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REGIONAL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

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REGIONAL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Changes in baseball & softball games continue: Horatio Lions game has been pushed back 4 hours because of weather. Lions will face Woodlawn at 4:00. Regional Tournament Update! 2A Softball games today have been postponed to Sunday. Baseball games are still on. The 2A South Regional Softball Championship game between Horatio Lady Lions and Parkers Chapel Lady Trojans will begin at 4:30 Sunday following the consolation game at 2:00 of Cossatot River and Murfreesboro! 
In 4A softball, De Queen Lady Leopards game with Magnolia has now been moved to Sunday in Magnolia. No games today for the class 4A Regionals in Magnolia. Lady Leopards now are scheduled to play at 3:30 on Sunday. Then finals and consolation games will be on Monday.

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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DEANN VAUGHT

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WEEKLY UPDATE FROM STATE REP DEANN VAUGHT:

The month of May is designated as Military Appreciation Month.

Not only do we pause on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice and service of those who gave all, but the month also holds Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 10 and Armed Forces day on May 18.

We have more than 3,000 active military members residing in our state and another 252,000 veterans calling Arkansas home.

Every session, we introduce legislation to make Arkansas a better place for our military members and vets. In the most recent session we passed legislation to make it easier for military spouses to find employment quickly and legislation paving the way for an extensive study on veteran affairs in our state.

Act 551 directs the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, and Legislative and Military Affairs and the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs to meet jointly to conduct the Arkansas Legislative Study on Veterans Affairs. The purpose of the study is to examine veterans’ issues within the State of Arkansas, including without limitation the occurrence of suicide among the veteran population in this state. In carrying out the purpose of this act, the committees shall:

· Study risk factors for suicide in veterans

· Review and research options for preventing or reducing the occurrence of suicide among the veteran population in the state

· Examine mental health care available to veterans within the state

· Conduct at least one town-hall-style meeting to hear from veterans in the state and their concerns regarding mental health care and other issues affecting veterans in Arkansas.

This study will begin later this year.

We also passed Act 820. This legislation states an occupational licensing entity shall grant active military members and returning veterans, as well as spouses of active military and returning veterans, with automatic licensure to engage in an occupation or profession if they have an equivalent license in another state.

Other legislation passed addressing military and veteran affairs includes:

· Act 215 allows spouses of military service members who are not Arkansas residents to become a notary public.

· Act 171 exempts active military from the May 1 deadline to apply for school choice.

· Act 66 gives a veterans more options to prove their veteran status when they go to the DMV for a license. This designation on their license makes it easier on veterans to receive access to benefits.

· Act 167 authorizes the issuance of a Purple Heart recipient special license plate to a surviving spouse.

· Act 635 allows family members who lose a family member in the service of duty to apply for a Gold Star Family special license plate.

· Act 160 will allow a former prison facility to be transferred to a non-profit group helping our veterans released from incarceration.

The Arkansas Department of Community Correction owns the former site of the Southeast Arkansas Community Correction Center in Pine Bluff. The facility has been vacant since 2015, but costs the state to maintain.

According to testimony, there are currently 1,200 veterans house in the Department of Correction. This new facility could also assist homeless veterans and those returning from war zones.

We will update you on the work of the legislative study on veterans affairs during this interim period. We are beyond grateful to every Arkansan and their families who have served to protect our freedom. We hope to hear from you soon on how our state can best serve you.

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Baseball Registration

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Attention all elementary and middle school baseball stars!!!! Don’t miss an opportunity to improve your skills and work alongside De Queen Leopard coaches and players. Learn about the game in a friendly and open environment and have a great time in the process. Camp activities will include individual and group instruction in the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, game situations, and more. Lunch will be provided!!!
Session 1(1st-4th grades) Session 2 (5th-8th grades)
Date: Wednesday June 5th Date: Thursday June 6th
Time: 9am – 3 pm Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Leopard Field Location: Leopard Field
Who: 1st – 4th Grades for 2018-2019 Who: 5th-8th Grades for 2018-2019
Cost: $40($20 for each add.sib) Cost: $40($20 for each add. sib)
Make Checks Payable to: Beau McCastlain
Please call to pre-register by Friday June 1st. (must pre-register to get T-shirt). Please return form to Coach McCastlain at DeQueen Junior High or Dedra McCastlain at DeQueen Primary, call 870-279-4479 or email at bmccastlain@dequeenleopards.org
Camper Registration
Participant Name: _____________________ Age: ______ Grade: ______ Camp Session:_______
Parent or Guardian Name: ________________________________________
Parent or Guardian Signature: _____________________________________
Contact Phone # _______________________________________
Please list any medical problems that the camp staff should be aware of.
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T-Shirt Size (Circle One) 
Youth: XS S M Adult: XS S M L XL XXL


¡Atención a todas las estrellas de béisbol de primaria y secundaria! No pierda la oportunidad de mejorar sus habilidades y trabajar junto a los entrenadores y jugadores de De Queen Leopard. Aprende sobre el juego en un ambiente amigable y abierto y diviértete en el proceso. Las actividades del campamento incluirán instrucción individual y grupal sobre los fundamentos de batear, lanzar, correr base, situaciones de juego y más. ¡El almuerzo será proporcionado!

Sesión 1 (Grados 1-4) Sesión 2 (Grados 5-8)

Fecha: miércoles 5 de junio Fecha: jueves 6 de junio
Hora: 9am – 3pm Hora: 9am-3pm
Lugar:Leopard Field Lugar: Leopard Field
Quien: 1 - 4 Grados de 2018-2019 Quien: 5-8 Grados de 2018-2019
Costo: $40($20 por cada participante adicional) Costo: $40($20 por cada participante adicional )
Cheques a nombre de: Beau McCastlain
Por favor llame para preinscribirse antes del viernes primero de junio. (debe pre-registrarse para obtener la camiseta). Por favor devuelva el formulario al Entrenador McCastlain en DeQueen Junior High o Dedra McCastlain en DeQueen Primary, llame al 870-279-4479 o envíe un correo electrónico a bmccastlain@dequeenleopards.org

Registro del participante
Nombre del Participante: _____________________ Edad: ______ Grado: ______ Sesión de Campamento:_______
Nombre del Padre o Guardián: ________________________________________
Firma del Padre o Guardián : _____________________________________
Número de Teléfono: _______________________________________
Por favor mencione cualquier problema médico que el personal del campamento deba tener en cuenta.
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Talla de Camiseta (Circule Uno)

Niño: XS S M Adulto: XS S M L XL XXL

BREAKING NEWS - DE QUEEN HOSPITAL

BREAKING NEWS:

Join the Ed 88 Facebook page today at noon as we broadcast live from the Sevier County Courthouse. County Judge Greg Ray will host a press conference to discuss the future of the De Queen Medical Center, and Ed 88 will be there live. News when you want it, right here on the Ed 88 Facebook page.