How soon we forget
20 years ago the Great S&L Scandal.
Check Readers Digest April 1990
Page 65
20 years ago the Great S&L Scandal.
Check Readers Digest April 1990
Page 65
Submitted by J McTaggart
September 2008 Archives
The Batesville Motor Speedway brings in more revenue to Batesville
and Independence County then all other events that take place in
Independence County.
Yet the city of Batesville and Independence County does not support
the Speedway like they do the other events in Independence County. Why
is this?
I attend all of the events that take place at BMS and I can say
without any question, that Money Starr is the best racing promoter in
the state of Arkansas and perhaps the country.
There are a number of big racing events that take place at BMS that
bring in thousands of fans and drivers from around the country, and I
know that all the local Hotels/Motels are filled to capacity during
these events, if you don't believe it, just try to get a room in
Batesville During the week of the Topless 100 or one of the other big
races during the year.
These people that come to Batesville for racing events spend millions
of dollars during there stay in Batesville at the area establishments.
Batesville and the rest of Independence County should be bending over
backwards to help support the Batesville Motor Speedway in the same
manor as the White River water carnival and the Independence County
fair.
The Batesville and Independence County Chamber of Commerce's should
support the track by helping promote Speedway events, with TV, Radio
and News Paper coverage and track upgrades. Independent County
industry and community business owners should invest in the speedway
with sponsorship and track upgrades.
One year without the income that the Batesville Motor Speedway brings
to Batesville and Independence County would be a wake up call to the
political leadership as to the true positive finical impact the
speedway makes to the community.
and Independence County then all other events that take place in
Independence County.
Yet the city of Batesville and Independence County does not support
the Speedway like they do the other events in Independence County. Why
is this?
I attend all of the events that take place at BMS and I can say
without any question, that Money Starr is the best racing promoter in
the state of Arkansas and perhaps the country.
There are a number of big racing events that take place at BMS that
bring in thousands of fans and drivers from around the country, and I
know that all the local Hotels/Motels are filled to capacity during
these events, if you don't believe it, just try to get a room in
Batesville During the week of the Topless 100 or one of the other big
races during the year.
These people that come to Batesville for racing events spend millions
of dollars during there stay in Batesville at the area establishments.
Batesville and the rest of Independence County should be bending over
backwards to help support the Batesville Motor Speedway in the same
manor as the White River water carnival and the Independence County
fair.
The Batesville and Independence County Chamber of Commerce's should
support the track by helping promote Speedway events, with TV, Radio
and News Paper coverage and track upgrades. Independent County
industry and community business owners should invest in the speedway
with sponsorship and track upgrades.
One year without the income that the Batesville Motor Speedway brings
to Batesville and Independence County would be a wake up call to the
political leadership as to the true positive finical impact the
speedway makes to the community.
Submitted by Carl Richardson
I read time after time pleads from our elected officals in Washington
DC to donate our money to help those devastated by the recent weather
events that have taken not only lives but also the homes, property and
jobs of American citizens here in our country.
Here's an idea that many of us have but can't seem to have
Washington officials hear;
We the people of The United States of American NEED to get back on
tract to replace homes, property and jobs. Asking us to make
donations, which we gladly do, while [trillions] of American dollars
are sent over seas just doesn't sound right.
I understand we need to help others, its in our 'blood', however, do
we not also have a basic expectation to ask our goverment 'for the
people' to help us...then when we are [whole again] we can help
others.
What I am trying to say is we are a great country and help anyone who
needs help, but keep enough money at home in the USA to help our own.
Don't ask to donate when we have nothing to donate. We have most of
our resources in other countries and now when American citizens needs
help....who will help us?
I don't see a big line of countries standing there with money,
supplies [to include gasoline] and general surrot to help us.
Help is a two-way street. When we need help the most all of our
[fair-weather friends] are nowhere to be found. We might find them at
their local bank transferring funds into their accounts from our
monies.
Help starts at home. That is what I was taught, then you can give to
others so that we all may live.
Thank you.....I know I am not the only one in this country that wants
to help other nations but need to keep enough here to help our own.
Many that were devestated in the south, do NOT have the money to
rebuild..Let their goverment help them with [free money] as we give
[free money] to other countries never saying its a low interest rate
loan....
Fair is fair.
