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It’s a Small World
GHS Band featured at Disney parade
GRANT HUNEYCUTT
ENTERTAINER OF SMILES
creating happiness through performance
Out&About freedom fest celebration tennis benefit and mixer buckin’ and barrels rodeo
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Volun-teen of the Year
Ap20 Summer prenticeship
Find out about all the upcoming changes in store for Greenwood Preschool.
Read about 16-yearold’s volunteering efforts at Baptist Health.
Tennis Benefit and Mixer See who was out and about at this years Alumni and Friends Tennis Mixer.
Find out about the four students selected from Greenwood.
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Season of Entertainment Find out about a few of the shows lined up for this season of entertainment.
Grant 30 Junior Huneycutt
Read all about the young entertainer that lives to make others smile.
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Curve 36 Miss Arkansas 40 Let’s Go Rodeo 50 The Project
from 64 Scenes Freedom Fest
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News 64 City Round-up
Miss Arkansas returned to her roots for a homecoming at Bell Park.
It’s a Small World
GHS Band marches in parade at Disney World.
See who was out and about at the Greenwood Rodeo.
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Leadership Workshop
See who attended the summer leadership workshop.
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Read all about the proposed development at the entrance of Hwy 10 Spur.
Book Recommendations
Find out the reading recommendations from the library.
See who was out and about at this years Freedom Fest.
Find out the latest happenings with our city departments.
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Our talented batch of contributors for August 2019 were asked
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“What is the funnest or scariest memory you have of the first day of school?”
JULIE NEWMAN TARA LYNCH KATHIE SMITH ASHLEY YEARY MIKE OPOLKA MATTHEW MOCK BETHANIE STARR ANNA HERNANDEZ
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My scariest memory of my first day of school was when I moved from Arkansas City, Kansas to Stillwater, Oklahoma. I was in the first grade, and I was absolutely terrified of a new school and new city. At the start of class, the teacher told me in front of all the other students where the bathroom was — all the kids laughed — and then later, the teacher got onto me after I wrote my name in cursive. She said I shouldn’t be writing in cursive yet, since I was only in the first grade. I was horrified, but ended up making two of my best friends ever in that classroom. We’re still close friends to this date.
My first day at Chaffin Jr. High is probably the scariest first day, simply because I came from small schools before--small schools in which I generally stayed in the same room--and now I was in what I’m pretty sure was a labyrinth. I still have the occasional dream about getting lost there.
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The first day of first grade I couldn’t find the right bus to get on! Fortunately, one of the drivers knew my mom and took me to her school! Scariest memory, not being able to hear well because I wore hearing aides all through school...kids can be cruel!
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Well, not that this was overly scary, but I do always remember having to stand up in front of the class on the first day of school and tell all about yourself and possibly your favorite summer memory to all your classmates. While this was not too scary, it was certainly a little awkward, especially when the vast majority of the class already knows you and pretty much everything about you from going to school with you for years.
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SUZY WILSON
Assistant Superintendent Greenwood Schools
My first year as Principal at Westwood Elementary was probably the most scary! Obviously, being a first year administrator in a building with over 1000 students and staff members would be frightening for anyone! However, I remember looking at the clock around 2:30 and smiling brightly to my Assistant Principal and giving her a high five! We were 30 minutes away from a highly successful first day of school! Just as the high five concluded, the phone rang in my office. One of our teachers asked me to come to her room and stated that she thought something was on fire. As I ran to the classroom, I could smell the fire, I looked outside her window, and noticed an electrical transformer was smoking. Within seconds, we saw flames as well! This caused the school to be evacuated, fire trucks and police cars descended on the school campus, Parents had already set up in the front of the building, anxiously waiting to pick their children up and hear about their first day of school! We made it through with great help from our community friends and lots of great staff members and wonderful students! My memory and take away from that day is to never celebrate too early!
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I don’t have many early memories of the first day of school, but being a child of the 80’s, I’m sure I was always worried about what I was going to wear on the first day.
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GREENWOOD SCHOOLS Moving into 2020 with a Clear Vision of Excellence
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The leadership of Greenwood Schools is charged with an awesome responsibility of taking our community’s most precious commodity and enriching that commodity to where it produces successful outcomes for those students and our community. Our daily mission is to help each child find their voice and to provide a multitude of avenues for them to apply their special
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skills toward a successful future. In order to accomplish that mission, the school district must have consistent leadership, effective instructional practices in the classroom, strong relationships with the community, a well-rounded curriculum that involves social/emotional health, physical health, and a safe environment for all kids to learn.
(ABOVE) Shay Moore GHS student volunteers with United Way Day of Caring.
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP Superintendent John Ciesla is beginning his 14th year with Greenwood Schools. Mr. Ciesla has served as Assistant Superintendent, as well as superintendent during his tenure at Greenwood. Despite the fact that Mr. Ciesla is not a hometown product of Greenwood, he married his college sweetheart, Angel Butler, a Greenwood native and they realized their dream of moving to Greenwood to raise their family. Mr. Ciesla has also demonstrated his pride and confidence for the Greenwood community by encouraging his mom and his brother, Dr. David Ciesla and family to relocate to Greenwood Mr. Ciesla brought two former Greenwood graduates to Central office to serve as Assistant Superintendents: Mr. Kevin Hesslen who has 28 years with Greenwood Schools and Mrs. Suzy Wilson who has served Greenwood Schools for 23 years. The Central office leadership team came on board in 2013 and have been constant with a strong vision of community partnerships and student-centered decision making. Over the past five years, the district leadership team has led initiatives for more college credit opportunities for our students, a stronger technical program for students who are not college bound, a larger offering of extracurricular activities to involve more students, better pay for our teachers, and community service partnerships. The Board of Education has been a consistent part of these decisions and have been strong leaders with a deep understanding of the district’s vision.
STRONG INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES What sets a good school apart from a great school? Many will debate this and try to come up with extensive research to support their views. From the district’s standpoint, it is very simple. A good school will be happy with the success they are experiencing and celebrate the good and then repeat the same thing year after year. The great schools will constantly review what is good and look for ways to make it better. Greenwood School District has embraced the belief
that one of the biggest indicators or influencers in student achievement is the classroom teacher. The district strives to hire the best candidates and are proud to offer competitive pay and benefits. Once we get these great teachers, it is important that we continue to offer opportunities to grow and learn as educators. Kindergarten through sixth grade teachers in Greenwood Schools spend two hours a week in extensive meetings reviewing student performance data, planning for filling the gaps in learning and discussing instructional strategies that have shown a high level of success. This is much the way a team of doctors work in a hospital setting. By working together, looking at the data, deciding on a plan of action and implementing that plan, the outcome has a much stronger chance of success. Teachers at the secondary level are given time to plan within their subject area and use the Response to Intervention model to address student concerns and needs weekly. Teachers also attend at least sixty hours of professional development each year to strengthen their knowledge of subject content and instructional practices. Through strong instructional focus, our district had the highest number of students honored as Distinguished Governor’s Scholars this past year.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS We pride ourselves in being one of the best school districts in the state. We realize that the ability to claim that fame is due to the excellent community support we receive. The school district shows a heavy reliance on the community support and we realize that we often put a heavy burden on our businesses and volunteers with those high expectations. As a result, we are striving to find ways to give back to the community. The district is a Pacesetter for United Way and has shown 30% increases since 2013 in our yearly campaign. The money donated to United Way helps support the Boys and Girls Club, the Backpack program, Fill the Bus, and other local agencies. In addition, a special commission of Greenwood educators and administrators are working with local businesses to provide internships for our students. These partnerships will open the door for many of our students for lifetime careers while providing a need for specialized workers in fields that benefit
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AUGUST. It may be the 8th month calendar wise, but for school kiddos it is the beginning of new opportuni�es! The smell of new school supplies are in the air. New clothes for growing children and stressing over �rst-day-of-school ou�its. Teachers working to create great environments for children to learn.
Parents take the �me to set new schedules and boundaries that will help your family achieve great things this school year. No�ce I said family. �duca�on should be a family project. Schools were created to guide and mentor and offer knowledge—but they can never replace a child’s true teacher—you! Let you family’s mantra be THIS IS OUR YEAR! The year where the tv is off and cell phones are le� in a designated spot �parents too) during study �mes. It’s old school to not be checking your phone every minute. It’s also destroying our na�on. �oncentra�on and focus are important skills that require mental workouts. The world is a noisy place of glossy opinions—teach your child that fewer words are needed when the truth is spoken. Help them see that social media is only a 50/50 shot at agreement and is pre�y much a waste of their �me. ��e can always �nd someone that agrees with us—right or wrong!) Help them use technology for good instead of just a �me waster. Help your students see that school is a �me to absorb and apply knowledge that will help create truth. It is in truth and educa�on that we build men and women of strength and character. Let August be a great new beginning for your family to grow and learn together. Planning ahead always creates be�er outcomes!
