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.

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June 19 Edition

Ephesians 2:8-9 "⁸ For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: ⁹ Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Birthdays this week include: Donna Thompson (June 17) and Betty Brown (June 20). Happy anniversary to: Gary and Teresa Hubbard (June 18) and Brad and Rebecca Cowan (June 21).

Prayers for the family of Weldon Boyter.

Summer's here this Saturday. So far, we've enjoyed cooler weather... here's hoping we ride it out until Fall.

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.

Greenland Baptist Church is in revival this week. Greenland's Food Pantry for low income families will be open next Tuesday (June 24) from 9-10am.

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.

June 9 Edition

"Do not spread false reports. Do not help a guilty person by being a malicious witness." - Exodus 23:1

Birthdays this week: Virginia (Brown) Carter - June 9th, Julie Trucks and Bobbie Bell Dunlap - June 11th.  Anniversary wishes to: Greg and Allison (Jones) Dallen - June 10th, Rachel and Henry Jones - June 11th and Regina and Barry Huddleston - June 11th. A belated happy anniversary to Billy and Glenda Wilson - June 2.

The rain continues... and continues... with occasional bouts of killer humidity.
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.

The Fire Department will be holding Firefighter Intro classes June 16-17 and the 19th from 6-10pm at the fire station. All firefighters are reminded the June meeting will be on the 12th at 6:30pm.

The last time I checked with the local law enforcement, there's still no suspect for the almost fatal break-in on Mt. Elba Rd. several weeks ago. The suspect was described as tall, heavily bearded, and carrying an army knapsack. Speculation from the usual busybodies tying the incident to any New Edinburg resident is without merit and should be roundfiled. See Bible verse above.
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June 2 Edition

Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Happy birthday to: Dustin Gann (June 1).

Happy anniversary to Jimmy and Wanda Howard (June 2).

Summer is almost upon us. Seems like yesterday we were begging for Spring. Now we're begging for drier weather.

The Fire Department will be holding Firefighter Intro classes June 16-17 and the 19th from 6-10pm at the fire station. All firefighters are reminded the June meeting will be on the 12th at 6:30pm.

If you came by the New Edinburg Community Center last Friday to meet the commodities truck, you no doubt discovered that it failed to appear. I have no idea why.

Around 75 people attended this year's Marks family reunion. Mrs. Frankie Hall reports two Union and two Confederate re-enactors were present along with historian Rufus Buie. The meat was good and so was the fellowship.

The traditional music show the night before was provided by Brothers 189, a local band comprised of Jimmy Pennington, Don Pennington, Robert Dyer (Pennington), and Mike Brumley (Pennington) and was joined by Bubba Golden. I came by to listen to the band and thought they were excellent. If you need a country/rock band for your event, give these guys a try... you'll enjoy them.

The New Edinburg All-School Reunion is coming up soon... this year it will be July 5 from 10:30am until 2:00pm at the school building. If you attended NES or taught there, please come.
Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper.  This column appears on the internet (whenever I get around to posting it) at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go Eagles.

Last of May Edition

Colossians 1:16-18 “16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. “

Happy birthday to: Janelle Briant (May 31), Bobby Thompson (May 27), Bonnie jackson May 26.

Birthdays this week include: Bonnie Jackson and Betty Lisemby Taylor (May 26), Bobby Thompson (May 27), Elton Lisemby (May 29) and Janelle Briant (May 31).

Happy anniversary to Jason and Carrie Hall (May 21).

Mrs. Lois Avery was visited last week by her sister Margaret Smith of Kenosha, WI.

I was saddened to learn this morning that Joe Phillips had passed away a couple of weeks ago. He was an all-around good guy. We also lost James Grice on May 20. Keep both families in your thoughts and prayers.

The county commodities truck will be at the community center on May 30 from 9am-noon.

 Pastor Billy Wilson of Macedonia FWB Church is recovering nicely from the knee reconstruction surgery he underwent May 20.

There will be another Hunter Education Class given in June on the 9th, 10th, and 12th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Class will be held at The West Saline Community Center (the old school building). For more information, contact James Gill at (870)-352-8527. You must reserve a seat before May 27.

