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14A Way Of LifeTailgating is a way of life. Just ask GregStandridge. He has been tailgating for years whether it’s at a Razorback game as a part of the Road Hogs, or for the local high schools. He is known for perfecting the art of smoking mouth-watering meat for tailgates.

32Transition Into Fall...Men’s StyleGentlemen are you ready to take your ward-robe to the next level. It’s time we focus on you all for a change. Fashion is all about expressing your personality no matter what age spanning from a college student to a fash-ionable dad. Textures and patterns are a huge trend for men this fall.

52A Mission Of HopeFOR THE LAST FEW YEARS I KNEW GOD CALLED ME TO SERVE IN THE MISSION FIELD. When I am serving other people I feel as though my soul has aligned with my spirit and I have stepped into my purpose. I have a passion for helping those in great need. It blesses me more than I could ever bless anyone. My son and I had the privilege to join our mission team through the Russellville First Assembly of God this summer. Our destination was Cochabamba, Bolivia.


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style culture food14 A Way of Life20 Area History Is A Big Deal At The Library22 Social26 Understanding the Market28 Be an Empowered Buyer

32 Transition into Fall... Men’s Style

52 A Mission of Hope

56 The “Wild West” Side of Arkansas

59 Event Calendar

60 Tailgating Recipes

64 Dine 479 Your Key to Dining

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JARROD D. TOLANDHe is President of Advanced Wealth Management. He is a Certified Wealth Strategist and Investment Advisor. He has been in the Financial Business for over 10 years. He currently holds the following licenses:Series 7, 63, 65, and AR Insur-ance Producer #341221. When he is not in the office he serves as a Red Coat for the Russell-ville Area Chamber of Com-merce, is a private pilot, and enjoys running and playing golf.

RUSTY & MELANIERUSSELLRusty & Melanie Russell are photographers for the Atkins based Russell Photography. They were both born and raised in Atkins and have been lifetime residents of the River Valley. This husband and wife team aim to provide the most personalized and creative portraits for any event.

VIKKI JOHNSONVikki Johnson is an Investment Advisor; Certified Wealth Strat-egist & Insurance producer #9055 with Advanced Wealth Management, LLC 620 E Main – Russellville. She has been advising clients with their sav-ings/retirement portfolios for over 20 years. She, Jarrod, and the whole Advanced Wealth Management team, “Strive to Turn Your Financial Dreams into Reality”.

MEAGAN GUARINOMeagan was born and raisedin the River Valley. She is arecent graduate from ATU with a degree in Hospitality Admin-istration with an emphasis in Tourism/Event Planning. Sheis the Manager, Sales, andMarketing Coordinator for the Other Foot and More. She is also facilitating the launch of the online store for The Other Foot and More as the Web Manager.

CURT LANNINGCurt Lanning is an AR jour-nalist living in Fayetteville. He earned a bachelor’s degree in writing and public relations and a master’s degree in multimedia journalism both from ATU. Curt is a self-proclaimed “geek” and loves all things technology. In his spare time, he can be found running in races or playing video games.

CALEB & JODI MOORECaleb and Jodi Moore are full service real estate agents, working with many first time homebuyers, landowners, and multifamily units. They have a strong reputation of professionalism and integ-rity. They are Top Producer of Moore &Co. 2011 & 2012 Award of Excellence Gold Level 2011 & 2012.

GREG STRANDRIDGEGreg has been in the insur-ance business for 27 years and is President of CSI Insurance along with Mark Coffman. He attends First Baptist with his wife and children. He serves in various leadership capacities such as, a member of the Pope Co Crow Mountain fire depart-ment, the Women’s Teen Chal-lenge Board Member, and on the West Center AR Workforce Investment Board.

MONICA BRYSONI live in Dardanelle with my fam-ily and I’m currently a teacher at Dardanelle Middle School. We love our church at Rus-sellville First Assembly of God where we teach kids about God at Awanas and go out with our Ministry in Motion class. God changed my life when he stepped in and saved me by his amazing grace! I pray he will continue to use me all the days of my life with many more stories to share.


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special sections18 ATU Community Education and Professional Development

20 Area History Is A Big Deal At The Library

26 Understanding The Markets

28 Be An Empowered Buyer


Talking Holidays

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Mayor Eaton

Cecil Hardware

Then and Now

The Nutcracker

Downday

Talking Holidays

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Mayor Eaton

Cecil Hardware

Then and Now

The Nutcracker

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“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.”-Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hawthorne eloquently describes my take on fall, especially in the River Valley. As I step outside, the warm sun kisses my face while the crisp refreshing breeze beckons me to stay outside and reminds me that au-tumn has arrived. You will find me look-ing for any excuse to be outdoors or on a drive just to gaze at the changing colors of the leaves. I’m looking forward to spend-ing my second fall in the 479 and can’t wait to explore even more of the area.

I invite you to dive right into our fall issue. It’s obvious that tailgating is “a way of life” here in the fall. So whether it’s tailgating before football games or gathering a gang of friends at home to cheer on the team to victory, most can agree that it’s a welcomed reason to gather and eat scrumptious food with family and friends. There are tailgating recipes, tailgating style guide for men, and much more to be found in the pages of this issue.

This issue also allows you to explore and learn the needs of those in the continent below us, as Monica Bryson gives a glimpse of the needs of the Bolivian Hope Center from her time there this summer. Spend time and examine the variety of special interest classes that Tech’s Department of Community Education and Professional Development De-partment offers this fall semester. The range of classes offered amazes me. I’ve already set my sights on a few that I hope to attend.

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A Way Of Life...Tailgating is a way of life. Just ask Greg Standridge. He has been tailgating for years whether it’s at a Razorback game as a part of the Road Hogs, or for the local high schools. He is known for perfecting the art of smoking mouth-watering meat for tailgates. It isn’t uncom-mon for passers-by to stop and ask, “What is that yummy smell?” and he usually obliges the inquisitor with a sample of the food.

Greg has been in the insurance business for 27 years. He is the owner of CSI along with Mark Coffman. He is an active member of his community. He is a Lion’s club member and attends First Baptist with his family. He is the past President of Independent Insurance Agents of AR, and past President of Professional Insurance Agents of AR. He serves on Pope County Rescue, Crow Mountain Fire Department and has been the Constable. He is currently acting President of the Pope County Fair, serves on the Women’s Teen Challenge Board and is a board member for the West Center AR Workforce Investment.

His passion for the community and all things tailgating made him an obvious choice forsharing his insights, tips, and stories to start out this tailgating season…

What is one of your favorite tailgating stories?

There are so many great memories as far as tailgating goes. How do I pick just onefavorite story?

