Wreaths Across America (WAA) honors the memory of the men and women who sacrificed for their country. Each December 17 is National Wreaths Across America Day; the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.Strawberry River Chapter is proud to be added to the list…
Network of Community Options, Inc. consumer Colin Treat received a special piece of mail this week, an autographed photo from Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Colin’s mother, Sonia Estes, said Colin loves to receive mail with his name on it, specifically. She said she used to work for the Izard County Office of Emergency Management and has known Douglas Smith, who is a Public Safety Liaison with Gov. Hutchinson, for a number of years.She…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Few things warm the heart at Christmas like the smiles on children’s faces as many, for the first time, are able to shop for things they would like for Christmas for themselves and their families. Sharp County went above and beyond this year as 168 children’s Christmases were made even more merry Dec. 17 at Walmart in Ash Flat during the second annual Sharp County Shop with…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor There are definitely angels among us, even if they come bearing gifts and dressed as elves. Four women with 97 years of combined service to the community now spend countless hours serving the needy in the area through the establishment of the Sharp County Angel Tree Program.Selena Carter, Donna Cruse, Joyce Snearly and B.J. Martin, are all retired Department of Human Services (DHS) employees. So, to say…
The Highland Theater program has been very active this year and has brought forth some great talent. Their plays are something the public always looks forward to and this week is no different.The talented high school cast will take the stage for three performances of Little Women. The play is adapted by Marian DeForest and based on the Louisa May Alcott novel.All three performances will be held at the Cherokee Village Omaha…
