Tony and Megan Gibson are the proud parents of
a beautiful baby boy.
a beautiful baby boy.
JOEY
Joseph Garrett Gibson
Friday, June 24th
7 lbs, 18 inches
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
IN NEED OF PATTERNS
Pat Richardson is looking for sewing patterns that would fit her granddaughter, Lydia. Lydia is in need of clothes and Pat has tons of fabric. She would like to borrow patterns for dresses and play clothes if anyone has some they would be willing to share. Lydia wears size 8-10 in store clothes size. Pat can be contanted at sinamon47@hotmail.com
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
SALES TAX FREE WEEKEND IN ARKANSAS
FIRST ANNUAL "SALES TAX HOLIDAY" IN ARKANSAS--
Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.
through
Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.
State and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of:
Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.
through
Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.
State and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of:
(1) Clothing and footwear if the sales price is less than $100 per item;
(2) Clothing accessories and equipment if the sales price is less than $50 per item;
(3) School supplies;
(4) School art supplies; and
(5) School instructional materials.
Exemptions apply. For more information, contact a customer service representative by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (501) 682-7104.
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Exemptions apply. For more information, contact a customer service representative by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (501) 682-7104.
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
HANDOUTS FROM OUR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CLASS
Elaine Brandli did a fantastic job teaching the basics of Emergency Planning at our activity on Thursday night. Most of her material came from foodstoragemadeeasy.net
Below in the information on Emergency Planning that Elaine shared with us. You can also find a printable version at http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/fsme/docs/emergency.xls
□ meet with family members to discuss how to respond to the dangers of fire, severe weather, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
□ find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster
□ discuss what to do about power outages and injuries
□ draw a floor plan of your home and mark two escape routes from each route
□ post emergency phone numbers near telephones
□ teach children how and when to call 911, police, and fire
□ instruct family members to turn on the radio for information
□ pick one out-of-state and one local friend/family member to call in a disaster
□ teach children the phone numbers
□ pick two reunion locations, one right outside of your home, and one away from your neighborhood in case you cannot return
□ take a basic first aid and CPR class
Disaster Supplies Kit: (including 72-Hour Food Kit & Emergency Binder)
□ 72-HOUR FOOD KIT (For full list click here)
□ EMERGENCY BINDER (For full list click here)
□ supply of water (one gallon per person per day)
□ first aid kit and prescription medications
□ extra pair of glasses
□ credit cards and cash
□ change of clothes and sturdy shoes
□ battery powered radio, and extra batteries
□ blankets or sleeping bags, rain poncho, body warmer
□ list of emergency plan contact info
□ booster cables for car, car shovel, rope, N95 dust mask, working gloves
□ flashlight with batteries
□ wind/waterproof matches, and candle
□ personal hygiene products (baby stuff, soap, tooth care, toilet paper)
□ games, books, hard candy, toys
□ tire repair kit and pump, duct tape, swiss army knife
NOTE: Keep this kit in an easily accessible place in your home in case of evacuation
Elaine suggested that familes first accomplish the "Emergency Preparedness Basics" given above and then use the site's "10 Baby Steps" to help you build up a years supply of food and other essentials within a year's time. You can click here to sign up for checklists that are email reminders you receive every two weeks and outline a plan for you to complete all ten steps within one year.
