Archives for June 2012

FDA Warns Vietnam on Tainted Seafood

June 18, 2012 - The Food and Drug Administration recently warned Vietnam about a rise in banned substances found in seafood imported into the U.S.  The warning comes on the heels of significant increases in FDA Import Refusals of Vietnamese seafood shipments, which jumped from 12 refusals in March … [Read more...]

Artists enjoyed a two-day workshop with Hot Springs

Fifteen artists with the North Central Arkansas Artist League enjoyed a two-day workshop with Hot  Springs artist Marlene Gremillion on June 11 and 12.The workshop, “Large Watercolor Florals with Wax”, was held atBayside Art Studio and Gallery in Old Town Fairfield Bay at the intersection of Highway … [Read more...]

Ozarka College hires Vice President of Academic Affairs

MELBOURNE (June 14, 2012) – Ozarka College President Dr. Richard Dawe has announced that a new Vice President of Academic Affairshas been hired. Dr. Dennis C.Rittle, Dean of Academic Affairs at Brown Mackie Collegein Salina, Kan., will begin in the position on July 2. “I am excited forthe … [Read more...]

Corps’ Lakes and Recreation Areas Stress Safety First

Vicksburg, Miss - Now that summer is in full swing, the Vicksburg District (District), Corps of Engineers (Corps), is taking an active approach toward educating the public about water safety procedures at their lake recreational areas, beaches and river projects located in Arkansas, Mississippi, and … [Read more...]

Reception to be Held for Craft Artisans in Mountain View June 20

An ‘art after hours’ reception will be held at the Arkansas Craft Gallery from  5 to 7 pm the evening of June 20, 2012 for craftartisans Skip and Racheal Mathews. Skip and Racheal are known for pioneering their unusual technique for “painting copper with fire” and will beoffering a workshop by that … [Read more...]

Get Listed Locally Seminar at Batesville June 20

Title: Get Listed Locally Seminar at Batesville June 20Location: at the Batesville Area Chamber Conference Room in BatesvilleDescription: Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center will offer a seminar for small business … [Read more...]

FREE Beginner Trout Fishing Seminar June 16

Title: FREE Beginner Trout Fishing Seminar June 16Location: William Carl Garner Visitor Center is located three miles north of Heber Springs at the west end of the Dam on Highway 25Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers William Carl Garner Visitor Center is offering a FREE Beginner Trout … [Read more...]

Harding University dean to be inducted into Academy for Nursing Education

SEARCY, Ark. — Dr.Cathleen Shultz, dean of the Carr College of Nursing at Harding University,will be among 32 distinguished nurse educators to join the National League forNursing’s Academy of Nursing Education. She will be inducted as a fellow at the2012 NLN Education Summit this September in … [Read more...]

Brad and Brandon Apple will be performing Carl Garner Visitor Center in Heber Springs June 16

Title: Brad and Brandon Apple will be performing Carl Garner Visitor Center in Heber Springs June 16Location: William Carl Garner Visitor Center is located north of Heber Springs at the west end of the Greers Ferry Dam on Highway 25Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers William Carl Garner … [Read more...]

“Music In The Park” with The Travelling Blueberries June 16

Title: “Music In The Park” with The Travelling Blueberries June 16Location: Spring Park Amphitheater, located in Spring Park, In Heber Springs, ARDescription: “Music In The Park” with The Travelling Blueberries, is a series of concerts sponsored by the City of Heber Springs and the City of Heber … [Read more...]