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welcome. Price is $8 adults, $4children, under 6 are free withadult. For carryouts after 3:30call 759-2896.

Lodge 238Perryville Masonic Lodge 238

members will meet Tuesday,Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. for theirregular meeting at the lodge hall.All master Masons are invited toattend.

hold chores, shopping, and visit-ed with the women in the trailerpark. We did attend a couple ofrodeos, one in Franklin and an-other one where Charlie Danielswas appearing. We came homefor Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Send me your stories as youlook back: pcheadlight@wind-stream.net. I want to hear storiesabout Thornburg and Harmony,anywhere in Perry County.

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AMANDA DENN, county dispatcher, sits at the consolechecking channels on the radios.

through the sheriff’s office, a fire radio, and amateur radio and ma-rine connections. There are a few little gremlins to work out but nobig problems that can’t be fixed.

Denn said she is impressed with the radio setup in the unit.Everyone then went upstairs in the courthouse to talk about any

problems and ask questions of either Offield or Denn.Denn took the floor and said she thought the radio setup was

good and the only recommendations she has are to put 911 mapsand paperwork supplies plus the regular office supplies and possi-bly a fax machine in the trailer for communication with other coun-ties. She said she feels that the unit is ready to be taken to the fieldas needed for a disaster, whether it be a tornado, flood, missing per-son, or wildfire.

Offield said her thoughts are to pull out the bunkbeds and put ina conference room for the person who is incident commander at thetime of the disaster. Maps and supplies would be needed in there aswell.

She also said a generator has been ordered that is converter com-patible with the trailer and will take care of all the radios.

Denn said the Detention Center staff has been working on a dis-aster plan in relation to the Detention Center but had not done acounty plan as yet.

She said in the case of a missing person or a tornado in some partof the county, the Mobile Communications Unit will be a godsendto have everyone a place to report to instead of having to go throughthe county dispatcher and tying up the phones and radios there.

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Don Crabbe, president/CEOof First Electric Cooperative, hasannounced the donation of$14,500 to local nonprofit or-ganizations from the coopera-tive’s Operation Round-Up pro-gram.

“First Electric members whoparticipate in Operation Round-Up provide vital support to thelocal organizations that work tomake a difference in our com-munities,” Crabbe said. “Thankyou to those who participate.”

This round of donationsbrings the total donated by themember-supported program tomore than $515,315 since it wasfounded in 1998.

At the most recent meeting ofthe Operation Round-Up Boardof Trustees, donations were ap-proved for 14 nonprofit organi-zations in eight counties.Cleburne County

•Pine Snag/Lobo Fire Depart-ment — $1,000.

•Friends for Life — $1,000.•Crossroads Alternative

Learning Center — $1,000.Garland County

•Paul Bewie Boys and GirlsClub — $1,000.

•Hot Springs Village Walk forCancer Research — $1,000.Grant County

•Single Parent ScholarshipFund of Grant County — $1,000.Lonoke County

•Literacy Council of LonokeCounty — $1,000.

•Scott Fire Protection District— $1,000.Monroe County

•Monroe County Single ParentScholarship Fund — $1,000.

Perry County•Glenhaven Youth Ranch —

$1,500. •Stony Point Community As-

sociation — $1,000.•Renewal Ranch — $1,000.

Saline County•Saline County 4-H Founda-

tion — $1,000. White County

•White County Single ParentScholarship Fund Inc. —$1,000.

Operation Round-Up is a pro-gram made possible by the gen-erosity of First Electric Coopera-tive members who allow theirelectric bills to be rounded up tothe next even dollar amount. That“spare change” is held in a trustaccount that is administered bythe Operation Round-Up Boardof Trustees.

All First Electric Cooperativemembers are encouraged to par-ticipate, and nonprofit organiza-tions in the cooperative area areurged to apply for funding. Appli-cations and sign-up informationmay be found on the First Elec-tric website at www.firstelec-tric.coop under the “Communi-ty” tab.

First Electric Cooperativeserves 88,390 active accountsthroughout 17 counties in centraland southeast Arkansas. The co-operative maintains full-serviceoffices in Benton, HeberSprings, Jacksonville, Perryvilleand Stuttgart. For news andother information, visit the FirstElectric website at www.first-electric.coop or search for FirstElectric Cooperative on face-book.

RENEWAL RANCH receives $1,000 from First Electric’s Op-eration Round-Up program. From left, are Larry Hogue, AlMajor, Renewal Ranch director James Loy, Operation Round-Up board member Ruth Ann Alley, and First Electric DistrictManager James Branscum.

Operation Round-Up awards $14,000

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dent interns have created ex-hibits of historical materials andassisted in the development ofonline finding aids.

The Distinguished FacultyAwards are part of a new pro-gram to recognize faculty mem-bers whose work supports hon-ors studies at the university.“Many honors faculty memberswill tell you that the reward fortheir work lies in engaging withbright students,” said Bob Mc-Math, dean of the Honors Col-lege. “While that is certainlytrue, we believe it’s important torecognize those faculty mem-bers whose teaching and servicehave been exceptional. This firstgroup of professors has set thebar high.”

Nutt worked at the ButlerCenter for Arkansas Studies be-fore joining the library faculty atthe University of Arkansas. Hecurrently serves as vice presi-dent of the Arkansas HistoricalAssociation and will assume thepresidency of that organizationnext April.

and a strong fiscal conservative.“We are at a watershed mo-

ment in our state, and, as a fami-ly man, business owner and ex-perienced legislator, I realize thatour future lies in the minds andspirits of the people I serve,”continued Garner.

