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SevierCountyelectedofficials participate in the 31st annual Senior Day celebrated at the Sevier County Courthouse on May 25. Pictured (from left) are: Marcelle Shelton, Sevier County resident; Judy Smith, assessor; Risa Godwin Krantz, treasurer; and Patti Chaney, circuit clerk.
Senior Day in Sevier Co. registers 400-plus Courthouses across the state are oftentimes the gathering place for the communities they serve. Sevier County is no exception. More than 400 residents registered in downtown DeQueen at the Sevier County Senior Day on May 25 to celebrate healthier lifestyles and to enjoy many free medical screenings. “Senior Day was a big success,” said Greg Ray, Sevier County Judge. “We registered 414 seniors and served more than 600 meals. This is one of the big events in this area.” The event also featured 33 vendors that ranged from political organizations to medical entities. “This 31st year of Senior Day enjoyed monumental turnout and success,” said Ray, who became Sevier County Judge in 2010. Ray drew door prizes throughout the event. Million Hearts Campaign Senior Day also served as a county-wide kickoff to the Million Hearts Campaign, a national initiative that has set a goal to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. Heart disease and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States. Heart disease is responsible for one of every three deaths in the country, according to the efforts’ website. The Million Hearts initiative will focus on cardiovascular disease prevention activities across the public and private sectors in an unprecedented effort to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five years. For more information or to take the Million Hearts pledge go to: www.millionhearts.hhs.gov 56
Sevier County Judge Greg Ray calls out door prize winners.
COUNTY LINES, SUMMER 2012
