Greenwood Life July 2020

Greenwood Life JULY 2020. VOLUME 2. ISSUE 7

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Safest City in Arkansas Greenwood ranks #2 safest city

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14 Comes 06 Here 10 the Bride All about the Michael and Amanda Johnson wedding.

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Read all about GPD Officer Jason Fuller.

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New Coffee Shop

Read about new coffee place The Cup Runneth Over.

Grant Huneycutt

Local talent is singing his way to Broadway.

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Sean Lin

Read all about the owner of Lin’s House.

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Safest City in Arkansas

Greenwood ranks #2 safest city.

Fest 26 Patriotism at Its 20 Freedom Canceled Finest Coronavirus impacts local events but Greenwood keeps on.

Local VFW completes community service project.

OUR CREW THIS ISSUE

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Our talented batch of contributors for July 2020

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Michael & Amanda

JOHNSON Married June 6, 2020

Ceremony and reception at The Loft at Stone Oak Amanda’s parent is Abraham Chavez of Fort Smith.

Michael’s parents are Ken and Nancy Johnson of Clearmont, MO.

HOW WE MET: Amanda and Michael met on February 12, 2018, at Sweet Bay Coffee Co. in Fort Smith. They both had friends through their places of work that decided to get them connected. What was only supposed to be a cup of coffee, turned into almost two hours of constant conversation. Before Amanda was able to get home, she received a text from Michael saying how great of a time he had and that he was excited to see her again.

THE PROPOSAL: After dating for almost a year and a half, Amanda and Michael went to Orange Beach, Ala., with Amanda’s sister Bre and her family. Michael had previously informed Bre of his intentions to ask Amanda to marry him. Michael had planned to ask Amanda on the beach after they completed family pictures.

Amanda was shocked, excited and overwhelmed all at the same time. On July 24, 2019, they were engaged on the beach at sunset.

OUR WEDDING DAY: When Amanda and Michael

[Photo by Kelsie Jo Photography]

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started planning their wedding, little did they know they would be facing a global pandemic. Throughout the fall of 2019 they met with vendors, set up the location, planned the wedding design, and worked out all of the special details.

With 90 days before their wedding, they had to face an unthinkable challenge. They decided that June 20, 2020 at 6:20 p.m. was going to be their wedding day — no matter what the obstacle.

It wasn’t until the Monday of the week of the wedding that Arkansas was able to move to Phase 2 in the reopening of the state. Before this announcement, the bride and groom were faced with the reality that only 50 people would be able to attend their big day. This perfectly-timed announcement of restrictions being lifted made it possible for all of the guests to be able to be present for the entirety of the event. While they still had to prepare for and post CDC guidelines for the event, it was a true success. The forecast at the beginning of the week looked to be like a warm, sunny day. As the big day arrived, the

weather decided to change. Most of the afternoon, the couple watched as the rain came pouring down on their day.

Luckily, the sky cleared just in time for the outdoor ceremony and the steamy heat that was forecasted was not as hot as expected. The formal event was a throwback to the classic time of the 1920s. From the colors of the wedding, down to the veil worn by the bride — everyone was able to step away from the current reality and problems that we are facing as a society. A wonderful Italian feast was served, and the candy buffet highlighted the wedding colors of black, white and gold. The sparkly black rock candy, the dipped-andsprinkled Oreos, the mixed black and white M&Ms, the customized sugar cookies, the iced pretzel sticks, the glittery cake balls, and the sparkling chocolate covered strawberries were a sweet treat for all guests to enjoy. The DJ entertained the entire party and the dancing never stopped. The tables were elegant, the dinner delicious and the flowers were exquisite. At the end of the night, the happy couple enjoyed a private last dance to “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” by Elvis Presley. The Bride and Groom enjoyed a sendoff to remember by walking through a tunnel of sparklers held by their friends and family.

OUR HONEYMOON: Originally, Amanda and Michael planned on going to Turks and Caicos for a wonderful tropical honeymoon. In April, Amanda and Michael realized their honeymoon plans would need to change as the global pandemic interrupted their tropical plans. They wrestled with

the thought of whether to travel somewhere or to stay at home.

Michael decided that they had to have a honeymoon. He then planned a little surprise honeymoon to Table Rock Lake that would allow them to not to have to travel far. Michael kept it a secret until the drive to Table Rock Lake on the Monday after their wedding. They both enjoy being on the water and loved the cabin that gave them the luxury of being able to get away and still spend quality time together. This time only happens once, so even though they couldn’t be at their original destination, they decided to make the most out of the circumstances and enjoy some special time together.

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SPECIAL THANKS: Wedding Planner Mary Ann Sandifer RSVP Event Rentals Location The Loft at Stone Oak — Terri & Rusty Kelsie Jo Photography

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Videographer Nilo Productions Caterer Tina Skaggs Booneville Flowers Dancenhance Anna Huynh DJ Frankie Officiant Kevin Thompson Tables Matter Decorated Sugar Cookies — That Cookie Lady Sweet Treats — Baked by Audrey Groom’s Cake — Rebecca Hines

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HOMETOWN HERO HOME

By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER

COMING BACK TO SERVE HIS TOWN

JASON FULLER

Jason Fuller, 24, has spent most of his life in Greenwood. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 2014 and went on to get an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Arkansas Tech University. He joined the Fayetteville Police Department in 2018, but a long commute and the desire to work in his own community led him to the Greenwood Police Department, which he joined in the latter half of 2019.

“I always felt like there was something bigger out there for me,” said Fuller.

“There’s more to life than just focusing on yourself. So I like to help other people when I can, and serve the community to the best of my abilities.”

Coming back to Greenwood was a perfect fit, Fuller said, as he feels the Greenwood Police Department is like a big family, and he gets to live in and work in his hometown.

