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Obituary – Billy “Boney” H. Hunt (1940-2022)

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Obituary – Billy “Boney” H. Hunt (1940-2022)

Billy H. Hunt, better known as Boney, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, July 11, 2022 in Bentonville, Arkansas with his loved ones by his side. Boney was born July 3, 1940 to Steve and Mary Lou (McGarr) Hunt in Waldron, Arkansas. He was 82 years old. Boney was a lifetime member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Waldron. He was actively involved in many activities such as volunteering to help with the food pantry and teaching Sunday School. He loved the Lord and tried to live his life by being an example of strong faith and devotion.

When Boney was younger he enjoyed jogging, coaching little league, and just being active. He loved any and all sports, especially the Razorbacks. He was an avid fisherman. Boney retired from ARDOT after 33 years. He made a lot of friends and people who became family. He was a well rounded gentleman who was widely respected.

Boney leaves behind to cherish his memory, one son John Paul Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas and one daughter, Lisa Hogan and husband Scott of Cave Springs, Arkansas. Poppa Boney will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Kayla “May” Grigg (Robert), Shantel Hunt, Jeremy Hunt, Mattison May, and three step grandchildren: Mary Claire, Annie and Ryanne. as well as 7 great grandchildren. Boney is also survived by his siblings: Charles (Pat) Hunt of Houston, Texas, Betty (Byron) Puckett of Mansfield, Arkansas, Arthur “Hook” (Billie) of Woodlands, Texas, Sharon (David) Leggett of Camdon, Arkansas, Elizabeth Qualls of Greenwood, Arkansas, Cynthia Hyde of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Troy Hunt (Tracy) of Greenwood, Arkansas and Debra Hunt of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Boney will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends he loved dearly.

Boney was preceded in the death by his parents, Steve and Mary Lou, and one sister, Mona Thomas.

Boney’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Waldron, Arkansas with Pastor Billie Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas.

Boney’s pallbearers will be Eddie Swisher, Carlton Graham, Kevin Smalling, Scott Hogan, Robert Grigg and Shane Sanderson.

Boney’s visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

RNN Expanded Sports Coverage to Include Magazine Athletics Starting This Fall

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RNN Expanded Sports Coverage to Include Magazine Athletics Starting This Fall

Resident News Network Sports is proud to announce the addition of Magazine school district sports coverage starting in August! Coverage will include stories in RNN’s new Logan County Edition that is mailed weekly to subscribers. Rattlers fans can subscribe by going to residentnewsnetwork.com and following the links.

Rattlers sports stories will be provided by Jonathan Gipson of Magazine. Gipson, who has extensive sports media experience, will provide both stories and photos during the year. RNN Magazine stories will be published in the print Logan County Edition, as well as on the RNN website and on its social media platforms.

RNN is proud to be the leader in local sports coverage for Logan County and surrounding communities in the River Valley and in Western Arkansas! Thanks to all of our readers, and to the fans of the Magazine community, “Welcome Aboard!” We hope you enjoy reading about your Rattlers in RNN Sports!

Bearcats Sports Coverage Coming to RNN Sports This Fall!

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Bearcats Sports Coverage Coming to RNN Sports This Fall!

As part of Resident News Network’s commitment to local sports coverage, RNN is proud to announce the addition of Booneville Bearcats sports coverage to both its online and Logan County news coverage. Starting this fall, RNN will bring our readers coverage of Booneville sports in our online platform at residentnewsnetwork.com, and to its weekly Logan County Edition that is mailed to subscribers weekly. To subscribe to the Logan County Edition, just go to the Resident News Network webpage and follow the links.

RNN will provide Bearcats coverage in its print edition Logan County weekly paper, as well as on its website and social media platforms starting this fall.

When asked about the new RNN sports coverage in Booneville, the Bearcats’ athletic director, Josh Walker, said, “Booneville is a tradition-rich town with great coaches and athletes. I’m excited for us to partner with Resident News Network to get our athletes more exposure and display their hard work and accomplishments.” And Coach Walker, RNN is excited too about partnering with the Booneville schools to provide local sports coverage for the Bearcats fan base!

RNN is a proud friend and neighbor to the residents of Logan County and its surrounding communities. We are locally focused, and we believe you will love our coverage of local schools, athletes, and coaches throughout the upcoming school year!

