SALES TAX COLLECTIONS 2011
SALES TAX COLLECTIONS FOR 2011 HAS SHOWN A SLIGHT INCREASE OVER 2010, THE INCREASE TOTALS $21,320.00 OVER LAST YEAR AND THATS A 1.4% INCREASE....FOR THE YEAR THE 1% TAX TOTALS $1,532,703.00, THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE 1% COUNTY SALES TAX DECREASED $12,854.00 OR 2%...
WICKES , STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
THE DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FROM WICKES HIGH SCHOOL ARE, 8TH GRADE...KRISTIN MAYO, THE DAUGHTER OF GENE MAYO OF GRANNIS. 10TH GRADE, CARTER BAKER, THE SON OF SCOTT AND SHAUNA GILBREATH OF COVE AND JERRY AND LISA BAKER OF HOPE. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF ATTITUDE , ATTENDANCE, OVERALL PERFORMANCE, AND FOR DISPLAYING THE PRIDE AND POSITIVE SPIRIT OF A WICKES WARRIOR
ACORN STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ...DEC. 2011
THE ACORN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY HAS CHOSEN THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR THE DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
7TH GRADE: MORGAN FAGAN
8TH GRADE: TAYLAR LOYD
9TH GRADE: BECKY MEDINA
10TH GRADE: VALERIE SARGENT
11TH GRADE: DEANNA FRADY
12TH GRADE: DALTON MYERS
STUDENTS RECEIVE AN ACADEMIC PLAQUE AND HAVE THEIR LUNCH FURNISHED BY SIMPLE SIMON'S PIZZA OF MENA
7TH GRADE: MORGAN FAGAN
8TH GRADE: TAYLAR LOYD
9TH GRADE: BECKY MEDINA
10TH GRADE: VALERIE SARGENT
11TH GRADE: DEANNA FRADY
12TH GRADE: DALTON MYERS
STUDENTS RECEIVE AN ACADEMIC PLAQUE AND HAVE THEIR LUNCH FURNISHED BY SIMPLE SIMON'S PIZZA OF MENA
ACCIDENT
FRIDAY MORNING DEC. 30TH THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT WHICH HAS INJURED A MENA MAN. STATE TROOPER TOMMY STEWART TOLD K.E.N.A. NEWS THE ACCIDENT WAS NEAR SHADOW MOUNTAIN PARK ON HIGHWAY 71 ABOUT 6:45AM FRIDAY MORNING. 24 YEAR OLD CHASE BUSCH OF MENA WAS SOUTHBOUND IN HIS 2009 CHEVY COLORADO PICK UP TRUCK EN-ROUTE TO NASHVILLE TO PICK UP PARTS...BUSCH TOLD THE OFFICER HE FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AT 55MPH AND STRUCK A TREE, BUSCH WAS WEARING HIS SEATBELT AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED YET BUSCH SUFFERED SUFFERED INTERNAL INJURIES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, HE WAS TRAPPED IN THE TRUCK FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES UNTIL MENA FIRE AND RESCUE ARRIVED TO GET HIM OUT. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE MENA HOSPITAL, AND LATER TRANSFERRED TO A FT. SMITH HOSPITAL BY HELICOPTER...BUSCH UNDERWENT SURGERY AND IS RECOVERING...
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
RECENTLY, MODERN INK HOSTED THEIR
FIRST ANNUAL UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY. THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT
INCLUDED GAMES, FOOD, AND DOOR PRIZES. MODERN INK WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE
OUTCOME OF ABOUT 50 GUESTS. THE CONTEST
WAS FOR GUESTS 18 YEARS OR OLDER BUT THE WHOLE FAMILY INCLUDING CHILDREN WAS
WELCOMED TO COME. THE WINNER OF THE FIRST
PLACE WINNER BRYAN STALZER RECEIVED A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR ONE NIGHT’S
STAY AT MENA MOUNTAIN RESORT, AND THE SECOND PLACE WINNER AMANDA SIMMERS
RECEIVED A $75.00 DOLLAR GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR ANY SERVICE AT MODERN INK. MUCH AREA BUSINESS SUCH AS ALLBAUGHS FLORIST,
THE LOOK SALON, AND LA VILLA RESTAURANT ALSO DONATED DOOR PRIZES THAT WERE
GIVEN AWAY AT THE FAMILY EVENT. MODERN
INK LOOKS FORWARD TO HOSTING YET ANOTHER COMMUNITY EVENT IN UPCOMING MONTHS.
DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER
THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE ANNOUNCED THAT STATE AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL ”DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER” MOBILIZATION EFFORT SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. THE ANNUAL ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE INCIDENTS OF DRUNK DRIVING ON CITY STREETS, COUNTY ROADS AND STATE HIGHWAYS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH JANUARY 2ND—THERE WILL BE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS AND SATURATION PATROLS TO IDENTIFY AND ARREST THE INTOXICATED
POLK COUNTY MONOPOLY
The Chamber is running a special on our Polk County Opoly games. They will be 1/3 off at $20 each. The games would make a great Christmas present for those who are looking for a gift with ties to the community. Attached are a few pictures of the game.They can be purchased at the
Chamber office in the historic depot, Union Bank, First National Bank, Washburn's Home Furnishings, Joey Cathey State Farm Insurance Agency, and Century 21 Perry Realty.
THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
THE
4TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAVE LEARNED AND PUT
TO USE A VALUABLE LESSON: THAT IT IS BETTER TO GIVE, THAN TO RECEIVE.
INSTEAD OF EXCHANGING CHRISTMAS GIFTS WITH THEIR CLASSMATES, EACH STUDENT
DONATED MONEY TO HELP MARY DAVIS, THEIR P.E. TEACHER, WITH COSTS RELATING TO
HER ONGOING BATTLE
WITH CANCER.
MS. DAVIS WAS OVERWHELMED WITH THE LEVEL OF GENEROSITY DISPLAYED BY THE STUDENTS. SHE SAID SHE LOVES THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF THAT MAKE UP THE ACORN SCHOOLS AND WOULDN’T WANT TO BE ANYWHERE ELSE.
MS. DAVIS WAS OVERWHELMED WITH THE LEVEL OF GENEROSITY DISPLAYED BY THE STUDENTS. SHE SAID SHE LOVES THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF THAT MAKE UP THE ACORN SCHOOLS AND WOULDN’T WANT TO BE ANYWHERE ELSE.
GIVE BLOOD
TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING , WHAT BETTER WAY TO GIVE THAN BY HELPING THE LOCAL BLOOD DRIVE, LISTEN BELOW TO CONNIE ALCOTT WITH THE DETAILS...
ACORN HONOR SOCIETY HELPS OUT
Acorn National Honor Society recently partnered with Acts of Love to feed 272 households.
(Back Row: L to R) Tate Ledbetter, Ryan Faught, Kristy Floyd (NHS sponsor), Erica Goss, Brianna Goss, Emmye Rowell, Michaela Oglesby, Tabetha Pearce, Lydia Tilley, Abby Jackson, Makaila Goss (Front Row: L to R) Meghann Anglin, Brittany Dulaney, Dawn Vieira, Krysten Fagan, Summer Daugherty, Katelyn Staggs.
(Back Row: L to R) Tate Ledbetter, Ryan Faught, Kristy Floyd (NHS sponsor), Erica Goss, Brianna Goss, Emmye Rowell, Michaela Oglesby, Tabetha Pearce, Lydia Tilley, Abby Jackson, Makaila Goss (Front Row: L to R) Meghann Anglin, Brittany Dulaney, Dawn Vieira, Krysten Fagan, Summer Daugherty, Katelyn Staggs.
ACORN ELEMENTARY HELPS OTHERS
The Acorn Elementary School collected food items for the Optimist Food Pantry. Over 1,100 items were collected. Mrs. Daniels’, Mrs. Dutton’s, and Mrs. Priddy’s first grade classes were rewarded with a pizza party from Simple Simon’s Pizza for collecting the most items. Thanks to all the parents that so generously sent items for this worthy cause.