“I’m glad I live where I do,” he said.

“The community is great. And the

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community is what keeps me going and coming to work every day. I get to serve such a great population.”

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has added an extra layer to being a police officer in 2020, but Fuller said he’s been cognizant of safety before, wearing gloves.

“You approach some things differently,” he said. “You take precautions before you ever get on scene to protect yourself. And then as soon as you clear a call, you sanitize and clean more than normal, and always put a mask on when on a call.”

While recent protests and questions about police behavior have domi-

nated the news, Fuller believes the Greenwood Police Department sets a standard for other police departments.

“I genuinely believe we have one of the best police departments in the state of Arkansas,” he said. “From the top all the way to the bottom, I feel like everyone here would make the right choices.”

Fuller lives with his wife, Tayler, an assistant property manager with the Fort Smith Housing Authority. Fuller said some of his favorite hobbies include hanging out with his family, camping, and shooting at the firing range.

[Photos courtesy of Jason Fuller]

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New coffee shop aims to combine the homey and the hip

By Max Bryan CONTRIBUTING WRITER To walk into The Cup Runneth Over is to experience two vastly different takes on what it is to be a coffee shop.

The Greenwood coffee shop showcases a wood counter, singular lights hinging from the ceiling and bench seating — fixtures of third-wave coffee shops throughout the country. But the shop also features craft supplies hanging from the wall and a cabinet of jellies and jams for sale reminiscent of an old country store.

Owner Donna Presnell is aware of the juxtaposition. In fact, it’s what she was going for.

“I wanted to be hip and cool enough to where a person could come in and get a latte or sit down with your computer,” she said, adding that the more homey aspects of the shop are for “some of our elderly people who miss the old feel of a coffee shop.”

Located in the 600 block of Center Street in Greenwood, The Cup Runneth Over was born out of interest from Presnell’s customers from

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She also said she believes a coffee shop is a “missing link” in the Greenwood community.

a dozen jelly and jam flavors including blackberry and raspberry as well as more unconventional flavors like bacon jalapeno and Mountain Dew. They also may observe craft supplies on the far wall, which Presnell said will be used in after-hours crafting classes.

“That aspect of Greenwood has kind of been lacking, so I’m kind of excited for people to come in here and have good conversation, but also to have a good cup of coffee,” said barista Hayden Keith.

Presnell’s friends who offered their time, talents, products and encouragement are who inspired her shop’s name, she said. She said she hopes the shop will be focused on community and friendship once it opens.

The shop uses Scars & Stripes coffee, which was created by and supports United States veterans. Sourced out of Guatemala and Brazil, the coffee works well in the shop’s drinks, Keith said.

“I really hope it’s a place where people are going to want to come, sit down and have a cup of coffee. But if not, we want to be whatever that person needs,” she said.

On the other side of the counter, customers may choose from about

The Cup Runneth Over is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

her pop-up shop in Paris. She said several of her customers brought up the possibility of a coffee shop in October.

“I’M KIND OF EXCITED FOR PEOPLE TO COME IN HERE AND HAVE GOOD CONVERSATION, BUT ALSO TO HAVE A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE.” Hayden Keith THE CUP RUNNETH OVER BARISTA

Donna Presnell is seen behind the counter of her coffee shop The Cup Runneth Over on Tuesday, June 23 in Greenwood. [MAX BRYAN/TIMES RECORD]

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Huneycutt singing his way to

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By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER Grant Huneycutt, the subject of Greenwood Life’s cover story for the August 2019 edition, hasn’t let the coronavirus stop him from pursuing his dreams. This spring, he entered a contest for BroadwayWorld, which held competitions for high school students (ages 14 to 17) and for college students (ages 18 to 22). Grant was among 600 who entered the high school portion, after seeing the competition advertised on Instagram.

“We have a musical theater class, and every year at the end, we have a musical theater [presentation],” Grant said.

“With COVID this year, we weren’t allowed to do that. Our teacher emailed us and said this year we were going to have a video showcase and send it to one of his friends, Chad Burris, who’s on Broadway in Mean Girls. I filmed my first video for my high school, and then I saw this competition on Instagram, and I said, ‘Hey, I’ve already got

this video filmed. I might as well send it to them.’”

The prize for winning the competition was $1,000 to the charity of your choice, merchandise and CDs, and an opportunity to record a single. Grant’s plan was to donate to St. Jude’s Hospital if he won.

The competitors sent a performance piece, which was placed on the BroadwayWorld website for viewers to vote on. The first week of the competition was used to winnow the 600 competitors to a more manageable number.

Grant’s first number was “Build a Wall” from Shrek the Musical. After the votes were tabulated, Grant was in the top 25.

Each week after the first one, there were three judges, plus a special guest, who would watch the three competitors not voted in by viewers to continue and choose one of those to save [Courtesy photo]

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within the competition.

Safely in the top 25, Grant, in week two, performed “I’m Allergic to Cats” from The Theory of Relativity. Once again, the voters liked Grant well enough to bring him to the next level: the top 15.

During the third week of the competition, Grant performed “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” from Les Miserables. The competition was going down to the final 10 for the next week, but Grant ended up being one of the three listened to see if the judges wanted any of them to continue on in the competition, but he was not saved by the judges and was out of the competition.

“My next the top 25. I song would was so happy have been ‘Sit because this Down, You’re was someRockin’ the thing I kind Boat’ from of threw Guys and out there. I was over the Dolls,” Grant moon.” said.

“I’ve Grant Huneycutt been workEven though ing on it for a the competition was online, once it couple weeks with my voice teacher, was down to the top 15, Grant and but I had played that role previoussome of the other competitors bely, so I already knew the song pretty gan to communicate with each other. well.”

