Greenwood Life July 2019 by Times Record

Greenwood Life JULY 2019. VOLUME 1. ISSUE 4

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

Stars and Stripes Freedom Fest: a look inside Greenwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest celebration

NEW PARKS DIRECTOR TAMMY BRILEY Hometown Hero

Recent graduate, Isaiah Belue, commissioned to US Naval Academy

Out&About DANCE CAMP

at Greenwood Dance Studio

GREENWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS B u i l d i n g L e a d e r s F o r To m o r r o w

“Greenwood schools have helped shape me into the man I am today. From preschool to senior year, I have had numerous leadership and character development opportunities that have helped in preparing me for future success in life. I am incredibly thankful and proud to have grown up in such an incredible school district that is driven by the success of their students!”

Received a commission to US Naval Academy.

“Greenwood Schools played a huge role in my success. I was given the opportunity to work with wonderful teachers and staff who challenged me to push my education to the next level and grow as a person.” Received a High School Diploma and Associate’s Degree upon High School graduation

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10 Director, 16 06 Parks Tammy Briley Learn more about the new Parks Director, Tammy Briley.

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Bride and Groom

Introducing the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Kyle and Sarah Treece.

City News Round-up

Find out the latest happenings with our city departments.

Freedom Fest Dive deep into how the Freedom Fest became the largest festival of the year.

Beshears Scholarship

Exclusive scholarship awarded to Brayden Beshears.

Greenwood Dance Studio

See who was Out & About at the Greenwood Dance Studio Dance Camp.

Hometown Happenings

See what is happening around the area this month.

Hometown Hero: Isaiah Belue See how Greenwood schools attributed to recent graduate joining US Naval Academy.

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Lady Bulldogs prepare See how the volleyball team are getting prepared for the upcoming season.

Gods & Guns Read about a new novel by local author, Rain Story.

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The Church Guide

A directory of places of worship in the area.

OUR CREW THIS ISSUE

Meet our talented batch of contributors for July 2019

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A FOR THE CITY

Tammy Briley talks Greenwood parks

STORY BY

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It’s a toss-up between Tammy Briley’s smile and her outgoing personality that immediately wins over strangers and warms the hearts of friends and co-workers. Those words were spoken by Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow when asked to describe how Briley is a positive individual in the Greenwood community. The words made Briley smile, blush and then smile again. “The work ethic she displays each day is great, and she has a good working relationship with myself and others,” Kinslow said of Briley, who recently began work as parks director for the City of Greenwood. “Tammy is just a great person. There’s nobody else more committed to what she’s doing and has done.”

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ment,” said Briley. “I served as a councilman in Bearden for a couple of years.” Briley and her two in-the-field staff members oversee the care for Greenwood’s parks, trails and pavilion rentals. These parks include Bell Park, Liberty Park, Ossie Louise Park, Eagle Scout Park, Winford Junction, Greenwood City Lake Park and Zachary Park. “We also have the Veterans Memorial Square, which is where everyone calls the downtown square,” Briley said. “Anyone who likes to have a square in memory or in honor of a veteran can do so. The squares are $150, and I am very proud of that park. “The parks here are unique, and that helps make Greenwood special,” she added.

Briley, a native of Lone Oak, Ark., who grew up in and graduated high school from Bearden, Ark., in 1984, calls herself an individual who is driven by work, family and faith. She likes to think of herself as, in her own words, “a team player” who wants to see Greenwood thrive.

The walking trail from Westwood Drive to the Walmart and the walking trail that begins near Greenwood’s City Hall offices and ends at Bell Park also are part of the park/trail system that falls in Briley’s area of duty and expertise.

“I’ve always had a heart for city govern-

“One of my goals is to see the trails in Greenwood connected,” said a grinning

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“ONE OF MY GOALS IS TO SEE THE TRAILS IN GREENWOOD CONNECTED” Tammy Briley GREENWOOD PARKS DIRECTOR

Briley as her eyes widened. “We have trails on the east side of Greenwood and trails on the west side of Greenwood, and there are hiking trails at the Greenwood City Lake Park that many people are unaware of now. We are wanting to connect the trails here. “And I am hoping that that is something that happens sooner than later,” she added. “Walking trails and parks just help promote healthy lifestyles and the outdoors. Walking trails and parks are great for all communities.” Prior to taking on the role of parks director, Briley served as the executive assistant to the Greenwood mayor and human resources coordinator, becoming familiar with Greenwood’s government and its residents. Her resume reveals she also worked as a support services specialist for the Greenwood Police Department, a customer service staff member for the Greenwood Water Department and a finance assistant for both the City of Greenwood and First Baptist Church in Greenwood. “I’ve sang in the church choir at Greenwood Baptist Church, well, since my family moved here in 2001,” Briley said. “And I love singing in the choir. I love singing the old gospel songs — the hymns — and the contemporary music at our church is good, too. “Our choir director is great at mixing old-style hymns with more modern music,” she added before closing her eyes and slowly raising a fist in the air. “We can move from one song to the next and you almost don’t realize that you’re going into another song. The music is so good.” Briley called herself “a cat person” but admitted she doesn’t have enough time to care for a dog. Her work schedule, church responsibilities and time spent with her two children, J.B. Fridell and Katelyn Fridell Davis, and three grandchildren keep Briley active and smiling. “We just went to Mexico, and that was fun,” she said. “It’s always great seeing my kids and grandchildren, even if we’re just spending time together.”

