State Capitol Week in Review
As the legislative session enters its final weeks, activity is in high gear. The highlight of the week was the final passage of the governor’s historic reform of Arkansas education.
March 2023
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William L. Burns
02-21-1929 William L Burns was born Feb. 21, 1929, in Alabama to William Lafayette and Eula Mae (Bartlett) Burns.
Carolyn Sue Anseaume
02-17-1938 Carolyn Sue Anseaume was born Feb. 17, 1938, to Austin and Clessie (House) Sanders in the Jobe community of Oregon County, Mo.
Francis Brenner
10-06-1927 – Francis Brenner departed this world on March 5, 2023, concluding a vibrant life. He was 95 years old.
DEATH NOTICES
Carolyn Sue Anseaume, 85, of St. Charles, Mo., died March 4 in Cabool, Mo.
Hardy Calendar of Events 2023: just the beginning
Saturday-Sunday, March 25-26, Gun and Knife Show @ Hardy Gym; Tuesday, March 28, Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet @ The Elks; Saturday, April 8, Easter Egg Hunt @ Loberg Park; Friday, May 5, Movie in the Park @ Loberg Park; Saturday-Sunday, May 2728, Music on Main @ Dr. Thompson Park (7-9 p.m.); Friday, June 2, Movie in the Park @ Loberg Park; Saturday, June 3, Spring River Car Show @ Loberg Park; Saturday, June 3, Music on Main @ Dr. Thompson Park (7-9 p.m.); Saturday, June 10, Music on Main @ Dr. Thompson Park (7-9 p.m.); Saturday, June 17, Music on Main @ Dr. Thompson Park (7-9 p.m.); Saturday, June 24, Music on Main @ Dr. Thompson Park (7-9 p.m.).
Highland high school scholarship opportunity
Special to the Villager Highland VFW Post 4772 now accepting scholarship applications from graduating seniors of Highland High School who are direct descendants of U.S. Military veterans.
Community Matters: The Convenor
In today's complex society, communities face numerous wicked problems requiring collaborative action. Convenors are the master orchestrators bringing together diverse stakeholders, perspectives, ideas, and resources to create something more significant than the sum of its parts. The word convene can be traced back to the 15th century deriving from two Latin words, venire, meaning 'come,' and con, meaning 'together.' To convene is to come together, or as a verb means to come, cause, assemble, or convoke. Other words synonymous with convene are to, unite, gather, congregate, or meet. The convenor is the individual, group, or organization that convenes or brings together.
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Many people would agree that preparation is the key to success in many areas of life. Yet, when it comes to being ready for a financial emergency, a sizable percentage of Americans are feeling distinctly unprepared — and that can lead to problems.
Spring River Chamber banquet, award nominees
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Inauguration Banquet will be held on March 28 at the Highland Elks Lodge Community Room, located at 15 Elks Lane in Cherokee Village. The event is one of the most popular events in the region that recognizes outstanding business, nonprofit, and individual members, as well as the Future Leader and the prestigious E.