approved a deal with a consortium led by British giant BP PLC to develop a prized oil field in the south in a major step forward for the country’s oil industry.
Bomb destroys key Iraqi bridge
posted: 10/18/2009 5:40 a.m.
A suicide bomber driving a dynamiteladen truck destroyed a key bridge Saturday on a highway used by the departing U.S. military, while separate attacks killed nine Iraqis, most of them security force members, police said.
Flights of the bumblebee are now filling an agricultural void
posted: 10/18/2009 5:40 a.m.
Native pollinators such as fat, fuzzy bumblebees, once an overlooked sideshow in the insect world, are gaining widespread appreciation among everyone from backyard gardeners to big-time farmers.
1st-termers rake in cash early to keep House seats
posted: 10/18/2009 5:32 a.m.
First-term U.S. representatives who are rated most vulnerable to challengers are raising money early and often as they prepare to face the voters a year from now.
Inmates soothe prison’s dying
posted: 10/18/2009 5:31 a.m.
Allen Jacobs lived hard for his 50 years, and when his liver finally shut down he faced the kind of death he did not want. On a recent afternoon Jacobs lay in a hospital bed staring blankly at the ceiling, his eyes sunk in his skull, his skin lusterless. A volunteer hospice worker, Wensley Roberts, ran a wet sponge over Jacobs’ dry lips, encouraging him to drink.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/18/2009 5:28 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “About 100 percent of dispensaries in Los Angeles County and the city are operating illegally.” Steve Cooley, Los Angeles County district attorney, on the city’s glut of marijuana dispensaries
California targets disabled-driver fakes
posted: 10/18/2009 5:27 a.m.
It is the kind of thing that makes drivers — not always the calmest breed — absolutely apoplectic.
LA readies marijuana-store crackdown
posted: 10/18/2009 5:26 a.m.
There are more marijuana stores in Los Angeles than public schools. Signs emblazoned with cannabis plants or green crosses sit next to dry cleaners, gas stations and restaurants.
Obama drafts plan to engage, not isolate, Sudan
posted: 10/18/2009 5:25 a.m.
The Obama administration has formulated a new policy for Sudan that proposes working with that country’s government, rather than isolating it as President Barack Obama had pledged to do during his campaign.
Lower costs draw immigrants to South
posted: 10/18/2009 5:24 a.m.
Carola Cardenas left her native Venezuela twice to live in the United States. Both times she moved to cities that have long attracted large numbers of immigrants, first to Los Angeles, then New York.
The world in brief
posted: 10/18/2009 5:23 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Nobody gives a flower to his murderer.” — Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, warning that soft treatment of detained activists in Iran would be considered treason
Getting it straight
posted: 10/18/2009 5:22 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
Dresden span pits beauty against speed
posted: 10/18/2009 5:21 a.m.
The pleasure boats that cruise down the Elbe River in the historic city of Dresden meander through a fairytale landscape of tree-shaded castles, gracious villas, peaceful glades and lazy vineyards. Photo-snapping passengers don’t need to be told why the United Nations designated this 11-mile stretch of the Elbe Valley a World Heritage Site in 2004.
Filipinos evacuate anew
posted: 10/18/2009 5:20 a.m.
Police went door-to-door urging residents to leave landslide-ravaged areas of the northern Philippines on Saturday in a “pre-emptive evacuation” as a new typhoon loomed after recent back-toback storms killed more than 750 people, officials said.
In the news
posted: 10/18/2009 5:20 a.m.
Rafael Correa, the president of Ecuador, announced on the radio show Dialogue with the President that he is preparing to override a host of drug patents to provide lower-priced generic medications, adding that access to medicine is a human right and his decision is motivated by “the philosophy of 21st century socialism.”
Maldives meeting held underwater
posted: 10/18/2009 5:20 a.m.
Members of the Maldives’ Cabinet donned scuba gear and used hand signals Saturday at an underwater meeting staged to highlight the threat of global warming to the lowest-lying nation on earth.
83-year-old, family celebrate survival
posted: 10/18/2009 5:20 a.m.
At 78, Geraldine Williams found a lump in her breast.
India brides telling grooms,‘No loo, no I do’
posted: 10/18/2009 5:17 a.m.
An ideal groom in the dusty Indian farming village of Nilokheri is a vegetarian, does not drink, has good prospects for a stable job and promises his bride-to-be an amenity in high demand: a toilet.
Harding class digs into world of Bible
posted: 10/18/2009 5:15 a.m.
The 12 students in Dale W. Manor’s Harding University honors class are taking their quest for a better understanding of biblical times and places to the tiny White County community of Rose Bud.
Names and faces
posted: 10/18/2009 5:13 a.m.
Nicolas Cage sued his former business manager Friday, claiming bad advice and mismanagement led him toward financial ruin. Cage filed the lawsuit against Samuel J.
Other days
posted: 10/18/2009 5:04 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 18, 1909 FAYETTEVILLE — A movement has been started among the students of the Arkansas University, and is assuming no small proportion, to do away with the old, out of date expression, “University of Arkansas,” and substitute in its place a modern expression, “Arkansas University,” or some other modern expression, or letters such as “A.U.”
LIKE IT IS Ain’t no sunshine when flags are thrown
posted: 10/18/2009 5 a.m.
All traces of sunshine had long disappeared from Florida’s field and the Arkansas Razorbacks were looking into a deep, dark hole after back-to-back public confessions of ineptness by the officials.
Off the wire
posted: 10/18/2009 4:58 a.m.
GOLF Two share Las Vegas lead Chad Campbell made a double bogey on the par-5 16th, then birdied the 18th for a 4-under 67 and a share of the third-round lead with Scott Piercy on Saturday in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
COLUMN ONE This way to the Tower of Babel
posted: 10/18/2009 4:58 a.m.
What ever happened to all those books attacking God, or at least the idea of God? They were quite fashionable not long ago.
HIGHLIGHTS
posted: 10/18/2009 4:57 a.m.
’Horns hold on Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford was knocked out on Oklahoma’s second possession and replacement Landry Jones was intercepted in the fourth quarter as No. 3 Texas held on for a 16-13 victory over the No. 20 Sooners in Dallas.
Johnson wins for third time in five Chase races
posted: 10/18/2009 4:57 a.m.
One by one, the championship contenders struggled to stay out of trouble at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
COMMENTARY Bradford didn’t deserve end like this
posted: 10/18/2009 4:56 a.m.
This is not how Sam Bradford envisioned it might end, pacing the Cotton Bowl sideline in a T-shirt instead of his famous No. 14, drinking left-handed from a water bottle, clapping gingerly, watching helplessly as a winnable game against Texas slipped away.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/18/2009 4:55 a.m.
Wooden’s wisdom revisited John Wooden, the legendary UCLA basketball coach who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and a coach, celebrated his 99th birthday Wednesday.
Democrats and schools
posted: 10/18/2009 4:45 a.m.
The Democratic Party has battled for universal health care this year, and over the decades it has admirably led the fight against poverty—except in the one way that would have the greatest impact.
COLUMNISTS From Apt to Zinc
posted: 10/18/2009 4:44 a.m.
Among the questions I am most often asked are those dealing with Arkansas place names. How places received their names, especially unusual ones, seems to hold a fascination with people. And Arkansas certainly has plenty of towns with odd names.
EDITORIALS The way we were
posted: 10/18/2009 4:42 a.m.
IT WAS at the very start of the Furious Fifties, even before Brown v.
Harter sees positive in third-place finish
posted: 10/18/2009 4:42 a.m.
Shorthanded Arkansas figured catching two-time defending Chile Pepper Festival women’s champion Texas Tech was too big an obstacle Saturday, but the Razorbacks were hopeful they’d outrun Brigham Young for second.
Dennis a real menace
posted: 10/18/2009 4:42 a.m.
Dennis Johnson returned kickoffs well as usual Saturday against No. 1 Florida, but he did a lot more than that.
The real peacemakers
posted: 10/18/2009 4:39 a.m.
Now that the Nobel Committee has made its once-prestigious peace prize the butt of latenight comics, time for a short list of those who never won the prize but should have.
LETTERS
posted: 10/18/2009 4:39 a.m.
Trade fosters advancement Paul Greenberg seems to have recycled his old editorial for a recent sarcastic commentary on the People’s Republic of China’s 60th anniversary celebration. The old glass-half-empty editorial is filled with references to Josef Stalin, Vladimir Lenin, Mao Zedong and Red Square.
SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE Special teams mistakes too much for Bears
posted: 10/18/2009 4:38 a.m.
On a night when Central Arkansas’ special teams were anything but special, a few big fourth-quarter plays weren’t enough.
Gunn in the court
posted: 10/18/2009 4:37 a.m.
Ican’t quite put my finger on why Washington-Madison County Drug Court Judge Mary Ann Gunn resonates so well with the participants in her rehabilitation program.
RECRUITING: Hogs head to Petrino’s stomping grounds for talent
posted: 10/18/2009 4:36 a.m.
Arkansas doesn’t go to Montana to recruit too often, but Bobby Petrino will likely spend some of his time on the road at his alma mater, Helena Capital High School, this year to recruit one of the nation’s top athletes.
Long (and still) forgotten
posted: 10/18/2009 4:34 a.m.
Iwas wrong in writing last week that the last interment in the old cemetery in North Little Rock was around 1945.
Don’t change ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
posted: 10/18/2009 4:28 a.m.
“Don’t ask, don’t tell” is a tribute to our national talent for hypocrisy. Yes, President Clinton was prepared to agree, homosexual acts might be a risk to the high standards of morale, good order, discipline, and unit cohesion, but if nobody knew about them, then what harm could they do? Since then, nobody has thought up a better way of coping with this thorny problem.
Cats’ victory first vs.Tigers since ’66
posted: 10/18/2009 4:26 a.m.
Randall Cobb scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 4-yard run with 3:17 to play as Kentucky came from behind to defeat Auburn 21-14 Saturday night.
Instant Replay
posted: 10/18/2009 4:25 a.m.
Arkansas’ offense hit Florida with the three biggest plays the Gators’ national-leading defense had allowed this year in Saturday’s game at the Swamp.
Groggy Gators fend off ornery foe
posted: 10/18/2009 4:23 a.m.
You could call top-ranked Florida’s 23-20 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks a great escape.
Florida 23, Arkansas 20
posted: 10/18/2009 4:19 a.m.
1st Quarter ARKANSAS 0, FLORIDA 0 Arkansas’ first snap was a near disaster, as Cobi Hamilton dropped a reverse toss from Dennis Johnson, who recovered for an 8-yard loss. Florida went for 22, 8 and 8 yards on its first three plays to reach the Arkansas 14, but D.D. Jones’ sack of Tim Tebow led to a missed field goal.
Bequette, defenders pop Tebow
posted: 10/18/2009 4:15 a.m.
No defense has ever gotten after Florida senior quarterback Tim Tebow the way Arkansas did Saturday.
BIG 12/CONFERENCE USA McCoy, Longhorns ‘find a way’ to slip by rival
posted: 10/18/2009 4:12 a.m.
Colt McCoy was a mess. His right thumbnail was ready to fall off, a nagging cold was wearing him down and Oklahoma was confusing him with blitzes he’d never seen.
PACIFIC-10/MOUNTAIN WEST/WESTERN ATHLETIC Trojans withstand final shots by Irish
posted: 10/18/2009 4:10 a.m.
Jimmy Clausen and Notre Dame showed that Charlie Weis’ Fighting Irish could go toe-to-toe with rival Southern California.
ATLANTIC COAST/BIG EAST No. 4 Hokies fall in Atlanta, again
posted: 10/18/2009 4:10 a.m.
Virginia Tech might have lost its shot at a national championship on another doomed trip to Atlanta.
BIG TEN/ MID-AMERICAN Purdue QB heeds Brees in upset
posted: 10/18/2009 4:09 a.m.
Former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees had a simple message for current Boilermakers quarterback Joey Elliott.
Bagging the bugler
posted: 10/18/2009 4:07 a.m.
When Mike Balenko finally killed his elusive bull elk near the Buffalo River on Sept. 23, he thought the hardest part of his hunt was behind him.
Hawkeyes remain perfect
posted: 10/18/2009 4:07 a.m.
No. 11 Iowa needed a second-half road rally to keep its perfect season alive, coming back to beat Wisconsin 20-10 Saturday. Trailing by a touchdown at halftime, the Hawkeyes (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten) began the third quarter by turning an interception into a tying touchdown pass from quarterback Ricky Stanzi to tight end Tony Moeaki.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: With one quick breath, autumn arrives in state
posted: 10/18/2009 4:04 a.m.
October, the real October, arrived Thursday evening riding the tail of an autumn shower.
Saturday, October 17
Crafts & colors: Nature plays a hand in drawing fair crowds
posted: 10/17/2009 7:01 a.m.
Watercolors, oils, wooden horses, dolls, jewelry and bright pink tutus lined the tents of the Bella Vista Arts and Crafts Show, and the one thing that was better than seeing all of the crafts the show had to offer was the drive to get there.
As cold sets in, Twilight Walk bows out
posted: 10/17/2009 7 a.m.
The Third Friday Twilight Walk went out Friday with a polka and a whimper.
New digs: Ground broken for new Elkins library
posted: 10/17/2009 6:59 a.m.
What was once just a far off vision came one step closer to becoming reality Friday, as the city of Elkins held groundbreaking ceremonies on a new public library.
State requests insurers pay flu shot costs
posted: 10/17/2009 6:58 a.m.
The state will be filing to seek reimbursements from the health insurance companies of parents who give consent for their children to get flu shots at a new flu vaccination program through public schools.
JBU hosts business-faculty conference in Rogers
posted: 10/17/2009 6:58 a.m.
Business faculty from all over the country attended a conference at Embassy Suites in Rogers on Friday that was designed just for them.
Water leak delays after-school program’s start
posted: 10/17/2009 6:57 a.m.
The after-school tutoring program slated to be held at the old Winslow school grounds is scheduled to start Oct. 27 after community members encountered an unexpected water leak.
First day for Ozark festival proves busy
posted: 10/17/2009 6:56 a.m.
When Sue Davis of Springfield, Mo., called earlier this week to find out if there happened to still be a vendor booth available at the Ozark Regional Arts and Crafts Festival, she was told to come on down.
Police, fire marshal probing trailer fire
posted: 10/17/2009 6:55 a.m.
The Fayetteville Fire Marshal’s Office initiated a joint investigation with local police early Friday morning following a suspicious trailer fire.
Pro-millage group doled out $24K to consultant
posted: 10/17/2009 6:54 a.m.
The Little Rock political consulting firm that worked with supporters on the Fayetteville High School ballot proposal last month received $24,000 for its services.
Community notes
posted: 10/17/2009 6:52 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 17, 2009,
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/17/2009 6:51 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for October 17, 2009.
ALL THUMBS
posted: 10/17/2009 6:46 a.m.
Appearing each Saturday, “All Thumbs” is The Benton County Daily Record’s take on the people, events and issues deserving a “thumbs up” for a noteworthy accomplishment or good deed or a “thumbs down” for magnificent failure or just general stupidity.
Obituaries & Death Notices
posted: 10/17/2009 6:45 a.m.
Vincent Vieng Kiatawong, Richard Robert Rowlins
Lecturer to examine street life of the homeless
posted: 10/17/2009 6:42 a.m.
Professor David Snow, the Chancellor’s Professor of Sociology at the University of California at Irvine, will discuss “The Sidewalks of Globalization: Living on the Streets in Los Angeles, Paris, Sao Paulo, and Tokyo” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Giffels Auditorium at the University of Arkansas. A reception will follow his lecture, which is free and open to the public.
The second Battle of Copenhagen
posted: 10/17/2009 6:41 a.m.
Before President Obama even landed at Andrews Air Force Base, returning from his mission to Copenhagen to win the 2016 Olympic Games, Chicago had been voted off the island.
One of two arrested for attempted E-Z Mart robbery
posted: 10/17/2009 6:40 a.m.
One of the men suspected of trying to rob the E-Z Mart at 525 N Second St. was arrested Wednesday and faces an aggravated robbery charge. The other man has not been found.
Fundraiser tonight for Lincoln Library
posted: 10/17/2009 6:39 a.m.
The Friends of the Lincoln Library is hosting an Italian Family Fun Night tonight to raise money for the local municipal library.
School bus in morning accident
posted: 10/17/2009 6:38 a.m.
People on a packed school bus and two people in an SUV received a scare at the busy intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and Benton County Road 40 on Friday morning.
Fayetteville man faces rape charge stemming from motel incident
posted: 10/17/2009 6:37 a.m.
A Fayetteville man with a felony drug conviction faces an arrest warrant filed Friday on a felony charge of rape.
Wal-Mart truck invovled in accident
posted: 10/17/2009 6:36 a.m.
A pickup truck and a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer rig had a head-on collision Thursday evening in Gentry.
Stimulus funds new traffic signal in Elkins
posted: 10/17/2009 6:34 a.m.
A new traffic light will be installed at the intersection of Arkansas 16 and Arkansas 74 in Elkins as part of Washington County roadway improvements funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
One (sided) for the books
posted: 10/17/2009 6:33 a.m.
It wasn’t a fair fight and the final result was a reflection of that.
Big plays keep Lions unbeaten
posted: 10/17/2009 6:31 a.m.
With his running game going nowhere against Farmington, Gravette coach Bill Harrelson decided to switch tactics Friday night.
Times Editorial : Helping justice
posted: 10/17/2009 6:30 a.m.
Sitting in a courtroom can be a frightening experience for anyone. If you’re someone who has zero experience with legal matters, the feeling can be a hundred times worse.
Saints roll past Gentry
posted: 10/17/2009 6:28 a.m.
The only milestones Shiloh Christian coach Josh Floyd cares much about are state championships, but the Saints still reached a significant mark Friday.
PAST AND PRESENT : Unhappy accidents
posted: 10/17/2009 6:27 a.m.
Conspiracies in politics are as numerous as long-winded speeches. You will find them in campaigns as lowly as mayoral offices in small towns all the way to the presidency of a nation. They likely have little meaning until the office involved is exceptionally meaningful. But when we deal with the office of the presidency, the importance of the conspiracy grows exponentially.
No. 2 Har-Ber drops Heritage in OT
posted: 10/17/2009 6:26 a.m.
With their passing game all but grounded at Gates Stadium on Friday night, the No. 2 ranked Har-Ber Wildcats did what they do best — run the football.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/17/2009 6:25 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 17, 2009.
Late rally falls painfully short for Panthers
posted: 10/17/2009 6:23 a.m.
Home is where the heartbreak is for Siloam Springs.
Eagles pull away from Blackhawks
posted: 10/17/2009 6:22 a.m.
Huntsville running back Phillip Hoskins ran for a touchdown and threw for another score, as the Eagles pulled away from Pea Ridge for a 21-7 homecoming win at Eagles Stadium.
Religion Briefs
posted: 10/17/2009 6:21 a.m.
First Christian Church will host a home-cooked Congolese meal from 6-7 :30 p.m. Thursday in Fellowship Hall. Donations from the dinner will be used to support Division of Overseas Ministries efforts in the Congo and for the Congolese people. Please RSVP at 442-4674.
Tryouts set next week in Rogers
posted: 10/17/2009 6:20 a.m.
Rogers School District 6th- and 7th-grade students interested in trying out for the newly formed NWA/AAO Middle School Competitive Basketball League can contact the following feeder pattern head coaches for more information : Marty Barnes (Kirksey and Elmwood Boys) at 970-1440 or e-mail to mbarnes@rps.k12. ar.us; Preston Early (Kirksey and Elmwood Girls) at 530-7094 or e-mail to pearly@rps.k12.ar.us; Tom Olsen (Oakdale and Lingle Boys) at 619-7743 or e-mail to tolsen@rps.k12.ar.us; Kevin Ramey (Oakdale and Lingle Girls) at 283-4217 or e-mail to kramey@rps.k12.ar.us.
Jordan pegs last week in October Pro Bono Week
posted: 10/17/2009 6:19 a.m.
Mayor Lioneld Jordan proclaimed Oct. 25-31 as Pro Bono Week at the Washington County Bar Association meeting Oct. 6.
Religion
posted: 10/17/2009 6:18 a.m.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista The Men’s Fellowship will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. today.A program will be presented by Horses for Healing.
SEVEN HEAVEN : FHS passing game too much for Southside
posted: 10/17/2009 6:17 a.m.
The Fayetteville Purple Dogs were again nipping at Fort Smith Southside’s Achilles’ heel.
Foundation donates to BHS debate/forensics team
posted: 10/17/2009 6:15 a.m.
When debaters from Bentonville High School step up to the podium next year, they will have a better chance to be prepared, thanks to a donation from a local foundation.
Tigers reach in bag of tricks for win
posted: 10/17/2009 6:15 a.m.
A trick play and Isaac Muggy’s 90-yard touchdown run broke open West Fork’s 35-21 victory over Dardanelle Friday night at Keenan Field.
THE SLOPHOUSE : The Other Side: Q&A with a Florida beat writer
posted: 10/17/2009 6:03 a.m.
The Slophouse welcomes back its first returning star, Michael DiRocco of the Florida Times-Union, this week to break down all things Florida Gators and give us some insight from the Sunshine State. DiRocco was our first guest in the Other Side last year and it’s great to have the Florida beat writer back in the Slophouse.
Big 2nd quarter lifts Elks over Mountainburg
posted: 10/17/2009 6 a.m.
Defense was the name of the game on Friday night at Elkins. Field conditions helped as well as the hometown Elks defeated the visiting Mountainburg Dragons, 13-8.
Northwest Personal Space
posted: 10/17/2009 6 a.m.
Inviting Company creative director Trisha Logan wishes all the rooms in her house were like her home office.
Greenland shut out by top team in Class 3A
posted: 10/17/2009 5:59 a.m.
Charleston has dealt itself a successful hand, running its winning streak to 21.
Cedarville’s ground game too much for Lincoln to handle
posted: 10/17/2009 5:55 a.m.
Cedarville broke open a close first half with a grin- it-out type of scoring drive to begin the third quarter at Lincoln, and the Pirates went onto put a damper on the Wolves homecoming festivities with a 21-6 win.
Tigers get big game from Soehner, drop Berryville
posted: 10/17/2009 5:54 a.m.
Thomas Soehner had 11 carries for 158 and 2 touchdowns to lead Prairie Grove (2-5, 2-2 1-4 A) past Berryville (1-5 1 0-4 ). Quarterback Chad Austin scored on runs of 1 and 6 yards and had a touchdown pass to Charles Stills.
U.N. panel defies Israel, backs war-crimes report
posted: 10/17/2009 5:52 a.m.
The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday endorsed a report on purported Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip, advancing a process that has roiled Palestinian politics and that Israeli leaders have warned could derail the U.S.-sponsored peace process.
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/17/2009 5:52 a.m.
ADULT DODGEBALL Adult Dodgeball is fun, competitive, and great exercise. Register now at the Fayetteville Athletic Club. Contact Jonathan Siefert at jsiefert@fayac. com or 479-587-0500, ext. 264.
Vowing no letup, Pakistan targets Taliban haven
posted: 10/17/2009 5:51 a.m.
The Pakistani military is setting its sights on the Taliban’s remote sanctuary after nearly two weeks of big bombings across the country and as hundreds flee the Afghan border region each day before what promises to be the army’s riskiest offensive yet.
Lions pass their way past Cardinals, stay undefeated
posted: 10/17/2009 5:51 a.m.
With his running game going no where against Farmington, Gravette coach Bill Harrelson decided to switch tactics Friday night.
Shiloh notches 30th consecutive league win
posted: 10/17/2009 5:50 a.m.
The only milestones Shiloh Christian Coach Josh Floyd cares much about are state championships, but the Saints still reached a significant mark Friday.
Sun sets on LR Zoo’s ‘grump’
posted: 10/17/2009 5:50 a.m.
Dudley could be a grumpy old man sometimes, but hey, he was a 42-year-old, 3,200-pound white rhino who wasn’t getting around so well anymore. It was to be expected.
Revenue plunge has state weighing cuts
posted: 10/17/2009 5:49 a.m.
CHARLIE FRAGO ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE The state’s budget chief said Friday that last month’s general revenue, the biggest monthly drop in 20 years, has his staff working to decide in the coming weeks if budget cuts are needed.
ARKANSAS AT NO. 1 FLORIDA: Easy to get bogged down
posted: 10/17/2009 5:48 a.m.
If all goes as expected, Arkansas will sink quietly into the Swamp as the next victim on No. 1 Florida’s drive to a repeat national championship.
Taylor depicts foe as ordinary Arthur
posted: 10/17/2009 5:47 a.m.
Jermain Taylor is definitely the underdog.
400 jobs promised at plant
posted: 10/17/2009 5:46 a.m.
Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas Inc. on Friday said it will deliver 400 jobs as it relocates a wind turbine assembly plant to the Fort Smith region from Japan over the next two years.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/17/2009 5:38 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This is a good indicator that you should never become complacent.” Bob Grudek, Carroll County sheriff, on two potentially deadly incidents involving his deputies in the past month Article, 1B.
Communities of faith
posted: 10/17/2009 5:35 a.m.
Sustainability topic of Oct. 24 session FAYETTEVILLE — A symposium on sustainability will be held 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24 in the parish hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Ave. The workshop, “Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream,” explores sustainability as well as spiritual and social justice issues.
How to cooperate
posted: 10/17/2009 5:35 a.m.
RIDDLE : What do you have when you give something up yet keep it?
Master Gardener class is offered
posted: 10/17/2009 5:33 a.m.
The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service for Washington County will offer a 10-session Master Gardener training program in January.
Bank of America reports big loss
posted: 10/17/2009 5:33 a.m.
Bank of America Corp., the biggest U.S. lender, posted its second quarterly loss in less than a year, unable to shake off effects of the economic contraction that drove the company to take two taxpayer bailouts.
Appliance rebates next step in stimulus
posted: 10/17/2009 5:32 a.m.
A stimulus program encouraging the purchase of energy-efficient appliances will offer Arkansans rebates of up to $200.
Finance unit cuts into GE profit
posted: 10/17/2009 5:32 a.m.
General Electric Co.’s troubled financial unit dragged down third-quarter earnings 44 percent, overshadowing gains in divisions that make power-plant turbines and household appliances.
Retailers wage war over book prices
posted: 10/17/2009 5:32 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Amazon.com escalated an online price war Friday over soon-to-be-released books by such best-selling authors as Stephen King and John Grisham as well as works by political figures including former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and the late Sen. Ted Kennedy.
Earnhardt has ‘had enough’
posted: 10/17/2009 5:30 a.m.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowe’s Motor Speedway. He struggled with his car, feuded with his crew chief and finished a season-low 40th in one of the most embarrassing weekends of his career.
Pig Trail repairs limit traffic to 1 lane
posted: 10/17/2009 5:30 a.m.
Work repairs are under way on sections of Arkansas 23 that were damaged last year by heavy rains and sliding soil.
No looking ahead for Virginia Tech
posted: 10/17/2009 5:29 a.m.
Virginia Tech hopes this trip to Atlanta goes better than the last one.
Weis: Irish need signature victory
posted: 10/17/2009 5:29 a.m.
Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis gathered his players after the final practice before the 25th-ranked Fighting Irish face No. 6 USC today and made a prediction.
FORT SMITH Lottery to benefit future work force
posted: 10/17/2009 5:29 a.m.
The Arkansas lottery can lead to the creation of an educated work force that will make it easier to recruit higher-paying jobs to the state, Lt. Gov. Bill Halter said Friday.
NO. 20 OKLAHOMA VS. NO. 3 TEXAS Longhorns out for revenge
posted: 10/17/2009 5:28 a.m.
First came the flyovers. Then the Big 12 tiebreaker that helped Oklahoma win the league title. A few months later in Austin, there was — briefly — an asterisk.
Huskers’ real test Big 12 South foes
posted: 10/17/2009 5:28 a.m.
How No. 15 Nebraska fares in crossover games against the Big 12 South won’t necessarily decide where the Cornhuskers end up, but games like the one today against Texas Tech can give them an idea of where they stack up in the league’s power structure.
Georgia’s mind on stopping skid
posted: 10/17/2009 5:27 a.m.
Usually, a visit to Vanderbilt is just what a struggling SEC team needs to work out its problems.
Auburn, Kentucky still searching for right answers
posted: 10/17/2009 5:27 a.m.
The Auburn-Kentucky game is shrouded in a double-dose of mystery.
South Carolina perfect challenge for Alabama
posted: 10/17/2009 5:26 a.m.
Steve Spurrier starts running through some of No. 2 Alabama’s strengths, then realizes it isn’t really necessary.
SFA’s offense tough test for UCA
posted: 10/17/2009 5:26 a.m.
Something has to give tonight at Estes Stadium.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/17/2009 5:26 a.m.
Six arrested on drug charges In three separate incidents Thursday in Springdale, police recovered a total of 100 grams of methamphetamine and arrested six people.
CAC nips Siloam as 2-point conversion attempt falls short
posted: 10/17/2009 5:25 a.m.
Home is where the heartbreak is for Siloam Springs.
AMERICAN LEAGUE Sabathia, errors give Yanks edge
posted: 10/17/2009 5:25 a.m.
CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees stopped the Los Angeles Angels cold in the American League Championship Series opener.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/17/2009 5:25 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400.
MLB LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Phillies’ flubs aid Dodgers
posted: 10/17/2009 5:24 a.m.
A grounder off a fielder’s glove. A bunt that slipped by two players. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ latest postseason rally began in the weirdest, wackiest way.
UA’s Ulrey rested, raring to go again
posted: 10/17/2009 5:24 a.m.
Dorian Ulrey made an impression in the track and field world this summer with a strong showing at the World Championships in Berlin.
1-4A CONFERENCE Huntsville’s defense gets job done
posted: 10/17/2009 5:23 a.m.
Huntsville running back Phillip Hoskins ran for a touchdown and threw for another score as the Eagles pulled away from Pea Ridge for a 21-7 homecoming victory at Eagles Stadium.
4-2A CONFERENCE Rattlers’ offense strikes quickly
posted: 10/17/2009 5:22 a.m.
Jon Williams put Magazine in the driver’s seat in the 4-2 A Conference.
1-3A CONFERENCE It all balances out for Charleston QB
posted: 10/17/2009 5:22 a.m.
Charleston has dealt itself a successful hand, running its winning streak to 21.
1-4A CONFERENCE Shiloh ups league streak to 30
posted: 10/17/2009 5:21 a.m.
The only milestones Shiloh Christian Coach Josh Floyd cares much about are state championships, but the Saints still reached a significant mark Friday.
Teacher system auditor resigns
posted: 10/17/2009 5:20 a.m.
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s internal auditor has resigned, citing “just a difference in management philosophy.” System records show George M. Snyder submitted his resignation Oct. 8 from the $95,234-a-year job.
Dyer moves closer to state-record mark
posted: 10/17/2009 5:20 a.m.
History is on hold — at least one more week. Senior tailback Michael Dyer carried 29 times for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns, but fell short of becoming the state’s all-time leading rusher in Little Rock Christian’s 50-33 5A-Southwest loss to Camden Fairview on Friday night at a muddy Warrior Field in Little Rock.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Harrison rallies twice for victory
posted: 10/17/2009 5:19 a.m.
The Harrison Goblins notched their first 5A-West Conference victory of the season Friday night, as they rallied from behind twice to edge the Morrilton Devil Dogs 20-19 at F.S. Garrison Stadium.
Ethics panel clears Halter but frowns on newsletter flap
posted: 10/17/2009 5:19 a.m.
In a 4-1 decision, the Arkansas Ethics Commission on Friday dismissed a complaint against Lt. Gov. Bill Halter over whether he violated state law by issuing an eight-page, taxpayer-financed newsletter that included 12 photos of him.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Alma’s streak snapped
posted: 10/17/2009 5:19 a.m.
Neal Burcham may have been under pressure, but the Greenbrier quarterback never seemed to have felt it.
CARROLL COUNTY 2 brief escapes motivate officers to stay vigilant
posted: 10/17/2009 5:18 a.m.
Two potentially deadly incidents in the past month are serving as reminders for Carroll County deputies to not relax their guard while on duty, Carroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek said Friday.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Victory just beyond Siloam’s reach
posted: 10/17/2009 5:18 a.m.
Home is where the heartbreak is for Siloam Springs.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Keep-away play doesn’t stop Bulldogs
posted: 10/17/2009 5:17 a.m.
Vilonia spent the game’s first 22 minutes dominating the time of possession. It took Greenwood less than two minutes to make that effort all for naught.
Ethnic commitment of lottery questioned after official’s hiring
posted: 10/17/2009 5:17 a.m.
The Arkansas lottery has hired a former Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce employee as its minority and diversity business enterprise manager.
7 A-WEST Tigers cash in miscues
posted: 10/17/2009 5:16 a.m.
It wasn’t a fair fight, and the final result reflected that.
7 A-WEST Bulldogs survive late scare
posted: 10/17/2009 5:16 a.m.
The Fayetteville Bulldogs were nipping at Fort Smith Southside’s heels again.
Californian charged in Obama threat
posted: 10/17/2009 5:15 a.m.
A Northern California man remained in federal custody without bail Friday after being charged with sending email threatening to kill President Barack Obama and his family.
7 A-WEST Van Buren loses game after losing QB Spoon
posted: 10/17/2009 5:15 a.m.
This wasn’t the break in the schedule the Russellville Cyclones were expecting.
7 A-WEST Har-Ber turns to ground game, Welch
posted: 10/17/2009 5:14 a.m.
With their passing game all but grounded at Gates Stadium on Friday night, the Springdale Har-Ber Wildcats did what they’ve done best, run the football.
Pryor, Lincoln seen key in passage of health bill
posted: 10/17/2009 5:13 a.m.
With health-care legislation moving toward consideration by the full House and Senate this fall, members of Arkansas’ congressional delegation continue to play key roles in the process.
7 A-WEST Calcagni helps ’Dogs rebound
posted: 10/17/2009 5:13 a.m.
Springdale broke through Friday with its first 7A-West Conference victory.
Sheriff: No indication balloon panic a hoax
posted: 10/17/2009 5:11 a.m.
A Colorado official said Friday that there’s no indication a family was carrying out a hoax when they reported their 6-year-old son was in a helium balloon that floated away from their home, causing a frenzied rescue effort before the child was found hiding in the garage.
Obituaries
posted: 10/17/2009 5:09 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
Top stock vie for college cash
posted: 10/17/2009 5:06 a.m.
With black, white and red spots, it’s not hard to see why Ty Lester, 19, named his piglet Ugly Betty.
Fish fry proceeds feed the multitudes
posted: 10/17/2009 5:04 a.m.
Where can you go Friday to eat fabulous food and know that in filling your own belly, you will be helping to fill the bellies of central Arkansas’ homeless and hungry over the next year?
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 10/17/2009 4:53 a.m.
Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of a celebration marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer’s first celestial observations.
Benny Hinn’s bigbang theory
posted: 10/17/2009 4:52 a.m.
Faith healer Benny Hinn, a native of Jaffa, Israel, recently wrote a book about his native land. Blood In the Sand: Understanding the Middle East Conflict — the Stakes, the Dangers, and What the Bible Says About the Future is part memoir, part prophecy.
Other days
posted: 10/17/2009 4:49 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 17, 1909 The Kansas Oil and Gas Company, incorporated under the laws of Kansas with a capital stock of $20,000,000, yesterday filed a copy of its articles of incorporation with the secretary of state and paid a fee of $5,051, entitling it to operate in Arkansas.
Sunni mosque in Iraq attacked
posted: 10/17/2009 4:36 a.m.
A suicide bomber who hid among the Sunni congregation in a northern Iraqi mosque sprayed gunfire at Muslim worshippers Friday and then blew himself up, killing at least 15 people, including the imam leading prayers, officials said.
The world in brief
posted: 10/17/2009 4:34 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “If we fail, everything is rolled back.” Pakistani military spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas, as the military sets its sights on the Taliban’s remote sanctuary Article, 1A New high court inaugurated in Britain LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II formally opened Britain’s new Supreme Court on Friday in a ceremony attended by high court justices from the United States and around the world.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/17/2009 4:32 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Corporate and business income tax collections have fallen off a steep cliff, and the old-time ’prime-the-pump’ budget expenditures to fight recession are hitting new records.” Christopher Rupkey, chief financial economist at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. in New York
COLUMNISTS Debacle in Moscow
posted: 10/17/2009 4:30 a.m.
About the only thing more comical than Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize was the reaction of those who deemed the award “premature,” as if the brilliance of Obama’s foreign policy is so self-evident and its success so assured that if only the Norway Five had waited a few years, his Nobel-worthiness would have been universally acknowledged.
Press tension is nothing new
posted: 10/17/2009 4:28 a.m.
One year after 9/11, the White House gave the only interview with President George W. Bush to CBS’ Scott Pelley, who knew the president from Texas.
EDITORIALS EARTHQUAKE!
posted: 10/17/2009 4:28 a.m.
Is everybody okay? Are y’all sure? How do you know you’re not in a stack of rubble? Maybe you’re in shock.
LETTERS
posted: 10/17/2009 4:27 a.m.
Checks, balances necessary Why do we wake up each day with the gut feeling that we must do something political? Our political life should be like the seasons, transitional and leisurely: We campaign, we vote. Our daily life has other priorities, like mowing the yard. Why must we become political watch dogs?
Body-armor tests flawed, Congress inquiry finds
posted: 10/17/2009 4:26 a.m.
The Army made critical mistakes in tests of a new body-armor design, according to congressional investigators who recommend an independent review of the trials before the gear is issued to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/17/2009 4:25 a.m.
The Democrat-G azette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
The value of credibility
posted: 10/17/2009 4:24 a.m.
I watched, seemingly for weeks, as the drama over a slide missing from a University of Arkansas PowerPoint presentation played out.
In the news
posted: 10/17/2009 4:23 a.m.
Former President George H.W. Bush said that while he thinks some of the criticism of President Barack Obama “crosses the line of civility,” it doesn’t stem from Obama’s being black and isn’t any worse than what his son suffered from liberal pundits, adding, “They just hammered him mercilessly — and I think obscenely — a lot of the time.”
Frontier legacy
posted: 10/17/2009 4:23 a.m.
The date was Oct. 28, 1834. Arkansas was not yet a state. In the community of Cane Hill, about 20 miles southwest of Fayetteville, a group of Cumberland Presbyterians met to form a school.
Gators’ Strong still working to improve
posted: 10/17/2009 4:19 a.m.
The way Steve Spurrier figures it, Charlie Strong just keeps getting better as Florida’s defensive coordinator.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/17/2009 4:17 a.m.
Everyone plays nice this time No punches were thrown, and neither bit off the other’s ear.
Off the wire
posted: 10/17/2009 4:16 a.m.
GOLF Campbell eagles final hole Chad Campbell closed with an eagle on the par-5 ninth for a 9-under-par 62 and a share of the second-round lead Friday with Troy Matteson in the PGA Tour’s Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
U.S. rings up record deficit: $1.42 trillion
posted: 10/17/2009 4:16 a.m.
The federal budget deficit has surged to an all-time high of $1.42 trillion as the recession caused tax revenue to plunge while the government was spending to stabilize the financial system and jumpstart the economy.
Personal income off 0.4% in state
posted: 10/17/2009 4:15 a.m.
The nation’s personal income rose 0.2 percent in the second quarter, while Arkansas had one of the worst declines in the country, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis said Friday.
COMMENTARY Baseball can’t ignore cost-control issues
posted: 10/17/2009 4:14 a.m.
A recent ESPN.com story, for which the writer bought one of those now half-price $1,200 tickets at new Yankee Stadium, cites a study that claims households earning $75,000 or less can no longer responsibly afford to attend a professional sporting event.
CLICK & CLACK’S CAR TALK
posted: 10/17/2009 4:11 a.m.
DEAR TOM AND RAY: There is a possibility that I have a 5- to 6-foot, 2-inch-diameter snake living in my engine compartment. It was slithering under my car, which was parked on the street in Muenster, Texas.
Billionaire arrested in scheme
posted: 10/17/2009 4:10 a.m.
One of America’s wealthiest men was among six hedge-fund managers and corporate executives arrested Friday in an insider-trading case that prosecutors say generated more than $25 million in illegal profits.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/17/2009 4:07 a.m.
Publisher Hussman on ‘brave thinkers’ list Editors of The Atlantic magazine selected Walter E. Hussman Jr. for inclusion in their list of 27 “brave thinkers.” Hussman, publisher of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, was alongside Steve Jobs, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios (and Apple Inc. chief executive ), and Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park, in the culture category.
Industrial output beats forecasts for September
posted: 10/17/2009 4:04 a.m.
Industrial production rose more than anticipated in September, putting U.S. manufacturing at the forefront of the emerging economic recovery.
MARKET REPORT Earnings reports weigh on stocks
posted: 10/17/2009 3:55 a.m.
Stocks ended a strong week with a flash of selling after Bank of America Corp. and General Electric Co. signaled that businesses and consumers are still struggling to pay off their debts.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/17/2009 3:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Manufacturing is turning around from deep recession to strong growth in a very short time.” Dean Maki, chief U.S. economist at Barclays Capital Inc. in New York Article, 1D Arkansas Best’s Reynolds to retire Arkansas Best Corp. on Friday said its vice president of national sales for ABF Freight System Inc. will retire at the end of next month.
Ask the expert
posted: 10/17/2009 3:51 a.m.
I’ve done a certain number of home projects myself now and then. I’m thinking of designing and building a deck — partly because it would be so much cheaper to do the work myself — even though I know it wouldn’t be an easy job.
Personal space
posted: 10/17/2009 3:46 a.m.
Alice Cockrill Allred Where I live: My husband, Louie, and I live off Indian Trail, which is between Kingwood and Foxcroft.
In the garden
posted: 10/17/2009 3:46 a.m.
Q Please tell me how to get kudzu started. Do I take a cutting or do I need seeds? I have a gully that is getting bare spots and the soil is eroding.
OTUS THE HEAD CAT TV alert helps squad corral snake in garden
posted: 10/17/2009 3:45 a.m.
Dear Otus, Rarely do we have the opportunity to thank our local television stations for the public service they do in times of community danger.
Tools & toys
posted: 10/17/2009 3:44 a.m.
Slat Rack What’s to love: The many opportunities for hanging things.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/17/2009 3:44 a.m.
DEAR READERS: A new movie was recently released featuring animated guinea pigs. This probably will result in families looking to add a guinea pig to their household. You should do your research before you bring one home.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/17/2009 3:43 a.m.
Happy birthday. This will be a colorful year. As you balance your desire for fame and wealth with a quest for self- and spiritual knowledge, you will find yourself in one novel experience after another. Travel is a featured part of the next 10 weeks. A signed contract is also part of the adventure. There’s a fi - nancial blessing in June.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/17/2009 3:41 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: My sister and I had a falling out almost 30 years ago and we never spoke again. Now, I’ve learned that she died a few weeks ago, and I feel terrible that I didn’t do anything to heal our relationship. Maybe someone will learn from my mistake. — C.D.
BIG EAST Lewis helps Pitt finally get past Rutgers
posted: 10/17/2009 3:40 a.m.
Freshman Dion Lewis ran for 180 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh ended four years of frustration against Rutgers with a 24-17 victory on Friday. Lewis scored on runs of 1 and 58 yards and Bill Stull threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Dorin Dickerson as the Panthers (6-1, 3-0 Big East) beat Rutgers (4-2, 0-2 ) for the first time since 2004.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/17/2009 3:35 a.m.
1. Is the following the correct spelling of the soft drink: Dr Pepper? 2. Which state is called the Treasure state? 3. According to Greek legend, Penthesilea was killed by Achilles after she had killed many Greek warriors at Troy. Of what group was she queen?
Keep it clean
posted: 10/17/2009 3:32 a.m.
For those of us who grew up spending Saturdays helping clean the house, the routine has often become a habit. But Saturdays are prime time for doing fun stuff to relax from work. Can fun and household drudgery coexist?
Friday, October 16
State crews close lane on Pig Trail north of Ozark
posted: 10/16/2009 11:16 a.m.
Arkansas highway officials say portions of the Pig Trail north of Ozark will be restricted to one lane for “an extended period of time” after heavy rains caused part of the highway to become unstable.
A real page-turner: Wal-Mart, Amazon in book price war
posted: 10/16/2009 10:34 a.m.
An online book special offered by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is turning into a full-fledged price war with Amazon.com.
Haunted happenings: Area filled with bone-chilling activities as Halloween nears
posted: 10/16/2009 8:28 a.m.
It had to happen at some point. Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which will likely cause ghosts and goblins to amp up their tricks while in search of treats. But one doesn’t have to wait until Oct. 31 to find reasons to hide under the bed or make a quick call to Mom for comfort. Witches, skeletons and monsters are already on standby. Here is a sampling of what to expect during the next two weeks.
A cultural explosion : Riverdance, Luna Negra Dance Theater come to WAC
posted: 10/16/2009 8:26 a.m.
Latino-choreographed performances and Irish line dancers will step into the same venue only a few days apart.
'Dazed' and confused : Ceramic Cow premieres play about 1948 radio station blunders
posted: 10/16/2009 8:25 a.m.
As the saying goes, the show must go on. Even for ol’ Count Dracula.
Jolly jingles : Songwriter Emily Kaitzís newest offering continues her output of silly, fun songs
posted: 10/16/2009 8:23 a.m.
On the cover of her latest album is an image that says a lot about Emily Kaitz’s music. She’s sticking her tongue out.
It's official: Craft fairs in full force in Washington and Benton counties
posted: 10/16/2009 8:22 a.m.
One has to simply get on a highway in Washington or Benton county to find handmade items as the weekend explodes with craft fairs. Here are a few taking place during the next couple of days.
Frankly speaking : New restaurant brings hamburgers, Chicago-style dogs to Fayetteville
posted: 10/16/2009 8:21 a.m.
The last name is one that Arkansas diners might recognize.
Entertainment notes
posted: 10/16/2009 8:19 a.m.
Entertainment notes for Northwest Arkansas for Oct. 16, 2009.
Upcoming concerts
posted: 10/16/2009 8:14 a.m.
Upcoming concerts within a days driving distance of Northwest Arkansas.
FHS Plan B: Thomas proposes bonds, cuts to boost campus
posted: 10/16/2009 7:23 a.m.
Fayetteville School Board members heard a proposal from Superintendent Vicki Thomas and her staff to raise $45 million in bonds to finance improvements for the Fayetteville High School campus.
Police pension board considers options for fund
posted: 10/16/2009 7:22 a.m.
Members of the Fayetteville Police Pension Board asked Thursday how to reduce their own benefits and consolidate with the state’s retirement system.
Prominent author talks about racism’s role in career
posted: 10/16/2009 7:21 a.m.
Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Luis Urrea spoke to University of Arkansas students Thursday about how his lifelong struggle with racism helped shape his future.
RIVALRY FADING? : Students at both campuses believe the annual Bentonville-Rogers game has lost some of its luster.
posted: 10/16/2009 7:20 a.m.
The atmosphere under the lights at Tiger Stadium tonight may very well end up being as jampacked, loud and festive as the annual Bentonville-Rogers matchup has ever been. But if you spent time roaming the halls of the two schools earlier this week, there’s no denying something is different from past years.
POA Board considers Declaration changes
posted: 10/16/2009 7:19 a.m.
Members of the Property Owners Association, in the not-too-distant future, will have a chance to vote on several changes to the Declaration that governs their everyday lives.
Elkins crunching numbers in prep for 2010 budget
posted: 10/16/2009 7:18 a.m.
Work has begun on the 2010 Elkins city budget with plans to finalize the version for next year by the middle of November.
Weather resistant
posted: 10/16/2009 7:17 a.m.
Not even mud and the chilly, overcast weather could stop shoppers from getting themselves to the banks of the War Eagle River — center stage for the annual arts-and-crafts festivals.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/16/2009 7:16 a.m.
Events and meetings in Washington County for Oct. 16, 2009.
Bentonville hospital becomes ‘United Nations’ of surgery
posted: 10/16/2009 7:15 a.m.
Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville took on an international flavor for the first few days of October, as a local orthopedic surgeon shared his hip-arthroscopy expertise with three foreign surgeons, two from Turkey and one from Lebanon, who flew to northwest Arkansas to be trained on the relatively new minimally invasive procedure, a news release states.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/16/2009 7:14 a.m.
Syble Earline Masterson, Hugo Lee Will, Donald T. Draper, Zelpha Luper, Nancy Lowe, Lorene Bell Atwood
Suspect sought in theft case
posted: 10/16/2009 7:11 a.m.
The Siloam Springs Police Department is seeking information concerning the location of Jeremiah Eugene Mills.
10 candidates interview for city’s fire chief post
posted: 10/16/2009 7:10 a.m.
A selection committee today begins interviews with 10 candidates for the next Fayetteville Fire Chief.
Community notes
posted: 10/16/2009 7:09 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 16, 2009.
Heated fishing dock open in Bella Vista
posted: 10/16/2009 7:07 a.m.
Just in time for cold weather, Lake Avalon’s new heated fishing dock is installed and open, a Property Owners Association news release states.
Governor appoints local residents to state panels
posted: 10/16/2009 7:06 a.m.
The office of Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday announced the appointment of area residents to state boards and commissions.
Jerry Coon an independent alternative for Congress
posted: 10/16/2009 7:05 a.m.
Jerry Coon, 47, of Rogers, is running as an independent candidate for the northwest Arkansas seat in the U.S. House.
City neighborhoods group selects officers for 2010
posted: 10/16/2009 7:04 a.m.
The Fayetteville Council of Neighborhoods elected its 2010 officers Thursday evening.
Two elections, two different results
posted: 10/16/2009 7:03 a.m.
In separate elections, two annexation proposals had different fates Tuesday.
Library to host reception for retiring director
posted: 10/16/2009 7:02 a.m.
The Fayetteville Public Library will honor retiring Executive Director Louise Schaper during a dropin reception from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, in the library’s lobby.
OUR VIEW : A unified front
posted: 10/16/2009 6:56 a.m.
For northwest Arkansas residents, Fayetteville used to be just about the only place to go for anything. Whether you were seeking food, shopping or entertainment, it was always Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Fayetteville. (Unless you were willing to go all the way to Tulsa, that is.) Over the years, that’s changed a bit. Though Fayetteville remains our region’s heaviest hitter, other cities are growing up and becoming destinations for different reasons. Rogers has the Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Springdale has minor-league baseball and The Jones Center. Bentonville hosts the world’s largest retailer and will soon be home to a world-class art museum.
Times Editorials : So what?
posted: 10/16/2009 6:55 a.m.
Word broke in the days following this year’s 10th annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ that event organizers are going to quit this business of claiming the event attracts 400,000 people to Northwest Arkansas every year. Apparently the garbage left behind from this year’s effort would suggest that 100,000 is closer to accurate. A strange measure, but one that’s apparently a decent gauge in many cities.
BEHIND THE MICROPHONE : Where dreams die hard
posted: 10/16/2009 6:52 a.m.
I recently ran across a little book written by Carlton Stowers. He was a reporter for The Dallas Morning News in the late 1970s when I was running the news department at WFAA across the parking lot. Both were owned by the Belo Corp., so I felt compelled to read it. And I am glad I did. Carlton not only captures the ups and downs of the high school football team and its coaches but paints a vivid portrait of small-town Americana. It turned out to be an unexpected jewel.
OTHER OPINIONS : Moon blast was big dud
posted: 10/16/2009 6:51 a.m.
NASA scientists say they had a valid reason for hurling two spacecraft into the moon. We wonder, though, if they just felt like blowing something up.
Building toward success
posted: 10/16/2009 6:50 a.m.
The Bentonville School Board aimed high last year when it proposed spending $209 million to build six new schools, one of which would have been the city’s second high school. Voters soundly rejected the plan.
Liberally Biased : What is a liberal?
posted: 10/16/2009 6:49 a.m.
I began writing this column for The Benton County Daily Record at the start of 2002. In the nearly eight years since, the column has always been called “Liberally Biased.” Back then, I confidently and proudly considered myself a liberal. Lately I have been mulling whether or not that is accurate anymore. The fact is that I am now much further to the left of most people who call themselves liberals.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/16/2009 6:48 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 16, 2009.
Elephant ears, fried chicken and corn dogs
posted: 10/16/2009 6:45 a.m.
For some, the falls arts-and-crafts festivals are all about the shopping. For them, the lure of handmade art and one-of-a-kind crafts is indescribable; attending the festivals each year is mandatory.
Web site helps local artists connect
posted: 10/16/2009 6:45 a.m.
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on Thursday unveiled a new Web site designed to help local artists connect with opportunities and to grow the local entertainment industry.
Business center hosts daylong QuickBooks training
posted: 10/16/2009 6:44 a.m.
The University of Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, along with Linda Rogers, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, will host a daylong training Friday, Oct. 23, on QuickBooks accounting software. Registration is required.
Not too early to think about Halloween safety
posted: 10/16/2009 6:42 a.m.
When children dress up as their favorite hero or princess on Halloween, they are probably thinking about the adventures — and the candy — that are to come.
Business Calendar
posted: 10/16/2009 6:41 a.m.
Business events in Washington County for October 16, 2009.
Business Briefs
posted: 10/16/2009 6:40 a.m.
Business briefs for Washington County for October 16, 2009.
COUNTY CONFIDENTIAL
posted: 10/16/2009 6:39 a.m.
Bentonville versus Rogers is a tradition. They’ve split the past 14 meetings — some blowouts, some close, some classics. But there was a time in the rivalry’s football history when Rogers was a much bigger town and much bigger school and the Mounties routinely beat up on the Tigers.
Tigers in good position to make history
posted: 10/16/2009 6:37 a.m.
The Bentonville Tigers have a chance tonight to do something they’ve never done in their long, storied rivalry with Rogers.
HMR Delinquents
posted: 10/16/2009 6:37 a.m.
The city prosecutor collected $1,225.50 in September for a year-todate collection of $60,435.11 in overdue hotel, motel and restaurant taxes. Only one case was closed. Almost half of the 13 pending cases involve restaurants that have not turned in their forms.
War Eagles hope to rebound at home
posted: 10/16/2009 6:35 a.m.
Like castor oil, adversity is something best sampled. At best, its amazing healing powers can be good for you; at least that’s the hope this week for the Rogers Heritage War Eagles.
Panthers try to reverse course against CAC
posted: 10/16/2009 6:33 a.m.
A tough start to the 5AWest Conference schedule has left Siloam Springs at 0-3. And it doesn’t get any easier for the Panthers.
Lucky number seven : Fayetteville vying to make it seven in a row against red-hot Rebels
posted: 10/16/2009 6:31 a.m.
If there’s one thing Fayetteville has been able to count on, it’s beating Fort Smith Southside. The Purple Dogs have had their way with one of Arkansas’ most tradition-rich programs since Daryl Patton left Bryant for Fayetteville in 2003.
Woodland stuns Mounties
posted: 10/16/2009 6:30 a.m.
A one-yard plunge by quarterback Austin Allen with 58 seconds remaining capped an unusual series of events that took the Woodland Cowboys from the brink of defeat to a 19-14 win against Rogers on Thursday at Harmon Field.
4A NOTES : Cards square off with undefeated Gravette
posted: 10/16/2009 6:30 a.m.
Mike Adams and Bill Harrelson talk on the phone just about every day, but when they meet today at 7 p.m. there won’t be much to say.
Going for broke Razorbacks open practice for pivotal hoops season for Pelphrey
posted: 10/16/2009 6:28 a.m.
“Win.” That was Arkansas sophomore guard Courtney Fortson’s succinct yet telling answer to the question Thursday of how the Razorbacks’ basketball program will move forward from a tumultuous offseason and the worst season the basketball program has experienced since 1971.
Hogs wrap up Florida plans
posted: 10/16/2009 6:26 a.m.
Arkansas receiver Jarius Wright will play against Florida, but running back Michael Smith’s availability will be a game-time decision, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said Thursday after the Hogs closed their on-the-field preparation for the topranked Gators.
Black Tigers stay in NWAC race with shutout
posted: 10/16/2009 6:24 a.m.
Bentonville Black wasn’t at its best Thursday but was still good enough to keep Springdale George winless.
Muddy course expected for 2009 Chile Pepper festival
posted: 10/16/2009 6:23 a.m.
The story has been well documented. Three friends out for a run more than two decades ago conceived the idea for the Chile Pepper Run.
Cowboys prevail in tough contest
posted: 10/16/2009 6:21 a.m.
A 1-yard plunge by Austin Allen with 58 seconds remaining Thursday night capped an unusual series of events that took the Woodland Cowboys from the brink of defeat to a thrilling Northwest Arkansas Conference victory over the Rogers Mounties at Harmon Field.
FHS shut out by Southside, conference title still in grasp
posted: 10/16/2009 6:20 a.m.
Fayetteville was unfortunate enough to catch the Southside Lady Confederettes in the midst of a lengthy winning streak. Southside notched its 18th win in a row in straight sets over the Bulldogs as it posted 25-20, 25-14, 25-19 Thursday at the Bulldog Gym.
Central halts Ramay’s winning streak, 21-7
posted: 10/16/2009 6:18 a.m.
Ramay had its winning streak stopped Thursday night while Springdale Central continued its own, winning 21-7.
Justice Department aims to cut evidence-sharing lapses
posted: 10/16/2009 5:26 a.m.
Justice Department leaders are pressing ahead to prevent lapses by prosecutors in sharing evidence in criminal cases, a series of changes spurred by failures that led the federal government to take a highly unusual step earlier this year and abandon the conviction of former Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska.
U.N. official endorses report on Gaza war
posted: 10/16/2009 5:25 a.m.
The U.N.’s top human-rights official backed a report Thursday accusing Israeli forces and Palestinian militants of war crimes during their conflict in Gaza last winter.
Al-Maliki to Turkey: keep troops out of Iraq
posted: 10/16/2009 5:23 a.m.
Iraq’s prime minister Thursday asked Turkey to respect its sovereignty and stop cross-border military operations against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq even as his Turkish counterpart emphasized his right to take action against terrorism.
Energy, water bill sent to president
posted: 10/16/2009 5:22 a.m.
The Senate on Thursday approved a bill to basically freeze spending on energy and water projects next year after pouring tens of billions of dollars into them as part of last winter’s economic stimulus plan.
Federal gang probe nets arrests of 1,700
posted: 10/16/2009 5:19 a.m.
Immigration officials say a six month, 89-city operation focused on gangs led to the arrests of more than 1,700 people.
Sex-offender’s release spurs flak
posted: 10/16/2009 5:19 a.m.
Colorado authorities said they inadvertently released a sex offender from prison under a money-saving early release initiative, prompting Republican lawmakers on Thursday to urge the state’s Democratic governor to suspend the program.
GRIDLOCK GURU: Just ask; turn lane added on
posted: 10/16/2009 5:17 a.m.
Traffic jams would be gone if all drivers would go around the world to the right.
SILOAM SPRINGS: City explores risky paramedic feat
posted: 10/16/2009 5:16 a.m.
Paramedics with the Siloam Springs Fire Department are trying to add a life-saving technique to their tool box — although it is risky.
