Maumelle Friends of the Animals will be holding a garage sale fundraiser at Hi-Boy Storage on Maumelle Boulevard in Maumelle from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
There will items from electronics to furniture and “treasures” galore from many homes.
All proceeds from the sale go to help animals. Come join the cause and help those that cannot help themselves plus find something for you!
Annual Bean Fest, outhouse race slated
The 25th Annual Bean Fest and Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Race runs through Saturday at the courthouse square in Mountain View.
There will be beans and cornbread, music, dancing on Courthouse Square, handmade crafts and outrageous outhouse races. The “Arkansas BeanFest Cooking Champion” and the “Arkansas Outhouse Races Champion” are crowned.
Watch the next generation of Outhouse Racers compete, as the kids take their seats in pedal powered Outhouses. The KWOZ talent show is held on the Square after the outhouse races. Admission is free.
For more information visit www.yourplaceinthemountains.com.
Boo at the Zoo now underway
Boo at the Zoo runs through Oct. 31 at the Little Rock Zoo. Trick-or-treat throughout the zoo at various treat stations. Enjoy great food and entertainment each night.
Get spooked on the Boo Express Train or the Haunted House. Have laughs in the Fun House or visit the Beauty Shop of Horrors.
Don your favorite Halloween costume and enter the nightly costume contest.
Admission is $5. For more information visit http://littlerockzoo.com.
Civil War weekend set
The 11th Annual Civil War Weekend runs through Saturday at DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Journey back in time to see how Billy Yank and Johnny Reb lived during the War Between the States.
Enjoy living history demonstrations, tacticals, skirmishes and conversations with reenactors. Friday is School Day with groups attending by reservation only. Contact the park for a detailed schedule.
For more information visit www.degray.com.
Film festival at Hot Springs
The 16th Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival runs through Sunday at the historic Malco Theater in Hot Springs.
The festival is a multicultural and multigenerational festival where you can view 95 state, national and international documentaries, participate in a variety of filmmaker workshops and related programs and meet the many filmmakers who attend each year.
Admission is: one day, $20; three day, $50 and 10 day $150. For more information visit www.hsdfi.org.
A town hall meeting is scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Little Rock Air Force Base Conference Center. The purpose of the meeting is to brief housing residents on the way ahead for housing privatization. Free child care is available through the base Child Development Center, Bldg. 1990. Reservations must be made as soon as possible by calling 987-6130 or 987-6139. The center will open 6-9 p.m. If the child is not currently in the CDC, an enrollment package will have to be completed and a copy of the shot records provided. For questions, call Peggy Eason, 987-6040, or Mary Koorstad, 987-2358.
Retirement ceremony slated
There will be a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Carol Anderson of the 314th Military Personnel Flight, at 1 p.m. today in the Conference Center Ballroom.
Spouses' Club to host craft bazaar
The Little Rock AFB Spouses’ Club will host a Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bazaar proceeds will benefit LRSC charities, scholarship funds and school grants. For more information please contact Lisa Hersant at 835-1522.
Earn college credit free
Air Force members can earn 12 semester hours college credit free for Spanish, French and German language CLEP exams. Another 30 semester hours can be obtained by passing the General CLEP exams (English, Math, Social Science, Natural Science and Humanities). Many airmen CLEP the remaining courses for their CCAF degree and 30 or more hours towards a bachelor’s degree. For more information call 988-4151.
Free dinner Nov. 13
A free dinner for all families of Team Little Rock service members who are deployed, on remote tours of duty or on an extended TDY, will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Thomas Community Activity Center. There will be family activities and door prizes. Contact the chapel at 987-6014, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 987-6801 or your first sergeant to sign up. Deadline is Nov. 1.
Festival scheduled
The base chapel will host a harvest festival, an alternative to “trick or treating” in a safe, fun environment, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 for ages 3-12. Come as your favorite Bible character or superhero. There will be games, prizes, candy, hot dogs, snacks, etc. at the Thomas Community Activities Center, Bldg. 868. For more information call 987-6014.
Blood drive today, Saturday
A base blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Thomas Community and Activities Center for anyone 17 years old or older. There will be free food and drinks and drawings for all donors. For more information call 987-8658.
TOP STORY >>Team Little Rock completes ROCKEX 07-05
By Staff Sgt. Juan A. Torres 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 314th and 189th Airlift Wings and the 463rd Airlift Group participated in ROCKEX last week in preparation for their upcoming operational readiness inspections.
“The main goal of the exercise was to test our capability to fulfill a short-notice AMC deployment order,” said Maj. Daniel Halsted, the 314th AW exercise chief.
Unit taskings for the exercise were based on how units would actually be tasked in real-world scenarios. The 463rd AG was tasked with supplying personnel, aircraft and support equipment while the 314th AW was tasked with mainly personnel and equipment due to their aircraft being tied to the training mission here.
The exercise also tested the cooperation between base agencies during the deployment process. The 314th AW, 189th AW and 463rd AG all support each other during the deployment process for both exercise and real world scenarios, according to base officials.
Other goals of the exercise included exercising and evaluating base readiness and capability to respond to various security incursions, base response to a major accident off-base with casualties and various force protection exercises. The base’s awareness and readiness to respond to security incursions was tested through the use of threats and changing force protection conditions.
“Some of the scenarios that were used to test base readiness included simulated gate runners, unauthorized personnel in flightline restricted areas, and suspicious packages and personnel in and around the flightline areas,” said Major Halsted. In addition, a major accident response exercise was conducted through the use of a simulated aircraft crash at Camp Robinson.
“The objective of the major accident response exercise is to exercise the capability of base agencies to cooperate with each other and off-base agencies in response to a major off-base accident,” he said.
Evaluators also had many considerations during planning to ensure the exercise had minimal effect on the day-to-day mission of the base.
“During the planning stages we look at possible problem areas, effects on mission and safety concerns,” he said. “We also ensure that evaluators are at their proper locations so as to not confuse people or whether scenarios are real-world or exercise related.”
Base evaluators will use information and reports gathered during this exercise in conjunction with reports from other bases to develop future scenarios and evaluate which areas may need improvements.
“The huge success with this exercise has been our ability to identify where our success lies and what areas might require some work,” said Major Halstead. “With the proper preparation and training we will steadily improve and be ready when the time for our operational readiness inspection comes.”
By Master Sgt. Bob Oldham 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
In a coma, 19-year-old Katie Gleason of Little Rock didn’t know Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Sam Macheak or his son, Ross, a 42nd Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol cadet major, before she slipped into an unresponsive state.
They all met Aug. 2, but she doesn’t recall it. They helped stabilize her until the ambulance and fire crews could arrive. Young Katie was driving along Maumelle Boulevard on her way to meet a cosmetics client. It was about 6:20 p.m. as she attempted to make a left turn across two lanes of traffic. Unfortunately, she couldn’t see past a row of cars that were opposite of her that were also trying to make a left turn.
She waited patiently for an opening in the traffic. She thought she had one and pressed the accelerator with her foot. Today, she still doesn’t remember the truck that slammed into car at about 55 mph.
“It’s like playing Russian roulette” at that intersection, Katie’s mother, Kelly Gleason, said. To date, there have been more than a dozen vehicle accidents at that intersection. The Macheaks — Sam, Ross and family — were on their way out to eat in Maumelle. They were in heavy traffic when Sam saw the accident happen.
As the truck hit, he saw a perfect bubble erupt from the car as the glass in Katie’s car exploded in every direction from the collision. Sam pulled off the road and jumped out. Ross followed.
“[Katie] was semi-conscious for a moment,” Sam said. She was in good hands. Sam works in the information technology department at Baptist Health and has current life-saving skills in first aid, plus annual Air Force self-aid and buddy care training. Ross has received training from the Civil Air Patrol to search for downed aircraft. Aircraft often go down in remote locations, so searchers have to know how to treat a myriad of injuries.
“I jumped in the (driver’s side) back door,” Sam said. “Ross went in through what was left of the passenger-side door.” The car was a crumpled mess.
“The [front] passenger’s seat just basically disappeared,” he said. “I don’t know where it went, either; under the car or into the engine.”
As traumatic as the crash was, Katie was fortunate. She was wearing her seatbelt, and she was wrapped in an airbag cocoon. In 2003, 5,240 teens were killed in passenger-vehicle crashes, and 458,000 teens were injured, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics.
Sixty-three percent of the fatally injured 16-to-20-year-old passenger vehicle occupants were unrestrained, compared to 55 percent for adults 21 or older.
In 2003, an estimated 2,488 lives were saved by air bags.
Katie was banged up, bruised and bloodied. She was having trouble breathing, and her car was starting to smoke.
While Sam and Ross stabilized her in the driver’s seat, someone unhooked the battery cables, causing the smoke to stop.
Sam kept her airway open while Ross ran a mental checklist of injuries: lacerations, possible broken bones, possible head and neck injuries, light pulse.
Within five minutes, emergency crews were on scene, working to remove her from her car. Four excruciatingly long days later, Katie’s eyes opened.
She had suffered a tiny bleeding brain injury, lacerations and a fracture at L3 in her back.
She spent a month in the hospital, followed by weeks of physical therapy and occupational therapy.
She’s well on the road to recovery, thanks to a father and a son who chose to make a difference on Aug. 2.
By Senior Airman Travis Edwards 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq — Deploying to a strange and unfamiliar base for the first time can be difficult. Throw in parting with your four-month old son for the next four months of his life, and it’s enough to make a grown man cry.
Such is the case for one senior airman deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., except he has a shoulder to lean on, his mom.
Senior Airman Owen Brickell, a sheet metal fabricator with the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron here, spends most of his weeks fabricating replacement parts for damaged structures on aircraft, but what would normally be a day off running on the treadmill by himself, turns into a day he and his mom can spend bonding.
“It’s reassuring to have my mom here with me. If I need to talk to someone about anything, she is right there for me, and I appreciate her for that,” said Airman Brickell.
His mom, a reservist stationed at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, already had orders to Iraq when she heard the news of her son.
“We already knew I had orders to spend four months in Iraq,” said Maj. Brenda Owen, Airman Brickell’s mother and an emergency room nurse at the Air Force Theater Hospital. “But we weren’t sure when or if Owen was coming at all.”
Major Owen is the night shift head nurse for the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group, helping save lives almost everyday. Amazingly, it worked out for the two. “It was hard to leave my wife and new son, but knowing that my mom was going to be there a month after me gave me something to look forward to,” he said.
Ironically, the mother and son see more of each other in Iraq than they have in years.
Airman Brickell is scheduled to redeploy this month, where he will leave someone he loves, to find comfort again in the embrace of his wife and child.
By Brig. Gen. Rowayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
Last week I had the honor of attending the Air Education and Training Command commander’s and chief’s conference. Events such as these give leaders a chance to hear about issues affecting Airmen throughout AETC and the Air Force. We are able to share ideas on what we’re doing right and find new ways to improve our mission processes and quality of life at our home bases.
Gen. William Looney III, commander of AETC, stressed time and again during this conference the great job our Airmen are doing on a daily basis. Both he and I are very aware of the demands placed on you every day to accomplish the mission — many times with less manning and resources than ever. And day after day, you step up to meet those challenges, developing new ways to do your piece smarter, safer and better.
But those demands don’t stop at work. They carry over into our home lives as well. While we’re being asked to do more at work, we’re also asking our families to do more at home. Longer and more frequent deployments, exercises and longer work shifts mean we’re often away more than we’re home. And when we’re gone, the mission on the home front does not stop. Our children still need doctor and dentist appointment, the lawn still needs to be mowed, the car still needs to be serviced and our pets still need to be tended to.
The pride General Looney has in our Airmen doesn’t stop with those in uniform. It extends to all of you who take care of us so we can take care of our nation. For all those families who set an extra place at the table on Thanksgiving so an Airman celebrating his first holiday away from home can feel welcome, we thank you. For the nondeployed staff sergeant who stops off at his neighbor’s house to check on a family and lend a hand while the sponsor is away, we thank you. For every parent who makes time to read to a child at a school on base because that first grader’s mommy or daddy is deployed, you will forever have our gratitude.
There are spouses’ groups who band together to take care of each other throughout the year. These are the people who lend a hand to new families and help them get adjusted to life on the Rock. And we couldn’t do it without them. For every wife facing her new husband’s first deployment is a wife who has been through it 10 times and always graciously offers to show her the ropes. For every child who is sad because her mommy missed her school play there is another who will invite her to play and let her know it’s going to be okay.
The teamwork spirit we demonstrate at work doesn’t stay at work. Our Little Rock families epitomize this spirit. We can all learn a little something from the ones at home who keep the fires burning and the wheels turning. Without them, we would not be the successful Air Force we are today.
My wife Kim and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are proud to serve with you. Combat Airlift!
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
The Arkansas Choral Society's 77th annual performance of Handel's Messiah will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 29, at Little Rock's First Baptist Church. For tickets (Adults: $12.00, Children under 12: free) and info call Jeff at 501-983-1019.
SIGN COMPANY- Central AR- Owner retiring after 20 years! "Live Your Dream of Owning Your Own Business!" - Extensive Client List of Customers. Call (501) 350-0566.
YARD SALES
GARAGE SALE--Oct 27--8 to 12. No early birds. Little Tykes, high chair, little girl items, more. 11 Red Fox Ct, Cabot.
GARAGE SALE: 105 Foxcrest Cove, Jacksonville. Saturday 10/27, 7am-? No early birds please. Computer scanner, TV, Fax, craft kits, books and more!
GARAGE SALE: 12805 Hwy 31 N, Ward, 10/27, 7am - ? & 10/28, 10am-2pm Cancel if rain.
HELP WANTED
BOLING Security Guard is planning a possible expansion in the Lonoke and North Little Rock area. We are seeking contacts with qualified individuals interested in doing security. Full or part time. Experience is a plus, but not necessary. Must have clean criminal history and pass drug test. If interested, call 1-888-932-0674.
JANITORIAL. Dow Building Services has a part time position. (after 5:00 p.m.) in the Beebe area. Background check will be required. Call (501) 791-2900 or 1-800-791-2902 Monday- Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
NANNY WANTED: someone to care for my kids in my home. Monday-Friday. Magness Creek, Cabot area. References needed. Contract (501) 542-4367 to schedule an interview.
MAINTENANCE/ GENERAL Laborer's wanted for large mobile home park in Jacksonville. Pay ranges from $7.00 an hour to $12 BOE. Basic tools required. Must pass drug test. Call (501) 835-3450.
HORSES
HORSES: LUCKY Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
FREE TO good home. Female, black, lab mix. 8 to 10 months old. (501) 796-3637
FREE TO A GOOD HOME- Full bred female Siberian Husky, long haired, black and white with blue eyes. Up to date on all shots. Call 501-834-2270.
FREE KITTENS! Adorable 5 weeks old. Ready to go!!! 501-941-1186
CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, AKC registered, first set of shots & dewclawed, duck dogs- black heads & hunting heads, will be big $250 each. Ready now. (501)605-2680
ADORABLE CALM TERRIER- 5 month old female, about 4 lbs. AKC Registered. $200. All shots, new crate. Call 501-416-2086.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME! Adorable 9 week old female black lab. First shots. Call 501-438-1078.
Free to a good home! Adorable 9 week old female black lab. First shots. Call 501-438-1078.
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
DESIGNER style couch from Dillards, $400, 5 years old. Very good condition. 501-982-4782
TWO DRESSERS $20 each. 681-0832
CORNER COMPUTER desk in great condition
GAS DRYER, white, works great, $75.00 firm. 2 in. chrome truck bedrails $75.00 and full size diamond plate truck toolbox $75.00. 501-259-4154.
BRAND NEW Miller Light foosball table $200, brand new Miller Light bar table, chairs and mirror $150. Call Jessica (501) 658-3015.
CORNER COMPUTER desk in great condition $150 obo. 27" Sanyo TV $50 obo. Call 765-6300 or 765-6301.
ANTIQUE ROCKER $50, couch very good cond., $50. 501-676-0712.
(2) Large Refrigerators White/Almond. $375 obo. Upright/newer models Good condition. Can email pics Call 706-505-9478 Sherwood.
VERY NICE, King size, four-poster, cherry rice carved bed, asking 150.00, childs kitchen 10.00, lawn mower $35.00 works great. Call 833-0679.
VERY NICE, King size, four-poster, cherry rice carved bed, asking $10.00, lawn mower $35.00 works great. Call 833-0679.
LOST & FOUND
MISSING ENGLISH BULLDOG-White with brown spots on ears: Dissapeared Oct. 2 from Base housing at the corner of Georgia and Florida. Answers to Lola-Call 520-780-0203.
ITEMS FOR SALE
ESTEBAN electric guitar, hard case, 10 watt amplifier, instructional DVD's, guitar strap, case strap. $275. 835-8978
2005 26' Pilgrim 1 slider, 3 beds, 4 season w/shower and tub. 5 year warranty. $16,500 w/ hitch, generator and basket. 605-1084
PLAYSTATION 2 slim console with: 21 games, Logitech wireless controller, Psyclone component video cable, 2 Sony memory cards, USB headset. All for $350. Call 501-960-4791.
