We Are The Eagles: March 28th edition

Mark 3: 22-26 "²²And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. ²³And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? ²⁴And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.  ²⁵And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. ²⁶And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end."

Prayer list this week includes: Kaydeen Broughton, Frank and Agnes McClellan, Bob Kleinbeck, Libby Metcalf, and the family of Joe Paul King.

Birthdays this week include: Major McClellan (Mar. 28). Raymond and Mildred Brown will be celebrating their wedding anniversary this week though I haven't heard which day.

The weather here took a turn for the cooler this past few days, but slightly warmer temperatures are scheduled for this weekend. I'm glad I didn't plant anything sensitive.

Deputy Sheriff Major McClellan participated in the Saturday morning funeral of the late Sheriff Joe Paul King who passed away last Thursday.

Matthew Gill and Meredith Steelman were married at the Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church last Saturday afternoon. The newlywed couple will reside on Banks Road. Congratulations to both.

There will be a baby boy shower at the home of Daymon and Dianne Parker on April 9^th at 2pm for Jennifer and Brandon Burks. They are registered at Wal-Mart, Target, and Babies R-Us.

Norma McCoy and her sister Martha Cook joined Peggy Towery on a trip to Mountain Home for a few days. Peggy visited her son Preston while Norma and Martha visited Martha's son Chuck Cook. Norma reports they had an excellent time.

Henry and Rachel Jones were visited last weekend by Deb Jones, Meridith Armstrong of Arkadelphia, and Holly and Cole Hanry of El Dorado.

New Edinburg Fire Department assisted County Line Fire Department in a chicken house fire off of Thompson Road near Emmaus Church last week. Fortunately, the damage was minimal since the fire was quickly extinguished.

We had a great time at the New Edinburg Museum last Saturday with many curious visitors, including Steven Linzy who took several pictures of the displays. The museum will be open again this Saturday from noon to four. Actually, if you ever see my truck parked behind the building, that means I'm inside piddling around so feel free to stop by.

History item: I was told last week that Ruff Hall once had a dirt airstrip in the pasture behind his house. So far, no one else I've asked remembers this. If you can confirm this story, please contact me. Over the decades, New Edinburg has had many stores, a railroad station, a barber shop, multiple cafes, several doctors, a candy store, a telephone office, two movie theaters, a future serial killer, and a hotel, so an airstrip is certainly not out of the question.

If you have news items of interest for this column, please feel free to get them to me by Monday evening in order to get them in that week's column. My phone number is 308-4608 and my email address is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. This column will appear Monday night on the internet at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go Eagles.

New Edinburg Column For This Week: March 21

Jude 1:14-15 “14And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, 15To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. “

Prayer list this week includes: Frank and Agnes McClellan, Libby Metcalf, Jessie Hogancamp, Bob Kleinbeck.

Birthdays this week include: Eugene Boney (March 20), Jerry Langford (March 20), Jason Hall (March 20), Jim Granderson (March 21), David Harper (March 21), Melody Spears (March 23), Lila Beth Benson (March 25). Eugene Boney turned 91 this past Sunday and Jim Granderson turned 88 on Monday.

Welcome to Spring. The weather here in southern Arkansas is warm and looks like we're going to shift right into summer if it gets any warmer. If you're into planting by the moon signs, then the first week of April is the time to do it.

Emmaus Baptist Church will having a dessert and silent auction next Sunday night (March 26) following their nightly services.

Donations were good for the New Edinburg Museum last week. Jim Granderson gave me a wooden maul owned by Horace Cathey that goes with the frow previously donated by Lee Jones. Together they make a great display. Patricia Huddleston and grand daughter Kennedy spent a while in the museum last Saturday. It will be open again for public display this Saturday from noon to four, so feel free to drop by.

Jessie Hogancamp visited with relatives Randy, Whitney, Kayla, Kassi and a grandbaby from Cordon Indiana last Sunday afternoon at the Sheridan Community Center.

I had a pleasant time visiting Monday morning with Mrs. Mathilda Wynne. She's one of the last of the true southern belles.

New Edinburg Fire Department and Rison Fire Department assisted Kingsland Fire Department with extinguishing a very bad house fire on Oak and 2^nd streets in Kingsland last Friday afternoon. The house is not completely gone but is now unlivable. Fortunately a lot of personal possessions, clothes and photos were salvaged.

If you have news items of interest for this column, please feel free to get them to me by Monday evening in order to get them in that week's column. My phone number is 308-4608 and my email address is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. This column will appear Monday night on the internet at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go Eagles.

