APRIL 2012 NEWS -

ARCHERY

LOCAL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE 2012 ARKANSAS NATIONAL ARCHERY PROGRAM STATE TOURNAMENT THIS PAST SATURDAY (MARCH 24TH) IN HOT SPRINGS AT SUMMIT ARENA. HERE ARE THE LOCAL RESULTS: MENA BEARCATS SCORED 3,165, WICKES WARRIORS 3,012 AND THE ODEN TIMBERWOLVES SCORED 3,028.
THE TOP SCORE EARNERS FOR THE MEN WAS: 1ST PLACE DANNY ARCENEAU OF THE MENA BEARCATS WITH A SCORE OF 286. IN 5TH WAS BRAXTON LANCE OF THE BEARCATS AND 9TH PLACE ZACK JOHNSON OF THE WICKES WARRIORS. IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS DIVISION: BEARCAT CHISM MAYE PLACED 5TH AND MATHEW GREEN 6TH. THE BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCHER SHOOTOFF WAS WON BY BEARCAT CHISM MAYE WHO TOOK 1ST PLACE. IN THE HIGH SCHOOL ARCHER SHOOT OFF 2ND PLACE WAS DANNY ARCENEAU OF THE BEARCATS AND BRAXTON LANCE TOOK 5TH. THE TOP LOCAL SCORE FOR THE WOMEN'S DIVISION WAS 5TH PLACE ASHLEY PHILPOT OF ODEN TIMBERWOLVES WITH A SCORE OF 275. ASHLEY ALSO PLACED 2ND IN THE HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE ARCHER SHOOT OFF IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION. ALEX STARK OF THE ODEN TIMBERWOLVES PLACED 10TH. THE TOURNAMENT WAS SPONSORED BY THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.

LADYCAT AND BEARCAT HONORS 2011-2012

Ladycat All District and Honorable Mention:
Two Ladycats received Post Season honors.
All District: Madi Sherrer.
Honorable Mention: Brittany Fields.

Bearcat All District and Honorable Mention:
The Mena Bearcats had two players receive post season honors.
Junior Kyle Roberts made All-District and Junior Malachi McGee
made All-District Honorable Mention.

Congratulations from all the crew at Mena Radio to these fine players.
Thanks to Coach Tedder and Coach Clark for the information.

ACORN TIGER HONORS 2011-2012

Acorn Sr. Girls

All-District: Abby Jackson, Tiffany Bayne and Jasmine Jackson.
All-State: Abby Jackson.
All-State Tournament Team: Jasmine Jackson.

Acorn Sr. Boys
All-District:Ronnie Stevens.

Congratulations to these fine young people from the crew at Mena Radio.
And thanks to Coach Mike Jackson for the information.

VAN COVE HORNET HONORS 2011-12

Van Cove Sr. Girls

All District: Leah Craft and Cassandra Jewell.

Van Cove Sr. Boys

All District: Tyler Manning, Tony Nichols, Kyle Jewell and Brenden Ludlow.

3 PERSON SCRAMBLE

THE R.M.C.C. RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM IS SPONSORING A 3 PERSON SCRAMBLE ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH AT 10AM AT THE OAUCHITA GOLF COURSE. THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO ENTER A TEAM SHOULD CONTACT LAURA POWELL AT 394-7622 EXTENSION 1452 FOR ENTRY FEE AND PRIZE INFORMATION.

ACORN HIGH APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

ACORN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY CHOSE THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR APRIL:
7TH GRADE:NATHAN CHANEY
8TH GRADE:ASHLEY LONG
9TH GRADE:MISTY OGLESBY
10TH GRADE:LYDIA TILLEY
11TH GRADE:ANDY FREEMAN
12TH GRADE:KIM HUFF
STUDENTS RECEIVE AN ACADEMIC PLAQUE AND HAVE THEIR LUNCH FURNISHED BY SIMPLE SIMONS PIZZA OF MENA.

CONSUMER BEWARE , THERE IS A NEW POSTAL SCAM THAT HAS LOCAL PEOPLE THINKING IT IS A LEGITIMATE OPPORTUNITY!!!!

The scammer will either place an ad in a legitimate classified listing, online or in print, or they will collect their victim’s names and email addresses off of resumes posted online. Some of them are even making “copy cat” websites of legitimate Secret Shopper companies to use in their scam to help convince the victim that this is all legitimate. For a listing of legitimate Secret Shopper companies, go to http://www.mysteryshop.org/
The victim will be told that they have been hired as a Secret Shopper and will be sent a cashier’s check or money order to cash and use on their assignments. One of the assignments is to review the service at a Western Union or Money Gram location. They are given a name and address to wire money to, from the check that was sent to them, and told to fill out an evaluation form on the service received and email or fax that back to the company they are working for.
Everything seems fine, and some victims may even complete a few “assignments” before the check is discovered to be counterfeit. On average, it takes about 10 business days for the bank to realize that the check is counterfeit, but we have seen some cases where it has taken over 6 months. Once the bank dose find that the check is counterfeit, they will contact you demanding the return of the money and deduct the full amount of the check from your bank account. This sometimes leaves the victims with negative bank accounts.If you have received
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ACORN HIGH APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH QUORUM COURT MEETING RECAP

THE POLK COUNTY QUORUM COURT MET FOR THEIR MONTHLY MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH. POLK COUNTY JUDGE BRANDON ELLISON RECAPS LAST NIGHTS ACTIONS:

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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS WINNERS

Wickes High School seventh and eighth grade students competed in the DeQueen-Mena Educational Cooperative’s Battle of the Books on April 26, 2012, in Gillham. This is a jeopardy-style contest in which a team of students answer questions about books they have read. Students were given a list of 15 books to read prior to the contest.

Wickes High School sent four teams to the competition. Those representing the 7th grade were Brady Canada, Jose Cordova, Alejandro Gonzalez, Casandra Lopez, and Alexander Woods. Those representing the 8th grade were Jesica Alarcon, Savannah Bayles, Brooke Howell, Brittany Jenkins, Eduardo Medina, and Carla Rodriguez. The 8th grade team consisting of Brittany Jenkins, Eduardo Medina, and Carla Rodriguez brought home a first place trophy. Literacy instructor is Mrs. Suzanne Kesterson.

