THE SPECTATOR, Ozark, Ark.

, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - - Page 11

And there were two

by Clydene Overbey When I get up in the night to go to the bathroom Im usually half asleep. In fact Im convinced that I go with my

Annual School Choice Week eyes closed, kinda like semi being observed
sleep walking. I can prove that by the many times I have had knots on my head from running in to the bathroom door. I got up a few nights ago and stumbled in to the bathroom and somehow got on the pot right. The trash can is sitting right by the commode and has a lid on it. I had re-potted some of my house plants that day, which was quite an experience with a frog. Well, this night as I sat there in my semi-coma state I kept hearing something. Thump, thump, thump. I thought I must be hearing something, so I just finished my business. After the paper work was done I turned to lift the lid on the trash can and heard the thump, thump again. Sounded like it was behind the trash can, so I looked. Nothing there. I started to raise the lid again and this time heard, thump, and saw that the lid on the trash can was moving. Now heck fire this was getting spooky. I know I didnt just imagine the lid was moving every time I heard the thump. Anyway being still half asleep I just went ahead and lifted the lid to dispose of my paper. There is a night light in the bathroom so I hadnt turned on the ceiling light. As I peered in to the trash can something hit right on top of my head. Now I was fully awake and startled. I could feel something moving on my head and I didnt like it one bit. I jumped up from the pot and was preparing for a swift flight out of there when something slid right on down my face. It felt cold and I reached up to swipe it out of my face and it landed on my bare feet. I did the watusi over to the light switch and turned it on. There right between my feet was a slimy old frog looking up at me with those bug eyes. Well, let me tell you I came unglued. I put the seat down on the pot and got up there fast. There I stood screeching and screaming to the top of my lungs. Now Don cant hear much of anything when he goes to sleep at night, so he just slept on. Couldnt have woke him with a bomb. I was trapped as sure as shooting. Wasnt about to get down and go out of that bathroom. Heck fire no. I knew Don would get up sooner or later for a trip to the bathroom so I just waited. That durned old frog was not moving much, but now and then he would jump over a little way which just terrified me. I was just sure it was gonna jump up there with me. After what seemed like hours I heard Don coming. Well its about time I thought. He opened the door and there I stood on the pot. That startled him and he backed up a little then said What are ya doing up there? Just shut up and get that durn frog outta here, was my answer. He was aggravated, but he caught it and was going to put it in the trash can. No, I slapped his hand and the frog peed on him. He was madder than an old wet hen. I told him to take it outside and he balked. I finally convinced him that it would get out of the trash again. He grumbled all the way to the door, but I followed him to make sure it was put outside. Oh, my gosh, it took me forever to go back to sleep. I could still feel that thing in my hair for a long time. In case you are wondering LITTLE ROCK This week is School Choice Week in Arkansas and across the country. Said Andrew Campanella, president of the National School Choice Week: We hope families across the state will use National School Choice Week as an opportunity to learn more about the educational options available to their children and to begin researching options available to their children. If families want to switch schools, January is the time to start the search process.

LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Rezoning The rezoning hearing for Harold Thomas in the City of Ozark will be held Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 7 p.m. at Ozark City Hall. 1-29 NOTICE The Town of Denning and Denning Water Department have posted the Revised 2013 Budgets and the Proposed 2014 Budgets at their regular viewing places. You may also review a copy by contacting Mayor Paul Lee (479) 6678445 or Treasurer Donna Thomas (479) 213-1583. Donna Thomas, Recorder/Treasurer 1-29 NOTICE Town of Denning has changed the time of their meetings to 6:00 p.m. Still on the 2nd Monday of the month. Donna Thomas, Recorder/Treasurer 1-29 Public Notice Watalula Water Users Association The Watalula Water Users Association is giving public notice of its intent to file an application for assistance with USDA Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, or other agencies. The proposed project is for system expansion and upgrade to bring potable water to an additional 156 potential customers in the areas of Mountain Top Area, Twisted Oak Lane, and Echo Lane in Franklin County. There will be a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on February 13, 2014, at the Franklin County Courthouse located at 211 West Commercial Street in Ozark. Information will be provided about the proposal and comments may be given concerning the project and any potential economic or environmental impact. Kimberly Ann Hogan, President Watalula Water Users Association 1-29 Notice Of Commissioners Sale Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal Order of the Circuit Court for the Ozark District of Franklin County, Arkansas, made and entered on December 10, 2013, in a certain cause number CIV-2011-78 (IV), then pending therein between Lawrence Lane Ford and Carolynn Yvonne Ford, Husband and Wife, Petitioners, versus Thomas Garland Ford, et al., Respondents, and Marjorie (a/k/a Margie) Lynn Ford, et al., Additional Respondents, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or entrance of the County Court House in which said Court is held, in the City of Ozark, County of Franklin, at 11:00 oclock a.m. on Friday, the 7th day of February, 2013, the following described property situated in the Ozark District of Franklin County, Arkansas, to-wit: The Northwest Quarter of Section 29 containing 160 acres more or less, and the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 30 containing 80 acres more or less, all in Township 9 North, Range 27 West, and containing 240 acres more or less. Less and Except all the oil, gas and mineral rights lying in and under said lands. Terms of Sale: Cash or on a credit of three (3) months, the purchaser being required to pay 5% of the purchase price at the time of tendering the successful bid, with the remainder bearing interest at the rate of 5% per annum from the date of confirmation of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 17th day of January, 2014. Wilma Gragg-Brushwood, Commissioner By: Sharon Madison, D.C. Hon. Rex M. Terry Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC P.O. Box 10127 Fort Smith, AR 72917-0127 (479) 452-2200 1-22 & 29

Haynes graduates from basic training

Air Force Airman Matthew T. Haynes recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Haynes, the son of Chad Haynes of Charleston, is a 2012 graduate of Charleston High School.

LANDFORMS Kristi Robins first grade class at County Line Elementary is busy learning about landforms this week. Students created models of different types of landforms and displayed them in the hall. Pictured in front is Brayden Stewart. Standing (LR): Noah Gattis, Stormi Rapier, Mylee Schulte, Blake Pelayo and Randall Bowden.

Calvary Ladies Baptist Auxiliary hears reports

The Ladies Auxiliary of Calvary Baptist Church met Jan. 20 in the fellowship room at the church. The meeting was called to order by the president, Roxanna Asbeck. The opening prayer was given by Bonny Gray. Alice Day gave the devotional, The Spice Of Light, from Colossians 4:6. In the Bible we are called the salt of the earth our lips are the praise of God. Gladys Young blessed the food. Laura Salazar and Shirlene Dyer served the wonderful supper of beef brisket with marmalade sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, green bean casserole, rolls, brownies, seven-layer cake, tea, lemonade and water. Bertha Bearden, secretary/ treasurer, gave a report on the November and December minutes and they were approved. She gave a report on the Christmas Card Post Office. We discussed the breakfast in March. No date was set. A report was given on the Ozark Nursing Home birthday party on Dec. 31. We had around 30 adults and children attending from the church. Everyone had a great time. We sang, served cake and punch, and handed out gifts to the residents who had birthdays in December. Gladys thanked the ladies who cooked, served, cleaned

Area small business owners and employees can learn about new health insurance options and requirements for small businesses on Feb. 26 in Ozark at Informed Businesses: Navigating the Affordable Care Act. The training is presented by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas Tech University in partnership with the Arkansas Insurance Department. There is no charge to attend. We want to help Arkansas small business owners understand the law and make informed choices about health insurance coverage for themselves and their employees, said Janet Roderick, ASBTDC state director. The session, set for 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ozark Chamber of Commerce, will discuss key provisions of the federal health care law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the new Health Insurance Marketplace, which opened Oct. 1. The training will highlight The Arkansas Health Connector website

Session will help small businesses navigate the AffordanleCare Act

SHOP, the Small Business Health Options Program Compliance and notification requirements that began Oct. 1 for employers New tax reporting requirements for employers Available tax credits, potential rebates and premium reduction programs Potential financial penalties for non-compliance Pre-registration is required. To register, call 479356-2067 or visit: http:// asbtdc.org/training/ Russellville events. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. Contact Ronda Hawkins at 106 West O Street, Russellville, AR 72801 or 479356-2067.

