De Queen Pilgrim Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
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De Queen Pilgrim employee tests positive for covid-19
A Pilgrim's employee has tested positive for covid-19 after exhibiting flu-like symptoms, according to a letter sent to employees by the company. The information was confirmed by Pilgrim employees. "we received this information today from the Arkansas Dept. of Health," the letter states.
Attention De Queen High School Seniors
Rick Lancaster will be delivering senior supplies Thursday, April 2 from 11-12:30. Students should drive through in front of the school and have their name displayed on the passenger side of the vehicle. Those who have a balance may bring cash, debit/credit cards or money order. No checks.
Students need to check their school email daily.
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Ramona Hill BSE, MSE
National Board Certified School Counselor
ArSCA Southwest Regional President-Elect
De Queen High School
1803 West Coulter
De Queen, AR 71832
870-642-2426 ext. 227
870-642-4931 fax
Sevier County Extension Service Reminder
Starting Tuesday, March 31, someone will be in the Extension Office in Sevier County. If you need to visit the office, please call ahead at (870) 584-3013. If you have agri samples (soil, hay, hog water, etc.) for us to send off, please call the office for instructions.
Thanks,
Dana Stringfellow
Sevier County Extension Service
P O Box 990 De Queen, AR 71832
Email: dstringfellow@uaex.edu
Phone: (870) 584-3013
UA Cossatot Colts Seeking New Basketball Coach for Men’s and Women’s Basketball
De Queen, AR - UA Cossatot announced today that they are now taking applications for their next Men’s and Women’s basketball coach after the departure of Head Coach Brad Phillips. According to UA Cossatot Chancellor Dr. Steve Cole, “Coach Phillips and I visited last week about his desire to be closer to his home and family in eastern Arkansas and I totally understood. I think what is happening now in the world is making a lot of people take on a renewed appreciation for faith and family and I applauded Coach Phillips’ decision!”
The Colts and Lady Colts are coming off their first year of successful NJCAA competition, with the men posting a 13-15 record and the women posting a 12-11 winning record. Chancellor Cole spoke of the foundation Coach Phillips has laid, “To have the kind of success we had in year one is testament to the hard work of Coach Phillips and assistant Kenny Tabler. We have a firm foundation, a lot of great players coming back, and a lot of great recruits signed on for next season”.
The new basketball coach will assume the duties of coaching both teams and serving as UA Cossatot’s athletic director. The position is a 12-month position and has a starting salary of $50,000 plus benefits. The application deadline is April 24th. “We expect to receive dozens of applications from top-flight coaches who want to be part of a starting tradition at UA Cossatot. There is a lot of interest in playing in a league as competitive as Region II of the NJCAA”. UA Cossatot expects to name a successor by May 1st, depending on the progress of the COVID-19 outbreak. Cole added, “We are very cognizant of the COVID-19 outbreak and our college remains in a very fluid state to help protect our employees and students.
Interviews will be performed safely by using one of three world-class videoconferencing technologies that UA Cossatot has on campus. We want to hire the perfect person for this job, our returning and future student athletes deserve our best”. Interested applicants can go to this link after March 30th to access the complete job description:
Cossatot Community College
Cossatot Community of the University of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Applications from qualified women and ethnic minority group members are strongly encouraged.
De Queen Schools will Provide Free Meals Beginning Monday, March 30th
Free meals will be provided to children in the De Queen School District who are 18 and younger.
Meals will be provided at the high school cafeteria.
Meals will be drive-through only. They ask that you come in on School Drive to the cafeteria. Remain in your vehicle and someone will bring the meal to you. They require that kids must be in the vehicle when meals are picked up. Once you receive your meal, exit past the Rock Gym and middle school.
This is a grab and go meal and you will not be able to congregate per CDC guidelines.
Serving times will be from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. each day Monday – Friday.
Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught
This week, the House convened for an Extraordinary Session to address the urgent funding needs in our state created by the COVID-19 crisis.
For only the second time in recent history, we convened outside of the Capitol. The Jack Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas Little Rock provided additional space for members to adhere to social distancing guidelines of at least 6 feet. All of us were screened by medical professionals before entering the facility.
The legislation we were asked by the Governor to consider creates the COVID-19 Rainy Day Fund by redirecting surplus funds. The state currently has a surplus of $173 million.
