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HOMETOWN GREENWOOD TEEN SPREADS HERO: THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
COLTON GATTIS Colton Gattis, 17, was working in the toy department of the Greenwood Walmart during Black Friday week when he came up with the idea of a letter writing station for children to send letters to Santa. He brought the idea to store manager Christy Clark, who gave him the go-ahead and offered reimbursement for any supplies he needed. Gattis took in letters from the beginning of December until the 23rd. He estimated that he likely received 200 letters during that time, mostly from Greenwood, but also from Hackett, Ft. Smith, and other cities. They set the table up near the toy department, as that would be the place most children would be most likely to visit. Later, the station moved near the photo department.
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With the help of his mother Dana, who he said provided a lot of the artistic help, Gattis set up the table, which included letters for children (or their parents) to fill out and a mailbox to put them in. At the end of a work day, Gattis would bring the letters home and reply to them. He had three different templates for his replies, allowing him to insert names and gift requests into a letter that seemed specially designed for each child. The letters were printed on high-quality parchment paper.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Colton Gattis stands behind the Santa Letter Writing table at Walmart. The designed mailbox for Santa’s letters. Dana Gattis, Colton’s mother, paints the mailbox.
Some of the letters were short, only naming one or two items the child wanted. Others were longer, expressing admiration for Santa. Many came with stickers on them. At least one came with a request for a toy and for help with a health condition. Gattis is a senior at Greenwood, where he plays the saxophone in the band. While he’s not sure where he wants to go to college yet, he wants to get a chemical or biomedical engineering degree before moving on the medical school.
No matter where he ends up next year, he wants to continue the letter writing. If he ends up in Fayetteville, he said, he’d like to transfer to the Walmart there and see if there was any way to come back to the Greenwood store during the holiday season. Gattis lives with his parents, Dana, a preschool teacher, and Johnny, a mechanic. He has two older siblings.
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THE SPOTLIGHT For Greenwood Superintendent John Ciesla,
CAN GET A LITTLE HOT STORY BY
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The 48-year-old Ciesla is the Greenwood School District superintendent who, despite harboring an outgoing personality, accolades and a motto that favorites teamwork, can be a little shy when attention finds his way to him. He is quick to share the praise that comes his way with his his district’s colleagues, staff and students, even when he is awarded something like the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year title. “Oh goodness; yeah, that,” said Ciesla as he almost blushed. “I’m very thankful for that award and I’m very appreciative, but I’m just part of something that involves a lot of good, hard-working people here in the district. It’s an honor to be recognized for that award, but I do want people to know that there are many people involved who make that happen — many people who are great at their jobs and care about this district and the students.” A California native who holds a bachelor’s degree in natural science for secondary education, a master’s degree in educational leadership and an educational specialist degree from Arkansas Tech University, Ciesla first became part of the Greenwood School District’s staff as an assistant superintendent in 2006 before being named its superintendent in the summer of 2013. “It was great coming to Greenwood in 2006, serving as an assistant superintendent to Kay
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Johnson Headley,” he said. “She was an unbelievable mentor to me and I owe so much to her.” A 1989 Clarksville High School graduate and the son of a U.S. Air Force member, Ciesla was 4 years old when he first started kindergarten in San Bernardino, Calif. At times, school was difficult for the often-shy Ciesla. He usually was the youngest in his class, which randomly shook his self-confidence, and frequent moves to different cities and schools due to this dad’s military duties complicated his studies. “I went to several different schools between kindergarten and fourth grade,” Ciesla said. “We had moved
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to Montana for a bit, and then we moved to Germany when I was in the second grade. Missing my dad, because he was gone, and changing schools made it hard. I was pretty reserved and bashful, probably because we moved around so much and I was probably the youngest in my class.” And then one day in that German school, a teacher made all the difference in the world for the thenyoung Ciesla. “Her name was Miss Sheeley — I can’t remember her full name — but she had a huge impact on me as a student; she made me feel so welcomed,” he said. “She
“HE TAUGHT LIFE SCIENCE, AND HE HAD MY ATTENTION. MR. JOHNSON HAD A WAY OF BRINGING THE REAL WORLD INTO THE CLASSROOM, AND TURNING THINGS INTO A LESSON.” John Ciesla ABOUT HIS SEVENTH-GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER
would have these projects where she would select a student, and then have the other students say something that they liked about that student. “Miss Sheeley would write all of this down, compile it and attach those comments to a Polaroid of the selected student,” Ciesla added. “It was then that I felt like the teacher really cared about me, and that the class really cared about me.” Even when Miss Sheeley moved to another school the following year, the bond between her and her students remained secure.
