LIFESTYLES

Smith celebrates 100th birthday

Willie Moltz Cardin Smith will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug. 2, 2014.

Anderson, Brodsky to wed July 26

Mr. and Mrs. Lisa and Ruben Escamilla of Leola proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, April Renee Anderson, to Jonathan Ian Brodsky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kathy and Larry Wooley and Mr. Gordon Brodsky.

Sunny Day Learn & Play earns Better Beginnings Certification

Sunny Day Learn and Play Daycare is proud to announce that it is a Better Beginnings certified child care provider. Better Beginnings is the voluntary quality rating system for all licensed child care providers in Arkansas. Better Beginnings was developed by the Arkansas Division of Child Care and Early Childhood …

Eastern Star elects officers

On Dec. 13, 2014, Sheridan Chapter #212 Order of the Eastern Star held their installation of officers for 2015. Charlotte Power will be serving as Worthy Matron of Sheridan Chapter, and Larry Keeth will serve as worthy patron.

Gammels to celebrate 55th anniversary

Bobby and Lois (Ree) Gammel of Sheridan, formerly of White Hall, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2015.

Swiger Windows and Doors offers variety of home improvement services

Swiger Windows and Doors is a family-owned home improvement company that specializes in energy-efficient windows and doors and also offers other home improvement services including roofing, remodels, decking and much more. The Swigers offer the highest quality products with a team of master installers that are committed to providing superior …

Trammell receives P.E.O. grant

Stephanie Hendrix Trammell was presented a $1,800 Program for Continuing Education grant by the P.E.O., a philanthropic educational organization for women. Stacy Swilling presented Stephanie with her award at a recent meeting of Chapter Y, Sheridan.

Log A Load for Kids Arkansas Gives $600,000 to ACH

Log A Load For Kids of Arkansas recently donated a record $600,000 to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Log A Load is a group of volunteers from the timber and logging industry who raise funds for ACH through events held in communities throughout the state. This latest donation will benefit the hospital’s …

Reed, Havlik to wed in April

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Reed of Sheridan are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jenna Kaye Reed, to Daniel Havlik, son of Neil and the late Judy Havlik of Perry.

Kelleys to celebrate 50th anniversary March 13

Carl and Betty (Petty) Kelley will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary March 13, 2015. Having met as high school sweet hearts, the couple graduated and married in Leola. Carl is now retired from Alcoa while Betty is a housewife.

Carder, Rogers to wed in June ceremony

Tony and Diane Carder of Poyen proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kyndall Diane Carder, to Kevin Randall Rogers, son of Randy and Becky Rogers of North Little Rock. The bride-elect is a graduate of Poyen High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She …

Beards celebrate 50th anniversary March 15

Charles and Flora McNabb Beard of Prattsville are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on March 12, 2015. They will be honored by their children and grandchildren with a reception on March 15 from 2-4 p.m. at the Prattsville Community Center in Prattsville.

Clark, Grant plan May wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Clark of Sheridan are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their son, Chase William Clark, to Natalie Marie Grant, daughter of Sondra Bond and Cary Grant of Cabot.

Grant County Extension Homemakers Attend Leadership Workshop

Three members of the Grant County Extension Homemakers recently returned from the Spring Education Workshop at the 4-H Center in Ferndale, AR. The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council provides extensive training for its officers and members.

PES students participate in film festival

THE POYEN ELEMENTARY Gifted and Talented students appreciate the Ritz Theater owners, Marty and Marla Nix, for providing the opportunity to participate in the 5th Annual Arkansas Tri-Lakes Youth Film Festival.