Ozarka Kids College a success
Ozarka College recently held Kids College this summer for students who will be entering grades two through seven this fall. Classes were June 13-16 at Ozarka’s Melbourne campus.
July 2022
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Capitol Week in Review
The Arkansas School Safety Commission is meeting frequently in order to have an initial report ready for the governor and legislators by August 1. The commission has been charged with updating its original report, which was issued in November of 2018.
Viola Leagues and Tournament Champions
Coaches: Dustin Cotter and Chris Waltrip. Pictured left to right, bottom row: Audrie Newberry, Cheyenne Newberry, Bella Bontrager, Emily Martin and Addison Luther. Pictured left to right, top row: Joey Harber, Kailee Hallmark, Hayden Friend, Hailee Crotts, Cheyenne Hallmark and Avery Rogers. Not pictured: Sayde Waltrip and Shayden Waltrip.
From the Mayor:
There continues to be an upward climb in the number of COV- ID-19 cases in our region. As always observe appropriate health habits, be alert to situations which may be conducive to exposure, and if experiencing virus symptoms get tested. Remember your personal physician is your best resource. Just be aware of your surroundings and the potential for contacting the virus.
Progressive Eye Center wins national contest; proceeds to benefit local children with reading disabilities
Progressive Eye Center entered First Horizon Bank’s “Back to Business” contest. The contest was open to forprofit business entities in several states and cities, including NortheastArkansas. Eligible businesses could submit their entries into the contest, including creativestatements, photos, and videos describing how their business would use the prize money. Fifty
The Marshall’s now call Arkansas home
Allow me to introduce myself. I am Vincent Marshall and am the new managing editor for the Villager Journal and The News in Salem and Cherokee Village, respectively.
Second annual Fulton County Fair Corn Hole Tournament to be held
LakeView Car Rentals, AllSteel and Mary Hall, Local Scentsy Consultant, will provide $750 added money for the second annual Fulton County Fair Corn Hole Tournament scheduled for July 22 in the Salem Civic Center. The tournament will start at 6 p.m. and is open to anyone. The entry fee is $25/team with half of the fees going into prize money. The tournament will be ACO rules and it will be double elimination.
Congressional Award: Recognizing Tomorrow’s Leaders
If you’re like me, there were few days on the calendar that I looked forward to more than the last day of school when I was young. As a parent, I understand how challenging the summer months are to keeping kids busy. Communities offer specialized programs to engage youth through public library reading programs, sports camps and Boys and Girls Clubs. For young people aiming to challenge themselves and make a difference in the lives of others, there is the Congressional Award.
House of Representatives
Research has shown that 90 percent of a person’s brain develops in the first five years of life. That is why a child’s experiences and relationships during that time are critically important.
Winners of The Spring River Open Golf Tournament
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce and the Quad Cities Rotary Club hosted the annual Spring River Open Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 25 at the South Golf Course in Cherokee Village to raise funds for community projects throughout the area.