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Creating a home away from home for visitors

Devotions of the heart revealed in actions; a lifetime dedication to nation and community

Memorial Day; honoring those who have served Arkansas Sole Sisters “Living a Great Story”

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“April showers, bring May flowers.” I hope that is just the case with all the rain the region has had lately. As we welcome a new month, we also recognize an important upcoming holiday, Memorial Day, which is reserved to honor those who have served in the military. This month, I visited with Alexis Davis and toured the Airbnbs she and her husband, Adam, have remodeled along with help from their family. These beautiful houses provide a home away from home for tourists. Debbie continued her hiking adventures with a group of new friends, all members of a unique women’s hiking group called “Arkansas Sole Sisters.” Elaine visited with Charles E. Wilson of Hardy, Ark., a retired Colonel of the U.S. Air Force and a beloved leader in the Hardy community for years. We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of Avenues. Happy May!

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Gardening in the Ozarks Fragrance That Will Make You Smile… So many showers in April, and a few storms, gave way to a beautiful Spring Show from your bulbs and now your Iris’s. As I exit my car a sweet fragrance wafts in the air. I look around to see what it is. No, not the hyacinths, as they are done blooming. No, not the wild plum tree. Then off to the side, nestled in the front bed, I spy with my little eye pinkish/white “floating” John Norberg flowers. It is my Fragrant ViburSharp County num Shrub. Master Gardener The Fragrant Viburnum is a deciduous shrub that grows in full or part sun. It is not picky about the type of soil they are planted in, but does better in damp soil that is well draining. They are hardy down to zone 5, which means they will do well here in the Ozarks. When I said, there were pinkish/white floating flowers, I mean their blooms are on the end of brown “canes” that seem to blend in with the surrounding plants. This gives the illusion that they are floating. The shrub has a moder-

ate growth habit and will grow in a loose vase-shape shrub that will reach 6-8 feet tall and wide. It is an open plant that will do well as an accent shrub or mixed in with other shrubs and bushes. The flowers appear in delicate clusters of pink buds. As they open, they begin to turn white with just a hint of pink still showing. These flowers are so fragrant and will sometimes last until early summer. They attract bees and birds alike, and the deer tend to leave them alone. A BIG plus in this area. The leaves will begin to emerge in a bronzy-green color in the spring. They then turn dark green and are about four inches in length all summer. Then come fall, they become a very attractive reddish-purple before it drops its leaves, giving you a whole different and interesting formation. This open multi-stemmed deciduous shrub is continuously changing and will provide year-round interest. The Fragrant Viburnum is a very low maintenance shrub that should only be trimmed after it has bloomed. Rule of thumb is trim shrubs that bloom in the spring right after they bloom, as this year’s growth is next year’s bloom. I generally only trim the dead or damaged stems, or if it has a “stray” stem shooting off to one side.

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There are several varieties of Viburnums that you can choose from, besides the Fragrant Viburnum. It is best to choose one that is a few years old making it more established and easier to transplant. Most Viburnums are not self-pollinating. If several are planted, this shrub will provide tiny black fruit that the birds will enjoy during the winter. So, there you have it, Fragrant Viburnum, the shrub of choice. Easy to grow. Easy to maintain. An attractive shrub. Birds and bees friendly. Deer resistant and a shrub you can enjoy for 30 years or more. And a fragrance that wafts in the air and will bring a smile to your face.

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Community Cuties We all have them - those precious pictures of our children. Avenues would like for you to share them with our readers. Each month we will randomly choose a picture to be published in Avenues. Email your picture in a high resolution jpeg format to news@areawidenews.com. Remember to include along with the picture, the child’s name, parent’s name, age, city and contact information.

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Trace Monroe Everett recently celebrated his first birthday. He is the son of Clayton Everett and Sidney Mitchum of Salem.