BOB Teams: Sitting, L to R: Alejandro Gonzalez, Jose Cordova, Casandra Lopez.
Standing L to R: Brady Canada, Brooke Howell, Savannah Bayles, Carla Rodriguez, Brittany Jenkins, Jesica Alarcon, Eduardo Medina, Mrs. Suzanne Kesterson, Alexander Woods

Winning Team: Eduardo Medina, Brittany Jenkins, Carla Rodriguez, Mrs. Suzanne Kesterson

PUPPET MUSICAL DRAMA

THE PUPPETS ARE COMING SUNDAY AT 130PM TO CELEBRATE JESUS, THROUGH A MUSICAL DRAMA PRESENTED BY THE BAND OF BELIEVERS FROM LOUISIANA. THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE HELD AT SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 115 POLK 56. TAKE HWY 8 EAST TO NUNLEY TO THE INTERSECTION OF POLK ROAD 56. FOR MORE INFO CALL ANN AT 394-1971.

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN BEATING DEATH OF BRANON DALE MEADOR

THE VICTIM OF A SEVERE BEATING BRANON DALE MEADOR PASSED AWAY FROM HIS INJURIES YESTERDAY(APRIL 26TH). AS REPORTED YESTERDAY, POLK COUNTY DISPATCH RECEIVED A 911 CALL OF A MAN THAT WAS BEATEN UP AND WAS AT STILLWELL HEIGHTS. WHEN EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ARRIVED THE SUSPECT ADAM LEE DOLLARHYDE (PICTURED LEFT) FLED THE SCENE. MEADOR WAS TAKEN TO MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM AND LATER MEDICALLY FLOWN TO LITTLE ROCK WERE HE SUCCUMBED TO HIS INJURIES. DOLLARHYDE IS BEING HELD IN THE POLK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER ON A $500,000 BOND. THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IS CURRENTLY REVIEWING THE FILE AND WILL BE UPGRADING THE CHARGES ON DOLLARHYDE IN THIS CASE.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS WINNERS

A GOOD CAUSE

THE PENNY WARS ARE ON ! FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 27TH THE MENA HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY CLASSES ALONG WITH THE MENA HIGH SCHOOL EAST LAB ARE ASKING STUDENTS TO DONATE THEIR SPARE CHANGE IN JARS LOCATED IN THEIR HISTORY CLASSES. THE COMPETITION WILL RAISE MONEY TOWARDS A NEW DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS VAN AND THE CLASS WITH THE MOST PENNY POINTS WILL WIN A PIZZA PARTY IN MAY AT MENA HIGH SCHOOL.

W.A.B.A. RESULTS

WESTERN ARKANSAS BASS ANGLERS HELD THEIR THIRD TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR ON LAKE OUACHITA SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST. FIRST PLACE WENT TO CURT BOYD WITH 11.79 POUNDS. SECOND PLACE WAS BRENT TOON. 3RD PLACE WENT TO DEREK SANDLIN. IN FOURTH PLACE WAS KERRY BARNETT AND FIFTH PLACE WENT TO KEVIN TOON. BILL DECKER CAUGHT THE BIG BASS. LEADING THE RACE FOR ANGLER OF THE YEAR IN FIRST PLACE IS BRENT TOON, SECOND IS CURT BOYD, THIRD IS BILL DECKER AND FOURTH IS EMMETT BARNETT. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS: POLK COUNTY FARMERS, THE CORNER, GRAVES PROPANE AND SCOTTY’S. THE NEXT TOURNAMENT WILL BE ON APRIL 21ST AT BROKEN BOW LAKE.

LILLY THACKER BENEFIT

COME ON OUT AND SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE AT THE LILLY THACKER BENEFIT LOW COST RABIES CLINIC ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH FROM 8AM TO NOON AT THE TOWN AND COUNTRY VETERINARY HOSPITAL. ANNUAL VACCINATIONS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT REDUCED PRICES AND THE CITY OF MENA ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE ON HAND TO ISSUE CITY TAGS. COME OUT AND SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE WHILE TAKING CARE OF YOUR PET. FOR MORE INFO CALL 243-9200.

SPRING PLANT SALE

THE POLK COUNTY MASTER GARDNER’S REPRESENTING THE U OF A DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCE THE ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE TO BE HELD SATURDAY FROM 8AM TO 2PM AT THE POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN THE LIVESTOCK PAVILION. IN ADDITION TO PLANTS BEING FOR SALE MASTER GARDNER’S WILL BE ON HAND TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND OFFER ADVICE ON THE PLANTING , GROWING AND CARE OF YOUR CHOSEN PLANT.

F.F.A. DINNER/AUCTION

The Van-Cove FFA chapter would like to invite everyone out for our dinner/auction. Located in the Van-Cove AG building. On April 26th starting at 3:30-6-00pm. The auction will be held at 5:30pm.We are auctioning off bench's, picnic tables, and a hay rack that were built by the Agri students at Van-Cove. There will also be five slaves up for auction.We will also be raffling off many items that have been donated from local businesses.The dinner will consist of a cheeseburger, beans, chips, drinks, and a dessert.We hope to see you there.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

AARP CONDUCTS A CONSUMER PROTECTION TOWN HALL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 27TH AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. TOWN HALL COVERS CHANGES IN HEALTH INSURANCE, MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION, LEGAL PLANNING , SECURITIES FRAUD, UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS. EVENT IS FROM 8AM-NOON. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY NOON APRIL 26TH. CALL 1-877-926-8300.

LILLY THACKER BENEFIT

PICTURES FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH JOB FAIR

KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION TIME

VAN COVE KINDERGARTEN, PRESCHOOL AND ABC REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE APRIL 23RD THROUGH THE 27TH FROM 9AM TO 3PM. PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL REGISTER IN THE ELEMENTARY OFFICE. PRESCHOOL AND ABC PARENTS WILL REGISTER THEIR CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL AND ABC CLASSROOMS. PLEASE BRING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AND A PHYSICAL EXAM DOCUMENTATION. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS MUST BE 5 YRS OLD ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1ST. CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 MAY ATTEND THE PRESCHOOL OR ABC PROGRAM.