I’ve been the Booster Club president for the past 2 years for Russellville High School. The past few years we’ve brought in more of a tailgating atmosphere for tailgating before games and also use it as a fundraiser. The atmosphere of gathering together, predicting what’s going to happen in the game, what the out come of the game will be, and review-ing previous games makes it all the more exciting. It has gone over very well and will continue to be a part of the new tailgating tradition for Rus-sellville Football.

There is a group from London that tailgated before a Razorback games and was a special tailgate… Jim Ed Gibson, Dennis Lowe, Eddie Price, Jamie Jackson, TJ Curtis, Ruben Brown, and Pastor Ronnie Morris were in attendance and we special ordered steaks from Colorado that came wrapped with bacon, and were so tender that it could be cut with a fork. That group and food are not ones I will forget about.

Family tailgates are what I look forward to every year with my wife

An Interview with Greg Standridge


the game. It needs to be something made with pride.

When asked what my cooking secret is I answer, “I always use Caven-ders Greek Seasoning from Harrison AR.” A lot of people go into great lengths of seasoning their meat, but the best-kept secret is just using seasoning sparingly and keeping it simple instead of going overboard. The granddaughter of the founder of Cavenders, Catherine Wohlge-muth, has even been at my tailgate.

What are a few key factors to make a tailgate successful?

Family and friends enjoying the atmosphere and being a part of the festivities going on, along with plenty of great food are all key ingredi-ents of success.

What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Arkansas Road Hogs?

We mainly attend the home games now that the kids have so many ac-tivities and sport commitments. You never know who may come by the Road Hog Park and sit down for a chat, whether it’s former coaches or faithful fans. Frank Broyles has even stopped by at different times to speak and take part in the festivities with everyone. g

Karen, and my kids Hunter, Cameron, Lakin and Breonna. Chase and Angie Smith and their kids Drew and Cole attend as well. My mom and stepfather Jewel and Harry Simcox can be found attending a tail-gate or two as well. We visit and watch the pre-game and kick back re-laxing, cooking, and eating until we are stuffed. Typically at Road Hog Park the cheerleaders and Tusk come through the park prior to game to throw out towels and there are a few pep rallies throughout the year. There are many gathering happening all at once, it’s unbelievable.

As a member of Road Hog Park you don’t pick a spot, you work your way up and after 10 years I’ve been able to get a premium tailgat-ing spot. When you move to premium spot you have more room to tailgate. Last year we moved to a lot where we knew most of those tailgating around us.

When did you first become involved in orchestrating tailgates?

About 10 years ago when my kids were old enough to enjoy Razor-back games and the Road Hog Park, it’s just a fun family time. We’ve gotten more involved with activities at Road Hog Park. We love the atmosphere and family time. We get a chance to meet people from all over the state and from different states. It’s interesting to talk with those traveling to the games to follow their team. Even though theyare rivals we are all there for the love of the game.

What is a must for a tailgating menu?

We occasionally cook on the grill, but more times than not I’m known for using a big smoker. When we fire up the smoker at 6 a.m. people start meandering around the cooker. I make sure to cook more than we need so people can stop by and try the food. That’s what I really enjoy.

What is your favorite tailgating tradition?

The cooking is my favorite tradition along with spending time with family and friends. We take the big smoker up there and use pork loins, ribs, or even steaks. We mix it up and don’t cook the same thing every time. It’s always a must to have something on the grill or in the smoker for a tailgate. My advice is, never order in or get carry out for

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Arkansas Tech University’s Department of Community Education and Professional Development provides the community with numerous classes for a variety of interests. The department continues to grow over the years. Lisa Clark, Director of Community Education and Professional Development, remarks, “We have grown considerably and have added many new classes including the rapidly expanding culinary arts classes. My first semester here I believe we had about 10 classes on the schedule. This fall we have over 40.”

Clark goes on to explain, “The staff in our department is passionate about what we do. We will work above and beyond consistently to provide quality instruction and training courses. Our goal is to provide consistently great classes at affordable prices!”

Corresponding with Tech’s semester schedule, there are new andinnovating classes to look forward to in the fall, spring, and summer.

The department continually looks to add classes to the schedule that will peak community member’s interest. The classes provide the public with opportunities to learn about or enhance different skills. They provide avenues of special interest and leisure learning to the public that is also affordable.

Lisa Clark describes the impact the department has on the community by explaining, “I watch people gain new experiences through our department such as up and coming fitness classes (Zumba and Pilox-ing, we were among the first groups in the area to offer classes), Sign Language (no one else in the area offers this), and culinary arts classes that are accessible to the community at large.” Rachel Storment, Com-munity Education Marketing & Industry Specialist for the department, adds, “The community benefits when creative individuals can share their craft with the public in a learning environment.”


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“The Community Education Program is a wonderful opportunityto introduce new things to everyone. In a relatively small town, it’s difficult sometimes to find things such as cooking classes or new, fun, fitness classes to attend. It brings an avenue to find and experience unique experiences. As an instructor, and certified personal trainer, it has given me a chance to make contact with wonderful people that I possibly would never have met. I’m very happy to be a part of this program.”- Franci Harper

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“I’m excited about this fall, as it will be my third year teaching for our Community Education Department. These classes allow me to bring global food trends to Russellville. People are often surprised that someone local has cooked for fashion designers, prominent families in the area, all the way to former U.S. Presidents and their families. I cater to each class, some sit and observe, and some are ready to cook and be hands on. This fall will be the fist time to teach at Lake Point Conference Center. They are finalizing the brand new kitchen that we designed. - Chef Craig Alderson

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Where ancestors originated, narratives of the past, seeing the world of the past through the eyes of someone who lived it…all of these things are fascinating, but imagine if there is a place dedicated to the geneal-ogy of not just a single family but an entire state. Such a place exists at the Russellville branch of the Pope County Library System.

The official name of that department is the Katie Murdoch Genealogy and History Room, established in 1976 when the current Russellville Library was built. Although the department didn’t officially exist until 1976, it does contain material collected from an earlier time when the library was inside of the building now known as the Heritage Hall, according to Charity Park, head of the department. Park has been with the department for almost a decade.

In 1988, the department was named after Katie Murdoch, the librarian responsible for the department’s expansion, Park said.

According to Park, inside of the Katie Murdoch Genealogy andHistory Room is a collection of information and news about Pope

County and the state of Arkansas. “It is our goal to provide patron access to genealogical and historical information about the area in or-der to facilitate their research. We collect and provide resources from other areas from which local families have originated,” Park said.

Anyone interested in local or Arkansas history should consider the Katie Murdock Genealogy and History Room as a valuable resource and consider spending time there, Park explained.

