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City to pay tribute to victims on 13th anniversary of Sept. 11th Tomorrow morning, the community is invited to attend the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, this year marking the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The brief event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Arkansas 9.11 Memorial, located on the south lawn of the El Dorado Conference Center. Event organizer Sterling Claypoole said the Remembrance Ceremony is the community’s effort to pay tribute to those who died that day. “We come to celebrate the lives, the sacrifice and the ever-enduring freedom that brought us out of the chaos to this day – Patriot Day, a day of remembrance,” Claypoole said. At 8:46 a.m., the exact time the first plane hit the World Trade Center North Tower, the crowd will observe a moment of silence. Local leaders are set to speak, with several standing in commemoration of those who lost their lives on 9/11, including: » El Dorado Fire Department Chief Chad Mosby standing in remembrance of the 343 firemen killed. » ProMed Ambulance CEO Ken Kelley standing for the 15 emergency medical services personnel killed. » El Dorado Police Department Sgt. Chris Lutman standing in honor of the 23 police officers killed.

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Registration is still available for the ‘Go Giclee!’ workshop tomorrow Lisa Burton-Tarver, staff photographer for the South Arkansas Arts Center, will teach a giclee print workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 11. Tarver will lead the class in creating a one-of-a-kind inkjet giclee print. The $50 course fee includes all supplies. However, students are asked to bring their favorite photo images on a memory card or a memory stick. Coined in 1991 by printmaker Jack Duganne, giclee (pronounced zhee-klay) is the term for fineart digital prints made on inkjet printers. The name originally applied to fine art prints created on IRIS printers in a process invented in the late 1980s, but has since come to mean any inkjet print. It is often used by artists, galleries and print shops to denote high-quality printing. Artists generally use inkjet printing to make reproductions of their original two-dimensional artwork, photographs or computer-generated art. Professionally produced inkjet prints are much more expensive on a per-print basis than the four-color offset lithography process traditionally used for such reproductions. A wide variety

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‘The Identical’ suffers from an awkward central performance James McDonald Red Carpet Crash

The Identical

The one thing I will give to the producers of “The Identical” is courage. Musicals are a genre that typically doesn’t do very well, especially in today’s post-9/11 climate. Yet in a year full of loud, extravagant superhero movies and bloated headache-inducing 3D spectacles, “The Identical” comes out of nowhere and genuinely tries to tell a very simple family-oriented story. The film begins in 1936 during the Great Depression, where we are introduced to William and Helen Hemsley (Brian Geraghty and Amanda Crew) who have just given birth to twin boys, Dexter and Drexel. Unable to find work, the young couple comes to the realization that they cannot afford to raise both boys. They decide to offer one of the boys to the local church evangelist, Reece Wade (Ray Liotta) and his beautiful wife Louise (Ashley Judd), who are unable to have children of their own. The brothers, Dexter and Drexel (both played by Blake Rayne), find a love for music as they grow up, though they end up taking different paths. Reece is adamant that Dexter (named Ryan after his adoption) is meant to follow in his footsteps and enter the seminary, but Ryan has other plans. With his love for music and ability to sing and dance, Ryan just wants to be a part of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. Ryan’s long-lost brother Drexel eventually goes on to live that dream, becoming a huge rock ‘n’ roll sensation. In the tradition of Elvis, Drexel

Twin brothers are unknowingly separated at birth – one of them becomes an iconic rock ‘n’ roll star, while the other struggles to balance his love for music and need to please his father. » Release date: Sept. 5. » Run time: 107 min. » Rated: PG for thematic material and

sells millions of records and becomes a movie star. All the while, Ryan never recognizes the relation even though the two brothers are indistinguishable. Eventually, Ryan is hired to travel the country as “the identical,” singing and looking exactly like his famous brother. He knocks it out of the park, making a name for himself as Drexel’s lookalike. But as Ryan becomes famous in his own way, he tries to produce his own music only to find that no one is interested his work unless he’s being Drexel. Ryan drives himself into solitude with the realization that he doesn’t know what he wants anymore. As he approaches a crossroads in his life, he must make a decision that will affect not only him, but those near and dear to him as well. The movie is filled with some great songs that were actually performed by Rayne, who, if you close your eyes, you would swear you were listening to The King himself. The problem here is that the film is Rayne’s very first role and unfortunately it shows. With no prior acting experience, he shares the screen with movie heavyweights Ray

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smoking. » Director(s): Dustin Marcellino. » Stars: Blake Rayne, Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, Seth Green, Joe Pantoliano, Erin Cottrell, Brian Geraghty, Amanda Crew and Waylon Payne.

