On the Tuesday Ed-ition of the Morning Show, our special in studio guest was Alondra Galvez of the UA Cossatot Student Ambassadors.
Cooling Fans are Available in De Queen for Senior Adults in Need
Summer’s not over and the office of Dr. Randy Walker has fans available for senior adults age 60 and older who are in need. Older individuals, on a fixed income, may struggle with rising temperatures during the summer months as they don’t turn on their air conditioning due to cost. Anyone interested in receiving a fan, or knows of a senior in need should contact Beverly Reynolds, RN at 870-642-2390.
Sevier County Coalition to Host August Lunch-and-Learn on Time-Honored Tradition
2019-2020 UA Cossatot Student Ambassadors
Today at Ed 88, the 2019-2020 UA Cossatot Student Ambassadors stopped in. We will visit on the air with these students individually on the Morning Show over the next few days.
Pictured are: Garson Perez, Jaden Altenbaumer, Kailynn Chaney, Eruby Rodriguez, Belen Hernandez, Marisol Gonzalez, Jessica Aguilar, Toni Manzella, Kelsey Salida, Kendra Rodriguez, Jhamilex Hernandez, and America Rojas. Not pictured: Alondra Galvez.
Beef Quality Assurance Training in Nashville August 22nd
Friday's Update with Dr Steve Cole on New De Queen Hospital
Ed 88’s Loren Hinton with Dr Steve Cole on De Queen Hospital
Family Movie Night at Herman Dierks Park Pavilion Sunday, July 28th
Sevier County Children's Health Fair August 7th
Sign Up For Pee Wee Football in De Queen
Special guest on the Friday Ed-ition of the Morning Show was Shelby Liggin of De Queen Parks and Rec, in to talk about pee wee football registration.
Block Party at Herman Dierks Park in De Queen
Little Debbie Eating Contest at Block Party in Herman Dierks Park in De Queen
Fun for the kids at Block Party in De Queen
Good crowd on hand for the block party at the park. Visit with Sheriff Robert Gentry
New De Queen High School Under Construction This Summer
Construction of the new High School at De Queen is in full swing. High School principal Bryan Blackwood told the Tuesday meeting of the De Queen Lions Club the project is scheduled for completion in April. Blackwood also reminded the Lions that the first day of school will be August 13th, and the Leopards will have a black and gold intra squad practice for the public on August 16th and will host Mansfield for a scrimmage game on Tuesday August 20th. Catch the Leopards all season long on Ed 88 and on Ed88radio.com.
Local Art Show Takes Place at UA Cossatot
UA Cossatot’s Ashdown Campus was the setting for the 18th Annual Little River Arts Council Mid-Summer Art Show. Over 200 pieces of art were displayed in the Barbara Horn Civic Center at the campus for the public to observe and admire. The art show lasted for three days beginning on Thursday, July 18, and concluded on Saturday, July 20. Citizens and visitors of Little River County could view the art from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday and Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday.
The Little River Arts Council organizes this annual event every summer for the community to enjoy and to make people aware of the artistic beauty that is in Little River County. The art show is also open for artists from different areas who wish to display their work.
Ashdown resident, Carolyn Myers said, “This art show, in my opinion, is one of the nicest shows we have in Little River County. Many people work hard all year to present this show, and the college is wonderful to let us host the event every year at their campus.”
The Mid-Summer Art Show took place for three days, but the Little River Art’s Council and the college made preparations at the beginning of the week. On Monday the artists registered, on Tuesday the artists hung and presented their work, and on Wednesday their work was judged. At the art show on Saturday, a reception was held at 2:30 PM and an awards ceremony took place at 3:00 PM. Monetary prizes were also given to the winners.
Little River Arts Council Member, Sue Taaffe of Foreman, said, “This year’s art show went great! We really appreciate the college, letting us use their facilities. We also appreciate the Director of UA Cossatot’s
Ashdown Campus, Barry Reed for helping us make preparations. He was very accommodating. UA Cossatot Campus Police Officer, Jason Curtis was also extremely helpful in helping us make sure the three-day event ran smoothly!”
Along with the art show, the Little River Arts Council also organizes a yearly art camp for youth held at the First United Methodist Church in Ashdown. They also take part in the Whistlestop Festival every year in Little River County to promote the love of art to youth and adults.
The 19th Annual Little River Arts Council Mid-Summer Art Show will take place at UA Cossatot again in 2020. For anyone interested in displaying their art, brochures, and advertisements will be released with details at the beginning of next summer.
The Little River Arts Council would like to announce that they are looking for volunteers to help with next year’s art show at the college. When the advertisements are released next year, contact information will be listed for those who wish to sign up as a volunteer
Horatio Kickoff at Lion Stadium on August 15th
Horatio LionBackers will host Kick-Off 2019 on Aug 15 at 7:00pm @Lion Stadium. Come out and meet your 2019 coaches, players, cheerleaders, band members, and XC teams. Mini cheer camp participants will also perform. $3 adults $2 students
Gillham VFD Kid's Day Saturday, August 3rd
Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught
WEEKLY UPDATE FROM STATE REP DEANN VAUGHT:
Arkansas is approaching the centennial of a historic vote in the House chamber. On July 28, 1919, then Governor Charles Brough called a special session for the purpose of ratifying the Nineteenth Amendment.
