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Arrest Reports 5/29

Tammy Teague
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Arrest Reports 5/29

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Joshua Lee Abbott of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 30 at 1:33 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Abbott was charged with absconding, parole violation, two counts of contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine) possession of drug paraphernalia – pack, repack and others, possession (schedule I/II controlled substance) with the purpose to deliver >28g, refusal to submit to arrest – misdemeanor, and failure to appear – class A misdemeanor.

Vernon J Buckley of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 29 at 4:44 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Buckley was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony.

Randi Leigh Harris of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 1 at 8:21 p.m. and released on signature bond June 2 at 1:58 a.m. Harris was charged with criminal trespass – premises.

Ryan Josiah Thacker of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 4 at 5:40 a.m. and released on signature bond June 4 at 10:58 a.m. Thacker was charged with possession of open container, and driving while intoxicated – 1st offense.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Brett Allen Bodine of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 1 at 11:58 a.m. and released on June 1 at 4:20 p.m. Bodine was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Misd, and Failure to Appear – Class C Misdemeanor.

Tiffany Marie Johnson of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 30 at 4:45 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Johnson was charged with fugitive from justice out of state, possession drug paraphernalia – felony, and two counts of possession of controlled substance – schedule I/II felony <2g.

Kelly Wayne Malloy of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 3 at 5:10 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Malloy was charged with absconding and parole violation.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Kurt Douglas Gammill of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 2 at 11:30 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Gammill was charged with five counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, and Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

John Jeffery Gipson of Van Buren was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 31 at 11:59 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Gipson was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Misd., Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), Contempt-Failure to Comply w/ Court A Misd., and theft by receiving.

 Aaron James Johnson of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 2 at 6:40 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on June 2 at 9:10 p.m. Johnson was charged with assist outside agency – misd., and failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.

John Luther Thomason of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 31 at 1:29 p.m. and released on bond June 1 at 11:02 p.m. Thomason was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and petition to revoke – felony.

Bonnie Lee Traylor of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 3 at 10:30 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Traylor was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g, and failure to appear – class C felony.

Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
Dustin Lee Williams of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 30 at 6:17 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond May 31 at 1:03 a.m. Williams was charged with Refusal To Submit To a Chemical Test-adult, and Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
Johnnie Lee Witt of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 3 at 11:45 p.m. and released on signature bond June 4 at 4:37 a.m. Witt was charged with criminal trespass – premises.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Danny Farrior of Van Buren was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 30 at 1:48 p.m. Farrior was charged with domestic battering in the 2nd and 3rd degree.

Jessica Ritchie of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 31 at 6:05 p.m. Ritchie was charged with body attachment.

Brenda Drum of Hartman was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 1 at 11:31 a.m., and charged with failure to pay.

Richard Silverman of Mena was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 3 at 6:16 p.m., and charged with failure to pay.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**

Reflections of my Father

Tammy Teague
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Reflections of my Father

We are coming upon a day of celebration of the fathers in our lives. As most of you know, this is the very first Father’s Day for me without mine. I’ve spent a great deal of time trying to figure out life without him, everything this year is a first. Ultimately, I’ve decided to celebrate him this Father’s Day, go eat at his favorite place, churn the ice cream maker, gather with family, laugh…cry…remember.

I will rejoice that our great God chose the man that would father me with great purpose and anticipation.

As Father’s Day approaches, I am reminded of the special relationship that fatherhood encompasses, both of my earthly and Heavenly Father.

God is the only perfect Father. He never ceases to love, and His love is expressed by his constant care, patience, and mercy toward us.

His love for me was most clearly expressed in His invitation to be adopted into his family. Simple faith in Christ was the only requirement for this eternal adoption, and even that faith was a gift from Him.

“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,” Ephesians 1:5.

Ultimately, I find the greatest solace knowing that although my earthly father has gone to be with our Heavenly Father, I will one day be reunited in the greatest family reunion of all eternity! 

Financial Focus: What investors can – and can’t – control

Tammy Teague
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Financial Focus: What investors can – and can’t – control

By Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor

As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control.