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Creating a home away from home for visitors

Story by Renee Janes PHOTOS by Renee Janes and Submitted What started out as purchasing a couple of rentals to turn into Airbnbs has turned into a multi-home business for local couple Adam and Alexis Davis and family, who have a combined love for tourism and real estate. The new venture is something that has also gradually introduced them to the world of remodeling. The first two homes the Davis’ converted to Airbnbs were Corner Cottage and Rock House Retreat. This included making a few small improvements to Corner Cottage as well as painting and decorating. Work at Rock House Retreat included a major renovation. “That was a lot of fun. I got to do some staging,” said Alexis Davis. However, one of their most recent purchases, River Rock House,

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needed some TLC. “This one, it just needed more. It’s so small and it was an older home,” said Davis, stating the home had a lot of dark wood paneling. After deciding to take down a wall that divided the living room and kitchen, Davis suggested vaulting the ceiling where the wall had been removed. After she and her husband, Adam, discussed the idea, they decided maybe it would be stage two after the house was put on the market and next winter vault the ceiling. “I guess the more he thought about it the more he liked it too. So, he talked to the contractor

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then surprised me the next time I came in, the whole ceiling was ripped out.” Beginning in late October 2021 with the remodel, they hoped it would take three months but ended up taking approximately six months to complete. Davis stated they “have a wonderful contractor,” who also has a full-time job in West Plains, but would work for them in his off time and has helped with everything from the bathroom to electrical. Davis stated she and her husband realized where their limits were when remodeling and would have Rich Agers take care of a lot of the big construction part and they would clean up and paint. In addition, her father-in-law, Mark Davis, helped with a lot of projects including helping put up the car siding, whitewash and install trim. “He was great because he could be here when we couldn’t because we both work during the day and can only do so much in the evenings. So, we all kind of rotated. My family was a huge help,” said Alexis, stating help was provided by her brother-in-law Eli and property manager Hannah Barnett. “We all kind of pitched in. It was just a fun little project to see it move along. I would like to say it was DIY, but we needed professional help,” said Alexis, stating they did hire out all the plumbing and electrical. “It was a family effort,” said Alexis. During the six-month process, the cost of supplies increased, and

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weather conditions interfered. “We didn’t turn on the electric to this property until February because we had all the electric ripped out.” Improvising, they had utilized a generator to use power tools and heaters to heat the rooms enough for paint, glue, and mortar for tiles to dry. Sadly, the original wood floor was not salvageable. However, luxury vinyl was installed throughout the home, something Adam has become proficient in installing, stated Davis. When asked what inspired the decoration, Alexis said, “Our goal was to go as light as possible because it was such a small space. We wanted to whitewash as much as we could and use the white walls, which is a little risky when you have rental,” said Davis, stating she wanted to risk going dark with the cabinetry. “It was such a small portion of the room, and I am obsessed with the way it contrasts,” said Davis. Originally planning to install laminate white marble for the kitchen counters to match the tile in the bathroom, the plan changed when they found the butcher block at a more affordable price. When choosing furniture for the Airbnb, they considered the small scale of the house and brought in a blue couch that also folds out into a king size bed. The couch inspired other items brought in by keeping with blue tones and corresponding colors. Keeping with a relaxing inviting vibe when decorating, they tried to keep the ambience fresh and natural. Davis gave Adam and her son, Skylar, credit for most of the décor, some of which they also staged. “I was super impressed,” said Alexis, stating she did have to do some adjusting here and there, but she was very happy with the work they did. The house features two cozy bedrooms and one bathroom, which needed extra TLC. “I am sure this home did not originate with a bathroom, and I

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believe this was a closed in porch. When we pulled everything out, about two feet up the exterior wall is concrete block and from there up was studs. So, I think it had a walk out porch and then they just built up around it…It needed some help. That is why our window seat is so deep. We didn’t take out the block. We just kind of snuck in some more insulation. But it didn’t have a window. That was a big ask from me, to figure out a way to get natural light in that room.” They also created the hallway because you had to walk through the bedroom to get to the bathroom. The family is staying busy with remodeling as they acquired another home in Mammoth Spring in January, one previously owned by Rosie Hatfield, who Alexis described as “the sweetest lady in the world.” The house, which has a unique view of the dam at Mammoth Spring State Park, has been completely gutted and is in the process of being turned into a home away from home for visitors. All the houses are provided with booklets with house rules and other info on things to do in the area, including locations of places to eat and other area amenities such as grocery stores, etc. Alexis stated the booklets also contain information on acquiring fishing licenses and other helpful tips for those who are visiting with a specific recreational interest. For instance, one of their houses includes the opportunity to access kayaks and provides life jackets as well. The Airbnbs provide many of the amenities of being at home, including pots and pans, menus, coffee and creamers, snacks, etc. Each house also features an outside recreation area for visitors to relax and enjoy the Ozark evenings. For instance, Corner Cottage features a fire pit with benches and a “s’mores corner.”