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WELLNESS AND HEALTH Students at East Pointe enjoying field day full of fun, physical activities, and friends.
our community. ABB was the first business to come on board, and we highly anticipate others in the near future. By listening to our community businesses, we can customize our educational focus toward building a workforce that will help local businesses thrive. Greenwood High School is partnering with some of our local agencies to provide student volunteers. This is a win-win for students as well as agencies. Students receive volunteer credit on their official records and businesses get free labor!
FOCUS ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SOCIAL/ EMOTIONAL GROWTH In last year’s state required body mass index screening data, it was shocking to see that approximately 25% of our student population was in the overweight or obese category. This number has continued to climb over the last several years. The rise in student obesity could be attributed to lack of physical exercise, poor eating habits, or other health issues. Regardless of the cause of this increase, the school district has made some changes for the upcoming school year. All students in grades K-6 will have ten minutes more recess than last year. This will allow students time to have an additional learning break during the school day to participate in physical activities. Research also shows that frequent brain breaks throughout the school day has proven to increase student achievement. Students will have 80 minutes of PE each week, and 40 minutes of recess time each day. This does not include the time students spend on the playground before the school day begins. Many of our schools have the 100 mile club where students are rewarded for their physical fitness milestones. In addition, we are
placing a focus on our early childhood program as we move the Greenwood Preschool Center from Greenwood Jr. High to Westwood Elementary. This program gives four year olds a good structured environment of play and academics to help them with long term academic success. The school district will continue employing School Based Mental Health therapists to focus on students with social/emotional needs, while utilizing school counselors to provide lessons for all students on social interaction skills, growth mindset training, and self-esteem building. We know that balance is best and that our children will be more successful when they are strong and healthy!
SCHOOL SAFETY One of the most important qualities of a great school is a safe school! Mr. Jim Caudle, the District Security Director has made terrific gains in the crisis plan and response for our campuses. In addition, he secured a grant this past year to install security pass systems at the High School and Jr. High campuses. In addition, he is await-
ing word on a grant that is under consideration to improve security cameras and communication systems in the elementary and middle schools. Through consistent communication with local law enforcement agencies, discussions with administration, parents, community members, and students, Mr. Caudle continues to work to ensure that security at Greenwood Schools offers some of the strongest and safest protection of our staff and students. As we move into the 2019-20 school year, we are excited to serve your children and this community. We have a wonderful group of support personnel in transportation, food service, maintenance, and administrative support who are the backbone of the everyday success of our operations. They go above and beyond every day and we value them greatly! As Woodrow Wilson stated, we are not here just to make a living, we are here to make a difference for your children and the community of Greenwood. We look forward to the challenges, high expectations, and celebrations as we continue moving toward our vision of Excellence!
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Assistant Superintendent Suzy Wilson presents a check to Mitzi Little from United Way.
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2019-2020 SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION
420 North Main 479-996-4142 • Fax: 479-996-4143
SUPERINTENDENT
John Ciesla john.ciesla@greenwoodk12.com
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Kevin Hesslen kevin.hesslen@greenwoodk12.com
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Suzy Wilson suzy.wilson@greenwoodk12.com
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Dr. Dustin Smith dustin.smith@greenwoodk12.com
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Demaris Barnett demaris.barnett@greenwoodk12.com
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL OPERATION Jim Caudle jim.caudle @greenwoodk12.com
DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS Teresa Rose teresa.rose@greenwoodk12.com
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Kerri McDaniel kerri.mcdaniel@greenwoodk12.com
DISTRICT BOOKKEEPER
Ann Caudle ann.caudle@greenwoodk12.com
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GRADES K -4 300 Westwood Avenue 479-996-7748 • Fax: 479-996-7846
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GRADES 5 & 6 1211 Wells Drive 479-996-0504 • Fax: 479-996-6614
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Kim Gill kim.gill@greenwoodk12.com
Beth Fincher beth.fincher@greenwoodk12.com
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Christi Preston christi.preston@greenwood k12.com
Tim Golden tim.golden@greenwoodk12.com
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Lori Anderson lori.anderson@greenwoodk12.com
Christy Rohrer christy.rohrer@greenwoodk12.com
BOOKKEEPER
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Tara Burgess tara.burgess@greenwoodk12.com
Teena Riggs teena.riggs@greenwoodk12.com
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JUNIOR HIGH
GRADES K-4 700 Mt. Harmony Rd. 479-996-4249 • Fax: 479-996-6111
GRADES 7 & 8 300 East Gary Street 479-996-7440 • Fax: 479-996-7469
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Josh Ray josh.ray@greenwoodk12.com
Aaron Gamble aaron.gamble@greenwoodk12.com
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Faith Short faith.short@greenwoodk12.com
Josh Nation josh.nation@greenwoodk12.com
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Debbie Brown debbie.brown@greenwoodk12.com
Angela George angela.george@greenwoodk12.com
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Lori McOlvin lori.mcolvin@greenwoodk12.com
Dena Dolan dena.dolan@greenwoodk12.com
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GRADES 9-12 501 Bulldog Loop 479-996-4141 • Fax: 479-996-6548
PRINCIPAL Dr. Cody Chatman, High School cody.chatman@greenwoodk12.com
PRINCIPAL Jason Bridges, Freshman Center jason.bridges@greenwoodk12.com
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Chris Young chris.young@greenwoodk12.com
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mark Shumate mark.shumate@greenwoodk12.com
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jana Green jana.green@greenwoodk12.com
BOOKKEEPER Katie Fair katie.fair@greenwoodk12.com
SECRETARY Michelle Lensing michelle.lensing@greenwoodk12.com
SECRETARY Jessica Hunt jessica.hunt@greenwoodk12.com
SECRETARY Tracy Austin tracy.austin@greenwoodk12.com
PARENTS DON’T FORGET TO UPDATE YOUR STUDENTS INFORMATION ONLINE ELYOU’LL BE 3 EASY STEPS
STEP 1: Go to greenwoodk12.com STEP 2: Click on “returning students” tab STEP 3: Update their child’s information If it is completed by the 1st day of school, your child will be eligible to win an IPAD courtesy of Farmers Bank! There will be one IPAD given away on each campus!
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This online portion of student updates replaces the former method of filling out numerous papers during orientation nights!
2019-2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR First Day of School...........................................Tuesday, August 13
Martin Luther King Day..................................Monday, January 20
Labor Day.....................................................Monday, September 2
Parent Teacher Conferences........................Thursday, February 20
End of 1st Quarter.............................................Friday, October 11
Winter Break...................................................Friday, February 21
Parent Teacher Conferences.........................Thursday, October 17
Professional Development (no students)......Monday, February 24
Fall Break..........................................................Friday, October 18
End of Third Quarter ..........................................Friday, March 13
Professional Development (no students)........Monday, October 21
Spring Break Monday....................................Friday, March 23-27
Thanksgiving Break.............Wednesday - Friday, November 27-29
Good Friday...........................................................Friday, April 10
End of 2nd Quarter........................................Friday, December 20
Last Day of School (no snow)..................................Friday, May 22
Christmas Break............Monday - Friday, December 23-January 3
Memorial Day .......................................................Monday, May 25
Professional Development (no students)..........Monday, January 6
Last Day of School (includes 5 snow days)..............Monday, June 1
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GREENWOOD PRE-K SEES
BIG CHANGES Including new director and new location By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Long, who graduated high school in Hartford, Arkansas, received her Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech. She started working in the Greenwood school district once she graduated in 2002.
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The new preschool director is a familiar face to Greenwood residents. Candice Long takes over after the retirement of previous director, Carolyn Smith. Long has been with the preschool the last twelve years as a teacher and has been a member of the Greenwood school system for eighteen years. Long had also been lead teacher at the preschool the last seven years, guiding the classrooms, leading curriculums, and planning lessons. WWW.GREENWOODARLIFE.COM | AUGUST 2019 |
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This year the preschool will move from Greenwood Junior High to Westwood Elementary, where the children will be with students closer to their own age. The preschoolers will eat lunch with the kindergarteners. Long believes having the preschool at Westwood will help the students in their transition to kindergarten. The first few months of preschool will concentrate on teaching the students rules and procedures, as well as providing them loving guidance. After that time, they will start to learn academics similar to the way kindergarteners do.
“We are a center-based classroom,” Long said. “That means we don’t have desks; we have tables. The whole classroom is centered. They are allowed to play in their centers. We don’t pick centers for them. They think they’re playing the whole time, but they’re actually socializing and doing academics and playing games and thinking it’s fun.” The preschool has four classes, which can have 20 students per class. The teachers include Niketa Stinchcomb, Chelsea Peugh, Taylor Gammill, and Sara Curtis, as well as classroom parents (or paras) Kris Sanders, Cindy Kelley, Carin Phelps, Tasha Moore, and Kristi Odell. Long lives in Lavaca with her husband, Scott, four-month-old daughter, Reese, and six-year-old son, Gus, who will be attending first grade at Westwood this year.
HOMETOWN HERO: Carolyn Smith
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for our students to have a leg up, so to speak, in kindergarten.”