Many forces affect the financial markets, including geopolitical events, corporate profits and interest rate movements – forces beyond the control of most individual investors.
In any case, it’s important to focus on the things you can control, such as these:

• Your ability to define your goals – One area in which you have total control is your ability to define your goals. Like most people, you probably have short-term goals – such as saving for a new car or a dream vacation – and long-term ones, such as a comfortable retirement. Once you identify your goals and estimate how much they will cost, you can create an investment strategy to help achieve them. Over time, some of your personal circumstances will likely change, so you’ll want to review your time horizon and risk tolerance on a regular basis, adjusting your strategy when appropriate. And the same is true for your goals – they may evolve over time, requiring new responses from you in how you invest.
• Your response to market downturns – When the market drops and the value of your investments declines, you might be tempted to take immediate action in an effort to stop the losses. This is understandable – after all, your investment results can have a big impact on your future. However, acting hastily could work against you – for example, you could sell investments that still have solid fundamentals and are still appropriate for your needs. If you can avoid decisions based on short-term events, you may help yourself in the long run.
• Your commitment to investing – The financial markets are almost always in flux, and their movements are hard to predict. If you can continue investing in all markets – good, bad or sideways – you will likely make much better progress toward your goals than if you periodically were to take a “time out.” Many people head to the investment sidelines when the market tumbles, only to miss out on the beginnings of the next rally. And by steadily investing, you will increase the number of shares you own in your investments – and the larger your ownership stake, the greater your opportunities for building wealth.
• Your portfolio’s level of diversification – While diversification itself can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses, it can help greatly reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio. Just how you diversify your investments depends on several factors, but the general principle of maintaining a diversified portfolio should govern your approach to investing. It’s a good idea to periodically review your portfolio to ensure it’s still properly diversified.

The world will always be filled with unpredictable, uncontrollable events, and many of them will affect the financial markets to one degree or another. But within your own investment world, you always have a great deal of control – and with it, you have the power to keep moving toward all your important financial objectives.

This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor
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Paris Athletic Banquet Honors Athletes for 2021-22 School Year

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Paris Athletic Banquet Honors Athletes for 2021-22 School Year

It was a great evening on Thursday, May 26, as athletes from all sports, with the exception of football and volleyball who had previously held their programs, were honored at the 2021-22 Paris Athletic Banquet. The event was held at the Paris Assembly of God Church. A meal was served to the capacity crowd, and the many in attendance showed their appreciation for the athletes and coaches for another highly-successful year of Paris athletics.

Prior to the recognition of the athletes, Paris softball coach, and host of the presentation, Donald Hart, made a special presentation to long time Paris athlete and supporter of all Paris sports programs, Marvin Wiggins. Wiggins, who is known in the community as perhaps its biggest supporter, has been battling health issues recently. The crowd gave him a big ovation as he came to the stage to accept a special memento from the school for his long time support of Paris athletics. Wiggins was obviously moved by the presentation, and the timing of his recognition was good medicine for him as he continues to recover and improve.

Athletes in both boys and girls athletics were honored. Team awards for different statistical categories, special awards for effort and hard work, as well as external awards that athletes received for all-district, region, and state honors were given to the players.

Photos from this event are available on Facebook at Paris Eagles Sports for athletes and families who would like to obtain copies.

Although most are looking forward to the summer vacation, many athletes will now turn their attentions to travel ball, summer camps, and preseason preparation for fall sports. Youth sports have become a year-round proposition now, and most athletes will have a very short break, if any, now that the school year has come to a close.

RNN Sports will be there for our readers this summer as we bring you coverage of summer football and volleyball camps. And, before you know it, August will be here, and we will start the sports year all over again! A

And at RNN Sports, it is our passion to bring you all of the action!

Paris School District Honors Retirees and Employees for Service in Education

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Paris School District Honors Retirees and Employees for Service in Education

As the 2021-22 school year came to an end, the Paris School District honored their employees in a luncheon held on the Paris High School campus. Retiring employees as well as others who were recognized for their years of service to the district were recognized. The luncheon was held with faculty and staff, administrators, and school board members in attendance. Superintendent of schools, Dr. Wayne Fawcett, led the presentation by recognizing the district employees.

Those recognized for retiring from the district included Pam Binz, 30 years, Karen Trusty, 32 years, Lou Cox, 16 years, ReeNita Johnson, 11.5 years, Vicki Churchman, 31 years, Joy Canada, 8 years, and Debbie Eckles, 37 years.

Paris also honored groups of employees who had served one year, five years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, and 35 years.