PCSING, need to sell, porch swing $50, 1993 Kawasaki KX500 $900 obo. and War Craft III PC game with Frozen Throne expansion set $30 for set.
SNARE DRUM $300, trumpet $200, like new, both with hard cases. Contact Barb at cell (618) 407-8920.
GREAT BABY ITEMS for sale! Bounce, Jumperoo, bathtub, Snugli, toys, bibs, monitor. Less than 1 year old. $125 for all OBO. 501-412-3148.
SOLID OAK Entertainment center $150, jogging/ bike stroller $20, baby clothes, breadmaker, VCR, toys. 834-2270
FENDER TELECASTER made in Mexico, barely used/ played, has hardcase $325. (501) 231-5632 ask for Mickey.
BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE carpet, 3'4" X 5'7" blue and cream silk on black wool. Asking $2,300 obo. Call Karen at 501-650-1836 to see.
COMPUTER DESK, like new $60, VCR $15, computer, grill (no tank) $40, roller blades $15 each. Call 773-7741.
FOR SALE: We have been cleaning out a storage shed. Lots of stuff good for yard sales, auctions, etc. (no furniture) Make an offer on it and it is yours. 501-726-3110
WOOD HEATER- Has glass door and heat shield. Heats great! Has some surface rust but that can be remedied and doesn't affect the stove's performance. $200 OBO. 501-726-3110
LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
2000 CHEVY Silverado, 4 door, extended cab, bed liner, bed canvas cover,wheel trim, bug guard, cd player, white exterior w/ grey interior, $12000 obo. 982-9018 after 6 pm.
2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM, W56, 6 speed, good condition, minor scratches, t-tops, loaded, 137K, $9,500 obo, black, performance package, 18 mpg, purchased from Evans Motors. Well maintained, 501-960-6897.
2000 TOYOTA Avalon, excellent leather, sunroof, silver, loaded with options, $9,600. 501-843-2123. Cabot
2007 I-PRO, $6400. 24' long x 102" wide x 7' tall. Call 605-1084.
2004 FORD F150 SXT, $11,500 obo. 74k. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
2003 FORD Focus, $8000 obo, 87k. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
1995 CHEVY Lumina, $1100 obo. 182k. 586-943-5965
1985 Lincoln Towncar, 153,000 miles, tinted windows, CD player. Interior is in great shape. A good reliable vehicle for the price. $900 OBO. Call 501-940-6157 and leave a message.
1992 MAZDA MIATA, white, 94,000 miles, great condition, P/W, P/S, cold a/c, new soft top, new tires, new brakes, new water pump, in dash GPS stereo. Real gas saver. Maintenance up to date. Asking $4,200.
1997 FORD ESCORT, 158,000 miles, runs but needs work. $700. 259-6321
1997 SATURN SLI, 183k, $1,100 obo. 501-626-3904
1984 CHEVY Silverado, 305 engine, great work truck, $1,800. 501-940-0758
1980 Corvette, Rally Sport. $8,500.00 or best offer. Call 501 554 4402.
2000 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 LT 2WD, 70K Miles, Runs Great $10,500 obo. 501-786-1587 cell or 501-796-3725 home
1996 Toyota Camry, motor/trans both recently replaced. AC, PW, PL, 4 door. CD/MP3. $3,500/best offer. 501-837-1561
'85 FORD F-250, runs good, great work truck, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, white w/ red interior, $1800 OBO. 501-258-8082 or 501-352-7339
1992 Chevy 4.3L TPI V-6 engine complete A/C to exhaust with computer Ran when pulled out. $400 OBO Call 743-6575
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
FOUR WINDS 1997, 190 horizon, 19' Volvo, 5.0 V8, mint condition, garage kept. 10k with $600. Free accessories. 501-628-7843/7842
2007 KAWASAKI ZZR 600- Only 675 Miles, Perfect!! All gear included! Must see!! $6,000. Call-501-773-7997 anytime ask for Matt.
1993 KAWASAKI KX 500 $900 OBO, PCSing need to sell, items included are wooden loading ramp, Bike stand and 5 gallon gas jug.
1997 YAMAHA Banshee, very fast, new crank and rod after market jugs, 427 cc, DMC pipes. Too many parts to list. Asking $3,200. 304-389-0332 or 987-8574
1999 KAWASAKI 650 Enduro, 9,250 miles, rides and looks like new, 2 new tires, $2000 obo. 501-982-5333 or cell 501-837-8973.
2005 KAWASAKI STX-12F, low hours, garage kept, extra seat and trailer, $6500 obo. 501-944-7811.
CLOSE TO CABOT SCHOOLS- Nice 3 Bedroom 1 Bath, brick, totally updated, oversized lot, appliances furnished, outside pets okay. $650 month, $500 deposit. Nonsmokers. Available 11/1 (501) 791-2334.
ALMOST NEW custom built home! 1800 sq. ft., 1.3 acres. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage. Cabot/Ward area. $1100 rent, $1000 deposit. Pets on approval with deposit. (501) 843-8864.
ONE BEDROOM House near AirBase, good neighborhood. $425 month and $300 deposit. Day # 982-4257, Evening # 605-0452.
SHERWOOD- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, large bedrooms, newly repainted, very nice neighborhood close to AirBase. $750 month and deposit. (501) 834-7254.
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in Quiet safe park close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
JACKSONVILLE: 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 5 minutes from LRAFB front gate. 600 Braden Street, Rent $750, Deposit $600. Refrigerator, washer/dryer included. (501) 658-5362. No pets.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL HOME in Shiloh subdivision, Cabot. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 3 years old, 2300 sq. ft., large lot. Bargain priced at $215,000 appraises $234,000. Call (501) 680-0611.
PRICE REDUCED, motivated seller looking for serious buyer, 3/2, 1950 sq. ft., brick, great neighborhood, fenced, too many features to mention. Must sell! $126,900. Call (501) 786-8105
MCRAE Quiet, 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath. Cottage on 8 acres w/ pond, storage shed, work shed, barn central h/a city water. All appliances stay including washer/ dryer deep freeze. $80,000. 501-726-9624
MOVE-IN READY! Well-maintained home minutes from LRAFB in Arbor Oaks Subdivision. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1607 sq. ft., $120,500. Call Nancy with Coldwell Banker Advantage (501) 744-6151.
GREAT FOR FIRST TIME BUYER! 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, split level home, 1750 sq. ft., located in North Little Rock, close to LRAFB. Home has neutral colors & a view of the river valley from master bedroom deck. Large lot, 1 car garage. Call Lanis Daniel, Coldwell Banker Advantage Realty at (501) 690-6111.
HUNTER'S PARADISE- 11 acres with pond & apple trees. Updated 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1900 sq. ft., Vilonia Schools. Call Nancy with Coldwell Banker Advantage Realty @ (501) 744-6151.
CABOT, 12 Sarah Beth Drive, North Magness Creek. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1745 sq. ft., large living area, double tray ceilings. $149,900 or lease $1200. View on militarybyowner.com (501) 628-4885.
1,814 Sq. ft., 3 Bed/ 2 Bath, 8 miles from Base. 110 Red Wing Rd., Jacksonville, Great neighborhood. View of lake. Wood burning fireplace, formal dining room. Tiles/wood flooring and carpet. 2 car garage, work shed, fishpond in front. $160,000. Call (501) 834-2270.
LESS THAN 30 min. to LRAFB, Vilonia schools, corner lot, 4 br./ 2 ba., hardwood, tile in wet areas, gas log fp and more! Call Nicki at 733-2724, Pam McDowell Properties.
VILONIA SCHOOLS, 3 br/ 2 ba w/office, hardwood, tile, great kitchen, master bath is awesome! Must see! Call Nicki at 733-2724, Pam McDowell Properties.
MOBILE HOMES
CABOT SCHOOLS. Completely remodeled, 14x70, 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, open floor plan, on 1.5 acres, corner lot, with shade. $50,000. Owner financing with down payment. (501) 605-7200.
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
MEN'S BASEBALL league base team. Looking for players. Contact George DiBello. Work 743-4815, home 605-9272. Practice starts Saturday, 3 March 2/16
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
The Arkansas Choral Society's 77th annual performance of Handel's Messiah will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 29, at Little Rock's First Baptist Church. For tickets (Adults: $12.00, Children under 12: free) and info call Jeff at 501-983-1019.
SIGN COMPANY- Central AR- Owner retiring after 20 years! "Live Your Dream of Owning Your Own Business!" - Extensive Client List of Customers. Call (501) 350-0566.
HELP WANTED
BOLING Security Guard is planning a possible expansion in the Lonoke and North Little Rock area. We are seeking contacts with qualified individuals interested in doing security. Full or part time. Experience is a plus, but not necessary. Must have clean criminal history and pass drug test. If interested, call 1-888-932-0674.
HORSES
HORSES: LUCKY Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
FREE TO good home. Female, black, lab mix. 8 to 10 months old. (501) 796-3637
FREE to good home! One parakeet with cage. One year old. 501-580-4462.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME- Full bred female Siberian Husky, long haired, black and white with blue eyes. Up to date on all shots. Call 501-834-2270.
FREE KITTENS! Adorable 5 weeks old. Ready to go!!! 501-941-1186
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
TV ENTERTAINMENT stand, silver, metal & glass. $75 obo. King size mattress with box springs $125 located on base. 229-300-4701
CORNER DESK with glass shelf in great condition. $175 obo. 27" Sanyo TV $100 obo. 765-6300 or 765-6301
TODDLER Firetruck bed w/mattress $125 obo. Entertainment Center $100 obo. Beautiful hanging light $105. Now asking $40. 501-436-0844 or 501-253-6816.
BRAND NEW TV Stand from Best Buy used only 1 month. Cherry wood with black glass (3) shelves. Paid $200 asking $100.
ROCKING chair, glider, dark oak, green seat cushion, great for a nursery, no foot stool, $25. Call 247-8130.
OAK TWIN Bedroom set, bed, TV stand with dresser attached, $50 can't beat the price, must pick up. Call 247-8130.
DESIGNER style couch from Dillards, $400, 5 years old. Very good condition. 501-982-4782
TWO DRESSERS $20 each. 681-0832
CORNER COMPUTER desk in great condition
WILL TRADE for motorized scooters and wheelchairs. Pronto Electric Wheelchair $3800.00 Now $1000. Financing Available! Buying new furniture? Trade your old furniture in! Warehouse Furniture Beebe. 882-6638
THE LARGEST display of framed art in Arkansas, custom framing, never pay retail! Save 50%. Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638
CLOSEOUT ON Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks save 50% off retail! Trade your old furniture in Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638.
NEW RECLINERS, Lane, La-z-boy, Ashley, Save 40%. Trade your old furniture in! Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638.
ASHLEY FURNITURE Factory Direct, Special Order or Take it off the floor plus trade your old furniture in! Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638.
WE WILL beat any advertised price on exact in stock merchandise, Bring the ad in! Trade your old furniture in! Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638
ELECTRIC WHEEL chairs save up to 75% off new. Financing available, low payments, unbelievable prices! Four wheel walkers $125.00. Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638.
GREAT DEALS on good used furniture, large entertainment center $100.00 plus we beat all prices on new Ashley Factory Direct, financing available. Trade your old Furniture in! Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638
LARGE NEW ASHLEY Recliners was $399.00 Now $299.00, Lane Recliners Special Price $299.00. Trade Ins Welcome, Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638
LOST & FOUND
WHITE Yamaha Raptor 700R and a black Yamaha Raptor 350. Both four-wheelers went missing from the base RV lot in mid to late Aug. Anyone with information is asked to contact Patrick Carter at 352-8133.
WANTED
ITEMS FOR SALE
DEER STAND, 2 seater $125 Generator $250. Antique vanity with large mirror $125. 988-1041.
PEG PEREGO infant car seat with base $175. Located on base. 229-300-4701
LARGE DEER STAND $125. Generator $200. Antique vanity with large mirror $100. 501-988-1041
N-GAUGE train set $150. 661-1103
LIKE NEW NAME BRAND mens bowling shoes size 10 and 11. Used one season of youth bowling. Asking $20 a pair. Light colored wood TV armoire like new. Asking $100. Call 766-0761.
GOLF CLUBS, men's Right Hand XPC3 2-iron thru SW steel shaft and Wilson driver, 3 and 5 graphite shaft fairway woods and carrying bag - $100.00. 983-0037
Taylor Made Gulf Clubs $45, Huffy Bicycle $30, Bike Carrier $10, and Vinyl Gate $15. Please call 983-0256.
BOYS 18" bike $30, 4 piece dining set $80, 3 piece cocktail table set $25. Please call 501-983-4396 if interested. Pics Available.
ESTEBAN electric guitar, hard case, 10 watt amplifier, instructional DVD's, guitar strap, case strap. $275. 835-8978
2005 26' Pilgrim 1 slider, 3 beds, 4 season w/shower and tub. 5 year warranty. $16,500 w/ hitch, generator and basket. 605-1084
PLAYSTATION 2 slim console with: 21 games, Logitech wireless controller, Psyclone component video cable, 2 Sony memory cards, USB headset. All for $350. Call 501-960-4791.
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
2000 CHEVY Silverado, 4 door, extended cab, bed liner, bed canvas cover,wheel trim, bug guard, cd player, white exterior w/ grey interior, $12000 obo. 982-9018 after 6 pm.
2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM, W56, 6 speed, good condition, minor scratches, t-tops, loaded, 137K, $9,500 obo, black, performance package, 18 mpg, purchased from Evans Motors. Well maintained, 501-960-6897.
2000 TOYOTA Avalon, excellent leather, sunroof, silver, loaded with options, $9,600. 501-843-2123. Cabot
2004 HONDA ACCORD, 4 door EX, fully loaded, $16,900. 960-3979.
2005 DODGE RAM, 4 door, loaded, 24,500 miles, black and chrome bedliner, running boards, bumper to bumper work, $15,500 obo. 501-749-9335.
TONNEAU cover-A.R.E. fiberglass, came off 2001 Dodge longbed pu $50 501-412-5105
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, White, 4dr, bed liner, 28,000 miles, 4.6 L V-8, CD player, AC, Excellent condition. $15,000 501-310-5530
2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, 4 sp auto, green, brown leather, new tires & brakes, Bose sound system, auto climate control, power everything, too fast for me! $11,500. Call Drew 501-628-7024 lv msg.
1991 Olds Silhouette minivan, V6, seats seven, converts to cargo van easily, $800. Call Drew 501-628-7024 lv msg
2005, CADILLAC CTS, Black, Wood grain, 48K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- or obo. Can't beat the price call 247-8130.
2004 Silverado 2500 LS 4-DOOR with 62,000 miles. 6.0L Gas Engine, Color is Charcoal gray with gray cloth interior, KNN cold air kit, Dual Flowmaster exhuast. After market 16x8 chrome FOOSE rims asking $18,300 obo. Call Edgar @ (501) 680-7458.
2007 I-PRO, $6400. 24' long x 102" wide x 7' tall. Call 605-1084.
2004 FORD F150 SXT, $11,500 obo. 74k. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
2003 FORD Focus, $8000 obo, 87k. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
1995 CHEVY Lumina, $1100 obo. 182k. 586-943-5965
1985 Lincoln Towncar, 153,000 miles, tinted windows, CD player. Interior is in great shape. A good reliable vehicle for the price. $900 OBO. Call 501-940-6157 and leave a message.
2007 KAWASAKI ZZR 600- Only 675 Miles, Perfect!! All gear included! Must see!! $6,000. Call-501-773-7997 anytime ask for Matt.
1993 KAWASAKI KX 500 $900 OBO, PCSing need to sell, items included are wooden loading ramp, Bike stand and 5 gallon gas jug.
HOUSES FOR RENT
GREAT SHERWOOD LOCATION- 106 Alanbrook, Executive home, 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath, woodburning fireplace, 2 car garage. Lovely park-like fenced backyard. Close access to walking trails & tennis courts. Small well-behaved pets welcome. No Smokers. $1200 month, $1200 deposit. Call Patty at (501) 730-0905, cell (501) 730-3410.
HOME FOR RENT- 305 Hayes Street. Duplex, 1000 sq. ft. living space, 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath, living room. All rooms freshly painted, bathroom newly remodeled, kitchen remodeled 1 year ago. Stove & refrigerator less than 1 year old. 4 city blocks from Stonewall shopping center, 3 blocks from water park & tennis courts. Jacksonville school district. $500 deposit, $550 month rent. Call James (501) 837-7520.
ALMOST NEW custom built home! 1800 sq. ft., 1.3 acres. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage. Cabot/Ward area. $1100 rent, $1000 deposit. Pets on approval with deposit. (501) 843-8864.
