Thursday, October 23, 2008
Bringin' the Fixin's
Several ladies have stated they would like to be involved in furnishing a dish when we have an event at the community building if they knew what to bring. The November Pie Supper and Christmas Program are about the only times we don’t have to have volunteers for food. Except pies for the Pie Supper and/or decorated cookies or candy for the Christmas Program. This year the EHC has volunteered to help with refreshments so we should be in for a real treat since the theme is “An Old Fashioned Christmas”, hopefully with some of the toys and games you found under the tree when you were young. We certainly invite you to the program which Luann and the 4-H kids do so well each year, then stay for the refreshments. We may even have a visit from our favorite friend at Christmas--Santa Claus himself.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Whitley Township
This is the township wherein Turner community is located. The township was established between 1880 and 1890. It consists of a land area of 27 square miles and a population of 1109. Churches in Whitley Township are Revis Hill Assembly of God and Ozark Chapel. The reservoir is Donnahue Lake with creeks being those of Rock Creek, Sherman Creeks and the Little Mulberry Creek. People have been voting at the Graphic Community Building for years but the new polling place is at the Sheriff's Youth Ranch 2.5 miles southeast of the Graphic Store.
Thanks
Thanks to Travis Steel and Don Wilkinson. We now have plenty of boards for our signs for posting Turner events. If you would like to take on the sign job, just let us know. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks once again to Darrell Mirus for a beautiful lawn-mowing job. The grounds looked fantastic.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
"Rememberin"
Remember...
when no shoes for the summer time.
when walking to town 5 miles to see a picture show.
when playing thumbs up at parties.
when Annie Over was a game.
when ice cream was made with fresh milk and raw eggs.
when kids tried to suck eggs.
when persimmon sticks sharpened and persimmons were a weapon.
losing hide from above sport.
to get around was 2 legs, horse or a friend's jalopy.
when we knew everyone in the community and the names of their dogs.
when cap guns and dolls and clothes were Christmas.
coming to Turner Community for the pie supper and then the Christmas tree.
riding on Idus Watkins and Roland Pettengill buses.
eating wild cherries and mulberries.
how much fun we had growing up.
all the friends you have.
Remember.
when no shoes for the summer time.
when walking to town 5 miles to see a picture show.
when playing thumbs up at parties.
when Annie Over was a game.
when ice cream was made with fresh milk and raw eggs.
when kids tried to suck eggs.
when persimmon sticks sharpened and persimmons were a weapon.
losing hide from above sport.
to get around was 2 legs, horse or a friend's jalopy.
when we knew everyone in the community and the names of their dogs.
when cap guns and dolls and clothes were Christmas.
coming to Turner Community for the pie supper and then the Christmas tree.
riding on Idus Watkins and Roland Pettengill buses.
eating wild cherries and mulberries.
how much fun we had growing up.
all the friends you have.
Remember.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Rock Around the Clock at Turner Community Building
About 6:00 pm on September 6, 2008, Lawrence and Richard Mirus pulled up their pick-ups out by the old see-saw racks behind the Turner School Building. One truck was pulling a barbeque smoker mounted on a trailer chassis and the other pick-up was loaded down with firewood and meats. The springs were groaning! Fire preparation in the smoker began quickly. Soon the oak and hickory wood fire was at about the right heat, and the guys began to lay the beef briskets on the pit to begin smoking.
If you know anything about brisket, you know that it can be the toughest and stringiest meat ever, if it is not cooked low and slow. Since this is the afternoon before the Turner Community Development Annual Barbeque Fundraiser, these guys just have one chance to get it right. They had determined that they were going to use a low wood fire for 24 hours to produce the flavor and tenderness they wanted. About 7:00 pm, other guys started to show up to check on the progress. About 8:00 there was a whole group assembled. Pete Watkins, Odell Brooks, Jim Parker, Don Wilkerson, Herschel Jones,. Chris Boerjan, Fred Peters and Glen Brandenburg all took their turns swapping stories and telling tales.
The tales got pretty entertaining. It seems that one time a Turner School kid got his britches taken off and thrown up into a tree where he couldn’t get them. The Principal was less than pleased! I wonder how that came out?