Liotta, Ashley Judd and Joe Pantoliano and, sadly, he just doesn’t compare. During the dancing and singing segments, Rayne excels but it’s during some of the film’s more emotive moments where he just falls down flat. The other issue I had with the film is that never once does anybody ever tell either brother that they look and sound exactly like Elvis. They sing, move and play just like he did but that fact is never mentioned. During a drive-in segment with Ryan and his wife Jenny (Erin Cottrell), we see Drexel onscreen surrounded by girls in bikinis and surfboards, evocative of “Blue Hawaii” but again, nobody makes mention of this. The name Elvis is

uttered once, briefly. I just found it so unbelievable that this aspect was never brought up by anybody. If the movie had been made in a sort of alternate universe, where Elvis never existed, I could have gone along with that story more than the one at hand. By the end of the film, everything is wrapped up nice and neat, throwing the remnants of what could have been a great movie out the window in favor of unrealistic and happy movie resolutions. I so badly wanted to like “The Identical” more than I did. If it had been a story about the life of Elvis Presley, I’m sure I would have enjoyed it even more since Rayne looks, sounds and moves exactly like Elvis did. I hope the film will find an audience. Maybe with each movie Rayne makes, his acting abilities will improve because as it stands right now, his lack of experience really hinders a film that could have been so much better had the central role been performed by a more accomplished and capable actor. Red Carpet Crash provides review writing on films, DVDs and television; news and updates on all things entertainment. Find RCC at www.redcarpetcrash.com or facebook.com/RedCarpetCrash.

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A Modest Proposal: Don’t break the bank to tie the knot

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Toltec Mounds: Walking along the Knapp Trail, visitors to the Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park will pass by the three mounds that remain where 18 once stood at the major

ceremonial grounds. The state park is located in Scott, and walking tours are free. More information is available at arkansasstateparks.com/toltecmounds.

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Mystery of the Mounds Ancient Arkansans leave no trace except the intrigue of Toltec Mounds

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It is a story that stretches back more than twelve hundred years in Arkansas, and it started with a letter. In 1876, Mary Eliza Knapp wrote to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., to report a curious find on her property near Scott in Lonoke County, one which sparked a sensation in the area. Knapp had discovered a series of ancient Native American mounds and astronomical calendars that dated back to the seventh century, known as Toltec Mounds. Eighteen mounds were built by hand over several generations in an area of 100 acres at the site, with some as high as 40 feet. One was used as a burial mound while others were used for religious ceremonies. The mounds were arranged in patterns to indicate the angle of the sunrise and sunset at important times of the year for farming. For a society that depended on farming, knowing when to plant and to harvest was a matter of life and death,

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and a matter which they asked favor from their gods to bless. Little is known about the communities who built Toltec Mounds. Like the settlers who came to Lonoke County in the 1800s, they were farmers who lived in small villages or farmsteads across the area. Archaeologists came to call the group the “Plum Bayou” people. By the time Knapp bought the property in 1848, the site itself had almost been completely forgotten about. Archaeological expeditions to the site have determined that construction began at the site around AD 650. At that time, similar mounds were being built by tribes throughout the Mississippi River Valley. By 1050, however, the Plum Bayou

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United Way of Union County to hold annual Business Blitz The United Way of Union County will hold its annual Small Business Blitz on Wednesday, Sept. 17 to raise funds for the 2014-2015 campaign. The campaign goal this year is $1 million. Loaned Executives from area businesses, paired with United Way agency representatives, will visit small businesses to solicit pledges and donations for this campaign. Prizes will be given for Most New Money, Total Dollars Raised and Most Completed Pledges. Prizes will also be awarded for bestdressed volunteers, keeping with this year’s campaign theme, “Lights! Camera! Action!” United Way of Union County is