FOR LEASE- Beebe- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1800 sq. ft., split floor plan, 2 car garage, 2 1/2 year old home. "Best neighborhood in town." $1100 month, $1100 deposit. 1 year lease required. No pets, no smoking. (501) 425-9420
HOUSES FOR SALE
BUILDER'S NEW 2007 HOME- Cabot, Lakewood subdivision, 2351Lakeshore Lane. 10 minutes from Air Force Base, 1/3 acre, corner lot across from lake, 2390 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath, bonus room. Dream Kitchen: Kraft Maid cherry cabinets with corian & GE Profile Stainless Steel appliances. Call (501) 563-0420 or check it out @ www.2351lakeshore.com
JACKSONVILLE, UPGRADES GALORE in this 1850 sq. ft. 3 bed 2 bath, formal dining room and extra office. Half a mile from LRAFB. Must see to appreciate. $186,900 all reasonable offers will be considered. (501) 985-0355
BEAUTIFUL HOME in Shiloh subdivision, Cabot. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 3 years old, 2300 sq. ft., large lot. Bargain priced at $215,000 appraises $234,000. Call (501) 680-0611.
LAKEFRONT LOT- Sherwood. For sale/build to suit. Approximately 7 months to construct; 1800 sq. ft. minimum homes. Cayuga Lane, Austin Lakes on the Bay. Lot $57,500 (501) 247-4304.
NEW CUSTOM HOME- Arkansas River view/ access, 4 bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage, 2 story brick, 2180 sq. ft. Private boat ramp & pavilion $240,000. Cypress Crossing, NLR. (501) 247-4304.
ARKANSAS RIVERFRONT LOTS- Build to suit- approximately 7 months to construct. 1800 sq. ft. minimum. Private boat ramp & pavilion. Future marina on site. Cypress Crossing, NLR. (501) 247-4304
OPEN HOUSE- Jacksonville- 10/21 Sunday 1-3 pm- Collenwood Area: 987 Salem Ct., 2200 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath. MUST SEE! All reasonable offers reviewed! Call 985-0342.
PRICE REDUCED, motivated seller looking for serious buyer, 3/2, 1950 sq. ft., brick, great neighborhood, fenced, too many features to mention. Must sell! $126,900. Call (501) 786-8105
MUST SELL! $30,000- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1 car garage, across from new high school, 301 North Monroe, Cabot- Left in inheritance, sold as is. Can move in today! (479) 619-5515, (479) 876-5526
MOBILE HOMES
CABOT SCHOOLS. Completely remodeled, 14x70, 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, open floor plan, on 1.5 acres, corner lot, with shade. $50,000. Owner financing with down payment. (501) 605-7200.
By Wayne Amann U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AFPN) — At 5 feet 8 inches and 180 pounds, U.S. Air Force Academy senior Chad Hall is one of the smallest players in Division I college football. However, the Z-back (a combination wide receiver/running back) exploded for a Falcon single-game rushing record 256 yards on 31 carries and scored four touchdowns, leading Air Force to a 45-21 battering of the Colorado State Rams Oct. 13, before 25,150 fans at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
The Atlanta native eclipsed the old bluesuiter mark of 249 yards set in 1989 by Heisman Trophy candidate Dee Dowis. The week before, Hall posted a career-best 169 yards on 18 carries, against the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, to earn Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.
“It’s a great accomplishment because Dee Dowis is one of the greatest players to come through here,” Hall said. “All the credit has to go to our offensive linemen, the perimeter blockers and our fullbacks who opened the holes.”
After a 45-minute lightning delay, Hall and company took the opening kickoff in drizzly conditions and thundered 80 yards in 14 running plays, capped by a 2-yard touchdown scamper by Hall for a 7-0 lead.
One minute and 13 seconds later, Falcon senior linebacker Drew Fowler intercepted a Caleb Hanie screen pass and rumbled 26 yards for another touchdown.
“Our coaches were emphasizing they like to throw the screen,” Fowler said. “Their running back just slipped out (in my coverage area) and he (Hanie) threw it right to me.”
It was the first of four interceptions by the Air Force defense. Cornerback Carson Bird picked off two and linebacker Austin Randle the other.
Meanwhile, Air Force quarterback Shaun Carney threw just five passes and completed three for 52 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Mark Root in the third quarter to balloon the lead to 38-14.
Hall’s record-breaking game overshadowed Carney’s first completion, a 12-yarder to Hall in the first quarter. It enabled the senior signal caller to become the Falcons’ all-time career passing leader. Carney’s 4,835 yards passed Dave Ziebart’s (1976-1979) 4,789.
Carney relied on a relentless ground attack, 69 carries for 385 yards, to control the tempo.
Five drives, between 10 and 16 plays each, kept Air Force in command. The Falcons held the ball for 12:45 of the fourth quarter to put the game away. The credit was earned by the offensive line.
“Those guys have been spectacular,” Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun said. “They played well down the stretch against Utah. They salted the UNLV game away last week. And they did it again in this one.”
The win gave Air Force (5-2, 4-1) sole possession of second place in the Mountain West Conference behind Brigham Young (4-2, 3-0). It’s the Falcons’ best start in league play since they went 4-1 as a member of the Western Athletic Conference in 1998.
The loss sent the intra-state rival Rams (0-6, 0-3) to their 13th straight defeat.
Team numbers aside, Hall was named one of four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week Award. It’s the only college football honor determined exclusively by fan voting, which ends Jan. 4. The nominee ballot list is selected by ESPN based on player performance during the week. The winner will be announced during the national championship game on FOX-TV Jan. 8.
“It’s fun,” said Hall when asked about his success carrying the ball the last couple of weeks. “I’ll do everything I can to make plays for this team and win every game.”
The Haunted Cathedral will be open through Oct. 31 at the EMOBA Campus, 1208 Louisiana, Little Rock. Arkansas’ scariest haunted attraction with live actors and animatronics. Housed in an old 14,000 sq. ft. Gothic church building, lending itself to enchantment and family fun. The Haunted Cathedral will be closed Oct. 21-23rd and is closed Sundays. Admission is to be announced. For more information visit http://it1.ualr.edu/emoba.
Murder and mayhem tour
Murder and Mayhem Halloween Tour is open through Oct. 27 at the Fort Smith Museum of History in Fort Smith. Stories of the colorful and checkered past of this once rowdy border town are narrated by a saucy spirit from the 1800s. Hear about the murders, madams, and the marshals. Find out which houses are beautiful by day, but haunted by night and who haunts them. The trolley departs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. in October. Parental discretion advised. Admission is $10. For more information visit www.fortsmithmuseum.com.
Magic Screams open through Oct. 28
The Third Annual “Magic Screams,” Halloween Festival runs through Oct. 28 at Magic Springs in Hot Springs. The “Magic Screams” Halloween Festival is a fun-filled family event every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 28. There are all sorts of fun things for people of all ages; there is a scare-free zone for little ones from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. but after that the ghosts, ghouls and goblins take over and anything can happen! Join us for a “scary” good time. Admission is up to $44.99. For more information visit www.magicsprings.com.
Hidden Valley festival
Hidden Valley Farm Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch is open through Oct. 28 at 719 Ferncliff in Little Rock. The pumpkin patch is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Suitable for kids of all ages, old-fashioned pick-your-own pumpkin, family fun, hayrides, funny but (not scary) scarecrows, corn stalks, Indian corn, gourds. Professional photography and/or loads of photo opportunities. Admission is $2 per carload on weekends only, other days are free. For more information visit http://hiddenvalleyfarm.com.
Fourth annual Eureka Screams
The Fourth Annual Raycliff Manor Haunted Attraction runs through Nov. 3 at 132 Huntsville Dr., Hwy. 23 in Eureka Springs. The Victorian/Gothic themed attraction with 22 rooms of mind-blowing, heart pounding scares. This is a scary attraction with high shock factor, terrifying special effects, and illusions that are horrifyingly real. Admission is $13. For more information visit www.eurekascreams.com.
Corn maze open near Mayflower
The Third Annual Schaefers Farm Corn Maze is open through Nov. 4 at Schaefers Farm at Lollie, in Mayflower. A 12-acre corn maze(puzzle) to find your way through, located on a working farm. Smaller maze for kids. Scenic hayrides along the Arkansas River. Flashlight nights and special Halloween events. Great family activity. Concession, hand washing stations, porta-potties, picnic area. Pumpkin patch across the road. Admission: Adults $7, seniors $6, ages 3-5 $3, ages 6-12 $5; Kid’s Maze $2.50, scenic hay ride $3. Special pricing for groups. For more information visit www.schaeferscornmaze.com.
Parade date set
Cabot’s Annual Christmas Parade has been scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. This year’s theme is “All I Want For Christmas Is…”. Participants are requested to, in good taste, select an idea that best represents their favorite memory or interpretation of this Christmas theme and use it in designing their entry/float.
Entry forms, parade rules and route maps are available at Cabot’s Veterans Park Community Center, the Chamber of Commerce office and downloadable at www.cabotcitybeautiful.com. Entry deadline is Wednesday Nov. 30. A $10 entry fee must accompany each entry form. Completed forms should be sent to: Christmas Parade, P.O. Box 1101, Cabot, AR 72023.
A Base Clean Up Day has been designated for Oct. 26 on Little Rock Air Force Base. Housing residents were inspected this week and will receive the results today of what needs to be cleaned in their area. Lawn equipment, top soil and mulch is available for occupants' use. There will be a one-time curb-side pick up of bulk items, and the dumpster located by the Town Hall will continue to be available. The rest of the base will be divided into sections and all units will be responsible for cleaning their section. Call Master Greg Wheelock, 314th Civil Engineer Squadron, at 987-5761 for details.
Free dinner Nov. 13
A free dinner for all families of Team Little Rock service members who are deployed, on remote tours of duty or on an extended TDY, will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Thomas Community Activity Center. There will be family activities and door prizes. Contact the chapel at 987-6014, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 987-6801 or your first sergeant to sign up. Deadline is Nov. 1.
Festival scheduled
The base chapel will host a harvest festival, from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 for ages 3-12. Come as your favorite Bible character or superhero. There will be games, prizes, candy, hot dogs, snacks, etc. at the Thomas Community Activities Center, Bldg. 868. For more information call 987-6014.
MEO seeks volunteers
The Military Equal Opportunity Office is looking for a program coordinator and committee members for the 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday, and Black History Month Observances. The Little Rock AFB Special Observance Program is a wing program carried out by special observance committees. These committees come together for a limited time to plan, organize, and execute events and activities for DoD recognized special observances. LRAFB special observance committees are not private organizations and any person assigned to Little Rock AFB has an opportunity to be appointed program coordinator and participate as a member of any special observance committee. The first meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the MEO classroom (bldg 842, behind the Education bldg).
Applications due
Commissioning applications are due soon for OTS. Attend the 1 p.m. Oct. 25 Commissioning briefing at the Education Center. Applications for the FY08 Non-rated OTS board are due to the LR Education Center counselor for final QC no later than Nov. 14. Only one non-rated OTS board is conducted per year. There are two Rated OTS boards per year (for pilot, navigator, air battle management and electrical engineers only). Rated packages are due to the Education Center counselor for QC two months prior to the board convening dates (May 08 and Oct 08). Applicants must attend a mandatory commissioning briefing on how to complete packages and on eligibility criteria. Call 987-3417 to sign-up.
NAF jobs avaiable
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours; Hangar 1080, waiter, NA-02, flexible hours and Auto Skills Center, tools and arts attendant, NA-04, flexible hours. For more information call 987-6440.
Estate claim
Anyone having claims or indebtedness to the estate of Tech Sgt. Aaron McCoy, 62nd Airlift Squadron, should contact Capt. Bryan Aulner, summary court officer, at 987-5079 or 501-442-6435.
Welcome reception set
The members of Holy Family Parish would like to welcome Chaplain, Lt. Col., Gary R. Breig to the Little Rock AFB community. Father Gary is not only our new priest, but he is also the new Wing Chaplain. Daily Mass is held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and weekend Masses are at 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. A small welcome reception for Father Gary will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the chapel annex. Contact the chapel at 987-6014 with any questions.
TOP STORY >>Officials release new annual training plan details
By Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Air Force leaders have released the details about the new annual training requirements program for the Total Force.
As of Oct. 15, all Airmen will use the new “block instruction” plan that combines nine ancillary training courses into three 30-minute blocks of training, saving more than 6 million man hours every year.
“This is a huge win for the entire Air Force,” said Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. “By tightening up our ancillary training requirements, we’ve returned vital time to all Airmen. Airmen’s time is a critical commodity as we reduce end strength while continuing to focus on our warfighting efforts.”
The new training blocks satisfy all requirements for the following subjects:
Information Protection covers information security, NATO security, information assurance, records management, as well as the Privacy and Freedom of Information Acts
Force Protection deals with protection from terrorism Level 1 training
Human Relations entails combating human trafficking, suicide awareness and violence prevention
The three training blocks must be completed once per year in order to meet minimum training requirements. Timing will depend on when previous training was taken, or as directed by local commanders, according to Maj. Joel Elsbury, Air Force deputy chief of training policy and development.
“For example, an Airman who took information awareness training in January this year and all other Information Protection (training) in April would take the new information protection block in January next year,” the major explained. “The Airman becomes “non-current” in information protection in January of 2008. By retaking the complete block in January, the Airman would become current in all six subjects for one full year.”
Airmen who wish to synchronize all of their annual training are encouraged to take all three blocks at one time, accomplishing in just 90 minutes what once took more than eight hours to do, Major Elsbury said.
Airmen can access the training through the Advanced Distributed Learning Service Web site directly or through the link on the Air Force Portal.
Although the ADLS is the preferred method for completing this training, units will have the option to download and deliver the training blocks “off-line” as needed. This approach is designed especially for Guard and Reserve units, as well as deployed Airmen, Major Elsbury said.
Airmen who complete the training using ADLS will have their record updated automatically. If the off-line delivery method is used, unit training managers will manually upload course completion data into ADLS to ensure full credit. Reserve units also will have the option of tracking completions through ReserveNet.
“We’ve purposefully designed this training to satisfy the basic requirements for ‘awareness,’” said Lt. Gen. Roger Brady, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services.
While this effort is intended to maximize unit effectiveness, intelligent and sensible training remains an indispensable responsibility of the Air Force, General Brady said.
“When local conditions or mission requirements demand additional or different training, commanders retain their discretion to provide that training as needed,” General Brady said.
Annual training requirements can be found at the ADLS Web site https://golearn.csd.disa.mil.
TOP STORY >>Change of command set Nov. 3 for 189th AW
By Master Sgt. Bob Oldham 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 189th Airlift Wing will change hands at a Nov. 3 change of command ceremony, announced Brig. Gen. Riley Porter, the Arkansas Air National Guard commander, at the wing’s Oct. 14 commander’s call.
Col. Jim Summers, the unit’s current vice commander, will replace Col. Dwight Balch, who will join General Porter at Arkansas ANG Headquarters as chief of staff.
“I’ve known both of these men a very long time, they’re great leaders,” said General Porter. “Dwight and I go way back to our tanker days, flying KC-135s in the 1980s. He will be a welcome addition to my staff. Jim has proved himself capable of taking on the responsibilities as a wing commander. I know he will flourish in that role.”
The ceremony is at 10 a.m. in Building 207, the wing’s aircraft hangar. Invitations have been sent to more than 100 area civilian dignitaries and military leaders. Wing members who are not scheduled for training are expected to attend. Additionally, the Arkansas Army Guard’s 106th Army Band will be on hand to perform.
Colonel Summers is a command pilot with more than 8,000 hours in various military aircraft.
He began his military career in 1979 when he joined the Marine Corps to fly CH-46 helicopters. In 1986, he joined the Coast Guard, eventually flying HC-130Hs. He joined the Arkansas ANG’s 154th Training Squadron in 1991 as an instructor pilot.
In 1999, he was named the 189th Maintenance Squadron commander and held the position for two years before he was named the 189th Operations Group commander. He was named the wing’s vice commander this past August.
TOP STORY >>Moving 'Can do' attitudes to 'Will do' plans
By Lt. Col. Jeffrey Collins 314th Services Squadron commander
Bless our Air Force blue hearts — we accomplish wonders at break-neck speed. We’re brought up to be “men of action” and “get ‘er done.” And in large measure, we do. Ray Bradbury implores risk-taking in business with his words, “You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build wings on the way down.”
Believe me, there’s a time for quick action, and I believe fortune favors the bold. But, sometimes and, probably more-often than not, there is actually time to think and plan before you jump.
My middle school principal told us, “No one plans to fail, but many who fail, fail to plan.” He was right. Since taking command, I’ve found a unit of individuals dedicated and ready to jump to try to give you what you say you want. That’s a “can-do” attitude and every services squadron needs it.
My challenge to my squadron has been to raise our chins to look down the road and adopt a “will-do” attitude. The difference between the two is a plan to plan.
I’ve been asking questions like these: What should we be programming for March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day and African American Heritage month? How are we going to get the wing WARFIT and rested for the operational readiness inspection and Air Expeditionary Force 6-7? What should the club look like in three years? How can we prepare to help a project officer who gets tapped to produce a commander’s call? How should we respond to new ideas?
