August 2022

London Leads UFAS Housing

Rachel Rodemann Putman, Associate Director for Strategic Communications This fall, students at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will work with a slate of rock-star student affairs professionals thanks to a series of strategic hires and promotions in the Student Life Office, beginning with Stephanie London, who will serve as Assistant Dean of Students for Housing and Campus and Community Engagement. London, who earned her bachelor’s degree from UAFS, has served the university for 15 years and played an integral role in its growth.
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Brandon Menke of Flippin

Brandon Michael Menke, of Flippin, was born on August 26, 1983, and passed away on August 4, 2022. He is survived by four parents, three brothers, four beautiful children, and more family and friends than can be counted. May he not be missed, but rather let him remain with us in moments fondly remembered. Please join us Sunday August 28th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bull Shoals White River State Park, Pavilion 1 in the day use area in Lakeview.
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Garry Mathis of Green Forest

Garry “Steve” Mathis, 67, of Green Forest AR. passed to his heavenly home August 10, 2022, after battling cancer. Steve was born on July 17, 1955, in Harrison to Ralph and Jean (Williams) Mathis. He was a member of the Everton Baptist Church as a little boy and later in life joined the Everton Methodist Church.
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Back to School

The phrase “back to school” means different things to different people. To some, Back To School is a 1986 comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield where he goes well, back to school. Robert Downey Jr. is in the film. And Sam Kinison is a professor who, if you remember the comedian, is always SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS!! The gutsiest thing the film tries to pull off is to make diving a spectator sport.
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LOWE DOWN

Aesop has a fable that tells the story of two frogs that lived in the same pool of water. During the hot summer, the pool dried up. The frogs who need water to thrive, set out to find another place to live. They passed a deep well full of water. One frog said to the other that they should make this well their new home. The other frog erring on the side of caution, questioned his friend about what they would do if the deep water failed them, and they couldn’t get out of the cavernous well.
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County Funds Appropriated

The Marion County Quorum Court met Tuesday, August 9, at 6 p.m. to decide appropriations for Boat Safety Fund, truck for County Road Department, Juvenile Service and the MC Sheriff’s Office. Present was Justices, Joyce McCalla, Claudia Brigham, Wesley Shipman, Rick White, Marty Nickels, Mike Scrima, Talon Vancuren, Brady Madden and James Underwood, along with Judge, John Massey.
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