THE SPECTATOR, Ozark, Ark.

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Betty's Briefs
By Betty Lepley Trust everyone out there had a fun Valentines Day. I received a pretty card from Kathi Lepley, the widow of my step-son, Don Lepley, Jr., along with some wedding pictures of her daughter, Laura Marie, and Brennan. It was neat that Lauras Aunt Carol Kautz and her son, Brian Howe of Edmond, Okla., made the trip to Albuquerque for the wedding. At one time Kathi had family ties to Ozark. Her father and the late Kathryn Vance were cousins. Tuesday I had a list of places to go and things to do, but my car had different plans, it wouldnt start. With the help of a local business, a new battery got me on my way. My Aunt Jean Turner passed on to me a bundle of pictures. It made my day to go through them, as all were pictures of long ago and brought to mind a lot of memories. I sorted them into different family groups. Among them were quite a few for my Aunt Grace Eskelson. Tuesday afternoon I dropped them off and visited with her and Don. Aunt Grace is going into Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith as an outpatient to have the procedure done where doctors shock the heart, as shes been having an irregular heartbeat and shortness of breath. Thursday Elaine and I met for lunch. After school was out I met her at First Baptist to continue the knitting. There I saw Debbie Day Graham. I worked with her at the restaurant years ago. Friday I had a date with Loretta after which I went by and left my plastic and papers. There I saw Roy Murphy, Jr. He used to join the 9 oclockers for coffee at the restaurant. I had phone visits with Laura, Leah and Kathy. And one from my great-grandson

OJHS HILLBILLY HIGH ACHIEVERS Ozark Junior High School recently awarded students as Hillbilly High Achievers. These are students who excel in various aspects of school and show great success as students. Pictured seated (L-R): Hollie Hagler and Felicia Lane. Standing: Ty Archer, Ryan Bramucci, Jacob Edge and Hannah Johnson.

Brenton thanking me for his Valentine. He was on his way with an AG group to show their pigs. All was well with the Texans. My deepest sympathy to Paula Minor on the passing of her daughter, Courtney Elmore. Saturday I went to a baby shower for Abbi Altimus, daughter of Jim and Lois Altimus. Their son, Charlie, moved to Ozark a few weeks ago. Abbi was here for the weekend from Georgia. Special music at church Sunday was a song by our own Sheila Masingale. Leah and Kelly Burgett will have their 15th anniversary on the 27th. Happy birthday to Norma Whitson on the 28th. If it was leap year it would be the 29th.

Life is unique
by Clydene Overbey Life can be rough, but it can also be wonderful. It really comes down to the way we handle all the fears, hurts, hopes, dreams and everyday problems that we are sure to face. Just when things are smooth on the road you can be sure that there will be a bump up ahead that is totally going to wreck your cart and all the things that were good are going to come spilling out in a great big heap. What counts is how you handle the spill. You can scream and holler about all the injustices of your life and just leave it lying there, or you can stop, pick it up, and start over. Many times I have just gone on and let it lay, but I always had to come back and clean it up. Its always harder that way, so I try to always clean up as I go. Mamma always told me that if I made a mess to clean it up as I go. That way when it is done, it is done. No one person will ever view things exactly the way I do, do the things I do, or think the things I think. I learned very early on that there is no way I can bend someones will and change what they say, do, think, or what they want. We all are unique and different. I cant for the life of me see why everyone in the world isnt scrambling for a big plate of fried okra. I love it. It is delicious to me. I hate summer and the intense miserable heat it brings and I love winter with its beautiful snow and ice. I just cant comprehend anyone liking to get their brains baked in the hot summer sun. God made us all different just the way He wanted each one to be. We all are special to Him. We are the very first high tech computers ever built with every part having its own use in the scheme of things. We are what we are and none of us have a right to push our thoughts and beliefs on anyone else, yet we all do try at times. Ive tried to change; Ive tried to change others. It doesnt work. We need to be happy with who we are and where we are. Everyone has the same rights and chances that I do. I have accepted me and I have accepted that everyone else has that same right. It is a sad thing that we have to be older before we accept things. I guess we are like they say about fine wine, its better with age. I love God, family, friends, fall, winter, snow, and a nice warm fire to name a few. I hate liars, being lied to, being lied about, being called a liar, bullies, and summer. As long as I keep the love list longer than the hate list I figure Im okay and I am satisfied. My perspective on a lot of things has done a complete turnabout. That fact in no way means that I am a different, a better, or a worse person. Im still just a plain ol country girl who talks funny to some and likes pinto beans, fried taters, okra, red onions, sour pickles, coleslaw and corn bread. Im just me, you are just you, my friend. Philippians 4:11-13: Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

$50 cash offered for top design

The Altus Grape Fest Committee is sponsoring a tshirt design contest for the 31st Annual Altus Grape Fest, to be held July 25 and 26. A cash prize of $50 is being offered for the winning design. Entries can be mailed to Altus Grape Fest, P.O. Box 293, Altus, AR 72821 or submitted to chairman James Dahlem at dahlemgrapz@centurytel. net.