One by one the yarn tellers left to go home. Soon everyone had gone, except for Richard, Lawrence and Fred. Those guys stayed up all that cold night, talking and dozing and watching the fire under the meat. By 6:30 am the next morning, Lawrence began to cook breakfast. Rumor has it that they cooked and ate 4 pounds of bacon, a big black skillet full of scrambled eggs, and the better part of a large loaf of bread. It was told that Don Wilkinson ate smoked bologna until it nearly came out his ears.
By noon, samples were ready for the Turner School Alumni who poked their heads out back to see what was going on. At 1:00 pm about thirty school alumni dropped in to visit and enjoy being with their school mates of long ago. By 2:00 pm, the ladies of the community began to show up to organize the kitchen and food service for the barbeque. Pies, potato salad, deviled eggs, cakes and salads were only a small part of the delicious foods that were brought in to compliment the barbeque
About 100 people attended the barbeque which started at 4:00 pm. The barbeque was tender enough to cut with a fork, and had a glorious smoked flavor. By the time everyone had piled up their plates, board Chairman Mirus introduced Virgil Payne, a local candidate for JP, and Jason Watkins, a candidate for the Mountainburg School Board. Each gave a brief political speech, and asked for our votes.
Two plaques for Volunteer of the Year were presented to Jeanette Gibbs and Wesley Riggs. Turner Community owes them each a real debt of appreciation for the numerous hours of volunteer service they devote to us.
By 6:00 pm everyone had eaten all they could, were visiting with friends and having a good time. Just another 24 hours around the clock day of good fun and good friends!
Hey, just heard about the road crew starting to work on paving Mirus Hill. Too bad Jim didn't live to see the day. He would have organized a parade!!
If you know anything about brisket, you know that it can be the toughest and stringiest meat ever, if it is not cooked low and slow. Since this is the afternoon before the Turner Community Development Annual Barbeque Fundraiser, these guys just have one chance to get it right. They had determined that they were going to use a low wood fire for 24 hours to produce the flavor and tenderness they wanted. About 7:00 pm, other guys started to show up to check on the progress. About 8:00 there was a whole group assembled. Pete Watkins, Odell Brooks, Jim Parker, Don Wilkerson, Herschel Jones,. Chris Boerjan, Fred Peters and Glen Brandenburg all took their turns swapping stories and telling tales.
The tales got pretty entertaining. It seems that one time a Turner School kid got his britches taken off and thrown up into a tree where he couldn’t get them. The Principal was less than pleased! I wonder how that came out?
One by one the yarn tellers left to go home. Soon everyone had gone, except for Richard, Lawrence and Fred. Those guys stayed up all that cold night, talking and dozing and watching the fire under the meat. By 6:30 am the next morning, Lawrence began to cook breakfast. Rumor has it that they cooked and ate 4 pounds of bacon, a big black skillet full of scrambled eggs, and the better part of a large loaf of bread. It was told that Don Wilkinson ate smoked bologna until it nearly came out his ears.
By noon, samples were ready for the Turner School Alumni who poked their heads out back to see what was going on. At 1:00 pm about thirty school alumni dropped in to visit and enjoy being with their school mates of long ago. By 2:00 pm, the ladies of the community began to show up to organize the kitchen and food service for the barbeque. Pies, potato salad, deviled eggs, cakes and salads were only a small part of the delicious foods that were brought in to compliment the barbeque
About 100 people attended the barbeque which started at 4:00 pm. The barbeque was tender enough to cut with a fork, and had a glorious smoked flavor. By the time everyone had piled up their plates, board Chairman Mirus introduced Virgil Payne, a local candidate for JP, and Jason Watkins, a candidate for the Mountainburg School Board. Each gave a brief political speech, and asked for our votes.
Two plaques for Volunteer of the Year were presented to Jeanette Gibbs and Wesley Riggs. Turner Community owes them each a real debt of appreciation for the numerous hours of volunteer service they devote to us.
By 6:00 pm everyone had eaten all they could, were visiting with friends and having a good time. Just another 24 hours around the clock day of good fun and good friends!
Hey, just heard about the road crew starting to work on paving Mirus Hill. Too bad Jim didn't live to see the day. He would have organized a parade!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Rocky-Top 4-H News
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In 4-H news, Lillian Beasley won the coveted Spirit award in each of the two summer camps she attended. Each camp had over 200 kids in attendance. Congratulations Lillian!
Cody Wise attended a 3-day camp in Fayetteville placing 3 times in the top 10. He also made a trip to Washington, DC. Congratulations Cody!