MENA POOL NOW HIRING

City of Mena is accepting applications for part-time seasonal workers at the McMillan Park Swimming Pool. These positions require individuals at least 16 years of age. Applications are accepted at the Arkansas Employment Security Department in the Northside Shopping Center of Mena until 4/27/12. City of Mena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SPRING PLANT SALE

ACORN CHEERLEADERS MACHO MISS PAGEANT

HERE'S AN EVENT YOU WONT WANT TO MISS! IT’S THE MACHO MISS PAGEANT THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 27TH AT 7PM IN THE ACORN CAFETERIA FOR AN EVENING OF LAUGHS.
THE ACORN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS WILL BE IN DRAG SPORTING FORMAL WEAR, CASUAL WEAR AND DOING INTERVIEWS. THE ADMISSION CHARGE IS $4 FOR ADULTS AND $2 FOR STUDENTS. STEP OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CHEERLEADERS. MONEY RAISED WILL HELP SEND THE GIRLS TO CHEER CAMP THIS SUMMER.

HEAD START PROGRAM

CENTRAL ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL HEAD START CENTERS IN PIKE AND
MONTGOMERY COUNTIES ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2012 SCHOOL YEAR. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM, A CHILD MUST BE THREE OR FOUR YEARS OLD. THE FAMILY MUST ALSO MEET INCOME GUIDELINES. VERIFICATION OF FAMILY INCOME , CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION. HEAD START IS A FREE COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL BARBIE BAXTER AT 870 356 4780.

AND THE WINNER IS.............

WINNER IN THE 2012 I-PAD APRIL GIVEAWAY FROM YOUR OUACHITA BROADCASTING STATIONS KENA KILX AND KQOR IS FRANK GIBSON WHO REGISTERED AT MENA'S SIMPLE SIMON PIZZA. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER FRANK GIBSON!!!!

KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION TIME

VAN COVE KINDERGARTEN, PRESCHOOL AND ABC REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE THROUGH THE 27TH FROM 9AM TO 3PM. PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL REGISTER IN THE ELEMENTARY OFFICE. PRESCHOOL AND ABC PARENTS WILL REGISTER THEIR CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL AND ABC CLASSROOMS. PLEASE BRING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AND A PHYSICAL EXAM DOCUMENTATION. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS MUST BE 5 YRS OLD ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1ST. CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 MAY ATTEND THE PRESCHOOL OR ABC PROGRAM.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH QUORUM COURT MEETING RECAP

THE POLK COUNTY QUORUM COURT MET FOR THEIR MONTHLY MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH. POLK COUNTY JUDGE BRANDON ELLISON RECAPS LAST NIGHTS ACTIONS:

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ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

GET R DONE

MENA WATER UTILITIES IS CONDUCTING WATER MAIN FLUSHING THROUGH FRIDAY. THURSDAY MENA WATER FLUSHES WATER LINES NORTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS. YOU MAY SEE COLOR OR SAND IN YOUR WATER AND ARE ASKED TO REFRAIN FROM DOING LAUNDRY AT THAT TIME. IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU FLUSH YOUR LINES IN THE HOME BY OPENING YOUR FRONT OUTSIDE HOSE BIB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL 394-2761.

MENA POOL NOW HIRING

The City of Mena is accepting applications for part-time seasonal workers at the McMillan Park Swimming Pool. These positions require individuals that are at least 16 years of age. Applications will be accepted at the Arkansas Employment Security Department in Northside Shopping Center of Mena until 4/27/12. The City of Mena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

R.M.C.C. WEEK

RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES RMCC WEEK
THROUGH FRIDAY . THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AND
ENJOY THE FOLLOWING EVENT CALLED APPRECIATION DAY THURSDAY
RMCC FACULTY AND STAFF WILL HOST AN INFORMATION FAIR AT THE MAIN CAMPUS IN MENA TO HIGHLIGHT RMCC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT THE COLLEGE OFFERS. LPN STUDENTS WILL OFFER FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 11AM TO 2PM.

BOIL ORDER

THE FREEDOM WATER ASSOCIATION WATER LEAK HAS BEEN REPAIRED. A BOIL ORDER REMAINS IN AFFECT MANDATED BY THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR ANOTHER WEEK TO TEN DAYS. THE FREEDOM WATER ASSOCIATION WISHES TO THANK WILLIAM MOREHING WHO FOUND THE LEAK. A LIGHTNING STRIKE IN SOME RECENT THUNDERSTORMS CAUSED THE LEAK.

F.F.A. DINNER/AUCTION

The Van-Cove FFA chapter would like to invite everyone out for our dinner/auction Thursday, April 26th located in the Van-Cove AG building. Dinner is from 3:30 to 6-00pm. The auction will be at 5:30pm. Auctioned off are bench's, picnic tables, and a hay rack that were built by the Agri students at Van-Cove. There will also be five slaves up for auction. We will also be raffling off many items that have been donated from local businesses. The dinner will consist of a cheeseburger, beans, chips, drinks and a dessert. We hope to see you there.

Emergency Preparedness Exercise

On Thursday April 26th Polk County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be conducting a Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Polk County Courthouse. This exercise is being conducted to test the readiness of ourlocal Emergency Response partners, the exercise will start at 8:30 am and last one hour. There will be emergency vehicles located within the area of the Courthouse, caution is urged during this time. All County office will be open for business during the exercise. Any questions please call Polk County OEM at 479-394-8141.

R.M.C.C. WEEK

RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES RMCC WEEK TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING EVENT today, Tuesday: an art and poetry show in front of the St John Library at the RMCC main campus in Mena. Come by and meet the local artists. The RMCC Actors Guild and Theater Students will be conducting vignettes of RMCC plays and productions at the main campus. Also you can enjoy walking the RMCC trails at the main campus. STAY TUNED TO K.E.N.A. FOR MORE ON EVENTS FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.

TOWN HALL MEETING

ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH THERE IS A TOWN HALL MEETING ON UNDERAGE DRINKING FOR STUDENTS PARENTS AND CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IT STARTS WITH DINNER SERVED AT 530PM FOLLOWED BY THE PROGRAM AT 6PM. THE MEETING WILL BE AT THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH LOCATED AT 2111 SUTHERLAND. FOR MORE INFO CALL 479-437-3449 EXTENSION 137. THE MEETING IS SPONSORED BY THE POLK COUNTY QUALITY OF LIFE.

