What drives them : VOLUNTEERS FIND OPPORTUNITY TO HELP CANCER PATIENTS BY PROVIDING THEM RIDES TO TREATMENTS

BY KEVIN KINDER Northwest Arkansas Times

The ride there from Wanda Spiller’s home isn’t far, just a few miles. She greets Ann Boyd with a simple wave, and soon, Spiller is riding in a car with a woman she’s barely met. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

AT HOME : Remote controls, entering passwords will someday be obsolete

Marni Jameson marnij@comcast.net

If I could pick a time in history to live, I would plant myself somewhere after the invention of matches but before the remote control. The arrival of the remote marks the point where houses got so smart they started to make me look bad. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

FACES

Compiled by Brandi Guthrie

Bank donates to Community Foundation The Bank of Fayetteville president and chief executive officer Mary Beth Brooks and Bank of Fayetteville employees presented a check for $5,000 to Fayetteville Foundation President and CEO Becky Brink and Fayetteville Community Foundation board members Aug. 18 at the Bank of Fayetteville Main Branch lobby on 1 S. Block St. The bank donated the money to support programs and organizations that enhance every aspect of life in the Fayetteville area. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Running a reverse : Benefit to offer help for community caregiver

BY STEVE SCHMIDT

Northwest Arkansas Times “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill It’s a flip of the script, a turn of the table. Call it whatever you want — Mary Ebert’s not used to it. For most of her 60 years, Ebert has been the one to lend the hand. It’s been said it’s better to give than to receive. For her, it’s also easier. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

CORRECTION

About 1.2 million people were transported by Razorback Transit last year. An incorrect number was listed in an Aug. 24 article titled “All aboard: During tough economic times, Razorback Transit still a resource for Fayetteville.” - Sunday, August 31, 2008

THE ROCKWOOD FILES : Mama Bear reflects on the sound of silence

Gwen Rockwood rockwoodfiles@cox.net

Iwatched my tow-headed 6-year-old bound down the sidewalk this morning, red lunchbox dangling from his hand. With a smile and a quick wave, he climbed into the neighbor’s carpool and he was gone. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Military Briefs

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Bryan A. Ditmore, son of Dede M. Ditmore of Fayetteville and Alan L. Ditmore of Huntsville, recently reported for duty at Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Contestants needed for Cane Hill talent show

appeal and quality of performance. An overall score serves as the tie breaker. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Anniversary : The Platts

Zan and Mel Platt of Gentry will celebrate their 25th anniversary at 4 p.m. Sept. 6, 2008, at 32 Smart Lane in Bella Vista. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Goin’ bananas

- Sunday, August 31, 2008

Ahlberg-Hamilton

Rachel Ahlberg and Jordan Hamilton, both of Dallas, plan to marry at 5 p.m. Oct. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Sedlacek-Moore

Sarah Elizabeth Sedlacek of Maryland Heights, Mo., and Justin Charles Moore of Fayetteville plan to marry at 6 p.m. Sept. 13, 2008, at Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm in Fayetteville. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Jones-Baird

Andrea Jones and Richard Baird III, both of Fayetteville, plan to marry at 7 p.m. Sept. 6, 2008, at Vesper Point at Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center in Fayetteville. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Snipes-Stewart

Amber Snipes and Evan Stewart, both of Fayetteville, plan to marry at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 2008, at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa, Okla. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Dorsey-Smith

Julie LeAnne Dorsey of Siloam Springs and Collier Wenderoth Smith of Fort Smith plan to marry at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 2008, at Dunes Beach in Fort Morgan, Ala. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Dewey-DeVault

Andrea Lynette Dewey and Joseph William DeVault, both of Farmington, plan to marry at 11 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Farmington. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Parsons-Kelly

Christin Parsons and Daniel Kelly, both of Goshen, plan to marry at 4 p.m. Sept. 13, 2008, at Jones Center Chapel in Springdale. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Trumpet vine attractive but invasive

be done at this time. Rotate your plantings on a threeyear cycle. It is also a good idea to rough dig the planting area in the fall to expose any wintering insects. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Smith-Austin

Alicia Leigh Austin and Chad Andrew Smith, both of North Little Rock, were married Aug. 9, 2008, at Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Ken Shaddox officiated the double ring ceremony. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Stiles-Renda

and Jason Frederick Stiles of Springdale were married July 5, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tontitown. Father Antony officiated the double ring ceremony. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Chandler-Stuart

Brooke Stuart and Matthew Chandler, both of Prairie Grove, were married May 24, 2008, at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. District Judge Graham Nations officiated the double ring ceremony. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

O’Keefe-Ezell

Rachel Ezell of Siloam Springs and Michael O’Keefe of Boston were married July 19, 2008, at the Inn at Mountain View Farm in East Burke, Vt. - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Channel 18 — Community Access Television

