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Razorback Garrett Uekman Remembered Today

Nov 29, 2011JerryArkansasArkansas, File Cabinet, Garrett Uekman, Razorbacks

“Family, friends, teammates and coaches gathered outside Christ the King Catholic Church on Monday, released red and white helium-filled balloons, raised their hands and Called the Hogs,” reports Robbie Neiswanger with the Arkansas News Bureau. “It was a fitting tribute to Arkansas tight end Garrett Uekman, who was remembered during a funeral service in West Little Rock.” Click here to read the rest of the story.

Our prayers continue to go out to Uekman’s family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time.

Help Pro-Life Arkansas Students go to D.C.

Nov 29, 2011JerryAbortionAbortion, Arkansas, Pro-life, Students for Life

Pro-life students at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville are ready to take a huge stand for life. As members of the UA chapter of Students for Life, they have an opportunity to attend the largest pro-life conference in the world in Washington, DC, January 22 through 24. There, students will attend informative, encouraging workshops that will equip them to become more effective pro-life activists on their college campus and across Arkansas.

But time is short and these students need your help. To find out how you can get involved, please contact Barbara Durkee. Email her at badurkee@yahoo.com or call her at 479-847-5535.

Education Frustration

Nov 9, 2011JerryEducationArkansas

The following is a post from Family Council staff member Sarah Bean.

There are some days at work that I genuinely miss school. Granted, those days are rare and it’s more like nap time, recess, and the breaks that I miss—because I surely don’t miss all the standardized tests that were required. No, those days are long gone. Don’t misunderstand me: Education has served me well. In fact, I wish I was a better student back when I was in school. What about our kids today? How is the education system serving them?

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