Turkey hunters have second shot at season
posted: 10/16/2009 5:12 a.m.
A Pulaski County Circuit judge said Thursday that he will give turkey hunters another shot next week at persuading him to force the state Game and Fish Commission to reinstate the fall hunting season, which was canceled over findings the turkey population was declining.
Convicted LR gang leader admits having witness killed
posted: 10/16/2009 5:12 a.m.
A reputed Little Rock gang leader already serving a 50-year sentence in an Arkansas prison for murder pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to ordering the killing of a witness against him in a robbery case seven years ago.
Money banked to plot roads
posted: 10/16/2009 5:11 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Mobility Authority on Thursday agreed to set up a bank account and move forward on hiring an engineering firm to study future road projects.
Geologist bills state $750,000 to test river
posted: 10/16/2009 5:10 a.m.
A geologist said Thursday that he hired his own three daughters and family friends to do legwork for a report that became the backbone of Oklahoma’s pollution lawsuit against seven poultry companies with operations in Arkansas.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/16/2009 5:09 a.m.
3 earthquakes too small to feel Residents of central Arkansas are unlikely to have felt three small earthquakes that rattled the region late Wednesday and Thursday.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/16/2009 5:07 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
NOTEWORTHY DEATH
posted: 10/16/2009 5:03 a.m.
MGM, Columbia studio exec Melnick Daniel Melnick, a producer and former head of production at MGM and Columbia studios who was known for films that included Network, All That Jazz and Roxanne, has died. He was 77.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/16/2009 5:02 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Airway management doesn’t have any room for error.” Earl Bakke, flight paramedic for Air-Evac Lifeteam of Springdale, on a technique known as “rapid sequence intubation” Article, 1B
Memo to EPA: Help!
posted: 10/16/2009 5 a.m.
THERE’S strength in numbers, or at least there’s volume. Which may explain why the heads of five different municipalities here in Northwest Arkansas headed up to Washington, D.C., this week.
Catfight at a pet clinic
posted: 10/16/2009 4:57 a.m.
JERRY LENNOX insists he was jes’ kiddin’ when he threatened to kill his co-workers at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.
Dad, son accused of abuse in ’ 94-96
posted: 10/16/2009 4:54 a.m.
A Fort Smith man and his son face charges of sexually abusing a female relative in Van Buren from 1994-96.
High Anxiety: Loose-balloon tale ends up as hot air
posted: 10/16/2009 4:48 a.m.
A 6-year-old boy was found hiding in a cardboard box in his family’s garage attic Thursday after it was feared that he was aboard a loose homemade helium balloon that traveled 50 miles across two counties, a two-hour flight covered live on national television.
Sex count trial set for escapee
posted: 10/16/2009 4:46 a.m.
A new trial date was set Thursday for a Benton County man who spent nearly three years on the run before being captured in Missouri.
Extremists attack Pakistani city
posted: 10/16/2009 4:44 a.m.
Islamist militants launched coordinated assaults on three police compounds in Pakistan’s second-largest city Thursday, the latest in a wave of attacks by insurgents taking the war to the country’s heartland before an expected offensive against their Afghan border sanctuary.
Hogs out to forget ‘ shaky’ off-season
posted: 10/16/2009 4:44 a.m.
Arkansas sophomore point guard Courtney Fortson has a simple explanation for how the Razorbacks can restore a positive image to the basketball program.
Another leg of four-lane U.S. 67 opens
posted: 10/16/2009 4:43 a.m.
A 40-year-old dream for motorists in northeast Arkansas moved 17 miles closer to realization Thursday when a new interstate-quality, fourlane stretch of U.S. 67 from Newport north to Arkansas 226 opened to traffic Thursday morning.
August home sales dip from ’08
posted: 10/16/2009 4:41 a.m.
The Arkansas housing market took a downturn in August, when both the average price and number of homes sold fell compared with a year earlier, according to a report Thursday by the Arkansas Realtors Association.
Arkansas at No. 1 Florida: A smashing success
posted: 10/16/2009 4:40 a.m.
Two lasting images, celebrating elation and aggression, emerged last week from Arkansas’ 44-23 victory over Auburn.
NL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: Phillies’ power downs Dodgers
posted: 10/16/2009 4:39 a.m.
Brad Lidge and the Philadelphia Phillies picked up where they left off a year ago against the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
New jobless claims lowest since January
posted: 10/16/2009 4:36 a.m.
New joblessness claims last week dropped to the lowest level since January, and businesses that received federal contracts under the first $16 billion of the administration’s $787 billion economic stimulus package are reporting more than 30,000 jobs saved or created in the first six months of the program.
Obama assesses Katrina recovery
posted: 10/16/2009 4:33 a.m.
President Barack Obama defended his administration Thursday against complaints from some residents of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast that federal help in recovering from the 2005 disasters hasn’t improved much since he took office.
CHILE PEPPER FESTIVAL: UA junior in a rush to return to previous form
posted: 10/16/2009 4:33 a.m.
Miranda Walker was ready to ease back into competitive racing, but plans changed before the season started.
THURSDAY’S TOP 25: Backup QB rushes in for Cincinnati
posted: 10/16/2009 4:32 a.m.
Eighthranked Cincinnati got two touchdown passes from quarterback Tony Pike before he left in the third quarter with a sprained left wrist, then backup Zach Collaros ran 75 yards for a score in a 34-17 victory over No. 21 South Florida on Thursday night.
Gulf South report
posted: 10/16/2009 4:30 a.m.
Race on for 2nd in GSC Five of Arkansas’ six Gulf South Conference coaches went home Saturday knowing they have a shot at the Division II post-season.
Loss to USC helps Notre Dame’s Clausen grow as QB
posted: 10/16/2009 4:28 a.m.
Jimmy Clausen isn’t the same quarterback who walked out of the Los Angeles Coliseum seven games ago following Southern California’s 38-3 victory over Notre Dame.
OU’s Reynolds won’t stay down
posted: 10/16/2009 4:27 a.m.
A knee surgery couldn’t keep Ryan Reynolds from coming back to play for Oklahoma. Neither could two. Or three.
Playoffs report
posted: 10/16/2009 4:25 a.m.
Martinez familiar with site Pedro Martinez’s first postseason start in five years will be in a familiar spot.
Class 7A report
posted: 10/16/2009 4:24 a.m.
Bulldogs brace for air attack Springdale’s secondary can expect another workout tonight when it hosts Fort Smith Northside at Jarrell Williams Bulldogs Stadium.
No Social Security raise, but bonus on tap
posted: 10/16/2009 4:23 a.m.
Social Security recipients won’t get a cost-of-living increase next year for the first time in more than a third of a century, as President Barack Obama plans to send senior citizens another round of $250 payments.
Har-Ber understands Heritage’s plight well
posted: 10/16/2009 4:23 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber has seen this script.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/16/2009 4:22 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
In the news
posted: 10/16/2009 4:22 a.m.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, said President Barack Obama deserves his prize because of the promise of an agenda that he’s working to fulfill and the achievements he’s already realized, adding, “He’s transformed the image of America around the world, he’s stopped the practice of torture, he’s called for and taken leadership in doing away with nuclear weapons.”
Small back makes big impact for Rebels
posted: 10/16/2009 4:21 a.m.
David Adair may be the leading rusher in the 7A-West Conference, but he has at least one habit his coaches are trying to change.
PB bank Simmons nets record quarter
posted: 10/16/2009 4:20 a.m.
Net income climbed to a record $7.7 million in the third quarter at Simmons First National, the Pine Bluff bank said Thursday.
China travel viewed as start
posted: 10/16/2009 4:16 a.m.
Springdale Chamber of Commerce officials hope a week-long trip to China will help it become the main contact in Arkansas for future travels with the California-based trip organizer.
Off the wire
posted: 10/16/2009 4:14 a.m.
GOLF Three lead in Las Vegas Champions Tour winner Tom Pernice Jr. shot a bogey-free 9-under-par 62 Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Troy Matteson and Spencer Levin in the PGA Tour’s Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
Dyer has 214 to go for record
posted: 10/16/2009 4:13 a.m.
They’ll be thinking pink and thinking about a record tonight at Warrior Field in Little Rock when Little Rock Christian hosts Camden Fairview in a 5A-Southwest game.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/16/2009 4:13 a.m.
Zorn target of Riggins, Theismann Former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann and running back John Riggins have joined booing fans in piling on after the team’s 2-3 start against a soft schedule.
COMMENTARY Cardinals’ quick exit raises questions
posted: 10/16/2009 4:12 a.m.
After the ending to the St. Louis Cardinals’ season with a loss to the Los Angels Dodgers in the National League Division Series, many questions remained.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Florida receiver notes Arkansas
posted: 10/16/2009 4:09 a.m.
Marquel Wade, one of north Florida’ top prospects, plans to make an official visit to Arkansas on Oct. 30-Nov. 1 for the Eastern Michigan game weekend.
Aid recipient Citigroup posts profit
posted: 10/16/2009 4:09 a.m.
Citigroup Inc., the lender 34 percent-owned by the U.S. government, announced a $101 million third-quarter profit Thursday, defying expectations of a loss.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/16/2009 4:05 a.m.
A decision regarding the availability of Arkansas senior tailback Michael Smith for Saturday’s game at No. 1 Florida might not occur until game time, Razorbacks Coach Bobby Petrino said after Thursday’s practice.
Southwest reports $16 million loss
posted: 10/16/2009 4:04 a.m.
Southwest Airlines lost $16 million during the third quarter, blaming the performance on one-time expenses. Excluding fuel hedges and an early retirement program, the airline would have made a $23 million profit, it reported.
Home BancShares sees net income rise by 10%
posted: 10/16/2009 4:03 a.m.
Home BancShares had record net income of $7.2 million in the third quarter, up 10 percent from a year earlier, the Conway lender said Thursday.
Times starts San Francisco edition
posted: 10/16/2009 4 a.m.
The New York Times is getting a jump on The Wall Street Journal in their battle to capture more readers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
LIKE IT IS: Hogs must win it up front against Gators
posted: 10/16/2009 4 a.m.
What happened in the Swamp last year when Ole Miss stunned Florida 31-30 has nothing to do with Saturday, when the Arkansas Razorbacks take on the No. 1 team in the nation in Gainesville, Fla.
No surprises for Angels, Yankees
posted: 10/16/2009 3:36 a.m.
Mark Teixeira remembers calling Torii Hunter last winter.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/16/2009 3:34 a.m.
Tyson Iowa plant to make pet treats Tyson Foods Inc. is reopening and renovating an idle production plant in Iowa to produce pet treats.
Medicine blamed as Ginsburg falls ill
posted: 10/16/2009 3:34 a.m.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who had cancer surgery earlier this year, was kept at a hospital overnight after she became drowsy and fell from her seat aboard an airplane. Court officials blamed a reaction to medicine.
All Democrats aboard health-care bill, Baucus says
posted: 10/16/2009 3:33 a.m.
When it comes time to vote, every Democrat in the Senate — and perhaps more than one Republican — will support legislation overhauling the nation’s healthcare system, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said Thursday.
MARKET REPORT: Stocks rise on oil-price upsurge
posted: 10/16/2009 3:32 a.m.
A late-day surge left stocks with modest advances Thursday as a jump in the price of oil lifted energy companies and offset weakness in bank shares.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/16/2009 3:31 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’m seeing a lot of first-time homebuyers scrambling to find a house so they can close by the end of November.” Judy Nelsen, a Realtor with Adkins, McNeill, Smith & Associates in Little Rock
Names and faces
posted: 10/16/2009 3:24 a.m.
Country star Garth Brooks announced Thursday that he’s coming out of retirement.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/16/2009 3:24 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I expected as much from the Bush administration, but why are we still being nickeled-and-dimed in our recovery?” Gabriel Bordenave, 29, of New Orleans, addressing President Barack Obama
Italy denies paying off Taliban
posted: 10/16/2009 3:23 a.m.
Italy and NATO on Thursday denied a newspaper report that Italian intelligence secretly paid the Taliban thousands of dollars to keep the peace in an Afghan area under Italian control.
N.Y. legislator gets lesser attack verdict
posted: 10/16/2009 3:22 a.m.
A freshman state senator accused of slashing his girlfriend’s face in a jealous rage was acquitted Thursday of a felony charge but was convicted of a lesser charge of grabbing her by the arm in a scene caught on videotape.
The world in brief
posted: 10/16/2009 3:20 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We don’t do bribes.We don’t pay the insurgents.” Col. Wayne Shanks, a U.S. spokesman for NATO forces in Afghanistan Article, this page Protesters, police clash in S. Africa STANDERTON, South Africa — Protesters barricaded a major highway with rocks and burning tires Thursday, clashing with police who fired at them with rubber bullets. Youths retaliated with slingshots and threw rocks.
Rivals far behind Lincoln in cash
posted: 10/16/2009 3:15 a.m.
Candidates seeking to unseat U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., have a long way to go to catch up to her campaign dollars, according to Federal Election Commission reports that were due Thursday.
Other days
posted: 10/16/2009 3 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 16, 1909 A new tariff, effective November 18, reducing slightly the passenger rates from Memphis and Arkansas points to Oklahoma, has been filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Rock Island passenger department. The new tariff rearranges the rates on the basis of two and a half cents in Arkansas. The tariff which it replaces was on the basis of three cents in Arkansas.
COLUMNISTS Get the shot or get lost
posted: 10/16/2009 3 a.m.
Enough already with the whining, moaning, demonstrating and protesting by health-care workers. Doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, nurses’ aides, and anyone else who has regular contact with patients ought to be required to get a flu shot or find another line of work.
A Nobel Prize for vision
posted: 10/16/2009 2:59 a.m.
So I guess now he’s a socialist-terrorist-secret-Muslim-radical-Christian-Hitlerclone and Nobel Prize winner? Forgive me for laughing, but half the fun of last week’s surprise news that President Obama had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize lay in anticipating how his political adversaries would react. They did not disappoint.
LETTERS
posted: 10/16/2009 2:55 a.m.
Vaccines are safe, effective Re Mike Masterson’s column, “About that flu shot” : To date, there have been 76 pediatric deaths due to the 2009 H1N1 virus in the United States (two in our state). The number of current deaths is similar to that seen during one average influenza season, and it is only October.
Another health care option
posted: 10/16/2009 2:53 a.m.
As the health care reform bills slip-slide their way through Congress, the biggest opportunity being squandered is that of innovative thinking.
Public service or self-help?
posted: 10/16/2009 2:52 a.m.
Some members of the Pulaski County Quorum Court Ways and Means Committee reportedly feel that they are being unjustly criticized for wanting to give 4 percent bonuses to county employees.
Thursday, October 15
School district administrators eye new high school plan without millage
posted: 10/15/2009 3:02 p.m.
Fayetteville School District administrators, saying a 2010 millage campaign probably would not be successful, recommended Thursday a financing plan to raise more than $45 million to improve and expand Fayetteville High School.
Geologist testifies in poultry case
updated: 10/15/2009 5:42 p.m.
A geologist admitted Thursday that he hired his own three daughters and family friends to do legwork for a report that became the backbone of Oklahoma’s pollution lawsuit against the Arkansas poultry industry.
AT&T reports service drops for Arkansas customers
posted: 10/15/2009 2:08 p.m.
AT&T says Internet access to its iPhone and other cellular device failed for a time Thursday morning in Arkansas.
Benton County officials eye phone alert system
posted: 10/15/2009 9:06 a.m.
Justices of the peace in Benton County are considering installing a phone system that notifies county residents of bad weather or other health and safety alerts.
Finding the musical window
posted: 10/15/2009 6:56 a.m.
Todd and Dana Renfrow had been giving private piano lessons in northwest Arkansas for more than 20 years and were quite happy doing so. Then, a couple of years ago, they discovered the Children’s Music Academy and have, quite literally, worked to build their careers and their home around it.
Safeguarding our own
posted: 10/15/2009 6:55 a.m.
On Tuesday, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office became the first agency of its kind in the area to host training classes to teach all of the sheriff’s deputies how to spot and handle returning combat veterans who may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD.
Up on Spanker Creek
posted: 10/15/2009 6:54 a.m.
When the gates opened at 9 a.m. Wednesday for the Spanker Creek Arts and Crafts Festival off West Mc-Nelly Road, the crowd was ready to shop for the best deals on oneof-a-kind items that cannot be found elsewhere.
Stone: Rogers officers justified in shooting
posted: 10/15/2009 6:53 a.m.
Officer John Brashear and Cpl. Jesse Ray returned to work Tuesday, nearly two weeks after Ray fatally shot Matthew Dague.
Brumley returns
posted: 10/15/2009 6:52 a.m.
Longtime northwest Arkansas residents remember the days when the annual Albert E. Brumley Sundown to Sunup Gospel Sing drew thousands to the rodeo grounds in Springdale.
No butterflies in garden … yet
posted: 10/15/2009 6:49 a.m.
With dark clouds threatening rain and giving way to little light, the grassy patch at First and Cherry streets takes on a grayish hue. The vegetation shows no color. The footprints are no longer fresh. A cold wind blows across the ground, but nothing stirs.
FBLA has a busy semester
posted: 10/15/2009 6:48 a.m.
It’s been an active semester for the Future Business Leaders of America club at Bentonville High School.
Trike to unveil fall-break drama camp
posted: 10/15/2009 6:46 a.m.
Kids who are looking to burn off energy in a creative kind of way this fall break will have an opportunity to join Trike Children’s Theatre as it takes over the halls of Baker Elementary School.
Crosswalk safety day ‘therapeutic’ for Rays
posted: 10/15/2009 6:45 a.m.
Jane Ray spent part of her afternoon standing on the corner of Dickson Street and Arkansas Avenue, waving a yellow sign with red letters to promote Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day.
Collecting ideas: Area officials tour neighbors’ waste sites
posted: 10/15/2009 6:43 a.m.
Wanting to get a better idea of how different solid waste and recycling operations function, approximately 30 city and county officials from throughout Northwest Arkansas took part in a tour of three local waste management facilities on Wednesday.
Area officials tour neighbors’ waste sites
posted: 10/15/2009 6:42 a.m.
Wanting to get a better idea of how different solid waste and recycling operations function, approximately 30 city and county officials from throughout northwest Arkansas took part in a tour of three local waste-management facilities on Wednesday.
Ordinances for quarries, dirt farms proposed
posted: 10/15/2009 6:41 a.m.
Aldermen on Wednesday finalized ordinances that the Fayetteville City Council will consider next week to control noise and other nuisances generated by rock quarries and red dirt farms within one mile of city limits.
Districts receive grants for bus cameras
posted: 10/15/2009 6:40 a.m.
Three Benton County school districts — Bentonville, Gravette and Rogers — were chosen to be part of a statewide pilot program designed to catch drivers who run school-bus stop signs.
Drug task force pursuing more stimulus funds
posted: 10/15/2009 6:40 a.m.
The 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force could be receiving additional stimulus funding from the federal government.
Flu vaccinations set for Oct. 30
posted: 10/15/2009 6:39 a.m.
Flu shots given during mass-dispensing clinics on Oct. 30 will be free to the public.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/15/2009 6:34 a.m.
Events and meetings for Washington County for Oct. 15, 2009.
Pryor: Health-care bill still a work in progress
posted: 10/15/2009 6:32 a.m.
The Senate Finance Committee passed a version of health-care reform Tuesday, and the measure will now move to the floor of the U.S. Senate.
Centerton sets new Rural Fire District Protection Service Fee
posted: 10/15/2009 6:31 a.m.
Centerton City Council members approved Tuesday an increase in the city’s Rural Fire District Protection Service Fee.
Corrections and Clarifications
posted: 10/15/2009 6:30 a.m.
Corrections & Clarifications for October 15, 2009.
Benton Countians to get chance to talk property taxes with state lawmakers
posted: 10/15/2009 6:29 a.m.
Assessment will be meeting on (Friday), Oct. 30, at 10 (a.m.) at the Embassy Suites,” Hobbs said.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/15/2009 6:28 a.m.
Ed Jordon, Alonzo Edgar Monson, James Joseph “Joe” Kretschmar Jr., James Arthur Terry
Community notes
posted: 10/15/2009 6:25 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 15, 2009.
OUR VIEW : Crazy for crafts
posted: 10/15/2009 6:23 a.m.
Hey look, it’s the lady who turns bottle caps into art.
Times Editorial : Stuffy thinking
posted: 10/15/2009 6:21 a.m.
During a recent public input session, University of Arkansas Parking and Transit Director Gary Smith explained that a new bike registration policy requires all bicycle owners on campus to register their bikes.
OTHER OPINIONS Nobel aspirations
posted: 10/15/2009 6:19 a.m.
As the newest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, President Barack Obama has a task no other winner has faced: figuring out how to respond gracefully to an enormous honor given embarrassingly prematurely. …
GUEST COLUMN : Time and money
posted: 10/15/2009 6:18 a.m.
If you live in Fayetteville and voted in the school millage election, then Fayetteville Superintendent Vicki Thomas sent you a very pleasant letter with a return-stamped postcard begging to know why you voted for or against the millage. I know Ms. Thomas stated that this process cost the school district only $5,000, but she really, really wants to have our input!
OTHER OPINIONS : Don't be infected with bad information
posted: 10/15/2009 6:17 a.m.
Bad information is infectious. And, unfortunately, it’s all around.
Guest Commentary : Cheerleading for Christ
posted: 10/15/2009 6:16 a.m.
The varsity cheerleaders at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School are getting their 15 minutes in the news media spotlight this week. Unfortunately, much of the sound-bite coverage may serve only to fuel the ignorance and strife over the role of religion in public schools.
In America : Behind laughter, a depressing tale
posted: 10/15/2009 6:15 a.m.
Conan O’Brien has been making some pretty rough jokes about Newark, N.J., which has led to a (mostly) mock feud between the late-night host and Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
Estate sues hospital, doctors for death after auto accident
posted: 10/15/2009 6:13 a.m.
Attorneys for the widow of a Stone County, Mo., man who died following a 2007 automobile accident filed a medical malpractice lawsuit Friday.
Lasting impression : Kretschmar’s influence still felt by many of his former players
posted: 10/15/2009 6:11 a.m.
Tough, hard-nosed and old school. All those descriptives informed the career of former Fayetteville High basketball coach and athletics director Joe Kretschmar.
Cards, Lions in a showdown
posted: 10/15/2009 6:10 a.m.
Lions coach Bill Harrelson says the approach taken by his undefeated football team in practice this week has remained the same, despite the high stakes involved in Friday’s matchup against Farmington.
Defensive front giving Hogs hope, success
posted: 10/15/2009 6:09 a.m.
Arkansas isn’t selling out this season to get pressure in the backfield.
Rogers gets look at state course
posted: 10/15/2009 6:09 a.m.
Carlton Efurd wasn’t thrilled with the idea of putting his Rogers cross country teams through a race just days before the annual Chile Pepper Run on Saturday in Fayetteville. But with a chance to preview the course for the Class 7A State Meet in Mountain Home, Efurd felt it was too important to pass up.
Bulldogs send two singles, two doubles teams to state
posted: 10/15/2009 6:07 a.m.
Fayetteville High junior Rob Hodous defeated Fort Smith Southside’s Bill Blake, 6-3 and 6-1 Wednesday to win the 7A-West singles title.
Patton having no problem vs. Rebs
posted: 10/15/2009 6:06 a.m.
There probably aren’t many football coaches who can say they’ve never lost to Fort Smith Southside, but Fayetteville head coach Daryl Patton is one of them.
Cowboys return to field against Rogers after week off due to rain
posted: 10/15/2009 6:04 a.m.
Woodland received a scare last week, but it had nothing to do with the opposition.
Ramay clashes with undefeated Central
posted: 10/15/2009 6:02 a.m.
Like the other teams in the Northwest Arkansas Conference, Ramay had to deal with storms postponing its game last Thursday night.
Bentonville earns sweep of 7A-West tennis titles
posted: 10/15/2009 6:01 a.m.
The Lady Tigers made a clean sweep of Wednesday’s finals at the 7A-West Conference Tennis Championships.
UA guard Clarke named best shooter in nation
posted: 10/15/2009 6 a.m.
Sophomore Rotnei Clarke of the Arkansas men’s basketball team was named the No. 1 shooter in the nation by Foxsports.com’s Jeff Goodman yesterday.
Basketball tryouts scheduled
posted: 10/15/2009 5:59 a.m.
Rogers School District 6th- and 7th-grade students interested in trying out for the newly formed NWA/AAO Middle School Competitive Basketball League can contact the following feeder pattern head coaches for more information : Marty Barnes (Kirksey and Elmwood boys) at 970-1440 or e-mail to mbarnes@rps.k12.ar.us; Preston Early (Kirksey and Elmwood girls) at 530-7094 or e-mail to pearly@rps.k12.ar.us; Tom Olsen (Oakdale and Lingle boys) at 619-7743 or e-mail to tolsen@rps.k12.ar.us; Kevin Ramey (Oakdale and Lingle girls) at 283-4217 or e-mail to kramey@rps.k12.ar.us.
Dow surpasses 10,000 for first time in a year
posted: 10/15/2009 5:56 a.m.
The Dow Jones industrial average rallied above 10,000 on Wednesday, with gains since springtime erasing about half the damage done by economic troubles since the gauge soared to a record two years ago.
Iraq says nearly 5 years of violence killed 85,694
posted: 10/15/2009 5:55 a.m.
Iraq’s government said 85,694 Iraqis were killed from 2004 to well into 2008, officially answering one of the biggest questions of the conflict — how many perished in the sectarian violence that nearly led to a civil war.
Coordinated action rescued global economy, Bush says
posted: 10/15/2009 5:45 a.m.
Coordinated international action helped avert even worse consequences from the financial crisis that broke out last year, former President George W. Bush said Wednesday.
Afghanistan policy called adrift
posted: 10/15/2009 5:44 a.m.
U.S. policy on Afghanistan is “in a state of drift and lacking direction” as President Barack Obama conducts his review of strategy for the war, the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee said Wednesday.
South, Arkansas specifically, shaped Clinton, says writer
posted: 10/15/2009 5:44 a.m.
During 79 White House conversations over the course of Bill Clinton’s eight years in office, one certainty became clear to historian Taylor Branch: his subject’s political essence flowed directly from his roots in Arkansas.
Californian fined for Obama filings
posted: 10/15/2009 5:41 a.m.
A federal judge here fined a leader of the movement challenging President Barack Obama’s citizenship.
GOP’s Collins nears endorsement of health bill
posted: 10/15/2009 5:40 a.m.
A second Republican senator signaled Wednesday she’s open to voting for sweeping healthcare legislation this year.
U.N.: 1 billion hungry
posted: 10/15/2009 5:38 a.m.
Declining aid and investment in agriculture caused a steady increase in world hunger for more than a decade before the economic crisis pushed the ranks of the hungry to a high of 1 billion, a U.N. food agency said Wednesday.
Lawmaker protest halts Senate’s work
posted: 10/15/2009 5:37 a.m.
The Senate ground to a halt Wednesday after Sen. Tom Coburn launched a 30-hour protest that held up passage of a $33.5 billion measure funding energy and water projects.
Palestinians urge world to punish Israel over Gaza
posted: 10/15/2009 5:37 a.m.
The Palestinians called Wednesday for global action to punish Israel for purported war crimes during its military assault on Gaza last winter, warning that the credibility of the United Nations and international human-rights law was at stake.
Prints on painting tie it to da Vinci
posted: 10/15/2009 5:36 a.m.
TORONTO — A new portrait by Leonardo da Vinci may have been discovered thanks to a centuries-old fingerprint and palm print.
Pakistanis flee Taliban heartland of S. Waziristan
posted: 10/15/2009 5:35 a.m.
Streams of civilians jammed into cars and trucks Wednesday to flee the militant stronghold of South Waziristan as the government pounded the area with airstrikes ahead of an expected ground offensive against the Taliban along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan.
Band in mourning wins regional awards
posted: 10/15/2009 5:35 a.m.
Many in tears, members of the high school marching band who lost a teacher in a bus crash honored her and swept the awards at a regional competition.
Clinton to Russia: Open up
posted: 10/15/2009 5:34 a.m.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday challenged Russians to open up their political system, embrace diversity and scorn Cold War-era thinking.
The world in brief
posted: 10/15/2009 5:33 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I expect that the real numbers of the people killed are higher than this.” Ali Khalil, 27, of Baghdad’s Sadr City neighborhood, after Iraq’s government said at least 85,000 Iraqis were killed from 2004 to 2008 Article, 1A
Despite sun, state’s rivers continue rise
posted: 10/15/2009 5:32 a.m.
As the sun peeked through the clouds and the state got a brief reprieve from rain on Wednesday, many roads remained underwater and river levels continued to rise.
ROGERS: Officers cleared in death of man
posted: 10/15/2009 5:31 a.m.
Rogers police Cpl. Jesse Ray was cleared Wednesday in the shooting death of a Benton County man who shot at two officers, once at close range, after an attempted traffic stop.
FORT SMITH: Lottery prize winner starts six days in jail
posted: 10/15/2009 5:29 a.m.
Arkansas’ biggest lottery winner to date picked up his $75,000 prize in Little Rock on Tuesday, then surrendered to Sebastian County jailers to begin serving a six-day jail term on two sex-offense convictions.http://www.arkansasonline.com/admin/news/story/161168/# Normalize
Committee requests to see agencies’ rules
posted: 10/15/2009 5:27 a.m.
Legislators put state agencies, boards and commissions on notice Wednesday that they’re tired of rules being put in place without their knowing about it.
Witness: Samples are clear
posted: 10/15/2009 5:25 a.m.
The levels of phosphorus and three metals in manure and sediment at the bottom of Lake Tenkiller make it clear poultry companies are polluting the Illinois River watershed, a witness testified Wednesday.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/15/2009 5:22 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/15/2009 5:22 a.m.
McDaniel OKs ballot language Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel approved ballot title and popular name language Wednesday for a proposed constitutional amendment that would deny some public benefits to illegal aliens.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/15/2009 5:20 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Stuff floats.” Greg Frizzell, U.S. district judge, referring to a demonstration of how poultry manure interacts with tahttp://www.arkansasonline.com/admin/news/story/161173/# Toggle previewp water Article, 1B
REVIEW: Writer delights arts center fans
posted: 10/15/2009 5:17 a.m.
David Sedaris takes the most ordinary thing, fixates on it and makes it hilarious.
FORT SMITH: Man, 45, niece, 26, remain jailed in beating death
posted: 10/15/2009 5:16 a.m.
A city man pleaded innocent Wednesday to a manslaughter charge in the beating death of another man last weekend.
Arkansas at No. 1 Florida: Another big, big threat
posted: 10/15/2009 5:12 a.m.
Another week, another premier offense staring at the Arkansas Razorbacks.
D.C. school leader speaks at LR event
posted: 10/15/2009 5:11 a.m.
The controversial superintendent of Washington’s public school system told a crowd in Little Rock on Wednesday that public education should be the great equalizer for children of all backgrounds.
FORT SMITH: Official rates industrial sites’ potential
posted: 10/15/2009 5:10 a.m.
Improvements to infrastructure loom as a hurdle in attracting new industry to the Fort Smith area, a transportation expert said Wednesday.
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: Phillies, Dodgers in NLCS replay
posted: 10/15/2009 5:10 a.m.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row, starting tonight, making them the closest thing the NL has to a couple of dominant teams.
France father-son top first class
posted: 10/15/2009 5:09 a.m.
NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. headlined the five inductees into the first Hall of Fame class, a group that drew mixed reactions to the inclusion of France’s son instead of driver David Pearson.
UA sports roundup
posted: 10/15/2009 4:55 a.m.
Aubry staying upbeat The Arkansas soccer team’s road trip almost had a storybook finish this past weekend.
Manning at home in Superdome
posted: 10/15/2009 4:54 a.m.
Mention the Saints and the city of New Orleans, and the memories come quickly for Eli Manning.
Orton turns heads with his 5-0 start
posted: 10/15/2009 4:53 a.m.
In Chicago, his many critics suggested the “O” in quarterback Kyle Orton’s name really stood for “Ordinary.” So far in Denver, then, it must mean “Outstanding.” Orton’s Broncos are 5-0 for the first time since 1998, when they won their last Super Bowl with Hall of Famer John Elway under center.
OU, Texas QBs build friendship
posted: 10/15/2009 4:52 a.m.
When Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford injured his shoulder last month, one of the first people he heard from was Colt McCoy.
Profit soars at JPMorgan
posted: 10/15/2009 4:50 a.m.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted its highest profit since the subprime-mortgage market collapsed in 2007, relying on a surge in investment-banking revenue to weather higher losses on consumer loans.
State briefs
posted: 10/15/2009 4:49 a.m.
Ex-Fayetteville coach Kretschmar dies at 75 Former Fayetteville High School boys basketball coach and athletic director Joe Kretschmar Jr., died Wednesday at his home in Prairie Grove.
Class 4A report
posted: 10/15/2009 4:48 a.m.
Gravette still using two QBs Gravette Coach Bill Harrelson is keeping his options open at quarterback.
5A-West report
posted: 10/15/2009 4:45 a.m.
Bulldogs expect tough go Greenwood is used to putting up big numbers with its passing game, but the Bulldogs had to resort to Plan B against Greenbrier.
Genz plugged in, lighting up opponents
posted: 10/15/2009 4:43 a.m.
West Fork Coach Rodney Selph vividly recalls the day he realized what Logan Genz was capable of doing.
Gravette too tough at home
posted: 10/15/2009 4:42 a.m.
It might be hard to believe, but there are big games in the 1-4 A Conference that don’t involve Shiloh Christian.
China’s trade slump eases in September; loans rise
posted: 10/15/2009 4:41 a.m.
China’s export slump eased in September as global demand showed signs of recovery and banks stepped up lending to help fuel a turnaround in the world’s No. 3 economy.
14-month low noted for dollar
posted: 10/15/2009 4:40 a.m.
The dollar continued its tumble Wednesday as markets rallied on positive earnings and Chinese trade data, while a Federal Reserve official reiterated that U.S. interest rates would stay low.
Panel’s vote step toward overhaul
posted: 10/15/2009 4:39 a.m.
A key House panel moved to tighten rules on previously unregulated financial instruments Wednesday, a step toward governing the obscure and complex transactions at the heart of the troubles that befell some of Wall Street’s most well-known financial houses.
FAA proposes fines for two airlines
posted: 10/15/2009 4:37 a.m.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday proposed civil penalties of $5.4 million against US Airways Group Inc. and $3.8 million for United Airlines for flying jets that didn’t comply with directives or airline procedures.
Dell falls to third in PC market
posted: 10/15/2009 4:31 a.m.
Dell Inc., once the world’s top seller of personal computers, fell from second to third place in the global PC market last quarter after Acer Inc. surged past the company.
FDA warns Nyquil maker over vitamin C
posted: 10/15/2009 4:26 a.m.
Federal drug regulators gave a warning to Procter & Gamble on Wednesday for adding vitamin C to its Vicks cold formulas, a combination not allowed by federal regulations.
Who’s buying lottery tickets?
posted: 10/15/2009 4:25 a.m.
Dallas County retailers collected the most lottery ticket revenue per resident among Arkansas’ 75 counties during the first two weeks of the state’s lottery.
Highway panel OKs 7 more stimulus bids
posted: 10/15/2009 4:13 a.m.
Arkansas’ federal stimulus spending on road and bridge projects topped $150 million Wednesday with seven more projects awarded contracts.
OUTDOOR BRIEFS
posted: 10/15/2009 4:08 a.m.
Harp captures Supercasters title David Harp bagged five-bass limits Saturday and Sunday totaling 21 pounds to win the Beaver Lake Supercasters Tournament of Champions and $1,432.
History and hiking
posted: 10/15/2009 4:07 a.m.
The inaugural fall festival last weekend at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area exemplified the park’s mission of helping folks get to know and appreciate the Ozark Mountains.
Math scores on national test show Arkansas pupils treading water
posted: 10/15/2009 4:05 a.m.
Arkansas’ fourth- and eighth-graders in 2008-09 show virtually no change in math achievement when their results are compared with 2007 results on the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
NORTHWEST TERRITORY: Deer checks go high tech, impersonal
posted: 10/15/2009 4:05 a.m.
The new telephone/online deer-check system has virtually negated a time-honored social tradition.
Hunting seasons
posted: 10/15/2009 4:01 a.m.
FURBEARERS (STATEWIDE) Gray fox, mink, red fox and striped skunk hunting: Through sunset Feb. 28 Opossum hunting: Through sunset Feb. 28 Bobcat hunting: Sunrise todaysunset Feb. 28 and from the first day of spring turkey season to the last day of spring squirrel season River otter hunting: Sunrise Nov. 4-sunset Feb.
Fishing report
posted: 10/15/2009 4 a.m.
Northwest & North-Central Arkansas BEAVER As of Wednesday, the lake was at 1,125.4 feet, or 5 feet above normal level.
Retailer expands prepaid service
posted: 10/15/2009 3:51 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Wednesday that it will begin offering two low-price, prepaid cell-phone plans nationwide starting Sunday after successfully testing the plans in a dozen major U.S. markets beginning earlier this year.
Names and faces
posted: 10/15/2009 3:50 a.m.
Harry Connick Jr. said he did the right thing by expressing his anger at a blackface skit poking fun at the Jackson Five in Australia last week.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/15/2009 3:49 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.
Foreign investment floods India
posted: 10/15/2009 3:49 a.m.
Six months ago, it looked as if India was in for a bumpy recession. Factories were laying off workers and construction sites were grinding to a halt as foreign investment slowed to a trickle.
In the news
posted: 10/15/2009 3:47 a.m.
Maria Shriver, California’s first lady, apologized for breaking a state law that requires drivers to use a hands-free device while talking on their cell phones and said she would donate her cell phone to a program that helps domestic-violence shelters.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/15/2009 3:46 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I believe because of close coordination and the willingness to act in the face of financial danger that the interjection of capital into the financial system helped save our economies.” Former President George W. Bush Article, 1D Times Co. calls off Boston Globe sale BOSTON — The Boston Globe is off the market.
OK senior-citizen cash, Obama tells Congress
posted: 10/15/2009 3:45 a.m.
President Barack Obama called on Congress Wednesday to approve $250 payments to more than 50 million senior citizens to make up for no increase in Social Security next year.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/15/2009 3:41 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I think this bill is far superior to the ones passed by the Senate [health] committee and the three House committees, but it needs substantial additional work.” Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on the health-care bill passed by the Finance Committee
THE TV COLUMN: To watch, or not to watch: That’s the ratings ploy
posted: 10/15/2009 3:40 a.m.
Every fall I get e-mail from Mountain Home to Magnolia sent by folks frustrated because their favorite new show has been canceled.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/15/2009 3:32 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: So far, my husband and I have managed to keep our jobs, but with the economy the way it is we’ve cut back on our spending for fear we’ll have to live off our savings some day. As part of this, we’ve almost stopped giving to our church and the charities we’ve supported. Are we wrong? — McK.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/15/2009 3:30 a.m.
Happy birthday. You are driven to show the world what you can do. Your commitment to work will be well compensated. Balance out the picture with loving relationships.The affection and care you exchange will support your climb to the top. The new year brings opportunities to be generous in ways that only you can be. Aquarius and Taurus people adore you.
LIKE IT IS You can’t say enough about Gators’ Tebow
posted: 10/15/2009 3:28 a.m.
There is not one reason to write a column about Tim Tebow.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/15/2009 3:26 a.m.
1. What U.S. city is known as the “Big Easy” ? 2. Name the first company to sell condensed milk. 3. The song “A Bushel and a Peck” is in what musical ? 4. The television show Phyllis was a spinoff of The Mary Tyler Moore Show.Who played the role of Phyllis Lindstrom?
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/15/2009 3:24 a.m.
DEAR HELOISE: My sister recently had a pan of grease catch fire, and some things became rather apparent. One thing was: Where did we put the fire extinguisher ? Secondly: How do we use it?
Teixeira, Abreu face former teams
posted: 10/15/2009 3:23 a.m.
Mark Teixeira and Bobby Abreu have plenty in common. Smooth swings, sharp eyes, opposite-field power.
Off the wire
posted: 10/15/2009 3:22 a.m.
FOOTBALL Rossum signs with Cowboys Allen Rossum is going home. The Dallas native signed with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, only two days after being released by the San Francisco 49ers.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/15/2009 3:21 a.m.
Sioux Falls makes life miserable University of Sioux Falls football games have been so lopsided, even the athletic director’s wife tells her husband she can’t bear to watch.
COMMENTARY Limbaugh ultimately banished self
posted: 10/15/2009 3:17 a.m.
Talk about irony. NFL owners, who are almost all rich, white guys, are showing little enthusiasm for allowing Rush Limbaugh into their exclusive club.
Razorbacks Report
posted: 10/15/2009 3:15 a.m.
Mallett, Loeffler meet up FAYETTEVILLE — Florida quarterbacks coach Scot Loeffler served in the same capacity at Michigan (2002-2007 ) and played a key role in recruiting and signing Ryan Mallett for the Wolverines.
SEC Report
posted: 10/15/2009 3:14 a.m.
Offense no-show at LSU LSU announced Friday that offensive coordinator Gary Crowton had gotten a $50,000 raise to bump his salary to $450,000 per year.
TOP 25 Boise State stays alive on BCS road
posted: 10/15/2009 3:12 a.m.
Kellen Moore threw two short touchdown passes to Tommy Gallarda, and No. 5 Boise State survived a late scare from Tulsa to escape with a 28-21 victory Wednesday night in one of the last road tests standing between the undefeated Broncos and the Bowl Championship Series.
Angels go to Lackey for opener
posted: 10/15/2009 3 a.m.
Los Angeles Angels Manager Mike Scioscia announced his rotation for the American League Championship Series on Wednesday, selecting John Lackey to start Friday night’s Game 1 against CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/15/2009 2:59 a.m.
Electric co-op wins sought rate increase The Arkansas Public Service Commission said Wednesday that it approved a $24.4 million rate increase for the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. and its members.
Other days
posted: 10/15/2009 2:32 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 15, 1909 CONWAY — Denied a preferred gift of $10,000 from the Peabody fund by reason of the legislature’s falling to meet the conditions, the Arkansas State Normal School will receive a donation even more generous from that fund.
EDITORIALS What, no umbrella?
posted: 10/15/2009 2:31 a.m.
THIS ADMINISTRATION doesn’t practice appeasement but, to use its newspeak, constructive dialogue. Not that the results are any different. Remember when it canceled plans for an anti-missile defense system in eastern Europe?
COLUMNISTS Magic numbers in politics
posted: 10/15/2009 2:28 a.m.
Back in the days of the Soviet Union, two Russian economists who had never lived in a country with a free market economy understood something about market economies that many others who have lived in such economies all their lives have never understood.
OTHERS SAY Unsteady as she goes
posted: 10/15/2009 2:28 a.m.
During the past 10 days, Pakistan’s conflict with the Taliban movement has escalated toward full-scale war—and the extreme Islamist movement has mostly held the initiative.
Saving the last lions
posted: 10/15/2009 2:27 a.m.
Just 50 years ago there were close to a half-million lions in Africa—about 450,000 in all. Today there are between 16,000 and 23,000. And yet, unlike elephants (a far more numerous species), lions have no protection under the international accord governing such matters.
LETTERS
posted: 10/15/2009 2:25 a.m.
Past attempts offer no hope I find it interesting that many writers of letters to the editor throw out Social Security and Medicare as examples of why we should not fear “socialism.”
News as infotainment
posted: 10/15/2009 2:22 a.m.
In theory, the national news media function in a free market of ideas, a self-regulating, relentless quest for what the old Superman comics called “truth, justice and the American way.”
Wednesday, October 14
Fort Smith police arrest two in beating death
posted: 10/14/2009 11:16 a.m.
An Arkansas man and an Oklahoma woman have been arrested for manslaughter in the beating death of a Fort Smith man.
Prosecutor: Police justified in deadly shooting
posted: 10/14/2009 10:57 a.m.
Police in Rogers said Benton County prosecuting attorney Van Stone has cleared an officer involved in a deadly shooting earlier this month.
Grant to fund green collar job training center
posted: 10/14/2009 8:57 a.m.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville and Pulaski Technical College in Little Rock have been chosen to administer two green collar job training centers in the state.
Hayes sentenced : Felon given 40 years in prison, still faces up to 30 years more for failure to appear
updated: 10/14/2009 9:54 a.m.
Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey sentenced Terry Hayes on Tuesday to 40 years in prison and fined him $45,000 for threatening to kill his son and for other crimes.
Officials mull street safety on Cleveland
posted: 10/14/2009 7:53 a.m.
In the wake of a child being killed crossing Razorback Road on Oct. 3, neighbors in the vicinity asked the Fayetteville City Council’s Street Committee on Tuesday to take immediate action to improve traffic conditions on West Cleveland Street.
Breathing a sigh of relief
posted: 10/14/2009 7:53 a.m.
School continued as usual in the Gentry School District on Tuesday morning with one exception — there was a feeling of relief that the district had been removed from the state’s fiscal-distress list the day before.
Council says no more talk of property tax hike this year
posted: 10/14/2009 7:52 a.m.
There won’t be any further conversation this fall about increasing the amount of property taxes levied by the city, the Fayetteville City Council agreed during a Tuesday agenda meeting.
With the fairs comes traffic - lots of it
posted: 10/14/2009 7:51 a.m.
As much as locals and visitors alike enjoy the area’s annual arts-and-crafts fairs, which will start this week, no one enjoys the extra traffic.
Greenland fundraising feat praised by superintendent
posted: 10/14/2009 7:50 a.m.
There was no cake or ice cream at the event, but Superintendent Roland Smith’s monthly town hall meeting turned into a celebration of financial and academic progress Tuesday evening.
Elk Road connection
posted: 10/14/2009 7:49 a.m.
Elk Road probably doesn’t mean a whole lot to most people in the region. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance it means absolutely nothing. But spend a morning maneuvering through the near chaos of morning drop-off at Central Park Elementary School at Morning Star and Pinecrest Private School on Bentonville’s southwest side, and you may very well take notice. Figure in the flood of traffic
Lincoln voters annex land
posted: 10/14/2009 7:47 a.m.
Lincoln voters passed an annexation Tuesday that town officials hope will help to set more detailed boundaries for the city.
Wayward dog ends up costing Bentonville man plenty
posted: 10/14/2009 7:46 a.m.
When Jim Fielding’s dog wandered off his property, the Bentonville resident never thought it would lead to his arrest.
Ruling: Former youth coach fit to stand trial
posted: 10/14/2009 7:44 a.m.
A former youth coach was found fit Monday to stand trial on child-porn charges.
Bentonville attorney draws suspension
posted: 10/14/2009 7:43 a.m.
A Bentonville attorney has been suspended from practicing law by the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/14/2009 7:42 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for Oct. 14, 2009.
Enhancement charge could mean more time for man
posted: 10/14/2009 7:40 a.m.
Prosecutors filed a firearm-enhancement charge against George David Reed, but dropped a charge that could have seen Reed receive a life sentence for shooting his daughter’s boyfriend.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/14/2009 7:40 a.m.
Elizabeth Earlene Carter, H.K. “Ballie” Brown, Elsie Irene Henshaw, Donald R. Taldo, James E. Terry, Robert Harold “Bob” Brown, Cuthbert Earl “Hop” Elzey
Judge to consider bond in murder case
posted: 10/14/2009 7:37 a.m.
Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey said Tuesday he will decide within 10 days whether to a set bond on a woman charged with the capital murder of her mother.
POLICE REPORTS
posted: 10/14/2009 7:36 a.m.
Incidents filed to police in Benton County for October 14, 2009.
Community notes
posted: 10/14/2009 7:34 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 14, 2009.
Times Editorial : Eyeing the future
posted: 10/14/2009 7:32 a.m.
It’s still a little tough to believe, but apparently a congressional race of some merit is coming to the 3rd District for the first time in several years. We’re pleased as punch to hear it, as the people of this area deserve nothing less than legitimate choices at the ballot box.
Divers search lake again for missing woman
posted: 10/14/2009 7:32 a.m.
Divers who conducted a second search of Beaver Lake on Saturday for the body of a missing Johnson County woman were unsuccessful in finding any evidence in the 2005 disappearance of Bonnie McFadden.
TABLE FOR ONE : Give peace a chance
posted: 10/14/2009 7:30 a.m.
It was nice of those five people from Norway to award the Nobel Peace Prize to our new, young president, Barack Obama. It’s like giving a guy an A+ on the first day of school. The funniest line I’ve heard so far comes from David Letterman, who quipped “President Obama was given the Nobel Peace Prize for not being George W. Bush.” It’s amazing how major truths can be buried in humor.
Howell lands back in jail
posted: 10/14/2009 7:30 a.m.
Timothy Glenn Howell was jailed Monday for failing to keep in touch with his attorney.
City Attorney to leave position
posted: 10/14/2009 7:28 a.m.
The first, and so far the only, attorney for the city of Bella Vista is leaving.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/14/2009 7:27 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 14, 2009.
City of Fayetteville compost for sale to city residents
posted: 10/14/2009 7:23 a.m.
Compost is screened and ready for distribution by the Fayetteville Solid Waste and Recycling Division.
Gravette High School uses distance learning to train storm spotters
posted: 10/14/2009 7:22 a.m.
Even with all the new forecasting technology that is available, sometimes the best current weather report comes from eyewitnesses.
Holding out for better
posted: 10/14/2009 7:21 a.m.
The city of Bentonville will tap into its second installment of voter-approved bond money, earmarked for improvements throughout the community, soon, but not quite as soon as expected.
Water district explains taste, odor issues
posted: 10/14/2009 7:19 a.m.
The Beaver Water District say conditions in Beaver Lake, the water source for most of Northwest Arkansas’ water systems, may leave some customers turning up their noses.
Six men rescued a woman from a burning car
posted: 10/14/2009 7:18 a.m.
The heroes of our story admittedly arrived a little late. They heard an explosion from inside the General Heating and Air Conditioning building and thought it was a transformer blowing. The six of them wandered outside and found flames shooting from the ground to the treetops. They grabbed a pair of fire extinguishers and headed toward the fire. Their names are Jesse Davis, Everette Gurwell, Shannon Kultgen, David McKenzie, Paul Rooks and Chris Thomas.
Volunteers needed for Angel Tree program
posted: 10/14/2009 7:17 a.m.
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to help register families for this year’s Angel Tree program.
Man, 23, says he raped children, turns himself in
posted: 10/14/2009 7:16 a.m.
A Madison County man was arrested on charges of rape and first-degree sexual assault Monday after he walked in off the street and confessed.
OUR VIEW
posted: 10/14/2009 7:15 a.m.
In one of the most bizarre cases in Benton County history, justice prevailed for Eunice Yogi Bradley — again.
Police warn of PIN scam
posted: 10/14/2009 7:14 a.m.
Fayetteville police are warning area residents about a text messaging scam aimed at area debit card holders.
OTHER OPINIONS : Why our parks matter
posted: 10/14/2009 7:14 a.m.
We hope you tuned in to PBS last week to watch “America’s Best Idea,” the six-part Ken Burns documentary that tells the story of the National Park Service and why we’re so fortunate the agency is duty-bound to protect 391 properties in every corner of the country. “The Buffalo Flows,” a one-hour documentary written and produced by University of Arkansas journalism professor Larry Foley, should also be required viewing for all you naturalists out there, or really for anyone who loves Arkansas.
Take the money and run : Cross country teams get financial boost from Chile Pepper committee
posted: 10/14/2009 7:12 a.m.
The coffers of six area high school cross country programs are substantially more solvent thanks to the largesse of the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival committee.
Pica Pole : When rain becomes routine
posted: 10/14/2009 7:09 a.m.
Couple of days ago, someone asked me if I thought it was going to stop raining.
MY POINT EXACTLY : FHS can’t loosen grip on Southside’s number
posted: 10/14/2009 7:08 a.m.
Fayetteville has Fort Smith Southside’s number. But this season Southside seems to have every one else’s.
’Hawks hope ground game cranks back up
posted: 10/14/2009 7:07 a.m.
First-year Pea Ridge coach Tony Travis has his offensive line back to the grindstone this week, looking for firepower while preparing for the up-andcoming Huntsville Eagles.
FHS sweeps Springdale, gets within reach of conference title
posted: 10/14/2009 7:06 a.m.
Fayetteville moved one step closer to securing the top spot for itself in the 7A-West final standings. The Purple Dogs defeated Springdale in straight sets 25-16, 25-11, 25-18 on Tuesday in Springdale Gym.
Gentry careful with QB
posted: 10/14/2009 7:05 a.m.
The Gentry Pioneers are leaning on the cautious side this week with senior quarterback Caleb Ramsey.
Hogs’ backfield taking ‘bull’ seriously
posted: 10/14/2009 7:04 a.m.
Arkansas’ receivers and running backs admit it’s a friendly competition.
Bob Brown remembered as a coach with a compass
posted: 10/14/2009 7:03 a.m.
Bob Brown coached one of the greatest basketball teams at Rogers High School. His 1971 Mounties were something like 20-0, best I can remember, and cruising through January.
Lincoln eyes win against familiar face
posted: 10/14/2009 7:01 a.m.
Two teams desperate for wins will meet Friday in Lincoln, and a familiar face will be pacing the visitor’s sideline at the Wolf Den.
Former Mountie takes shot, lands spot with Hogs
posted: 10/14/2009 7 a.m.
Cody Lay played basketball at Rogers High School and last season at North Arkansas Community College, but he decided to transfer to the University of Arkansas this year and just be a student.
O-Line playing solid, Hogs’ challenge is believing in win
posted: 10/14/2009 6:57 a.m.
Much has been written about quarterback Ryan Mallett’s throwing in last week’s game.
Lady Tigers lose at FSS
posted: 10/14/2009 6:56 a.m.
The Bentonville volleyball team suffered its third loss in conference play and dropped out of second place in the 7A-West with a 25-19, 23-25, 12-25, 22-25 loss at Fort Smith Southside on Tuesday night.
Hogs get playmakers back on playing field
posted: 10/14/2009 6:54 a.m.
Two of Arkansas’ biggest playmakers trotted back onto the practice field Tuesday, but their status heading into the Florida game is still up in the air.
Options abound for county building plans
posted: 10/14/2009 6:54 a.m.
On Tuesday, members of Benton County’s Committee of 13 were charged with the task of picking a building plan for the county.
JPs shocked to learn building for sale
posted: 10/14/2009 6:52 a.m.
Justices of the peace found themselves blindsided with information that Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee has allowed a private entity to enter and appraise property owned by Benton County at 201 N.E. Second St. in Bentonville.
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/14/2009 6:51 a.m.
ADULT DODGEBALL Adult Dodgeball is fun, competitive, and great exercise. Register now at the Fayetteville Athletic Club. Contact Jonathan Siefert at jsiefert@fayac. com or 479-587-0500, ext. 264.
Council delays vote on zoning boundaries
posted: 10/14/2009 6:49 a.m.
The city’s planning boundaries will remain intact for at least two more weeks after the City Council took no action on Tuesday’s ordinance, pushing it automatically to a second reading at the Oct. 27 meeting.
County Finance Committee reviews lean budget
posted: 10/14/2009 6:47 a.m.
Tuesday marked the Benton County Quorum Court’s first official day of working through the 2010 budget, a budget that has been trimmed of all the pork, contains no raises for non-elected officials or elected officials and no new positions.
Charter schools board discusses finances
posted: 10/14/2009 6:46 a.m.
More talk of possibly refinancing debt was one of many discussions Tuesday night during the Benton County Charter School Organization Board of Directors meeting.
H1N1 kills 2 more in state
posted: 10/14/2009 6:45 a.m.
Two more people in Arkansas have died from complications caused by the H1N1 flu, bringing the total number of deaths in Arkansas to nine this flu season, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.
Election commissioners prepare for elections
posted: 10/14/2009 6:42 a.m.
Election commissioners made decisions Tuesday about the conduct of the two elections being held that day, but they were mindful of future elections, too.
Democratic Committee members support public option
posted: 10/14/2009 6:40 a.m.
Benton County Democratic Central Committee members planned Monday to send U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., a healthcare related message that might be summed up as this: Support the public option.
Algae causes drinking water to taste, smell strange
posted: 10/14/2009 6 a.m.
Rising algae counts may lead to some customers detecting taste or odor in their drinking water right now, while others may not. What is important to remember is that the water is safe to drink, said Larry Lloyd P.E., chief operating officer for Beaver Water District.
Downpours drench region, close roads
posted: 10/14/2009 5:14 a.m.
Steady, drenching rain across much of Arkansas on Tuesday flooded dozens of roads, inundated already soaked crops, shuttered Arkansas State Fair rides and likely caused a building collapse in Monticello.
Coal-plant gear keeps air clean but fouls water
posted: 10/14/2009 5:14 a.m.
For years, residents here complained about the yellow smoke pouring from the tall chimneys of the nearby coalfired power plant, which left a film on their cars and pebbles of coal waste in their yards.
Senate panel favors health-care bill 14-9
posted: 10/14/2009 5:13 a.m.
The Senate Finance Committee approved its health-care proposal Tuesday with a single Republican joining every Democrat, including Arkansas’ Blanche Lincoln, to reach what President Barack Obama called a “critical milestone” in his signature legislative issue.
NLR man arrested in ’90 assault
posted: 10/14/2009 5:12 a.m.
A North Little Rock man faces extradition to Texas after his arrest Tuesday in the kidnapping, rape and throat-slashing of an 8-year-old girl in a small town north of Galveston in August 1990.
Russia rejects threat of sanctions for Iran, deflates U.S. hopes
posted: 10/14/2009 5:11 a.m.
Russia publicly pushed back Tuesday against U.S. efforts to threaten tough new sanctions if Iran fails to prove its nuclear program is peaceful, an apparent setback to President Barack Obama’s hopes for Moscow’s backing for fresh penalties against Tehran.
Afghan acknowledges vote fraud
posted: 10/14/2009 5:09 a.m.
President Hamid Karzai acknowledged fraud Tuesday in the still-unresolved August presidential election but defended the vote as a “victory” for the Afghan people.
Wal-Mart owes $11 million in Iowa suit
posted: 10/14/2009 5:07 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay up to $11 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of 97,000 current and former workers in Iowa over allegations that they were forced to skip breaks or work off the clock.
Lotteries pitch selling tickets across jurisdictions
posted: 10/14/2009 5:06 a.m.
The nation’s two biggest lottery games are talking about cross selling tickets in U.S. lottery jurisdictions with the potential for a national lottery, the head of a lottery association said Tuesday.
Pakistan blasts targets on Afghan border
posted: 10/14/2009 5:05 a.m.
Pakistani jets bombed militant targets along the Afghan border Tuesday ahead of what the government promises will be a ground offensive into the Taliban’s main stronghold, authorities said.
U.S. hastens work on weapon
posted: 10/14/2009 5:04 a.m.
The Pentagon is speeding up delivery of a colossal bomb designed to destroy hidden weapons bunkers buried underground and shielded by 10,000 pounds of reinforced concrete.