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FINAL 2 WINNERS—JOAN COX AND JENEVA PIPER IN OUR 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS CONTEST A TOTAL OF 12 WINNERS SHARED IN 1,100 DOLLARS IN COUPONS , SIMPLY FOR UNSCRAMBLING A SONG AND BEING THE RIGHT CALLER CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!! AND ALL OF THE PARTICIPATING SPONSORS WHICH INCLUDE BOTH SUBWAY LOCATIONS,THE MENA REGIONAL GIFT SHOP,LOAVES AND FISHES,COAST TO COAST,KATHY’S HOME DÉCOR,WASHBURNS HOME FURNISHINGS,GOSS ELECTRONICS,THE UNION BANK AND CHARMED
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CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW FOR THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
BE AN ANGEL
WANT A SPECIAL BLESSING THIS YEAR,BE AN ANGEL FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN WHO HAS NO FAMILY TO ENJOY CHRISTMAS WITH THIS YEAR ,THIS IS THE 3RD ANNUAL ANGEL TREE MINISTRY FOR SENIORS IN POLK COUNT,DONATION JARS ARE LOCATED IN AREA DOCTORS OFFICES AND SOME PHARMACIES. OR YOU MAY CHOOSE AN ANGEL OFF OF THE TREE LOCATED IN THE AMERICAN HOME PATIENT LOBBY. IF YOU KNOW A SENIOR THAT NEEDS TO BE ADOPTED OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KATHY AT 243-6654
FREE COATS FOR KIDS
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MENA’S COATS FOR KIDS WAS SUCH A
HUGE SUCCESS THAT THEY STILL HAVE COATS AVAILABLE ,STOP BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN MENA TO GET A COAT WHILE THEY LAST
GET YOUR SEASON TICKETS
_ SEASON TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SEASON AT UNION BANK CENTER. COURT CHAIRBACK CENTER SEATS IN ROWS 5 AND 6 ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF 75 DOLLARS EACH. THIS INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE GAME . THERE ARE 8 HOME GAMES LEFT ON THE SENIOR HIGH SCHEDULE.TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE OR MENA HIGH SCHOOL. GET YOURS NOW !!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melissa Puckett was the winner of the Mena Middle School EAST Bearcat Christmas Tree raffle. EAST students hosted a raffle in effort to sell their MMS Celebration T-shirts and raise money for their community projects. EAST students Macy Brotherton and Lacey Howard spearheaded the T-shirt project as a way to celebrate 6th, 7th, and 8th grades reuniting in the new middle school in Mena. T-shirts are still available for purchase at MMS for $8. Please contact the office at 479-394-2572.
ACORN ELEMENTARY
Congratulations to the November
Students of the Month from Acorn Elementary School. Students chosen have displayed excellent
citizenship, exceptional academic effort/improvement and good attendance. Special thanks to Simple Simon’s Pizza
and Goss Electronics for providing lunch and games.
Back Row: Haley Castillo, 6th grade, daughter of Robert and Mandy Castillo Heather Frady, 6th grade, daughter of Jearl and Christine Frady Teagan Beaty, 5th grade, daughter of Weldon and Katherine Beaty Cody Abbott, 4th grade, son of Misty Abbott and Josh Abbott Curtis Short, 4th grade, son of Larry and Charlene Short Middle Row: Sarah Wallace, 3rd grade, daughter of Rickey and Sheri Wallace Ashlynn Bissell, 3rd grade, daughter of Otis and Tosha Bissell Makayla Anderson, 5th grade, daughter of Jammey and Rhonda Anderson Colten Philpot, 2nd grade, son of Colby and Daniella Philpot Bethany Black, 2nd grade, daughter of Jeff and Samantha Black Bottom Row: Coy Brumbelow, Kindergarten, son of Tommy and Charlotte Brumbelow Sophie Strasner, Kindergarten, daughter of Jerry and Misti Strasner Lucas Watts, 1st grade, son of Billy and Melissa Watts Austin Davis, 1st grade, son of John and Kayla DavisSamantha Warren, 1st grade, daughter of Patrick Warren and Jessica Romero |
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CONGRATULATIONS
ON MONDAY BILL LOCKE WOOD WAS AWARDED THE WRIGHT BROTHERS MASTER AVIATOR AWARD AT THE AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME A PILOT AT THE MENA AIRPORT HAS RECEIVED SUCH A DISTINGUISHED HONOR , TO QUALIFY HE HAD TO HAVE 50 YRS OF A SPOTLESS
RECORD , MANY TURNED OUT , INCLUDING THE MAYOR AND A HOST OF OTHERS TO APPLAUD HIM FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AIRPORT AND COMMUNITY. MR WOOD IS PICTURED ON LEFT RECEIVING HIS AWARD.
