Schaff reviews election issues and Chamber positions
Bob Schaff executive vice president of the Hope Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Kiwanis Club at Town and Country Restaurant. He outlined amendments 3 5 6 57 37 and 58 and the constitutional referendum on the November ballot with the Chamber’s recommended positions. Guests included Key Club members Ricky Orr Livinski Smith and Bill Thornton and KXAR’s Robin Spurling provided a news update. Halloween candy sales were announced for this year.
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Bob Schaff
Hope- Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
C of C Board of Directors
Schaff
Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas
Ricky Orr
Livinski Smith
Bill Thornton
Robin Spurling
KXAR
Kickback scheme alleged in Siloam Springs funds case
Benton County Grand Jury reported kickback plans involving federal HUD funds in Siloam Springs. Indictment over $40,000 missing Municipal Court funds tied to unnamed officials. calls for resignation of Municipal Court Judge Kent Watson and impeachment if not. Police Chief Tommy Himes cited for negligence. former Mayor Robert Henry linked to illegal acts. probe notes unusual practices in the creek project funding.
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Bentonville, Ark
Siloam Springs
Benton County
Grand Jury
W. H. Enfield
Bentonville
Kent Watson
Loam Springs
Tommy Himes
Robert Henry
Nuclear One in Arkansas Runs Poorly and Raises Bills
Arkansas Nuclear One has operated below 50 percent and shows the worst two year record among similar plants. The plant’s unreliability drives AP and L to use costly fuel and gas, lifting customer bills, though officials expect efficiency to rise next year. NRC data cite 72 percent average availability.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Nuclear One
Arkansans
Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Nuclear One
Arkansas Power and Light Co
John Anderson
NRC
Prescott teacher explains new Arkansas association of educators
Prescott Middle School fifth grade teacher Mrs. Virginia S. Duke outlines the Arkansas Association of Professional Educators as a new group formed in 1975 after educators split with the National Education Association. She notes membership, officers elected in 1976, office in Little Rock, three tenets opposing strikes and mandatory NEA membership, and aims for unity and professional independence.
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Arkansas Association of Professional Educators
National Education Association
Arkansas Education Association
Virginia S. Duke
Prescott
Carol Applegate
Grand Blanc
Michigan
Applegate
Supreme Court
Coachman’s Inn
Little Rock
300 Spring
Homer L. Cox
Duke
United States
Arkansas
Association of Professional Educators
Creative Writing Course Offered by Hope Community Education
Hope Community Education Program presents a seven week creative writing class taught by Mrs. Mitzi Madison. Sessions meet Thursdays from 10 to 12, starting October 21, with a $12 fee due at the first meeting. Enroll by calling the Hope Community Education Office at 777-6053.
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Hope Community Education Program
Mitzi Madison
Hope Community Education Office
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