Thank you for reading RNN Sports, and we hope you enjoy our expanded coverage!

Scranton Announces Athletics Physicals Deadline for All Student-Athletes for 2022-23 School Year

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Scranton Announces Athletics Physicals Deadline for All Student-Athletes for 2022-23 School Year

The Scranton school district has announced the athletics physicals deadline for all students in their district who wish to participate in scholastic sports for the 2022-23 school year. According to the district’s website, all students must have their athletic physicals completed before the start of the school year in August.

Students and parents can obtain a copy of the athletic physicals form required by the district by going to the Scranton school district website at scrantonrockets.net

According to the school district’s website, “Athletic physicals are being offered at Clarksville Community Health Center by SHS. Athletic physicals done here will be paid for by the district. To schedule an appointment, call 479-668-3282. Parents may opt to have their own doctor do a physical at their own cost. Students may begin scheduling physicals now and must have a new completed physical by the beginning of school. Please upload your physical into your Dragonfly Max account (ass student athletes must have one) or bring it to your coach to be uploaded. The required forms and info on Dragonfly Max can be found here” (on the webpage.)

Scranton High School participates in the sports of baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, golf, softball, and track. Any athlete in grades 7-12 who desires to participate in any of these sports must have a physical on file with the district.

RNN Sports Proudly Announces Expanded Coverage With Addition of County Line High School Athletics

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RNN Sports Proudly Announces Expanded Coverage With Addition of County Line High School Athletics

Starting this fall, County Line High School fans, parents, and students will be able to follow their favorite teams as part of the newly-expanded sports coverage provided by the Resident News Network. The new County Line coverage will be published on the RNN website (residentnewsnetwork.com) and in the new weekly Logan County newspaper that is mailed to subscribers. Subscriptions to the RNN Logan County Edition are available at the RNN website; just follow the links for more information.

RNN is a locally-focused publication, and we believe that the proud patrons and followers of the County Line School District will enjoy RNN’s coverage of the Indians, Lady Indians, and other school-related news.

So, Indians fans, we hope you enjoy our new coverage!

Paris High School FBLA Receives National Recognition in Chicago

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Paris High School FBLA Receives National Recognition in Chicago

Paris High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) students have just returned home from a very successful competition at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago. The students traveled to Chicago on AMTRAK, adding to the uniqueness and experience of going to a national convention. But once the students arrived in Chicago, they made their mark by achieving a top ten national finish, quite an honor for the students and for Paris High School.

Image Credit: Paris High School FBLA Facebook

The Paris students, along with their sponsor, Molly Bennett, had both a very successful and enjoyable trip. Assisting Bennett was chaperone, Jennifer Fields. Images below are courtesy of the Paris High School FBLA Facebook page.

Paris students who won national recognition were:

Sarah Baumgartner and Katelyn Schluterman, 9th place, Business Financial Plan

Presiee Bownman, Reagan Lowery, and Brooke Zimmerman, American Enterprise Project

Devan Cox, Anna Hart, and Hailey Robinson, Local Chapter Annual Business Report

Chloe Moore and Faith Sanders, Partnership with Business

Caroline Fields, Arkansas State Officer

Image Credit: Paris High School FBLA Facebook

Congratulations to all of the Paris High School FBLA students, and thanks to advisor Molly Bennett and chaperone Caroline Fields for making this memorable trip happen for the Paris students!

The Importance of Having Internet in Rural Areas

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The Importance of Having Internet in Rural Areas

At a certain point, the lines of communication stop, and that’s usually where the urban territories meet the rural parts around the globe. If you live in a rural area, internet access and telephone services are a blessing more than a service. This is the importance of having internet in rural areas.

Staying Connected

The most important thing you can do if you’re distanced from the rest of society is keep in communication with the world. If you’re truly rural, this will be important for everything you do, from buying groceries to getting gas.

The small things might not seem like a huge deal for people who live in town. But when you’re miles away, you’ll want to know the status of everything before heading in. Therefore, ensure you’re investing in only the top-level equipment like an ethernet cable you can use outdoors and indoors.

