Baxter Bulletin from Mountain Home, Arkansas • 19

Page 1 Section THE BAXTER BULLETIN FBLA members win District honors Thursday, March 9, 1978 Country Hoedown is Friday The "Bob-O-Link's Country Hoedown" show will be presented tomorrow (Friday) night at the Mountain Home High School auditorium, under the sponsorship of the Mountain Home Coterie. Curtain time will be at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available for $1 for children and $2.50 for adults. The night of the performance, tickets will be $1.50 for children and $3 for adults. Tickets purchased in advance are available at the First National Bank and Trust Company, Peoples Bank and Trust Company, Rowland's Clothing Store, Ken Morris Shoe Store, and at the Baxter County Library, according to Mrs.

Alice King and Mrs. Susan Barnes, finance chairman. The musical group is an offshoot of the Baldknobbers which appeared here each year under the auspices of the Coterie. Bob Mabe, formerly master of ceremonies for the Baldknobbers, formed the "Bob-O-Link's" which is headquartered near Branson, Mo. Proceeds from the event will be used for community improvement projects, the county library and for the vocational scholarship fund, according to Mrs.

Maxine Kent, president. rs i i 1 I 1 7 tfrxiWfm 1 I i At I ifl -v I K. tfoVV? A 'vvH m-ir s--. In mi m''1 1. i iiiinunMil 1- fist-r I 1 I Si i i "Tf i i minimi i --mMinwinnr rf in i nf bite, li LTPIWi Crownover and Miss Byrd were named to "Who's Who." Brenda Southard was elected District I treasurer and she will conduct the financial duties of the district, in addition to attending executive board meetings.

The CHS group won second place in the "Sweepstakes" contest; and second place in the Largest Chapter Membership competition, with 62.5 percent of the student body eligible to be in FBLA. Attending the conference from MHHS were 64 FBLA members and CHS was represented by 26 members. Accompanying the Mountain Home group were Pat Osbrroi, commercial studies teacher; David Pitchford, economics and accounting; and Mrs. Jeanne Fain, junior high school Typing I. With the Cotter group were Mrs.

Diane Mayfield, commercial teacher; and Eric Richardson, principal of Amanda Gist Elementary School at Cotter. Dr. Brian new leader of doctors Dr. Francis Brian of Shipps Ferry Road, an emergency physician at Baxter General Hospital, was elected president of the Baxter County Medical Society, at a meeting of the group held Feb. 21 in the Inservice Building at Baxter General Hospital.

The meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers for the current year. Dr. A.L. Beard, a family physician, who is associated with the Saltzman-Guenthner Clinic, of Mountain Home, was reelected as secretary-treasurer of the society. Dr.

John Guen-thner, also associated with the Saltzman-Guenthner Clinic, was reelected as a delegate to the State Medical Society. New members accepted into the society at the meeting were Dr. James Beckman, a plastic surgeon; Dr. R.L. Burnett, a family physician with Saltzman-Guenthner; Dr.

W.N. Ford, a family physician; Dr. Paul Wilbur, a family physician associated with Dr. Robert L. Kerr; and Dr.

Marion Gordon, a retired physician and presently Baxter County coroner. All are of Mountain Home. Members of Future Business Leaders of America chapters of Mountain Home and Cotter high schools were among about 817 FBLA members from high schools in District 1 who attended the Spring Leadership Conference held Friday at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Paul McCormack, a senior at MHHS and president of District presided during the meetings. FBLA members from both the Mountain Home and the Cotter chapters won trophies during the conference and two were elected to District I offices.

Results from the two schools are as follows: Mountain Home High School Miss Rose Horcher was sleeted reporter of District and Paul McCormack and Kenny Gilchrist were named to "Who's Who." Miss Denise Umfleet won first place in the electronic calculator contest, and Miss Renee LeGore won second place in that division. The chapter won first place in the Largest Chapter Membership division, based on percentage (216 members) of student body who are members; and the group won the second-place "Sweepstakes" trophy. Also, MHHS won third place for its Chapter Banner, for the Chapter Bulletin Board, and Poster Event, with Leslie Emert and Mike Collie chairmen in that competition. In the "Mr. 'and Miss FBLA" contest, Sandi Klemm and Kenny Gilchrist were third-place winners.

