Greenwood Life October 2020

Greenwood Life October 2020. VOLUME 2. ISSUE 10

C O M M U N I T Y | S C H O O L | FA M I LY | FA I T H

Trick or Treat on the Trail

Greenwood prepares for an unconventional Halloween

Going Green Greenwood takes another step towards solar energy use for municipal buildings

Hometown Hero Greenwood native selected as 2020 Physician of the Year

Drs. Sandy

&Brad

Johnson

KEEP THE RIVER VALLEY

skintastic

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Read all about the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce Physician of the Year.

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The Johnsons Read about the husband and wife team keeping the River Valley skintastic.

Comes 08 Here 10 the Bride Read all about the Rivera wedding.

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Holiday Market Read all about local vendors and wares.

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Trick or Treat on the Trail

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Going Green

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Bulldogs Homecoming

Greenwood gears up for a social distanced Halloween.

Chance Pennington

Read all about this Greenwood grad and his ventures.

Greenwood is looking at solar energy to power municipal buildings.

Hear from the Homecoming Queen.

OUR CREW THIS ISSUE Our talented batch of contributors for October 2020

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HOMETOWN HERO HOME

By Scott Cutlip

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

LEE JOHNSON

PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR May 2019 cover subject (and brother of current cover subject Brad Johnson) Lee Johnson has been chosen as the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce Physician of the Year for 2020.

Johnson has worn many hats this year.

In addition to his professional duties as an emergency room doctor at Baptist Fort Smith and Baptist Van Buren, he is also the medical director of Fort

Smith EMS and Southwest EMS. He is serving as state representative for District 75, which serves parts of Sebastian and Crawford County.

Johnson was notified of the award on Sept. 1. “It was unexpected,” he said.

“I was very flattered and humbled to be honored that way.”

Not only did Johnson have to juggle

“I WAS VERY FLATTERED AND HUMBLED TO BE HONORED THAT WAY.” Lee Johnson FORT SMITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR FOR 2020

his many priorities, but he had to do so this year with the shadow of COVID-19 over everything.

“As someone who plays a role with EMS, that interacts with both hospitals in Fort Smith and in Van Buren,” he said, “it made some sense for me to try to help organize community coordination and communication. I also have the role of state representative, which gave me a unique spot to try to get some key leaders for the area to the table to talk about preparations and plans for any surges that we might see in our area.”

Johnson, who served for ten years on the Greenwood City Council, is running unopposed for his second term as state representative. He has

served as Vice Chairman of the Public Health, Labor, and Welfare Committee, Public Health - House Health Services Committee, and two other committees. He co-sponsored 34 bills and sponsored 20, including HB1519, to raise the buying age for cigarettes to 21. Many of the bills he sponsored or co-sponsored had to do with public health.

Johnson has been married to his wife, Jennifer, for 26 years. She is a pediatrician at River Valley Primary Care.

They have three children: Will, who has a master’s in bioinformatics and is pursuing another in genetics; Luke, a junior at the University of Arkansas, studying pre-med; and Wesley, a junior at Greenwood High School.

[Photos courtesy of Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce]

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Kristian & Tiffany

RIVERA Married September 12, 2020

Ceremony and reception at The Loft at Stone Oak in Greenwood Tiffany’s parents are Edwin and Tania Munoz of Fort Smith.

Kristian’s parents are Oscar and Maricela Rivera of Fort Smith.

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HOW WE MET: Kristian first laid eyes on Tiffany when they were in 8th grade at a track meet competition for Chaffin Junior High.

He was too scared and shy to say anything at first, but he hoped to one day cross paths again. Kristian transferred to Chaffin Junior high from Kimmon’s Junior High in 9th grade. That’s where he finally got to cross paths with the same girl that wore the pink Columbia jacket that

[Photos by Allison Mitchell Photography]

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had a high ponytail that same day of the track meet. They had a lot of friends in common due to soccer.

They first met each other for the first time at a Express soccer tournament.

Kristian and Tiffany stayed friends for about one year and then Kristian finally asked Tiffany to be his girlfriend on June 4, 2011. They were high school sweethearts, went through college and moved to Austin, Texas together in 2018.

THE PROPOSAL: Kristian proposed at the Fort Smith National Historic park. He had told Tiffany that he had a friend who wanted to take fall pictures for his photography page. Little did Tiffany know that that’s where their lives would change. Tiffany had been waiting nine years for this special moment in her life. Kristian surprised Tiffany with an engagement party with all of their close family and friends on November 22, 2019.

OUR WEDDING DAY: From the joyous smile walking down the aisle, to the happy tears during the first dance, the smallest and biggest moment of our day was captured and preserved for everlasting memories.

We couldn’t have done our special

day without all of our loved ones and friends, those took a leap of faith on attending our wedding during a pandemic. The day was filled with a lot of love and happiness.

OUR HONEYMOON: We went to Cabo San Lucas and stayed at the Grand Americana Resort with a lot of tequila and tacos on the beach.

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GREENWOOD PREPARES FOR socially distanced TRICK OR TREATING

By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER COVID-19 is unable to stop the an-

“We knew it was going to be very dif-

nual Greenwood Halloween Trail.

ficult to make happen this year with

Community leaders, including the

social distancing,” said Skaggs. “It

parks department, chamber of com-

would last forever if we let families in

merce, high school, and the mayor’s

and kept them six feet apart.”

office have come up with a way to still have the event, while also maintaining social distance.

ley, parks director, “and we thought

event.

many people. JoElla Skaggs called and said what are we going to do about the trail.”