Remote Opportunities

There aren’t many jobs out in the rural areas of the world. But people who live there can build a living by farming their land. This can be a lavish and lucrative lifestyle if you’re genuinely passionate about it. But most people want more than farming and working in the heat and cold for their career choice.

For those who want more, the internet can provide all kinds of opportunities. All you need to do is put yourself out there with your resume, and someone will likely pick you up, then you’ll be working from home before you know it.

Services Need

You can get many items online, whether ordering something or having something arranged for pick up. Before the internet, you would have to call around places to make things happen or have written documentation before making orders. Now, you can do these things instantly through the click of a button.

This is especially important for individuals with medical needs who need continual access to a pharmacy. They can order everything online and schedule the pickup on the same day. This is also extremely helpful in an emergency if your phone line is having trouble or you don’t have a phone line altogether.

There is a great need for internet access even in the most rural areas. This has been an overview of the importance of having internet in rural areas and why we should ensure that the internet works everywhere.

Summer Heat Wave Poses Health & Safety Risks

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Summer Heat Wave Poses Health & Safety Risks

As local temperatures continue to soar during the hot summer months, special members of our population are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness that could even lead to death. According to the United States National Weather Service, heat is one of the leading weather-related killers. Each year, the media reports on the tragic deaths of children, elderly, and even pets that result from being trapped in cars and in homes without air conditioning.

According to the National Weather Service, “Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Heat can be very taxing on the body; check out the heat related illnesses that can occur with even a short period of exposure. Everyone can be vulnerable to heat, but some more so than others. According to The Impacts Of Climate Change On Human Health In The United States: A Scientific Assessment the following groups are particularly vulnerable to heat; check in with friends and relatives who fall in one of these populations, especially if they don’t have air conditioning.

  • Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than are adults. 
  • Older adults, particularly those with pre-existing diseases, take certain medications, are living alone or with limited mobility who are exposed to extreme heat can experience multiple adverse effects.
  • People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have a serious health problem during a heat wave than healthy people.
  • Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, as well as congenital cataracts.

It is NEVER safe to leave a child, disabled person or pet locked in a car, even in the winter. If you have a toddler in your household, lock your cars, even in your own driveway.  Kids play in cars or wander outside and get into a car and can die in 10 minutes! A reported 25 children died in hot cars in 2020.

Deaths routinely are reported as early as April and tragedies continue into December in southern states. Find out more about how cars can heat up quickly when left in the sun. Information and resources in both English and Spanish from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.”

For more information, interested citizens can go to weather.gov/safety. The website provides important safety-related information that is vital for everyone to be aware of during the extreme heat of summer.

Information Source: National Weather Service Website; weather.gov/safety

Financial Focus: What to Expect from a Financial Advisor

Tammy Teague
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Financial Focus: What to Expect from a Financial Advisor

If you know how important it is to invest for your future, but you’re unsure of the road to follow, you may want to get some guidance and direction from a financial professional. But if you’ve never worked with one before, what can you expect?

​Here are some things to look for:  

​• Assessment – A financial advisor will assess your current financial situation – assets, income, debts and so on – but that’s just the start. These days, advisors recognize the need to view their clients’ lives holistically. Consequently, you will see questions like this: What are your feelings about investing? How would you judge your risk tolerance? What are your individual financial goals? What hopes and dreams do you have for your family?

​• Recommendations – Only after fully understanding your needs, goals and preferences will a financial advisor recommend any investment moves. There are no “one-size-fits-all” solutions. You may want to steer clear of individuals claiming to be financial advisors who “guarantee” big returns with no risk. In the investment world, there are few guarantees, and every investment carries some type of risk. 

• Communications – Financial professionals communicate with their clients in different ways, but you should always feel free to reach out to an advisor with any questions or concerns. Most financial advisors will want to meet with clients at least once a year, either in person or through an online platform, to review their investment portfolios. During the review, the financial advisor will help you determine if any changes are needed. But financial advisors won’t wait a full year to contact clients to discuss a particular investment move that might need to be made. Also, depending on the firm you choose, you should be able to go online to review your portfolio at your convenience. 

