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The nonprofit sector responds to crises as they often play essential roles during natural disasters like tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, social and political disruptions, and health pandemics like COVID-19. The Centre for Research in Epidemiology of Disasters reported in 2021; the economic loss was US$171.3 billion worldwide as the nonprofit sector, in partnership with local government, businesses, and in collaboration with other non-governmental institutions and nonprofit organizations, responded to drought, earthquakes, extreme temperatures, floods, landslides, storms, volcanic activity, and wildfires.

The following students have earned All A's, All A's & B's, Citizenship, or Perfect Attendance in the 2nd quarter at Salem High School: 7th Grade Superintendent’s list: all A’s Abigail Criss, Presley Hall, Quincy Hurtt, Elizabeth Innis, Tennyson Leslie, Brylie Lewis, Camryn Nelson, Hunter Newman, Xander Sartin, Dusty Schott, Chesny Smith, Karli Thiel, Maggie Wiseman. 8th Grade Superintendent's list: all A’s Kenley Bassham, Melody Campbell, Caden Clowers, Joseph Dailey, Isabel Gagnon, Hunter Hall, Kylie Harber, Tinsley Leslie, Reagan Norris, Wesley Oliver, Bailey Seyler, Caitrin Spetnagel, Jailyn Strong, Natalie Welch.

As you know, inflation was big news throughout 2022. But will it continue in 2023? And looking even further ahead, how should you account for inflation in your long-term plans? In regard to the first question, many experts predict that inflation will cool off this year, though there are no guarantees.

Courtesy of the Peace Lutheran Church community The nationally known grief support program called 'GriefShare' is being offered again to the community on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon starting Jan. 10 at Peace Lutheran Church (located just inside the south entrance to Cherokee Village). Those who participated in previous sessions have encouraged others to benefit from it as they have.

Are you looking for funding to start or grow your business? Join UA Division of Agriculture, Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI), and Simmons Bank on Jan. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. to learn about SBA loan products and local funding opportunities available to you.

Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Painting Whiteon- White: Experiment painting with white watercolor on white paper using a Georgia O’Keeffe influence. Must register by calling Artist Barb Massie at 407-7665506. Free Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – 12 noon (normally every third Saturday). Photography enthusiasts meet to discuss techniques and show their beautiful photos. Beginners welcome. Call or text Keith at 870-283-1037. Free Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1 – 3 p.m. Mix acrylic paint colors to pour over a bowl with the excess flowing onto a tile, creating amazingly beautiful designs of color. Must register by calling Artist Barb Massie at 407-7665506. $20 for members, $25 non-members.

It’s that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we’ll go to the gym more, or learn a new language, or take up a musical instrument, or any number of other worthy goals. But this year, when making New Year’s resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones? Here are a few to consider: • Don’t let inflation derail your investment strategy.