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at the high school, but Mayor Doug Kinslow suggested Bell Park for the

cause we obviously can’t have that

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thought the drive-thru might occur

“2020 rolls around,” said Tammy Briabout just not having anything, be-

[Bob Purvis’ grandson, Grady Hunt, is seen. [Courtesy photo]

According to Briley, it was initially

While the drive-thru concept appeared to solve some of the issues, there was still the problem of how to get candy to the children without breaking social distancing by hav-

Skaggs, the high school Beta Club

ing people come to the cars or the

sponsor, suggested that instead of

children exiting them. Bob Purvis,

children and parents walking the

executive director of the Chamber

trail from Zachary Park to City Hall,

of Commerce came to Briley with an

this year’s trail would be done by

idea.

having cars drive to the booths in order to maintain social distancing.

“I happen to have been in Yeager’s

[Courtesy Photo]

Hardware and bought a couple of

A map will also likely be distributed

butterfly nets for my grandchildren,”

to indicate the various stations. As

he said. “They’re reasonably sturdy,

the vehicle approaches each booth

they’re inexpensive, and they’re four

or table, the attendants can read the

feet long. I thought, what if we stuck

number on the windshield with the

one of these out the window.”

number of children to give candy to

Although Briley initially thought it crazy, she came around to the idea, and Farmers Bank volunteered as

and will put the candy in the butterfly net. When the vehicles circle back, the nets will be collected.

a sponsor to order 1,500 nets from

The Halloween Trail started approxi-

Yeager’s.

mately ten years ago, spearheaded by

The drive-thru will start right off of Main Street. As each vehicle enters the park, there will be a chamber of commerce station that will distribute a butterfly net to stick out the pas-

retired high school principal Jerry Efurd. In years that it has rained, the location has been the basketball are-

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na. Briley estimates that the Halloween trail gets roughly 3,000 visitors.

senger side. A sticker will be put on

“This is one of the more popular Hal-

the windshield of the car, indicating

loween events in the River Valley,”

the number of children in the vehicle.

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is going to be just as good, if not bet-

such as the National Honor Society,

ter. It’s going to be in a really pretty

FFA, Beta Club, and student council

place out there in Bell Park. It’s a good

will have booths. “We’ve had candi-

alternative to having small children

dates running for office set up a sta-

running around on the street, going

tion before,” said Skaggs. “If anybody

door to door.”

wants to set up a station, we’ll make

The nets will be used again during the Christmas parade, which Purvis says will be a reverse parade, in which the floats are stationary and viewers will drive past them. Candy which is usu-

a place for them on the map.” To set up a booth, contact JoElla Skaggs at 479-996-4141 or City Hall at 479996-2742. Anyone wishing to donate candy can contact the same numbers.

ally thrown from the floats will be put

The Halloween drive-thru will be Sat-

in the nets.

urday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.

There will be plenty of room for anybody who would like to set up to give out candy. Pop-up tents can be put up in case of rain. School organizations,

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at Bell Park. While the time is shorter than previous Halloweens, the use of cars means it’s likely participants will go through the trail more quickly.

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s e v o m d o wdos solar power Greteon war

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By A. Drew Smith CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Greenwood City Council voted on Sept. 14 in favor of purchasing land that will house solar panels to provide power to its municipal buildings.

The process began when Nick Plastiras, with Scenic Hill Solar, gave a presentation to Greenwood City Council last October.

During that meeting, Plastiras pointed out that the city currently needs two electric utility sources and therefor two plants. He proposed the need for a singular solar power plant.

Plastiras also pointed out the need to not overbuild the solar power system and that it would produce 2.4 million kilowatt hours per year. This would reduce CO2 emissions by 48,000 metric tons over the course of 30 years, or the equivalent of 120 million car miles. This could produce electricity for more than 7,185 homes for a year.

According to Plastiras, the goal is “to produce enough electricity during the day where it would balance itself out at night.”

In his presentation, Plastiras stated a move to solar power could save the city $60,000 annually, with additional savings on a 26% tax credit. Total savings were projected to be approximately $2.8 million with no up front cost.

The project would require approximately 10 acres to house solar panels.

Plastiras pointed out that Scenic Hill Solar would be responsible for upkeep and repair of the facility as part of the agreement.

for the city to buy the panels and run it themselves in the sixth year.

Marsh said the solar company would likely not be able to get as good of a deal on land as the city. Therefore, it could cost the city more if that route was taken.

The final cost for the property is $40,000, plus closing costs.

Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow stated there wasn’t an official contract, but a verbal agreement to carry out the plan.

The City of Alma and the Quorum Court of Sebastian County have taken similar steps towards powering municipal buildings with solar power.

Fort Smith has had internal discussions, but hasn’t voted on the issue.

Greenwood Financial Director Tom Marsh presented land to the council.

The council had several options: purchase the presented land for $4,000 per acre, let the solar company represent the city in purchasing land or pass on purchasing land altogether.

If Greenwood went with Scenic Solar, there would be an option

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Drs. Sandy

&Brad

Johnson KEEP THE RIVER VALLEY

skintastic

STORY BY

Scott Cutlip

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Sharla Derry

The two doctors couldn’t seem more

Market with a total of eight em-

different upon first impression.

ployees, including the two doctors

Brad Johnson, the Greenwood na-

and current clinic manager Shelly

tive whose family has been a part of

Sparrow. They moved to their cur-

the community fabric for decades,

rent location in 2011 and currently

seems quiet and reserved and prone

have approximately 58 employees.

to repetition and humility. Sandy

Johnson Dermatology is one of the

Johnson, an Ohio native, is gregari-

first facilities in the area to receive a

ous and talkative. But the couple is

Leadership in Energy and Environ-

more than meets the eye, and they’ve

mental Design certification. Some of

developed their relationship into a

the green efforts include the use of a

lengthy marriage and a successful

rainwater harvesting system for po-

partnership at Johnson Dermatol-

table water, energy efficient lighting,

ogy.

and the use of recycled material.