and did some work in the building on Jan. 20. We served around 45 people. The men and teenagers got a lot accomplished on the trees and brush. Thanks to everyone who helped. Shirlene Dyer brought the lesson, Promises In Gods Hand. We took turns reading some of the promises and made comments on them. We have a God of mercy and of creation. He is also our shield and protector. Thanks, Shirlene, for the lesson. Several prayer requests were given. The next meeting will be on Feb. 17 at 6:30 in the fellowship room. Closing prayer was given by Gladys. Those present were Laura Salazar, Peggy Beneux, Roxanna Asbeck, Shirlene Dyer, Alice Day, Bonny Gray, Bertha Bearden, Melody Williams, Sally, Shannon, Twyla Couch, Delenna Bradford and Gladys Young. - - Gladys Young

Town of Denning has changed the time of their meetings to 6 p.m. Still on the 2nd Monday of the month.
LET THE BIBLE SPEAK
by John Brasseaux The Voice of Majesty Do the daily occurrences in your life ever raise questions? Has God ever answered them? The Patriarch Job had questions. He suffered terribly and desired answers. At one point in his sufferings, he said, Oh, that the Almighty would answer me, that my Prosecutor had written a book! Surely I would carry it on my shoulder, and bind it on me like a crown; I would declare to Him the number of my steps; like a prince I would approach Him (Job 31:35-37). Job had made some demands of God. Call, and I will answer; or let me speak, then You respond to me (Job 13:22). When God finally confronts Job, does Job approach God like a prince? Instead of answering Jobs questions, God asked Job more than seventy questions. Does he answer them? Is he able? After God asks His questions, Job is forced to respond: Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further (Job 40:35). God had answered Job out of the whirlwind, Who is this who...darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me (Job 38:1-3). Questions cover four chapters (38, 39, 40, 41) ranging from Gods wisdom, His creative and sustaining power, to rain, snow, frost and ice. But God says zero concerning Jobs suffering or sin and evil or the injustices in life. What might be the point of Gods questions? Human wisdom fails in providing answers to lifes problems. If one cannot comprehend or control the natural world, how could he hope to comprehend Gods ways with man? They suggest that God is so far above man in power, wisdom, intelligence and purpose that even though He would reveal certain things pertaining to our Why?, man would be too limited to understand them. See Romans 11:33-35. Have you ever questioned Gods ways with you? Have you ever wanted to argue with God? Perhaps God has a few questions for you! Perhaps we would be ready to say, like Job, What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth (Job 40:4). Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? (Job 40:2). Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor? (Rom. 11:33-34). Sunday Bible Classes (for all ages) 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (for all ages) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Services 10:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. You may also visit us at www.thelordsway.com/churchofchristozark/
Let the Bible Speak c/o Ozark Church of Christ, P.O. Box 302, Ozark, AR 72949 479-667-3602

Baby rattles being recalled

Midwest-CBK is recalling baby rattles sold nationwide from July 2013 to December 2013. The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard. This recall involves donutshaped polyester knit fabric baby rattles with heads and arms to resemble a bear, monkey and a lion. Sweet-ums and Midwest-CBK are printed on a hang tag on the rattles. A label sewn into the rattles has Midwest-CBK, the production date 04/2013 and the batch #:00001281 printed on it. Consumers should contact Midwest-CBK CBK at (800) 394-4225 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.mwcbk .com for a full refund.

how the frog got in my trash in the first place. Believe it or not I put it there. Yep, sure nuff did! It just happened to be the second frog that was in a bag of potting soil. Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

COMING EVENTS
Feb. 2 ........The Waldrop Family Singers, 6 p.m. Mountain Top Assembly of God Feb. 3.Tax Aide Program, Bank of the Ozarks Westside, Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 5 ......Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Arkansas Tech/Ozark Campus Feb. 6 ..Altus Grape Fest Meeting, 7 p.m. PJs Dining Room Feb. 8 ..Scouting for Food for Food Pantry (Bags to be Distributed Feb. 1) Feb. 8 ....Charity Dance for Disaster Relief Trailer 8 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, Altus Feb. 10 Franklin County Cattlemens Association Meeting, Fair Building Feb. 11 ..N. Franklin County Fair Board Meeting 5 p.m., Fair Building Feb. 15 ..Trivia Nite, Lawrence Hall, Altus Doors Open at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 Chili Supper for Oak Ridge Cemetery Jethro Community Building Feb. 24 .Filing Period for Primary Election Opens 12 Noon; Closes Mar. 3

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