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Submitted photo ELKS HONOR: From left are Garland County Under Sheriff Jason Lawrence, Brandi Cannon, sheriff's Sgt. Joshua Cannon, recipient of ASEA Enrique Camarena Award, Kacky Carey, chairman, Americanism Committee Lodge 380, and Lou Pettiford, chairman of the Accident Prevention Committee Lodge 380.
Submitted photo ELKS HONOR: From left are Garland County Under Sheriff Jason Lawrence, Brandi Cannon, sheriff's Sgt. Joshua Cannon, recipient of ASEA Enrique Camarena Award, Kacky Carey, chairman, Americanism Committee Lodge 380, and Lou Pettiford, chairman of the Accident Prevention Committee Lodge 380.

Elks present deputy with enforcement award

The Arkansas State Elks Association, at its state convention, presented the Enrique Camarena Award to Sgt. Joshua Cannon of the Garland County Sheriff's Department.

The award is presented annually to a law enforcement officer who is considered to be outstanding in the area of drug awareness and drug enforcement.

"From all nominees within the state of Arkansas, there were five highly qualified finalists, and Sgt. Cannon was the unanimous choice of the Elks State Drug Awareness Committee," a news release said. Cannon and his wife, Brandi, were honored at the convention banquet by Elks from across the state of Arkansas.

Senior center to hold arts showcase on Thursday

Hot Springs Senior Center, 301 Broadway, is holding a Creative Arts Showcase Gallery Walk from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the center.

Senior center artists will show their creative arts projects including acrylic paintings, pour paintings, decoupage, and copper wire sculptures.

Refreshments will be served.

Submitted photo SERVICE AWARDS: South Hot Springs Lions Club recently celebrated years of service for several members of the club. From left are Lion Donnie Plummer, 45 years, Lion Lee Floyd, 20 years, Lion Don Draper, district governor, Lion Larry Louden, 10 years, and Lion Dave Osborne, 45 years.
Submitted photo SERVICE AWARDS: South Hot Springs Lions Club recently celebrated years of service for several members of the club. From left are Lion Donnie Plummer, 45 years, Lion Lee Floyd, 20 years, Lion Don Draper, district governor, Lion Larry Louden, 10 years, and Lion Dave Osborne, 45 years.

Society on 05/08/2019

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