On Batesville

FELTON-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POSSIBLE MISCONDUCT

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:22:51 -0600

BROCK FELTON ALSO TAUGHT AT THE ICC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR 5 YEARS.
WHY ARE INVESTIGATORS NOT QUESTIONING WHAT MAY HAVE GONE ON AT THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL? DO PEDOPHILES JUST START THESE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES
OR IS IT AN ON GOING LIFESTYLE?

OFF THE WAGON Band

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:13:28 -0600

Off The Wagon
@
VFW
Landing Zone
Sat. May 3rd
Must be 21 to enter
Cheney & Meyers
Batesville
more info call 870-698-4959

Today's THV - KTHV Little Rock News Article

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:09:06 -0600

http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=64558

PEOPLE NEED TO CALL KTHV11 AND TELL THEM HOW STUPED THIS IS

New Band "Submerged"

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:05:05 -0600

A Great new Band called
Submerged
Will be playing
Sat~April 26th at VFW
Landing Zone
Band starts 9pm-1am
Anyone 21 years of age
and up are welcome
Chaney & Meyer's St.
Batesville
more info 870-698-4959

Poetry "About Me"

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:58:03 -0600

I smile from inside and sometimes i weep
My emtions are hidden So i don't appear weak
My body although small I'm really quiet strong
From all the trials and errors of Just trying get along
I don't judge people For it's not my place
I don't ask for much but prefer talking face to face
No one is wrong as long as they are real
And a Fake person With them I don't deal
Memories are great Regret frustrates
Predicament can spoon feed your every thought
You have to be wise let It be known
that you can not be bought
A good friend is like a secret
It's something to be kept inside
It doesn't come with lies and doubt
But with truth and pride
If you have one comrade That you know is there
You have more than most For that you can't compare
If you think your life has been a bad curse
Just look around you There is always someone worse
This life here on earth Is what you make it to be
Just remember to never Leap before you look
And a fish has to bite
Before you can get him on your hook

Stupid is stupid

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:40:11 -0600

Standing on a bucket on TOP of a ladder, brilliant

That CANT be right

ummmmmm. At least someone's holding the ladder steady

Isn't this a violation of the seatbelt laws?

Shouldn't he be wearing a life jacket?

Wonder what HE makes an hour? It can't be enough

Who needs a truck?

I get by with a little help from my friends!

Oh yeah! THAT'S safe!

Hmmmm, maybe he couldn't see the huge yellow sign that said CLEARANCE!

Hey, I strapped it down

Hey, he has a special license to drive that truck

Maybe we shouldn't have parked it on the side of a hill

No problem. I can see through the holes!

It starts at a young age and men just get worse

You hold it while I whack it with this hammer

A new OSHA approved substitute for ladders

Ropes are for sissies!

Kubota's new tractor mounted scaffolding

Always follow traffic signs

All I wanna know is HOW

Now I wanna know WHY

In a hurry?

I can cut it down AND load it in my truck!

And now just one picture of a stupid woman (her husband probably put her up to it)!!!!

Tatic 86 Band

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:24:39 -0600

ATTENTION

Tactic 86 Band

Landing Zone

(VFW)

Saturday April, 18th

Band starts 9pm, plays until 1am

$5.00 to enter

Anyone 21 years of age is welcome

Chaney & Meyer's

Batesville

more info 870-698-4959

ArkansasMatters.com - Operation Tienda Hielo Nets 52 Arrests

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:02:57 -0600

http://arkansasmatters.com/content/fulltext/?cid=68806

WHAT WAS BATESVILLE CUT OF THE MEXICAN DRUG TRADE

SO THAT'S HOW COME TOWNSENDS WAS BRINGING THEM IN HERE

Update: Federal Immigration Agents Raid Batesville Poultry Plant

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:49:36 -0600

http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=64077

Nation's First Gangster Museum To Open in Hot Springs

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:22:59 -0600

Zoie Clift, travel writer
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

A new museum scheduled to open this month in Hot Springs will reveal a slice of history that up until now has mostly been stuff of legend. The Gangster Museum of America will focus on the 1920s-40s era of the town, when gangsters such as Al Capone and Lucky Luciano vacationed there.