SPRINGDALE: Council drops bomb squad
posted: 10/14/2009 5:03 a.m.
The City Council on Tuesday authorized the transfer of the bomb squad from the Springdale Police Department to the Bentonville Police Department.
SPRINGDALE: District delays bid for charter
posted: 10/14/2009 5:02 a.m.
The Springdale School District will delay for one year an application to convert its alternative learning program into a district-run charter school, board members learned Tuesday.
SUN BELT CONFERENCE Wolves’ big game washout
posted: 10/14/2009 5:01 a.m.
It was hard to decide what made things worse for Arkansas State in its 16-10 loss to Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday night at Malone Stadium.
Coops’ litter used nearby, scientist says
posted: 10/14/2009 5:01 a.m.
Manure from chickens and turkeys in the Illinois River watershed is commonly spread only a short distance from the farms where it is produced, a geochemist testified Tuesday in U.S. District Court.
Arkansas at No. 1 Florida: Banking on the run
posted: 10/14/2009 5 a.m.
Arkansas’ recent running game improvements will be put to the test Saturday in The Swamp.
First lady helps start hand-washing effort
posted: 10/14/2009 5 a.m.
As University Heights Elementary School students entered the school’s cafeteria Tuesday morning to watch a demonstration on proper handwashing techniques, a young boy reached down and pulled something off his shoe.
FAYETTEVILLE: Utility rate hearing: Coal plant funding dropped
posted: 10/14/2009 4:59 a.m.
Most of the people who were organizing to speak against Southwestern Electric Power Co.’s requested rate increase had their chief complaint — that of paying for a coal-fueled plant — negated within the first opening minutes of a Public Service Commission meeting Tuesday.
Freeway Series hot topic in LA
posted: 10/14/2009 4:58 a.m.
Ssshhhh, don’t let it get out, but the prospect of a Freeway World Series is a tantalizing prospect to Pine Bluff’s Torii Hunter, of all people.
Tackling poverty focus of new panel
posted: 10/14/2009 4:57 a.m.
A lawmaker said Tuesday she wants more people in Arkansas to “take ownership” of the state’s poverty rate, which is the second highest in the nation, and suggested that state agencies such as the Game and Fish Commission and the Department of Correction devote portions of their budget to help the poor.
LIKE IT IS: Be concerned for Adams first, foremost
posted: 10/14/2009 4:57 a.m.
Forget for a moment that Joe Adams is a great Arkansas Razorbacks football player.
Powell’s hand mending well
posted: 10/14/2009 4:53 a.m.
The way Arkansas men’s basketball Coach John Pelphrey looks at it, freshman forward Marshawn Powell had good timing when it came to breaking his left hand.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/14/2009 4:53 a.m.
Ex-Israeli premier to lecture at UA Ehud Olmert, a former prime minister of Israel who recently went on trial on corruption charges, will speak at the University of Arkansas later this month as part of the its Distinguished Lecture Series.
NOTEWORTHY DEATH
posted: 10/14/2009 4:50 a.m.
Interpreter at Nuremberg trials NEW YORK — Richard W. Sonnenfeldt, the chief interpreter for American prosecutors at the Nuremberg warcrimes trials, has died. He was 86.
FORT SMITH: City will decide on water contract
posted: 10/14/2009 4:48 a.m.
City directors will vote next week on a contract to sell water to an authority seeking a supplemental supply during dry summer months.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/14/2009 4:45 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “When you have to cut your budget, you look at things you can do without.” Kathy O’Kelley, Springdale police chief, on agreeing to move the bomb squad from Springdale to Bentonville Article, 1B
4 Miracle League fields get city OK
posted: 10/14/2009 4:43 a.m.
The Springdale City Council on Tuesday authorized the construction of four Miracle League baseball diamonds at Randal Tyson Recreational Complex.
CRAWFORD COUNTY: Ex-jailer, prisoner charged
posted: 10/14/2009 4:43 a.m.
A former Crawford County jailer and an inmate were charged with second-degree battery Tuesday after they were accused of conspiring to beat another jail inmate.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/14/2009 4:43 a.m.
Ochocinco won’t pitch fit over hit Reggie Hayes of The News-Sentinel in Fort Wayne, Ind., was impressed by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis’ crushing hit on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco in Sunday’s game between the teams.
Off the wire
posted: 10/14/2009 4:42 a.m.
BASKETBALL Gillispie, Kentucky settle Former Kentucky men’s basketball Coach Billy Gillispie and the university have settled their cases over his firing, the school said Tuesday.
Small school report
posted: 10/14/2009 4:41 a.m.
Big line big plus for Paris The offense took three nonconference games to get rolling, but a veteran offensive line has helped Paris crank it up in the 4-3 A Conference.
COMMENTARY There’s no end in sight for pro golfers
posted: 10/14/2009 4:40 a.m.
Tiger Woods sure could use a break from golf.
College football report
posted: 10/14/2009 4:39 a.m.
Alabama: NCAA hit excessive TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama contends the NCAA wrongly forced the football program to vacate 21 victories, describing it as an “unprecedented penalty” in cases involving abuse of free textbooks.
FEAT OF THE WEEK: Harding QB on the money all night
posted: 10/14/2009 4:39 a.m.
Harding Academy junior quarterback Seth Keese wasn’t perfect Friday night against Barton at First Security Stadium in Searcy.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/14/2009 4:38 a.m.
Concussion discussions heated up on the college football landscape the past couple of weeks after Tim Tebow’s knee-to-helmet injury at Kentucky on Sept. 26.
Offenses ready to roll in showdown
posted: 10/14/2009 4:38 a.m.
Don’t be surprised if the points come in bunches when Union Christian plays host t Magazine in a game that could decide the 4-2 A Conference title Friday night in Fort Smith.
UALR set to play Kansas in NLR
posted: 10/14/2009 4:37 a.m.
A non-conference game at North Little Rock’s Dickey-Stephens Park highlights the 2010 UALR baseball schedule, which is expected to be released today.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/14/2009 4:37 a.m.
FOOTBALL Harding kicker gets honor Harding punter/place-kicker Micah Canterbury has been named Gulf South Conference special teams player of the week after placing four of his nine punts inside Ouachita Baptist’s 20-yard line and averaging 36.1 yards per punt in the Bisons’ 21-7 victory Saturday.
Dollar drop lowest since summer ’08
posted: 10/14/2009 4:36 a.m.
The dollar declined on Tuesday to the weakest level against the euro since before the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. on speculation the Federal Reserve will trail other central banks in increasing borrowing costs.
OPEC raises 2010 demand forecast
posted: 10/14/2009 4:36 a.m.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries raised its 2010 global oil demand growth forecast for a second month on economic expansion in emerging markets.
Putin gets big gas deal with China
posted: 10/14/2009 4:35 a.m.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday negotiated a major new gas deal with China and said that ties between Moscow and Beijing help restrain other powers, a veiled allusion to the United States.
Names and faces
posted: 10/14/2009 4:29 a.m.
Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker, who has garnered national attention for his passionate defense of New Jersey’s largest city, is taking his act to the Tonight Show. Host Conan O’Brien has been engaged in a playful feud with Booker since Sept. 23 and scheduled the 40-year-old mayor as a guest on his show Friday.
Ford, UAW hit tentative deal
posted: 10/14/2009 4:28 a.m.
The United Auto Workers has reached a tentative accord with Ford Motor Co. that would give the automaker contract concessions similar to those the union accepted at the company’s U.S. competitors.
Cisco buys Starent for $2.9 billion
posted: 10/14/2009 4:23 a.m.
Cisco Systems Inc., the largest maker of networking equipment, has agreed to buy Starent Networks Corp. in a deal valued at $2.9 billion, its second multibillion-dollar acquisition in less than two weeks.
Profit off for Intel, but stock leaps 5%
posted: 10/14/2009 4:22 a.m.
Intel Corp.’s third-quarter numbers show the company is getting better at doing more with less in the toughest stretch for the personalcomputer industry in nearly a decade.
P&G’s chief sets growth goal
posted: 10/14/2009 4:21 a.m.
Procter & Gamble Co.’s new chief executive officer wants to fire up growth by adding a billion new customers for products such as Pampers diapers and Gillette razors around the globe over the next five years.
Tax cheats gamble at zero hour
posted: 10/14/2009 4:20 a.m.
Thursday is the deadline for Americans to tell the government about money they have hidden offshore in places such as Swiss bank accounts.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/14/2009 4:19 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
Bearing name of New York, ship sails to city
posted: 10/14/2009 4:19 a.m.
A Navy assault ship built with tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers began its journey to New York on Tuesday, sailing down the Mississippi River in a pea-soup fog as watchers along the levee strained for a glimpse.
In the news
posted: 10/14/2009 4:18 a.m.
Sharon Lubinski, an assistant chief in the Minneapolis Police Department, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be Minnesota’s next U.S. marshal, and if confirmed she would be the first openly homosexual person in such a position.
China’s car sales up 78% in month
posted: 10/14/2009 4:18 a.m.
China’s vehicle sales vaulted 78 percent in September from a year earlier, widening a lead over the United States as the world’s top auto market, with sales spurred by tax cuts and government stimulus spending.
Foreigners fly under radar with void visas
posted: 10/14/2009 4:16 a.m.
Eight years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and despite repeated mandates from Congress, the United States still has no reliable system for determining whether millions of foreign visitors leave the country after their visas expire.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/14/2009 4:16 a.m.
European firms hear wind-energy pitch A recent reception in Hamburg, Germany, given by an Arkansas delegation attracted representatives from European companies in three other countries, the state’s top economic developer said Tuesday.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/14/2009 4:15 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s a way to increase sales and reach out to more players.” Tom Shaheen, the president of the Multi-State Lottery Association’s board of directors, on plans for cross-selling tickets in U.S. lottery jurisdictions with the potential for a national lottery
MARKET REPORT: Health firm’s weak sales spur dip
posted: 10/14/2009 4:15 a.m.
Investors grew cautious Tuesday after quarterly sales at Johnson & Johnson fell short of expectations and an influential analyst stirred worries that bank shares are overheated.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/14/2009 4:13 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Video traffic will make up 64 percent of the world’s data traffic by 2013.” Hilton Romanski, Cisco Systems Inc.’s vice president of corporate development
The world in brief
posted: 10/14/2009 4:11 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Threats, sanctions and threats of pressure in the current situation, we are convinced, would be counterproductive.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, on dealing with Iran’s nuclear program
Government falls in Romanian vote
posted: 10/14/2009 3:50 a.m.
Romania’s government fell Tuesday in a confidence vote in Parliament, lawmakers saying it has failed to improve the economy after it went into recession after three years of growth.
Other days
posted: 10/14/2009 3:27 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 14, 1909 The State Capitol Commission yesterday decided to advertise for bids on the contract for the completion of the state capitol building, in so far as present plans and specifications are concerned, commencing next Sunday, and arrangements are now being made for the advertisements to appear in an engineering journal of New York City, a contractors journal of Chicago, and in St. Louis, Little Rock and Memphis papers.
EDITORIALS Record time to nowhere
posted: 10/14/2009 3:25 a.m.
NO DOUBT about it, Barack Obama is the president of the future. The worrisome part is that he may always be. If there is a presidential decision that can be put off, a bold new policy that can be negotiated into just a continuation of the old, a way to change momentum into inertia. . . this president’s your man.
Klappenbach’s is back!
posted: 10/14/2009 3:22 a.m.
If there is anything that could make fall in Arkansas more perfect, it was the news out of Fordyce on the Cotton Belt that Klappenbach’s Bakery has reopened. For it is not just a restaurant but an institution, community center and tradition. All is right with the world again.
The age gap explains it
posted: 10/14/2009 3:18 a.m.
One of the troubling dynamics behind President Barack Obama’s attempt to overhaul the health care system is the way it has cut along demographic lines. According to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News last month, only 20 percent of people 65 and over support the president’s efforts. Only 31 percent say the federal government should guarantee health insurance for all Americans.
Obituaries
posted: 10/14/2009 3:18 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
COLUMNISTS From crime news to wisdom
posted: 10/14/2009 3:18 a.m.
Dear Diary—It’s been a quiet week in Arkansas just the usual murder, mayhem, arson and sensational trials and indictments pertaining thereto. Naturally I am above reading such tabloid trash. And yet I notice those are the first stories I turn to in the paper. And devour every word. I suspect a lot of us are like that.
LETTERS
posted: 10/14/2009 3:15 a.m.
Average hunters ignored Bryan Hendricks’ recent column that criticized the Arkansas Game and Fish hit the bull’s-eye. In my opinion, the commission has become a product of money, prestige and politics.
Field of broken stones
posted: 10/14/2009 3:13 a.m.
By one count, there are more than 300 graves in “the old cemetery.” We didn’t find nearly that many when we visited it several years ago.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/14/2009 3:05 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Tuesday, October 13
Hayes sentenced to 40 years in prison
posted: 10/13/2009 3:39 p.m.
Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey sentenced Terry Hayes Tuesday to 40 years for putting a gun to this son’s head, threatening to kill him and later intimidating a witness.
Former Israeli prime minister to speak at UA
posted: 10/13/2009 9:19 a.m.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been scheduled to speak at the University of Arkansas.
Doling out dollars A&P Commission gives $42,000 to groups promoting Fayetteville
posted: 10/13/2009 7 a.m.
Fayetteville advertising and promotion commissioners voted Monday to meet $42,000 of $123,000 in requests for projects that will attract visitors and commerce to Fayetteville.
Boy, 15, killed in ATV wreck
posted: 10/13/2009 6:59 a.m.
A 15-year-old boy has died following a four-wheeler accident near his home in west Washington County on Sunday.
Dorm evacuated following alarm from elevator smoke
posted: 10/13/2009 6:58 a.m.
Humphreys Hall, a nine-story University of Arkansas residence hall, was evacuated Monday after smoke set off an alarm in the elevator shaft.
Trail of Tears stop remembered by UA event
posted: 10/13/2009 6:57 a.m.
Decades before historic Old Main was ever constructed, the University of Arkansas campus was the site of another historical event.
Charter school granted use permit
posted: 10/13/2009 6:56 a.m.
A conditional-use permit was granted Monday for a charter school to operate on the north side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Lowe’s in Fayetteville.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/13/2009 6:55 a.m.
Events and Meetings for Washington County for Oct. 13, 2009.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/13/2009 6:53 a.m.
Jim E. Asher, Kenneth Wayne Lance, Jack C. Smith, Carl Lynch Butler, Nina Dean Patton, William Joseph Loughery, Kitty Ruth Eaton, Cuthbert Elzey, Coleton Dale Magnuson, Harold W. “Tommy” Thompson
New lawsuit filed involving Athletic World Advertising
posted: 10/13/2009 6:49 a.m.
A brother of the late founder of Athletic World Advertising filed a lawsuit Friday seeking $539,280 from three men he claims conspired to take over the once-thriving business.
Kelley joins city of Fayetteville as assistant attorney
posted: 10/13/2009 6:47 a.m.
Jason Kelley is Fayetteville’s new assistant city attorney.
Times Editorial : Very interesting
posted: 10/13/2009 6:46 a.m.
Give Ward 2 Alderman Matthew Petty a dash of credit: He’s not the kind of politician who leaves you wondering what he’s really thinking.
JUST A THOUGHT : A proud moment
posted: 10/13/2009 6:45 a.m.
Everyone genuinely upset over last week’s decision to award the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama ought to, as the kids say, seriously get a grip.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/13/2009 6:44 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 13, 2009.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS : Busy semester shows no signs of slowing
posted: 10/13/2009 6:42 a.m.
Don’t look now, but the first semester is almost halfway over. Yikes! How did that happen?
Donation to fund in-classroom grants
posted: 10/13/2009 6:41 a.m.
The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation received a $15,500 donation Friday from the Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas Education Foundation to be used to provide grants to teachers in the classrooms.
FHS students to present play ‘Harvey’ this week
posted: 10/13/2009 6:40 a.m.
The Fayetteville High School Drama Department will present “Harvey” on Friday and Saturday in the Fayetteville High School Auditorium.
Run to Remember honors former teacher
posted: 10/13/2009 6:39 a.m.
The EAST Class at Har-Ber High School is hosting the first-ever Run to Remember on Oct. 31 on the Har-Ber campus.
Trimmed budget approved
posted: 10/13/2009 6:36 a.m.
Still two and a half months from the end of the year, the Farmington City Council wasted little time in adopting the city’s budget for 2010. During Monday’s session, Farmington aldermen unanimously approved the new budget, which is decreased from 2009.
Back in form Slow-starting : Dean heating up for surging Purple Dogs
posted: 10/13/2009 6:33 a.m.
Demetrius Dean is looking more like his old self on the field these days. Dean, now a junior, registered a record-setting sophomore campaign before offseason weight gain led to conditioning issues during the first half of the season
Hogs facing injuries after big victory
posted: 10/13/2009 6:30 a.m.
Arkansas strangely marked the best defensive game of the Bobby Petrino era by making no defensive players available for the Razorbacks’ weekly Monday press conference.
Conference title in play for Volley’Dawgs
posted: 10/13/2009 6:29 a.m.
The Fayetteville Lady Bulldog volleyball teams enters the final full week of 7A-West Conference play poised for a league championship.
Golf tourney, auction raise funds for Pagnozzi Charities
posted: 10/13/2009 6:28 a.m.
Inclement weather notwithstanding, the 18th annual Tom Pagnozzi Charity Golf Tournament, Ultimate Tailgate and Sports Auction concluded Monday at Fayetteville Country Club.
Hodous leads FHS boys to state tourney berths
posted: 10/13/2009 6:27 a.m.
Fayetteville had a good and bad day at the 7AWest Tournament, but the results were ultimately good for its boys’ squad.
Pelphrey to hit airwaves with his own radio show
posted: 10/13/2009 6:26 a.m.
Arkansas basketball coach John Pelphrey will take part in a live radio show this winter on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., the UA athletic department announced Sunday.
Back to the big house : Barrett got 45 years for killing Eunice Bradley
posted: 10/13/2009 6:25 a.m.
Roger Dale Barrett, a free man for about two years, will return to prison — his home for six years.
Womack calls trip to Washington, D.C., a success
posted: 10/13/2009 6:24 a.m.
Four mayors and a city administrator traveled from northwest Arkansas to Washington, D.C., last week. They argued on behalf of more rural communities and for larger allocations of transportation funding and lobbied against new phosphorous regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Moving forward : NWACC Board was updated on the Mercy-clinic purchase.
posted: 10/13/2009 6:23 a.m.
A letter of intent outlining the basic details of Northwest Arkansas Community College’s intent to purchase a local medical clinic is the next step in the purchase process.
New life for Branchwood
posted: 10/13/2009 6:22 a.m.
Members of the Property Owners Association Board of Directors changed their minds about the Branchwood Golf Course, which they closed for golf and transferred to the Recreation Division from the Golf Division just before Christmas.
Clinton: Shared power is solution
posted: 10/13/2009 6:17 a.m.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged the rival leaders of Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government Monday to keep making their awkward coalition work for the sake of lasting peace.
Documents: Parents’ pot use violated their probation
posted: 10/13/2009 6:16 a.m.
The parents of five girls killed in a March 2008 house fire have each tested positive for marijuana on different occasions while on probation.
Inquiry into election plagued by problems
posted: 10/13/2009 6:16 a.m.
Efforts to resolve Afghanistan’s presidential election suffered new setbacks Monday when one of two Afghans on the commission looking into purported cheating resigned over “foreign interference ” and U.N. officials acknowledged that errors and miscommunication had plagued the investigation.
Citing ACORN, GOP assails law
posted: 10/13/2009 6:16 a.m.
Conservative Republicans are capitalizing on the allegations against community activist group ACORN to revive their long-standing fight against a federal law that grades banks on their investments in poor and minority neighborhoods.
One caught, two missing
posted: 10/13/2009 6:16 a.m.
James Robert Butler, a 25-year-old Little Flock resident, is in the Benton County Jail awaiting a probable-cause bond hearing. Butler is accused of stabbing Derek Perkins, 22, late Saturday night.
Technology helping FBI identify fugitives
posted: 10/13/2009 6:15 a.m.
In its search for fugitives, the FBI has begun using facial-recognition technology on millions of motorists, comparing driver’s license photos with pictures of convicts in a hightech analysis of chin widths and nose sizes.
OUR VIEW : Building toward success
posted: 10/13/2009 6:15 a.m.
The Bentonville School Board aimed high last year when it proposed spending $209 million to build six new schools, one of which would have been the city’s second high school. Voters soundly rejected the plan.
Lincoln campaign reports $4 million for re-election bid
posted: 10/13/2009 6:14 a.m.
U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s campaign for her 2010 reelection bid amassed $4.129 million in cash in the bank as of the end of last month, she said Monday.
Governor says trip to Europe ‘fruitful’
posted: 10/13/2009 6:14 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday described his eight-day economic development trip to Europe as “fruitful” and said he’s cautiously optimistic that a few European companies will invest in Arkansas.
BENTON COUNTY: Killer shucks second trial, gets 45 years
posted: 10/13/2009 6:13 a.m.
Roger Dale Barrett chose Monday to admit killing Eunice “Yogi” Bradley rather than face a second capital murder trial.
SPRINGDALE: Service set today for toddler run over by van
posted: 10/13/2009 6:13 a.m.
The 22-month-old boy run over Saturday by a van driven by his 12-year-old brother was identified Monday by police as Adrian Manrriquez.
OTHER OPINIONS : Backdoor insurance for illegals
posted: 10/13/2009 6:12 a.m.
When President Obama addressed Congress last month, he made a promise. “There are also those who claim that our (health-care ) reform effort will insure illegal immigrants. This, too, is false — the reforms I’m proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally.” Rep. Joe Wilson, South Carolina Republican, yelled, “You lie,” which made that section of the president’s speech a part of every newscast.
Liberties : Gandhi wuz robbed
posted: 10/13/2009 6:11 a.m.
When he heard the Nobel Peace Prize shocker on Friday, Bill Clinton went into one of his purple rages. He picked up the phone and dialed the one person on Earth who would be as steamed as he was.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/13/2009 6:10 a.m.
Arts, crafts fair to take year off CASS — The Ole’ Applegate Arts and Crafts Festival won’t be held this year, but the fair will go on in 2010 with a new name and focus on fine art.
Rivalry renewed : Defense has Tigers’ attention
posted: 10/13/2009 6:10 a.m.
Following Springdale Har-Ber’s 27-14 win at Rogers last Friday, Wildcats coach Chris Wood said his team was fortunate to come away with a victory.
War Eagles caught Tiger Express at wrong time
posted: 10/13/2009 6:09 a.m.
Wrong, wrong, wrong. Perry Escalante likened his Heritage War Eagles’ 56-27 mercyrule loss Friday at Bentonville to being at the wrong place, at the wrong time against the wrong team.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/13/2009 6:09 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Rain throws kink in garden opening
posted: 10/13/2009 6:08 a.m.
An exceptionally wet summer and fall has Little Rock Parks and Recreation employees working overtime to finish a sculpture garden in Riverfront Park in time for this weekend’s Sculpture at the River Market show.
Mother, daughter die in house fire
posted: 10/13/2009 6:08 a.m.
Two Knoxville women died Saturday when a fire swept through their home.
BHS wins title on first day
posted: 10/13/2009 6:07 a.m.
The Bentonville Tigers totaled 11 points Monday and are assured of being crowned conference tennis champs Wednesday when the 7A-West Conference Championships are completed at the Rogers High School tennis courts.
Rogers must ‘Mountie up’ without QB
posted: 10/13/2009 6:06 a.m.
Rogers lost more than just another close game last week.
Gatling’s View : CoBo and company run wild with 418-yard outburst
posted: 10/13/2009 6:04 a.m.
Here’s what I know.
Registration open for TiPs basketball camp
posted: 10/13/2009 6:03 a.m.
Bentonville High School is accepting registrations for the TiPs: Tigers in Progress basketball mini-camp Monday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 9. The camps will run from 6-8 p.m. both nights at the Bentonville High School gymnasium.
Life Way sweeps AACS meet
posted: 10/13/2009 6:03 a.m.
The inaugural Arkansas Association of Christian Schools State Cross Country Meet was held in Centerton over the weekend. Life Way Christian School swept the team events and won individual championships in every division.
Parking-lot talk stirs up members of the Planning Committee
posted: 10/13/2009 6:02 a.m.
Some time ago, Justice of the Peace Kurt Moore charged Marshal Watson, director of the Benton County Department of Emergency Management, with the task of securing quotes from area companies able to assess the county’s fleet of fire trucks in an attempt to determine which trucks needed to be replaced and when.
Food pantry shelves empty
posted: 10/13/2009 6:01 a.m.
The number of people seeking help from Helping Hands “is almost double what it was this time last year,” Crawford said.
Green barrels signify sheriff’s annual holiday food drive
posted: 10/13/2009 6 a.m.
Standing behind a neon-green barrel, Benton County Sheriff Keith Ferguson officially kicked off the sheriff’s annual holiday food drive Monday. The goal of the second annual food drive is to repeatedly fill several of the green barrels that will be placed around the county in hopes of helping area families put a good meal on the table during the holidays, Ferguson said. “Last year, you guys (raised) 5,000 pounds and some money, and you have no idea how much that helps people,” said Marge Wolf, director of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/13/2009 6 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This gets closer to the truth of what happened that night.” Van Stone, Benton County prosecuting attorney, on Monday’s guilty plea by Roger Dale Barrett in the death of Eunice Bradley Article, 1B
Group wants more funding for child-nutrition programs
posted: 10/13/2009 5:59 a.m.
Hunger remains a problem for children in Arkansas and elsewhere. But a nonprofit group fighting hunger in America is working to solve the problem.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Dolphins ride Wildcat to winning touchdown
posted: 10/13/2009 5:57 a.m.
With 10 seconds left and the game on the line, the Miami Dolphins went with the wildcat.
Server failure causes data to vanish from Sidekick
posted: 10/13/2009 5:56 a.m.
Owners of Sidekick phones still hadn’t been told Monday if they have lost all the personal information they put on the devices, but it appeared likely for at least some of them.
States to release stimulus jobs data
posted: 10/13/2009 5:53 a.m.
States will reveal later this month how many jobs were created or saved during the first months of President Barack Obama’s $787 billion stimulus plan.
Toyota seeks California electric-car credits
posted: 10/13/2009 5:52 a.m.
Toyota Motor Corp. says that potentially valuable emissions credits that California plans to give to utilities for supporting electric vehicles should go to automakers instead.
Gulf’s waves to power Texas desalination plant
posted: 10/13/2009 5:52 a.m.
A Texas firm plans to use power generated by the Gulf of Mexico’s waves to make its salty water drinkable.
Fourth attack in Pakistan kills 41
posted: 10/13/2009 4:48 a.m.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A suicide car bombing targeting Pakistani troops killed 41 people Monday, the fourth grisly militant attack in just over a week, as the Taliban pledged to mobilize fighters across the country for more strikes.
Insurers issue stinging health-care report
posted: 10/13/2009 4:46 a.m.
The insurance industry put out a report Monday concluding that the Senate’s health-care legislation would drive up costs to consumers, attacking President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority.
1st woman wins Nobel in economics
posted: 10/13/2009 4:44 a.m.
Elinor Ostrom became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in economics, honored along with fellow American Oliver Williamson on Monday for analyzing economic governance — the rules by which people exercise authority in companies and economic systems.
Netanyahu pledges no trials for Israelis
posted: 10/13/2009 4:43 a.m.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed never to allow Israeli leaders or soldiers to stand trial on war-crimes charges over their actions during last winter’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip, furiously denouncing a U.N. report in a keynote address to parliament.
In the news
posted: 10/13/2009 4:27 a.m.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, 61, secretary of state, said in response to a question by NBC’s Ann Curry that she won’t run for president again, adding, “I mean, this is a great job. It is a 24/7 job.
Names and faces
posted: 10/13/2009 4:26 a.m.
Elvis Presley’s hair, at least a clump of hair that Presley may have lost to an Army barber when he went into the service back in 1958, is going on the auction block this Sunday at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/13/2009 4:26 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The misleading and harmful claims made by the profit-driven insurance companies are politicking for corporate gain at its worst.” Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., on an insurance industry report that said the Senate’s health-care bill would increase costs.
The world in brief
posted: 10/13/2009 4:25 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We ran out.The whole market was on fire. Bodies were lying everywhere.” Muhammad Alam, a Pakistani teacher who saw the aftermath of a suicide car bomb that killed 41 people.
Van Buren man wins $100,000 lottery prize
posted: 10/13/2009 4:24 a.m.
For Joe Pierce and his wife, Amanda, the last few days have been momentous.
8 districts exit fiscal distress
posted: 10/13/2009 4:23 a.m.
The Arkansas Board of Education on Monday removed eight school districts from its fiscal distress program after the school systems took steps to replenish what had been rapidly dwindling financial reserves.
Flu outbreak cancels classes at School for the Deaf in LR
posted: 10/13/2009 4:15 a.m.
The Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock will resume classes Wednesday after a flu outbreak at the residential campus caused officials to send students home last week. It’s the only school in the state to report to the Arkansas Department of Education that it halted classes because of illness.
Access to e-mail in prisons proposed
posted: 10/13/2009 4:11 a.m.
Arkansas prison inmates would be able to receive — but not send — e-mails, possibly with photographs attached, under a proposal being considered by the Board of Corrections today.
’93 victims seen with stepfather
posted: 10/13/2009 4:08 a.m.
Neighbors of one of the three West Memphis boys killed in 1993 say in affidavits filed with the Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday that they saw the youngsters with one of the boys’ stepfather shortly before they were reported missing.
Other days
posted: 10/13/2009 4:07 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 13, 1909 On Friday, October 15, a midair journey by two Arkansans in the largest dirigible balloon ever floated will be begun in New York and from there continue to Washington, D.C., and through the South.
The unions’ puppet
posted: 10/13/2009 4:02 a.m.
President Barack Obama says the big problem in Washington is that politicians focus on pleasing special interests at the expense of the general public. But his curious definition of “special interests” exempts one key political force: organized labor.
Atlanta falls again
posted: 10/13/2009 4:02 a.m.
I know of no American who starts from a higher level of aspiration than the journalist. . . . He plans to be both an artist and a moralist—a master of lovely words and merchant of sound ideas. He ends, commonly, as the most depressing jackass of his community—that is, if his career goes on to what is called a success.
LETTERS
posted: 10/13/2009 4 a.m.
Overlook political parties Barack Obama’s pastor told us that our chickens are coming home to roost. They have now arrived, but they are not chickens. Our government is rotting from top to bottom, and the buzzards (lobbyists) can smell the stink a thousand miles away, and it’s our fault.
What’s a little rape?
posted: 10/13/2009 3:59 a.m.
In our new era of teachable moments, nothing has been so educational to me as Roman Polanski’s arrest in Switzerland last week for having sex with a 13-year-old girl. Listening to the impassioned defenses by Polanski’s supporters in Europe and Hollywood, I’ve learned so much that my head is just about to explode.
Bath Junkie files bankruptcy
posted: 10/13/2009 3:57 a.m.
Bath Junkie Inc. of Fayetteville has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, weeks after its owners, Judy and Jon Zimmer, filed for bankruptcy protection, citing a successful lawsuit by a former franchisee.
A Nobel for nothing
posted: 10/13/2009 3:57 a.m.
It’s not much of a stretch to say that George W. Bush has provided high-octane fuel for Barack Hussein Obama’s soaring career.
Arkansas at No. 1 Florida: Strong-willed outfit
posted: 10/13/2009 3:55 a.m.
Quarterback Tim Tebow might be the face of Florida football, but defense has carried the defending national champion and top-ranked Gators this season.
Wolves: Victory essential
posted: 10/13/2009 3:54 a.m.
Arkansas State might very well be playing its biggest game of the season tonight when the Red Wolves take on Louisiana-Monroe in an ESPN2 nationally televised game.
LIKE IT IS: Fortune smiles on determined Razorbacks
posted: 10/13/2009 3:53 a.m.
To say the Little Rock Touchdown Club was festive Monday would be like saying Alabama can play a little defense.
UCA, stadium after title game
posted: 10/13/2009 3:52 a.m.
If officials at the University of Central Arkansas and War Memorial Stadium have their way, the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision title game will be in Little Rock in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Off the wire
posted: 10/13/2009 3:50 a.m.
MOTOR SPORTS Kahne criticizes call NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kasey Kahne accused NASCAR officials of throwing a bogus caution Sunday to bunch up the field and avoid a boring runaway victory by Jimmie Johnson at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.
NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES: Phillies advance after rally in 9th
posted: 10/13/2009 3:49 a.m.
Chase Utley ducked near second base. The rest of the Philadelphia Phillies never flinched.
Good bet Arkansan ends up in Series
posted: 10/13/2009 3:48 a.m.
Back when baseball’s postseason meant the World Series only, Arkansas natives occasionally stole the show.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/13/2009 3:47 a.m.
Lefty gets nice scare from wife This was the 15th time Phil Mickelson has played in the Presidents Cup or the Ryder Cup, and the first time he came alone. His wife, Amy, is recovering from breast cancer and stayed home in San Diego.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Basketball recruit samples, savors Hogmania
posted: 10/13/2009 3:45 a.m.
One of the Arkansas basketball team’s main recruiting targets, forward Marvell Waithe of Tallahassee (Fla.) Community College, made an official visit to Arkansas over the weekend.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/13/2009 3:44 a.m.
Adams’ status is up in air Arkansas receiver Joe Adams is still undergoing tests after suffering what his coaches are calling a mild stroke last week, and the sophomore is unlikely to return to action this week.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/13/2009 3:43 a.m.
FOOTBALL Arkansas Tech ranked in regional poll Arkansas Tech is ranked 10th in this week’s NCAA Division II Super Regional Two poll. The super regional rankings are used to determine the six teams that advance into the NCAA Division II playoffs.
SEC Report
posted: 10/13/2009 3:43 a.m.
RB can’t block out 1 mistake A full 24 hours after the game, Mark Ingram was still reliving the play.
‘Big Tex’ gives UA pledge
posted: 10/13/2009 3:42 a.m.
Athlete Jatashun “Big Tex” Beachum made up his mind a little over a week ago that he wanted to orally commit to Arkansas, but waited until he visited for the Auburn game before he made his commitment public. He is the 13th player to commit to the Razorbacks for the 2010 recruiting class.
Breaking slump for umps simple
posted: 10/13/2009 3:41 a.m.
A botched call in the corner. A phantom foul ball at home plate. Big misses on the bases. Umpires are getting an awful lot of attention in these playoffs, and that’s never a good thing for baseball.
NFL report
posted: 10/13/2009 3:41 a.m.
Cowboys get back to reality In one play, Miles Austin won a game, possibly salvaged a season and spared Coach Wade Phillips from either being fired or spending the next two weeks hearing why he should be.
British launch assets sell-off
posted: 10/13/2009 3:36 a.m.
The British government is holding a fire sale of public assets including London’s high-speed rail link to the Channel Tunnel to raise $25 billion as Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned on Monday that the country is “only halfway there” in overcoming the recession.
Survey sees slow recovery in GDP
posted: 10/13/2009 3:34 a.m.
More than 80 percent of economists believe the recession is over and an expansion has begun, but they expect the recovery will be slow as worries over unemployment and high federal debt persist.
China challenges EU screw, bolt duty
posted: 10/13/2009 3:31 a.m.
China asked World Trade Organization judges on Monday to rule on the legality of European Union anti-dumping duties on screws and bolts, the first time the Asian nation has asked the trade arbiter to rule on a complaint against the group of nations in Europe.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/13/2009 3:31 a.m.
Air service to return to 4 small airports Scheduled air service is to return Oct. 26 to four Arkansas airports after an absence of more than a year. SeaPort Airlines will provide the service to Hot Springs, El Dorado, Harrison and Jonesboro. The towns will be served through a private terminal at Memphis International Airport.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/13/2009 3:29 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Some people would withdraw the fiscal stimulus now, at a time when the economy is still in difficulty. ... I will fight over the next few months for what I believe.” Gordon Brown, British Prime Minister Article, 1D
MARKET REPORT: Stocks mixed after early gains
posted: 10/13/2009 3:25 a.m.
Investors waiting for earnings reports to flow in traded cautiously Monday, giving up early gains and leaving the market narrowly mixed. The Dow Jones industrials reached a new 2009 trading high, edging closer to 10,000.
Monday, October 12
Teen dies in county ATV accident
posted: 10/12/2009 1:17 p.m.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says a 15-year-old boy died after he was trapped underneath an all-terrain vehicle.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO?… WEST NILE VIRUS : West Nile Virus still lurking out there
posted: 10/12/2009 6:45 a.m.
There’s been a lot of talk about swines in Razorback country this year — much of which has nothing to do with Hog fever associated with sporting events at the University of Arkansas.
Viral vaccine: Flu shot clinics to be offered soon in Washington County schools
posted: 10/12/2009 6:44 a.m.
Springdale and Elkins will be the first school districts in Washington County to offer flu shot clinics later this month for students as part of a statewide effort to vaccinate students from the flu.
World Garden reaching out to stop hunger
posted: 10/12/2009 6:43 a.m.
When most people think of a restaurant, they assume it’s feeding hungry folks — the concept seems almost too obvious to mention.
Author’s visit to cap off Hispanic Heritage Month
posted: 10/12/2009 6:42 a.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month in Fayetteville wraps up this week with a visit from Luis Urrea, author of “The Devil’s Highway,” a book that was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction and is being read by thousands of residents as well as students at the University of Arkansas.
Taking the meth message to the schools
posted: 10/12/2009 6:41 a.m.
Editor’s note: This is another in a series of stories The Daily Record will publish in October in recognition of Methamphetamine Awareness Month.
UA’s lifelong learning program reaches adults 50 and older
posted: 10/12/2009 6:40 a.m.
Melinda Nickle’s favorite class was about presidents, politics and the media.
Benton Countians : differ on Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize
posted: 10/12/2009 6:39 a.m.
Two Benton County residents reacted differently Friday to news that President Barack Obama had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Ozark Profile: Traveling troubadour enjoys music [Video]
posted: 10/12/2009 6:38 a.m.
Guitar guru, songwriter and storytelling folk singer Jack Williams loves his peaceful home in rural, southern Washington County, but he’s too busy performing for fun to enjoy it often.
Boozman opposed to bill’s attachment
posted: 10/12/2009 6:35 a.m.
He strongly opposed the attachment of hate-crimes provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, said U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Ark.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/12/2009 6:33 a.m.
Events and Meetings in Washington County for October 12, 2009
Community notes
posted: 10/12/2009 6:32 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 12, 2009.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/12/2009 6:30 a.m.
Delora Mae Bowman, Anna “Janette” Green, Edith Jean Bowman, Charles W. Inlow, Elaine Cole, Nina Dean Patton, Kitty Ruth Eaton
Times Editorial : Stimulus or waste?
posted: 10/12/2009 6:25 a.m.
We’ve long carried a soft spot in our hearts for Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain.
Kids Talk : Eat, drink, breathe, think
posted: 10/12/2009 6:23 a.m.
A newspaper article written by a physician summarized a discussion on health with these words: It’s about what you eat and what you drink, what you breathe and what you think.
Guest Commentary Cross questions
posted: 10/12/2009 6:22 a.m.
The long-running establishment-clause dispute over a Latin cross that has stood for 75 years as a war memorial on federal land in California’s Mojave Desert finally reached the Supreme Court last week. But by the end of the hour-long argument before the justices, it appeared to be less about the establishment clause and more an inquiry into the procedural oddities of the case, and about the latest effort by Congress to end the controversy.
Fables and Faith : Homecoming and rites of passage
posted: 10/12/2009 6:21 a.m.
Thinking about traditions that should not be lost, I found myself recalling “The Rites of Passage.” One good definition shows them to be “a cross-cultural phenomenon. They have existed throughout human history and may be a significant factor in the development of a stable adult personality.” Still another definition points out that rites of passage usually involve “ritual activities and teachings designed to strip individuals of their original roles and prepare them for new roles.” When I was a youngster at Peabody Elementary School in Fort Smith, I learned firsthand about rites of passage. I learned that the firstsecond- and third-graders were always in classes on the first floor. The second floor was reserved for those older kids in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades. I couldn’t wait to learn what mysteries awaited me on the upper floors. The first day of class in the fourth grade found me bounding up the stairs, wide-eyed and full of adventure.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/12/2009 6:20 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 12, 2009.
Orchards Park coming out of the ground
posted: 10/12/2009 6:14 a.m.
The Bentonville City Council is expected to approve two more construction orders related to the building of Orchards Park on the city’s northeast side.
Car bombings kill 19 in Iraq
posted: 10/12/2009 6:13 a.m.
A spate of car bombings killed 19 people Sunday in Iraq’s western Anbar province, once a hotbed of insurgency that later became a showcase for restoring peace.
Rogers’ planning jurisdictions reach City Council
posted: 10/12/2009 6:13 a.m.
On Tuesday, the Rogers City Council is scheduled to decide where Rogers’ planning influence ends.
U.S. flies relief supplies to north Philippine city
posted: 10/12/2009 6:13 a.m.
U.S. Marine CH-46 helicopters loaded with rice, sardines and drinking water flew Sunday into a stricken Philippine mountain city where supplies are running short after landslides triggered by a storm blocked roads and buried dozens of residents.
School band bus crashes, killing 1
posted: 10/12/2009 6:12 a.m.
A bus carrying a Utah high school band swerved off an Idaho interstate and crashed on its side, killing an instructor and injuring some students, police and a school official said.
Hello old friends: Old faces resurface just in time for Hogs
posted: 10/12/2009 6:12 a.m.
A couple of playmakers from last season popped back on Arkansas’ radar screen just when the Hogs needed it most Saturday.
Human trafficking growing problem in Southeast
posted: 10/12/2009 6:11 a.m.
In his east Charlotte apartment less than a mile from Windsor Park Elementary, Jorge Flores Rojas created a religious shrine to a mystical figure known as the patron saint of death, who is said to protect pimps and other criminals.
Monday Morning Scouting Report
posted: 10/12/2009 6:11 a.m.
Arkansas vs. Florida Monday morning scouting Report.
TRAVELERS’ CHECK: 71 bypass good idea, but not hot
posted: 10/12/2009 6:11 a.m.
The U.S. 71 bypass of Bella Vista is as sexy as oversized pajamas, canned corn and tax reports.
Trial starts Tuesday for LR man facing third murder charge
posted: 10/12/2009 6:10 a.m.
A Little Rock man who has been tried twice before on murder charges — acquitted in one case and serving 50 years for the other — will go on trial Tuesday in federal court in a third murder case.
Balanced effort keeps Farmington team unbeaten in conference play
posted: 10/12/2009 6:09 a.m.
A torrent of 28 answered points in the second half Friday night at Bobcat Stadium swept Farmington to its fourth-consecutive win, a 41-7 rout of Berryville.
Grant County lawmen killed in 1887 get 2nd look
posted: 10/12/2009 6:09 a.m.
History had very nearly forgotten H.L. Smith and John A. Bratton.
BENTON COUNTY: Proposal would cut tax revenue for cities
posted: 10/12/2009 6:08 a.m.
A proposed shift in Benton County tax levies could result in lower taxes for property owners and more money for county government. But cities in the county would receive less money as a result.
OTHER OPINIONS : Pass shield law
posted: 10/12/2009 6:08 a.m.
The Obama administration’s efforts to impede Senate approval of a law designed to protect reporters from punishment if they refuse to divulge confidential sources are both surprising and utterly disappointing. … Now that he’s the decider, Mr. Obama has developed cold feet. Last week, he let lawmakers know that he wanted the bill changed in a way that would cripple key provisions on when and how to invoke protections for reporters and their sources. … No one disputes that there are instances when the government should have the right to compel information to safeguard the public. That is why all versions of the bill offer a qualified, rather than absolute privilege, with courts providing meaningful judicial review to determine when the “media shield” should come into play.
Hog Calls: Consecutive victories should boost Hogs’ confidence
posted: 10/12/2009 6:08 a.m.
With one game Bobby Petrino shook more monkeys off his Arkansas back than Tarzan in a room full of Cheetah’s clones.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/12/2009 6:07 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
OTHER OPINIONS : Keep on drilling
posted: 10/12/2009 6:07 a.m.
On: Windfall profits. Remember the cries for a hefty tax on the “windfall profits” of the major oil companies?
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/12/2009 6:06 a.m.
Lost teens found near Buffalo River Two teenagers lost near the Buffalo River for nearly a day were located Sunday morning by a multiagency search effort totaling 73 people.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/12/2009 6:06 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’m not happy about it.” Steve Womack, Rogers mayor, on a proposed shift in Benton County tax levies Article, 1B Today’s meetings Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission, 2 p.m. Rogers Airport Commission, 4 p.m. Benton County Long-range Planning Machinery and Equipment Committee, 5:30 p.m.
Razorbacks post 4-set win over Mississippi State
posted: 10/12/2009 6:06 a.m.
In its first four-set match of the season, the University of Arkansas volleyball team downed Mississippi State, 25-20, 25-19, 23-25, 26-24, Sunday afternoon at Barnhill Arena. Jasmine Norton had 21 kills and 14 digs for her fourth consecutive double-double performance. Amanda Anderson and Kendall Cleveland each added 14 kills while Kristin Seaton chipped in 10. The Razorbacks hit.354, their highest hitting percentage of the conference season, in the victory.
OTHER OPINIONS : Watch out for terror
posted: 10/12/2009 6:05 a.m.
Besides the traditional Neighborhood Watch programs that encourage residents to keep an eye out for local crime, Americans are learning they need to be vigilant for global terrorism, too.
Lady Tigers favored again
posted: 10/12/2009 6:04 a.m.
Bentonville tennis coach Paul Pautsch couldn’t be more pleased with the draws his Tigers and Lady Tigers got for this week’s 7A-West Conference Tournament.
Lady Tigers take Heritage Invitational
posted: 10/12/2009 6:03 a.m.
The Bentonville volleyball team might be peaking at the right time.
Hog Calls ‘Very good win’ takes monkey off Petrino
posted: 10/12/2009 6:02 a.m.
With one game Bobby Petrino shook more monkeys off his Arkansas back than Tarzan in a room full of Cheetah’s clones.
Injury bug hits Lady Mounties
posted: 10/12/2009 6:01 a.m.
Lady Mounties basketball coach Preston Early will have an abundance of guards on the roster this season and that is a good thing.
Mondays important at BHS
posted: 10/12/2009 6 a.m.
Monday night football is a serious deal here, and not of the NFL variety.
Broadband aid in demand
posted: 10/12/2009 5:59 a.m.
The federal government will soon start handing out the first $4 billion from a pot of stimulus funds intended to spread high-speed Internet connections to more rural communities, poor neighborhoods and other pockets of the country clamoring for better access. The challenge is that the government has received $28 billion in requests.
Microsoft CEO shifts tactics on Windows rollout
posted: 10/12/2009 5:59 a.m.
Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp.’s chief executive officer, says the company got the wrong impression from early positive feedback on Vista and won’t make the same mistake with the software’s successor, Windows 7.
Lady Mounties JV takes VB Classic
posted: 10/12/2009 5:59 a.m.
Sarah Conley placed sixth and the Rogers Lady Mounties junior varsity won the Van Buren Cross Country Classic here Saturday.
It’s crowded in here
posted: 10/12/2009 5:59 a.m.
IMAGINE sardines stacked in a can. A small can. Now consider a county jail with 503 beds and 504 inmates—and more prisoners expected soon. Scoot over another inch buddy.
Swim with the fishes
posted: 10/12/2009 5:58 a.m.
CAN IT be? How long before Fayetteville’s city fathers—and mothers—allow swimmers in sleek Speedos to churn it up with all the bream and crappie in Lake Fayetteville?
NWACC Board meets today
posted: 10/12/2009 5:58 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. today in Room 108 of the Student Center on the NWACC campus in Bentonville, according to information from the college.
Others say Clarity needed
posted: 10/12/2009 5:57 a.m.
Unusual friction seems to be developing between the Obama administration and its commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal. The national security adviser, James Jones, appeared to rebuke McChrystal for campaigning to get 40,000 additional troops to stabilize Afghanistan.
Jeep on way to museum
posted: 10/12/2009 5:57 a.m.
Years of rebuilding a vintage jeep will culminate Tuesday when a North Little Rock veteran travels 700 miles to donate it to a Navy museum.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
posted: 10/12/2009 5:57 a.m.
All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
La Russa’s future remains cloudy
posted: 10/12/2009 5:56 a.m.
Tony La Russa’s not certain he wants to return for a 15th season as St. Louis Cardinals manager. For one thing, he didn’t expect to begin so soon the decisionmaking process that begins every time his contract expires.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
posted: 10/12/2009 5:55 a.m.
Marriage licenses issued in Benton County for October 12, 2009.
BENTONVILLE FIRE & SAFETY TIP
posted: 10/12/2009 5:54 a.m.
Your weekly Bentonville Fire and Safety tip.
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES: Yankees finish off Twins, sweep
posted: 10/12/2009 5:53 a.m.
Alex Rodriguez delivered the playoff performance his critics have demanded after so many October misses.
BCSA board to meet Tuesday
posted: 10/12/2009 5:52 a.m.
The Benton County Charter School Organization Board could be in for a long night Tuesday, as there are many agenda items for the board’s October meeting.
Pakistan’s nukes safe, Hillary Clinton asserts
posted: 10/12/2009 5:13 a.m.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that the Taliban siege of Pakistan’s army headquarters showed extremists are a growing threat in the nuclear-armed American ally, but she contended they don’t pose a risk to the country’s atomic arsenal.
Add troops as advised, urges key Democrat
posted: 10/12/2009 5:12 a.m.
Two senior Senate Democrats expressed differences on the need for additional combat troops in Afghanistan as President Barack Obama weighs a strategy for fighting a resurgent Taliban in the wake of disputed elections.
IRA splinter group renounces violence
posted: 10/12/2009 5:11 a.m.
The Irish National Liberation Army, an IRA splinter group responsible for some of the most notorious killings of the Northern Ireland conflict, renounced violence Sunday and signaled it could hand over weapons soon to disarmament officials.
If health-care bill passes, 3-year wait expected for benefits
posted: 10/12/2009 5:11 a.m.
Sixty years is how long Democrats say they’ve been pushing for legislation that provides health-care access for all Americans. They’ll have to wait another three if President Barack Obama gets a bill to sign this year.
Report: Rifle failed in Afghan firefight
posted: 10/12/2009 5:09 a.m.
It was chaos during the early morning assault last year on a remote U.S. outpost in Afghanistan and Staff Sgt. Erich Phillips’ M4 carbine had quit firing as militant forces surrounded the base. The machine gun he grabbed after tossing the rifle aside didn’t work either.
N.Y. river dredge wraps up 1st phase
posted: 10/12/2009 5:08 a.m.
Crews dredging a polluted stretch of the upper Hudson River this year battled high water, old logging debris and unexpected levels of PCB contamination that slowed progress.
‘Smart grid’ gets tested in resort area on Maui
posted: 10/12/2009 5:07 a.m.
A 4-square-mile patch of Maui in the nation’s most fossil-fuel dependent state soon will be home to a new kind of power grid, one that saves energy by turning off household appliances when electricity is expensive and makes better use of wind and solar power.
Czech president yet to sign EU treaty
posted: 10/12/2009 5:06 a.m.
The Irish finally said yes, and the Poles did Saturday, but the EU’s Lisbon treaty still has one hurdle to clear. A “no” from the lone holdout — Czech President Vaclav Klaus — could cripple plans to transform Europe into a global player.
Priest with leprosy, 4 others made saints
posted: 10/12/2009 5:05 a.m.
A 19th-century priest whose courageous work with leprosy patients in Hawaii has been likened to the efforts of those battling the stigma of AIDS was elevated to sainthood Sunday by Pope Benedict XVI, along with four other Catholics he hailed as heroes of holiness.
In the news
posted: 10/12/2009 5:02 a.m.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, 55, said in a newspaper column that President Barack Obama does not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize because, rather than promote peace, the U.S. president is continuing the warlike policies of predecessor George W. Bush.
Names and faces
posted: 10/12/2009 5:02 a.m.
T.I. didn’t need to attend the BET Hip-Hop Awards to win two trophies on Saturday.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/12/2009 5:01 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The surge that will work in Afghanistan will be a surge in Afghan troops.” Sen. Carl Levin, D. Mich., opposing a fellow Democratic leader’s call to raise U.S. troop levels Article, 1A
The world in brief
posted: 10/12/2009 5:01 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This is jihadist central in the country, so going in there is not going to be easy.” Kamran Bokhari, an analyst with a U.S.-based intelligence firm, as Pakistan prepares a full offensive against militants in South Waziristan Article, 1A
One of 200, supercar sits in Jonesboro
posted: 10/12/2009 5 a.m.
For sale: Silver 2006 Bugatti Veyron, with 8.0-liter V-16 engine. Seven-speed, dual-clutch shift with four turbochargers. New Michelin PAX tires. One previous owner, with 500 driven miles.
Televangelist links wealth to strong faith
posted: 10/12/2009 4:57 a.m.
The Bible is full of jawdropping dreams, visions and divine visitations, but none quite like this one, shared by televangelist Kenneth Copeland during a sermon at Little Rock’s Agape Church.
Other days
posted: 10/12/2009 4:49 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 12, 1909 A modern passenger locomotive, the first ever built in Arkansas, was finished at the Iron Mountain shops yesterday and will make its initial trip this morning on the Hot Springs line.
Young Hamlet’s agony
posted: 10/12/2009 4:46 a.m.
The genius of democracy is the rotation of power, which forces the opposition to be serious—particularly about things like war, about which until January 20 of this year Democrats were decidedly unserious.
Charges of racism go too far
posted: 10/12/2009 4:44 a.m.
In the 1966 movie A Man for All Seasons, Sir Thomas More and his future son-in-law argue over who deserves protection under the law. Will Roper is aghast when he hears how far More will go.
LETTERS
posted: 10/12/2009 4:42 a.m.
Taxes will jeopardize jobs The future of our community is being put at risk by the Obama administration’s proposal to eliminate so-called check-the-box rules and increase taxes on American corporations that do business abroad.
Timely train of thought
posted: 10/12/2009 4:41 a.m.
One of the prestigious East Coast think tanks has been looking at the nation’s air transportation framework.
NFL Week 5: Bonus Miles
posted: 10/12/2009 4:40 a.m.
Miles Austin looked nothing like a backup making his first career start.
Hogs see Gators game as benchmark
posted: 10/12/2009 4:39 a.m.
Texas A&M hadn’t lost before playing Arkansas. Same with Auburn.
PRESIDENTS CUP: Woods clinches for U.S., goes 5-0
posted: 10/12/2009 4:38 a.m.
Tiger Woods provided a fitting conclusion Sunday to a perfect week at the Presidents Cup, for him and an American team that remains perfect at home.
Johnson races to front of pack
posted: 10/12/2009 4:38 a.m.
Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the championship.
AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS: Angels uncork a rally, revelry
posted: 10/12/2009 4:36 a.m.
Pine Bluff’s Torii Hunter emerged from the visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park to spray champagne over the fans and family gathered there. Erick Aybar did him one better, handing over bottles of bubbly to those who came from California to see the Los Angeles Angels go for the sweep.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/12/2009 4:35 a.m.
Arkansan thinks pink, NFL follows Wondering who prompted the NFL to permit players to wear pink cleats and other accessories during the month of October for breast cancer awareness?
COMMENTARY: Holliday, Cards can’t part ways yet
posted: 10/12/2009 4:35 a.m.
They wanted to love him. They really did. The St. Louis Cardinals fans who showed up at Busch Stadium for Game 3 of the National League Division Series did so with the mission of letting Matt Holliday know that they were willing to let bygones be bygones, to let his disappointing postseason play get lost in the Saturday night lights.
Denver makes future look bright
posted: 10/12/2009 4:33 a.m.
Kyle Orton is no John Elway, Josh McDaniels is no Bill Belichick and those mustard-yellow uniforms certainly don’t have anyone thinking “Orange Crush.” But on a day that had as much to do with Denver’s colorful history as its promising present, a lot of things seemed possible.
Sullivan’s 68 wraps up second title
posted: 10/12/2009 4:32 a.m.
Maumelle’s Patrick Sullivan became the fourth player to win the Arkansas Open in consecutive years on Sunday.
Palmer, Bengals get to 4-1
posted: 10/12/2009 4:32 a.m.
In a duel for first place in the AFC North, the Cincinnati Bengals found a way to win another close game.
ARKANSAS STATE ASU: QB elevates game after sitting
posted: 10/12/2009 4:31 a.m.
A turning point for Arkansas State senior quarterback Corey Leonard was also one of his lowest points.
Razorbacks rewind
posted: 10/12/2009 4:30 a.m.
Smith’s studying pays off The Arkansas coaches put together a video last week featuring all of Michael Smith’s runs this season. Added on to the video were all of his runs from 2008.
Warner’s crew leans on defense
posted: 10/12/2009 4:28 a.m.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown with 2:20 to go and the Arizona Cardinals’ defense stopped the Houston Texans three times at the 1-yard line in the final minute Sunday to eke out a 28-21 victory.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/12/2009 4:27 a.m.
Franchione to address Little Rock TD Club Dennis Franchione, former head coach at New Mexico, TCU, Alabama and Texas A&M, will be the guest speaker at today’s Little Rock Touchdown Club meeting at the Embassy Suites hotel in Little Rock.
Notes
posted: 10/12/2009 4:26 a.m.
KENTUCKY QB may be out for season Kentucky may get the quarterback change fans have been clamoring for, though coach Rich Brooks doesn’t think it’ll be everything they imagine.
CARPe diem, dudes!
posted: 10/12/2009 4:17 a.m.
They are clad in colorful jerseys, their helmets fastened tight. Their sunglasses hide darting eyes. Into the woods they will go, quickly, pedaling their special bicycles with fury, bouncing over rocks and roots, manipulating corners and curves, suffering up steep hills and soaring down the other side, trying not to crash into one of those trees or go soaring off the trail.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/12/2009 4:17 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 10/12/2009 4:14 a.m.
ALEXANDER Eliacim Garcia, 12925 Hummingbird Lane, Oct. 2, Chapter 13. Lizette W. Soto, 12925 Hummingbird Lane, Oct. 2, Chapter 13. ALICIA Dale Fredrick and Shelia Kay Nettles, 3078 Arkansas 230, Oct. 6, Chapter 7.
Marathon-eve races planned for seriously cracked runners
posted: 10/12/2009 4:13 a.m.
Overachievers, please sit down for a minute or two. Put your feet up. Have a cookie.
Race bibs? Something pink? It’s Race for the Cure
posted: 10/12/2009 4:12 a.m.
Every year, the advent of the Arkansas Race for the Cure in Little Rock raises a vexing question : How many ways are there to say “thousands and thousands and thousands” ?
Happy trails
posted: 10/12/2009 4:07 a.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY PARK Location: The trailhead is at the stone amphitheater a half-mile north of the town square at the corner of Park Avenue and Lackey Street. Go down the steps and cross the stone bridge over the creek.