An extract from Goodspeed's History of Arkansas, Chapter 25, page 619: James Edgar Martin is a stock-dealer and merchant of New Edinburg, Ark., and was born in Bradley County, Ark., on May 27, 1852, being a son of Dr. John W. and Mary E. (Franklin) Martin, who were born in Virginia and Arkansas respectively. Both are residents of Warren, Bradley County, Ark., and Dr. Martin is now seventy-one years of age... a family of twelve children was born to himself and wife, eight of whom are now living, James Edgar Martin being the second child. In his youth he attended the Warren High School, and in 1873 left his home to embark in the mercantile business, first as salesman at Collins Station, in his uncle's employ, then for the firm of Martin and Goodwin of Warren. In 1876 he came to New Edinburg and became an associate of Martin and Goodwin in the firm of T. M. Goodwin & Co., but in 1883 he became sole proprietor and has since been successfully engaged in business alone. In connection with managing his store he also deals extensively in stock, and is the owner of some very fine registered Holstein and Jersey cattle. He has been grading his stock for four years past, and now has one of the finest herds in the county. He is also the owner of 1,500 acres of land in Bradley and Cleveland Counties, a goodly portion of which is under cultivation, and is accounted not only a successful farmer and stockman also. Like his father, he is a Mason and a Democrat, and his wife, whose maiden name was Mary Word, and whom he married on March 5, 1884, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a daughter of James Word of New Edinburg. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have two children, Anna May and John Ernest.

Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper. This column appears on the internet (whenever I get around to posting it) at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go Eagles.

May 19 Edition

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (KJV)

Birthdays this week include: Marnell Parker (May 19), James Norris (May 21), Connie Shaw (May 23) Princess Warner (May 26).  Happy belated birthday to Betty King (May 16).

The commodities truck will be her for us poor folk at the New Edinburg Community Center from 9 am to noon on May 30.

Oh look, they did a bangup job resurfacing the highway from the park to the Bradley County line and in record time. We Eagles are impressed and flabbergasted at the speed modern technology can make things happen.

There will be another Hunter Education Class given in June on the 9th, 10th, and 12th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Class will be held at The West Saline Community Center (the old school building). For more information, contact James Gill at (870) 352-8527. You must reserve a seat before May 27.

In addition, if you're feeling daring, and want to join New Edinburg's elite sans peer, the Fire Department will be holding Firefighter Intro classes June 16-17 and the 19th from 6-10pm at the fire station. All firefighters are reminded the June meeting will be on the 12th at 6:30pm.

Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper.  This column appears on the internet (whenever I get around to posting it) at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go Eagles.

May 12 Edition

"⁶ Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: ⁷ Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7 KJV

Birthdays this week include: Michael Rawls (May 11), Devlyn Moring (May 11), Patsy Spears (May 12) Termedia Jackson and Glenda Wilson (May 15).

Bobby Hickerson, father of Doris Kee, passed away last Wednesday. Please keep his family in your prayers.

There will be another Hunter Education Class given in June on the 9th, 10th, and 12th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Class will be held at The West Saline Community Center (the old school building). For more information, contact James Gill at (870)-352-8527. You must reserve a seat before May 27.

There will be a benefit at the New Edinburg Community Center for Paul and Doris Jankowski of Hermitage May 16 from 7-10pm with music by The White Mustang Band.  This is a family event and children are welcome. No booze allowed. Admission is $6.

The online Encyclopedia of Arkansas tells us “In 1904, the Bank of New Edinburg was organized, with E. M. Attwood as the founder and president. During the Great Depression, it was the only bank in the county that remained open. By 1936, there were several merchants in New Edinburg, as well as cafes and a beauty shop. One building housed both the Central Telephone Office and the Knight Theater, which showed matinees at noon for children on their lunch break from school and also had shows after school and on Saturday nights.”

Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday morning for inclusion in that week's paper.  This column appears on the internet (whenever I get around to posting it) at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go Eagles.

May 5 Edition

" Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."  --- James 5:16 KJV

Prayer list this week includes the family of Gary Morgan.

Birthdays this week: Tina Sanders (May 7), ME! (May 7), Daniel Bryant (May 9), Kim Emerson (May 10), Kayla Herring (May 10).