Carolyn Smith After 27 years in the education field, including 18 with the Greenwood Public School District, Carolyn Smith retired as director of the Greenwood preschool. She had been director since 2014. The collaboration between kindergarten and preschool teachers was what she was most proud of. “Greenwood Preschool Center is certainly not a kindergarten boot camp,” she said, “but we feel strongly that introducing the curriculum at the pre-K level is important to building the foundational stepping stones
The preschool was previously at the junior high. Beginning this year, it’s new home will be at Westwood Elementary. Although the move allows the children to spend more time with students their own age, Smith said there were benefits to being at the junior high as well, including using junior high students to create stories and work with the preschoolers. Since they were close to the high school, students taking child development and introduction to education classes could observe the preschool classrooms.
as they do at Greenwood Preschool Center. The staff is second to none and absolutely loves what they do, and it is reflected in every child’s face.” She won’t be away from children too much, as she plans to spend plenty of time with her grandchildren. “Being a grandmother is exactly what it says...grand!” she added.
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“One of my favorite things was the costume parade we had each Halloween for the junior high students,” she said. “The students lined the hallways as the pre-K students showed off their Halloween costumes. Preschoolers and junior high students alike loved this.” “It has been a joy to work with the preschool students, parents, and teachers,” she said. “It is the most wonderful thing in the world to watch a young child playing and learning
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VOLUN-TEEN OF THE YEAR
16-Year-old Greenwood High School student spends summer volunteering at Baptist Health Fort Smith. STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY He’s one of the smartest — and unquestionably one of the nicest — people to be found inside Baptist Health Fort Smith, according to many individuals. Sherjeel Naeem is a 16-year-old Greenwood High School student who is spending many of his summer hours as a volunteer in Baptist Health’s annual Caring Teen Program, which has area teenagers ages 14-18 offering their time and talents to help perform various duties in numer-
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ous departments and areas in June and July. He is spending the bulk of his Tuesdays and Thursdays volunteering in the hospital’s Gastroenterology department, working and learning alongside Dr. Hrair Simonian and other Baptist Health staff members. And Naeem’s smile, voice and nature have been described as “kind,” “much appreciated” and “definitely needed” by numerous Baptist Health employees. Naeem and more
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than 30 other volunteers in the summer program are helping Baptist Health to run in an efficient manner that is welcoming to patients and staff alike, said Toni Holohan, a volunteer manager for Baptist Health. “Sherjeel is a very smart kid,” she said. “He is a great volunteer here, and he does a great job.” Set to begin his senior year at Greenwood High School
in August, Naeem is keeping busy at Baptist Health by filling out paperwork, managing files and more. “I’ve always wanted to go into the medical field,” said Naeem, who previously lived in Fresno, Calif., and is the son of Naeem Sabir and Shahida Shafquat of Greenwood. “Both of my parents have medical backgrounds. “My parents emigrated from Pakistan to come here,” he added. “My father, before he left Pakistan, was a doctor, and my mother worked as a medical assistant for over a decade. I guess the medical field has always been something that has inspired me.” A few seconds later, Naeem took out his cellphone and activated its flashlight in an effort to help a visitor locate her lost eye contact on the floor. A few minutes later, he wished happy birthday to a Baptist Health employee in the hospital’s gastroenterology department.
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have to do just medicine 24/7 here.”
“And I’ve been able to watch surgeries,” he added. “This year, it’s colonoscopies and scopes. It’s more procedure work and what goes on that I’m experiencing. It’s more the business side of things.”
Teenagers interested in volunteering next year or needing other information regarding the Caring Teen Program can call (479) 441-5555.
Naeem said he has been impressed with both the technology and the skills of the staff at Baptist Health. “It’s amazing what they can do now without having to cut someone open,” Holohan said. Naeem said the Caring Teen Program was as varied as the services offered at Baptist Health. “I’m interested in history, but a lot of people expect kids in the STEM program to have only one interest,” he said. “But there are so many areas where people can volunteer here, and there’s so many areas one can work. You don’t
“We get with the schools in February and accept applications,” Holohan said. “The enrollment deadline for students is February 28, and they have letters of recommendation. They are screened, just like employees here are. “And we had 54 teenagers apply for this summer,” she added. “Those who didn’t make it this time have to reapply to possibly participate later in the program.” When asked if Naeem was a model member of the Caring Teen Program, Holohan answered within two seconds. “Yes,” she said while nodding. “I would hire Sherjeel right now, today, to work here, if I could. Yes, I would that.”
“Sherjeel really is this nice; he’s my best friend,” said Ramsey Pate, who is a high school intern at Baptist Health and is the daughter of Holly Pate of Greenwood. “I actually am an intern here because of Sherjeel. I saw a photo of the Caring Teen participants, and Sherjeel was in the photo. He’s a great friend.” This is Naeem’s second summer to serve in the Caring Teen Program. Last year, his volunteer experiences involved getting patients around the hospital and to and from vehicles via wheelchairs, and he was named Baptist Health’s “Volun-Teen of the Year” in 2018 for his dedication and abilities. “It is so unique,” Naeem said of the Caring Teen Program, which formerly was known as the Candy Striper Program. “I don’t think there are many programs like this in this area — actually, I don’t think there are many like this in the country — where you get to see health care the
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT Sherjeel Naeem, left, discusses medical procedures with Dr. Hrair Simonian. The 16-year-old Naeem is one of more than 30 area teenagers participating in Baptist Health’s Caring Teen Program, which has teenagers volunteering their time and talents during the summer months.
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David and Barbara with their daughter Abigail Woodring Kenny Sweeney
Coach Keen Hamilton
Austin Shawn
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Darian Wilson and Haley Hickey vs. Barbara Woodring and Sarah Beshears
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Abigail Woodring
Jonathan Mitchell and Micah Belve
Grady McCain, Forrest Hickey, and Bishop Bass
Kenny Sweeney, Abigail Woodring, Madie Pelt and Austin Shawn
Haley Hickey and Darian Wilson
David Woodring and Ethan Walker
OUT &ABOUT
Greenwood Alumni and Friends Tennis Benefit and Mixer
WITH MORGAN SKAGGS
Andrew Anderson, Grady McCain, Forrest Hickey, Bishop Bass, Jonathan Mitchell, Micah Belve, Haley Hickey, Darian Wilson, Kenny Sweeney, Sarah Beshears, Abigail Woodring, Madie Pelt, Austin Shawn, David Woodring, Ethan Walker, and Barbara Woodring with Coach Keen Hamilton
Saturday, July 27, 2019
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ABB OFFERS APPRENTICESHIP
Four selected from Greenwood By Scott Cutlip
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Four Greenwood High students are taking part in ABB’s apprenticeship program, which began during the first week of June and will run throughout the school year. The four students--Cooper Black, Eric Graham, Brianna Griffin, and Paul Scott--worked full-time for ABB this summer and will work parttime throughout the school year, along with five students from other districts. Additionally, six Swiss students are apprenticing at ABB until September. The ABB facility in Fort Smith, according to Tracy Long, Vice President of Marketing Communications, is one of the largest of the approximately 60 ABB plants in the United States. The plant is over 60,000 feet with roughly 1800 employees working to produce 5500 motors each day. This is the inaugural year for this program in Fort Smith. It follows in the footsteps of ABB’s programs in Switzerland, where the company is based. “We’ve chose nine students to be part of the program, to basically start training the next phase of the workforce,” said Garry Cude, University of
UAFS instructor, Garry Cude, is teaching the students about machinery on model versions of the equipment in the plant.
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“WE’RE HOPING TO DEVELOP A MODEL OF WORK FOR OTHER COMPANIES.” Tracy Long VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AT ABB
Arkansas Fort Smith instructor. “Grab them late in their high school career, but in that transition when they’re trying to figure out that they’re going to do, and try to give them a skill set beneficial to the employer. It may not be ABB; it could be another employer. The average age of an
ABB employee here in Fort Smith is about 50. So they’re going to have a tremendous turnover in the coming years. They need to start filling that pipeline. That’s one of the reasons they started the apprenticeship program, not to just invest in the young talent, but to hopefully build the next
worker to come in.” According to a UAFS news release, the apprenticeship program targeted high school juniors and seniors aged 16 to 18, who were enrolled in advanced manufacturing and
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WHAT IS YOUR MAIN INTEREST? I really like PLCs, personal logics controllers.
WHAT INFLUENCED YOU TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM? The experience itself is so valuable going for my future career. This opportunity is kind of rare for me, for where I’m at, especially going to school.
WHY DO YOU THINK YOU WERE CHOSEN? They said they were wanting younger engineers in the factory, so I’d feel like bringing fresh eyes on current projects really helps out in the factory.
IS IT WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD BE? Not quite what I was expecting. There’s a lot more education to it than I was anticipating. There’s definitely a lot of safety training. We learned a lot of different skills. We got OSHA certified.
DID THIS INTERNSHIP CHANGE YOUR VIEW ON THE FIELD OF WORK? It did. There’s a lot more math than you’d anticipate, just figuring out feeds and speeds. There’s a lot more safety and a lot more meaning behind the colors. It’s nice to see how much they think about the people here.
