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Cedar CreekBy VELMA JONESHeadlight Correspondent

Bro. B.C. and Mrs. Mary Hut-son spent the weekend at theparsonage. Bro. Hutson took hismessage from John 9:5 and John12:36-37. He brought a greatmessage.

I wish everyone a Happy NewYear.

Trena Wooten said they hadtheir Christmas last Tuesday.They were all there, some in andout. They enjoyed being togeth-er.

Eddie, Phyllis and the kidswent to church Sunday morning.They went to Conway to theGolden Corral after church.Caliegh is visiting them.

I talked to Junior Sledge Sun-day morning. They were doingvery well.

Daylea and Brandt Rohlmanand Jacob Squires stayed a fewdays with Pat, Linda and EthanRoberts the past week.

Ethan Roberts attended abirthday party for Paxton Wal-lace Saturday night.

Linda Roberts and AmySquires enjoyed taking part inan art class one night last week.

The Roberts’ grandchildrenalso enjoyed ice skating at LittleRock during the week.

Tony and Charlotte Spencer,Chloe, Catelyn, Zach and Jakeof Colorado Springs left today(Sunday) to fly back home.They have been visiting withJimmy and Jennifer Jones andother relatives.

Cleon and Patty Flowers andVelma visited in the JimmyJones home awhile Saturdaynight to be with the kids beforethey went back home.

I visited awhile Sundayevening with Sally France andDebbie. Sally will have surgeryWednesday at the Heart Hospi-tal. Remember her in yourprayers.

Alyssa Jones stayed with melast Tuesday. We enjoyed theday.

We missed the Giffords inchurch Sunday. They enjoyed ashort vacation in Branson.

David and Brenda Huddle-ston and Ben, Timothy and Wes-ley Scroggins enjoyed a nightout in Conway Friday night.

TWENTY-SIX GRAND KNIGHTS have served the Chapter. Those living and attending are,from left, standing, Paul Kordsmeier, Vince Lentz, James Malik, Tommy Hoelzeman, MarkHoelzeman, Paul McCabe, Edward Ruff and Jimmy Patrick; seated, Richard Desalvo, CharlesGunderman, Jack Kordsmeier, Otto Zimmerman, Albert Kordsmeier and Gary Kordsmeier; andkneeling, Johnny Wiedower.

HONORED AT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY celebration of the Knights of Columbus in Mor-rilton are most of the surviving charter members, from left, Jim Oswald, Carl Hoelzeman, HenryRohlman, Fred Briggler Sr., Past Grand Knight Richard Desalvo, Past Grand Knight JackKordsmeier, and Harold Moll.

Knights of Columbus CouncilNo. 5209 celebrates 50 years

CURRENT GRANDKNIGHT Johnny Wiedowerof the Knights of Columbuspresents a check for $1,000 toDiana Beck, executive directorof the Conway County Centerfor Exceptional Children inMorrilton. The MorriltonCouncil devotes at least onefundraiser per year to the cen-ter.

By JOHNNY WIEDOWERSpecial to Headlight

Monsignor Charles F.Kordsmeier Council 5209 ofMorrilton celebrated the 50thanniversary of its charter onDec. 10 at the Knights ofColumbus Hall in Morrilton.Members and guests were treat-ed to a deliciousmeal prepared by their ownrenowned catering committee.

Honored guests included theKnights of Columbus StateDeputy Charles Ketter fromCharleston, along with AbbotJerome Kodell, OSB of SubiacoAcademy, who currently servesas State Chaplain.

Past Grand Knight AlbertKordsmeier gave an account ofmany of the club’s accomplish-ments over the past 50 years,which include, but are not limit-ed to, the support of Sacred

Heart School and the ConwayCounty Center for ExceptionalChildren.

The KofC council in Morril-ton is one of the strongest inArkansas and has been active invarious civic functions such asthe county fair, Relay for Life,and Pro Life Movement. Theyhave also helped many familiesin distress such as those whohave suffered flood, fire or stormdamage. The local council willgive monetary assistance whichcan be matched by the statecouncil.

Morrilton’s council startedwith 71 members (51 new mem-bers and 20 transfers) on Dec.10, 1961, at the National GuardArmory. It now has 260 mem-bers and you can expect to con-tinue to see the results of theircharitable works throughoutConway County.