Some of the benefits available to the community include: • Access to multiple databases (like HistoryGeo) that will help families look for land their ancestors may have settled on. • An extensive book collection containing information on whereresidents in Pope County may have originated. • A large collection of vertical, family, biography, and subject files containing such items as: newspaper clippings, notes, brochures, photographs, and other research created by library staff or community members. • Microfilm from The Courier and several other newspapers, as well

Area HistoryIs A Big Deal At The Library

Charity Park and Matt Friend

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lifeas, marriage, deed, probate, and other court records from Pope County. • Data and statistics for the state of Arkansas compiled from the Federal Census for the years of 1830-1930.

“Several patrons have come into the library searching for informa-tion about their historical homes. Many have left happy with photos and historical information about their homes, thanks to the Historic Russellville Homes collection that was researched and indexed by Laura Shull and donated by Buford Smith. This greatly aided ourdepartment”, recounts Park. She then adds, “I recently helped a patron find the location of a build-ing and business in downtown Russellville that no longer exists. We found the building listed in the 1929 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

of Russellville,” she explained. Officially part of the Russellville Library, the genealogy department does receive funds from the Pope County Library System, but also relies “heavily” on material dona-tions from the community, Park explained. “Patrons donate valuable family research for our vertical files, family books, photographs, and other historical information,” she said.

Two full-time staff members, Matt Friend (assistant genealogist) and Charity Park, in addition to a regular volunteer, all keep the Katie Mur-doch Genealogy and History Room running. If Park and Friend have it their way, the department will continue to be in the library serving those with need or desire for histori-cal information on Pope County, as well as, The Natural State. g

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Pictured from left:are the women who have served

as president for the Russellville

Symphony Guild:

Camille Talburt (1989-91),

Jeanette Burgess (1991-96),

Judy Taylor (1996-98),

Elizabeth Stinnett (1998-02,

2009-11), Kathy Soto (2002-04)

Nebe Allison (2004-05),

Linda Rush (2005-06),

Charlotte Linch (2006-09),

Betty Snellings (2011-12) and

Aldona Standridge (2012-14).

Russellville Symphony Guild Board Members pictured are Paula Stamps (left), Publicity, Patty McCutchen, Historian, Judy Murphy, Treasurer, Patty Goyette, Secretary, Mary Davis, Vice Presi-dent, Ann Squyres, President and Kathy Westmore-land, new member.

Joshua MashonJoshua Mashon

Russellville Symphony Guild celebrated their 25th anniversary in May of 2014. Their mission is to support and promote the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. The Symphony is under the direction of the award-winning Maestro Philip Mann. Earlier in the year he presented a plaque to the Russellville Guild for all of their great work, andit was accepted on behalf of all the board members. The next Symphony concert in Russellville is April 18, 2015, atWitherspoon Auditorium on the campus of Arkansas Tech University. The Symphony Guild are the host of this event.

Pictured from left:Maestro Philip Mann

and Peggy Talkington.

Picture to the right:Viewing the silent

auction at the Savour

The Symphony fund-

raiser event held on

February 1, 2014.


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The Center for the ArtsFoundation Board of Directors recently held their first fundraising event, Raise the Curtain, at the home of Phyllis and Phil Carruth. The fundraising campaign was an effort to raise funds to begin and maintain per-forming artist series at The Center for the Arts which is located on the campus of Russsellville High School. Funds raised will be used to bring quality, educational and entertaining events to the Russellville community and surrounding areas including top name entertainment, world-renowned speakers, Broadway musicals and more. For more information on how you can participate or upcoming events call479-498-6600 or visit our websiteat russellvillecenter.net. Back Row, L-R; Truman Hill, Wendy Sparks, Todd Sweeden, Wesley White, Phil Carruth

Front Row, L-R; Maysel Teeter and Judy Taylor

Randall Williams, Andy McNeill and Dr. Stanley Teeter

Heather and Poncho Knight

Rachel Armstrong and Wendy Sparks


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John Newton and Kelly Davis Stephanie Beerman

The Russellville AreaChamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours Event on May 8, at the Hughes Center. The event served Hors D’oeuvres and drinks. Members were entered to win door prizes and live auc-tion items were up for grab. Attendees of the event had the opportunity to network, exchange business cards, and listen to great music in a relaxed and fun format.

Pope-Yell County SingleParent Scholarship Fund hosted their 17th Annual Shrimp & Fried Catfish Dinner on June 24th. This was an all-you-can-eat event that also featured a silent auc-tion. The Mission of the Pope-Yell County Single Parent Scholarship Fund is to enable single parents to attain self-sufficiency through post-secondary education.

ASPSF Executive DirectorRuthanne Hill

Main Street Russellvillehosts the Downtown Art Walk the 1st Friday in March, June, September, and December. This free event is from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and you can check out the next Art Walk on September 5. The walk can begin at the Russellville Depot to get the list of host locations and participating artist. Don’t miss this chance to take a walk downtown to enjoy local talented artist and musicians whilefinding drinks and refreshments atparticipating locations.


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Understanding the Markets What do the acronyms signify and what affects investors? Dow. NASDAQ. S&P 500. Fear index. NYSE. Commodity prices. Earnings. Economic in-dicators. These are the gauges and signposts of investing, but if you stop most people in the street, you’ll find they have only a hazy understanding of what these terms signify or reference. Here is a brief article that may help clarify some of the arcane. Let’s start on Wall Street...

The major U.S. indices: The Dow Jones Industrial Average tracks how 30 publicly owned companies trade on a market day – the “blue chips,” 30 titans of U.S. and global business chosen by the Wall Street Journal, most not actually industrial. The NASDAQ Composite records the perfor-mance of 3,000+ companies on the NASDAQ Stock Market (see below), including many technology firms. The S&P 500 logs the performance of 500 leading publicly traded companies across ten different sectors (business/industry categories), as determined by financial research giant Standard & Poor’s (there was actually a Mr. Poor, hence the name).

At the end of the trading day, these indices settle or “close” at a price level. The Dow is a price-weighted index- that is, its value each trading day rides up or down on the price movements of its 30 components. By contrast, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ (and most other stock indices) are cap-weighted, meaning the index value reflects the total market value of the companies in the index and not simply the prices of the individual components. The S&P 500 has both a price return and a total return (the total return includes dividends).

While the nightly news tells everyone what the Dow did today, many seasoned investors pay more attention to the S&P 500, which represents about 70% of the value of the U. S. stock market. There are other indices that also grab Wall Street’s attention; Investors watch the Russell 2000 (which lists the “small caps,” usually newer and younger firms than found in the predominantly “large-cap” S&P 500) and the Wilshire 5000, which tracks stocks of almost every publicly owned company in America (6,000+ components). Eyes are also on the “fear index,” the CBOE VIX (Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index), which measures investors’ expectations of volatility (read: market risk) in the S&P 500 for the next 30 days. Important multinational indices (the MSCI World and Emerging Markets indices, the Global Dow, the S&P Global 100, and many more) and foreign indices (Japan’s Nikkei 225, Germany’s DAX, China’s Shanghai Composite and many others) also get a look.