“I’ve got to know a couple of them from just messaging them,” he said.

Grant doesn’t have any regrets about leaving the competition before the As for future plans, Grant was supend. “I was ecstatic,” Grant said. “I posed to be in a couple of musicals was not even expecting to make it to this summer, but COVID-19 made

“ONE OF MY MAIN GOALS WITH THIS COMPETITION WAS TO GET MY NAME OUT THERE IN THE WORLD, IN THE BROADWAY COMMUNITY.”

that an impossibility. He is looking forward to the possibility of musical theater camp and then school, and his senior year.

In November there is supposed to be a presentation of Newsies. In the latter half of the school year, Shrek the Musical would be presented by the Community School of the Arts in Fort Smith.

“One of my main goals with this competition was to get my name out there in the world, in the Broadway community,” Grant said, “Just to have a little advantage maybe going into this as a career. This is what I want to do. So any kind of exposure is really, really good for the future.”

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SUCCESS STORY STORY BY For 18 years, Lin’s House has been the one and only Chinese restaurant in Greenwood. To people in Greenwood, it’s also been one of the best restaurants in town. So much so, that when it was closed for two months because of the coronavirus and lack of supplies, people put notes on the restaurant’s doors asking for it to be opened. And when it finally did open again in May, cars lined up around the block to order food from the drive-thru and the phone line got overwhelmed.

Sean Lin, the owner of Lin’s House, moved to America in 1992, when he was 19. Born and raised in China, he said he came to the USA in search of “the American dream.” At the time, he came over with the expectation that, because China was so poor at the time, he would come back in 10 to 15 years with a savings of $15,000 and retire in China with the money he earned in the States. Circumstances changed, of course, and Lin said that now $15,000 in China is pocket change.

He came to America with a hundred dollars in his pocket. A cousin got him work at a restaurant in

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Sharla Derry New York City, where he worked for 10 years. Lin originally had no interest in the restaurant business, but quickly began to take to it. While there, Lin also attended class and improved his English skills, mainly at the restaurant.

“I can learn English more quickly that way,” Lin said. “When you work in a restaurant — and this was a to-go restaurant, not dine in — you have a lot of customers come in. They stand there and watch you cook, and I always say something, you know, pick out little by little, ‘hello,’ ‘how you doing.’”

After 9/11, Lin and his soon-to-be wife, Angela, decided they wanted to move to a small town and, after helping friends at a restaurant in Mississippi, Lin went on a road trip, sleeping in his car as he searched.

His intention was to find a town with fewer than 10,000 people, which also didn’t have a Chinese restaurant. He found that in Greenwood, as well as a closed Sonic restaurant for sale. Lin negotiated a multi-year lease and opened the restaurant in

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“I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE AMERICAN. IT’S SUCH A GREAT COUNTRY. I LOVE IT HERE. NICE PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY DOWN HERE IN THE GREENWOOD COMMUNITY.” Sean Lin OWNER OF LIN’S HOUSE

2002. At first, he utilized the original layout of the Sonic restaurant.

zen, he hadn’t made an attempt to receive his citizenship. Finally, he decided to make the leap.

“At first it was just drive-thru, no dining room,” he said. “Two years later, we saved money, did good business, and we made a nice dining room buffet.

Because we found people here still like all-youcan-eat. A lot of people don’t order off the menu.”

“I told my wife, ‘I’m ready, I want to vote,’” Lin said. “I always wanted to be American. It’s such a great country. I love it here. Nice people, especially down here in the Greenwood community. Everybody knows me; I know everybody.”

Lin’s business grew, as he expanded parking at the restaurant and at one point had five restaurants in Arkansas, although Lin’s House is his only current restaurant.

Lin sold his property in China and prepared for the citizenship test. He was sworn in as a citizen by Mayor Doug Kinslow in May 2018.

While Lin has had many impactful moments while living in Greenwood, nothing was more important to him than when he became a citizen. China doesn’t allow dual citizenship, so, in large part because he owned property in China, which he wouldn’t have been able to do if he were a US citi-

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Lin’s love of being an American is emphasized by his love of the small-town values of Greenwood.

“Greenwood is kind of an old town,” Lin said. “It’s been here a long time. It’s still got the old generation, they’ve lived their whole lives here. Eighteen years and we’ve gone, well, we’re from Greenwood now. The last 18 years, how many new people

have moved in? A lot of people, now they ask me all kinds of questions. When I first started here, I didn’t know anything. And a lot of people help me, whatever I need to do, plumbing, electrical, I just ask people. It makes you feel comfortable. Here, you’re like a family. And a lot of new customers, they just moved here, because the school’s good.

We’re the same way. It’s just such a good community, good school. Good people. Look at how clean everything is. I love it.”

Although Lin’s House closed for two months, it didn’t free up any time for Lin. For years, he has purchased real estate, sometimes to sell and sometimes as rental properties. He has been working on building two houses, one in Chaffee Crossing and one in Greenwood. And when he’s not working at the restaurant or with real estate, he’s spending his time in his garden, covering three acres, including a vegetable garden and a variety of trees. He also enjoys biking, working out and hiking, but hasn’t

had much time recently.

Lin has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Advertising and Promotion Commission, and Economic Development Committee. One of the items Lin has been interested has been in expanding hours in Greenwood.

“We talked about the city’s pool, keeping it open a little late,” he said. “Pretty much right now everything at 4 or 4:30, it’s shut down. We’re like, well, maybe open to 6, let people after work come in.”

Lin lives in Greenwood with his wife and two children, Cheryl and Eason. Cheryl will be a high school senior this year.

Lin’s House is located at 400 W. Center St. Its regular hours are 11 to 10 daily, but times may vary due to COVID-19. Information and specials can be seen at the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ Linshouse.