“I’ll never forget that she sent seashells to all of the students she had the year before,” Ciesla said. “I remember getting that shell, and realizing the impact that one teacher can have on a student. One person can definitely make a difference in one person’s life. That really stuck with me and no doubt helped me make my mind up that I wanted a career in education.” Ciesla and his family then moved to Clarksville, a move that allowed Ciesla to, in his words, “plug in even more to a school and community.” When he
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was barely 12 years old, Ciesla started coaching at the Clarksville Boys & Girls Club. He coached baseball, basketball and flag football teams, and served as an umpire for baseball at the club. “On paper, my parents were in charge with the coaching, but I basically was doing it,” Ciesla said. “It was a great experience working with athletes. I really got my appreciation for athletics there. I loved it.” As a student at Clarksville High School, Ciesla jumped with both feet into athletics, playing on the school’s football and baseball teams. Serving as a football quarterback was one of the thrills he experienced at the time. “I also fell in love with science, thanks to my seventh-grade teacher Don Johnson,” Ciesla said. “He taught life science, and he had my attention. Mr. Johnson had a way of bringing the real world into the classroom, and turning things into a lesson.” Ciesla met his wife, Angel, when both were students at Arkansas Tech University. The two had classes together, and after several conversations, struck up a strong friendship that would eventually transform into dedicated love. Their passion and respect for each other were so strong and genuine the two became engaged after three months of dates.
“I asked her to marry me pretty quickly, but the actual engagement lasted a little over a year,” Ciesla said. Memories of Ciesla’s wedding day remain clear in his mind, as if the nuptials occurred only yesterday. “It was a great day,” he said while beaming. “Just knowing that day that you’d get to spend the rest of your life with the person you love was amazing. “She was my best friend, and she remains my best friend to this day,” Ciesla added. “God has had a great plan for us. When we were engaged, we had made some plans, and some of those plans have come true, and we’ve also been presented with some new and exciting experiences and opportunities. We’ve been blessed.” Being a 1991 Greenwood High School graduate, Angel’s family ties were rooted deep within the Greenwood community. The decision for the couple to live, work and raise a family in Greenwood was a natural, comforting one, and the two would have four children, Conner, Carrie, Caylee and Hayes. After he graduated from Arkansas Tech in 1995, Ciesla accepted a job as a coach and teacher at Hector High School in Hector, near Russellville. He taught and coached football and baseball at Hector before accepting a job as a high school principal and, later,
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the superintendent in Lavaca. “Going to Lavaca was good because I knew I wanted to be a superintendent eventually, although I missed coaching, too,” Ciesla said. “I wanted to meet the challenge of trying to have an impact on an entire building, rather than just one classroom or just on the athletic field. It was good being at Lavaca.” Yet the lure of Greenwood never waned for Ciesla. He said even when he and his family “lived many miles away” from Greenwood prior to his hiring, the residents of Greenwood treated them as their own. “My late father-in-law, Pete Butler, would ask me to go get coffee with him at the coffee shop in Green-
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wood, and it felt great to be so welcomed and to be a part of the community in Greenwood,” Ciesla said. “Everyone in Greenwood is so welcoming.” Ciesla and his family remain active at First Baptist Church in Greenwood. Ciesla leads one of the church’s Life Groups, which is comprised of several members who share their experiences and goals while offering support and encouragement for each other. “I love being involved with a Life Group, and watching the other families grow,” he said. “To see each other’s kids go through school and graduate, it’s really rewarding to be a part of something such as that.”