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WHAT IS YOUR MAIN INTEREST? I’m interested in mechanical engineering.
WHAT INFLUENCED YOU TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM? I applied to get job experience and learn more about actually being in the plant.
WHY DO YOU THINK YOU WERE CHOSEN? I have a lot of experience with working on vehicles, and I feel like that really gave me a good opportunity to get the job.
IS IT WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD BE? There’s a lot more that goes into manufacturing a product than you expect. It has to go through so much of a process. That process can get messed up in one spot and just shut down the plant entirely.
DID THIS INTERNSHIP CHANGE YOUR VIEW ON THE FIELD OF WORK? Mostly the learning, which includes OSHA and yellow belt training
WHAT IS YOUR MAIN INTEREST? I’m in the program with the intent of going for my mechanical engineering degree as well. I am kind of experimenting with electrical portion right now.
WHAT INFLUENCED YOU TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM? I felt like I could get a little bit more experience in field of work I’m going in. I wasn’t quite sure what kind of engineering I wanted to go into, but I knew that I was interested in mechanical.
WHY DO YOU THINK YOU WERE CHOSEN? I’ve always been determined to do the best I can in everything, and I feel like in my classroom I developed that and showed my instructor that really well, and he believed in me.
IS IT WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD BE? I thought it would be more hands on; it was mostly classroom. I thought we would be doing mostly electrical, but I found we were working with more machines.
DID THIS INTERNSHIP CHANGE YOUR VIEW ON THE FIELD OF WORK?
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WHAT IS YOUR MAIN INTEREST? I like to do robotic programming and maintenance.
WHAT INFLUENCED YOU TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM? I’m trying to get an idea of what field I’m going into, and this is kind of setting the base for it.
WHY DO YOU THINK YOU WERE CHOSEN? I have a little bit of understanding how it works, from the professors at UAFS. They kind of gave me an understanding of what it would be like. That kind of got me going into it.
IS IT WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD BE? More on the safety training. Not just OSHA 10, but Safe Start. That gave me a more solid understanding of safety around here. (Safe Start is more about situational awareness).
DID THIS INTERNSHIP CHANGE YOUR VIEW ON THE FIELD OF WORK? Not really.
It allowed me to have an insight on different jobs. We do have mentors and we do talk to them and have our discussions about what we want to do, what degrees we want to go for.
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At the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, you’re never just a number. We pride ourselves on being large enough to make a difference in our world, but small enough that every student can make an impact. We keep our classes small so you know your faculty, and we make sure our campus feels like home to every Lion. 24
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technical education programs. Cude said that in addition to work experience, much of the first part of the summer session covered work skills the students will need throughout their careers. “Some of the topics that I covered myself are basic soft skills,” said Cude, “things that more seasoned professionals take for granted, that the younger generation kind of lack in: workforce etiquette; ethics; conflict resolution; something as simple as what a retirement account is.” In addition, the students had to apply for and interview for the jobs. ABB has a six-month requirement of manufacturing experience to become a full-time employee, and this apprenticeship fulfills that. “The majority of students don’t end up graduating with a college degree, so there has to be a viable alternative,” said Long. “We believe that manufacturing is a very viable career option. We’re hoping to develop a model of work for other companies.” The first week of the apprenticeship was spent solely on safety. According to Long, with a plant of this size, with approximately 600 employees at a time with machines with moving and heavy parts, safety was of utmost importance to impart to the apprentices. They are all learning the same things now, but as they go through the program, their own individual skill sets will emerge, and they will move to different tasks. Some might go to programming or to design or to something else. It just depends on each apprentice. Each apprentice has a mentor who is a full-time employee at ABB. “The aptitude in this group is very impressive,” said Long. “They have great skills, and they’re already thinking the way we need people to think. Part of our challenge is to stay competitive. We need to make sure our plants and our processes are as modern and technologically advanced as possible. And that takes people with different skill sets.”
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Chiropractic is for
KIDS and STUDENT ATHLETES By Dr. Evan Rowe, D.C. CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN
The word “chiropractic” means “to be done by hand”. Chiropractors use adjustments done by hand to restore joint function and support the nervous system. The chiropractic adjustment is safe for patients of all ages, including children and even newborns. Even if your child is in excellent health, minor traumas from bumps, bruises, falls and spills accumulate over time and can result in pain, discomfort and/or health issues
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in their teens and adult years. Chiropractic care is an essential part of your child’s overall wellness. Commonly seen improvements include better sleep, behavior and attitude, and immune system function. Chiropractic is especially helpful for student athletes. Chiropractic can help student athletes avoid injury as it reduces general pain and enhances your child’s natural range of motion. Flexibility and sports go hand in hand
and chiropractic care may give your child a push in the right direction. It can also help with pain. Correcting restrictions in the vertebral column often releases pressure and eases pain and tension which can reduce and even eliminate pain. Often times, regular chiropractic care helps people heal faster and more efficiently, thus getting them back in the game more quickly.
carbonated drinks (NO soda pop), follow a warm-up routine, take vitamins daily (make sure you give your children high quality vitamins - we suggest the line of vitamins we carry in our clinic, Nutri-West Multivitamin, Vitamin D, Fish Oil/Omega 3 Liquid and Magnesium), and be sure to get plenty of sleep (aim for 8 hours each night).
Some other key components to safe athletics include proper warm up, stretching and strength-training exercises as these are essential for kids involved in sports. Proper nutrition and hydration are also extremely important. Wear the proper equipment, eat healthy meals (choose fruit rather than cookies, vegetables rather than potato chips, avoid fast food and empty calories like candy bars, etc..), maintain a healthy weight, drink plenty of water, avoid sugar-loaded caffeinated and
Chiropractors can help! Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.) are trained and licensed to treat the entire neuromusculoskeletal system and can provide advice on sports training, nutrition and injury prevention to young athletes.
Our clinic services include: chiropractic, cold LASER, kinesio-taping, acupuncture, nutritional advice, supplements, topical analgesic creams including Sombra Warm and Cool Therapy and CBD Clinic Cream, soft tissue work, Massage Therapy by Sarah, good cervical support pillows, ultrasound, TENS units, and phlebotomy services to check for nutritional deficiencies and general health/wellness markers. For more information on prevention and wellness and for all your family’s chiropractic needs, give Rowe Chiropractic and Acupuncture a call at 479-996-7693 or pop in to schedule an appointment with us at our convenient downtown location at 20 North Main Street in Greenwood, AR.
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presents
A HISTORY OF TAP DANCING Untapped, based in Little Rock, is Arkansas’ first and only nonprofit tap dance company. Matt Boyce founded the organization in 2013 with the mission of cultivating awareness and appreciation for the art of tap dance in the state of Arkansas. Through performances and educational workshops, Untapped showcases our nation’s rich and diverse tap dance culture and history. Boyce, of New Jersey, was formerly involved with two distinct tap dance companies: an educational nonprofit group, and a strictly performance-based group. He was inspired by these two separate experiences to create an organization that combines the aspects of both groups. Matt studied at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey with a focus of Music Education. He is an active leader in our workshops, and has also been a guest artist in residence for the Dance Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Untapped’s first workshop was held in 2014, and since then, we have held over 150 workshops all across the state. Untapped has taught workshops to and performed for Arkansans young and old, from all social demographics and levels of physical ability. Untapped has also performed for countless audiences all over the state at local events, fundraisers, concerts, etc. to further our mission of promoting the art of tap dance in Arkansas. THE MISSION OF UNTAPPED IS TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND ENTERTAIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THROUGH THE INCREDIBLE ART FORM OF TAP DANCE.
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“For the Kids” Education Series from Greenwood Schools
Visit www.greenwoodk12.com or call 996-4142for more info.
presents
THE UGLY DUCKLING
Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the modern stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of the The Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. With dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and the creative use of music ranging from classical to pop, this production brings this story into a new and brilliant light.
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NERVE IF I ONLY HAD THE
There is no shortage of nerve with young entertainer Grant Huneycutt STORY BY
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY
It would be torture for Grant Huneycutt if he weren’t active in half a dozen theater and music-based projects at the same time. The 16-year-old son of Mark and Hilary Huneycutt of Greenwood keeps his music and social skills sharp as an active member of the Community School of the Arts, the Young Actors Guild, Arkansas Kids and the Fort Smith Little Theatre, among other organizations. Time and social experiences are “money” and should never be wasted, Grant said. “I love being busy and I love being in-
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volved in music and theater,” he said. “I would hate to be always sitting at home with nothing to do.” Grant, who is about to begin his junior year at Greenwood High School, recently won the National Youth Arts Award for Best Male Supporting Performance in a Musical. The award was for Grant’s portrayal of the Cowardly Lion in “The Wizard of Oz,” which was staged in early March by the Community School of the Arts. “Wow, it’s really exciting,” Grant said of the honor. “Actually, ‘The Wizard of Oz’
(TOP) Performing in Wizard of Oz as the cowardly lion - Community School of the Arts March 2019. (MIDDLE LEFT) Playing Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls - Community School of the Arts - Spring 2017. (MIDDLE RIGHT) Performing as Moose in Crazy Oklahoma City University - Summer 2017. (BOTTOM LEFT) Playing Uncle Fester in The Addams Family - Academy of the Arts - Fall 2016. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Playing Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls - Community School of the Arts - Spring 2017.