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“I think one of the coolest things is, last summer my husband and I were driving around town and we drove by and saw a family sitting out there eating s’mores…It was so cool to see that. They are just out there making memories. That is just cool thinking you have a little part in their memories as they are traveling,” said Property Manager Hannah Barnett. “These are fun, and they have gotten very popular in the area which I honestly still consider a good thing. Yeah, it is competition, but that just means there are more places for people to come so more people will look. When they check in the area, our place on the map will be noted. It is not just one or two little dots when you look at that map. There are options here,” said Davis, stating it also helps when larger groups are visiting for events such as weddings or reunions. Running the Airbnbs is a full-time job, if one wants to stay consistent with maintenance and booking of the accommodations. Davis stated, many of those renting are locals for when they have family and friends visiting for holidays, with July and November being the most profitable months for the business. “At least one of them is booked for an entire week at Thanksgiving,” said Davis, and she advises those travelling during holidays to book a few months ahead of time. For more information about the Airbnbs, they are listed through Airbnb and BRBO and at www.springriver.info.

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Memorial Day; honoring those who have served

Story by Renee Janes Photos/Areawide Archives As we get closer to summertime, for many, Memorial Day is the official kick-off to summer with that often-including barbecues and heading to the lake or river. However, this national holiday is observed to honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the United States military. Every year, many organizations and individuals take the time to recognize the holiday by placing flags at area cemeteries to mark the graves of veterans who have passed away. According to www.pbs.org, the day was “originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance

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of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers. During that first national commemoration, former Union General and sitting Ohio Congressman James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried there.”

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“We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country, they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.” – James A. Garfield May 30, 1868, Arlington National Cemetery

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What’s Cookin’ in the Ozarks? Easy Chocolate Cake Courtesy of Cooking Classy

Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 cup granulated sugar 6 Tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder, plus more for dusting pan 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs Chocolate Ganache (optional) 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup heavy cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 9 or 8 by 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray then dust with cocoa. Shake out excess cocoa. In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, 6 Tbsp cocoa, the baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, oil, vanilla and eggs. Whisk mixture until very well blended (about 1 minute). Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 27 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Meanwhile make ganache. Place finely chopped chocolate in a medium heat proof mixing bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over stovetop on medium heat until just simmering. Pour hot cream over chocolate then stir with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth. Let it cool until it's a thicker consistency, about 30 minutes then spread over cake and slice.

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Church Directory Ash Flat Church of God 124 Arnhart St. • Ash Flat, AR 501-574-8294 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 5:00 p.m. Thursday Services 6:00 p.m. Pastor CL Abbott

Peace Lutheran Church 4 Iroquois Dr. • Cherokee Village 870-257-3957 Pastor Brian Pummill 9 a.m. – Traditional Worship 10:15 a.m. – Adult Bible Study & Sunday School 11:15 a.m. – Contemporary Praise Service

Salem United Methodist Church 205 Church St., Salem, AR 72576 Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 a.m 870-847-6030 • 870-895-5157 Pastor Ken Anderson

Hardy Church of Christ 305 Johnston, Hardy, AR 870-847-6024 Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5:00 p.m. Minister: Don House 501-412-3532

Welcome Hill Church of Christ 16309 Highway 9 South, Mammoth Spring, AR PO Box 495 / 417-293-6355 Sunday Morning Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. Minister: Erman Croney - 417-264-3371

First Baptist Church of Mammoth Spring 16600 Highway 9, Mammoth Spring, AR 625-3273 • www.mammothspringfbc.com Chris Powers, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 6:30 p.m.