The United Way of Union County’s 14 partner agencies include: American Red Cross, Boys Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Club, Camp Fire USA, CASA: CourtAppointed Special Advocates, Community Living Arrangements, Girl Scouts, HOPE Landing, Literacy Council, Salvation Army, Single-Parent Scholarship Fund, South Arkansas Developmental Center for Children and Families, South Arkansas Fights AIDS, and Turning Point. For more information, contact specifically involved in services for United Way of Union County raise children and youth; emergencies $1,040,000 for its local agencies – United Way of Union County exand basic needs; victims and special making hundreds of programs pos- ecutive director Alexis Alexander needs; and health and education. Lo- sible and serving more than 30,000 at 870.862.4903, or go online to cal contributions last year helped the people in the local community. unitedwayofunioncounty.com.

Life Touch Hospice joins PJ’s Coffee to celebrate Air Force’s 66th birthday Life Touch Hospice and PJ’s Coffee of El Dorado will celebrate the 66th birthday of the United States Air Force from on Sept. 18. From 9 to 10 a.m. Life Touch and PJ’s will treat all U.S. Air Force military, past or present, to a cup of coffee and a cookie at The Spot, located adjacent to PJ’s and the El Dorado Creamery in downtown El Dorado. The public is invited to stop by and wish the Air Force a happy birthday Thursday morning. The official date of the founding of the U.S. Air Force is Sept. 18, 1947. From the time that the nation’s military purchased its first aircraft in 1909 up to 1947, the U.S. Air Force did not exist as a separate and independent military service organization. In the National Security Act of 1947, lawmakers laid out a claim as to why the nation needed to evolve the Army Air Corps into an independent branch. The U.S. Air Force emerged from its cradle and began to create its own history and heritage throughout the years with the 1949 flight of the “Lucky Lady II” demonstrating the Air Force’s capability to fly non-stop around the world, to the present-day. According to Life Touch Outreach

Coordinator Marsha Cowling, celebrating the branches of the nation’s armed forces is a project of Life Touch’s Operation Appreciation, a program to help improve the care veterans receive. The Operation Appreciation program includes focus on more involved care and veteran-centric education for the Life Touch staff. “We have always served veterans, but often we have not been aware of that person’s service in the armed forces,” said Macy Braswell, Life Touch executive director. “Through Operation Appreciation, we are taking a step forward in understanding and serving veterans and working more effectively with the Veterans’ Affairs medical facilities in the communities Life Touch serves.” Life Touch is a Level III partner of We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and Veterans Administration. The program is designed to empower healthcare professionals to meet the unique needs of veterans. For more information, contact Life Touch at 870.562.1757. More information about Life Touch’s Operation Appreciation can be found online at lifetouchhospice.org.

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» Sgt. Mark Martin standing in remembrance of the 55 military servicemen and women killed. » South Arkansas Community College President Dr. Barbara Jones standing for the 2,541 civilians who lost their lives. The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 ultimately claimed the lives of 2,977 Americans – 246 who died on the four planes that day; the 125 who died at the Pentagon; and the 2,606 who died in New York City. Each year the City of El Dorado sets aside a brief moment the morning of Sept. 11 to honor those who lost their lives and remember the tragic day that will be forever

Taekwondo: A Korean martial art, taekwondo combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. It has been an Olympic event

since 2000. Taekwondo was developed by a variety of Korean masters during the 1940s from a combination of other martial arts and traditions. — Courtesy image

MAGNOLIA — Columbia County will be the site of the World Taekwondo Association’s Southern Regional Championship Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Southern Arkansas University campus. The public is invited to experience the world of taekwondo as local athletes match their skills against martial artists from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. From the selfconfidence inspired to the physical and mental fitness required to the discipline and focus discovered, the audience will see the principles of taekwondo in action. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the W.T. Watson Gymnasium, located on the SAU campus at 100 East University St. in Magnolia. Admission costs $5, and children 10 years of age and younger will be admitted for free. The World Taekwondo Alliance is an international community comprised of taekwondo pioneers, instructors and students from around

the world. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art combining combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. According to its mission statement, the WTA strives to develop and promote a dynamic, growing and unified global community of taekwondo practitioners. More information about the alliance can be found at wtaonline.net. Hudgens Martial Arts, located at 1612 Jerry St. in Magnolia, will sponsor the event. For more information, contact Darin Hudgens at 870.234.5500.

