MAY 2012 NEWS -

HELPING THE SCOUTS

LOCAL AREA CUB SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THEIR ANNUAL CHOCOLATE SALES. CANDY BARS ARE $1.00 DOLLAR EACH AND ARE AVAILABLE IN THESE FLAVORS: MILK CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, CRISP, MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS AND DARK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS. ALL MONEY RAISED WILL BE USED BY THE SCOUTS TO HELP PAY FOR AWARDS, FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER UNIT EXPENSES.

WICKES ESSAY WINNERS

Wickes High School seventh grade students participated in an essay contest in which they wrote about two inspirational teachers from this school year. The essays were judged by Ms. Jill Hunter's Orientation to Teaching class.
Period 6 winners were: 1st place – Keelan Youngblood; 2nd place – Brandon Lyle; 3rd place – Jonathan Castrejon; Honorable Mention – Joel Delgado.
Period 8 winners were: 1st place – Casandra Lopez; 2nd place – Abby Taylor; 3rd place – Alissa Miles; Honorable Mention – Kim Zarate.
Inspirational teachers included Mrs. Terry Alexander, Mrs. Mary Ferguson, Mrs. Suzanne Kesterson, Ms. LaFonda Nimmons, Ms. Jill Hunter, Mr. Timothy Walston, Mr. Rick Ward, Coach Damon Williams, and Coach Aaron Worthen. Literacy instructor is Mrs. Suzanne Kesterson.

REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX TIME

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF/COLLECTOR MIKE GODFREY REMINDS POLK COUNTY RESIDENTS TAX INFO FOR REAL IS AVAILABLE AT THE COLLECTORS OFFICE IN MENA. CURRENT TAXES MAY BE PAID BY OCTOBER 15TH. FOR INFORMATION CALL THE COLLECTORS OFFICE AT 479-394- 8111. NOTE THAT MAY 31ST IS DEADLINE TO ASSESS PERSONAL PROPERTY AT COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE.

ENROLL YOUR CHILD NOW

ACORN ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY THROUGH MAY 23RD AT THE ELEMENTARY OFFICE FROM 8AM TO 3PM. YOUR CHILD MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1ST. WHEN REGISTERING YOUR CHILD PLEASE BRING CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, IMMUNIZATION RECORD AND KINDERGARTEN PHYSICAL TO THE ELEMENTARY OFFICE.

POLK COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE RAISES OVER $46,000.00

FRIDAYS RELAY FOR LIFE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. 17 TEAMS MADE UP OF CANCER SURVIVORS, FAMILIES , CAREGIVERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES PARTICIPATED IN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S POLK COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT. TOTAL MONEY RAISED WAS MORE THAN $46,000. THESE FUNDS BRING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ONE STEP CLOSER TO ITS GOAL OF HELPING PEOPLE STAY WELL, BY HELPING THEM GET WELL AND BY FINDING CURES AND FIGHTING BACK. TO GET HELP OR LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CALL ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT AT 1-800-227-2345 OR VISIT WWW.CANCER.ORG THE SOCIETY'S WEBPAGE.

LOW COST SPAY OR NEUTER CLINIC

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 29TH THRU MAY 31ST TO HAVE YOUR PET SPAYED OR NEUTERED AT THE MENA ELKS LODGE.THIS LOW COST CLINIC IS SPONSORED BY HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OUACHITA’S. CALL ASAP AT 394-5682 FOR APPOINTMENT.

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MENA MAYOR GEORGE MCKEE GIVES HIS WEEKLY(MAY 21ST) REPORT BELOW

ARRAIGNMENTS

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ANDY RINER ARRAIGNED 5 PEOPLE THIS WEEK(MAY 21ST) DWIGHT DOUGLAS HAS THE REPORT
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BLOCK PARTY

THE DALLAS AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERYONE OUT TO THE BLOCK PARTY TOMORROW (SAT) FROM 11AM TO 1PM ,THERE WILL BE SNO-CONES ---FUN –FOOD AND GAMES--- TAKE OFF WITH AMAZING WONDERS AVIATION AND GET REGISTERED FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THAT WILL TAKE PLACE THIS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 530 PM TO 8PM DAILY

PEAK TO PEAK POKER RUN

THIS WEEKEND ON SATURDAY IS THE ANNUAL PEAK TO PEAK POKER , FROM QUEEN WILHELMINA TO MT MAGAZINE, THE RIDE BEGINS AT 9AM TILL 11AM, ALL HANDS DRAWN BY 4PM, REGISTRATION IS 20 DOLLARS FOR ONE RIDER AND 10 DOLLARS FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PASSENGER, YOU CAN PICK UP PRE- REGISTRATION FORMS AT HOG COUNTRY CYCLES FOR MORE INFO CALL 1800-264-2477

LOW COST SPAY OR NEUTER CLINIC

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 29TH THRU MAY 31ST TO HAVE YOUR PET SPAYED OR NEUTERED AT THE MENA ELKS LODGE. THIS LOW COST CLINIC IS SPONSORED BY HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OUACHITA’S. CALL 394-5682 FOR APPOINTMENT.