DC to donate our money to help those devastated by the recent weather
events that have taken not only lives but also the homes, property and
jobs of American citizens here in our country.
Here's an idea that many of us have but can't seem to have
Washington officials hear;
We the people of The United States of American NEED to get back on
tract to replace homes, property and jobs. Asking us to make
donations, which we gladly do, while [trillions] of American dollars
are sent over seas just doesn't sound right.
I understand we need to help others, its in our 'blood', however, do
we not also have a basic expectation to ask our goverment 'for the
people' to help us...then when we are [whole again] we can help
others.
What I am trying to say is we are a great country and help anyone who
needs help, but keep enough money at home in the USA to help our own.
Don't ask to donate when we have nothing to donate. We have most of
our resources in other countries and now when American citizens needs
help....who will help us?
I don't see a big line of countries standing there with money,
supplies [to include gasoline] and general surrot to help us.
Help is a two-way street. When we need help the most all of our
[fair-weather friends] are nowhere to be found. We might find them at
their local bank transferring funds into their accounts from our
monies.
Help starts at home. That is what I was taught, then you can give to
others so that we all may live.
Thank you.....I know I am not the only one in this country that wants
to help other nations but need to keep enough here to help our own.
Many that were devestated in the south, do NOT have the money to
rebuild..Let their goverment help them with [free money] as we give
[free money] to other countries never saying its a low interest rate
loan....
Fair is fair.
Submitted by Bob
People ask why our kids have chosen the wrong thing to do? Well
where is the Y.M.C.A. and kid friendly activities, anything to choose besides a life of crime and drugs due to boredom. Please help our children! The fountains and flowers are very nice, but I feel we should invest in our kids because when you think about their choices what's a kid to do?
where is the Y.M.C.A. and kid friendly activities, anything to choose besides a life of crime and drugs due to boredom. Please help our children! The fountains and flowers are very nice, but I feel we should invest in our kids because when you think about their choices what's a kid to do?
Submitted by Julia Curtis
The date speaks for itself. However, its the everyday people like
myself and my family that each have experienced that day and the days following each with their own memories that are ever linking to each other throughout our Nation.
Today is a day that 7 years ago I prayed for as I stood guard outside a military post in Germany. I and my husband both served our Nation and the United Nations during 2001.
I was whisked away not knowing when I would see my family again as my husband and I both turned to our duties to defend.
We both talked later about what we were thinking about that
day...Today, 9/11/2008 is exactly what we thought about 9/11/2001.
A day that our children are safe to go to school,
A day to fly the American flag from our porch,
A day to work in our hometown,
A day that our daughter earns her teaching degree at the University
of Arkansas in Fayetteville,
A day that our son's will play football for the Pioneers
My list goes on...These are but a few of the Freedoms of being
free from fear.
I thank my fellow soldiers for still keeping vigilance, so that we can have this day!
myself and my family that each have experienced that day and the days following each with their own memories that are ever linking to each other throughout our Nation.
Today is a day that 7 years ago I prayed for as I stood guard outside a military post in Germany. I and my husband both served our Nation and the United Nations during 2001.
I was whisked away not knowing when I would see my family again as my husband and I both turned to our duties to defend.
We both talked later about what we were thinking about that
day...Today, 9/11/2008 is exactly what we thought about 9/11/2001.
A day that our children are safe to go to school,
A day to fly the American flag from our porch,
A day to work in our hometown,
A day that our daughter earns her teaching degree at the University
of Arkansas in Fayetteville,
A day that our son's will play football for the Pioneers
My list goes on...These are but a few of the Freedoms of being
free from fear.
I thank my fellow soldiers for still keeping vigilance, so that we can have this day!
Submitted by Rebecca Davis
I want to wish my son, Joshua Kiehl Harris a Happy Birthday today. He will be 17. I'm still looking for you son. I miss you and think of you everyday.
Love your mom,
Cathy Harris
Love your mom,
Cathy Harris
Every morning about 6~am
When I hear the front door then my day begin's
I had better breakfast ready and be on my feet
The "Bite, Bite" Boy has just arrived & he is ready to eat
After his breakfast those little feet hit the floor running
This old granny can barley keep up &"i a'int funning
Now it's almost 6am, so I really have to go
When the door fly's open I have to be on my toe's
......"bite.bite.bite.bite".....