The fund would be used to offset general revenue reductions, funding needs and unanticipated needs created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Any expenditure from the fund would require approval of at least two of three legislative leaders in both the House and Senate.
Allowing this type of flexibility with the budget is unprecedented, but we are in unprecedented times. This measure helps to ensure the needs we face in weeks ahead can be funded quickly.
This legislation also makes it possible to extend the state tax deadline to July 15.
Meanwhile, we continue to work on other needs you and your family may be facing during this time.
Resources are being made available to reduce waiting times on the hotline for unemployment claims.
You can call the hotline at 1-844-908-2178 or 501-534-6304.
Or go online at www.ezarc.adws.arkansas.gov.
While we are facing uncertain times, know that your legislature is here and functioning on your behalf.
If you run into issues navigating your way to needed assistance, reach out to your representative. Contact information for every representative is found on our website at www.arkansashouse.org.
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Sevier County Community Prayer Walk
Janelle Barnes in the Ed 88 Studio on Thursday about COVID-19
Janelle Barnes of Dr. Walker's office discusses anxiety and depression that can be triggered by the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 situation.
Sevier County Extension Service Office Temporarily Closed
The Sevier County Extension Service, located in the Adams Building on the UA Cossatot Campus, has closed it’s doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You may still contact us via email at:
Rex Herring – County Extension Agent-Agriculture-Staff Chair at rherring@uaex.edu
Janet Cantrell – County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Science at jcantrell@uaex.edu
Dana Stringfellow – Administrative Specialist III at dstringfellow@uaex.edu
Kim Frachiseur – 4-H Program Assistant at kfrachiseur@uaex.edu
Or, you can contact us at these cell phone numbers:
Rex Herring (870) 584-6550
Dana Stringfellow (870) 582-3056
We are required to practice social distancing like everyone else but we are still dedicated to do everything we can to assist you with your Extension Service needs during this time.
Dana Stringfellow
Administrative Specialist III
Ouachita District Director – Chi Epsilon Sigma
Sevier County Extension Service
P O Box 990
De Queen, AR 71832
Email: dstringfellow@uaex.edu
Phone: (870) 584-3013
From the Office of the Chancellor
The COVID-19 epidemic has created one of the most perilous times in Arkansas history. UA Cossatot stands ready to adapt to these new times and while we are dealing with these changes, we will always respect the health and well-being of our students, employees, and the public we serve.
Effective immediately, UA Cossatot students in lecture courses will complete their entire spring semester using the Blackboard Online Learning Platform. While we understand this presents a unique way of learning to some students, it is the best and safest method we have in helping students complete their semester. As for our students who are enrolled in technical courses (Medical Professions, Welding, Industrial Maintenance, Cosmetology, Agriculture, etc.), we will be making a determination next week on how we will best serve these students. Our faculty, student services staff, Educational Resource Center, and our administration stand ready to assist students in any way possible to help them achieve their desired learning goals during these tough times.
Also effective immediately, UA Cossatot will continue to keep our campuses closed to students and visitors at least through April 3rd and our employees will be working either on campus or by their remote work schedules. While on our campuses, our employees will be strictly observing the rules of social distancing and cleanliness as we continue to fight the battle against COVID-19.
You can always find more UA Cossatot information on Facebook (ED88 and UAC) and on our CCCUA.EDU website.
Thank You,
Dr. Steve Cole
Chancellor, UA Cossatot
To UA Cossatot Students
Hello UA Cossatot Student!
This has been one of the most challenging semesters in our history. I know it has certainly been challenging for you. I wish we could just make COVID-19 go away, but for right now, that doesn’t look like that will happen anytime soon. When we make decisions at UA Cossatot, we make them with YOU in mind. We want YOU to be successful. We also want YOU to be safe. To make sure you can keep learning, and at the same time be safe, effective immediately, if you are a UA Cossatot student enrolled in a lecture course, you will complete your entire spring semester using the Blackboard Online Learning Platform. While we understand this presents a unique way of learning to some students, it is the best and safest method we have in helping you complete your semester. If you are a student enrolled in a technical course (Medical Professions, Welding, Industrial Maintenance, Cosmetology, Agriculture, etc.), we will be making a determination next week on how we will best serve you.
Our faculty, student services staff, Educational Resource Center, and our administration stand ready to assist you in any way possible to help you achieve your desired learning goals during these tough times. If you are having trouble with internet connectivity or have a computer or laptop that isn’t getting the job done, please call us and we will do our best to help get you through the rest of the semester.