The bond market: Further decentralized trading occurs here, conducted by institutional and individual investors, governments and traders buying, selling and issuing government, corporate and mortgage-linked securities

(and other varieties). Bond prices fall when bond yields rise, and vise versa. Interest rate changes affect the bond market more than any other factor; credit rating adjustments and changes in the appetite for risk (i.e., a race to or retreat from stocks by investors) can also play roles.

What moves the markets up and down: Information- or more precisely, the way large institutional investors respond to it. Things really move when the equilibrium of the market is upset by either positive or negative breaking news- it could be geopolitical development, a natural disaster, a central bank decision, a comment from a Federal Reserve official or the Treasury Secretary. It could be earnings reports – corporate earnings are sometimes called the “mother’s milk” of stocks, and when two or three big companies beat estimates, Wall Street may see big gains that day. Those markets also respond to an ongoing stream of economic news releases form the federal government and other organizations. Federal Reserve policy announcements (interest rate adjustments, the implemen-tation or cessation of stimulus efforts) get the most attention, and the Labor Department’s monthly employment report finishes second. Other critical monthly releases include the Commerce Department’s consumer spending report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index measuring consumer inflation, and monthly reports on existing home sales (from the National Association of Realtors), new home sales (from the Census Bureau) and home values (via the S&P/Case-Stiller Home Price Index).

Hopefully, this makes things a little less mysterious. It takes a while to get to know the financial world and its pulse, but that knowledge may reward you in tangible and intangible ways.“Copyright owned by Cannon Financial Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Cannon Financial Institute, Inc. The permission is not transferable, and this material may not be further reprinted or used in any way without the express written consent of cannon Financial Institute, Inc.”

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Investment Representative

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So you are thinking of moving...what do you do? Call a real estate agent? According to 2014 statistics, 92% of people now use the Inter-net in their new home search. After searching online, homebuyers call a real estate agent and/or drive by the property. With today’s technol-ogy, it’s convenient, timely, and informative.

As a Realtor, our job is to help a buyer find the right home. Now, we can empower the buyer to already have an idea of what interests them by providing information of relevant websites to navigate. To make your home hunting experience simple, we have done the research and narrowed down the top three most popular and user-friendly websites, as well as emphasize the key features of each.

Currently ranking as #1 is Zillow Inc. with 13.8% of all non-mobile traffic. Next is Trulia at 8.4%, and #3 is Realtor.com with 6.8% non-mobile traffic. We are about to see big changes among these statistics as we approach 2015 when Zillow and Trulia unite! Real estate web-site, Zillow Inc. is buying its rival in a $3.5 billion deal that will make it the biggest player in the online real estate information market. Let’s evaluate the pros and cons of each.

Reporting in nearly 83 million monthly unique visitors in June, 2014. Zillow is well on its way to be the king of online real estate listings. Because the average consumer spends more time on their smart phone than personal computer, Zillow’s full product is readily available for use on smartphones and tablets. The difference maker between Zillow and others is that Zillow wanted to build a system that would allow people to go online and find information on sales, town housing data and home valuation. This is when it gets a little sticky. They became well known for its “Zestimate” housing price estimate for 100 million homes nationwide. The number is based on geographic data, user-sub-

mitted information and public records. It is essentially a robot’s idea of what your house is worth based on what the robot can find online. This robot never goes into your house or takes into account special features or upgrades, therefore it cannot produce an accurate estimate. Zillow says the “Zestimate” has a 6.9 percent median ERROR rate, and should be used as a starting point in determining a home’s value. Remember “All real estate is local”. The benefits of talking face to face with a local Real Estate agent will always be of value.

Launched in 2005 out of San Fransico, CA Trulia is the 2nd most searched Real Estate website in the world. According to Experian marketing services Trulia had 27.4 million visits in February 2014. Some things that Trulia does very well are internal and external pictures. Most potential homebuyers love to look at as many pictures as they can before driving by and looking at the house, so Trulia gets a thumb up for this feature! Another feature is their highlighted map of crime rates in a specific areas with the location of houses for sale on the map. This is a great idea for any potential buyer to look at before they move to an unfamiliar location. An area that Trulia could use some improvement is their mobile app. About 50% of the traffic that Trulia receives comes from mobile devices. Most customer reviews that I have read say the App does not give as much information and is hard to download on some mobile devices such as the Kindle.

Realtor.com owned by National Association of Realtors (NAR) could possibly be the oldest of the 3. Originally called Move.com this website has made many changes since the early 1990’s. According to Experian Marketing services Realtor.com had 22.9 million visits in February 2014. Since Realtor.com is owned by NAR they have access to over 900 MLS systems throughout the country. The biggest strength of this website is their comprehensive list of real estate search features. For instance if you want to look at just homes on the water, or near a park realtor.com has specific features that allow you to search for just those homes. They also offer simple data and hard numbers more than the other websites, so if you want to just get to the bottom line realtor.com is for you. Some complaints about realtor.com is they don’t always show the full address when searching which can be frustrating when you want to drive by and view the property.

It’s important to try all 3 of these websites when searching for your next home. Everyone has preferences like which car to drive or which restau-rant to eat at. Why would real estate websites be any different? Do as much homework as you can but just remember that there’s nothing like a good reputable Realtor that knows the local market to help you find the perfect house to call home!

Happy House Hunting,Caleb and Jodi Moore

Be an Empowered Buyer

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In the South, we are proud of the things that come with our name. When we think of the word "southern," we think of tailgating with friends, Sunday night football, dressing out in our camo for a full day of hunting, and being surrounded with family. Southern Drift strives to express this through all of our products and to make each and every customer feel as if they are a part of this family. Family is another word that we take seriously. Southern Drift is a company that is completely operated by our small family in Arkansas. Because of this, we know how important it is to see a smile on your loved ones faces, and we hope that we can be a part of that.

Southern Drift is working together, and working with our customers to the best of our ability to create the most comfortable, affordable, and satisfying apparel and gear, while representing the south in all the ways that we know how.

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Gentlemen are you ready to take your wardrobe to the next level. It’s time we focus on you all for a change. Fashion is all about expressing your personality no matter what age spanning from a college student to a fashionable dad. Textures and patterns are a huge trend for men this fall. I’m here to help you express yourself through fashion or if nothing else have an eye-catching outfit. Each look is unique! Some of these looks I will be sharing can be purchased locally at Joe’s Beach Shack and shoes at The Other Foot and More.