Other contests won by MHHS students were Steve Shearer, job interview, second place; Roger Morgan, extemporaneous speaking, second; Prema Abraham, clerk typist II, second; and Holly Pierce, clerk typist II, fifth, place. Cotter High School Miss Marsha Crownover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Crownover of Gassville, a member of the CHS FBLA was chosen as "District Miss FBLA." Alan Standeford and Ronald Byrd were named to "Who's Who." Last year's "District Miss FBLA" was Miss Barbara Byrd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Byrd of Gassville, who was also a member of the CHS FBLA. Alan Standeford and Ronald Byrd were first place "Who's Who" winners; In last year's district contests, Miss FBLA fop award winners right, Ronald Byrd, left, and Alan Standeford, were named winners in the "Who's Who" competition. From MHHS, above, Paul Mc-Cormack, at left, and Kenny Gilchrist, were named to "Who's Miss Denise Umfleet, center, won first place in the electronic calculator division; and Miss Rose Horcher was elected District I reporter. All will participate in the State FBLA conference in April at Little Rock. (See related article.) Bulletin -Devlin Representatives of the Mountain Home High School and the Cotter High School Future Business Leaders of America chapters attended the Spring Leadership Conference of District held last Friday at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

In the top photo are FBLA students from Cotter who were honored at the event. Miss Marsha Crownover, at left, was named "District Miss Miss Brenda Southard, center, was elected District I treasurer; and, at Attorney General Clinton announces for governor Arkansans "a proud, decent, hopeful people" living in a state "at a point of remarkable possibility." Clinton, who now considers Fayetteville his home, is a former Rhodes Scholar. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and Yale Law School. He was born in Hope and grew up in Hot Springs. Seat belts can save your life.

recognized the need for improved efforts in education noting, "We need to do more in education to give our children a better start earlier and to give them a firm grasp of the fundamentals of learning." Clinton, who was elected Attorney General in 1976, said he would also work to provide "the best quality of life we can to our senior citizens and to so many others in our state who, though they may work, or would if they could, do not have enough to live." The governor, Clinton said, "must capture the spirit of the state and channel our energies." He said only the governor can provide the leadership which would allow that to happen. He called with their roots." Noting that Arkansas depends heavily on agriculture, Clinton said, "We need to do what we can here at home to preserve the family farmer and to promote sales of their products around the world." making his announcement, Clinton also noted the need for what he caljed "a decent road program for our farmers, businesses, and industries." Clinton said he would support a new constitution for the state, though he said, "We must not abandon the strongest point of our present one that we pay as we go and live within our means." Clinton also said he Attorney General Bill Clinton announced his candidacy Monday for Governor of Arkansas. Clinton revealed his intentions before supporters in Little Rock at the Old State Capitol. Clinton then flew to Fayetteville, Texarkana, El Dorado, and West Memphis for announcements before supporters in those cities. In his speech, Clinton cited the need for improving job opportunities in the state, preserving family farms, and development of a decent road program.

Clinton, who will be making his third try for elective office, said he believes the most important function of the governor is "to bring out the best in us." Clinton said he would work to do that by being a governor who would "set an example of devotion to excellence, hard work, and of profound caring for our problems and our progress." SPECIAL GOD AND COUNTRY RALLY EVERYONE WELCOME! Property assessment deadline told Baxter County Assessor June Hall issued a reminder this week that April 10 is the deadline for assessing both real estate and personal property for county residents. All new construction, additions to existing buildings, or extensive remodeling not previously reported should be assessed by that date, according to Mrs. Hall. It is the responsibility of the property owner, she said, to make this information available to the assessor's office including any personal property, professional or business inventories and equipment. Mrs.