Fit-and-fat movement is picking up believers
posted: 10/12/2009 4:03 a.m.
Anxiety about an “obesity epidemic” continues to grow in response to almost weekly alarms and studies that report more than half of the U.S. adult population is overweight or obese.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/12/2009 4:02 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I really like contemporary Christian music, but I spent a couple of weeks with my aunt this summer and she really came down on me and said I shouldn’t be listening to such “noise” (I’m 16). I wonder what you think. — K.M.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/12/2009 3:51 a.m.
DEAR READERS: With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, here’s an important reminder for anyone who has relatives living outside the country. Even our friends crossing our borders (Mexico and Canada) need a valid passport. Most consulates and passport agencies need two to three months to process your application.
ON TV CONTEST
posted: 10/12/2009 3:46 a.m.
Is there a TV show you love? If so, now’s your chance to speak up by entering the Save My Show On TV Contest.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/12/2009 3:40 a.m.
Happy birthday. It’s a year of mystery and adventure, owing largely to your curious mind and bold follow-through. Love is the main topic in November, and there will be interesting developments. A strange thing happens in January: Your plans for work become fun, and your plans for fun become work. Investment pays in April. Aries and Cancer people adore you.
Fretting about stress won’t make it better
posted: 10/12/2009 3:40 a.m.
Stress doesn’t just motivate us to get things done. Short bouts of it may actually boost the immune system and protect against one type of cancer, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, who were able to show the effects using stressed out laboratory mice.
MASTER CLASS: Plank balances and coordinates
posted: 10/12/2009 3:38 a.m.
Coordination and balance are rarely considered integral in the creation of a comprehensive fitness program, unless the person planning the program happens to be fiercely into sports or has some problem that makes people likely to tump over.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/12/2009 3:26 a.m.
1. A silicone-based putty was invented by the General Electric Co. in the mid-1940 s. Years later, it became a toy with what name? 2. What was country music singer Hank Williams Sr.’s actual first name? 3. Who was the first president of the American Federation of Labor? Except for 1895, he held that office 1886-1924. 4. Is it true or false that the Brazil nut is an edible seed?
Study:Women buy bad shoes
posted: 10/12/2009 3:26 a.m.
A study that sought a link between lifelong shoe choices and eventual foot pain found more than 60 percent of women select damaging shoes. It was based on the questioning of 3,378 men and women from Framingham, Mass., about their shoes, past and present. Their average age was 66.
Finger Mountain fest raises money for cyclists
posted: 10/12/2009 3:26 a.m.
Of course, mountain biking isn’t all about racing. As a matter of fact, large groups of mountain bikers have been known to gather to just, you know, ride. And sometimes they even do so to raise money for causes.
Sunday, October 11
Smooth ride: Lincoln officials expect annexation to pass easily
posted: 10/11/2009 8:22 a.m.
This time around, the city of Lincoln is counting on a smooth ride when it comes to annexation.
MIAs, POWs memorialized, honored during ceremony
posted: 10/11/2009 8:21 a.m.
Retired Col. David Phillips spoke about the link between prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action Saturday during a ceremony hosted by supporters of the Fallen Heroes Living Memorial.
Not everything closes for Columbus Day
posted: 10/11/2009 8:19 a.m.
His journeys helped prove the world isn’t flat, but the day of recognition in his honor doesn’t generate the interest of many other holidays in the United States.
Two films retrace wartime path of Goshen man’s dad
posted: 10/11/2009 8:18 a.m.
“The Germans are gone. No one is fighting. What are you going for?” a friend asked Doug Andonian.
Pupil sent to principal over pledge argument
posted: 10/11/2009 8:16 a.m.
A West Fork Middle School student was sent to the principal’s office Thursday following an argument with a substitute teacher that stemmed from his refusal to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Compton outlines most immediate construction needs
posted: 10/11/2009 8:15 a.m.
A greatly pared-down version of a potential building program was sent to Bentonville School Board members last week from Superintendent Gary Compton.
Whatever comes next
posted: 10/11/2009 8:12 a.m.
In a former middle-school building, several alternative-education programs have found a home and a single principal who is striving for a sense of continuity. The programs share the same goal, Principal Cindy Ford said: Prepare the student for whatever comes next.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/11/2009 8:12 a.m.
Tetsundo Sekiguchi, LeRoy Charles McNett Elaine Cole, Coleton Dale Magnuson
Fire department caps awareness week with pancake breakfast
posted: 10/11/2009 8:09 a.m.
Fayetteville Fire Chief Tony Johnson concluded his four-year term as head of the department Saturday during the firemen’s annual pancake breakfast.
Sunday focus : Pumpkin pickin’ and more
posted: 10/11/2009 8:09 a.m.
With so much discussion in recent weeks about the disappointing pumpkin crop in the Ozarks, Roger and Rebecca Anderson are feeling pretty fortunate. They have plenty of pumpkins — and of multiple varieties — on their hobby farm at 1325 Main St. in Centerton.
No Ole’ Applegate this year
posted: 10/11/2009 8:08 a.m.
Three years ago, the enormously popular Ole’ Applegate Arts and Crafts Festival made the move from Bentonville to Mulberry Mountain, more than 100 miles away.
Times Editorial : What else?
posted: 10/11/2009 8:07 a.m.
In comparison to sports, the Sept. 15 election to decide whether or not to build a new Fayetteville High School was a very certain type of contest.
WHAT GIVES: Lessons from Rockefeller
posted: 10/11/2009 8:06 a.m.
The other day, I received my electronic copy of the annual report of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, a report I’ve received several times over the years.
Army breaks ground on news facility
posted: 10/11/2009 8:05 a.m.
If nothing else, the military is good at not being seen. Through development of various camouflages, the various branches have nearly perfected the art.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/11/2009 8:03 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 11, 2009.
Community notes
posted: 10/11/2009 8:01 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 11, 2009.
THE BROADER VIEW: Deliberate deliberations needed Obama faces complex choices
posted: 10/11/2009 7:56 a.m.
Decisions on complex and weighty foreign policy and security issues are being pondered in Washington. They could determine the course of U.S. policy in the coming years and have profound ramifications.
Youth coat drive under way
posted: 10/11/2009 7:55 a.m.
Before closing his shop for lunch Friday, barber, councilman and alleged philanthropist Gary Townzen donated a moment to be serious. Levity aside, he’s getting nervous.
Guest Commentary : ‘Reform’ is an empty word without a public option
posted: 10/11/2009 7:54 a.m.
I have to confess that the need for health care reform didn’t fully hit me until I was hospitalized last March for emergency removal of 18 inches of small intestine that somehow got twisted and gangrenous.
Bermuda Triangle : Crickets, kids and Uncle Ray
posted: 10/11/2009 7:54 a.m.
The first shock was being awakened by noises coming from the living room at midnight. The second shock was the blurred view of Uncle Ray’s big, skivvyclad rear sticking up in the air, his head behind the couch and him whispering, “Now, you boys hold the light, and I’ll smack him good!” Living close to noises generated by the regional airport, we seldom have opportunity to hear and enjoy the sounds of the night. However, the situation changes with the beginning of fall weather.
Room to Grow : Still time to divide perennials
posted: 10/11/2009 7:52 a.m.
Fall is a fine time to divide and transplant many perennial plants, but which ones? A good rule of thumb is to transplant perennials during the season opposite of their bloom cycle. Transplant springblooming perennials in the fall and late summer /fall bloomers in the spring. Spring bloomers include astilbe, peonies, iris, bleeding hearts and many others. Later-blooming perennials like coneflowers, rudbeckia, asters, and sedum should be transplanted in the early spring.
Restaurant Inspections
posted: 10/11/2009 7:51 a.m.
Information is from Arkansas Department of Health records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
This time, BHS stays with run
posted: 10/11/2009 7:50 a.m.
The guess among the Bentonville offensive coaches was that Rogers Heritage would sell out to stop the run. Last year Heritage played Bentonville to a 10-7 score at halftime while loading the box and stuffing the Tigers’ run game before Bentonville overwhelmed Heritage in the second half.
Mounties struggle without top QB
posted: 10/11/2009 7:49 a.m.
Ronnie Peacock’s preseason assessment was dead on.
Tigers rise, shine in 16th straight victory
posted: 10/11/2009 7:46 a.m.
Saturday morning’s football game between Bentonville Gold and Rogers Heritage was different in several ways.
Arrest Reports
posted: 10/11/2009 7:46 a.m.
Arrest reports for Washington County for October 11, 2009.
Tough tests coming for Lions
posted: 10/11/2009 7:44 a.m.
As good as a 6-0 start for the Gravette Lions is, coach Bill Harrelson knows the real work — playoff positioning — will likely be determined in the next two weeks.
Deck the Village contest announced
posted: 10/11/2009 7:42 a.m.
Walgreens, Sugar Creek Cinema, Bella Vista Pharmacy and Hallmark, Dr. Yoos Eye Care and Optical, Curves, Dairy Queen, Village Insurance, Arkansas Fireplaces and Grills, Carroll Electric Cooperative Corp., the Bella Vista Business Association and Allen’s Foods, which will provide an appreciation gift certificate to every contestant.
HOMETOWN HEROES : Hogs finish strong, beat No. 17 Auburn
posted: 10/11/2009 7:41 a.m.
It was the right margin, but the wrong team. That is, unless you are Arkansas, implied quarterback Ryan Mallett who smiled when asked about Camden native and former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville predicting Auburn would beat Arkansas by three touchdowns.
Defense, solid play in fourth quarter propel Fayetteville
posted: 10/11/2009 7:35 a.m.
Fayetteville finally put Fort Smith Northside away. After two straight seasons of coughing up leads and choking in the fourth quarter versus Northside, the Purple Dogs proved stout when it mattered most, outscoring the Grizzlies 14-0 in the fourth quarter en route to a key, 37-27 conference victory on the road.
Dog groomer takes plea offer
posted: 10/11/2009 7:35 a.m.
The case against a local dog groomer charged with animal abuse earlier this year is over, with the defendant entering into a plea offer on a lesser charge before he was to go to court.
Hogs’ Adams suffers stroke, future unclear
posted: 10/11/2009 7:33 a.m.
Even with their minds and bodies on the field Saturday, Arkansas players’ hearts were with sophomore Joe Adams.
S p a c e d o u t : The Benton County Jail still requires attention
posted: 10/11/2009 7:32 a.m.
Among the unpleasant facts of life is this: As an area grows, so does its crime. With growth comes extra stress on our lawenforcement agencies, our court system and our jails.
Hogs slow Malzahn’s up-tempo offense
posted: 10/11/2009 7:31 a.m.
Deprived of its lifeblood, Auburn’s frenetic offense languished during the first half of the Tigers’ 44-23 defeat to Arkansas Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
When First Amendment counts most, court has been AWOL
posted: 10/11/2009 7:30 a.m.
The air was thick with hypotheticals at the Supreme Court last week as the justices considered whether a law designed to outlaw videos depicting cruelty to animals was constitutional.
Childs’ TD catch completes momentum swing for Hogs
posted: 10/11/2009 7:29 a.m.
One thing always leads to another. Never was that tired, old adage more applicable than in Arkansas’ 44-23 upset of No. 17 Auburn at Reynolds Razorback Stadium Saturday.
Fifth-set rally caps win over Alabama
posted: 10/11/2009 7:25 a.m.
After winning the fourth set, the University of Arkansas rallied from an early deficit in the fifth to cap a thrilling 21-25, 25-21, 14-25, 28-26, 24-22 victory over Alabama Friday night at Barnhill Arena. Four Razorbacks had double-digit kill totals, led by 21 putaways from Jasmine Norton and an unexpected but welcomed outburst from fellow freshman Kendall Cleveland who finished the match with a careerhigh 12 kills. The largest crowd of the season, 1,034 fans, witnessed the comefrom-behind win.
Pakistanis blitz rebels to free captive troops
posted: 10/11/2009 7:21 a.m.
Pakistani commandos raided a building inside army headquarters early today and freed 25 people held hostage for more than 18 hours by Islamist militants, a military spokesman said. Three captives and four militants were killed in the operation, while one militant was captured.
Woodland Junior High volleyball making mark
posted: 10/11/2009 7:20 a.m.
The future of Fayetteville volleyball is appearing very luminous. The Woodland Cowgirls are a key reason why. The Cowgirls are currently 19-0 overall and 13-0 in Northwest Arkansas Conference play entering play this week.
Jet-setting pastor fights U.S. inquiry
posted: 10/11/2009 7:18 a.m.
A multimillionaire televangelist who is fighting a federal investigation will preach at Little Rock’s Agape Church today.
OTHER OPINIONS : Questionable judgment
posted: 10/11/2009 7:18 a.m.
Ten days ago, the state of Arkansas began to change the way it treats people who send text messages via cell phones while also driving a motor vehicle — by throwing the book at them.
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/11/2009 7:17 a.m.
ADULT DODGEBALL Adult Dodgeball is fun, competitive, and great exercise. Register now at the Fayetteville Athletic Club. Contact Jonathan Siefert at jsiefert@fayac. com or 479-587-0500, ext. 264.
Healthy Business : Ways to make the public option work
posted: 10/11/2009 7:16 a.m.
The debate on health-care reform will continue to intensify as the various proposed bills get combined into final bills intended to reach the floors of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Throughout this process, one issue continues to capture the headlines, divide those in Congress and evoke almost daily emotional outbursts from politicians and pundits at both extremes of the political spectrum. That issue is whether a “public option” should be included in the final bill.
A fragile art: THREE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS GLASS BLOWERS DESCRIBE THEIR WORK
posted: 10/11/2009 7:14 a.m.
The orange flame can be mesmerizing. Whether it is from a torch or the reheating area in a machine with a round opening called a glory hole, glass blowers wear protective glasses to stare into it and use tools to create unique glass art pieces. Glass blowing is a technique in which molten glass is inflated into a bubble by blowing into the end of a connected hollow tube or steel blow pipe.
Aftermath : Let Congress suffer, too
posted: 10/11/2009 7:13 a.m.
Let me offer a modest proposal: If Congress fails to pass comprehensive health reform this year, its members should surrender health insurance in proportion with the American population that is uninsured. It may be that the lulling effect of having very fine health insurance leaves members of Congress insensitive to the dysfunction of our existing insurance system. So what better way to attune our leaders to the needs of their constituents than to put them in the same position?
THE ROCKWOOD FILES : Displaced writer learns to appreciate home
posted: 10/11/2009 7:12 a.m.
Dorothy was so right. Her famous line “There’s no place like home” is not just true in “The Wizard of Oz.” It’s true everywhere and all the time.
Arkansas 44, Auburn 23: Eating up Auburn
posted: 10/11/2009 7:11 a.m.
The Arkansas Razorbacks made Tommy Tuberville look like a lousy prognosticator Saturday.
Northwest Arkansas FACES
posted: 10/11/2009 7:11 a.m.
Local residents receive fellowship awards The Arkansas Arts Council recent ly announced three Fayetteville residents received fiscal year 2010 Individual Artist Fellowship awards.
READER THUMBS LINE
posted: 10/11/2009 7:09 a.m.
Welcome to Reader Thumbs Line, where readers determine the ups and downs. If you have a submission for a future column, send us an e-mail to thumbsline@nwanews.com or write to us at Thumbs Line, The Benton County Daily Record, P.O. Box 929, Bentonville, AR 72712.
Economy chilling Halloween sales
posted: 10/11/2009 7:08 a.m.
Officially, Halloween 2009 looks grim for retailers, with sales likely down 15 percent, based on research done for the National Retail Federation.
WEDDINGS : Cash-Hayes
posted: 10/11/2009 7:07 a.m.
Amy Elizabeth Hayes and Michael Douglas Cash, both of Fayetteville, were married Sept. 12, 2009, at Albert Pike Hotel in Little Rock. Minister Bruce Green officiated the double ring ceremony.
WEDDINGS : Jouret-McFall
posted: 10/11/2009 7:06 a.m.
Laurie Elizabeth McFall and James Jacob Jouret, both of Kansas City, Mo., were married Aug. 29, 2009, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Charles Walling officiated the ceremony.
WEDDINGS : McInturff-Smith
posted: 10/11/2009 7:05 a.m.
Michelle Dawn Smith and Joshua Aaron McInturff, both of Farmington, were married Sept. 12, 2009, at Farmington Church of Christ in Farmington. Minister Larry Krudwig officiated the double ring ceremony.
ANNIVERSARY : Nelsons mark 55th
posted: 10/11/2009 7:04 a.m.
Don and Bonnie Nelson of Bella Vista celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Oct. 2.
WEDDINGS : Rowland-Love
posted: 10/11/2009 7:03 a.m.
Hayley Love of Prairie Grove and Kenneth Everett Hank Rowland Jr. of Washington, D.C., were married Oct. 4, 2009, at Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs.
ENGAGEMENTS : Sharpe, Sparks to wed
posted: 10/11/2009 7:02 a.m.
Kimberly Sharpe and Christopher Paul Sparks, both of Bentonville, are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
Now is the time to bring in houseplants
posted: 10/11/2009 7 a.m.
Question: When Is the right time to bring in houseplants?
Prepaid debit cards sweet, but fees lurk
posted: 10/11/2009 7 a.m.
Buying a prepaid debit card these days is just about as easy as picking up a bottle of shampoo or a candy bar. In Wal-Mart or almost any major drugstore, rows of plastic worth $25, $100 and even $500 beckon from kiosks alongside prepaid phone cards and gift cards for retailers.
Film feasts, far and near
posted: 10/11/2009 6:59 a.m.
On opening night of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, more than a thousand people gathered in the historic Elgin Theatre to watch Broken Embraces, the new film by Spanish writer-director Pedro Almodovar.
ENGAGEMENTS : Warbis, Morgan engaged
posted: 10/11/2009 6:59 a.m.
Jamie Lynn Warbis of Bella Vista and Billy Joshua Morgan of Pea Ridge are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
posted: 10/11/2009 6:57 a.m.
Clever Rogues Theatre The group will present the original melodrama “If the Telephone Booth Could Talk,” with two performances, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 17, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista.
ENGAGEMENTS : Lee-Srsen
posted: 10/11/2009 6:56 a.m.
Whitney Rose Lee and Andrew Terrence Srsen, both of Fayetteville, plan to marry at 4 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009, at The Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm in Fayetteville.
ENGAGEMENTS : Eaton-Lachut
posted: 10/11/2009 6:55 a.m.
Amanda Jill Eaton and David Scott Lachut, both of Fayetteville, plan to marry Oct. 24, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville.
Venezuela expects economy to shrink
posted: 10/11/2009 6:53 a.m.
Venezuela’s top finance officials said last week that President Hugo Chavez’s government will sell debt and increase spending to aid an economy that is expected to contract this year for the first time since 2003.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BUSINESS DATA
posted: 10/11/2009 6:53 a.m.
WARRANTY DEEDS Benton County Recorded Sept. 21-25 Homes of Distinction Inc. to William J. Oliver Jr. and Holli H. Oliver, Lot 136, Chapel Hill, Phase I, Bentonville, $639,000, filed Sept. 21. Steve R. Forsyth and Joan P. Forsyth to Ronald D. Sasine and Karen M. Sasine, Lot 41, Block 1, Mayfair Subdivision, Bella Vista, $453,000, filed Sept. 25.
ENGAGEMENTS : Hulet-Adams
posted: 10/11/2009 6:52 a.m.
Samantha Hulet and Tim Adams, both of Fayetteville, plan to marry at 4 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009, at Prairie Grove Christian Church in Prairie Grove.
CONSUMER TRAVEL Study: Cities add average $30 daily to traveler’s tab
posted: 10/11/2009 6:51 a.m.
“Taxation without representation.” If you thought that issue got settled in 1763, think again. States, cities, districts and airports around the country have zeroed in on nonresident tourists — who can’t vote on local tax matters — as a money machine for various local projects and activities.
Anniversary
posted: 10/11/2009 6:50 a.m.
Dorothy and retired Lt. Col. Robert Childre of Siloam Springs recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 2, 1949.
The Rockwood : Files It’s good to be home
posted: 10/11/2009 6:49 a.m.
Dorothy was so right. Her famous line “There’s no place like home” is not just true in “The Wizard of Oz.” It’s true everywhere and all the time.
Engagement
posted: 10/11/2009 6:49 a.m.
Anna Kristen Scanlon and Curtis Ray Champion, both of Fayetteville, will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Catherine’s Chapel at Bell Gable.
What? There Are Laws? : Fire and fall colors
posted: 10/11/2009 6:47 a.m.
Can you feel it in the air? The shorter days and the chill in the morning air are only the beginning. The leaves have started to change, and hopefully, the fall colors will be the best this year of the last several years.
Weddings
posted: 10/11/2009 6:46 a.m.
Allison Elizabeth McLemore wed James Arnold Stratton on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Pratt Place Barn with Robin Stevens officating.
ENGAGEMENTS : Ralston-Spicer
posted: 10/11/2009 6:44 a.m.
Chasity Denise Ralston and Adam Robert Spicer, both of Fayetteville, plan to marry at 2 p.m. Nov. 7, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Fort Smith.
Bridal policy
posted: 10/11/2009 6:44 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Northwest Arkansas bureau accepts engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements and photographs for free publication in Northwest Arkansas Profiles. Submissions can be made using our interactive online forms, by fax or by mail.
Animal print is OK, the whole jungle, no
posted: 10/11/2009 6:43 a.m.
This season’s retail scene looks like something out of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom with animal prints ruling as a major trend for fall. Prints inspired by exotic pelts (real and faux) are everywhere in bags, shoes, hats and dresses and at varying prices, making the look accessible for most budgets.
Military Briefs
posted: 10/11/2009 6:43 a.m.
Daniel T. Crisler has been promoted to the rank of specialist in the U.S. Army Reserve.
CARDS
posted: 10/11/2009 6:41 a.m.
Welcome Club Canasta ‘41’ The club’s next meeting will be Thursday at the Highlands Clubhouse in Bella Vista. Play will begin at 11 a.m. After one round of play, the group will break for lunch, ordering from the menu. Three more rounds will be played after lunch.
Library Checkout
posted: 10/11/2009 6:39 a.m.
Fayetteville Public Library The Fayetteville Public Library is located at 401 W. Mountain St. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For details, call 856-7000, or visit www. faylib.org.
Community calendar
posted: 10/11/2009 6:38 a.m.
Community calendar for Benton County for October 11, 2009.
Marriage licenses
posted: 10/11/2009 6:36 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Derrick Ramont Gaston, 25, and Ruby Alisan Schader, 22, both of Fayetteville. Kyle Thomas Green, 25, and Sarah Ann Trisko, 23, both of Fayetteville. Louis James Knapp, 26, and Brittney Lee Hall, 25, both of Fayetteville.
Fluid motion
posted: 10/11/2009 6:34 a.m.
The first time many people see Rogers resident Michael Herbert out on Beaver Lake in his kayak, their mouths drop open and many heads turn in a mixture of bewilderment and amazement.
Hall of Honor inducts three for school efforts
posted: 10/11/2009 6:29 a.m.
How have Frank Sharp, Mary Ann Greenwood and Greg Lee ducked induction into the Hall of Honor until now?
Forget runway; foyer is fine for fetching fellows
posted: 10/11/2009 6:28 a.m.
Veteran models of this weekend’s Gentlemen of Distinction fundraiser gathered in Jeannie Fleeman’s kitchen Monday night, recalling their glory days on the runway and instilling panic in first-timer Don Blakeman.
WEDDING DONNA PAIGE FARRELL JOSEPH RYAN ROLLINS
posted: 10/11/2009 6:27 a.m.
First Baptist Church was the setting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, for the marriage of Donna Paige Farrell and Joseph Ryan Rollins. The Rev.
Date
posted: 10/11/2009 6:27 a.m.
Thursday — The 2009 Heroes de Corazon celebration will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bentonville High School’s Arend Arts Center. Information is at heroes@wal-mart. com.
Focus on the Family : Some single parents could use generosity of others
posted: 10/11/2009 6:27 a.m.
QUESTION: There are several single parents in my church who seem to be so needy. I would like to help them, but honestly, I am barely able to do everything necessary to care for my own family.What responsibility do you think I have to help these other families?
NORTHERN LIGHTS Bread-and-butter givers get their due at dinner
posted: 10/11/2009 6:26 a.m.
Ozark Guidance Center is one of the greatest, oldest nonprofit success stories in Northwest Arkansas — much older than Walton Arts Center, if less prominent; much larger than the Humane Society of the Ozarks, if not nearly as old (or cuddly).
Right Turn : Where have you gone, Willie Shakespeare?
posted: 10/11/2009 6:26 a.m.
Why won’t we listen to what used to be called sage advice before the Internet made too many of us think we are reinventing the world and nothing we think or try has ever been thought or tried before?
NORTHERN LIGHTS Gridiron show scores by kicks short and long
posted: 10/11/2009 6:26 a.m.
Once again, area media folk huddled up, then made an end run around politicians and newsmakers in a two-hour sketch comedy show that opened Friday at the Rogers Little Theater and closed the following night.
Roenigk, mystery fans get to shadow author
posted: 10/11/2009 6:25 a.m.
Elise Roenigk is a hard one to keep down.
NOTABLE NEIGHBOR Dollar is invested in market, music
posted: 10/11/2009 6:24 a.m.
Bill Dollar’s memorable moniker works to his benefit, particularly over the last year, when some investors would love nothing more than to forget the flagging stock market.
SPOTLIGHT LENDING HANDS Program delivers library to people
posted: 10/11/2009 6:23 a.m.
Lea Anna Taylor has volunteered with Lending Hands since 1997, when she saw a notice in the Fayetteville Public Library’s former Fulbright library building.
Gary Ray Townzen A cut above
posted: 10/11/2009 6:21 a.m.
SELF PORTRAIT Date and place of birth: July 9, 1950, Rogers Family: wife Brenda, son Derek and daughters Kiley and Cari Foster My retreat is my patio. That’s where I listen to the ballgames.
ATLANTIC COAST/BIG EAST Hokies’ defense dominates Eagles
posted: 10/11/2009 6:18 a.m.
Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Williams and No. 5 Virginia Tech’s swarming defense made sure the Hokies’ regular-season losing streak against Boston College ended.
Franchitti earns title
posted: 10/11/2009 6:17 a.m.
Dario Franchitti’s return to IndyCar racing couldn’t have gone better. He’s the IRL champion again.
Arkansas contains Malzahn’s offense
posted: 10/11/2009 6:16 a.m.
Another return trip to Reynolds Razorback Stadium didn’t go as well as Gus Malzahn planned.
Houston comes alive in 4th quarter
posted: 10/11/2009 6:15 a.m.
Case Keenum had a tough time against the Mississippi State defense Saturday.
ACC Georgia Tech hands Florida State 3rd loss in row
posted: 10/11/2009 6:04 a.m.
Josh Nesbitt ran for three touchdowns and threw for another Saturday to lead No. 22 Georgia Tech to a 49-44 victory at Florida State, handing the reeling Seminoles their third consecutive loss amid growing pressure for Coach Bobby Bowden to retire at the end of the season.
There isn’t anything easy about being an official
posted: 10/11/2009 6:03 a.m.
So, how crazy do you have to be to do a job where the working conditions are sometimes miserable, the pay is poor and people complain about you constantly?
RECRUITING UA takes advantage of signing period
posted: 10/11/2009 6:02 a.m.
Arkansas’ football team played host to Auburn on Saturday with close to 50 recruits on campus on unofficial visits, but other sports took advantage of the opportunity as well.
High school report
posted: 10/11/2009 6:01 a.m.
McCoy real deal for Alma Alma welcomed back Isaac McCoy on Friday night, and the junior receiver showed why he was missed so much.
Chiefs coach, Cowboys QB old friends, admirers
posted: 10/11/2009 5:58 a.m.
Todd Haley was an early and unabashed admirer of Tony Romo, the quarterback his victory-starved Kansas City Chiefs will try to beat today.
Patriots know all about McDaniels
posted: 10/11/2009 5:58 a.m.
It’s a throwback and a reunion all in one.
Early hours pay off for Ralston
posted: 10/11/2009 5:57 a.m.
Playing early shouldn’t have been an advantage, but Little Rock’s Heath Ralston turned it into just that.
College student numbers continue to grow
posted: 10/11/2009 5:57 a.m.
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has released its preliminary enrollment report — and the numbers of students on campus continue to rise.
BENTONVILLE Ground broken on new Army facility
posted: 10/11/2009 5:56 a.m.
Through development of camouflage, the United States military has nearly perfected the art of not being seen.
Divorces
posted: 10/11/2009 5:55 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY The following divorces were recorded in the circuit clerk’s office from Oct. 1-7.
Government meetings
posted: 10/11/2009 5:55 a.m.
Monday Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission, 2 p.m.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/11/2009 5:55 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The worst time to learn how to do something is in the middle of a real emergency.” Lynn Lunsford, a spokesman for the FAA’s Southwest Region office, on the importance of emergency training drills Article, 1B
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/11/2009 5:54 a.m.
LR man, 34, killed in hit-and-run Little Rock police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that left a 34-year-old man dead early Saturday.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/11/2009 5:52 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Pilot’s memoir lands 1st in NW Arkansas
posted: 10/11/2009 5:52 a.m.
During the first weekend of his book tour, Capt. Chesley Sullenberger told children about splash-landing an airplane in the Hudson River, spoke at Wal-Mart headquarters in Bentonville then signed scores of books at a Wal-Mart Supercenter.
4 aiming to shut book on scandal; Shannon Hills mayor vote Tuesday
posted: 10/11/2009 5:51 a.m.
Four Shannon Hills city officials are vying to be mayor of the small Saline County town after the former mayor was forced to resign as part of a tax-fraud case earlier this year.
HIGHFILL Exercise helps rescue workers
posted: 10/11/2009 5:51 a.m.
About 60 airplane crash actors milled about in a field Saturday morning memorizing their ailments. Most were spattered with fake blood. One boy carried a fake severed foot.
Nigerian tanker explosion kills 14
posted: 10/11/2009 5:50 a.m.
A Nigerian official said at least 14 people died when a petroleum tanker truck exploded and set nine other vehicles alight on a road in southeastern Nigeria.
Police seeking elderly robber
posted: 10/11/2009 5:49 a.m.
A man in his 70s has robbed a bank branch inside a San Diego supermarket.
Staying, premier tells Madagascar
posted: 10/11/2009 5:49 a.m.
Madagascar’s outgoing prime minister refused to quit Saturday, endangering a power-sharing agreement brokered by mediators to keep peace on the island.
Taliban leader Omar remains mystery to West
posted: 10/11/2009 5:49 a.m.
In late 2001, Mullah Muhammad Omar’s prospects seemed utterly bleak. The ill-educated, one-eyed leader of the Taliban had fled on a motorbike after his fighters were swiftly routed by the Americans invading Afghanistan.
Mistaken for intruder, fiancee killed
posted: 10/11/2009 5:48 a.m.
A man who thought there was an intruder in his house shot and killed his fiancee the day before they were to be married, police said Friday.
Protesters in Iraq seek open vote, better services
posted: 10/11/2009 5:46 a.m.
Hundreds took to the streets throughout Iraq on Saturday to demand open elections and improved public services, revealing a growing discontent among Iraqis that is overshadowing concerns about the ability of Iraqi forces to take over from withdrawing American troops.
Somalis sever feet of accused robbers
posted: 10/11/2009 5:46 a.m.
Six masked men used machetes to carry out amputations on three men accused of robbery by a Somali Islamist court, a witness said Saturday.
General sees influx of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan
posted: 10/11/2009 5:45 a.m.
Thousands of foreign fighters have poured into Afghanistan to bolster the Taliban insurgency, the country’s defense minister said Saturday as he called for more international troops.
NASCAR SPRINT CUP All eyes are on Johnson
posted: 10/11/2009 5:44 a.m.
Juan Pablo Montoya is well aware NASCAR veteran Mark Martin leads the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship heading into today’s 500-mile race at Auto Club Speedway.
High school football scores
posted: 10/11/2009 5:44 a.m.
FRIDAY CLASS 7A 7A-CENTRAL Cabot 17, North Little Rock 6 Conway 31, LR Central 0 LR Catholic 28, Van Buren 0 Russellville 14, Bryant 3 7A-WEST Bentonville 56, Rogers Heritage 27 Fayetteville 37, FS Northside 27 FS Southside 20.
Inflation’s Moral Hazard
posted: 10/11/2009 5:38 a.m.
Information sometimes coalesces and provokes reflection on a subject to which one has not previously given sufficient thought.
Stiff upper lips to get tickled in murder mystery at Murry’s
posted: 10/11/2009 5:36 a.m.
If Agatha Christie had dipped her pen into the comedy genre, the result could have been Murdered to Death, which opens this week at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse. The actual author was Peter Gordon, who set the show in the lounge of a country manor house in England in the 1930s.
LISTEN UP Kristofferson CD moves fans Closer to the Bone
posted: 10/11/2009 5:34 a.m.
Kris Kristofferson Closer to the Bone New West
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES ASU hosts bluegrass bunch; jazz show benefits FilmFest
posted: 10/11/2009 5:34 a.m.
Bluegrass family band Cherryholmes will perform at 2 p.m. today in Riceland Hall of Arkansas State University’s Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro.
Chief justice decries referendums
posted: 10/11/2009 5:33 a.m.
In a rare public rebuke of state government and policies delivered by a sitting judge, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court scathingly criticized the state’s reliance on the referendum process, arguing that it had “rendered our state government dysfunctional.”
Quirky beach town fights for autonomy, identity
posted: 10/11/2009 5:32 a.m.
The narrow peninsula of nautical shops, tattoo parlors, bars and seafood joints is far removed from the resorts, spas and boutiques of the mini-Riviera down the coast of Orange County.
Hall of fame to honor AIDS scientist Hildreth
posted: 10/11/2009 5:29 a.m.
It was the death of his father from renal cancer that got 11-year-old Camden resident James E.K. Hildreth thinking about becoming a physician.
Airline fees heading for stratosphere
posted: 10/11/2009 5:28 a.m.
It’s costing David Buckfire more for his cat to fly to Florida than his wife.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE Montenegrin beaches lure, the interior intrigues
posted: 10/11/2009 5:28 a.m.
There’s a buzz among travelers that humble little Montenegro is becoming a new Mediterranean hot spot. Once part of Yugoslavia and then part of Serbia, this tiny mountainous nation on the Adriatic achieved independence only recently, in 2006. This summer my film crew and I set out to capture the country for a public television show.
Larger than LIFE
posted: 10/11/2009 5:27 a.m.
On Oct. 1, when Beijing pulled out all the stops to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Communist China, a parade of thousands passed the quintessential symbol of the ancien regime — the Forbidden City.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/11/2009 5:26 a.m.
Happy birthday. Though you will follow many interests and achieve meaningful landmarks this year, your most fulfilling endeavors will be simple and personal in nature.You make it your mission to encourage others, and you are uplifted in return.
Pianist will join symphony for Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’
posted: 10/11/2009 5:26 a.m.
Pianist Andrew von Oeyen is calling this his “month of Beethoven.” Through mid-October, von Oeyen will be performing Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, the socalled “Emperor,” including a pair of concerts Saturday and Oct. 18 with the Arkansas Symphony at Little Rock’s Robinson Center Music Hall.
As large banks bounce back, small ones face tide of failures
posted: 10/11/2009 5:26 a.m.
A year after Washington rescued the banks considered too big to fail, the ones deemed too small to save are approaching a grim milestone : the 100th bank failure of 2009.
TV ON DVD Fame of early ’80s complete with intensity, leg warmers
posted: 10/11/2009 5:26 a.m.
What is it? Fame, Seasons 1 and 2, 38 hour-long episodes on nine discs from MGM Home Entertainment.
TELL ME ABOUT IT Not the time for snubbing
posted: 10/11/2009 5:25 a.m.
DEAR CAROLYN: Three years ago, during my senior year of high school, my parents divorced. My dad has quite a bit of money and I was worried that he might get involved with “gold diggers,” but I liked his girlfriend, “Joan,” from the start.
Documentaries will span spectrum in Hot Springs
posted: 10/11/2009 5:24 a.m.
The poster for the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, which will kick off its 18th year Friday, screening scads of nonfiction movies, promises that the event running through Oct. 25 will offer “windows into the world.”
THE TV COLUMN Sharp, edgy Glee draws fire from parents group
posted: 10/11/2009 5:24 a.m.
I want to see a show of hands from concerned parents who were blindsided by the adult content of Fox’s Glee.
EXHIBITION REVIEW ‘Pharaohs’ is packed with enlightenment
posted: 10/11/2009 5:23 a.m.
“World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed” enlightens more than it dazzles. That distinction is meant as a resounding compliment to the largest exhibition ever mounted at the Arkansas Arts Center.
DEAR ABBY Expectant mother’s gloom has peers fearing for baby
posted: 10/11/2009 5:20 a.m.
DEAR ABBY: A woman I work with is pregnant. While this may seem like exciting news, it is the opposite. She is already depressed and often talks about suicide.
LET’S TALK Tut, tut: Another chance at Egyptians
posted: 10/11/2009 5:18 a.m.
I must give thanks and “props” to the good people at the Arkansas Arts Center for stopping me from kicking myself raw. Sorta.
China sees hope with N. Koreans
posted: 10/11/2009 5:12 a.m.
North Korea appears keen to improve ties with the U.S. and its neighbors in Asia and perhaps rejoin nuclear disarmament talks, China’s premier said Saturday, urging fellow leaders not to let the opportunity slip away.
LIFELONG HEALTH Broken ankle reveals challenges of disabled
posted: 10/11/2009 5:09 a.m.
For the last eight weeks, I have been given a tiny glimpse into the world of the disabled, with a broken ankle forcing me to bypass stairs, seek out ramps, and navigate life without the physical ease so easily taken for granted. Frankly, it was an eye-opening experience.
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ will end, Obama vows
posted: 10/11/2009 5:07 a.m.
President Barack Obama pledged to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech Saturday, but acknowledged to a cheering crowd that the policy changes he promised on the campaign trail are not coming as quickly as they expected.
Capital-laden bank set to buy, chief says
posted: 10/11/2009 5:01 a.m.
To John Allison, chairman of Home BancShares Inc. in Conway, the chance to invest in failed banks is a “generational opportunity” that matches the banking and savings and loan crisis of the 1980s and 1990s.
Traffickers scrambling amid Burma crackdown
posted: 10/11/2009 5 a.m.
For more than half a century heroin has been carried over the jungle-shrouded hills of Thailand, the first leg of a journey that delivers the drugs to cities as far off as Sydney and Tokyo.
Names and faces
posted: 10/11/2009 4:59 a.m.
Los Angeles prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss an appeal filed by director Roman Polanski before his recent arrest in Switzerland, saying the issues he presented no longer apply.
In the news
posted: 10/11/2009 4:58 a.m.
Gordon Brown, the British prime minister who lost the use of his left eye in a sports accident when he was a teenager, disclosed that an examination showed two tears in his right retina but that no operations were planned and his eyesight remained unchanged.
Volkswagen looks to give new cars American accent
posted: 10/11/2009 4:56 a.m.
Volkswagen’s U.S. chief executive, Stefan Jacoby, sat on the front end of “Max,” the black 1964 Beetle with the smart-alecky German accent that figures prominently in the automaker’s latest TV ad campaign. The car is a fixture on the sixth floor of the company’s corporate office in Herndon, Va., but maybe not for much longer.
Vilsack: Dairy trade is in need
posted: 10/11/2009 4:55 a.m.
The struggling U.S. dairy industry must be restructured to avoid cycles of boom and bust, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said last week, shortly after Congress announced a $350 million dairy bailout.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/11/2009 4:54 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.
Politics erasing Obama’s pledges from health bill
posted: 10/11/2009 4:54 a.m.
As the health-care debate moves to the floor of Congress, most of the serious proposals to fulfill President Barack Obama’s original vow to curb costs have fallen victim to organized interests and parochial politics.
Klebold’s mom: ‘Had no inkling’
posted: 10/11/2009 4:53 a.m.
In the first detailed public remarks by any parent of the two Columbine killers, Dylan Klebold’s mother says she had no idea her son was suicidal until she read his journals after the 1999 high school massacre.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/11/2009 4:52 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It is chump change.” David Zin, an economist with the Michigan state senate’s fiscal agency, on sales-tax receipts from automobiles sold during the federal government’s “cash for clunkers” program
Pollution a legacy of former nuclear missile sites
posted: 10/11/2009 4:52 a.m.
As Air Force officials marked the 50th anniversary of the deployment of nuclear missiles to sites in the rural United States last week, residents in some of these communities are still grappling with another legacy — groundwater pollution from chemicals used to clean and maintain the weapons.
States snag slight but helpful gains from ‘clunkers’
posted: 10/11/2009 4:51 a.m.
Struggling states and towns got a dose of badly needed money this summer from the “cash for clunkers” program, which poured hundreds of millions of dollars of tax revenue into their budgets.
NYC role in image of Lincoln revealed
posted: 10/11/2009 4:49 a.m.
Abraham Lincoln visited New York City only five times in his life, and only once as president, yet the growing 19th-century metropolis played a central role in burnishing his enduring public image.
WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF Snyder seat in danger, opines political publication
posted: 10/11/2009 4:47 a.m.
Rep. Vic Snyder’s seat was listed among the top 20 most likely to switch party control in 2010 in National Journal’s The Hotline, a political trade publication.
After snags, Turkey, Armenia sign historic pact
posted: 10/11/2009 4:47 a.m.
Turkey and Armenia signed an accord Saturday to establish diplomatic relations after a century of enmity, as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton helped the two sides clear a last-minute snag.
The world in brief
posted: 10/11/2009 4:43 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We need to seize the opportunity and make the most of it.” Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, on North Korea’s apparent willingness to return to denuclearization talks
Japan bars beef from Tyson plant
posted: 10/11/2009 4:43 a.m.
Japan suspended beef shipments from an American meatpacker Saturday over its failure to remove cattle parts banned under a bilateral agreement, as officials there raised concerns about U.S. safeguards against mad cow disease.
U.S. forces aid storm-battered Filipinos
posted: 10/11/2009 4:42 a.m.
The U.S. military trucked in supplies and marshaled helicopters and Navy ships as the Philippines struggled with the aftermath of backto-back storms that have left more than 600 dead.
COLUMN ONE Welcome to Bobby Joe’s
posted: 10/11/2009 4:40 a.m.
Strategically located at the corner of Fifth and Capitol in downtown Little Rock, the Olde Radiator Shoppe and Cafe was the place to go for a radiator flush or an unoriginal thought, both guaranteed to soothe the system.
State gets final stimulus energy cash
posted: 10/11/2009 4:40 a.m.
Arkansas has received all $39.4 million of the State Energy Program funding allocated to the state under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and plans to fund 13 projects with the money, the Arkansas Energy Office director reported Thursday.
Iran sentences 3 to die for election-protest roles
posted: 10/11/2009 4:39 a.m.
Three defendants in Iran’s mass trial of opposition figures accused of fueling the country’s postelection unrest have been sentenced to death, an Iranian news agency reported Saturday.
Talks raise hope of Honduras deal
posted: 10/11/2009 4:39 a.m.
Signs of progress have emerged from two days of talks and Honduras’ rival factions plan to resume after a weekend break trying to resolve the bitter divide over the removal of ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
COLUMNISTS Trading his way up
posted: 10/11/2009 4:28 a.m.
Among the rugged immigrants to early Arkansas was Antoine Barraque, a soldier, fur trader, Indian agent, and planter who lived an outsized life and died the patriarch of a large family. Born in 1773 near the Pyrenees Mountains, Barraque must have come from a prosperous family, for he was educated in Paris. Surviving examples of his writing show that he had a good command of formal French.
LETTERS
posted: 10/11/2009 4:27 a.m.
Listen to military experts Some fear that this administration’s vacillation in following its military leaders will lead to our defeat in a war that Barack Obama said we should and would win. The solution was proposed by the general that Obama assigned to lead the war in Afghanistan: Reinforce our troops there now.
Lights out
posted: 10/11/2009 4:26 a.m.
SAY IT ain’t so! Please tell us this won’t be a Halloween with fewer jack-o’ -lanterns and pumpkin pies. But that’s the word. How can folks possibly have a self-respecting Halloween without enough pumpkins flickering with candlelight? Where will Charley Brown spend his holiday night?
Justice for Roman Polanski
posted: 10/11/2009 4:26 a.m.
Somebody please help me with this. Obviously, I’m missing something.
About that flu shot . . .
posted: 10/11/2009 4:25 a.m.
Will you be taking the government-prescribed H1N1 flu vaccine? How about your children or grandkids?
French halt pirate raid; 11 men held
posted: 10/11/2009 4:20 a.m.
French soldiers successfully defended two fishing boats from capture by pirates in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, and 11 men suspected of involvement in the failed attack were pursued at sea and captured, officials said.
Other days
posted: 10/11/2009 4:06 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 11, 1909 “The rice acreage and crop of Arkansas County doubled this year over 1908 and will double again next year over this. More than 20,000 acres are now under cultivation and land is being developed at an astounding rate.
LIKE IT IS: Ford revs up Arkansas’ team-first attitude
posted: 10/11/2009 4:02 a.m.
There were more heroes in Arkansas’ 44-23 victory over Auburn than a weekend of John Wayne movies.
TOP 25 Tebow ‘great,’ defense better
posted: 10/11/2009 3:59 a.m.
Tim Tebow arrived at raucous Death Valley ready to play, then No. 1 Florida’s defense left No. 4 LSU in a daze.
Game sketch
posted: 10/11/2009 3:58 a.m.
RECORDS Auburn 5-1, 2-1 ; Arkansas 3-2, 1-2 STARS Jerico Nelson and Elton Ford were always around the ball. Nelson had a fumble-forcing sack and 10 tackles, and Ford added 9 tackles.
Central coach to retire
posted: 10/11/2009 3:58 a.m.
Little Rock Central football Coach Bernie Cox will retire following the 2009 season, ending a 34-year run highlighted by 271 victories and seven state championships, but, most recently, the longest losing streak in school history.
Off the wire
posted: 10/11/2009 3:58 a.m.
BASKETBALL Christon aids U.S. efforts Tina Charles scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the U.S. women’s basketball national team beat Euroleasing Sopron 79-65 in round-robin play and remain undefeated at the Ekaterinburg, Russia, tournament Saturday.
NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES Dodgers finish off Cardinals
posted: 10/11/2009 3:57 a.m.
Unemployed in August, Vicente Padilla kept the Los Angeles Dodgers going in October.
COMMENTARY Garrett smart, but made dumb move
posted: 10/11/2009 3:56 a.m.
The Dallas Cowboys’ Ivy League-educated offensive coordinator, who just happens to be the NFL’s highest-paid assistant coach at $3 million per season, crossed the fine line between confidence and arrogance last week against Denver.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/11/2009 3:56 a.m.
7-1 O’Neal fits right in doing yoga Shaquille O’Neal has a new hobby — yoga.
Phillies-Rockies put on ice for day after snow
posted: 10/11/2009 3:53 a.m.
The snow in Colorado scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez’s first postseason start in five years.
GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE Valdosta State QB too much for HSU
posted: 10/11/2009 3:51 a.m.
Henderson State couldn’t contain Valdosta State quarterback Kellen Lewis as he led the Blazers to a 33-20 victory Saturday.
GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE Bisons’ defense forces six turnovers to lead upset
posted: 10/11/2009 3:51 a.m.
Ouachita Baptist’s national ranking almost certainly will be gone, and its playoff chances could follow.
SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE Bears roll in conference opener
posted: 10/11/2009 3:50 a.m.
Central Arkansas had one running back score on his first career carry for the Bears and another running back throw a touchdown pass in a 34-0 victory over winless Northwestern State in their Southland Conference opener Saturday.
Rebels run into relentless Tide
posted: 10/11/2009 3:48 a.m.
No. 3 Alabama picked off four Jevan Snead passes and scored twice after special teams miscues to beat No. 20 Mississippi 22-3 on Saturday.
SWAC Lions’ backup QB takes down Tigers
posted: 10/11/2009 3:47 a.m.
Backup quarterback Josh Boudreaux threw two touchdown passes and Arkansas-Pine Bluff rallied to beat Jackson State 20-13 in overtime Saturday.
QB Garcia meets Spurrier’s standard
posted: 10/11/2009 3:45 a.m.
South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier is finally seeing the player he expected in Stephen Garcia.
SEC Volunteers buy into coach’s talk, beat Bulldogs
posted: 10/11/2009 3:43 a.m.
Tennessee Coach Lane Kiffin didn’t defeat Florida as promised, but he delivered on another guarantee Saturday with a 45-19 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs.
Receiver stockpile comes in handy
posted: 10/11/2009 3:42 a.m.
Arkansas had to do without the SEC’s second- and third-leading receivers Saturday, with Joe Adams watching from the sideline in warmups after suffering a mild stroke and Jarius Wright out in the second half because of a concussion.
Instant replay
posted: 10/11/2009 3:35 a.m.
A week after having 110 receiving yards against Texas A&M, Arkansas receiver Joe Adams sat out Saturday’s game against Auburn because of what Coach Bobby Petrino called a “mild stroke.” Adams watched the Razorbacks’ 44-23 victory over the Tigers from the sideline and wore red warmups.
PACIFIC-10/CONF. USA/MOUNTAIN WEST/WESTERN ATHLETIC Touchdown returns give Ducks lift
posted: 10/11/2009 3:35 a.m.
Kenjon Barner returned the second-half kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown, and Talmadge Jackson returned an interception 32 yards for another score just 13 seconds later in No. 13 Oregon’s 24-10 victory over UCLA on Saturday.
BIG 12 Cowboys push through tough week to top Aggies
posted: 10/11/2009 3:32 a.m.
Oklahoma State salvaged a bad week with a huge victory.
Kansas plays pitch, catch
posted: 10/11/2009 3:32 a.m.
Todd Reesing threw for 442 yards and four touchdowns and Kerry Meier set two school receiving records in leading No. 16 Kansas over Iowa State 41-36 on Saturday in a game filled with big plays and missed extra points.
No. 12 Hawkeyes hang on again, fight off Wolverines
posted: 10/11/2009 3:31 a.m.
Ricky Stanzi threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns and No. 12 Iowa survived another close call, beating Michigan 30-28 Saturday night for its best start since 1985.
BIG TEN/ MID-AMERICAN Buckeyes take away Badgers’ hopes
posted: 10/11/2009 3:31 a.m.
Unconventional scores saved No. 9 Ohio State.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN Squirrels scarce for annual Crutchfield family hunt
posted: 10/11/2009 3:29 a.m.
For once, everybody was awake when I arrived at camp for the annual Crutchfield family squirrel hunt.
A winch in a pinch
posted: 10/11/2009 3:28 a.m.
For most all-terrain vehicle owners, a winch is an extravagance you might use only once in the time you own your ATV.
Saturday, October 10
Deluge floods streets, some local businesses
posted: 10/10/2009 7:40 a.m.
Reports of flooded streets kept local emergency responders busy Thursday night, though no serious injuries or damage was reported.
Lagging school districts placed on ‘alert’ list
posted: 10/10/2009 7:38 a.m.
With standards for meeting adequate yearly progress increasing under the No Child Left Behind education law, most school districts in the county had at least one school that received an “alert” rating for its test scores during the 2008-2009 school year.
Man gets 30 years for stabbing girlfriend
posted: 10/10/2009 7:37 a.m.
A Springdale man faces a 30-year prison term after admitting that he tried to kill his live-in girlfriend by stabbing her repeatedly with a knife.
It’s only a drill, folks
posted: 10/10/2009 7:36 a.m.
If you pass the south entrance of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport on Arkansas Highway 264 this morning, you’re in for quite a show.
Library marks 5 years of beating expectations
posted: 10/10/2009 7:35 a.m.
Happy anniversary, Fayetteville Public Library. Five years ago, the Blair Library - or Fayetteville Public Library - opened its doors. Since that fateful Oct. 9, 2004, day, the library has grown and developed into one of the most well-admired, energy-efficient buildings in not just Fayetteville, but in the entire region.
Report: Fired shelter employee threatened
posted: 10/10/2009 7:34 a.m.
Fayetteville City Prosecutor Casey Jones said Friday he is considering filing misdemeanor charges of harassment against Jerry Lennox, 24, a terminated animal shelter employee accused of threatening to kill employees.
Making the case for a new JDC
posted: 10/10/2009 7:33 a.m.
With plans for a new county building program that includes talk of a new Health Department and a new Juvenile Detention Center, Benton County Sheriff Keith Ferguson wonders why the juvenile facility has taken center stage in light of constant overcrowding at the county jail.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/10/2009 7:31 a.m.
Events and Activities in Washington County for October 10, 2009.
Design with Pouw-Mus
posted: 10/10/2009 7:29 a.m.
If the name Irma Pouw-Mus means something to you, odds are you’re either a floral designer or you’re from Holland. Floral design … with Pouw-Mus is no slouch when it comes to the art of flowers. In fact, in Holland — her homeland — she’s viewed as royalty in the floraldesign world.
Bentonville man captured in Missouri
posted: 10/10/2009 7:27 a.m.
Troy Wayne Fletcher was returned to Benton County earlier this week after spending almost three years on the run after seeking to evade prosecutions for rape and child pornography.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/10/2009 7:23 a.m.
Obituaries & Death Notices for October 10, 2009.
Girlfriend hits man with car during fight
posted: 10/10/2009 7:16 a.m.
A Fayetteville woman was taken into police custody Thursday after she admitted to hitting her boyfriend with a car during an argument.
Community notes
posted: 10/10/2009 7:15 a.m.
Community notes for Benton County for October 10, 2009.
ALL THUMBS
posted: 10/10/2009 7:13 a.m.
Appearing each Saturday, “All Thumbs” is The Benton County Daily Record’s take on the people, events and issues deserving a “thumbs up” for a noteworthy accomplishment or good deed or a “thumbs down” for magnificent failure or just general stupidity.
OTHER OPINIONS : We can still dream big
posted: 10/10/2009 7:09 a.m.
We are stunned and feeling blue, surprisingly more so than we would have expected.
Times Editorials : In the ditch
posted: 10/10/2009 7:06 a.m.
The annual game between the Fayetteville Bulldogs and Springdale Bulldogs was once one of the great high school rivalries in this state. In recent years, the intensity has faded a bit, and some of the fever pitch that once surrounded this classic contest has been lost to time.
Hire Americans first!
posted: 10/10/2009 7:05 a.m.
September’s unemployment figures were not only disappointing — they were grim. For the 21st straight month, Americans lost jobs. Fifteen million are out of work — 5 million for more than six months.
Times Editorials : Why they matter
posted: 10/10/2009 7:04 a.m.
We hope you tuned in to PBS last week to watch “America’s Best Idea,” the six-part Ken Burns documentary that tells the story of the National Park Service and why we’re so fortunate the agency is duty-bound to protect 391 properties in every corner of the country. “The Buffalo Flows,” a one-hour documentary written and produced by UA journalism professor Larry Foley, should also be required viewing for all you naturalists out there, or really for anyone who loves Arkansas.
Religion
posted: 10/10/2009 7:03 a.m.
Highland Christian Church (DOC), Bella Vista Today: The Disciples Women will meet at 9 a.m. Judy Ticknor will lead the worship and the study,“Keep Moving.” Sunday: Worship is at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul Seal’s sermon will be “Following at a Distance.”The Elders Prayer Circle will meet at 8:15 a.m.
Tigers make their point
posted: 10/10/2009 7:01 a.m.
It didn’t take long for Bentonville to get its offense back on track.
MODERN TIMES : Fundamentalism and modern times
posted: 10/10/2009 7 a.m.
Iwas disappointed at the response to my Aug. 29 column on religion. I expected lots of disagreement, but I got two letters of agreement, one letter of disagreement, and many e-mails and verbal comments of agreement. Either those who disagreed weren’t stimulated to respond, or people on the other side didn’t read it.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/10/2009 6:58 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 10, 2009.
Har-Ber holds off Rogers; Couture knocked out again
posted: 10/10/2009 6:56 a.m.
The defense turned in its best performance of the season. But the Rogers offense was lost without senior quarterback Andy Couture and couldn’t catch No. 2 Har-Ber.
Lions lean on Moorman, beat Huntsville for sixth straight win
posted: 10/10/2009 6:53 a.m.
Gravette’s twoheaded quarterback became a one-man wrecking crew Friday night at Lions Stadium.
Obama: Peace prize sends ‘call to action’
posted: 10/10/2009 6:52 a.m.
President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” an honor that came less than nine months after Obama became the country’s first black president.
Religion Briefs
posted: 10/10/2009 6:52 a.m.
The Rev. Glen Faulkner and his singers will be ministering Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service at Hyland Park Assembly of God, 900 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville.
Moon show deemed less than stellar
posted: 10/10/2009 6:51 a.m.
NASA smashed an SUV-size probe into the surface of the moon Friday morning, hoping to discover a trove of ice hidden beneath the moon’s south pole.
Gentry turns to reserve, run to beat Blackhawks
posted: 10/10/2009 6:51 a.m.
With its gunslinger on the bench the entire second half with a possible concussion, Gentry turned to a reserve quarterback and its running game to beat rival Pea Ridge 24-7 in a 1-4 A Conference game here Friday at waterlogged Blackhawk Stadium.
Storms leave state a soggy mess
posted: 10/10/2009 6:51 a.m.
Storms that soaked much of Arkansas early Friday left behind scattered damage and flooding but no reported deaths, authorities said.
Re-LEAF Fayetteville scheduled for Oct. 17
posted: 10/10/2009 6:50 a.m.
The city of Fayetteville’s next tree giveaway to residents will be Saturday, Oct. 17, in front of the Fayetteville Town Center on the Square. The giveaway begins at 7 a.m. and will last until the trees are gone.
ARKANSAS VS. NO. 17 AUBURN: Getting fill of roadside feasts
posted: 10/10/2009 6:49 a.m.
Arkansas was the bet by many observers to be the surprise team in the SEC this year.
Malzahn works way back to Burns, Ziemba
posted: 10/10/2009 6:49 a.m.
Gus Malzahn will be working with Kodi Burns and Lee Ziemba at Reynolds Razorback Stadium today, but the circumstances are different than what Malzahn expected three years ago.
Winless Morrilton hands Panthers third straight loss
posted: 10/10/2009 6:49 a.m.
The Morrilton Devil Dogs got about a quarter’s worth of offense Friday, and that turned out to be all that they needed.
August trade deficit narrows
posted: 10/10/2009 6:48 a.m.
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in August as exports posted a small gain, while imports fell on a big drop in demand for foreign oil.
Offenders graduate from drug court
posted: 10/10/2009 6:47 a.m.
Drug Enforcement Administration agent William J. Bryant spoke about the relation between drug prevention, law enforcement and treatment Friday during the Ninth Annual Washington/Madison County Drug Treatment Court Graduation Ceremony.
GM sells off-road brand to Chinese
posted: 10/10/2009 6:47 a.m.
Hummer, the off-road vehicle that once epitomized America’s love for hulking trucks, is now in the hands of a Chinese heavy equipment maker.