They have been helping patients all

Johnson Dermatology, which was

over the River Valley with their skin

voted as the best dermatology clinic

care and other dermatological issues

in Fort Smith’s Best of the Best last

since 2006, when they first opened

year, is one of only a few clinics that

Johnson Dermatology at Cisterna

performs Mohs micrographic sur

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Johnson family. [Courtesy Photo]

geries. In addition to medical proce-

went to medical school at the North-

With no set plan in the latter half of

years in Ohio for a surgery fellowship

dures, the clinic also offers cosmetic

eastern Ohio Universities College of

college, he heeded the advice of his

for Brad, the two moved to Green-

procedures, such as botox, dermal

Medicine, graduating in 1996. She

brother, Lee, who had attended med-

wood and opened their business in

fillers, and laser therapy. According

discovered her love for dermatology

ical schoo,l and applied himself. Lee

Fort Smith.

to Sandy, Johnson Dermatology is

in her second year of medical school,

introduced Brad to Sandy, and they

also one of the largest clinical trial

and after graduation, she went to the

went on a blind date on May 3, 1997.

centers, having done well over 50 der-

University of Arkansas for Medical

They married on July 4, 1998.

matology trials.

Services in Little Rock for her derma-

The Johnsons came to this same des-

tology residency.

tination through different routes.

Brad graduated from Greenwood

Sandy grew up in Niles, Ohio, with

High in 1991 and initially had no in-

her parents, John and Josephine

tention of being a doctor, attending

Marchese and her sister. She gradu-

Hendrix College with the thought

ated from high school in 1990 and

of being an engineer of some sort.

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To the Johnsons, family means a lot.

They have two children: Mark, 19, is a computer science major at Hen-

“I went to med school because of my

drix college and is on the Hendrix e-

brother,” Brad said. “I went to derma-

sports team; Anna, 17, is a senior at

tology because my wife.”

Greenwood high, where she plays on

Regardless of how he got there, it worked out for the two of them. After seven years in Little Rock and two

the volleyball team and is a National Merit semifinalist. Brad’s brother, Lee, an Arkansas state representative and emergency room doctor, lives in

“[GREENWOOD IS] JUST SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE. IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE CHILDREN WHERE I CAN FEEL SAFE AND SECURE.” Sandy Johnson

Greenwood with his family, as does

brother relationship. He’s my best

their mother, Kay Johnson Headley,

friend. I spend time with him every

the retired Greenwood School Su-

week. There’s nobody besides my wife

perintendent. Their father passed

and kids I’d rather spend time with.”

in 2013. Sandy’s parents moved to Greenwood twelve years ago, and they now share a backyard with Sandy and Brad. Lee Johnson said he and his brother go over to their mother’s (right next to Lee’s house) every Friday for conversation. “Brad and I have a great relationship,” Lee said. ”We’ve never had a typical brother-

Despite Greenwood not being the town she grew up in, she sang its praises. “It’s a wonderful place to raise children,” she said. “Everybody looks out for each other. It’s kind. It offers everything: awesome school system; plenty of opportunities; a place to go outside. I love being able to walk out my front door and go run on the

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“IT’S VERY MEANINGFUL TO HAVE A HOMETOWN THAT I’M PROUD OF, AND HAVING A VERY SPECIFIC PLACE TO CALL HOME” Brad Johnson

trails. That brings me so much satis-

on the Greenwood school board and

faction. It’s just such a beautiful place

used to coach youth sports when his

to live. It’s a great place to raise chil-

children were younger. Sandy has

dren where I can feel safe and secure.”

served on the board of the Green-

“It’s very meaningful to have a hometown that I’m proud of, and having a very specific place to call home,” said Brad.

Commerce. She also serves on the Mercy Community Board and Board of Visitors at UAFS. Sandy also is a volunteer faculty at UAMS.

Despite the time it takes to run their clinic, the Johnsons still find time to be part of the community. Brad serves

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wood and Fort Smith Chambers of

Like other businesses, Johnson Dermatology had to respond to COVID-19. The clinic was initially

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closed to emergencies only. When

munity activities, they both are fitness

they reopened, the reception area was

enthusiasts, with Sandy showing a

not used. “We tried to limit the inter-

particular fondness for running. They

actions between patients,” Sandy said.

both expressed a love of watching

“They basically stay in the parking lot

their children participating in sport-

until their appointment time. They

ing activities.

call us when they get there, and then we contact them when we’re ready for them to come in straight to their exam room.”

While both Johnsons find their time

Johnson Dermatology is located at 5921 Riley Park Drive in Fort Smith.

Their office number is 479-649-3376.

The clinic’s website is https://johnsondermatology.com/.

occupied with work and other com-

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WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING TOGETHER AS A MARRIED COUPLE? Sandy: I really like working together as a couple. I think it’s really good. We love our children very much, and this is kind of like a third child for us. Watching it grow and evolve and change has been rewarding.

Brad: For me, it’s very good. She’s essentially the one who runs our business. For us as a couple, it’s been a really good thing to be in business together and to share this together. It’s been a really good thing for our marriage and our family. All positives for me.

WHAT’S YOUR RETREAT FROM IT ALL? Sandy: For me, I like to exercise. So, if I have any free time, I’m gonna want to probably work out and hopefully sit on my back porch, which is one of the things that brings me a lot of joy.

Brad: Probably fitness activities.

WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM COACH JONES? Coach Jones was as good as I’ve ever been around on organization and time management. He knew, to the minute what was supposed to be done and when it was supposed to be done. We were on time at all times, and he had a plan. And that’s something that we’ve continued to do. We learn the importance of time and being on time and making sure that we have a plan for everything we do, whether it’s proactive, weekend preparation, or a game.

