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Equity and 4-H

Access, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of 4-H’s goals related to positive youth development and organizational sustainability. For more than 20 years, 4-H has been intentional in building an organization and culture of belonging by actively inviting the contributions and participation of all youth.

About Arkansas 4-H

by Robert Lyons 4-H is the premier youth development program conducted by the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H, the four H’s we emphasize are: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health is designed to prepare young people to step up to the challenge in their communities and provide youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

Ponder Cousins of Lead Hill

Ponder Cousins of Lead Hill Ponder Lee Cousins, 56, of Lead Hill, passed away on September 25, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1967, in Springdale, the son of Carl and Dorothy (Stephenson) Cousins.

Christina Holtby of Everton

Christina Dione Holtby age 51, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away on September 27, 2024, in Mountain Home. She was born on November 2, 1972, in Harrison, to Terry and Regina Phillips.

Denny Larsen of Pyatt

Denny Larsen went to his Heavenly home on September 23, 2024, after a battle with cancer. He was born December 30, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Laura Larsen, and proudly served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife of fiftyone years, Linda; daughters: Lisa Starr, Kristen (Andy) VanDyne, and Lori (Paul) Smith; grandchildren: Stephen (Ariel) Smith, Spenser (Samantha) Smith, Samantha (Noah) Chagnon, Bruce Sabo, Jordan (Derek) Stoops, Sydney Starr, Levi VanDyne, Luke VanDyne; fourteen great-grandchildren. sister-in-law, Maxine (Max) Wensel; brother-in-law, Jerry (Lynn) Clayton; a dear friend, Mark Bogardus; and other extended family and many friends. Denny was preceded in death by his parents; brother Doug; sister, Sue; infant daughter, Karen; in-laws, Max and Doris Clayton; nephews: Jim Coffman and Justin Clayton. A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Pyatt Baptist Church, with Pastor Mark Vance officiating. Interment of the ashes will be at Fort Snelling Military Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Services. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com Memorials may be given to the family.

Lyndle Bullard of Jasper

of Divinity. While there, they celebrated the Duke Blue Devils’ first two national basketball championships in 1991 and 1992. Both Lyndle and Mona were dedicated Blue Devils fans and supported his beloved basketball team for over 35 years.

Deputies Complete Instructor Course

YELLVILLE - Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State University - Mountain Home sponsored a Public Safety Instructor Development course this week on the ASUMH campus. Alexander stated instructors from the Northwest and Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy campuses traveled to Mountain Home to teach the class which trains and certifies law enforcement officers as public safety instructors. This certification allows these deputies to train other law enforcement officers and also serves as a prerequisite for other training certifications such as firearms instructor training.

Flippin passes water rate ordinance

The Flippin City Council meeting was held Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Flippin District Court Room. Council members, Lacie Bettencourt, Jodi Howard, Margaret Ott, with Mayor Heith Hogan presiding. Tony Ford was absent.