NWAC plans busy day to get back on schedule
posted: 10/10/2009 6:47 a.m.
Week 6 of the Northwest Arkansas Conference football season will be completed today, with a very early day for some.
Glassy-eyed
posted: 10/10/2009 6:47 a.m.
Traditionally, glass has played a limited role in home decor and design. Glass windows, cookware, lighting fixtures and tempered glass shower stalls have been the norm for years, but the cost to buy and install other glass fixtures has kept buyers away.
Pakistan vows action after bombing
posted: 10/10/2009 6:46 a.m.
Pakistan vowed to launch a new offensive against militant strongholds along the Afghan border after a suicide bomber blew up a car near a crowded outdoor market Friday, killing 49 people in the bloodiest attack to hit the country in six months.
Regional airport to conduct plane crash drill today
posted: 10/10/2009 6:45 a.m.
If you pass the south entrance of Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport on Arkansas 264 this morning, you’re in for quite a show.
Highway fatalities drop to record low in first half of 2009
posted: 10/10/2009 6:45 a.m.
Deaths on U.S. highways have dropped to a record low during the first six months of 2009, continuing a recent trend of fewer people dying on roads.
State cites 25 districts on scores
posted: 10/10/2009 6:44 a.m.
Four hundred seven Arkansas schools and 25 districts qualify for varying levels of sanctions for failing to meet adequate yearly progress standards on the state’s Benchmark and endof-course exams in math and literacy designated by the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the Arkansas Department of Education announced Friday.
Obama, team discuss strategy
posted: 10/10/2009 6:44 a.m.
Hours after winning a Nobel Peace Prize, President Barack Obama assembled his war council in the White House basement to discuss the 8-year-old Afghanistan conflict that military commanders are pressing him to escalate.
Heritage hosts invitational
posted: 10/10/2009 6:43 a.m.
Three of northwest Arkansas’ top volleyball teams are entered in today’s Heritage Volleyball Invitational at Heritage High School.
Filipino landslide, storm toll nearly 500
posted: 10/10/2009 6:43 a.m.
Driving rain on the heels of back-to-back storms triggered dozens of landslides across the northern Philippines on Friday, burying more than 160 people, washing away villages and leaving almost an entire province under water.
Schools not meeting minimum standards for more than five years
posted: 10/10/2009 6:43 a.m.
Here is the list of schools in Northwest Arkansas that have failed to meet minimum achievement standards for more than five years, according to the Arkansas Department of Education: Alma Middle School, year 6.
Harvard, China to digitize books
posted: 10/10/2009 6:42 a.m.
Harvard University and the National Library of China will digitize a collection of 50,000 books, some more than 1,000 years old, to make them available to scholars and historians worldwide.
AERIAL DOGFIGHT : FHS fends off Northside with passing display
posted: 10/10/2009 6:42 a.m.
Fayetteville and Fort Smith Northside aired out their differences at Mayo-Thompson Field Friday night.
Adequate yearly progress list released
posted: 10/10/2009 6:40 a.m.
The list that all school districts have been waiting for was released Friday morning by the Arkansas Department of Education.
West Fork drops Clarksville, 19-7
posted: 10/10/2009 6:39 a.m.
After losing the conference opener West Fork has bounced back to win its next two. The Tigers won their second straight conference matchup on Friday night 19-7 against the visiting Clarksville Panthers.
Bisbee talks 'trash' at Siloam Springs luncheon
posted: 10/10/2009 6:30 a.m.
Eight residents and one justice of the peace attended Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee’s first public press conference in Siloam Springs, the largest gathering for any of Bisbee’s press conferences to date.
Long asserts UA did not intentionally withhold documents
posted: 10/10/2009 6:28 a.m.
University of Arkansas vice-chancellor /director of athletics Jeff Long issued a statement of more than 700 words Friday afternoon to explain why a PowerPoint slide was not included in a Freedom of Information Act request by the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and ArkansasSports 360.com.
‘Perhaps Love’ between Townzen, Bisbee
posted: 10/10/2009 6:25 a.m.
ROGERS — “You want a story.” Gary Townzen’s razor was down, and he was pointing for emphasis. It was a cloudy Friday morning, but the regulars were still gathered to swap stories. “You want a real good story.” He strode toward the cabinet next to his barbershop’s work station.
Indonesia raid kills two terror suspects
posted: 10/10/2009 6:23 a.m.
Indonesian police raided a house near the capital Friday, shooting dead two suspected al-Qaida-linked militants wanted in the suicide bombings of luxury hotels in Jakarta, officials said.
2 hospitals join trauma system
posted: 10/10/2009 6:23 a.m.
The Trauma Advisory Council on Thursday added two more hospitals, both in Northwest Arkansas, to the list of facilities that will become trauma centers.
City leaders ask for delay on water rule
posted: 10/10/2009 6:22 a.m.
Northwest Arkansas city officials presented a unified front this week when they sought congressional help to delay new federal environmental regulations that would require costly modifications at a half-dozen wastewater treatment plants.
Student Loan Authority vows to repay line of credit within year
posted: 10/10/2009 6:22 a.m.
The Arkansas Student Loan Authority plans to pay back what it owes from an $80 million line of credit from the state Board of Finance by next fall, the authority’s director said.
Cardinals dominate second half during rout
posted: 10/10/2009 6:21 a.m.
Scores on seven of its eight possessions Friday night at Bobcat Stadium extended Farmington’s win streak to four games and kept the Cardinals unbeaten in 1-4 A Conference play.
SPRINGDALE Macadoodles owner awaits permit to start construction
posted: 10/10/2009 6:21 a.m.
A building permit for Missouri-based liquor retailer Macadoodles is expected to be issued next week, clearing the way for construction of a $1 million building at 48th Street and Elm Springs Road.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/10/2009 6:20 a.m.
Marijuana delivery leads to 3 arrests Three Springdale men were arrested Thursday after taking delivery of 210 pounds of marijuana.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/10/2009 6:20 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Heavy rains put damper on state fair’s attendance
posted: 10/10/2009 6:18 a.m.
The opening day of the state fair didn’t go as planned when Friday’s downpour rained out some events and delayed others, causing low attendance.
Mistakes doom Elkins in loss to Mansfield Tigers
posted: 10/10/2009 6:18 a.m.
Elkins had its chances in the second half, but a costly fumble killed the Elks’ comeback hopes in a 28-7 loss to Mansfield on the road Friday night.
Limit urged on campaign donations
posted: 10/10/2009 6:16 a.m.
House Speaker Robbie Wills said he plans to propose a state House of Representatives rule to bar House members from collecting campaign contributions during a fiscal legislative session, the first of which starts Feb. 8.
Communities of faith
posted: 10/10/2009 6:16 a.m.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) invites the public to participate in Congo Awareness Week, Oct. 18-24.
Arkansas Supreme Court
posted: 10/10/2009 6:15 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions Thursday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the Internet at courts.state.ar.us.
Lavaca holds off Lincoln, remains perfect in 1-3A
posted: 10/10/2009 6:15 a.m.
Lincoln never led, but played toe-to-toe with Lavaca in a 28-21 loss on the road Friday night.
Crash kills two on I-40 near Altus
posted: 10/10/2009 6:14 a.m.
A single vehicle crash on Interstate 40 near Altus left two men dead, authorities say.
Tebow’s status remains cloudy
posted: 10/10/2009 6:14 a.m.
Alligator will be served at tailgating parties across LSU’s campus and the noise in Death Valley will be deafening.
No. 17 Auburn at Arkansas
posted: 10/10/2009 6:13 a.m.
WHEN 11 a.m. Central today WHERE Reynolds Razorback Stadium (72,000) Fayetteville RECORDS Auburn 5-0, 2-0 SEC; Arkansas 2-2, 0-2 RANKINGS Auburn is ranked No. 17 by The Associated Press
THE SLOPHOUSE : The Other Side: Q&A with an Auburn beat writer
posted: 10/10/2009 6:13 a.m.
You may not hear your alarm clock before the 11 a.m. kickoff today, but at least you can drop some Auburn knowledge on your friends when you finally wake up at halftime, scramble to find your tickets and keys, and realize there’s something terribly wrong with your sleep cycle.
Cooley in ‘tough’ spot facing UCA
posted: 10/10/2009 6:13 a.m.
The last time Central Arkansas Coach Clint Conque and Northwestern State offensive coordinator Todd Cooley were standing on opposite sidelines was Nov. 26, 2004, when the Bears beat Arkansas Tech 38-31 in two overtimes.
UAPB offense set for breakout effort
posted: 10/10/2009 6:12 a.m.
Had they actually gotten around to playing the second half, Arkansas-Pine Bluff quarterback Rontrell Bailey has an idea of how the Golden Lions offense would have looked against Alcorn State.
Greenland stalls, falls short at Mountainburg
posted: 10/10/2009 6:11 a.m.
Greenland mounted a late push but couldn’t get the touchdown it needed and the host Mountainburg Dragons escaped with a sloppy, 12-7 homecoming victory over the Pirates on Friday night.
Nutt, Rebels eye another top-5 surprise
posted: 10/10/2009 6:11 a.m.
These are the kind of games that Houston Nutt has built his reputation on, and No. 20 Mississippi could use all of Nutt’s mojo this week with No. 3 Alabama coming to town.
Oklahoma State sticking by Gundy
posted: 10/10/2009 6:11 a.m.
Oklahoma State Athletic Director Mike Holder subscribes to the theory that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES Angels pitcher shuts down Red Sox
posted: 10/10/2009 6:10 a.m.
With Jered Weaver picking up right where John Lackey left off for the Los Angeles Angels, not even Josh Beckett could keep the Boston Red Sox from the brink of playoff elimination.
7 A-WEST Gallo’s 42-yarder lifts Rebels
posted: 10/10/2009 6:10 a.m.
Fort Smith Southside placekicker Leo Gallo made a believer of himself Friday against Springdale.
7 A-CENTRAL Rockets start fast, end two-game skid
posted: 10/10/2009 6:09 a.m.
It didn’t take long for Little Rock Catholic to get its season back on track.
7 A-WEST Fayetteville keeps piling on the points
posted: 10/10/2009 6:08 a.m.
Fayetteville and Fort Smith Northside aired out their differences at Mayo-Thompson Field on Friday night.
7 A-WEST Mounties sputter without Couture
posted: 10/10/2009 6:07 a.m.
The defense turned in its best performance of the season, but the Rogers offense was lost without senior quarterback Andy Couture and couldn’t catch No. 2 Springdale Har-Ber.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Sandifer right on money for Greenwood
posted: 10/10/2009 6:06 a.m.
Tony Sandifer bailed Greenwood out of trouble and cashed in when the Bulldogs needed him most.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Siloam’s turnovers do much damage
posted: 10/10/2009 6:06 a.m.
The Morrilton Devil Dogs got about a quarter’s worth of offense Friday, and that turned out to be all that they needed.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Alma clamps down on Vilonia
posted: 10/10/2009 6:05 a.m.
Alma showed its coach just how good it could play defense.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Mustangs reverse fortunes
posted: 10/10/2009 6:04 a.m.
Eric Simmons’ reverse helped Central Arkansas Christian rally on Friday.
Northwest Personal Space
posted: 10/10/2009 6 a.m.
Scribe Marketing's Jeannette Balleza tells why her living room is the ideal place to work and relax.
1-4A CONFERENCE Gravette lets QB Moorman shoulder heavy load
posted: 10/10/2009 5:50 a.m.
Gravette’s two-headed quarterback became a one-man wrecking crew Friday night at Lions Stadium.
4-4A CONFERENCE West Fork goes on the defensive
posted: 10/10/2009 5:50 a.m.
Garret Eakins came through on both sides of the ball Friday night, leading West Fork to a 19-7 victory over Clarksville.
1-4A CONFERENCE Shiloh buries Prairie Grove early
posted: 10/10/2009 5:49 a.m.
Shiloh Christian and Prairie Grove had one thing in common in the first half Friday. Both offenses moved toward Prairie Grove’s end zone.
1-4A CONFERENCE Farmington gets rolling in 2nd half
posted: 10/10/2009 5:48 a.m.
After a first-half battle with Berryville, the Farmington Cardinals scored 28 second-half points and remained undefeated in 1-4 A Conference play as they defeated the Bobcats 41-7 Friday night at Bobcat Stadium.
Eliminated drivers trying not to wreck the Chase
posted: 10/10/2009 5:47 a.m.
David Reutimann saw Mark Martin’s bumper in the mirror and took a deep breath.
U.S. hanging on to lead
posted: 10/10/2009 5:47 a.m.
Mike Weir kept seeing American red on the scoreboard Friday, a familiar portrait at this Presidents Cup.
Saints’ confidence surges
posted: 10/10/2009 5:47 a.m.
Don’t expect to see any “bag heads” in the Louisiana Superdome this year.
Divide and conquer to de-clutter closet
posted: 10/10/2009 5:46 a.m.
Is your closet an overflowing disaster? Clothes packed tight, shoes in a hodgepodge on the floor, purses, scarves and sweaters piled high on the shelves?
France to return Egyptian art
posted: 10/10/2009 5:43 a.m.
France’s culture minister agreed Friday to return five painted wall fragments to Egypt after a row over their ownership prompted the Egyptians to cut ties with the Louvre Museum.
Physicist arrested; al-Qaida link cited
posted: 10/10/2009 5:41 a.m.
A nuclear physicist working at the world’s largest atom smasher has been arrested on suspicion of links to the Algerian branch of al-Qaida in another blow to a project that has been plagued by glitches and was shut down after an electrical failure a year ago.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/10/2009 5:41 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Oslo beats Copenhagen.” White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, on President Barack Obama’s winning of the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded only days after Obama pressed the unsuccessful U.S. bid to host the Olympics in Chicago
Pennsylvania body OKs spending bill
posted: 10/10/2009 5:40 a.m.
The Pennsylvania Senate approved a $27.8 billion spending bill, moving the state closer to ending the nation’s longest budget stalemate.
Names and faces
posted: 10/10/2009 5:39 a.m.
Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg was honored with the Liberty Medal on Thursday for his compassion and humanitarian work.
The world in brief
posted: 10/10/2009 5:39 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “All roads are leading to South Waziristan.” Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik, vowing to launch a new offensive against militant strongholds
Obama pushes for new eye on finance
posted: 10/10/2009 5:38 a.m.
President Barack Obama urged Congress to “close gaps” in financial regulations that will protect consumers from practices that have helped push some Americans deep into debt.
In the news
posted: 10/10/2009 5:37 a.m.
Arne Duncan, education secretary, told prospective teachers at the University of Virginia “this country needs an army of great, new teachers,” and called education the “civil-rights issue of our generation,” adding, “if you care about promoting opportunity and reducing inequality and social injustice, the classroom is the place to start.”
Official: Substance used in ’05 blasts
posted: 10/10/2009 5:36 a.m.
A Southern California man who blew off four fingers while mixing explosives in a home that doubled as a day-care center had made a volatile compound similar to the one used in the 2005 London subway bombings, a sheriff’s official said.
Bigger savings seen in malpractice curbs
posted: 10/10/2009 5:35 a.m.
Limits on medical malpractice lawsuits would lead doctors to order up fewer unneeded tests and save taxpayers billions more than previously thought, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Friday in a reversal that puts the issue back in the middle of the health-care debate.
Award for Obama draws praise and skepticism
posted: 10/10/2009 5:32 a.m.
The choice of President Barack Obama for the Nobel Peace Prize was cheered Friday by a global chorus from European leaders to minibus passengers in Kenya — but it also elicited criticism over the decision to break with tradition and recognize hopeful promise over concrete achievement.
Putting heat on N. Korea, 2 say no aid
posted: 10/10/2009 5:31 a.m.
South Korea and Japan closed ranks on North Korea on Friday, adding a new demand to their proposed bargain for the North to abandon its nuclear program and vowing to enforce U.N. sanctions until they are convinced that the country will do so.
The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize citation
posted: 10/10/2009 5:30 a.m.
The complete text of the citation awarding the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama as delivered by the Norwegian Nobel Committee: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.
U.S. envoy chisels at Mideast deadlock
posted: 10/10/2009 5:29 a.m.
On the day President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize, his Mideast envoy was hard at work in Jerusalem on Friday trying to break a deadlock that has so far eluded Washington’s efforts to achieve peace among Israelis and Palestinians.
State aims for facility’s license
posted: 10/10/2009 5:27 a.m.
The Department of Human Services has sent a notice to the Ridgeview Residential and Assisted Care Center in Eureka Springs saying it plans to revoke the facility’s license after inspectors found numerous problems.
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 10/10/2009 5:22 a.m.
City Council allows uncensored prayer LODI, Calif. — The Lodi City Council is unanimously supporting a policy of allowing religious leaders to give uncensored prayers before meetings despite protests that it promotes Christianity.
Choir concert to feature Russian works
posted: 10/10/2009 5:21 a.m.
An internationally recognized choir from Massachusetts will bring the sounds of Russian music to Little Rock during its fall U.S. tour.
SHINING a light
posted: 10/10/2009 5:20 a.m.
The Environmental Protection Agency worries about conserving fuel, not saving souls.
Other days
posted: 10/10/2009 5:19 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 10, 1909 Hot Springs is to be the most beautiful health resort in all the world and the great coffers of the government of the United States are to furnish the funds. This was the statement made yesterday by H.H. Myers, superintendent of the Hot Springs reservation, who was in Little Rock on his way from Washington to Hot Springs.
COLUMNISTS Making things worse
posted: 10/10/2009 5:17 a.m.
President Obama is coming under attack from the right for his reluctance to grant the request of General Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan, for more U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
EDITORIALS Who’s at the helm?
posted: 10/10/2009 5:17 a.m.
THE COURSE of American policy in Afghanistan had been clear from the first of this administration. The president had made it clear even before he was president—when he was on the campaign trail.
Enough said
posted: 10/10/2009 5:17 a.m.
What is one to say on hearing that the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to. . . Barack Obama?
Go for the knockout
posted: 10/10/2009 5:17 a.m.
There are many reasons for hunkering down in Afghanistan and adopting a tougher military strategy so Americans and their NATO allies can finally leave behind a more stable—though barely democratic—Middle East. New York City, Philadelphia, Denver, Springfield, Ill., and the U.S. Marine Corps base at Quantico, Va., are high among those reasons.
NWA takes a break
posted: 10/10/2009 5:16 a.m.
The Razorback football team is playing the next day in Texas, so things are quiet along Fayetteville’s Dickson Street on the first Friday in October.
To reclaim a moment
posted: 10/10/2009 5:16 a.m.
I daresay everyone who heard about the tragic death of 10-year-old Olivia Ray last Saturday shared a common sadness.
LETTERS
posted: 10/10/2009 5:15 a.m.
Antibiotics overprescribed Schools throughout the state are asking parents to keep their children home if they show signs of flu symptoms. The flu probably will always be a threat to public health, and it seems that we should also be talking about the prolific breeding grounds for such viruses and bacteria.
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES 1-2 punch gives Yanks 2-0 edge
posted: 10/10/2009 5:09 a.m.
Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez stood together as Yankee Stadium roared.
Dodging slugger effective
posted: 10/10/2009 5:08 a.m.
Avoiding Albert Pujols seems to be working for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are one victory away from a firstround playoff sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/10/2009 5:07 a.m.
Pittsburgh top town for sports With reigning champions in the NFL and the NHL, Pittsburgh was named best sports city by the Sporting News in its annual rankings.
Off the wire
posted: 10/10/2009 5:07 a.m.
BASKETBALL Phoenix WNBA champ The Phoenix Mercury are WNBA champions for the second time in three seasons with a 94-86 victory over the Indiana Fever in the deciding Game 5 Friday night in Phoenix.
Phillies pick Martinez to start
posted: 10/10/2009 4:32 a.m.
Pedro Martinez is getting the ball and the call in another big game.
Bentonville’s running game flexes its muscle
posted: 10/10/2009 4:29 a.m.
It didn’t take long for Bentonville to get its offense back on track.
Bradford back as Sooners’ starter
posted: 10/10/2009 4:14 a.m.
Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford will return from a sprained right shoulder and start for No. 19 Oklahoma today against Baylor.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/10/2009 4:13 a.m.
Verizon to expand its LR call center Verizon Wireless is planning a $10.9 million expansion of the Riverdale call center it acquired in its purchase of Alltel Corp. earlier this year.
Spring wheat quality forces discounts
posted: 10/10/2009 4:07 a.m.
Producers of hard red spring wheat in the upper Midwest have reaped one of the biggest harvests in history, but the bin-busting crop isn’t of high enough quality to pay the bills for many farmers.
‘Detroit on Volga’ faces layoffs, unrest
posted: 10/10/2009 4:06 a.m.
A chilly wind snapped at Vasily Kurikov’s face at noontime Tuesday as he walked to the employment office to find a part-time job as a street cleaner.
Anti-foreclosure plan deficient, overseers say
posted: 10/10/2009 4:04 a.m.
The group Congress created to oversee the United States’ $700 billion financial bailout said the government needs to increase its efforts to help struggling homeowners modify their mortgages.
News execs: Must make Web pay
posted: 10/10/2009 4:04 a.m.
The message from some of the world’s leading news providers at the first Beijing international media summit was clear: It’s time to demand payment for online use of content.
MARKET REPORT Stocks post best week since July
posted: 10/10/2009 4:03 a.m.
The stock market is keeping its momentum going, giving shares their best week in more than two months.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/10/2009 4:02 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “If there are mass layoffs, then our labor unions must organize strikes, and we will come to the streets and speak about our problems.” Vasily Kurikov, an employee for 28 years at AvtoVAZ, Russia’s biggest carmaker Article, 1D Oil, gas rigs rise; Arkansas loses one HOUSTON — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week rose by 17 to 1,041.
Ask the expert
posted: 10/10/2009 4:01 a.m.
My wife and I have finally been able to move into our first house. We know we will have to do a lot of repairs, landscaping and stuff ourselves to save money. We also hope to find and refinish used furniture and more. The trick is that it’s all new to us. What advice can you offer?
Personal space
posted: 10/10/2009 3:58 a.m.
Harry Light Where I live: My wife, Van, and I live in Cammack Village with our rescue dog named Mocha, a chocolate Labrador retriever.
Tools & toys
posted: 10/10/2009 3:57 a.m.
Key Buoy What’s to love: It’s a little life preserver for your keys.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/10/2009 3:57 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: Did the miracles in the Bible really happen, or were they just events that people in those days couldn’t understand, although today we can explain them because we look at things scientifically? — R.B.
OTUS THE HEAD CAT Hungry python raises havoc at church, flees
posted: 10/10/2009 3:56 a.m.
Dear Otus, Sunday was Bring Your Pet Day at Detengase y Escuche Church and I was going to take my dog Mocosa to be blessed.
In the garden
posted: 10/10/2009 3:56 a.m.
Janet Carson is an extension horticulturist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Write to her at P.O. Box 391, Little Rock, Ark. 72203, or e-mail her at jcarson@arkansasonline.com
CLICK & CLACK’S CAR TALK
posted: 10/10/2009 3:54 a.m.
DEAR TOM AND RAY: I have a 2001 Toyota 4Runner with 160,000 miles. I also have a pop-up camper that I pull on occasion with the 4Runner. I just made a trip from Colorado up to Minnesota pulling the camper. The last 20 percent of the trip, when traveling on the interstate, the 4Runner started bouncing pretty good — so much that my daughter thought she was riding the horsey ride at the grocery store while riding in her car seat in the back.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/10/2009 3:53 a.m.
1. In the United States, what is the most popular name for a dog? 2. Elvis Presley had a hit recording of “Love Me Tender.” One of the song’s writers was Vera Watson. Who co-wrote the song? 3. Why has “Old Dutch Cleanser” used a Dutch girl chasing dirt as its trademark?
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/10/2009 3:53 a.m.
DEAR HELOISE: Some time ago, I remember seeing an article on how to make a bird feeder from a cut tree limb. Could you please print this again? I thought it was a great idea!
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/10/2009 3:52 a.m.
Happy birthday. You emanate loving warmth this year. When it comes to family, you will be generous with your attention, and the time you spend together will be greatly enriching. The important task you take on in February earns you respect, admiration and big bucks. Moves and investments are favored in March. Sagittarius and Cancer people adore you.
Keep it clean
posted: 10/10/2009 3:52 a.m.
Dyson DC23 Turbinehead What is it? Dyson’s latest canister vacuum.
Trust, but verify when hiring mover
posted: 10/10/2009 3:49 a.m.
“What an idiot I was,” said Kim Schmid. Even 22 years of experience as a litigator didn’t prevent her from making several costly mistakes during a move from Minneapolis to Edina, Minn., this year.
Friday, October 9
VIDEO: Stopping the Gus Bus
posted: 10/09/2009 3:20 p.m.
Arkansas coaches and players discuss the return of Gus Malzahn to Razorback Stadium, and the prospect of facing the Auburn Tigers' dangerous offense.
Hello baby! 1st Duggar grandchild is born
posted: 10/09/2009 11:25 a.m.
The next generation of Duggars has arrived. According to The Learning Channel, Mackynzie Renee Duggar was born at 6:39 p.m. on Thursday. Mackynzie is the first child of Josh and Anna Duggar and the first grandchild for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, stars of TLC’s “18 Kids and Counting.”
Craft crazy : Artisans converge in the Ozarks for festivals and fairs
posted: 10/09/2009 7:30 a.m.
It’s no secret that it’s a tradition in Northwest Arkansas. Whenever the leaves start to change, it’s time for artisans to set up tables and tents in these Ozark hills to sell their wares at numerous craft fairs in Washington and Benton counties. Here are a few venues celebrating arts and crafts in the area, but don’t be surprise if more pop up along the paths to these places.
Leaping the canvas: Pea Ridge to celebrate 21st annual mule jump
posted: 10/09/2009 7:29 a.m.
A mule stands in front of a canvas topped with a horizontal pole, waiting for just the right moment before trying to leap over it.
Making the rounds New Songs in the íVille songwriterís session offers cozy confines for songs
posted: 10/09/2009 7:26 a.m.
There aren’t many distractions. Just a bunch of artists, their guitars and a little bit of amplification.
ABC director to deny Wal-Mart request to sell beer
posted: 10/09/2009 7:23 a.m.
The director of the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board says he’ll deny Wal-Mart’s application to sell beer and wine at its Fayetteville stores because of local opposition.
A deadly comedy : The Village Players to perform "Arsenic and Old Lace"
posted: 10/09/2009 7:22 a.m.
Old, wary male travelers who visit the house of two seemingly sweet sisters always extend their stay.
Exploring the splendor : First fall festival to serve as showcase for Hobbs State Park and autumn in Arkansas
posted: 10/09/2009 7:21 a.m.
While there isn’t any bad time to enjoy the great outdoors, the autumnal splendor of the Ozark forests and the pleasant temperatures make this time of year particularly nice.
An updated institution : Familiar Mexican restaurant opens new location in Springdale
posted: 10/09/2009 7:19 a.m.
And then there were four. La Huerta Bar & Grill now has four locationsin Northwest Arkansas with the newest in Springdale. All of these traditional Mexican food restaurants are owned by Melinto Montez. However, this particular restaurant, which has open about a month, is trying a few different things, said Jose M. Torres, assistant manager of the Springdale location.
Entertainment notes
posted: 10/09/2009 7:14 a.m.
Bella Vista ART @ WISHING SPRING The pottery of Jim Young will be on display through October at The Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 W. McNelly Road. Young will demonstrate his pottery techniques from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. today. Steve Horan of Bella Vista will host a one-man show of his landscape and cityscape paintings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Oct. 17. Otherwise, gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. For details, call 273-1798. DANCE The Bella Vista Country Club, 98 Clubhouse Drive, will have dancing to Debby Horn and the Invisibles from 6:30-9 :30 p.m. today. To make reservations, call 876-2522.
Live music
posted: 10/09/2009 7:13 a.m.
The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For details, call venues directly.To add listings, e-mail schedules to whatsup@nwarktimes.com, fax them 442-1714, or call 571-6447.
Road trip
posted: 10/09/2009 7:10 a.m.
St. Louis CELEBRATE THE MAGIC The Magic House St. Louis Children’s Museum will celebrate its 30th birthday with various activities from Oct. 16-18. The Magic House engages children in hands-on learning experiences that encourage experimentation, creativity and the development of problem-solving skills. It will have a weekend celebration with magicians, balloon creations, face painting, a birthday craft and ice cream and birthday cupcakes. Admission is free. The museum is located at 516 Kirkwood Road. For information, call (314) 822-8900 or visit www.magichouse.org.
‘Keeping Faith’ : JBU takes $100 million capital campaign public with $24 million left to raise
posted: 10/09/2009 7:04 a.m.
A new $100 million capital campaign will allow John Brown University to continue its mission of training students to have an impact not only on their community, but the world.
Scratch your ‘social-media’ itch
posted: 10/09/2009 7:03 a.m.
For many, “tweet” is no longer just the sound a bird makes.
Answering the call to action
posted: 10/09/2009 7:02 a.m.
When the nation’s Serve America Act went into effect Oct. 1, employees of Kraft Foods decided to answer the call to action by devoting an entire week to working with local charities to better the lives of strangers.
Upcoming concerts
posted: 10/09/2009 7:01 a.m.
The following is a list of performances within a day’s driving distance of Northwest Arkansas. Tickets for all events are currently on sale. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For more information, call venues directly.
Tradition relocated?
posted: 10/09/2009 6:59 a.m.
Joshua Ramsey and Joel Easterling have fond memories of storming into Blackhawk Stadium at Pea Ridge — referred to by many longtime residents as the Pea Bowl — when they played football in the late 1980s. Both of them will cheer just as enthusiastically for their own sons when Blackhawk Stadium is bursting at the seams with fans at tonight’s homecoming matchup against Gentry. But odds are they’ll spend a few seconds shaking their heads as well. Not because of anything that happens on the field, but from
JPs name bridge for worker killed there
posted: 10/09/2009 6:58 a.m.
Washington County Quorum Court members approved naming a bridge after a county employee who was killed there last June. Hancil “Tiny” Hartbarger III died June 5 when he was struck by an automobile while performing his duties with the Washington County Road Department. An employee with the county since 1987, Hartbarger was directing traffic on East Black Oak Road near Mountain Spring Drive when he was hit by a 2007 Hyundai Accent driven by Rusty Joe Warford, 51, of Greenland.
LOL! Judge finds texting attorney in contempt
posted: 10/09/2009 6:57 a.m.
A Bentonville attorney was recently found in contempt of court for using his cell phone in the courtroom.
Three charged in robbery case
posted: 10/09/2009 6:56 a.m.
Three men are accused of entering a Siloam Springs man’s home armed with a baseball bat and robbing him.
Rogers man facing federal child-pornography charges
posted: 10/09/2009 6:54 a.m.
Since Bain’s arrest by Rogers police, federal authorities have also arrested Bain on a single charge of production of child pornography.
Pill poppers on the rise, speaker says
posted: 10/09/2009 6:54 a.m.
Today’s drug dealer isn’t a shabby-looking person standing on the street corner.
Coach cited for careless driving in bus incident
posted: 10/09/2009 6:52 a.m.
The driver of a Springdale High School bus was cited for careless driving after running into a ditch last week off of Zion Road.
JBU Gallery goes Hallmark
posted: 10/09/2009 6:51 a.m.
John Brown University prides itself on the quality and significance of rotating exhibitions that adorn the walls of its on-campus JBU Art Gallery. And the current collection, which will remain on display into November, certainly kicks things up another notch, according to Charles Peer, a JBU art professor and director of the gallery.
DaySpring cutting jobs
posted: 10/09/2009 6:50 a.m.
The Hallmark-owned greeting card company in Siloam Springs announced Thursday it will cut 53 jobs.
Corrections & Clarifications
posted: 10/09/2009 6:46 a.m.
Fayetteville Alderman Matthew Petty on Tuesday suggested to the City Council that an ordinance leaving the city’s property millage unchanged be delayed for two weeks so that other options can be considered, and he suggested a millage increase for economic development or other “investments” is worth considering. A headline and story in Thursday’s edition incorrectly suggested Petty had proposed the tax increase.
Stories beneath the dust
posted: 10/09/2009 6:45 a.m.
The triumphs of World War II have been well documented. From “Sands of Iwo Jima” to “Saving Private Ryan,” cinemas have freely highlighted the glory of victory, the tragedy of defeat, and the epic struggle between the Allies and the Axis with a backdrop of horrific genocide now called the Holocaust.
Arrest Reports
posted: 10/09/2009 6:45 a.m.
Arrest reports for Washington County for October 9, 2009.
State representative, wife, enjoy showing off state’s Capitol
posted: 10/09/2009 6:43 a.m.
State Rep. Tim Summers, (R)Bentonville, and his wife, Peggy, will tell you that the state’s Capitol Building is a thing of beauty.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/09/2009 6:42 a.m.
Obituaries & Death Notices for October 9, 2009.
Any tax increase should be short term, Petty says
posted: 10/09/2009 6:36 a.m.
Fayetteville Alderman Matthew Petty said Thursday he hopes that any new property tax increase implemented by the city would be a short-term investment, probably for only one year.
Deep-fried family fun
posted: 10/09/2009 6:35 a.m.
Decked out in aprons and tall white chef’s hats, four families gathered at the Boys and Girls Club in Bentonville Thursday night with one common goal. Each family was determined to win.
Edwards’ new committee to tackle building security
posted: 10/09/2009 6:34 a.m.
A new special committee selected by Washington County Judge Marilyn Edwards met for the first time Thursday and discussed what their objective will be.
OUR VIEW : Message sent
posted: 10/09/2009 6:30 a.m.
The administration at Bentonville High School would like parents and students to know that while the school employs more than 200 people, there are no couriers on staff.
Guest Editorial : Better than Louisiana, but ... Too many Arkansas women are losing their lives
posted: 10/09/2009 6:29 a.m.
Every time some public policy organization or think tank releases a new study that involves a ranking of the states, we cringe. That’s because it rarely means good news for Arkansas.
OTHER OPINIONS : The message matters
posted: 10/09/2009 6:26 a.m.
Springdale resident Anita Davis filed multiple Freedom of Information Act requests not long ago with her city’s chamber of commerce. The results of that inquiry suggest that, in the past three years, the private pro-business group has spent large on travel ($306,175) and dining ($144,388) expenses. Considering that the Springdale Chamber of Commerce receives $177,000 annually in public funds from the city of Springdale — and has formed a habit of sending volunteers to exotic locales as a way of saying thanks — chamber leaders may have a situation on their hands.
ON THE FLY : Lessons learned
posted: 10/09/2009 6:25 a.m.
I learned two things last week — I could never be a stay-at-home mom, and I must be immune to Influenza A.
Reckonings : The politics of spite
posted: 10/09/2009 6:24 a.m.
There was what President Barack Obama likes to call a teachable moment last week, when the International Olympic Committee rejected Chicago’s bid to be host of the 2016 Summer Games.
Guest Commentary : Mama knows best about the F-35
posted: 10/09/2009 6:21 a.m.
One lesson Congress flunks over and over is the Economics 101 principle of sunk costs. Your mother knew it well: She always told you “don’t throw good money after bad.” Lawmakers will have another opportunity to get the answer right this fall when they decide whether to build a second engine for the Navy’s next-generation fighter plane.
Boutique hotel, wine bar open on Dickson Street
posted: 10/09/2009 6:19 a.m.
Developers Greg House and Richard Alexander transformed a 1894 Victorian home on Dickson Street into an elegant 10-room boutique hotel and wine bar.
Card company cuts 53 jobs in Siloam Springs
posted: 10/09/2009 6:17 a.m.
The Hallmark-owned greeting card company in Siloam Springs announced Thursday it will cut 53 jobs.
Business Calendar
posted: 10/09/2009 6:16 a.m.
Business Calendar for Fayetteville for October 9, 2009.
Incumbent has advantages in U.S. House race, Parry said
posted: 10/09/2009 6:15 a.m.
With an incumbent member of Congress facing at least three and perhaps more opponents, it’s apparent the race for Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District U.S. House seat is becoming a hard-fought one.
Agitated Tigers vow to get back on track
posted: 10/09/2009 6:13 a.m.
The Bentonville Tigers understand the effect losing last week at Fort Smith Southside has had on their 2009 season, and they’re not too happy about it.
Bearing down FHS vies to solve Northside riddle in key conference clash
posted: 10/09/2009 6:12 a.m.
Fayetteville couldn’t be any happier to be on the road today. While Fayetteville is still beaming after a touchdown with 10 seconds left and a subsequent two-point conversion gamble gave it a 50-49 triumph at home over inveterate rival Springdale High, the Purple Dogs know Harmon Field hasn’t been the most successful venue for their yearly bout with Fort Smith Northside.
War Eagles are still looking to ‘arrive’
posted: 10/09/2009 6:10 a.m.
Just 15 games into their football history, Rogers Heritage likes how things are progressing, but don’t push that “arrived ” business too hard, says head coach Perry Escalante.
UA FOOTBALL : Collarbone healed, Crawford ‘ready to play’
posted: 10/09/2009 6:08 a.m.
Out of game action since his second of two catches for 44 yards in the Sept. 5 season-opener against Missouri State, London Crawford returns to active duty for the Razorbacks against Auburn.
Mounties buoyed by Couture’s return
posted: 10/09/2009 6:07 a.m.
Since walking off the field with a concussion in the fourth quarter of a Sept. 25 home game, Rogers senior quarterback Andy Couture has watched his Mounties get outscored 38-9 in two losses.
FHS wins with aggressive play
posted: 10/09/2009 6:05 a.m.
Fayetteville pulled out a fifth game against Rogers to take Thursday’s set and remain at the top of the 7A-West standings. In a match that featured a 20 minute tornado warning that evacuated everyone to the hallway of Bulldog gym, the Bulldogs posted a 22-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-16, 15-11 win.
Gatling’s View : Ginyard earns place in pantheon of UNC greats
posted: 10/09/2009 6:04 a.m.
Here’s what I know. I know even in this most football-crazy time of year, I am in need of a basketball fix. Seems hard to believe it was six months ago I spent one unforgetful weekend in Detroit. Doesn’t feel like that long ago.
UA VOLLEYBALL : Arkansas kicks off three-match home stand with Bama
posted: 10/09/2009 6:02 a.m.
After four consecutive matches on the road, the University of Arkansas volleyball teams begins a three-match home stand today against Alabama. The first serve between the Southeastern Conference Western Division rivals is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Barnhill Arena. Arkansas enters the weekend with an 8-9 record and a 2-4 mark in conference play, while Alabama is 6-10 overall with a 4-2 record in the SEC.
Lady Tigers act fast in 3-0 win vs. Springdale
posted: 10/09/2009 6:01 a.m.
The Bentonville volleyball team’s performance against Springdale on Thursday was just what head coach Michelle Coens has been wanting to see.
Woodland Junior High football game canceled, rescheduling difficult
posted: 10/09/2009 6 a.m.
Tornado sirens in downtown Fayetteville sent the Woodland Cowboys and Siloam Springs Panthers to their respective locker rooms Thursday night and sent fans scurrying for the quickest way out of Harmon Field. Moments later, a representative from Fayetteville Schools canceled the contest.
Expert: Sharing information key to fighting terror
posted: 10/09/2009 5:50 a.m.
Former FBI Agent Richard Marquise urged area law enforcement to share information with one another Thursday during an anti-terrorism seminar at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
House OKs defense bill, bolsters hate-crime law
posted: 10/09/2009 5:06 a.m.
The U.S. House on Thursday gave final approval to a defense policy measure that approves funding for a second engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
Romanian takes Nobel Prize in literature
posted: 10/09/2009 5:06 a.m.
Herta Mueller, a little-known Romanian-born author who was persecuted for her critical depictions of life behind the Iron Curtain, won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday.
Ex-soldier obeyed orders, defense says
posted: 10/09/2009 5:05 a.m.
Lawyers for a former Army dog handler convicted of abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq told the U.S. military’s highest court Thursday that he was only following orders when he let his dog bark and lunge at prisoners.
Exiled families return to Iraq from Iran
posted: 10/09/2009 5:04 a.m.
Twenty families who were sent into exile in Iran by Saddam Hussein after a failed uprising returned Thursday to Iraq, another sign of Baghdad’s warming relations with Tehran.
3 stabbed at retiree complex; 1 dead
posted: 10/09/2009 5:03 a.m.
A member of a southern New Jersey retirement community stabbed three neighbors Thursday, killing an 88-yearold woman, after two of the victims and other residents accused him of disturbing the peace, authorities said.
Berlusconi vows to stage own defense on TV, in courtrooms
posted: 10/09/2009 5:02 a.m.
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Thursday that he will go on TV and appear in courtrooms to prove that corruption and tax fraud charges in two trials against him are false.
Typhoon kills 2, brings trains to halt in Japan
posted: 10/09/2009 4:58 a.m.
A powerful typhoon tore through Honshu, Japan’s main island, Thursday, peeling roofs off houses, cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands and forcing flight cancellations before turning back toward the sea. Two men died.
GRIDLOCK GURU: Advice for left turners: Safety first
posted: 10/09/2009 4:57 a.m.
United Parcel Service eliminated all the left turns it could as a way to save fuel.
Execution protocol argued at state court
posted: 10/09/2009 4:55 a.m.
A law passed this year by the Legislature codifying the state’s execution protocol either violates the constitutional rights of a Death Row inmate or makes his lawsuit against the procedure moot, opposing attorneys argued Thursday before the Arkansas Supreme Court.
SILOAM SPRINGS: Campaign nears end
posted: 10/09/2009 4:54 a.m.
John Brown University made a long-postponed announcement Thursday regarding a $100 million fundraising campaign that will go toward scholarships, programs, operations and capital needs.
JOHNSON COUNTY: 98 rescued animals going to D.C. group
posted: 10/09/2009 4:52 a.m.
About 100 animals seized from a Johnson County mass breeding operation were on their way Thursday to an animal rescue organization in Washington, D.C., according to a spokesman with the Humane Society of the United States.
Audit: Official OK’d moneys
posted: 10/09/2009 4:51 a.m.
A county judge in Newton County approved undocumented expenses totaling more than $214,000 over a two-year period, and the FBI is investigating certain county transactions, a state auditor told Arkansas lawmakers Thursday.
0.1% increase in retail sales kindles hope
posted: 10/09/2009 4:41 a.m.
Retailers saw their first overall sales gain in 14 months in September, a sign that shoppers have loosened their death grip on wallets and an indication that the Christmas shopping season might not be as grim as expected.
Can’t take out Taliban, Obama team concludes
posted: 10/09/2009 4:41 a.m.
As it reviews its Afghanistan policy for the second time this year, the Obama administration has concluded that the Taliban cannot be eliminated as a political or military movement, regardless of how many combat forces are sent into battle.
FORT SMITH: Arrest compels district to review
posted: 10/09/2009 4:39 a.m.
The Fort Smith School District is reviewing its relationship with an abstinence education provider after one of its employees was accused of asking a student for sex.
Senate panel vote set; hurdle last before full health debate
posted: 10/09/2009 4:39 a.m.
A key Senate committee will vote Tuesday on its $829 billion overhaul of the nation’s health-care system, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday, the final hurdle before the full House and Senate can begin their debate on the future of health care.
Vance evidence survives
posted: 10/09/2009 4:38 a.m.
Testifying against the advice of his attorneys, the Marianna man accused of raping and killing TV news anchor Anne Pressly said Wednesday that he is the victim of a frame-up by investigators who threatened and abused him before getting him to implicate himself in the slaying through “police trickery.”
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/09/2009 4:38 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Flagging celebration hard call, coaches say
posted: 10/09/2009 4:37 a.m.
Even Florida Coach Urban Meyer felt badly for bitter rival Georgia.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/09/2009 4:37 a.m.
None injured in bus-car collision No one was injured when a Springdale school bus and a car collided Thursday at U.S. 71B and Morris Avenue.
Defending turf priority for UA
posted: 10/09/2009 4:36 a.m.
Arkansas senior tailback Michael Smith knew the Razorbacks hadn’t won an SEC game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in a while.
Discipline panel suspends Bentonville lawyer
posted: 10/09/2009 4:36 a.m.
A Bentonville attorney lost his law license for nine months for misconduct, a state lawyer discipline panel announced Thursday.
Democrats seek to extend jobless benefits in all 50 states
posted: 10/09/2009 4:35 a.m.
Senate Democrats said Thursday that they have reached a deal to extend unemployment insurance benefits to the nearly 2 million jobless workers across the country who are in danger of running out of assistance by the end of the year.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/09/2009 4:35 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Even in the recession, we made some really good progress this year.” Charles W. “Chip” Pollard, John Brown University president, after announcing the school has nearly completed its $100 million fundraising campaign Article, 1B
In Treasure Hunt Lost and found
posted: 10/09/2009 4:30 a.m.
There it was again, in bright red letters: “Millions of dollars are waiting to be claimed!” No, I’m not talking about the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
Governor’s appointments
posted: 10/09/2009 4:29 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe has made these appointments, his office announced Wednesday: To the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority: Bradford Caldwell, Wynne, for a term expiring Jan. 14, 2012, replacing Johnny Hooks; and Dr. Carl Fredrickson, Conway, for a term expiring Jan. 14, 2010, replacing Steve Seidman.
In the news
posted: 10/09/2009 4:28 a.m.
Ray Mabus, the Navy secretary, said during a visit to a shipbuilding yard in Pascagoula, Miss., that allowing women to serve on submarines is an idea whose time has come and he sees no major hurdles from the Obama administration in implementing the change.
ARKANSAS OPEN: Ex-Hog looking for spark
posted: 10/09/2009 4:28 a.m.
Fort Smith’s Allen McFerran is still trying to start his professional golf career.
State college report
posted: 10/09/2009 4:27 a.m.
Bisons’ Powell aching Harding junior quarterback Josh Powell grew up in a military household with a military father, and chances are he has military values.
Receiver played during inquiry
posted: 10/09/2009 4:26 a.m.
All-America receiver Dez Bryant played in Oklahoma State’s first three games of the season while compliance officials were investigating an apparent meeting with former NFL players Deion Sanders and Omar Stoutmire that he later lied about to the NCAA.
UCA report
posted: 10/09/2009 4:25 a.m.
2007 loss on minds of Bears The Central Arkansas Bears are 13-3 against Southland Conference teams since joining the league in 2006.
TOP 25: Huskers handle weather, Tigers
posted: 10/09/2009 4:24 a.m.
Zac Lee threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to Niles Paul, and Ndamukong Suh and Dejon Gomes intercepted passes to set up two more fourth-quarter scores in No. 21 Nebraska’s 27-12 victory over No. 24 Missouri on Thursday night.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/09/2009 4:24 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.
Names and faces
posted: 10/09/2009 4:21 a.m.
Taylor Swift says a second leg of her “Fearless” tour will kick off in Australia in February. She’ll also be playing nearly 30 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. “We had so much fun on the ‘Fearless’ tour the first time around that we decided that we had to keep going with it,” she says.
Red Wolves’ line takes another hit
posted: 10/09/2009 4:19 a.m.
Arkansas State will be without its starting center when it takes the field Tuesday night at Louisiana-Monroe.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/09/2009 4:18 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I think it’s very clear from our conversations with the members that the votes are there for a public option.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on plans for a health-care overhaul
Patriot Act revisions clear panel
posted: 10/09/2009 4:17 a.m.
A divided Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a revised version of the nation’s major counterterrorism law after intelligence and law enforcement officials assured lawmakers that counterterrorism operations would not be harmed.
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES: Hunter’s shot sparks Angels
posted: 10/09/2009 3:54 a.m.
John Lackey pitched into the eighth inning and Torii Hunter hit a three-run home run off the rock pile in center field, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in their playoff opener Thursday night.
Grizzlies, Bulldogs can pile up points
posted: 10/09/2009 3:53 a.m.
Hopefully the stat keepers for tonight’s game between Fayetteville and Fort Smith Northside have gotten plenty of rest.
Rogers Heritage gaining confidence, respect
posted: 10/09/2009 3:50 a.m.
Rogers Heritage Coach Perry Escalante leaned back in his chair, put his hands behind his head and revealed a dog tag around his neck with the word “Believe” on it.
The world in brief
posted: 10/09/2009 3:49 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I will defend myself in the courtrooms and ridicule my accusers, showing all Italians... the stuff I am made of.” Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who is facing corruption and tax-fraud charges
Israeli official says peace accord won’t come soon
posted: 10/09/2009 3:48 a.m.
Israel’s foreign minister declared Thursday that there is no chance of reaching a final accord with the Palestinians anytime soon, casting a pall over the U.S. Mideast envoy’s latest effort to get peace talks moving again.
Class 7A report
posted: 10/09/2009 3:48 a.m.
Barkey takes on new role Fort Smith Southside will have another receiver to worry about when it plays Springdale tonight at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium in Springdale.
States in line for extended benefits
posted: 10/09/2009 3:47 a.m.
The House on Sept. 23 approved a bill that would extend benefits by up to 13 weeks for jobless workers living in 27 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, that have unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher.
Pakistanis who like U.S. aid bill answer its critics
posted: 10/09/2009 3:46 a.m.
Pakistan’s U.S.-backed government questioned Thursday why the powerful military publicly criticized a billion-dollar American aid bill, highlighting tensions in the country as the army prepares for an expected offensive against the Taliban and al-Qaida along the border with Afghanistan.
Justice Department probes IBM conduct in computer market
posted: 10/09/2009 3:44 a.m.
The Justice Department is looking into allegations that IBM Corp. has abused its dominant position in the market for mainframe computers, the data-crunching heavy lifters of the computing world that IBM introduced in the 1960s and which are now used to process some of the most sensitive data in banking, government and health care.
Marcos shoes safe after fierce storm
posted: 10/09/2009 3:43 a.m.
When a powerful storm inundated the Philippines last month, most people rushed to save their homes or their lives. Employees of one museum, however, grabbed the shoes.
New jobless claims put at 521,000
posted: 10/09/2009 3:42 a.m.
The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early January, as layoffs eased a bit amid a fledgling economic recovery.
LIKE IT IS Tuberville’s comments don’t help Tigers
posted: 10/09/2009 3:41 a.m.
By now, both coaching staffs have film room eyes but are well aware of what they need to try and hide and what they need to try and exploit Saturday when the Auburn Tigers visit the Arkansas Razorbacks.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DIVISION SERIES Ninth-inning smack to gut
posted: 10/09/2009 3:39 a.m.
A sinking line drive sailed through the chilly evening air toward Matt Holliday. All he needed to do was make the catch, and St. Louis would have a series-tying victory.
WTO asked to rule on EU ban of U.S. poultry
posted: 10/09/2009 3:39 a.m.
The U.S. on Thursday asked World Trade Organization judges to rule on the legality of the European Union’s decade-long ban on imports of American poultry, saying the policy breaks global trade rules.
PRESIDENTS CUP Fast start puts U.S. in control
posted: 10/09/2009 3:38 a.m.
One putt changed everything except the lead Thursday in the Presidents Cup.
COMMENTARY Red Sox not selling out walk-up fans
posted: 10/09/2009 3:36 a.m.
Joan George was in the mood to treat herself to a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park, where every game since May 15, 2003, has sold out.
Off the wire
posted: 10/09/2009 3:35 a.m.
BASEBALL NCAA settles suit Former Oklahoma State pitcher Andrew Oliver received a $750,000 settlement from the NCAA to end a lawsuit challenging a rule that bans college baseball players from using legal advisers in contract negotiations with professional teams.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/09/2009 3:31 a.m.
Barkley: Twitter for twits Hall of Fame basketball player Charles Barkley is no fan of Twitter or Facebook.
THE RECRUITING GUY Dyer: Razorbacks making progress with recruiting
posted: 10/09/2009 3:30 a.m.
Arkansas’ recruiting efforts are gaining momentum with Little Rock Christian running back Michael Dyer.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/09/2009 3:27 a.m.
Bobby Petrino and Gene Chizik, who were coordinators on the same Auburn staff for Tommy Tuberville, will oppose each other as head coaches for the first time when the Razorbacks play the No. 17 Tigers on Saturday.
Tyson defends its beef testing
posted: 10/09/2009 3:25 a.m.
Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. on Thursday defended its testing procedures for screening for possible contamination by E. coli and other pathogens in beef trimmings sold to other companies.
Sale of Hummer brand called near
posted: 10/09/2009 3:19 a.m.
General Motors was poised Thursday to sign a deal to sell its Hummer brand to a Chinese heavyequipment manufacturer, a person briefed on the deal said.
NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES Rockies rough on Hamels
posted: 10/09/2009 3:19 a.m.
By the time Cole Hamels rushed off to be with his pregnant wife, his streak of postseason dominance was long over.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/09/2009 3:18 a.m.
BASKETBALL ASU cookout set for October 13 The Arkansas State women’s basketball preseason cookout will be Tuesday at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro. The cookout will include a watch party for the Arkansas State football team’s televised game at Louisiana-Monroe.
Burnett’s start comes with catch
posted: 10/09/2009 3:15 a.m.
New York Yankees Manager Joe Girardi had the conversation with Jorge Posada on Sunday, a talk similar to one he had with Joe Torre when Posada was about to cut into Girardi’s time behind the plate.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/09/2009 3:14 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The downtrend in claims is encouraging and points to continued, albeit gradual, improvement in the labor market.” Joseph LaVorgna, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank, in a note to clients, in reference to new claims for unemployment insurance
MARKET REPORT: Retail sales, Alcoa buoy stocks
posted: 10/09/2009 3:12 a.m.
Investors moved into stocks after getting encouraging readings on two of the best gauges of the economy’s health: consumer spending and corporate profits.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/09/2009 3 a.m.
Windstream to cut 290 at bought firm Little Rock-based Windstream Corp. said Thursday that it will cut about 290 workers at D&E Communications after a deal to buy the Ephrata, Pa.-based telecommunications firm closes.
Other days
posted: 10/09/2009 2:45 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 9, 1909 The new state tuberculosis sanatorium will be located at Booneville, according to the decision reached yesterday by the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board.
Plugged in to our wallets
posted: 10/09/2009 2:35 a.m.
One way you can judge the success of the U.S. economy: The number of unnecessary, silly products marketers sell to the American consumer.
COLUMNISTS Random thoughts
posted: 10/09/2009 2:32 a.m.
Random thoughts on the passing scene: Upon learning that the Constitution requires a president to be a natural born citizen, a college student said: “What makes a natural born citizen any more qualified than one born by C-section ?” Airlines that keep passengers trapped for hours in planes sitting on the runway should be prosecuted for unlawful imprisonment.
LETTERS
posted: 10/09/2009 2:24 a.m.
What can be sacrificed has limits If my husband became critically ill, I would give anything I had to get him the medical care he needed. There is nothing I own now or might own in the future that could possibly be more valuable to me than for my son to grow up with his father.
How we’ve changed
posted: 10/09/2009 2:07 a.m.
It’s too bad the story of John Andre and its insight into highly principled discipline isn’t more widely known.
EDITORIALS Here comes Iran’s nuke
posted: 10/09/2009 2:07 a.m.
IT WAS front page news Monday: UN nuclear chief sets Iran inspection. Another year, another inspection by the sleepiest watchdog on the planet, the United Nations’ own Maxwell Smart—the one and only (thank goodness) Mohammed ElBaradei of the International Atomic Agency and Office of General Permissiveness.
Thursday, October 8
Arkansas auditors say FBI investigating Newton County
posted: 10/08/2009 11:39 a.m.
Legislative auditors say the FBI is investigating a report questioning more than $214,000 in expenditures by Newton County officials, including payments to firms owned by a quorum court member and his relatives.
Siloam Springs college plans announcement
posted: 10/08/2009 9:31 a.m.
John Brown University officials say they’ll have a major announcement about fund-raising for the private college.
Free flu shots for county coming Oct. 30
posted: 10/08/2009 7:42 a.m.
The Benton County Health Department is preparing to hold a mass flushot-dispensing clinic later this month.
Fields of gold
posted: 10/08/2009 7:41 a.m.
Riding around on bales of hay being hauled by tractors, Fayetteville and Bentonville high school students toured the University of Arkansas Agricultural Research and Extension Center with vehicles used on real farms.
Committee recommends Mercy clinic purchase
posted: 10/08/2009 7:38 a.m.
Purchasing a health clinic next to Northwest Arkansas Community College’s main campus in Bentonville is a beneficial plan for the college from a facility standpoint, members of a committee agreed Wednesday morning.
Farm lessons : Education turns green for area high school students
posted: 10/08/2009 7:37 a.m.
Riding around on bales of hay being hauled by tractors, Fayetteville and Bentonville high school students toured the University of Arkansas Agricultural Research and Extension Center with vehicles used on real farms. Science teacher Robin Buff of Fayetteville High School and Kim Murie of Bentonville brought students from their science classes to learn about the research in food and sustainability practices going on at the Fayetteville center.
Rain could dampen, but maybe not damper homecoming plans
posted: 10/08/2009 7:36 a.m.
Rain forecast for Thursday and Friday has already changed some homecoming plans for a local high school and may affect other plans. Rogers High School and Bentonville High School will celebrate their respective homecomings Friday, with some activities taking place Thursday. BHS homecoming assembly that is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. today will be moved from Tiger Stadium to the gymnasium at the high school. A reserved section will be held for guests and alumni until about 2:05 p.m., and the assembly will start about 10 minutes later. The assembly will be open only to juniors and seniors.
Aldermen tweak quarry ordinances
posted: 10/08/2009 7:35 a.m.
City aldermen Wednesday sought common ground with red dirt mining and rock quarry operators about rock crushing, tailgate banging and other noisy endeavors.
Report: Driver distracted before hitting 10-year-old girl
posted: 10/08/2009 7:34 a.m.
A final report issued by Fayetteville police Wednesday revealed that the driver of a Cadillac Escalade was distracted when he struck 10-yearold Olivia Ray on Razorback Road last week.
Professor expects some health care reform soon
posted: 10/08/2009 7:33 a.m.
A University of Arkansas health care expert predicted Wednesday that health care reform will pass this year but it won’t significantly improve the delivery of medical services.
Garfield man suspected of rape
posted: 10/08/2009 7:31 a.m.
Garfield man was arrested Monday on suspicion of raping a 9-year-old girl.
School board reacts to Petty’s tax hike bid
posted: 10/08/2009 7:29 a.m.
Fayetteville School Board members had mixed reactions to Alderman Matthew Petty’s proposal to increase the city’s property tax levy to invest in economic development.
Bella Vistans face tough vote on taxes
posted: 10/08/2009 7:28 a.m.
Just two months from today, the voters of Bella Vista will be asked to go to the polls and approve or reject a sales tax that would be used to bolster the city’s police and fire departments.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/08/2009 7:24 a.m.
Obituaries & Death Notices for October 8, 2009.
Personal property taxes due by Tuesday
posted: 10/08/2009 7:22 a.m.
Tuesday is the last day to pay personal property taxes for 2008. After that day, a 10 percent late fee will be added to the overall amount due, and each delinquent account will begin collecting interest daily, Benton County Collector Gloria Peterson said.