Below in the information on Emergency Planning that Elaine shared with us. You can also find a printable version at http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/fsme/docs/emergency.xls
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Master Checklist
Family Emergency Plan:
Family Emergency Plan:
□ CONTACT INFORMATION
□ meet with family members to discuss how to respond to the dangers of fire, severe weather, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
□ find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster
□ discuss what to do about power outages and injuries
□ draw a floor plan of your home and mark two escape routes from each route
□ post emergency phone numbers near telephones
□ teach children how and when to call 911, police, and fire
□ instruct family members to turn on the radio for information
□ pick one out-of-state and one local friend/family member to call in a disaster
□ teach children the phone numbers
□ pick two reunion locations, one right outside of your home, and one away from your neighborhood in case you cannot return
□ take a basic first aid and CPR class
Disaster Supplies Kit: (including 72-Hour Food Kit & Emergency Binder)
□ 72-HOUR FOOD KIT (For full list click here)
□ EMERGENCY BINDER (For full list click here)
□ supply of water (one gallon per person per day)
□ first aid kit and prescription medications
□ extra pair of glasses
□ credit cards and cash
□ change of clothes and sturdy shoes
□ battery powered radio, and extra batteries
□ blankets or sleeping bags, rain poncho, body warmer
□ list of emergency plan contact info
□ booster cables for car, car shovel, rope, N95 dust mask, working gloves
□ flashlight with batteries
□ wind/waterproof matches, and candle
□ personal hygiene products (baby stuff, soap, tooth care, toilet paper)
□ games, books, hard candy, toys
□ tire repair kit and pump, duct tape, swiss army knife
NOTE: Keep this kit in an easily accessible place in your home in case of evacuation
Evacuation List:
□ CAR KIT (For full list click here)
□ GRAB LIST (For full list click here)
□ listen to a battery powered radio for the location of emergency shelters
□ make arrangements for pets
□ wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes
□ take your disaster supplies kit
□ lock your house
□ use travel routes specified by local officials
□ shut off water, gas, and electricity
□ let others know when you left and where you are going
□ CAR KIT (For full list click here)
□ GRAB LIST (For full list click here)
□ listen to a battery powered radio for the location of emergency shelters
□ make arrangements for pets
□ wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes
□ take your disaster supplies kit
□ lock your house
□ use travel routes specified by local officials
□ shut off water, gas, and electricity
□ let others know when you left and where you are going
Elaine suggested that familes first accomplish the "Emergency Preparedness Basics" given above and then use the site's "10 Baby Steps" to help you build up a years supply of food and other essentials within a year's time. You can click here to sign up for checklists that are email reminders you receive every two weeks and outline a plan for you to complete all ten steps within one year.
STEP 1: SHELVES
Determine which type of shelf system you want to use and purchase one shelf to get started. Build your own, buy plastic or metal shelves, or splurge and buy a fancy can rotation system.
STEP 2: WATER
Store a 2 week’s supply of water (1 gallon per person per day). Buy 55 gallon barrels, get several 5-6 gallon jugs, or fill up empty soda/juice bottles. Make sure it is food grade plastic.
STEP 3: 3 MONTH SUPPLY
Purchase a three month supply of foods you normally eat. Come up with meal plans for the 90 days, or just buy extras of things you use a lot.
STEP 4: LONG TERM EDUCATION
Educate yourself on long term food storage and determine the types of foods, recipes, etc. you want to eat. Use an online tool or spreadsheet to figure out quantities for your family.
STEP 5: GRAINS
Purchase your grains and learn how to use them: wheat, corn, barley, rice, pasta, etc.
STEP 6: LEGUMES
Purchase your legumes and learn how to use them: dried beans, bean soup mixes, lentils, soy beans, etc.
STEP 7: BAKING INGREDIENTS
Purchase items necessary for baking such as oil, sugar, powdered milk, salt, etc.
STEP 8: FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Purchase or preserve fruits and vegetables to supplement your core foods.
STEP 9: COMFORT FOODS
Purchase any comfort foods that would be pleasant to have should you be forced to live off your food storage for a long time (chocolate, pickles, spices, etc).
STEP 10: NON-FOOD ITEMS
Purchase non-food items such as toothpaste, deodorant, female products, diapers. Paper plates, plastic utensils, etc. are helpful to avoid wasting water washing dishes.
Determine which type of shelf system you want to use and purchase one shelf to get started. Build your own, buy plastic or metal shelves, or splurge and buy a fancy can rotation system.
STEP 2: WATER
Store a 2 week’s supply of water (1 gallon per person per day). Buy 55 gallon barrels, get several 5-6 gallon jugs, or fill up empty soda/juice bottles. Make sure it is food grade plastic.
STEP 3: 3 MONTH SUPPLY
Purchase a three month supply of foods you normally eat. Come up with meal plans for the 90 days, or just buy extras of things you use a lot.
STEP 4: LONG TERM EDUCATION
Educate yourself on long term food storage and determine the types of foods, recipes, etc. you want to eat. Use an online tool or spreadsheet to figure out quantities for your family.
STEP 5: GRAINS
Purchase your grains and learn how to use them: wheat, corn, barley, rice, pasta, etc.
STEP 6: LEGUMES
Purchase your legumes and learn how to use them: dried beans, bean soup mixes, lentils, soy beans, etc.
