Sevier News

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Horatio Public Library Selected to Take Part in Statewide Project

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Arkansas photographers Don House and Sabine Schmidt have included the Horatio Public library in their project Remote Access, which highlights small libraries across the State, and the people who rely on them. The photographers will be in Horatio on Saturday, December 7th during regular library hours of 8:30-12:00am. All library patrons are encouraged to drop in and have their photo taken as part of the project. No cost of any kind is involved. For more information about the project and the photographers go to: www.schmidtandhouse.com or call 479-643-4074.

Remote Access is the second collaboration between Schmidt and House. Born of a love of libraries and the role they play in communities, the photographers have chosen to focus on 25 of the smaller of the 235 public libraries in Arkansas. In conjunction with Dr. Robert Brady Cochran II, of the Center for Arkansas and Regional Studies at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, the collection of photographs will coalesce as a book and traveling exhibition.

“All libraries serve similar roles in their communities that go far beyond providing reading material, and these are roles and services that often don’t end up in mission statements, but are critical in the lives of the patrons.” says Sabine Schmidt, “A safe warm space, with critical internet access, a research center, a home away from home, with the librarian acting as researcher, grant writer, vocational counselor, cook, family relationship coach, child welfare monitor, community organizer, tutor, visitor information officer, living bulletin board, a friendly face, and a patient listener.”

Schmidt, whose work often deals with idea of home, will concentrate on the physical community – the architecture, buildings, streets, businesses, schools, churches, and of course, the library itself. “There is obvious beauty in the buildings and facilities of large urban libraries, and that has been documented in several collections of photographs over the years, but I find great beauty in the small rural library that has to make do with limited resources, often in a building that was never intended for the purpose, relying heavily on volunteers, often with a librarian only funded with a part time salary, and space restrictions that can seem daunting. The beauty that comes from labors of love, and that is exactly what drives so many smaller libraries, is tangible, palpable, and photographable.”

House is foremost a portrait photographer, and his interest is in the people who come to the library, who use the space and the services. He will set up his backdrop and lights and photograph anyone who uses the library (and is willing) during normal business hours on December 7th. According to House, the process is quick and casual. “I’m interested in the people, their personality, what they’re wearing, what they’re carrying, why they are there. There is no posing, no pre-conceived notions. When I’m done, if I’ve been successful, I have opened a window on the community, the people who make it what it is.” As a thank you for participation, each person will receive a complimentary copy of their photograph.

For more information on the project and the photographers:

schmidtphotography@gmail.com
dhouse@nwark.com
schmidtandhouse.com
479-643-4074

About Schmidt & House

Don House and Sabine Schmidt live and work in Hazel Valley, deep in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. Sabine Schmidt is an award-winning photographer, writer, and translator from Wiesbaden, Germany. Specializing in color photography, she uses digital and medium-format film cameras. Don House was drawn from Michigan to the rugged isolation and unique character of the Ozarks....

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Fall Drive Viewing Fall Foliage in Southwest Arkansas

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What a wonderful weekend it was to enjoy the fall colors in southwest Arkansas. This video was taken yesterday at Cossatot Reefs Park below Gillham Lake Dam. Hope there are some leaves remaining after all the wind and rain today and tonight! And watch for more tourism videos coming soon to our ed88radio.com website!

It was a beautiful weekend for checking out the fall colors. Hope there are some leaves left after the next two nights! Enjoy the colors filmed below DIERKS Lake Dam. And look for mire tourism videos coming soon to our ed88radio.com web page.

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Winners of Collegiate FFA Gun Raffle Thursday Night

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We want to thank everyone for supporting the collegiate FFA by buying gun raffle tickets and dining at our chili supper. We had a great year and raised more money than ever before! The majority of the money raised is used for scholarships, so it directly benefits our students. Definitely a worthy cause!

And the winners are:

Michael Morphew - Prize #1: Remington V3 Field Sport Semi-Auto 12 Gauge Shotgun

Doug Simpson - Prize #2: Ruger American Predator .308 Rifle

Kevin Sweeden - Prize #3: Diamondback Semi-Automatic Davidsons Exclusive 5.56 NATO/223

Matt Carter - Prize #4: Glock Gen 4 Semi-Automatic 9MM Pistol

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UA Cossatot Employees Graduate from ACC Leadership Class XI

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UA Cossatot has announced that two of the college's employees have graduated from the Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) Leadership Class XI. The two graduates include the college's Coordinator of the Center for Student Success, Erika Buenrrostro and Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, Tommi Cobb. The graduation took place on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at 6:15 P.M. in Little Rock, Arkansas.