According to Robert Raines, director of the museum, there are no other gangster museums in America. "Las Vegas will have a museum slated to open in 2012 that will begin, time-wise, where we leave off," he said. "We are in contact with their designers and plan a lot of cross-promotion. Unlike other museums, our artifacts are all indigenous to the area, and we are located on the very street where all of our history took place. That's why we're on Central Avenue, because this is where it all happened."

The idea for the museum came about when Raines was helping a friend move into a business on the infamous street. "I fell in love with the "New York feel" of the downtown area and was fascinated by its history," said Raines. "Then came the last season of The Sopranos, and I guess I wasn't ready for the series to end, so I created my own, and called it the "The Gangster Museum of America." Believe it or not, just at the right time in my life, doors began to open that revealed Hot Springs' legacy as a gangster/mob "hangout."

According to Raines, the endeavor is a new kind of museum that the industry refers to as "edu-entertainment." "It will be Arkansas's newest attraction and located in a very pleasant section of Central Ave. on Antique Row," he said. "We will also be one, if not the only, downtown attraction open at night."

Since news of the museum first hit the underground grapevine, Raines said there has been ongoing interest in the endeavor from around the country.

The museum will highlight the stories of many notorious gangsters such as Lucky Luciano. Luciano was an Italian-American gangster who, according to the FBI, "organized" organized crime in the U.S. In many ways, he was the inspiration for the character Don Corleone in The Godfather. He evaded arrest and survived attempted assassinations only to meet his downfall while vacationing in Hot Springs in 1936.

The city was well known as neutral territory for gangsters from Chicago and New York who visited the town to enjoy the baths and racing. In Chicago, Detroit, New York - when the FBI and police were after criminals because of a robbery or murder - gangsters knew where to go to find a safe haven. Hot Springs was a sanctuary from both prosecution and enemies. When visiting, Al Capone and members of his mob frequently occupied the entire fourth floor of the Arlington Hotel. During one stay, as the popular story goes, Capone's archenemy (Bugs Moran and his gang) checked in to the Majestic Hotel, just one block away. Contrary to what one would expect, there was neither conflict nor violence since both were on vacation.

The museum's galleries are set to host photographic displays, audiovisual presentations and artifacts (such as weapons) related to this era when the healing powers of the city's hot mineral baths attracted visitors from around the world. During this period, the city was a popular destination for the rich and famous, drawing the likes of Babe Ruth and Andrew Carnegie. According to Raines, the museum will tell the story of a political dynasty and its ultimate upset. Visitors will get an inside look at the lives of Owen Vincent Madden, the kingpin of crime in Hot Springs, as well as Capone, Luciano, Frank Costello, Bumpy Johnson, Maxine Harris and many others.

It is Raines' hope that the museum's stockpile of intriguing stories associated with the city will not only enhance visitors' appreciation of the area's history, but also create a unique "wow" experience unlike any other. So what is the most misunderstood aspect of the city's mysterious "gangster" era? "That will be up to each guest to determine," said Raines. "I can only say that if I told ya, I might have to kill ya!"

More information about the museum can be found at www.tgmoa.com.

Collection of items for Company B 139th Infantry Brigade

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:00:47 -0600

I received an e-mail requesting support for our soldiers from Company B 139th Infantry Brigade. There are approximately 130 members who are in this unit. They are requesting donations of Caramex, chap sticks, anything for entertainment (specifically board games, card games, crosswords, magazines), envelopes, stationary, etc.

There will be a drop box to collect items at the main campus building of UACCB near the cashier's window. They will box and mail these to the troops. Monetary donations for postage is also being accepted and can be given to the cashier.

I urge everyone to please support our men and women serving overseas. Having a brother who has served in the army for over twenty years, who has had tours in Germany, Korea, Kuwait and been sent to Iraq twice, I believe that helping with this collection effort is something everyone should do for our troops.

