By Randal Seyler
Enterprise-Leader
PRAIRIE GROVE — Administrators learned Thursday that the Prairie Grove School District was 97 percent compliant with the Department of Education’s Standards and Assurance inspection.
“Every five years the state department sends a team to visit the district, and go into every building,” Superintendent Randy Willison said Friday. “Out of the 165 areas they [...]
Pioneers Turn Back Tigers 28-0
By Ben Madrid Enterprise-Leader GENTRY —The Prairie Grove Tigers (3-6, 3-3) turned in a performance that was nearly as sloppy as the mud marred field they were playing on in their 28-0 loss to the Gentry Pioneers last Friday in Gentry.
Pennies For Cancer
By Lynn Kutter Enterprise-Leader FARMINGTON — About $200 was the goal at Lynch Middle School for a penny drive to benefit the Leukemia and LymphomaSociety, but the coins kept coming in, along with dollar bills and other denominations.
Congratulations
Kiwanis Past President Boyce Davis, left, congratulates Arkansas Apple Festival Chairman Russ Laycox at Wednesday’s Lincoln Kiwanis Club meeting. The Kiwanis raised over $1,100 for the Apple Festival by hosting a cornbread and bean supper during the festival.
Prairie Grove School District Earns An ‘A’
Posted on 04 November 2009
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Prairie Grove Chamber Makes Christmas Plans
Posted on 04 November 2009
By Randal Seyler
Enterprise-Leader
PRAIRIE GROVE — The Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce “welcome” sign at the east end of town has to be moved, Chamber members learned Thursday.
The Arkansas Highway Department had notified the city and the Chamber that the sign would have to moved from the state’s right-of-way last month, but the Chamber appealed the [...]
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Lincoln District Still Seeking Funds For High School
Posted on 04 November 2009
By Lynn Kutter
Enterprise-Leader
LINCOLN — The Lincoln School District is still negotiating with the state on funding for a proposed new high school, according to Superintendent Frank Holman.
The district submitted a proposal for a $22 million high school facility with 105,000 square feet to the facilities and transportation division with the Arkansas Department of Education. If [...]
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Cities Seek Grants To Build Trails
Posted on 04 November 2009
By Lynn Kutter
Enterprise-Leader
FARMINGTON — Both Farmington and Lincoln are applying for grants to help their residents stay fit and active.
The Farmington City Council and Lincoln City Council approved resolutions last week to show support for their respective cities to apply for state grants to build a walking trail on public property.
If approved for a grant, [...]
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Veterans Lunch, Chili Supper Planned
Posted on 04 November 2009
The Farmington Kiwanis Club will sponsor two events this week. Thursday it will host the annual Veterans Day luncheon, and all veterans, active military personnel and spouses are invited to the free lunch at Farmington Baptist Church on Main Street. Registration starts at 11:45 a.m. with the meal to follow at noon.
Friday, Kiwanis is sponsoring [...]
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Holiday Will Delay Delivery
Posted on 04 November 2009
Delivery of the Nov. 11 edition of the Washington County Enterprise-Leader by mail will be delayed due to next Wednesday being Veterans Day, which is a postal holiday.
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Flu Shot Clinics In Place
Posted on 28 October 2009
By Lynn Kutter
Enterprise-Leader
FARMINGTON — While local schools deal with kids being absent because of flu-like symptoms, the biggest help nurses say they need now is reminding parents to sign permission slips to allow their children to receive the seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 flu shot.
Free flu shot clinics will be held for Prairie Grove, [...]
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Playground Adds Shade Trees
Posted on 28 October 2009
Folsom students planted three maple and two oak trees that will provide beauty and shade in the coming years for the school playground. Until last week, the school’s new playground was devoid of trees.
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Pharr Receives IRWP’s Golden Paddle Award For 2009
Posted on 28 October 2009
LINCOLN — A Lincoln poultry farmer has been named the recipient of a 2009 Golden Paddle Award from the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, the Kiwanis Club learned Wednesday. Gene Pharr of Lincoln who serves on the membership committee of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, operates a poultry farm.
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Trick-Or-Treat This Friday
Posted on 28 October 2009
The Lincoln FCCLA students will host Trick-or-Treat on the Square from 4:30 to 6:30 Friday, Oct. 30 to give young children in the community a safe place to enjoy the Halloween holiday.
Businesses and individuals who would like to volunteer or donate candy, etc. may do so by calling Elizabeth Glass, FCCLA advisor, at 824-3010, extension [...]
