... being bored in her work has been one of her strengths. "In all the years of volunteering and working as executive director of ILS, I have always been challenged and never bored. I never wanted to work anywhere else, because I felt that what ...

... Services, sitting in an easy chair and talking amiably. But looks can be deceiving. In fact, she is the new of director of ILS, not a clone of former director Peggy Schneider by any means but simply a replacement for the agency's icon who ...

... Troop 2001 and their engrossment with clients of Independent Living Services. According to Jackie Fliss, executive director of ILS, the scouts decided to partner with the social agency for community service projects and the connection has proved ...

... with developmental disabilities attain skills leading to a better quality of life. Jackie Fliss has been executive director of ILS for six years. ILS consumers live in their own homes or in ILS-owned group homes, apartments or in an immediate ...

... is nearing completion. Construction on the facility on Cedar Street began in the fall. Jackie Fliss, executive director of ILS, said the apartments should be ready this month. The project is "way ahead of schedule," she said. "We've ...

... Stroud's ever-present smile and genuine love of people touched many lives. Peggy Schneider, who was executive director of ILS for many years, recalls Mrs. Stroud as a loving person who never had a bad word for anybody. "She was a good friend ...

... our wonderful clients ... who have a vision of living independently in our community." Jackie Fliss, executive director of ILS, thanked the community and everyone who had a part in the opening of the new facility. "We will continue to pray ...

... 10,000 grant from the state of Arkansas will help us develop our mentoring program," Jackie Fliss, executive director of ILS, said. Mentoring is defined as advising or coaching an individual. This undertaking will be carried on through ...

... from sales of their original artwork. The rest of the money helps support the art program. Jackie Fliss, executive director of ILS, said in a prepared statement, "It's not only good for their pocketbook but more importantly for the individual ...

... Watkins was a longtime member of the ILS board. On hand for the presentation of the books were Jackie Fliss, executive director of ILS, Ruth Voss, Faulkner County Librarian, and Janie "Cricket" Watkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Watkins. Titles ...