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WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE GREENWOOD’S FUTURE LOOKS LIKE? The city, the mayor, the city council, we get together all the time, talk about Greenwood’s future. Like the bypass stuff.

We’ve been dealing with that traffic. We’ve been over many, many times about it. We try to get the thing done. We’ve been meeting at least 10 times, trying to get it passed. A month ago it passed. I hope it can get installed in a couple years. As soon as we get a bypass, son, get ready, I tell you what, Greenwood is going to be booming. It’s gonna be booming, people are going to move in on the east side of town. I guarantee it’s going to be happening. You wait for about 20,000 people.

And the 20,000 people need food and gas, they need all kinds of stuff, insurance office, body shop. We can handle that.

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT RUNNING FOR OFFICE? Probably not. I know too many people. I like to deal with people. I do very successfully with the restaurant business, and people say, ‘Hey, you need to run for mayor.’ I say, ‘Hey, when I run a restaurant, I make everybody happy. As soon as I get elected, half the people are going to get mad at me.’ It’s a hard job.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE WHEN YOU FIRST OPENED AFTER BEING CLOSED TWO MONTHS DUE TO COVID-19?

The first week, we worked 16 to 18 hours a day. We stayed here to 11, 12. Even I stayed here to 1:30 or 2, to get everything ready for tomorrow. Because we don’t do a lot of frozen stuff, everything we make on our own. We make our own eggrolls, own sweet and sour chicken. The first couple weeks, no fair (laughs). I, my wife and daughter were working here. We set out a computer, and then the phone was so busy I told my wife to pull the phone line out. People order food at the window, and wait at least 10, 15 minutes. Then we put numbers in the parking lot. Soon as they order and pay, we send them to the parking lot.

DO YOU THINK YOU’LL EXPAND YOUR BUFFET BAR? I wanted to keep it small in the buffet bar. We only have two bars. Most have much more. Maybe I’ll have a sushi bar, but we’re not going to expand our buffet bar. We’re busy enough, and we want every item to turn quickly, not just sit there for hours. We make 80% of what we serve here. Every two or three days, trucks return. My walk-in cooler is always empty.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CUSTOMERS’ FAVORITE DISHES? The buffet is a favorite here. General Tso’s chicken. Black pepper chicken.

HOW OLD ARE YOU? 48. In the Chinese year, I’m 49 already. I was born on December 29, 1972. So three days later, it’s 1973, and a threeday-old baby is a two-year-old. They count by the year.

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR VACATIONS? I go on vacation with the kids. Sometimes my wife goes with the kids, sometimes I go with the kids. At least one or two times a year. The two kids have seen probably 30, 40 countries. They’ve seen a lot of stuff. Just a few years ago, me and my two kids flew to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and China for five weeks. My wife has taken the kids to Europe to see Italy, London, Paris. They love Italy. I go back to China to visit every four, five years. My daddy still lives there.

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FREEDOM FEST CANCELED but Greenwood keeps on

By Scott Cutlip On May 26, in what was surely a disappointment to the Greenwood community and surrounding areas, Mayor Doug Kinslow announced that this year’s Freedom Fest had been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus. The mayor announced that fireworks would still occur, but all other activities would be canceled. This did not apply to the

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Freedom Fest Run. “This was not an easy decision to make, to cancel the Freedom Fest,” Kinslow said in a video announcing the decision. “It’s a huge event. A lot of people work very hard to put it on for you every year, and this year is obviously very different than every other year that we’ve experienced.”

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The precautions needed with COVID-19, including social distancing, and the desire to protect citizens and visitors, was the impetus for the cancellation.

“We are contained in that small area by the square,” said Parks Director Tammy Briley. “We can have anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 people,

depending on the weather.”

While other Freedom Fest activities have been canceled, the Freedom Fest Run, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, still occurred. Social distancing was applied, including staggering the runs into small groups.

The fireworks display was still

scheduled to occur at 9:30 on July 4. According to Briley, the fireworks portion would not be downsized, containing roughly the same amount and impact that Greenwood citizens are used to. The city tested the fireworks at Bell Park in the hopes that setting them off there would provide better viewing, but decided after that the normal location behind City Hall provided the best view overall. The mayor encouraged people to watch from their yards, if they were able.

“We had a wager,” Briley said. “Some of us thought, oh, yeah, you’ll absolutely be able to see them better from the park. I lost that bet; I thought you could. But there are several locations, several parking areas around that you’ll be able to see.”

In his address, the mayor said that the city was looking forward to making the annual Fall Fest, occurring this year on October 3, “bigger and better,” possibly moving some of the events from the Freedom Fest to it, depending on if the Fall Fest would take place. One of the events originally scheduled for the Freedom Fest that will take place at the Fall Fest is a concert by the musical group The Klocks, according to Briley. The Klocks have performed at Freedom Fest before and were scheduled to headline this year.

Briley described Fall Fest as a scaleddown version of Freedom Fest, having more of a family and carnival type of atmosphere. Whereas Freedom Fest is largely centered around down-

town Greenwood, Fall Fest is located at Bell Park.

“It’s a beautiful setting,” Briley said.

“People browse our arts and crafts booth. We usually have our fire department out there. Kids can walk through a petting zoo. We have the bounce-around, and we have food trucks. It’s just kind of a laid-back festival. More things for the kids to do.”

While they have had entertainment at the Fall Fest before, Briley said it’s not a usual occurrence. The festival lasts from 9 to 5 on Saturday, October 3.

The concert should start about 5:30 in the afternoon.

The cancellation of Freedom Fest is a financial loss, not so much for the

[Photos of previous Greenwood Freedom Fests courtesy of the Times Record]

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Greenwood government, which funds Freedom Fest, but for the city itself, which looks forward to the visitors who come to the city and spend money at stores and restaurants.