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Even with her adult children living outside of Arkansas, Briley admitted she has no desire to move to a larger city. “I graduated with 48 people in my class; Bearden was a small town,” she said. “Everyone knew everyone.” While in high school, Briley played trumpet and served as a majorette in the school band. She now calls country music her “usual go-to” genre, although she refuses to close the doors on many of the pop and rock songs from the 1970s and ‘80s. “It’s funny because we were at the Municipal League Convention in Little Rock, and I almost ran over Journey singer Arnel Pineda when I was walking in the hallway,” Briley said with a laugh. “I didn’t realize it was him at first, but I knew he kind of stood out — he had this colorful backpack on. It wasn’t until later on that I realized for sure it was Arnel from Journey. “Arnel performed with a different backup band at the Municipal League event, and it was great,” she added. “And the singer from Kool & the Gang was there. With all of that music, I felt like I was at my high school prom. I was like, ‘Bring it on! This is great!’” Ever since she first started living, working and attending church in Greenwood back in 2001, Briley has never been made to feel like an outsider by the community. “The people are just great, it’s affordable to live here and it’s safe,” she said with a smile. “Technically I am an outsider because I wasn’t born in Greenwood, but I’ve never felt that way. “Greenwood was an outstanding place for me to raise a family and for me to still live here; it’s like Mayberry,” Briley added. “I have a 1948 rock house here, and I can almost see all of the downtown area from my porch. The Christmas parade goes right by my house, and I feel like I’m in one of those Hallmark movies. I love it.”

TAMMY BRILEY

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WHAT’S THE BIGGEST THING YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENT SERVICE?

I don’t think I would change anything. Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow is a so conscientious of the citizens and what they need. He is a citizen-oriented mayor. I am always open to suggestions. Of course, better customer service can be a benefit anywhere in any community. I think people should remember to treat other people the way you want to be treated.

IF YOU COULD INVITE ANYONE TO A DINNER PARTY FOR SIX, WHO WOULD THEY BE?

Mayor Doug Kinslow, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Dr. James Burgess and my children, J.B. Fridell and Kateylyn Fridell Davis. I know that’s only five, but those are the five I would want there.

WHAT TV SHOWS DO YOU WATCH?

I don’t really have a lot of time to watch TV, so I don’t watch much of it. I stay busy with work and with my family, and I love to hike and be outdoors.

TELL US SOMETHING THAT SURPRISED YOU ABOUT YOUR NEW POSITION?

I guess nothing, because I knew what I was getting into as parks director. I guess I could say that nothing surprises me, and that have two guys on staff that are solid guys — they take care of things.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE “RETREAT FROM IT ALL”?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?

I like a good steak. And I do cook some, but not as much as I used to. I like to cook for my kiddos — meatloaf, mashed potatoes and chocolate cake is what they like me to make. And I make the cake, too, but there’s no icing. It’s more like a brownie, but it’s still a cake.

WHO ARE YOUR ROLE MODELS?

I highly respect Mayor Doug Kinslow, who was the first parks director for the City of Greenwood, and Richard McKinney, who was hired as parks director when Doug Kinslow became mayor. Mayor Kinslow is a person of high integrity, as is Mr. McKinney. I learned a lot from those guys, like how to treat people and how to have that kind of pride in your community. If I can do half the job that they have done and Mayor Kinslow is doing now, then I will be able to call myself a pretty decent parks director.

WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT GREENWOOD?

Greenwood does need traffic relief, and we’re talking to Gov. Hutchinson and others about it. Highway 10 goes through town, and school traffic and the traffic when people leave work can get heavy through town. We don’t want to have people bypass businesses. It would be just an easier, quicker way to get people into and out of town. And I wish we could provide more trails in Greenwood, and more playground equipment for the kids. We’re working on that, as well.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WOULD NEVER CHANGE ABOUT GREENWOOD?

The people. The people here are great. There are so many kind people in Greenwood. I wouldn’t change that at all.

Home. My house. It’s a 1948 rock house with a little front porch. It’s my refuge.

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Sarah & Kyle

TREECE Married October 27, 2018 Ceremony and reception held at Bell Park Pavillion in Greenwood

Sarah Lenzen is from Greenwood and Kyle Treece is from Fort Smith. Sarah’s parents are Mark and Karen Kremers of Greenwood. Kyle’s parents are Kevin and Sharon Treece of Fort Smith.

THEY MET

through Sarah’s aunt, Kristi Turner. She fixed them up on a date.

KYLE PROPOSED in the place of our first kiss at his house with our Australian Shepherd, Kallen.

THEIR WEDDING ceremony and reception was at Bell Park Pavilion with friends and family on October 27, 2018.