Keeping it Classic!

If you don’t already own a well-fit-

ting blazer it should be the first thing

you purchase this fall. A classic navy

blazer will never go out of style.

Blazers have been hugging men’s

shoulders for centuries. Adding a fit-

ted printed button up with the blazer

will add a chic look. Guys don’t be

afraid to try a pair of skinny jeans.

Skinny jeans can be a relaxed fit and

cuffed at the bottom. To top off the

outfit, oxfords are always the way

to go with a blazer. For my classic

cowboys out there try a blazer with

a pair of jeans and boots. You all

know how to wear that look best!

Ladies in the south love a sharp pair

of boots paired with a dark jean

and a blazer!

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style

Going out Edgy!Camo is coming in strong. Camo is no longer just for hunters. This print is being a signature statement print to have on just about anything. Make camo standout with a complimentary color like burnt yellow. Wearing a plain colored tee and adding a printed hat or belt can make all

New spin on a trucker hat! Hats! Hats! Hats! Who loves to

wear a hat? This is how texture

can come into play. A burlap

trucker hat is a great way to

bring in the fall-like weather.

Mint and gray are the perfect

mix of tones. This color pallet

can be mixed into a plaid shirt

and worn with jeans or a great

pair of gray pants! This look is

one of my favorite trends

for a guy.

Essentials for a Mature look! Mixing primary colors are a great way to go. Emerald green

shorts are the color for men to transition into fall! Keep the

sleeves up or down depending

on what look you want to go for.

Rolling the sleeves gives a more

casual look. My favorite shoe

for a guy is the TOM bota shoe!

High top shoes never go out of

style. This look is turning into a

classic look for men. Also don’t

leave the house without a watch.

A watch is the perfect accessory

for guys.

Guys going to class!Guys do you need a comfy look to go to class in but still stay stylish? Try a two pocket button up with a stripe pattern. Dark tones transition into fall. For a chilly day add a pullover over to the button up to still keep the look fresh. Comfy shoes are a must when walking all day to class. Try a lace up shoe. This shoe can be worn to dress up an outfit but still keep it causalfor class.

Vintage Tees!Have a night planned with

the boys? Throw on a vintage

graphic tee with dark jeans for

a look where you can’t go wrong.

You call the shots with this look.

Find a favorite fit in a tee

whether it be V-neck or crew

neck. Vintage tees can show

support for your favorite

team or music you

love. Rock this look

out by completing the

outfit with a statement watch.

the difference in any outfit. If you all already have a favorite solid tee in your closet try adding a pattern hat, either in

camo or plaid.


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For the past 13 years, Strategic Market Research, an independent research company, has found that the region’s favorite place to have a baby is Conway Regional. It’s just one reason that every year almost 2,000 people trust us with their most precious deliveries. With a friendly, caring staff and home-like birthing suites, you won’t find a more welcoming place to have your baby. For complete results, visit ConwayRegional.org/QualityRankings.

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“For several years now we have advertised with the 479 area guide magazine. We have seen measurable results from each ad we have placed. They are very good to work with us on a tight schedule and always are ready to help with any of marketing needs. We really would like to be part of recommending anyone to WMP Marketing.”

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Rose Drug is a local pharmacy committed to helping customers in the Russellville area. We have proudly served members of our community for over 40 years. You will find every member of our staff to be knowl-edgeable, accessible and capable of assisting you with all your needs.

Come by and ask about any of our services:• FlavoRx for Children’s & Adult’s Liquids• Professional Consulting for Rx & Over the Counter Items• Convenient Drive-Thru Window• Mobile Rx App.• 24 Hour Emergency Prescription Service• Free Blood Pressure Check• Nursing Home & Assisted Living Prescription Service• Interactive Voice Response to leave prescription request 24/7• Free In Town Delivery• In House Approved accounts

We offer specialized prescription delivery services: Our modernized pharmacy will manage and maintain the intimacy of a local pharmacy while continuing to serve your everyday health needs. Please feel free to contact us by phone at 479-968-1323 or by visiting us at our conve-nient location in Russellville, AR, or online at rosedrug.com. We hope you’ll enjoy shopping at Rose Drug – it will always be our pleasure to serve you!

New Services AvailableInteractive Voice Response: For our customer’s convenience the IVR allows patients to dial in their refill request, or leave a message for pharmacy staff, or listen to hours/location of pharmacy and pick up the filled Rx the next business day. Physicians can also leave Rx orders!

iMedicare: This new software program allows us to compare Medicare and Medicare part D plans for our customers instantly to find the plan

that maximizes the reimbursements for each patient. This system also shows what your insurance covers and the drug alternatives on every formulary to give you the coverage tier and copay.

Rose Drug Gift ShopFrom Bridal Registry, Baby Registry, Children’s Toys, and HomeDécor Rose Drug Gift Shop carries it all. They spend time select-ing quality items that are affordable. They keep adding products and brands to the long list of products they already carry. The home décor section is set up by interior designer Terry Knight to help customers see other items they may also enjoy.

We encourage brides to register at Rose Drug. Not only will you receive a free gift and your photo in the store, but also our staff will assist customers in selecting the perfect gift. With our selection of name brands items, let us help you select the perfect gifts for this new chapter in your life.

The Baby Registry and Children’s Toy department continue to expand. Take advantage of our Baby Registry to insure customers select the perfect gift. With popular brands mixed in with educational toys, we have all you need to continue to get children interested in learning while having fun.

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There is no “right time” to seek another living environment. It is a decision usually based on the individual’s needs and available outside support. If you are observing an alarming decline in the safety, social, or emotional needs of your parent or loved one, it’s time to see how assisted living can help!

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From routine checkupsto treatments for surgery, the Foot and AnkleSpeciality Clinic is equipped to handle allyour podiatric needs.

Dr. Vafa Ferdowsian, DPM: Graduated with distinc-tion from Hendrix College and Cum Laude from the College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He then completed three years of surgical training including a fellowship in foot & ankle reconstruction.

Stepping foot into a doctor’s office is not

always the highlight of ones day. Standout

physicians go above and beyond to make,

what can be a stressful time, into a relaxed

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physicians apart and is noticed and dis-

cussed by patients. Dr. Vafa Ferdowsian,

DPM, makes it clear that patient care,

along with top of the line medical advice

are the top priority of the Foot and Ankle

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Conway locations.

Whether is preventative, conservative or

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FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS I KNEW GOD CALLED ME TO SERVE IN THE MISSION FIELD. When I am serving other people I feel as though my soul has aligned with my spirit and I have stepped into my purpose. I have a passion for helping those in great need. It blesses me more than I could ever bless anyone. My son and I had the privilege to join our mission team through the Russellville First Assembly of God this summer. Our destination was Co-chabamba, Bolivia.