“GREENWOOD AS A COMMUNITY IS SO SUPPORTIVE OF KIDS, AND IN TURN, THE COMMUNITY IS SO SUPPORTIVE OF OUR SCHOOLS HERE IN GREENWOOD. THE SUPPORT AND THE PEOPLE HERE ARE INCREDIBLE.” John Ciesla GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
When asked what are among the things that make him most proud as a professional, Ciesla was quick to answer. “The community and the school district here in Greenwood,” he said. “Greenwood as a community is so supportive of kids, and in turn, the community is so supportive of our schools here in Greenwood. The support and the people here are incredible.”
were great, wonderful times,” Ciesla said before smiling. “Having the kids playfully fight over who will be the DJ — watching them voting on what music we would play next in the travel trailer with the thennew technology, Spotify — is just priceless. All of those times and watching the movie, ‘What About Bob?’ together as a family, those are hours to cherish. You just can’t get those hours back.”
Also remaining close to Ciesla’s heart are the members of his family.
RIGHT: Ciesla and son hands up on a roller coaster.
“The times we camped and traveled with the kids
BELOW: Ciesla is a hunting enthusiast. He enjoys teaching his son Hayes to hunt.
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WHAT WOULD BE ONE OF THE CHALLENGES YOU FACE AT THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT? I’d say, probably, me being a slow decisionmaker. (Laughs). But I want to take a look at everything that involves that decision. I want to see everything and look at the possibilities, because at the end of every decision is a person. I want that decision to impact every person in a positive way. An example would be the Snow Day on Jan. 22. I know people had to make arrangements for their kids, and I know that was difficult for some people. But I’d rather the kids be safe and protected than chance it.
YOU LED THE RECENT GREENWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE. WHAT WAS THAT LIKE?
That was fun — a lot of fun. I got to ride in a vehicle and some of our kids participated by passing out candy. It was a lot of fun.
WHAT KIND OF FOOD IS YOUR FAVORITE?
Oh, wow. (Smiles). I’d have to say my wife’s Chicken parmesan. Yes, that would be the one I’d pick.
DO YOU LIKE SPICY FOOD?
Oh yes. The spicier, the better. Well, actually, yes, I do like spicy food. The older I get, the more I like the food to be spicy. But it’s actually about taste and flavor. I’m thinking right now how great it is when, after eating a big bowl of gumbo, your lips go a little numb from the spice. That’s good.
DO YOU HUNT?
Yes. We hunt deer and turkey. Really, hunting is a way to spend time together with family. It’s the time that is spent together that’s great.
Q&A with Scott Smith • Photo by Sharla Derry
DO YOU LIKE MUSIC?
Yeah, I enjoy all kinds of music. The kids really like a wide variety of music, and I think that is really good — to have a variety. My kids listen to 1980s music, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and country. And my tastes are varied. I do love MercyMe and Casting Crowns, and Tobymac is great. And going all the way back to DC Talk, that’s all great music there.
DO YOU WATCH A LOT OF SPORTS?
Some, but not a whole lot these days. I used to really be fired up to watch sporting events, but now, life is pretty busy. I still like to watch, I guess you would say, from another perspective. Like, how is that player going to adjust and do something different that is needed? I guess I’m more into the how’s and the mechanics of sports these days.
FAMILY IS OBVIOUSLY IMPORTANT TO YOU. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT FAMILY?
To have my entire immediate family living here in Greenwood is such a blessing. My mother, Barbara, is a retired school teacher and lives here, so she gets to spend time with the grandkids. And my brother, David, who is a pediatric dentist, has settled his family here in Greenwood, as well. It’s all pretty wonderful.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT GREENWOOD AS A COMMUNITY?
The people here make Greenwood a great place. They’ve always been so welcoming and accepting.
WOULD YOU EVER CONSIDER LEAVING GREENWOOD?
No. I’m here. This is where I’m supposed to be. As long as the Greenwood School District and the community of Greenwood will have me, I’m staying put right here.
Greenwood Police Department Set to
PATROL CHURCHES By Ethan Nahté GUEST WRITER The Greenwood Police Department is one of the most recent law enforcement agencies to implement a practice of providing extra patrols for local churches. Lt. Brad Hobbs has reached out to the pastors of each church located within city limits in an effort to put this plan in place. Capt. Richie Wolford said, “It originated when one of our officers had seen a similar program in another state and brought it to our attention. We asked the local churches within the city limits if they would be interested in a similar program and we received positive feedback.” Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow said, “I got a call from Chief Dawson asking what I thought about the process of it and if I’d mind if he proceeded with that idea. I said ‘Absolutely. Let me know and we’ll go from there.’ We initiated it and I informed the council about it and everyone is on board.” Greenwood First Baptist Church was one of the churches to respond. Pastor Ronnie Deal said, “It was a pleasant partnership the police department offered. We were thrilled they did that. We had already been working with Lt. Hobbs and Sgt. Pippin here training our staff. They did a walk through, looking at our doors, the building surroundings, and ways of improving security. So we had been working on a partnership with them already.”
