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August 2012 - Volume 1 - Number 4
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
August 2012 - Volume 1 - Number 4
Sonny Burgess performs with his band, The Legendary Pacers, at the Jacksonville Senior Center. The octagenarian Rockabilly Hall of Famer and his band perform in several states including Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. He will perform in Sweden in the fall.
Never too old to rock
Newport’s Albert “Sonny” Burgess has been singing and performing for more than 60 years and doesn’t plan on retiring. Sonny said he and his band, the Legendary Pacers, will keep on playing until they can’t play any more. The 81-year-old hopes that’s a ways off yet, but just in case “catch one of our shows as soon as you can,” he said in a recent interview after returning from his weekly radio show in Newport. Sonny is one of the few remaining rockabilly artists from a stable of Sun Record performers that included Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Conway Twitty and Johnny Cash. [Full Text]
Agency volunteers preparing for Aug. 22-23 session in LR
The Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services, in partnership with the Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging, will hold the 18th Biennial Silver Haired Legislative Session Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 22-23. [Full Text]
West Central Arkansas Silver Haired Legislators receive training
The delegates for the 2012 Silver Haired Legislature received training June 5 and 6 in Hot Springs Village at the McAuley Senior Adult Senior according to Tim Herr, Executive Director for the West Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging. [Full Text]
Winners of golf tournament named
One hundred twenty-four golfers participated in the recent Bill Garman Memorial Golf Tournament that benefited the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas. The tournament was held on Monday, July 23, 2012 at Harbor Oaks Golf Club. [Full Text]
Celebrate with a picnic, when heat wave breaks
Whenever this wicked heat wave breaks everyone needs to celebrate with a picnic to celebrate. Just throw a blanket on the ground and break out the classics—fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw and green beans for starters. Of course, if a grill is nearby, add hamburgers and hot dogs to the mix. [Full Text]
First Arkansas Rice Recipe contest winner from White County
Geneva Woodall was the first place winner in the First Arkansas Rice Recipe Contest held on Aug. 3 at the Arkansas Rice Expo in Stuttgart. Geneva’s recipe, Instant Rice Pudding, has been a family favorite for over 50 years. She did include some modifications for those that need a healthier dish to serve! [Full Text]
Letter to the Editor - Working with seniors has rewards all its own
To the editor: From the time I was a young child, I have loved older people….I still do and find it makes it easier being an older people….I opened my real estate practice in 1973 and January 18th, 2013 marks 40 years in this strange but wonderful business. I have seen good markets and not-so-good but find I have loved my work in good times and bad and feel I have been blessed to have found work I love. I truly enjoy being of service to people and have found a new avenue in which to serve. [Full Text]
Cornbread Festival cooks up new logo, website
The Arkansas Cornbread Festival cooked up a new logo and website for the second annual event taking place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on South Main Street between 13th and 16th Streets in downtown Little Rock on Sat., Nov. 3. [Full Text]