DEC. 16, SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY surprised Kids First,Morrilton, with a gift of $500. This was one of 18 donations toarea non-profit organizations as part of the company’s SurpriseSanta program. At the presentation are, from left, front row,Clayton, Andrew, Rachel Rholman, SLP, holding Hasel; BrandyHartman, OT, holding Chris; Lesli Fason, OT, holding Cassidy,Jadyn and Laura McNabb, CCT; back row, Jaime Collins,CCT; Chevalita, Cara Glover, SLP; Kim Cox, RN, holdingMikki; Susan McMullan, ECDS; Donice Berkemeyer, SupplyChain Procurement Technician III; Andrea Holland, Kids First,Morrilton director; and Stan Berry, SWN Community Rela-tions.

MR. BECK

Austin Beckon honor rollat Subiaco

Subiaco Academy announcesthat Austin Beck, son of Richardand Sheila Beck of CenterRidge, made the second quarterhonor roll.

To be on the honor roll, a stu-dent must achieve a grade pointaverage of 93 percent or betterwith a minimum grade of 85percent in each course. In addi-tion, the student must demon-strate good character and respectfor the rules of the Academy byreceiving satisfactory ratings inconduct and application, and beconsidered by the administrationto be a responsible member ofthe community both in and outof the classroom.

Subiaco Academy is a collegepreparatory boarding and daymiddle school and high schooldedicated to Catholic Benedic-tine traditions of service to God,respect for self and others,mutual support and the value ofwork.

Deerwood Churchto offer ‘FinancialPeace’ classes

Beginning Jan. 15, at 6:30p.m. Deerwood Church will beoffering “Financial Peace”classes to the community. Thisfinancial system was developedby Dave Ramsey, an internation-ally known Christian financialconsultant.

This is a faith-based systemfor getting out of debt, stayingout of debt and building finan-cial security for your future. Thefirst session, (Jan. 15) is offeredfree, and you can sign up at thattime.

For more information and tosign up ahead of time go to:www.daveramsey.com/fpu/loca-tions/org/37158/class/198816 orcall (501) 208-1900.

ACME acceptingnew students to two choirsBy SHIRLEY FAULKNERExecutive Director

Arkansas Center for MusicEducation (ACME) is acceptingnew students to the ACMECommunity Children’s Choirand the newly-formed ACMECommunity Youth Choir.

The children’s choir is forages 7 to 12. The youth choir isfor ages 13 to 15. Both choirsmeet on Thursdays from 4 to 5p.m. at ACME’s educationalfacility located at 2106 East16th St. in Russellville.

The first class of the springsemester will be held on Jan.12.

Previous experience in a choiris not required nor is there anaudition process. Students willbe taught basic voice tech-niques, note-reading, and how tofollow sheet music, as well assing a variety of styles of musicfor performances.

The children’s choir is underthe direction of Scott Arnold, asenior music education major atArkansas Tech University. Theyouth choir is under the direc-tion of Shirley Faulkner, execu-tive director of ACME. Bothchoirs will perform at least oneconcert, as well as possible com-munity events.

Students interested in eitherchoir should register as soon aspossible to ensure enough musicis ordered. A minimum enroll-ment is required.

ACME is a 501(c)3 non-prof-it community music educationorganization.

To register or for more infor-mation, contact Shirley Faulknerat (479) 264-9107 or by e-mailat info@ac-me.org or visit theACME website at www.ac-me.org.

Celebrate the newyear with 10 freeflowering trees

Residents of Arkansas canring in the new year by receiving10 free flowering trees by join-ing the Arbor Day Foundationany time during January. Bybecoming a member of the non-profit Arbor Day Foundation,you will receive two white flow-ering dogwoods, two floweringcrabapples, two Washingtonhawthorns, two American red-buds and two goldenraintrees.

“These beautiful trees willgive your home in Arkansaslovely flowers with pink, yellowand white colors,” said JohnRosenow, chief executive andfounder of the Arbor Day Foun-dation. “These trees are perfectfor large and small spaces, andthey will provide food and habi-tat for songbirds.”

The free trees are part of thenonprofit Foundation’s Trees forAmerica campaign.

The trees will be shippedpostpaid at the right time forplanting, between Feb. 1 andMay 31, with enclosed plantinginstructions. The 6-to-12-inchtall trees are guaranteed to growor they will be replaced free ofcharge.

Arbor Day Foundation mem-bers also receive a subscriptionto the Foundation’s bimonthlypublication, Arbor Day, and TheTree Book, which includes infor-mation about tree planting andcare.