'Sully’ at Pleasant Crossing Supercenter on Saturday
posted: 10/08/2009 7:15 a.m.
Capt. Chelsey B. “Sully” Sullenberger III became one of the most recognizable faces in America, when on Jan. 15, the U.S. Airways pilot successfully guided an airliner carrying 155 passengers and crew to an emergency water landing on the freezing Hudson River in New York City.
Edwards defines new committee as ‘sounding board’
posted: 10/08/2009 7:14 a.m.
Washington County Judge Marilyn Edwards wants the people to know her door is always open. And to help show the county residents just how willing she is to listen to their issues and concerns, Edwards has formed a new special committee specifically for the public.
Fall in love with Hobbs
posted: 10/08/2009 7:13 a.m.
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area invites everyone to come out and celebrate the changing of the leaves from green to shades of orange and red during the park’s first fall festival.
Indigenous day observance to focus on the Trail of Tears
posted: 10/08/2009 7:12 a.m.
This year’s observance of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Day will focus on the forced removal of Native Americans in the 1830s over the Trail of Tears.
With smoke detectors, it’s not what, but how
posted: 10/08/2009 7:10 a.m.
Without records, Rogers Fire Department spokesman Michael Dean doesn’t know how many smoke detectors firefighters have given away. Even if he had records, Dean wouldn’t know how many of those smoke detectors were properly installed.
Times Editorial : Questionable judgment
posted: 10/08/2009 7:09 a.m.
Seven days ago the state of Arkansas began to change the way it treats people who send text messages via cell phones while also driving a motor vehicle. By throwing the book at them.
Families to go head-to-head Iron Chef style tonight
posted: 10/08/2009 7:08 a.m.
BENTONVILLE — In order to promote its Family Plus program, an initiative encouraging families to spend more time together, the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County is getting creative.
TO THE RIGHT OF CENTER : The loyal opposition
posted: 10/08/2009 7:07 a.m.
I wonder if anyone else is amused by the flipping and flopping occurring in Washington, D.C., these days.
Guest Commentary : Health care is a human right
posted: 10/08/2009 7:04 a.m.
Though Alyce Driver worked three jobs, none of them provided health insurance. Regular teeth cleaning and yearly physicals for her five children were a luxury she could not afford. One day, her 12-year-old son Deamonte complained of a headache. Seven weeks later, he was dead.
OUR VIEW : Blown away
posted: 10/08/2009 7:03 a.m.
On the front page of Tuesday’s Benton County Daily Record, you might have caught the story about a local youth group affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Bentonville. On Saturday, the group went door to door collecting food for the Storehouse food pantry, which is connected to Bentonville’s Bethel Baptist Church. The results were staggering: By the end of the day, the kids had rounded up 11,173 items — everything from tuna fish to cereal to paper towels — for the pantry. It was even more than Storehouse could store. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor Brandon Cox said, “We were blown away.” We’re all blown away, pastor.
Telecom board defines role to new member
posted: 10/08/2009 6:59 a.m.
The Fayetteville Telecommunications Board is making efforts to make sure their work isn’t seen as just a rubber stamp.
OTHER OPINIONS : They can walk and chew gum
posted: 10/08/2009 6:58 a.m.
The braying from the anti-Obama contingent of the right is beginning to look like a replay of the rude left’s nonstop criticism of President George W. Bush. But no matter where it comes from — or which president is the target — it’s vapid partisan claptrap.
Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day coming up
posted: 10/08/2009 6:57 a.m.
The sixth annual Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day will take place in Fayetteville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Fundraiser set for local resident paralyzed by fall
posted: 10/08/2009 6:55 a.m.
Friends of Tommy Van Zandt, a local commercial real estate broker paralyzed by injuries suffered in a fall as he cut limbs after January’s ice storm, will hold a fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. Friday.
Does the president get it?
posted: 10/08/2009 6:54 a.m.
The big question on the domestic front right now is whether President Barack Obama understands the gravity of the employment crisis facing the country. Does he get it? The signals coming out of the White House have not been encouraging.
Naturalists plan training sessions for next year
posted: 10/08/2009 6:53 a.m.
The Northwest Chapter of the Arkansas Master Naturalists is taking applications for its 2010 training classes.
Panthers switch gears for Morrilton
updated: 10/08/2009 7:51 a.m.
It hasn’t shown up in the 5A-West Conference standings, but first-year head coach Bryan Ross knows his Siloam Springs Panthers are improving.
Still plugging away
posted: 10/08/2009 6:50 a.m.
As the regular season comes down to the final couple of weeks, Siloam Springs volleyball coach Rose Cheek says she and the Lady Panthers are still plugging away and having fun.
Fire Prevention Week culminates with pancake breakfast
posted: 10/08/2009 6:49 a.m.
The Fayetteville Fire Department will conclude this year’s Fire Prevention Week by hosting its 32nd annual pancake breakfast from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Gatling’s View : Freshmen on varsity an awfully gray area
posted: 10/08/2009 6:48 a.m.
Here’s what I know.
Library hopes paid card will help pay for environmental projects
posted: 10/08/2009 6:46 a.m.
The Fayetteville Public Library will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Blair Library by unveiling its first fee-based card, which will generate funds for environmentally friendly projects at the library.
Ozark Guidance locations become smoke-free
posted: 10/08/2009 6:43 a.m.
All Ozark Guidance facilities became smokefree areas Monday.
SHS making best of season-long adversity
posted: 10/08/2009 6:42 a.m.
There’s been no shortage of storylines taking an indefinite revolving leave of absence. around the But the drama Springdale didn’t stop High School there. football pro- On the way gram this sea- back to the son. fieldhouse af-The Bulldogs ter their team found out early meal on Frithis year they’d be day, a team without head coach bus carrying Kevin Johnson for the several ofearly part of the season fensive playwhile Johnson underwent surgery to remove cancerous spots
Sanders honored by AJGA
posted: 10/08/2009 6:37 a.m.
Rogers High School junior Jes Sanders has been named an HP Scholastic Junior All-American, the American Junior Golf Association and HP announced Wednesday.
Taking flight : Young Cardinals continue to improve during 3-game win streak
posted: 10/08/2009 6:34 a.m.
Mistakes are inevitable when a team’s roster is predominated by sophomores. Such is the plight of the Farmington Cardinals.
Muggy no longer limited by ankle injury
posted: 10/08/2009 6:32 a.m.
West Fork’s 41-34 double-overtime victory over Dover last Friday confirmed the soundness of its quarterback’s ankle.
Burst of fusion : Rolando’s is now serving up its famous Latin fusion menu and experience in downtown Rogers.
posted: 10/08/2009 6:30 a.m.
A walk down a set of basement steps has never been so tasty.
Indians correcting ‘little things’
posted: 10/08/2009 6:29 a.m.
Ramay may have won three games in a row, but there’s still room for improvement.
Surging Cowboys host Siloam Springs
posted: 10/08/2009 6:28 a.m.
Woodland will recess from Northwest Arkansas Conference play for a week but its’ scheduled nonleague bout with Siloam Springs today will be anything but a break.
Chancellor confident UA not hiding info
posted: 10/08/2009 6:26 a.m.
Having “looked into it myself,” University of Arkansas Chancellor Dr. David Gearhart said Wednesday he’s “confident” the UA athletics department and Jeff Long did not intentionally hide anything fulfilling a recent Freedom of Information Act request by the Arkansas Business publication.
NFL NUGGETS : Titans, Panthers take early swan dive
posted: 10/08/2009 6:23 a.m.
The Tennessee Titans had the best record in the NFL last season (13-3 ). The Carolina Panthers tied for the best record in the NFC (12-4 ).
Connections aplenty between Hogs, Tigers
posted: 10/08/2009 6:22 a.m.
This Arkansas-Auburn rivalry seems to take on more relatives than Jim Bob Duggar’s family.
Younger linemen impressing Robinson, teammates
posted: 10/08/2009 6:20 a.m.
Arkansas’ other defensive tackles are coming along, says an Arkansas defensive tackle and two coaches.
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/08/2009 6:19 a.m.
FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL The Springdale Chicks are looking for competitive fastpitch softball players to fill spots on our Fall 2009/Spring 2010 rosters. Participation is free for 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U & 16U travel teams. Coaching positions are also open. For tryout appointment with the Chicks or more information, please call 479-283-7266 or email newplaye r@springdalechicks.com. Information about the Chicks’ annual Pitch for the Cure tournament in NWA: www.pitchforthecure.org.
Taped Vance: Did ‘sick crime’
posted: 10/08/2009 4:49 a.m.
The Marianna man accused of raping and killing Little Rock TV news anchor Anne Pressly told police he had committed a “sick crime” but couldn’t explain why in a videotaped interview played Wednesday in Pulaski County Circuit Court.
Class 4A report
posted: 10/08/2009 4:35 a.m.
Fullback growing into role Farmington sophomore fullback Deon Clay is starting to emerge as the Cardinals battle to remain near the top of the 1-4 A Conference.
Resolution reached in Tide linebacker’s case
posted: 10/08/2009 4:35 a.m.
Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw has been ordered to complete an anger management course to resolve a misdemeanor domestic violence and harassment case.
Gentry vs. Pea Ridge is a family affair
posted: 10/08/2009 4:35 a.m.
Friday night’s 1-4 A Conference matchup between Gentry and Pea Ridge looks more like a family reunion than a high school football game.
Greenbrier hasn’t caught up just yet
posted: 10/08/2009 4:34 a.m.
Greenwood is accustomed to big conference games with Alma, Harrison and Siloam Springs, but not Greenbrier.
5A-West report
posted: 10/08/2009 4:34 a.m.
Friends meet up on field Greenwood Coach Rick Jones said he will be trying to beat family this week.
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Greenwood leads Lakeside to 5A boys title
posted: 10/08/2009 4:34 a.m.
Hot Springs Lakeside won the Class 5A boys golf tournament by 19 strokes over Central Arkansas Christian on Wednesday on the Park Course at Hot Springs Country Club.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/08/2009 4:34 a.m.
If Arkansas needs extra motivation for Saturday’s game against No. 17 Auburn, Tommy Tuberville provided plenty of bulletin board material during an interview with Birmingham, Ala., radio station WJOX-FM.
Hard times hit Georgia
posted: 10/08/2009 4:33 a.m.
When Georgia plays at Tennessee on Saturday, it will mark the first meeting since 1937 that neither team is ranked in The Associated Press poll.
Eagles QB says he’s ready to go
posted: 10/08/2009 4:33 a.m.
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was back at practice Wednesday and plans to be in the starting lineup when Philadelphia plays Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Stronger start key for Internationals
posted: 10/08/2009 4:33 a.m.
Ernie Els spoke to the state of the Presidents Cup on Wednesday when he sized up the pairings for today’s opening session at Harding Park and spelled out a best-case scenario for the International team.
Williams settles into role nicely
posted: 10/08/2009 4:33 a.m.
Britni Williams was 10 when she began playing goalkeeper for her club team because she wasn’t that good anywhere else on a soccer field.
Costco’s quarterly earnings drop 6%
posted: 10/08/2009 4:32 a.m.
Costco Wholesale Corp. said Wednesday that a stronger dollar and higher employee health-care costs helped drive its fiscal fourth-quarter profit down 6 percent, but the results beat analysts’ expectations.
EU sets way to end Web browser case
posted: 10/08/2009 4:32 a.m.
European Union regulators said Wednesday that they were preparing to settle a long and costly antitrust battle with Microsoft Corp. with a deal to give Windows users a choice of Web browsers.
UA sports roundup
posted: 10/08/2009 4:32 a.m.
Shean is on top of game Arkansas junior Kelli Shean is proving that her strong showing as an amateur in the LPGA P&G Beauty Northwest Arkansas Championship wasn’t a fluke.
OUTDOOR BRIEFS
posted: 10/08/2009 4:31 a.m.
Workday Saturday at Cherry Bend A workday is planned Saturday along the Cherry Bend area of the Ozark Highlands Trail.
NORTHWEST TERRITORY Diamond in the rough is unpolished
posted: 10/08/2009 4:30 a.m.
A bassin’ boom initiated by the impoundment of Bull Shoals Lake in 1952 spawned a lakeside community with the grandiose name of Diamond City.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/08/2009 4:30 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I can’t say whether it was cruelty, but it was severe neglect.” John Miller, a Eureka Springs veterinarian, who helped treat nearly 100 dogs seized in Johnson County Article, 1B
Big Lonesome
posted: 10/08/2009 4:29 a.m.
The Central Pro-Am championship bass tournament last weekend on Bull Shoals Lake provided an excellent test of the fishing potential of a sprawling reservoir that is often overlooked.
Ex-jailer found dead; was scheduled for trial
posted: 10/08/2009 4:29 a.m.
Patrick Drake, a corrections officer fired from the Miller County jail after female inmates accused him of engaging in sexual activity on the job, is believed to have shot and killed himself the day he was supposed to appear in court for a hearing, authorities said Wednesday.
Fishing report
posted: 10/08/2009 4:28 a.m.
Northwest & North-Central Arkansas BEAVER As of Wednesday, the lake was at 1,120.4 feet, or normal level.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/08/2009 4:28 a.m.
The news director of an Arkansas State University-owned radio station referred to one of Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s opponents as a “nimrod” in a note sent from his state e-mail account.
$102 million possible for state scholarships
posted: 10/08/2009 4:27 a.m.
Arkansas’ fledgling lottery would raise an estimated $102.3 million for college scholarships based on $400 million in ticket sales in its first year under a preliminary budget proposal unveiled Wednesday by the lottery’s executive director.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/08/2009 4:27 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Water project money flowing
posted: 10/08/2009 4:24 a.m.
A mammoth project to provide safe, reliable and plentiful drinking water to thousands of northern Arkansas residents once thought to be decades from completion is now only a few years away from turning on the taps.
Offender promised parole bid to end lawsuit
posted: 10/08/2009 4:24 a.m.
As part of a settlement in a lawsuit, the Arkansas Department of Correction has agreed to recommend that an inmate serving time for sexual assault be considered for parole despite his failure to complete a treatment program for sex offenders.
Meeting absence irks panel
posted: 10/08/2009 4:23 a.m.
Lawmakers decided Wednesday to let the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s lawyer and a Chicagobased investment consulting company defend themselves in person against charges of breaking state regulations, contract law and sound business practices.
JOHNSON COUNTY Owner waives rights to neglected animals
posted: 10/08/2009 4:23 a.m.
One of two owners of nearly 100 dogs seized from a mass breeding operation in Johnson County relinquished ownership of all of the animals to authorities Wednesday.
Plan would move wild-horse herds
posted: 10/08/2009 4:22 a.m.
Thousands of mustangs that now roam the West would be moved to preserves in the Midwest and East under a new Interior Department plan to protect wild-horse herds and the rangelands that support them.
Taliban cracked Afghan outpost for battle, U.S. says
posted: 10/08/2009 4:21 a.m.
Insurgents fought their way inside an American base in Afghanistan last weekend in a rare security breach before they were driven back under heavy fire during the deadliest battle for U.S. troops in more than a year, a U.S. official said Wednesday.
Honduran envoys meet with officials
posted: 10/08/2009 4:20 a.m.
Diplomats from across the hemisphere on Wednesday told Honduras’ interim government to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya during at-times confrontational talks aimed at ending a standoff that has paralyzed this impoverished Central American nation.
Three huddle on aiding the jobless
posted: 10/08/2009 4:20 a.m.
President Barack Obama summoned Congress’ top two Democrats Wednesday to the White House to discuss additional proposals to help the jobless and boost the economy.
Landslides in Nepal kill at least 34
posted: 10/08/2009 4:19 a.m.
Landslides triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 34 people in various parts of western Nepal, government officials said Wednesday.
InBev theme parks sell for $2.3 billion
posted: 10/08/2009 4:19 a.m.
Anheuser-Busch InBev said Wednesday that it will sell its theme parks, including the three SeaWorlds and two Busch Gardens across the country, to private equity firm Blackstone Group for at least $2.3 billion.
Study warns of more air delays
posted: 10/08/2009 4:19 a.m.
Lengthy airline delays are twice as common now as in 1990 and will get worse as the economy recovers, according to a Brookings Institution report released today.
Kroger expands in-house items
posted: 10/08/2009 4:18 a.m.
Ice cream swooshes out of metal nozzles and swirls into 38,000 “party pails” per day here, one of many ways Kroger Co. is using its large-scale manufacturing capability to feed growing demand for low-priced store brands.
Energy change pushed in D.C.
posted: 10/08/2009 4:18 a.m.
A contingent from Arkansas pushed for a national renewable energy standard in Washington, D.C., this week in hopes of spurring related economic development in the state.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/08/2009 4:17 a.m.
Banks award grants for 95 housing units The Federal Home Loan Bank in Dallas, in conjunction with several banks in Arkansas, has awarded almost $685,000 for the construction or renovation of more than 95 housing units in Arkansas.
U.S. care rankings put Arkansas at 48
posted: 10/08/2009 4:17 a.m.
Arkansas’ quality of health care, particularly for children, helped it edge up in a new state-by-state ranking of health systems.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/08/2009 4:17 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “There are a lot of people flying, and we simply don’t have the capacity to handle them.” Adie Tomer, co-author of a Brookings Institution report on airline delays Article, 1D
MARKET REPORT: After rally, investors hold tight
posted: 10/08/2009 4:16 a.m.
Investors waiting for corporate earnings reports to start rolling in made only modest moves Wednesday after stocks posted their best two-day gain since mid-July.
U.S. support proposal troubling to Pakistan
posted: 10/08/2009 4:12 a.m.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan’s powerful military expressed “serious concern” Wednesday about a proposed multibillion-dollar U.S. aid package some consider an avenue to American meddling.
Obama, top officials study troop request
posted: 10/08/2009 3:53 a.m.
President Barack Obama and top administration officials are studying a troop request from the U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan as White House advisers met for a third time to review strategy for the war.
THE TV COLUMN: Look for Ugly Betty to bloom on her new night
posted: 10/08/2009 3:53 a.m.
If you were all set for the scheduled season premiere of Ugly Betty on Friday, you’ll have to wait a week. At the last minute, ABC postponed the Season 4 debut until 7 p.m. Oct. 16.
3 U.S. judgeships in state still open
posted: 10/08/2009 3:51 a.m.
Nearly nine months into his administration President Barack Obama has yet to nominate any judges for three open positions on the federal bench in Arkansas.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/08/2009 3:49 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: How often should you pray about something that really concerns you? I heard someone say the other day that if you prayed about something more than once it showed a lack of faith on your part, because it meant you weren’t sure God had heard your prayer. Is it wrong to pray repeatedly about something? — Mrs. M.J.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/08/2009 3:47 a.m.
Happy birthday. It’s your year to make another push for a long lost dream. You maximize your resources this month and double your personal effectiveness. In December, loved ones celebrate together and old grievances are buried for good. February and March bring new friends and strange adventures. Invest in June. Virgo and Sagittarius people adore you.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/08/2009 3:41 a.m.
1. What is the name in the Old Testament for the Sea of Galilee? 2. Who wrote: “You can’t appreciate home till you’ve left it, money till it’s spent, your wife till she’s joined a women’s club” ? 3. Identify the Gary Cooper movie in which the word “pixilated ” is used several times.
Buyers’ credit falls 7th month
posted: 10/08/2009 3:41 a.m.
U.S. consumer credit fell in August for a seventh straight month, as banks kept restrictive lending terms in place and job losses made households reluctant to borrow, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/08/2009 3:41 a.m.
DEAR HELOISE: I’m a mother with sons slowly moving out of the house, going to college and getting apartments, but they still come home for food and laundry. The laundry I can handle; the food... well, after losing a lot of plastic containers, I found it better to use freezer bags.
Major League Baseball Division Series: Complete-Lee commanding
posted: 10/08/2009 3:40 a.m.
One strike away from a shutout, Cliff Lee stepped off the mound, took a deep breath and allowed himself to enjoy the moment.
Arkansas vs. No. 17 Auburn: New look, same plan
posted: 10/08/2009 3:39 a.m.
Auburn lost its offensive identity early in 2008.
Iraq looking to increase reconstruction spending
posted: 10/08/2009 3:27 a.m.
Iraq’s government payroll has become so heavy with soldiers and police that it’s now hindering reconstruction, Iraq’s prime minister said Wednesday, raising the possibility of security force cutbacks just as U.S. combat troops are pulling out.
Cross in Mojave stirs debate at high court
posted: 10/08/2009 3:25 a.m.
Supreme Court justices clashed over a lower court ruling that would force removal of a Christian cross erected as a war memorial on federal land in California.
Health bill coverage put at 94%
posted: 10/08/2009 3:24 a.m.
Healthcare legislation drafted by a key Senate committee would expand coverage to 94 percent of all eligible Americans at a 10-year cost of $829 billion, congressional budget experts said Wednesday.
U.S., Egypt say Net scam busted
posted: 10/08/2009 3:20 a.m.
Authorities said Wednesday that they have arrested 33 people in breaking up a crime ring in the United States and Egypt in which an elaborate “phishing” scam bilked bank customers out of at least $1 million.
3 awarded Nobel for work on cells
posted: 10/08/2009 3:20 a.m.
Two Americans and an Israeli won a Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for creating detailed blueprints of the protein-making machinery within cells, research that’s being used to develop new antibiotics.
Immunity gone, Berlusconi not quitting
posted: 10/08/2009 3:19 a.m.
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi vowed to stay on and “go forward” Wednesday after an Italian court struck down a law granting him immunity from prosecution and allowed trials for corruption and tax fraud to resume in Milan. There were immediate calls for his resignation.
The world in brief
posted: 10/08/2009 3:19 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Once we accept the terms of this bill and we start receiving aid under it, already great American influence will grow.” Pakistani lawmaker Ayaz Amir, referring to a U.S. aid package Article, this page
Telescope discovers vast Saturn ring
posted: 10/08/2009 3:16 a.m.
The Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered the biggest but never-before-seen ring around the planet Saturn, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced late Tuesday.
LIKE IT IS: No one’s laughing at Auburn’s Chizik now
posted: 10/08/2009 3:14 a.m.
When Auburn hired Gene Chizik last December, there was almost mass confusion and concern in the world of college football.
Off the wire
posted: 10/08/2009 3:11 a.m.
BASKETBALL Phoenix forces Game 5 Cappie Pondexter scored 22 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana Fever 90-77 in Game 4 of the WNBA finals on Wednesday night in Indianapolis to avoid elimination.
Cowboys receiver ineligible
posted: 10/08/2009 3:11 a.m.
All-America wide receiver Dez Bryant has been ruled ineligible by Oklahoma State, four days before the 15th-ranked Cowboys’ first Big 12 Conference game.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/08/2009 3:09 a.m.
Good luck on Jordan paying up If this had happened a month ago, the San Francisco Chronicle and city officials might have been another party skewered in Michael Jordan’s Hall of Fame induction speech.
COMMENTARY Can NFL afford Limbaugh as owner?
posted: 10/08/2009 3:09 a.m.
Rush Limbaugh wants to own the St. Louis Rams. Well, good for him. His money is green and plentiful and his politics are conservative, which means he’ll pretty much fit right in with the rest of the gang within the NFL ownership’s corridors of power.
TOP 25 Tigers to test Cornhuskers
posted: 10/08/2009 3:06 a.m.
No one in the country has scored less than whoever is playing Nebraska in a given week.
SEC report
posted: 10/08/2009 3:06 a.m.
Tebow decision on hold Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was cleared Tuesday to return to practice after sustaining a concussion in the No. 1 Gators’ most recent game, a 41-7 victory at Kentucky on Sept. 26.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/08/2009 3:05 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I thought it was an elaborate joke. I have friends who play practical jokes. I complimented him on his Swedish accent.” Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, who won a Nobel for chemistry, on the phone caller from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Article, this page
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES: Yankees get Game 1 jump on Twins
posted: 10/08/2009 3:03 a.m.
Derek Jeter got a big hit, just as he did in Octobers past at the famed ballpark across the street. CC Sabathia joined in the postseason fun. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut.
State briefs
posted: 10/08/2009 3:02 a.m.
GOLF Sanders honored Rogers’ Jes Sanders has been named an HP Scholastic Junior All-American by the American Junior Golf Association. To be eligible, boys must have placed in the top 10 of an AJGA Open or Invitational. Selections were then based on grade-point average, class rank, SAT/ACT scores, leadership skills, community service and writing ability.
Angels aim to end Red Sox hold
posted: 10/08/2009 3:01 a.m.
It’s still not a good idea to ask Kevin Youkilis and the Boston Red Sox about jinxes, even when it seems Boston is holding one heck of a hex over the Los Angeles Angels.
Names and faces
posted: 10/08/2009 3 a.m.
It wasn’t two left feet, but two fractured feet that forced Tom De-Lay to hang up his dancing shoes on Tuesday. The former House Republican Whip said he’s taking his doctor’s advice and leaving the ABC television show Dancing With the Stars.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN Shovelnose sturgeon protected
posted: 10/08/2009 2:59 a.m.
Apparently, shovelnose sturgeon are about to be taken off the menu for commercial fishermen.
Arkansas Court of Appeals
posted: 10/08/2009 2:49 a.m.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions on Wednesday. The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the Internet at courts.state.ar.us.
Other days
posted: 10/08/2009 2:46 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 8, 1909 While the official figures on the tax assessment for Pulaski county will not be known until the Board of Equalization makes its report and the extensions are carried out on the tax assessment books, the information was yesterday from authoritative sources that the increase in the assessment will be $10,000,000 or higher.
COLUMNISTS The anger industry’s e-mail
posted: 10/08/2009 2:46 a.m.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. It has come to our attention, via e-mail, that “the Democratic Congress” decreed that Social Security recipients will not get a costof-living increase next year.
EDITORIALS Ditherer-in-chief
posted: 10/08/2009 2:46 a.m.
WHAT DO you think it’s like just now to be a GI somewhere at the end of the earth, say in mountainous Nuristan in eastern Afghanistan, and see the latest video of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid addressing the press outside the White House, just having left still another strategy session on this endless war?
Stirring the plot
posted: 10/08/2009 2:45 a.m.
By the time you read this, my son and I will have finished reading Charles Dickens’ Nicholas Nickleby—unless we’ve once again fallen prey to the traps and snares of postmodern family life, chief among them cable TV, Xbox, the Internet and non-digital distractions such as Little League games.
In the news
posted: 10/08/2009 2:33 a.m.
Kathleen Sebelius, health and human services secretary, urged Americans to get the swine-flu vaccine, which she said was “safe and secure,” adding that it “has been made exactly the same way seasonal vaccine has been made.”
NFL notes
posted: 10/08/2009 2:22 a.m.
Michael Crabtree is confident he can play a big role for the San Francisco 49ers as a rookie even though he’s months behind. He will get his chances in an offense that could really use him.
Our new national pastime
posted: 10/08/2009 2:22 a.m.
What would Americans talk about without celebrity sex scandals? It’s getting to where even a diligent voyeur has trouble keeping the protagonists straight without schematic diagrams like the character lists in 19th century Russian novels.
LETTERS
posted: 10/08/2009 2:20 a.m.
One thing leads to another A recent editorial suggested six points for a better health care system. Where to begin?
Wednesday, October 7
State Police say woman recants rape allegation
posted: 10/07/2009 9:50 a.m.
An Arkansas State Police investigator says a woman who accused three Ozark men and a teenager of raping her has recanted the allegation.
County sales-tax revenues take sharpest dive to date
posted: 10/07/2009 7:45 a.m.
If the county’s sales-tax revenues could be summed up in one word, that word would be “dismal.” Sales-tax revenues for the month of July, with a 14.22 percent decrease, or $103,310, compared to July 2008, mark the largest decrease in sales-tax revenues the county has seen this year, Comptroller Richard Mc-Comas said.
Three layoffs in county assessor's office
posted: 10/07/2009 7:43 a.m.
Keeping with the signs of the times, county assessor Bill Moutray has decided to lay off three of his office’s appraiser assistants.
Planning Commission approves new parking lots
posted: 10/07/2009 7:38 a.m.
Expect to start seeing the demolition of properties necessary to construct a pair of downtown Bentonville parking lots in as soon as a couple of weeks.
Enrollment in Lincoln School District surges
posted: 10/07/2009 7:28 a.m.
For the new school year, the Lincoln School District had one of the largest percentage increases in student enrollment among all Washington County school districts.
Petty suggests tax hike to spur economic growth
posted: 10/07/2009 7:24 a.m.
Fayetteville Alderman Matthew Petty on Tuesday suggested increasing the city’s levy on real and personal property taxes to invest in economic development.
Arvest employee lauded for stopping identity-theft scam
posted: 10/07/2009 7:22 a.m.
Arvest Bank employee Amy Simco headlined a group of honorees at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Awards and Promotional Ceremony on Tuesday.
Making it official
posted: 10/07/2009 7:22 a.m.
When students enter college, they may not be adequately prepared for the rigors of their majors, especially for technical majors such as engineering.
Ramsey edges Pratt in Pea Ridge School Board runoff
posted: 10/07/2009 7:17 a.m.
And then there was one. Joshua Ramsey is the new Pea Ridge School Board member, having defeatedAngie Pratt by a very narrow margin.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/07/2009 7:16 a.m.
Obituaries & Death Notices for October 7, 2009.
BHS-RHS event schedule set
posted: 10/07/2009 7:11 a.m.
When Bentonville and Rogers meet Oct. 16 in a 7AWest Conference game, there will be one guaranteed winner — the Teen Cancer Challenge.
Students tout tech in West Fork
posted: 10/07/2009 7:09 a.m.
The sign giving directions to the classroom was unassuming — third door on the right down the hallway from the common area.
Bisbee, staff headed to Siloam Springs
posted: 10/07/2009 7:08 a.m.
Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee is preparing to host the third of his weekly public news conferences and encourages all county residents to learn what is happening in the county.
Toddler found wandering from Decatur home
posted: 10/07/2009 7:06 a.m.
A 2-year-old, clothed only in his socks, was found around 6:15 a.m. Tuesday wandering alone through the intersection of Main Street and Roller Avenue in downtown Decatur.
Times Editorial : The new economics
posted: 10/07/2009 7:04 a.m.
For all the hurt and crises unfolding throughout the world these days, the exacting reality is that our governments — city, state, federal and international in scope — can only do so much. Government is not the solution to every issue. A whole bunch of life’s little problems (a senior citizen who needs her groceries, a want for tutoring, helpful legal advice) are likely to go right along being annoying little thorns in our individual sides.
Avalon, Selah to perform in Bentonville
posted: 10/07/2009 7 a.m.
When Amy Perry, the voice behind the Christian group Selah, steps off the tour bus here Thursday, it will be the California native’s first visit to Bentonville, and it’s one she doesn’t plan to forget.
Hayes’ sentencing delayed for new counsel
posted: 10/07/2009 7 a.m.
More than 50 people waited in court Tuesday to find out if Terry Hayes would get the full 55 years in prison the jury recommended, but justice will wait for a week.
TABLE FOR ONE : Among the football gods
posted: 10/07/2009 6:59 a.m.
I sat on the Razorback bench during the Baylor game back in 1959 and actually touched my all-time Razorback hero, Lance Alworth. But that’s nothing compared to the good fortune of two local 12-year-old boys who were privileged to run onto the field with the Hogs last Saturday at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Max and Mason rode the team bus to the stadium and hung out in the locker room. For all I know they taped the ankles of their favorite hero before the Hogs handed Texas A&M a 47-19 drubbing.
Fashion show will be held Thursday
posted: 10/07/2009 6:57 a.m.
The Republican Women of Bentonville fashion show “Everything Old Is New Again” will start at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s, 13th and Walnut streets in Rogers.
Guest Commentary : Making the press less free
posted: 10/07/2009 6:55 a.m.
Who is a journalist? Seems a simple question, really. But try to put the answer to paper or computer screen, andmore pointedly, try to write that definition into law, and suddenly the effort gets more complicated - as do the First Amendment implications for a free press.
OUR VIEW : No questions?
posted: 10/07/2009 6:50 a.m.
Last Thursday night, Cpl. Jesse Ray of the Rogers Police Department shot and killed 29-year-old Matt Dague, who allegedly had fled a traffic stop and fired on cops several times.
George’s sues more than 20 insurance companies
posted: 10/07/2009 6:49 a.m.
Springdale-based George’s Inc. filed a lawsuit in Washington County on Tuesday against more than 20 insurance companies that won’t cover costs related to ongoing water-quality litigation with Oklahoma.
$140K in grants announced by NWA Tobacco Free Coalition
posted: 10/07/2009 6:47 a.m.
Grants totaling $140,839 secured funding for the NWA Tobacco Free Coalition next year.
Groups plan fall leaf tour for Oct. 23
posted: 10/07/2009 6:42 a.m.
The U.S. Forest Service and several Newton County organizations plan their 48th annual fall leaf tour on Friday, Oct. 23.
OTHER OPINIONS : Poultry-litter case finally goes to trial
posted: 10/07/2009 6:41 a.m.
At long last, the fate of the Illinois River watershed is about to be decided.
Pay no attention to man behind the mic
posted: 10/07/2009 6:39 a.m.
Let us take a trip back into history. Not ancient history. Recent history. It is the winter of 2007. The presidential primaries are approaching. The talk jocks like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and the rest are over the moon about Fred Thompson. They’re weak at the knees at the thought of Mitt Romney. Meanwhile, they are hurling torrents of abuse at the unreliable deviationists: John McCain and Mike Huckabee.
Colder weather brings threat of deer-car collisions
posted: 10/07/2009 6:38 a.m.
Area law enforcement agencies urge motorists to use caution when driving near wooded areas to avoid having a deer-related collision.
Seniors get job done
posted: 10/07/2009 6:37 a.m.
Bentonville volleyball coach Michelle Coens has watched her team’s offense evolve through the course of the season.
Rogers second at 7A state golf
posted: 10/07/2009 6:35 a.m.
Bentonville’s Ben Sullivan shot a 4-over-par 74 and finished tied for fourth Tuesday at the Class 7A State Golf Tournament at Hardscrabble Country Club.
Croasdell’s timing good for Gravette
posted: 10/07/2009 6:32 a.m.
Lions’ head coach Bill Harrelson knows he has a powerful weapon in the backfield, he’s just been waiting for it to go off.
Pharmacy burglar gets 15-year sentence
posted: 10/07/2009 6:31 a.m.
A Winslow man who has admitted that he burglarized a Fayetteville pharmacy, stole various drugs and later stole a pickup truck faces 15 years in prison.
Pioneers await word on status of key starter
posted: 10/07/2009 6:28 a.m.
The Gentry Pioneers have a plan in place in case two-way starter Tyler Rosenthal is unable to play Friday at county rival Pea Ridge.
County judge forms committee to examine issues
posted: 10/07/2009 6:26 a.m.
Washington County Judge Marilyn Edwards announced in a press release Tuesday that she has formed a new committee to “study and report on Washington County issues and concerns.” The committee will hold its first meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the fifth floor conference room of the Washington County Courthouse.
Man faces arrest on computer child porn
posted: 10/07/2009 6:24 a.m.
A Fayetteville man faces an arrest warrant filed Tuesday on felony charges of computer child pornography.
Rogers commission forwards planning-jurisdiction change
posted: 10/07/2009 6:23 a.m.
With more circumstance than pomp, Mayor Steve Womack offered a sendoff to now-former Planning Commissioner Dan Brown at Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting.
First hearing in water suit set for Nov. 12
posted: 10/07/2009 6:20 a.m.
The Tontitown Water and Sewer Commission’s ongoing lawsuit with Washington Water Authority and Rural Development Authority will continue through at least mid-November, City Attorney Mark Dossett told aldermen Tuesday during a monthly City Council meeting.
Blackhawks see some positives against Saints
posted: 10/07/2009 6:18 a.m.
There will be one less winless conference team Friday in the 1-4 A after Gentry comes to Pea Ridge. Both teams are 1-4 and 0-2 in the 1-4 A Conference.
H1N1 flu vaccine arrives in Arkansas
posted: 10/07/2009 6:14 a.m.
On Tuesday, Arkansas began receiving its first batches of the H1N1 flu vaccine, said Dr. James Phillips, chief of the infectious disease branch of the Arkansas Department of Health.
Flying high: Curtis relishing new flyback position
posted: 10/07/2009 6:12 a.m.
It may not be the star tailback role he held at Camden Fairview and for which he was recruited at Arkansas, but De’Anthony Curtis has found his niche as a Razorback.
MY POINT EXACTLY : FHS can’t relinquish momentum after big win
posted: 10/07/2009 6:09 a.m.
Fayetteville knows firsthand the toll an emotional conclusion can take. Momentum is fickle and the Purple Dogs have experienced their share of issues holding onto its slippery form. The Purple Dogs’ 42-37 triumph over Missouri power Jefferson City last season placed them on a pedestal so high there was nowhere to go but down. And plummet they did with four straight losses.
Right-of-way maintenance goes to Bentonville property owners
posted: 10/07/2009 6:08 a.m.
Maintenance of rights of way and drainage ditches in Bentonville is now the responsibility of property owners and property-owner associations.
Offense dominates Har-Bar, makes FHS No. 1
posted: 10/07/2009 6:06 a.m.
Fayetteville finds itself all alone atop the 7A-West standings after its win over Har-Ber in five games 25-23,23-25,25-23,13-25,15-12 Tuesday at a raucous Bulldog Gym.
Historic Ghost Walk and Dinner set
posted: 10/07/2009 6:03 a.m.
The Peel House Foundation will host the ninth annual Historical Ghost Walk and Dinner on Oct. 22 and 29.
Elkins looking for more production
posted: 10/07/2009 6:02 a.m.
Aaron Clark doesn’t necessarily want more possessions, but he would like to keep his offense on the field longer.
Rain hampers play, Bulldogs’ round at state tournament
posted: 10/07/2009 5:58 a.m.
A pair of weather delays totaling more than four hours Tuesday made for a long day at the boys Class 7A State Golf Tournament.
Hope for area Level II trauma hospital remains
posted: 10/07/2009 5:57 a.m.
There still may someday be a Level II trauma hospital in Benton County, state Sen. Cecile Bledsoe, R-Rogers, said.
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/07/2009 5:55 a.m.
FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL The Springdale Chicks are looking for competitive fastpitch softball players to fill spots on our Fall 2009/Spring 2010 rosters. Participation is free for 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U & 16U travel teams. Coaching positions are also open. For tryout appointment with the Chicks or more information, please call 479-283-7266 or email newplaye r@springdalechicks.com. Information about the Chicks’ annual Pitch for the Cure tournament in NWA: www.pitchforthecure.org. TENNIS CAMPS Fayetteville Athletic Club summer tennis junior camps and eightweek sessions now enrolling for ages 4 and up. Contact Rhonda Baxter at 587-0500 ext 3 or e-mail rbaxter@fayac. com.
Officers testify at hearing of Vance
posted: 10/07/2009 4:53 a.m.
A dirty sock, worn as a glove by a fellow burglar, spread Curtis Lavelle Vance’s bodily fluids and hair over Anne Pressly’s body and bed, the Marianna man accused of killing the Little Rock TV news anchor once told police, denying he was present during her fatal beating.
Cooper Tire to hire 200 in Texarkana
posted: 10/07/2009 4:51 a.m.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will hire 200 workers at its Texarkana plant starting in January.
C-17 survives funding-cut vote
posted: 10/07/2009 4:50 a.m.
Arkansas’ two senators, along with a majority of their colleagues, voted Tuesday to spend $2.5 billion on 10 new airplanes that the Pentagon says it doesn’t want or need.
Arkansas vs. Auburn: Hogs no longer a 2-man attack
posted: 10/07/2009 4:49 a.m.
Arkansas’ offense is gaining steam in Coach Bobby Petrino’s second season, but there’s a mystery brewing for the nation’s No. 18-ranked offense.
Taylor tries to put lesson to good use
posted: 10/07/2009 4:49 a.m.
Jermain Taylor says he won’t make the same mistake twice.
Bank listed for bad loans
posted: 10/07/2009 4:38 a.m.
Metropolitan National Bank in Little Rock is among 50 banks with the highest ratios of bad loans in the country, according to a Virginia research firm.
Old part of UA listed on National Register
posted: 10/07/2009 4:37 a.m.
The University of Arkansas Campus Historic District is among eight properties in the state that have attained a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
CRAWFORD COUNTY: Jailer is said to have set up inmate attack
posted: 10/07/2009 4:35 a.m.
A Crawford County jailer was suspended from duties Monday after his arrest on charges he provided contraband to a prisoner in exchange for the prisoner’s assaulting another inmate.
103 animals seized, woman held in Johnson County
posted: 10/07/2009 4:33 a.m.
Deputies with the Johnson County sheriff’s office and the Humane Society of the United States raided two women’s adjacent trailer homes Tuesday, seizing 96 dogs, five cats and two guinea pigs that officials said were living in poor conditions.
Senate passes $626 billion for Pentagon
posted: 10/07/2009 4:31 a.m.
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill bringing the total U.S. tab for the war in Afghanistan to about $300 billion.
Smuggled items shown by museum
posted: 10/07/2009 4:31 a.m.
The National Museum of Afghanistan on Tuesday unveiled hundreds of looted artifacts, some dating back as far as the 11th century, seized from smugglers trying to sell them on Europe’s black market.
Pakistan on watch for attacks
posted: 10/07/2009 4:30 a.m.
Pakistan braced Tuesday for more militant attacks ahead of an anticipated offensive against a Taliban stronghold, as the insurgents said they bombed a U.N. relief agency because international aid work was not in “the interest of Muslims.”
U.S. expands Indonesian relief crews, shipments
posted: 10/07/2009 4:29 a.m.
American troops set up a field hospital Tuesday and rerouted ships to aid victims of a powerful earthquake that left hundreds of thousands homeless, in their largest relief operation in Muslim-majority Indonesia since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Four mayors travel to lobby in D.C. on new sewer rules
posted: 10/07/2009 4:29 a.m.
Representatives from five cities in Northwest Arkansas say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is picking on them by requiring local sewer plants to meet tougher phosphorus discharge standards by 2012.
Al-Qaida influence in Afghanistan ebbs
posted: 10/07/2009 4:29 a.m.
Al-Qaida’s role in Afghanistan has faded after eight years of war.
Animal cruelty law examined by justices
posted: 10/07/2009 4:28 a.m.
U.S. Supreme Court justices questioned the constitutionality of a federal criminal law aimed at videos that show animal cruelty.
American 3 win Nobel in physics
posted: 10/07/2009 4:27 a.m.
Three Americans whose 1960s research laid the foundation for today’s world of computerized images and lightning-fast communication shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday.
Obama: To go at war review meticulously
posted: 10/07/2009 4:27 a.m.
President Barack Obama told lawmakers from both parties Tuesday that he will be rigorous and deliberate in his review of his Afghanistan strategy but understands the urgency of righting the flagging war.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/07/2009 4:26 a.m.
GOLF Fraiche, Vial lead UALR to sixth Mallory Fraiche tied for fourth and Daniela Vial tied for ninth to lead UALR to a sixth-place finish Tuesday in the Johnie Imes Invitational in Columbia, Mo. Fraiche finished with a 9-over-par 225 (74-75-76 ) and Vial with a 227 (74-74-79 ) as UALR finished at 927 (316, 299, 312). Wisconsin won with a 908.
First doses of vaccine arrive for swine flu
posted: 10/07/2009 4:25 a.m.
The first shipment of swine flu vaccinations arrived in Arkansas on Tuesday, but it will be weeks or even longer before everyone who wants one can be inoculated.
College notes
posted: 10/07/2009 4:24 a.m.
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow took snaps, threw passes and ran option plays Tuesday in his first practice since suffering a concussion 10 days ago. Tebow returned to practice on a limited basis, though he still has not been cleared to play in the top-ranked Gators’ Saturday night game at No. 4 LSU. Tebow wore a red, noncontact jersey — normal for quarterbacks — and took snaps with the first-team offense.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/07/2009 4:24 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Small school report
posted: 10/07/2009 4:23 a.m.
Elkins wants to play keep-away with Mansfield this week.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/07/2009 4:23 a.m.
Sentencing for fugitive delayed Sentencing for Terry Hayes was postponed a week Tuesday after Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey allowed Hayes to fire his attorney, Jim Rose III.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/07/2009 4:22 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “As soon as the door was open, you could smell the house from 30 feet away.” Jimmy Dorney, Johnson County sheriff, on the poor conditions at a house raided by the sheriff’s office and the Humane Society Article, 1B
Gunfire at grocery leaves 2 men dead
posted: 10/07/2009 4:21 a.m.
A man whose wife quit her job at Harps Market in Bull Shoals last week walked into the store Monday and killed the store manager before shooting himself to death, authorities said Tuesday.
FEAT OF THE WEEK: Fayetteville QB leads comeback
posted: 10/07/2009 4:19 a.m.
Brandon Allen has a fourth-quarter comeback on his resume now.
GOLF STATE TOURNAMENTS Cabot weathers delay for 7A title
posted: 10/07/2009 4:17 a.m.
After waiting six years for another state title, a few additional hours were no big deal for Cabot.
Startup unveils prototypes
posted: 10/07/2009 4:14 a.m.
A startup car company run by a Chinese businessman unveiled four prototype vehicles on Tuesday that it hopes to build at a planned car plant in northwestern Mississippi.
Lee to start Game 1 for Phillies
posted: 10/07/2009 4:14 a.m.
Cliff Lee, the former Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher from Benton, watched the Cleveland Indians play the 2007 American League Division Series from the bench, unable to contribute because he was left off the roster after a poor season.
Winter heating bills set to drop
posted: 10/07/2009 4:12 a.m.
There’s good news for people worried about winter heating bills.
Molina set to catch for Burnett in playoffs
posted: 10/07/2009 4:12 a.m.
The New York Yankees’ Joe Girardi, preparing for his first playoff series as a manager, confirmed Tuesday that light-hitting backup Jose Molina will catch A.J. Burnett (North Little Rock, Central Arkansas Christian) during the postseason.
Kuwait delays oil-capacity plan
posted: 10/07/2009 4:11 a.m.
Kuwait is delaying by a decade plans to increase its crude oil output capacity to 4 million barrels per day because of weakness in the market, its oil minister said Tuesday in an indication of the challenges confronting the OPEC member that sits atop 10 percent of the world’s proven crude reserves.
In the news
posted: 10/07/2009 4:09 a.m.
Gen. David Petraeus, 56, the top U.S. commander for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, was diagnosed in February with earlystage prostate cancer and has since undergone two months of radiation treatment, said his spokesman, Col. Erik Gunhus.
Names and faces
posted: 10/07/2009 4:09 a.m.
Film director Roman Polanski, who is fighting extradition from a Swiss prison to the United States in a case from three decades ago involving sex with a teenage girl, has lost his first bid to have his arrest overturned.
Australia signals future rate boosts
posted: 10/07/2009 4:09 a.m.
Australia, the first Group of 20 nation to raise interest rates since the start of the global financial crisis more than a year ago, has signaled further increases in coming months.
U.S. looks at alternatives to jail for illegal aliens
posted: 10/07/2009 4:08 a.m.
The Obama administration Tuesday unveiled preparations to permit additional nonviolent illegal aliens to await deportation proceedings wearing ankle bracelets outside prison walls rather than being locked up in costly jail cells.
Verizon, Google go Android for phones
posted: 10/07/2009 4:07 a.m.
Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone company, will develop devices based on Google Inc.’s Android operating system, aiming to challenge AT&T Inc.’s iPhone.
Contractor for NASA to lay off 550
posted: 10/07/2009 4:06 a.m.
The phaseout of the space shuttle program brought 550 layoffs on Tuesday to a Utah company that makes the booster rockets.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/07/2009 4:06 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The president is going to make a decision — popular or unpopular — based on what he thinks is in the best interests of the country” Press secretary Robert Gibbs on President Barack Obama’s approach to the war in Afghanistan.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/07/2009 4:06 a.m.
State halts lending by 30 Internet firms The Arkansas attorney general’s office has sent complaints to more than 30 Internet payday lenders, demanding that they stop offering their services to Arkansas residents, said Jim DePriest, deputy attorney general.
MARKET REPORT: Stocks’ upward swing continues
posted: 10/07/2009 4:05 a.m.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose almost 132 points on Tuesday, bringing its two-day advance to 244, as major stock indicators rose more than 1 percent.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/07/2009 4:04 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’m not sure Android phones are going to be an iPhone killer, but this is certainly part of Verizon’s strategy to take the competitive battle to AT&T.” Christopher King, an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. in Baltimore
The world in brief
posted: 10/07/2009 4:02 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We are ready for the long haul.We will do whatever it takes.” Col. Dan Settergren, who led the military team that set up a 300-bed field hospital to help victims of the Indonesia earthquake.
Carpenter, LA’s Wolf on the spot
posted: 10/07/2009 3:57 a.m.
Randy Wolf has been through a lot in his 11-year career, just never the playoffs. He’s finally getting a chance in the stadium where he watched the Los Angeles Dodgers as a kid.
American League: Twins finish the job
posted: 10/07/2009 3:56 a.m.
The Metrodome erupted in a jetlike roar as Carlos Gomez zoomed home with the winning run to finish off an American League Central race — and a thrilling tiebreaker — that didn’t want to end.
LIKE IT IS: Annette Fisher gets well-deserved tribute
posted: 10/07/2009 3:53 a.m.
“Congratulations to my mother on a truly deserved honor. She has been a role model and instrumental to me, and I cannot thank her enough.” — Derek Fisher
COMMENTARY: Colors change, but it’s still same Favre
posted: 10/07/2009 3:51 a.m.
Only the uniform color has changed.
Off the wire
posted: 10/07/2009 3:51 a.m.
Serena Williams needed only to win her second-round match at the China Open in Beijing on Tuesday to reclaim the No. 1 ranking, because the current top-ranked player, Dinara Safina, couldn’t get past that round. Williams, who will move to the top of the rankings next week, beat Ekaterina Makarova of Russia 6-3, 6-2 in just over one hour.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/07/2009 3:50 a.m.
Freshman tailback Ronnie Wingo went long distance for his first touchdown as a Razorback with a 62-yard run to cap Arkansas’ 47-19 victory over the Aggies at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, last week.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/07/2009 3:48 a.m.
The first question about a sports venture in Duncanville, Texas, bearing Bob Knight’s name wasn’t aimed directly at the Hall of Fame basketball coach Tuesday.
Assessment produces route for U.S. 412 bypass project
posted: 10/07/2009 3:47 a.m.
An environmental assessment of a project to build a bypass of U.S. 412 around Paragould has produced a preferred route, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department said.
ASU using extra time to install, polish
posted: 10/07/2009 3:47 a.m.
Arkansas State returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first time since its 24-21 loss on national television to nationally ranked Iowa.
NFL notes
posted: 10/07/2009 3:45 a.m.
A video shot by KDFW shows Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo holding up three fingers after a fourth-down incompletion that sealed the 17-10 loss to the host Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Troy keeps trophy with easy victory
posted: 10/07/2009 3:44 a.m.
Levi Brown passed for 191 yards, and Dantavious Parker ran for two touchdowns out of the Wildcat formation to lead Troy to a 31-7 victory over Middle Tennessee on Tuesday night.
COLUMNISTS Heaven arrives
posted: 10/07/2009 3:43 a.m.
The old boy walked his bike out the door of his house in Little Rock and realized: The weather’s turned cool. He felt it, but he couldn’t believe it, not at first. It had been summer for so long and, strangely enough in these latitudes, not much of one. He tried to remember the last time he’d heard the standard greeting in these parts, “Hot enough for ya?” He couldn’t.
Other days
posted: 10/07/2009 3:43 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 7, 1909 The Arkansas Railroad Commission, in conference with officials of the leading lines in Arkansas, yesterday agreed upon several reductions in freight rates in the new court tariff recently put into effect, pending a final termination of the railroad rate litigation. The changes will go into effect as soon as they can be published.
A plan for newspapers
posted: 10/07/2009 3:43 a.m.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune emerged from bankruptcy reorganization last week. It has a future. So do America’s other metropolitan newspapers.
EDITORIALS Unhappy 60th in Beijing
posted: 10/07/2009 3:42 a.m.
WHAT AN impressive picture that was inside Thursday’s paper—on Page 8A. It showed rank upon serried rank of goose-stepping troops in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, formerly Peking. There were also drone missiles and amphibious assault vehicles and the kind of mass formations that the most populous power on Earth can arrange for special occasions, or even ordinary ones.
Lessons in hatred
posted: 10/07/2009 3:41 a.m.
I never really appreciated the ugliness of the N word until I witnessed a father instructing his young son in its application.
LETTERS
posted: 10/07/2009 3:39 a.m.
Go beyond patching holes I agree with Congressman Vic Snyder : We need to reform health care. However, the proposals simply patch our broken system. The flaw is that individuals depend on employers for insurance. They have no choice except for that provided to them. Then when they lose their job or transfer, they are in trouble.
Tuesday, October 6
Places to unwind
posted: 10/06/2009 5:16 p.m.
Northwest Arkansas is anything but lacking for nightlife. Fine dining, coffee houses, cozy and quiet bars or hopping dance clubs - the area has something to please everyone.
Fun at a bargain
posted: 10/06/2009 5:13 p.m.
There's no need to spend a fortune on entertainment. Northwest Arkansas offers plenty of ways to recreate without breaking the bank.
Parks for pooches
posted: 10/06/2009 3:01 p.m.
'Bark parks' are gaining in popularity across Northwest Arkansas. Here are some places your canine buddy - and you - are bound to enjoy visiting.
December
posted: 10/06/2009 2:31 p.m.
It's a drain on manpower and generates one heck of a light bill, but the Lights of the Ozarks is well worth the return on the investment.
November
posted: 10/06/2009 2:28 p.m.
Naturally, the perfect weekend in Northwest Arkansas in November has to include an Arkansas Razorbacks football game.
October
posted: 10/06/2009 2:24 p.m.
The amazing resilience of the Ozark Mountains forests to heal and hide the scars of devastating weather and storms continue to raise hopes every autumn for once again seeing the hills ablaze in glorious fall colors.
September
posted: 10/06/2009 11:57 a.m.
Bikes Blues & BBQ, the annual September event that brings tens of thousands of motorcycles rumbling through Northwest Arkansas, has outgrown its Dickson Street roots.
August
posted: 10/06/2009 11:56 a.m.
Enjoying the outdoors is big fun for many Arkansans. And western Arkansas offers nearly unlimited opportunities for both residents and nearby visitors looking to save travel money while still having plenty of summer fun.
July
posted: 10/06/2009 11:53 a.m.
When the July sun beats down on Northwest Arkansas, thousands of folks beat feet to Beaver Lake.
May
posted: 10/06/2009 11:42 a.m.
The addition of a minor league team and an increasingly successful college program keep Northwest Arkansas baseball fans hopping with excitement in May.
April
posted: 10/06/2009 11:41 a.m.
Northwest Arkansas' rich history is easily accessible. A good place to start is Pea Ridge National Military Park, site of a pivotal 1862 battle of the Civil War.
March
posted: 10/06/2009 11:40 a.m.
Anyone who's been to a Walton Arts Center show knows it can be challenging to squeeze in dinner before showtime. Arriving downtown early helps with finding a convenient parking spot on busier nights. It also leaves time to check out the many eateries on and around Dickson Street, whose offerings include Mediterranean, Japanese, Tex-Mex and American cuisine, as well as sports-bar fare.
February
posted: 10/06/2009 11:39 a.m.
With cozy cabins, scrumptious dining and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, Eureka Springs provides a perfect weekend getaway for lovers.
January
posted: 10/06/2009 11:35 a.m.
Bald is beautiful for wildlife watchers of Northwest Arkansas during the fall and winter.
Obama: Health, reform will aid doctors
posted: 10/06/2009 6:14 a.m.
President Barack Obama turned his focus back to health care, telling a group of doctors Monday that overhauling the U.S. insurance system will let them pay more attention to patients than paperwork.
3 Americans claim Nobel Prize
posted: 10/06/2009 6:14 a.m.
Three American scientists were awarded a Nobel Prize on Monday for discovering how cells protect their genetic material as they divide repeatedly throughout an organism's life, a crucial discovery with fundamental implications for research on aging, cancer and other issues.
Obama tells U.S. agencies to set pollution-cutting goals
posted: 10/06/2009 6:13 a.m.
President Barack Obama is putting the federal government on a greenhouse-gas diet.
High court starts term with Sotomayor aboard
posted: 10/06/2009 6:13 a.m.
The Supreme Court began its new term Monday with Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the bench as the court tried to hash out how long a suspect's request for a lawyer should be considered valid by police and the courts.
British high court hears first case
posted: 10/06/2009 6:12 a.m.
Britain's Supreme Court heard its first case Monday - an appeal by five terrorism suspects who say the British government has overstepped its power by freezing their assets without a conviction.
School clinics to get first swine flu doses
posted: 10/06/2009 6:11 a.m.
Arkansas' first shipment of swine flu vaccination is expected to arrive in the state today, and most, if not all, of those 17,000 doses will go toward statewide school vaccination clinics already planned for seasonal flu, the state Department of Health said.
Retirement system policy defines end of employment
posted: 10/06/2009 6:11 a.m.
More than a month after the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System voided a superintendent's retirement after finding he failed to fully "terminate" employment for 30 days, the system's board Monday approved a policy clarifying what terminating employment means.
Jurors say partner owed for contracts
posted: 10/06/2009 6:11 a.m.
A Washington County jury deliberated for four hours Monday before deciding that Springdale developer and contractor Gary Combs shortchanged business partner John Horne by nearly $1 million.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/06/2009 6:10 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Deadline nears to seek e-mails in UA lawsuit
posted: 10/06/2009 6:10 a.m.
A Fort Smith attorney has until Thursday to send 39 letters asking for the return of e-mails he subpoenaed as part of a 2007 lawsuit that accused University of Arkansas officials of failing to protect a former Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback from harassment.
Attorneys for defense in Pressly murder case ask for closed hearing
posted: 10/06/2009 6:07 a.m.
Attorneys for the man accused of killing a TV news anchor want the press and public barred from today's suppression hearing, a proceeding that could disclose much, if not all, of the evidence against their client after almost a year of secrecy.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/06/2009 6:06 a.m.
Six from UA win Emmy Awards University of Arkansas students and professors won three regional Emmy Awards from the Mid-America chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Science over the weekend for their work on two documentaries.
Attorneys attack Oklahoma for failing to control runoff
posted: 10/06/2009 6:06 a.m.
The Arkansas poultry industry tried Monday to show that Oklahoma had the power to fix pollution concerns in the Illinois River watershed without hauling poultry processors into federal court but failed to do so.
Charges filed after threats against police
posted: 10/06/2009 6:05 a.m.
An acquaintance of the man Rogers police shot and killed last week was arrested the same night for threatening to shoot officers with a highpowered rifle.
Lottery sales total nearly $10 million
posted: 10/06/2009 6:05 a.m.
