July 16 Edition

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23

Birthdays this week include: Chloe Sanders (July 14), Barry Huddleston and Cassidy Trucks (July 15), Randy Sanders (July 16), Belinda Langford (July 17), James Shepherd, Karen Thompson and Leona Thompson all July 18.

Miss Leona celebrated her 89th birthday a few days early at the nursing home in Warren last Sunday surrounded by family and friends.

I received word last week that Mr. Pascal Parham, aged 94, passed away July 7 in Oregon. Funeral plans are pending as I'm writing this.

Stand by for rocky weather this week, so the weatherman says.

Mrs. Daisy Blackmon, President of Bethel Cemetery Association, would like the express her appreciation for those who took time to put up the chain link fence in front of the cemetery.

Regarding "Pat" Parham, the last time I spoke to him was the day before he and Rita moved back to Oregon, but the last good time I had around him was when he hired me to drive him around and put up campaign signs for Tom Wynne during the contested circuit judge race. I was up front with him and said I intended to vote for Ronnie Phillips... didn't matter to Pat. So away we go, and we spent an entire afternoon driving around southern Cleveland County and up into Rison hunting places to plant signs, and as always I learned a lot about all the town's yesteryears. Since he's gone, I can tell this now, but when you got him alone, the man cussed like a sailor... and I appreciated that, since in private company I too cuss like a sailor... but then, Pat and I are both salty old sea dogs.

Go Eagles.

July 7 Edition

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8

Birthdays this week include: Kenny Smith (July 6), LaDonna Cranford (July 7), Becky Briant (July 8), Lin Atkins (July 9), Cindi Langford (July 10), Russell Sanders and Wanda Sanders (July 12). A special happy birthday to Clyde Moseley, who turned 91 on July 4.

We Eagles mourn the passing of Dewey Brown at the age of 92.

With another NEHS School Reunion behind us, we saw a lower attendance combined with a bounty of food, so we all ate a lot and visited a lot. There were several I noted missing, but there were new attendees as well. A grateful "thank you" goes to the Girls of '59 who make this happen every year along with Tracy Brashears who knows how to cook pork just right. Mr. Clyde Moseley blessed the meal. The attendees were: Simone Black, Marilyn Black, Mack Black, Thomas Taylor, Shannon Deel, Ruby Deel, Frankie Hall, Sue Gibson, James Boney, Robert Arrowood, Wanda Sue Arrowood, Garrett Arrowood, Nell Rose Brown, Pattie Luther, Floyd Brown, Sue Sisson, Blanche Norris-Waterhouse, Betty Grace, Sybil Brown, Mongolia Beck, Ollie Faye Harris, Hazel Denton, Norma McCoy, Ronnie Sinclair, Cherry Sinclair, LaVerne Thompson, Buddy Thompson, Ed Chambers, Linda Chambers, Barbara Eddy, Martha Cook, Bill Watts, Diana Watts, Mary Faith Langford, James Langford, Judy Mosley, Marnell Parker, Mary Ann Barron, Carroll Barron, Donnie Wagnon, Clyde Moseley, Bobbie Moseley, Jean Dutton, James Weeks, Marion Apple, James Atkins, Jean Atkins, LaVetrice Gill, Norma Hensley, Bobbie Dunlap, Thomas Sanders, Tracy Brashears, Jessie Hogancamp, Bob Hopper, and Ann Hopper.

To those who wanted to come but couldn't, we missed you. To those who didn't want to come, we still miss you. To those who wouldn't think of coming, get a grip... we still had a good time without you.

Go Eagles.

June 30 Edition

"And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one." - Zechariah 14:9

Birthdays this week include: Gauge Weaver (June 29), Betty Carol Lane (June 30), Tyler Attwood and Janice Thompson (July 3). Happy belated birthday to Madison Beverage (June 28).

Happy belated anniversary to David and Quin Pipes (June 27).

Here's wishing a safe and fun Independence Day this Friday. Fly the flag and let no one take it down.

We Eagles are saddened by the sudden passing of NEHS alumnus ('84) Janelle Briant last week after lifelong illness. Please remember her family.

It's upon us: the 2014 NEHS All-School Reunion is this Saturday at the school building from 10:30am-2:00pm. All NEHS students and family are encouraged to attend. The meal is potluck and there will be door prizes. Let's make this year's event a record in attendance.

There will also be a Hunter's Education Course given in the school building July 28-30 from 6pm-9:30pm. The instructor is James Gill and if you're interested then contact him at (870)-352-8527. Somewhere along the way, the State Legislature decided that a state full of woodland dwelling hunters needed to be told how to hunt safely, so if you were born after Jan. 1, 1969 and want to hunt (legally) then you need this course. MY hunter's ed course was my Dad shooting a watermelon with a 12-gauge in front of me and explaining the concepts of gun safety when I was about 7. It made quite and impression on me.

In remembrance of Janelle: I knew her but not well. The one thing that jumps to mind about her is that she was off-the-scope intelligent and easily graduated one year early. The only other student at NEHS I remember doing that was Nolan Brown, Jr. I was encouraged to do it too, but didn't and have since wished I did.

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June 23 Edition

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 KJV

Birthdays this week include: Patricia McClellan (June 22) and Katie Briant (June 24).

Remember the family of Harold Raymer, as he passed away last Saturday at age 89.

Short but sweet this week. We've achieved Summer, and the hot weather came in right on schedule.

The NEHS All-School Reunion is July 5th from 10:30am-2pm.  Anyone who attended school at New Edinburg or worked there (along with their family) is cordially invited to attend. We've always had a great time at these, and it seems the crowd is getting thinner and thinner each year.  Remember, the last class at NEHS (1985) is 47 years or so... we ain't getting younger. It is hoped that more younger classmates will come this year.

Feel free to share items of interest with this column.  To get it in for a particular week, I need to see it before that Monday.  This column will appear on the internet at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com.  Go Eagles.