January 2023

May annual school election

A petition for a school board candidate seeking election at the Annual School Election held on May 9, 2023 may be circulated no earlier than December 1, 2022 and must be filed with the county clerk between 12:00 noon on February 22, 2023 and 12:00 noon on March 1, 2023.

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Petit Jurors for Jan/Feb 2023 term of Circuit Court

Circuit Clerk, Debbie Wise, has announced the following named persons were selected, in accordance with Arkansas Code Annotated 16-32-105, to serve as Petit Jurors at the Jaunary 2022 term of Randolph County Circuit Court. They are ordered to appear before said Court at 8:30 a.m. on the first day of said term, which will be on the Monday, January 30, 2023 to serve as Petit Jurors.

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James Rice

James Levi Rice, age 28, of Aurora, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident in Monett, Missouri. He was born January 9, 1994, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the son of Sherry Tribble and Charles Rice. Levi attended Monett High School. He was baptized in Pocahontas, Arkansas and was a Christian. His passion was to have his video game developed. He loved a good novel and could finish reading one in a day. Levi had a huge heart and loved his family above all else.

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Life is a Journey

For many years the day after Christmas, I have gathered as many of my loves together as I can. And we set out on a trip, for several years it has been New Orleans which was our destination.

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The Maynard Gang

Bereft of compelling subject matter, memories and connotations of Randolph County communities will comprise this week’s column. The winnowing of persons and anecdotes was a considerable task.

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Mark on Markets

Happy New Year to all of you traders and Star Herald readers! I am a sucker for a good resolution, so this is the time when we start throwing out the old and bringing in the new. As an investor, there is no shortage of elements we need to improve on daily.

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Just Jana

I was on the phone talking to a client about hiring a woman to stay with their mom at night for a couple of weeks. She had just had surgery. Mike was listening to this and said “So, when you get older you can pay a woman to stay the night with you and no one says anything?” Look at my husband, always thinking... ****** MIKE: You see that bald eagle? ME: I see a flying black spot. ****** The other night Turner aka Demon Cat, was in my spot in bed. I picked him up to move him. I probably hadn’t picked him up in a couple months and was surprised at how much he weighs. Last night he was rolling around on the floor in front of us. I was telling Mike how I was shocked at how heavy he is but while saying so, I actually caught myself whispering it. I’m guessing so the cat wouldn’t hear? I really need to get out more. ****** At about 4am, a noise woke me up. It was the sound of someone walking across my porch. I was calm and said Mike’s name twice in “that tone” to wake him up. I told him someone was on the front porch. He calmly got up, looked out the window then headed to the living room. I heard him open the front door, walk across the porch, close the front door, walk to the kitchen, open the fridge, gulp, open the mud room door, fill the cat food bowl, close the mud room door, walk to the bathroom, close the door, some other stuff and flush. He then returned to bed, covered up and was snoring again within 3 minutes. I guess no one was out there? ****** Just so you know... If you butt dial me, I will listen. And in some cases, record. ****** Yesterday on the way to work I heard a radio announcer say “If I haven’t offended you yet, turn down the volume, because I’m about to.” Sometimes I feel starting the day with a disclaimer like that might be the route to go. ****** January 6th is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, but oh contraire. Today is the day I open the box of fancy cookies I wrap up and have under the tree in case someon

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Speaking French

Like the rest of the world, I could tell there was something off with Lisa Marie Presley during last week’s Golden Globes. Walking with the support of her father’s most trusted friend, Jerry Schilling, Lisa Marie slightly stumbled when she walked and had a slight hesitation in her speech. But that gleam in her eye was there. When Austin Butler accepted the award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Elvis in the highly successful Elvis biopic, Lisa Marie radiated pride. A couple days later news reports spread the tragic news. Lisa Marie Presley was dead at 54.

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