IF YOU COULD THROW A DINNER PARTY, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE IT TO BE? Sandy: “One of the things I enjoy the most is, on Sunday evenings, Brad cooks family dinner. I really enjoy our family dinner, where it’s Brad and the kids, my mom and dad, and Brad’s mom and her husband, and Lee and Jennifer and their children. That would probably be my favorite dinner party.”

Brad concurred with Sandy’s answer

of providing the most effective, efficient, empathic, and empowering skincare and in being a good corporate citizen in a good place of work. We try to be really good employers who have a team-based approach to the way we develop healthcare.

Brad: I’d like for Johnson Dermatology as a medical clinic to continue providing care in the area after we are finished personally practicing as dermatologists. I think we’ll be driven in whatever direction by trying to meet the needs of the community with regard to dermatologic care, but right now it feels likely there is still more need for care.

WHAT’S BEEN YOUR MOST AMUSING INTERACTION AS A DERMATOLOGIST? Sandy: When I first moved here, I was out to dinner with my husband, and I didn’t know anybody. Some woman got up and followed me into the bathroom to show me something on her buttocks. That’s stuck with me. I don’t mind when people ask me stuff socially, but I thought that was funny.

Brad: If you’re willing to show me right here, I’m willing to look right here. Walmart aisle seven, if you’re willing to show me your spot, I’m willing to look.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO IF YOU WEREN’T A DOCTOR? Sandy: Maybe traveling. I can’t see doing anything else.

Brad: I would probably skew somewhere toward education somewhere. I thought I might enjoy being a teacher.

WHAT DO YOU THINK JOHNSON DERMATOLOGY OFFERS? Sandy: There’s a great medical need, and my husband believes if you do quality work, it will show. We’ve always tried to take the high road and provide good quality and put patients first, and we’re blessed that people have responded to that.

Brad: We’re lucky to be in a business where the primary thing we deliver is service. It’s pretty clear that our practice helps people. On a day-to-day basis, you get to see a patient and feel like you helped him or her with what they needed.

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS? Sandy: We always want to continue to stick to our core values

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SANDY & BRAD JOHNSON

HOLIDAY MARKET brings Christmas spirt to River Valley

By Scott Cutlip The eighth annual Arkansas River Valley Holiday Market once again returns to Kay Rodgers Park for the fifth year on November 7th and 8th, just in time to help shoppers with that special Christmas gift. The event has drawn up to 5,000 people over the weekend in the past.

The market is a two-day event with approximately 80 vendors (previous years have had around 100 vendors, but COVID-19 health code restrictions have limited the number for

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safety precautions). According to event organizer Marla Keady, vendors come from five states, with the majority from Arkansas. There are national vendors selling products such as Avon and Mary Kay, as well as local vendors who sell quilts, table runners, homemade knives, wooden door hangers, jewelry, homemade food items such as bread, wine, jam and jellies, and boutique items. The vendors are also carefully juried, so that there will be little chance of duplicate or like items available at more

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[Photos of previous markets courtesy of River Valley Holiday Market]

“WITH ALL MY FAIRS BEING CANCELED, THE MARKET IS FANTASTIC.” Deb LaRue HOLIDAY MARKET ASSISTANT than one vendor’s table.

“We have a lot of vendors from Sebastian County,” said Keady. “This year, everyone needs the help. That’s why we knew we were going to try to find a way to have [the market], because we have to help our local vendors this year, to support their products.”

Deb LaRue, who assists Keady in setting the event up, is also one of the vendors. “This season is extremely

important for me,” she said. “With all my fairs being canceled, the market is fantastic.”

LaRue sells Scentsy home and car fragrances and has been able to continue to sell through the year, despite not being able to go to fairs. Jennie Adkison, with her husband, runs Teddy Bear Mobile, which specializes in stuffed animals that customers are able to assemble themselves. Because this is a participatory business

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“THIS YEAR, EVERYONE NEEDS THE HELP. THAT’S WHY WE KNEW WE WERE GOING TO TRY TO FIND A WAY TO HAVE [THE MARKET], BECAUSE WE HAVE TO HELP OUR LOCAL VENDORS THIS YEAR, TO SUPPORT THEIR PRODUCTS” Marla Keady HOLIDAY MARKET ORGANIZER that specifies in larger events such as birthdays, they haven’t had as much opportunity. They’ve adapted as well as they can, offering things such as do-it-yourself tips. “I’ll even deliver it in a unicorn outfit,” said Jennie. An event like the holiday market will be extremely helpful to the company.

The event will be helped by volunteers, who work the front door or help with traffic, as it is every year.

Many of them will include pageant queens, such as Greenwood’s own Kennedy Holland, who comes out every year, according to Keady. She also said she is happy to accept any volunteers.

The Holiday Market will also have a Santa Claus for the children. Santa, as he has each year, will be from Winter Wonderland. There may be restrictions because of COVID-19 regulations, but they haven’t been hammered out yet.

There will also be food trucks in front of Kay Rodgers Park. In pre-

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vious years, the Holiday Market has offered other events, such as Ladies Night Out and Painting with a Twist, but this year they’ve been cut due to COVID-19.

The event, which was originally used as a scholarship fundraiser, now donates to local organizations in the community. Previous recipients of donations have included the Makea-Wish Foundation and Next Step Day Room.

Due to the coronavirus, all visitors are to wear masks. There will be one entry and one exit, and participants will have to follow arrows on the floor.

“It’s a shopping extravaganza,” said Keady. “Something for everybody on your Christmas list. So come early and get your Christmas shopping done.”

Jennie Adkison agreed. “If you don’t find it there for Christmas, you’re not going to find it anywhere.”