The House Journal records a letter Brough sent to our chamber 100 years ago.
In it he states, “Eleven states have already ratified and, should your Honorable Body ratify, nation-wide Women’s Suffrage will have passed the first milestone, as one-fourth of the States will have then conferred full suffrage upon our splendid womanhood.”
The letter goes on to read, “I feel that the ratification of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment is of paramount national importance to the people of our country, and is a proper recognition of the patriotic activities and useful devotion to the cause of liberty and democracy of our womanhood”
The vote passed 74–15 in the House. The vote in the Senate was 29-2, making Arkansas the twelfth state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. According to newspaper reports at the time, women filled the Arkansas Capitol carrying yellow banners reading, “Votes for Women.”
Arkansas was the second state in the South to ratify the 19th amendment. Texas was the first when it ratified on June 23, 1919.
Demands for suffrage had been made in Arkansas dating back to the Constitutional Convention of 1868.
That attempt and many others to allow women to vote failed in the Arkansas legislature over the course of the next 49 years.
Then in February 1917, Rep. John Riggs introduced legislation to allow women to vote in Arkansas primaries.
Despite testimony on the House floor “That nothing would be gained by giving women access to the ballot”, the House voted 71-19 in favor of the measure. The bill later passed the Senate with a vote 17-15. Arkansas was the first state in the South to allow women in vote in primary elections.
Governor Hutchinson created the Arkansas Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemoration Committee to lead the state’s remembrance of women receiving the right to vote. You can check out the committee’s work on history and upcoming celebrations at www.arkansasheritage.com. And if you haven’t already, be sure to follow #ARGirlslead on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. There you will find stories from the women who serve in the House and encouragement for more Arkansas girls to seek leadership roles.
Department of Arkansas Heritage Home
Visit the Department of Arkansas Heritage Official Site to explore the rich history and heritage of Arkansas and discover what the state has to offer in arts, culture, dance, pottery & more!
Self-Defense Classes Coming to UA Cossatot
UA Cossatot will be offering self-defense classes for students and community members to take in August. These classes are broken up into different age groups for adults and children 7 years old and above.
The self-defense classes are broken up into 8-week courses that will be held two nights a week for each group. The 8-week self-defense courses will cost $80 for each person. There will be 16 class sessions, and each class will last for one hour. All courses will take place at UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus.
Adults 18 and up will meet for class on Monday and Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM starting on August 5. Teenagers ages 15 to 17 will also meet on Monday and Thursday from 5 PM to 6 PM beginning on August 5.
Children who are interested in taking a self-defense course can meet for class on Tuesday and Friday at UA Cossatot starting on August 6. Kids ages 7 to 10 will meet for class from 5 PM to 6 PM, and kids ages 11 to 14 will meet from 6 PM to 7 PM.
Instructor, Daniel Griffin will teach all courses. Mr. Griffin has been training in martial arts since 1981. He is skilled in Karate, Aikido, Tae kwon do, boxing, American freestyle, submission wrestling, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has competed on the USA kickboxing team, fought in MMA bouts and has trained with the US Navy boxing team.
These classes will cover the basics of defending oneself and offer a social, active event for people in our area to participate in while learning new skills.
For more information or to register for a class, contact the Continuing Education Department at UA Cossatot. Their phone number is 870-584-4471.
Amber Morris and Aubrey Seymour Represent Arkansas 4-H
Two 4-H’ers from Sevier County were chosen as 4-H State Ambassadors this year. Amber Morris and Aubrey Seymour were chosen from kids all across the state of Arkansas to represent Arkansas 4-H. Before a youth can become an ambassador, they must first achieve several goals. They must show growth in their educational project, be an excellent speaker in front of large crowds, participate in county, district, and state level activities, prove they have above average leadership skills, mentor other youth, and do community service projects. The biggest accomplishment is being able to work outside of 4-H to better their community.
Amber Morris is the 16 year old daughter of Ronald and Kimberly Morris. With having this amazing opportunity, Amber feels like she can help others not only in our county, but all over the state. It also means that she will have the opportunity to spread 4-H opportunities to others.
Aubrey Seymour is the 15 year old daughter of Justin and Debbie Seymour. Aubrey hopes that while she is making today the best, she can make tomorrow even better. Aubrey also feels like this will give her the opportunity to promote and educate people about the 4-H program on a higher level than just Sevier County.
Both girls lead a community service project that benefits the Arkansas Children’s Hospital and are appreciative of the opportunity they have been given and hope to make a difference.
De Queen Block Party July 23rd at Herman Dierks Park
De Queen Block Party Scheduled for Tuesday, July 23rd, at Herman Dierks Park in De Queen
Brad Wimpee Benefit Chicken Dinner at De Queen Auto Group Thursday
Several volunteers helped with the Brad Wimpee benefit chicken lunch at De Queen Auto Group Thursday