THEIR HONEYMOON was in Maui, Hawaii. THANK YOU’S We would love to thank our amazing friends and family for attending our ceremony and reception on our special day. Secondly, I want to thank our sweet wedding planner, Mary Ann Sandifer, for making my wedding day vision come to life. Everything was perfect, I couldn’t have imagined a better day and it wouldn’t have been possible without her! Also our photographers, Jakob Lott and Robyn Lott for capturing our day perfectly in photos I will cherish for the rest of my life. And of course Booneville Flower Shop, Confectionately Yours, and Rolando’s, among other wonderful vendors. Thank you for making our day a complete dream. Wedding Planner: Mary Ann Sandifer Florist: Booneville Flower Shop

Photographers: Jakob and Robyn Lott Cake: Confectionately Yours

Catering: Rolando’s Restaurante

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City News ROUND-UP By Thomas Saccente and John Lovett CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

NEW SANITATION SERVICE A new sanitation contract for the city of Greenwood has been awarded, although it came with some notable changes. In a June 19 interview, Greenwood Clerk/ Treasurer Sharla Derry said the Greenwood City Council held three different bid openings during its meeting June 3. The first of these was for the Greenwood city sanitation contract. The City Council approved a motion to terminate its contract with Altes Sanitation and rebid it during its March 4 meeting, with an effective date for the new contract of June 1. The city sanitation contract was discussed further both during the council’s April 1 meeting and an April 16 study session, with a contract being approved during its May 6 meeting. Derry said the city received bids from four companies, including Waste Management, which was disqualified at the reading for not including a bid bond in its bid. The City Council unanimously voted on Central Arkansas Recycling and Disposal Services as the lowest responsible bidder. Derry said MSG Waste & Refuse provided sanitation services for the city

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during the first week of June. A June 7 Facebook post from Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow says CARDS would begin picking up trash in the city June 10. Kinslow stated in a June 10 post a 96 gallon trash cart would be delivered to the homes of Greenwood residents by July 1. A city of Greenwood Facebook post also dated June 7 states although the trash pickup schedule will remain the same, there will be a rate increase in sanitation services, which will be noted on the August water bill. “The bid was for more money this time and that was expected,” Derry said. “Their rates were higher than what Altes was previously charging.” A notice on the City of Greenwood website states the rate increase beginning July 1 would be $2.85 plus a 10-cent increase from the health department. Derry also said curbside recycling is not a part of the new sanitation contract. The city’s Facebook post states residents who wished to continue recycling could do so by dropping off items at the recycle center at 104 Bell Road next to the street department.

WATER/SEWER IMPROVEMENTS Another bid opening was held for U.S. 71 corridor water/sewer utility improvements. The city of Greenwood received two bids for this, which Derry said were from M Phillips Construction, Inc. and Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc. There was a $298,061 difference between the two bids. “And Hawkins-Weir, Jeremy Shores with Hawkins-Weir is doing or did do the bid tabulation, so he took them back to try to find out and confirm with the two different entities that those were good numbers, …” Derry said. Derry said the contract was not awarded to either company at the meeting.

RECOATING WATER STORAGE TANK The third bid opening was for a recoating of a 150,000-gallon water storage tank, Derry said. A $149,777 bid from Jk Tank Services was the

only bid the city received. The contract for this project was not awarded either, with there being concern there was only one bid. The council also unanimously passed a resolution approving the transfer of a 2000 GMC pickup from the city fire department to the Parks Department, Derry said.

LANE ADDITIONS A first-draft plan for Arkansas roadway spending shows lane additions to the Greenwood bypass and Arkansas 22 between Charleston and Fort Smith, as well as potential Interstate 49 construction in the Fort Smith area. Dubbed the CAP-2 draft by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Connecting Arkansas Program-2 list is a “data driven” starting point work that will largely be contingent on the continuation of a half-percent sales tax next year, according to ARDOT spokesperson Danny Straessle. “The governor proposes to make it permanent,” Straessle said. “This is a list of about 20 years of work.” In a recent meeting, the Arkansas Highway Com-

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mission chose one of three options from the governor for directing funds. The option chosen directs $1 billion to interstate maintenance, $3 billion to pavement preservation, $1.1 billion to bridge replacement and preservation and $1.8 billion to capital and congestion relief, and $500 million to safety improvements. “Option 2” provides $800 million more in capital and congestion relief than “Option 1.” The third option provided no money for capital improvements and $4.8 billion on pavement preservation. The Arkansas 10 Greenwood bypass project is estimated to cost about $25 million. The Arkansas 22 lane addition between Charleston and Fort Smith is estimated at $25 million. The I-49 projects of building two-lane roads from Arkansas 22 to I-40, and from Y City to south of Greenwood are an estimated $270 million each. The valuations are done using the value of the dollar in 2019, Straessle noted. The half-percent sales tax must be approved by voters. In 2012, voters approved the tax on a temporary basis to fund a $1.8-billion road construction program. If voters decide to make the tax permanent, the move would net the department an additional $205 million annually. A total $300 million annually is expected with $35 million in casino revenue, $2 million in electric/hybrid vehicle registration fees

and $58 million in motor fuel tax funds. The state receives about $447 million a year in federal money to ARDOT. More than half of the state’s 16,000 miles of highways have pavement rated as D or F by ARDOT on an A to F grading scale. It is the 12th largest state highway system in the nation, and the CAP-2 draft list is subject to change based on future needs, Straessle noted. State Sen. Mat Pitsch, R-Fort Smith, said he has been in support of the governor’s roads funding plan and the half-cent sales tax continuation. “We’re on the list and we got some big projects,” Pitsch said. A final draft of the CAP-2 plan is expected by September and will be open to public comment by ARDOT. The CAP-2 presentation Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Scott Bennett made to the Arkansas Highway Commission last week can be found at www.ardot.gov under the June 12 Meetings Presentations in the News & Presentations section at the top left of the webpage.

