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Latest Member Blog

I Have Cancer! Now What?

Posted By: Patricia Brown

On Monday, July 2, 2012, my parents, d

Fri, 08/17/2012 - 2:50pm

I hadn't thought about fried pies in a long time, but Saturday when my BFF Chocolate kept knocking on my front door... I caved and went into the kitchen and made myself (I say myself because my better half knows to keep his mitts off my chocolate cravings!) some homemade chocolate pudding.

Thu, 08/16/2012 - 7:14am

I Felt Cancer Coming!

Posted By: Patricia Brown

Sat, 08/11/2012 - 11:13am

Trash Rates and The Market Approach, Is It Gone In FS

Posted By: Jack Swink

Thu, 08/09/2012 - 8:18pm

Sopes

Posted By: Joycee

Do you have a Panaderia Tortilleria in your hometown? Chances are you do, they are Mexican bakeries with all kinds of delicious foods inside. We are a melting pot of cultures, even in NW Arkansas you can sample Indian, Thai, Mongolian, Szechuan, Cantonese, Salvadorian, and Mexican.

Wed, 08/08/2012 - 8:13am

Madman on a mission!!! Three steps to surviving an active shooter incident.

Posted By: marcianosecurity

An active shooter is a terrifying event that has dominated our concerns in light of recent incidents in Colorado and Wisconsin. The shooter is on a mission to kill, there is no opportunity to reason with him/her. So, what do you do when confronted with a madman on a mission.

Tue, 08/07/2012 - 5:56am

Food, Fun & Faith Luncheon with Gus Malzahn

Posted By: Habitat Fort Smith

Gus Malzahn Guest Speaker for Habitat for Humanity Event

Fri, 08/03/2012 - 10:24am

Forced City Sanitation Petition Falling Short

Posted By: Jack Swink

Only 800 signatures? It is a sad situation when in our country, the private sector is forced out from competing in the market place and replaced with a uncompromising system of, “our way or the highway”, approach. Is forced “ALL MANUAL” or “ALL AUTOMATED” really viable options?

Fri, 08/03/2012 - 8:41am

Dorothy - a Caregiver for 37 Years

Posted By: RobertM

Imagine two young lovers – David & Dorothy – in law school. Then one day David is shot as an innocent bystander in an armed robbery. That’s very much like Harrison Ford in the movie “Regarding Henry.” But unlike the movie, David doesn’t go to rehab and recover like Henry did.

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 6:13pm

Time stood still

Posted By: Patricia Brown

Time stood still. I did not want to mentally move forward to face my reality. Even though I knew that, eventually, the odds were that I would again face those words. I wanted to delay the message for a day distant in the future. I just have too much I wanted to do before I die. But my wishin

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 9:06am

Those Bible-thumping Homophobes at Chick-fil-A

Posted By: RobertM

Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy is being blasted for being a homophobe and for bashing gay sexual preference and same-sex marriage. Chick-fil-A is being cast in blogs and online forums as one step away from the hateful Nazi party and the bigoted KKK.

What did Dan Cathy really say?

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 6:29pm

Legal Kidnapping or dhs in Sebastian county

Posted By: cinnamongirl

Taxpayers should keep a closer eye on local dhs (dcfs) legal kidnapping is destroying families. Corruption is very much a problem in Sebastian county

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 11:25pm

10,000 Years of Wisdom

Posted By: RayMorris

If you’re laughing or giggling with friends and family every day, or reading up on the most pressing political issues to prepare for the election in November, you may be surprised to hear you’re acting like a 100-year-old.

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 8:17am

Will Greenwood Mayor Side with Free Market Bids?

Posted By: Jack Swink

In today’s SWTR, 7/21/12, the article, ”Greenwood Mayor Picks Trash Hauler”, says he has made his decision, but was wanting to confer with the city attorney to make sure what he has done is legal. Why would the competitive bidding process be an issue to involve an attorneys opinion? If performa

Sat, 07/21/2012 - 1:03pm

Mercy or Not?

Posted By: Citizen_1

Mercy Fort Smith is turning away ER patients if they have none life threaten injuries. I understand what the function of a ER are but the spin Mercy is spinning I don't agree with. They said they refer the walkins to another clinic or the people have to pay a $150.00 fee to be seen at the ER.

Thu, 07/19/2012 - 4:56pm

Smart Meter Website

Posted By: jkaelin

I just discovered that since the Roll out of OG&E's Smart Meters, and all the controversy about HEALTH AND PRIVACY ISSUES, that OG&E has sucked up over 126 domain names that have OG&E in it.

Thu, 07/19/2012 - 10:17am

Caregiving

Posted By: Project Compassion Inc

Today we held our Caregiver's Meeting at the St. Scholastica retreat center. Aside from the delicious italian lunch, we were honored to have Rosemary join us from UAMS to speak to us about senior citizen care! We had a huge crowd and we appreciate everyone for attending.

Tue, 07/17/2012 - 11:57am

Are Merry and Weber Really Responsible?

Posted By: Jack Swink

Since my comments on this subject were not published, maybe I can get my blog through. Yes Observer, Fort Smith has its’ problems, but I don’t believe it is the average, hardworking citizens fault. Nor do I believe it is all Merry and Weber. Were Merry and Weber directors during the last 3 wat

Tue, 07/17/2012 - 8:28am

Your Health Care: Understanding Medicare & Medicaid

Posted By: RayMorris

Navigating the health care system can be challenging for anyone, but for the more than 9 million people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, it can be especially difficult.

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 1:05pm

Overcoming Obstacles

Posted By: Project Compassion Inc

Been in the office for just over an hour and the day is very interesting! One thing we're learning here in the office is patience and will to accept things as they are! Our main computer is giving us problems, and itll be a bit before our computer guy can come in.

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 11:23am