RECORD , MANY TURNED OUT , INCLUDING THE MAYOR AND A HOST OF OTHERS TO APPLAUD HIM FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AIRPORT AND COMMUNITY. MR WOOD IS PICTURED ON LEFT RECEIVING HIS AWARD.
ANGEL TREE
THE MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM HAS AN ANGEL TREE IN THEIR MAIN
LOBBY IF ANYONE WANTS TO HELP WITH OUR ANGEL TREE THIS YEAR THEY CAN COME PICK AN ANGEL FROM THE TREE, ALSO, THERE ARE WREATHS EACH DEPARTMENT HAS MADE THAT PEOPLE CAN COME IN AND BID ON. THE MONEY MADE GOES TO THE ANGEL TREE FUND WHICH GOES TO HELP CHILDREN DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AND ALSO SPECIAL NEEDS THRU OUT THE YEAR . THE WREATHS ARE HANGING IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CAFETERIA, THE BIDDING WILL END ON THURSDAY
LOBBY IF ANYONE WANTS TO HELP WITH OUR ANGEL TREE THIS YEAR THEY CAN COME PICK AN ANGEL FROM THE TREE, ALSO, THERE ARE WREATHS EACH DEPARTMENT HAS MADE THAT PEOPLE CAN COME IN AND BID ON. THE MONEY MADE GOES TO THE ANGEL TREE FUND WHICH GOES TO HELP CHILDREN DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AND ALSO SPECIAL NEEDS THRU OUT THE YEAR . THE WREATHS ARE HANGING IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CAFETERIA, THE BIDDING WILL END ON THURSDAY
CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR THE NEEDY
Never say never! It's that time of year again. Jean & company are back for the holidays. If you're not familiar with the Mena Optimist Club's Christmas Baskets for the Needy program, this is where food is collected & distributed to all the families and individuals who find themselves struggling to make ends meet during the Christmas holidays. There is no need to explain the effect on everyone's finances during these lean economic times. If you feel that you are in need of assistance look for applications in the Polk County Pulse - also, look for applications in the Ouachita Trading Post every other week. It is necessary for you to fill out an application listing the number of family members, your phone number, directions to your home if you require delivery, etc. Instructions will be included as to where you may drop off your application
BEARCAT FOOTBALL BANQUET
THE MENA BEARCAT FOOTBALL BANQUET WILL BE THIS COMING THURSDAY AT
630PM AT THE DALLAS AV. BAPTIST CHURCH’S FAMILY LIFE CENTER—A
CATERED MEAL WILL BE PROVIDED—THE GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE THE HEAD
FOOTBALL COACH RICK JONES OF THE GREENWOOD BULLDOGS HE HAS WON 6
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AS THE HEAD COACH— COACH WEAVER ALSO ANNOUNCED THE 2011 MENA BEARCAT FOOTBALL AWARDS---SENIOR BRENDEN DANIELS WAS AWARDED ALL STATE----THE RECIPIENTS FOR ALL CONFERENCE ARE SENIOR
630PM AT THE DALLAS AV. BAPTIST CHURCH’S FAMILY LIFE CENTER—A
CATERED MEAL WILL BE PROVIDED—THE GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE THE HEAD
FOOTBALL COACH RICK JONES OF THE GREENWOOD BULLDOGS HE HAS WON 6
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AS THE HEAD COACH— COACH WEAVER ALSO ANNOUNCED THE 2011 MENA BEARCAT FOOTBALL AWARDS---SENIOR BRENDEN DANIELS WAS AWARDED ALL STATE----THE RECIPIENTS FOR ALL CONFERENCE ARE SENIOR
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
THE ACORN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY HAS CHOSEN THE FOLLOWING
STUDENTS FOR THE NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
7TH GRADE—JOSH STAGGS
8TH GRADE—DARIC ECHOLS