STARS AND STRIPES Freedom Fest: A look inside Greenwood’s largest celebration STORY BY

Scott Cutlip

According to city councilman Lance Terry, the Freedom Festival has been part of Greenwood’s life as far back as he can remember. It had not always been under the city’s purview, though. The ability to run the festival allowed an organization to generate a lot of money, but it was also a huge responsibility. In 2008, things didn’t turn out well. “We had some people show up,” Terry said, “and they

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were wondering if we were not doing it this year. People showed up in the square, and there was nobody there. We had one woman show up with a snowcone machine. That was it.” According to Mayor Doug Kinslow and Parks Director Tammy Briley, Terry was the driving force behind making the Freedom Festival what it is today. Terry has justifiable pride in the festival itself, but pointed

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out it was a community effort. “I had a lot of help,” Terry said. “The first two or three years we had to beg, borrow, and steal to make it work. I felt like once I could get it over into the parks system, we would never have to worry about it going away, and I don’t see us having to worry about that now. I’m pretty proud of it.”

“I HAD A LOT OF HELP. THE FIRST TWO OR THREE YEARS WE HAD TO BEG, BORROW, AND STEAL TO MAKE IT WORK.” Lance Terry GREENWOOD CITY COUNCILMAN

Terry helped raise $11,000 for the 2009 Freedom Festival. Last year, Greenwood spent roughly $60,000 on the festival, not counting over $10,000 for fireworks. The cost is offset by the Advertising and Promotion Commission, which imposes a sales tax on prepared foods, according to Briley. “That’s why we’re able to give out fifty free tent set-ups for vendors,” Briley said. “We give out free hot dogs at noon with chips and a drink. A family could actually come to Freedom Fest, spend the entire day, and not have to spend a dime.”

netic, a pop/rock band from Fayetteville; RC and the Blues Bandits; and more. Finding the bands can be an arduous task. The Freedom Festival committee usually starts working on that year’s event in January, and finding bands is one of the top missions. “We see if anybody has any ideas,” Briley said. “If we don’t, we start looking for that headliner, one we can afford. A lot of time, it’s word of mouth. Sometimes, every once in a while, a band will contact us. We try to

People are likely to spend money, though, with roughly 100 vendors offering food, massages, t-shirts, wood products, face painting, honey, raffles, clothing, jewelry, jams and jellies, metal art, airbrushed tattoos, and much more. Vendors are from all over the River Valley and other parts of Arkansas, as well as Oklahoma. Besides the fireworks, Briley said the biggest draw is the entertainment, which is available from 9 a.m. until right before the fireworks starts. Bands from as far as Kansas City and San Antonio play at the festival, as well as many lesser-known bands. This year’s bands included headliners The Klocks, which specializes in Top-40 covers; Sweet River Band, a country group; Boom Ki(LEFT) Attendees crowd the square at Freedom Fest 2015. (RIGHT) The band Boom Kinetic performs for the crowd at Freedom Fest 2015.

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keep some of our fan favorites.” The Freedom Festival committee, which an ordinance in 2011 made official, is currently made up of 14 members. These include the Parks Director; two park department employees; members selected by the chamber of commerce; a member from the VFW; a member of the city council; some Greenwood business owners; and the mayor. This has expanded since just 2017, when Briley told KFSM’s Darren Bobb the committee had ten members.

The process goes far beyond the committee. The water department ensures connections to several of the inflatables that require water. The police department, fire department, and EMS are on hand throughout the festival. The street department is responsible for road closures, providing a generator, putting extension cords out, and cleaning up. “The street department employees are volunteers on the Fourth,” Street Department Director Dennis Goodwin said. “They kind of work the crowd and make sure people are comfortable, and we clean up after people, and then, after it’s all over with, we make it look like nobody’s been there. They deserve pats on the backs.” “This is not just a committee festival,” Briley said. “It takes a village. The whole area is involved.”

That includes Live Out Loud, which helps with T-shirts and the Greenwood High School, which has a contest for the t-shirt design. Joe Comer allows the city to use his field to set off the fireworks. Companies such as PepsiCo, Ready Ice, Hyland Dairy, CV’s, and Walmart provide materials. The farmer’s co-op provides tubs for ice. Annidale Sound in Fort Smith takes care of the sound equipment and stage prep, as well as working with the bands. What the community helps also helps the community. Terry estimated that for the estimated $60,000 Greenwood spent on Freedom Fest last year, it got twice that back. “People come from out of town, they walk around, they eat,” Briley said. “Then they may get in the car to cool off, got to a restaurant, get a pizza, have a good old home-cooked meal at the

(LEFT) Fireworks at Freedom Fest 2015. Photo by Rick Altes. (BELOW) Jabe Burgess performing at Freedom Fest 2017.