STEP 7: BAKING INGREDIENTS
Purchase items necessary for baking such as oil, sugar, powdered milk, salt, etc.
STEP 8: FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Purchase or preserve fruits and vegetables to supplement your core foods.
STEP 9: COMFORT FOODS
Purchase any comfort foods that would be pleasant to have should you be forced to live off your food storage for a long time (chocolate, pickles, spices, etc).
STEP 10: NON-FOOD ITEMS
Purchase non-food items such as toothpaste, deodorant, female products, diapers. Paper plates, plastic utensils, etc. are helpful to avoid wasting water washing dishes.
Friday, June 17, 2011
DOGS NEEDING A HOME AFTER JOPLIN TORNADO
“We have over 600 unclaimed pets without homes or owners from the tornado that are now going up for adoption if you know anyone have them go online and check out the Joplin Humane Society. They will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped and FREE”
For more information, go to http://www.joplinhumane.org/
For more information, go to http://www.joplinhumane.org/
Sunday, June 12, 2011
NEED A BABYSITTER? HERE'S A LIST :)
Name: Bailey Jones
Age: 17
About her: I am the oldest of 7 kids, I work at a daycare and I love kids. P.s. I also drive.
Number: 801-885-7590
Name: Jadzia Brandli
Age: 17
About her: I am homeschooled, have 5 younger siblings, and love kids! I love little kids, enjoy playing with them and having fun. I can handle babies and toddlers and I am free on weekdays!Number: 479-215-6083
Name: Jackie Ballmann
Age: 17
About her: I am certified in CPR, know the Heimlich maneuver. I have volunteered at a daycare for one summer, have babysat for several people, and currently work at the Gravette Boys and Girls Club.
Name: Stephanie Birch
Age: 17
About her: I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I love playing games and making crafts with them. And I always clean up afterward. I’m available on short notice, ANYTIME during the summer. I also drive independently.
Name: Brittany Hill
Age: 16
About her: I try to always bring fun games and crafts every time I babysit.
Number: 479-439-1517 or 479-224-6592
Name: Ruth Bruce
Age: 16
About her: I’m the oldest of 5 kids and I love to play with them.
Number: 479-659-4005
Name: AnnaStazia Sanchez
Age: 16
About her: I’ve been baby-sitting since I was 9. I have a lot of love for kids. I’m CPR certified. I also will not need transportation. I am also good with a wide range of children. I’ve babysat children from the ages 2 months-6 and up. So I’m happy to be of service.
Number: 479-721-5157
Name: Heidi Dray
Age: 15 (Almost 16)
About her: I’ve been babysitting since I was 10 years old for other people and since before that for my family. I love little kids of any age and I love babysitting! Happy to help!
Number: 479-795-0171 or 763-244-6739
Name: Emily Boswell
Age: 15
About her: I have a 12 yr. old sister and I’ve been babysitting since I was 11.
Number: 479-224-6071 or 847-687-6468
Name: Hayden Jones
Age: 15
About her: Love little kids! I can also cook and clean!
Number: 479-295-9041
Name: Aurora Harris
Age: 15
About her: I’m fine with overnight babysitting.
Number: 479-586-0711 or 479-685-7433
Makenna Wilcox
Age: 14
About her: Great with kids , second oldest of 5. Willing to babysit anytime even, overnight at your house or mine.
Number: 479-685-5928
Name: Sarah Hill
Age: 14
About her: I love doing arts and crafts with the kids and playing active games like tag. I have 6 siblings, so I know how to change a diaper, etc.
Number: 479-224-6592
Name: Shelby Stinson
Age: 14
About her: I love kids.
Number: 479-657-6432
Name: Emily Bruce
Age: 14
About her: I love kids!
Number: 479-659-4005
Name: Ashley Wright
Age: 13
About her: I am the oldest with 5 younger siblings. I am trustworthy.
Number: 479-622-1176
Name: Kaitlynn Copher
Age: 13
About her: I’m the 3rd child of 7 kids! I’m really good with kids!
Number: 479-721-6022
Name: Amanda Homer
Age: 13
About her: I have only babysat a few times, but I’m ready to help. I have also gone through first aid training.
Number: 479-586-1636 or 479-616-2531
Name: Megan Wright
Age: 12
About her: I love art, I am creative, and I love playing with babies!
