June 2023

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 5 – 8 at Ozarka’s Melbourne campus. Ozarka Kids College’s theme this year was “Step into our future,” and included a fun-filled learning adventure, futuristic style. The students enjoyed daily STEM projects, learning about Arkansas reptiles, art projects, yoga, and cooking classes. Students took home several projects such as, a kite, art canvases, man-made snow, a planter, college ID badge, and a t-shirt.

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Community Matters: Leadership Styles Part IV

Part IV of this miniseries explores Servant Leadership, an approach that bears immense significance in leadership. At the forefront of this influential concept is Robert Greenleaf (1977), who emphasized the paramount importance of leaders assuming the role of servants, prioritizing the needs and welfare of others. Leaders who adopt a servant leadership style shift their focus from personal ambitions to serving their collaborative members, fostering their growth and success. In this way, servant leaders create an environment conducive to the development and flourishing of their stakeholders rather than solely pursuing personal power or gain.

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When it comes to summer fire safety, it’s all about location, location, location

Mountain Home, Ark. (Grassroots Newswire) June 15, 2023 - With the summer season in full swing, fire and water damage cleanup specialist Mike Vierling with SERVPRO of Baxter, Boone, Fulton & Marion Counties reminds Mountain Home homeowners that popular summer activities - like grilling, setting off fireworks, and relaxing around a fire pit or campfire - can quickly turn from fun to flames, resulting in damage to property and structures, and even personal injury.

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