Authors inspire kids at Literacy Night

BY LYNN ATKINS Staff Writer lynna@nwanews.com

Teachers know that getting parents involved is one way to help students learn, so many schools plan evening events that appeal to the entire family. At Old Wire Elementary School, the first Literacy Night of the new school year attracted about 300 people of all ages. - Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Samaritan Center battles lean times Staff makes donations go a long way

BY LYNN ATKINS Staff Writer lynna@nwanews.com

Lunch is often a surprise at the Samaritan Community Center. Menus for the soup kitchen — open for lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — are never planned more than a day or two in advance because no one knows what might be available. - Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Truckin’ to NTI F-150 now an educational aid

BY LYNN ATKINS Staff Writer lynna@nwanews.com

At one time it pulled a cattle trailer and brought produce to market, but Bill Millager’s 1987 F-150 is now an educational aid. It will help young people learn the skills they need to earn a certificate and get a job as an automotive technician. - Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Go, See,Do American Legion fish fry

The American Legion, Post 100, Rogers, is holding a fish fry from 11 a.m. - Wednesday, October 8, 2008

OBITUARIES

William Anthony William Anthony, 82, of Bentonville, Ark., died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Rogers, Ark. He was born March 23, 1926, in Arthur, Neb., to William R. Anthony and Estella Upthagrove Anthony. He lived in Eureka Springs, Ark., from 1929 to 1977. He was a core driller and a park ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Chandler. Survivors include two sisters, Velma M. Amos of Kansas City, Kan., and Helen Amos of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews, including Harold Amos of Rogers. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Benton County Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Keith. Burial with military honors was at the Union Cemetery near Garfield. - Wednesday, October 8, 2008

BIRTHS

Mercy Medical Center Sept. 7 — Saba Perwez and Tariq Jawed, Rogers, a daughter, Haya Tariq; Jeanelle and Brad Harris, Gravette, a son, Hudson Hall; Chandra and Samuel Gurel, Goshen, a daughter, Ellanae Rose; Kathryn and Cody Waterman, Fort Smith, a son, Benjamin Lee Sept. 10 — Jennifer and Joshua McMichael, Winslow, a daughter, Jasmine Denise; Madison and Nicholas Orozco, Gravette, a daughter, Carmella Ray; Karee and Gregg Buckner, Bella Vista, a son, Brady Owen Sept. 11 — Maryanne and Joseph Stewart, Rogers, a daughter, Abigail Baily; Amanda and Charles Pemberton, Pea Ridge, a daughter, Emily Suzanne Sept. 12 — Rebecca and Nathan Voris, Bella Vista, a son, Truman Samuel Sept. 13 — Virginia and Damon Force, Washburn, Mo., a son, Rohan Kemper; Lacey and Jared Lett, Rogers, a daughter, Adele Elizabeth; Esther Carranza and Salvador Reyes, Rogers, a daughter, Jatniel Adaia Reyes Sept. 14 — Patty and Cosmo Carlson, Pea Ridge, a son, Maddox Van; Abby Hanson and Dustin Roach, Bentonville, a daughter, Rebecca Ruth Ro - Wednesday, October 8, 2008

HEALTH NOTES

Blood donors needed On Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. donate blood at Wal-Mart, 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers. If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in general good health, you may be eligible to donate blood. For more information on blood donation, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. The American Red Cross reminds those coming to donate to bring a photo ID. Elder LifePhases-Bella Vista The Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education Elder LifePhases-Bella Vista will be sponsoring a seminar on “Medicare/Medicaid and Medical Equipment” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at Highlands Crossing Community Center, 1801 Forest Hills Blvd. - Wednesday, October 8, 2008