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Nashville's Golden Gathering Underway!

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Final preparations for Golden Gathering at the Nashville City Park. The fun starts at 9 and its all free for everyone age 55 and up.

And a great big thank you to the sponsors who make the Golden Gathering possible!

Elvis.....aka Josh Davis kicking off the Golden Gathering underway at the Nashville City Park!

Great crowd for the Golden Gathering. Unexpected cloud cover is keeping temps really comfortable. Live music and free bingo underway. Free lunch at noon and 5 lucky winners will take home $100 cash each. Plenty of door prizes and free giveaways. Come join us at the Nashville City Park.

A great big thank you to the Nashville High School Student Council and National Honor Society for serving the meals at the Golden Gathering!

Beebopping with Shake, Rattle, and Roll at the Golden Gathering!



Colts Basketball Season Passes are Now Available

UA Cossatot is announcing an all-new basketball season pass for the men’s and women’s 2019-2020 season. The passes are now available to order.
The season pass will grant access to every regular-season home game during the 2019-2020 basketball season, and will include exclusive drawings during every home game throughout the season.
The cost of the season pass will be a one-time payment of $50 for the year. With eighteen home games in Lockesburg this season, the season pass will save Colt’s fans over 40% on admission. Single-game tickets will also be available to purchase at each of the home games.
UA Cossatot’s basketball season is set to begin in less than a month. The men’s team will play their first home game on November 5 and the women’s team will play their first home game on October 31.
For questions or to order season passes, please contact UA Cossatot Marketing Coordinator, Ben Renfrow at 870-584-1124 or UA Cossatot Basketball Coach, Brad Phillips at 870-584-1105.
Season passes are also available to order online at UA Cossatot’s website www.cccua.edu.

Cossatot Community College

UA Cossatot embraces diversity and is committed to improving the lives of those in our region by providing quality education, outstanding service, and relevant industry training. The University of Arkansas - Cossatot Community College offers degrees and certificates in more than two dozen fields.

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Nashville Rotary Club Meeting on Wednesday

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Nashville Schools Superintendent Doug Graham spoke to the Nashville Rotary Club yesterday. In addition to sharing some school performance stats, Graham introduced Andrea Pinegar, Crystal Evans, and Sharon Dale and they talked about the Scrapper Supermarket, a program that makes food available to students in need. Coming up around 8:30 on the Thursday Ed-ition of the Morning Show, we will talk with Graham about the Scrapper Supermarket as well as his goal of establishing a fine arts center at Nashville Schools.

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UA Cossatot Colts Drawdown on October 18

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On Friday, October 18, 2019, the University of Arkansas Cossatot Foundation will host a drawdown to benefit the UA Cossatot Colts and Lady Colts basketball teams. The drawdown will take place at 6:30 P.M. at the UA Cossatot Bank of Lockesburg Gymnasium.
Tickets for the drawdown are $100.Tickets include a steak dinner for two and one entry for the $5000 cash prize the night of the event.
UA Cossatot Chancellor Dr. Steve Cole and Ed 88 Station Manager and DJ Loren Hinton will emcee the drawdown. Colts and Lady Colts players will be attending the event, allowing those in attendance to meet the players.
“We are excited to see basketball at UA Cossatot in the historic gym. This will be a fun event, and you never know who will win $5000!” says UA Cossatot Chancellor, Dr. Steve Cole.
The college’s first home game this season will be on October 31 for the Lady Colts and November 5 for the Colts.
To purchase a drawdown ticket, please contact UA Cossatot Foundation Director, Dustin Roberts, at 870-584-1172 or droberts@cccua.edu

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Bee Venom Therapy Topic at October Beekeepers Meeting

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"Chronic Lyme Disease and Bee Venom Therapy - Getting My Life Back" will be the program at this month's meeting of Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers. The speaker, Jennifer Brown, Vice-President of Louisiana Beekeepers Association, has successfully treated chronic Lyme disease with bee venom and other hive products and enjoys sharing with others how honey bees can benefit wellness and healing. The meeting is Monday, October 14. Sign-in will begin at 6:00 pm in Room 101 at Cossatot Community College in Nashville and the meeting and program will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers meets the second Monday monthly and holds free workshops and training activities throughout the year and anyone interested is invited. Membership is NOT required to attend monthly meetings or any other other activities of the Association. For more information about this month's meeting or about Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers activities, contact Debra Bolding at (870) 557-2352.

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Civil War Weekend at Historic Washington State Park

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Event: Civil War School Day at Historic Washington State Park

(November 1, 2019)

9:30 to 4:00

Civil War Weekend
(November 2 & 3, 2019)
9:00 – 5:00

Living history reenactors portraying marching soldiers and civilian refugee camps once again fill Washington, helping guest understand the conflict that no one thought would last so long.

Washington and Hempstead County raised 18 companies of soldiers who left loved ones behind, waiting, and wondering about them.

Tour various stations of soldiers, civilians, and historic homes that show the many aspects of life during the American Civil War.

Skirmishes will begin at 2:00pm Saturday and 2:00PM on Sunday.

CW Day Admission: $10 adults, $6 children (plus tax). Admission will get you into the skirmish along with all historic homes and museums

For more information, contact the park at 870-983-2684.

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2020- 2021 Scholarship and Grant Applications are Open

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As of October 1, 2019, current and prospective UA Cossatot students can apply for scholarships and grants for the 2020-2021 academic year by completing online applications. All federal, state and local scholarships and grants are now available to view and complete.

Students can apply for UA Cossatot Foundation scholarships that are available now through April 1. This opportunity will allow applicants the chance to apply and have access to a variety of local awards for the next academic year.

