Antonio  was honored by the Arkansas Sheriffs Association for his efforts to

evacuate a wrecked school bus. Pictured is Antonio, seventh grader, and Sheriff, Danny Russell.

Lori Fields, HIPPY Educator for Ashdown, has earned the Child

Development Associate (CDA) Credential in recognition of

outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded

by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C.

which represents the early childhood profession. Lori attended

Texarkana Community College to complete the course work and

was given an oral and written exam by an examiner from

Washington, D.C. She is stationed at the Community Enrichment

Center as a volunteer and serves children in the community ages 3

and 4 years of age. The HIPPY program is a home instruction

program for parents of preschool youngsters. The program is

funded by ABC.