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Pictured are Loletia Terry, Dot Hart, Brenda Hendrix, Bobby Macon, Angela Yarnell, Barbara Cox, Kymberly Yarnell, Treill Meeks and Mary Vallance.

Pictured are Loletia Terry, Dot Hart, Brenda Hendrix, Bobby Macon, Angela Yarnell, Barbara Cox, Kymberly Yarnell, Treill Meeks and Mary Vallance.

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Why Knots EHC Club Quilt of Valor Presentation

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
QUILT OF VALOR PRESENTATION - The Quilt of Valor Foundation, Never Forgotten in Arkansas, recognized Bobby Macon, US Army E5, by presenting him with a handmade quilt donated by the Why Knots EHC Project Club. This gift honors his service to our nation.
Maisyn Berg (K), Kenzee Hunter (9) and Effie Scharf (4) all won first place for their grade levels.

Maisyn Berg (K), Kenzee Hunter (9) and Effie Scharf (4) all won first place for their grade levels.

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Woodlawn Students Featured in Art Exhibition

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The annual Southeast Regional Art Educators Exhibition and Competition was held recently at the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus. Over 100 entries competed with Woodlawn students placing in eight of 13 entries.
Pictured left to right are: Treill Meeks, Barbara Cox, Brenda Hendrix, Theresa Orso and Loletia Terry.

Pictured left to right are: Treill Meeks, Barbara Cox, Brenda Hendrix, Theresa Orso and Loletia Terry.

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EHC Clubs Donate to Quilt of Valor Organization

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County Extension Homemaker Club and residents donated 21 quilt tops to the Saline County Quilt of Valor organization. These handmade quilts will be awarded to Veterans or service members affected by war, providing comfort, healing, and a sense of gratitude.
Pictured left to right are: Sarah Mitchell, Austin Compton, Kathy Gusman, Jenny Wright, Angela Yarnell and Barbara Cox.

Pictured left to right are: Sarah Mitchell, Austin Compton, Kathy Gusman, Jenny Wright, Angela Yarnell and Barbara Cox.

Why Knots EHC Club Selects Quilt Winner

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Monday, April 20, 2026
WHY KNOTS QUILT WINNER - The Why Knots EH Club had their quilt giveaway during the Pioneer Village Crafts Festival and the lucky winner was Kathy Gusman from Pansy. 
Tanning Hides at the Pioneer Village

Tanning Hides at the Pioneer Village

Pioneer Crafts Festival Sees Great Turnout

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
TANNING HIDES AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE - Shona Jordan, a taxidermist and hide tanner from Pike County, demonstrates the process of preparing a raccoon hide for tanning during her presentation at the Pioneer Crafts Festival this past Saturday at the Pioneer Village in Rison.
Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

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Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes are hosted Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ. Corey Keaton, Parker Keaton and Levi Keaton recently earned belt promotions to second degree yellow belts after testing at Central Arkansas.