[Photos of previous markets courtesy of River Valley Holiday Market]

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Keady expects that by mid-October there will still be openings for vendors, who can apply on the market website. A 10’ by 10’ booth with electricity is available for $100.

“We want everybody to come out and be part of the community and shop local and support our vendors and enjoy themselves,” Keady said, “because we know everybody’s been

cooped up, and everybody’s ready to get out.”

There will be plenty of free parking available both days. The market is open from 9 to 4 on Saturday and 12 to 4 on Sunday. There will be raffle drawings throughout both days to win items from the vendors. Admission is $5 per person, for those 12 and over.

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GREENWOOD HIGH GRADUATE

masters penmanship

By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Chance Pennington, a 2019 Green-

of grain and how close it was to the

wood graduate, discovered his love

center of three changes the property of

for woodwork while taking a school

it. I was pretty addicted. I started pro-

elective during the seventh grade. Two

ducing a bunch of pens, and I wasn’t

years later, he moved from Colorado

too good yet.”

to Greenwood.

Chance developed experience with

“We got this house with a large work-

each pen and learned the proper fin-

shop in it,” he said. “Coming from the

ishes to use for his pens. His first at-

city, we had no space. Now all of a sud-

tempts would lose their finish after a

den, we had a tremendous amount of

few months; now he has pens he uses

space. We started playing around with

personally that have kept their luster

wood from the property.”

after three years of use.

The family went to Mark’s Machinery

Chance estimates that since he started

& More in Fort Smith, where a pen-

making pens he’s made approximately

making class was offered. Chance, his

75 pens, of which the last 45 he counts

father Brad, and his brother Ian took

as quality pens. Many of his first at-

the course during Chance’s sophomore

tempts were sold to fellow students. “I

year.

ended up giving those guys better pens afterwards,” he said.

“Every weekend, I’d go to Mark’s and buy a new pen kit and a new piece of

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[Photos courtesy of Chance Pennington]

Brad Pennington started PennHaven

wood,” Chance said. “I was learning

Studio Arts and Crafts on Etsy to sell

all these different properties of woods

the pens that he and Chance made, the

and how they chisel differently and

majority of which were Chance’s. To-

how they have different finishes. If you

gether they’ve sold over 20 pens on the

have the same type of wood, the type

Etsy site.

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“My dad was super encouraging,”

doesn’t have access to his equipment,

Chance said. “He was always able to

so he currently is only able to make

take me to the store before I had a car.

pens when he visits Greenwood,

He helped with some of the process-

which he did twice in the summer

ing of the woods. That was a big help.”

and will again this winter. Because of

quaintances and given others away,

coronavirus restrictions, he attends all his classes virtually in his apartment.

and sold some to La Couronne du

“I’ll definitely keep with the pen-

Comte, a Dutch pen company. That

making,” Chance said. “It is a hard de-

sale happened when Brad accompa-

cision to go into engineering instead

nied Chance’s stepmother Sandy, who

of something that definitely screams

is Dutch, to the Netherlands and went

passion to me. Everybody has told me

into the pen shop. He showed the

that if you did your passion forever

owner one of Chance’s pens, and he

in life, it would become redundant.

came away with an order for 10 pens.

Some nights when I’m doing 10 hours

Chance, 19, is a sophomore at the Colorado School of Mines, pursuing

of homework, I think I’d rather do some woodworking instead.”

a civil engineering degree. He’s cur-

That has shown in other ways. In ad-

rently taking 16 semester hours and

dition to the pens, Chance has also

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He’s sold others to friends and ac-

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made bowls, lidded containers, and

enough that it doesn’t flake. He likes

shot glasses. He turned a limb of

the Osage orange because of the color

Osage orange into a bow, which he

and natural luster it has. When asked

was able to shoot 80 yards. He also

if he had a favorite pen that he has

spent time installing $20,000 worth

made, his response was “whichever

of wall paneling within a three-week

pen I just made,” although he admits

period over the past summer.

pride of the set he made for the Dutch

Chance said two of his favorite woods

pen shop.

to work with are bocote and the Osage

Chance’s pens are available for sale

orange. He likes bocote because of

at the Pennhaven Etsy shop: https://

the pattern and that the wood is hard

www.etsy.com/shop/PennHaven.

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CHANGING SEASONS bush, at the top of the hill and eat the berries.

By Drucilla Hughart Although the temperature is still hovering in the high eighties I can feel a hint of fall in the air.

I love fall. In fact it just might be my favorite time of the year although I love the four seasons. Fall brings back so many happy memories.

Roaming the hills with the late Miss Ellen Squires looking for wild herbs and hickory nuts. The hill we roamed is now called Dawson Heights, and the valley we roamed is now Dawson Valley and it is covered with houses. I would always come home with a purple mouth from eating what we called wild huckleberries. How much fun it was to sit on a rock, near a huckleberry

At that time, the top of a hill was known as Lover’s Leap and is now known as Bell Park. It is funny that as I was growing up we always climbed the hill to Lover’s Leap on the west side of the hill which is steep. it was the favorite place for wiener roast for the young people of the Methodist Church. We didn’t know there was any other way to get to the top except the west side.

My favorite thing to do in the fall is a walk in the woods early in the morning, especially after a rain. It feels like a sacred place. There is just something about it that is really special to me. I don’t really know of a woods you could go to today.

They are fast disappearing.

There is beginning to be a hint of color in the leaves. I know fall is just around the corner but just don’t know what corner. One morning we will wake up and it will be here.

SCHOOL NEWS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED Greenwood Public Schools is trying to increase their substitute pool for the district.

