Monday, September 28, 2009

Weekend Yard Sale

There will be a big yard sale at the home of James and Evelyn Norris this weekend. The planned time will be Friday and Saturday from 7am until whenever. This all hinges on if the weather holds out. At least three families will have stuff for sale, so there should be plenty of good items. If you don't know how to get there, here are the directions: take the Mt. Lebanon Rd which is north of town. The first dirt road on the left is Adelle Lane; take that road until you see the sign on the right.

Ticket Sales Delayed

No scratch off lottery tickets at the store today... Blake said there was a delay in the paperwork but he was expecting a delivery any day now.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Rumor Control

Straight from the man himself: Mr. Willie Carroll Livingston assured me today that, despite what you may have read, he has no intention of turning the old hotel into a Bed and Breakfast Inn.

Meeting Reminders

Two upcoming meetings in town:

West Saline Community Center's October board meeting will be on October 5th at 7pm at the WSCC in the cafeteria. All area residents are invited to attend, hear what's going on, and give their input. All WSCC meetings are open to the public and advertised well in advance.

The New Edinburg Fire Department will hold its monthly meeting on October 8th at 7pm at the fire station. All area residents are invited to attend. The NEFD is in need of members, particularly those able to fight fires.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Hardware Donation

Mr. Wayne Beck answered my call for used computer equipment by dropping off at my house this morning: two broken computers, a printer in fine condition, assorted mice and two keyboards. Thanks goes to Mr. Beck for his generosity.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Old Computer Equipment

If you have an old computer that you're going to junk, give it to me instead. I'll fix it up and find a home for it. Call me at 870-352-3739 or email me at jamescboney@gmail.com

Orphaned Dishware

Mrs. Bobbie Moseley called this afternoon and told me that she has some orphaned dishware at her house left over from Jerrell Parkman's wake. Someone brought a pecan pie in a dish and two serving spoons that appear to be part of a set. She would like to get the dish and spoons back to their rightful owners. If they belong to you, then please call her at 352-2539 either early in the morning or after 8pm and describe them.

Memorial Donations

A donation jug is on the counter at Spears' Store for the Charles Evans family. His daughter, Alaina Michelle Evans, died in route to Little Rock on the 19th. She was less than a month old.

Fire On Hwy 189

A young lady and her infant escaped a burning vehicle before it exploded late last night on Hwy 189. The New Edinburg Fire Department was quick to respond and put out the fire. Fortunately, both occupants were unharmed.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Hotel Photo Spread

The latest UAM Alumni magazine has a nice article about Mr. Willie Carroll and Mrs. Wanda Livingston and their renovation project. Scans of the magazine spread can be found here and here.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

The Broughton family held a memorial supper this evening for departed family members. The supper was enjoyed by roughly thirty family members and friends at the community center from 4pm to 6pm.

County Fair News

Judge Spears told me this morning that the County Fair and Rodeo might be delayed due to rain damage at the rodeo arena. The arena itself has been redone, but large amounts of the dirt has washed off with the recent rains. So far, the date for the fair is still the 24-26th of this month. If I hear about it changing, I'll put the new date here.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Horse Raffle Update

The drawing for the raffle will be this Sunday at the Rough Branch Ranch trail ride, either before of after the event.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

The State Lottery

Technicians are at Spears' Store today to begin installing the satellite and modem necessary for the sale of lottery tickets. Gary told me they'll start selling scratch-off tickets on September 28th, though it will take until the end of October for the actual PowerBall lottery tickets to come up for sale.

Latest estimates for some jackpots are close to $500 million.

Friday, September 11, 2009

West Saline Community Center

The county road department cleared off the ruins of the old administration building today and covered the hole. It makes the place look a lot better. Our thanks to the CCRD for the work.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

For The Benefit of Clara Parkman

Benefits for Clara Parkman, the widow of Jerrell Parkman, are being held in two venues.

A horse is being raffled off. Go to Spears' Country Store for raffle tickets... $2 for one ticket or $5 for three. As soon as I get the raffle date, I'll post it here on WATE.