Brandsville Church of God 10902 US Hwy. 63, West Plains, MO 65775 7 miles South of West Plains and 7 miles North of Koshkonong on Hwy. 63 Come Meet The Lord! Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m. Pastor Bruce Underhill • Call 417-204-2452

New Hope Baptist Church 1244 Hwy. 175 • Hardy, AR 72542 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 870-966-4997 Don Robbins, Pastor/Brother Food Pantry Last Saturday of Each Month - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Cherokee Village United Methodist Church Worship Service 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Coffee Talk 8:45 a.m. Located in Cherokee Village at 21 Otter Dr. (between Keno & Navajo Dr.) Senior Pastor Rev. Angie Gage - 870-257-3869 Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jimmy Anderson

St. Michael’s Catholic Church Corner of Tekakwitha Dr. & Hwy. 62/412 Cherokee Village, AR • 870-257-2850 Email: stmichaelcv@yahoo.com www.stmichaelscv.org Daily Mass: Mon., Thur., Fri. - 9 am; Wed. - 6 p.m.; Saturday Vigil - 4 p.m. Sunday - 9 a.m. Rev. Amal Punganoor • 870-257-4456

Christian Life Center Non Denominational - Full Gospel Rev. Matthew Wann, Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. For Directions Call 870-346-5556 or 870-636-0023 GPS Location: 244 AR 58 Spur Hwy.

Hardy United Methodist Church Fourth & Spring / Every Sunday Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Open Hearts ~ Open Minds ~ Open Doors First Missionary Baptist Aba Highway 62 West At Spruce, Salem, AR Sunday School-9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship-11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Services - 6:30 p.m. Call 870-895-2634 or 895-4728

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Arkansas Sole Sisters "Living a Great Story"

Story By Debbie Moore PHOTOS by DEbbie Moore and Gretta If you hike some of the wonderful trails in our beautiful Ozark Mountains, you might just run onto a unique women’s hiking group called the “Arkansas Sole Sisters.” I first heard about this group from a fellow hiker. As I began to research the group, I could see there was much more to the group than hiking and safety (It is always a good practice to hike with a buddy or a group). This was more than a standard hiking club! Yes, these women were physically climbing mountains, but they were also

supporting and building each other up as they climb the mountains that we all face at times in our lives! I recently caught up with the group founder, Tammy Bradley, and spent a day hiking with the “Arkansas Sole Sisters!” Tammy is a micro-biologist and senior lab manager of FSQA Laboratories for George’s Inc.. Along with being the founder of the “Arkansas Sole Sisters,” She is an entrepreneur and creator of “Wandering Soles Outfitters” that is set to launch later this month AVENUES • May, 2022 25

“I have been blessed in finding this group of amazing women. After a long week at work, I know I can relax and get to have an adventure with some awesome women who encourage each other. We come from all walks of life but for a few hours on the weekend, we get to put all of it aside and enjoy each other's company and draw strength and inspiration from each other while living a great story. I have found friends from all over the state of Arkansas and to our surrounding states. I know that when the chips are down, I have some amazing friends who will encourage me. I had never had friends like this before and I am truly blessed to have found this at this stage in my journey.” - Gretta

(wanderingsolesoutfitters.com). Tammy is an amazing, inspirational lady that has climbed some very difficult mountains in her life and felt the call to share her journey and success to inspire others to do the same. I met Tammy and some other “Sole Sisters” one Saturday morning for the scheduled hike to Schoolhouse Falls near Jerusalem, Ark. As the rest of the hikers were arriving, I had a chance to talk with Tammy, and find out how in eight short months this group has blossomed from five core women to a social media presence of more than two-thousand 26 AVENUES • May, 2022

members! I was amazed to learn that we had ladies coming from as far away as Pine Bluff, Ark. and Joplin, Mo. to hike with us on that Saturday! I was even more amazed to learn that women from as far away as Nebraska, and Oklahoma had traveled to Arkansas to hiked with the “Arkansas Sole Sisters!” My mind was whirling as I was taking in all this information! What was the draw to this hiking group? I was about to find out! I asked Tammy the obvious burning question, how did the “Arkansas Sole Sisters” start? Tammy was quiet for a few moments. I could tell from her

“You got this girl!”, I can’t tell you how many times Tammy and I have reminded one another of this during our hiking trips; driving over snow covered roads, hiking out of Hemmed in Hollow, barefoot river crossing in the winter, and the countless times we have bushwhacked through the forest wondering if we would ever find the trail. This group is about reminding ourselves and others to apply this motivation to our life struggles, to be strong and keep pushing forward. Tammy and I found so much fun and support while hiking. There have been times we laughed so much our faces hurt, this is what we want to share with others. This group is a ‘no judgement’ zone where everyone can feel free to share their true personalities. We are all women with some kind of personal flaws or issues, but we also all have beautiful parts about ourselves that makes us unique and shine.” - Cindy

expression and her body language that her answer was coming from a very personal place. She took a deep breath, and she began; “I had some life events over a period of about five year that pretty much brought me to my knees. I was at an all-time low. My self-worth and who I was as a person had taken a beating! I turned to hiking and my good friend Cindy. When we were out hiking, I escaped my problems for a while. I found laughter again! Soon after several other friends joined us until we had a core group of five. Hiking and the support of these special friends saved my life!”