Minimum Requirements: • Teacher and Paraprofessional HS Diploma or equivalent • School Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse

Benefits:

gible employees

fessional development

• Flexible scheduling with online accessibility

• Group insurance options

• Paid training

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Contact:

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• Preference of schools • Weekly electronic pay options • Kelly-sponsored ACA health care coverage available to eli-

NO COST STUDENT MEALS AVAILABLE Greenwood Public Schools

The Arkansas Child Nutrition Unit has announced that the USDA grant to provide meals at no cost to students will begin immediately through December 31st.

This means that all students in PK12th grade will be provided one breakfast meal and one lunch meal free of charge.

Any student wanting a la carte items or extra breakfast and lunch meals will be required to purchase those items separately.

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RECOGNIZES NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST Greenwood High School seniors Jonathan Ivey and Anna Johnson have been recognized as National Merit Semifinalists.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the PSAT test during their junior year. Only the top scorers in each state are designated as Semifinalist.

To become a Finalist, students must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student’s essay and information about participation and leadership in school and community activities.

About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing in the spring, and more than half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit ScholarÂŽ title.

Jonathan is the son of Jeff and Amy Ivey and plans on majoring in data science at UA Fayetteville. He participates in Quiz Bowl, Chess Club, church band, and is Beta Club copresident. He has a score of 36 on the ACT.

Anna is the daughter of Drs. Brad and Sandy Johnson and plans on majoring in biochemistry at Hendrix College. She is Beta Club vicepresident and National Honor Society president. She also participates on the Quiz Bowl team and is a three-year varsity starting letterman and team captain of the volleyball team.

She has also scored a 36 on the ACT.

GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

en e u Q g n i m o c e m Ho

“I want to especially thank the GHS football team and Ms. Aishman for making this dream come true.

Greenwood High School is like no other especially during football season. The energy on a Friday night in Smith Robinson is a memory that no one will be able to forget. I also want to thank my family who always has my back and has always encouraged me to chase after my dreams. I’ve always been super involved with GHS trying to help out with my community as much as possible.

I am apart of Senior Seminar, Beta Club, FBLA, NHS, Partners Club, and DECA.” Zoie Mathews

Peyton Carter, Hunter Wilkinson, Queen - Zoie Mathews, Caden Brown, Tatum Sadler (Not pictured: LD Richmond)

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TJ Adams

GREENWOOD

Homecoming Court

Senior Marid of Hono

Coleton Payton, Jordan Hanna, Senior Maid of Honor - Macie Cash, Hayden Wells, Jase Strozier

Junior Maid

Bryce Pettigrew, Caleb Niles, Junior Maid - Tara Walker, Beau Asher, Ty Moose

Junior Maid

Senior Maid

Connor Marvin, Easton Erwin, Senior Maid - Kylie Gonzagowski, Camden Carter, Luis Morales

Tayshaun Leader, Jayden Jasna, Junior Maid - Londyn Jasna, Angel Hernandez, Auston Trevino

d i a M e r o m o h p o S Sophomore Maid

Brayden McClain, Ty Cowan, Sophomore Maid - Lillyanna Gigerich, Braden Stein

Christian Brown, Bryson Langston, Sophomore Maid - Helen Wilson, Ethan Cole

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Happenings NOTICE: Please check closer to time of event for any closures or cancellations due to COVID-19.

GREENWOOD AREA BIRTHS NOVEMBER 7-8

ARKANSAS RIVER HOLIDAY MARKET 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5 Kay Rodgers Park at 4400 Midland Ave in Fort Smith.

Over 100 booths of arts and crafts, woodworking, wreaths, home decor, jewelry, food items, boutiques, and more!

Santa will also be there to take pictures with the kids.

NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 27

TRAIL OF LIGHTS

Bell Park in Greenwood

DECEMBER 7

GREENWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Annual Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Free beans served at 5:30 p.m. and parade starts at 7 p.m. More information available at 479996-6357

Danielle and Joshua Seabolt of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on August 2 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Haley and William Laster of Greenwood announce the birth of a son born on August 14 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Chelsie Ahlheim of Greenwood announces the birth of a son born on August 4 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Chelsea and Matthew Archer of Greenwood announce the birth of a son born on August 20 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Sarah and Delbert Sawyer III of Greenwood announce the birth of a son born on August 6 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Faith and Dillion Cunningham of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on August 21 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Recommended Reading SCOTT-SEBASTIAN REGIONAL LIBRARY 18 NORTH ADAIR, GREENWOOD, AR • 479-996-2856 OPEN MON. 9 A.M. TO 7:30 P.M. TUES. - FRI. 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. AND SAT. 9 A.M. TO NOON

THE LONELY CACTUS (2020)

by TJ Trumar

illustrated by Zach Hendrix

Local authors Tabitha Embree and Jessica Meredith newest children’s book involves a cactus in the desert. Because very little grows in the desert, Little Cactus is very lonely. It desperately wants to make friends. In each encounter with a desert animal, Little Cactus explains how it can be helpful to the animals in hopes to make friends. Read to find out which animal would gladly accept friendship!

Books are available at the library or through ebook form at https://lib2go.overdrive.com/

MIDNIGHT SUN

(2020)

by Stephenie Meyer Curious to hear Edward Cullen’s point of view of the love saga between he and Bella Swan? It is here! Read to find out more about Edward’s past and why it leads to his struggle with loving Bella.

THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP (2020)

by Susan Wiggs Natalie Harper not only becomes the caretaker of her grandfather but also inherits his bookstore that is in financial trouble. As she struggles with finances and the health of her grandfather, Natalie finds great solace in being surrounded by books and the friendships she forms working at the bookstore with some exciting discoveries as well!

AREA WORSHIP GUIDE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

BAPTIST

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Hwy. 10 Spur and Park, 996-6030, John D. Miller, Min.; SS 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m & 6 p.m..; Wed. 6:30 p.m.