Miranda Creel also attended the same camp. She has volunteered at the Senior Inn during summer vacation. Thanks for your service, Miranda!
All the 4-H kids are gearing up for the County Fair that starts September 8th by getting their animals groomed and ready to show, gather canned items and finishing craft projects. You can do the same and make some money at the same time. Be sure to attend at least once and see what the Fair has to offer.
Cody Wise attended a 3-day camp in Fayetteville placing 3 times in the top 10. He also made a trip to Washington, DC. Congratulations Cody!
Miranda Creel also attended the same camp. She has volunteered at the Senior Inn during summer vacation. Thanks for your service, Miranda!
All the 4-H kids are gearing up for the County Fair that starts September 8th by getting their animals groomed and ready to show, gather canned items and finishing craft projects. You can do the same and make some money at the same time. Be sure to attend at least once and see what the Fair has to offer.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
From the Chairman's Desk
Summer 2008
Well, we have survived the few hot days and we have been blessed with some good rains. The community keeps asking when the road will be paved and I along with all of y'all are "Waiting." I am hoping for 2008 and it will be done. Yes, I remember 2007, it was also promised and never happened. So, folks...we will wait and see what happens next.
If anyone seen a car on fire at the community fir station, just don't fret your mind none. You see, all of Fire District 3 was at the station and they were practicing for a possible car fire. These volunteer firefighters go thru the exercise so they will be trained. You know, in case you have a car fire or a house fire these guys and gals know what to do. We also have some trained First Responders at our fire station. Our hats are off to District 3 Firefighters and especially our fire fighters at our Turner Fire Station. I'll say thanks to you folks from all the people in this area.
The 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 PM we now have our monthly board meeting and it is also family fun night. Playing train and eating and oh, some of the stories told, neighbors it is fun.
The expansions of Locke/Fern, Dollard Rd Water Users are ongoing for Revis Hill Road, Revis Hill Cutoff, pope Cemetery Road, Friendly Lane and Locust Mountain. People living on these roads will be notified shortly about right-of-ways.
Two more families are now living in the area, just makes it bigger and better.
It is Barbeque and Homecoming here at Turner. It is a time to come and relax and enjoy your neighbor's company and eat some fingers lickin good food prepared by the folds of Turner. The time of this September 6tthis starting at noon for visiting and for eating is at 4:00 PM. Folks, don't just come and eat and run, stay awhile and just visit. If the young at heart can stand it, me and brother will be cooking the meat all the night September 5th. Coffee will be ready and if you spend the night with us, breakfast will be served.
Has anyone seen so many dragon flies this year? They are just thick, wonder what sign that is? If y'all know, kindly inform this old hillbilly.
Well, we have survived the few hot days and we have been blessed with some good rains. The community keeps asking when the road will be paved and I along with all of y'all are "Waiting." I am hoping for 2008 and it will be done. Yes, I remember 2007, it was also promised and never happened. So, folks...we will wait and see what happens next.
If anyone seen a car on fire at the community fir station, just don't fret your mind none. You see, all of Fire District 3 was at the station and they were practicing for a possible car fire. These volunteer firefighters go thru the exercise so they will be trained. You know, in case you have a car fire or a house fire these guys and gals know what to do. We also have some trained First Responders at our fire station. Our hats are off to District 3 Firefighters and especially our fire fighters at our Turner Fire Station. I'll say thanks to you folks from all the people in this area.
The 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 PM we now have our monthly board meeting and it is also family fun night. Playing train and eating and oh, some of the stories told, neighbors it is fun.
The expansions of Locke/Fern, Dollard Rd Water Users are ongoing for Revis Hill Road, Revis Hill Cutoff, pope Cemetery Road, Friendly Lane and Locust Mountain. People living on these roads will be notified shortly about right-of-ways.
Two more families are now living in the area, just makes it bigger and better.
It is Barbeque and Homecoming here at Turner. It is a time to come and relax and enjoy your neighbor's company and eat some fingers lickin good food prepared by the folds of Turner. The time of this September 6tthis starting at noon for visiting and for eating is at 4:00 PM. Folks, don't just come and eat and run, stay awhile and just visit. If the young at heart can stand it, me and brother will be cooking the meat all the night September 5th. Coffee will be ready and if you spend the night with us, breakfast will be served.
Has anyone seen so many dragon flies this year? They are just thick, wonder what sign that is? If y'all know, kindly inform this old hillbilly.
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