Answers to those last questions are critical to my squadron’s future success. We will win whenever we are able to help you plan and help you succeed. We want to jump off cliffs with you, but we want to have a plan in hand to get the wings built on the way down.
By Brig. Gen. Rowayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
We’re wrapping up another phenomenal ROCKEX this week. Once again, I am extremely proud of your performance. We still have areas we can improve on before the next ORI, but with each exercise, we’re demonstrating our abilities and showing great improvements.
Exercises aren’t fun. We have all been through them, and they can be uncomfortable and tiring. But they’re vital. I believe it is always important to practice harder than you play. To this note, we aim to throw more scenarios at you during an exercise than you should ever see while you’re in a contingency environment.
If you enter a situation prepared for every conceivable scenario, you’re ready for anything. We practice our golf games to make them better. We spend time in the batting cages to become better baseball players. Anyone who has children has heard the alphabet sung to infinity in their homes as their little ones practice — again and again — to become proficient. Preparing for war takes just as much practice as any of the hobbies we enjoy.
I think it safe to say that no one in our armed forces relishes the thought of going to war. But the reality is we are a nation currently fighting a war on more than one front. Winning the Global War on Terrorism begins at home, with the right people, training and equipment. As your commander, it is my sworn duty to protect you. The best way for me to do this is to ensure that each and every one of you is prepared to do your duty and defend your nation.
I feel a strong sense of pride across this base every day. I am proud to call you my fellow Airmen. You truly put the “combat” in Combat Airlift!
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(Current as of Friday, Sept. 12)
Rachelle Simonof 9 Peter Urbach 8 Hank Varner 7 Will Gradeless 6 Aaron Pohl 5 John Simonof 4 Angeline Prather 3 Bill Hodges 2 Doug Lingo 1 Jerry Kallam 1 Joseph Rose 1 Katie Gradeless 1 Mike Steraberg 1 Nicolas Navarro 1
In his latest misadventure, Mr. Bean – the nearly wordless misfit who seems to be followed by a trail of pratfalls and hijinks – goes on holiday to the French Riviera and becomes ensnared in a European adventure of cinematic proportions. Tired of the dreary, wet London weather, Bean packs up his suitcase and camcorder to head to Cannes for some sun on the beach. But his trip doesn’t go as smoothly as he had hoped when the bumbling Bean falls face first into a series of mishaps and fortunate coincidences, far-fetched enough to make his own avant-garde film. Rated G 88 min.
Balls of Fury — Dan Fogler, Christopher Walken
In the unsanctioned, underground, and unhinged world of extreme Ping-Pong, the competition is brutal and the stakes are deadly. Now, this outrageous new comedy serves up this secret world for the first time on-screen. Down-and-out former professional Ping-Pong phenom Randy Daytona is sucked into this maelstrom when FBI Agent Rodriguez recruits him for a secret mission. Randy is determined to bounce back and recapture his former glory, and to smoke out his father's killer, one of the FBI's Most Wanted, arch-fiend Feng. Rated PG-13 (crude/sex-related humor, language) 90 min.
The 67th Annual Arkansas State Fair begins today and runs through Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Arkansas State Fair Grounds, 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock. The fair is Arkansas’s largest and most historic entertainment event. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children and seniors 65 years and over. For more information visit www.ArkansasStateFair.com.
Turkey Trot this weekend
The 62nd Annual Turkey Trot Festival is today and Saturday at the town square in Yellville. Ozark Mountain Homecoming Festival is a celebration of heritage and the wild turkey. The Oldest Wild Turkey Calling Contest in the nation sanctioned by the National Wild Turkey Federation will be held.
There will be food, crafts, quilt show, art show, 5K run, lip-sync contest, a turkey shoot and a turkey dinner. A parade is slated for Saturday morning. Miss Turkey Trot and Miss Drumsticks beauty pageants will be Saturday night. Live entertainment is scheduled on the town square both days. Admission is free but there is a $5 fee for the pageant and the turkey calling contest. For more information visit www.yellville.com.
Folk festival slated in Eureka Springs
The 60th Original Ozark Folk Festival runs through Sunday in Eureka Springs. Events include performances by Riders in the Sky (also offering a children’s show), Odetta and Caroline Chocolate Drops, Trout Fishing in America with Chris Smither. There will be Queen’s Contest, parade, workshops, songwriting contest and more.
Admission varies. For more information visit www.theticketplace.org or e-mail eurekafestival@gmail.com.
Haunted Cathedral opens
The Haunted Cathedral begins today and runs through Oct. 31 at the EMOBA Campus, 1208 Louisiana, in Little Rock. The haunted house is in an old 14,000 sq. ft. Gothic church building, lending itself to enchantment and family fun.
The Haunted Cathedral will be closed Oct. 14-17, Oct. 21-23 and is closed Sundays.
Admission is to be determined. For more information visit http://it1.ualr.edu/emoba.
Base lake clean-up scheduled today A base lake clean-up will be from 8:45 to 11 a.m. today. Participants will meet at the parking lot by the small lake across from Lakeside Shoppette. Trash pick-up and recycling will take place at both the small and large lakes. Safety is a big concern so please wear civilian clothing, boots and bring gloves. Those interested in volunteering may call 987-3681.
Welcome reception slated
The members of Holy Family Parish would like to welcome Chaplain, Lt. Col., Gary R. Breig to the Little Rock AFB community. Father Gary is not only our new priest, but he is also the new Wing Chaplain. Daily Mass is held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and weekend Masses are at 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. A small welcome reception for Father Gary will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the chapel annex. Contact the chapel at 987-6014 with any questions.
Harvest festival scheduled
The base chapel will host a harvest festival, an alternative to “trick or treating” in a safe, fun environment, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 for ages 3-12. Come as your favorite Bible character or superhero, but come on out and have some fun! There will be lots of games, prizes, candy, hot dogs, snacks, etc. at the Thomas Community Activities Center, Bldg. 868. For more information, please call 987-6014.
Class offered at Park University
Park University’s MG 271, principles of supervision class, meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Oct. 15 through Dec. 9. Today is the last day of registration. For more information call 987-8894 or 988-5624.
Spouses Club Thrift Shop Road Show
Join the Little Rock Air Force Base Spouses’ Club for a “Thrift Shop Road Show” honoring Thrift Shop Volunteers Thursday at the LRAFB Conference Center. All spouses of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retiree and DoD employees are invited. The social begins at 6 p.m. and the function at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP please visit www.littlerockspouses.com or contact Rachel Kreps at 765-0316; RSVP is required by 5 p.m. Monday. Children’s playgroup will not be available for this event.
Assumption of Command today
The Assumption of Command is 1st Lt. Jake Schillinger to take over 373 TRS Det. 4. The presiding officer will be Maj. Henry Myers, 373rd TRS commander. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. today in Bldg. 1222, Room 29.
Sign up for on-base college classes
Sign up now for Term II On-Base college classes. Classes for the eight week Oct – Dec 07 term are available in flexible formats: evenings, afternoons, lunchtime and weekends. Most classes meet twice a week. But some meet only one day per week such as Saturday or Tuesday. Classes are open to military, adult dependents and civilians. Visit the college offices at the Education Center, Bldg 840, Leadership Drive or call 987-3417 for more information.
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
MEN'S BASEBALL league base team. Looking for players. Contact George DiBello. Work 743-4815, home 605-9272. Practice starts Saturday, 3 March 2/16
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
MAUMELLE Family Fest @ Lake Willastein; 9/28, 5-10pm; 9/29, 10-10pm. Tickets $10 @ gate. Petting Zoo, rides, games, performances, etc.
The Arkansas Choral Society's 77th annual performance of Handel's Messiah will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 29, at Little Rock's First Baptist Church. For tickets (Adults: $12.00, Children under 12: free) and info call Jeff at 501-983-1019.
YARD SALES
YARD SALE- Saturday 10/6 7-?. TONS of girls clothes sizes 0-4T. Some newborn boys and adult's clothing. Baby items, furniture, tons of stuff. Something for everyone. 216 N Fir Beebe.
YARD SALE- Multi family, October 13th and 14th. 179 Delaware Circle, Baby and toddler items, household items and tons more. 7 am-?
GARAGE SALE- Saturday, Oct. 20th. 8am-??? 208 Bellevue Circle, Jacksonville. Clothes, shoes, ceiling fans, some furniture, lots of miscellaneous stuff! Something for everyone !!!
YARD SALE at 111 Massachusetts, both Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to noon. PCSing all items need to go, clothes, King size mattress etc.
HUGE YARD SALE!!! Lots of really nice clothes and toys. Have 3 formal dresses for $20 each. Really great prices. Sat. Oct. 13th from 8am to ?. 12 Sun Terrace Cove, Cabot. (across from Wal Mart, at the very end of the road)
GARAGE SALE- Saturday, Oct. 20th. 8am-??? 208 Bellevue Circle, Jacksonville. Clothes, shoes, ceiling fans, some furniture, lots of miscellaneous stuff. Something for everyone.
SERVICES
WEIGHT LOSS/ Gain with natural products. Meet your new Herbalife Independent Distributor: Steffanie Allred (501) 436-4886. http://herbal-nutrition.net/mickeydistributing.
HORSES
HORSES: LUCKY Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
FREE TO good home. Female, black, lab mix. 8 to 10 months old. (501) 796-3637
Free cats & kittens, many to choose from. All are black, will make great house cats or great barn cats. 501-207-2524, please leave a message.
FREE TO good home terrier mix. Has shots and is fixed. Small 2 yrs old and comes with kennel. Dave 454-5521
FREE to good home! One parakeet with cage. One year old. 501-580-4462.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME- Full bred female Siberian Husky, long haired, black and white with blue eyes. Up to date on all shots. Call 501-834-2270.
FREE KITTENS! Adorable 5 weeks old. Ready to go!!! 501-941-1186
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
QUEEN Denver Mattress with motorized foundation. Only 1 year old. Asking $650 OBO. Call 501-454-7157 ask for Marlana.
Whirlpool Washer, heavy duty super capacity, works great, $50 OBO. Call (501)253-7201.
36" RCA pic-in-pic tv great cond. two remotes $350 OBO, TV stand for 36" tv Nice dk wood with wrought iron legs and long drawer $75 can email pics 501-749-7478
WASHER $75, kitchen table $20, full headboard/box spring/frame $25, twin mattress set $80, Cell 314-623-9122.
OAK TWIN Bedroom set, bed, TV stand with dresser attached, $50 can't beat the price. Call 247-8130.
ROCKING chair, glider, dark oak, green seat cushion, great for a nursery, $25 call 247-8130
TV ENTERTAINMENT stand, silver, metal & glass. $75 obo. King size mattress with box springs $125 located on base. 229-300-4701
CORNER DESK with glass shelf in great condition. $175 obo. 27" Sanyo TV $100 obo. 765-6300 or 765-6301
TODDLER Firetruck bed w/mattress $125 obo. Entertainment Center $100 obo. Beautiful hanging light $105. Now asking $40. 501-436-0844 or 501-253-6816.
BRAND NEW TV Stand from Best Buy used only 1 month. Cherry wood with black glass (3) shelves. Paid $200 asking $100.
ROCKING chair, glider, dark oak, green seat cushion, great for a nursery, no foot stool, $25. Call 247-8130.
OAK TWIN Bedroom set, bed, TV stand with dresser attached, $50 can't beat the price, must pick up. Call 247-8130.
DESIGNER style couch from Dillards, $400, 5 years old. Very good condition. 501-982-4782
TWO DRESSERS $20 each. 681-0832
LOST & FOUND
WHITE Yamaha Raptor 700R and a black Yamaha Raptor 350. Both four-wheelers went missing from the base RV lot in mid to late Aug. Anyone with information is asked to contact Patrick Carter at 352-8133.
WANTED
WANTED- free bikes- all kinds/conditions- and tools for charitable organization (to needy kids). Please contact Tory Neil @501-773-4101.
ITEMS FOR SALE
COMPUTER cabinet $65, vacuum Hoover $15, 2 sets of adult roller blades $15 each, used computers/printers, microwave $20 like new. Call 773-7741.
GUITAR Hero wireless controller for Play Station 2. In box, never used. $50. 570-447-8582.
Pine Mulch, free to good home. We had 32 pine stumps ground and we have piles and piles of shredded pine mulch, all you have to do is come and get it. All 501-605-1705.
RCA surround sound system $50.00, two booster seats (both blue) one high back one regular $5 each. End table $15.00, boys bike (for about a 6 year old blue and yellow) $30.00, oversize chair $30.00, call 626-2871.
RCA big screen t.v. 53'' has many options. Looks and performs like new, 4 yrs old. $500.00 O.B.O. 501-983-8030
PIXAR Cars toddler bed with mattress includes cars bedding $50.00 501-983-8030
DEER STAND, 2 seater $125 Generator $250. Antique vanity with large mirror $125. 988-1041.
PEG PEREGO infant car seat with base $175. Located on base. 229-300-4701
LARGE DEER STAND $125. Generator $200. Antique vanity with large mirror $100. 501-988-1041
N-GAUGE train set $150. 661-1103
LIKE NEW NAME BRAND mens bowling shoes size 10 and 11. Used one season of youth bowling. Asking $20 a pair. Light colored wood TV armoire like new. Asking $100. Call 766-0761.
GOLF CLUBS, men's Right Hand XPC3 2-iron thru SW steel shaft and Wilson driver, 3 and 5 graphite shaft fairway woods and carrying bag - $100.00. 983-0037
Taylor Made Gulf Clubs $45, Huffy Bicycle $30, Bike Carrier $10, and Vinyl Gate $15. Please call 983-0256.
BOYS 18" bike $30, 4 piece dining set $80, 3 piece cocktail table set $25. Please call 501-983-4396 if interested. Pics Available.
ESTEBAN electric guitar, hard case, 10 watt amplifier, instructional DVD's, guitar strap, case strap. $275. 835-8978
2005 26' Pilgrim 1 slider, 3 beds, 4 season w/shower and tub. 5 year warranty. $16,500 w/ hitch, generator and basket. 605-1084
PLAYSTATION 2 slim console with: 21 games, Logitech wireless controller, Psyclone component video cable, 2 Sony memory cards, USB headset. All for $350. Call 501-960-4791.
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
2000 CHEVY Silverado, 4 door, extended cab, bed liner, bed canvas cover,wheel trim, bug guard, cd player, white exterior w/ grey interior, $12000 obo. 982-9018 after 6 pm.
2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM, W56, 6 speed, good condition, minor scratches, t-tops, loaded, 137K, $9,500 obo, black, performance package, 18 mpg, purchased from Evans Motors. Well maintained, 501-960-6897.
2000 TOYOTA Avalon, excellent leather, sunroof, silver, loaded with options, $9,600. 501-843-2123. Cabot
1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXI. Good condition, 168k, leather seats, all power. $2,500 OBO (501) 984-0769
Car For Sale: 1998 Ford Contour, $1,700, Tan, 127K miles, 4 cyclinder, Rebuilt Trans/replaced timing belt/new brakes in 2006. Must sell due to PCS. 501-255-6736
2006 Nissian Maxima SE Navy fully loaded, power everything. Leather interior 30K miles. $24,500 or OBO. Must Sell! Kevin at 501-772-0477
1999 CHEVY TAHOE LT, 130K miles with leather. $7,500. Call 501-288-2554.
2004 Dodge Stratus SXT, Blue, 2 dr Coupe, V-6, Automatic, Sunroof, 5-disk CD Changer, excellent condition, $11,500. HOME PH: 501-397-2436
2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, Wood grain, 45K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- or obo can't beat the price call 247-8130
PCSing or just got here and need a car only a year, 2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, 45K miles, leather interior, year lease, $20K- or obo call 247-8130
TOYOTA CAMRY 1998, 86,000 miles. Clean, great running condition. $5000 obo. Call (501) 366-7251.
1991 HONDA ACCORD- 234K miles, clutch problem, 17" rims, body kit, lots of extras, $1700 obo. 803-460-2802
2003 TOYOTA Tundra stepside access, cab, SR5, extra clean, one owner. 21K miles. $17,500.
1998 LAND Rover Range Rover, 4.6 HSE, 4 wd, $10K obo. Call 607-1027 or 607-1025.
2004 HONDA ACCORD, 4 door EX, fully loaded, $16,900. 960-3979.
2005 DODGE RAM, 4 door, loaded, 24,500 miles, black and chrome bedliner, running boards, bumper to bumper work, $15,500 obo. 501-749-9335.
TONNEAU cover-A.R.E. fiberglass, came off 2001 Dodge longbed pu $50 501-412-5105
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, White, 4dr, bed liner, 28,000 miles, 4.6 L V-8, CD player, AC, Excellent condition. $15,000 501-310-5530
2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, 4 sp auto, green, brown leather, new tires & brakes, Bose sound system, auto climate control, power everything, too fast for me! $11,500. Call Drew 501-628-7024 lv msg.