While there is no certainty about the coronavirus in October, Briley pointed out that there might be a little more flexibility than with Freedom Fest. “In the park, you can spread out a little more,” she said. “Depending on the directives and what’s going on, there is a possibility that it won’t happen. We just have to play it by ear.”

Briley said, while you can never be sure how exactly the coronavirus will affect activities, Greenwood is looking forward to next year’s Freedom Fest.

“We will continue to plan the same as we always do,” she said. “We always try to come up with bigger and better things. I don’t know that we can say necessarily on a larger scale, but we will try to make it bigger and better next year, if we’re allowed to have it.”

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GREENWOOD RANKED #2 safest city in Arkansas

By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER Safewise, a safety watchdog organization that specializes in home security, has ranked the safest cities in each state for the last six years. Greenwood, which Safewise deemed the tenth safest city in 2019, was selected as the second safest city in Arkansas in 2020, only behind Cave Springs. The report was written by Rebecca Edwards.

In determining the safety of each city, Safewise used the most recent full-year FBI Crime Report (for the calendar year 2018), as well as U.S. population census data. Cities that had incomplete crime reports submitted to the FBI or which fell below the state’s median city population were excluded.

The ranking was based on violent and property crime rates, with equal ranking given to each type of crime.

As arson is not included in the FBI report, Safewise also did not use it.

To make the rankings fair among cities of different populations, the rate of crime per 1,000 people in the city was used.

Greenwood had a violent crime rate of 1.9 incidents per 1,000 people, a slight increase from 1.6 in 2019, but

significantly lower than the 2.6 of 2018. Violent crime rate in Arkansas was 5.4 per 1,000 people for the 2020 report , while it is 3.7 nationwide. Property crime rate in Greenwood is 3.9 per 1,000 people, down from 4.1 in 2019 and slightly up from 3.8 in 2018. For Safewise’s 2020 report, property crime in Arkansas was 29.1 incidents per 1,000 people.

In the nation, it was 22.0. There were no murders in any of the top 20 Arkansas cities.

Mayor Doug Kinslow said that many factors led to Greenwood being the second safest city in Arkansas, but at the very front is the police department. “The police department does a great job here in town,” he said. “The guys take a lot of pride in what they do.” The mayor pointed out how the police make their presence known in the community; for example, he highlighted the police involvement in every Greenwood festival. He said having the Sebastian County Sheriff office in the courthouse was also beneficial.

es who wanted them. Officers try to ensure they patrol while services are occurring, while also being discrete to not interrupt the services.

The mayor also pointed out the communal feeling of Greenwood, in which people tend to look out for each other. Additionally, he pointed out that the inclusion of school resource officers has helped, with the schools having a resource officer in front of them most days.

Rave Eyewitness, an Arkansas program that was introduced late last year, is looked to as another way to increase safety. Rave Eyewitness is an anonymous tip texting program that allows people to report suspicious behavior or threats to authority on school campuses. Su-

perintendent John Ciesla told a local newscast that early reporting would prevent crises and save lives.

Kinslow looks to Greenwood’s low crime numbers as being one of the reasons the population has slowly increased, despite it not being an industry town.

“I think people wouldn’t be able to live in a community that they can’t feel safe in,” he said. “I’ve lived here all my life, and it’s just a good thing.

That’s not to say there’s not crime.

There’s always crime, but everybody’s here and everybody wants everybody to remain. We just try to look out for each other and do the best we can to monitor what’s going on.”

Near the beginning of the year, the police department also began providing extra patrols for local church-

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SCHOOL NEWS Congratulations to the following 7th grade students who took the ACT test for the first time and qualified for recognition from the prestigious Duke Talent Identification Program award:

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Caleb Clark

Congratulations to: Crissa Johnson of Greenwood received a $2,000.00 award from the Degen Foundation to University of Central Arkansas where she is working towards her MS in Communications Disorders degree.

Madelyn Creason

Payton Scantling

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Kobe Lewis

Gunner Schneider

Felicity Napier

Tegan Stimac

Madison Branham of Greenwood received a $2,000.00 award from the Degen Foundation to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith where she is working on her BSN degree.

Mikaela Pschier of Greenwood received a $2,000.00 award from the Degen Foundation to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith where she is working on her BS degree in Sonography.

SPRING 2020 DEAN’S LIST ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY GREENWOOD — Aubrey Eliza Barnes, Brooklyn Leann Barton, Kaila Shay Cartwright, Addison Ann Devane, Mariah Lorraine Hamilton (4.0), Andrew Scott Hinsch, Shelby Lynn Horne, Abbey Nicole Ivey (4.0), Gannon Dean Congratulations to GHS Juniors Keddie, Trey Marlin Jonathan Ivey and Anna Johnson Keddie, Christopher for scoring a perfect 36 on the Tyler Kennon (4.0), Sarah ACT! We are proud of you! Keep Jo Lasiter (4.0), Aubri up the great work!

Danielle McEver (4.0), Paul Jewell Mickey, Garrett Andrew Plummer Napier, Madilyn Rae Plotts, Jessica Kaylin Reed, Kyle Douglas Russell (4.0), Sarah Nicole Snodgrass (4.0), Thad Robert Stancil, Briannah

NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST

Rose Gavrielle Stiefel, Haylee Marie Williams (4.0), Caleb Spencer Young

HARDING UNIVERSITY Jordan Slater, Junior visual art studio major, of Greenwood.

Hannah Booker, Senior psychology major, of Greenwood.

Ryan Hankins, Sophomore mechanical engineering major, of Greenwood.

Sarah Robbins, Senior molecular and cellular biology major, of Greenwood.