9TH GRADE—SHELBY GROSS
10TH GRADE—CHEYENNE BLAKE
11TH GRADE—TORI CROSS
12TH GRADE—ABBY JACKSON
STUDENTS RECEIVE AN ACEDEMIC PLAQUE AND WILL HAVE THEIR LUNCH FURNISHED BY SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA OF MENA
7TH GRADE—JOSH STAGGS
8TH GRADE—DARIC ECHOLS
9TH GRADE—SHELBY GROSS
10TH GRADE—CHEYENNE BLAKE
11TH GRADE—TORI CROSS
12TH GRADE—ABBY JACKSON
STUDENTS RECEIVE AN ACEDEMIC PLAQUE AND WILL HAVE THEIR LUNCH FURNISHED BY SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA OF MENA
!!!!!!!HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS ARE COMING!!!!!!!
MENA JOINS MORE THAN 60 COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE ARKANSAS TRAIL OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS. SIXTY-SIX TOWNS TAKE PART IN THE CELEBRATION, WHICH BEGAN THANKSGIVING WEEK AND LASTS THROUGH CHRISTMAS. THE MENA CHAMBER IS NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2011 BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING CONTEST. , THE JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER 13TH FROM 6PM TO 10PM—THE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON K.E.N.A. , MENARADIO.COM AND IN THE MENA STAR AND THE POLK COUNTY PULSE
5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DANCE RECITAL
THE DREAM SPINNERS WILL PRESENT THEIR 5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DANCE RECITAL----A CANDY CHRISTMAS ----ON SATURDAY AT 7PM AT THE MENA HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, TICKETS ARE $4.00 DOLLARS FOR ADULTS, $2.00 DOLLARS FOR STUDENTS AND CHILDREN, UNDER 5 ARE ADMITTED FREE…..FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL CANDACE RINER AT 479-747-0115
PLEASE DONATE FOR THE KID'S
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO DONATE A TOY AND ENJOY A FREE LUNCH
WHEN THE MENA COSMETOLOGY COLLEGE HOSTS
THE POLK COUNTY TOYS FOR TOTS CUT A THON
EVENT ON DEC 10TH FROM 9AM TO 5PM-----PEOPLE WHO STOP BY THE COSMETOLOGY
COLLEGE AND DONATE A TOY WILL BE REGISTERED TO WIN DOOR PRIZES—THE STUDENTS AND
STAFF WILL BE PROVIDING MANICURES, PEDICURES, HAIR COLOR, PERMANENT
WAVES AND HAIRCUTS FOR DONATIONS TO TOYS FOR TOTS—A TEN DOLLAR TOY CAN BE
EXCHANGED FOR A HAIRCUT OR A VOUCHER FOR A FREE HAIRCUT AT A LATER DATE, A FIFTEEN DOLLAR TOY CAN BE EXCHANGED FOR A PEDICURE OR VOUCHER. 100 PERCENT OF ALL SERVICES OR HAIR PRODUCTS
SOLD WILL BE DONATED TO TOYS FOR TOTS—A GIFT
BOX WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE CORNER OF MARTIN AND MENA FOR DRIVE BY DROP BOX CONVENIENCE,
TOYS MAY ALSO BE DONATED AT ANY OF THE
TOYS FOR TOTS DROP BOXES IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS IN TOWN FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 394-7272
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS KIDS
THE 11TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXPRESS TRAIN WILL BRING SANTA CLAUS
AND HIS ELVES TO VISIT 25 COMMUNITIES ON 27 DATES IN SEVEN STATES THROUGHOUT
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY TERRITORY, THE TRAIN AND SANTA WILL ARRIVE
DEC. 7 AT 4PM IN MENA, AT 524 SHERWOOD
AVE ACCESS TO THE HOLIDAY EXPRESS TRAIN IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRE THE HOLIDAY EXPRESS
ALSO HAS A CHARITABLE COMPONENT. AT EACH SCHEDULED STOP, THE KCS CHARITABLE
FUND WILL MAKE A CONTRIBUTION OF GIFT CARDS TO THE LOCAL SALVATION ARMY TO
PROVIDE WARM CLOTHING AND OTHER NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED.