NICK CHARLETON WON THE TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE HATFIELD AUDITORIUM, HE WAS THE FINAL PERFORMER AND SUNG HIS ORIGINAL SONG TO TAKE THE TOP SPOT, ETHAN DAVIS OF SMITHVILLE AND BRIAN JAMES OF DEQUEEN TIED FOR SECOND PLACE WHILE KATELYN FRIDAY AND MICHAEL GAFFIGAN, KNOWN AS SOUTHERN MESS PLACED 4TH IN THE COMPITION , CHARLETON HAS EARNED A SPOT IN THE STATE CONTEST COMING IN OCTOBER AT THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR IN LITTLE ROCK ---(pictured below) Nick Performing, Dwight Douglas congratulating Nick on his win, and a group shot of the contestants...

LUM AND ABNER PARADE (THURS)

THE LUM AND ABNER PARADE STARTS THIS EVENING AT 6PM AND WILL ASSEMBLE ON CHURCH AND HICKORY BY THE COURT HOUSE AND GO DOWN MAIN STREET TO GILHAM THEN TURNING RIGHT ON GILHAM TO DEQUEEN STREET TURNING RIGHT ON DEQUEEN GOING ACROSS HWY 71 AND GO UP 7TH STREET PAST JANSSEN PARK AND BACK TO THE COURT HOUSE , EVERYONE IS REMINDED TO BRING LAWN CHAIRS AND TO DRIVE SAFE BEFORE AND AFTER THE PARADE DUE TO THE VOLUME OF PEDESTRIANS WALKING ABOUT THIS EVENING

MENA EMBLEM CLUB MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 2012

BELOW ARE PICTURES OF THE MAY 28TH, 2012 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY ON THE POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE LAWN AND PICTURES OF THE MONUMENTS ON THE LAWN.

ARRAIGNMENTS

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ANDY RINER ARRAIGNED 5 PEOPLE THIS WEEK(MAY 21ST) DWIGHT DOUGLAS HAS THE REPORT
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APRIL WEATHER STATS

KENA'S DWIGHT DOUGLAS REPORTS ON THE APRIL WEATHER STATISTICS:

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MENA MAYOR GEORGE MCKEE GIVES HIS WEEKLY(MAY 21ST) REPORT BELOW

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MENA MAYOR GEORGE MCKEE GIVES HIS WEEKLY REPORT BELOW

2012 TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN CONTESTANTS

The Texaco Country Showdown was Saturday, May 26th in the Hatfield Auditorium.
Those chosen to compete were:
BRIAN JAMES of DeQueen, ERIC VASQUEZ of Mena, ETHAN DAVIS of Smithville,
JANELLE BLAIR of Waldron, JEWELL HILTON of Mena, NICK CHARLETON of Smithville,
RACHEL PARSON of Lockesburg,TARA LYNN WARRINGTON of Mena and SOUTHERN MESS a duet made up of KATELUN FRIDAY and MICHEAL GAFFIGAN of Horatio. KENA WILL HAVE COMPLETE SHOWDOWN RESULTS ON THE KENA LOCAL NEWS.

ODEN ALL DISTRICT

The Oden Sr. High Basketball members who made All District for the 2011-2012
Basketball season.
Is (LtoR) Ashley Philpot, Colby Kennedy, and Samantha Carmack.

Colby Kennedy was also selected All-District in Baseball. Not Pictured
Clyde Love was also selected All-District in Baseball.

132ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY

THE NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH AT THE SHADY COMMUNITY IS CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO YEARS SINCE ORGANIZING IN 1880. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE DECORATION DAY SERVICE AT 11AM SUNDAY, MAY 27TH. THERE WILL BE A FELLOWSHIP MEAL FOLLOWING AT 12 NOON.