Dear Batesville Residents,
My family and I have evacuated from Louisiana due to the coming of Hurricane Gustav, and I wanted to take a moment to report to you what one of your own has done in the past 24 hours for our family. My family (which consists of my husband and I, our 4 sons, and our 2 dogs) initially evacuated to my father-in-law's hunting camp in north-east Mississippi. After staying there overnight with approximately 25 other people, we decided that we would head to north Arkansas. (We've come here on a vacation in recent years, and we've wanted to return. We decided that it also may relieve some of the stress from our children, who are increasingly concerned about the impact of Gustav on our home.)
We found a hotel room in Batesville, but the hotel had a "No Pet" policy. We scrambled to find a safe haven for our dogs--Dixie (a one-year old Golden Retriever) and Jolie (a 3-year old cocker spaniel). After calling about 30 vets, animal shelters, and other rescue organizations to no avail on the Sunday morning before Labor Day, I called the Animal Medical Center of Batesville, the vet office of Dr. Matt Gunter, D.V.M.
Even though he was out of town for the Labor Day weekend, Dr. Gunter answered the call himself. He said Dixie and Jolie are welcome and that they would be well taken care of. He then proceeded to give us directions to Batesville because, in his words, the directions on the map are often confusing. He also called us several times along the way to make sure we were en route to Batesville without any difficulties. Once at Dr. Gunter's office, a young man met us to feed, to water, and to walk our two dogs, who had endured 2 long days of travel in our minivan. Our children--ages 13, 9, 8, and 4--were teary-eyed and thankful that our puppies were to be so well cared for amidst this sudden flight. Dr. Matt Gunter also called to ensure that our "people accommodations" were set, and he said that if we were to find ourselves in a situation where we cannot return home in the days ahead, he would help us with further accommodations for our family.
My husband and I are both teachers, and we often tell our students and our children that it is of upmost importance to thank those who have given to you. However, Dr. Gunter's generous care of our family deserves more than a simple thank you. It deserves recognition. Not only am I hopeful that you will be proud of how Dr. Gunter has represented your community, I hope that you, Dr. Gunter's friends and neighbors, reward his practice with the patronage that a man with such generosity deserves.
Many thanks,
Amy Hammett
My family and I have evacuated from Louisiana due to the coming of Hurricane Gustav, and I wanted to take a moment to report to you what one of your own has done in the past 24 hours for our family. My family (which consists of my husband and I, our 4 sons, and our 2 dogs) initially evacuated to my father-in-law's hunting camp in north-east Mississippi. After staying there overnight with approximately 25 other people, we decided that we would head to north Arkansas. (We've come here on a vacation in recent years, and we've wanted to return. We decided that it also may relieve some of the stress from our children, who are increasingly concerned about the impact of Gustav on our home.)
We found a hotel room in Batesville, but the hotel had a "No Pet" policy. We scrambled to find a safe haven for our dogs--Dixie (a one-year old Golden Retriever) and Jolie (a 3-year old cocker spaniel). After calling about 30 vets, animal shelters, and other rescue organizations to no avail on the Sunday morning before Labor Day, I called the Animal Medical Center of Batesville, the vet office of Dr. Matt Gunter, D.V.M.
Even though he was out of town for the Labor Day weekend, Dr. Gunter answered the call himself. He said Dixie and Jolie are welcome and that they would be well taken care of. He then proceeded to give us directions to Batesville because, in his words, the directions on the map are often confusing. He also called us several times along the way to make sure we were en route to Batesville without any difficulties. Once at Dr. Gunter's office, a young man met us to feed, to water, and to walk our two dogs, who had endured 2 long days of travel in our minivan. Our children--ages 13, 9, 8, and 4--were teary-eyed and thankful that our puppies were to be so well cared for amidst this sudden flight. Dr. Matt Gunter also called to ensure that our "people accommodations" were set, and he said that if we were to find ourselves in a situation where we cannot return home in the days ahead, he would help us with further accommodations for our family.
My husband and I are both teachers, and we often tell our students and our children that it is of upmost importance to thank those who have given to you. However, Dr. Gunter's generous care of our family deserves more than a simple thank you. It deserves recognition. Not only am I hopeful that you will be proud of how Dr. Gunter has represented your community, I hope that you, Dr. Gunter's friends and neighbors, reward his practice with the patronage that a man with such generosity deserves.
Many thanks,
Amy Hammett