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etched in the collective memory of the nation. On Dec. 18, 2001, President George W. Bush signed into law U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71, declaring Sept. 11 of each year as Patriot Day. The following year, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation renaming the day as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. The day encourages Americans to pay tribute to those who lost their lives through service and volunteer opportunities. The Remembrance Ceremony is sponsored by the City of El Dorado, South Arkansas Community College, the El Dorado Police and Fire Departments, the Union County Sheriff’s Office, and ProMed Ambulance Services.

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Summer inventory uncovers hidden gems at college library Lauri Wilson

South Arkansas Community College

Fall semester has begun at the college, but summer memories last forever. And sometimes so do summer projects! My project at the library was doing inventory of all our books. It got a little tedious at times, but I did find some hidden gems in our collection that may not be new, but are still worth a look.

‘Three Signs of a Miserable Job’

by Patrick Lencioni. The first one is “Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (and Their Employees)” by Patrick Lencioni. Okay, the title did catch my attention, but the story illustrates how managers of every business can help their employees find fulfillment in their work. Hopefully, in making work more rewarding, managers and employees can also have better personal lives and influence others in a positive way.

‘Emergency’

by Neil Strauss. It’s a dangerous world out there … are you ready for it? If not, Neil Strauss has the book for you with “Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life.” Some of the topics you won’t want to miss include: winning car chases, birthday clowns to avoid, bikes of the Apocalypse and lifesaving properties of toilet tanks. All good to know in a pinch!

‘The Isaac Newton School of Driving’

by Barry Parker. Up next … “The Isaac Newton School of Driving: Physics and Your Car” by Barry Parker. Again, the title caught my eye, and I thought, “What does Isaac Newton know about driving?” Well, apparently everything about driving a car involves physics, from braking, speed and acceleration to the ignition system and more. Will a better understanding of physics make me a better driver?

Don’t count on it!

‘iDisorder’

by Larry Rosen. Dr. Larry Rosen’s research in “iDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession With Technology and Overcoming Its Hold on Us” shows that by 2015, 80 percent of the world’s population will be “wired” by a smart phone, tablet or laptop. Has our dependence on technology gone too far? Dr. Rosen’s research is surprising and disturbing, but he does offer help for the obsessed.

‘Wonders in the Sky’

by Valee and Aubeck. Jacques Valee and Chris Aubeck explore the cosmos in “Wonders in the Sky: Unexplained Aerial Objects from Antiquity to Modern Times.” How did I miss this one all this time? These events are listed chronologically and are as varied as “flying disks,” fiery chariots, dancing elves, a wheel- or barrel-shaped object and many other interesting descriptions. Remember to bring a form of identification if you want to get a library card. The library’s fall hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Lauri Wilson is a library technician at South Arkansas Community College. All of the books mentioned in Shelf Life are available at the SouthArk Library, located at 300 Summit Ave. on the college’s West Campus. The library is open to the public. For more information, call 870.864.7115.

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SAAC’s El Dorado Film Festival gets gory Horror film lovers get behind-the-scenes instruction on blood, guts

“Our show uses Hollywood special effects and props to create a zombie survival show unlike anything on TV or the Web,” Meré said. “In a little more than a year, our videos have been viewed more than five million times, and they are featured on Machinima, the No. 1 entertainment network on YouTube.” “Stripped Bear” (2009), which Meré is known for “Zombie Go received its premiere at SAAC. Boom:” (2011), “Quitting” (2010), The “Blood and Guts Special FX” “Love Struck Dead” (2012) and workshop is just one of several to be

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presented by industry professionals during the three-day El Dorado Film Festival. As well, Meré’s zombie opus, “Love Struck Dead,” will be screened during the event. The three-day festival will screen the collection of independent films from multiple countries, showcasing the work of new filmmakers and industry veterans alike. The $30 “All Access” pass provides access to all of the films (short blocks and features), workshops, and parties (for ages 18 and older only). Passes can be reserved through brownpapertickets.com under El Dorado Film Festival or at the SAAC box office by calling 870.862.5474 For more information about the El Dorado Film Festival, contact the SAAC office at 870.862.5474. More information about the festival, including a list of accepted films can be found online at saac-arts.org or at facebook.com/eldofilmfest.