KARAOKE , WITH CASH PRIZES

THIS SATURDAY THE MENA ELKS LODGE WILL HOST A KARAOKE CONTEST AND DJ DANCE, REGISTRATION FOR THE CONTEST WILL START AT 7PM AND THE CONTEST WILL START AT 9PM,IT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 ENTRIES, CASH PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST , SECOND AND THIRD PLACE WINNERS, THE DJ DANCE FEATURING DJ BRIAN JANSON WILL FOLLOW THE KARAOKE , THERES NO COVER CHARGE AND EVERYONE OVER 21 IS INVITED TO ATTEND---THE ELKS ARE A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS LOCAL YOUTH, SENIORS AND VETERANS

23RD TRI-LAKES BIG BASS FISHING

IF YOU LOVE FISHING AND TOURNAMENTS THEN YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THE 23RD ANNUAL TRI-LAKES BIG BASS FISHING FESTIVAL. THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (MAY 26TH) FROM 6AM TO 1PM AT 3 AREA LAKES: De Queen, Dierks and Gillham LAKE. THERE WILL BE OVER $10,000.00 IN CASH AND PRIZES. BOAT CHECK BEGINS AT 5AM. FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION CALL 870-584-3225. YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM AT
WWW.DEQUEENCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.COM

CLICK IT OR TICKET

Motorists who choose not to use seat belts may want to take notice.
The seat belt enforcement mobilization effort known as Click It or Ticket begins Monday (May 21st) and will involve law enforcement officers across the country cracking down on motorists who don’t buckle up.
The Arkansas State Police will join other state and local law enforcement agencies by more closely watching for seat belt violations, day and night.
While this year’s Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization runs from May 21st through June 3rd, motorists should never forget law enforcement officers are enforcing seat belt laws year round.

KARAOKE , WITH CASH PRIZES

LOW COST SPAY OR NEUTER CLINIC

132ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY

SENIOR REPORT

SARAH HOLIDAY OF THE MENA SENIOR CENTER GIVES MONTHLY REPORT BELOW

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MENA MAYOR GEORGE MCKEE GIVES HIS WEEKLY(MAY 21ST) REPORT BELOW

ARRAIGNMENTS

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ANDY RINER ARRAIGNED 5 PEOPLE THIS WEEK(MAY 21ST) DWIGHT DOUGLAS HAS THE REPORT
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ENROLL YOUR CHILD NOW

ELECTION DAY IS HERE

STATE WIDE PRIMARY ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 22ND. POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 730AM TO 730PM. POLK COUNTY LOCATIONS INCLUDE:

MENA FIRE STATION ON MENA STREET
MENA OLD FIRE STATION ON DEQUEEN ST
THE MENA UNION MISSION CHURCH FAMILY CENTER

ACORN SCHOOL;BOARD CAMP BAPTIST CHURCH
CHERRY HILL METHODIST CHURCH;BIG FORK COMMUNITY BUILDING
DALLAS VALLEY FIRE STATION; INK COMMUNITY BUILDING
SHADY GROVE FIRE STATION;MOUNTAIN FORK CHURCH IN ROCKY

THE POTTER OLD FIRE STATION;HATFIELD CITY HALL;
COVE TOWN HALL;VANDERVOORT TOWN HALL;WICKES TOWN HALL;GRANNIS TOWN HALL.

CHURCH WOMEN QUARTERLY POTLUCK

THE CHURCH WOMEN OF POLK COUNTY HOLD THEIR QUARTERLY POTLUCK ON MONDAY AT NOON AT ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH LOCATED AT 203 8TH STREET. ALL WOMEN OF POLK COUNTY ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. BRING YOUR FAVORITE COVERED DISH. ALSO BRING CANNED GOODS FOR VARIOUS FOOD PANTRIES. THE SPEAKER IS SALLY HATCH.

Mena Little Cats Volleyball Camp

TEAM ACORN JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB NAMED FINALISTS

A team of 8th grade students from Acorn High School in Mena, Arkansas were recently named finalists in the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. Team Acorn Junior Science Club created a project to raise awareness of a near-extinct tree species and the team is now in the running for $50,000 in scholarships and prizes. – the challenge is a national effort to encourage students to create environmental solutions.
The Siemens Foundation provides more than $7 million annually in support of educational initiatives in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the United States. Its signature programs include the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement, and The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, which encourages K-12 students to develop innovative green solutions for environmental issues. In February 2010 the Siemens Foundation launched its newest initiative, The Siemens STEM Academy, a national STEM education program for teachers designed to support educators in their efforts to foster student achievement in these fields. By supporting outstanding students today, and recognizing the teachers and schools that inspire their excellence, the Foundation helps nurture tomorrow's scientists and engineers. The Foundation's mission is based on the culture of innovation, research and educational support that is the hallmark of Siemens' U.S. companies and its parent company, Siemens AG. For further information, visit www.siemens-foundation.org.