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“I LIKE TO SAY THAT I HAVE BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH, BUT THEY ARE MOTIVATIONAL BUTTERFLIES. I JUST MAKE SURE I’M READY TO GO.” Grant Huneycutt SINGER AND ACTOR
tion numbers, costumes, choreography and more, selected Grant for his singing abilities and onstage charisma. “I’ll perform two or three songs as an opener for the Hughes Brothers,” he said. “I was able to be an opener along with a few others before, but when I go back in September, I’ll be fortunate to be the only opener. It’s an honor.” Grant’s winning spot was the result of his efforts during the annual Branson Song & Stage Bootcamp, which is a week-long experience that involves a master class for participants. “It was actually my second time to participate in the boot camp,” Grant said. “At the end of that week, you get to showcase your talent and some of what you learned. It’s quite an experience. “Last year, I performed ‘Santa Fe’ from ‘Newsies,’ and the song, ‘I’m Allergic to Cats,’” he added before glancing at the floor. “The second song was fitting, because I really am allergic to cats. I thought the song was pretty appropriate.”
became my favorite musical experience so far. Before that, it was ‘The Addams Family.’ My favorite was ‘The Addams Family’ for four or five years, because I just loved it. But now, I have to say ‘The Wizard of Oz’ was the best for me so far.”
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A member of his school’s Bowling and Quiz Bowl teams, Grant recently competed in the National American Kids Competition in Nashville, and last year, he was named the First Runner Up Performer of the Year by the American Kids national organization. He continues to serve as a student helper for the Community School of the Arts, helping with
CSA’s new educational/entertainment project and more. “CSA received the grant to write something about bullying,” Grant said. “It’s going to be a musical, with an all-original script and it will have original music. It’s a good thing.” One who radiates a laid-back vibe, Grant also chooses to use his talent to help others. He has participated in numerous fundraiser performances and likes to lend a hand whenever possible. “The Wounded Warriors program is one of the programs we’ve helped raise money and awareness for,” said Grant, who also is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and sings at the Washburn Church of Christ. “As a Christian, I love to give back to the community. “And I try to grab every opportunity to help others,” he added. “I think it strengthens my passion and my art.” Grant was barely able to talk when he first stepped onto a stage. He was only 2 when he and his father performed Alabama’s “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)” as part of the Bulldog Revue in Greenwood. The memory of that moment makes Grant smile. “My dad sang the verses, and I sang the chorus,” he said. “Yeah, I was really little.” Grant then appeared as a munchkin in a
local production of “The Wizard of Oz,” an experience that saw Grant almost lose to an unexpected fear. “The witch, yeah, she really scared me,” he said with a smile. “I wanted to run offstage. I wanted to run away.” A few years later, Grant grew the confidence to stand on a stage and not want to hide backstage. “When I was in the first grade, my family moved to L.A. so I could be involved in acting and music,” he said. “I was featured in a couple commercials and short films, and I got to be in a national CBS College Sports commercial . That was fun, but it was so expensive to live there, so we moved back to this area.” Grant thinks it’s somewhat ironic that he doesn’t suffer from pre-show jitters moments before the stage curtain opens. He also isn’t what he calls “too relaxed” before every performance. “The week leading up to the performance I
am nervous, but when I’m standing on the stage, I know I have a job to do,” he said before laughing. “I like to say that I have butterflies in my stomach, but they are motivational butterflies. I just make sure I’m ready to go.” For Grant, the calling to perform music and entertain others was felt long ago. “I feel it is a responsibility and a mission to make other people happy and smile,” said Grant, who is looking to obtain a musical theatre degree possibly from Oklahoma City University or College of the Ozarks. “And with music and theater, those are things that everyone can enjoy. “Not everyone is able to play sports or do certain other things, but with music, well, everyone listens to music,” Grant added. “Whether it’s country, Broadway, rap, rock, the classics or whatever genre, music is something that is enjoyed by everyone. If I can be a part of that and help make people smile and make people enjoy music, then I’ve done my job.”
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more about junior classman - actor and singer
GRANT HUNEYCUTT
WHAT TRAINING HAS BEEN THE MOST SUCCESSFUL FOR YOU?
WHAT INSTRUMENTS DO YOU PLAY?
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR VOICE AND PRESERVE IT FOR PERFORMANCES?
HOW DIFFICULT OR HOW EASY IS IT FOR YOU TO REMEMBER SONG LYRICS WHILE PERFORMING?
Training has helped. Barry Law is my voice teacher. He has helped me out for the last four or five years.
There are times when I do lose my voice. (Laughs). Trust me, it happens. But I’ll do water, honey and lemon for my voice. That helps, and for the longer rehearsals during the week leading up to the show, you don’t sing as loud and you don’t talk as loud. You don’t shout. You make sure you keep yourself in check.
WHAT IS THE MOST TECHNICALLY DIFFICULT PART OF PERFORMING?
Sustaining a note. You can’t just be monotone when you are sustaining a note. You have to crescendo, move it up or down or something to make it work. It has to be interesting for you, or it will be bland for everyone.
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE A SONG TO PERFORM IN A CONTEST?
Normally, it’s something that I listen to on the radio, but sometimes, it’s actually a song that my grandmother picks. Her name is Vickie Webb, and she’ll pick a song for me to use in a competition. I love the crooner songs, like ‘New York, New York’ and ‘Pennies from Heaven.’ I have to give credit to my grandmother for helping pick songs.
WHAT IS YOUR SINGING RANGE?
I’m a tenor and I also sing bass, too. I’m blessed to be able to sing tenor parts — I sing second tenor in my school choir and did so all through All-State — but also I’m able to get down to those deep bass notes. As Gaston in the Fort Smith Little Theatre’s “Beauty and the Beast,” I’ve been able to sing those rich, deep bass notes. It’s fun.
I am taking piano lessons now. I’ve taken piano for some time, and I also played percussion in band. I had to quit band, though, to do choir. I would like to learn drum set someday.
It just depends. If it’s a Disney song or other type of song that you’ve heard a million times before, it’s pretty easy. It’s pretty second nature. But if it’s totally new material, that can take a little while.
WHAT IS AN AVERAGE DAY FOR YOU?
It’s busy, but it’s fun. I just was measured for a tux, and now I am getting ready for practice at the Fort Smith Little Theatre. Tomorrow, I’m heading out to Disney with family. I like staying active. I don’t want to sit at home with nothing to do.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCE MUSICALLY? DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ACTOR OR SINGER? I would have to say Alex Brightman from “School of Rock” and “Beetlejuice.” He has such a great voice and an amazing personality. You can tell how much fun he is having. If an actor is having a great time doing what he or she is doing, I think that it really shows to the audience. If someone isn’t having fun, then it’s not worth it to you, as an audience member.
WHO WAS YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE? Family, my faith and friends.
WHAT IS THE SECRET TO SINGING AND ACTING? The secret to that is, you have to have chemistry off-stage to have everything work on the stage. You have to like each other. You have to have that connection and that harmony to be successful on the stage.
MISS ARKANSAS
RETURNED TO HER ROOTS FOR A HOMECOMING AT BELL PARK By Thomas Saccente CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Dozens of local residents, including elected officials, welcomed Darynne Dahlem, Miss Arkansas 2019, to the Bell Park Pavilion, where they got their pictures taken with Dahlem, enjoyed a variety of refreshments and socialized. A 2015 graduate of Greenwood High School, Dahlem said it was amazing to be back in Greenwood for the event. “The town has changed so much even since I graduated because we’re constantly growing,” Dahlem said. “And it’s just so awesome to know that I have a community that truly cares about me, and cares about all of its citizens, and so representing Greenwood, representing Arkansas at Miss America, is going to be such an amazing experience, and representing Greenwood the rest of my year as well.” Dahlem was crowned Miss Arkansas 2019 on June 15. Her platform was “Know Who You Are.” Dahlem focused
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on addiction awareness by bringing knowledge to the root problems of addiction, including lack of self-esteem, not setting goals for oneself and peer pressure. “That way, I can really talk to the younger generation about what it means to know who you are and know that that’s enough and you don’t have to change yourself and you don’t have to do or be something that you’re not,” Dahlem said. “So you end up being successful, going to college, or even just staying at home and doing whatever you want.” Among the guests at Dahlem’s celebration was state Sen. Mat Pitsch. Pitsch presented Dahlem with an Arkansas Senate
citation, in addition to an Arkansas House of Representatives citation in the place of state Rep. Lee Johnson, who was absent. Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow presented a proclamation declaring Sunday as Darynne Dahlem Day, as well as a lapel pin and a key to the city to Dahlem. The proclamation states Dahlem is a cum laude honors graduate at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a degree in animal science. In addition, she previously held the titles of Miss Northwest Arkansas, Miss University of Arkansas, Miss Arkansas Valley and Miss Western Arkansas. Dahlem will represent Arkansas at the 2020 Miss America Pageant.
