Bank Honors Veterans

The staff of Equity Bank’s Berryville branch honored Carroll County veterans on Friday, Aug. 25. The bank has partnered with RECON VI, a local nonprofit organization, to honor local veterans each quarter this year. In addition to presenting plaques and gifts to the veterans, Equity Bank hosted a free lunch for all attendees. Pictured from left to right are Ferguson Stewart of the American Legion Honor Guard; RECON VI president Vince Eastwood; veteran George Eddings of Berryville; veteran Rusty See of Green Forest; veteran Mark Blome of Green Forest; veteran Sandy Williams of Berryville; veteran Mike Warkentin of Eureka Springs; Shirley Rash, representing her grandfather Gerald Rash, a veteran who resides in Berryville; and Chuck Welsh of the American Legion Honor Guard. Equity Bank’s final veterans recognition ceremony will be held in November. The public is invited to attend. (Steve Johnson / Eureka Springs Times-Echo)