Hadley McDaniel, Junior

integrated marketing communication and leadership and ministry major, of Greenwood.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY

Caleb Bivins is a sophomore Music Education major from Greenwood.

Alyssa Crase is a senior Exercise Science major from Greenwood.

Cortney Hicks is a junior Agricultural Education major from Greenwood.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK

Kendall Garner of Greenwood.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

Greenwood residents Evan Graham Griffith and Ireland Kathleen Robbins have been named to the President’s Honor Roll for their work in the spring 2020 semester, a distinction given to those who achieve the university’s highest academic standards.

Victoria Taylor is a senior Marketing major from Greenwood.

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FAMILY PROVIDES DIGNITY TO FLAG DISPOSAL

“IT’S VERY MUCH A COMMUNITY OUTREACH.” Richard McKinney

By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER

VFW MEMBER

O.B. McKinney enlisted in 1943 during World War II. He retired in 1966 and became a charter member of VFW Post 6527. O.B. passed away on May 27 at the age of 96, but his son, Richard, and his grandson, John, have followed in his footsteps, both serving in the military and both serving in command positions at the VFW. Now great-grandson Shane, 14, is getting involved in the family legacy.

Shane installed two depository boxes at the VFW and at the Chamber of Commerce for people to put flags in to be properly disposed of. Richard had procured two post office boxes.

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“I had to go through like three or four levels of supervisors to get approval,” Richard said. “The post office is reluctant to release them, because they’re afraid people will recognize

the shape and start putting their mail in there.”

The McKinneys took the nozzle off the mailbox, so that would think it a regular mailbox, in addition to painting and decals, provided by 4Mac Inc. Tactical Supply, which is owned

by John. Besides the color difference and decals, the boxes have a sign notifying people that they are not mailboxes. The flag boxes were installed on May 16.

In the past, people who did not know how to dispose of old or tattered flags or who are unwilling to use the most common method of burning, have brought flags to the VFW for disposal. Richard said they would average a couple dozen a month. The boxes make it easier for citizens to know where to bring flags.

Richard said that the flag retirement ceremony is actually quite an extensive event. He has a five-page document of readings for people to perform during the ceremony, discussing the importance of the flag and what each component of the flag means.

“The proper disposal is generally burning,” Richard said. “A lot of people don’t feel comfortable because of the symbolism of protests. That’s why we don’t usually say we’re burning the flag; we’re retiring. This provides a way you can do it properly. It’s a very solid, emotional ceremony. We invite everyone.”

The VFW, along with the Boy Scout troop, held a flag retirement ceremony in front of the VFW, next to the Army tank, on July 4, at 8:00 p.m. before the firework ceremony.

They planned to hold the ceremony despite COVID-19, although social distancing is suggested. “I have compared this to the military,” Richard said. “You’ve got your base that you protect and keep it all locked down

to secure, but then somebody’s got to get outside at some point. So we kind of have a mindset of protect the most vulnerable, and then you branch out with safety precautions.”

John pointed out that this area is a few months behind others in feeling the effects of COVID-19 and has noticed a slow-down in business.

Both Richard and John are proud of the VFW heritage O.B. passed on to them.

“It’s very much a community outreach,” Richard said. “We’re not going to sit around and tell war stories, crying in our beers. We really are reaching out to help the school system and grant scholarships every year. The ones that win this one, we send them up to higher levels where they can get up to $30,000. Shane won last year through our post. We’re involved in Focus on Greenwood, also. We get donations twice a year selling buddy poppies.”

The VFW has approximately 270 members, with about 20 to 25 who [Photo by Scott Cutlip]

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show up to meetings. Richard asked that anybody who is a veteran and has a campaign medal for an overseas campaign to apply to the VFW, if they haven’t already. Even if you don’t attend many meetings, the numbers help when it comes to lobbying for veteran issues.

The VFW also attempts to help veterans or widows of veterans who need assistance, whether helping with roofs leaking or helping hospitalized veterans.

Shane’s next Eagle Scout project included creating blueprints for an amphitheater behind East Point. He has also participated in putting flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day, which totals about 850 flags. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 1989BT. He starts ninth grade this year.

His future plans include attending college in Florida for marine biology.

[Photos courtesy of John McKinney]

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Happenings NOTICE: Please check closer to time of event for any closures or cancellations due to COVID-19.

AUGUST 13

GREENWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL School will begin on August 13 as originally planned. This date will only change if ADH sends updated guidance, but this is not anticipated.

AUGUST 24-29

SEBASTIAN COUNTY FAIR Greenwood Fair Grounds at 530 E Knoxville St. in Greenwood.

GREENWOOD AREA BIRTHS Jessica and Kyle Dart of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on May 21, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Ransom and Brenda Chamness of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on June 9, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Ateya and Samuel Smith of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on May 31, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

Jennifer Tobias of Van Buren announce the birth of a daughter born on May 31, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

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Recommended Reading SCOTT-SEBASTIAN REGIONAL LIBRARY 18 NORTH ADAIR, GREENWOOD, AR • 479-996-2856 OPEN MON. 9 A.M. TO 7:30 P.M. TUES. - FRI. 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. AND SAT. 9 A.M. TO NOON

CIRCE’S BEASTLY FEAST (2020)

by Stella Tarakson Author Stella Tarakson combines her love for Greek mythology and writing for tweens in the Hopeless Heroes series. In his latest adventure in Ancient Greece, Tim Baker encounters not only the delicious food of Circe but also her special ability of enchantment. As he eats her meal, he turns into a pig! How will he ever return to human form?

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Books are available at the library or through ebook form at https://lib2go.overdrive.com/

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL (2020)

by Marion Dane Bauer illustrated by John Wallace

In the latest Wonder of America series, Marion Bauer’s simple text for beginner readers allows young readers to succeed at reading and learn about the Appalachian Trail. John Wallace’s illustrations allow the reader to see the beauty of the Appalachian Trail.