Our mission was to go to the Bolivian Hope Center. Richard and Sandra Far-thing founded the Bolivian Hope Center. Rich is known as “Poppy” to the chil-dren, and his wife Sandra now lives in the States for health reasons. He would tear up when he would talk about his wife and how much he misses her. What a sacrifice he made and the lives that have transformed because of their obedi-ence to the calling that God placed in their hearts. He doesn’t take any credit, he gives it all to God. Rich told us many stories about the children who have come and gone. The center houses children whose parents are in prison because they either committed a crime or are suspected of committing a crime. Without the Bolivian Hope Center, children would be forced to stay in the prisons with their parent or on the street. This ministry has a great impact on children living in the prison. Some of the children live at the center, while others are picked up daily from the prison for school and then taken back in the afternoon. The Bolivian Hope Center provides love, daily life skills, laughter, and three meals a day. But more importantly they receive the love from their caretakers and mission teams that God sends to minister. God’s hand is at work in this center and I felt it everywhere.

When we first arrived at the airport in Bolivia, I realized that we would get to ride in the back of trucks to the Hope Center. I was so excited to be in the open air driving down the streets of a country I’d never been to. On the way I noticed people’s houses were grass huts on the side of the road, and they washed their clothes on washboards. I wanted to soak it all up. God created the whole world, and now I am seeing a part of it that is completely new to me. At one point we stopped at a stop sign and a person yelled out to us, “God Bless You All.” That was so touching. It’s easy when you’re on a mission trip to lose your focus of why you came and what your mission is, especially when you’re so tired from traveling. God knows it is, so He always uses other people to affirm your purpose at the very right moment. I was still anticipating what I was about to be doing. I knew whenever we reached the Bolivian Hope Center; I wanted to focus on being in the moment.

We pulled up to the center and a few children were waiting for us to arrive. As we stepped out they welcomed us with smiles and hugs. My first thought was, “These children have no idea who I am, yet they are hugging me and so happy to see us all.” I felt awful for not staying outside with the children who had been waiting for us to arrive for no telling how long! But, we needed to put our things away and become acquainted with our host.

The first full day we were there was a feeling I’ll always cherish. I’ve never felt so welcomed and loved instantly by people in my entire life. Children came

A Mission of HopeBy Monica Bryson


from all directions smiling and hugging me until I decided to let go of them. Every moment and every touch was genuine. I couldn’t speak Spanish and they didn’t speak English. However, I learned the words, nombre (name), hola (hello), Buenos dias (good morning), and como estas(how are you) quickly! I would like to say that on my next mission trip, I would prepare more and learn the language so we could communi-cate better. But, there is something beautiful about not being able to use words. We smiled, hugged, played, and just sat for hours. Connections and lasting relationship formed. Love is the universal language.

Corinthians 13:4-8 “Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs, love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trust, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails.”

My son Landan impressed me by showing genuine love and compassion for the children. First of all, he has said many times that he doesn’t really like children, but keep in mind that he is only 14. He didn’t really ask to go on this mission trip, I volunteered him to go with me and he agreed. The children had an immediate connection with him. He shared with me the ten ways that the Bolivian Mission Trip impacted him.

1. It changed the way I look at things 2. It causes me to love more 3. It showed me what really is true happiness 4. Appreciate the little things 5. Don’t complain 6. Show love and compassion to everyone and every-thing 7. Give amazing hugs to everyone you can 8. Someone has itworse than you 9. Be thankful 10. Be happy, no matter what.

We were fortunate to celebrate four of the children’s birthdays. Each child had a cake and one present. They looked happy and just as embarrassed as any other child would be while everyone is staring and singing happy birthday. All I thought about was how selfish I am in so many ways. These children are well taken care of, but they have been abandoned, abused, raped, and imprisoned. They are living with many other children who have encountered worse. Many of them have siblings there with them, but no parents. They are loved unconditionally by their caretakers, but it’s not their mom and dad. Every child deserves parents. Nonetheless, they are smiling as we all loudly say the vowel sounds a,e,i,o,u as a countdown to blow out their candles. There is an overflow of gratitude and love that surrounds the Bolivian Hope Center. We made animal balloons, danced, laughed, and played. We celebrated a birthday and not the gift.

The Bolivian Hope Center is not completely finished. It consists of housing for the children, cafeteria, school, playground, and a church. We worked at times, but our purpose was to spend time with the children. At first, I thought I should be doing more. I should not rest, eat, or be treated


well. This is a mission trip! I’m supposed to be trying to save people’s lives to Jesus, and show them that He is the only way to live a fulfilled and purposeful life. I’m suppose to tell them to never give up hope, that one day their life will get better. But, they taught me all of those things. When we worked, we poured concrete and painted. It never failed that while we worked, a child would walk over and grab our shovel or anything that they were able to do, to take our place so we wouldn’t have to work. Everyday had moments like this. Those are moments that I will carry and cherish forever.

The last night there was such a memorable time! I strolled to the children’s home to find the group and children. One of the little children kept turning the light off and on. It was dark outside, so I encouraged him to leave the light on. A girl, I will call Lizzy, ran over to me and said, “No, No, No Monica! Fiesta!!” So, I agreed! We moved furniture, turned on music, and danced for hours. We were chanting names inviting each child and adult to come into the circle to show us their unique dance moves. It was awesome! I had never done that at home! I tend to put off spontaneous fun until tomorrow or when it is planned. I tend to show my love for those around me when it is convenient for me. We knew that this was our very last night with these children and we weren’t going to waste a moment with them.

I will never forget any of the children, but there are a few who stick out the most. One of the children, I will call Chris, would give amazing massages. His mother died when he was younger and his dad just doesn’t care. He is such a good-looking kid with a great spirit. He would call me “mama” just to aggravate Landan. Another little girl, I will call Kelly, was only 6 years old. It took her a couple of days to speak. But she finally warmed up to me and became my little buddy. I found out that recently her dad had raped her on a short visit. There were also 4 siblings there, ranging from ages 5-16. The girls would dance so beautifully at church and smile every time that I would see them. Their mother is in prison and their dad doesn’t care and doesn’t have the means to provide and care for them. I still communicate with the oldest one on Facebook weekly. She has a dream of becoming a cardiologist.

The morning we left is forever engraved in my mind. I told myself that I wouldn’t cry. We had a blast during our Fiesta and that’s how I wanted to remember Bolivia. But, as I walked downstairs to take my luggage down, the children were at the bottom of the staircase crying. I looked over and my son Landan walked past me sobbing. There is really nothing you can say at that moment. You can’t say, “See you soon.” I wasn’t going to prom-ise anything. There were many tears, hugs, really tight and genuine hugs. We climbed into the back of the truck and at that moment a little girl who we had just met two days prior to leaving, jumped in the back of the truck and wiped my sons eyes with her thumbs.

