Pictured above is Gesine LaDage,Mayor Wellenberger, Georgia Peifer. Our October meeting was held at the home of Gesine LaDage with Georgia Peifer as co-host. Mayor Paul Wellenberger spoke to the group on various subjects such as the new hotel, road work, pickleball and more. Our October social … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss this Final Performance
Ever since performing his first vocal impressions during the morning announcements at his high school in Memphis, Michael knew he had a love for imitating singers, actors and politicians. During his college days, he spent his summers performing at various theme parks as a singer. After graduating … [Read more...]
Put Lessons from “Retirement Week” to Work
To raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement, Congress has designated the third week of October as National Save for Retirement Week. What lessons can you learn from this event? First of all, save early – and save often. Too many people put off saving for retirement … [Read more...]
State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Missy Irvin
LITTLE ROCK – The number of violent incidents in Arkansas prison units was above normal this past summer, causing the Department of Correction to initiate a three-part strategy to improve safety inside prison walls. The department will upgrade security equipment in entrance buildings, as well as in … [Read more...]
Expanding Opportunities for Veterans
This month, I introduced the Veteran Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform (VALOR) Act to make it easier for businesses to take on veterans as apprentices. It’s a small fix that will make a big difference for some of our nation’s finest. Under current law, non-federal apprenticeship training … [Read more...]
Now is the Time for Tax Reform
Anxiety. Frustration. Anger. These are just a few of the emotions that Americans feel when it comes time to prepare their taxes. It is easy to understand why. The federal tax code is extremely complex and, instead of becoming easier to navigate, it has only become more cumbersome, growing nearly … [Read more...]
Internal Medicine Residents Receive Award
(Batesville, Ark.)— Anthony Kunnumpurath, M.D. and Ron Varghese, M.D., White River Medical Center (WRMC) Internal Medicine Residents represented WRMC at the 2017 Arkansas Chapter Scientific Meeting of ACP (American College of Physicians) in Little Rock. Dr. Anthony Kunnumpurath presented a poster … [Read more...]
WRHS Receives Grant for Community Care Network
(Batesville, Ark.) — White River Health System (WRHS) received a $150,000 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. This grant provides funding for the WRHS Health Coach and Health Navigator Programs, which are a part of the WRHS Community Care Network. Health Coaches are … [Read more...]
Ace Cannon Show Canceled
Due to health issues, Ace Cannon will not be appearing at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center as scheduled. Please contact the Conference Center for a refund . … [Read more...]
Corps Reminds Residents, Users of Regulations at Greers Ferry Lake
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. -- Army Corps of Engineers officials ask those living near the lake to avoid unauthorized work on public property. They also remind lake users and landowners adjacent to Greers Ferry Lake that tying up boats along the shoreline and operating vehicles off authorized roadways on … [Read more...]