Hall also reminded mobile home owners that the law requires them to possess a 1978 decal or sticker which is issued at the time of assessment. "As a convenience to those who find it difficult to come into the office, assessments may be made by mail or telephone," Mrs. Hall said. Resort owners attend Chicago sports show A group of resort owners from the Lake Norfork Recreation Association attended the Sportsmen's Show at Chicago's International Amphitheater. This year's Sportsman's Show, one of the largest in the United States, was held from Feb.

17 through 26. Although the attendance was somewhat lower than last year the show still attracted about one-half million people for the 10 day run. The double booth, topped with a large sign saying, "Lake Norfork Recreation Association, Mountain Home, Arkansas" featured a movie on fishing by Virgil Ward, taken on Lake Norfork. Mounted fish, and a freezer containing different varieties of frozen fish were also a highlight of the booth. Those attending were Jerry Donaldson from Blackburn's Resort; Jim Dinnerville from Crystal Cove Resort; Dick DeAtley of Norfork Trout Dock; Ron Penkala from Mockingbird Resort; John Willems from Fish Fiddle Resort; Dick Schmitz from Rocking Chair Resort; and Chris Van Den Heuvel from Sunrise Point Resort.

Each passed out several thousand brochures trying to attract the tourists to our area. "The response from the public was excellent, and we are all looking forward to a good year," said John Willems, president of the Lake Norfork Recreation i-it This Sunday MARCH 12, 1978 2:00 p.m. Norfork students sell 'Wild Flowers' book Members of the Norfork High School Beta Club will be selling the book "Ozark Wild Flowers" In Norfork and Mountain Home tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, according to club sponsor Pat Rosa. The 46 page book by Edith Lancaster Huey contains 84 color pictures of wild flowers that are native to the Ozarks. Mrs.

Huey, a native of Mountain View, is a professional photographer who taught first grade at Norfork during the 1971-72 school year. The book is being used by botany students at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, according to Mrs. Rosa. Beta Club members will be selling the book door-to-door in both towns for the regular bookstore price of $2.95. Profits earned through the sale of the book will help pay for Beta Club activities throughout the year.

BILL CLINTON Clinton also cited his experience in the attorney general's office. He said, "In the office I now have, I have gained precious experience in the workings of every aspect of state, county, and local government. I have done my best to protect the interests of the state and to keep faith with the people. I have fought against utility rates and policies I felt wrong. I have worked to protect consumers, small business people, and senior citizens.

And I have tried to be fair with everyone." Clinton indicated that, as governor, he would stress the state's continuing need for economic development, saying, "We need to provide more jobs and better incomes for our citizens so that the thousands of young people who leave every year can stay Nut Cake! Tax help line is now open The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has initiated two new programs recently in an effort to be of more assistance to taxpayers, according to Jim Wooten, director of the agency. A toll-free telephone number has been installed for taxpayers to use in securing answers to questions they might have as they prepare their 1977 income tax forms, and longer operating hours for local revenue offices have been implemented, Wooten said. The toll-free telephone of the Income Tax Section of the department is 1-XH82-811. Since early January, the Baxter County revenue office has been open each Thursday from 8:30 am until 6 p.m. Hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays are from 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.

The office is located in the old City Hall building at 5th and Baker Sts. This rally will be held in the new auditorium of the Three Brothers Community Church. SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE HONORED State Senator Vada Sheid State Representative Ed Gilbert A BRIEF "GOD a COUNTRY" PROGRAM Presented by students of Promise Land Academy. FEATURE FILM Promoting patriotism and the concept of separation of church and state, entitled "Save Our REFRESHMENTS PLEASE ATTEND THIS RALLY! YOU ARE AMERICA STAND UP BE COUNTED For More Information or Directions Call 431-5431 or 431-5552 Take A Bite! OF OUR DELICIOUS CHERRY NUT CAKE! OR MAKE A TASTY SELECTION FROM OUR VARIETY OF BAKERY GOODIES DEALERS WANTED Earn big money by being a dealer for grain bins and steel buildings. We offer you a territory with established customers.

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