The Daniel Plan for a healthier you

The first Daniel Plan class has come to an end, but members decided to continue meeting and start over on the DVD series this following Sunday, Feb. 23. You do not have to be a member at West Park Baptist to attend. The Daniel Plan is framed around the essentials, faith, food, fitness, focus and friends, life areas that all work together to restore and sustain your long-term health. Faith is the foundation with God as the source of the power and the energy behind all transformational change. As you follow The Daniel Plan, you will discover that you have a part to play in getting healthier, but God will energize your efforts. We have learned that doing The Daniel Plan in community, with a group of friends is the secret sauce. People who do the program together lose 50% more weight! This groundbreaking program will equip you with practical tools and resources to bring health into every area of your life. What makes it different from other wellness programs is that The Daniel Plan was built with love as the motivation. Its a reflection of Gods love for us. Its a story of abundance, not deprivation, a step by step approach that helps you make small changes that lead to big results. Your journey is one of progress, never perfection. Meetings will be Sunday afternoons at 3:30 at West Park Baptist Church. The sessions will last 1 hours and it is free. Reference/study materials are available on line or can be ordered at class. Call Susan Alston at 209-2629 for details or just show up. by Susan Alston

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Bits from Batson

Great Performances has Sting highlights

AETN (Conway) Hear Sting perform highlights from his Broadway-bound show about the demise of shipbuilding on Great Performances: Sting - The Last Ship at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21.

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I hope everyone had a great week. The weather sure has been better, at least no snow or ice. Logan finally got to go back to school. Some of Oarks bus routes didnt run several days last week, but by Friday the Batson route ran a couple of times. Some of the others didnt get to run all week. Laryn and Lakyn Robinson had a lunch last Friday with some of their friends. Among those were Katrina Bradley, Megan Stewart, Stephen Houserman and Elly Eibes. Lakyn and Laryn Robinson took Craig and Logan Harderson, Lauren Robinson and me out to dinner in Alma last Saturday for Valentines Day. Thanks girls, we love you too. Craig and I had lunch last Friday at Catalpa for Valentines Day. We had a fish dinner and it was delicious. Thanks, Randy! Also having lunch were Carroll Sherrell, Debbie, Carla and Cordell Harderson and Melvin Kimbriel. Amber Willis took Violet Willis to visit the doctor last Tuesday. Carroll Sherrell, Violets brother, has been visiting Violet and helping her a little bit since she broke her arm when falling on the ice. Boyd Rogers visited Carroll Sherrell last Sunday morning. Laryn Robinson visited briefly with Courtney Morgan of Nashville last Saturday afternoon by phone. I visited briefly last week with Johnnie Smith in Clarksville. So great to see her feeling better and back at work. Glad to hear Joel Cooper is home from the hospital in Little Rock. He spent three nights and returned home Thursday. Judy Criss returned back to work at DeLorn Coopers after some of the ice disappeared. Jennifer and Josephine Cooper and Mary McGuire are all recovering after falling. Jennifer fell on the ice and Josephine and Mary fell in the house. We hope you all have a very quick recovery. Dwight and Peggy Stepp

visited the DeLorn Coopers one day last week. Mary McGuire and Joel Cooper visited the DeLorn Coopers, (their parents) last Friday evening. Josephine Cooper visited with Jamela Cooper last Sunday morning by phone. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Ben Woolsey. He passed away one day last week. Have a great week.

Literary mystery explored on AETN

AETN (Conway) Last Will & Testament, airing Sunday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., investigates a great literary mystery: who wrote the works of William Shakespeare?

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Notice Of Election Of Directors To Be Held For The Franklin County Conservation District
To all landowners within the boundaries of the Franklin County Conservation District, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of March, 2014, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., an election will be held for the election of three directors of the Franklin County Conservation District of the State of Arkansas. The voting place is as follows: TOWN PLACE Ozark, Ark. USDA Service Center Only owners of land within the District, who are registered to vote under the election laws of Arkansas, are eligible to vote. Arkansas Natural Resources Commission January 6, 2014 DATE