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The December 2019 shooting at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Tex. is one of the most recent violent acts of what seems to be part of a growing trend, not just in the United States, but across the world. Many public gatherings and events have begun to beef up security. Pastor Deal added, “It’s sad, but I know it’s the day in which we’re living and the culture. I don’t have to like it, but I have got to accept it. For us to ignore it is not good leadership. The people who come here expect the church to provide a safe place to worship. We just try to be prepared for
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anything that’s possible.” According to GPD, officers on duty will make every effort to do walkthroughs while church is in service. This practice will depend on the call load at the time. Physically entering the building may not always be feasible or the most opportune way to observe. Capt. Wolford said, “It could be any number of different ways we approach it, depending on what the church wants and the time the officer has available. If [a uniformed] officer is comfortable
with it, he can sit down among the congregation. “Some officers may be on patrol and walk through or around the church and not even be seen by the public. There could be an officer parked in the church parking lot or in another parking lot at a distance who is observing.” Pastor Deal said, “I like the idea of a police car in our parking lot. It’s a deterrent. If someone sees a squad car, then people will know or think there’s an officer present.” The police intend to be discreet and try not to disrupt services. Pastor Deal said he doesn’t believe officers patrolling the church grounds will be a distraction. He remarked that the public is used to seeing that at schools already and other public events. In addition, and with Mayor Kinslow’s blessing, officers attending church off duty may drive their marked cars to the service (within city limits) to serve as a deterrent. Mayor Kinslow said, “It’s one of those things that I wish wasn’t necessary but I like that they’re doing it. We’re trying to do our best to prevent anything from happening. “We just want to be more preventative in light of what happened in Texas. You just never know.” The police department is also willing to work with the churches to help with active shooter situations and protocols. Capt. Wolford said, “Most of the local churches have their own security team as well.” He encourages them to reach out to GPD. Examples of active shooter training include working with the church security teams to let them know in a situation what kind of response they should expect to receive from GPD and what the
police expect from the security team until the police arrive. If a church wishes to participate in active shooter training or just receive information, they are advised to call the department and ask to speak with Sgt. Pippin.
“I DON’T THINK THE POLICE ARE OVERREACTING, THEY’RE JUST TRYING TO BE PROACTIVE.” Mayor Doug Kinslow GREENWOOD MAYOR
If a church wishes to participate with the extra patrols, the pastor or an authorized representative should contact Lt. Hobbs at (479) 996-4119. Asked if the department expects an increase in the number of on-duty officers or allowing more hours to provide the extra patrols, Capt. Wolford said, “We don’t anticipate that. We plan to utilize this as an additional duty assignment.” If other organizations request something similar, Capt. Wolford said, “We’ll do our best to accommodate their needs. Our priorities, of course, will be schools and churches. We already maintain a pretty high police presence at sporting events due to the sheer number of people who attend, as well as at other public events such as concerts.” The Crime Prevention Research Center’s 2019 report found the number of concealed handgun permits has increased for the third year in a row. The figure now stands at over 18.66 million– a 304% increase since 2007. It’s also an 8% increase over the number of permits counted a year ago in 2018.
Those statistics may not accurately reflect the number of handguns carried in Arkansas. Some argue that Arkansas’s open carry law is up for interpretation. Arkansas statute A.C.A. § 5-73-120 states, in part, it’s only an offense to carry a weapon without a permit if there’s “purpose to attempt to unlawfully employ the gun.” According to Arkansas statute A.C.A. § 5-73306(15) (rev. Sept. 2017), possession of a handgun is prohibited at any church or other place of worship. The statute does include some exceptions that allow for a licensed handgun to be brought on the premises. Those exceptions could mean an increase in the number of weapons brought to worship service. Pastor Deal said, “I’m mixed on that. There’s a good side that people can have a sense of security and protect themselves. If something should happen, hopefully, people will respond properly and not 20 people will pull out a gun if something is going on. “We try to give our members some direction and let them know we have people responsible for their safety. If the police are there, then I hope they’ll let the officer do his duty and not step in the way of that.” Pastor Deal said he believes that most of the members of GFBC are aware the church has a plan and procedure. “I don’t think the police are overreacting,” he said. “They’re just trying to be proactive.” Capt. Wolford said, “Our main goal at the police department is to protect. If there is a security team or a good guy with a gun that can stop a threat before we get there, we’re all for it. It’s even better if it helps prevent loss of life.”
