Cossatot River honor roll

Cossatot River Primary School

1st Semester Honor Roll (2022-2023)

First Grade-All A’s:

Story Alexander, Raymond Ashcraft, Kamden Baker, Kynlie Barton, Aedan Brummel, Brooklyn Crook, Maggie Davis, Tinley Davis, Henry Dixon, Genesis Esquivel, Isabel Gomez, Nataleigh Harper, Skyler Head, William Jeanes, Wyatt Jenkins, Xander Leach, AJ Lowrey, Calvin Mayo, Brynn Parker, Rylan Russell, Kye Sellers, Jaxen Shouse, Adeline Strother, Reiner Thomas, Skyla Tipton, Liam Walker

First Grade-All A’s & B’s:

Nicholas Aaron, Angel Alarcon, Lhiam Alexzander, Jessie Denton, Montserrat Gomez, Heidi Holbrook, Kendryck Moran, Gunner Murphy, Logan Pennell, Edwin Perez, Christian Quintana, Parker Watkins

Second Grade-All A’s:

Melody Ashcraft, Kade Denton, Emma Hulliberger, Honesty Joream, Magaly Salgado, Wyatt Vaughn, Ashlyn Wilhite, Sophia Williams

Second Grade-All A’s & B’s:

Mason Davis, Benz Dees, Jesus Delgado, Matthew Dixon, Landon Gertiser, Rebecca Goethals, Adaleine Hernandez, Zaily Hernandez, Joshua Hibbs, Hayden Hunter, Cooper Jester, Mia Juarez, Jaxson Knopp, Ely Loyd, Creeden Lyle, Yoselin Maldonado, Christopher May, Alejandro Maya, Kamden Meredith, Bentley Moss, Nathan Murray, Avanlei Rogers, Brandon Teodoro-Marroquin, Jaxton Thomas, Dani Toon, Karson West, Braxleigh Williams, Lucas Wray

2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll (2022-2023)

First Grade-All A’s:

Story Alexander, Raymond Ashcraft, Kamden Baker, Kynlie Barton, Aedan Brummel, Brooklyn Crook, Maggie Davis, Tinley Davis, Henry Dixon, Genesis Esquivel, Isabel Gomez, Nataleigh Harper, Skyler Head, Wyatt Jenkins, Xander Leach, AJ Lowrey, Calvin Mayo, Brynn Parker, Logan Pennell, Rylan Russell, Kye Sellers, Jaxen Shouse, Adeline Strother, Reiner Thomas, Skyla Tipton, Liam Walker

First Grade-All A’s & B’s:

Nicholas Aaron, Angel Alarcon, Lhiam Alexzander, Jessie Denton, Montserrat Gomez, Heidi Holbrook, William Jeanes, Kendryck Moran, Edwin Perez, Christian Quintana, Parker Watkins

Second Grade-All A’s: Benz Dees, Kade Denton, Emma Hulliberger, Magaly Salgado, Jaxton Thomas, Wyatt Vaughn, Ashlyn Wilhite, Sophia Williams

Second Grade-All A’s & B’s: Melody Ashcraft, Mason Davis, Jesus Delgado, Matthew Dixon, Landon Gertiser, Rebecca Goethals, Adaleine Hernandez, Zaily Hernandez, Hayden Hunter, Cooper Jester, Honesty Joream, Mia Juarez, Jaxson Knopp, Yoselin Maldonado, Kamden Meredith, Bentley Moss, Nathan Murray, Avanlei Rogers, Dani Toon, Braxleigh Williams, Lucas Wray

ORSD school board recognized in appreciation

Submitted by Tammy L. Young

The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) announced that January is School Board Recognition Month in Arkansas. School board members play an essential role in our schools and community. Ouachita River School District will join other districts in Arkansas in celebration of our board by thanking them for the time, talents, and knowledge they bring to our district and for their commitment to the families and children of our community.

Jerrall Strasner, ORSD superintendent stated, “On behalf of the ORSD family and community, our deepest gratitude and appreciation is extended to the Ouachita River School District School Board members whose commitment and dedication is to our mission: Providing a safe, caring environment where everyone learns and grows in order to be prepared for life. Our board members are involved and committed to our community by investing their time, knowledge and support to provide an enriching educational experience that impacts the lives of our students and families. Please join us in saying “thank you” to our school board members.”

Mr. Strasner added that elected school board members give our citizens and constituents a voice in education decision making. “While we make a special effort to show our appreciation in January to recognize our dedicated board members, their contribution is a year-round commitment.”

Around Town

Fund for Bill Davis at Union Bank. If anyone wants to donate to assist with shelter and food. Bill is going through chemo and radiation. He does not have transportation between Mena and Hot Springs and will be required to stay in Hot Springs for treatment.

Select Realty is hosting a food Drive for Acts of Love food Pantry from Monday, Jan. 23 to Friday, Feb. 3. You can drop your non-perishables off at Select Realty, 1161 Hwy 71 South, Mena, AR.

Narcotics Anonymous meet at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, 7 p.m. on Thursday, 7 p.m. on Friday, and 6 p.m. on Saturday at the old bus barn at the Crossing Church. For information call Erica at (479) 234-5289 or Candice at (501) 356-8300.

The Polk County Housing Authority has Rental Vouchers available. They are also in need of Applicants and Landlords. Contact them at 509 S. Morrow, Mena, (479) 394-1565 or polkarhousing.com

The Hatfield Branch Library is open every Tuesday and Friday from noon-4 p.m. The library is located at 121 Cemetery Rd. (old Agri building) in Hatfield.

GriefShare continues to meet every Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at First Presbyterian Church Mena for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

The Mena/Polk County Senior Center will have The Gator and Friends band performing in Mena every Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Center has an exercise class on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Contact Trena Looney with questions, (479) 394-5459.

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at The Crossing Church, 3 p.m., Sundays; at 5 p.m., Tuesdays; and at 8 p.m. Saturdays at the old bus barn. For information call (479) 234-8366 or (479) 216-3786.

The Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes has meals and activities for seniors. If you need to make delivery arrangements or changes call (870) 385-2373.

Hatfield First Baptist Church “Shepherd’s Closet” Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-Noon. Large selection of good, used clothing & a limited supply of non-perishable food items. Free to anyone in need.

The Food Pantry at the Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church is open every first and third Monday of each month, 4-6 p.m., located at Fair Grounds Road. For more information, call (479) 437-4018.

American Legion meets every 2nd Tuesday at the Legion Hall in Acorn. Potluck at 6 p.m., meeting follows.

Come play Bingo, Saturdays and Mondays, starts at 6 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.

Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast every Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Mena, 8 a.m. (full breakfast for small donation). All men from the community are invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7 p.m. Fridays at the First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. Discussion/Book Study for information call (479) 2430297.

Bluegrass Jam Session is open to musicians and fans alike. Bring your instruments for an unplugged session to the Daisy Room (behind Janssen’s Avenue Florist & Gifts) the first and third Thursdays of each month, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. Some snacks are provided.