To become a member of theFoundation and to receive yourfree trees, send a $10 contribu-tion to TEN FREE FLOWER-ING TREES, Arbor Day Foun-dation, 100 Arbor Avenue,Nebraska City, NE 68410, byJan. 31. Arkansas residents canalso join online at arbor-day.org/january.

IRS seeks volunteersto learn about howto prepare taxes

The IRS is looking for Ar-kansas volunteers who wouldlike to learn about basic tax lawand tax form preparation throughthe IRS-sponsored VITA Volun-teer Income Tax Assistance pro-gram.

Upon successful completionof the free training, volunteersthen join with other volunteers touse their knowledge in the freepreparation of basic income taxforms for people in their commu-nities, using provided computersand software.

Last year, almost 100 volun-teers at about 80 locations acrossArkansas helped thousands withtheir taxes.

“The VITA program is in its41st year, and provides valuable,free assistance to those in needof tax help in communitiesacross Arkansas and the nation,”said David Stell, IRS spokes-man. “Volunteers not only expe-rience the enjoyment of helpingothers, but also gain personal,helpful knowledge of basic taxlaw.”

VITA volunteers need nothave a financial or tax back-ground — in fact they comefrom all walks of life — but theyall share an interest in learningabout basic tax preparation andin helping others.

Typically, VITA free tax helpis offered at various times andlocations from the beginning ofFebruary through the April tax-filing deadline.

More information about vol-unteering for VITA, as well asthe online volunteer sign-up,Form 14310, can be found on theIRS website, www.irs.gov, bytyping “volunteer” in the searchwindow, then clicking on “Vol-unteer in Your Community.”

The signup form can be sub-mitted electronically, or it can beprinted and mailed to: IRSVITA, Attn: J. Fisher, Stop 1040,700 W. Capitol, Little Rock, AR72201.

This year, volunteers aresought from all over Arkansas,but especially from the followingareas:

Central Arkansas: GreaterLittle Rock area, Jacksonvillearea, Pine Bluff Area, Stuttgartarea;

Northern Arkansas: Moun-tain Home area;

Northwestern Arkansas:Fayetteville area, Fort Smitharea, Huntsville area,Van Burenarea;

Eastern Arkansas: WestMemphis area;

Northeastern Arkansas:Jonesboro area, Blytheville area,Osceola area, Paragould area,Piggott area; and

Western Arkansas: Menaarea.

Subiaco Academyto host ShadowDay Jan. 20

Subiaco Academy, a CatholicBenedictine boarding and dayschool for boys, located in west-ern Arkansas, is hosting a Shad-ow Day on Friday, Jan. 20, forprospective students and theirparents interested in learningmore about the world class col-lege preparatory program offeredin junior and senior high. Theevent is open to young men ingrades 6-10.

Prospective boarders and earlyarrivals can spend Thursdaynight, Jan. 19, in a dorm. Par-ents’ accommodations are pro-vided in the guest house on cam-pus or in a nearby hotel. They arealso welcome to come early Fri-day morning. All activities,including overnight stays andmeals, are free of charge.

In addition to the opportunityto experience dorm life, visitingstudents will also shadow class-es, meet teachers and current stu-dents and tour the campus. Theywill learn why so many youngmen have chosen to attend theAcademy and have become suc-cessful students, artists and ath-letes at a school known fordeveloping boys into fine youngmen. Parents attending will tourthe facilities and meet adminis-tration and faculty members invarious informative situations.

A Catholic school establishedin 1887 by the Benedictinemonks of Subiaco Abbey, theAcademy is open to students ofany denomination or faith. Forover 120 years Subiaco has guid-ed and formed young men, help-ing them to grow in virtue,developing their hidden gifts,fostering their love of truth andpreparing them for success.

Subiaco’s 1-8 teacher to stu-dent ratio allows for each boy toreceive particular attention andthe opportunity to flourish aca-demically. Excellent collegeplacement is just one of theadvantages offered at the Acade-my, finding the best fit for eachstudent while helping themacquire ACT scores that are wellabove the national average and asignificant amount of collegescholarships. Aside from form-ing the mind, however, Subiacoscholars are involved in eightvarsity sports and a host of otheractivities. All are encouraged todevelop in any area of their inter-est.

Subiaco Academy is locatedapproximately 45 miles east ofFort Smith just off of ArkansasHighway 22 at 405 North Subia-co Avenue in the town of Subia-co. For more details about theShadow Day and to reserve aplace, please call the admissionoffice at 1-800-364-7824 or e-mail us at admissions@-subi.org.