Some scholarships are semester specific. The overview and qualifications can vary, but all can be viewed at https://cccua.awardspring.com/. Students can also complete the online scholarship application to be eligible to receive a UA Cossatot Foundation scholarship on this webpage.

State scholarships and grants can also be viewed at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) website, https://scholarships.adhe.edu/. General information about each financial aid opportunity will be listed, including deadlines, requirements, and award amounts.

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application is open for the 20-21 academic year and can be viewed at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa.

FAFSA®: Apply for Aid

Contact Your Financial Aid Office Check with your financial aid administrator. Contact Your Financial Aid Office There is no state deadline for Alberta. Contact Your Financial Aid Office Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required. Contact Your Financial Aid Office Check with your financial aid administrator.

Completing the FAFSA will allow the government to determine if a student is eligible for federal financial aid. UA Cossatot’s Financial Aid department encourages all UA Cossatot students to complete the FAFSA.

During this fall semester, Financial Aid employees at the college will also be hosting FAFSA Fridays to give students the opportunity to complete the FAFSA with a Financial Aid Specialist. FASFA Fridays will take place at the De Queen, Nashville, and Ashdown Campuses from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on October 18, October 25, November 8, November 22, and December 13.

To make an appointment for a FAFSA Friday meeting at the Ashdown Campus, please contact Tiffany Maurer at 870-584-1127. Nashville Campus appointments for FAFSA Friday can be made by contacting Monica Clark at 870-584-1364. To make an appointment for FAFSA Friday at the De Queen Campus, please contact Denise Hammond at 870-584-1118.###

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FAFSA Fridays Taking Place This Fall

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FAFSA Fridays are a free service that UA Cossatot’s Financial Aid department provides to help UA Cossatot students complete the FAFSA. The college will be hosting FAFSA Fridays on five Fridays this fall semester at the UA Cossatot Ashdown, Nashville, and De Queen Campus.

FAFSA Fridays will take place on October 18, October 25, November 8, November 22, and December 13. Appointments must be made to meet with a Financial Aid Specialist. FAFSA Fridays will begin at 9:00 A.M. and end at 1:00 P.M.

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA for the 2020-2021 academic year became available on October 1, 2019. FAFSA Friday events allow current and future students the opportunity to complete the FAFSA with assistance from a UA Cossatot Financial Aid Specialist.

To make an appointment for a FAFSA Friday meeting at the Ashdown Campus, please contact Tiffany Maurer at 870-584-1127. Nashville Campus appointments for FAFSA Friday can be made by contacting Monica Clark at 870-584-1364. To make an appointment for FAFSA Friday at the De Queen Campus, please contact Denise Hammond at 870-584-1118.

Students and family members who attend a FAFSA Friday appointment must bring the following to complete financial aid applications:

· Student’s Social Security Number

· Student’s Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. citizen)

· Student’s 2018 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned if applicable. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)

· Student’s bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)

· Student’s records of untaxed income (if applicable)

· Student’s FSA ID to sign electronically (can be created at appointment)

If the student is dependent, their parent will also need to complete a portion of the FAFSA with the above information. To make sure all applications are entirely completed, parents are encouraged to bring their documents as listed above to the FAFSA Friday appointment

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The 2019 De Queen High School Homecoming Court

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The De Queen High School Student Council announces the 2019 DHS Homecoming Court. The De Queen Leopards Football team will be playing their homecoming game against the Lakeside Rams on October 25, 2019. Homecoming festivities will kick-off with spirit week beginning on October 21 going through October 25. Spirit days include: Mix Match Macaw Day (wear mix matched clothes), Hunter vs. Prey Tuesday (wear camouflage or animal print), Senior Citizens Gone Wild Wednesday (dress as a senior citizen), Tribal Wars Thursday (dress in your designated class color), and King of the Jungle Friday (dress to impress or dress in black and gold). Homecoming festivities will continue with a Homecoming Parade downtown at approximately 1:40 p.m. on October 25 themed "Welcome to the Jungle”. The parade will continue to the High School at approximately 2:10 p.m. An afternoon ceremony and pep rally will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the De Queen High School Coliseum. Evening Homecoming ceremonies will begin at 6:30 pm at Leopard Stadium and the game will follow at 7:00 p.m.

Pictured: Left to Right Front Row: Senior Maid Valentina Munoz, Senior Maid Xochitl, Florez, Football Bearer Alex Sanchez, Queen Blanca Morales, Crown Bearer Erin Hardaway, Senior Maid Ivette Gonzalez, Senior Maid Josie Burke 2nd Row: Senior Maid …

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Front Row: Senior Maid Valentina Munoz, Senior Maid Xochitl, Florez, Football Bearer Alex Sanchez, Queen Blanca Morales, Crown Bearer Erin Hardaway, Senior Maid Ivette Gonzalez, Senior Maid Josie Burke

2nd Row: Senior Maid Jennifer Ahumada, Senior Maid Emma Kersey, Senior Maid Jalissa Crow, Senior Maid Baylee Harder, Senior Maid Madolyn Martin, Senior Maid Abbygail Ponce, Senior Maid Teonna Ester

3rd Row: Sophomore Maid Daphne Villeda, Sophomore Maid Elissa Rojas, Senior Maid Catherine Ousse, Senior Maid Jinnefer Lagunas, Senior Maid Ashlyn Chambers, Senior Maid Hailie Alvarez, Senior Maid Brittany McCullough, Junior Maid Halle Harp, Junior Maid Sara Victoriano

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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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