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February 16, 2019 at 3:00 a.m.

Submitted photo ROTARY GUEST: Capping off his month as club program chair, Keith Goudy, left, introduced speaker Garland County Justice of the Peace Jimmy Young to The Rotary Club of North Garland County/Scenic 7.
Submitted photo ROTARY GUEST: Capping off his month as club program chair, Keith Goudy, left, introduced speaker Garland County Justice of the Peace Jimmy Young to The Rotary Club of North Garland County/Scenic 7.

Scenic 7 hears about Cigar Box Men

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Capping off his month as club program chair, Keith Goudy recently introduced speaker Garland County Justice of the Peace Jimmy Young to The Rotary Club of North Garland County/Scenic 7.

Young, author of the book "Cigar Box Men," can trace his family roots back to the 1860s in north Garland County. Recounting colorful stories from the county's history, he claims relatives who at one time were on both sides of the law.

Hot Springs is now a genteel community, Young pointed out. That was not always true, however. There was once an infamous shootout in downtown between members of the sheriff's department and members of the police department, which resulted in five deaths, the club said in a news release.

Visitors are welcome at the Scenic 7 Rotary Club meetings, which are held at Charlie's Pizza Pub at noon on Thursdays. Call Amanda Kennedy, 501-922-0227, for more information.

Submitted photo BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED: The HO-HUM Exercise Group at First United Methodist Church recently celebrated the 101st birthday of participant Mildred Smith. The HO-HUM Exercise Group meets on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. in Room 205 of the church's Life Center. Newcomers are welcome to join the group. Activities include standing, balance and chair exercises, in a friendly, social atmosphere. The group includes seated, from left, Reba Nickels, Smith and Joyce Heafner, and standing, from left, Judy Ladd, Verna Linder, Lavetta Walker, Bernard Cluck, Weenie French, Shirley Sawyer and Barbara Mahoney.
Submitted photo BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED: The HO-HUM Exercise Group at First United Methodist Church recently celebrated the 101st birthday of participant Mildred Smith. The HO-HUM Exercise Group meets on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. in Room 205 of the church's Life Center. Newcomers are welcome to join the group. Activities include standing, balance and chair exercises, in a friendly, social atmosphere. The group includes seated, from left, Reba Nickels, Smith and Joyce Heafner, and standing, from left, Judy Ladd, Verna Linder, Lavetta Walker, Bernard Cluck, Weenie French, Shirley Sawyer and Barbara Mahoney.

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