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CHURCH U.S. Pizza COMPANY
1204 HWY. 367 N. • NEWPORT • (870) 523-3623
Winningham
Pharmacy 232 W. Main, P.O. BOX 130 Bradford, AR 72020
Thomas E. Winningham, P.D.
501-344-2763 • Fax 501-344-8383
White River
Newport Independent
Newport Independent
To advertise on this page contact Maureen Jaikin at Phone: 386-627-8131 Fax: 866-531-9647
To advertise on this page contact Maureen Jaikin at Phone: 386-627-8131 Fax: 866-531-9647
Rice Month declared Bible Verse of
the Week [Jesus said] "By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me." — John 5:30
Native American dancer visits SMS
This is a proclamation declaring September as Rice Month signed by Mayor David Stewart. Joining him for the signing are (left to right). Miss Jackson County Rice Madi Driver, Farm Bureau Women's Committee Member Mandi Lassiter and Farm Bureau Rice Division Member Jennifer James. Submitted Photo
Students at Swifton Middle School enjoyed a multi-cultural experience on September 11th at an assembly held in their school’s auditorium. Every Child Is Ours hosted its annual board meeting in Tuckerman. Board members from across the country were in attendance, including Alice Phelps, principal at Wounded Knee Elementary School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. A member of the Lakota tribe, she performed a Native American dance in full attire and answered several questions posed by SMS students. Sandra Provence, ECIO board member, introduced the featured dancer. The assembly also provided an oppor-
ASUN host ECIO
tunity for students to talk about ECIO and the various programs provided by the organization. Some of the stu-
dents spoke of volunteering at the ECIO food pantry in the summer, while others shared comments about the backpack program and The Boutique, the new store opened on their campus. They explained how students could earn ECIO “bucks” that could be used to purchase clothing and other goods at the store. “Bucks “ are awarded by teachers for good behavior, anti-bullying stands and improved grades. The Jackson County School District’s School Board voted last year to become a designated Community Service School. Students are learning at an early age the importance of volunteering and serving their communities.
Centennial Hall in the ASU Reng Student Union in Jonesboro was the site of a recent reception hosted by Arkansas State University to recognize the accomplishments of the Every Child Is Ours organization. The A-State Educational Renewal Zone, in participation with the K-20 Educational Enrichment Initiatives under the leadership of Dr. Gina Hogue and Dr. Jill Simons sponsored the event. Jan Paschal, Founder and Director of the ECIO organization, welcomed guest speakers, David Driscoll, Massachusetts Commissioner of Education and National Leader of Teacher Assessment, and Ginger Wren, the nation’s first Mental Health Court
judge, who both spoke of the importance of efforts to improve communities through the involvement of organizations, such as ECIO. Jackson County School District Superintendent Chester Shannon and Tuckerman Elementary Principal Pharis Smith highlighted the importance and contributions made by the organization to JCSD students. Shannon praised the backpack program and the placing of The Boutique in the Swifton Middle School, sharing the positive effects of those and other ECIO programs. Sandra Provence, Tammie Clausen and Timothy Richmond presented information which detailed the workings of The Boutique.
Highlighting their major role in the formation of The Boutique, Dillard’s presented a fashion show with modeling provided by students of the Jackson County School District. Tuckerman Elementary teachers Hattie Gardner, Lori Smith, Leslie Keton, and April Johnson were recognized for their efforts in the sharing of educational information with students in Acuna, Mexico last spring. In addition, a public service announcement featuring JCSD students was debuted. One of the major contributions of the Every Child Is Ours organization is the providing of food each Monday to those in need who live in the JCSD.
October is Domestic Violence Month Domestic Violence is a cancer that is eating away at out society, infiltrating our homes, schools, jobs, etc. And it's getting much worse, because boys who are brought up in a domestic violence home are twice as likely to become abusers as those raised in a healthy home environment. Girls are twice as likely to become victims....although...the rise of domestic violence among women is growing rapidly. Everyone needs to make it a priority to attain information concerning domestic violence and educate themselves and their loved ones, so they will understand what to look for when they meet someone they are attracted to. An abuser is very cunning and very likable . Know the signs...because if you get into a bad relationship...it's very difficult to get out of it...some-
times you don't. Don't think D.V. cannot infiltrate your home...because it can! It has no socio-economic barriers. It affects the very rich, the middle class, as well as the poor. Those of us who work in the field of helping to rehabilitate, shelter and save lives of victims, are confident that Laura's Law, which was signed into law recently by, Governor Asa Hutchinson, is going to make a huge change in the domestic homicide fatality rate in Arkansas. The employees of the White River Women's Shelter, in Newport, Arkansas will be hosting a candlelight vigil, October 13, 2015, at 6:00 pm at the Farmer's Market on Malcolm Ave. in Newport, in memory of all those in Arkansas who have lost their lives due to domestic abuse this year. (if weather is
bad there will be a backup location). We are so pleased to announce three great speakers this year: Lou Butterfield, Laura Webb and Tonya Whitworth. Lou, produced a documentary call, "Missing Micah" for one of his friends whose daughter was a victim of domestic homicide. Laura and Tonya are victims of severe domestic abuse and lived to tell their story. Also the ladies from John 3:17 ministries will be entertaining again this year with their beautiful voices. Last year's vigil was amazing and we expect it to be even better this year. We are so excited about this event and encourage you to come, enjoy and learn something that might save a life...maybe someone in your family.
