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December 2012 - Volume 1 - Number 8
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
December 2012 - Volume 1 - Number 8
Lonoke County native Charlie Flynt served on the USS Ramsay which was stationed at Pearl Habor, Hawaii, when the Japanese attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. The Ramsay survived the attack and went on patrol each day looking for enemy submarines.
Pearl Harbor horrors recalled
Hundreds of Japanese fighter planes launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, at 7:55 a.m. Dec. 7, 1941. The assault against the United States lasted about an hour and a halfand came in two different raids, destroying 350 aircraft and eight battleships. [Full Text]
Medicaid expansion explained
Expanding health insurance so that it covers nearly everyone in Arkansas and not just the aged, the disabled and poor children who are insured by the system crafted 50 years ago by Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Kensett is nearing reality. [Full Text]
Benton County Senior Activity Center designated wellness center
The Benton County Senior Activity Center in Bentonville received recognition from the Division of Aging and Adult Services for meeting the criteria to become a wellness center. Beverly Dunlap, program coordinator with DAAS, made the wellness presentation Nov. 1 to the newly renamed Benton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center. [Full Text]
Understanding depression
Feeling down from time to time normal. But when emptiness and despair take a hold and won’t go away, it may be depression. The holidays are happy times for some and for others not so happy. It may trigger memories of loved ones that are no longer here, the stress of large family gatherings, or the worry of extra cost. The lows of depression make it tough to function and enjoy life. We all go through ups and downs in our mood. Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks and disappointments. [Full Text]
Dollmaker’s magical creations
DeRue Johnson of Jacksonville will be selling her whimsical dolls at the Arkansas Craft Guild’s 34th annual Christmas Showcase Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-9, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. [Full Text]
Key volunteers recognized
BENTONVILLE — Outstanding volunteers from Horseshoe Bend, Harrison, Paragould, Jonesboro, Bella Vista, Little Rock and Jacksonville were among the nomi- nees for AARP Arkansas’ 2012 Andrus State Award for Community Service. [Full Text]
Home Instead grant buys kitchen equipment
Home Instead Senior Care Foundation awarded an $11,000 grant to the Faulkner County Council on Aging. Part of the grant will purchase a set of double-deck convection gas ovens for meals prepared for Conway and Mayflower seniors. [Full Text]
Case manager horseshoes’ pitching champ
Wendy Reynolds spent countless hours as a youngster playing horseshoes with her father and brothers in the backyard, at family barbecues and other community functions. Today she and her brother Lloyd are taking things a little further. [Full Text]
Social Security offices have new hours
Arkansas Social Security offices are now open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday – a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. In addition, beginning Jan. 2, offices will close to the public at noon every Wednesday. [Full Text]