TOWN HALL MEETING

ENROLL TUESDAY

LOIUSE DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLDS REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012-2013 KINDERGARTEN CLASS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH. KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN MAY REGISTER AT LOUISE DURHAM IN THE COUNSELING CENTER FROM 830AM TO 11AM AND FROM 4PM TO 6PM. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS MUST BE 5 YEARS OF AGE ON OR BEFORE AUG. 1ST 2012. PLEASE BRING BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IMMUNIZATION RECORDS, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND KINDERGARTEN PHYSICAL. FOR MORE CALL 394-2943.

R.M.C.C. WEEK

RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES RMCC WEEK ON APRIL 23 – 27. THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING EVENT ON MONDAY:HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RMCC DAY! BIRTHDAY CAKE WILL BE SERVED AT EACH OF THE RMCC LOCATIONS:THE MENA CAMPUS FROM 10:30AM-12:30PM;THE WALDRON
LOCATION FROM 3:30 – 5:30PM AND AT MOUNT IDA FROM 3– 5PM. THE RMCC ST. JOHN LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS LIBRARY SERVICES FROM 10:30AM TO 12:30PM AND 4–5PM. STAY TUNED TO K.E.N.A. FOR MORE ON EVENTS FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.

DONATE

The POLK COUNTY FREE STORE/FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS food pantry is now accepting donations for their upcoming auction. The auction will be April 21st at the free store. Donations can be dropped off at the free store, Monday thru Thursday 9:30-4:30 or you can call Peggy at 479 216 3684 to make arrangements to have your donation picked up. Items can also be donated on a consignment basis. All procedes will be used to help feed the hungry of Polk County. Your help and support would be greatly appreciated.

APPROVED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The monthly airport commission meeting held at the airport on Monday, April 16th approved the construction of a new 225 foot by 100 foot aircraft hanger. The hangar helps Hampton Aviation expand its aircraft repair business. The initial phase consists of a significant increase in new jobs paying well above-average incomes. The later phase, which follows in 3 to 5 years, calls for an additional expansion and improvement of facilities of similar or bigger workspaces. More on the project can be found at www.menaairport.com/ OR CLICK ON PICTURE.

DID YOU GET YOURS ?

POLK COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE RECENTLY SENT OUT NEW VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS TO EVERY REGISTERED VOTER IN POLK COUNTY AS PART OF THE RE-DISTRICTING PROCESS. PLEASE LOOK OVER YOUR CARD TO VERIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION IS CORRECT. IF IT'S NOT PLEASE CONTACT 394-8123 IMMEDIATELY WITH ANY CORRECTIONS. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER AND DID NOT RECEIVE A NEW VOTER CARD PLEASE CALL. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS APRIL 23RD IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE MAY 22ND PRIMARY. THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR THE MAY 22ND PRIMARY. THE DEADLINE TO MAKE A REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IS MAY 15TH. EARLY VOTING WILL BEGIN ON MAY 7TH.

LYRID METEOR SHOWER

Skywatchers are in for a treat in late April: An annual meteor shower will peak when the moon's absence leaves the night sky dark and great for viewing.

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight from April 21 to April 22, with the best observing coming between midnight and dawn on the 22nd local time, experts say. The moon will be new at this time, so the Lyrids' bright flashes won't be drowned out by the glare of Earth's nearest neighbor.

The Lyrids will be visible all over the world. NASA officials estimate a maximum meteor rate of about 15 per hour, but the number could be higher or lower than this. The Lyrids are quite unpredictable, with maximum rates ranging from 10 to 100 meteors per hour over the years.

CANOE TIME

PADDLE THE SHORELINES OF LAKE OUACHITA WITH A PARK INTERPRETER
AS YOUR GUIDE SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST DURING A KAYAKING DAY TRIP AT LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK IN MOUNTAIN PINE. EXPERIENCE THE LAKE IN A NEW WAY WHILE LEARNING ABOUT THE HISTORY, GEOLOGY AND WILDLIFE OF THE AREA. NO PRIOR PADDLING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, BUT YOU SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE AROUND WATER AND BE FIT ENOUGH TO PADDLE (AT A LEISURELY PACE) FOR SEVERAL HOURS. A $30 FEE INCLUDES USE OF A KAYAK, PADDLE AND PFD. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.ARKANSASSTATEPARKS.COM OR CALL 501-767-9366.

CONGRATS

The Oden High School winner of the 2012 Poetry Out Loud competition Poeima
Heinritz recently represented Oden at the State Competition held at the Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock. The competition presented in partnership with the Arkansas Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. At Oden High School students recited works they selected from an anthology of more than 600 classic and contemporary poems. Judges evaluated student performances on these criteria: articulation, evidence of understanding, level of difficulty and accuracy. The state champion competes in Washington, DC for a $20,000 scholarship.

PROGRESS REPORT

The students from The Ouachita River School District both Acorn and Oden
Campus will be receiving progress reports on April 19, 2012. These reports
are given to each student mid-way each 9 week period to inform student and
parents of their (child's) academic performance.
If you have any questions and or concerns about your child’s grades please
call or email that teacher to set up a conference time. Teachers email
addresses can be found on the school’s web page.
Oden campus: http://timberwolves.k12.ar.us
Acorn campus: http://acorn.dmsc.k12.ar.us

BOOK FAIR

Wickes High School is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair through Friday, April 20, 2012, in an effort to boost summer reading. The Scholastic Summer Reading Book Fair is a buy one, get one free event that brings a wide selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books. Giving teens access to good books and the opportunity to choose their own books will motivate them to read more. And like most acquired skills, the more they practice reading, the better they’ll get – especially during the summer months. Fair attendees also can help build classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the Classroom Wish List program. Sponsorships are available. Anyone interested in making a donation is asked to contact Roberta Youngblood at 870-385-2366.

ULTIMATE CHALLENGE BULLRIDING TOUR

THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE BULLRIDING TOUR FEATURING THE SOUTHERN PRO BULL RIDERS COMES TO POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH AT 8PM. TICKETS ARE $8 AVAILABLE AT: POLK COUNTY FARMERS ASSOCIATION, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, HOPS FLAMING BBQ, STROTHER BILT LUMBER, SCOTTY’S IN COVE, THE WHITEHOUSE RESTAURANT IN WICKES, MENA A AND B TIRE. YOU CAN ALSO GET THEM AT THE GATE.