Number: 479-622-2775
Name: Caroline Boswell
Age: 12
About her: I am very mature, and I love kids. I love being with kids.
Number: 479-224-6071
Name: Meagan Hill
Age: 12
About her: I love being around kids. I do multiple games with them.
Number: 479-439-1517 or 479-224-6592
Age: 17
About her: I am the oldest of 7 kids, I work at a daycare and I love kids. P.s. I also drive.
Number: 801-885-7590
Name: Jadzia Brandli
Age: 17
About her: I am homeschooled, have 5 younger siblings, and love kids! I love little kids, enjoy playing with them and having fun. I can handle babies and toddlers and I am free on weekdays!Number: 479-215-6083
Name: Jackie Ballmann
Age: 17
About her: I am certified in CPR, know the Heimlich maneuver. I have volunteered at a daycare for one summer, have babysat for several people, and currently work at the Gravette Boys and Girls Club.
Name: Stephanie Birch
Age: 17
About her: I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I love playing games and making crafts with them. And I always clean up afterward. I’m available on short notice, ANYTIME during the summer. I also drive independently.
Name: Brittany Hill
Age: 16
About her: I try to always bring fun games and crafts every time I babysit.
Number: 479-439-1517 or 479-224-6592
Name: Ruth Bruce
Age: 16
About her: I’m the oldest of 5 kids and I love to play with them.
Number: 479-659-4005
Name: AnnaStazia Sanchez
Age: 16
About her: I’ve been baby-sitting since I was 9. I have a lot of love for kids. I’m CPR certified. I also will not need transportation. I am also good with a wide range of children. I’ve babysat children from the ages 2 months-6 and up. So I’m happy to be of service.
Number: 479-721-5157
Name: Heidi Dray
Age: 15 (Almost 16)
About her: I’ve been babysitting since I was 10 years old for other people and since before that for my family. I love little kids of any age and I love babysitting! Happy to help!
Number: 479-795-0171 or 763-244-6739
Name: Emily Boswell
Age: 15
About her: I have a 12 yr. old sister and I’ve been babysitting since I was 11.
Number: 479-224-6071 or 847-687-6468
Name: Hayden Jones
Age: 15
About her: Love little kids! I can also cook and clean!
Number: 479-295-9041
Name: Aurora Harris
Age: 15
About her: I’m fine with overnight babysitting.
Number: 479-586-0711 or 479-685-7433
Makenna Wilcox
Age: 14
About her: Great with kids , second oldest of 5. Willing to babysit anytime even, overnight at your house or mine.
Number: 479-685-5928
Name: Sarah Hill
Age: 14
About her: I love doing arts and crafts with the kids and playing active games like tag. I have 6 siblings, so I know how to change a diaper, etc.
Number: 479-224-6592
Name: Shelby Stinson
Age: 14
About her: I love kids.
Number: 479-657-6432
Name: Emily Bruce
Age: 14
About her: I love kids!
Number: 479-659-4005
Name: Ashley Wright
Age: 13
About her: I am the oldest with 5 younger siblings. I am trustworthy.
Number: 479-622-1176
Name: Kaitlynn Copher
Age: 13
About her: I’m the 3rd child of 7 kids! I’m really good with kids!
Number: 479-721-6022
Name: Amanda Homer
Age: 13
About her: I have only babysat a few times, but I’m ready to help. I have also gone through first aid training.
Number: 479-586-1636 or 479-616-2531
Name: Megan Wright
Age: 12
About her: I love art, I am creative, and I love playing with babies!
Number: 479-622-2775
Name: Caroline Boswell
Age: 12
About her: I am very mature, and I love kids. I love being with kids.
Number: 479-224-6071
Name: Meagan Hill
Age: 12
About her: I love being around kids. I do multiple games with them.
Number: 479-439-1517 or 479-224-6592
Saturday, June 11, 2011
THIS WEEKS ACTIVITY :)
What’s in your pack?
June 16 at 7 pm
At Carley Humphrey’s house (730 Napa Ave)
For June, we’re all about 72-hr kits! Come learn what are the essentials that should go in your pack. For those interested, there will also be an option to buy and assemble a 72-hr kit at the activity. It costs $8 per kit and there will be a demo to look at on Sunday (as well as a sign up sheet so we know how much to buy).