The 2nd Annual Rough Branch Ranch Trail Ride will be on September 20th at 1pm. The spot is 9 miles from Fordyce on Hwy 274 towards Tinsman. The ride and the menu are free, but donations are being taken to help Clara out. This is a family oriented, kid friendly trail ride, so no alcohol or profanity. Coolers will be checked at the gate, and a negative Coggins test on all horses is required. The after-ride menu will be BBQ, burgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks, desserts and all that goes with it.

Clara's in a tight spot; give her a hand.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

This Afternoon's Shower

Predicted at less than a tenth of an inch, we got 2.2 inches instead.

Jerrell Parkman's Funeral

I went to it this morning. Very nice it was. I estimated roughly 70 people there with three ministers handling the service. It was enormously hot right out in the sun even by 10am, but we all managed to make it through without anyone dropping.

If you can, make a point of visiting Clara now and then to make sure all is well.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Prayer Request

Daisy Blackmon is having eye surgery on the 14th of this month. She asks to be remembered in everyone's prayers.

Thompson Family Reunion

The Thompson family reunion was started in August of 1982 with 155 attendees. I remember going to it with my parents and my grandmother Cary Thompson Boney. Mrs. Ollie Moring reports that this year's reunion was held at Reaves Cemetery on August 22 with 106 present:

Gene and Pat Thompson, Robert Lee and Elizabeth Barker, from Wills Point, TX; Mac Thompson and Cody Scoggins from Richardson, TX; Phil and Kaye Cooper from Killen, AL; Dewey Brown from Mt. Ida; Sue Watkins from Royal; Cheryl Bynum from Perryville; Nancy Richard from Monticello; Glenda Appleget from Rison; Beth Childress from Mabelville; Bobby Thompson from Sheridan; Deborah Cockwell Morales from Monticello; Kala Moring from Redfield; Terry Nolan from El Dorado; Herschel Thompson from Dreco; Calvin and Brenda Thompson from Sheridan; Joanie Ozment from Crossett; Vicky Irons from Pine Bluff; Stephanie, Kaitlyn and Lauren McBurnet from Star City; Ronnie, Stacy and Morgan Bates from Star City; Grey, Shannon and Kolby Reeves from Star City; Eloise Weeks, Ronda Thompson, Heather Rice, Anthony Pevey, Larry and Donna Pennington from Star City; Jeremy, Shelly, Andrew and Madison Grider from Cabot; Jimmy, Deborah and Haly Thompson from Haskell; Jimmy Don and Joann Thompson, Kendia Thompson, Elizabeth Large from Kansas; Jack Brooks from Jacksonville. Matt and Cristy Cathey, Dylan, Colby and Hayden; Tyson Thompson; Cecil and Lorece Thompson; Clyde ("Buddy") and LaVerne Thompson; Wayne and Phyllis Stedman; Kaitlyn Green; Floyd and Nell Brown; Charles and Dot Doss from Warren; Conway Thompson; Vickie Word; Alene Erwin; Marshall and Marnell Parker; Herbert and Ollie Moring; Judy Moring; Cheryl, Hanna And A.J. Moring; Vester Thompson; Leona Thompson; Gene Briant; Sybil Brown; Ervin and Bobby Dyer; James and Bernice Pennington; Danny, Melinda and Brent Huddleston; Aubrey and Janet Huddleston; Randy and Vicki Thompson; Brianne, Logan and Landon Smith; Raymond and Mildred Brown; Michael and Christy Russell; Robert Dale Thompson; Frank Martin; Joey Martin.

West Saline Community Center Meeting

The WSCC had a short board meeting tonight with Jerry Langford, Daisy Blackmon and myself present. Items discussed were general building maintenance and storage rental fees.

Curtis Huddleston (1940-2009)

Curtis Huddleston passed away last night. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6PM until 8PM at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Ashcraft officiating. Burial at Reaves Cemetery.

Jerrell Parkman (1933-2009)

It's sad to start this blog on a down note, but it's necessary. Jerrell Parkman passed away this morning. Visitation will be Tuesday 6pm until 8pm at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Wednesday at Shady Grove Cemetery with Rev. John Kidwell, Rev. Tim McClellan and Rev. Mark Rivers officiating.