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By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Giving Back to
Honor the Past
Greenwood alumni, Hunter Norris, sets up scholarship in honor of H.B and Barbara Stewart
For years, Hunter Norris would attend Greenwood’s United Methodist Church and sit behind H.B. and Barb Stewart. H.B., a huge presence in Greenwood as a teacher, coach, mentor, athletic director, and volunteer, would often talk to the young man about what he was doing in school and in life. “He always found a way to teach me about life and how to enjoy it,” Norris wrote, “but more importantly to pay it forward.”
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Paying it forward was not just something that H.B. preached; it was a motto he lived by. During Norris’s senior year, H.B. and Barb gave him a $1,000 scholarship. “They stated the scholarship was to help relieve the financial burden that most young students are faced with at such a young age,” Norris wrote. “The scholarship was a blessing to my family and myself and was certainly unexpected.” Norris graduated in 2014, although H.B. wasn’t around to see it. He passed away on January 10, 2014, after a six-year battle with
cancer. According to his obituary, H.B. was employed by the Greenwood School District for 43 years, which included tenures coaching the junior high football team, as well as the boys and girls high school basketball teams. The girls team won three conference titles, while the boys won four. H.B. was honored as conference coach of the year seven times and named the Southwest Times Record Coach of the Year twice. In 1985, H.B. was named athletic director for Greenwood Public Schools and held that title for 14 years. In addition to working for improvements in athletics, he also led efforts to build the fine arts center. In 1996, the H.B. Stewart Bulldog Arena was named in his honor. Other community activities including merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts, being a 32nd degree Master Mason, and a member of the Historical Society. In 1996, the Chamber of Commerce named Barb and him as Citizens of the Year. “Barb was right there with him,” said JoElla Skaggs, Executive Director of the Greenwood Education Foundation. “She was a stay-at-home mom, and whenever he needed anything,s he was there and helping him out. He gets a lot of recognition and Barb was right there with him.” In fact, Barb still goes to high school basketball games and attends the same church she and H.B. were going to when they gave Norris his scholarship. Her attention to other people has not changed, according to Norris. She still sends him Christian pamphlets and notes to this day. “Barb, like H.B., has spent her life devoting her time to various community organizations,” Norris wrote. “With H.B. now passed, Barb totes her and his joy ready to provide to anyone in need.” Norris wanted to pass on the kindness done to him to others. He is establishing an annual scholarship, which will be available to Greenwood High School seniors. “He’s just a good kid and has a big heart,” Skaggs
H.B and Barb Stewart
said of Norris, who was in her Beta Club. “And now that he’s graduated from college and has a good job, he was in a good position now to give back and pay forward what was done for him.” Norris said there would not necessarily be any special requirements for the student to obtain the scholarship. “I didn’t have the talent to do an athletic scholarship,” he said. “I wasn’t the top of my class, as far as grades.” There is no specific GPA or course of study requirement for the scholarship. “To begin with, I will be adding $1,000 to the scholarship fund and will devote an amount every year
to keep the scholarship accessible,” Norris wrote. “I am calling on members of this community to pay it forward to continue the work in honor of Barb and H.B. Stewart. FOr anyone who wishes to donate, an account will be open at Farmer’s Bank.” Donations to the account will be used to keep the scholarship going for years down the line. Norris graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2018 with a chemical engineering degree. He now resides in Tulsa and does contracting work for Whiting-Turner, a construction management company. He is the son of Becky and Tony Norris.