MISS ARKANSAS 2019 Darynne Dahlem, center, talks with state Sen. Mat Pitsch, left, and her godmother, Shirley Walters at Dahlem’s homecoming celebration at the Bell Park Pavillion in Greenwood on Sunday, July 21, 2019.
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GHS MARCHING BAND FEATURED IN DISNEY PARADE On May 3, over 100 members of the Greenwood marching band walked down Main Street at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, playing the songs, “Mickey Mouse March,” “It’s a Small World,” and “Zip-a-Dee-DooDah.” It was an event that was the culmination of four years of effort and waiting.
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“It’s kind of a reward trip,” said band director Joel Sillavan, “because the kids work so hard for the school and the community, that we give them a little back every four years. It’s just the best group of kids, working the hardest you can imagine, and they do it for the love of music, and the bond it creates, the family they create with each other. It’s not just about
the music for these kids; it’s a friendship that lasts a lifetime.” In order for the students to make the trip to Disney World, Sillavan had to send in videos and an application. Travel accounts were set up for each student by the band booster organization that the students could put money
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It’s a Small World into. There were also multiple fundraisers over the four years to raise money for the Disney World trip and other events, including sales of Little Caesar’s Pizza and cookie dough. Parents worked concession stands to raise money. Some students had part-time jobs and contributed to their own travel accounts. The $900 required for each student covered transportation, two nights lodging, seven meals, and a three-day pass to the four Disney World theme parks. Drinks and snacks were provided on the trip there and back. Before the trip, it had been months since the students had performed as a marching band, so they did street practices in front of the Performing Arts Center. The band had two travel couches to make the trip to Orlando. Each bus carried approximately 55 people, plus band equipment. The drive lasted roughly 21 hours each way, with limited stops for gas and breaks. The buses took off from Greenwood at 7:30 p.m. on May 1. In addition to the students, Sillavan and his assistant band directors, Mark, Steele, Matt
Verrette, James Maestri, and Melanie Heikkila were on the buses, as well as two parents. The march took the students roughly twenty minutes through the center of Main Street and past the Cinderella Castle. The band was at Disney World for three days, and the march occurred on their second day. Because they had practiced in Greenwood so much, there was no need to practice at Disney World, so the students were able to take time to enjoy the rides, shows, and sights of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and the Animal Kingdom. The students traveled through the parks with chaperones, enjoying the Aerosmith Rock N Roll Coaster, the Tree of Life, and nightly fireworks. While they were there, they stayed at the Coronado Springs Resort, which is located on Disney World and approximately four miles from the Magic Kingdom, with free ground transportation provided. The band left Disney World Saturday night, May 4, and was back in Greenwood mid-afternoon the next day, loaded with exhaustion, souvenirs, sunburns, and memories.
“It’s just so special when we go down, and their faces light up when they march in the parade,” said Sillavan, who has been band director for 16 years. “For me, that’s one of the best things. It’s fun to ride the rides, but there’s something about that march down the street that the kids always remember.” Sillavan said if people wanted to contribute ahead of time for the next Disney World trip, or any of the trips the students make through the year, including trips to Dayton, Ohio, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Dallas for competitions, he can be contacted through the band boosters organization or through email at joel. sillavan@greenwookdk12.com to contribute to individual students or to provide a lump sum, which would be used for other expenses, such as food and drink on the bus trip. The marching band started preseason practice on July 25 and will perform at Greenwood’s first football game on September 6, against Fort Smith’s Northside High School. To learn about other band events, you can check out the band booster website at www.greenwoodbulldogband.com
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Bryson Harpole is monkeying around.
Justin Parnell riding his bull named “Happy Camper 521”.
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Chloe Novak with “Rusty”.
LET’S GO RODEO!! Greenwood Rodeo
George Crumbly is clowning around.
OUT& ABOUT
WITH MORGAN SKAGGS
Greenwood Rodeo Arena June 28 and 29, 2019
Junior Barrel Racer, Jose Gray, and her horse “Jet”.
Woody Woodruff, rodeo announcer.
Delaney Janz with her boyfriend Landon Henning
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SUMMER LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Forty-One Greenwood High School and Freshman Center class officers, club and organization leaders recently gave up two of their summer evenings to prepare for the upcoming school year by attending the GHS Leadership Workshop. The students worked together in club and class groups to organize their extracurricular activities and projects of student inclusion, teacher appreciation activities and ideas to create better sportsmanship, pep rallies and student activities. Activities presented for planning and organizing were: GHS Blessings Closet, New Student Ambassadors, Veterans Day Flag Project, Toy Toss and Toy Drive, Night to Shine Prom, Random Acts of Kindness, Salvation Army Bell Ringers, a Vintage Tee-Shirt Contest to raise money for breast cancer awareness, Special
Olympics Village, United Way Day of Caring, Club Fair/Open House, a re-write of Officer Election regulations, restructuring the basketball student section, organization of a Society of Science Club, and a recycling project. Superintendent John Ciesla, GHS Principal Cody Chatman and Freshman Center Jason Bridges challenged the students to “be their best this year” with a sense of appreciation and responsibility of and for their positions of leadership. GHS English teacher Nikki Adams presented a school/community reading project of Dr. Vinh Chung’s book “Where the Wind Leads”. The book “follows Chung and his family on their desperate journey from pre-war Vietnam, through pirate attacks on a lawless sea, to a miraculous
rescue and a new home in the unlikely town of Fort Smith, Arkansas”. With grants awarded by Cox Communications and the Greenwood Education Foundation, classroom sets of the book are available so that every GHS student can read the book before Chung visits GHS as a guest speaker in the spring. Hayley Carter, a 2009 GHS graduate, ended the workshop by speaking on how her leadership responsibilities at GHS prepared her for her current work position. The students completed the workshop by putting in some “sweat equity” into three projects and with a scavenger hunt marking several Greenwood locations to be used for some of their projects during the 19-20 school year.
Those attending the leadership workshop were: Grace Aishman, Taylor Aishman, Ella Austin, Savannah Baldwin, Kayla Barbry, Zoie Benton, Alydia Brasher, Carly Brixey, Eli Butler, Rhett Clements, Ashlyn Compton, Abi Coston, Allie Dolan, Mackenzie Edwards, Noah Embrey, Megan Eubanks, Dacie Gamble, Colton Gattis, Landon Henning, Hunter Hesslen, Jessalyn Jones, Taylor Koeth, Hayden Leonard, Bailey Malenshek, Hunter Morris, Cole Myers, Sherjeel Naeem, Creg Nichols, Kathryn Nichols, Case Owenby, Ramsey Pate, Lindsey Peoples, Abbi Rudder, Violet Rushing, A J Russell, Kya Schmidt, Crista Seratt, Haley Slavens, Trey Smith, Hayden Webb, Savannah Williams, and Cooper Young.
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HOME TOWN
Happenings EVERY FRIDAY
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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, co-dependency, 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. 6:30pm— Large Group, 7:00pm—Small Group, at First Baptist Church, James Building, 19 North Adair, Greenwood, AR 72936, For more information: (479) 996-2166
FEED THE KIDS
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 Kids mission is feeding hungry souls physically and spiritually to build God’s Kingdom!
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FOOD BANK MINISTRY 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 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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SEBASTIAN CO. FAIR PAGEANTS & TALENT SHOW Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 3 AM – 6 AM at the Sebastian County Fair, 530 E Knoxville St, Greenwood, Arkansas 72936.
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fee!!! More details to come but plan to join us at the rodeo arena for this exciting time! This event is hosted by Bulldog RC Speedway. Check them out! Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM at the Sebastian County Fair, 530 E Knoxville St, Greenwood, Arkansas 72936.
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JUBR CHALLENGE 2019 Aug 23 at 8 PM – Aug 24 at 9:45 PM, Sebastian County Fair, 530 E Knoxville St, Greenwood, Arkansas 72936. Very excited to bring back The JUBR Challenge in Greenwood, Ar. Jacked Up Productions is anxiously awaiting to see you all at this years event. We have the pleasure of welcoming back Stock Contractor David Berry with Monster Bulls and Kirby & Rain Vaughn with 2>1 Bucking Bulls. You won’t want to miss these stock contractors bulls take on the cowboys. We are excited to have Pro Rodeo Announcer Tim Fuller and Specialty Act John Griffith. Big thank you to our sponsors this year Tractor Supply Co. (Greenwood Store), Arvest Bank (Greenwood Branch) Bar S Fencing, Southern Fringe Salon & Boutique, Free Range Cowboy Church, & RD Auto Sales. Free with gate admission to the fair adults $5 and kids $3.