• Technology – A financial advisor can employ a variety of software programs to help clients. For example, a financialadvisor can determine the rate of return you might need to attain specific goals, helping shape your investment strategy. But there are also a lot of “what ifs” in anyone’s life, so an advisor can use hypothetical illustrations to show you where you might end up if you take different paths, such as retiring earlier (or later) than you had planned or putting in more (or less) money toward a specific goal, such as education for your children. Anyone’s plans can change, so the ability to view different potential scenarios can prove valuable.

Above all, a financial advisor can help you feel more confident as you pursue your goals. Among investors who work with a financial advisor, 84% said that doing so gave them a greater sense of comfort about their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey conducted in 2020 by Age Wave and Edward Jones. And during times of market turbulence, such as we’ve experienced this year, a financial advisor can help you avoid overreacting to downturns. When unexpected events crop up, such as a lapse in employment, a financial advisor can suggest moves that may enable you to avoid major disruptions to your financial strategy. Conversely, when a new opportunity emerges, perhaps from an inheritance or some other windfall, your financial advisor can help you take advantage of it. 

Navigating the investment landscape can be challenging – but the journey can be a lot smoother if you’ve got the right guide. 

This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor 

Edward Jones

20 N Express St, Paris, AR 72855

479-963-1321

jeffrey.o’neal@edwardjones.com

edwardjones.com/jeffrey-o’neal

Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Timepiece: Vacation Time

Tammy Teague
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Timepiece: Vacation Time

Schools are out, hot weather has arrived and its time for getting away from it all for a few days of relaxation and fun.

In 1900, the concept of vacation was entirely different from today.  Families did not simply pack up the suitcases and head to amusement parks and distant places.  Those living in the delta regions that had enough cash and a desire to escape the heat and miasma of the flatlands looked to the mountains of the River Valley for relief.  Catching a train, they would arrive at stations located in Dardanelle, Blue Mountain, Danville, or Magazine and then catch a hack which would transport them up Petit Jean, Nebo, or Magazine mountain to various hotels that would house them for a few days of rest.  Often the wagons would have a difficult time transiting the steep slopes and the passengers would have to get out and walk.  This was especially true on Magazine mountain where passengers were expected to exit the wagon, walk up the narrow defile in the cliff face, and proceed to West End Hotel.

Upon arrival at the mountain resorts, guests could play golf, tennis, or simply lounge in the relative coolness of the mountain peaks.  Buckman Inn, located on the north slope of Magazine mountain, dammed a spring to construct a small ice-cold swimming pool.  To use the pool, one would walk several hundred yards downhill to the dressing room, swim, and then have to climb back up the very steep slope to return to the Inn.

Traveling musical and acting groups would provide outdoor entertainment in amphitheaters, accompanied by the flickering lights from kerosene lamps and the sounds of the whip-poor-wills calling in the darkness. Buckman inn costs were $2.50 per day or $8.50 per week, a rate that few local people could afford at that time.

The automobile changed our concept of vacations forever.  Given more freedom and distance to travel, American’s began to venture further and further from home.  By the sixties, Disneyland and other theme parks attracted huge crowds.  In Arkansas, Magic Springs, Dogpatch, and the more distant Silver Dollar City became the go-to places.  By that time, small travel courts that catered to over-night stays, had sprung up across America and the big hotel chains were quickly replacing them. Fast food for the travelers were available at various small cafesand a big hamburger chain was rapidly expanding across America. 

My family, with limited finances and several children, would make day trips to Dogpatch and enjoy a day out.  Rather than expensive fast food, we would pack bologna sandwiches, soda, and chips and stop for a picnic at scenic places along the route.  Overnight trips usually meant staying with relatives and sleeping on pallets on the floor.  A 1968 family trip to California involved taking five kids, my grandmother, and parents to spend time with relatives in California. We pulled out into the desert at one point and spent the night, something unheard of in today’s world.  Meals were purchased at the supermarket and consumed at the various truck stops. I am not sure how we all fit into the car but we definitely had togetherness.

Arriving in California, we stayed a week at my uncle Darrell’s house; moving in with his family and three kids living in a three-bedroom home.  When our vacation ended, Darrell decided he wanted to return to Arkansas as did some other relatives.  We caravanned back to Arkansas with relatives following in two other vehicles.

Times change but it is still good to get away, spend time with family, and enjoy life.  May your vacations be as good as those I remember from my past.

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