If you would rather assemble your own kits with other items (allergies, picky eaters, etc) but just need the excuse to “just get it done” then bring your supplies and build it with us anyway! We just want everyone to feel informed and to be as prepared as possible!
June 16 at 7 pm
At Carley Humphrey’s house (730 Napa Ave)
For June, we’re all about 72-hr kits! Come learn what are the essentials that should go in your pack. For those interested, there will also be an option to buy and assemble a 72-hr kit at the activity. It costs $8 per kit and there will be a demo to look at on Sunday (as well as a sign up sheet so we know how much to buy).
If you would rather assemble your own kits with other items (allergies, picky eaters, etc) but just need the excuse to “just get it done” then bring your supplies and build it with us anyway! We just want everyone to feel informed and to be as prepared as possible!
Friday, June 10, 2011
NEW FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AT BEEHIVE MERCANTILE
The Beehive has been full of excitement as we have gotten in some new stuff and we're just dying to tell you all about it.
We got some GAMMA LIDS in today. We have them in red, white and blue (just in time for July 4th). They're $8.45 a piece. If you buy them with a bucket, the set costs just $13.99. That's like getting the gamma lid for just $7. Wow. Note that you won't get a regular lid with this set (but you won't want it anyway after you see how cool the Gamma's are). Regular sets are just $6.99. Please note that our supply of buckets at this price is dwindling. We have been trying hard to find a source for reasonably priced buckets but it has become a challenge with shipping costs so high. Once these ones are gone, the price will very likely go up so save yourself a few dollars and buy your buckets sooner than later.
We also got in some STRIKE ANYWHERE MATCHES that we think are pretty nifty. There's nothing more frustrating than the day the match box falls apart and you find yourself with 225 matches that still need something to strike on to light. We have boxes of 250 matches for just $2.99 or three boxes for $7.99.
Bulk food has finally made it's way to the Beehive. Not a ton of it, but a start. We have not gotten in sealed pails yet but they will be coming in the next week or so. For now, we have some great deals on items that you can either can, mylar bag, or bucket up yourself and save some money.
ROLLED OATS (bagged)
25lb for $25.50
50lb for $47.50
CORNMEAL (bagged)
25lb for $27.00
50lb for $51.50
CHOCOLATE CHIPS (no, not a neccessity but so nice to have...)(bagged in box)
25lb for $80.50
EGG POWDER (bagged in box)
5lb for $9.99
CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (bagged in box)
10lb for $54.20
CLOVER HONEY (plastic pour bottle)
5lb for $17.50
Quantities are limited so do come in early if you are interested. We can (and will) order more so if you can't get in but want something, do call or email us and we will be sure to order more with our next order. We are down to just two buckets of wheat. Once it's gone, we will not get more in until fall the earliest. We do still carry #10 cans of wheat but they are not as economical as the pails are.
If there is something in particular you are interested in having us get in for you, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a note or call and tell us what it is you're looking for. We'll give you a price quote and add it to our next order if you'd like.
Have a great weekend and do keep the folks out in Arizona and along the Missisippi in your prayers. They are fighting some pretty nasty forest fires and floods (respectively).
Debbie Jo
PS If you're a fan of the Music Man, you might appreciate that we got some Sen Sen in as well. I've been looking for it for years so I could let my kids taste it. It has nothing to do with food storage or coming unto Christ, but it's definitely a piece of nostalgia...
We got some GAMMA LIDS in today. We have them in red, white and blue (just in time for July 4th). They're $8.45 a piece. If you buy them with a bucket, the set costs just $13.99. That's like getting the gamma lid for just $7. Wow. Note that you won't get a regular lid with this set (but you won't want it anyway after you see how cool the Gamma's are). Regular sets are just $6.99. Please note that our supply of buckets at this price is dwindling. We have been trying hard to find a source for reasonably priced buckets but it has become a challenge with shipping costs so high. Once these ones are gone, the price will very likely go up so save yourself a few dollars and buy your buckets sooner than later.
We also got in some STRIKE ANYWHERE MATCHES that we think are pretty nifty. There's nothing more frustrating than the day the match box falls apart and you find yourself with 225 matches that still need something to strike on to light. We have boxes of 250 matches for just $2.99 or three boxes for $7.99.
