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A note of thanks…

We would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who made money donations, clothing donations, food donations, household donations and personal care items during our recent home loss. A special thanks to the Maynard Church of Christ, Pyburn Street Church of Christ, Biggers Church of Christ, Reyno Baptist Church, Noland Church of Christ, Skaggs Church of Christ, Pocahontas School District, Stokes Church of Christ, Red Cross, Beta Sigma Phi-Pocahontas Chapter and McNabb Funeral Home. We are so grateful for all the generous donations and the many wonderful acts of kindness that have been shown during this time.

Around the Kitchen Table with Nanny

Christmas is behind us, so it’s time now to think about the coming year. I hope all of you have a wonderfully happy and healthy year ahead. Let’s plan our New Year’s Day. In the South, it is customary to always have hog jowl and blackeyed peas. I was always told that this traditional fare was necessary to be blessed with prosperity throughout the coming year. I’m not sure it really works, but it’s a fun tradition, and besides, it means what I call a wonderful Southern dinner.

Randolph County Jail Log

Lehman Blackwell, age 37, of Pocahontas; driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked- Class U (M) Victoria Allen, age 31, of Biggers; warrant-body attachment Brandi Mullins, age 34, of Pocahontas; contempt of court (F) Colton Robinson, age 23, of Reyno; contempt of court (F) Savanna Whitney, age 33, of Trumann; warrant Saundra Ruggles, age 32, of Maynard; petition for revocation, FTA Bow Tyler, age 41, of Pocahontas; violation of conditions of bail Kenneth Grady, age 35, of Pocahontas; false imprisonment in the first degree (F) Christi Pickens, age 35, of Biggers; endangering welfare of minor-1st degree (F), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Meth LT 2g, maintaining drug premise within 1000 ft, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms (F), use of another persons property to facilitate a crime Keith Pickens, age 54, of Sherwood; failure to appear (M), endangering welfare of minor-1st degree (F), possession of drug paraphernalia, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms (F), possession of Meth LT 2g, maintaining a drug premise within 1000 ft, use of another person’s property to facilitate a crime, possession of firearms by certain persons (F), delivery of Meth GT 10g LT 200g Shelby Pickens, age 26, of Biggers; possession of drug paraphernalia, endangering welfare of minor-1st degree (F), possession of Meth LT 2g, maintaining drug premise within 1000 ft, use of another person’s property to facilitate a crime Robert Scaggs, age 32, of Pocahontas; no charge data Tristin Seevers, age 20, of Biggers; endangering welfare of minor-1st degree (F), possession of Meth LT 2g, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintain drug premise within 1000 ft, use of another person property to facilitate a crime Jacklyn Stahl, age 39, of Pocahontas; aggravated assault-Class D (F), terroristic threatening in the first degree-Class D (F), false imprisonment in the second degree (M) Prince Surveyor, age 33, parole hold Ollsen Marshall, age 29, of Pocahontas;

Baltz Lake drained, closed to the public for safety reasons

In a recent statement from Scott Baltz, Safety Officer for the City of Pocahontas, the community is provided with a detailed account of the plans and considerations behind the reconstruction of the Baltz Lake dam. Baltz emphasized the thorough approach taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens, property owners around the lake and the preservation of wildlife in the area.

Roger Romine

Roger Dale Romine, 62, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born August 27, 1961 in Pocahontas to Bobby and Mary Eubank Romine.

Ramona Faye Pratt

Our dear mother, Ramona Faye (Barnes) Pratt, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Mountain Home. She was born February 18, 1933, in Bona, Arkansas. Ramona was a loving daughter, mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother and friend to many. In her younger days she was a beautician and an instructor. She loved doing hair, cooking, puzzles and crocheting. Ramona also had a garden all of her life, but her greatest pride was her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and a younger sister, Betty Ferguson.

Perspective

The old Christmas hymns and secular songs we have been singing for ages endure to the present time. “Joy to the World” was written in 1719 by English minister Isaac Watts. It is still just as wonderful and meaningful today as when written. The old familiar hymns are still sung each Christmas in churches, presented by choirs, and broadcast throughout the month of December. And the secular songs are sung, heard in television shows, movies, children’s musicals and special events year after year. “Jingle Bells” was written in 1850 by James Lord Pierpont in Medford, Massachusetts. Gene Autry’s recording of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Raindeer” was released in 1949. Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” from 1960 is still popular with the younger set. “White Christmas” written by Irvin Berlin in 1942 is a classic and along with “The Christmas Song” from 1945 by Nat King Cole, warms the heart. And there is no evidence that anything new will take the place of the old favorites. My two grandchildren, ages 11 and 7, were in Christmas concerts at Pocahontas Schools last week and the familiar tunes were presented and enjoyed. Great job kids!

Here & There

“Oh Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas tree.” I wonder how many children today get to experience the annual, seasonal adventure we had as children, the annual finding of the Christmas tree and proudly fetching it back home.

Blast from the past

Does anyone know when this picture was taken or recognize any of the students? Found in a stack of archived newspaper pictures, it is labeled as ‘Pete Waites.’ Mr. Waites is pictured handing out a paper to a student. If you have any information, please email us at jfrench@cherryroad.com.