The Arkansas lottery sold an estimated $9.86 million in tickets and paid out $6.5 million in prizes during its first seven days of operation, the executive director of the Arkansas Lottery Commission said Monday.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/06/2009 6:04 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "We expect for everybody who wants an H1N1 shot and a seasonal flu shot to be able to get one within the next few weeks." Ed Barham, a Health Department spokesman Article, 1B
Jury in crash suit awards nearly $1 million
posted: 10/06/2009 6:03 a.m.
The parents of a 27-yearold North Carolina man who died in late 2005 after a fiery explosion on Interstate 40 near Brinkley have been awarded nearly $1 million by a federal jury.
Lawyer, suspect in wife's death, dies in LR at 71
posted: 10/06/2009 6:02 a.m.
William C. "Bill" McArthur, a once-prominent Little Rock criminal-defense lawyer dragged into the chaotic center of what has been called one of the most publicized murder cases in Arkansas history, died Saturday after collapsing outside his west Little Rock apartment. He was 71.
1 man's bust is another's best
posted: 10/06/2009 6:01 a.m.
The recession has turned into the best of times for young investor Daniel Lee.
Bank: Trucking slow to recover
posted: 10/06/2009 5:59 a.m.
The third-quarter earnings performance for truckers will continue to reflect the economic downturn that's embraced the industry since the end of 2006, according to a Morgan Keegan investment bank presentation made Monday.
Bloggers must disclose payments for reviews, FTC says
posted: 10/06/2009 5:58 a.m.
The Federal Trade Commission will try to regulate blogging for the first time, requiring writers on the Web to clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products.
Dodge spins off trucks brand
posted: 10/06/2009 5:55 a.m.
Chrysler's new Italian management Monday announced a surprise shake-up of the automaker's executive team, saying two recently appointed CEOs have resigned and that it was splitting Dodge into two groups, one focusing on trucks and the other on cars.
Coca-Cola tests tea brewer to offer variety at eateries
posted: 10/06/2009 5:54 a.m.
Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest soft-drink maker, is testing a machine for restaurants that can brew more than 18 different kinds of iced tea in portions to boost sales volume by offering more variety.
Forecasts drop for North Sea oil fields
posted: 10/06/2009 5:54 a.m.
The North Sea has long held Western Europe's richest trove of hydrocarbons, but now 50 years after the first major discovery in the region, production has been in decline.
In memoriam: School turns fallen student's desk into memorial
posted: 10/06/2009 5:45 a.m.
The school desk Olivia Ray once used at Leverett Elementary School sat unoccupied in the hallway Monday.
Sales tax lag mitigated by rosier revenue
posted: 10/06/2009 5:41 a.m.
Sales tax revenue for Washington County continued to dip well below 2008 totals, falling some $14,000 short in the month of July compared to the same time a year ago.
City to consider swimming in Lake Fayetteville
posted: 10/06/2009 5:40 a.m.
The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Monday recommended asking the City Council to amend an ordinance to allow special event swimming at Lake Fayetteville.
Jury says Combs shorted partner out of $1 million
posted: 10/06/2009 5:38 a.m.
A Washington County jury deliberated for four hours Monday before deciding that Springdale developer and contractor Gary Combs shortchanged business partner John Horne by nearly $1 million.
Whitaker seeking Boozman's position
posted: 10/06/2009 5:37 a.m.
When Assistant Fayetteville City Attorney David Whitaker announced his plans to resign last week, he wouldn't say what his next step would be.
Suicide attack kills five at U.N. office
posted: 10/06/2009 5:34 a.m.
A suicide bomber disguised as a security officer struck the lobby of the U.N. food agency's Pakistan headquarters Monday, killing five people a day after the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban vowed fresh assaults, authorities and witnesses said.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/06/2009 5:34 a.m.
James Robert Folsom, Irene Bolinger Maxwell, Hazel L. Moore, James William Oglesby III, Edward Lee Woodward, Goldie Campbell, Sarah Hutchens, Ric Bryan Gray, Charlotte "Char" Ann Brown, Clayton Marrs, Aaron McDermott
Won't leave Afghanistan, Obama says
posted: 10/06/2009 5:32 a.m.
President Barack Obama won't walk away from the flagging war in Afghanistan, the White House declared Monday as Obama faced tough decisions and intense administration debate over choices that could help define his presidency in his first year as commander in chief.
Supreme Court action
posted: 10/06/2009 5:31 a.m.
The Supreme Court denied appeals in nearly 2,000 cases Monday. Among those whose appeals were rejected: Former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio, who was contesting his conviction for insider trading.
Study: Schools selling less candy
posted: 10/06/2009 5:31 a.m.
Fewer high schools and middle schools, in Arkansas and across the U.S., are selling candy and salty snacks to students, the federal government said in a report released Monday.
Times Editorial : Flush it
posted: 10/06/2009 5:29 a.m.
Getting everyone in Northwest Arkansas on the same page is by no means a simple thing. Of course, there are ways to bring people together - and forcing higher tax burdens on populaces that cannot afford them is definitely one way to break through the apathy.
JUST A THOUGHT: Is fairness lacking?
posted: 10/06/2009 5:28 a.m.
A couple of facts are readily available over at the Fayetteville city clerk's office. For instance, each of our city's eight aldermen receives $700 per month and have ever since the group approved an ordinance doubling their pay in August 1998. That decision came just six years after the council decided to start giving themselves anything at all.
Guest Commentary : Terrorists and the First Amendment
posted: 10/06/2009 5:26 a.m.
The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to review parts of the Patriot Act and other laws that make it a crime to give "material support" including training and "expert advice" to designated terrorist organizations.
Namesake of Bob Folsom Elementary School dies
posted: 10/06/2009 5:25 a.m.
Bob Folsom, the longtime Farmington teacher for whom the district's newest elementary school is named, died Sunday at Washington Regional Medical Center.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Sobering news makes for gray, drizzly weekend
posted: 10/06/2009 5:24 a.m.
The chilly, drizzly gray day was an accurate reflection of many of our moods in Fayetteville this past Sunday. What was supposed to have been a beautiful fall weekend in Fayetteville turned somber and tragic.
Fayetteville School Calendar
posted: 10/06/2009 5:22 a.m.
Calendar for the Fayetteville School District for Oct. 6, 2009.
Honduran government lifts emergency decree
posted: 10/06/2009 5:22 a.m.
The interim Honduran government on Monday revoked an emergency decree that prohibited large street protests and limited other civil liberties after the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
Indonesians cease hunt for survivors
posted: 10/06/2009 5:21 a.m.
Helicopters dropped instant noodles and other aid to cutoff hillside communities that were without food for five days, as rescue workers gave up their search Monday for survivors from last week's Indonesian earthquake.
Weaker storm stalls off Philippines, soaks Taiwan
posted: 10/06/2009 5:20 a.m.
Typhoon Parma weakened into a tropical storm but lingered off the northern Philippine coast Monday, causing widespread flooding and landslides that have killed 16 in the country and churning up rough seas that sank a cargo ship off neighboring Taiwan.
Surveys on millage hitting mailboxes
posted: 10/06/2009 5:20 a.m.
The survey the Fayetteville School District administration is conducting of voters in last month's millage election should be arriving in mailboxes soon.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/06/2009 5:19 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
The world in brief
posted: 10/06/2009 5:18 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "This is a temporary arrangement to ensure the safety and security of our staff." Ishrat Rizvi, spokesman for U.N. operations in Islamabad, Pakistan, where a bombing at the World Food Program headquarters prompted the closure of the body's Pakistan offices Article, 1A
The nation in brief
posted: 10/06/2009 5:18 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "These people were clearly the forerunners of what is now becoming a much stronger field that has lots of interesting questions... " Jerry Shay of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas speaking about three American scientists who shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine Article, this page
In the news
posted: 10/06/2009 5:17 a.m.
David Letterman, who last week disclosed that he had had sexual relationships with women who worked for him, and that he had been the victim of an alleged $2 million blackmail threat, apologized to his wife, Regina Lasko, on Monday's Late Show, and vowed to repair his relationship with her, who he said was "horribly hurt by my behavior."
Hale storm: Receiver providing Purple Dogs with offensive firepower
posted: 10/06/2009 5:16 a.m.
Fayetteville certainly isn't short on offensive ammunition.
HOG CALLS : Hogs benefit from trip to Cowboys Stadium
posted: 10/06/2009 5:14 a.m.
Certainly in these tough times Northwest Arkansas could use the economic boost the Razorbacks playing Texas in Fayetteville provides.
Send more troops, Afghan urges U.S.
posted: 10/06/2009 5:13 a.m.
Afghan ambassador to the United States Said T. Jawad on Monday urged Washington to send more troops to his violence-riddled nation, saying peace and stability aren't achievable without greater manpower.
Freshmen coming up big for Hogs
posted: 10/06/2009 5:09 a.m.
A freshman old and a freshman new provide the Razorbacks a fresher presence for their SEC return against Auburn in Saturday's 11 a.m. ESPN televised kickoff at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
FHS hosts Har-Ber for pivotal 7A-West volleyball matchup
posted: 10/06/2009 5:08 a.m.
The Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs host the Springdale Har-Ber Lady Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. today for a pivotal 7A-West match at the Fayetteville High Gym. The Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Wildcats each come into the contest with 8-1 league records with five matches to play. Tonight's winner certainly won't lock the league crown up, but that squad will hold a decisive advantage as the clock ticks down to the postseason.
Hardscrabble trip excites Bulldog golfers
posted: 10/06/2009 5:06 a.m.
Length isn't an obstacle at Fort Smith's Hardscrabble Country Club, site of today's Class 7A boys state golf tournament.
Sports Briefs
posted: 10/06/2009 5:04 a.m.
FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL The Springdale Chicks are looking for competitive fastpitch softball players to fill spots on our Fall 2009/Spring 2010 rosters. Participation is free for 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U & 16U travel teams. Coaching positions are also open. For tryout appointment with the Chicks or more information, please call 479-283-7266 or email newplaye r@springdalechicks.com. Information about the Chicks' annual Pitch for the Cure tournament in NWA: www.pitchforthecure.org.
Beyond expectations : A local youth group netted more than 11,000 items for the Storehouse food shelf in a one-day weekend food drive.
posted: 10/06/2009 4:55 a.m.
When Terri Chadd, director of the new Storehouse food pantry operated by Bethel Baptist Church of Bentonville, heard the youth of First Baptist Church of Bentonville were planning a food-collection competition and wanted to donate everything, she was ecstatic.
Other days
posted: 10/06/2009 4:55 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 6, 1909 It being estimated that the total tax assessment for Pulaski County will be $34,000,000 against $27,000,000 for the last assessment, the Pulaski County Levying Court yesterday cut the tax levy two mills. This will make a total tax levy of 27 mills on the property in Little Rock and a levy of 25 mills in Argenta.
BHS returns to no-notes policy between parents, students
posted: 10/06/2009 4:54 a.m.
After Oct. 15, parents and students at Bentonville High School will need to find a better way of communicating than through the school secretary.
Hobbs is No. 1
posted: 10/06/2009 4:51 a.m.
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area beat out nine other state parks, including Devil's Den State Park and Mount Magazine State Park, to be named the Region I Park of the Year by Arkansas State Parks.
Workman to head new discovery center
posted: 10/06/2009 4:50 a.m.
The man who stepped down from his post as executive director of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art here earlier this year, was announced Monday as the first director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center, scheduled to break ground soon in Manhattan, Kan.
Whoopi's Law
posted: 10/06/2009 4:49 a.m.
THANK GOODNESS for You-Tube, kind of. Because without it, we might never have had the opportunity to see and hear Whoopi Goldberg's latest commentary on The View. For those blessed enough not to know what The View is, it's the show that comes on just before Grandma has to watch her stories.
Just a youthful error?
posted: 10/06/2009 4:48 a.m.
After three decades on the lam, making movies, making millions, enjoying the high life, Roman Polanski might finally be brought to justice for drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl when he was 44.
Man arrested following shooting death
posted: 10/06/2009 4:48 a.m.
While investigators were still piecing together the events of Thursday's officer-involved shooting, during which a suspect was killed, another man was arrested after making threats against the police.
Those outrageous bank fees
posted: 10/06/2009 4:47 a.m.
Having to pay a $35 bank fee for being overdrawn by a small amount, say $10 or less, has always seemed outrageous. Now, with the recession squeezing consumers' wallets, the outcry over abusive bank practices has finally reached Washington and lawmakers are threatening to restrict overdraft fees by law. It's about time.
To help a child
posted: 10/06/2009 4:46 a.m.
Seven-year-old Jada Harper's parents had an agonizing choice.
LETTERS
posted: 10/06/2009 4:46 a.m.
Voting habits must change It was recently reported that four of six school districts in Arkansas defeated millage increases in the most recent school elections. The people are saying no more taxes.
Service sector growing, but jobs slow to increase
posted: 10/06/2009 4:45 a.m.
The U.S. service sector grew in September for the first time in 13 months, an encouraging sign for the fledgling economic recovery, although jobs remain scarce.
Why we do it
posted: 10/06/2009 4:44 a.m.
One of our faithful readers writes in to ask, in so many words, why international news gets on the front page of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Lamb wins aerobatic championship
posted: 10/06/2009 4:44 a.m.
Andrew Lamb, a 2007 graduate of Siloam Springs High School, won the 2009 U.S. National Aerobatic Championship in the Sportsman Glider Division.
Arkansas vs. Auburn: Tigers ranked, rolling
posted: 10/06/2009 4:43 a.m.
Add another ranked team to Arkansas' football schedule.
Carpenter takes title with 2-under 69
posted: 10/06/2009 4:43 a.m.
Luke Carpenter kept a tradition going Monday, earning medalist honors at the Class 3A state golf tournament at The Course at River Oaks.
Rogers Civil Service amendments approved
posted: 10/06/2009 4:43 a.m.
In a July 8 meeting, the Civil Service Commission hashed out details of a plan with Police Chief Steve Hamilton, Fire Chief Tom Jenkins, City Attorney Ben Lipscomb and Human Resources Director Angela Brewer, dedicating an entire Wednesday morning to fine-tune changes to the provisions.
SEC says Georgia penalty bad call
posted: 10/06/2009 4:42 a.m.
The SEC said Monday that Georgia receiver A.J. Green should not have been penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after his late touchdown against No. 4 LSU, a flag that cost the Bulldogs crucial yards on the ensuing kickoff.
CORRECTIONS
posted: 10/06/2009 4:42 a.m.
A photograph of Sophomore Maid Katie Hanks and Sophomore Escort Moises Garduno was inadvertently left out of the Rogers High School homecoming page in Benton County Sunday. Also, Megan Wary is the queen.
OUR VIEW : 'Tis the season
posted: 10/06/2009 4:41 a.m.
The 2009-2010 flu season officially started Sunday, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This is no reason to panic, but there's every reason to be aware of what this season has in store for us.
LETTERS
posted: 10/06/2009 4:40 a.m.
I would like to respond to the Reader Thumbs article (Oct. 4) concerning the mayor of Sulphur Springs serving for $5 a year. I think it's great that Sulphur's mayor wants to donate his time. However, what Sulphur does has nothing to do with Gravette.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Favre has 'fun,' tops former team
posted: 10/06/2009 4:40 a.m.
Brett Favre proved to the Green Bay Packers he has plenty of fire left inside, and strength in his right arm.
AL CENTRAL PLAYOFF: Twins do extra for title again
posted: 10/06/2009 4:38 a.m.
The Minnesota Twins seem to think that 162 regular-season games aren't enough.
Off the wire
posted: 10/06/2009 4:37 a.m.
BASEBALL Carpenter, Hill players of year Chris Carpenter has been voted NL comeback player of the year and Aaron Hill has won the AL award. Limited to four starts over the previous two seasons because of elbow surgery and a shoulder injury, Carpenter was 17-4 with a league-leading 2.24 ERA for the St. Louis Cardinals.
OTHER OPINIONS : Get it right
posted: 10/06/2009 4:37 a.m.
: Why would the administration appear to be backing away from policies it seemed so sure of in March, when Obama said the Taliban and al-Qaida must be defeated so that Afghanistan never again becomes a base for terrorists who attacked our country?
Cards' second Pagnozzi lot like uncle
posted: 10/06/2009 4:36 a.m.
St. Louis Cardinals fans who faithfully devour their team's box score each morning no doubt were startled last week to find it contained a catcher named Pagnozzi.
Liberties William : Safire: A man of many words
posted: 10/06/2009 4:35 a.m.
During the Clinton impeachment circus, I walked by William Safire's lair.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/06/2009 4:35 a.m.
LSU fans let fingers do talking Looks like LSU fans have Florida's number - again.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas victory could have Texas-sized impact
posted: 10/06/2009 4:33 a.m.
Arkansas' 47-19 victory over Texas A&M on ESPN2 on Saturday night opened the eyes of several Dallas-Fort Worth recruits.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/06/2009 4:33 a.m.
ODDS & ENDS Anderson on Sun Belt executive committee UALR Chancellor Joel T. Anderson was named to the Sun Belt Conference Executive Committee on Monday. Anderson joins the committee after a series of moves necessitated by the departure of former president Frank Brogan, who left Florida Atlantic to become the chancellor of the Florida University System.
Players give reactions to rare loss
posted: 10/06/2009 4:33 a.m.
Barry Lunney looked around the locker room at Fort Smith Southside on Friday and saw something in his players' eyes that he hasn't seen much of the last couple of years at Bentonville. Disappointment. The Rebels handed the Tigers a 31-21 loss at Jim Rowland Stadium and knocked them off of their perch as the top-ranked team in the state. And they did so in convincing fashion, outplaying the Tigers on both offense and defense.
Notes
posted: 10/06/2009 4:32 a.m.
FLORIDA Meyer: Tebow still out Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is reading, watching television, attending class, studying tape and doing everything else he was before his concussion.
Razorbacks report
posted: 10/06/2009 4:31 a.m.
SEC hails 'Tank' ride vs. Aggies Arkansas defensive end Tenarius "Tank" Wright has been selected as the SEC's defensive lineman of the week for his performance in the Hogs' 47-19 victory over Texas A&M.
NFL notes
posted: 10/06/2009 4:30 a.m.
RAIDERS McFadden out 2-4 weeks Starting running back Darren McFadden will undergo surgery today to repair torn cartilage in his knee and miss two to four weeks for the Oakland Raiders.
War Eagles not emotionally spent
posted: 10/06/2009 4:28 a.m.
Things start getting real interesting for the unbeaten and No. 10-ranked Heritage War Eagles. They've dispatched two of the three conference winless teams but now begin tangling with the frontrunners.
Dubai's giant tower will partially open by end of the year
posted: 10/06/2009 4:27 a.m.
The developer building the world's tallest skyscraper said Monday that it is committed to opening the Burj Dubai by year's end, though a staggered rollout means only part of the silvery tower will be ready at first.
Strong-legged kicker a bright spot for Rogers
posted: 10/06/2009 4:27 a.m.
With the shorthanded offense struggling because of injuries and suspensions, the Rogers Mounties looked to first-year kicker Spencer Dunlop for points Friday.
Lady Tigers head to Rogers tonight
posted: 10/06/2009 4:24 a.m.
Bentonville travels to Rogers tonight for a 7A-West Conference volleyball matchup at W.E. King Arena but there's no doubt the Lady Tigers will have a vested interest in what's going on in Fayetteville.
Read for the Record is Thursday
posted: 10/06/2009 4:22 a.m.
Children and their parents across the country will be reading the same book Thursday as they participate in Jumpstart's Read for the Record.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/06/2009 4:22 a.m.
Wal-Mart suit award to stand at $2 million The highest court in Massachusetts has upheld a $2 million jury award to a former pharmacist at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. who claimed she was fired by the Bentonville-based retail chain after asking to be paid the same as her male colleagues.
Business news in brief
posted: 10/06/2009 4:21 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "One thing Chrysler has to do is get back into the everyday car business." Gary Dilts, senior vice president of global automotive operations for J.D. Power and Associates Article, 1D
Former Sulphur Springs police chief gets probation
posted: 10/06/2009 4:21 a.m.
Former Sulphur Springs Police Chief Andrew Little was placed on five years' statesupervised probation after pleading guilty to theft.
MARKET REPORT: Services report sends stocks up
posted: 10/06/2009 4:20 a.m.
The first growth in the service industry in a year and an upgrade of big banks pulled investors into the stock market after a two-week slide.
Miller joins Northwest Health
posted: 10/06/2009 4:18 a.m.
Robert M. Miller, M.D., a board-certified gastroenterologist, has joined the medical staff of Northwest Health System in Bentonville.
LIKE IT IS: Auburn schools opponents with Malzahn
posted: 10/06/2009 4:15 a.m.
It was Sunday night, almost 9:30, and Fort Smith native Gus Malzahn was still hoarse.
Gentry Fall Festival is Saturday
posted: 10/06/2009 4:14 a.m.
Everything from watching football, eating hot wings, watching sky divers jump from planes and land, a car show, pageants and concerts can be found at Saturday's Gentry Fall Festival in the City Park. "We have just added a couple of new events. One will be showing the Razorback football game on a TV in the park," said Bev Saunders, Gentry Chamber of Commerce/Main Street director. "Another fun event will be the hot-wing-eating contest that will be hosted and sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings. In addition to the contest, they will also be passing out hot-wing samples as long as their supply lasts." The hot-wing-eating contest will be held sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. "We're working it into our schedule so we're not sure, but this time frame should give those interested a good idea," Saunders said.
Monday, October 5
Court restores $1M award to Wal-Mart pharmacist
posted: 10/05/2009 10:14 a.m.
The highest court in Massachusetts has reinstated a $1 million jury award to a former Wal-Mart pharmacist who claimed she was fired by the retail chain after asking to be paid the same as her male colleagues.
Petition calls for dissolving town of Beaver
posted: 10/05/2009 9:51 a.m.
A business owner in the small northwestern Arkansas town of Beaver is leading a petition drive to dissolve the town.
Tax time Residents rolling in to pay taxes
posted: 10/05/2009 7:12 a.m.
In more ways than one, paying personal property taxes is taking a twist this year in Washington County.
Ten candles burn to raise awareness of mental illness
posted: 10/05/2009 7:10 a.m.
Northwest Arkansas gained a new psychiatric unit this year, but people with mental illness are still being held in jails.
Police release name
posted: 10/05/2009 7:10 a.m.
Fayetteville police on Sunday released the name of the 10-year-old girl who died Saturday after being struck by a car while crossing Razorback Road.
City honored for environmentalism
posted: 10/05/2009 7:08 a.m.
Out of 28 cities, Fayetteville was recognized this weekend with an award for environmental awareness at the America in Bloom Awards in Hershey, Penn.
Ozark Profile Darling a supporter of fine arts at schools
posted: 10/05/2009 7:06 a.m.
While his name could also sound like a title, the main leadership position Count Darling IV holds in the community is president of the Fayetteville High School Band Boosters.
Bentonville planners still trying to pave the way
posted: 10/05/2009 7:03 a.m.
The legwork to boost parking options in downtown Bentonville continues.
Gone in a snap
posted: 10/05/2009 7:01 a.m.
Editor's note: This is one in a series of stories The Daily Record will publish in October in recognition of Methamphetamine Awareness Month.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO?: FAD FAKE PETS : Pet rocks, Tamagotchis once ruled with children
posted: 10/05/2009 7 a.m.
When she was in middle school, Ilene Sellers had a pet rock.
Fables and Faith : Reconnecting
posted: 10/05/2009 6:57 a.m.
Class reunions - a tradition that should never die. Yet, I didn't attend a number of the reunions held by my high school graduating class. For the life of me, I can't figure out what was so important that I had to do that kept me from attending. What did I miss? Lots!
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/05/2009 6:53 a.m.
Sarah Hutchens, Ric Gray, The Rev. Evertt Lee Scott, Reba Elwanda Swicegood
Kids Talk : Please, don't eat the marshmallow
posted: 10/05/2009 6:49 a.m.
In the 1960s, Walter Mischel conducted the now famous "marshmallow study" at the Bing Nursery School at Stanford Univer sity. A researcher would let a 4-year-old choose a treat from a tray and tell the child that he or she could eat the treat right away or wait until the researcher returned and have two.
Times Editorial : The message matters
posted: 10/05/2009 6:48 a.m.
Springdale resident Anita Davis filed multiple Freedom of Information Act requests not long ago with her city's chamber of commerce. The results of that inquiry suggests that, in the past three years, the private pro-business group has spent large on travel ($306,175) and dining ($144,388) expenses. Considering the Springdale Chamber of Commerce receives $177,000 annually in public funds from the city of Springdale - and has formed a habit of sending volunteers to exotic locales as a way of saying thanks - chamber leaders may have a situation on their hands.
CROSS CURRENTS : From Russia with astonishment
posted: 10/05/2009 6:45 a.m.
The haunting theme from the James Bond movie, "From Russia With Love," kept playing in my memory as background music when our plane touched down on the runway in St. Petersburg. Some countries hold gauzy images in our minds, and the old tune being dredged out of a brain wrinkle seemed well matched to my fuzzy ignorance of this place where I was about to become a typical tourist.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/05/2009 6:43 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 5, 2009.
OTHER OPINIONS : Let real-estate credit expire
posted: 10/05/2009 6:39 a.m.
When Congress approved tax credits of up to $8,000 for firsttime homebuyers earlier this year, it was billed as an emergency measure - a temporary stimulus to keep an ice-cold housing market from freezing over entirely. As the Nov. 30 expiration date nears, supporters of the credit are proposing to extend it and even expand it. But the credit has served its purpose about as well as it can, and lawmakers should just let it lapse.
OTHER OPINIONS : Afghanistan hopeless
posted: 10/05/2009 6:38 a.m.
It would be wrong to imagine that peace and good fortune will rain down on Afghanistan the minute the U.S. and NATO withdraw. On the contrary, things will get a lot worse. The Taliban will step up its efforts to win control of the entire country, and the regime in Kabul will dissolve. This process will involve no less bloodshed and no fewer civilian casualties than what we've seen before. Withdrawal means that we openly hand over Afghanistan to the seemingly endless hell of civil war.
OTHER OPINIONS : Health-care pork
posted: 10/05/2009 6:37 a.m.
Health-care reform is likely to be expensive, both for the federal government and the states, but not so much for Nevada, thanks to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Heritage in top 7 at OSU
posted: 10/05/2009 6:34 a.m.
Oscar Orrala and Dani David led Rogers Heritage's teams to top seven finishes here Saturday at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree.
Run and gun : Allen's elusiveness key to Purple Dogs' prolific offense
posted: 10/05/2009 6:32 a.m.
Whether they were quick strikes or methodical marches, Fayetteville and Springdale's offensive possessions almost invariably culminated in touchdowns.
Monday Morning Scouting Report
posted: 10/05/2009 6:31 a.m.
Razorback Scouting report for Auburn for October 5, 2009.
Life Way wins district title
posted: 10/05/2009 6:28 a.m.
The Life Way Christian School volleyball team won two of three matches played this past week.
Helder tandem takes FCC Flaming Fall Revue
posted: 10/05/2009 6:26 a.m.
The team of Tim Helder and Holly Helder played consistently enough throughout the weekend and finished the tournament with a 19-under 121. That was enough to take a onestroke win over the team of Gene Cypert and Ellen Smith at the Fayetteville Country Club's annual Flaming Fall Revue.
Hog Calls : Swapping Longhorns for Aggies pays off
posted: 10/05/2009 6:25 a.m.
Certainly in these tough times northwest Arkansas could use the economic boost the Razorbacks playing Texas in Fayetteville provides.
HOG CALLS : Hogs on right route after toppling Aggies
posted: 10/05/2009 6:23 a.m.
Like so many bad Aggie jokes, the Texas A&M Aggies got to the punch line, and it fizzled.
Bella Vista 9-Hole Ladies Golf Association
posted: 10/05/2009 6:22 a.m.
The group will end their season with a brunch on Oct. 26 at the United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with brunch at 9:30 a.m. Prepaid reservations are required.
Razorbacks' defense answers coordinator Robinson's call
posted: 10/05/2009 6:21 a.m.
Willy Robinson didn't exactly recite the famous line from the film "Network" word for word, but his defense certainly did respond to his call against Texas A&M.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
posted: 10/05/2009 6:17 a.m.
All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
posted: 10/05/2009 6:15 a.m.
Marriage licenses for Benton County for October 5, 2009.
Request for more voting machines part of proposed 2010 budget
posted: 10/05/2009 6:13 a.m.
Benton County election commissioners on Friday unanimously approved a proposed budget for 2010.
Exhibit shows value of cyber-security
posted: 10/05/2009 5:59 a.m.
When swine flu broke out, the government revved up an information campaign centered on three words: Wash your hands.
Senator touts bill to limit emissions
posted: 10/05/2009 5:58 a.m.
President Barack Obama should consider legislation to limit greenhouse gas emissions as he looks for new ways to speed the U.S. economy's recovery from the recession, said Sen. Barbara Boxer, a California Democrat.
Rains hinder search for bodies in Indonesia
posted: 10/05/2009 5:58 a.m.
Search teams lost hope of finding any more survivors under the rubble left by a massive earthquake, as torrential rains on Sunday held up aid delivery in the remote hills of west Indonesia where several villages were wiped out.
Nigeria rebel chief takes amnesty bid
posted: 10/05/2009 5:57 a.m.
A rebel leader in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta said he has accepted a government amnesty offer to disarm.
TRAVELERS' CHECK: Airports in control of TV fare
posted: 10/05/2009 5:56 a.m.
Loudmouth Nancy Grace earns The Guru's gratitude today.
N. Koreans host Chinese premier
posted: 10/05/2009 5:56 a.m.
China's premier was given a gala welcome to Pyongyang on Sunday by North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, which some analysts said strengthened indications that the North is preparing to rejoin talks over its nuclear weapons programs.
Libraries open for Internet checkout
posted: 10/05/2009 5:55 a.m.
The library won't have to be open anymore to check out books.
Disease research includes 200 sites
posted: 10/05/2009 5:53 a.m.
Martha MaHaffey remembers when she began to forget. She would be headed somewhere on a routine errand and find herself suddenly lost and unable to remember how she got there.
SPRINGDALE: Vacant grocery was retail hub
posted: 10/05/2009 5:52 a.m.
The old grocery store on Holcomb Street needs a new electrical system, a new roof and a new tenant. But as the building continues to deteriorate, the chance those improvements will be made seems remote.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/05/2009 5:51 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/05/2009 5:51 a.m.
Man loses appeal in child's death A Jefferson County man convicted of capital murder for killing his 2-year-old daughter lost his appeal Thursday at the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Judge offers truants school or time in jail
posted: 10/05/2009 5:50 a.m.
A Saline County juvenile court judge has a warning for students: Go to school or go to school behind bars.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/05/2009 5:49 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "It's a prime redevelopment property." Philip Taldo, a real estate agent, on the largest pieces of commercial real estate in downtown Springdale Article, 1B.
Vogler wins one for state
posted: 10/05/2009 5:48 a.m.
Russellville's Robert "PoDog" Vogler said that a couple of weeks before the Arkansas Traveller 100-mile ultramarathon, he looked at results on the race's Web site.
SAINTS 24, JETS 10: Sharper's 2 picks propel Saints
posted: 10/05/2009 5:48 a.m.
A new start with the New Orleans Saints has put "the shake" back in 33-year-old Darren Sharper.
PATRIOTS 27, RAVENS 21 Ravens flop on 4th down
posted: 10/05/2009 5:47 a.m.
Tom Brady and Randy Moss hooked up for their first touchdown pass of the season, the Baltimore Ravens failed on fourth-down plays on their last two series and the New England Patriots held on for a 27-21 victory Sunday.
BENGALS 23, BROWNS 20, OT Bengals bear down in overtime
posted: 10/05/2009 5:47 a.m.
The lastminute Cincinnati Bengals pulled one out in extra time.
Southern Miss QB Davis out for season
posted: 10/05/2009 5:44 a.m.
Southern Miss quarterback Austin Davis will miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his left foot against UAB. It was originally thought Davis hurt his foot or ankle when he went down early in the fourth quarter of the 30-17 loss Thursday night. But after he experienced pain in the mid-foot area Friday a magnetic resonance imaging scan showed the redshirt sophomore tore a ligament.
'Mad-as-hell' Hogs break out defense
posted: 10/05/2009 5:10 a.m.
Arkansas Razorbacks defensive coordinator Willy Robinson played the role of crazed television anchorman Saturday night, almost to perfection.
Taliban kill 8 U.S. troops near Pakistan
posted: 10/05/2009 4:49 a.m.
Hundreds of insurgents armed with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades stormed a pair of remote outposts near the Pakistan border, killing eight U.S. servicemen and capturing more than 20 Afghan security troops in the deadliest assault against U.S. forces in more than a year, military officials said Sunday.
U.S. aid wasted, Pakistanis claim
posted: 10/05/2009 4:46 a.m.
The United States has long suspected that much of the billions of dollars it has sent Pakistan to battle militants has been diverted to the domestic economy and other causes, such as fighting India.
U.N. nuclear chief sets Iran inspection
posted: 10/05/2009 4:45 a.m.
The visiting head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog set Oct. 25 as the date for his inspectors to check Iran's newly revealed uranium enrichment site and said Sunday that Tehran's confrontation with the West is shifting gears to more cooperation and transparency.
Cell-phone calls flood 911 dispatch centers
posted: 10/05/2009 4:44 a.m.
More Arkansans in Jefferson County and across the state are dialing 911 from cell phones, a trend that helps reduce response time to critical accidents, crimes and fires.
Lottery 1st week difficult to grade
posted: 10/05/2009 4:42 a.m.
Before the start of Arkansas' lottery, the Arkansas Lottery Commission didn't ask its executive director to project first-day ticket sales.
Mississippi River blocked by crash
posted: 10/05/2009 4:41 a.m.
The Coast Guard said it closed 10 miles of the Mississippi River for three hours Sunday after a towboat hit a bridge and all six barges broke free from the vessel C.B. Ford.
Report faults Paulson on bank remarks
posted: 10/05/2009 4:40 a.m.
The credibility of the government's $700 billion financial rescue program was damaged by claims a year ago that all of the initial banks receiving support were healthy, a new report contends.
U.S. studies find higher autism rate
posted: 10/05/2009 4:40 a.m.
Two new government studies indicate that about 1 in 100 children have autism disorders - higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 150.
In the news
posted: 10/05/2009 4:36 a.m.
Elliot Madison, 41, was arrested on charges that the self-described New York City anarchist posted the location of police officers on Twitter to tip off protesters trying to evade them during the Group of 20 economic summit in Pittsburgh.
Names and faces
posted: 10/05/2009 4:35 a.m.
The real show at Emanuel Ungaro's spring-summer 2010 readyto-wear display on Sunday was not on the catwalk but backstage as journalists mobbed the label's newly named artistic adviser, American celebrity starlet Lindsay Lohan.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/05/2009 4:35 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "We believe the most important lesson from this history is that quick, forceful action prevented a catastrophic meltdown of the system." Assistant Treasury Secretary Herbert Allison Jr., who now heads the federal bailout program Article, this page
The world in brief
posted: 10/05/2009 4:34 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "I see that we are at a critical moment.
Ruling party loses in Greek election
posted: 10/05/2009 4:33 a.m.
Greece's Socialists trounced the governing conservatives in a landslide election Sunday, with voters angered by scandals and a faltering economy ousting Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis halfway through his second term.
LETTERS
posted: 10/05/2009 4:22 a.m.
No need to reinvent wheel The Hill-Burton Act was passed and signed into law in 1946. Its intent was to grant money and loans to modernize hospitals and build rural clinics through the U.S. and its territories with the additional caveat of providing in-house, uncompensated services for 20 years for those who could not afford them.
Feeding on suspicion
posted: 10/05/2009 4:21 a.m.
The most positive thing one can say about Roman Polanski is that there are probably more dangerous people walking the streets.
Housing grants draw teachers to the Delta
posted: 10/05/2009 4:14 a.m.
A few months ago, Kathy Rains and her family were living in a small rented house near downtown in this Delta city.
2 routes for rail corridor studied
posted: 10/05/2009 3:15 a.m.
Possible ways to extend a high-speed rail corridor for passenger trains from Little Rock to Memphis include using railroad tracks that would go north to Bald Knob or south to Pine Bluff before turning toward Memphis, according to a preliminary review of potential routes.
NFL Week 4: Taking it away
posted: 10/05/2009 3:12 a.m.
Brandon Marshall's catch and zigzagging open-field run gave Denver the lead.
Tigers-Twins showdown set
posted: 10/05/2009 3:11 a.m.
The chase for the AL Central championship once again is going to extra innings.
Stewart wins, tracks Martin
posted: 10/05/2009 3:10 a.m.
Tony Stewart didn't have time for a debate. He had one last chance to grab a victory at Kansas Speedway, and it came down to one critical decision.
Other days
posted: 10/05/2009 3:10 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 5, 1909 The new Union station was opened to public traffic yesterday morning. This opening was not attended by anything unusual, all business merely being transferred from the old depot to the new.
All-terrain . . . vexations
posted: 10/05/2009 3:09 a.m.
THAT ol' Bryan Hendricks can sure enough come through in his outdoor columns. Especially when he's right. (For the record, we always agree with his opinions when he's right.) Thursday, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's bureau chief in Pine Thicket, Ark., wrote a column devoted to all-terrain vehicles, children and safety.
Why do I mistrust Fox?
posted: 10/05/2009 3:09 a.m.
Perhaps you are familiar with an old saying : even a broken clock is right twice a day. I've found that maxim valuable as I wade through the recent hand-wringing and recrimination among journalists and their critics over the fact that most mainstream media were slow to pick up on the story of corruption at ACORN.
A consulate of their own
posted: 10/05/2009 3:08 a.m.
TRY TO imagine how several thousand American citizens living in the Marshall Islands might rejoice to see a U.S. consulate opening there to meet their needs. Then it's easy to understand how folks from the Marshall Islands who have settled in Northwest Arkansas feel about the new Marshallese consulate in Springdale.
Off the wire
posted: 10/05/2009 3:07 a.m.
BASKETBALL Indiana takes 2-1 lead Tamika Catchings had 14 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists as the Indiana Fever moved within one victory of the WNBA title Sunday with an 86-85 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the finals in Indianapolis.
Ochoa snaps winless streak
posted: 10/05/2009 3:06 a.m.
Lorena Ochoa fashioned a few more nice memories from the Navistar LPGA Classic.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/05/2009 3:01 a.m.
Bowden feels heat, keeps cool When Florida State's football team struggles, as it did in Saturday's 28-21 loss to Boston College, fingers start pointing at the coach in charge of the program - Bobby Bowden.
Computing with clouds gains steam
posted: 10/05/2009 3 a.m.
The outlook for the wireless industry is getting cloudier.
Health sector in push to share data
posted: 10/05/2009 2:56 a.m.
Dr. James E. Sanders is a big believer of switching patient records from old paper files to sophisticated computer databases.
COMMENTARY: Aggies' QB can't measure up to Mallett
posted: 10/05/2009 2:55 a.m.
In the long and not-so-storied history between Texas A&M and Arkansas that was resuscitated Saturday at JerryWorld, the game wasn't big, but the quarterbacks sure were.
Test house combines old, new
posted: 10/05/2009 2:55 a.m.
The elevated floor, tall ceilings, steeply pitched roof and broad overhangs are borrowed from the traditional "cracker house" that relied on shade and air movement for relief from Florida's sultry subtropical climate.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 10/05/2009 2:53 a.m.
ALEXANDER Clovia J. Beck, 14006 Cherrywood, Sept. 30, Chapter 7. Phillip Lyn Henry, 2418 Hilldale, Sept. 30, Chapter 13. ALMA Douglas Allen and Tracy Lee Ann Dean, 4302 N. U.S. 71, Sept. 27, Chapter 7. Pamela J. Williamson (aka P.J. Williamson, Pamela Richardson), 1317 Harris Drive, Sept. 30, Chapter 7.
So many races, only 10 toes - tough choice for runners
posted: 10/05/2009 2:52 a.m.
Arkansans favor the 5K as a fundraiser and a pastime, so any given Saturday is likely to see more than one gaggle gallumphing along for 3.1 miles somewhere in the state.
So maybe it's not your fault you're too slow to win races
posted: 10/05/2009 2:51 a.m.
As Gina Kolata reports in The New York Times article elsewhere on this page, elite runners are rediscovering the virtues of training with a group - as opposed to working out alone under the guidance of a coach.
More feet, the better
posted: 10/05/2009 2:50 a.m.
Dathan Ritzenhein, one of America's most talented runners, was in a slump. He had been a national star since high school but, starting several years ago, he felt he'd reached a plateau. He wasn't improving the way he'd hoped, and had been suffering stress fractures, repeatedly breaking a small bone in his left foot.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 10/05/2009 2:49 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I don't go to church and don't see any reason to start going. I consider myself a Christian, but I've never gotten much out of church, so why should I bother? - K.D.
Arky 100 bikers ready to head to the country
posted: 10/05/2009 2:48 a.m.
Decades before the Big Dam Bridge 100 there was the Joe Weber Arky 100, a scenic, low-key, selfpaced bicycle tour in south central Arkansas sharing country roads with a few Sunday drivers.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 10/05/2009 2:47 a.m.
Happy birthday. Your image of who you want to be will change as you strike out on a new and exciting venture this month. The next 10 weeks bring a domestic improvement. You make headway with tricky business in November. February offers the chance to trade in a tired job for a new, exciting responsibility. Cancer and Aquarius adore you.
Notes
posted: 10/05/2009 2:47 a.m.
Dolphins get boost from LB He came from the left. He came from the right. He came from the Canadian Football League.
Exercise excellent for brain, diabetics
posted: 10/05/2009 2:45 a.m.
Everyone knows exercise is good for your heart, but exercise also benefits the brain and the endocrine system.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/05/2009 2:45 a.m.
Former Florida QB to address TD Club Former Florida quarterback Shane Matthews will be the guest speaker at the Little Rock Touchdown Club's meeting today at the Embassy Suites hotel in Little Rock.
Is sleep nature's solution for optimizing use of time?
posted: 10/05/2009 2:43 a.m.
If there is a society of expert sleepers out there, a cult of smug snoozers satisfied that they're getting just the right number of restful hours a night, it must be a secretive one.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 10/05/2009 2:41 a.m.
DEAR HELOISE: I now realize the importance of posting the law about employees washing their hands after using the bathroom facility and returning to the work station.
Razorbacks rewind
posted: 10/05/2009 2:40 a.m.
Petrino conveys urgency Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino said late last week he didn't see the Razorbacks' game against Texas A&M as a "back against the wall" kind of game.
Sooners search for clutch plays
posted: 10/05/2009 2:39 a.m.
For the second time in a month, Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford found himself standing on the sidelines as the final seconds ticked off the clock in a one-point Oklahoma loss.
Pilates lovers will have a ball with Quick Sculpt regimen
posted: 10/05/2009 2:37 a.m.
Even those who've done hundreds of hundreds - Pilates people know what I mean - will get a kick, and lots of squeezes, out of a new DVD featuring Andrea Leigh Rogers.
ON TV CONTEST
posted: 10/05/2009 2:36 a.m.
Now that the new TV season is under way, it's time for the judge's annual Save My Show On TV Contest.
Check your knowledge
posted: 10/05/2009 2:33 a.m.
1. "The course of true love never did run smooth" is in which of Shakespeare's works? 2. Joe Kuhel, in 1945, hit his team's only home run in its home park. Name the team. 3. Identify the popular actor in these movies, among many more: Bronco Billy, Honkytonk Man and Sudden Impact. 4. What is the most spoken language in the world?
Web health calculator totes up risks, rewards
posted: 10/05/2009 2:32 a.m.
How many calories do you burn during your morning jog? How likely is your teenager to try marijuana? The University of Maryland Medical System has an online calculator that will give you an estimate.
MASTER CLASS: Lax weight safety spells crunch time
posted: 10/05/2009 2:30 a.m.
Last week, University of Southern California running back Stafon Johnson got a severe injury while doing a bench press.
Sunday, October 4
Quake's dead put at 1,100 in Indonesia
posted: 10/04/2009 6:17 a.m.
Rescue workers pulled victims, some screaming in pain, from the heavy rubble of buildings felled by a powerful earthquake that a government official said killed at least 777 people. The U.N. put the death toll at 1,100 and said it was likely to rise.
Ireland's 'yes' to EU treaty sets off sighs of relief
posted: 10/04/2009 6:15 a.m.
Ireland's recession-hit voters overwhelmingly approved the European Union's long-delayed overhaul plans, electoral chiefs announced Saturday, in a referendum result greeted with cheers in Dublin and sighs of relief in Brussels, Belgium, headquarters of the European Commission.
Youth Services to get revamp
posted: 10/04/2009 6:14 a.m.
The boxy 1960s-era buildings that make up the Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center are small, rustic and in disrepair.
'A UNIQUE LITTLE BOY' To ease son's pain, mom fought system
posted: 10/04/2009 6:12 a.m.
The first time Consuelo Santillano dressed her newborn son, he screamed and passed out.
ARKANSAS 47, TEXAS A&M, 19: An about-face
posted: 10/04/2009 6:09 a.m.
Arkansas took an immediate liking to the Southwest Classic on Saturday in the house that Jerry built.
Buyout plan called market hog
posted: 10/04/2009 6:05 a.m.
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.'s recently filed bankruptcy reorganization plan is a recipe to cook up a protein-market bully that would drive live cattle prices down for suppliers and consumer costs up for meat, an industry official says.
Date
posted: 10/04/2009 5:50 a.m.
Thursday - The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host its second annual Chefs in the Garden fundraiser from 6-8 :30 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 day of the event. Information is available at (479) 750-2620 or www.bgo zarks.org.
Sweet Potato Queen holds court at lunch
posted: 10/04/2009 5:49 a.m.
Steeled by her Southern upbringing and empowered by the fuchsia sequined jacket she wore, Sweet Potato Queen creator and "Boss Queen" Jill Conner Browne struggled through a speaking engagement here Wednesday, shortly after she learned her mother had died back home in Jackson, Miss.
NOTABLE NEIGHBOR 'Gymnastics Joe' cheers new locale
posted: 10/04/2009 5:49 a.m.
A gutted movie theater is like a bathroom without a toilet. Sure you recognize the space, you're just not sure what to do in it anymore.
NORTHERN LIGHTS Ribbon-shaped bagels raise dough for Komen
posted: 10/04/2009 5:49 a.m.
A ribbon-shaped bagel can't be easy to make - as if beating breast cancer is any easier.
SPOTLIGHT KATHRYN CURTIN Dance set to give disease a swift kick
posted: 10/04/2009 5:48 a.m.
Here's the memory that haunts Kathryn Curtin.
LIFELONG HEALTH Bad habits early in life curtail longevity
posted: 10/04/2009 5:48 a.m.
For many of my baby boomer friends and contemporaries, midlife brings an increased attention to health.
Engagement
posted: 10/04/2009 5:47 a.m.
Perryman-Garrett. Kristy Perryman and Danny Garrett, both of North Little Rock, plan to wed at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Greene Chapel.
Michael Thornton Flynn Just folks
posted: 10/04/2009 5:46 a.m.
SELF PORTRAIT Date and place of birth: Oct. 11, 1934, Santa Fe, N.M. Family: wife Laura and son Jerry I'm a sucker for a great guitar player. The most surprising album in my collection is my Eric Clapton collection.
NORTHERN LIGHTS American Idol tickets raise most at auction
posted: 10/04/2009 5:45 a.m.
The enthusiastic banter of bidders in last weekend's Taste of Provence auction trailed into the cool night air like the final notes of an American Idol contestant going for gold.
Vettel captures Japanese GP pole
posted: 10/04/2009 5:45 a.m.
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won the pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, keeping alive his slim hopes of a Formula One championship.
Marriage licenses
posted: 10/04/2009 5:45 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Dallas Sterling Breed, 29, and Jessica Faye Carter, 25, both of Fayetteville.
SPRINT CUP Price Chopper 400 lineup
posted: 10/04/2009 5:44 a.m.
At Kansas Speedway Kansas City, Kan. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 175.758 2. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 175.279 3. (25) Brad Keselowski, Chevrolet, 175.205 4.
NATIONWIDE SERIES Logano picks up 4th series victory
posted: 10/04/2009 5:44 a.m.
That horrific crash certainly didn't slow Joey Logano down.
Gillett: Merger is still on track
posted: 10/04/2009 5:44 a.m.
George Gillett leaned into a microphone, prepared to answer any questions that might end the speculation surrounding Richard Petty Motorsports.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Business Matters
posted: 10/04/2009 5:44 a.m.
JULY ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION TAXES Eureka Springs collects a 3 percent tax on every dollar spent at restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, motels, cabins, cottages and bed-and-breakfast inns.
No. 3 quarterback shines for Baylor
posted: 10/04/2009 5:43 a.m.
Third-string quarterback Nick Florence rushed for two touchdowns in his first career start and Baylor won its first game without standout Robert Griffin, beating Kent State 31-15 Saturday night.
U.S. PATENTS issued to Arkansans
posted: 10/04/2009 5:43 a.m.
Sept. 29 Patent 7,594,673 B1. Bumper Hitch Wobble Reduction Device. Issued to Gary W. Devlin of Sherwood. Patent D601,062 S. Control Mechanism Blocking Guard. Issued to Joel C. Garland of Siloam Springs. Patent D601,268 S. Paver Stone. Issued to Burt Hanna of Fayetteville.
Reddies roll against winless West Georgia
posted: 10/04/2009 5:42 a.m.
Henderson State did what was expected Saturday. Now the Reddies can look forward to next week.
UCA steamrolls S&T after sputtering start
posted: 10/04/2009 5:41 a.m.
The Central Arkansas Bears struggled a little out of the gate, but once they started scoring Missouri S&T couldn't hardly stop them.
Scoring summary
posted: 10/04/2009 5:40 a.m.
FIRST QUARTER Texas A&M TIME 11:52 (1:29 time of possession) SCORING PLAY Randy Bullock kicked a 32-yard field goal. Texas A&M 3, Arkansas 0 Texas A&M TIME 6:02 (1:19 time of possession) SCORING PLAY Jerrod Jackson threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Brandal Jackson.
GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE UAM knocks off No. 14 OBU
posted: 10/04/2009 5:40 a.m.
On the surface, little has changed.
WEEK 5 SCORES
posted: 10/04/2009 5:39 a.m.
CLASS 7A 7A-CENTRAL Bryant 52, Van Buren 20 Cabot 21, LR Catholic 16 North Little Rock 35, Conway 7 Russellville 19, LR Central 6 7A-WEST Fayetteville 50, Springdale 49 (Sat.) FS Southside 31, Bentonville 21 Rogers Heritage 24, Rogers 9 Springdale Har-Ber 36, Fort Smith Northside 14
WEEK 6 GAMES
posted: 10/04/2009 5:39 a.m.
THURSDAY CLASS 6A 6A-SOUTH Lake Hamilton at Pine Bluff, 7 p.m. Watson Chapel at LR Fair, 7 p.m.
It's cliche but it's true: It ain't over until it's over
posted: 10/04/2009 5:39 a.m.
There is a reason coaches tell their players to keep playing until the whistle, and the latest example was captured on video during a recent high school game in Vermont.
Cowboys provide Broncos' new defense first big test
posted: 10/04/2009 5:38 a.m.
Admittedly a work in progress, the Denver Broncos' new 3-4 defense faces its first big test today against the Dallas Cowboys.
Patriots brace for Ravens defense
posted: 10/04/2009 5:38 a.m.
The New England Patriots know what the Baltimore Ravens' defense is likely to do against them: Many of the same things the New York Jets did just two weeks ago.
High school report
posted: 10/04/2009 5:38 a.m.
Escobar delivers big plays Springdale Har-Ber's offense struggled Friday night against Fort Smith Northside.
Emptied shelves idle Conway food pantry
posted: 10/04/2009 5:37 a.m.
More Arkansans are turning to food pantries for help, forcing the charities to cope with the increased demand in varied ways and prompting Conway's Bethlehem House to close its pantry after it ran out of food.
Watson healthy, happy, leads by 4 at Senior Players
posted: 10/04/2009 5:37 a.m.
Tom Watson is feeling good and likes his golf game these days.
HORSE RACING ROUNDUP Summer Bird sweeps NY
posted: 10/04/2009 5:37 a.m.
Summer Bird made it a sweep of top races in New York.
AMERICAN LEAGUE AL Central race down to last day
posted: 10/04/2009 5:37 a.m.
The Detroit Tigers' once-cozy cushion in the AL Central is long gone.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Dean's big grab lifts Fayetteville
posted: 10/04/2009 5:36 a.m.
Fayetteville receiver Demetrius Dean declined a teammate's request to share a chest-bump following Saturday's game with Springdale.
TOP 25 Wolves persist, fall short
posted: 10/04/2009 5:35 a.m.
Arkansas State lost to 13thranked Iowa 24-21 on Saturday, but the Red Wolves left Kinnick Stadium earning nods of respect from the Hawkeyes and the crowd of 67,989.
U.S. calls Iran talks a 'constructive' start
posted: 10/04/2009 5:35 a.m.
Iran and the major powers will hold another round of negotiations on the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program, officials said Thursday after completing talks in Geneva, where U.S. and Iranian representatives held a rare oneon-one meeting.
SUV strikes, kills girl, 10, at UA
posted: 10/04/2009 5:35 a.m.
A 10-year-old girl died Saturday after being struck by a car while crossing Razorback Road in Fayetteville.
In the news
posted: 10/04/2009 5:34 a.m.
Chesley Sullenberger, the US Airways captain who landed a disabled jetliner safely in the Hudson River in January, was reunited with co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles on a flight from Charlotte, N.C., to New York's LaGuardia Airport and said at a news conference, "It's good to be back in New York.
Names and faces
posted: 10/04/2009 5:34 a.m.
A former prosecutor says he made up a story he told a documentary film crew about advising a judge handling Roman Polanski's sex case to send the director to prison.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/04/2009 5:33 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "What you're saying is you want to gut the president's program.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/04/2009 5:33 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "You're either a town or you aren't." Michelle Pool, resident of Beaver, on if the town should give up its status as a town
State's new GOP director takes shot at Beebe
posted: 10/04/2009 5:33 a.m.
In the first day in his new job, the state Republican Party's executive director said Thursday that it's easy to see why Arkansans have become frustrated with their political leaders "when they see their own governor and fellow Democratic governors raising money with President [Barack] Obama."
The world in brief
posted: 10/04/2009 5:32 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "We had planned to celebrate... but she's gone." Malina Utami, mourning the death of her daughter a week before her 16th birthday after an earthquake flattened the teen's school in Padang, Indonesia Article, 1A Guinea politician calls for election help
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/04/2009 5:32 a.m.
Kellogg trustee to speak in LR A trustee of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will speak at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service on Thursday.
Divorces
posted: 10/04/2009 5:32 a.m.
The following divorces were recorded in the circuit clerk's office from Sept. 24-30.
Other days
posted: 10/04/2009 5:26 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 2, 1909 Acting Mayor Tuohey is at work on an ordinance which he will probably introduce at Monday night's council meeting which will provide for a regulation of traffic on the streets of the city. The mayor and Chief of Police McMahon have held several conferences over the matter and the ordinance will embody several of the chief's recommendations.
Irresponsible play
posted: 10/04/2009 5:25 a.m.
Always read the fine print, I was taught at an early age.
Arkansas Supreme Court
posted: 10/04/2009 5:24 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions on Thursday.The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here.
Off the wire
posted: 10/04/2009 5:22 a.m.
BASKETBALL McCoughtry WNBA's top rookie Atlanta Dream forward Angel McCoughtry was voted WNBA Rookie of the Year. McCoughtry, the No. 1 overall draft pick out of Louisville, received 27 votes from members of the media.
GOLF ROUNDUP Watson irons out problems
posted: 10/04/2009 5:21 a.m.
Tom Watson credited skillful iron play for his 4-under-par 66 in the opening round of the Senior Players Championship.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/04/2009 5:20 a.m.
Vizquel has things to do after career Texas Rangers infielder Omar Vizquel, 42, plans to try bullfighting when he goes home to Venezuela this winter.
NFL notes
posted: 10/04/2009 5:18 a.m.
COWBOYS Jones: Barber should play IRVING, Texas - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says running back Marion Barber should play Sunday against Denver. Barber missed Monday night's 21-7 victory against Carolina after injuring a thigh the previous week.
ASU linebacker hits field running
posted: 10/04/2009 5:17 a.m.
Arkansas State linebacker Demario Davis waited two years to get on the field and showcase his skills.
UCA report
posted: 10/04/2009 5:16 a.m.
Conque: Mistakes must stop CONWAY - Central Arkansas Coach Clint Conque could live with most of the Bears' mistakes in a 24-10 victory against Glenville State last Saturday, but 105 yards in penalties were one thing he refused to tolerate.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/04/2009 5:16 a.m.
BASEBALL UAPB breaks ground on new complex The Arkansas-Pine Bluff athletic department hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the first phase of construction for the Torii Hunter Baseball, Softball and Little League Complex.
State college report
posted: 10/04/2009 5:14 a.m.
Pass puts Mullins in no rush Arkansas Tech Coach Steve Mullins is a bit disappointed that his team's run game never got going last Saturday against Arkansas-Monticello.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Devine intervenes as Mountaineers win
posted: 10/04/2009 5:13 a.m.
Noel Devine ran for a careerhigh 220 yards and a touchdown, leading West Virginia to a 35-24 victory over Colorado on Thursday night.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 10/04/2009 5:12 a.m.
Murphy Oil buys N.D. ethanol plant Murphy Oil Corp., the oil producer and refiner that operates Murphy USA filling stations at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., entered the biofuels production business with the purchase of a corn-based ethanol plant in Hankinson, N.D., for $92 million.
LR event promises fun, lots of treats
posted: 10/04/2009 5:10 a.m.
The sights, sounds and familiar smells of the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show will saturate Little Rock starting Friday, but patrons are in for several surprises, including new attractions and entertainers.
CARROLL COUNTY: Past time to dissolve Beaver, some claim
posted: 10/04/2009 5:09 a.m.
Some residents of the hamlet of Beaver are circulating a petition to dissolve the town's charter, saying its government has become dysfunctional.
MADISON COUNTY Horses find love at equine rescue
posted: 10/04/2009 5:08 a.m.
Lynn Reynolds' well-mannered horse Joe wears boots, not shoes, when she takes him on trail rides.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/04/2009 5:08 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400.
MALE CALL Matching blue shades is test of ocular acuity
posted: 10/04/2009 5:08 a.m.
Q. I know this isn't the most exciting topic, but it is a concern: Socks. You have written that most business socks are black or blue, but I suspect it needs to be even more specific.
Weight of trash sets rally fans at 100,000
posted: 10/04/2009 5:07 a.m.
It has been billed as the fourthlargest motorcycle rally in America, but Bikes, Blues & BBQ organizers plan to quit saying it attracts 400,000 people every year.
Cayman Islands tax haven in cash crunch
posted: 10/04/2009 5:05 a.m.
What happens to a tax haven when it has to raise taxes? The Cayman Islands may soon find out.
Cuba, China strengthen economic ties over the years
posted: 10/04/2009 5:05 a.m.
