Donation made to Panthers Foundation
     BIG MONEY DONATION BRENDA GARNER PHOTO Susan Eoff of Landers presents the Benton Panthers Foundation with a $2,000 check at Friday night's homecoming game. Accepting for the Foundation is president Bill McKee as Donnie Burks and Dr. Tony Prothro look on.
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Benton residents must have address numbers
By LEWIS DELAVAN News editor
      Building owners in Benton must soon ensure their property is properly addressed. Benton City Council approved an ordinance requiring numbers to be at least four inches tall, of a durable material and visible from the street. The ordinance adds enforcement power to the city's right to number site...
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SALINE'S VOICE TO THE WORLD
      Rhonda DePriest of the circuit clerk's office looks at Saline County Voice's new website.
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Senior class seeks new graduation venue
By LEWIS DELAVAN News editor
      Senior class representatives asked Benton School Board to consider moving graduation ceremonies to Little Rock or North Little Rock. The board will consider the decision in November. Tyler Hawkins, class president, gave reasons to move to Alltel Arena in North Little Rock and the Stephens Center...
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Something for everyone at Sue's Pawn Shop and Tack Shop
By LAJUAN MOONEY Features editor
      John and Sue Willard have been in the pawn shop business for 29 years. They have been at their present location, 200 E. Sevier St., for 15 years. Before moving to Benton, the Willards were in business in Pine Bluff. Their daughter, Lea Ann, is responsible for the move to Benton.
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Pulse off ers top equipment
      Bryant's newest gym, Pulse Premier Fitness, features Nautilus' top-of-the-line equipment in an inviting and renewing atmosphere. For those looking for a serious training session or a place to stretch and unwind, Pulse has a lot to offer. Individual TVs are mounted on the cardio equipment so each...
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Yakety Yak: Service with hometown pride
By LAJUAN MOONEY Features editor
      With 10 years experience in the wireless business, for the past fiveyears Tonya Parks has owned and operated Yakety Yak, 1900 Military Rd. Yakety Yak offers a wide variety of wireless phones and accessories, as well as AT&T wireless service.
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At the movies: The Game Plan
By LaJuan Mooney Features editor
      Disney's The Game Plan is proof positive that an enjoyable and entertaining movie does not have to be filled with profanity, vulgarity, unnecessary violence and the off color humor that seems to be the norm in the industry today.
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Pumpkin Patch at Sardis UMC
By LaJuan Mooney Features editor
      The Sardis United Methodist Church is hosting a Pumpkin Patch from Oct. 14 through Oct. 31. Visiting the Pumpkin Patch is a great way to enjoy a safe and fun-filled holiday. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy this family-oriented event in a Christian environment.
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Golf Rally for the Cure
      The Ladies Golf Association of Silver Springs County Club is having a Rally for the Cure golf tournament. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. The Rally will be held at Silver Springs Country Club, in Haskell on Saturday, Oct. 27 with a noon Shotgun start.
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Church News
Our Journey of Hope
By the Voice staff
      Today, almost everyone knows someone with cancer - a family member, friend, coworker, neighbor or maybe even yourself. Ministry to cancer patients and their families is critical to their health, well-being, support and recovery.
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AFCU opens full-service branch in Bryant
By the Voice staff
      Arkansas' largest credit union has opened a 5,500 square-foot full service branch in Bryant. It's at 115 Harvest Dr., behind the Wal-Mart Supercenter near Interstate 30's Exit 123. The grand opening will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and includes refreshments and prizes.
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Retirees need regular income, and also possibility of increases
      In all likelihood, the prices of goods and services will continue rising year by year. This may not be too much of a problem for you when you're working, because your salary is probably also going up over time.
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Stepping into the past ...
Old-fashioned Day entertains
Saline County Voice photos by Lewis Delavan
     State Rep. Lamont Cornwell with his chocolate Labrador, Sonny.
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Saline County Fall decorations
     LAJUAN MOONEY PHOTOS Upper photo taken at Scott Family Dentistry; others taken at Cox Family Gardens.
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