2012 JOB FAIR

THE 2012 JOB FAIR CAME TO MENA THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH FROM 9AM TO NOON AT THE OLD ARMORY LOCATED AT 601 DEQUEEN STREET. EMPLOYERS THAT PARTICIPATED AT THE JOB FAIR WERE: OUACHITA BROADCASTING ,INC. ,THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES, BOST INCORPORATED, BOYD INTERIORS, MANPOWER, MENA COSMETOLOGY COLLEGE, MENA MANOR, MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, MENA STAR, NIDEC, RICH MOUNTAIN NURSING AND REHAB, ROSE AIRCRAFT, THE OAKS ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYSON IN GRANNIS AND WALDRON AND UNION BANK OF MENA. THE FAIR WAS SPONSORED BY ARKANSAS DWS AND RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE.OAUCHITA BROADCASTING STATIONS.

GIFSoup

K.E.N.A. KICKS OFF APRIL RIGHT BY ANNOUNCING OUR I-PAD APRIL GIVEAWAY. JUST STOP BY OUR SPONSORS TO SIGN UP! ONE QUALIFIER WILL BE DRAWN FROM EACH SPONSOR. ONE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON APRIL 23RD! PARTICIPATING SPONSORS ARE: MENA'S SIMPLE SIMONS , SUNKISSED TANNING, FREEDOM PHARMACY AND THE SHOP. IT IS I-PAD APRIL BROUGHT TO YOU
BY YOUR OUACHITA BROADCASTING STATIONS MIX 104.1 FM KILX, CLASSIC HITS 105.3 KQOR AND TODAY'S BEST COUNTRY 102.1 KENA!

GIFSoup

BOIL ORDER

Freedom water association has issued an immediate boil order for all freedom water customers. This is a result of a broken line and will be in affect until further notice. They are still looking for the leak. If you are a customer you're encouraged to look over your property to see if water is standing where it should not be. If you find standing water where it should not be then please contact freedom water association.

PROGRESS REPORT

The students from The Ouachita River School District both Acorn and Oden
Campus will be receiving progress reports on April 19, 2012. These reports
are given to each student mid-way each 9 week period to inform student and
parents of their (child's) academic performance.
If you have any questions and or concerns about your child’s grades please
call or email that teacher to set up a conference time. Teachers email
addresses can be found on the school’s web page. Oden campus: http://timberwolves.k12.ar.usAcorn campus: http://acorn.dmsc.k12.ar.us

A GOOD CAUSE

FEEL GOOD GIVE BLOOD

THE LOUISE DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS CARE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNSELING CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17TH FROM 2PM TO 7PM. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FILL OUT THE SIGN UP FORM THAT YOUR CHILD BRINGS HOME AND RETURN IT TO SCHOOL OR PARENTS CAN CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO DONATE WITH LINDA COLLINS AT 479-394-2943 EXTENSION 25. EVERY ELEMENTARY STUDENT WHO BRINGS IN A DONOR WILL RECEIVE A FREE PERSONAL AM/FM RADIO.

FEEL GOOD GIVE BLOOD

SELECT BEARCAT BASEBALL GAMES CAN BE HEARD LIVE ON KQOR 105.3 FM THIS SEASON

SELECT BEARCAT BASEBALL GAMES ARE BEING BROADCAST ON K.Q.O.R. 105.3 FM. THE MENA BEARCAT BASEBALL TEAM TRAVELED TO DOVER FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH. THE CATS LOST 15-4. ON MONDAY APRIL 16TH THE MENA BEARCATS BASEBALL TEAM HOSTS DEQUEEN AT 430PM.

SELECT BEARCAT BASEBALL AND GAMES CAN BE HEARD LIVE ON KQOR 105.3 FM THIS SEASON

SELECT MENA BASEBALL GAMES ARE BEING BROADCAST ON K.Q.O.R. 105.3 FM. THE MENA BEARCAT BASEBALL TEAM TRAVELED TO DOVER FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH. THE CATS LOST 15-4. ON MONDAY APRIL 16TH THE MENA BEARCATS BASEBALL TEAM HOSTS DEQUEEN AT 430PM.

ELKS HELP LOCAL CHILDREN

Marty Caldwell, Mena Elks Lodge #781 Trustee and Cheryl Higgins, Mena Elks Lodge #781 Secretary, presents Linda Collins and Diane Richardson the counselor's for Mena Schools a check for $500 to help to provide food for the Food For Kids Program. They hand out backpacks full of kid friendly food to over 30 children on a weekly basis.

WIN A $1,OOO.00 SCHOLARSHIP

THE MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS AWARDING A $1000 SCHOLARSHIP THIS SPRING TO A STUDENT ENROLLED IN A PROGRAM FOR A REGISTERED NURSE DEGREE, A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE DEGREE OR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE WHO HAS MAINTAINED A 3.0 GRADE AVERAGE OR ABOVE. THE FORMS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE HOSPITAL. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 15, 2012.

TO BE HONORED

Two Oden students were selected as finalists from 896 Arkansas upper elementary entries in the Letters about Literature annual contest in which students write to authors connecting books to their lives. Sydney Philpot (5th grade) and Kyra Armstrong(4th grade) are to be honored at the Old State House in a ceremony on April 14th.

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THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE BULLRIDING TOUR FEATURING THE SOUTHERN PRO BULL RIDERS COMES TO POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH AT 8PM. TICKETS ARE $8.00 AVAILABLE AT: POLK COUNTY FARMERS ASSOCIATION, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, HOPS FLAMING BBQ, STROTHER BILT LUMBER, SCOTTY’S IN COVE, THE WHITEHOUSE RESTAURANT IN WICKES, MENA A AND B TIRE. YOU CAN ALSO GET THEM AT THE GATE.

LEARN CAMPING SKILLS

Mountain Pine at Lake Ouachita State Park has a "ONE DAY" ON April 14th. ONE is Ouachita Nature Experiences. This family-friendly day of activities and skills training is designed for those who want to learn camping skills or improve on skills they have learned but haven’t practiced in some time. A $10 fee includes a Dutch oven lunch. For more information visit www.arkansasstateparks.com or call 501-767-9366.