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Dari, go to Taco Bell or McDonald’s, run out to Wal-Mart.” Briley estimated that about four to five thousand people visit the Freedom Fest, but admitted it’s only a guess. They don’t keep any sort of counter, although one person used a formula to estimate the actual count could be as high as 10,000. Briley and Terry claim the fireworks display is the biggest in the River Valley. With $12,000 being spent on fireworks this year, it would be hard to disagree. “We have a lot of volunteers who put a lot of time and effort into it, for nothing,” Terry said. “We got our money back, plus some, while trying to promote the city. Greenwood is a good little town, and there’s not many Fourth of July festivals like we have.”

(TOP) An aerial shot of the 2016 Freedom Fest set-up. (RIGHT) Tulsa-based Inspyral, husband and wife team Jeremy and Kelsey Philo, perform at Freedom Fest 2017.

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HOMETOWN HERO

ISAIAH BELUE

Recent graduate commissioned to US Naval Academy Memoir By Isaiah Belue USNA ‘23

The process for an acceptance to the Naval Academy is not one that began a few short years ago. I like to think that it was something that began at a very early age. One of the main aspects the service academies look in to is a candidate’s character. This is something that is not developed through studying but is developed through the men and women of one’s community. I believe that the men and women of Greenwood helped start the application process for me because they are the people that have influenced integrity and character in my life. The 8th grade was the beginning of my exploration into the service academies. I attended an Academy Day held by Congressman Steve Womack starting spring of my freshman year and have attended one every year since then. From that day forward, the Naval Academy was set in my sights, and I was determined to achieve that

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HOMETOWN HERO: Isaiah Belue the Alpha Company, being 1 of 5 candidates to receive this award out of 850 candidates at the seminar. By August, I had finished my rigorous applications, including physical and medical clearance. In October, I received an early acceptance letter to the US Merchant Marine Academy.

goal. Throughout high school I had to take required AP and honors courses, including a secondary language, calculus and physics along with the SAT and ACT. A competitive ACT score at the Academies is at minimum a 27. I had to be involved in my community, I have volunteered my time to my church and many different organizations through school and athletics. I played in three football state championship games and one baseball state championship game. The US Academies are not only looking for intelligence but a wellrounded candidate.

The only thing left to do was receive nominations to the Academies. I had to fill out nomination applications for Congressman Steve Womack, Senator John Boozman, and Senator Tom Cotton. November 30th, the day before the state football championship game, was my first nomination interview with Congressman Steve Womack. I interviewed with board members from USNA, USMMA, USMA, and USAFA. My next interviews were on December 14th with Senator John Boozman and Senator Tom Cotton’s academy boards. I ended up receiving nominations to every academy from both Congressman Steve Womack and Senator Tom Cotton and received nominations to USMA and USMMA from Senator John Boozman. In total, I received 10 nominations to the service academies. From this point on I was left to play the waiting game.

I began the preliminary application for four out of the five service academies during January of my Junior year. I attended, and had great success at, both Arkansas Boys State and the Naval Academy Summer Seminar. At Arkansas Boys State, I was elected President Pro Tempore for the Arkansas Boys State Senate as well as party delegate, City Council and Justice of the Peace. This year I was selected to be the Arkansas Boys State acting Governor and Junior Counselor. At the Naval Academy Summer Seminar, I was blessed to receive the 2018 Summer Seminar Outstanding Candidate Award for

February 6th, Congressman Womack called me during the middle of my 5th hour Physics class and told me that I received an appointment to the US Naval Academy Class of 2023. That Friday I accepted my appointment on my portal. Only 8% of applicants are accepted to the United States Naval Academy, 1500 students from 50 states. Since then I have been preparing myself mentally and physically for the rigorous studies and physical demands the academy has to offer through Crossfit and my school studies. I plan to major in Economics during my 4 years and see what doors God opens for me after graduation when I commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps or an Ensign in the Navy. Greenwood schools have helped shape me into the man I am today. From preschool to senior year, I have had numerous leadership and character development opportunities that have helped in preparing me for future success in life. I am incredibly thankful and proud to have grown up in such an incredible school district that is driven by the success of their students!