ARKOAL COMMUNITY BAPTIST Pastor Gene Gullick 8937 Old Arko Rd., Huntington, AR., SS: 10 a.m.; WS 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Wednesday Service, 7 p.m.

401 E. Greenwood St. 638-7363; Pastor, Joe Silva 5976644. Sun 8:30am coffee/donuts, 9:01am SS, 10:10 WS, 5pm Discipleship Training, 6pm EW. Wed. 5:30pm Adult Prayer Meeting, 6pm Youth Services, 5:45pm AWANA Registration, 6pm-7:30pm AWANA.

ECHO ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1202 Echo Rd., Barber Community; Steve Quick, Pastor 928-4424

BURNVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5 mi. East on Hwy. 10, Tyler Thompson Pastor, SS 10am; Worship 11am & 6pm

JENNY LIND FIRST BAPTIST 1910 Gate Nine Road, 996-2513; Clay Kibler, min.; SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.; SEW 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.

CENTRAL FREE WILL BAPTIST 17 E. Central Ave, Central City. Steve Mclain Pastor, 452-2308; SS 9:45 am, WS 10:45 am, 6:00 pm; Wed. 7 pm

LIBERTY MISSIONARY BAPTIST 705 E. Gary St. • P.O. Box 3225, Pastor, Cavan Gappmayer SS 9:45 am; WS 10:45am; SEW 5 pm, WEW 6 pm

DAYTON BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Robert Presson, 2305 Apple Blossom Rd., Mansfield, 479-996-5495, 912-294-2281

WESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 10 Spur - 996-6220, Dewey Hickey, pastor, SS 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 am, 6 pm; Mon. 7:10 pm, Wed. 7 pm

DENVER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 1413 W. Denver St., Greenwood; Alan Davis, Pastor, 479-9967544, SS 9:45 am; WS 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6 pm

PALESTINE BAPTIST CHURCH 1207 Young Ridge Road, Pastor Jordan Martin, SS 10:00 am, Worship 11am & 6pm. and Wed night for Children & Youth 6-7:15 pm

MIDLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6th & Adams, Midland, AR., SS: 10 a.m.; WS 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.; Pastor, Tim Cothran; 639-2096 CALVARY CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 201 Greenwood St., Hackett; 479-561-8998, Pastors Tim & Gaylene Smith, SS 9:30 am, WS: 10:30 am & 6pm, Wed: 7pm Bible Study calvarychapelhackett@yahoo.com LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER Hwy. 71 S., Witcherville, 479-928-5654, Pastor Tommie Rhamy, SS 9:45 am; Worship 10:45 am; Prayer 5:30 p.m.; Sun Eve 6 pm; Wed., Bible Study & Youth 7 pm BONANZA ASSEMBLY OF GOD 701 McConnell Ave., Bonanza, AR. 72916, Rev. Ricky Yarberro

EXCELSIOR BAPTIST CHURCH 3421 Smokey Rd, Greenwood; Pastor Mark Griffith; Sunday School and Worship 10 am

HOWARD HILL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Past. Quinton Rowan, 3515 Gate 9 Rd., 996-2496 howardhillag.com

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 14511 Old Jenny Lind Loop; 996-6456, James M. Jones, min.; SS 9 a.m.; WS 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Atlanta & Adair St, 996-2166; Pastor Ronnie Deal, Worship 8am, 9:15 & 10:45 am FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST 504 S. Fowler St, 996-4374, Jim Walker, SS, Worship 10:50am, 6pm; Wed 7pm PLEASANT HILL FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 5733 AR-10, Hackett, AR 72937 Buddy Loyd, Pastor HACKETT FIRST BAPTIST

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SHADY GROVE FREE WILL BAPTIST 6425 New Hope Road; SS-9 am, Worship 10:30 am; & 6 pm; Wed. nights 7 pm. Danny Owenby Pastor.

CATHOLIC SSTS SABINA & MARY CATHOLIC

Jenny Lind; Saturday Mass at 4pm. Father Matt Garrison.

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC 616 Cherry St., Booneville, Pastor-Fr. Alejandro Puello; Regular Liturgy Schedule, Sat. Vigil Mass: 6pm; Sun. Mass 8:30am; Wed: Mass: 6:00 meal & youth activities, Thurs. Mass in Chapel 8:15 am, First Fri. of Every Month Mass at 5:30 pm adoration following. Confessions; 30 min. before Wed/Sat/Sun Masses or by appt.

This local church directory is made possible by these supporting businesses that are positioned around the Worship feature and this directory. The basic church listings are provided at no charge to all our area churches in Sebastian County. If your church is not listed or an information change is needed, please contact us at greenwoodlife@gatehousemedia.com or call 479-996-4494.

AREA WORSHIP GUIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

DAYTON CHURCH OF CHRIST 2230 East Hwy 252, Huntington, 479-928-4034. Sunday morning Bible class 9:30 am, Sunday morning worship 10:30 am evening worship at 6 pm and Wednesday night Bible classes at 7 pm.

GREENWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 10 & Bell Rd, 996-6635 WS 10 am, 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm.

JENNY LIND CHURCH OF CHRIST Old Hwy. 71, Sunday WS 9 a.m.

NORTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1240 W. Center, 996-2626; WS 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.

VALLEY VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 10 West, 996-6040; WS 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 pm WASHBURN CHURCH OF CHRIST 9911 Old Hwy 10, 252-1213. Sun Bible Study 9:30 am, Morning worship 10:15 am, Evening 6pm, Wed Bible study 6pm

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS GREENWOOD WARD: CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 915 West Center St, Greenwood. Sun 10:00 am. English. http://Churchofjesuschrist.org FORT SMITH WARD: CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 8712 Horan Drive, Fort Smith. 479-484-9907, English and Spanish. Sun 10:00 am. http://Churchofjesuschrist.org

EPISCOPAL ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S 2701 Old Greenwood, Ft. Smith 783-2101, SS 9:15, WS 8 & 10:30 Sun., WS 5:30 Sat.