Blackberry winter has come and gone. Hello, warmer temps.

Looks like the repaving of Hwy. 8 has been delayed.

Gary Morgan passed away last Saturday.

There will be another Hunter Education Class given in June on the 9th, 10th, and 12th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Class will be held at The West Saline Community Center (The old school building). For more information, contact James Gill at (870)-352-8527. You must reserve a seat before May 27.

There will be a benefit at the New Edinburg Community Center for Paul
and Doris Jankowski of Hermitage May 16 from 7-10pm with music by The
White Mustang Band.  This is a family event and children are welcome.
No booze allowed. Admission is $6.

Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday
morning for inclusion in that week's paper.  This column appears on the internet (whenever I get around to posting it) at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go
Eagles.

April 28 Edition

"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue
that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is
the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is
of me, saith the LORD." - Isaiah 54:17

Happy birthday this week to: Megan and Morgan Searcy and Norma
Thompson - April 28.

We dodged the bullet on some very nasty weather this weekend, with
others in the Vilonia area not so lucky.

The Hunter Education Course given at the New Edinburg Fire Department
is reported to have gone well, with expectations of another class
being given soon. Those interesed should call James Gill at 1
(870)-352-8527 between 4:00 pm and 8pm.

There will be a benefit at the New Edinburg Community Center for Paul
and Doris Jankowski of Hermitage May 16 from 7-10pm with music by The
White Mustang Band.  This is a family event and children are welcome.
No booze allowed. Don't even think about it.

Note to those who frequently travel Hwy. 8: resurfacing of the highway
from the Marks' Mills Park to the Bradley County Line commences this
week... rain or shine. The Highway department will be putting down a
new surface composed of the asphalt/rubber mix that covers the stretch
to Fordyce. Travelers take note that there will probably be hold-ups
in traffic until the project is completed.

Please feel free to share items of interest with this column by Monday
morning for inclusion in that week's paper.  My email is
JamesCBoney@gmail.com. This column appears on the internet (whenever I
get around to posting it) at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go
Eagles.

April 21 Edition

"For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:" --- Job 19:25

Birthdays this week include: Kim Allen - April 22, Daisy Blackmon - April 23 and Erwin Dyer - April 24, Geraldine Sanders - April 27, Robert Dyer - April 27, Jeanette Thompson - April 27.

Here's hoping everyone had a great Easter.

Brother Tony Atkins reports a packed house for Easter sunrise services at New Edinburg 1st Baptist Church.

Easter lunch guests at the home of Bruce and Wendy Grice and Kennedy Pruitt were Joan McCallister of Kingsland, Mitchell Grice of Fordyce, Keith and Melody Grice, Austin, Braydon, Grant & Gracyn of New Edinburg, Bill and Ouita Jarrett of New Edinburg, Randy, Suzanne and Jared Wagnon of New Edinburg, Amy Offutt, Cameron, Megan and Jonathan of White Hall, Coy and Jane Coats of Fordyce, Brandy and Jacob Wolfe and John Coats of Warren. 

I heard a rumor today that there was a man here in New Edinburg who raised 40 acres of turnips and greens for the needy during the Great Despression. Can anyone tell me who this gentleman was, because I'd like to know.

If you have items of interest for this column, please share them before Monday in order to get in that week's edition. This column will appear on the internet (sometime) at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com. Go Eagles.

April 14 Edition

^"11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. ¹² The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." -- Romans 8:11-12

Birthdays this week include: Sheila Currier - April 13, Blake Spears and Bobbie Moseley - April 14, Johnnie Green & Ella Green April 15.

A hunter education course will be given at the New Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department on April 19 from 8am to 7pm. For more information, call James Gill at 352-8527.

Friends and family involved with Bethel Cemetery are holding a clean up day this Friday, April 18, from 8:30am until ?. Those interested in helping keep the cemetery looking nice are invited to come and help.

New Edinburg First Baptist Church will have its Easter Sunrise Services at 6:30am followed by a fellowship breakfast.

If you have items of interest for this column, please get them to me before Monday of each week.  This column will appear on the internet at http://WeAreTheEagles.blogspot.com.  Go Eagles.