Bulk food has finally made it's way to the Beehive. Not a ton of it, but a start. We have not gotten in sealed pails yet but they will be coming in the next week or so. For now, we have some great deals on items that you can either can, mylar bag, or bucket up yourself and save some money.
ROLLED OATS (bagged)
25lb for $25.50
50lb for $47.50
CORNMEAL (bagged)
25lb for $27.00
50lb for $51.50
CHOCOLATE CHIPS (no, not a neccessity but so nice to have...)(bagged in box)
25lb for $80.50
EGG POWDER (bagged in box)
5lb for $9.99
CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (bagged in box)
10lb for $54.20
CLOVER HONEY (plastic pour bottle)
5lb for $17.50
Quantities are limited so do come in early if you are interested. We can (and will) order more so if you can't get in but want something, do call or email us and we will be sure to order more with our next order. We are down to just two buckets of wheat. Once it's gone, we will not get more in until fall the earliest. We do still carry #10 cans of wheat but they are not as economical as the pails are.
If there is something in particular you are interested in having us get in for you, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a note or call and tell us what it is you're looking for. We'll give you a price quote and add it to our next order if you'd like.
Have a great weekend and do keep the folks out in Arizona and along the Missisippi in your prayers. They are fighting some pretty nasty forest fires and floods (respectively).
Debbie Jo
PS If you're a fan of the Music Man, you might appreciate that we got some Sen Sen in as well. I've been looking for it for years so I could let my kids taste it. It has nothing to do with food storage or coming unto Christ, but it's definitely a piece of nostalgia...
BELLA VISTA HOME FOR SALE
For 2 weeks only:
For sale in Bella Vista near the Dairy Queen:
3600 sq. ft. house with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, custom tiled entry
2 new energy efficient heat pumps (1 for the main level, 1 for the basement)
New energy efficient hybrid hot water heater
Energy saving solar tubes and skylights
Master Suite has marbled bath, his/her walk-in closets, access to the deck, custom made shower,built-in drawers and closet, whirlpool tub, his/her vanities, separate toilet room
Finished basement with native stone fireplace, wet bar, huge family room, hobby or workshop room,food storage room; family room big enough for pool table and other furniture all at the same time
Oversized sunken living room with vaulted ceilings plus built-in cabinets and bookshelves
Central vacuum system
Relatively new roof
Extra Large corner lot (over 1/3 acre)
Tiled kitchen with custom backsplash; built-in hutch in dining room; newer dishwasher and stove
Oversized 2-car garage with lots of storage shelves, plus extra storage room
Wrap around deck overlooking oak grove; beautiful landscaping;
Easy access to bypass and shopping
Market value for this house is $190,000. If we can sell without a realtor and within the next 2 weeks,
we will sell for $175,000. Price is firm.
If interested contact Randy or Verda Wilkinson @ 479-876-5754
For sale in Bella Vista near the Dairy Queen:
3600 sq. ft. house with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, custom tiled entry
2 new energy efficient heat pumps (1 for the main level, 1 for the basement)
New energy efficient hybrid hot water heater
Energy saving solar tubes and skylights
Master Suite has marbled bath, his/her walk-in closets, access to the deck, custom made shower,built-in drawers and closet, whirlpool tub, his/her vanities, separate toilet room
Finished basement with native stone fireplace, wet bar, huge family room, hobby or workshop room,food storage room; family room big enough for pool table and other furniture all at the same time
Oversized sunken living room with vaulted ceilings plus built-in cabinets and bookshelves
Central vacuum system
Relatively new roof
Extra Large corner lot (over 1/3 acre)
Tiled kitchen with custom backsplash; built-in hutch in dining room; newer dishwasher and stove
Oversized 2-car garage with lots of storage shelves, plus extra storage room
Wrap around deck overlooking oak grove; beautiful landscaping;
Easy access to bypass and shopping
Market value for this house is $190,000. If we can sell without a realtor and within the next 2 weeks,
we will sell for $175,000. Price is firm.
If interested contact Randy or Verda Wilkinson @ 479-876-5754
Thursday, June 9, 2011
PIANO FOR SELL
Daryl and Alissa Wiser are selling their piano for $200. The piano is a Wurlitzer and has been restained. It has a beautiful, rich sound and plays well, but does need a little tuning. If you are interested in purchasing the piano, please contact Daryl and/or Alyssa at dawiser1@yahoo.com.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
FREE BABY ITEMS
I have serveral items that were given to me free that I no longer need. I am sure there is someone in the ward that would love to have the following:
Snugli front baby carrier
Excersaucer
Rainforest Jumperoo
Wrap Around Babysling....tan stripes
LOTS of baby boy clothes for a baby born in the Summer.