LUTHERAN

PRESBYTERIAN

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 18218 Hwy. 71 S, 996-7747; Jason Zirbel, Pastor; WS 10 am SS 9 am

METHODIST

GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN Bass & Denver St., 996-0750. SS 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Orin Frank, min.

OTHER

WASHBURN UNITED METHODIST Paster, Geral L. Holloway, Sunday: 9 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10 W. Denver, 996-6397, Wed.: Meal 5:30 p.m., Youth Wed. & Sun. nights, Traditional Sun.: 8:15 & 11 a.m. in Sanctuary, Contemporary 9 a.m. in Family Life Ctr. SS:10 a.m., Rev. John Embrey, Senior Pastor. Rev. Lyn Poplin, Associate Pastor

NAZARENE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Hwy. 10 West, 996-4688; SS 9:45 a.m. WS 10:45 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Jon Newlin, pastor.

PENTECOSTAL CALVARY TEMPLE UNITED PENTECOSTAL 47 Ware Rd (Off of Hwy. 96), 996-HOPE; www.ctupc.net; SS & WS 10 a.m.; Sun. eve. WS 6pm, Wed 7 pm Family Connect; Trent Hampton, Pastor.

CITY HARVEST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD Hwy. 10 East & Dawson. Sun. 10-12pm, Wed. 6:30 pm. Billy L. Goines, Pastor, 996-1663 FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP 12311 Hwy. 96, 479-221-8740; CV Lewis, Pastor; Sunday. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

CROSS ROAD CHURCH 15024 Hwy. 71 S. Jenny Lind Community; 252-6700. Pastors: Michael & Keshia Tom; Sunday WS 11 a.m., Sun. eve. WS 5:30 p.m., Wed. services, and Youth Night 7 p.m.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF GREENWOOD 110 S Coker, Ste 1, Greenwood. Sunday bible study - 10 am, Morning Service 11 am, Evening Service 6 pm, Prayer Service Wed. 6 pm COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH-GW 601 Ulmer St., Greenwood. Communitychurch.com. Service time is Sunday at 10 am HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH 216 East Vine St., Huntington Sun. Worship Service 11 a.m.

LIVING WORD TABERNACLE 1848 Hwy 10 • Booneville, 675-4820; Pastors Robert & Melissa Jones; Sunday Worship 10:30 am, Wed. WS 7:00 pm RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Phillip McClure and Pastor Adam Kareus. 7030 Taylor Ave, FS in Chaffee Crossing. Sevice Sunday 10am Modern Worship, Classic Christianity ROSE GARDEN FULL GOSPEL Jenny Lind, 928-5745; SS 9:45 am, WS 11 am, 6 pm; Wed. 7pm; Weldon Bratton, min.

THE POTTER’S HOUSE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 9516 Robison Court Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916 TYRO COMMUNITY CHURCH 8401 W Hwy 252. Hackett. Pastor: Chris Scott, Sun. 10am & 5 pm, Wednesday 7pm

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GREENWOOD — On November 14th, more than 500 empty shoeboxes will be transformed into gifts of hope as part of Greenwood’s packing party aimed to help children in need around the world. Operation Christmas Child, a project of the international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver the shoeboxes—filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items—to children in need.

first.com. Greenwood hopes to pack 500 gifts to contribute to the expected 1000 shoebox gifts collected this year in Greenwood

“It is amazing to be a part of a community that understands the power of giving. We are so excited to host a party to prepare shoebox gifts that will send a message of hope and love to children around the world. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received,” said Ursula Carter, event organizer.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham.

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 168 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories.

The party, to be held at 1720 W Center St., in the JFW Activity Building on Saturday, November 14th beginning at 1:00 p.m., is open to the public, and anyone is welcome to experience the joy of giving. To RSVP or donate to the event, email ucarter@greenwood-

For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 479.996.6030, or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. Participants can donate $9 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.

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If you live, work or play in Greenwood, Arkansas, you’ve likely come to realize the city is a special place. This vibrant and growing community takes pride in its children, schools, faith and overall feel of small-town U.S.A. Each month, it’s our goal with Greenwood Life to showcase the people, events and stories that make Greenwood so special, in a format that makes everyone just a bit more proud.

In bringing the community a publication that tells the good news, sometimes we’ll be there with you - taking creative photos and talking with you one-on-one. Other times, we’ll rely on our community to share with us the stories and pictures that you know capture the essence of Greenwood. We’ll be a team.

In the end, we hope you’ll be proud to keep each and every issue of Greenwood Life. We hope you’ll keep it on your coffee table, show it to family and friends, and beam with pride as you share the events and people who are making a difference in this great community.

These small actions help!

But, very simply, we also need your financial support. Whether you have a business that could benefit from increased exposure through advertising, you’re a person who could benefit from services or products offered by businesses who advertise, or you can subscribe to have Greenwood Life delivered to your home each month — each of these actions help to support the magazine.

A yearly subscription for local delivery is just $30.

(That’s just $2.50 a month, less than most cups of coffee these days. And we promise, it’ll have a lot more impact than that caffeine jolt.)

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Or email: greenwoodlife@gatehousemedia.com with your name, address and phone number and we’ll invoice you.

We truly appreciate whatever support you are able to provide. We also welcome your story ideas, submissions, as well as thoughts and suggestions on our efforts with Greenwood Life.

Greenwood Life COMMUNITY | SCHOOL | FAMILY | FAITH

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