A WEEK AT THE SHORE (2020)

by Barbara Delinsky After a twenty year departure from her childhood home along the Rhode Island shore line, Mallory Aldiss reluctantly returns after a concerning phone call about her ailing father. She not only has to come to terms with her father’s health, but make amends with friends and family over a scandal that ruined everybody she loved lives.

A SPECIAL SISTER NAMED JANE June 12, is my baby sister Jane’s Birthday. What a shock she was to me. I had no idea that the stork had been hovering over the Bolin house.

Yes! When she was born eighty-four years ago the stork still brought babies. You didn’t go to the hospital and buy one. The stork just dropped you one. I had spent the night at my dear friends house, whom the town called the Two Old Maids. They were sisters that had given me my first bath after the stork had dropped me off. For some strange reason I had stayed there when brother Jim was dropped off. Being seven years older than Jane she fast became my doll. A doll that wore anything I put on her. I used to be the BIG sister but because of Osteo I have shrunk seven and a half inches. I am no longer the big sister but still the older sister to brother Jim and sister Jane. I sure am glad the stork decided to drop her off at our house because not only is the my sister but my best friend. I don’t know what I would do without her.

For forty-one years she was First Lady of a Parsonage of the Methodist Church. She moved every time her husband, the late Rev. J.M. Rogers

was transferred always without complaint. I just can’t imagine the trauma of moving so many times. I have only moved once except when the tornado moved us and I will say moving is a hectic time. All I can say she seemed to adjust to each new place they lived. You have to be a special woman to be a preacher’s wife. Not only that, but you have to put up with a preacher twenty-four seven and feed him three meals a day. I am glad I can call her my sister.

By Drucilla Hughart

When I was thinking of all the moves the Rogers family made I thought of what a move does for the preacher’s children. How they have to make new friends, go to a new school, and make the congregation think they are perfect children.

Just kidding. A preacher’s family really does live in a glass house where everyone expects all family members to be perfect. Remember to be kind to your preacher and his or her family because they are just a normal family. As I say this I am not too sure as I had a stepfather who was a preacher. It is a question as to the fact was our family normal?

[Photo courtesy of Drucilla Hughart]

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AREA WORSHIP GUIDE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

BAPTIST

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Hwy. 10 Spur and Park, 996-6030, John D. Miller, Min.; SS 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m & 6 p.m..; Wed. 6:30 p.m.

ARKOAL COMMUNITY BAPTIST Pastor Gene Gullick 8937 Old Arko Rd., Huntington, AR., SS: 10 a.m.; WS 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Wednesday Service, 7 p.m.

ECHO ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1202 Echo Rd., Barber Community; Steve Quick, Pastor 928-4424

BURNVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5 mi. East on Hwy. 10, Tyler Thompson Pastor, SS 10am; Worship 11am & 6pm

MIDLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6th & Adams, Midland, AR., SS: 10 a.m.; WS 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.; Pastor, Tim Cothran; 639-2096 CALVARY CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 201 Greenwood St., Hackett; 479-561-8998, Pastors Tim & Gaylene Smith, SS 9:30 am, WS: 10:30 am & 6pm, Wed: 7pm Bible Study calvarychapelhackett@yahoo.com LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER Hwy. 71 S., Witcherville, 479-928-5654, Pastor Tommie Rhamy, SS 9:45 am; Worship 10:45 am; Prayer 5:30 p.m.; Sun Eve 6 pm; Wed., Bible Study & Youth 7 pm

CENTRAL FREE WILL BAPTIST 17 E. Central Ave, Central City. Steve Mclain Pastor, 452-2308; SS 9:45 am, WS 10:45 am, 6:00 pm; Wed. 7 pm DAYTON BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Robert Presson, 2305 Apple Blossom Rd., Mansfield, 479-996-5495, 912-294-2281 DENVER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 1413 W. Denver St., Greenwood; Alan Davis, Pastor, 479-9967544, SS 9:45 am; WS 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6 pm

BONANZA ASSEMBLY OF GOD 701 McConnell Ave., Bonanza, AR. 72916, Rev. Ricky Yarberro

EXCELSIOR BAPTIST CHURCH 3421 Smokey Rd, Greenwood; Pastor Mark Griffith; Sunday School and Worship 10 am

HOWARD HILL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Past. Quinton Rowan, 3515 Gate 9 Rd., 996-2496 howardhillag.com

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 14511 Old Jenny Lind Loop; 996-6456, James M. Jones, min.; SS 9 a.m.; WS 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.

GREENWOOD TIRE & ALLIGNMENT 803 West Denver 996-7510 Don Lamberson, Owner

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Atlanta & Adair St, 996-2166; Pastor Ronnie Deal, Worship 8am, 9:15 & 10:45 am FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST 504 S. Fowler St, 996-4374, Jim Walker, SS, Worship 10:50am, 6pm; Wed 7pm PLEASANT HILL FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 5733 AR-10, Hackett, AR 72937 Buddy Loyd, Pastor

HACKETT FIRST BAPTIST 401 E. Greenwood St. 638-7363; Pastor, Joe Silva 597-6644.

Sun 8:30am coffee/donuts, 9:01am SS, 10:10 WS, 5pm Discipleship Training, 6pm EW. Wed. 5:30pm Adult Prayer Meeting, 6pm Youth Services, 5:45pm AWANA Registration, 6pm-7:30pm AWANA. JENNY LIND FIRST BAPTIST 1910 Gate Nine Road, 996-2513; Clay Kibler, min.; SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.; SEW 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.