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SONGS FROM THE DEEP (2019) by Kelly Powell In her debut novel, Kelly Powell develops a story involving Sirens, the mystical creatures of Greek mythology, in modern day. Although her fellow neighbors despise the Sirens’ presence on their island, teenager Moira is fascinated with them and the ability of their songs to bring anyone to death. When a young boy is found dead on the beach, islanders automatically assume it was because of the Sirens. Because Moira believes that to be untrue, she and her friend Jude decided to solve the mystery themselves.
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ROSIE THE RIBETER: (2019)
THE CELEBRATED JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY
by Darcy Pattison Illustrated by Nathaniel Gold
Arkansas author Darcy Pattison tells the true story of Rosie the Ribeter, the bullfrog who set the world record triple jump record of 21’ 5 3/4” in 1986. Along with telling the true events of how the wild bullfrog was chosen to enter the annual Jumping Frog Jubilee contest, Pattison includes interesting factual information about bullfrogs and frog jumping contests.
THE LAST SECOND (2019)
by Catherine Coulter In the 6th of the Brit in the FBI series, Coulter ventures in the science fiction realm. Dr. Nevaeh Patel, a former astronaut, wants to belong to an alien life form called Numen after one of the Numen saved her life while she worked on the International Space Station years before. In order for her plan to be successful, she believes she needs to detonate a nuclear-triggered electromagnetic pulse (EMP). Agents Nicholas Drummond and Michaela Caine must stop the detonation of the EMP because it will create havoc on communication and electronic systems on Earth and in turn cause chaos and anarchy worldwide.
REMEMBERING THE OLD AND THE NEW By Drucilla Hughart It is hard to believe that Christmas has passed and a New Year has begun. Where does time go? The days are going by so fast that I find myself meeting myself going the other way. I can remember how slowly time passed when I was growing up. I couldn’t wait to be six so I could go to school. Then I wanted to be twelve so bad. When I was twelve I thought sixteen would be the perfect age. How long the years seemed from twelve to sixteen. When I was sixteen I thought how great it would be when I got to be eighteen so I would be able to buy a poll tax so I could vote. My, my how slowly the years passed. Then suddenly the years began to fly past. It seems as if the hours began to fly by from age sixty to ninety. It didn’t seem like years or months but hours between sixty and ninety. I talk to my friend Martha June Cason Fox quite often. June, who grew up in Greenwood, now lives in Virginia. It seems as if every time I talk to her I report the death of a Greenwood resident. Last week I had another to report. The death of Betty Wright McKinney. Betty was the daughter of one of my Daddy’s closest friends, Oren Wright. When Daddy could no longer work building roads he gave his team of mules to Oren Wright to care for. I have been told by many men through the years that Daddy had the finest mules in the county,
“Mack and Ring”. Wouldn’t Daddy, who died in 1942, be surprised to see the great big heavy machines that are used to build roads when in his day the work was done by a team of mules pulling the heavy equipment? Mack and Ring worked together so long they were like two brothers. When Ring drown, due to a flash flood, Mac would not leave the spot where Ring died. He grieved himself to death. Mr. Wright said he couldn’t get him to eat anything. That goes to prove that animals really do have feelings. They are smart. Just ask the owner of a dog or cat. Even birds bond to their owners. Remember how the service dog of President Bush lay next to the coffin that held his body even though the President had only had him for a short while? I am not a pet person and I don’t know why. We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up. Frank always had a birddog. For some unknown reason I can’t bring myself to pet one. Must be something from my past. I could never own a fur coat not even a fake one. Several months ago my granddaughter’s family found an almost starved black cat under their storage building. They began to feed it. Today he is a big beautiful cat. He is an outdoor cat. It must have been some family’s pet because he a pet. Every day it comes to the door a meows. Brook says it is so loud you can hear it all over the house. She lets it in for a few minutes. It looks the house over then goes to the door to go
back outside. Makes one wonder if somewhere it had a family who cared for it. Although Brook is allergic to cats she lets it in for its daily look around the house then she lets him out. I admire people who live alone with only a pet to keep them company. Their love for their pet is like the love for a child. I just wish I knew what is wrong with me. Today the weather is in the sixties. Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the thirties. I can’t believe people don’t believe in Climate Change. I don’t think I will be doing any snowball fights this winter.