Garner and his wife, Ginny,reside in Maumelle and are theowners of Mamma’s Manna.They have three grown childrenand one grandchild.

Senate District 15 includes allof Conway County and areas ofFaulkner, Perry, Pulaski and VanBuren counties.

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day, Dec. 10, all fire departmentswill bring their collections to ToyHill to be counted. One gift isworth $5 ($20 gift-four gifts or$20-four gifts).

The community with themost donations will win thetitle of Christmas Communityof the Year. The winner will beannounced during the court-house lighting ceremonies theevening of Saturday, Dec. 10.

Last year’s Christmas Com-munity of the Year winner, Har-ris Brake, will turn over the tro-phy so it can be presented tothis year’s winner. The winningcommunity will keep the tro-phy for one year and bring itback next year. Their name willalso be placed on a plaque lo-cated in the sheriff’s office.Which name will appear under2011? Cherry Hill and HarrisBrake both say it will be theirs.Where will your gift go? To thechildren.

If you are unable to make itto your fire station you maydrop off your donations at ToyHill yourself and tell us whichcommunity it represents. If youare unable to make it out Satur-day, donations may be droppedoff any time at the Perry Coun-ty Sheriff’s Office or the De-tention Center. Let them knowin which fire district you live.

The designated Toy Hill willbe announced in the Headlightnext week.

Sheriff Scott Montgomeryand his department want tothank everyone in advance forall the support you give towardthe toy drive. “If it were not forthe caring people and business-es of Perry County we wouldnot be able to do this for thechildren. We just organize it;you make it happen,” saidMontgomery.

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classroom — mowing the lawn,working on landscaping, paint-ing, and other jobs.

Volunteers should be at least16, but there is no upper agelimit, and no professional expe-rience is necessary, althoughprofessionals who wish to usetheir expertise to enrich the pro-gram are always welcome,Williams added.

According to child care li-censing standards, volunteerswho will be in direct contactwith children should have an up-to-date TB skin test, which re-quires only $5 and two visits tothe local health department.

At least 20 percent of theagency’s federal budget must begenerated from the local com-munity, she explained, and vol-unteer services and time makeup the majority of the match.CDI is a nonprofit agency, serv-ing communities since 1986.

“Our doors are open to thecommunity,” Williams said. “Weinvite you to see the programand learn more about Head Startand its impact on your commu-nity.”

Head Start serves childrenages 3 to 5 and their families,providing free child care, earlychildhood education, health andnutrition services and parent ed-ucation. Early Head Start pro-vides the same to children ages 6weeks to 3 years and pregnantmothers. To be eligible, familyincome must not exceed theFederal Poverty Guidelines.

For more information on vol-unteer opportunities, call thePerry Child Development Cen-ter at 662-4119.

age from 1 year to 17 years. Ifyou cannot “adopt” a whole listfor a child maybe you can makea single gift donation that will beprovided to a child! TheD.C.F.S. will accept used bicy-cles, video game systems andgames, and other toys that are ingood condition and are accept-able for giving.

There will be a beauty pag-eant at the Perry County Fair-grounds on Saturday, Dec. 17, toraise money for the Santa BabiesProject. For more informationon the pageant call Lindsay Far-nam or Beth Cole.

The Santa Babies Tree withthe names and lists of the chil-dren will be available from 8a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday throughFriday, at the Perry County DHSoffice, 213 Houston Ave., Per-ryville, from Monday, Nov. 14,through Friday, Dec. 16. Allpresents will be required to bereturned to the DHS office by 4p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, to bedistributed to the children intime for Santa!

“We hope you can support ourPerry County foster children sothey may have a very happy hol-iday and merry Christmas! Formore information on the SantaBabies Project you may contactme at 889-5105,” stated CaseyMyers, Children and FamilyServices.

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is a proud day, and we say thank you for this wonderful facility.”The governor, in reference to the company’s investment and pur-

chase of timberland, said, “This huge investment says they plan tobe here for the long haul.”

Beebe, speaking to the employees, said “If it wasn’t for you, weshouldn’t be here today for this celebration.”

Beebe presented Herligy with an Arkansas Traveler Certificate. “We name you an ambassador for Arkansas and ask that you remem-ber kindly Arkansas and your experience here.”

Tours were made available for the crowd following the ceremo-ny.

Gary Sams, manager of training and governmental affairs, servedas master of ceremonies.

—Staff Photo by Randell LoydA 30-YEAR-OLD Houston man was seriously injured when

he lost control of his 2011 Ford Fusion while northbound onHighway 9 near its intersection with Highway 113 just south ofMorrilton shortly after midnight Saturday. Arkansas StateTrooper Jason Crabb said David Hoyt ran off the east side of thehighway, traveled across Highway 113, flipping end over endseveral times. The Oppelo Fire Department assisted. Hoyt wasairlifted by helicopter to UAMS hospital in Little Rock.

THE PERRYVILLE UNITED Methodist Church women arehaving their annual fried pie sale this week. Pies are $2 each andare available in apple, peach, apricot and chocolate. Sugar freeare available on a limited basis. Call the church at (501) 889-5314 from 8 a.m. to noon to preorder, or buy pies Wednesday-Friday of this week in The Connection Center at the church.