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During the South Arkansas Arts Center’s inaugural El Dorado Film Festival, slated for Sept. 18-20, the secrets of horror will be revealed during a “Blood and Guts Special FX” workshop with Chuck Meré. Emmy Award-winning Chuck Meré is known for the world’s bloodiest YouTube show and highest Internet Movie Database-rated zombie show, “Zombie Go Boom.” Meré is an executive producer, writer, director, visual effects artist and independent filmmaker, currently residing in Fayetteville. He offers a “not for the squeamish” special effects workshop designed to entertain, educate and prepare participants for the “zombie apocalypse.” “Zombie Go Boom” sets out to prove or disprove zombie survival theories with scientific tests and experiments, including testing weapons seen in AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” “Resident Evil” and Machinima’s “Bite Me.”

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Murphy USA Classic football returns to El Dorado HSU Reddies to meet SAU Muleriders on the gridiron Nov. 8

The Murphy USA Classic, formerly known as the Boomtown Classic, will return to El Dorado with the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders meeting the Henderson State University Reddies. The Great American Conference game will kick off on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at El Dorado’s Memorial Stadium. The game will be part of a weekend of college football for students, alumni and fans from around the state. “This is a great opportunity to experience a college football game in El Dorado,” said Matthew Shepherd, Murphy USA Classic chairman. “This year’s matchup is particularly exciting as we host two Great American Conference schools with long-standing connections with El Dorado. As we rename the event we are grateful for the commitment of Murphy USA to not only this event, but to South Arkansas.” The Boomtown Classic began five

years ago with a matchup between the South Arkansas University Muleriders and the University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils to celebrate both schools’ centennial years. Chaired by Bob Risor, the event became an instant triumph. Murphy USA’s title sponsorship enables the organizers to expand the event by transforming the stadium grounds into a full gameday experience complete with food,

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games and tailgating. Henderson State’s football team boasts back-to-back undefeated regular seasons with coach Scott Maxfield and a long list of returning players, who have earned the team a No. 8 ranking in the American Football Coaches Association preseason top-25 poll. Returning players include two-time GAC Offensive Player of the Year and GAC Male Athlete of the Year Kevin Rodgers

as quarterback, as well as six of their top eight receivers. The Muleriders, under the leadership of head coach Bill Keopple, enter the 2014 season with an air of uncertainty, replacing several key starters on both sides of the ball from a year ago. This will be SAU’s fourth time competing in the Murphy USA Classic. Tickets will be available at select Murphy USA stations.

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Camp Fire to launch youth program to help area children, teens Thrive! Camp Fire has helped shape the lives of millions of young people for more than 100 years. Because youth want to shape the world, Camp Fire’s focus is giving youth and teens the opportunity to find their sparks, lift their voices and discover who they are. This fall Camp Fire is providing a new program for its club members, as well as, other youth in the community. The brand new “Sparks” program will be presented on Monday evenings from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club Youth Center, located at the Club’s Northwest unit at 1201 North West Ave. The program will be open for all children ages 11 to 17. Come learn with us what it means to “Thrive.” We’ll have fun activities, games, snacks and opportunities to “Thrive!” The “Sparks” program will also be held for the same age group on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Camp Fire office, located at 915 Arkansas Road. “Sparks” begins on Sept. 15 and is open to the public. Registration also begins this month for new club members. Camp Fire clubs serve youth in kindergarten through the 12th grade. If your child is interested in joining Camp Fire, please

contact the Camp Fire office. With registration comes the great need for more volunteers. Volunteers are always welcome at Camp Fire! Just a few hours each month can make a meaningful difference in the life of a child. Adult volunteers are provided with training materials and staff support. As a volunteer, you’ll give service to others, get involved in your community, make a lasting impact on a child, and – last, but not least – have some fun yourself. Those interested in becoming a volunteer can contact the Camp Fire office for details. For more information on any of Camp Fire’s upcoming programs, youth registration or volunteer opportunities, contact the Camp Fire office at 870.862.3463 or email camp fire@suddenlinkmail.com. Union United is a section showcasing the news and happenings of the United Way of Union County and its 14 nonprofit partner agencies. For more information, call 870.862.4903, email liveunited@uwucar.org or visit unitedwayunioncounty.com.