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CHURCH U.S. Pizza COMPANY
1204 HWY. 367 N. • NEWPORT • (870) 523-3623
Winningham
Pharmacy 232 W. Main, P.O. BOX 130 Bradford, AR 72020
Thomas E. Winningham, P.D.
501-344-2763 • Fax 501-344-8383
White River
Newport Independent
Newport Independent
To advertise on this page contact Maureen Jaikin at Phone: 386-627-8131 Fax: 866-531-9647
To advertise on this page contact Maureen Jaikin at Phone: 386-627-8131 Fax: 866-531-9647
Rice Month declared Bible Verse of
the Week [Jesus said] "By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me." — John 5:30
Native American dancer visits SMS
This is a proclamation declaring September as Rice Month signed by Mayor David Stewart. Joining him for the signing are (left to right). Miss Jackson County Rice Madi Driver, Farm Bureau Women's Committee Member Mandi Lassiter and Farm Bureau Rice Division Member Jennifer James. Submitted Photo
Students at Swifton Middle School enjoyed a multi-cultural experience on September 11th at an assembly held in their school’s auditorium. Every Child Is Ours hosted its annual board meeting in Tuckerman. Board members from across the country were in attendance, including Alice Phelps, principal at Wounded Knee Elementary School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. A member of the Lakota tribe, she performed a Native American dance in full attire and answered several questions posed by SMS students. Sandra Provence, ECIO board member, introduced the featured dancer. The assembly also provided an oppor-
ASUN host ECIO
tunity for students to talk about ECIO and the various programs provided by the organization. Some of the stu-
dents spoke of volunteering at the ECIO food pantry in the summer, while others shared comments about the backpack program and The Boutique, the new store opened on their campus. They explained how students could earn ECIO “bucks” that could be used to purchase clothing and other goods at the store. “Bucks “ are awarded by teachers for good behavior, anti-bullying stands and improved grades. The Jackson County School District’s School Board voted last year to become a designated Community Service School. Students are learning at an early age the importance of volunteering and serving their communities.
Centennial Hall in the ASU Reng Student Union in Jonesboro was the site of a recent reception hosted by Arkansas State University to recognize the accomplishments of the Every Child Is Ours organization. The A-State Educational Renewal Zone, in participation with the K-20 Educational Enrichment Initiatives under the leadership of Dr. Gina Hogue and Dr. Jill Simons sponsored the event. Jan Paschal, Founder and Director of the ECIO organization, welcomed guest speakers, David Driscoll, Massachusetts Commissioner of Education and National Leader of Teacher Assessment, and Ginger Wren, the nation’s first Mental Health Court
judge, who both spoke of the importance of efforts to improve communities through the involvement of organizations, such as ECIO. Jackson County School District Superintendent Chester Shannon and Tuckerman Elementary Principal Pharis Smith highlighted the importance and contributions made by the organization to JCSD students. Shannon praised the backpack program and the placing of The Boutique in the Swifton Middle School, sharing the positive effects of those and other ECIO programs. Sandra Provence, Tammie Clausen and Timothy Richmond presented information which detailed the workings of The Boutique.
Highlighting their major role in the formation of The Boutique, Dillard’s presented a fashion show with modeling provided by students of the Jackson County School District. Tuckerman Elementary teachers Hattie Gardner, Lori Smith, Leslie Keton, and April Johnson were recognized for their efforts in the sharing of educational information with students in Acuna, Mexico last spring. In addition, a public service announcement featuring JCSD students was debuted. One of the major contributions of the Every Child Is Ours organization is the providing of food each Monday to those in need who live in the JCSD.
October is Domestic Violence Month Domestic Violence is a cancer that is eating away at out society, infiltrating our homes, schools, jobs, etc. And it's getting much worse, because boys who are brought up in a domestic violence home are twice as likely to become abusers as those raised in a healthy home environment. Girls are twice as likely to become victims....although...the rise of domestic violence among women is growing rapidly. Everyone needs to make it a priority to attain information concerning domestic violence and educate themselves and their loved ones, so they will understand what to look for when they meet someone they are attracted to. An abuser is very cunning and very likable . Know the signs...because if you get into a bad relationship...it's very difficult to get out of it...some-
times you don't. Don't think D.V. cannot infiltrate your home...because it can! It has no socio-economic barriers. It affects the very rich, the middle class, as well as the poor. Those of us who work in the field of helping to rehabilitate, shelter and save lives of victims, are confident that Laura's Law, which was signed into law recently by, Governor Asa Hutchinson, is going to make a huge change in the domestic homicide fatality rate in Arkansas. The employees of the White River Women's Shelter, in Newport, Arkansas will be hosting a candlelight vigil, October 13, 2015, at 6:00 pm at the Farmer's Market on Malcolm Ave. in Newport, in memory of all those in Arkansas who have lost their lives due to domestic abuse this year. (if weather is
bad there will be a backup location). We are so pleased to announce three great speakers this year: Lou Butterfield, Laura Webb and Tonya Whitworth. Lou, produced a documentary call, "Missing Micah" for one of his friends whose daughter was a victim of domestic homicide. Laura and Tonya are victims of severe domestic abuse and lived to tell their story. Also the ladies from John 3:17 ministries will be entertaining again this year with their beautiful voices. Last year's vigil was amazing and we expect it to be even better this year. We are so excited about this event and encourage you to come, enjoy and learn something that might save a life...maybe someone in your family.
