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The Ash Flat Fire Department visited The Martin Center on Monday, May 23. Fire Chief Adam Bates and Firefighter Chuck Crowe showed clients the fire truck and emergency equipment used when an emergency arises. Clients then had a question-and-answer session where Bates and Crowe explained how some of their equipment was used in emergencies. TMC Program Director Vickie Foster said the clients really enjoyed the visit. The Martin Center is one of two adult developmental day treatment facilities operated by Network of Community Options, Inc.; the other is New Directions in Batesville. Both centers are certified by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities. Their purpose is to enhance the social lives of adults with developmental challenges who are living independently or semi-independently and help them learn or improve everyday living skills. NCO, Inc. has created an opportunity for adults who attend the center to participate in life skills, communication, socialization, recreational, and prevocational training. This program assists in building character, self-esteem, and responsibility in all of the people it serves.

The Ozarka College Foundation has selected Brandy DeLoach Corter of Izard County to serve on the foundation board of directors. Board members serve a five-year term and work collectively to support the mission of Ozarka College to provide life-changing experiences through education. The Ozarka College Foundation Board encourages participation and volunteerism in a variety of ways and foundation members serve in a public relations capacity to represent Ozarka College in their individual communities.

Janet Yancey, of Melbourne School District, has been named Alumni of the Year at Ozarka College. Janet is Melbourne Schools’ high school counselor and district test coordinator.

The Ozarka College Foundation has selected Brandy DeLoach Corter of Izard County to serve on the foundation board of directors. Board members serve a five-year term and work collectively to support the mission of Ozarka College to provide life-changing experiences through education. The Ozarka College Foundation Board encourages participation and volunteerism in a variety of ways and foundation members serve in a public relations capacity to represent Ozarka College in their individual communities.

MaKayla Goins of Mountain View, Ark. has been selected to receive one of two scholarships honoring the late Jean Jennings of Mountain View. The Jean Jennings Memorial Scholarships are awarded each year to two Mountain View residents attending Ozarka College. MaKayla will receive $250 for the fall 2022 semester and $250 for the spring 2023 semester.

Janet Yancey, of Melbourne School District, has been named Alumni of the Year at Ozarka College. Janet is Melbourne Schools’ high school counselor and district test coordinator.

In a fund raising event for the North Arkansas Dance Theatre, a non-profit performing troupe, the NADT Dance Academy will be presenting “The Little Mermaid.” The performance will be Friday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Ozarka College. Admission is $5. All proceeds will go to the non profit North Arkansas Dance Theatre.

A benefit auction and dinner will be held to help support Coach Blake Medlock and his family as he recovers from esophageal cancer. The event will be held at AL Hutson Memorial Center on June 11. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. with a live auction to follow at 6 p.m.