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people had mysteriously left the area, leaving behind no clue as to their ultimate fate. Other tribes in the area would come and go, and though they all lived in relatively permanent villages, weather and warfare would often force the tribes to move. After a series of archaeological studies in the 1870s and 1880s, area residents began calling the site “Toltec” as more information about the Central Mexican tribe began trickling into the popular imagination. Despite the name that emerged, Toltec Mounds had nothing to do with the Toltec tribe of Central Mexico, their civilization thriving between about AD 900 and AD 1200 and mostly replaced in the region by the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Archaeologists have determined that the mound patterns and pottery found at the Lonoke County site have very little in common with their famed namesake in Central Mexico. While excitement about the site circulated, much damage was done

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to the area from the 1850s forward. Several land owners plowed over the mounds, wearing them down or destroying them in the process. Gradual erosion damaged others. Reportedly, several other mounds were deliberately wrecked in the 1960s for farming. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 before being bought by the state in 1975. Since 1980, Toltec Mounds has been open to the public as a state park. Today, the state provides a museum at the site and offers guided tours and also allows visitors to tour the site on their own. The Arkansas Archaeological Survey operated a research station at the site to learn more about the area’s long-ago residents. Though mystery still surrounds the origins of the Toltec Mounds site, it still stands as a testament to the lives of the ancient tribesmen who first called Arkansas home. The South Arkansas Historical Foundation is dedicated to educating the public about the state’s rich history. More information can be found at soarkhistory.com. Dr. Ken Bridges, a SouthArk history professor, can be reached by emailing kbridges@southark.edu.

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» READING & CRYSTAL BRIDGES BOOK CLUB — The South Arkansas Community College book club, Reading and Crystal Bridges, is for discussion about novels and stories that correlate with the artwork at the American art museum located in Bentonville. The club’s final meeting will be a trip to the Crystal Bridges Museum. Part of the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program, the club is $10 to join for those 50 and older; $25 for all others. When: Sept. 3 through Nov. 12, Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Room 213, Whitfield Building, SouthArk West Campus, 311 South West Ave. Contact: For more information, call 870.864.8456.

» CLEMENTINE HUNTER COLLECTION — The South Arkansas Arts Center is hosting an exhibition of a comprehensive collection of the works of Clementine Hunter, curated by Tom Whitehead. “Clementine Hunter: The Nolan Collections” is one of the largest exhibitions ever amassed of Hunter’s work. Hunter has become one of the most well-known self-taught artists, often referred to as the black Grandma Moses. Hunter lived her entire life in rural, northwest Louisiana. Her last painting was created one month before her death at the age of 104. She produced between four and five thousand paintings in her lifetime. When: Sept. 5 through Oct. 31, Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St. Contact: For more information, contact the SAAC office at 870.862.5474 or visit saac-arts.org.

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» EL DORADO COMMUNITY GRIEF SEMINAR — Life Touch Hospice will offer a grief seminar for the local community. The seminar will cover the basics of grief, including what is normal, risk factors and challenges, as well as helpful strategies for coping with grief. Educational materials will be provided for participants to take home. Attendees can share as they desire, or sit and listen. When: Sept. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Conference Room, Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road Contact: For more information, contact Life Touch at 870.862.0337 or go online to lifetouchhospice.org. » NATURE NIGHTS — On the second Thursday of each month, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and South Arkansas Community College’s Corporate and Community Education will team up to offer Nature Nights, a series for the entire family. The program is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so registration is requested. Program: Delectable Desserts. Participants will learn how to make great-tasting desserts using coals and Dutch ovens. When: Sept. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Center for Workforce Development, South Arkansas Community College East Campus, 3698 East Main Contact: For more information or to register, call 870.864.7192 or email ce@southark.edu. » WATERCOLOR WITH PASSION & HUMOR — The South Arkansas Arts Center is still registering for Richard Stephens’ three-day painting workshop, “Watercolor with Passion and Humor.” The cost of the workshop

