COMMUNITY DIGEST
SSHS All ’70s reunion postponed
After much consideration, the All ’70s’ Reunion Committee has decided to postpone the April 18 reunion. Although it is disappointing, organizers felt it was in the best interest of everyone to be cautious considering the current pandemic. Organizers remain optimistic and look forward to announcing the new date for the next get together. For updates, visit sshsall70sreunion.com and the reunion Facebook page.
Westville High School Hall of Fame
The Westville High School All School reunion has been postponed until a later undetermined date due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nominations can still be made for the Westville High School Hall of Fame. Honoree(s) must be a graduate of Westville High School. Selection is based on the impact the nominee has made in the lives of others or communities (local, state, region, nation or world). The induction into the Hall of Fame will be at the WHS All School Reunion, date to be determined, in Westville, Okla. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The required information is the year of graduation, summary detailing actions of nominee and contact information of nominee and nominator. Articles and other material may be included but are not required. Submit nominations to joymorriswalker@gmail.com or Joy Walker, 428 W. Davis Field Road, Muskogee, OK 74401. For more information, contact Joy Walker at 918348-1873. See Facebook, Westville High School All School Reunion.
Bookstore at the Library Closed Indefinitely
The Bookstore at the Library is closed for the indefinite future due to the coronavirus. Organizers are looking forward to reopening when the situation is resolved.
Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship
The Shelter Insurance Foundation will award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduate of Siloam Springs High School this spring. The scholarship is sponsored and partially funded by Shelter Agent Jimmy Allen. A committee of local high school officials and community leaders will select the recipient based on the winner’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character and participation and leadership in school and community activities. Applications and additional information about the Shelter Foundation Scholarship is available and should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the selection committee. The original deadline has been extended to April 8 due to covid-19, Allen said. For more information, interested seniors should contact their high school counselor, principal or Shelter Insurance Agent Jimmy Allen.
SSRH Auxiliary Scholarships
The Siloam Springs Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships to adults that are studying for a career in the medical field. The applicants must have already completed their first year of medical studies and are currently enrolled as a fulltime student (12 hours or more).
Application forms may be picked up at the front desk at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. Forms must be completed and returned to the hospital no later than May 1. All applicants will be contacted with the results within 45 days.
Tornado siren testing
The city of Siloam Springs has changed the testing day for the outdoor warning system to 1 p.m. on the first Monday of the month.
In the past, testing has taken place on Friday. First Monday testing will give city staff time to make repairs immediately if they are needed. Should cloudy weather, rain or other inclement weather occur on a test day, the testing will be delayed one day, until completed.
American Legion Fundraiser
An Ora-32, three-speed bicycle, donated by Dogwood Junction, will be given away Sunday, April 26, at the American Legion Community Building in Siloam Springs. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10 for a chance to win the bicycle, which retails for $489.99. This fundraiser is to help support the Legion’s scholarship fund. Tickets may be purchased from any American Legion member.
Street closure
Siloam Springs Street Department will close Lake Francis Drive from the railroad tracks east to Lincoln Street. This is a complete road rebuild and the street will not be open to traffic.
Museum Membership drive underway
The Siloam Springs Museum is holding its membership drive. Membership can be renewed either online at www.siloamspringsmuseum.com/membership or by stopping by the museum at 112 N. Maxwell to renew membership or become a new member.
Membership levels range from $15 to $500.
SSRH Auxiliary volunteer drive
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital Auxiliary is looking for willing volunteers for the information desk, obstetrics department, radiology department, surgery department and materials management. The Auxiliary offers an opportunity to help the community while working three or four hours a week. Stop by the front desk of the hospital for an application or call Donna Conger for more information at 479-373-6428.
Coat drive
New and gently used coats and sweaters of all sizes, especially children’s sizes, are being collected for those in need. They will be distributed at the clothing giveaway at Eastgate Church of Christ from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. Items also are offered to nursing home residents and students at local schools. All coats will be cleaned by Snappy Dry Cleaners. Coats can be dropped off at the office of Dr. Susan Vaughan at My Family Eye Care located at 820 Stateline Road in West Siloam Springs; Snappy Dry Cleaners located at 618 S. Holly St.; or Eastgate Church of Christ located at 1997 East U.S. Highway 412.
For more information, call Joyce at 918-422-5811.
Fire Department feedback
The Siloam Springs Fire Department offers an Emergency Medical Services Customer Survey that will allow individuals who have been treated by a city ambulance to provide honest and confidential feedback about their experience. Customers can provide valuable insight and feedback into the Fire Department’s performance.
“Our goal is to constantly strive to improve the quality of the services that we provide to the citizens,” said Siloam Springs Fire Department Chief Jeremey Criner. “The feedback that we receive will be an integral part of our quality improvement program.”
If you’ve had any interaction with the city’s EMS crews, please take a few minutes to fill out the EMS Customer Survey located on the Fire Department page of the City’s website, www.siloamsprings. com/199/Fire.