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Selected for Boys and Girls State
Boys State Picture L to R Landon Henning, son of Kelli and Mike Henning Hunter Hesslen, son of Christy and Kevin Hesslen
Two Greenwood Juniors boys have been selected to attend Boys State this summer at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and three junior girls have been selected to attend Girls State at Harding University in Searcy. For the past 75 years, Arkansas Boys State and Arkansas Girls State have provided an immersive program in civics education designed for high school juniors. Each participant is assigned a mock political party, city and county and throughout the week, delegates administrate this mock government as if it were the real government. Every phase of the program includes practical instruction on the duties, powers, functions and responsibilities both of a citizen and of public officials. Mock elections are held to choose state officials in the governor’s office, the state legislature and state Supreme Court. The programs are sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Girls State Participants L to R: Olivia Gaston, daughter of Jody Gaston and Troy Gaston Morgan Darr, daughter of Kelley and Philip Darr Cadence Graves, daughter Jade and Eric Graves
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SCHOLARSHIPS BASKETBALL BOOSTER CLUB
BIG SIS SCHOLARSHIP
GHS seniors, Makenzie Smith and James Henry Christian have been awarded $500 scholarships through the Basketball Booster Club. Smith is the daughter of Melissa Smith and plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas and major in preDental hygiene with a minor in psychology. While attending GHS she was a member of the Lady Bulldog Basketball Team, Partners Club, Beta Club, National Honor Society and FCA. She is graduating With Honors and has already completed 21 hours of college credit. Makenzie was also a volunteer with the Adopt a Highway Program and the Salvation Army during her high school career. Christian is the son of Deborah and Shannon Christian and plans to attend Randall University in Moore, Oklahoma and major in Pastoral Ministries. At GHS he was a member of the Varsity Bulldog Basketball Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society and was an active member of Cavanaugh Free Will Baptist Church. Congratulations to both of these seniors!
The “Big Sis Scholarship” recipient for the GHS Class of 2019 is Nixie Wallace. The scholarship is provided by Libby and Cleave Gipson in memory of their daughter, Shannon Leigh Gipson. The $500 scholarship was presented to Nixie by Andria Francis and Kerri McDaniel, sisters of Shannon. Wallace is the daughter of Nick Wallace and plans to attend Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and major in either Agriculture or Journalism. She has been a member of Future Farmers of America for four years and a member of Skills USA for the past two years, participating in multiple community clean-ups and multiple state trips, showing living stock at local fair and “teaching hogs how to walk”. She will be the first member of her family work for a college degree.
KENNETH EDWARDS MEMORIAL
Ricky Dean is the 2019 recipient of the Kenneth Edwards Memorial Scholarship which was established in memory of the late Kenneth Edwards Sr. (GHS Class of 1942). The scholarship was established by Edwards’ sister, Sara Armistead, and provides a $1000.00 tuition Scholarship at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith. Dean is the son of Paula and Rick Dean. While attending GHS, was a member of the GHS Beta Club, the National Honor Society, FFA, Skills USA, and the WATC program.
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ABBY DENISON and
ABIGAIL SHORT
Two local students are among the 80 chosen to receive $72,000 fellowships to cover four years of academic expenses at the U of A. The University of Arkansas Honors College has awarded Honors College Fellowships to the following outstanding local students who will attend the U of A starting in the fall 2019 semester: ABBY DENISON of Greenwood is the daughter of Lane and Deann Denison. She recently graduated fromGreenwood High School. She plans be an engineering major. ABIGAIL SHORT of Greenwood is the daughter of Brett and Faith Short. She recently graduated from Greenwood High School. She plans be a music major. These students are among 80 chosen from more than a thousand who applied for the fellowship. Honors College Fellows receive $72,000 over four years to meet their academic expenses – everything from tuition and books to research costs and study abroad. The fellowship application process is rigorous. Students must score a least a 32 on the ACT and have a minimum 3.8 grade point average to apply, and Honors College administrators and faculty review each student application for evidence of intellectual curiosity, leadership potential and community involvement. The selection process also
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Earn Honors College Fellowships at U of A involved a timed writing test and campus interview for finalists. The Honors College Fellowships were made possible by a portion of the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation’s $300 million gift to the university in 2002. About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2.7 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.
SCHOLARSHIPS IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP Leslie Roberts, a 1997 graduate of Greenwood High School, is proud to establish the Impact Scholarship, given to a GHS senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement both in and out of the classroom. Particular emphasis is given to students who been compelled to deal with, and overcome, difficult and or unique circumstances. This year’s recipient is Joshua Teeter, who plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the fall, majoring in journalism. Josh is uncommonly focused and driven, establishing a niche in local sports journalism that has seen him write for multiple newspapers and websites, including his own, and host a popular podcast. Josh is also a wellliked member of the Greenwood c o m mu n i t y, active in local LESLIE ROBERTS
charitable causes, and an achiever in the classroom. Leslie is excited to have the chance to mentor Josh as he moves onto college and beyond. Leslie’s primary motivation for establishing the scholarship is to provide an opportunity to a deserving student that, in hindsight, she wishes had been available when she attended GHS. Further, Leslie knows she would have benefited from the opportunity to be mentored by a young professional who could identify with both her background and her aspirations. After graduating from Fayetteville, Leslie moved to New York City, where she graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Science in Social Work and a Minor in Law. Leslie is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice who counsels families, individuals and children in crisis and a Board member of the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Leslie has fond memories of her time at GHS, where she made lasting friendships and was an active participant in much of
JOSH TEETER campus life. One aspect of the Impact Scholarship that is important to Leslie is understanding how the candidates interacted with their teachers, as Leslie’s experiences in this regard ran a wide gamut. Leslie is considering other ways to support those teachers who are positive influences at GHS.
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By John Lovett CONTRIBUTING WRITER
CURVE PROJECT Concept under development at entrance of Highway 10 Spur Plans for a residential and commercial landuse concept called The Curve on the border of Greenwood are in the mid-planning stages. Ideas for the 40-acre plot of land at the corner of U.S. 71 and Highway 10 Spur (West Center Street) in Greenwood include trails, water features, duplex apartments and restaurants. The conceptual plans were presented Thursday in a Greenwood Chamber of Commerce by Michael LeJong of MAHG Architecture in association with the Greenwood Economic Development Committee. “It’s an interesting concept and a feasible, workable project,” said Bob Purvis, president of the Greenwood Chamber. “It would be a neat development for Greenwood if it happens.” The Curve land is bordered in a triangular shape by Cedar Valley Drive, U.S. 71 South, Stallings Trail and West Center Street. While it is not yet in the Greenwood city limits, there is city sewer utility lines on the side closes to West Center Street and water access from the James
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Fork Water Board on the northern portion close to Cedar Valley Drive. “We’re working closely with the James Fork Water Board and whatever it takes to get infrastructure there we’re going to do it,” Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow said Friday. “It’s a great project and it’s going to be huge for Greenwood. It has a nice northwest Arkansas look to it, and we’re excited about it.” Kinslow also said The Curve reminds him of The HUB mixed-used project that is nearly complete on Wells Lake Road in Fort Smith’s Chaffee Crossing. Cheryl Garner, a local Realtor, is also centrally involved in The Curve project for a group of landowners, source said. She was unavailable for comment Friday. Lorie Robertson, marketing director for the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority, said the Greenwood Economic Development Committee has done a “very good job” with its research in creating a portfolio of data for
The masterplan for The Curve, a mixeduse development at U.S. 71 South and Highway 10 Spur at the entrance to Greenwood, was recently completed. —Courtesy MAHG Architecture
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investors and planning for future growth. The city of Greenwood is also making headway in creation of a Highway 10 “traffic relief � bypass, Robertson and Purvis noted with recent meetings held between local representatives and the Arkansas Department of Transportation director. The population of Fort Smith is projected to grow about 20 percent by the year 2040
for a total of more than 107,000 people, but Greenwood is expected to outpace the region. As noted in a 2016 Times Record article on population growth using U.S. Census data and sources such as the Arkansas Municipal League and University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the Frontier Metropolitan Planning Organization estimates most communities in the region will also have a 1 percent annual increase over the next 17 years.
While Fort Smith likely will continue being the most populated city in the four-county area, the largest population growth locally is expected to be seen at Greenwood with a 153 percent projected increase by 2040. Greenwood, the southern Sebastian County seat, is projected to have a population of about 24,495 by the year 2040. It was 9,666 in 2015.
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Recommended Reading SCOTT-SEBASTIAN REGIONAL LIBRARY
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STEPSISTER (2019)
by Jennifer Donnelly In a continuation of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, the ugly stepsister, Isabella, gets to tell her own story. After the village finds out what the stepsisters and stepmother did to stop Cinderella from being with Prince Charming, the community all but bans them. Isabella is presented with an opportunity to redeem herself when a fairy queen makes her an offer. This is not a lovely “Disney retelling” of a fairy tale, but the dark, haunting way fairy tales were originally told.