What a moment to cherish forever. What a selfless act of kindness. It was God at work in the children blessing us as we left. I can’t describe the pain, or the silence as we drove away. I started wondering if we did any good at all. Here we are abandoning them once more, making them hurt. But, Hebrew 11:1 says that, “Faith is the Substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.” I can only pray that somehow we did impact their lives by giving love in return and giving them our time. Those are the two things in life that matter the most. I may not see the impact now, but I have faith that one day Chris will be a missionary and tell stories about when missionaries came to visit and play with him, and how it impacted his life to continue to be the hands and feet of Jesus. g

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Fort Smith sits on the western side of Arkansas just across the Arkan-sas River and on the other side of Van Buren. It’s the second largest city in The Natural State, and although some Arkansas residents may not identify it as a “Wild West town”, it once had that reputation. Indeed, when some think of the Wild West, they might think of other states, like Wyoming, Montana, or Colorado, but Fort Smith has its share of western history. It was once the gateway to the Wild West.

Fort Smith grew up as a scrappy border town and was previously the area’s first frontier fort, according to the Fort Smith Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. The town was reportedly set up to foster peace between warring Indian tribes (the Osage and Cherokee). Travelers to the area can visit remains of the original fort within the Fort Smith National Historic Site. They can also witness a replica of the famous Fort Smith Gallows where Hanging Judge Parker sentenced 80 men to hang. Also at the historic site is a restored courtroom that the famous Judge Parker inhabited. The early frontier jail has been restored for visitors. It was once known as “Hell On The Border.”

When it comes to the Wild West, many probably think of famous author Louis L’Amour telling stories of men riding appaloosa horses through the dusty deserts, of what is present day New Mexico, while shooting rifles and colt revolvers at each other. Of course, no one should forget that in 1968, Arkansas author, Charles Portis published the popular western novel True Grit. It is set in Arkansas, and part of it takes place in Fort Smith during the time of the famous hanging judge.

The book tells the tale of a young girl tracking the man that shot and killed her father. The girl travels to Fort Smith and teams up with a U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger to hunt the murderer down. During the time the story is set in, Fort Smith was set right on the edge of modern day Oklahoma, and it was simply considered “Indian territory.”

Travelers looking for things to do in Fort Smith have plenty of options coming up as The Natural State heads through summer. In fact, one of the best things about summer is it means it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy farmer’s markets that pop up. Visitors to Fort Smith can visit the farmer’s market in the downtown area and have their choice of the freshest homegrown veggies and fruits available. The food comes straight from local farmers and supports the local economy, so every-one wins. The farmer’s market is open to the public every Saturday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Art lovers can visit the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, which from June 6 to September 14 is hosting the 66th Annual River Valley Invitational exhibition. Admission is free, and some of the best work in the River Valley will be featured at the museum during that time. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

So, maybe, folks can’t stroll down Garrison Avenue into downtown Fort Smith and expect to see a gun battle at high noon. That doesn’t mean they shouldn’t ride into the town and hitch their 300 horsepower truck to the post so they can walk into the saloon (maybe a saloon called Rooster’s and enjoy the day. g

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Event Calendar SEPTEMBER 4ATU Football Game at ATU Thone Stadiumfrom 7p.m. – 9p.m.

SEPTEMBER 4Digital Photography Classes at the River Valley Arts Center in Russellville. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Call 479-968-2452, email [email protected] or come by the Arts Center located at 1001 East B Street, Russellville to register or for more information.

SEPTEMBER 5Downtown Art Walk through Historic DowntownRussellville from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 8Experimental Drawing Classes begin at 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. each Monday for 6 weeks. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Call 479-968-2452, email [email protected] or come by the Arts Center located at 1001 East B Street, Russellville to register or for more information.

SEPTEMBER 9 - SEPTEMBER 13Pope County Fair at the Pope County Fair Grounds.

SEPTEMBER 12Dream Catcher Outdoor Adventures will host a BBQ Dinner and auction at the Cabot National Guard Armory. This event is to raise funds to provide outdoor recreation to applicants. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:45 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 19 - SEPTEMBER 2778th Annual Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair atKay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith.

SEPTEMBER 20ATU Football Game at ATU Thone Stadiumfrom 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 26Dream Catcher Outdoor Adventures will host a Catfish Dinner and auction at the Old Dollar General Building in Bald Knob. This event is to raise funds to provide outdoor recreation to applicants. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:45 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 2711th Annual Bluegrass In The Park at EastsidePark by the River in Ozark.

SEPTEMBER 2712th Annual Rods and Ribs at the Ozark Court House Square.

SEPTEMBER 2736th Ozark Memories Day at the DoverHigh School Parking Lot.

SEPTEMBER 2767th Annual Chicken Fry at the Veteran’s River Front Parkin Dardanelle.

SEPTEMBER 27Frosted Pumpkin Market411 Sims Hollow Road, Russellville. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

OCTOBER 3 - OCTOBER 429th Annual Oktoberfest starting at 9 a.m. and endingat 10 p.m. in Fort Smith.

OCTOBER 4ATU Football Game, FAMILY DAY from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.at ATU Thone Stadium.

OCTOBER 4Taste Along the River and BBQ Cook Off at Gazebo Alongthe River in Dardanelle.

OCTOBER 10 - OCTOBER 11Wiederkehr Village 51st Annual Winefest at WiederkehrVillage, from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

OCTOBER 18ATU Football Game from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at ATU ThoneStadium.

OCTOBER 2523rd Annual Downtown Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff atthe Russellville Depot, 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Downtown Russellville.

OCTOBER 2827th Annual Taste of Fort Smith at the Fort SmithConvention Center

OCTOBER 28Casting Crowns with Mandisa and Sidewalk Prophets atthe Russellville Center For The Arts from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

OCTOBER 31Halloween Fun at Petit Jean State Park.

OCTOBER 31Kid’s Fest at the Russellville Hughes Community Center.

OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1ATU Homecoming at ATU Thone Stadium from3 p.m. – 5 p.m.


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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Dip Dip

1/2-cup fat-free sour cream 1/2-cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 canned chipotle chile in adobo, seeds removed, chopped(about 1 Tbsp.)1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro2 tbsp. lime juice1/2 tsp. salt Sweet PotatoesSalt4 sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb. total), peeled, halved lengthwise,each half cut into 4 wedges2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Make dip: Puree all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, with red and green flecks still visible. Cover and chill.

