Norfork D.A.R.E Graduation
Norfork 5th grade students were joined by friends and family last night to celebrate their D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation.
School Resource officer Deputy Billy Cox lead commencement and introduced Essay winners; Emma Richard and Arrine Woody. One very special young lady Harmony Buck was recognized as the best student of the year.
Sheriff John Montgomery spoke to the graduating class about how making good choices can affect the rest of their lives.
Mountain Home Students Graduate D.A.R.E
Individual students received awards last night. Dunbar Auditorium was almost full as family and friends participated in honoring the students. DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is the primary program but students learn much more during the year from their School Resource Officer.
Commencement began with Mrs. Jackson (5th Grade Music Teacher) and her daughter Cate singing the National Anthem
Individual students were presented with awards for their achievement along with hearing some words of encouragement from the guest speakers which included, Hackler Principal Sondra Monger, Assistant Principal Steve Morris, Assistant Principal Kevin Roach and Sheriff John Montgomery.
Deputy Danielle Campfield presents Principal Monger a Plaque from the Baxter County Sheriff's Office for her years of support and participation with the DARE Program. After 34 years, 8 as a Principle, Sondra will be retiring at the conclusion of this school year. Thank you for all you have done for the youth of our community!
Inmates Continue to Perform Community Service at Area Cemeteries
New sign at Cooper Cemetery.
Inmates place new sign at Cooper Cemetery.
The small, overgrown Beuhler Spring Cemetery.
Inmates clearing brush and debris from Beuhler Spring Cemetery.
Clean-up nearing completion.
New sign placed for Beuhler Spring Cemetery.
Baxter County Inmates continue to perform community service work projects at area cemeteries. On Monday, July 9th, inmates cleaned-up the small Beuhler Spring Cemetery on Baxter CR 123 and placed a sign there to mark its location. Later in the afternoon, inmates erected a new sign at the Cooper Cemetery, which is located at the end of Kinsdale Lane in the Midway area. The signs are made by an inmate using donated materials.
Jail Inmates under the supervision of Sheriff's personnel continue to routinely mow, weed-eat, and maintain the following cemeteries in Baxter County, most of which would otherwise receive little or no care and upkeep: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Williams Cemetery, Hart Cemetery, Talburt Cemetery, Nelson Cemetery, Horn Cemetery, Reed's Grove Cemetery, Buzzard Roost-Tracy Cemetery, Old Sales Cemetery, Hutcheson Cemetery, Casteel Cemetery, Lone Rock Cemetery, Curtiss-Acklin Cemetery, Ward Family Cemetery, and Cooper Cemetery. All inmate work is strictly on a voluntary basis.