Today Midnight The Abbey of the Lemur:“Bone Salad Jubilee” 1 a.m. Mondo Pazzo:“Dial M for Mondo” 2:30 a.m. Asylum Open Mics Vol. 1 3:12 a.m. Free Speech TV 9:30 a.m. An Interview with Artist John Robert Willer 10 a.m. Beyond Today:The Rapture-Who’s Left Behind? 10:30 a.m.WTF?!? 11 a.m. Krishnamurti: Meditation (2) Noon CAT Community News: August 27th 2008! 12:30 p.m. Art Class Detectives 12:45 p.m. 4-H Talks 1 p.m. OMNI Month in Review: August 2008 2 p.m.Words of Peace:“Maharaji — A Persistent Voice-Ep.161” 2:30 p.m. A Study in Darkness 3 p.m. Book Notes 3:30 p.m. Center on Congress 4 p.m. Explorations in Faiths:“Approaches to Spiritual Healing” 4:30 p.m.The Caine Interviews: Arkansas WarCats Football 5 p.m.Valley Harvest Ministries: Overcoming Discouragement Part 2 5:30 p.m. Key to the Kingdom 6 p.m. Democracy Now! 7 p.m.Tomorrow’sWorld :Will the Dead Live Again? 7:30 p.m. SHS Reunion 2003 8:15 p.m. CAT Board Revisited 9:05 p.m. Heart Space Open Mic 10 p.m. Hair & Nail Video Magazine 11 p.m. AMX on TV Episod - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Channel 16 — Fayetteville Government Channel

Today 1 a.m. Community Events Calendar 5 a.m. FireTraining Video 6 a.m.Washington/Madison County Drug Court 7 a.m.Water & Sewer Committee: Aug. 26 8:30 a.m. Community Events Calendar 9 a.m. Planning Commission: Aug. 25 12:15 p.m. City Council Agenda: Aug. 26 2:15 p.m.Ward 4: Aug. 25 3:30 p.m. Fayetteville School Board Position 2 Candidate Debate 4:30 p.m. Planning Commission: Aug. 25 7:45 p.m. City Council Agenda: Aug. 26 9:45 p.m.Ward 4: Aug. 25 11 p.m. Street Committee: Aug. 28 Monday 1 a.m. City Council Agenda: Aug. 26 3 a.m. Community Events Calendar 5 a.m. FireTraining Video 6 a.m.Washington/Madison County Drug Court 7 a.m.Telecom Internet Subcommittee: Aug. 27 8:30 a.m. Community Events Calendar 9 a.m. PEG Center Equipment Committee: Aug. 28 11 a.m.Ward 4: Aug. 25 12:15 p.m. Animal Services Feline Temperament Test Information; Animals That Need Homes Now!; Feline Temperament Test Demonstration; Farmers Market 1 p.m. Subdivision Committee: Aug. 28 4 p.m. Community Events Calendar 4:30 p.m. FireTraining V - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Channel 22 — Jones Television

Today Midnight Classic Arts and Music 8 a.m. Annenberg Education 9 a.m. Home Connection 9:30 a.m. Beverly Hillbillies 10 a.m. Annenberg Education 11 a.m. Classic Arts and Music 1 p.m. One Night in Tropics 2 p.m. Sabotage 4 p.m.Yoga with Andrea 4:30 p.m. Ab Blast 5 p.m. Earth Revealed 6 p.m. Annenberg Education 7 p.m. Pardon My Sarong 8:30 p.m. Classic Arts and Music 9 p.m. Make Room for Daddy 9:30 p.m. Money Matters 10 p.m. Annenberg Education 11 p.m. Bonanza Monday Midnight Classic Arts and Music 6:30 a.m.Yoga with Andrea 7 a.m. Classic Arts and Music 8 a.m. Annenberg Education 9 a.m. Classic Cartoons 10 a.m.Yoga with Andrea 10:30 a.m. Andy Griffith 11 a.m.Toucan Jam Special Noon Paths of Glory 2 p.m. Classic Arts and Music 3 p.m. Annenberg Education 4 p.m. Meet John Doe 6 p.m. Annenberg Education 7 p.m. All Pets Considered 7:30 p.m. Make Your Mark 8 p.m. Natural State of Living Green 8:30 p.m. Sushi 101 9 p.m. Drug Court 10 p.m. Scenic Railroads 11 p.m. Annenberg Education Tuesday Midnight Classic Arts and - Sunday, August 31, 2008

Owners wanted

The Fayetteville Animal Shelter, 1640 S. Armstrong Road, provides a temporary home for cats, dogs and other animals found in Washington County. Animals can be adopted from the shelter for a small fee. For information, call 444-3456 or visit the shelter’s Web site at www.fayettevilleanimals.petfinder.com or www. accessfayetteville.org. - Sunday, August 31, 2008