Recognized for 35 years in education were Paula Barnhill and Debbie Thomas. For 30 years, Pam Binz was recognized. Five employees were recognized for 25 years: Susan Hofmann, Teresa Inman, Cheryl Ivey, Andrea Robertson, and Shawn Vickers. Vicki Furstenburg and Ellen Phillips were each honored for 20 years of service.

For 15 years of service, Jessie Henderson, Billie Kamplain, Teresa Oiver-McClure, Trey Prieur, and Jamanda Rogers were recognized. Brenda Cale, Jo Devine, Katie Harrison, Cody Hoopes, Tonya Johnson, William Jones, Jessica McGarrah, Jennifer Owen, Ashley Phillips, Josh Rhinehart, Matthew Shewmaker, and Katrina Snow were all honored for ten years of service.

Eleven employees were honored for five years of service. Those recognized wee Gary Binz, Marla Blaschke, Kendra Canada, Susan Cope, Jennifer Fields, Donald Hart, Joshua Ferrell, Evelyn Jones, Hannah Schluterman, Elizabeth Seaton, and Jonathan Vire.

Rounding out the group of those recognized were several employees who completed their first year of service. This group included Todd Alexander, Megan Ash, Madilyn Bazyk, Allison Clayton, Keri Coffey, Elizabeth Conway, Jennifer Cozens, Jeremy Cripps, Stacy Cruzate, Joshua Ferrell, Brooklyn Fondren, Kelsey Forrest, Jessica Gray, Darrica Haney, Sarah Lassiter, Cecil Lemons, Roy Ludgood, Hannah Needham, Nathan Parsons, Morgan Redding, Jamanda Rogers, Krysten Seigrist, Miranda Sewell, Debra Snowden, Joshua Stark, Heather Stringer, Jonathan Vire, Allison Weaver, Jacob Weaver, and Jeffrey Weaver.

RNN would like to thank all of the Paris school district employees, as well as all school employees across our state and nation for their service to the children of our communities.

Paris Holds Kindergarten Graduation

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Paris Holds Kindergarten Graduation

For the first time in a few years since the COVID-19 pandemic prohibited public gatherings, Paris Elementary School hosted a graduation ceremony for the 2022 kindergarten class. In a packed Paris High School gymnasium, 76 students from this year’s kindergarten class received their diplomas and looked forward to starting the first grade next fall.

Students entered the gymnasium in a processional that led the students into the gymnasium by classes with their teachers. Upbeat, age-appropriate music played in the gym, proudly proclaiming the dreams of all young children and the lives they have looking forward. Each child was presented with their diplomas, and as a finale, the entire class sang a song of thanks for their families.

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Paris Elementary School principal, Lakaen Schluterman, said after the ceremony, “I want to say thanks to all of our students for a wonderful school year. I am so proud of them all for their hard work throughout the year. I can’t wait to watch them grow at Paris Elementary School.”

The ceremony lasted approximately 30 minutes and was well-presented by several members of the PES faculty and staff. Principal Schluterman said of them, “I am so blessed to work with such hard working and caring people. Thank you (faculty and staff) for making it another great year at Paris Elementary School!”

The kindergarten students will now move on to enjoy their summer vacations. Students will return in August for the start of the 2022-23 school year.

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

Tammy Teague
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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

Hello everyone! Just a gorgeous day in the river valley today. I went on vacation last week to Kansas City and Nebraska. We had the best time. Chuck’s cousins treated us like royalty and fed us so good. We had a great time and I have a wonderful apple dumpling recipe coming your way soon.

I have gone to the Mansfield Assembly of God for years. During that time there have been lots of funny things happen. If you want a story told good, talk to Bill or Justin Weaver. They have a lot in their archives.

This particular service, I was sitting with Ida Niblett and the preacher we had at the time must have been a little long-winded because he had lost us during that sermon. During his sermon, he yells we need to stand, and paused, for Jesus. Guess what we did? We stood, and we were the only ones, because when he said “stand” we thought the sermon was over.
I got so tickled I could not control it.

We also had a little lady that stood up to testify and she says “the Lord works in mischievous ways.” I’m pretty sure she meant mysterious, but maybe not, who knows.
The same lady that said that is the one that Bill and Sidney Weaver used to pick up and give a ride to church. Bill Weaver had to get out to get everyone loaded and he thought it was his wife, Sidney, that was leaned over getting in the car, so he swats her on the behind. Turns out, it was the lady they had picked up.

Picturing this in my mind always makes me laugh. He always says she gave a little giggle when that happened. So funny!