HEART SAVERS

DUE TO A TREMENDOUS RESPONSE FROM THE $50.00 DOLLAR HEART SAVERS CT TEST MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS EXTENDING THIS OFFER THROUGH APRIL. THE SCAN IS FAST, PAINLESS AND SAVES LIVES. THE CALCIUM SCORE YOU RECEIVE CAN ALERT PHYSICIANS TO THE AMOUNT OF CALCIUM BUILDUP THAT HAS OCCURRED AROUND YOUR HEART. THIS TEST IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HEART DISEASE. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALL MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM AT 243-2214.

WILD GAME COOK-OFF

MENA'S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MEN'S MINISTRY PRESENTS
A WILD GAME COOK DINNER AND COOK OFF WITH GUEST SPEAKER STEPHEN (WILDMAN) WILSON THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH AT 6PM AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY IN MENA. TICKETS ARE $5 AND INCLUDE A CATERED DINNER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THE WILD GAME COOK OFF CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 394-2541. CATEGORIES ARE BEST OVERALL AND MOST UNIQUE DISH. THOSE ENTERING DISHES IN THE COOK OFF NEED TO BRING THEM BY 5:30PM THURSDAY, AS THAT IS WHEN JUDGING BEGINS.

JOBS FOR KIDS

The USDA FOREST SERVICE, Mena/Oden Ranger Districts plan to have several Youth Conservation Corps positions available this summer. To qualify Youth must be between 15 and 18 years of age and be interested in working outdoors that's it !!!!. The program generally lasts 8 weeks (40 hours per week). Pay is minimum wage. The Duty station is Mena.
Applications will be accepted until April 13, 2012 at the following address:

Mena Ranger District Office
1603 Hwy. 71 North
Mena, AR. 71953

All names to be considered are randomly chosen.

BISCUITS AND GRAVY FOR $2 FRIDAY MORNING

UNION BANK OF MENA HAS A BISCUITS AND GRAVY DAY FROM 745AM TO 10AM FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH FOR $2 EACH. ORDER AHEAD OR STOP BY ON YOUR WAY TO WORK. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE POLK COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE. FOR MORE INFO OR TO PLACE AN ORDER CALL 394-2211.

CONGRATULATIONS

Susana Ortiz, a junior from Wickes High School, has been selected as Southwest Arkansas Electric REA 2012 Rural Electric Youth Tour winner. Winners were selected based on an essay on the topic “Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States,” as well as having a parent who is a member of Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative, being active in outside and school activities, and submitting letters of recommendation from the high school principal and a teacher explaining why the student would make an exemplary Youth Tour participant. The tour will be a combination of education, history, and fun for the participants. In addition to meeting and making friends with students from across Arkansas and the United States, the Youth Tour participants have the opportunity to visit many national landmarks, such as the Jefferson, Washington, Korean and Vietnam memorials, and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as take a boat ride along the Potomac River. Participants will also tour the U.S. Capitol and visit with a U.S. senator or representative. The tour will take place June 16-21, 2012. Susana is the daughter of Marcos and Cristina Ortiz of Wickes.

BISCUITS AND GRAVY FOR $2 FRIDAY MORNING

Waldron man draws 15 years in prison in firebombing incident Apr 10, 2012

The U.S. Department of Justice today announced last week that Gary Dodson, 33, of Waldron, was sentenced in Little Rock for his involvement in the January 2011 firebombing the residence of an interracial couple in Hardy.The incident took place during the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.On Dec. 7, 2011, Dodson pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the civil rights, criminal interference with housing rights due to race and possession of an unregistered firearm/destructive device.District Judge Billy Roy Wilson today sentenced Dodson to 15 years in prison and 3 years of supervised release for the three counts of conviction.Dodson was turned over to the Federal Marshal’s custody and was taken the Pulaski County Jail in Little Rock, where he is currently being held During his plea, Dodson admitted that on the night of Jan. 14, 2011, he attended a party in Evening Shade. Ark. where he and three other men — Jake Murphy, 19, of Waldron; Dustin Hammond, 20, of Hardy; and Jason Barnwell, 37, of Evening Shade — devised a plan to firebomb the victims’ house Dodson that night drove the other men to purchase gas for the firebomb and then Dodson drove everyone to the victims’ house in Hardy.When they arrived, Barnwell, Murphy and Hammond constructed three Molotov cocktails and threw them at the house. They damaged the victims’ house; however, no one was injured. The couple was also barraged with racial slurs and threatened with future violence if they did not leave Arkansas.Each of the four initially was charged with one count of conspiracy to interfere with the housing rights of another, one count of interfering with the housing rights of another, one count of possessing an unregistered firearm, one count of using fire in the commission of a felony, and one count of using a destructive device in furtherance of a crime of violence.Barnwell is also charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm.

TODAY (WED) IS LAST DAY TO RSVP

ARVEST BANK HOSTS A FREE SEMINAR AT THE POLK COUNTY FARM BUREAU CONFERENCE ROOM ON APRIL 18TH AT 8AM. THE SEMINAR BENEFITS SMALL AND MID-SIZE BUSINESS OWNERS WHO ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND LEARN MORE ABOUT IDENTIFYING AND PREVENTING A 'NEW' TYPE OF FRAUD KNOWN AS CORPORATE ACCOUNT TAKEOVER. SEMINAR AND BREAKFAST ARE PROVIDED BY ARVEST BANK FREE TO ATTENDEES, BUT SEATING IS LIMITED. PLEASE RSVP TO TREY CLARK AT ARVEST BANK IN MENA BY TODAY(WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH) AT 479-394-8215.

HATFIELD LIBRARY NEW LOCATION

THE HATFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY WAS CLOSED THE WEEK OF APRIL 2ND IN ORDER TO MOVE TO THEIR NEW LOCATION ON
THE EAST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE FORMER
AG BUILDING. THE LIBRARY IS SCHEDULED TO RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10TH AT THE NEW LOCATION.

