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April 2016 - Volume 4 - Number 9
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
April 2016 - Volume 4 - Number 9
Honoring a lifetime of service
By Deborah Horn Special to Arkansas Aging
It takes a lifetime to build a legacy. Some are larger than others and some reach farther. Last week, George Mutton, now 85, was given some measure of his decades long, unwavering service to God and church. George Mutton of the Warsaw community thought he heard God’s calling while in his late teens, and he mentioned that fact to a Baptist preacher while attending a revival at Bayou Meto. Mutton remembers saying, “I told him that someday I’m going to be a preacher.” [Full Text]
Three honored by economics group
By rick kron
Arkansas Aging staff writer
Three economic stalwarts who helped put Arkansas on the map were honored posthumously earlier this month. Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller, Kenneth Pat Wilson of Jacksonville and Mike Wilson of Osceola were honored with the “Leadership in Free Enterprise” award by Economics Arkansas. Families of the three graciously accepted the honor. [Full Text]
Store founder at grand opening
Early in the morning on April 6, hundreds of people were lined up outside the new Edwards Cash Saver in Jacksonville, eager to get their $1 silver coins and check out the bargains inside. Oral Edwards, 86, the company founder, greeted many of them at the door after a grand opening ceremony. This is a Cost Plus supermarket similar to the Edwards Cash Saver stores in Little Rock and North Little Rock, where all goods are available at the store’s cost plus 10 percent at checkout. [Full Text]
Bean bag baseball tournament slated
Bean bag baseball is a game that is growing in popularity amongst senior communities. There are dozens of teams within senior centers and retirement communities in Arkansas. [Full Text]
Aide recognized for 25 years
Gayla Eaker has been recognized by East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging for 25 years of service to the elderly. Eaker represents the Agency as an independent living aide in Greene County. In this role, she provides support to elderly and disabled adult patients as well as veterans of war by performing tasks that illness or disability have robbed them of performing independently. [Full Text]