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Beshears Awarded Jungmeyer Scholarship On Tuesday, June 11, CARTI hosted a ceremony to award the Jungmeyer Scholarship to 12 former pediatric cancer patients who previously received treatment at a CARTI facility. This marks the 22nd year the scholarships were given in the name of Dennis Jungmeyer, a cancer survivor who saw the pediatric cancer patients coming and going in the waiting room while he received his own treatments. The 2019 Jungmeyer Scholarship recipients include: Brayden Beshearsof Greenwood; Carlton David Lee of Kingwood, TX; Lucas

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Cauthrenof Conway; Creed Chapmanof Norfork; John David Evansof Clinton; Spencer Ewing of Little Rock; Cheryl Harp of Bentonville; Patrik Rollefsonof Paron; Breanna Stoufer of Fort Smith; CheyAnn Tranthamof Conway; Jackson Ward of Lonoke; and C hase Wellenberger of England. Held at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, the reception featured remarks byFirst Lady Susan Hutchinson ; Adam Head, CARTI president and CEO; D ennis Jungmeyer, director emeritus of the CARTI

Foundation board of directors; Reverend Larry Charles, director of pastoral care at CARTI; Jim Mitchell, Chair, CARTI Kids Scholarship and Activities Committee, CARTI Foundation Board of Directors; and Brayden Beshears, 2019 scholarship recipient. Since its inception, the CARTI Kids Program has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships. The CARTI Kids Program is financially supported by the work of the CARTI Foundation and its Board of Directors. The

CARTI Foundation was incorporated in 1983 as a nonprofit organization to assist CARTI in meeting the current and future needs of Arkansas cancer patients and their families. ABOUT CARTI CARTI is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary cancer care provider offering medical and surgical oncology, diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology at locations throughout the state to provide convenient access for cancer patients. Medical oncology is offered in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Clinton, Conway, El Dorado, Heber Springs, Russellville and Stuttgart. Radiation therapy is offered in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Mountain Home and Searcy. Mammography screenings are provided at The Breast Center at CARTI, located in Little Rock. For more information, visit CARTI.com.

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Greenwood Area Births Tammy Gann of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on June 13, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Lauren and Sean Hearron of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on June 20, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Danielle and Whit Overton of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on June 20, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Tarah and Andy Hanna of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on June 20, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Jessica and Justin of Greenwood announce the birth of a son born on June 21, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR Britney and Andrew Breivogel of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on June 21, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Send us your milestones! Email a photo and the details of your wedding, engagement, anniversary or birth to greenwoodlife@gatehousemedia.com.

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Recommended Reading SCOTT-SEBASTIAN REGIONAL LIBRARY

BATTING ORDER (2019)

by Mike Lupica Mike Lupica, an award-winning sports writer, once again uses his sports writing talent to create a relatable story about teens playing baseball. Two young men, Ben and Matt, each with their own special talent playing baseball and life challenges they must work through. Through the course of the book, Ben and Matt both learn that supporting each other on and off the baseball field makes them both succeed in baseball and life.

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SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF SHARKS (2019)

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Illustrated by Nathan Reed The second in the Sam Wu series, Sam is once again proving he is NOT a “scaredy-cat Sam”. A school visit to a local aquarium takes an interesting turn when a shark takes a liking to Sam! Sam’s best friends Bernard and Zoe are along for the latest challenge in proving they are all not afraid. Perfect for readers ages 7-10, the book’s realistic plot, bold wording, and attractive art and graphic design will attract readers.

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THE GUEST BOOK (2019)

by Sarah Blake Sarah Blake’s multi-generational story follows an East Coast affluent American family, the Milton’s, from 1935 to present day. She creates a historical fiction story that illustrates how a decision made by the Milton matriarch 80 years in the past has lasting effects on the Milton family today. Blake wonderfully weaves actual historical events and society beliefs that the country and the Milton family faces and struggles with in the 80 year time period.

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HOME TOWN JULY - OCTOBER: FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY

GREENWOOD FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Town Square Street, Greenwood. Local farmers join with local craftsmen and women to bring you friendly faces and quality products.

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THERE’S A UNIVERSE OF STORIES AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!

Adults Come Join Us Making Celestial Bangle Bracelets at 10:00 a.m. located at Sebastian County Library, Greenwood. Activity is free, but due to limited space please register at the front desk or by phone at 479-996-2856.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM

Tour hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturdays. Call the curator for off-hour tours at 479-252-6071. A wealth of information much to see and learn about the area’s history.

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DESIGN CONTEST HAS $100 PRIZE The Altus Grape Fest Committee will be awarding a $100 prize to the winner of the 2019 Altus Grape Fest Design Contest. The winner will also receive a free fest T-shirt bearing the winning design along with fresh grapes from Dahlem Vineyard.

com or mailed to Altus Grape Fest, P.O. Box 293, Altus, AR 72821. Contest entry deadline is July 1. The winner’s prizes will be awarded during the 36th Annual Grape Fest, to be held Friday, July 26, from 5 to 11 p.m., and Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Altus City Park, ending each night with a street dance. Events will also include grape stomps, an amateur wine contest, grape pie-eating contest, tastings, vineyard and winery tours, fresh grape sales, live entertainment, kiddie attractions, crafts, games, food concessions, etc. Booth forms are available at www. altusgrapefest.com. For more information call 479-518-1963.

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Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team Prepares for Upcoming Season STORY BY Buck Ringgold

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Brian Sanderford

Greenwood volleyball coach Jennifer Golden recently spent some vacation time on the beach.

everything,” she said. “We got a lot of scrimmaging done; a lot of good, quality reps on the court.”

On June 21, she served as the West coach for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star volleyball game in Conway — but other than that, she has continued to relax through the Fourth of July weekend.