We also had a couple of others who got rides to church. Bill and Helen Brewer, they would hitch a ride with anyone if you stopped. If you stopped at a stop sign, and they were walking, they would hop in the back of the truck or get in the back seat. You didn’t have a choice, you had to take them where they were going. Oh, the good ole days. So many fond memories.

I have had a request for some food-food, and not dessert. This week, we are making Mexican Chicken. One of the favorites at the Hops House.

No, I am giving you an easy version. When people hear Mexican Chicken, they get scared and think they are going to have to boil chicken and pick it off the bone. Make this for your family, they will love it.

MEXICAN CHICKEN
You can use a rotisserie chicken, or I use boneless skinless tenderloin, about five or six pieces, boiled around 7-8 minutes. Just check it. When cooled, crumble the chicken up.
1 can chicken broth
1 bag of nacho cheese Doritos (off-brand works fine)
1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1 can of Rotel tomatoes
In a 9×13 pan, spray with cooking spray. Crush your Doritos in the bag, and put inthe pan. Pour half the can of broth over the top and half of the package of cheese. Then add the shredded chicken. Mix the Rotel (I put mine in the mini chopper so the kids won’t see the chunks of tomatoes), can of Cream of Mushroom, can of Cream of Chicken and the rest of the chicken broth. Mix well with a whisk and pour over the chicken and add the rest of the cheese. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. I like to have refried beans and rice as a side, but my kids won’t eat those. Enjoy your week!

Tips for Creating a Calm and Peaceful Home

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Tips for Creating a Calm and Peaceful Home

After a long day, your home is supposed to be your sanctuary. But what if your home does the opposite and makes you even more stressed? If your home feels more like an energy drain than an energy giver, here are five tips for creating a calm and peaceful home so that you can finally kick back and relax.

Fill It With What You Love

Different people will find various things calming. What makes you feel relaxed? Maybe it’s chilling on the couch watching your favorite shows. Investing in new pillows and throws for your couch and blackout curtains to tune out the outside world may be beneficial in this case. Maybe it’s taking a long soak in the bathtub. Picking up new towels, candles, and a bathtub tray will take your soak to the next level. Think of what you love, and then think of how you can make what you love even better.

Plants Galore

Nature draws humans in because spending time in Mother Nature can reduce stress levels and improve your mood. But you don’t have to spend all your time outdoors to reap these benefits; just bring a touch of nature inside your home! Plants can instantly make a room feel cozier. Try out easy to care for indoor plants, like spider plants, peace lilies, dracaena, pothos, and aloe vera. Even notorious brown thumbs have the skills to keep these plants healthy and thriving.

A Fragrant Aroma

Scent, emotion, and memory are solidly intertwined. Familiar smells remind us of old memories and stir up old feelings. If there’s a particular scent that reminds you of happy times, then having that scent in your home can immediately boost your mood. Use candles, incense, or air fresheners to make your home smell, quite literally, like happiness.

Soft Lighting

Does the light in your home feel too harsh? Softening it is one way to make your home feel more peaceful. Soft blue lighting is ideal for relaxation. You can also use colored bulbs or a pattern projector to give a room a unique ambience—a royal blue with a wavy pattern can make you feel like you’re a mermaid in the ocean, while a dark, starry purple will make your room feel like a galaxy.

Don’t Neglect the Outdoors

If you have a yard or a patio, make sure to give it some love along with your interior. Your outdoor space is a great place to go if you’re feeling stressed. The fresh air and abundant nature can calm you. Make your outdoor space extra relaxing by choosing comfy seating and accessories that make you smile.

Those are our top five tips for creating a calm and peaceful home. With a few minor tweaks, you can turn your home into a personal haven.

Unattended baby wild animals might not be abandoned

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Unattended baby wild animals might not be abandoned

Randy Zellers Assistant Chief of Communications

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and their offspring. Throughout the spring and summer, it is not uncommon to come across unattended baby wild animals. But alone doesn’t mean orphaned when it comes to wildlife. 

Many people discover apparently lost or abandoned wildlife young and take them in, thinking they are doing the right thing. The AGFC maintains a list of volunteer rehabilitation specialists at www.agfc.com/rehab who may be able to take in an injured or orphaned baby animal, but a few simple guidelines can help determine whether the animal truly is in need of help. First and foremost, don’t assume that these animals have been abandoned and need to be rescued. One or both of the parents may be just out of sight and disturbing them could jeopardize their well being. Three simple questions can help determine the animal’s situation.