ACC is known for collaborating with educational institutions to help improve the ability of member colleges, like UA Cossatot, to meet the needs of their students. They also help meet the needs of their local businesses and industry leaders. In 2008, ACC organized and established an ACC leadership Institute.

The Institute is designed to provide instruction and guidance to current and future leaders of community colleges in Arkansas. Training in leadership, higher education administration, and advocacy training are provided to each member chosen to take part in the ACC Leadership Institute.

This event is open to ACC members who are nominated by their institution's President/Chancellor. Out of all of the ACC community college members in the state, approximately twenty-four people are chosen to attend this annual, multi-session event.

Buenrrostro and Cobb were chosen by UA Cossatot Chancellor, Dr. Steve Cole to participate in this educational experience. Both UA Cossatot employees attended the graduation reception along with Dr. Cole, leadership alumni, and the new leadership class who will graduate next year.

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NOAH Aquaponic Harvest Will Be Up and Running at the First of the Year in De Queen

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Lisa Taylor of Sevier County Economic Development and Dr Steve Cole - Chancellor of UA Cossatot welcomed Clyde Ledgerwood of Mission Maasai and Richard Tyler- owner of NOAH commercial aquaponic farm to UA Cossatot in De Queen today as they plan to get operations going as early as the first of the year in the former Husqvarna building in De Queen. De Queen City Council members, Sevier County Quorum Court JP's, government officials and representatives from area law enforcement and industries were present for the introduction of the new business, which will be in the production of CBD.

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Cossatot Honors Sponsors Prior to Tuesday Night's Game in Lockesburg

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The Colts held on for a 90-86 win over Central Baptist College JV on Tuesday on a night that Cossatot honored all of the sponsors who made the newly redone court possible in Lockesburg. Dee Williams of Star City led five Colts in double figures with 22. Troy Spivey had 11 and Marion McFadden, Ladrakkus Thomas, and Nashville's Jamarta Gilliam each had 10 for the Colts who are now 2-0 on the season. Prior to the game UA Cossatot Chancellor Dr. Steve Cole honored the Colt sponsors including Husqvarna, Coca Cola of Nashville, AEP SWEPCO, and the Jackson family of Lockesburg. Next time out for the Colts and Lady Colts will be this Friday and Saturday when they compete in the Southern Shreveport Classic.

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De Queen Rotary Club 5K on November 23rd

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Rotary 5K
Presenting Sponsor: De Queen Auto Group

Registration Form

Route Description:
The 5K course starts at the De Queen Schools Administration building and concludes on the track.

Date & Time
Saturday, November 23, 2019 9 a.m.

Mail form and payment:
Greg Revels
P.O. Box 271
De Queen, AR 71832

Entry Fee and Awards:
$25 pre-registration until November 8th
$30 post-entry and on race day
T-shirts are guaranteed to pre-registration participants on race day. Those registering race day will receive a shirt, it may be later than race day.

Entry fee is non-refundable.
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers, male and female, in each division.

More Information:
Email: greg@revelsandco.com

Registration:
At De Queen Administration building 8AM to race time. Checks can be made payable to Rotary.


OFFICIAL RACE ENTRY FORM


Name
Address

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Tri-County Regional Library System Board Meeting November 12

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Tri-County Regional Library System Board will meet for their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 5 p.m. at the Sevier County Library-De Queen Branch. Items to be discussed are the 2020 meeting dates and distribution of funding for January,2020.


Marilyn B. Archer, MLS

Tri-County Regional Library System Director

Serving 11 Public Libraries in Southwest Arkansas in Howard, Little River and Sevier Counties

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National FFA Gives UA Cossatot a Living to Serve Grant

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The UA Cossatot collegiate FFA has received a semester-long Living to Serve grant through the National FFA for $1,200 to partner with Runnin’ WJ Ranch this fall. Runnin' WJ Ranch is a non-profit equine assisted activities facility in Texarkana, Texas for special-needs children and adults.