FREE SPOTTER TRAINING COURSE

A STORM SPOTTER TRAINING COURSE IS OFFERED FREE TO THE PUBLIC AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH FROM 130PM TO 4PM IN THE MRHS EDUCATION ROOM. LEARN FACTS AND FIGURES DEALING WITH SEVERE WEATHER, ALSO HOW TORNADOES ARE RATED AND MUCH MUCH MORE. TO SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS CALL PAM AT 243-2135.

FREE SEMINAR

ARVEST Bank hosts a free seminar at the Polk County Farm Bureau Conference Room on Wednesday, April 18th at 8:00 am. The seminar will benefit small and mid-size business owners, CEO's, CFO's, and account managers of businesses, schools, and municipalities.
A representative from your company is invited to attend and learn more about identifying and preventing a 'new' type of fraud known as Corporate Account Takeover. Jon Pascoe, Director of Information Security & Privacy Officer for ARVEST Bank Operations will be giving the presentation. Seminar and breakfast are provided by ARVEST Bank and are free to attendees, but seating is limited. Please RSVP to Trey Clark at ARVEST Bank in Mena by Wednesday, April 11th at Phone 479-394-8215.

TODAY (WED) IS LAST DAY TO RSVP

ARVEST BANK WILL BE HOSTING A FREE SEMINAR AT THE POLK COUNTY FARM BUREAU CONFERENCE ROOM, ON, APRIL 18TH, AT 8:00 A.M.THE SEMINAR WILL BENEFIT SMALL AND MID-SIZE BUSINESS OWNERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND LEARN MORE ABOUT IDENTIFYING AND PREVENTING A 'NEW' TYPE OF FRAUD KNOWN AS CORPORATE ACCOUNT TAKEOVER. SEMINAR AND BREAKFAST ARE PROVIDED BY ARVEST BANK AND ARE FREE TO ATTENDEES, BUT SEATING IS LIMITED. PLEASE RSVP TO TREY CLARK AT ARVEST BANK IN MENA BY TODAY , PHONE 479-394-8215.

FREE COURSE

CONSUMER BEWARE , THERE IS A NEW POSTAL SCAM THAT HAS LOCAL PEOPLE THINKING IT IS A LEGITIMATE OPPORTUNITY!!!!

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

THE ANNUAL MENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET WAS CONDUCTED LAST THURSDAY (MARCH 29TH) AT THE CMA PAVILION AT IRON MOUNTAIN. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT TIFFANY LANE (PICTURED LEFT) AWARDED THE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR REGINA LOWRY (PICTURED RIGHT) WITH A PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.

MENA SAFE ROOMS

IT'S BEEN 3 YEARS SINCE THE DEADLY TORNADO RIPPED THROUGH MENA AND CLAIMED 3 LIVES AND CAUSED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE. THE NEW MENA SCHOOLS HAVE ADDED SAFE ROOMS TO THE CAMPUSES AND ARE ALMOST READY TO USE. MONDAY, APRIL 2ND SUPERINTENDENT DIANNE GATHRIGHT INVITED THE MEDIA TO TOUR THE NEW FACILITIES. GATHRIGHT SAID THAT THE COST OF THE 32 MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WAS A SHARED COST PROJECT WITH 25% OF IT COMING FROM THE LOCAL SCHOOLS AND 75% FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

WHAT A DEAL FROM K.E.N.A

K.E.N.A. IS NOW ABLE TO OFFER BRANSON SHOW TICKETS AT A CRAZY LOW PRICE OF $30.00 PER COUPLE (HALFPRICE)

HERE IS A LIST OF THE DIFFERENT SHOWS:
DOWN HOME COUNTRY 10AM.
SUNDAY GOSPEL JUBILEE AT 2PM.
OZARK MOUNTAIN JUBILEE AT 2PM (SUNDAY).
NEW SOUTH GOSPEL 3PM (THURSDAY).
COMEDY JAMBOREE 3PM.
AMAZING PETS 10 O'CLOCK.
GRAND JUBILEE 730PM.
DOUG GABRIELS #1 HITS TRIBUTE SHOW.
BRANSON COUNTRY USA 1030PM (FRIDAY)
STOP BY K.E.N.A. AT 1600 REINE ST. TO GET YOUR TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NEW LIBRARY HOURS

THE POLK COUNTY LIBRARY EXPANDED THEIR HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY, APRIL 2ND. THE NEW LIBRARY HOURS ARE: MONDAY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 9AM TO 5PM AND THURSDAY 9AM TO 6PM, FRIDAY FROM 9AM TO 5PM AND SATURDAY FROM 9AM TO 2PM.

HATFIELD LIBRARY MOVING

THE HATFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY IS CLOSED THIS WEEK(APRIL 2ND THROUGH 6TH) IN ORDER TO MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE FORMER AG BUILDING. THEY WILL RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10TH IN THE NEW LOCATION.

HELP A GOOD CAUSE

THE DIAMOND BANK IN MENA IS ACCEPTING
OLD CELL PHONES FOR RECYCLING. ALL THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE RELAY FOR LIFE.

WICKES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Wickes High School is pleased to announce Students of the Month for
March. March student of the month for grades 7-9 is Hannah Johnson. Hannah
is in the 9th grade and is the daughter of L.D. and Charlotte Johnson of
DeQueen. Her teachers describe her as studious and exhibiting a positive
attitude. March student of the month for grades 10-12 is Leland Wiederhoeft.
Leland is a junior and is the son of Paula McBroom of Gillham. His teachers
describe him as being cooperative and dependable. Students are chosen
based on attitude, attendance, overall performance, and for displaying the pride
and positive spirit of a Wickes Warrior.

EASTER BUNNY STOPS BY K.E.N.A.

FREE TAX SERVICE

HEALTHY CONNECTIONS IS OFFERING FREE TAX SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAKING UNDER 49,000. SLOTS ARE LIMITED AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AND ARE FILLING UP FAST! TO SET AN APPOINTMENT CALL CARLA MOORE AT 479-437-3449. OUR FREE TAX SERVICE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 14TH AT THE UNION BANK OF MENA’S COMMUNITY ROOM LOCATED AT 303 HWY 71 NORTH IN MENA. PLEASE BRING DRIVERS LICENSES AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS ALONG WITH ALL PAPER WORK NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR TAXES.