A few baby blankets.
Being used these items are not in perfect order, but they can be a big help for someone!
First come, first served! Just email or call!
Lori Hill
lhill8@gmail.com
479-224-6592
Snugli front baby carrier
Excersaucer
Rainforest Jumperoo
Wrap Around Babysling....tan stripes
LOTS of baby boy clothes for a baby born in the Summer.
A few baby blankets.
Being used these items are not in perfect order, but they can be a big help for someone!
First come, first served! Just email or call!
Lori Hill
lhill8@gmail.com
479-224-6592
Thursday, June 2, 2011
NOTES FROM JOPLIN
Here are some notes from our humanitarian trip to Joplin this weekend.
Our stake was asked to provide 200 volunteers for Saturday and Sunday, and ended up with somewhere around 350 people who spent two days in Joplin helping out wherever possible. While we were there we also ran across volunteers from the Springfield and Kansas City stakes. I have no idea how many people came from those areas to help, but my guess is that there were possibly 700-900 volunteers from the LDS church in Joplin over the weekend. The church has a distinctive yellow shirt that the volunteers wear. This is partly for communications and coordination of work efforts, but also partly for public relations. There were of course many, many other people there helping out (especially on Saturday). There were literally thousands of people out doing whatever they could to help out. Most of them from other church denominations, but also from businesses and some individuals with no other affiliation.
The thing that struck me most about the tornado destruction was the sheer size of the devastation. The tornado was on the ground for a long time. There is a path about 1/2 to 3/4 mile wide where literally everything was destroyed. The sad and amazing this is that the destruction just went on and on and on -- for more than 6 miles right through the middle of town. This was a category F5 (wind speeds in excess of 200 MPH), and to make matters worse it was a slow-moving storm. It stayed on the ground for a long time and didn't move quickly, so there were no buildings in the direct path that could withstand the power of the storm.
It was incredible that you could drive through town and everything looked normal. Then in the next block you start to see shingles missing from the roofs, followed quickly by damage to the exterior of the buildings, broken windows, and trees down everywhere. In the next block the roofs were missing completely, followed quickly by houses moved from their foundations and missing walls. Then in the next block there was utter destruction with nothing standing. The scene went from normal to total destruction in 2 blocks or less, and these were short blocks.
The volunteers of course could do nothing for those in the direct path. The only solution there is to bulldoze everything and start over. We spent our time with people on the fringes of the storm -- in the 2 block area on either side of the path. At one house we helped a lady move out her washer, dryer, freezer, and some personal belongings into her mother's house a couple of miles away. At another house we helped cleanup from the ceiling collapsing. Many houses had damage to their roofs and it rained all week. So, before somebody could put up tarps to keep the rain out temporarily, the rain came in soaked the insulation and sheet rock. Wet sheet rock with heavy insulation on it doesn't hold up well. At several other houses we cleaned up some of the debris and material in the yards. In the photos you can see that everything gets stacked up by the street so that crews can come by later to haul it all away somewhere. We were told to stack everything within 10 feet of the curb (but not in the street). It will takes months and maybe years to get all the debris hauled away. Sometimes we were on the ground with chainsaws removing trees that had fallen or were about to fall. Sometimes we were on the roofs nailing tarps for rain protection. Sometimes we were inside moving, cleaning, or carrying out stuff. We were also able to distribute a small amount of donated hygiene kits, cleaning kits, and food.
Please click on the links below for pictures.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Martell.Morrison/20110528Joplin#
https://picasaweb.google.com/Martell.Morrison/20110530#
I am so thankful for having a home with a roof overhead and electricity! I am thankful for many family and friends because there are many without either. I am so thankful for the thousands of volunteers who left safe homes to help out with those in need. I am thankful for many family and friends because there are many without either. There are many good people in the world!