Tammy shared with me that she had thought about starting the hiking group for about a year before she launched the “Arkansas Sole Sisters” Facebook page in September of 2021. “I prayed about it, and I just felt this was something I needed to do,” Tammy said. “I know what hiking and support of other women did for me. It was my way of giving back what I had been given. I don’t want anyone to have to go through trauma alone! I want them to have hope and know that happiness is still possible.” As Tammy and I talked, the trailhead parking lot began to fill up and soon we were ready to hit the AVENUES • May, 2022 27

trail. What a very diverse, wonderful group of ladies I met that day as we hiked to Schoolhouse Falls, Lizards Log Falls, and one un-named falls! We named the un-named one; “Bushwhack Falls!” We definitely were not short on laughter as we navigated our way to these very beautiful waterfalls. The dynamics of this group might best be understood in the words of some of the active members. We asked some of them to share what this group meant to them. They emailed their responses to Tammy, and she forwarded them on to me. There was way too many to share them all, but what they had to say spoke volumes! It just reinforces that this is not just a hiking club, but something so much

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more! If you look up the Arkansas Sole Sisters Group on Facebook and read the about information it pretty well sums up what makes this group so unique. “WELCOME to AR Sole Sisters climbing mountains one mile at a time! We are a group of girls who love to hike, but we don’t just hike, we build friendships. We lift each other up and make each other laugh! We don’t just hike, we go on fun adventures! Isn’t that what it’s about? If you need a friend or if you’re looking for your strength, then grab those hiking boots and let’s climb those mountains together one mile at a time. Leave those troubles behind for a few hours and take time for yourself. You deserve it!” When I went on this adventure with the “Arkansas Sole Sisters”, I did so to write this story, but I got so much more than just a story! I found a network of amazing women that I can now call my friends. I am now an “Arkansas Sole Sister!” You can go to the “Arkansas Sole Sisters” Facebook page to see the events and activities they have planned. At this time, they have hikes and kayak trips planned through July. This may be just the adventure you have been looking for!

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ACNA’s February Artist of the Month: Maria Egbert By Cheri Lynn Quattrochi

The Arts Center of North Arkansas’s May Artist of the Month is Maria Egbert, the organization’s president-elect. When asked what kind of art she does, she replied, “Whatever classes are being offered.” She considers herself an autodidact and has learned to make ceramic pottery, polymer clay items, watercolor cards, handwritten inspirational quotes on canvas, and acrylic pour paintings in addition to receiving pointers on photographing nature. Her focus is macro and sunset/sunrise pictures. A native southern Californian, Maria lived there for 55 years. Hers was a happy childhood. As early as kindergarten, her teachers noticed her propensity for painting with skills beyond her age level. She won first place in an art contest—but only after the judges questioned her and were satisfied that she was the sole artist of the submitted piece did she receive her blue ribbon. In middle and high school, she gravitated toward the “artsy” elective classes. She took plastics (molding pieces into decorative works), drawing, painting, and metal shop in which she was the only girl. Male bias was alive and well as her teacher grumbled that girls didn’t belong there and he would never give one an “A.” However, Maria’s finished products were measured, cut, folded, and riveted almost to perfection—and the instructor gave his first “A” to a girl. Before marrying, Maria served a religious mission for her church in Brazil. There, she learned her third language, TRI COUNTY MEDICAL SUPPLY IS HONORED TO SPONSOR THE POPULAR CHRISTIAN BAND AFTER GRACE ON THE EVENING OF MAY 28TH AT THE FULTON COUNTY HOMECOMING FESTIVAL.