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EAST POINT 2020 GOALS Mrs. Fowler’s Second Grade Class NEW YEAR, NEW GOAL
2020 GOAL
NEW ME
2020 GOAL
By Bell Tafoya
By Owen Simpson
By Ashley Cozort
By Neal Allen
It’s 2020 and I have a new goal! My goal is to help the teacher more. I can achieve this goal by listening more and volunteering. I am excited to reach my goal!
My 2020 goal this year is to build a giant lego robot. First, I start with the feet. Next, I will build the body. Third, I will make the arms. Last, I will create the robot’s head. I am so excited for my 2020 goal!
It’s 2020 and I have an important goal this year! My goal is to help my mom with chores. First, I will help my mom do the laundry. Next, I will help her fold the laundry. Last, I will help her put the laundry away. I am excited to achieve my goal this year!
It’s 2020 and I have an important goal this year. My goal is to learn how to tie my shoes. I’m excited to reach my goal in 2020.
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NEW YEAR, NEW ME
GOAL FOR 2020
NEW YEAR, NEW ME
NEW YEAR ME!
By Reya Rivera
By Parker Ulmer
By Peyton Hsu-Haddock
By Patty Fitzgerald
It’s 2020 and I have an important goal this year! My goal is to help with laundry. I will help with chores. Step one: when mom is doing laundry, I will help her. Step two: I will do chores. Step three: I will help with everything. I am excited to achieve my goal!
It’s 2020 and I’m about to hit my goal to be a fast learner. I hope I hit my goal someday. The fast way to learn is as hard as I can. If I work hard, I can hit my goal!
It’s 2020 and I have an important goal this year! My goal is to get a brown belt in martial arts. I will achieve this goal by training at home more. I’m so excited to reach my goal in 2020!
The new me is to be kind to everyone. It is bad to be mean to people. I love to be nice! I love to help people with stuff. I help my mom clean dishes. It’s fun to clean around the house. I also like to open the door for people. I’m excited to reach my goal in 2020!
2020
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By Ethan Wilson My goal is to learn how to cook. First, I will find a simple recipe. Next, I will ask Andrea for help. Last, I will listen to her instructions. It will be fun to reach my goal this year!
NEW ME By Eli Nevel It’s 2020 and I have a goal! My goal is to run really fast. Step 1: eat healthy. Step 2: eat protein. Step 3: practice running. I’m excited to reach my goal in 2020!
2020 ME! By Bryston Robinett It’s 2020 and I am going to achieve a goal. My goal is to learn how to tie my shoes. I will achieve this goal by taking lessons from my family. Another way that I will reach this goal is to watch a how to video. This is how I’m going to achieve my goal!
2020 GOAL It’s 2020 and I have an important goal this year! My goal is to make healthier food choices so that I can be the best me possible. I will achieve that goal by writing down my food choices to reach my goal in 2020.
NEW YEAR, NEW ME By Myles Meeker It’s 2020 and I have a very important goal this year! My goal is to be a better athlete. I need to make better food choices and I should not play video games. That was two steps, let me tell you the third step. I need to get stronger by running a lot. Now you know my goal for 2020!
NEW YEAR, NEW ME By Patience Kohr It’s 2020 and I have an important goal this year. My goal is to be a better reader. I want to be a better reader so I can get better grades. I can make my goal by reading more books and learning bigger words. I am excited to reach my goal in 2020!
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2020 GOAL
By Owen Gordon It’s 2020 and I have an important goal this year! My goal is to get strong so I can be the best possible me. I will achieve this goal by writing down my food choices and work out a lot. I’m excited to reach my goal in 2020!
MY 2020 GOAL
It’s 2020 and I have a goal. My goal is to be the best me I can be. First, I will work on being kind. Second, I will help around the house. Third, I will do dishes for my mom. I am excited to achieve my goal!
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By Hailee Phosavang It’s 2020 and I have a goal to accomplish! My goal is to draw better so I can be more me! Here is my plan. First, I’m going to draw doodles at home. Second, I will practice drawing. Next, I will try to draw more real. Last, I will show my family. I’m ready to achieve this goal!
By Fletchin Lairamore It’s 2020 and I have an important goal. My goal is to be kind. I am going to work hard. I will reach my goal in 2020!
NEW YEAR GOAL By Laith Bradley
NEW YEAR, NEW ME By Gabe Nevel I have an important goal this year. My goal is to be a fast runner so that I can be the best me possible. I will achieve this goal by running often. I am excited to reach my goal in 2020!