Also effective immediately, UA Cossatot will continue to keep our campuses closed to students and visitors at least through April 3rd and our employees will be working either on campus or by their remote work schedules.
This semester is certainly a challenge but I wanted to personally let you know, we are all in this together and we want the very best for you, and that includes your safety! If there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to email me at: scole@cccua.edu and I will be happy to respond to you.
Thank you and please stay safe!
Dr. Cole
AMI Packets Ready to be picked up at De Queen Middle School
De Queen Middle School 6th-7th grade AMI packets will be available anytime at the north entry door of the middle school building. The packets are located in the filing cabinet (see photo below). Each drawer is labeled by grade. These packets contain work for March 30 - April 17. Students will bring work back when school resumes. Please email any questions or concerns to one of your teachers. We miss you all and hope to see you soon.
These packets can also be printed on our webpage
Blood Drives Across the Area
Want to help your community during these uncertain times? Give blood! Blood drives are scheduled across the area over the next 30 days. Your help is needed!
Howard Memorial Hospital Remains in Lock Down
Howard Memorial Hospital will be further locked down in order to protect you, your family and our staff. Effective immediately, you will be required to enter through the Emergency Room entrance. A screening station is set-up outside the ER and after triage/screening, you will be directed by the nurse where to enter. We realize this may be a little inconvenient; however, it is for everyone's protection. Always remember to cover your cough, sneeze, wash hands frequently and practice social distancing. Don't go out in public unless it is absolutely necessary.
Sevier County Farmers Co-op Selling Plants from UA Cossatot
First, I want to say how much I appreciate the Sevier County Farmers Co-op! I talked to them today and they are going to purchase tomatoes and peppers from our greenhouse to sell at their store. So, those of you who usually get your plants from us, or if you know someone who gets plants from us, please visit the Sevier County Farmers Co-op. I will be making our first delivery by this Friday and plan to drop off plants regularly at the De Queen location.
I will be advertising this information on social media and will also hang a sign on our greenhouse door. If you know someone at the Sevier County Farmers Co-op, please thank them for supporting us during these challenging times! My students have been very concerned about the greenhouse sale and they are sad they won’t be able to take part in that event this year.
Kelli Harris
Agriculture Instructor
183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832
870-584-1218 / kharris@cccua.edu
Business Closures and Layoffs During COVID-19 in Sevier County
Business closures and layoffs mark the new normal in Sevier County
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Business closures and layoffs mark the new normal in Sevier County
Business, for many, has come to a virtual standstill in De Queen, Sevier County and the state, with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson ordering all restaurants, bars and gyms closed last week, due to the insuppressible spread of the novel coronavirus and covid-19.
Video Press Release From Sevier County Health Officer Dr. Jason Lofton
Amanda Hundley about COVID-19
Amanda Hundley of Dr. Randy Walker's office visited our De Queen studio this morning to talk about the added safety measures that clinics are putting in place to stop the spread of COVID-19.
UA Cossatot Scholarship Spplication Deadline Extended to May 1st
The 2020-2021 UA Cossatot scholarship application deadline has been extended to May 1. Please share with your students. The online application can be found here: https://cccua.awardspring.com/
Completing this online scholarship application before May 1 is the best time for students to apply for scholarships for the upcoming academic year and gives them access to all the scholarships we have available
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To UA Cossatot Students
From the UAC Financial Aid Office:
March 23, 2020
Dear Student,
All correspondence from the Office of Financial Aid will be sent to your UAC email account and the email account you provided on your FAFSA application. If you receive a Document Tracking Letter (DTL) from our office, please read the letter carefully, follow the link provided in the letter to locate the forms you will need to complete.
All forms will be accepted by mail, email or fax at this time. If you are returning documents that list social security numbers, please mark out all numbers but the last four numbers (XXX-XX-1234). If you have received a DTL letter from us for the 2019-2020 academic year, please return requested documents as soon as possible.
We encourage all of you that have applied for the upcoming academic year (20-21) to promptly return requested documents also.
The address is:
UAC
Financial Aid
183 College Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
Fax: 870-642-8766
Email: FinancialAid@cccua.edu
Sincerely,
Denise Hammond
Director of Financial Aid
870-584-1118
Fax: 870-642-8766
dhammond@cccua.edu