Is the animal abandoned? 

An “orphan” is a young animal that is not able to care for itself and whose parents cannot be found or are known to be dead. If you find a healthy young animal that is able to walk and is fully feathered or furred, it may not need your help. Its parents are usually nearby. Partially feathered baby birds almost ready to fly will often hop around in the tree branches exercising their wings, and fall out of the tree. Parents will feed these youngsters where they find them on the ground, at times up to a week or more. Observe the young animal from a distance before approaching it. The parent birds rarely feed their grounded fledglings if they see people nearby. 

Is the animal in danger?

Young wild animals in danger do not necessarily have to be taken from the wild, just protected from the danger. Pets and children are the most immediate hazard to a young wild animal in your yard. Pets may attack the young animal and children may cause injury by mishandling it. Some wild animals carry diseases. Keep pets and children away from the animal while you keep watch.

Is the animal injured or weak?

If the young animal appears weak or injured, it may have some disease. Nature has provided that many more animals are born every year than are able to mature and reproduce. This surplus of animals goes to feed other animals. In other words, by rescuing one wild animal, you may be depriving another of its prey. It may sound cruel, but an orphan animal helps another animal survive by becoming its food. 

It may also be against the law to possess wild animals, according to nongame wildlife program coordinator Karen Rowe. “It is illegal to possess migratory birds such as songbirds and that includes cardinals, mockingbirds, blue jays, etc. as well as hawks and owls. Also, most wild animals don’t spend very much time at their young’s side in order to not attract predators to the nest. In fact, a female rabbit only spends about one hour out of every 36 with her baby rabbits, so observing them from a distance and waiting for the adult to return can be a long wait,” Rowe explained. “Bottom line, just leave them alone,” she added. 

Half of all baby birds may hop out of the nest and fall to the ground where the adults just chase after them and feed them wherever they are, she said. “It is best to keep pets, children and oneself away and let nature take its course. It’s also important to keep in mind that in prolific species such as songbirds and rabbits, up to 80% of the young die their first year, so attrition is part of nature’s way,” Rowe said.

Transporting wildlife to rehabilitators also may lead to the introduction or movement of diseases across the landscape. This is the reason why white-tailed deer fawns may no longer be rehabilitated. The appearance of chronic wasting disease creates the risk of a fawn that may be infected with the disease spreading it not only to the rehabilitator’s facility, but also to its eventual release location. Meanwhile, every other deer that would be brought to that rehabilitation facility would then run a high risk of infection and spreading the disease further. 

It’s human nature to want to help any creature that appears to be suffering or lost, but for the sake of all species, keep wildlife wild and enjoy them from a distance.

Magazine School Recognizes Volunteers

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Magazine School Recognizes Volunteers

By Brandy Young

On Tuesday, May 31, the Magazine School District hosted its first Volunteers in Public Schools, or V.I.P.S., Banquet.  The goal of the V.I.P.S. program is to recognize and thank the many volunteers that positively impact the school and its students. 

Approximately 35 guests were in attendance for this inaugural event, and the district hopes that it will grow each year. Guests were provided dinner and were entertained by members of the Magazine Show Choir.

Superintendent Dr. Beth Shumate, Athletic Director Buck Chappell, High School Principal Karen Gipson, and Elementary Principal Jared Higginbotham all addressed the crowd. “We didn’t want the year to end without saying ‘Thank You’,” stated Dr. Shumate. “We cannot be successful as a school without them.” 

Many area churches were represented, as well as Sherriff Jason Massey and Chief Deputy Josh Scott from the Logan County Sherriff’s Office. 

“I felt recognized,” said long-time volunteer Amy Hopper. “It and the many other banquets we have had this year have done a great job recognizing both what Magazine has to offer and recognizing the people who help make it happen.” Hopper has given countless hours volunteering at the elementary school, Cross Country meets, and Track and Field meets.

Charles Ihle

During the event, it was announced that Magazine Schools will be establishing the “Charles Ihle Volunteer-of-the-Year Award.” This award, which will be given annually beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, will be voted on by the volunteers themselves. Charles Ihle was a long-time resident of Magazine and dedicated much of his life to serving the community and school.  The School District hopes to honor his legacy with this award. 

The district wants to sincerely thank everyone that has volunteered their time and resources.

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