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Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

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Last flu season, 113 influenza related deaths were reported in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), 71% of the adults who died were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history.

ADH also reported that 28 schools closed briefly due to the flu last season.

While only moderate in severity, the 2018-2019 season was record-breaking in duration, with flu activity remaining elevated for 21 weeks. The 2017-2018 flu season was the most severe in a decade, with 228 deaths in the state.

If you have not already done so, now is the time to get your flu vaccine. Last week, the ADH began its yearlymass flu vaccine clinic effort, which involves mass vaccine clinics in every county at no cost. Clinics will continue through the beginning of November. The department will also offer the vaccine at every public school.

People of all ages can get the flu, but certain people are more likely to have serious health problems with it. This includes older adults, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), people who smoke, and people who live in nursing homes. Therefore, ADH strongly recommends that people in these groups get a flu vaccine. It is also recommended that friends, family members and people who provide care to people in these groups also get a vaccine.

The flu vaccine is safe and does not cause the flu.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 2017 study showed that flu vaccination reduced deaths, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, ICU length of stay, and overall duration of hospitalization among hospitalized flu patients.

Overall, CDC estimates show that flu vaccination coverage has increased over the past decade. Vaccination among kids across all ages was almost 63 percent. Vaccination coverage among adults is around 45%, leaving more than half of adult Americans unprotected from flu each season.

We have posted the schedules of the mass clinics and school visits on our website, www.arkansashouse.org.

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First UA Cossatot Colts Pep Band Meeting to Take Place October 8th

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UA Cossatot Pep Band leader, Dr. Laura Riddle has announced the first official meeting and rehearsal for the college’s pep band. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. at the UA Cossatot Lockesburg Campus.
The Colt’s Pep Band will be providing music for the Colt’s home basketball games. Anyone interested or wanting to learn more about the Pep Band is encouraged to join the meeting. The rehearsal will allow Pep band members to come together and discuss plans for the 2019-2020 basketball season.
This opportunity will allow students, faculty, staff, and the general public to play music and show school pride. Dr. Riddle is looking primarily for individuals who can play the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, baritone, trombone, drums (set), electric guitar, bass guitar, or keyboards.
To join the Colt’s Pep Band or to learn more information before the first rehearsal, please contact Dr. Laura Riddle at 870-584-1137 or lriddle@cccua.edu

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Howard Memorial Hospital Foundation Fundraiser

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Come out and have fun with us at 12 p.m. on October 26 at the Nashville Country Club! We will have The Bear Creek Boys performing and a Cornhole Tournament with the winning team receiving half of the entry fees - which is standard for these tourname…

Come out and have fun with us at 12 p.m. on October 26 at the Nashville Country Club! We will have The Bear Creek Boys performing and a Cornhole Tournament with the winning team receiving half of the entry fees - which is standard for these tournaments! Tickets will also be available at the door and at the Foundation office. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Foundation Director Terrica Hendrix at: 845-8001.


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National Night Out in Sevier County Tuesday Night

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Sevier County had their National Night Out at De Queen Sportsplex Tuesday night with free hotdogs, popcorn, candy and other giveaways! Little Debbie Eating Contest coming up! (Click on Pic to go to next pic = 4 Pics)

Little Debbie Eating Contest at Sevier County National Night Out
1st Match: Zoe Tollett vs Skylar Pannell
2nd Match: Tonya McKiddy vs Chet Stubbs

After dark Tuesday at Sevier County’s National Night Out

After dark Tuesday at Sevier County’s National Night Out

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Rutledge Awards Howard County Officer of the Year

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BENTON – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today awarded the Howard County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Sergeant John Partain with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Rutledge presented the county winners at the annual awards and recognition luncheon during the 2019 Arkansas Law Enforcement Summit at the Benton Event Center.

“It’s my honor to recognize our law enforcement officers from around the state for their dedication to protecting Arkansans,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Every day, these brave men and women leave their families without knowing if they will safely return home. Today’s recipients have gone above and beyond for all of us and we are grateful for their dedication and sacrifice.”

In addition to the statewide and regional Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year awards, Rutledge recognized an Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer winner from counties around the State. Recipients were selected based on recommendations for their dedicated service to Arkansans and can hold law enforcement positions at a college or university, municipal, county, federal or State level. Nominations were provided to Attorney General Rutledge from police chiefs, county sheriffs, county judges, mayors, prosecutors and other state law enforcement leaders from across Arkansas.

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Known Worldwide Third Generation Blade Smith at De Queen Lions Club Meeting

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Lisa Taylor introduced Logan Pearce, 3rd generation blade smith, as today’s guest speaker at De Queen Lions Club. Pearce has made knives for the last several U.S. presidents, for TV shows, etc.. He has the largest custom knife show in the world and owns a knife making magazine. He works with the Discovery Channel and has a knife making school in Iceland. Pearce will be bringing the "Forged in Fire" to Hurrah Festival this Saturday in Herman Dierks Park in De Queen. "Forged in Fire" is from 10am-1pm with a cutting competition from 2-4pm. Pearce would like to see De Queen as the "custom knife-making capital of the world." There are 12 master knife-makers in De Queen today.

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Projects Created by UAC Students Displayed at Nashville ERC

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Tabetha Nguyen’s Lit I class presented their projects at the Nashville ERC Monday. There are some amazing students in her class and they were all very creative. The students have stored their projects and worked on them at the ERC for the last few weeks. All projects will be displayed at the Nashville ERC. 

Thanks for allowing the ERC to be a part of your students’ projects, Tabetha! 

If you’d like to see more photos, visit the ERC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UACERC/

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UA Cossatot Will Host Three Blood Drives During October

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Lifeshare Blood Center in Texarkana has organized several community blood drives scheduled to take place during October. Three of these blood drives will take place at UA Cossatot. The college’s De Queen, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Campuses will be hosting individual blood drives for anyone who would like to donate blood.
The De Queen Campus blood drive will take place on October 7 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. The Ashdown Campus will be hosting their blood drive on October 14 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. On the same day, October 14, the Lockesburg Campus blood drive will occur from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. that evening.
Lifeshare Blood Center employees have stated that there is a big need for people to give blood and that blood supplies are low throughout the region. To donate blood or to learn more information about these upcoming blood drives, please call 903-794-3173.