Stories by Laurinda Joenks
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CHRISTIANS, JEWS CELEBRATE PENTECOST WITH SPECIAL SERVICES
Many refer to the Pentecost as “the birthday of the church” — and this applies to both Christians and Jews. And churches around the world will celebrate with special services. Continue reading...
Rodeo Adds Board Positions; Five New Directors Chosen
The Rodeo of the Ozarks has expanded its board of directors to continue its commitment to provide year-round family entertainment for all of Northwest Arkansas. Continue reading...
Canneries Showcased
MUSEUM DETAILS HISTORY OF LOCAL INDUSTRY
Consider that can of Rotel in the pantry. Diced tomatoes. Where did it come from? Where were the tomatoes grown? Who packed it? How did it get on your shelf? Continue reading...
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
LOCAL CHURCH MEMBERS HONOR MOTHERS, CHILDREN
“Her children arise and call her blessed …” — Proverbs 31:28 Richard Perry depended on his mother, Mildred, when he was growing up. Continue reading...
Springdale Girl Has Nashville Stars in Her Eyes
When it comes to stories about how a local girl does good, Jenee Keener really did. Continue reading...
Heart Transplant Recipient At Home
Two-year-old Keeten Heskett of Fayetteville laid in a bed April 6 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. He waited at the top of the list for a heart transplant. Northwest Arkansas Newspapers published a story that day about Keeten and local concerts sponsored by Ridgeview Baptist Church in Fayetteville to benefit the family. Continue reading...
Dancing For Joy
MEMBERS WELCOME SHABBAT IN SERVICE OF DANCE
The Shabbat (Hebrew for Sabbath) is supposed to be happy,” said Jacob Adler, rabbi of Temple Shalom in Fayetteville. “If you are really praying, you will be happy.” And so it was April 26 at the temple, with about 30 of the members joining Adler in singing and dancing, clapping and stomping, skipping and twisting during a service filled with joy — and dance. Continue reading...
GOTTA RIDE! Despite Rain, Springdale First-Graders Learn Lessons of Rodeo
In professional rodeo, even if “sky water” (rain) pours down, the stock must be “bucked out.” Same thing happens at the Stick Horse Rodeo. Continue reading...
INCREASED SURVIVAL
SPRINGDALE POLICE OFFER CLASSES TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM SHOOTER
Westside Middle School, Jonesboro, 1998. Columbine High School, Littleton, Colo., 1999. Virginia Tech, 2007. Sandy Hook (N.J.) Elementary School, 2012. Continue reading...
Playing Finest Card
ST. BERNARD WOMEN ATTEND SILVER LUNCHEON
Women gathered Tuesday outside the parish hall dressed in their spring finery. Their voices fi lled the space, with their excitement charging the atmosphere. Then Pat Swessel announced, “We’re going to let you in a few minutes early.” The voices hushed. Continue reading...
Author Encourages Adults To Help End Bullying
Bullying kills children. And the members of St. Theodore’s Episcopal Church in Bella Vista want to do something about it. Continue reading...
PATH TO FREEDOM
FELON FINDS FRIENDS, SUPPORT FOR LIFE OUTSIDE
I’d like to get to the point: God changes lives.” Mike Ober of Bentonville shared this with a group of men gathered around a table at the Denny’s restaurant in Fayetteville. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: Lessons Learned on the Inside
Last week, I had the privilege of being “locked down” inside the Northwest Arkansas Community Correction Center in Fayetteville. Continue reading...
Past, Present And Future
Quilters share passion for pieces, patterns, perfection
Pieces go together to make a quilt. Quilters come together to make a show. Continue reading...
Long-Term Springdale Rodeo Director Honored by WPRA
The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association honored Springdale’s Pat Hutter during its annual awards banquet during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Continue reading...
Play Ball! Rules of Game Show Respect, Help All Enjoy Experience
Somehow all is right with the world during baseball season. Continue reading...
Water, Hope Spring Eternal For Pettigrew Residents
“South Madison Country is the mother of all rivers,” said Susan Young, outreach coordinator at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. The headwaters of the White, Buffalo, Kings, Mulberry and War Eagle rivers all flow out of the mountains in the area. Continue reading...
CELEBRATING FREEDOM
FAMILIES BUILD TRADITIONS FOR PASSOVER OBSERVATIONS
Freedom. People have yearned for it from the start of history. Continue reading...
Little Bit of Silliness, Whole Lot of Fact
Living History Interpreter Portrays Confederate Soldier in Arkansas
“Yer gonna hafta run faster than that, Yankee, if yer gonna ketch me!” yelled a barefoot soldier in a homespun gray uniform as he hurried to the front of the room. Continue reading...
Snow Day Hopes Melt Away
Historical Record Shows Spring Storms Likely
Too many times this winter, Springdale children (and their teachers) awoke disappointed. Continue reading...
Pastor Serves As Heart Of Congregation
through, say, a job loss, (Van Hoose) holds their hand and walks with them through that,” Freeman said. “She shows them God is there.” Van Hoose trained for religious education, she said, but she embraced care because “I was meant to be here, right now.” “God is not the cause of this a year ago. Now her mother’s house was for sale … “People need to feel that somebody really cares,” Van Hoose said. “To acknowledge what they’re feeling and tell them what they need to hear to go on.” Another woman with troubles stopped. “She asked me to pray for her,” Van Hoose said. “And I prayed with her. Continue reading...
Trevino Continues Family Tradition Of Service
FAYETTEVILLE — Randy Trevino joined the family business early. Trevino holds an associate pastor position at Trinity Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Fayetteville. Continue reading...
Baha’i Observe Fast
SPIRITUALITY FOCUSES ON ONE FAMILY, ONE EARTH, ONE GOD
FAYETTEVILLE — Colorful Christmas lights adorned the mantle at the Fayetteville home of Terry and Shelly Pittman. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: We Need Eateries Close To Home
SPRINGDALE RESIDENTS WANT NICE, SIT-DOWN RESTAURANTS ON EAST SIDE OF TOWN
Randall Body wanted to take his wife, Mikal, out to eat to celebrate her birthday. But as he considered where they would eat, he realized their home near J.O. Kelly Middle School in east Springdale is far from most sit-down restaurants. Continue reading...