New Edinburg Column For This Week: March 14

John 7:16-18 “16 Jesus answered them and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18 He that speaking of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.”

Prayer list for this week includes: Frank and Agnes McClellan, Leonard Huddleston, Sue McClellan, Lizzie Mae Martin, Betty Thompson, David McClellan, Max and Lorene Dyer, and Karen Russell (daughter of Rita Parham).

Birthdays this week include: Sue Sanders (Mar. 14), Jarrod Langford (Mar. 15), Jackie Harton (Mar. 15), Tonya Snider (Mar. 17), Andrew Grider (Mar. 17). A belated happy birthday to Charlie Thompson (Mar. 10).

With an occasional storm rolling through, the weather is warming up nicely for the garden season. I've been talking with several local farmers and we're all anxious to get more stuff in the ground. The old adage of “late Easter, early Spring” seems to be holding true this time. I hope everyone remembered to set their clocks forward last Sunday and not be late for church.

There will be a bridal shower for Tara Farmer and Thomas Green on March 19 at 6pm in Macedonia Church's fellowship hall. The couple are registered at Wal-Mart and Pennys.

The New Edinburg Fire Department held its quarterly meeting last Thursday night. The main topic of business was voting on the purchase of a truck in Tampa, FL, for the use of a tanker truck. The FD's present tanker truck has several crucial problems (mainly no baffles in the tank which makes driving it dangerous) and needs to be replaced. The members present voted to purchase the Tampa truck which will be delivered here soon and will be modified to meet our needs. The funds for the purchase will come from the FD's bank account and a grant from the Forestry Department through the county government. I heard today, but have not confirmed, that County Line FD has purchased another tanker truck too.

I made an effort these past few days to beg item donations and financial support for the New Edinburg Museum, and folks were very generous. The following people made financial or material donations: Evelyn Norris, Rick St. John, Jean Parrott, Clyde and Bobbie Moseley, Norma McCoy, Paschal and Rita Parham, Alan and Charolette Quimby, Henry and Rachel Jones, Lee Jones, Allen Searcy, Billy and Mickie Bryant, Tim Shaw, and Deena Jarrett of Crossett. Items donated include: picture frames (which I sorely needed), blue mason jars, a ceramic milk jug, a frow (and if you don't know what that is, come and see it) which probably belonged to the late Olaf Parkman, antique oil cans from the various railroads in this area, assorted farming equipment and tools, all shadows of our town's past. Perhaps the most unique items donated were the glove and training T-shirt of Allison Jones who played on our girls' softball team back in the late 1970s. I had an excellent time visiting with several people who helped me get the time line of area history straight in my head. Much thanks to everyone who is helping make this project grow and succeed. What a privilege it is to have been born and raised in this town.

Remember, this museum isn't just about school history, though there are a lot of school related displays; it's about New Edinburg history and the folks who have gone before us. I'll have the place open again this coming Saturday from noon to four, so feel free to drop by.

If you have news items of interest for this column, please feel free to get them to me by Monday evening in order to get them in that week's column. My phone number is 308-4608 and my email address is JamesCBoney@gmail.com. This column will appear Monday night on the internet at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go Eagles.

New Edinburg Column For This Week: March 7

Jonah 2:1-2 "1 the Jonah prayed unto the Lord his Gd out of the fish's belly, 2 And said, "I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice."

Prayer list this week includes: the family of Vera McClellan.

Birthdays this week include: Joshua Brown (March 6), Meta Wright (March 9), Dorothy Shepherd (March 11).

Anniversaries this week include: Coy Ray and Dianna Martin (March 7).

Mrs. Jean Parrott visited her sister Edna in Pine Bluff last Wednesday.  Mrs. Patricia Huddleston was visited all last week by her daughter Sheila Long from Indiana.

West Saline Community Center held its quarterly meeting last Monday night at 6pm.   The New Edinburg Cemetery Board held its yearly meeting the same night at 7pm.  The Fire Department will have its quarterly meeting this Thursday at 6:30pm at the fire station.

The New Edinburg Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Farm to Market Rd. last Wednesday.  Fortunately, Deputy McClellan had the fire out before we arrived.  County Line Fire Department rolled on that fire as well.

Macedonia Church's Youth Group went to Little Rock for Winterjam last Saturday evening with 39 in attendance. There will be a baby girl shower for Tara and Jared Davis on March 12 at 6 p.m. at Macedonia Church fellowship hall.

If you have items of interest you'd like to see in this column, feel free to share with me before Monday evening in order to see them in that week's column.  This column will appear Monday night on the internet at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com.  Go Eagles.