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November 2015 - Volume 4 - Number 5
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
November 2015 - Volume 4 - Number 5
Hero honored on base
Maj. Gen. James Hecker (right), commander of the 19th Air Force, thanks retired Master Sgt. Parnell G. Fisher at a dayroom dedication in his honor Oct. 7 at Little Rock Air Force Base as Jacksonville Mayor Gary Fletcher (left), Cabot Mayor Bill Cypert and Ward Mayor Art Brooke applaud. [Full Text]
Vet records memories of World War II war
by Jeffrey Smith
Arkansas Aging staff writer
Lt. Col. Wilmer Plate (Ret.) of Jacksonville, a Second World War veteran, on Nov. 3 recorded his memories of war for future generations. Col. Anita Deason (Ret.), military and veterans affairs liaison for U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), interviewed Plate at his Jacksonville home. The 90- minute recording is for the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project. [Full Text]
Veterans Day events around the state
First United Methodist Church in Beebe will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Nov. 11. The event is free and open to the public. The church is at 302 N. Main St., a short stroll from the Wilbur D. Mills Educational Services Cooperative building at 114 N. Main St., where a mural called “Brothers and Sisters” was painted over the summer in honor of veterans. [Full Text]
November: Season of senses
by Rick Kron food editor
Besides ushering in cooler weather and an abundance of football, November is the season of senses---the sight of leaves turning colors, a chill in the air that can be felt, smelled and seen, and slow-cookers permeating homes with an indescribable deliciousness. [Full Text]