Make sweet potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add potato wedges. Cook for 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined tray; pat dry. Let cool. Preheat grill to medium. Oil grates.

Toss potato wedges with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Grill potatoes, turning often, until just tender and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Just before serving, taste dip; add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve potato wedges with dip on the side.southernliving.com

BLT Wrap1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped8 (10-inch) flour tortillas 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional) 16 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 1 tsp. salt1 tsp. pepper

Combine mayonnaise and tomatoes in a small bowl. Spread evenly over 1 side of each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Layer lettuce, onions, and bacon evenly over tortillas; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roll up tortillas; cut in half diagonally, and secure with wooden pick.southernliving.com


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Grilled Chicken Wings with Spicy Chipotle Hot Sauce and Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dipping Sauce46 chicken wingsVegetable oilSalt and freshly ground pepperChipotle Hot Sauce, recipe followsBlue Cheese-Yogurt Dip, recipe follows1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar3 tbsp. Dijon mustard2 to 3 tbsp. chipotle pepper puree (depending on how spicy you like it)3 tbsp. honey3 tbsp. vegetable oilSalt and freshly ground pepper1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces2 tbsp. ancho chile powder1 pint thick Greek yogurt3/4 cup crumbled domestic blue cheese2 tbsp. finely chopped red onion3 tbsp. finely sliced scallionsSalt and freshly ground pepper

Heat grill to high. Toss wings in a few tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill in single layers and grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 - 5 minutes per side.

Chipotle Hot Sauce:

Whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, chipotle puree, honey,and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Melt butter in a large skillet or a large pot on the grates of the grill. Add the hot sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Whisk in the ancho chile powder and season with salt, to taste. Add the wings and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip,

Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper,to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.foodnetwork.com

Tangy Corn Relish2 ears corn3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 tsp. ground cuminKosher salt and freshly ground pepper1/2 cup chopped sweet piquante peppers1/2 small red onion, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped sweet gherkins1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 red jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced1/2 tsp. sugar

Preheat a grill to medium-high. Brush the corn with 1 tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle with the cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Grill until golden and toasted on all sides, 5-8 minutes, and turn as needed.

Combine the remaining 2 tbsp. oil, the sweet piquante peppers, onion, gherkins, parsley, jalapeno and sugar in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slice the corn kernels off the cobs and toss with the relish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with grilled sausage.foodnetwork.com

Grilled Sausage with Spicy Sauce1 tbsp. vegetable oil2 lbs. good-quality kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces3/4-cup ketchup3/4-cup spicy brown mustard1 tbsp. hot sauce

Soak 8 to 10 wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes.

Preheat a grill to medium and brush with the oil. Thread the sausage onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece. Grill until slightly crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Mix the ketchup, mustard and hot sauce in a bowl. Serve with the sausage for dipping.

Serve this dish with Tangy Corn Relish.Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay, foodnetwork.com


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OAK TREE BISTROOak Tree Bistro is a popular destination for those seeking an upscale comfort food dining experience. Their extensive menu offers a variety of entrées made from fresh ingredients. If freshly delivered seafood is what you crave, Oak Tree Bistro allows customers to dine on seafood cuisine. They are committed to prepare each dish to deliver the highest level of quality and taste. Along with the comfortable and elegant dining atmosphere and attentive service, Oak Tree Bistro represents a refreshing dining experience.2725 East Parkway DR STE 3 Russellville, AR (479) 890-9576 oaktreebistro.com

RIVERTOWNE BBQThis rustic BBQ joint makes a statement. Their handmade and bottled BBQ is placed on the table rather than on the meat. They explain, “Our way of thinking is like this; if you use quality meats, you don’t need to slather them with sauce - we will let the customer do that to their own preference.” They are also known for their fixins made from scratch. Here are a few of their mot-tos: “when in doubt, throw it out”, “if you are not proud of it, don’t put it out for someone else to eat”, and for the servers they remember to “rate the plate, if you wouldn’t be proud to serve it...don’t”. Make sure to head to Rivertowne BBQ to see and taste what all the mottos are all about. 205 S 3rd St, Ozark, AR (479) 667-1808 rivertownebbq.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGSSport and wing fans find this a perfect destination especially as Football season kicks off. There are enough plasma T.V.’s in the restaurant that every seat is the best seat in the house to root for your favorite team. They feature hot wings but also have a full menu that offers several kid’s meals, salads, burgers and sand-wiches, along with beer and mixed drinks from the bar.This family friendly destination is fun for the entire family.2212 E Parkway Drive Russellville, AR(479) 967-1288buffalowildwings.com

BRANGUS STEAK HOUSEWith daily specials, it is easy to find a reason to venture to Bran-gus Steak house. A welcoming environment for the entire family, and offers a variety of meal options. Whether you are in the mood for mouth-watering, hand cut steaks, chicken, or ribs all with leave stuffed to satisfaction. 1509 East Main Street Russellville, AR. (479) 968-1999

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ITALIAN GARDENS CAFÉWhether its time to grab dinner as a family or looking for a place for a business lunch the Italian Gardens hits the spot. This locally owned restaurant boast the best-unlimited bread sticks in Russell-ville. This Italian restaurant’s menu has all the classic staples of an Italian restaurant with higher end options available with the dinner menu. Catering and carry-out available upon request. 319 W. Main Street Russellville, AR (479) 967-1707italiangardenscafe.com

OLD POST BBQAround since 1979, this BBQ restaurant is home to their award winning BBQ sauce created with their own southern flare. You will find that all the meat options, homemade potato salad and coleslaw is prepared fresh daily. You would be remiss if you didn’t try the homemade banana pudding or their assortment of cobblers. Cater-ing menu available.407 South Arkansas Russellville, AR (479) 968-2421oldpostbbq.com

THE CROSSINGThe Crossing, more than a coffeehouse and live music venue.This family friendly, nonprofit, coffeehouse not only servesdelicious assorted hot and cold beverages but also serves the lo-cal community. For every five dollars spent a customer receives 50 cents to be placed on the “Giving Wall” for local non profits. Everyone can find a food delight with the options of soups, sand-wiches, coffee, smoothies and much more. Serving also as a venue for local musicians The Crossing has something for everyone to look forward to trying. 303 West C Street Russellville, AR (479) 567-5650thecrossing303.com

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FAT DADDY’S BAR-B-QUE Their downtown location doesn’t disappoint. With T.V.’s spread out through the restaurant and an outdoor patio, whether you are looking for a place to watch the game or spending time with family and friends over great food, Fat Daddy’s is the place to go. Not only do they have BBQ but you can find great catfish, steaks, salads, and much more.104 N Denver Ave, Russellville, AR (479) 967-0420

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