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MOON! EARTH’S BEST FRIEND (2019) by Stacy McAnulty,
Illustrated by Stevie Lewis Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the July 20th Moon Landing, Stacy McAnulty tells a cute story of the friendship between Earth and Moon in picture book format. In describing the friendship, the author creatively tell facts about the Moon, Earth, and the solar system. McAnulty also has written two additional books in this Our Universe series entitled Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.
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RECURSION (2019)
by Blake Crouch In modern New York City, a cop, Barry Sutton, begins to investigate a string of occurrences that involve a syndrome called False Memory Syndrome. People who suffer from this affliction go mad with memories of lives that they never lived. He along with a neuroscientist, Helena Smith, who has created technology that would preserve a person’s most important memories, work together to figure out what or who is behind this syndrome and how to defeat it.
HAVING A DREAM COME TRUE By Drucilla Hughart
Fifty-two years ago, I paid a visit to the office of Mr. Arl McConnell who was the principal of Greenwood high School. It was a visit that would change my life forever. The reason for the visit was to see if I could get my High School Diploma by correspondence. I didn’t want a GE Degree....I wanted a High School Diploma. You see when I was sixteen and in the eleventh grade, I quit school and lied about my age and eloped with Frank. For twenty plus years I had grieved because I had not finished high school. I grew up dreaming of becoming a nurse. I could not fulfill my dream because I did not have a high school diploma. I felt inferior to my siblings. The fact that I didn’t finish school really bothered me. There were so many things that I wanted to do but would not really get involved because of the shame I felt because I was a DROP OUT. My two children were nearly grown when I decided to finish my schooling. Bob was in College and Connie was a sophomore in high school. When I visited Mr. McConnell and told him I wanted to take a Correspondence Course he looked me right in the eyes and said, “Drucilla, why don’t you just come back to school?” I couldn’t believe what I heard. I talked it over with my family. The kids didn’t mind except Connie said, “As long as you are not in any of my classes.” Frank just couldn’t understand why this was so important to me. When school started that year, I had my pen and notebook ready to go back to school. Walking
through that door the first day was one of the hardest things I had ever done. I didn’t know how the other students would react to my being in their class. I will tell you my respect for teenagers increased a hundred percent. They were wonderful. One would never know that I had not grown up with them. If it had not been for their respect and their help, I would not have made it. How much fun it was to get the late Mary Lou Young in a group and tell them she was my teacher. Mary Lou and I had been friends most of our lives. She would say, “Tell them why.” The late Dr. Charles Bailey called me Re-tread instead of a Co-ed. In spite of the fact we lost our house in the tornado and one teacher gave me an unexcused absence on my report card when I missed for business reasons, May of 1969, my dream came true. I received my High School Diploma. This year our class will celebrate with a 50-year reunion in August. How many 90-year-old women get to attend their 50th Class Reunion? A GREAT BIG THANK YOU for the Class of 1969, for including me in the celebration. As I said before I couldn’t have done it without you. I will be forever grateful to the late Mr. Arl McConnell for his encouragement to help make my dream come true.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S 2701 Old Greenwood, Ft. Smith 783-2101, SS 9:15, WS 8 & 10:30 Sun., WS 5:30 Sat.
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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 18218 Hwy. 71 S, 996-7747; Jason Zirbel, Pastor; WS 10 am SS 9 am
METHODIST WASHBURN UNITED METHODIST Paster, Geral L. Holloway, Sunday: 9 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 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 110 S Coker, Ste 1, Greenwood. Sunday bible study - 10 am, Morning Service 11 am, Evening Service 6 pm, Prayer Service Wed. 6 pm
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GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN Bass & Denver St., 996-0750. SS 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Orin Frank, min.
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Greenwood Area Births Brittany and Andrew Shook of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on June 26, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Stephanie and Jacob Cochran of Greenwood announce the birth of a son born on June 30, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Felicia and Zachary Harrison of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on July 1, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Kristan and David Macvittie of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on July 10, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Cassie and Gregory Sharum of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on July 10, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Mary and Wayland Parker III of Greenwood announce the birth of a son born on July 11, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Diamond Stacy and Kendrick Smith II of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on July 15, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Brenna and Coly Garrett of Greenwood announce the birth of a son born on July 16, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Rebekah and Stephen Nickell of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on July 16, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. Jaclyn Jones and Jesse Yother of Greenwood announce the birth of a son born on July 19, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR.
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Gavin Verrette swinging away.
The Greenwood Fire department waving the Flag during the Freedom Fest 5K race.
Allie Mclaughlin having fun in Fish Racing.
Ashton Billy cooling off from the heat.
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Miss Arkansas Darynne Dahleon hanging out with Brooklyn Holtz, Kim Dedmon and Kyay Spears sponsoring the C.N.W Foundation.
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Zachary, Natalie, Brody and Zach Dixon enjoying some snow cones.
Freedom Fest on the Square Thursday, July 4, 2019
Shane Eisman holding his daughter Scarlett while getting a face painting.
Members of the Greenwood PD: Cpl. J. Fuqqatt, Opc. D Haddock, K. Fayllzenberry and D. Thomas.
Remi Elmore
Jim Faye, Robert Duker, Wayne Ireland and Jerry Wilkinson representing the Miltary Order of Purple Heart Chapter 587 of Fort Smith, AR.
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City News ROUND-UP By Thomas Saccente
GREENWOOD WORKS OUT SANITATION KINKS The city of Greenwood has been working to iron out kinks that have come with recent changes in its sanitation services. Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow provided the Greenwood City Council with an update on the transition of city sanitation services during its meeting Monday. The council held a bid opening for the city sanitation contract during its meeting June 3 after previously voting to terminate its contract with Altes Sanitation and rebid it. The council voted unanimously on Central Arkansas Recycling and Disposal Services as the lowest responsible bidder. A June 7 Facebook post from Kinslow said CARDS would begin picking up trash in the city June 10, and Kinslow stated in a June 10 post that
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a 96-gallon trash cart would be delivered to the homes of Greenwood residents by Monday. Kinslow said he met with Jason Fitzgerald, vice president of business and development at CARDS, and Dan Christensen, president and owner of the company, Monday to work through some “hiccups,” which were not serious. “It obviously has been a transition, but all in all, I think it’s gone pretty well,” Kinslow said. Kinslow said the city received many phone calls about what was happening. He admitted to possibly not getting the word out about it as well as he could have. Although it was communicated via social media, newspaper and television, the city did not send a letter to each affected residence. In hindsight, Kinslow said, he should have sent letters out, and will do it the next time there is a change of this magnitude. “I did not do that,” Kinslow said. “I should’ve done that, and I was reminded of that a few times on the phone, and that’s okay, but all in all, I think it’s
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gone pretty well.” Kinslow said he knew there was an issue Friday evening. A post on the city of Greenwood Facebook page dated 8:33 p.m. Friday stated trash pickup that evening was running late, and CARDS was out picking up at the time the post was made. Fitzgerald was present and answered questions from the council at Monday’s meeting as well. The City Council approved a motion to accept a $470,135 bid from M Phillips Construction Inc. for U.S. 71 corridor water/sewer extensions and enter into a contract for the work. The Greenwood Water/Wastewater Commission voted to approve the bid and send it to the City Council during its meeting June 24. The council held a bid opening for the project June 3. The council also approved a resolution repealing resolution No. 108-49 to close the city’s corporate credit card account with Simmons Bank. The resolution states due to an existing open line of credit with Arvest Bank, the council wishes to close the corporate credit card as previously
established under the authority of the other resolution so only one line of revolving credit exists with the city. The next regular meeting of the Greenwood City Council is scheduled for Aug. 5.
GREENWOOD PARKS PANEL SEEKS CLARITY ON LEADERSHIP Some changes might be coming for the Greenwood Parks Commission. The parks commission considered new commissioner memberships during its meeting Tuesday, according to the agenda. Greenwood Clerk/Treasurer Sharla Derry said on Wednesday Arkansas law states the city can have a five-member or seven-member parks commission. “So what is very odd, and I have consulted the city attorney, is that our ordinance establishing the commission is a six-member, and my question to him was, ‘If it says five or seven and doesn’t mention any other number, why do we have six,’” Derry said. “So we’re currently looking at that, and we may have to amend our ordinance to drop it down to five or
increase it to seven, and then that will be the purview of the parks commission, and then putting it through to the council for final consideration.” Derry said nothing was decided on this issue at Tuesday’s parks commission meeting. The commission also discussed an amendment to bylaws concerning the administration of the city parks director, but did not approve it, Derry said. The amendment will be discussed again during the parks commission’s meeting Aug. 20. “(The amendment is) ... inserting a section in our commission setup for a parks director because parks director really wasn’t mentioned at all in there, and oversight of the parks director is addressed in it,” Derry said. The commission previously discussed the parks director position during its June 18 meeting. Parks Commission Chairman Joel Goldstein said the city parks commission bylaws do not have anything in writing where the parks director reports to the parks commission chairman, which was confirmed by Derry. Derry said it does not discuss anything about the parks director, who is an employee of the parks commission. She would bring an article amendment to the parks commission bylaws to Tuesday’s meeting.
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