The Lady Bulldogs will also bring back many returning players that helped the team to a 30-6 record in 2018, capped by a runner-up finish in the 5A State Tournament.

Starting the week after the Fourth, it has been all systems go for Golden and the Lady Bulldogs as they attempt to return to play for a 5A state championship. “June is kind of a dead period; we don’t do a whole lot then” Golden said. “I still have kids that are playing club. ... After that Fourth of July week is when we really start up; we haven’t done much of anything since school was out.” But before school was dismissed for the summer, Golden noted the Lady Bulldogs got in plenty of off-season work. “It was pretty good; we were just doing a lot of scrimmaging and getting to know each other with the ninth grade mixing in with practices and

“I’m very excited about who we have coming back,” Golden said. “We have quite a bit of starters that played in that state championship match last year.” However, Golden and the Lady Bulldogs were dealt a severe blow this off-season when senior outside hitter Zoie Benton, who was second on the team in kills a season ago, suffered a severe knee injury. Golden said she isn’t sure if Benton will be able to come back this season. “That definitely hurts, but we’re not going to count ourselves out by any means,” Golden said. “It’s just going to be a little bit of a new dynamic and we’ve got a big slot to fill, but I think I’ve got kids that will take care of it.” Golden does welcome back senior middle hitter

Greenwood’s Camryn Presley, left, hits and scores against Greenbrier as Olivia Parker attempted to block the shot during the third set on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 at Greenwood.

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Camryn Presley, who led the team in kills and blocks last season with 324 and 130, respectively. Presley was also second in assists with 468. “I’ve got a pretty strong lineup,” Golden said. “Camryn, she’s a three-year starter going into her senior year, so she’s excited and we’re excited to have her and that leadership coming back. We also have a couple of back-row returners with (seniors) Izzy Davis and Josie Chapple, who are both still playing (club volleyball) right now.

“I’ve got (junior) Larkin Luke coming back in the middle, who had a really good off-season, and (junior) Anna Johnson, my setter. I feel like we’re pretty well-rounded, so as far as our lineup goes, it’s looking pretty solid.”

Once the Fourth of July is over, the Lady Bulldogs will reconvene to take part in the athletic department’s annual Fasdogs conditioning program. They will also spend four pivotal days at a team camp at Missouri State University.

Davis was the team’s leader last season in digs (501) and service aces (39), while Johnson was the assist leader with 584.

“That’s always a really good time,” Golden said. “That’s where we get a lot of our lineup looks and piecing people in and making sure we look at all

the different dynamics that the team has to offer and looking at all the different lineups that are possible. “That just gives us a really good look at what the future could be.” Greenwood starts the regular season at home on Aug. 26 with a match against Fayetteville.

Greenwood’s Camryn Presley, left, wins a battle at the net against Jonesboro’s Cameron Hafner during the 5A state title match in Hot Springs on Saturday, Oct 27, 2018.

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GREENWOOD AUTHOR RAIN STORY RELEASES NOVEL

GUNS & GOD Guns & God: Lines in the Sand is an electrifying adult crime-thriller involving murder, conspiracy, and infidelities that jolt a community as two neighboring families collide over political

ideas about gun laws. While one family tries to usher in stricter legislation, the other struggles against it in order to expand its empire of gun sales. However, when patriarch Luke â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fuzzyâ&#x20AC;? Rose learns that a family member will stop at nothing to overtake the family business, all hell breaks loose, sending the family on a manhunt to end the dark plot and exposing its plans for civil war. This novel is set in the heartland of the modern-day gun debate: Arkansas. It is a state where gun ownership and religious institutions represent some of the highest ratios in the country. With strong culturally-embedded ideas of freedom of religion and a die-hard unwavering commitment to the Second

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Amendment, this drama illustrates the shared fears and concerns of many gun-toting citizens across the U.S. It also illustrates the extent that some will go to in order to preserve and protect their heritage, cultural traditions, and constitutional right to bear arms. It is important to understand this Southern gun culture so that together we may work toward resolve, compromise, and a less gun-violent American society. This story has never been more important than it is today.

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Rain Story was born and raised in Greenwood and graduated in 1982. Her experiences of growing up in the South give this story riveting surrealism. While the narrative is not indicative her own beliefs, it is nonetheless written true to form. Rain is an alumni of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the University of New Mexico, and the University of Kentucky. She is also a Donaghey Scholar and an alumni of the William G. Cooper, Jr. Honors Program in English.