1991 Olds Silhouette minivan, V6, seats seven, converts to cargo van easily, $800. Call Drew 501-628-7024 lv msg
2005, CADILLAC CTS, Black, Wood grain, 48K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- or obo. Can't beat the price call 247-8130.
2004 Silverado 2500 LS 4-DOOR with 62,000 miles. 6.0L Gas Engine, Color is Charcoal gray with gray cloth interior, KNN cold air kit, Dual Flowmaster exhuast. After market 16x8 chrome FOOSE rims asking $18,300 obo. Call Edgar @ (501) 680-7458.
2007 I-PRO, $6400. 24' long x 102" wide x 7' tall. Call 605-1084.
2004 FORD F150 SXT, $11,500 obo. 74k. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
2003 FORD Focus, $8000 obo, 87k. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
1995 CHEVY Lumina, $1100 obo. 182k. 586-943-5965
1985 Lincoln Towncar, 153,000 miles, tinted windows, CD player. Interior is in great shape. A good reliable vehicle for the price. $900 OBO. Call 501-940-6157 and leave a message.
2007 KAWASAKI ZZR 600- Only 675 Miles, Perfect!! All gear included! Must see!! $6,000. Call-501-773-7997 anytime ask for Matt.
1993 KAWASAKI KX 500 $900 OBO, PCSing need to sell, items included are wooden loading ramp, Bike stand and 5 gallon gas jug.
HOUSES FOR RENT
GREAT SHERWOOD LOCATION- 106 Alanbrook, Executive home, 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath, woodburning fireplace, 2 car garage. Lovely park-like fenced backyard. Close access to walking trails & tennis courts. Small well-behaved pets welcome. No Smokers. $1200 month, $1200 deposit. Call Patty at (501) 730-0905, cell (501) 730-3410.
CABOT AREA- 78A Liberty. Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath duplex. No pets allowed. $500 month plus deposit and references required. Call (501) 605-7200.
PERFECT FAMILY House in Ward for Rent. 0 Maintenance! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage, privacy fence, 17 miles from Base. Perfect for military. $850 month, $1000 down. Call anytime (501) 765-2821 or work (501) 960-1386.
HOME FOR RENT- 305 Hayes Street. Duplex, 1000 sq. ft. living space, 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath, living room. All rooms freshly painted, bathroom newly remodeled, kitchen remodeled 1 year ago. Stove & refrigerator less than 1 year old. 4 city blocks from Stonewall shopping center, 3 blocks from water park & tennis courts. Jacksonville school district. $500 deposit, $550 month rent. Call James (501) 837-7520.
BEEBE HOME- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1218 sq. ft., newly remodeled, great schools, large fenced lot. $650 month, $650 deposit, lease required. Available 10/15/07. (501) 944-4891
BUILDER'S NEW 2007 HOME- Cabot, Lakewood subdivision, 2351Lakeshore Lane. 10 minutes from Air Force Base, 1/3 acre, corner lot across from lake, 2390 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath, bonus room. Dream Kitchen: Kraft Maid cherry cabinets with corian & GE Profile Stainless Steel appliances. Call (501) 563-0420 or check it out @ www.2351lakeshore.com
MUST SELL- (501) 605-7200. Totally Remodeled/ Maintenance Free. Price reduced. Investors/ Home owner. Cash/Owner financing with Rebate. All Reasonable offers reviewed. NLR area. (501) 605-7200
NEW HOME FOR SALE- $139,000- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Whirlpool - 1600 sq. ft. 2 car garage, large kitchen, 1/4 mile from schools, Parkwood Meadows Subdivision, Vilonia- 15 minutes from Airbase. Call Andria (501) 786-3121.
JACKSONVILLE, UPGRADES GALORE in this 1850 sq. ft. 3 bed 2 bath, formal dining room and extra office. Half a mile from LRAFB. Must see to appreciate. $18,900 all reasonable offers will be considered. (501) 985-0355
CABOT-Hilltop Subdivision- 2 year old, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, split floor plan, electric fireplace, large fenced yard. (501) 628-7843/ 7842
MOBILE HOMES
MUST SELL! (501)605-7200. Totally remodeled/ Maintenance Free. Price Reduced. Investors/ Home Owner. Cash/owner financing with rebate. All reasonable offers reviewed. Cabot area. (501) 605-7200
By Maj. Nate Allerheiligen 314th Airlift Wing Director of Readiness
Are you ready to ROCKEX? Next week, we’ll be having a composite exercise for Team Little Rock.
The 314 AW, 189 AW, and 463 AG will all be exercising different portions of their combat preparedness machines.
This will be a tough and rigorous exercise of the base, but it is absolutely essential for Team Little Rock to prepare for our inspections, enhance our war-fighting skills, and validate that our training is top-notch.
For the community, it will mean some loss of services. Support functions, customer service areas, and many facilities may have closures with little or no notification.
Almost the entire base will be affected in one form or fashion. As a member of Team Little Rock (if you are reading this, you are on the team), we ask for your cooperation and patience while we give this mission critical tune-up to our outstanding Airmen. For those Airmen directly involved in the exercise, it is time to put on your game face for a good, hard scrimmage. We’ll be working events far above and beyond what our inspection will demand — that’s good.
However, nothing we give you will compare to what your comrades in arms are facing on a daily basis in their deployed locations. Help us help you by playing by the rules, make this as real as possible, and handle each situation as close to “real world” as you can.
We only have 3 opportunities between now and the inspection to conduct these base-level ROCKEX’s. Let’s make this one count! Combat Airlift!
TOP STORY >>Saving energy yields big money for base
By Tech. Sgt. Joseph Croswait Special to the Drop Zone
October is Energy Awareness Month and there are things we can all do to make more wise and effective use of our energy resources.
Little Rock Air Force Base spent more than $500,000 last month just to keep our lights on. With the rising cost of these expenses, and the effect on our environment from consumption of natural resources, it is the responsibility of all of us to take steps to conserve energy.
Everyone's efforts can make a significant impact on our budget. Last year the base saved more than $300,000 for end-of-year spending that included some needed dormitory renovations, improvements to our C-130 assault landing strip, computer replacements, and several force protection improvements.
Energy conservation means money conservation and a healthier environment.
Here are some things each person can do to save energy and money:
• Ensure thermostats are set not higher than 70 degrees F for heating and not lower than 75 degrees F for cooling.
• Lower blinds to preserve cooling during summer. Raise blinds on windows with southern exposure to take advantage of natural heat and light during the winter.
• Keep air supply and return vents clean and free of obstacles that block air flow.
• Minimize the number of office refrigerators in your building.
• Please remember, space heaters are prohibited on LRAFB without proper approval.
• Switch off unnecessary lights, equipment, and appliances.
• Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Implementing energy saving technologies like programmable thermostats; efficient heating; improved light bulbs and fixtures. It’s a no-brainer!
For more information, visit the Department of Energy at www.energy.gov.
By Staff Sgt. LuCelia Ball 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq (AFPN) — To keep troops off the road is an important consideration in the war on terrorism. One way to keep more troops off the road is with airdrop operations.
Recently, Airmen from the 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron used two C-130 Hercules aircraft to drop 31 Container Delivery System bundles over a location in southwest Iraq, providing needed supplies to Iraqi border training teams supported by the Army’s 82nd Sustainment Battalion. The supplies dropped included ice, tires, concertina wire and food.
“The purpose of an airdrop is to keep convoys off the roads, the traditional way the Army delivers supplies,” said Capt. Brad Moore, a C-130 pilot deployed from the 463rd Airlift Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. “An airdrop also decreases the number of ground personnel needed to secure an airfield. It’s safer for the Army and it’s safer for us to deliver this way.”
When the aircrews get advance notice for a drop, they spend their time planning the route and personnel needed, taking into consideration all possible limiting factors, as well as coordinating with all support agencies that factor into the mission.
“We’ve been doing missions like this for the last 50 years, and planning is our key to success,” said Capt. Shannon Vinson, one of the mission’s navigators.
On hand to assist the loadmasters with the cargo preparation were Army quartermasters from the 600th Quartermaster Detachment. The soldiers placed the cargo into proper drop containers and set up the parachute riggings. After that, the loadmasters ensured the load was balanced and weighted correctly on the plane.
“We train every day for this type of mission, and it was exciting to get the chance to come out here for a mission,” said Tech. Sgt. Brian Huffmeyer, a 777th EAS loadmaster.
The two flight navigators analyzed winds and other factors in the drop zone to determine the release point for the load.
The mission began after the supplies were placed in the two aircraft. The two then took off in a formation, one flying after the other, to the drop zone.
“The formation provides mutual support for the aircraft,” Captain Vinson said. “One aircraft can see possible trouble and alert the other.”
Once over the drop zone, the aircrews lowered the rear cargo doors and the loadmasters deployed the cargo loads.
“At that point, pilots put complete trust in our loadmasters in the back of the plane to make sure everything exits the aircraft safely,” said Capt. Jennifer Fuller, a 777 EAS pilot.
With the mission successfully completed, the crew turned around and returned to Balad.
“It was incredible,” said Captain Moore. “This mission was very rewarding after all the training we do. It was a great feeling to actually get out there and complete the mission and help someone out.”
By Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
This week Team Little Rock said goodbye to one of our Combat Airlifters. Tech Sgt. Aaron McCoy died in an accident last week.
As I saw the funeral arrangements being made and thought about what I could possibly say to his family and his fellow Airmen, I was struck by two thoughts.
First, sometimes you can do everything right and still have something go wrong. Aaron was a skilled motorcycle rider. He had attended the courses, wore the proper protective equipment and was obeying the law.
It wasn’t dark, it wasn’t raining, he hadn’t been drinking.
But because someone else wasn’t doing everything right, Aaron, his family and the Air Force have now made the ultimate sacrifice – needlessly.
Which brings me to my second point. I speak everyday of being a good Wingman. We are taught to look out for our fellow Airmen and to make sure that we’re doing the right things always, not only for ourselves but for those we serve with.
I ask you to pause and think of the McCoys. And then think about your activities and how about how you go about business. The next time you’re in a hurry, consider that slowing down might save the life of someone you’ve never met. Being late is always better than being in an accident.
Save your phone calls for when you’re parked. No one phone call is more important than paying attention to the road. Being a Wingman doesn’t just extend to your Air Force family. It is much greater than that.
It is key to being a good citizen, a good American and a good human being.
The U.S. Air Force Academy women's volleyball team takes a time out during action against Brigham Young University as the Air Force volleyball team dropped a three-game decision to the 23rd-ranked Cougars Sept. 29 at the Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado. The Falcons return to the road to take on the San Diego State Aztecs Oct. 4 before heading to face the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Oct. 6.
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
MEN'S BASEBALL league base team. Looking for players. Contact George DiBello. Work 743-4815, home 605-9272. Practice starts Saturday, 3 March 2/16
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
TOASTMASTER INTERNATIONAL LRAFB Chapter- "Come practice public speaking & a great opportunity to meet people." 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday in Finance Conference Room. Questions? Call Alberto Ayulo. 501-987-8017
MAUMELLE Family Fest @ Lake Willastein; 9/28, 5-10pm; 9/29, 10-10pm. Tickets $10 @ gate. Petting Zoo, rides, games, performances, etc.
YARD SALES
YARD SALE: Sept. 29th, 7 am - 1 pm. 13 Chetay, Cabot. North Magness Creek.
SHILOH NEIGHBORHOOD Garage Sale- October 5 and 6. 7 am- 1 pm. 27 individual residences.
YARD SALE: 104 Montana Circle LRAFB. Saturday Oct. 6th 7:00 - 1:00 PM Baby boy/girl items, home decor, full-size mattress, furniture, holiday decorations and more!
Huge yard sale! Sat. Oct. 6th. 8am-? Sun Terrace Cove
2-FAMILY YARD Sale- 115 & 117 Minnesota Circle, Saturday, October 6th only. 7am-12pm. No Early Birds. If rain, will reschedule.
YARD SALE- Saturday 10/6 7-?. TONS of girls clothes sizes 0-4T. Some newborn boys and adult's clothing. Baby items, furniture, tons of stuff. Something for everyone. 216 N Fir Beebe.
HORSES
HORSES: LUCKY Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
FREE TO good home. Female, black, lab mix. 8 to 10 months old. (501) 796-3637
FREE to good home, 10 mo. old Lab/ Jack Russell mix. Neutered. Shots current. Very playful. Please call (501) 255-7383.
FINCHES for sale; Gouldian and Zebra, several colors. Also Button Quail - $10 - $70. Call 941-1799.
Free cats & kittens, many to choose from. All are black, will make great house cats or great barn cats. 501-207-2524, please leave a message.
FREE TO good home terrier mix. Has shots and is fixed. Small 2 yrs old and comes with kennel. Dave 454-5521
FREE to good home! One parakeet with cage. One year old. 501-580-4462.
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
DINING ROOM SET- Lazy boy recliner, coffee table, weight bench, all in excellent condition. Call 985-3616 or 590-4567 if interested.
HP A1750E desktop with printer, monitor, & accessories asking $375 obo. Call for details. (520) 665-8388
QUEEN Denver Mattress with motorized foundation. Only 1 year old. Asking $650 OBO. Call 501-454-7157 ask for Marlana.
Whirlpool Washer, heavy duty super capacity, works great, $50 OBO. Call (501)253-7201.
36" RCA pic-in-pic tv great cond. two remotes $350 OBO, TV stand for 36" tv Nice dk wood with wrought iron legs and long drawer $75 can email pics 501-749-7478
WASHER $75, kitchen table $20, full headboard/box spring/frame $25, twin mattress set $80, Cell 314-623-9122.
OAK TWIN Bedroom set, bed, TV stand with dresser attached, $50 can't beat the price. Call 247-8130.
ROCKING chair, glider, dark oak, green seat cushion, great for a nursery, $25 call 247-8130
TV ENTERTAINMENT stand, silver, metal & glass. $75 obo. King size mattress with box springs $125 located on base. 229-300-4701
CORNER DESK with glass shelf in great condition. $175 obo. 27" Sanyo TV $100 obo. 765-6300 or 765-6301
TODDLER Firetruck bed w/mattress $125 obo. Entertainment Center $100 obo. Beautiful hanging light $105. Now asking $40. 501-436-0844 or 501-253-6816.
BRAND NEW TV Stand from Best Buy used only 1 month. Cherry wood with black glass (3) shelves. Paid $200 asking $100.
ROCKING chair, glider, dark oak, green seat cushion, great for a nursery, no foot stool, $25. Call 247-8130.
OAK TWIN Bedroom set, bed, TV stand with dresser attached, $50 can't beat the price, must pick up. Call 247-8130.
LOST & FOUND
WHITE Yamaha Raptor 700R and a black Yamaha Raptor 350. Both four-wheelers went missing from the base RV lot in mid to late Aug. Anyone with information is asked to contact Patrick Carter at 352-8133.
WANTED
WANTED- free bikes- all kinds/conditions- and tools for charitable organization (to needy kids). Please contact Tory Neil @501-773-4101.
WANTED: Female Roommate needed in Ward: Non-smoker, $550 month (includes rent/utilities), fully furnished home, quiet neighborhood, dog welcome (<25 lbs w/$200 deposit non-refundable), individual MUST be neat/clean. 501-259-0437.
ITEMS FOR SALE
ESTEBAN Acoustic electric classical guitar, hard case, 10 watt amplifier, instructional dvds, guitar strap, case strap. $275. 835-8978
DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT ring for sale, 1.78 karats, marquis cut, white gold, size 6, paid $1700, asking $1,500 obo. Call Aaron at 352-843-0772.
WASHER and dryer, works great, $300. Pool table, $25. 796-8597
Used Moving Boxes--Various sizes; dish packs, hanging wardrobe, small, Med, Large. 35+ Excellent Condition. $35 for all or $2 ea. 501-266-2160
FULL MATTRESS, box-spring, and frame. Less than 6mo old. $150 501-676-1343
COMPUTER cabinet $65, vacuum Hoover $15, 2 sets of adult roller blades $15 each, used computers/printers, microwave $20 like new. Call 773-7741.
FIREWOOD. About a cord (4X4X8) of split oak and sweetgum. You haul for $125, I haul (local) for $150. (406) 529-0201
GUITAR Hero wireless controller for Play Station 2. In box, never used. $50. 570-447-8582.
Pine Mulch, free to good home. We had 32 pine stumps ground and we have piles and piles of shredded pine mulch, all you have to do is come and get it. All 501-605-1705.
RCA surround sound system $50.00, two booster seats (both blue) one high back one regular $5 each. End table $15.00, boys bike (for about a 6 year old blue and yellow) $30.00, oversize chair $30.00, call 626-2871.
RCA big screen t.v. 53'' has many options. Looks and performs like new, 4 yrs old. $500.00 O.B.O. 501-983-8030
PIXAR Cars toddler bed with mattress includes cars bedding $50.00 501-983-8030
DEER STAND, 2 seater $125 Generator $250. Antique vanity with large mirror $125. 988-1041.