PLEASE SEND EVENT INFORMATION TO BE IN BROCHURE
THE MENA ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMISSION IS IN THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE NEW FULL COLOR TOURISM BROCHURE FOR MENA. THE NEW BROCHURE IS DUE TO BE RELEASED IN JANUARY 2012. 25,000 BROCHURES WILL BE PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED UNTIL DECEMBER 2012. ONE OF THE GOALS FOR THIS NEW BROCHURE IS TO HAVE MORE ACCURATE DATES ON THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS. THE A&P IS ASKING THAT ALL EVENT ORGANIZERS PLEASE SEND YOUR EVENT INFORMATION TO THEM TO PLACE IN THE EVENTS SECTION OF THE BROCHURE. YOU CAN CALL 479-394-8355 OR EMAIL ILANABURK@YAHOO.COM WITH THIS INFORMATION. INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE MAILED TO 812 A DEQUEEN STREET, MENA, AR 71953. PLEASE SEND YOUR EVENT SPECIFICS NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1ST FOR YOUR EVENT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2012 BROCHURE.
PLEASE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Rich Mountain Community College will be hosting two
holiday events on Tuesday, December 6TH, 2011 on the RMCC main campus in
Mena. The RMCC
Holiday Open House reception will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
in the RMCC Student Center. The Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board,
staff and faculty of RMCC host the event to show their appreciation for
the students and community members we serve.
On the evening of December 6th, the Trail of Holiday Trees
Lighting Ceremony and Inaugural Walk will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the
RMCC outdoor amphitheatre. Cider and cocoa will be served for the tree
lighting ceremony and the Mena High School Choir
will open the event by performing a host of holiday songs.
For
more information about how to sponsor a holiday tree for the Trail of
Trees, please contact Tammy Young, Director of Development and Community
Relations at 479-394-7622
or tyoung@rmcc.edu .
15TH ANNUAL FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF MENA
BASKETBALL CLASSIC
THE 15TH ANNUAL FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MENA
BASKETBALL CLASSIC WILL BE PLAYED AT THE NEW GYM ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. MENA HIGH SCHOOL AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK ARE
PLEASED TO HOST A COMPETITIVE FIELD OF TEAMS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE STATE. FANS ARE WELCOME TO COME OUT AND ENJOY TWO DAYS OF HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
ACTION. ON FRIDAY THE MANSFIELD GIRLS
WILL PLAY AGAINST DARDANELLE STARTING AT 4PM, THEN WEST FORK BOYS WILL PLAY DARDANELLE
AT 530PM, AT 7PM MENA VERSUS GREEN COUNTY GIRLS WILL PLAY, FOLLOWED BY MENA
BOYS VERSUS PRAIRIE GROVE AT 830PM. ON
SATURDAY THE DARDANELLE GIRLS WILL PLAY GREEN COUNTY TECH AT 11AM , THEN PRAIRIE
GROVE BOYS WILL TAKE ON DARDANELLE AT 1230PM, MENA GIRLS VERSUS MANSFIELD WILL
BE AT 2PM FOLLOWED BY MENA BOYS VERSUS WEST FORK AT 330PM
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES
THE 4TH ANNUAL CANDLE
LIGHTING FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD A CHILD,GRANDCHILD OR SIBLING DIE, ANY AGE, ANY CAUSE, WILL BE HELD SUNDAY AT THE
UNION BANK COMMUNITY ROOM IN THE REAR OF BUILDING, DOORS WILL OPEN AT 530PM THE
PROGRAM STARTS AT 6PM, BRING PICTURES OF
YOUR CHILD , GRANDCHILD, SISTER OR BROTHER .