Marty Morrison
Our stake was asked to provide 200 volunteers for Saturday and Sunday, and ended up with somewhere around 350 people who spent two days in Joplin helping out wherever possible. While we were there we also ran across volunteers from the Springfield and Kansas City stakes. I have no idea how many people came from those areas to help, but my guess is that there were possibly 700-900 volunteers from the LDS church in Joplin over the weekend. The church has a distinctive yellow shirt that the volunteers wear. This is partly for communications and coordination of work efforts, but also partly for public relations. There were of course many, many other people there helping out (especially on Saturday). There were literally thousands of people out doing whatever they could to help out. Most of them from other church denominations, but also from businesses and some individuals with no other affiliation.
The thing that struck me most about the tornado destruction was the sheer size of the devastation. The tornado was on the ground for a long time. There is a path about 1/2 to 3/4 mile wide where literally everything was destroyed. The sad and amazing this is that the destruction just went on and on and on -- for more than 6 miles right through the middle of town. This was a category F5 (wind speeds in excess of 200 MPH), and to make matters worse it was a slow-moving storm. It stayed on the ground for a long time and didn't move quickly, so there were no buildings in the direct path that could withstand the power of the storm.
It was incredible that you could drive through town and everything looked normal. Then in the next block you start to see shingles missing from the roofs, followed quickly by damage to the exterior of the buildings, broken windows, and trees down everywhere. In the next block the roofs were missing completely, followed quickly by houses moved from their foundations and missing walls. Then in the next block there was utter destruction with nothing standing. The scene went from normal to total destruction in 2 blocks or less, and these were short blocks.
The volunteers of course could do nothing for those in the direct path. The only solution there is to bulldoze everything and start over. We spent our time with people on the fringes of the storm -- in the 2 block area on either side of the path. At one house we helped a lady move out her washer, dryer, freezer, and some personal belongings into her mother's house a couple of miles away. At another house we helped cleanup from the ceiling collapsing. Many houses had damage to their roofs and it rained all week. So, before somebody could put up tarps to keep the rain out temporarily, the rain came in soaked the insulation and sheet rock. Wet sheet rock with heavy insulation on it doesn't hold up well. At several other houses we cleaned up some of the debris and material in the yards. In the photos you can see that everything gets stacked up by the street so that crews can come by later to haul it all away somewhere. We were told to stack everything within 10 feet of the curb (but not in the street). It will takes months and maybe years to get all the debris hauled away. Sometimes we were on the ground with chainsaws removing trees that had fallen or were about to fall. Sometimes we were on the roofs nailing tarps for rain protection. Sometimes we were inside moving, cleaning, or carrying out stuff. We were also able to distribute a small amount of donated hygiene kits, cleaning kits, and food.
Please click on the links below for pictures.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Martell.Morrison/20110528Joplin#
https://picasaweb.google.com/Martell.Morrison/20110530#
I am so thankful for having a home with a roof overhead and electricity! I am thankful for many family and friends because there are many without either. I am so thankful for the thousands of volunteers who left safe homes to help out with those in need. I am thankful for many family and friends because there are many without either. There are many good people in the world!
Marty Morrison
CHILDCARE NEEDED
Tara Berry is looking for childcare for her two young children, ages 3 (a boy) and 10 months (a girl).
Childcare is needed Monday-Friday from 2:00p-5:30p. Tara is able to pay $100 per week and woud like to find someone as soon as possible.
Please contact Tara at tberry1@nwacc.edu if you are interested watching her children. She can provide you with more information.
Childcare is needed Monday-Friday from 2:00p-5:30p. Tara is able to pay $100 per week and woud like to find someone as soon as possible.
Please contact Tara at tberry1@nwacc.edu if you are interested watching her children. She can provide you with more information.
DUPLEX FOR RENT
Burck Berry and his wife Leah will be moving into the Centerton Ward this weekend. They recently bought a duplex and would like to rent out the side they are not living in. Their preference would be to rent to family in the ward.
The duplex is at 919 Kensignton Dr. in Centerton, just a few miles from the church.
If you have any questions contact Burck Berry at 405-880-4395 or Burckberry@yahoo.com
The duplex is at 919 Kensignton Dr. in Centerton, just a few miles from the church.
- $700/month
- 3 bed/ 2.5 bath
- 1500 square feet
- Granite countertops
- 2 stories
- One car garage
- Lawn care included
If you have any questions contact Burck Berry at 405-880-4395 or Burckberry@yahoo.com
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