PEG PEREGO infant car seat with base $175. Located on base. 229-300-4701
LARGE DEER STAND $125. Generator $200. Antique vanity with large mirror $100. 501-988-1041
N-GAUGE train set $150. 661-1103
LIKE NEW NAME BRAND mens bowling shoes size 10 and 11. Used one season of youth bowling. Asking $20 a pair. Light colored wood TV armoire like new. Asking $100. Call 766-0761.
GOLF CLUBS, men's Right Hand XPC3 2-iron thru SW steel shaft and Wilson driver, 3 and 5 graphite shaft fairway woods and carrying bag - $100.00. 983-0037
Taylor Made Gulf Clubs $45, Huffy Bicycle $30, Bike Carrier $10, and Vinyl Gate $15. Please call 983-0256.
BOYS 18" bike $30, 4 piece dining set $80, 3 piece cocktail table set $25. Please call 501-983-4396 if interested. Pics Available.
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
2000 CHEVY Silverado, 4 door, extended cab, bed liner, bed canvas cover,wheel trim, bug guard, cd player, white exterior w/ grey interior, $12000 obo. 982-9018 after 6 pm.
2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM, W56, 6 speed, good condition, minor scratches, t-tops, loaded, 137K, $9,500 obo, black, performance package, 18 mpg, purchased from Evans Motors. Well maintained, 501-960-6897.
2000 TOYOTA Avalon, excellent leather, sunroof, silver, loaded with options, $9,600. 501-843-2123. Cabot
1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXI. Good condition, 168k, leather seats, all power. $2,500 OBO (501) 984-0769
Car For Sale: 1998 Ford Contour, $1,700, Tan, 127K miles, 4 cyclinder, Rebuilt Trans/replaced timing belt/new brakes in 2006. Must sell due to PCS. 501-255-6736
2006 Nissian Maxima SE Navy fully loaded, power everything. Leather interior 30K miles. $24,500 or OBO. Must Sell! Kevin at 501-772-0477
1999 CHEVY TAHOE LT, 130K miles with leather. $7,500. Call 501-288-2554.
2004 Dodge Stratus SXT, Blue, 2 dr Coupe, V-6, Automatic, Sunroof, 5-disk CD Changer, excellent condition, $11,500. HOME PH: 501-397-2436
2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, Wood grain, 45K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- or obo can't beat the price call 247-8130
PCSing or just got here and need a car only a year, 2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, 45K miles, leather interior, year lease, $20K- or obo call 247-8130
TOYOTA CAMRY 1998, 86,000 miles. Clean, great running condition. $5000 obo. Call (501) 366-7251.
1991 HONDA ACCORD- 234K miles, clutch problem, 17" rims, body kit, lots of extras, $1700 obo. 803-460-2802
2003 TOYOTA Tundra stepside access, cab, SR5, extra clean, one owner. 21K miles. $17,500.
1998 LAND Rover Range Rover, 4.6 HSE, 4 wd, $10K obo. Call 607-1027 or 607-1025.
2004 HONDA ACCORD, 4 door EX, fully loaded, $16,900. 960-3979.
2005 DODGE RAM, 4 door, loaded, 24,500 miles, black and chrome bedliner, running boards, bumper to bumper work, $15,500 obo. 501-749-9335.
TONNEAU cover-A.R.E. fiberglass, came off 2001 Dodge longbed pu $50 501-412-5105
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, White, 4dr, bed liner, 28,000 miles, 4.6 L V-8, CD player, AC, Excellent condition. $15,000 501-310-5530
2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, 4 sp auto, green, brown leather, new tires & brakes, Bose sound system, auto climate control, power everything, too fast for me! $11,500. Call Drew 501-628-7024 lv msg.
1991 Olds Silhouette minivan, V6, seats seven, converts to cargo van easily, $800. Call Drew 501-628-7024 lv msg
2005, CADILLAC CTS, Black, Wood grain, 48K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- or obo. Can't beat the price call 247-8130.
2004 Silverado 2500 LS 4-DOOR with 62,000 miles. 6.0L Gas Engine, Color is Charcoal gray with gray cloth interior, KNN cold air kit, Dual Flowmaster exhuast. After market 16x8 chrome FOOSE rims asking $18,300 obo. Call Edgar @ (501) 680-7458.
Homes for rent. Call Century 21 Real Estate Unlimited at 501-843-4473 for details. *
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in Quiet safe park close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances. Starting at $395 per month plus deposit. HUD accepted. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.*
VERY CLEAN, near AFB- 2,3 & 4 Bedroom. Mobile Homes, $500 to $800. No application fee. Newly remodeled, hardwood floors, new decks, near lake. Lakeside Estates 983-4005*
MILITARY OWNER- 3 Bedroom 1 Bath, 1300 sq. ft., completely remodeled interior, large backyard. Jacksonville, 4 miles from front gate. $550 month, $300 deposit. Lease terms negotiable. (501) 743-9412
ALMOST new custom built all brick home! 1800 sq. ft., 1.3 acres, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage. Cabot/Ward area. $1400 deposit, $1400 rent. Pets on approval with deposit. (501) 843-8864
IN CABOT- all brick, 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath, beautiful home in nice neighborhood, big fenced-in backyard, 2 car garage, jacuzzi, fireplace, 4 year old home. $950 month, deposit required. 27 Reno. 985-2706, 985-7525
3 BR 1 BA, fenced yard, central heat and air, hardwood floors, garage, North Little Rock, $650 monthly, $350 deposit. Call Lana 501-309-3668.
GREAT SHERWOOD LOCATION- 106 Alanbrook, Executive home, 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath, woodburning fireplace, 2 car garage. Lovely park-like fenced backyard. Close access to walking trails & tennis courts. Small well-behaved pets welcome. No Smokers. $1200 month, $1200 deposit. Call Patty at (501) 730-0905, cell (501) 730-3410.
CLEAN 3 BEDROOM 2 bath mobile home, washer/dryer connections. 1412 Pine Drive, Jacksonville, $500 monthly and deposit. Call John at (501) 912-7976.
CABOT AREA- 78A Liberty. Nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath duplex. No pets allowed. $500 month plus deposit and references required. Call (501) 605-7200.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BUILDER'S NEW 2007 HOME- Cabot, Lakewood subdivision, 2351Lakeshore Lane. 10 minutes from Air Force Base, 1/3 acre, corner lot across from lake, 2390 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath, bonus room. Dream Kitchen: Kraft Maid cherry cabinets with corian & GE Profile Stainless Steel appliances. Call (501) 563-0420 or check it out @ www.2351lakeshore.com
HOME FOR SALE- $149,000- 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage, 1900 sq. ft., large master, huge yard. Dove Creek Subdivision, Vilonia. 15 minutes from back gate. Call Michelle 228-327-6177.
JACKSONVILLE OPEN HOUSE- 10/7 Sun., 2-4 p.m. Collenwood Area: 987 Salem Ct., 2200 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath. MUST SEE! All reasonable offers reviewed! Call 985-0342.
NLR OPEN HOUSE- every Sunday 2-4 pm. Remodeled 2 Bedroom 1 Bath, garage, storage building, large fenced lot owner financing available. MUST SELL. All reasonable offers reviewed. Call (501) 605-7200.
HOUSE FOR SALE near LRAFB. Newly remodeled 3 BD/ 2 BA. 1800 sq. ft. New roof, CH & A, custom kitchen/bath cabinets. Hardwood floors. $105,000. For appointment call (501) 247-4556.
NEW HOME FOR SALE- $139,000. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Whirlpool. 1600 sq. ft. 2 car garage, large kitchen, 1/4 mile from schools, Parkwood Meadows subdivision. Vilonia-15 minutes from Airbase. Call Andria (501) 786-3121.
HOME FOR SALE- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1900 sq. ft., all brick, fenced yard, Magness Creek North subdivision. Cabot Schools, large corner lot, side load garage, unique circle driveway, beautiful landscaping, front & back, crown molding, fireplace, designer paint colors, refrigerator stays, built 2006. Closing help. $188,000. Call Lesa Poe RE/Max. (501) 628-4434 or (501) 366-7251.
MOBILE HOMES
MOBILE HOMES for Sale, Land for Lease. 14x70 mobile home, 2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths, excellent condition, remodeled, open floor plan, on 1.5 acres. Owner financing available. Call (501) 605-7200.
Second Baptist Church wants to welcome everyone to our annual Harvest Share Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. It will be a great time of fellowship for family and friends of all ages. There will be a hayride, eats, games and music. Second Baptist Church is located at 1117 North James Street in Jacksonville. Join the fun. Admission is free. For more information, call 985-2502.
Flyfishers Conclave this weekend
The Southern Council Federation of Flyfishers Conclave will be Oct. 4-6 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home. The annual conclave, the federation’s premier event, offers on-stream workshops, casting clinics, tying clinics, seminars, youth conclave ages 7-15, vendors, live and silent auctions and prize drawings.
Activities will take place Oct. 4-6 with a business meeting on Oct. 8. For more information, phone (870) 425-1755 or visit www.southerncouncilfff.org. Admission varies depending on membership.
TORCH Magazine, the AETC safety magazine, is seeking winter survival stories for their November issues. Any former instructors or students who have attended the course interested in being interviewed about a success or failure, on or off duty, should contact the 314th Airlift Wing public affairs at 987-5855. The Drop Zone staff will facilitate all interviews and photos. For more information on the TORCH, visit http://www.torch.aetc.af.mil/
Retirement ceremony
Master Sgt. Todd Ross, 463rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, retires Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the 463rd AMXS Green AMU auditorium. Call 987-5725 for more information.
On-base college classes start soon
Sign up now for Term II On-Base college classes. Classes for the Oct. 8 – December term are available in flexible formats: evenings, afternoons, lunchtime and weekends. Most classes meet twice a week. But some meet only one day per week such as Saturday or Tuesday. Classes are open to military, adult dependents and civilians. Visit the college offices at the Education Center, Bldg 840 Leadership Drive or call 987-3417 for more information.
Trigonometry offered
College trigonometry is being offered on-base Term II. Registrations ends soon. Math, science and engineering majors need this Trigonometry class for their majors. It is a prerequisite for calculus for AECP and some ROTC commissioning applicants. The class meets from 6-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 23 through Dec. 11. Contact Nancy Shefflette at 988-4151 at ASU-Beebe or visit Rm 112 at the Base Education Center, Bldg 840.
Date change
The commissioning briefing scheduled for Oct. 18 has been rescheduled for Oct. 25. The Thursday, Nov. 15 briefing will meet as scheduled. In December, the briefing will be conducted on Dec. 13 rather than Dec. 20. All three briefings will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 111, Bldg 842 at the Education Center. For questions and to sign-up, call 987-3417.
Sergeants Association meeting
Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 658 general meeting is set for 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Hangar 1080. The meeting is open to everyone. Arrive early to order lunch. As a reminder, they will draw names for two free memberships to any senior airman or below and any staff or tech sergeant who is not already a member.
Legal office now receives DD form
The Legal Office now receives the DD Form 1840/1840Rs from 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, 0800-1230 and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Those who are close to the 70-day mark in filing household good damage claims, should call the Legal Office at 987-6140 or 987-3803 to ensure they are able to file your form on time.
On the morning of Sept. 27, I went to Arnold Elementary, during the posted school zone time of 7:30 to 8 a.m., to conduct a “Traffic Safety Survey.”
I was focusing on whether or not drivers were adhering to the seatbelt and cell phone policies.
What I saw was almost identical to a similar survey conducted a week prior in the same school zone.
I witnessed 10 drivers execute illegal turns with complete disregard for the “No Left Turn” sign.
In addition, there were nine drivers talking on their cell phones in direct violation of DOD and base policies.
Finally, there were 16 drivers that were not wearing their seatbelts, which is required in accordance with Air Force, DOD guidance and Arkansas state law.
Did you know that seatbelts can reduce the chances of death or serious injury from an accident by 85 percent?
Wearing a seatbelt is a lifesaving habit that we all need to exercise. Additional distractions, such as talking on a cell phone without a hands free device, are the last thing you need when driving through a school zone.
You need your full attention on the children in the area, drivers potentially stopping suddenly or even drivers making illegal turns in front of you.
Do the right thing and the safe thing, if you are not using a hands free device put the phone down.
Given these infractions and the unpredictability of kids, we have created a recipe for disaster!
Bottom line is we need to put the cell phones down, use our seatbelts, obey traffic signs and make sure we are driving safely. We all play a part in protecting ourselves, our kids and our fellow Airmen!
TOP STORY >>CJRs available for all re-enlisting Airmen
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — Air Force officials announced fiscal 2008 will start without any restrictions on first-term Career Job Reservations for enlisted specialties.
Most years Airmen compete for a limited number of jobs within their Air Force specialty codes, but this year, Air Force officials expect to meet enlisted authorized end strength through normal attrition.
"For the first time in four years, Airmen will not have to compete for the privilege of reenlisting in their specialty code," said Chief Master Sgt. Christine Williams, chief of the Air Force Personnel Center enlisted skills management branch here.
"However, commanders will still enforce quality standards before making Airmen eligible to reenlist."
Effective Oct. 1, all first-term Airmen selected by their commanders as eligible to re-enlist under the Selective Reenlistment Program will receive a CJR once they enter the first month of their reenlistment eligibility window.
Aside from the fact there will be no waiting lists, Airmen will not notice any difference from previous years.
The automated processing will continue to notify Airmen of their career job reservations anytime they become eligible during their reenlistment window, even though there are no restrictions.
Enlistment extensions will have no impact on an Airman's CJR eligibility window.
Eligibility windows are 35-38 months for National Call to Service enlistees, 35-43 months for four-year enlistees and 59-67 months for six-year enlistees.
The CJR program will run unrestricted unless Air Force officials need to make enlisted force adjustments to meet authorized strength levels.
TOP STORY >>Retirees honored with Appreciation Day
By Cynde Maddox Little Rock AFB Public Affairs
The Retiree Activities Office hosted the annual Team Little Rock Retiree Appreciation Day honoring Arkansas’ military retirees at the Little Rock AFB conference center Sept. 29.
The event provided information booths, door prizes, and many moments of friendship rekindling as Team Little Rock turned out to thank the 751 attending retirees.and exhibitors.
Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz, 314th Airlift Wing commander, welcomed the retirees and thanked them for their great service to our nation.
“I am very honored to be part this event with the many men and women who have served in our nation’s military,” said General Schatz. “Because of your service, we continue to serve in a free nation. Thank you.”
Jacksonville Mayor Tommy Swaim also thanked the retirees for attending the event.
“Thank you for traveling the distances so many of you have to attend this event. Thank you for what you’ve done for this nation in the past. But most importantly, thank you for choosing to be here today — you continue to serve,” said Mayor Swaim. “You are always welcome to visit — especially Jacksonville, home of Little Rock AFB.”
All through the event, retirees had the opportunity to learn about travel, health care, banking options, educational opportunities, and more as they visited more than 50 information booths manned by community business leaders, base personnel, Congressional aides, and numerous military and retiree organizations members.
At each booth, retirees were provided one-on-one about their benefits and how they could take full advantage of numerous other available services.
The retirees were offered a free breakfast, including pastries, cookies, and coffee; followed by a free lunch, including hot dogs, chips, beverages,furnished by American Eagle and a celebration cake furnished by Arkansas Federal Credit Union. The Retiree Affairs Office, located in the Military Personnel Flight building 1255, is open Monday through 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and offers services to the 52,000 military retirees residing in Arkansas. For more information, please call Mr. John Heffernan, director of Little Rock AFB Retiree Activities Office, at 987-6095.
By Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
Congratulations on earning our first DUI down day!
I set a goal at my last Commander’s Call, if we went 60 days without a DUI we would earn a down day. By being good Wingmen, you met the goal, so I designated today as a DUI down day, in effect giving us a four-day weekend. I talked with Col. Jeffrey Hoffer, 463rd Airlift Group commander, and he designated today as a day off for the 463rd AG as well. This accomplishment was a Team Little Rock effort.
We closed out fiscal 2007 with 20 DUIs — only the second time in 314 Airlift Wing history that we had so “few” DUIs. Even one DUI is too many, but you showed tremendous leadership through the final months of the fiscal year to reach our goal of 60 days without a DUI.
This is a tangible result of the Wingman concept transitioning from an ideal into action In the upcoming months, we will experience stresses as our teammates continue to deploy and as we tackle the challenge of the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. How we react and overcome these stresses will test our Wingman concept.
Speaking of “close outs”, I want to also thank our Comptroller, Contracting, Civil Engineer, and Resource Advisor team who worked hard the past few months getting ready for end of year budget processing. As a result of their hard work we were able to secure funding for several important projects, to include some needed dormitory renovations, improvements to our C-130 assault landing strip, computer replacements, and several force protection improvements, to name just a few.
This past week we hosted a group of Civic Leaders from Germany hosted by United States Air Forces in Europe. We had a great time showing off our Airmen and C-130 mission to our honored guests. Thanks to our Protocol and Public Affairs teams for their hard work in making this visit so successful!