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2020 GOAL By Wesley Jeffers My 2020 goal is to help kids. If somebody is being mean to someone else, I will help them. I will take them to the teacher. I am excited to be helpful this year!
NEW YEAR By Katie Pace Did you know it’s 2020? It’s a new year and I’m a new me. I have a very important goal this year. My goal is to be very kind. If I share enough kindness I might meet a new friend. I’m excited to reach my goal!
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NEW YEAR, NEW ME
NEW YEAR, NEW ME
By Emery Ciesla
By Landry Williams
By Ariyah Wagner
It’s 2020 and I have a goal. I want to learn how to do a chin-up, pull-over on a gymnastics bar. First, I need to get it without my chin on the bar. Next, after I can do it, I need to put my chin on the bar and try. Last, I can do it with practice. I will get it! I am excited to reach my goal.
It’s 2020! I have an important goal to learn for school this year. I want to get better at math for 2020. One way I can get to that point is to get on my dad’s computer and get on math websites. Another way is to work on math at home. That is my 2020 goal!
It’s 2020 and I have an important goal this year. My goal is to tie my shoes. First, I am going to do the bunny ear. Next, I am going to do the tie thing. Last, I am going to do the knot. I am excited to reach my goal!
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Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step, Christ-centered program that will help you celebrate God’s healing power to move forward from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Celebrate Recovery is a safe, Small Group environment where you can learn healthy ways to address behaviors such as anger, codependency, lack of trust, abandonment, emotional trauma, depression, self-esteem, the need to control, sexual purity,
abuse, dependency on drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, childhood issues, and broken relationships. 6:30 pm—Large Group, 7:00 pm—Small Group, at First Baptist Church, James Building, 19 North Adair, Greenwood, AR 72936, For more information: (479) 996-2166
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Happenings EVERY WEDNESDAY
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Every Wednesday night, Greenwood First Assembly of God provides a home-cooked meal for kids and teens from ages 3-18 at 6:10 p.m. in the JFW building. The kids sit at a table just like a family while our adult staff serves them their delicious dinner. We have “table parents” who sit and visit with our students during dinner time. Feed The Kid’s mission is feeding hungry souls physically and spiritually to build God’s Kingdom!
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. First Assembly of God’s Food Bank is a “no strings attached ministry” and one of only a few food banks in the county. Anyone in need is welcome to stop by for a couple of bags of groceries as well as a hot meal. We serve approximately 100 meals and provide a shopping experience to nearly 200 individuals every week. If you would like to make a donation contact the church at (479) 996-6030. This program is completely donation funded.
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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.
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
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 HOWARD HILL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Past. Quinton Rowan, 3515 Gate 9 Rd., 996-2496 howardhillag.com
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 DAYTON BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Robert Presson, 2305 Apple Blossom Rd., Mansfield, 479-996-5495, 912-294-2281
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 Streets, 9962166; Pastor Ronnie Deal, Worship, 8 am SS & Worship 9:15, 10:45 am & 6 pm FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST 504 S. Fowler St, 996-4374, Jim Walker, SS, Worship 10:50am, 6pm; Wed 7pm
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PLEASANT HILL FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 5733 AR-10, Hackett, AR 72937 Buddy Loyd, Pastor
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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
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
EXCELSIOR BAPTIST CHURCH 3421 Smokey Rd, Greenwood; Pastor Mark Griffith; Sunday School and Worship 10 am
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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.
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
301 West Center, Greenwood • 996-4440
HACKETT FIRST BAPTIST 401 E. Greenwood St. 638-7363; Pastor, Joe Silva 597-6644. 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.
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 followins. 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.
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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
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 18218 Hwy. 71 S, 996-7747; Jason Zirbel, Pastor; WS 10 am SS 9 am
METHODIST 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.
400 S. Coker, Greenwood • 996-4125
Golden Years Retirement Village
GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN Bass & Denver St., 996-0750. SS 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Orin Frank, min.
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WASHBURN UNITED METHODIST Paster, Geral L. Holloway, Sunday: 9 a.m.
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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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Residental Care & Independent Living 1570 West Center, Greenwood • 996-9945
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