Why is the world's third-largest economy spending hundreds of millions of dollars in Cuba, an impoverished island with few natural resources and a history of making things difficult for foreign investors?
Typhoon skips Manila, kills 4, heads to Taiwan
posted: 10/04/2009 5:04 a.m.
Typhoon Parma cut a path across the Philippines' northern edge on Saturday, killing four people but sparing the capital from a second flood disaster as the storm churned toward Taiwan.
Burmese official meets with Suu Kyi
posted: 10/04/2009 5:03 a.m.
Detained Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was escorted into surprise talks with a junta official Saturday, a week after writing a letter to the military leader proposing a new era of cooperation.
Afghan officer kills 2 GIs
posted: 10/04/2009 5:02 a.m.
An Afghan policeman on patrol with U.S. soldiers opened fire on the Americans, killing two of them before fleeing, officials said Saturday.
134 dead in India landslides, floods
posted: 10/04/2009 5:01 a.m.
Soldiers plucked marooned villagers from rooftops in rescue operations Saturday after flash floods and landslides killed 134 people in southern India, officials and news reports said.
U.N. report says Iran has data to make nuke bomb
posted: 10/04/2009 5:01 a.m.
Senior staff members of the U.N. nuclear agency have concluded in a confidential analysis that Iran has acquired "sufficient information to be able to design and produce a workable" atom bomb.
S. Carolina fire chief defends agency's practices
posted: 10/04/2009 5 a.m.
The fire chief in one of South Carolina's busiest tourist spots said he won't alter his agency's practices even though his crews failed to extinguish a small blaze that mushroomed into the worst wildfire in state history.
Gay politician to speak in LR
posted: 10/04/2009 5 a.m.
Neil Giuliano, former president of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and a potential Democratic candidate in Arizona's upcoming gubernatorial election, will speak at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Names and faces
posted: 10/04/2009 5 a.m.
A man accused of taping surreptitious nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews while she was alone in hotel rooms appeared in federal court in Illinois on Saturday and was ordered returned to California.
Game changer
posted: 10/04/2009 5 a.m.
Roy and Kim Eggers and their two-year-old son Matt stepped out of the Stride Rite children's shoe store at the Pinnacle Hills promenade with three shopping bags in hand. They paused for a second, then figured out where it was they wanted to head next.
Deliberate fire rages in Arizona
posted: 10/04/2009 4:59 a.m.
Some residents of the scenic northern Arizona city of Williams spent Saturday away from their homes as a prescribed burn that grew out of control threatened the town known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon."
County jail is full - now what?
posted: 10/04/2009 4:59 a.m.
For weeks, the LED sign outside of the Benton County Jail on Southwest 14th Street has notified passersby that the jail population is on the rise. All summer, the number of inmates housed at the county jail rose almost as fast as the temperatures. The only difference today: Outside temperatures have dropped; the prison count has not.
Snake pal's squeeze warns of seizure
posted: 10/04/2009 4:59 a.m.
The typical person would likely panic if a 4-foot boa constrictor draped around his neck gave him a squeeze.
Legislative study of state employees' retirement system must provide useful information
posted: 10/04/2009 4:58 a.m.
He sees potential problems with the system, on a long-term basis, the state lawmaker said.
DEAR ABBY 2 wrongs put union in trouble
posted: 10/04/2009 4:58 a.m.
DEAR ABBY: Several months ago I made a terrible mistake and e-mailed "Tom" - a friend I had a crush on - some topless pictures of myself. Tom rejected me because he is happily married.
State, schools look for more-efficient scheduling tool
posted: 10/04/2009 4:58 a.m.
When thousands of high school students in Arkansas get their class schedules each school year, they probably think about what their teachers will be like or which friends will share the same classes.
Base goes west; 52nd activates
posted: 10/04/2009 4:57 a.m.
Lt. Col. Carlos Ortiz couldn't hide his enthusiasm Saturday as Col. David Kasberg passed the 52nd Airlift Squadron flag to him for the first time.
Wiener takes all
posted: 10/04/2009 4:57 a.m.
BELLA VISTA - Wiener dogs reined supreme here on Saturday when the tiny pups took to the race track to decide which dog was king. During each race, the tiny spoken word "go" had Dachshunds of every size and color running for the finish line. Some ran straight for their owners, a few ran to meet their fellow racers and some managed to get so excited they turned flips in their dash to the finish.
Indonesia mudslides swallow whole towns
posted: 10/04/2009 4:57 a.m.
The death toll from Indonesia's earthquake will likely double as officials on Saturday reached rural communities wiped out by landslides that buried more than 600 people, most of them guests at a wedding celebration.
Benton County CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
posted: 10/04/2009 4:56 a.m.
Boys and Girls Club competition Three Benton County families will compete in the Boys and Girls Club Family PLUS Cook-off from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the McKinney Unit of the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County, 2801 N. Walker St. in Bentonville.
2009 BHS HOMECOMING
posted: 10/04/2009 4:54 a.m.
Bentonville High School will celebrate its homecoming on Oct. 9 against Rogers Heritage.
War Eagles toast of town after rivalry win
posted: 10/04/2009 4:54 a.m.
Most of those in attendance at Gates Stadium in Rogers on Friday night probably didn't feel it. But there was subtle shift in the highschool football landscape in Benton County's largest city. Heritage High School is the new, albeit young, football king in this town. And the way things are going, it might be awhile before the War Eagles will be knocked off that perch.
BHS teams strong at Jamboree
posted: 10/04/2009 4:54 a.m.
Bentonville's Scott Compton and Elenna Sanz led the Tigers and Lady Tiger cross country teams to solid finishes at the 73rd annual Cowboy Jamboree at Oklahoma State University on Saturday.
Rule No. 1 holds true in Bentonville loss
posted: 10/04/2009 4:53 a.m.
Each game before taking the field the Bentonville Tigers recite their seven "Game Maxims," which were inspired by legendary Tennessee football coach General Robert Neyland.
Ground game helps Heritage fly to 5-0
posted: 10/04/2009 4:53 a.m.
Behind quarterback Reed Brown, the Heritage War Eagles have been known for their passing game.
Gravette gets in gear after halftime
posted: 10/04/2009 4:52 a.m.
For a half, the Gentry Pioneers could do no wrong and the unbeaten Gravette Lions couldn't get it in gear.
In the news
posted: 10/04/2009 4:51 a.m.
Terrance McCoy, 24, of Detroit was sentenced to at least two years in prison after skipping out on the check during his first date with a 27-year-old Southfield, Mich., woman by telling her he forgot his wallet in her car, asking for the keys and then taking off in the car.
A sweet success for Special Olympics
posted: 10/04/2009 4:50 a.m.
Police cars and a firetruck with flashing lights were parked Saturday outside the Krispy Kreme here, but instead of an emergency, police officers and firefighters were raising money for the Special Olympics of Arkansas.
Love endures Cold War separation
posted: 10/04/2009 4:49 a.m.
For five decades, she kept his picture in her wallet - a black-and-white snapshot of a handsome young Polish man with brooding eyes.
Bermuda Triangle Uncle Ray's Black Magic Cure
posted: 10/04/2009 4:49 a.m.
A recent phone call to Uncle Ray, rather than the other way around, began thus, "Uncle Ray, I seem to remember a black magic cure the family used to control ringworm infections." He didn't waste time to correct me, "It wern't black magic! It was black walnut!" Prized for its dark, durable wood, the black walnut itself provides a small income source for individuals and youth groups during the fall harvest. Gathered by the tons, black walnuts are hauled to selected sites to be hulled, shipped, shelled, graded, packaged and reshipped across the country.
County GOP set for straw poll in U.S. Senate race
posted: 10/04/2009 4:49 a.m.
Benton County Republican Committee members will hold a straw poll sometime next year to gauge committee members' sentiments concerning the U.S. Senate race, Benton County GOP Chairman Mike Sevak said.
After the Storm Fall leaves mean extra work
posted: 10/04/2009 4:48 a.m.
With all the rain we have been having, you would think that I would have a lot to talk about, yet I am tired of the rain. It is forcing me to mow the lawn more often, yet I really don't remember watering anything outside since mid July or something like that. It is also causing me additional work on something I have never had to think about before - clogged gutters.
DEAR ABBY
posted: 10/04/2009 4:48 a.m.
DEAR ABBY: Several months ago I made a terrible mistake and e-mailed "Tom" - a friend I had a crush on - some topless pictures of myself.Tom rejected me because he is happily married. I am married, too, and when my husband,"Jake," discovered the pictures on our computer and realized what I had done, we discussed it and agreed to put them aside and never talk about them again. Because Tom and I are friends and he was doing some repair work on our home, I have spoken to him on my cell phone numerous times. When Jake saw the phone records and realized I was still talking to Tom, he posted my pictures on an Internet porn site for all the world to see and blamed Tom so I wouldn't speak to him anymore. Abby, Jake never told me I couldn't speak to Tom.That he made me believe that Tom was the bad guy is upsetting, even though I was wrong in the first place for sending my pictures to him. Do two wrongs make a right? I'm so upset by what Jake did that I don't want him to touch me. In fact, I want a divorce. I don't kno
Republicans fill vacancies on district committee
posted: 10/04/2009 4:48 a.m.
Benton County Republican Committee members filled three vacancies on the 12-county District Committee, Duane Neal said.
Looking at help for laid-off workers, Obama says
posted: 10/04/2009 4:48 a.m.
The Obama administration is considering steps to ease the burdens of laid-off workers, including possible extensions of unemployment and health benefits, officials said Saturday.
Whew! Mothers are still working
posted: 10/04/2009 4:47 a.m.
There is nothing that makes some members of the chattering class more jumpy than the idea that women may be choosing to stay at home with their children.
The nation in brief
posted: 10/04/2009 4:47 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "This is not a grandiose mock-up.This is the real thing." Edwin Sahakian, a freight business owner, who got a peek at the spaceship being developed to carry space tourists under the Virgin Galactic brand
Space tourism remains work in progress
posted: 10/04/2009 4:46 a.m.
When a private spaceship soared over California to claim a $10 million prize, daredevil venture capitalist Alan Walton was 68 and thought he'd soon be on a rocket ride of his own.
The most dangerous job
posted: 10/04/2009 4:46 a.m.
When we think of dangerous occupations, sword swallower, fire breather, human cannonball or soldiering in Afghanistan quickly come to mind. The fact is that they pale in comparison to the risk of being the president of the United States.
Benton County LETTERS
posted: 10/04/2009 4:45 a.m.
Soul needs feeding, too Christians in America have led countries around the world for more than a century in feeding, clothing and educating the impoverished, but somehow have failed to balance this earthly servitude with the New Testament message of God - "born again" conversion that leads to righteousness, sanctification and redemption. To provide for social needs of the people without ministering to their spiritual needs is putting the cart before the horse - an unfaithfulness to the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ.
OUR VIEW Better than Louisiana, but :
posted: 10/04/2009 4:45 a.m.
Every time some publicpolicy organization or think tank releases a new study that involves a ranking of the states, we cringe. That's because it rarely means good news for ArName a topic that affects our general welfare, and there's a good chance Arkansas ranks poorly. Percentage of collegeeducated adults? We're near the bottom. Percentage of obese residents? We're among the highest. Our teen pregnancy rate? Yeah, you guessed it, fourth from the top.
Right Turn The story behind a story
posted: 10/04/2009 4:43 a.m.
"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?" - Alice in Wonderland What we are led to believe by an often lazy and Obama-supporting big media, enabled by a deliberately ignorant public that lacks, rather than longs, for the truth, is not as it first seems. Take just one example.
Reckonings Mission not accomplished
posted: 10/04/2009 4:42 a.m.
Stocks are up. Ben Bernanke says that the recession is over.
New program aims to keep eye out for terrorists
posted: 10/04/2009 4:41 a.m.
Big-city police chiefs are backing an anti-terrorism community watch program to educate people about what behavior is truly suspicious and ought to be reported to police.
READER THUMBS LINE
posted: 10/04/2009 4:41 a.m.
Welcome to Reader Thumbs Line, where readers determine the ups and downs. If you have a submission for a future column, send us an e-mail to thumbsline@nwanews.com or write to us at Thumbs Line, The Benton County Daily Record, P.O. Box 929, Bentonville, AR 72712.
Several temblors hit east California
posted: 10/04/2009 4:40 a.m.
More earthquakes struck a remote area of eastern California that has been shaken by a sequence of tremors since Thursday.
Star Talk See the Milky Way
posted: 10/04/2009 4:40 a.m.
Stars, stars and more stars. October brings the last really good chance to view the Milky Way, a prominent part of our home galaxy where our sun finds its home.
Benton County BIRTHS
posted: 10/04/2009 4:40 a.m.
Mercy Medical Center Aug. 1 To Erin and Brandon Adkins of Rogers, a son, Lennon Dale To Tonya and Bobby Shockley of Rogers, a daughter, Jael Jodine D'laine Aug. 2 To Caryn and Aron Foresee of Bentonville, a daughter, Sophia Elise To Michelle and Steven James of Bentonville, a daughter,Trinity Skye Aug. 3 To Teresa Mangold and Victor Olivarez of Rogers, a son,Ayden Esley Olivarez Aug. 5 To Chelsea Shimko and Shawn Tabor of Lowell, a daughter, Mia Makinna Tabor Aug. 6 To Esmeralda and Serbando Lopez of Rogers, a daughter,America Nicole To Alleene and Larry Taylor of Rogers, a son, Jac James To Denise and Jesse Vinsant of Lowell, a daughter,Amaya Gwen To Elizabeth Dubbell-Beck and William Beck of Rogers, a daughter, Catherine Carrington Beck To Tabitha and Jamie Koontz of Rogers, a son,Aiden James Aug. 7 To Jennifer and Brian Stearman of Lowell, a daughter, Catelyn Paige To Amanda and Jonathan Waters of Bentonville, a daughter, Madalynn Mae Aug. 9 To Mariely Rodriguez, a daughter, Yoxagani Flor Aug. 10 To Angela
Perryman, Garrett to wed
posted: 10/04/2009 4:39 a.m.
Kristy Perryman and Danny Garrett, both of North Little Rock, are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater
posted: 10/04/2009 4:38 a.m.
Fall is here. Hot summer days have given way to chilly mornings and light breezes blowing in the magic of the season that brings with it leaves in shades of red, orange, yellow and brown and cravings for roasted turkey and pumpkin pie.
Focus on the Family Children's stuttering usually disappears over time
posted: 10/04/2009 4:38 a.m.
QUESTION: Should I be concerned about my 2 1/2-year-old son's tendency to stammer and repeat words? If he has a real stuttering problem, I don't want to wait too long before doing something about it.
His story or history? Nixon library shifting angle
posted: 10/04/2009 4:38 a.m.
The statues depict two old men relaxing in easy chairs. As others mill about the drawing room, the men engage in conversation, one gesturing at the other to underscore a point. For nearly 20 years the likenesses of China's communist leaders Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai have sat perfectly still inside the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
G-7 says economic recovery still fragile
posted: 10/04/2009 4:37 a.m.
The world economy is growing faster than expected, but the recovery remains "fragile" and unemployment still looms, finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich countries said after they concluded their latest meeting Saturday.
The world in brief
posted: 10/04/2009 4:36 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "They were sucked 30 meters [100 feet] deep into the earth. Even the mosque's minaret, taller than 20 meters [65 feet], disappeared." - Rustam Pakaya, head of Indonesia's Health Ministry crisis center, after an earthquake sent a mudslide over 400 wedding-goers
Rival factions talking, Honduran leader says
posted: 10/04/2009 4:34 a.m.
Two rival factions fighting for control of Honduras have begun talking days before a meeting that many hope will end a political crisis sparked by Central America's first coup in more than a decade.
Economist: Recession end brings no cheers
posted: 10/04/2009 4:33 a.m.
The recession is technically over, but people are not cheering and it does not feel like it, a University of Arkansas economist told business leaders last week.
Group plans rebound from financial crisis
posted: 10/04/2009 4:31 a.m.
Loyd Smith grasped a plastic "J" in his hand, trying to figure out what letter it was.
Botanical Garden links reading, nature
posted: 10/04/2009 4:30 a.m.
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is using nature to link children with literacy.
Girl hit, killed crossing road
posted: 10/04/2009 4:30 a.m.
A 10-year-old girl died Saturday after being struck by a car while crossing Razorback Road.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/04/2009 4:29 a.m.
Prairie Grove RAYMOND WEST Raymond "Ray" Travis West, 73, of Prairie Grove died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Springdale Health and Rehab.
SUNDAY Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/04/2009 4:27 a.m.
Road Closings The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department plans several lane closings in Fayetteville this week for routine maintenance of driving services.
Happy Hollow Elementary rallies around injured student
posted: 10/04/2009 4:26 a.m.
Happy Hollow Elementary School students and teachers are rallying their support for a thirdgrade classmate seriously injured in a car wreck last week.
TIMES Letters to the editor
posted: 10/04/2009 4:26 a.m.
Gagging on the truth A matter of public concern must be judged by the public, not by those behind closed doors.
Times Editorial Got him!
posted: 10/04/2009 4:25 a.m.
Early Friday, U.S. Marshals captured Terry Hayes near Gravette in Benton County. Pleading he was innocent of the charges brought against him (he was convicted Sept. 24 of aggravated assault, terroristic threatening, endangering the welfare of a minor, witness intimidation and being a felon in possession of a firearm), authorities ultimately found a man with a clean-shaven head who was resisting arrest.
THE BROADER VIEW China celebrates
posted: 10/04/2009 4:24 a.m.
On Oct. 1, 1949, Mao Zedong stood at the Gate of Heavenly Peace overlooking the massive Tiananmen Square in Beijing and proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
Wendy's, Arby's searching ways to deliver combo
posted: 10/04/2009 4:24 a.m.
Roland Smith, president and chief executive off icer of the Wendy's /Arby's Group, has a seemingly endless source of energy.
Days of excitement
posted: 10/04/2009 4:24 a.m.
Friday was one of those days as a newspaper guy that you hate to love.
Most economies south of border on the rebound
posted: 10/04/2009 4:23 a.m.
The construction industry in Lima is booming, middle-class residents are once again snapping up new apartments in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and software companies in Santiago, Chile, are expanding.
The NFL knows the political score
posted: 10/04/2009 4:22 a.m.
The San Diego Chargers are hardly professional football's most prolific team, having advanced to just one Super Bowl (XXIX, where they lost to San Francisco) in 43 years.
Times Sports Briefs
posted: 10/04/2009 4:22 a.m.
AAO COACHES CLINIC Arkansas Athletes Outreach will host its annual coaches clinic tomorrow at Farmington High School from 5-9 p.m. Guest speakers will be Texas A&M women's basketball coach Gary Blair and Conley Clarke. Registration fee is $40, and meal is included. For more information, call David Ferrell 839-3100.
Social Security day of reckoning seen closer
posted: 10/04/2009 4:22 a.m.
Social Security provides a majority of the retirement income for about two-thirds of Americans over age 65, but people in their mid-50 s or younger often are being advised to make alternate arrangements.
Van exports to U.S. have Turkey smiling
posted: 10/04/2009 4:21 a.m.
In May, a Ford Transit Connect commercial van rolled off the line at the Ford Otosan factory in Kocaeli, Turkey, and up the ramp of a waiting transport ship bound for America.
EXTRA POINTS Jerry's World exceeds expectations
posted: 10/04/2009 4:20 a.m.
The drive was swift. We were close and ahead of schedule.
KNOCK ON WOOD Clarke paying price to improve
posted: 10/04/2009 4:19 a.m.
Since he was a youth, Rotnei Clarke has been a bit stubborn about basketball, according to his dad, Conley Clarke.
BIG FINISH Purple Dogs outlast Springdale in offensive bonanza
posted: 10/04/2009 4:19 a.m.
Afteracombined1,128 total yards, 141 offensive snaps, 49 first downs and 14 touchdowns Saturday at Harmon Field, one play decided the 110th Battle of the Bulldogs.
Blair, Clarke to speak at AAO hoops clinic
posted: 10/04/2009 4:17 a.m.
The 14th annual Arkansas Athletes Outreach Basketball Clinic will be held Monday at the Farmington High School Gym, and tournament director David Ferrell can't wait.
Seminars to aid small businesses
posted: 10/04/2009 4:16 a.m.
The Small Business Administration will offer free seminars titled "The Recovery Act: What's In It for Small Business," designed for small-business owners.
Dean 'game plan' a success for FHS
posted: 10/04/2009 4:16 a.m.
Demetrius Dean needed a game like this. For a player who led the team in all receiving categories a year ago, the fact that he only had 14 catches for 170 yards coming into Saturday's game was a disappointment.
Always running
posted: 10/04/2009 4:14 a.m.
In December, Katie Helms ran a race that qualified her for the Boston Marathon. A month later, she couldn't raise her arms above her head. Crippled by an auto-immune disease, friends had to carry Helms to and from her bed. She spent most of her time in bed, sleepless, waiting for a potent drug regiment to help her regain some semblance of function. The version of Helms that now patrols the HPER Building on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville is much closer to the former version of herself. She's on the trails again, trying to get a run in every morning.
THE ROCKWOOD FILES The things that go bump in the night
posted: 10/04/2009 4:14 a.m.
Iwoke up early this morning to a familiar feeling. It was an elbow in the middle of my back. I scooted out of its way and turned my head to see who it was connected to. It was Adam, our 7-year-old. Next to him was his 5-year-old brother Jack snuggled under my husband's arm.
Remove flowers and stems after plant finishes blooming
posted: 10/04/2009 4:12 a.m.
Question: What is dead heading?
Fall color updates available on state Web site
posted: 10/04/2009 4:12 a.m.
School is back in session, weekends are marked by the sounds of football games, and the weather is turning cooler. That means one thing in Arkansas: It's fall color season. A team of spotters begin reporting on Sept. 24.
University of Arkansas Press book tackles Arkansas' history of negative stereotypes
posted: 10/04/2009 4:12 a.m.
"Arkansas/Arkansaw: How Bear Hunters, Hillbillies, and Good Ol' Boys Defined a State," by Brooks Blevins (cloth $29.95), is the first book to explain how Arkansas ' negative image began and how the popular culture stereotypes have been perpetuated and altered through succeeding generations.
COLUMN ONE An interview with History
posted: 10/04/2009 4:11 a.m.
She arranged her tunic delicately about her like a little girl settling in as she took a seat. "Call me Clio," she announced.
A different war
posted: 10/04/2009 4:10 a.m.
The general was coming. His helicopter was landing. The great David Petraeus was nearly here.
Births
posted: 10/04/2009 4:10 a.m.
Mercy Medical Center Jennifer and Dasun Keylor, Springdale, girl, Adelynn Cruz, Aug. 1, 2009.
Common sense, flu shot can keep illnesses at bay during flu season
posted: 10/04/2009 4:10 a.m.
Today, Oct. 4, is the official start of the 2009-2010 flu season, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control, but flu viruses seem to be getting a head start.
Drilling method sparks dispute
posted: 10/04/2009 4:09 a.m.
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission wants to slow down some natural-gas drilling in the Fayetteville Shale, a move opposed by one of the largest producers in the shale, Southwestern Energy Co. of Houston.
Library Checkout
posted: 10/04/2009 4:09 a.m.
Fayetteville Public Library The Fayetteville Public Library is located at 401 W. Mountain St. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For details, call 856-7000, or visit www. faylib.org.
COLUMNISTS Sumpin' for that chicken lice?
posted: 10/04/2009 4:05 a.m.
When I imagine how most Arkansans lived a century ago, rurality immediately comes to my mind. Only in the modern era have most Arkansans lived in what is defined as urban areas. Travel was slow, and trips to town were infrequent. This relative isolation was occasionally relieved by the visit of a peddler.
EDITORIALS UA's tricky deals
posted: 10/04/2009 4:04 a.m.
IN LIFE, most of us learn to draw lines and try not to cross too many of them. Have a drink at the tailgating party. But get drunk and drive home, and you've crossed the line. Scold the dog for eating your flowers.
The not-so-great unwashed
posted: 10/04/2009 4:03 a.m.
Agroup of interplanetary aliens studying Americans might easily decide that we are the cleanest bunch of folks in the galaxy.
A little Perspective
posted: 10/04/2009 4:02 a.m.
If you're wondering what kind of people we are these days, and particularly what kind of Americans are fighting for their country, how they're doing, and what they face in Iraq and Afghanistan and who knows where next, allow us to recommend a story by David Finkel from the Washington Post that is featured on the cover of today's Perspective section.
Other days
posted: 10/04/2009 4:01 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 4, 1909 Hundreds of people yesterday visited the new Union depot, which will be opened to public traffic early this morning.
Here come the food police
posted: 10/04/2009 4:01 a.m.
For most who resist Obamacare, the resistance probably stems from the fear that the quality of their health care will go down if it passes.
LETTERS
posted: 10/04/2009 4:01 a.m.
Lift up nation's standards Honesty. Civility. Respect. Courage. Energized, yet mannerly discourse. The ability to disagree in an agreeable way. Have these concepts completely disappeared from the landscape of public service and notables today?
LIKE IT IS A&M lends hand as Arkansas gets on roll
posted: 10/04/2009 4 a.m.
After Arkansas' first three possessions Saturday, it appeared the football world would still be claiming Texas A&M hadn't played anyone.
Let there be sustenance
posted: 10/04/2009 3:59 a.m.
The Halloween candy is front and center at grocery stores and pumpkins line the entries of supermarkets.
A closer look at Wal-Mart shoppers
posted: 10/04/2009 3:56 a.m.
My new guilty pleasure is a Web site called www.peopleofwalmart.com. Put simply, it is the Greatest Thing Ever.
Off the wire
posted: 10/04/2009 3:56 a.m.
BASKETBALL Kansas guard suspended Kansas junior guard Brady Morningstar was suspended for the first semester after his arrest early Saturday for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, Coach Bill Self said.
Second thoughts
posted: 10/04/2009 3:55 a.m.
Ex-Packers view Favre as betrayer Some former Green Bay Packers players look down on former Packers quarterback Brett Favre playing for the Minnesota Vikings, and their feelings can only get worse when the division rivals meet Monday night in the Metrodome.
COMMENTARY Romo needs to manage like Orton
posted: 10/04/2009 3:55 a.m.
NFL quarterbacks generally despise the term "game manager" - a euphemism for "bus driver" - in much the same way that the original Mercury astronauts objected to being called "Spam in a can." Both sets hold themselves to be captains of their ships, with all the swashbuckling that implies.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN Deer-vehicle collisions on upward trajectory
posted: 10/04/2009 3:49 a.m.
Autumn is when whitetailed deer go looking for love, and that's when Arkansans are most likely to encounter them.
Auburn leans on defense this time
posted: 10/04/2009 3:48 a.m.
Despite getting through September unblemished, Auburn left many wondering just how good it really is.
Crappie chaos
posted: 10/04/2009 3:48 a.m.
After a splendid week of weather, gray skies and a stiff wind threatened rain Thursday at Lake Greeson.
Kentucky bass take patience, light touch
posted: 10/04/2009 3:47 a.m.
Few anglers target Kentucky bass specifically, but Jerry Blake catches them with clockwork precision.
SEC Scott lands LSU's knockout shot
posted: 10/04/2009 3:46 a.m.
For most of the day, it was a defensive struggle.
Aggies relent during 2nd-quarter siesta
posted: 10/04/2009 3:45 a.m.
Texas A&M's first three non-conference games were tailor-made for a team trying to gain confidence after a poor 2008 season. But the Aggies had to trade their opening soft schedule for a dose of college football reality Saturday night in a 47-19 loss to Arkansas.
Instant replay
posted: 10/04/2009 3:44 a.m.
Arkansas sophomore fullback DeAnthony Curtis, who scored 26 touchdowns as a senior at Camden Fairview High School, finally got in the end zone for the first time as a Razorback on Saturday night.
Scoop, score swings momentum
posted: 10/04/2009 3:38 a.m.
When Jerry Franklin saw the football loose on the Cowboys Stadium field, he knew what to do.
PACIFIC-10/MOUNTAIN WEST/WESTERN ATHLETIC/SW ATHLETIC Irish win late again, top Huskies in OT
posted: 10/04/2009 3:35 a.m.
Notre Dame waited even later than the last minute to pull out this finish.
Trojans' defense clamps down again
posted: 10/04/2009 3:31 a.m.
Taylor Mays and a dominating Southern California defense overshadowed any offensive deficiencies for the Trojans and overwhelmed Jahvid Best and the California offense.
BIG TEN/CONFERENCE USA Spartans make it 2 in row over rival
posted: 10/04/2009 3:31 a.m.
Michigan State owns a two-game winning streak against Michigan for the first time since 1967.
Sooners hit by Hurricanes
posted: 10/04/2009 3:30 a.m.
Once Jacory Harris settled down and Miami's defense got rolling, the Hurricanes found the right combination for their biggest victory in years.
ATLANTIC COAST/BIG EAST Taylor's passing allows Hokies to find stride
posted: 10/04/2009 3:29 a.m.
With No. 6 Virginia Tech not at its best, Tyrod Taylor needed to be.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/04/2009 3:26 a.m.
VOLLEYBALL UALR defeats South Alabama UALR (10-6, 4-1 Sun Belt Conference) defeated South Alabama 25-16, 25-17, 16-25, 25-16 on Saturday at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock. Anita Bucur led the Trojans with 12 kills while Paige Gantar had 11 and Kristi Block 10. Guiliana De Francesco led the Trojans with 43 assists while Emily Pepperman had 13 digs.
Saturday, October 3
Razorbacks whip Aggies, 47-19
posted: 10/03/2009 10:04 p.m.
Ryan Mallett threw four touchdown passes, leading the Arkansas Razorbacks to a 47-19 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies in a matchup of old Southwest Conference rivals Saturday at Cowboys Stadium.
Fugitive Hayes caught in Gravette
posted: 10/03/2009 7:52 a.m.
A weeklong manhunt for felon on the lam Terry Hayes ended in Gravette early Friday morning.
Fayetteville-Springdale game postponed after wreck
posted: 10/03/2009 7:49 a.m.
Members of the Springdale High School football team escaped serious injuries when their school bus rolled over in an accident Friday afternoon in north Fayetteville. But the accident shook up players, parents, coaches and administrators enough that Springdale officials decided not to play the team's game against Fayetteville on Friday evening.
Officers arrest 4 in money, drug heist
posted: 10/03/2009 7:48 a.m.
Fayetteville police arrested four suspects accused of breaking into a local residence Friday morning, threatening the occupants with guns and knives and stealing a safe that contained drugs and money.
Homecoming bash includes return of queen from 1959
posted: 10/03/2009 7:47 a.m.
Last time 67-year-old Nancy Miller Matesky attended Fayetteville High School's homecoming game, she was wearing a long white dress, a purple cape and a rhinestone crown.
Combs denies claims he shorted partner on deal
posted: 10/03/2009 7:44 a.m.
Springdale developer and contractor Gary Combs took the witness stand Friday and denied claims that he failed to fairly compensate John Horne in a partnership deal last year.
Under investigation
posted: 10/03/2009 7:43 a.m.
A police officer shot and killed a Benton county man Thursday night after he fled during a traffic stop and fired on police.
County convenience center coming soon
posted: 10/03/2009 7:42 a.m.
Barring any complications or weather delays, the county will open its first convenience center Nov. 7.
'That's the heritage you have today'
posted: 10/03/2009 7:41 a.m.
There have been countless changes on the campus and in the programming of John Brown University over the years, but its mission remains the same, many alumni agreed Friday.
Learning from an expert
posted: 10/03/2009 7:40 a.m.
James Patterson, perhaps most known for his various crime novel series, is also an accomplished author of young-adult novels and has written a couple of nonfiction books as well. He's in northwest Arkansas this weekend as part of the "Conversations" program through the Rogers Public Library Foundation. The program hosts famous authors to meet with readers and to educate the young and old about the craft of writing.
Fire takes half a duplex
posted: 10/03/2009 7:39 a.m.
An older woman, her white hair matching her T-shirt, sat on the porch at 724 S. 21st St. It was about 11:15 a.m. Friday, and firefighters were still putting out flames at 720, half a duplex connected with 722.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 10/03/2009 7:38 a.m.
Events and Activities for Washington County for Oct. 3, 2009.
Search of quake rubble slow; death toll now 715
posted: 10/03/2009 7:36 a.m.
Ratna Kurniasari Virgo lay surrounded by death for 40 hours - trapped with a broken leg between the collapsed walls of her college and the bodies of her friends.
State revenue falls by most in 20 years
posted: 10/03/2009 7:34 a.m.
Arkansas' gross general revenue in September plummeted $76.5 million from tax collections in the same month last year, the biggest drop for a month in at least 20 years, state officials said Friday.
Rescued dogs up for adoption today
posted: 10/03/2009 7:33 a.m.
About 25 dogs recently rescued from separate locations in Madison County will be available for adoption today.
Two released from hospital following Woolsey crash
posted: 10/03/2009 7:32 a.m.
Two people injured in a fatality accident on Thursday have been discharged from Washington Regional Medical Center, and two others were listed in good condition Friday.
Obituaries and Death Notices
posted: 10/03/2009 7:30 a.m.
Larry Pearson Harris, Patsy Ruth "Pat" Julich
ALL THUMBS
posted: 10/03/2009 7:29 a.m.
Appearing each Saturday, "All Thumbs" is The Benton County Daily Record's take on the people, events and issues deserving a "thumbs up" for a noteworthy accomplishment or good deed or a "thumbs down" for magnificent failure or just general stupidity.
Fire department veteran tabbed as interim chief
posted: 10/03/2009 7:27 a.m.
Mayor Lioneld Jordan announced Friday that Battalion Chief Kyle Curry will serve as the interim Fayetteville fire chief after Chief Tony Johnson's retirement takes effect Oct. 11.
Times Editorial : Fun from afar
posted: 10/03/2009 7:26 a.m.
Today in Dallas our Hogs will face off against the Texas A&M Aggies. Both teams are formerly of the defunct Southwest Conference, which represents a bygone era of college football that aging fans of both teams will be happy to tell you were quite special.
ARKANSAS VS. TEXAS A&M: More than a party at Jerry's
posted: 10/03/2009 7:26 a.m.
The inaugural Southwest Classic was intended to ignite the Arkansas and Texas A&M fan bases in the Dallas metroplex and rekindle their old rivalry in the plush, $1.2 billion house that Jerry Jones built.
Firm unveils $24,763 Gandhi pen
posted: 10/03/2009 7:25 a.m.
German pen-maker Montblanc International GMBH launched a limited-edition commemorative $24,763 fountain pen in honor of Mohandas Gandhi this week, just in time for Friday's 140th anniversary of the birth of the Mahatma - or "Great Soul."
PAST AND PRESENT : The trouble with gradualism
posted: 10/03/2009 7:24 a.m.
Let it be known without any question that I abhor socialism in any of its forms, from the overthrow of a government by force, to the farcical democratic methods used by Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, to gradualism, widely used in England and Europe.
Jobless rate 9.8%; layoffs top forecast
posted: 10/03/2009 7:24 a.m.
The nation's unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September as employers cut far more jobs than expected, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Letters to the editor
posted: 10/03/2009 7:23 a.m.
Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 3, 2009.
Home repair triage
posted: 10/03/2009 7:22 a.m.
For many homeowners, tackling that annoying and ever-present home-repair list is a perennial resolution. But the recession has more homeowners facing a tough question: What do we fix now, and what can we put off until later?
Bitter fruits of Mideast wars
posted: 10/03/2009 7:20 a.m.
Impending today are two of the most critical decisions Barack Obama will ever make, which may determine the fate of his presidency, as well as the future of the United States in the Near and Middle East.
OTHER OPINIONS : The assassination poll
posted: 10/03/2009 7:19 a.m.
Not content with more conventional ways of expressing disapproval, an unidentified Facebook user recently posted a poll asking whether President Obama should be assassinated. The poll was outrageous, and Facebook forced its removal even before the Secret Service called. :
Religion Briefs
posted: 10/03/2009 7:18 a.m.
Religion briefs for Washington County for October 3, 2009.
'This is our house' : Short-handed Mounties have no answer Friday night for unbeaten Heritage.
posted: 10/03/2009 7:16 a.m.
The high-flying offense got a quick lead and a solid defensive effort sealed the big win.
Homecoming halted : Springdale team bus crashes; game postponed
posted: 10/03/2009 7:16 a.m.
It was a night to remember, but for all the wrong reasons.
Rebels put clamps on Bentonville
posted: 10/03/2009 7:15 a.m.
Bentonville piled up offensive yards and points on the scoreboard through its first four weeks of the season. Getting either of those was much more difficult at Fort Smith Southside on Friday night.
THE SLOPHOUSE : The Other Side: Q&A with a Texas A&M beat writer
posted: 10/03/2009 7:14 a.m.
Some, if not all of Arkansas' players, are unaware of the history and tradition between Arkansas and Texas A&M. After all, it's been 18 years since the two schools have played and Arkansas bolted for the Southwest Conference for the Southeastern Conference. Even the coaches are not making a big deal out of the former SWC rivalry.
Vilonia goes for win, earns it on final play
posted: 10/03/2009 7:13 a.m.
Vilonia and Siloam Springs had a half to showcase their offenses. Vilonia's wore down the Siloam Springs defense.
Lions rally, fight off upset bid by Gentry
posted: 10/03/2009 7:11 a.m.
Speedster Michael Croasdell turned the tide for Gravette with touchdown runs of 83 and 25 yards and unbeaten Gravette turned back Gentry's 1-4 A upset bid here Friday night, taking a 30-17 victory against the Pioneers.
Harris returns to his roots with trip to Arlington to face Aggies
posted: 10/03/2009 7:10 a.m.
As the son of a famous father, Matt Harris consciously seldom prefaces a sentence with "my dad." However there are occasions the University of Arkansas senior safety simply must discuss his dad.
Saints strike quickly, roll past Blackhawks
posted: 10/03/2009 7:08 a.m.
Shiloh Christian scored quickly on five consecutive possessions in the first half, including two that took just one play, on the way to defeating Pea Ridge 44-13 on Friday at Blackhawk Stadium.
Cards hold off Prairie Grove in 19-18 thriller
posted: 10/03/2009 7:07 a.m.
The Battle of Highway 62 added another one to the highlight reel Friday night at Allen Holland Field as the Farmington Cardinals topped the Prairie Grove Tigers, 19-18.
Bus accident prompts FHS-SHS delay
posted: 10/03/2009 7:06 a.m.
It was a night to remember, but for all the wrong reasons.
Bus accident compounds Springdale's misfortune
posted: 10/03/2009 7:05 a.m.
A season marked by adversity became more trying for Springdale High's football team.
U19 rugby tryouts continue
posted: 10/03/2009 7:04 a.m.
High school boys interested in learning and playing rugby football in the spring may sign up now for fall practice. The Benton County Blues U19s practice each Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. at the First Street National Guard armory in Rogers.
Wrestling registration is today
posted: 10/03/2009 7:03 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Wrestling Club (formerly Bentonville Youth Wrestling) will conduct in-person registrations today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Barker Middle School in Bentonville.
Mansfield punishes Pirates
posted: 10/03/2009 7:01 a.m.
Mansfield pretty much had its way both offensively and defensively Friday against Greenland and the result was a 31-0 Tiger win over the Pirates on their home field.
Most-wanted suspect arrested
posted: 10/03/2009 7 a.m.
One of Benton County's most-wanted suspects was arrested Thursday night in Missouri after being on the run for almost three years.
Postponement recalls shocking 1986 Battle of Bulldogs incident
posted: 10/03/2009 6:59 a.m.
Friday's postponement of the 110th Battle of the Bulldogs unfortunately was not the first time a Fayetteville-Springdale football game had to be suspended.
Tackling the meth problem
posted: 10/03/2009 6:58 a.m.
The Benton County Meth Task Force will spend this month trying to halt the spread of methamphetamine use in the county.
Har-Ber earns first victory over Northside
posted: 10/03/2009 6:57 a.m.
Defense and special teams finally gave Har-Ber a clean sweep.
West Fork tops Dover in 2 OTs
posted: 10/03/2009 6:55 a.m.
West Fork's homecoming was a memorable one on Friday night. It took the Tigers two overtimes but they were finally able to pull off the victory against the visiting Dover Pirates 41-34.
Elkins uses offense from defense to get by Lincoln
posted: 10/03/2009 6:54 a.m.
Two defensive scores in a 20-second span Friday night propelled the Elkins Elks to a 28-14 win over the Lincoln Wolves. The Wolves led 14-7 at the half but a trio of thirdquarter touchdowns swung the momentum and Lincoln never recovered.
Shiloh overpowers Blackhawks, 44-13
posted: 10/03/2009 6:53 a.m.
Shiloh Christian took its rapidfire offense and stifling defense to Pea Ridge on Friday and left with its first road victory of the year.
Vilonia drops Siloam Springs
posted: 10/03/2009 6:52 a.m.
Vilonia and Siloam Springs had a half to showcase their offenses. Vilonia's wore down the Siloam Springs defense.
GOP leader mum on flap over Ensign
posted: 10/03/2009 6:24 a.m.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch Mc-Connell passed on several opportunities to defend and embattled GOP senator Friday as a new report raised questions about Sen. John Ensign's efforts to cover up his affair with a campaign aide.
General: Factors slow Afghan build-up
posted: 10/03/2009 6:23 a.m.
The U.S. faces "major" hurdles to increasing Afghanistan's police and army, including a "significant" challenge to improving the army's ability to move supplies and maintain equipment, according to the Pentagon inspector general.
Iraqi forces lead hunt in insurgent stronghold
posted: 10/03/2009 6:23 a.m.
Iraqi forces in Mosul have detained more than 150 suspected Sunni insurgents during an offensive in the country's last major extremist stronghold, a senior security official said Friday.
Innocent plea entered in Letterman extortion plot
posted: 10/03/2009 6:22 a.m.
A CBS News employee is out of jail on bond after pleading innocent to trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman.
Tsunami survivors bury dead, continue search for more victims
posted: 10/03/2009 6:22 a.m.
The relief effort in the tsunami-stricken Samoas entered its fourth day Friday as medical teams gave tetanus shots and antibiotics to survivors with infected wounds, and some frightened residents who fled to the hills after the disaster vowed never to return to their devastated seaside villages.
War-crimes trial OK'd for Ohioan
posted: 10/03/2009 6:22 a.m.
A German court said Friday that it has ruled that John Demjanjuk can be tried on charges of being an accessory to the murder of thousands at a Nazi death camp, and that the trial likely will start in early November.
Court allows ex-inmate's suit about childbirth
posted: 10/03/2009 6:21 a.m.
The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals at St. Louis breathed some new life Friday into a federal lawsuit against the Arkansas Department of Correction by a former inmate, who claimed that a guard's decision to shackle her during childbirth violated her constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
United Way reports missing funds, can't pin down total lost
posted: 10/03/2009 6:21 a.m.
Police and an accounting firm are investigating "unauthorized or undocumented expenditures" at the United Way of Central Arkansas, but authorities on Friday would not say how much money they believe is missing.
Service earns guardsmen citizenship
posted: 10/03/2009 6:20 a.m.
Daniel Lemus discovered a pleasant surprise after joining the Arkansas National Guard in 2006. He learned that after serving for a year, he'd qualify for an expedited program to earn American citizenship - for free.
ROGERS : Officer kills parolee after chase, gunfire
posted: 10/03/2009 6:20 a.m.
A Rogers police officer shot and killed a Benton County man Thursday night after the man fled a traffic stop and fired at officers several times, once at close range, police said.
Judge waits to rule on turkey hunt
posted: 10/03/2009 6:19 a.m.
A court challenge to force the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to reinstate the fall turkey-hunting season stumbled Friday when a Pulaski County circuit judge declined to immediately order the agency to approve the hunt.
FAYETTEVILLE Life Styles begins building new center
posted: 10/03/2009 6:18 a.m.
Andrea Sharp does not fit well-circulated stereotypes of adults with developmental disabilities.
The state/region in brief
posted: 10/03/2009 6:18 a.m.
David Whitaker said Friday he is "strongly considering" a run for Congress next year.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 10/03/2009 6:15 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400. An obituary with expanded information or for residents of other counties in Arkansas can be placed by funeral homes for a fee. For more information including cost and deadlines contact the advertising department at (501) 378-3889.
Abstinence speaker arrested over girl, 14
posted: 10/03/2009 6:15 a.m.
A man who lectures teenagers about abstinence from sex was arrested on a warrant Friday for soliciting sex from a 14-year-old student, according to Fort Smith police.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 10/03/2009 6:13 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "You can't exist without your friends." Andrea Sharp, a Fayetteville resident, on what the Life Styles program has meant to her
Communities of faith
posted: 10/03/2009 6:13 a.m.
Organist David Hurd will present a lecture and demonstration at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Hurd, professor of church music at the General Theological Seminary in New York and composer and arranger of numerous hymns, will also give an organ recital at 8.
Marshals capture fugitive in Missouri
posted: 10/03/2009 6:12 a.m.
One of Benton County's most wanted fugitives appeared before a federal judge in Missouri on Friday after evading authorities for three years.
Oklahoma, Miami ready to answer a few questions
posted: 10/03/2009 6:12 a.m.
Losing by 38 points to Oklahoma two seasons ago still pains Miami.
Pac-10 matchup loses some luster
posted: 10/03/2009 6:11 a.m.
After all that went wrong for California in 2007, Coach Jeff Tedford did take one valuable lesson from a season that started with so much promise only to end in bitter disappointment.
Oregon may reinstate running back
posted: 10/03/2009 6:11 a.m.
Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount's season-long suspension for punching an opponent could be lifted if he meets certain conditions, Coach Chip Kelly said.
SEC starts to weed out contenders
posted: 10/03/2009 6:10 a.m.
Time for the SEC to start devouring its own and see who survives at the end.
Michigan rivalry still burning hot
posted: 10/03/2009 6:10 a.m.
Michigan State had one of its best seasons in a while last year when the Michigan Wolverines were at their worst, tripling the number of victories they had and beating them at the Big House for the first time since 1990.
THE RECRUITING GUY UA has eye on 280-pound QB
posted: 10/03/2009 6:09 a.m.
Six Arkansas assistant coaches were spread throughout Texas Friday visiting high schools and checking on prospects.
Ole Miss looks to bounce back
posted: 10/03/2009 6:09 a.m.
Jevan Snead didn't even turn on a TV, declining to listen to all the talk about the Mississippi Rebels' fall.
Tigers, Vols need proof of progress
posted: 10/03/2009 6:08 a.m.
The Auburn Tigers have conquered a few obstacles already this season.
ASU buckling its chin straps for battle against Iowa
posted: 10/03/2009 6:08 a.m.
Arkansas State coaches have been preaching one theme to their players in preparation for this morning's game against 13th-ranked Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
UCA foe struggling, dangerous
posted: 10/03/2009 6:07 a.m.
It would be easy for the Central Arkansas Bears to overlook the Missouri S&T Miners.
Special teams helping Jets
posted: 10/03/2009 6:06 a.m.
Mike Westhoff is never satisfied, no matter how the New York Jets' special teams unit performs.
College football
posted: 10/03/2009 6:06 a.m.
COMPOSITE SCHEDULE TODAY SEC Alabama at Kentucky, 11:21 a.m.
7 A-CENTRAL Bryant's Garland long gone after short kickoff
posted: 10/03/2009 6:05 a.m.
The strategy behind kicking the ball short on kickoffs is to prevent long returns, but Logan Garland ruined that plan at the outset Friday night.
TODAY'S STATE GAMES
posted: 10/03/2009 6:04 a.m.
After beating nationally ranked Delta State last week, the question is whether the Tigers can muster the same energy they used last week, this time on the road against a losing team.
7 A-WEST Rebels run down top-ranked Tigers
posted: 10/03/2009 6:03 a.m.
Bentonville piled up offensive yards and points through its first four weeks of the season.
7 A-WEST Wildcats break Grizzlies' hold
posted: 10/03/2009 6:03 a.m.
Defense and special teams finally gave Har-Ber a clean sweep.
Johnson out rest of the year
posted: 10/03/2009 6:02 a.m.
Springdale Coach Kevin Johnson will not return to the team this year because of health reasons.
7 A-WEST Heritage savors a sweet victory
posted: 10/03/2009 6:02 a.m.
The high-flying offense got a quick lead, and a solid defensive effort sealed the big victory.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Bulldogs quickly distance themselves from Goblins
posted: 10/03/2009 6:01 a.m.
The final statistics may look like it was a shootout, but the Greenwood Bulldogs actually mercy-ruled the Harrison Goblins on Friday night at F.S. Garrison Stadium with a 49-28 victory in 5A-West Conference play.
Northwest Personal Space
posted: 10/03/2009 6 a.m.
Tricycle Theatre for Youth instructor Marie Vukin tells us why her kitchen is "a room with a view."
WEEK 5 SCORES
posted: 10/03/2009 6 a.m.
FRIDAY CLASS 7A 7A-CENTRAL Bryant 52, Van Buren 20 Cabot 21, LR Catholic 16 North Little Rock 35, Conway 7 Russellville 19, LR Central 6 7A-WEST FS Southside 31, Bentonville 21 Rogers Heritage 24, Rogers 9 Springdale at Fayetteville (postponed) Springdale Har-Ber 36, FS Northside 14....
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Vilonia finishes strong in OT
posted: 10/03/2009 6 a.m.
Vilonia and Siloam Springs each had a half to showcase their offenses. Vilonia's wore down the Siloam Springs defense.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Broadfoot carries load for Airedales
posted: 10/03/2009 5:59 a.m.
The Alma Airedales didn't employ a Wildcat package against Morrilton, nor did they need one.
5A-WEST CONFERENCE Winston, Panthers run over Mustangs
posted: 10/03/2009 5:58 a.m.
Hunter Winston's first-half fumble did nothing to discourage the Greenbrier junior nor the Panthers' dominating defense on Friday night.
ROUNDUP
posted: 10/03/2009 5:56 a.m.
CLASS 4A FARMINGTON 19, PRAIRIE GROVE 18 FARMINGTON - Jared Martin had 22 carries for 120 yards as Farmington (3-1-1, 2-0 1-4 A) held off Prairie Grove (1-4, 1-1 ).
1-3A CONFERENCE Fast start does job for Tigers
posted: 10/03/2009 5:55 a.m.
The first five offensive snaps by Charleston gained 20, 52, 13, 20 and 11 yards.
1-4A CONFERENCE Shiloh Christian's offense gets on a roll
posted: 10/03/2009 5:55 a.m.
Shiloh Christian took its rapid-fire offense and stifling defense to Pea Ridge on Friday and left with its first road victory of the year.
1-3A CONFERENCE Mansfield manhandles Greenland's defense
posted: 10/03/2009 5:54 a.m.
Mansfield pretty much had its way Friday night in a 31-0 victory over Greenland.
Fate of European Union treaty in Ireland's hands again
posted: 10/03/2009 5:50 a.m.
The future of the European Union hung in the balance Friday as Ireland's voters decided once again whether to ratify a treaty aimed at making the 27-nation body more decisive and effective.
Agency sees no lapses in escape
posted: 10/03/2009 5:49 a.m.
The state Youth Services Division says an incident involving a youth in state custody reported as a runaway after an August court appearance appears to have been handled properly.
Names and faces
posted: 10/03/2009 5:46 a.m.
Angelina Jolie met with Iraqi refugees in Syria on Friday and urged the world not to forget the plight of those among them who cannot return home because of the trauma they suffered and the country's instability.
Senate panel has health bill ready
posted: 10/03/2009 5:46 a.m.
The Senate Finance Committee moved health-care legislation a step closer to the finish line Friday when it wrapped up work on its bill, with a final vote expected next week after it receives a revised price tag.
In the news
posted: 10/03/2009 5:46 a.m.
Todd Palin, the husband of former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, has resigned his job on Alaska's North Slope as a production operator for oil giant BP PLC, said Meghan Stapleton, a spokesman for the former Alaska governor, who added that Todd Palin is "spending time with his family."
Texas launches cancer crusade
posted: 10/03/2009 5:45 a.m.
Texas gave birth to the modern oil industry, invented the hand-held calculator and sent man to the moon. But can the Lone Star State cure cancer?
The world in brief
posted: 10/03/2009 5:44 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "Thank God! It is a miracle." Teresia Lianawaty, director of the Foreign Language School of Prayoga in Padang, Indonesia, after two survivors were pulled from the college two days after it collapsed in Wednesday's earthquake
The nation in brief
posted: 10/03/2009 5:44 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "This story is far more complicated than what you heard this afternoon." Gerald Shargel, attorney for Robert J. "Joe" Halderman, who pleaded innocent Friday to a charge of trying to blackmail late-night TV host David Letterman
AMERICAN LEAGUE Slumping Tigers' lead cut to one
posted: 10/03/2009 5:43 a.m.
Jake Peavy delivered the kind of performance the Detroit Tigers desperately need.
ARKANSAS VS. TEXAS A&M: Kines in a familiar position
posted: 10/03/2009 5:41 a.m.
The first time Texas A&M Coach Mike Sherman called Joe Kines with an offer to coordinate his defense, the answer was an unequivocal no.
Off the wire
posted: 10/03/2009 5:34 a.m.
TENNIS Sharapova, Jankovic in final Maria Sharapova will have a chance to add to two previous career successes in Japan after advancing Friday to the final of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland.
COMMENTARY Replacement refs aren't the answer
posted: 10/03/2009 5:34 a.m.
Anything in sports preceded by the word "replacement" is a bad thing.
Position-by-position matchups
posted: 10/03/2009 5:32 a.m.
OFFENSE Quarterback Arkansas 4, Texas A&M 4 Texas A&M junior Jerrod Johnson became the first quarterback in school history to rush for 3 touchdowns and pass for 3 touchdowns in the same game last week. His efficiency rating as a passer (167.1) ranks 11th in the country, and he posted back-to-back 400-yard games in total offense against New Mexico and Utah State.
Game postponed after bus accident
posted: 10/03/2009 5:23 a.m.
Springdale postponed its game against rival Fayetteville on Friday after a team bus carrying at least 30 players tipped over on Zion Road in Springdale after a team meal.
Close call leaves Hendrick teams on defensive
posted: 10/03/2009 5:06 a.m.
Mark Martin of Batesville and Jimmie Johnson used two victories to race their way to the top of the Sprint Cup standings.
State sports briefs
posted: 10/03/2009 5:06 a.m.
TENNIS Hogs strong in Razorback Classic Arkansas' Anouk Tigu, Emily Carbone and Kate Lukomskaya each advanced to the semifinals of their singles draw during the opening day of the Razorback Classic on Friday at the George M. Bilingsley Tennis Center and Dills Indoor Stadium in Fayetteville.
Hyundai making Japan nervous
posted: 10/03/2009 5:05 a.m.
Hyundai Motor Co. - not the up-and-coming Chinese, nor the leaner, meaner Americans - is the automaker that has the Japanese seriously worried.
GOLF ROUNDUP Watson drains long putt, carries lead of two strokes
posted: 10/03/2009 5:05 a.m.
If Tom Watson was looking for a sign that luck was on his side at the Senior Players Championship, he got it on the 13th hole at Baltimore Country Club on Friday.
TOP 25 No. 20 BYU drops Utah State
posted: 10/03/2009 5:05 a.m.
Max Hall threw three touchdown passes and Harvey Unga ran for 118 yards and a score in No. 20 Brigham Young's 35-17 victory over Utah State on Friday night.
In Hamas video, captive soldier appeals to Israel
posted: 10/03/2009 5 a.m.
In the first glimpse of him since his capture more than three years ago, a thin but healthylooking Israeli soldier said in a video released Friday that he is being treated well by his Palestinian captors and appealed to Israel's leader to bring him home.
Rio chosen as 2016 Olympics site
posted: 10/03/2009 5 a.m.
The 2016 Games are going to Rio de Janeiro. Finally, South America gets an Olympics.
Indian flash-flood toll climbs to 102
posted: 10/03/2009 4:27 a.m.
At least 35 more people died Friday after flash floods washed away thousands of homes in southern India, pushing the death toll from this week's heavy rains to 102, officials and media said.
Parma poised to slam Philippines
posted: 10/03/2009 4:25 a.m.
Filipinos braced Friday to be whipped by powerful winds and pelted with rain from a second typhoon in eight days, fleeing by the tens of thousands from low-lying areas and suspending cleanup operations in the flooded capital.
Retrial hearings end for 2 in 3 boys' deaths
posted: 10/03/2009 4:22 a.m.
More than a year after a series of piecemeal hearings began to determine if two men convicted of killing three West Memphis boys in 1993 received adequate counsel, testimony concluded Friday evening in Craighead County Circuit Court.
Obituaries
posted: 10/03/2009 4:20 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
Getting it straight
posted: 10/03/2009 4:16 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
Making a joyful noise
posted: 10/03/2009 4:15 a.m.
Sunday morning there will be pooches in the pews at St. Paul's Episcopal Church as the congregation adds a little "woof" to its early worship service.
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 10/03/2009 4:14 a.m.
Parking exemption eyed for mourners WASHINGTON - Mourners in Washington would have one less thing on their minds at a funeral service under a proposed bill - parking tickets.
Flu threat alters Communion rite
posted: 10/03/2009 4:14 a.m.
Amid the handshakes, hugs and the sharing of a Communion cup the swine flu could be lurking, so churches across the state are taking precautions.
Million Miles author stops in LR
posted: 10/03/2009 4:12 a.m.
A New York Times bestselling author says he knows the ingredients to a meaningful life and he's sharing them Tuesday in Little Rock.
Other days
posted: 10/03/2009 4:12 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 1909 The question of the Railroad Board of Incorporations revoking its order issued Tuesday for the extension of the time for the completion of the Memphis, Helena, and Louisiana road from Marianna to Memphis was discussed at a called meeting of the board yesterday and time was given to E.B. Kinsworthy, attorney for the Iron Mountain, to present reasons why the extension should be granted.
Calendar
posted: 10/03/2009 4:12 a.m.
MUSIC, ART AND ENTERTAINMENT Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St., will host Gloriae Dei Cantores in concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, with a lecture at 6:30. Tickets are $15, students $10. (501) 375-2342.
Stimulus to fund Batesville center
posted: 10/03/2009 4:07 a.m.
The state Department of Human Services will build a center for processing applications for several public assistance programs in Batesville with federal stimulus money, Gov. Mike Beebe announced Thursday.
COLUMNISTS The French lesson
posted: 10/03/2009 4:07 a.m.
"President Obama, I support the Americans' outstretched hand. But what did the international community gain from these offers of dialogue? Nothing." -French President Nicolas Sarkozy September 24, 2009
EDITORIALS Poultry trial hatched
posted: 10/03/2009 4:07 a.m.
AFTER MORE than five years of musin' and accusin' over who's to blame for polluting the Illinois River watershed with phosphorus and fecal bacteria, the trial to decide the issue is finally under way in Tulsa.
Others say Justices to hear gun case
posted: 10/03/2009 4:06 a.m.
With its landmark ruling in the 2008 case of District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court held that the Second Amendment bestows an individual right to keep and bear arms.