LIFE LOST IN TRAGIC FIRE

ON THURSDAY AT 1145AM THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE RECEIVED A 911 CALL IN REFERENCE TO A FIRE ON CADILLAC LANE NEAR HATFIELD. THE CALLER STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRUCTURE FIRE AND THAT 2 CHILDREN COULD BE INSIDE THE HOME . HATFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PAGED TO RESPOND AND OFFICERS OF POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE WERE DISPATCHED. WHEN THE FIRST MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED THEY FOUND THE STRUCTURE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. AS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUGHT THE FIRE, A SEARCH WAS BEING CONDUCTED TO LOCATE THE 2 CHILDREN. ONE WAS FOUND OUTSIDE UNINJURED. AFTER THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED THE SECOND CHILD WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE STRUCTURE AND WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED BY THE POLK COUNTY CORONER. NO FOUL PLAY IS SUSPECTED AT THIS TIME. THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE AND THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE ARE CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE BLAZE. THE NAMES AND AGES OF THE CHILDREN ARE NOT BEING RELEASED.

2ND ANNUAL HEALTH EXPO

THE SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EXPO WILL BE HELD AT THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH ON FAIRGROUNDS ROAD ON SUNDAY, MAY 20TH FROM 2 TO 5PM. THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, BMI READINGS, HARVARD STEP TEST, SKIN DAMAGE ASSESMENTS, FOOD SAMPLES AND MUCH MORE. THEY CAN EVEN DETERMINE YOUR HEALTH AGE. EVERYTHING IS FREE SO STOP OUT SUNDAY AND JOIN THE FUN!

DANCE AND LIVE BAND FOR CHARITY

THE MENA ELKS LODGE IS SPONSORING A DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT, MAY 19TH FEATURING THE BAND "KNIGHT RIDERS". THE COST IS ONLY $5 AT THE DOOR. EVERYONE OVER 21 IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. THE ELKS ARE A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. ALL PROCEEDS OF THE DANCE WILL GO TO THE POLK COUNTY YOUTH ACTIVITIES.

1ST ANNUAL DOROTHY ARTHUR DAY

CITY OF HATFIELD WITH HATFIELD LIONS SPONSOR THE 1ST ANNUAL DOROTHY ARTHUR DAY. DOROTHY L. ARTHUR WAS A LADY WHO DID A LOT OF CLEANING UP TRASH ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROADS IN AND AROUND HATFIELD. SHE DID SUCH A GREAT SERVICE. TO HONOR HER CITY OF HATFIELD AND HATFIELD LIONS CLUB HOLD A COMMUNITY CLEANUP SATURDAY, MAY 19TH AT 9AM AT HATFIELD PARK. ALL CLUBS, CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES AND DRESS FOR WEATHER. BAGS WILL BE SUPPLIED. HOT DOGS, CHIPS AND WATER WILL BE PROVIDED.

DINNER ON THE RIDGE

Saturday, May 19, at 4:00 pm, Rick and Donna Chrisman are having a fund-raising dinner ("Dinner on the Ridge") in support of Mena Art Gallery. The menu is Mexican; tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased at the gallery. We would appreciate your purchasing tickets in advance so that we can plan for the amount of food to prepare. The dinner will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather. There will also be a raffle of one of the Chrisman's beautiful wood boxes. Tickets are $3 each and will also be used for door prizes. Driving directions are available at the gallery or by email from: email@MenaArtGallery.org or rchrisman@revdesigns.com.

2012 SIGN UP DAY

IT IS TIME FOR SIGN UP DAY FOR THE 2012 SEASON FOR CHEERLEADERS AND FOOTBALL PLAYERS THIS SATURDAY, MAY 19TH AT ALESHIRE ELECTRIC FROM 9AM TO NOON. ANY CHILD ENTERING THE 3RD GRADE THRU THE 6TH GRADE IS ELIGIBLE. FOOTBALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE AS PROOF OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE. THE SIGN UP FEE IS $40 TO COVER EQUIPMENT AND INSURANCE.