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Devotions of the heart revealed in actions; a lifetime dedication to nation and community Story by Elaine Brown Photos/Submitted

When an individual shows dedication and determination in giving of his or her time in serving the public and local community, that selflessness usually stems from the heart and is often reflected at an early age. Military service in one capacity or another is one direction in which that kind of motivation may be channeled. Such is the case for Charles E. Wilson of Hardy, Ark., a retired Colonel of the U.S. Air Force and a beloved leader in the Hardy community for years. Early in his education, Wilson graduated from Hardy High School in 1956 where he was class valedictorian. He went on to pursue his military ambitions on a scholarship program at the University of Arkansas. He earned Pi Kappa Alpha honors on Capt. Pershing’s Rifles Drill Team and became president of the Arnold Air Society and cadet wing commander. Wilson’s air force training began with medical service school in 1961 at Gunter Air Force Base, Ala. He wrote, “I was tasked with the transfer of medical equipment and personnel to support the Cuban Missile Crisis.” Upon completion of squadron officer school at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. in 1964, Wilson was transferred in October of that year to Wheelus Air Base in Libya where he was commissioned as Commander of

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Fishing the Ageless Sport By Dewayne French Fishing is for everyone, it is one of the most inclusive sports that we have. A fish doesn’t care what age you are, what color skin you have, what nation you are from and they don’t care what language you speak. In most all normal sports that we have, the common “stick and ball”sports, there is usually an age that you start to lose your “peak performance”. When I was younger it was all about baseball for me. I was better in my high school and college years. Fishing really does not have that, it is mostly based on the ability of the fisherman. Fish live daily by instinct and we live by reasoning things out. Those two concepts rarely cross paths and more often are like opposing magnets, they repel instead of attract. We don’t have to be the strongest or most fit person to be a fisherman. Fishing has no age limit, we recently had a tournament that I help with every year and we always have lots of give away prizes at the end. We try to keep the fisherman involved and always have a few wildcard prizes for the anglers. A couple of prizes that we always give out are to the youngest and oldest fisherman that fished the tournament. This usually is given to a fisherman with ages ranging from 5-82. The average age of 43.5 is probably most common for the fisherman we had in the group. Now there isn’t any professional sports team around that an 82 year old can still be on the team, much less be competitive like this gentleman can be. Many others like him in the Ozarks region continue to fish tournaments well into their early 90’s.

has 4 Bassmaster classic wins, many tournament wins (B.A.S.S & FLW), and in 2016 at young age of 69 Mr. Clunn won a Bassmaster Elite tournament in Florida making him the oldest person to hold this achievement. Then at age 72, in 2019, he won again in Florida, breaking his own record. He is even on Wikipedia and always makes time to talk with kids and the youth in our sport. A true legend right here in the Ozarks. Fishing isn’t about how big you are, how many push up’s you can do. It isn’t about your weight, how far you can pass a football or hit a baseball. It is about how you can read a lake or river. It is about seasonal movements of fish and the habitats they live in. It is about your understanding of the predator prey relationships. It is about your understanding of boat positioning as you fish and it’s affect on the fish around you. Fishing is about so much more than just cast and repeat. Remember, we all “Live Downstream” so please pick up your trash and any other trash you see out floating around! Never discard old fishing lines in the river or lake! Wear your life jacket, and tell your family your expected return times, and a general location of where you plan to fish. Check out my social media pages and follow my fishing adventures around the Ozark waters we call home. Facebook: Dewayne French Fishing Twitter: @French_fishin Instagram: french_fishin Youtube: Dewayne French or French fishing

Fishing is a sport and if you don’t believe me then go fish a bass tournament and you will have a different thought concept. You get up well before sunrise to travel to the lake or river, then fish at least 8 hours, standing up casting in all kinds of weather and wind, then you clean up your boat, tackle, and fix anything broken, then drive home. It isn’t your normal sitting on a creek bank watching a bobber float around. There are all kinds of fishing tournaments from bass, crappie, catfish, trout, walleye, really all kinds and every season of the year. Fisherman play their sport out on a lake or river, outside with all different weather elements. We don’t have a stadium or a dressing room for a halftime pep talk. We fish in what ever mother nature decides to give us that day. I mentioned earlier about our age not being a limiting factor in our sport and our sport has a G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) that lives in our Ozarks region, Mr. Rick Clunn calls Missouri home. He

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