Blog Administrator

Global Incident Map

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:23:15 -0600

People suffering from acute news paranoia....should tune in this website.......

http://www.globalincidentmap.com/home.php

(You can scroll over states and countries to see what the most recent incidents are. You can also search by incident, such as arson, airport, snipers, food tampering, etc., or do a search by country or city. Very interesting)

Science and Technology Museum

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:05:23 -0600

Below is an AP article about a science and technology museum being planned in northwest Arkansas. Four cities and one developer have expressed interest in this.

That part of the state is really growing in terms of economic development. While a science museum may not be right for Batesville, it does illustrate what communities need to do to build tourism. With no end in sight to the sky-high gas prices, Batesville needs to find ways not only to bring new people in but also keep residents close by for shopping, dining and other experiences.

Tourism development is crucial to our area's economic development.

Science museum moves forward in planning for NW Ark
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Organizers who want to open a science and technology museum in northwest Arkansas are working to find a site on which they can build the facility.
The Northwest Arkansas Museum Foundation wants to find a parcel and put a strategic plan in place before working to raise money to build the museum. The group is seeking proposals for the 130,000-square-foot interactive museum, which backers hope to open within the next five years.
Foundation director Brent Robinson said representatives of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville and the cities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville have expressed interest in the museum, as has a local developer.
Robinson said the group hopes to choose a site for the museum by the end of the summer.
Other science museums in the state include the Museum of Discovery in downtown Little Rock and the Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs. Both feature hands-on displays that help children learn about the sciences.
Robinson said the general plan for the northwest Arkansas museum would have the site include an IMAX movie theater, a community auditorium, five museum galleries and a center for traveling exhibits. He said the foundation estimates the museum would draw about 150,000 visitors per year.
Robinson said the group has quietly pursued the museum for a reason.
"A normal process could take 10 years, and trying to keep everyone engaged is just daunting," he said. "Once the site is selected, it opens the door to whole new things."
Foundation board members want to develop a brand for the museum, conduct a fundraising feasibility study, recruit an experienced science museum director and develop content for the museum.
The idea for the museum was first brought forth by Fayetteville community leader John Lewis, who died in 2007.
"I think early on people thought John Lewis had too much of a dream," Robinson said. "(Lewis) liked to say, 'If it's a good idea, people will get behind it. "'
Robinson said the museum would be designed in a way the emulates Fayetteville architect Fay Jones. He said the site also should have elements such as a cave, bluff or body of water that could be included as an exhibit.
Proposals are due May 15.
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Information from: Northwest Arkansas Times, http://www.nwanews.com/times/

CBSNews.com: Print This Story

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:27:32 -0600
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/04/60minutes/printable3993933.shtml

NOW YOU KNOW WHO OWNS THE USA

Thrill Of The Race

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:53:29 -0600

While other girl's may have been helping their mother cook
No doubt i was either hunting, fishing or with my grandpaw getting the need for speed
Back in the day <<---(That's another way of saying "when I was young")
Back in the day my grandpaw was sheriff of a small town for a long time
Back then my granny cooked for the inmates, my grandpaw and I would
take the food to them.. This was sometimes too tempting for some
When that big concrete door opened, there stood one very large man and me
Although my grandpaw was a very large man..
Well i guess they figured if they got out of arms length they could out run him
So they would run and the "CHASE WAS ON" .. when we got tired of chasing him on foot, we got in the old malibu! Me with thorns in my feet from the foot race earlier and my grandmaw putting some thorn's in my grandpaw's ears..As We raced through town looking for the runaway, while my grandmaw steady hollering "GET THAT GIRL HOME" on the radio
I will never forget the feeling i got from going fast.. "A Thrill"
It's like he knew that i was having the time of my life..
My grandpaw made me work very hard to pay for my first car.
I tried to get him to leave the spot light on it :) "My own muscle car"
He said he didn't want me putting anyone's eyes out with the spot light and removed it
I still get a thrill thinking about "Back In The Day"