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Ladd Announces Candidacy For New Sebastian County Circuit Judge Seat Dianna Hewitt Ladd has announced that she will be a candidate for the Sebastian County Judge’s position, which was just recently added by the Arkansas Legislature. “I am very excited that the Arkansas Legislature has added another Judge’s position to help relieve our current caseload in Sebastian County. This will mean quicker and better access to the Courts for Sebastian County residents.” The election for the new position will be held on March 3, 2020. “For nearly 20 years, I have been helping Sebastian County families and individuals through complex and emotional legal matters. More often than not, the Courts are involved. Helping people move through the Courts and to the other side of a problematic situation is very rewarding. The most natural next step for my work in the community is public service.” Ladd, 50, earned a Bachelor’s degree in 1996 from John Brown University where she was on the Dean’s and President’s Academic lists. She graduated with a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2000. “As a Judge, I would ensure integrity and fairness are paramount. It is

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critically important that Sebastian County residents have confidence that they will receive a fair day in Court without politics or favoritism playing a part.” Ladd has been a resident of the River Valley for about 40 years. After graduating from law school, she resided in Greenwood and worked in private practice. She has tried civil and criminal jury and bench trials in federal and state court and has served as the District Court Prosecuting Attorney for several area cities within and outside of Sebastian County for approximately 17 years. She has served as a Special Judge numerous times during her career. She currently serves on the School Board for Immaculate Conception School in Fort Smith and she is an active volunteer for the Don Reynolds Crisis Intervention Center. After serving as an active member for the Junior League of Fort Smith from 2008-2015, she continues to support the nonprofit organization as a Sustainer. She has also served as a member of Women with A Mission for the Mercy Health Foundation. She and her husband Jeff Ladd will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in July. They reside in Fort Smith with their two children, Reece and Knox.

Reynolds to run for District 21 State Representative Jim Reynolds, a Republican, is announcing his candidacy for District 21 State Representative. From the Excelsior Community near Greenwood, Reynolds owns an advertising business. Jim and Melissa, his wife of 29 years, have one daughter Laura Elizabeth. He explains, “I believe the experiences I have gained as a small-business owner, outdoors’ advocate, educator and father will help me understand the many challenges the citizens of our district face.”

hunting and fishing, to give listeners an overall picture of regional events and everything outdoors. For over 10 years, the “Jim Reynolds Outdoors” radio show promoted recreational activities, tourism, and hunting across the region. A lifetime NRA member Reynolds is a staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment. An entrepreneur, Jim grew his successful radio show into an advertising agency, which focuses on helping small businesses.

Jim retired from education after 25 years with experience in several school districts, some of which are in District 21. Reynolds states, “I have wanted to serve my community ever since I retired from education.” Jim tutors three to four days a week at the Children’s Emergency Shelter that provides a homelike environment for children in need. He is also the Area I Director for the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, which covers Polk, Scott, Sebastian, Yell, and five other counties. Reynolds holds a Lifetime Teacher and Administrators license and is a strong advocate for agricultural, technical and vocational training.

District 21 is the second largest district in the state. It covers the southwest portion of Sebastian County, most of Scott County, northern Polk, Montgomery and Garland County, southern Perry and Yell County. Jim Reynolds, proclaims, “I have been all over this area as part of my radio show for ten years and also on the yellow bus during my coaching career. I have met many people in the district and now I want to serve them as their State Representative. I will listen to their needs and do what is best for our district.”

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Jim Reynolds will be announcing his candidacy at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Fort Smith (Thursday June 6, 1pm) and The Rock Café, Waldron (Friday June 7, 11:30am).

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AREA WORSHIP GUIDE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Atlanta & Adair Streets, 996-2166; Pastor Ronnie Deal, Worship, 8 am SS & Worship 9:15, 10:45 am & 6 pm

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, Andy Jones; 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 Pastor Quinton Rowan, 3515 Gate 9 Rd., 996-2496 www. 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, 479996-5495, 912-294-2281 DENVER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 1413 W. Denver St., Greenwood; Alan Davis, Pastor, 479-996-7544, SS 9:45 am; WS 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6 pm EXCELSIOR BAPTIST CHURCH 3421 Smokey Rd, Greenwood; Pastor Mark Griffith; Sunday School and Worship 10 am 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.

Pink Bud Nursing Home 400 S. Coker, Greenwood • 996-4125

FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST 504 S. Fowler St, 996-4374, Jim Walker, SS, Worship 10:50am, 6pm; Wed 7pm 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. 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. 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 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 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 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.

Golden Years Retirement Village GREENWOOD TIRE & ALLIGNMENT 803 West Denver 996-7510 Don Lamberson, Owner 40

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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.

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AREA WORSHIP GUIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

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.

NAZARENE

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

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

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; SS & WS 10 a.m.; Sun. eve. WS 6pm, Wed 7 pm Family Connect; James Myers, Pastor CITY HARVEST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD Hwy. 10 East & Dawson. Sun. 10-12pm, Wed. 6:30 pm. Billy L. Goines, Pastor, 996-1663

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

HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH 216 East Vine St., Huntington Sun. Worship Service 11 a.m. 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. TYRO COMMUNITY CHURCH 8401 W Hwy 252. Hackett. Pastor: Chris Scott, Sun. 10am & 5 pm, Wednesday 7pm CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF GREENWOOD

FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP 12311 Hwy. 96, 479-221-8740; CV Lewis, Pastor; Sunday. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

110 S Coker, Ste 1, Greenwood. Sunday bible study - 10 am, Morning Service 11 am, Evening Service 6 pm, Prayer Service Wed. 6 pm

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.

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

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

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LIVING WORD TABERNACLE 1848 Hwy 10 • Booneville, 675-4820; Pastors Robert & Melissa Jones; Sunday Worship 10:30 am, Wed. WS 7:00 pm

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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.

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