Within REACH is:
Redirection,Education,Avocation,Counseling &Housing for young adults. This is for those 16+ who are in a homeless/couch-surfing situation due to absent or inadequate parental supervision. The Within REACH house is a three-bedroom in Bryant, owned by one of directors of the program. It is being rented at the time, but when vacant, the house will be used for the youth and two adult supervisors.
The Board of Directors for Within REACH includes:
Yvonne Dougherty,Director of the Saline County Adult Education Center;Curtis Wilson,Treasurer for the City of Shannon Hills;Brent Standridge,Attorney at Law;Shelli Russell,founder of MySaline.com, columnist for Benton Courier;Dave Hall,studio musician and electrician;"Angry Patrick" Beam,comedian and public relations specialist; andDustin Works, Poster Child. :)
Actually, State Rep. Ann Clemmer was there earlier, and State Rep. Dawn Creekmore was a judge. Yvonne Ms. Pecan Tart was probably blinded by the possibility of becoming the first ever Unofficial State Nut Queen!
The Dead Elvis, Ms. Pe-canessa Pie, Ms. Pecan Saandie, Ms. Pecan Brittle, Ms. Pecan Tart
AFter listening to unique versions of Elvis tunes, Judges Ann Clemmer, Barbara Nix, and Chertl Skinner voted hands-down that the Dead Elvis was the winner. Th…
Sharpe was out for the afternoon, but Mike Kennedy and Jeff Allen were at The Point 94.1FM to make sure Shelli told all about what a great event Salineoween will be. Don't forget that Jeff Allen will be at Salineoween from Noon to 2pm! I couldn't ge…
Great! We have someone taking pix, but can always use more! And we REALLY need volunteers to run the games and stuff. Thanks for volunteering! You can call me at 303-4010 if you have questions. Shelli
Some wonderful community-minded folks from around the area have graciously volunteered to stick their necks out for the Within REACH cause. After they stick their necks out, folks will do their best to plant a pie on their noggin. Yes, this is the p…