Again, great job — continue to be leaders and good Wingmen. Remember, another 60 days without a DUI equals another down day!
Today sports are more extreme than ever. It seems like every soft drink company has their own extreme sports tour: bikers, skaters, wake borders. You name it. “No guts, no glory” isn’t just a saying- its how we play. Food for thought: when you’re going big, just make sure you go home with all your teeth.
Flag football, softball, inline skating, racquetball, basketball and mountain biking; all of these sports and many more pose inherit risks. Included in these risks is the chance of trauma to your face and teeth. Those who wear mouth protection are 60 percent less likely to receive damage to their teeth than those without. Mouth guards can also serve to protect your lips, gums, and tongue from being injured in the case of facial trauma.
These devices act to cushion a blow or impact to the chin and face and can even decrease the likelihood of a concussion. There are three basic types of mouthguards: stock, boil-n-bite, and custom. Both stock and boil-n-bite types are available at most sports and super stores.
Stock guards are the least comfortable and typically are utilized by fully biting into the guard, preventing effective communication and mouth breathing. The boil-n-bite is similar, but are better fitting. For active duty members, the boil-n-bite type is free at the dental clinic.
Whatever your sport or whatever you play, making the right choice to wear a mouth guard will not only have your dentist smiling; you’ll be smiling as well, with all of your teeth. If you have any questions concerning athletic mouth guards, contact the dental clinic at 987-7304.
Little Rock SNCO swings for success
A total of 38 players from Air Forces bases around the world teed-off in a four round golf tournament at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., recently to determine the Air Force’s best of the best and a Little Rock AFB senior NCO was in that mix. Master Sgt. Robert Walters, a C-130J Evaluator Loadmaster with the 714th Training Squadron, was selected to compete in the 2007 All Air Force Golf Championship Sept. 14 through 20. The top six men and top three women golfers advanced to represent the Air Force in the 2007 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., Sept. 21 through Thursday.
Ms. Lisa Stone, 314th Service Squadron deputy commander, made the announcement earlier this month, congratulating Master Sgt. Roberts and wishing him the best of luck at the tournament.
The Little Rock AFB loadmaster had a strong showing at the Air Force event, ending day one with a respectable 76. He was in the top third of all male golfers at the end of day two, shooting a 78. This gave him a two day total of 154. He remained consistent the next two days, scoring a 79 and a 76 respectively.
Overall, Master Sgt. Walters tied three other male golfers to land in the middle of the pack. His four day, 72 hole total was a 309.
The Air Force golf tournament is an annual event with the location changes each year, said Mr. Tim Smith, 20th Services Squadron Carolina Lakes Golf Course manager. “This year, our golf course was chosen and it’s a great opportunity for Shaw to be able to take part in such a huge event.”
This year’s winner were: Chief Master Sgt. Mark Gardiner, Scott AFB, Ill; Airman 1st Class Jonathan Hanner, Offutt AFB, Neb.; Master Sgt. Michael Batten, Randolph AFB, Texas; Capt. Geoffrey Mann, Vandenberg AFB, Calif.; Tech. Sgt. Jason Perry, Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Capt. Linda Jeffery, Offutt AFB; 1st Lt. Maria Gronning, Buckley AFB, Colo. and 1st Lt. Lori Bartz, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
The top players from the Armed Forces Championship will go on to represent the U.S. armed forces in a world military tournament in Sun City, South Africa, Saturday through Oct. 6. (Information for this article complied from various sources.)
Bass Club to meet Oct. 9
The Little Rock Air Force Base Bass Club will hold a membership meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the American Pie Pizza in North Little Rock. The club instills a team concept of which one member of the team must be associated with the Dept. of Defense, i.e.; Active Duty military, Retired military, Guard, Reservists or a DoD contractor. For more information please visit the Web site www.lrafbbaclub.com or call Eric at 259-9373.
CC golf tourney canceled
The 314th Airlift Wing commander's golf tournament scheduled for Friday, Oct. 5 has been canceled. This fundraiser was slated during the Combined Federal Campaign season. To avoid interfering with the fundraising drive, the golf tournament will be held at a later date.
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
MEN'S BASEBALL league base team. Looking for players. Contact George DiBello. Work 743-4815, home 605-9272. Practice starts Saturday, 3 March 2/16
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
TOASTMASTER INTERNATIONAL LRAFB Chapter- "Come practice public speaking & a great opportunity to meet people." 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday in Finance Conference Room. Questions? Call Alberto Ayulo. 501-987-8017
MAUMELLE Family Fest @ Lake Willastein; 9/28, 5-10pm; 9/29, 10-10pm. Tickets $10 @ gate. Petting Zoo, rides, games, performances, etc.
YARD SALES
YARD SALE: 155 Kansas Circle, Sat. 8 a.m. to noon. HP All-in-one printer like new; cedar chest; teen/young adult clothes; Star Wars toys and collectables; web-cams; DVDs, electronics and more. Everything priced to sell!
YARD SALE: Sept. 29th, 7 am - 1 pm. 13 Chetay, Cabot. North Magness Creek.
GARAGE SALE- TWO Garage Sales! GAP CREEK 7123 & 7139 Park Meadows Dr. Sherwood. Toddler Boys/Girls clothes, TOYS, Treadmill, Dining Set. Oct 5th & 6th
YARD SALE: Saturday, 9/29, 7am-12 pm; 144 Michigan Circle Little girl clothes; baby essentials items; toys; maternity clothes; costume jewelry; full length leather coat Must sell all
YARD SALE - Oct. 5 & 6 Lots of girls and boys clothes, shoes and toys. Girls bike w/training wheels, Graco playpen, wood shelves, swimming pool toys. 309 Forest Oak Drive, JAX off of Harris Rd. ?'s call 993-7589
YARD SALE at 7102 Northlake Drive in Jacksonville Saturday Sept 29th. 8am-? Furniture, clothes for boys and girls, books, movies, toys... come and negotiate.
HELP WANTED
HAIR STYLIST NEEDED: Family owned salon in downtown Gravel Ridge commission paid weekly. Great Working Environment. 834-2204
HORSES
HORSES: LUCKY Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
FREE TO good home. Female, black, lab mix. 8 to 10 months old. (501) 796-3637
RABBIT with cage, free to good home. Cocker Spaniel, free to good home. Call 605-6153.
FREE PUPPY- Lab Mix male he is about 14 weeks old. Mother is yellow lab and father is a mutt. I can be reached at 501-843-1252 or 501-765-2607.
FREE to good home, 10 mo. old Lab/ Jack Russell mix. Neutered. Shots current. Very playful. Please call (501) 255-7383.
FINCHES for sale; Gouldian and Zebra, several colors. Also Button Quail - $10 - $70. Call 941-1799.
BIRD FAIR- Birds & Supplies for sale- Parrots, conures, finches & more. Wholesale prices on cages. Sept. 29, 9 am- 3 pm. Jacksonville Community Center (67/167 North, Exit 8, #5 Municipal Drive). For information, (901) 878-1307 or www.birdshows.com
Free cats & kittens, many to choose from. All are black, will make great house cats or great barn cats. 501-207-2524, please leave a message.
FREE TO good home terrier mix. Has shots and is fixed. Small 2 yrs old and comes with kennel. Dave 454-5521
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
TRADE IN- Need new furniture? - Trade your old furniture in at Warehouse Furniture in Beebe! -0- Interest 1 full yr. 882-6638*
DON'T THROW your old furniture away! Trade it in! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe will allow you a trade in on new furniture! La-z-boy, Ashley, Bassett, Lane, low payments! 882-6638*
TRADE YOUR OLD FURNITURE for new! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe will come and look at your old furniture in on trade for new! Financing available! 882-6638*
SHOPPING FOR New Furniture? Trade in your old for new at the largest furniture store in 5 surrounding counties! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe 882-6638.*
WHY SHOP ELSEWHERE, when you can trade your old furniture in at Warehouse Furniture in Beebe! Ashley, Lane, La-z-boy, Bassett factory direct discount prices! 882-6638*
QUEEN SIZE waterbed frame, all wood, lots of storage, will deliver and assemble. Asking $50. 501-425-1138 or 501-882-3332 (Beebe).
LAZYBOY electric/heated Lift Chair/Recliner. Great for people with mobility problems. 2 months old. Retail $1,400, Paid $1,000 asking $800 firm. Call 835-7094.
DRYER AND WASHER, whirlpool, newer large capacity, perfect condition, moving must sell. $450 cash. 612-3521
REFRIGERATOR, newer whirlpool, spotless, moving, must sell, $375 cash. 612-3521
WASHER, MAYTAG, newer, large capacity, perfect condition. Must sell. $225 cash. 612-3521
LARGE CORNER desk with glass shelf top. In great condition. $175 obo and 27" Sanyo TV $100 obo. 765-6300
PEDESTAL TABLE- 40" round, extends to 60" oval medium walnut color, 4 side, 2 arm chairs. Upholstered. Good condition. $325. Pat 982-3084
EARTHBRAND wood burning stove with 2 doors & flat cooking top $550 obo. Call Frank (501) 351-7451 Jacksonville
BEDSIDE Co-Sleeper, light blue, $45.00. Pictures available upon request. If interested, please call 501-743-1462.
QUEEN SIZE denver mattress, double pillow top, electric adjustable bed. One year old, excellent condition. $650 OBO. Please call Marlana Brannan at 501-454-7157. Will deliver if you can't pick it up.
CHERRY WOOD CHINESE Tansu Stepper $600. Oriental Cherry Wood 8 drawer Armoire $500. Both Pieces 3 years old...like new! Call 554-4564.
QUEEN bed like new $300. Solid oak entertainment center like new $600. No offer to small and no sale to high. Call now! 501-681-1479.
OAK TWIN Bedroom set, bed, TV stand with dresser attached, $50 can't beat the price. Call 247-8130.
LAZYBOY electric/heated Lift Chair/Recliner. Great for people with mobility problems. 2 months old. Retail $1,400, Paid $1,000 asking $800 firm. Call 835-7094.
DINING ROOM SET- Lazy boy recliner, coffee table, weight bench, all in excellent condition. Call 985-3616 or 590-4567 if interested.
HP A1750E desktop with printer, monitor, & accessories asking $375 obo. Call for details. (520) 665-8388
QUEEN Denver Mattress with motorized foundation. Only 1 year old. Asking $650 OBO. Call 501-454-7157 ask for Marlana.
Whirlpool Washer, heavy duty super capacity, works great, $50 OBO. Call (501)253-7201.
36" RCA pic-in-pic tv great cond. two remotes $350 OBO, TV stand for 36" tv Nice dk wood with wrought iron legs and long drawer $75 can email pics 501-749-7478
WASHER $75, kitchen table $20, full headboard/box spring/frame $25, twin mattress set $80, Cell 314-623-9122.
OAK TWIN Bedroom set, bed, TV stand with dresser attached, $50 can't beat the price. Call 247-8130.
ROCKING chair, glider, dark oak, green seat cushion, great for a nursery, $25 call 247-8130
LOST & FOUND
WASHER AND DRYER, $85 for pair; Wisk 100 oz detergent, $4; 17" computer monitor, $45; color printer w/ new cartridge $30. Call 831-0914.
WANTED
WANTED- free bikes- all kinds/conditions- and tools for charitable organization (to needy kids). Please contact Tory Neil @501-773-4101.
ITEMS FOR SALE
GREAT BABY Items for Sale! Graco Travel System Stroller, Baby Bounce, Jumperoo, Snugli Carrier $100 for all! Great Condition. Call 501-412-3148
ESTEBAN ACCOUSTIC electric guitar w/hard case 10 watt amplifier, 10 instructional dvds, guitar strap, case strap, new condition. Paid $825, asking $325. 501-835-8978
BASS AMPLIFIER- Peavey 410 TXF cabinet (4 chm) with fender, BXR 300 head in rack, road worn but sounds great. $400 or will sell separately. (501) 941-1518, (501) 247-2297
HOME STEREO- Harmon Kordon receiver & 5 disc changer, infinity alpha 20, bookshelf, speakers are in excellent condition, $500 obo. (501) 941-1518, (501) 247-2297
FENDER telecaster 1952 US Reissue, butterscotch blonde with tweed case & accessories $800. Call Matt (501) 941-1518, (501) 247-2297.
PING RAPTURE irons 3-pw w/ graphite shafts, brand new, used twice. Paid over $1200, asking $900. Call Shawn @ 501-680-2339.
DEAN 5-string fretless bass guitar, $200. Has new Rotosound strings and gigbag. Ashdown MAG300 4X10 Bass Amplifier, $400 firm. Absolutely awesome sound, but 300 watts of power is too loud for neighbors. Call 988-9821.
COMPUTER cabinet $65, vacuum Hoover $15, 2 sets of adult roller blades $15 each, used computers/printers, microwave $20 like new. Call 773-7741.
FIREWOOD. About a cord (4X4X8) of split oak and sweetgum. You haul for $125, I haul (local) for $150. (406) 529-0201
GUITAR Hero wireless controller for Play Station 2. In box, never used. $50. 570-447-8582.
Pine Mulch, free to good home. We had 32 pine stumps ground and we have piles and piles of shredded pine mulch, all you have to do is come and get it. All 501-605-1705.
RCA surround sound system $50.00, two booster seats (both blue) one high back one regular $5 each. End table $15.00, boys bike (for about a 6 year old blue and yellow) $30.00, oversize chair $30.00, call 626-2871.
RCA big screen t.v. 53'' has many options. Looks and performs like new, 4 yrs old. $500.00 O.B.O. 501-983-8030
PIXAR Cars toddler bed with mattress includes cars bedding $50.00 501-983-8030
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
2000 CHEVY Silverado, 4 door, extended cab, bed liner, bed canvas cover,wheel trim, bug guard, cd player, white exterior w/ grey interior, $12000 obo. 982-9018 after 6 pm.
2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM, W56, 6 speed, good condition, minor scratches, t-tops, loaded, 137K, $9,500 obo, black, performance package, 18 mpg, purchased from Evans Motors. Well maintained, 501-960-6897.
2000 TOYOTA Avalon, excellent leather, sunroof, silver, loaded with options, $9,600. 501-843-2123. Cabot
1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXI. Good condition, 168k, leather seats, all power. $2,500 OBO (501) 984-0769
Car For Sale: 1998 Ford Contour, $1,700, Tan, 127K miles, 4 cyclinder, Rebuilt Trans/replaced timing belt/new brakes in 2006. Must sell due to PCS. 501-255-6736
2006 Nissian Maxima SE Navy fully loaded, power everything. Leather interior 30K miles. $24,500 or OBO. Must Sell! Kevin at 501-772-0477
1999 CHEVY TAHOE LT, 130K miles with leather. $7,500. Call 501-288-2554.
2004 Dodge Stratus SXT, Blue, 2 dr Coupe, V-6, Automatic, Sunroof, 5-disk CD Changer, excellent condition, $11,500. HOME PH: 501-397-2436
2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, Wood grain, 45K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- or obo can't beat the price call 247-8130
PCSing or just got here and need a car only a year, 2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, 45K miles, leather interior, year lease, $20K- or obo call 247-8130
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
BOAT-2006 party barge 21, 90 horsepower Mercury engine, price includes trailer $17,000. Call (501) 960-7303.
HUNTERS Deer Camp Special, 23 foot 1977 Terry Travel Trailer sleeps 6, Toilet, Shower, two sofas, lots of room, awning, asking $1000. 501-960-7361
Homes for rent. Call Century 21 Real Estate Unlimited at 501-843-4473 for details. *
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in Quiet safe park close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances. Starting at $395 per month plus deposit. HUD accepted. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.*
VERY CLEAN, near AFB- 2,3 & 4 Bedroom. Mobile Homes, $500 to $800. No application fee. Newly remodeled, hardwood floors, new decks, near lake. Lakeside Estates 983-4005*
MILITARY OWNER- 3 Bedroom 1 Bath, 1300 sq. ft., completely remodeled interior, large backyard. Jacksonville, 4 miles from front gate. $550 month, $300 deposit. Lease terms negotiable. (501) 743-9412
FOR RENT OR SALE: 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1850 sq. ft., Runyan Acres subdivision. Close to AIrbase. $1000 per month. No inside pets. Call Wayne Smith (501) 425-9291, James Green Realty.
CABOT HIGHLAND- 202 North Hills. Extra clean, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, 2 car garage, built-in appliances, fireplace, back deck, lots of storage. No Inside Pets. (501)837-4454.
FOR RENT JACKSONVILLE- 3 BR 2 BA, Really nice home in Foxwood Subdivision. 8 White Fox. $895 per month. Call 982-7554.