CANDLES WILL BE PROVIDED TO BE LIT IN HONOR OF THOSE THAT HAVE
PASSED,THERE WILL BE SNACKS AND TIME TO TALK WITH OTHERS AFTER THE CEREMONY, IF
YOU WOULD LIKE BRING COOKIES, CAKES OR A
SNACK TO SHARE, COFFEE AND PUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED, FOR MORE INFO CALL DIANNE AT
243-0191
COMMUNITY CHORUS DEC. 4TH
The Mena Area Community Chorus will present their second annual Messiah Sing-a-Long on Sunday December 4th at 2:30 PM. The chorus will be accompanied by the Ouachita Strings. This year the concert will be held at the new Performing Arts Center at Mena High School. There is no admission for the concert, but donations will be accepted. Come and enjoy the music. If you want to sing along, bring your own score or use one provided by the chorus. This is a unique event that everyone will enjoy. For more information call 479-234-5002.
TURKEY SHOOT DEC. 3RD
THE SMITHVILLE 2013 SENIOR CLASS WILL HOLD A TURKEY SHOOT ON DECEMBER 3RD AT
THE SMITHVILLE RODEO GROUNDS PARKING LOT CLASSES –THEY WILL HAVE DIFFERENT
CLASSES STARTING AT NOON INCLUDING –HUNTING RIFLE , LOW AND HIGH CALIBER, OPEN SITES AND SCOPES, PISTOLS, CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE
TAKE A TOUR OF HOMES
THE MENA LIONESS PRESENTS THE ---HOME FOR THE
HOLIDAYS---IT IS A WALKING TOUR OF HOMES
THAT WILL BEGIN ON DEC 4TH FROM 2PM TO 5PM , THEY WILL START AT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN MENA—THEY WILL
HAVE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WILL BE
PROVIDED . TICKETS ARE $10.00 DOLLARS
EACH AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT DELISH BAKERY—A&B TIRE—THE RAGE—FIRST NATIONAL
BANK—UNION BANK OF MENA—KK’S KLOSET—NAT AND COMPANY—CHARMED, OR FROM ANY LIONESS MEMBER , TICKETS MAY ALSO PURCHASED FROM THE CHURCH ON
THE AFTERNOON OF THE EVENT FOR 12
DOLLARS---YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER –SOME OF THE FEATURED HOMES ARE –MR AND
MRS JOHNNY VACCA—MR AND MRS BOB MARTIN—MR AND MRSAARON MINER— AND MRS STACY
COLE---FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT CALL 394-3355
MENA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
THE MENA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL IS THIS FRIDAY ,THE PRINCESS
HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES WILL START AT 4PM, TICKETS ARE ONLY 2
DOLLARS A PERSON ---KIDS WILL ENJOY A BOUNCY HOUSE, LARGE SLIDE AND
PICTURES WITH SANTA AS WELL AS OTHER GAMES AT THE DEQUEEN STREET ARMORY FROM 4PM TO 8PM ---THIS YEARS PARADE WILL BE THE BIGGEST
EVER, THE THEME IS --- THE MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS ---AND STARTS AT
6PM—AFTER THE
PARADE HURRY ON OVER TO JANSSEN PARK
FOR AN EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC WITH THE CROSSING BAND FOLLOWED BY THE FIREWORKS SHOW AND LIGHTING OF THE TREE CEREMONY--OTHER EVENTS WILL INCLUDE A
LIVE NATIVITY SCENE AND OPEN HOUSE AT THE FIRST
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH----AT THE FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH
THERE WILL BE A CHOIR SINGING ON THE FRONT STEPS---AND A PRIVATE NATIVITY COLLECTION WILL
BE AT THE FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH---THE
OUACHITA LITTLE THEATER WILL HAVE A PRODUCTION OF ---THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER---- STARTING AT
730PM