Posts Tagged ‘winslow’
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Winslow Appoints New Race President
0February 9, 2012 by wcobserver
WINSLOW – Plansareunderwayforthe secondannualWinslowHalfMarathonand 5k Race to be held on Sept. 22. Event organizers recently met at the home of community volunteer Mary Anderson, where they discussed plans for this year’s race, appointed race organizing committees and elected a new Race President. This years race will take place under the leadership of Jane Maginot, of Winslow. Jane Maginot moved to the Boston Mountains four years ago with her hus- band, James, to start a small diversified farm, Beyond Organics Farm. Together they raise vegetables, goats, poultry and cattle. The farm is in its early stages and growing leaps and bounds every year. Off farm,JaneisaProgramAssociateinWater Quality for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. Her responsibilities include urban stormwater program coordination and promotion, development of stormwater teaching resources, and youth outreach. Prior to coming to Northwest Arkansas, Jane worked and lived in the EastAfrican country of Tanzania as an Executive Director for a small non-profit and as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. Jane is originally fromTexarkana,TX. This year’s race will be limited to 500 runners,who will once again run the same Half Marathon Certified course created in 2011. Once again, the race will benefit local Winslow non-profit organizations. …
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The top Stories of 2011
0January 8, 2012 by wcobserver
What a year it’s been! Check out some of the Observer’s top stories and photos of 2011 Baseball Coach Steps Down When: September 1, 2011 Greenland Baseball Coach Lee Larkan stepped down after four years in the dugout although he’s still going strong as the high school football coach, reported Brent Harrison.
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Santa Sightings 2011
0December 25, 2011 by wcobserver
Santa Claus was spotted all over south Washington County in the days before Christmas, with stops in Winslow, West Fork and Greenland. Fortunately, theObserver was able to capture the allusive saint on several occasions. Photos by Jeff Winkler and Michele Winkler
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Welcome to the Potter’s Place
0December 19, 2011 by Velda Brotherton
WINSLOW — Each year Cheryl Buell holds a two-day open house at her studio in Winslow to display her pottery. The exhibit is a popular place to visit during the December showing. This year, an enthusiastic crowd began to show up as soon as the doors opened. It only takes a quick tour of the well-stocked studio to understand why Cheryl has such a following.
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Long-time Winslow Resident Tells a ‘Big One’ — His Life Story
0November 8, 2011 by Annie McCormick
Mr. James Tomlinson was born on January 3rd. On his next birthday he will be 89. He went to the doctor a few weeks ago and the doctor wanted to know if he drove. James told the doctor he did: 25 miles. “He looked at me like I shouldn’t be driving. He didn’t say anything,” Mr. Tomlinson said. “If he did say something it wouldn’t do any good because I have to drive.” This is the spirit of Mr. Tomlinson. He does what he has to do but also what he wants to do.
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WinFest 2011
0October 2, 2011 by wcobserver
Despite the occasional rain, the 29th annual WinFest, in Winslow, was a blast. Photos by Jeff Winkler and Lillian Winkler
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WinFest 2011
0October 2, 2011 by wcobserver
A little rain didn’t stop those attending the 29th annual Winfest on Sept. 17. Although the crowd was a bit thinner because of the weather, you never heard anyone complain: in fact, the occasional downpour throughout the day seemed to brighten the experiences of those at the event. Kids frolicked, bands played and everyone seemed to have a great time.
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