ALMOST new custom built all brick home! 1800 sq. ft., 1.3 acres, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage. Cabot/Ward area. $1400 deposit, $1400 rent. Pets on approval with deposit. (501) 843-8864
IN CABOT- all brick, 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath, beautiful home in nice neighborhood, big fenced-in backyard, 2 car garage, jacuzzi, fireplace, 4 year old home. $950 month, deposit required. 27 Reno. 985-2706, 985-7525
3 BR 1 BA, fenced yard, central heat and air, hardwood floors, garage, North Little Rock, $650 monthly, $350 deposit. Call Lana 501-309-3668.
FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath, Brick Home on corner lot, fenced yard, carport, patio, laundry room, nice neighborhood. $600 Monthly, $500 Deposit (Negotiable). Call (501) 249-2290, (501) 231-2122.
HOUSES FOR SALE
NLR OPEN HOUSE- every Sun. 2-4 pm. Remodeled 2 Bedroom 1 Bath, garage, storage building, large fenced lot, owner financing available. MUST SELL. All reasonable offers reviewed. Call (501) 605-7200.
HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER- Cabot Schools. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1600 sq. ft. on 2.2 acres. 172 Poage Road. Below appraisal at $140,000. (501) 743-1159
BUILDER'S NEW 2007 HOME- Cabot, Lakewood subdivision, 2351Lakeshore Lane. 10 minutes from Air Force Base, 1/3 acre, corner lot across from lake, 2390 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath, bonus room. Dream Kitchen: Kraft Maid cherry cabinets with corian & GE Profile Stainless Steel appliances. Call (501) 563-0420 or check it out @ www.2351lakeshore.com
HOME FOR SALE- $149,000- 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage, 1900 sq. ft., large master, huge yard. Dove Creek Subdivision, Vilonia. 15 minutes from back gate. Call Michelle 228-327-6177.
MOBILE HOMES
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE, Land for lease- 14X70 mobile home, 2 Bedroom 2 Full Baths, excellent condition, remodeled, open floor plan, on 1.5 acres- owner financing available. Call (501) 605-7200.
The 25th Annual Wild Duck Festival runs through Saturday at the Trumann Sports Complex in Truman. There will be a carnival, music, food, crafts, gift items, competitions, senior softball games, karaoke and beauty pageants. Admission is free. For more information visit http://cityoftrumann.com.
Pumpkin patch opens
Hidden Valley Farm Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch is open today through Oct. 28 at 719 Ferncliff, south of Chenal in Little Rock. Hidden Valley is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week and is suitable for kids of all ages.
There is an old-fashioned pick-your-own pumpkin patch, hayrides, funny scarecrows, corn stalks, Indian corn, gourds and more. Professional photography is available as well as photo opportunities. Admission is $2 per carload on weekends only. Other days are free. For more information visit http://hiddenvalleyfarm.com. Haunted attraction in Eureka Springs The Fourth Annual Raycliff Manor Haunted Attraction begins today and runs through Nov. 3 at 132 Huntsville Dr., Hwy. 23 in Eureka Springs. The Victorian/Gothic themed attraction has 22 rooms of heart pounding scares with a high shock factory, terrifying special effects and illusions. Admission is $13. For more information visit www.eurekascreams.com. Oktoberfest hikes
Join a hike leader Oct. 6 for a trail walk in the tradition of a volksmarsch to celebrate the Arkansas Oktoberfest sponsored by the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. At 9 a.m., join a hike leader for a 5-mile aerobic hike. A shorter interpretive ranger guided hike will begin at 9:30 a.m. Admission is free. For more information visit www.nps.gov/hosp/
Wing Ding Oct. 6
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce has announced that the ninth Annual Wing Ding Festival is Oct. 6 at Dupree Park in Jacksonville.
There will be arts and crafts, food, kids events, inflatables and music. Gates open at 9 a.m. Admission is free. For more information visit www.jacksonville-arkansas.com.
Terrapin Derby slated
The 77th Annual Lepanto Terrapin Derby and Festival is Oct. 6 on Main Street in Lepanto. There will be a carnival, crafts, food, prizes, parade, turtle race and a street dance with a local band.
Admission is free. For more information call 870-930-6427 or e-mail cityoflepanto@yahoo.com.
Maumelle Family Fest
Maumelle Family Fest at Lake Willastein Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the gate.
They can be purchased at the Maumelle Community Center, Harvest Foods, Summit Church, First Methodist Church, Cedar Heights Baptist Church and Maumelle City Hall. The festival will have: The state’s largest Animal Petting Zoo, pony rides, Carnival Rides and Games, Magic shows by Randell Eller, Jamal the Clown, Fishing contest, Bongo Willies Drums, US Air Force and Army presentations, a Screening of The Wizard Of OZ on a large screen with concert sound, golf games, Boat Show, Great Foods, and an appearance of the 501st Legion of Storm Troopers from STAR WARS.
All this plus live music on Stage featuring: Latture, Olive and Iron, Tony Witt/ Elvis impersonator, Parker Branch, Josef Hedinger, Cara Martin, Heather Bennette, Patrick Hall / American Idol, Performances by the Maumelle Stars, Gymnastics Team, Dance Academy and a special showcase of the winners of the Little Rock Star Search by Windsong Performing Arts Center.
More attractions are being added. Tickets go on sale on August 20 at all locations.
Lt. Col. Jerri Fletcher, 314th Medical Group pharmacy, will retire Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony is being held at the Little Rock Air Force Base conference center. All are invited to attend a spaghetti dinner in honor of Lt. Col. Fletcher’s 20 years of service Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. at the Thomas Community Activities Center. Call 987-7446 for details.
Base sign, flyer, banner guidance
The 314th Mission Support Group commander must approve all signs, flyers and banners posted anywhere on Little Rock Air Force Base. This includes advertisements for yard sales, community and unit activities or group functions. Written requests should be routed through the 314 MSG/CC prior to placement on the installation. Banners can not be places on pre-existing supports such as trees, light posts or fence posts. The policy applies to base housing areas as well. Contact 1st Lt. Steve Fletcher at 987-8314 for more information.
GOV Service Station closed
The base service station for government vehicles will be closed Sunday at 3 p.m. and will reopen at midnight Oct. 1 to all for end of fiscal year close out. All vehicles will need to be fueled prior to this. Emergency fuel request should be made through the resource control center at 987-3016.
Fire Prevention Fair
The 314th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department is hosting a Fire Prevention Fair Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomas Community Activities Center.
VA disability claims
The 314th Medical Group offers a VA disability pre-discharge briefing. Airmen who are retiring or separating should contact the Airmen and Family Readiness Center at 987-3723 or the 314th MDG Tricare office at 987-1285 75 to 180 days before their last duty day. These offices will provide necessary information on filing VA disability claims.
Medical appointments available online
All Little Rock Air Force Base medical appointments can be booked online using Tricare Online. TOL offers an array of interactive features and capabilities that are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The site provides lines to information on claims, enrollment, pharmacy and dental benefits. Primary care management appointments can be booked through the site before the clinic appointment lines open. Visit www.tricareonline.com for more information and to register.
NAF jobs available
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours; Youth Center, recreation assistant, NF-II, flexible hours; Hangar 1080, cashier/checker, NF-I (must be 21 years of age), flexible hours, waiter, NA-02, flexible hours, food service worker, NA-02, flexible hours; Library, library aid, NF-I, flexible hours; TCAC, recreation aig, NF-I, regular hours and CDC, child development program assistant, CC-03, flexible hours.or more information call 987-6440.
TOP STORY >>POW/MIAs recognized in ceremony Friday
By Heather Hartsell Arkansas Leader
Airmen here gathered Friday to honor a special group of patriots during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony. “We meet here today to honor those who once were bound and remember those that are still missing,” Chaplin Tony Wade said during the prayer. “As we honor their sacrifice, we renew our commitment to the Airmen Creed – ‘I will never leave an Airman behind.’ This is our creed, this is our commitment,” Capt. Wade said.
Former prisoners of war Silas Legrow, Audrey Harris, Thomas Bonds, Marion Morgan, Wayne Elliott and David Bowlan were honored for their sacrifices during the ceremony. All are Arkansas residents.
“Their presence here today is a testament to human perseverance and is proof positive that our government will leave no stone unturned in its efforts to repatriate every American prisoner of war,” Senior Master Sgt. John Spillane, 29th Weapons Squadron and ceremony coordinator said.
Friday’s ceremony, as well as others held throughout the country, was about honoring and remembering – remembering those captured and repatriated, and remembering those who have not yet returned.
“Currently there are more than 88,000 Americans remaining missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War and the Vietnam War,” Sergeant Spillane said.
The six Arkansans honored Friday all returned home and epitomized the military code of conduct, a guide for the behavior of military members who are captured by hostile forces that was established in 1955 by President Dwight Eisenhower.
“They have demonstrated they have not forgotten that they are Americans. They have fought for the freedoms we enjoy every single day in our great country. They are responsible for their actions and dedicated to the principles that make our country free,” Sergeant Spillane said.
Legrow, who lives in north Pulaski County, was a member of the 192nd Tank Battalion in the Philippines. After four months of brutal fighting, no ammunition, with medicine running low and two days of rations left, his unit commander surrendered to the enemy to prevent an all-out slaughter.
After his capture he was forced to march to San Fernando, Pampanga, as part of the Bataan Death March. After the 10-day march without food or water, 1,500 prisoners died within the first 40 days, some from falling behind and 50 more died each day thereafter. Legrow was repatriated in August 1945.
Harris was sent to Korea in July 1950 where his unit was constantly engaged by North Korean forces. In January 1951, while on mobile patrol, his unit was ambushed by Chinese forces; 10 died and seven were captured. He was held at three different camps and was released in August 1953 after two years and seven months.
Bonds voluntarily joined the infantry in WWII and was a B-24 co-pilot. He was shot down and captured in Italy after flying 19 missions over enemy territory. He returned with honor at the end of the war.
Morgan joined the Army at 19 and spent a total of six years in Korea and 32 months as a POW. He wrote a book about his experiences called “Telling the Folks Back Home.”
Elliott was drafted into the Army at the age of 18. In France in 1944, his unit lost communications with its commanding regiment and was engaged with enemy forces, quickly becoming outnumbered. His units’ weapons became ineffective and eventually were no longer able to inflict damage upon the enemy. The unit could no longer resist.
After their capture, he and his unit endured an 11-day forced march through the snow to a Stalag POW camp. He was repatriated in May 1945.
Bowlan was an Army Air Corp engineer and top-turret gunner on a B-24 Liberator. On May 10, 1944, while flying his 25th mission over enemy territory, his aircraft was shot down. He suffered burns and was captured and hospitalized for two months and eventually transferred to POW camp Stalag Luft Four.
In February 1945, all prisoners who could walk set off to the west on the Black March. He and 6,000 other American and British airmen marched more than 600 miles in 87 days. He was repatriated April 16, 1945 and later wrote “I was a guest of the Germans for 342 days.”
Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz, 314th Airlift Wing commander, felt truly inspired Friday by the honored POWs.
“What I feel most today is inspiration. To be amongst our guests today is truly inspiring, we are in debt of gratitude for your services,” he said. “I for one hope to God if I were ever in that situation that I came back as honorably as all of you have.” To pay tribute to those who could not be there with them, a table set for five was reserved to honor Americans still missing from each of the five services — Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
On the round table, which recognized the everlasting concern for those missing, was a white tablecloth symbolizing the purity of motives when answering the call of duty; a single red rose representing the loved ones who have kept the faith as they await their return and answers; a vase tied with a yellow ribbon symbolizing the nation’s continued determination to look for the missing; a slice of lemon on each plate to remind all of the bitter fate of those captured and missing on a foreign land; a pinch of salt for tears for those missing and the families that seek answers; inverted glasses and empty chairs to remind everyone that those missing are not in attendance.
By Maj. Roger Benjamin 314th Medical Operations Squadron/ Optometry Element Chief
Advancements in refractive surgery, commonly known as LASIK or PRK, have made it possible for those with vision problems to get rid of their eye glasses and contact lenses. Military members need to consider all the available options if they desire to have the surgery due to the impact on the mission.
Qualified active duty personnel may be eligible for the corrective procedure through the Air Force Refractive Surgery program. Ideally, all active duty members would have the surgery performed at an Air Force Refractive Surgery Center and be followed by their local optometry clinic. Certain factors, such as number of applicants, the retiree and dependent population seeking routine eye care and optometry manning may preclude some from participating in the USAF-RS program.
However, patients have the option of choosing to pay for the procedure on their own. Since refractive surgery is not a TRICARE covered benefit, the cost is not reimbursable.
For those interested in having the procedure performed by a civilian provider, there are steps that must be met prior to any elective surgery. First and foremost is written permission from their squadron commander. The member must next be briefed by an advisor at the 314th Medical Group and the packet must be signed by the medical group commander.
Next, the pre-operative evaluation, performed by the civilian surgery center is forwarded to the USAF-RS Registry for “Permission to Proceed.” Once permission is granted by the registry, the member may schedule surgery. Within three days of having the surgery, the military member must notify their primary care manager or base optometry clinic so a profile may be initiated.
Active duty personnel will be on a medical profile for up to four months after surgery. This prevents a PCS or deployment during the duration of the profile. They also must have their records from their procedure and all follow-up care sent to the clinic so it can be added to their medical records.
Returning to normal duty is usually accomplished in one to two weeks. If the surgery is done outside the military, regular leave must be taken for any absences from work. Although it’s rare; an adverse outcome to refractive surgery can cause a military member to become ineligible to continue their service depending on their job and the level of vision loss.
The Little Rock Air Force Base optometry clinic can provide more information at 987-8702.
TOP STORY >>Personnel Center streamlines retirement actions
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — By consolidating a portion of the workload of 84 military personnel flights into one service center, personnel officials have streamlined the retirement process.
Now newly-retired Air Force members and retired members seeking or needing corrections to their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, commonly referred to as a DD Form 214, will get action in record time.
“We stood up the infrastructure to complete 214s for all retiring members, as well as handle corrections, in the new vMPF application on the AFPC website.” said Tim Goad, Chief of the Retirement and Separations Documentation Branch at AFPC. “The key was the ’web’ application – we now have a program that can handle the electronic traffic,” said Mr. Goad.
Retirees can now review their 214s on line and provide feedback to AFPC. In the past, each base military personnel flight handled creation of 214s for retiring personnel. That work is now done in one office located at AFPC. The most immediate improvements became evident in DD Form 214 corrections.
“Retiring members can sit at home, log in, view their 214s and correspond directly with AFPC,” said Mr. Goad. “They don’t need an appointment any longer, no trip to the base; they can log in anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
The website is: http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil. Click on vMPF Self-Service Applications. Retirees can also call toll free to 1-800-616-3775, and select options 1, 1, 2. This phone line is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Not surprisingly, this new process developed from a Lean event, part of the Air Force Smart Operations 21 program. Using AFSO 21, the Air Force initiative that challenges people to look at ways to accomplish the Air Force mission, the process became more effective and efficient while maintaining quality standards.\
In August 2006, the Directorate of Personal Program Management convened this DD Form 214 Correction Rapid Improvement Event. The team, lead by Mr. Goad and Tech. Sgt. Bryan Cyr, focused on mapping the steps involved in correcting a 214 from the time it is received from the Board of Corrections of Military Records until it is returned to the BCMR.
The team found they could make significant improvements; a 33 percent reduction in touch time, a 91 percent reduction in handoffs and a 40 percent reduction in the number of steps to process a DD Form 214 correction.
By Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The Combined Federal Campaign contribution drive is in full swing at Little Rock Air Force Base. Last year, Combat Airlifters contributed to local, federal and international charities at record-setting rates. And I’m asking each of you to step up once again.
I hope that you will never have to call on assistance from any of the more than 2,400 charities benefiting from the CFC. But it’s not likely. The sad truth is that it’s probable someone you know has been or will be affected by cancer, be a victim of crime, has had a family member stricken with a devastating illness, or has been in the path of a natural disaster.
The charities we donate to now are the same ones supporting our Airmen and our military families every day. There are more than 100 organizations in Greater Arkansas alone that can benefit from the generosity of people on The Rock. They provide assistance to your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or quite possibly the people you sit with at church every Sunday.
I ask each of you – Active Duty, Reservists, Guardsmen and civilians –to donate. One of the benefits of the CFC is it’s a one-time drive. The campaign allows you to donate to charities that need your help without being approached week after week. This program allows you to select the organizations you feel most attached to and then choose the amount you would like to pledge. The giving spirit of military communities has always been strong. We are repeatedly asked to answer the call of duty and as Combat Airlifters we have never failed.
The decision to donate is yours and yours alone. All I ask is that you pause for a moment and reflect on your family, your community and their needs.
Consider giving up one fast food meal a week to provide seven weeks of after school care to an underprivileged youth. See if your budget allows you to forgo one trip to your designer coffee shop each month to provide free prescription medications for an elderly person. Decide if you can live without one large pizza a week this year to provide emergency shelter for a battered woman and her child.
Only you can decide if you care to give and you are the only one who can decide what amount you’re comfortable donating. But please think twice before you chose not to give at all.
I have never been more proud to serve with such outstanding Airmen. Combat Airlift!