The grant will allow the collegiate FFA to donate feed and forage for the more than twenty horses that live and work at the ranch. In addition to the donation, the students are raising awareness about ways people can get involved at Runnin’ WJ Ranch. Volunteers are needed for the 2019-2020 school year to lead horses or walk alongside the riders during classes. To participate as a leader or side walker, volunteers will need to complete a free training program provided by the ranch. For more information about becoming a volunteer, contact Narda Launius at 903-838-3223 or visit their website at: www.runninwjranch.org

On Thursday, October 17, eight agriculture students and their instructor, Kelli Harris, accomplished the first part of the project and delivered 120 square bales to the ranch. Over the next few months, students will also be delivering feed and completing training to volunteer during riding classes

Pictured (left to right): Karen Akin, Mack Dean, Shelly Raulston, Kirsten Nicholas, Kelli Harris, Cody Chandler, Codie Jamison, Lindy Price, Will McAlister, Dusty Kesterson, John Hardin, and Hadley Philamlee.

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Sevier County Health Coalition to Host Free Event to Improve Citizens Well-Being and Productivity

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On Thursday, November 21, 2019, the Sevier County Coalition’s Live Well Sevier County Committee, the Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice and Allergy Clinic and UA Cossatot will be co-hosting a lunch-and-learn event entitled “The Art of Gratefulness” at UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus. The presentation will begin at 12:00 noon in the Weyerhaeuser room, located in the Skilled Trades Building, and will conclude at 12:40 p.m.

Presenter Janelle Barnes, LCSW, will be discussing how gratefulness increases physical and emotional well-being, improves self-esteem, reduces aggressive behavior and increases productivity in work settings. Barnes says, “We’ve all seen that person that looks like they have been baptized in vinegar. The good news is no one has to feel that way. Each person, whether they are aware or not, is in control of their own thoughts. We first form thoughts that lead to words and then our words become actions. I want to teach others how to harness the power of gratefulness so they can enjoy having more optimism, enthusiasm, love, joy, and happiness in their lives.”

Barnes, a native of De Queen and licensed mental health therapist with 26 years of diverse experience as a Clinical Social Worker, is a member of the Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice and Allergy Clinic medical team in De Queen. She earned a masters in social work from UALR in 1993 and has committed her extended career to helping countless individuals and families find solutions so they can live happier, more productive and satisfied lives.

All are invited to bring their lunch and join Janelle Barnes for this free event. For more on lunch-and-learn programs, visit the Sevier County Coalition website at www.seviercountycoalition.com or call UA Cossatot’s Continuing Education Services at (870) 584-4471.

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UA Cossatot Celebrates First Generation Students

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UA Cossatot will recognize first-generation students by celebrating First-Generation Student Week from November 4 through November 8. During this week, current first-generation students will be recognized and acknowledged for their educational accomplishments.
A first-generation college student is a student whose parents did not graduate from college. This fall semester UA Cossatot’s total enrollment was 1,521 students. 74% of those students are first-generation students.
UA Cossatot Admissions and Recruitment Specialist, Addison Hill is the coordinator for First Generation Student Week. Addison Hill said, “I want to celebrate the success of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on our campuses so they know how special they are. I, myself, am a first generation student and I look forward to meeting students who have overcome the same barriers as me. Recognizing first generation students is something that doesn’t need to be celebrated one week out of the year, but every day because our number of first generation students is steadily increasing.”
Hill added, “Students need to take pride in being first generation because they are inspiring someone else to step out and better their future with education.”
UA Cossatot plans to celebrate First Generation Student Week the first full week of November with three parties that will include free cupcakes. The UA Cossatot Ashdown Campus will have a party on Monday, November 4, at 11:00 A.M. in the campus hallway. Nashville Campus’s celebration will be on Tuesday, November 5, at 10:00 A.M. in the Atrium. UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus will celebrate on Wednesday, November 6, at 11:00 A.M. in the campus courtyard.
All UA Cossatot first-generation students are encouraged to attend. First-generation students who are now UA Cossatot faculty and staff members will also be wearing a t-shirt representing the college they graduated from on the day their campus has a party.
During the celebration week, Student Services will also be on the Ashdown, Nashville, and De Queen Campuses for anyone seeking information about how they can start pursuing post-secondary education at UA Cossatot. Walk-ins are welcome, and Student Services can also be reached at 870-584-4471.