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is $135 for current SAAC members and $160 for the general public, which includes a one-year SAAC membership. Stephens’ watercolor workshop is informative, challenging and fun. It exposes the student to Richard’s personal watercolor process, and allows the student to find their own personal style within that process. When: Sept. 12-15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East Fifth St. Contact: To register, call the SAAC office at 870.862.5474. More information, including a supplies list, can be found online at saac-arts.org. » ANNUAL SOUTHARK OUTDOOR EXPO — The South Arkansas Community College Foundation will host the annual SouthArk Outdoor Expo, featuring a full-day of activities for all ages, entertainment and competitions for cash and prizes. The event will include the Hero 5K Run-Walk, Rib Cook-Off, outdoor photography contest, duck calling contest, vendors, climbing wall, chainsaw wood carvings, inflatables, archery exhibitions and more. Live musicians include Emily Cole, the Cummins Prison Band and the Mighty Electric St. Jude Band. Admission for the Outdoor Expo is one canned good or packaged food item, which will be donated to a local food pantry. When: Sept. 13 Where: El Dorado Conference Center, SouthArk West Campus Contact: More information, including contest and vendor forms, is available at www.southarkexpo.com.

» SOUTH ARKANSAS SYMPHONY CONCERT — The South Arkansas Symphony will open its 2014-15 season with Jeans ‘n Classics performing “Blood, Sweat and Tears; Earth, Wind and Fire; and a little Chicago.” The Canadian band will take the audience on a journey of reminiscing with some of the greatest and most memorable songs written by these iconic bands, such as Chicago’s “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”, EWF’s “September” and “You’re the One” from BST. Tickets are now on sale for the concert sponsored by Teague Auto Group, the Medical Center of South Arkansas and Bancorp South. Reserved seating ticket prices range from $10 to $25. Seating options can be found in the SASO brochure at http://bit.ly/1pK7sye. When: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Where: El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 West Eighth St. Contact: Season tickets may be purchased by calling 800.792.0521, going online to SouthArkansas Symphony.org, or by emailing saso execdirector@sbcglobal.net. » ‘LEARNING ITALY’ — South Arkansas Community College will offer the non-credit course “Learning Italy.” Instructor Brian O’Nuanain will discuss the country’s history and culture. The cost is $89. When: Sept. 16 to Oct. 28, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Center for Workforce Development, SouthArk East Campus, 3698 East Main St. Contact: For more information or to register, call 870.864.8456.

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Grilled Carne Asada Tacos Ingredients:

Makes 12 tacos » 1 1/2 pounds beef skirt or minute steak » 12 6- to 8-inch flour or corn tortillas » 2 limes, each cut into 6 wedges » Juice of 3 lemons Marinade » 3 cloves garlic, minced » 1/2 cup drained, sliced pickled jalapeno peppers » 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce » 1 tablespoon minced red bell pepper » 1 tablespoon granulated

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sugar » 2 teaspoons kosher salt Pico de Gallo Makes 2 cups

» 4 tomatoes, seeded and diced » 4 green onions, green parts only, minced » 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced » 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and minced » 1 onion, finely chopped » 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro » Juice of 2 limes » Kosher salt

To make the marinade. In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, garlic, jalapenos, teriyaki sauce, bell pepper, sugar and salt until sugar and salt have dissolved. In a large resealable plastic bag, add marinade and meat and seal. Work marinade through meat. Work marinade through meat with your fingers. Refrigerate meat for 2 hours or up to 6 hours. Preheat greased barbecue grill to medium. Remove meat from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill meat for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from grill and let stand for 8 to 10 minutes. Carve meat across the grain into thin slices, then cut into bite-size pieces. To build tacos, warm the tortillas on a skillet, heating each tortilla on each side until soft and pliable. Divide meat equally among tortillas and top with To make the Pico de Gallo. Fold tortillas in half. Serve with a sliced lime. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos, serrano chiles, onion, and cilantro. Add lime juice and mix well. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or for up to 24 hours. Add salt to taste just before serving.

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