SUNRISE EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE

THERE IS GOING TO BE AN EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AT THE MENA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD STARTING AT 630AM WITH MUSIC AND THE CRUCIFIXION STORY AND THE RESURRECTION STORY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE PARTICIPATING CHURCHES: MENA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, MENA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, THE CROSSING, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MENA, BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH, MENA FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, GRACE BIBLE CHURCH, MENA FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND THE MENA MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE. IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SERVICES WILL BE MOVED TO THE MENA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL. ALL ARE WELCOMED TO COME CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION.

GET YOUR DANCE ON

CELEBRATE YOUR WEEK THIS SATURDAY EVENING(APRIL 6TH) AT THE MENA MOUNTAIN RESORT. THE GUEST BAND PLAYING FOR THE DANCE IS THE SOUTHERN AND CLASSIC ROCK SOUNDS OF THE SUGAR CREEK BLUES BAND. BRING A DANCE PARTNER OR MEET ON THERE AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY. THE DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6PM AND DANCING STARTS AT 7PM. THE ADMISSION IS 8 DOLLARS FOR SINGLES AND 15 DOLLARS FOR COUPLES, THE CONCESSION STAND WILL BE OPEN. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR DIRECTIONS CALL 394- 3110.

BBQ FUNDRAISER

THE POTTER RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HAVING A FUND RAISER COOKOUT AND BAKE SALE AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BEHIND THE OLD LIVESTOCK SALE BARN ON HWY 71 SOUTH IN POTTER ON SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH FROM NOON UNTIL IT ENDS. WIN DOOR PRIZES RAFFLES AND ENJOY SOME GREAT FOOD WHILE HELPING A GOOD CAUSE!

FREE TAX SERVICE

MENA SAFE ROOMS

BEARCAT HIT-A-THON

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THURSDAY(APRIL 5TH) TO GO SEE THE MENA BEARCAT BASEBALL HIT-A-THON AT 5PM AT MCMILLAN PARK. THERE WILL BE 50 CENT HOTDOGS COOKED BY THE UNION BANK AND LOTS OF FUN. A GREAT WAY FOR THE FAMILY TO SPEND SOME TIME TOGETHER AND GET OUT!

SOLAR DESIGN WINNER

       Mena Middle School EAST student Jodeci Ingloglia received 2nd Prize Junior Division and $200 cash for his entry in the ASSET Initiative - Solar Design Competition at the EAST Conference March 14, 2012.
      The purpose of this project competition was to design and construct a functional, model greenhouse and explain how the design can benefit a community. Jodeci, 7th grade MMS EAST student, designed a greenhouse using a fish tank model in Google SketchUp. "I took an old fish tank and rigged a wire to a light bulb and put dirt in the bottom of the tank where you plant the seeds. I created a model of a storeable green house that will save people money and fit in any apartment or small space so people will get free food and the extra money saved can be spent on their bills and things like that."
        With the cost of food going up many families are struggling to buy groceries. Some have begun to reach back into our nation’s farming roots by growing their own produce, but not everyone has a yard big enough to grow food.
        ASSET Initiative (a National Science Foundation EPSCoR project administered by the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority) asked EAST students to design and construct miniature greenhouses that families can use to grow food at home year-round. Jodeci had to take in to consideration that some families live in apartments, some families have yards but don’t have good access to natural light. It also had to be space efficient, cost-effective, productive and earth-friendly. Thanks to generous EAST supporters, each year several thousand dollars worth of software, services and awards are given to outstanding student projects and EAST programs. By sponsoring and hosting an Application Showcase, these supporters help demonstrate the incredible skills that EAST students possess and the impact they make on their communities.
(Pictured Above): Tyra Hobson, MMS EAST Facilitator giving Jodeci Ingoglia his certificate and check from the ASSET Iniative.

ACORN HIGH HONOR ROLL

ACORN HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCED THE 3RD NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL.
THE STUDENTS WITH ALL A’S ARE:
7TH GRADE:SHAWN GOSS, MORGAN FAGAN AND JOSH STAGGS.
9TH GRADE:CHERISH ROBERTSON.
11TH GRADE:MEGHANN ANGLIN.
12TH GRADE:CATHY BEAVER, TIFFANY BAYNE, BRITTANY DULANEY, ABY
GUTIERRREZ, ABBY JACKSON, KATELYN STAGGS, COURTNEY WETHERINGTON, TAYLOR WILHITE AND DAWN VIERA. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENTS WHO ACHIEVED ALL A’S THROUGH HARD WORK AND FOCUS!

ACORN STUDENTS OF THE MONTH (MARCH)

THE ACORN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY CHOSE THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR MARCH:
7TH GRADE: MATT DAVIS.
8TH GRADE:CATELYN REYNOLDS.
9TH GRADE:TARA WARRINGTON.
10TH GRADE:DESTINY MORAN.
11TH GRADE:LYDA RYAN.
12TH GRADE:MICHAELA OGLESBY.
STUDENTS RECEIVE AN ACADEMIC PLAQUE AND HAVE THEIR LUNCHED FURNISHED BY SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA OF MENA.

STATE WINNERS

Eleven students from Mena High School joined the state art club and attended
the Arkansas Young Artist Association show in Little Rock. The artwork is from all over the state and judged by professors from colleges and art institutes not only in Arkansas but from surrounding states. There were 1158 students competing and each student could take up to 5 pieces of work. State Winners from Mena High School:McKayla Smallwood, Carrie Squire and Ashlyn Fox.

K.E.N.A'S MARK HOBSON WITH KELLY MILLER CIRCUS RINGMASTER JOHN MOSS

KELLEY MILLER CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN FOR 2 SHOWS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH. THE 1ST SHOW IS AT 430PM AND THE 2ND SHOW IS AT 730PM.

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LET EVERYONE KNOW HOW CUTE YOUR PRECIOUS PET IS:) THE UNION BANK PURPLE ONIONS ARE HAVING A CUTEST PET PHOTO CONTEST. BRING A PICTURE OF YOUR PET TO THE MAIN BANK IN MENA, ALONG WITH A CONTAINER FOR DONATIONS. THE TOP 3 MONEY RAISERS AND THEIR OWNERS WILL RECEiVE A SPECIAL PRIZE. THE CONTEST ENDS MARCH 31ST. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED APRIL 2ND. ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE RELAY FOR LIFE .