LIBERTY MISSIONARY BAPTIST 705 E. Gary St. • P.O. Box 3225, Pastor, Cavan Gappmayer SS 9:45 am; WS 10:45am; SEW 5 pm, WEW 6 pm WESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 10 Spur - 996-6220, Dewey Hickey, pastor, SS 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 am, 6 pm; Mon. 7:10 pm, Wed. 7 pm PALESTINE BAPTIST CHURCH 1207 Young Ridge Road, Pastor Jordan Martin, SS 10:00 am, Worship 11am & 6pm. and Wed night for Children & Youth 6-7:15 pm SHADY GROVE FREE WILL BAPTIST 6425 New Hope Road; SS-9 am, Worship 10:30 am; & 6 pm; Wed. nights 7 pm. Danny Owenby Pastor.

CATHOLIC SSTS SABINA & MARY CATHOLIC

Jenny Lind; Saturday Mass at 4pm. Father Matt Garrison.

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC 616 Cherry St., Booneville, Pastor-Fr. Alejandro Puello; Regular Liturgy Schedule, Sat. Vigil Mass: 6pm; Sun. Mass 8:30am; Wed: Mass: 6:00 meal & youth activities, Thurs. Mass in Chapel 8:15 am, First Fri. of Every Month Mass at 5:30 pm adoration following. Confessions; 30 min. before Wed/Sat/Sun Masses or by appt.

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Pink Bud Nursing Home 400 S. Coker, Greenwood • 996-4125

Golden Years Retirement Village Residental Care & Independent Living 1570 West Center, Greenwood • 996-9945

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DAYTON CHURCH OF CHRIST 2230 East Hwy 252, Huntington, 479-928-4034. Sunday morning Bible class 9:30 am, Sunday morning worship 10:30 am evening worship at 6 pm and Wednesday night Bible classes at 7 pm.

GREENWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 10 & Bell Rd, 996-6635 WS 10 am, 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm.

JENNY LIND CHURCH OF CHRIST Old Hwy. 71, Sunday WS 9 a.m.

NORTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1240 W. Center, 996-2626; WS 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.

VALLEY VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 10 West, 996-6040; WS 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 pm WASHBURN CHURCH OF CHRIST 9911 Old Hwy 10, 252-1213. Sun Bible Study 9:30 am, Morning worship 10:15 am, Evening 6pm, Wed Bible study 6pm

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS GREENWOOD WARD: CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 915 West Center St, Greenwood. Sun 10:00 am. English. http://Churchofjesuschrist.org FORT SMITH WARD: CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 8712 Horan Drive, Fort Smith. 479-484-9907, English and Spanish. Sun 10:00 am. http://Churchofjesuschrist.org

EPISCOPAL ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S 2701 Old Greenwood, Ft. Smith 783-2101, SS 9:15, WS 8 & 10:30 Sun., WS 5:30 Sat.

LUTHERAN

PRESBYTERIAN

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 18218 Hwy. 71 S, 996-7747; Jason Zirbel, Pastor; WS 10 am SS 9 am

GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN Bass & Denver St., 996-0750. SS 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Orin Frank, min.

METHODIST

OTHER

WASHBURN UNITED METHODIST Paster, Geral L. Holloway, Sunday: 9 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10 W. Denver, 996-6397, Wed.: Meal 5:30 p.m., Youth Wed. & Sun. nights, Traditional Sun.: 8:15 & 11 a.m. in Sanctuary, Contemporary 9 a.m. in Family Life Ctr. SS:10 a.m., Rev. John Embrey, Senior Pastor. Rev. Lyn Poplin, Associate Pastor

NAZARENE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Hwy. 10 West, 996-4688; SS 9:45 a.m. WS 10:45 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Jon Newlin, pastor.

PENTECOSTAL CALVARY TEMPLE UNITED PENTECOSTAL 47 Ware Rd (Off of Hwy. 96), 996-HOPE; www.ctupc.net; SS & WS 10 a.m.; Sun. eve. WS 6pm, Wed 7 pm Family Connect; Trent Hampton, Pastor.

CITY HARVEST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD Hwy. 10 East & Dawson. Sun. 10-12pm, Wed. 6:30 pm. Billy L. Goines, Pastor, 996-1663 FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP 12311 Hwy. 96, 479-221-8740; CV Lewis, Pastor; Sunday. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

CROSS ROAD CHURCH 15024 Hwy. 71 S. Jenny Lind Community; 252-6700. Pastors: Michael & Keshia Tom; Sunday WS 11 a.m., Sun. eve. WS 5:30 p.m., Wed. services, and Youth Night 7 p.m.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF GREENWOOD 110 S Coker, Ste 1, Greenwood. Sunday bible study - 10 am, Morning Service 11 am, Evening Service 6 pm, Prayer Service Wed. 6 pm COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH-GW 601 Ulmer St., Greenwood. Communitychurch.com. Service time is Sunday at 10 am HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH 216 East Vine St., Huntington Sun. Worship Service 11 a.m.

LIVING WORD TABERNACLE 1848 Hwy 10 • Booneville, 675-4820; Pastors Robert & Melissa Jones; Sunday Worship 10:30 am, Wed. WS 7:00 pm RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Phillip McClure and Pastor Adam Kareus. 7030 Taylor Ave, FS in Chaffee Crossing. Sevice Sunday 10am Modern Worship, Classic Christianity ROSE GARDEN FULL GOSPEL Jenny Lind, 928-5745; SS 9:45 am, WS 11 am, 6 pm; Wed. 7pm; Weldon Bratton, min.

THE POTTER’S HOUSE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 9516 Robison Court Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916 TYRO COMMUNITY CHURCH 8401 W Hwy 252. Hackett. Pastor: Chris Scott, Sun. 10am & 5 pm, Wednesday 7pm

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