Let’s Consider : Quest continues to visit presidential libraries

JAN MULLIKIN

We had not previously visited Atlanta, although it surely offers enough reasons to visit. Among other things, it is a city with all kinds of history and we went to see some. Our initial reason for planning to visit Atlanta was our desire to see one more presidential library. We had visited five of the 12. The presidential libraries are actually museums, showing the story of the president’s life and especially his presidency. The “library” part consists of presidential papers and documents and is available for researchers to study., not open to the public. It was an accidental “hobby” we fell into after visiting the Eisenhower Library in Abilene, Kan., while returning from a Colorado vacation many years ago. That was the start of our quest. Later we visited the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. It was close enough to visit without spending a fortune to get there, and we had admired Truman as a straight-forward Midwesterner — president when we were children. Later, we visited a second time and toured th - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Food Talk : Frozen food is safe, if handled properly

ELLEN JONES

QUESTION: I freeze lots of food in my home freezer. I have been reading about so much food poisoning it causes me to be concerned. Is frozen food really safe? ANSWER: Food stored constantly at zero degrees will be safe if it was safe when first put into the freezer. Quality may suffer with lengthy freezer storage but not the safety. Freezing at this low temperature keeps the food safe by slowing the movement of molecules, causing microbes to enter a dormant stage. This prevents the growth of microorganisms that causes both food spoilage and food borne illness. Freezing does not destroy or kill bacteria. It makes it dormant or inactive. Once thawed, however, these bacteria become active again. They multiply and will lead to food-borne illness. You must handle thawed food just as safely as you do fresh food. You must be careful to thaw food with care. There are three safe ways to thaw food. They are in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Small items may defrost in the refrigerator over night. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Gator Golf scores high in fundraising fun

By Cynthia Lee Special to the Herald-Leader

Golf club and score card wielding Kiwanis Club members and their friends and family descended upon the Gator Golf Course in Fayetteville July 12 to play miniature golf and help with Club fundraising. The grand prize of $250 was won by Rick Parker, president of the Siloam Springs Kiwanis Club. He donated the entire amount back to the Kiwanis Club. The door prize of a La-Z-Boy chair was won by Kiwanis Club member Wendell Skelton. “I’m happy to report that we met and exceeded our financial goals for this tournament; it was our most profitable one to date,” Parker said. “Most of the contributions were made by local businesses that our Club members own or work for. Gator Golf donated the use of their golf course, which also helped us to reduce our costs and maximize profits. These funds will help a lot of children in the area.” The Siloam Springs Kiwanis Club is a service organization that has been helping children in Siloam Springs for more than 60 years. It has 15 local youth programs. Some of them provide leade - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Cancer survivor receives $2,500 scholarship

From Staff Reports

Kevin Leon, 19, of Siloam Springs, is among 19 pediatric cancer survivors selected this year to receive Dennis Jungmeyer Scholarships valued at $2,500 each and awarded by the Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Foundation in Little Rock. Presented annually to current or former CARTI pediatric cancer patients, the scholarships are named in honor of cancer survivor and CARTI Foundation Board director-emeritus Dennis Jungmeyer of North Little Rock. Jungmeyer is a co-founder of the CARTI Kids Golf Classic, proceeds of which benefit CARTI Kid programs and activities. Established in 1986, the tournament has since raised more than $2 million. Diagnosed with a malignant pineal brain tumor at the age of 14, Leon is a recent graduate of Siloam Springs High. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

West Siloam Springs News : Squirrels invade apple trees

GEORGIA BATEMAN

Folks, what a great week. Just beautiful... ! Our gardens are still doing well and so are our native squirrels. I have a June apple tree in my back yard which produced very well this year. The sassy squirrels are feasting right from the tree. I have always had plenty of June apples to supply my need and yet leave some for the squirrels, however, the group leader of the squirrels seems to have a different idea — he takes what he wants and leaves me a few. This same idea he carries over into Norma Watson’s cucumber and squash patch and now he is on her tomatoes. I feel a tender quilt when I gripe about it as our Lord has given us an ample supply for both. It was 91 degrees on Sunday and although we are promised an increase in temperature in the coming week, we are also promised a good shower by Thursday. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Back to School Bash Siloam Springs Church of the Nazarene is sponsoring a Back to School Bash on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for children age 4 through 6th grade at the church located at 1700 S. Carl. Power Lab VBS will be held July 28 through Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 215-2296. Outrigger Island VBS Gum Springs Baptist Church is having Outrigger Island VBS through July 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly. The event is for children ages 3 to 6th grade with family night on July 25 at 7 p.m. For a ride, call Karin at 228-1751. New Life Tabernacle VBS New Life Tabernacle presents “Adams Closet” through July 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 3 to 12. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Fall worship service set for Sept. 14 in Siloam Springs

From Staff Reports

“One Church, One Community, One Service” is the theme for a community wide worship service planned for Sunday, Sept. 14 in Siloam Springs. The service will be held at 11 a.m. in the Glenn Black Football Stadium on the Siloam Springs High School campus. Dr. Chip Pollard, president of John Brown University, will be the featured speaker. Sponsor of the event is the Siloam Springs Ministerial Alliance. Ryan Shields of Community Christian Fellowship will be in charge of the music, and Reece Watson, music director of the First Baptist Church, will direct a combined choir of singers from various churches in the area. Members of the ministerial alliance are asking area churches and individuals to become involved and volunteer to help and participate, as many are needed to see this event to fruition. “We are holding this service to show unity, and that Christians can worship together despite denominational differences,” said Dr. Randy Rowlan of the First United Methodist Church. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

’Cause I Said So : ‘Cause I said so

ANDREA VANSANDT

It’s summertime; time for swimming pools, cook outs, church camps, and summer vacations. For a while, my family has been planning our vacation. While in Eureka Springs this past December for my little sister’s wedding, we took note of all of the tourist-y sites that we had never been to. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

CHURCH NEWS

Community Christian Fellowship is sponsoring a new Seniors Fellowship Group, open to all interested seniors in the Siloam Springs area. The event will be held the second Wednesday of each month starting Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Some of the programs we have planned are: Sept. 10 — Pot Luck Luncheon with last names beginning A-M bringing a main dish and N-Z bringing a salad or dessert. The program will be a DVD by Ken Davis entitled "Lord, I don't want to be a Sheep!” Oct. 8 — Space is available on the train from Springdale to Van Buren, with lunch at the Sisters Gourmet Bistro in Van Buren. The cost for this is $60.50 per person and includes the ticket, lunch, tax and tip. Call either 549-3922 or our church administrator at 524-6705 for more information. Nov. 12 — will be a pot luck again with last names starting A-M bringing salad or dessert and N-Z bringing a main dish. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Library programs continue

The “Catch the Reading Bug,” at the Siloam Springs Public Library still has programs ongoing for the summer. Anyone who reads at least three hours will be invited to a final party with food, activities and rewards. The Summer Reading Program schedule of events follows: July 24, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.: All ages, Tricky Spiders — weave placemats July 25, 2 p.m.: Popcorn and Bug Movie Tuesday, July 29, 11 a.m.: Ending Program — make bug bands, eat lunch, receive awards, Toucan Jam Performance For more information, call the Siloam Springs Public Library at 524-4236. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

A LITTLE SPICE FROM GINGER : Quantico: Unfounded Fears

Ginger Macfarlan

Isn’t it funny how the fear we expend turns out to be useless ? Fruitless worry must be common to man, because no matter how many times my fears are proved to be unnecessary, I always find myself fearing again. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008