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Civil Air Patrol, Arkansas Wing Stands Ready to Help Teachers
By Gary Podgurski
Little Rock, August 11, 2022- Members of the Civil Air Patrol, Arkansas Wing are once again ready to help teachers make an impact in their classrooms.
Civil Air Patrol, the auxiliary of the Unites States Air Force, provides Aerospace Education Curriculum, along with free STEM kits for educators across the country is gearing up for another year of assisting teachers implementing high quality, project-based instruction in their classrooms across the state.
“We currently offer over 20 different STEM kits for teachers in all grade levels, K-12”, states Maj Garrick St. Pierre, Director of Aerospace Education Arkansas Wing of CAP. “Each of these STEM kits come with lesson plans and student materials written by experienced teachers and aerospace experts who have firsthand knowledge of the challenges in the classroom”, he went on to say. “All of our materials are Next Generation Science Standards compliant and are totally free to Arkansas teachers and school districts”.
Maj St. Pierre went on to mention that “the membership fee of $35.00 is being covered by a generous grant from the NASA’s Arkansas Space Grant Consortium” (ASGC). Dr. Keith Hudson said, “The NASA Arkansas Space Grant Consortium sponsors aerospace research, training and other related activities at Arkansas colleges and universities as well as doing K-12 outreach.”. Dr. Hudson, the Director of ASGC added, “The Civil Air Patrol’s Aerospace Education Member (AEM) program is an outstanding way for teachers to become involved in space, aeronautics, rocketry, and other STEM activities. Arkansas Space Grant is a proud sponsor of AEMs in Arkansas and provides grant support to Civil Air Patrol towards AEM/teacher success and K-12 projects”
Civil Air Patrol has provided hundreds of STEM kits to Arkansas classrooms all across the state, impacting thousands of students at a cost of over $100,000. Perhaps the most sought after benefit to becoming an AEM is the Teacher Orientation Flights, or TOP flights. AEMs/teachers who join this program are entitled to a free flight each year in our aircraft. Currently Arkansas Wing operates 9 Cessna 172s and 182s across the state. Teachers flying with us will have the opportunity to grab hold of the yoke and experience firsthand the trill and excitement of flight.
Additionally, the Arkansas Wing Aerospace department hosts educator workshops offering 6 professional development (PD) hours to teachers, This workshop ensures teachers are current on how to best utilize CAP materials to achieve maximum impact with their students.
Civil Air Patrol, in partnership with the Air and Space Force Association, offer many types of grants to educators for STEM education. Additionally, Arkansas Wing, in partnership with ASGC, offer grants as well for Arkansas educators.
“You do not have to be a traditional teacher to qualify for this program.”, Maj St Pierre stated. “Anyone who has direct influence over children is welcome to apply and use our free products.” He went on to add, “The reason we do this is simple. Last year, Aerospace took over the number one slot for exports from Arkansas. Also, we, as a country, are projected to be over 10,000 pilots short by the end of this year. Growth and income potential in the Aerospace Industry both in and out of state are exploding.”
Missy Stubblefield and Sabrina Ketter, both science teachers with the Charleston School District have used many kits from CAP. According to Sabrina Ketter, “The STEM kits we have received from Civil Air Patrol have aligned with my 5th and 6th grade science curriculum very well. The process of applying for the kits and submitting evaluations is an easy process to complete.” “The STEM kits from Civil Air Patrol have given my students opportunities that they otherwise would not have had, led to in-depth discussions, and allowed students to explore different fields of science and technology,” says Missy Stubblefield.
Established in 1941, Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and as such is a member of its Total Force. In its auxiliary role, CAP operates a fleet of 555 single-engine aircraft, 2,250 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and performs about 90% of all search and rescue operations within the contiguous United States as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Often using innovative cellphone forensics and radar analysis software, CAP was credited by the AFRCC with saving 108 lives last year. CAP’s 58,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Members also serve as mentors to over 24,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs.
For your local unit, questions, or to become a member visit ARWG.CAP.GOV, or call the Arkansas Wing Recruiting NCO at 479.285.1482.
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Jamie Valdez has been missing from Booneville, AR since June 10.
Full video coming this weekend. Please if you know something or have heard anything, reach out to me! We NEED to find him!
BOONEVILLE, ARKANSAS !!!
UPDATED - MISSING: James Lubin “Jamie” Valdez, a Caucasian male, was 47 years old when he was last known to be in the area of Carefree Lane, Booneville, Arkansas on June 10, 2021. Jamie and his wife had an argument. He left in his vehicle heading to the Ozark area, but he never made it there. His vehicle was found 4 days later in the Sugar Grove area by the Bluff/Swimming hole off of Dry Creek Road. The words "He is Near. Help me." were etched in the dirt on the back window of his silver, 2010 Chevy Equinox. His insurance card was located outside the vehicle. Searches, including a dive team, have turned up nothing in the way of leads.
Jamie has a mole on his left cheek. He has the name “Sierra” tattooed on his left forearm. He was wearing black shorts, tennis shoes, a black baseball cap, and is known to wear sunglasses. He is diabetic and did not take his medication with him.
Jamie is 5’ 9” tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds with Brown hair and Brown eyes.
There is a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for his disappearance. If you have information about Jamie, please call the Booneville Police Department at (479) 675-3508 or Dorrell Investigations, Private Investigator Jackie Dorrell at (501) 276-3393. You may also call the WE HELP THE MISSING - TIP LINE at (866) 660-4025. Your tips may remain anonymous.
I don't know who is doing the Booneville Democrat these days but It isn't worth the paper it is written on. I don't buy a paper very often but when I did it had stuff in it about Booneville and Magazine. NOW it has Greenwood football on the front page. I am Happy for Greenwood but, I want to see Booneville and Magazine issues. If I wanted to read about women's soccer I would get a Gazette. Just wanted to express my unhappiness with how the paper looks and the content. VERY UNHAPPY!!!! Will not buy again!
Disappointed to see nothing about Booneville on the front page this week.
Will their be a new editor?
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Hey Booneville, Arkansas community, we need your help more than ever right now! Your chance to help our area blood supply is on Monday, May 11th at the Mercy Hospital Booneville. Get the summer design t-shirt and your choice of a FREE entry to the Science Museum of Oklahoma or TWO FREE entries to Safari Joe's H2O Water Park in Tulsa. All blood types needed and walk ins are welcomed! ***NOTICE If you have your own mask please bring it to wear while you donate. If you do not have one we will have one for you.*** Booneville AR Chamber, City of Booneville, Arkansas, Booneville Police Department, Booneville Democrat
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