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The course will be held May 20 – 22 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM each day and consist of three sessions:

Session 1: Canva Basics (May 20)
Get started with Canva! In this session, we’ll walk you through creating a Canva account, exploring its primary features, and navigating the platform. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up on the basics, this session will set you up for success!

Session 2: Design Principles & Advanced Features (May 21)
Take your designs to the next level! Learn the key principles of design and how to apply them in Canva. We’ll dive into more advanced features, including layers, effects, and typography tools, to help you create professional-quality designs.

Session 3: Hands-On Design Workshop (May 22) 
Put your new skills to the test! In this interactive session, you’ll create your own designs using the tools and techniques learned in the first two sessions. Get personalized feedback as you experiment with advanced features and build your creative projects.

Registration is required and spots are limited so register ASAP!

https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education

Registration opens April 21!

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Place:  201 North Jackson Street, El Dorado, AR  71730

Date:  Saturday, April 5th  Time:  8AM

Entry Fee – Individual $30  Child 12 or under $25  Race Day:  $35

1-Mile Walk – Is for participants who want to walk with their leashed dog/pet.  If is a fun event for dogs/pets of all breeds, ages and sizes!

Runner Amenities:  Each participant will receive a T-Shirt of your size, To be guaranteed a T-shirt of your size, you must Register by March 28th.

Packet Pick-up:  At race site on the morning of the race – Saturday, April 5th  6:45-7:45AM

Course:

5K: Race will start at 201 N Jackson, proceed down N Jackson, turn right at Faulkner, then left onto Madison. Run all the way down Madison till you hit the dead end,  turn around and come back the way you came.

1 Mile Walk: Proceed down N Jackson, turn right onto Faulkner, then left onto Madison. Turn around at 3RD street and come back the way you came.

Trophies and medals will be given to overall men and women’s top three finishers.

Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each age group for men and women.

Age groups are: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

Medals will be given to the overall top three finishers, men and women, for the 1 Mile walk.

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By Caitlan Butler
Managing Editor/El Dorado News-Times

The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce’s first countywide job fair was held Tuesday, and it was a great success, economic development project manager Kaitlyn Rigdon said.

“I think it went so well,” she said Wednesday afternoon. “I was so excited at the turnout, not just from employers but also people looking to be employed.”

Rigdon said about 30 local businesses, ranging from small, momand-pop companies originated in El Dorado to global corporations with operations in Union County, were represented at the job fair, along with several organizations that provide resources to job-seekers.

“We had all types of industries represented… It was literally all types of businesses, and one of the my favorite things was seeing – we weren’t sure what it was going to look like, we didn’t want it to feel like a competition between businesses, and it wasn’t. It was a cohesive, community event and all the businesses were talking to each other and having a great time,” she said.

Mark Day, public relations and land manager at LANXESS, manned his company’s booth, and said about 100 people submitted applications for positions at the plant.

“I thought it went really well. I was very excited to be a part of it,” Day said.

Rigdon said in all, more than 200 local residents attended the job fair looking for employment. About half already have jobs, she said, and Day noted that many of the applicants he spoke to were transitioning in their careers.

“I was surprised at how many … people not starting out their careers, people who were in transition, came,” Day said.

Rigdon said at least two of the job-seekers who attended the event Tuesday walked out with job offers, and more than that had follow-up interviews scheduled.

“Employers were really pleased with the quality of people that showed up and how eager they were to get a job,” she said.

Representatives from South Arkansas College’s Career Accelerator, Goodwill and the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services were on hand to provide assistance to job-seekers as well.

“SouthArk … was there helping people figure out what path they wanted to do, because a lot of times, the plant opportunities, you have to have some kind of technical training. The Career Accelerator offers that,” Rigdon said. “Goodwill, they do a lot for unemployed people looking for jobs, like helping with resumes, so they were able to schedule some sessions and let people know what resources they do offer so they can follow up at their office.”

The Division of Workforce Services came with the agency’s mobile unit, Rigdon said.

“It’s this huge bus where you can go in and actually fill out resumes. They’ll help you build your resume and also do online applications,” she said. “They were really pleased with the amount of people that came… They said they’ve done a lot of events in the past, and this one was really good. They had a lot of people come into their bus and get help.”

Rigdon said feedback from those who went to the job fair in search of employment opportunities was also positive.

“They were really pleased with the employers that were there with booths and opportunities they had provided, and also they were really pleased with the resources we had available for them,” she said.

