April 2024

Ask the Professional

CPR: YES OR NO? Why even ask? CPR saves lives, doesn’t it? Yes, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can save lives – in certain circumstances, but it’s not necessarily the best choice in others. CPR intervenes when a patient’s heart, pulse, and breathing have stopped.

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Witts Springs news

There are more wildflowers blooming. The lilac blooms are starting to fade. I have seen some house finches around the patio. So far, I have not seen any hummingbirds yet. I have cleaned the sparrow nests out of the Martin house. Now I just need to clean it out a little more. I have some of my potted plants I need to repot, they are getting root bound.

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SC Extension Service

Greetings Searcy County, We are excited to announce that we are taking applications for a half-time position as a Searcy County 4H assistant. For many years we had Pam Canada in this position, and she was a great asset to the county. Once again by the decision of the Searcy County Quorum Court we are going to bring that position back to Searcy County. We believe this will help serve some of the needs of our youth in Searcy County. For more details or to apply, please visit http://uada.edu/jobs Posting # R0053863.

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Spring Art Exhibit Schedule at OHAC

The Spring Art Exhibit schedule at Ozark Heritage Art Center is as follows: Duane Hada-April through June-Owner of Rivertown Gallery, Mountain Home (attending the artist reception). Essie Ward-April through June-On Loan from the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Jeanne Hoffer-Tucker Collection. Ward/Treat Reception, April 12, 6:00 p.m. MHS art club-April and May. Bruno/Pyatt Elementary-April and May.

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Ozark Christian Ministries to Hold Fundraiser

The Ozark Christian Ministries Food Pantry will be holding a fundraiser on April 19, at 5 p.m., at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Marshall. The address is 108 Noah Horton Mem Dr, Marshall, AR 72650. They will be serving a pulled pork dinner for $10 a donation. There will be donation prizes and a local trivia game night with prizes. The Food Pantry serves over 600 families within Searcy County.

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EXTENSION GET FIT IN SEARCY COUNTY!

Are you ready to improve your health? Have you decided it is time to start exercising? The Extension Get Fit program from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service can help! • Meet for an hour twice a week! Tuesday and Thursday at Searcy County Senior Center 9:30a.m. • Focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and balance-Must be 18 years or older to participate • ONLY $20 for the whole year.

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Announcements:

Every Monday, From 9-? A service Officer from the VFW, American Legion, and Disabled Veteran will be at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall to help veterans with situations they need help with. .

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