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ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Posted: November 4, 2009 2:42 p.m.Nov. 1-30, Dial-A-Story is available at 936-5444. Listen to a new story every week. Experience Tumblebooks at library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games and more.
Lunch and Learn
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Besides exercise, bridge clubs, water aerobics and craft class, there are always speakers on various topics at the Adult Wellness Center. Last week’s Lunch and Learn gave the members the chance to hear about a new concept in caring for seniors.
Emerging leaders of northwest Arkansas
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.One way to become a leader is to focus on what you love, Betsy Reithemeyer told the membership of the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders.
Brothers share role, years later
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.While some actors grow into roles that were once played by older brothers, the Martin brothers are doing things a little differently. Guy Martin had to grow up in order to play a role that had once belonged to his little brother.
Rogers OBITUARIES
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Alice Mae Banks Alice Mae Banks, 78, of Springdale, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born March 22, 1931, in St. Joseph, Mo., to Edward Elgin and EmmaIrene Busch Miller.
Jordan Martin leads Heritage Debate Team to victory
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.How does a high school debate team defeat college students four and five years their senior? The answer includes some very bright students and great leadership from Heritage High Senior Jordan Martin, Debate Coach Don Dancer said.
Rogers SPOTLIGHT
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Hobbs program Susan Young, outreach coordinator, and Pody Gay, education coordinator, both of the Shiloh Museum in Springdale, will offer a unique combination of family-orientated programming at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Saturday, Nov. 7, at the park’s new visitor center just east of Rogers.
Smart Boards are more than just a novelty
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Looking like a television show that features cuttingedge technology, three third graders approach a large screen and use their hands to move around the objects projected there.
There’s more to music than performance
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Jessica Dutton always knew she wanted to be a teacher. When she discovered she had a passion for music, she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life.
Spotlight on Education The business of school
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Oftentimes the virtues of business, such as the concern for efficiency and quality, are superimposed upon the field of education and the business of school.
Rogers School Notes
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Powell named to honor roll Subiaco Academy announces that Nicholas Powell, son of Dave and Julie Powell of Rogers, made the first quarter honor roll of the 2009-2010 academic year.
Eva’s gift
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Mathias teacher Olivia Olsen has a special gift for her new granddaughter, but she won’t say what it is because it would spoil the ending of her newly published book, “Eva’s Gift.”
Developing the leaders of tomorrow
Posted: October 29, 2009 2:08 p.m.Nineteen sophomores and juniors from both Heritage and Rogers high schools make up the newest class of First Leadership.
A welcome place for seniors
Posted: October 29, 2009 2:08 p.m.There’s no doubt in volunteer Marie Haas’ voice when she says people would go crazy if they didn’t have the Benton County Senior Center. Haas has volunteered at the senior center for 18 years. Everyone, she said, needs something to do with their time.
Businesses going Green Plus
Posted: October 29, 2009 2:07 p.m.The owner of the first Green Plus certified business in the state is proud of the designation.