With the inaugural event behind them, Rigdon said she and others at the Chamber are looking forward to making the countywide job fair an annual event. “If anything, going forward, we want to do more. We just weren’t sure of how it was going to look exactly, but the feedback we’ve gotten is all positive, so we just want to grow it and make it bigger next time,” she said.

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WHAT: Public Involvement Meeting to discuss SWAPDD, Inc. application for a
Brownfield Cleanup Grant to remove asbestos from the Warner Brown Hospital
West Wing.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 5:00 PM

WHERE: Union County Courthouse
101 N Washington Ave, El Dorado, AR

Notice of Intent to submit an application for a United State Environmental Protection Agency
Brownfields Cleanup Grant by Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District Inc. (SWAPDD, Inc.)
Public Notice is hereby given that SWAPDD, Inc. Brownfields Program intends to apply for the EPA
Brownfields Cleanup Grant funding for the asbestos abatement of the Warner Brown Hospital (West
Wing) prior to renovations. A public meeting will be held on November 7th regarding approval of a grant
application to the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain Brownfields funding for asbestos
abatement at the Warner Brown Hospital (West Wing). The property is to be redeveloped to better
serve the needs of the community. The Warner Brown Hospital (West Wing) was built by investors in
1920. Union County purchased the property in August of 2022, and SWAPDD, Inc. under Warranty Deed
and a Remediation Grant Agreement obtained ownership of the property for removal of asbestos.
Ownership reverts back to Union County once the property is abated of asbestos. The plans are to
renovate the property for possible college dorm rooms, rental property, offices, or other departments
under the Union County umbrella. The hospital was built in a time period where it was common practice
to use building materials that contain asbestos. Prior to any renovations asbestos containing materials
will need to be properly removed. SWAPDD, Inc. encourages Union County and El Dorado citizens,
business owners, and other interested stakeholders to attend the November 7th public meeting to be
held at the Union County Courthouse to provide feedback and comments about this project. Comments
on the application can be sent to jimmy.parker@arkansas.gov. A copy of the ABCA plan and grant
application are available at the Union County Courthouse, 101 N Washington Ave, El Dorado, AR 71730 for
more information about the Public Hearing please contact: Jimmy Parker, Brownfields Coordinator, 870
235-7521 or jimmy.parker@arkansas.gov.

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SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-TIMES

The Salvation Army of El Dorado provided sack lunches for school children in the area during the week of Spring Break, March 20 – March 24.

The effort was successful, according to local Salvation Army commander Major David Robinson.

“We are happy to announce we served 983 sack lunches per day to over 13 different locations in Union County and one location in Ouachita County to ensure hungry youth were fed. The grand total of meals served was 4,915,” Robinson said.

The program has provided thousands of meals since its inception over ten years ago.

“The Salvation Army cannot do this alone; we rely on faithful volunteers to help in this huge undertaking of making these lunches. We were blessed to have over 130 volunteers come and provide over 200 hours of service to this project,” Robinson said. “A portion of the funding for this program is provided by the Union County Community Foundation, Brookshires Grocery, Wyatt Baptist Church and United Way of Union County.”

He went on to give further thanks to local volunteers.

“We had an awesome group come every day to help make sandwiches and pack lunches. It went so smooth, and everyone was in such great spirits every day. It was a blessing to be with them each day as we prepared the meals,” said Robinson.

Groups that helped included Murphy USA; SRG; Camp Fire groups; youth groups from College Avenue Church of Christ and Parkers Chapel First Baptist Church; Service League; the El Dorado City Council; and other groups from around the county.

“We didn’t get all groups name. There were many individuals that came and served, and we are so thankful for each and every one of them. We want to thank those that allowed us to deliver meals to you so you could pass them out. We live in a great giving community that care[s] for others,” Robinson said.

He added that the Salvation Army was able to serve “over 1,500 meals” in Camden with the help of The Plant A Seed Foundation.

“Mr. Charles Moore and company prepared the meals there and delivered them each day. We thank them for partnership,” Robinson said.

“Meeting human needs in Jesus’ name is what we do and with the help of all volunteers we made it a good Spring Break for those children looking for a meal. We are looking forward to next year and hope we can serve more children with the help of this community,” he concluded.

The Salvation Army is interested in hearing from the public if they know of a location where children are needing a meal.

Robinson asked that those who have information, would like further information or wish to donate call The Salvation Army at 870-863-4830.

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