ECLIPSE OF SUN

Skywatchers in the western United States should circle Sunday (May 20) on their calendars. That's when a solar eclipse will block out most of the sun, leaving a spectacular "ring of fire" shining in the sky for observers located along the eclipse's path. The event is what's known as an annular solar eclipse -- from the Latin "annulus," meaning "little ring" -- and its full glory should be visible from much of Asia, the Pacific region and some of western North America, weather permitting. At its peak, the eclipse will block about 94 percent of the sun's light.

Other parts of the United States and Canada will still see a partial solar eclipse, without being treated to the ring of fire effect, though the East Coast will miss the event since the sun will have set before it begins. The eclipse will occur in the late afternoon or early evening of May 20 throughout North America, and May 21 for observers in Asia. Check out this eclipse skywatching guide to learn more about viewing locations and times.

Solar eclipses occur when the moon comes between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on our planet. When the moon lines up perfectly with the sun and blots out all of its light, the result is a total eclipse. Partial eclipses cover only part of the sun's face. [Annular Solar Eclipse of May 20, 2012 (Photo Guide)]

Annular eclipses are similar to total eclipses in that the moon lines up with the sun dead-on. But in this case, the moon is close to apogee -- the farthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit around our planet -- so it's a smidge too small in the sky to cover the solar disk completely. As a result, a ring of bright sunlight will still blaze around the moon's circumference.

Like other types of solar eclipses, annular eclipses are spectacular but potentially dangerous skywatching events. Care must be taken to observe them properly, or serious and permanent eye damage -- including blindness -- could result.

Warning: Never look directly at the sun, either with the naked eye or through telescopes or binoculars without the proper filters.

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 at www.menaairport.com/ OR CLICK ON PICTURE TO LEFT.

WE HAVE CHOSEN THE WINNERS!!!!!!!!

K.E.N.A CONTEST "MONEY 4 MOMMY"

WE HAVE DRAWN THE NAMES OF THE CONTESTANTS FOR THE MONEY FOR MOTHERS DAY CONTEST---
CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA LOYD AND KATRINA ROWE WHO SHARE $500 IN GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM CONTEST SPONSORS

WINNER LISA LOYD (BELOW)

WINNER KATRINA ROWES (BELOW)

1ST ANNUAL DOROTHY ARTHUR DAY

ACORN LADY TIGERS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!

Acorn Sr. Girls(PICTURED ABOVE) defended their 2011 State Title by winning the 2012 Class A State Track Meet held at Prescott last Thursday(May 3rd). The Lady Tigers were lead by Senior Tiffany Bayne's win in the Triple Jump and 100 Hurdles, Sophmore Krysten Fagan a double winner in 1600 and 800 meter runs and Senior Abby Jackson Discus Champion. Acorn also won the 1600 Relay. Lady Tigers represented Acorn at the Meet of Champions Saturday, May 12th at Lake Hamilton High School. A loud "Well Done" girls from the KENA Gang!

MENA LADYCAT SOFTBALL

MENA LADYCATS BEAT DEQUEEN 4-3 THURSDAY, MAY 10TH IN 1ST ROUND OF STATE TOURNEY IN NASHVILLE TO ADVANCE TO NEXT ROUND VS BROOKLAND ON FRIDAY, MAY 11TH WHERE THEY WON 6-0. THE LADYCATS IN SEMIFINAL ROUND PLAYED POTTSVILLE SATURDAY, MAY 12TH WHERE POTTSVILLE BEAT LADYCATS 6-4. THE KENA CREW SAYS: "HOLD YOUR HEADS HIGH GALS. CONGRATS FOR GETTING AS FAR AS YOU DID."

MENA LADYCAT SOCCER

THE MENA LADYCAT SOCCER TEAM BEAT DECATUR THURSDAY, MAY 10TH TO ADVANCE TO A GAME AT NOON FRIDAY, MAY11TH VS EPISCOPAL AT BURNS PARK IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK. EPISCOPAL BEAT THE LADYCATS 5-0. CONGRATS TO THE LADYCATS FOR GETTING AS FAR AS THEY DID IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT FROM KENA CREW.

!!!!!!!!!!!!SIGN UP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Showdown is open to vocal and/or instrumental performers, individuals, or groups of up to seven members who have not performed on a record listed in the national record charts of Billboard, Radio and Records, or The Gavin Report within eighteen months preceding local competition. There is a $20.00 entry fee per act and all contestants must begin their competition by performing at showdowns. For an application stop by K.E.N.A. at 1600 S. Reine Street or the Hatfield Town Hall. ENTRANT NEEDS TO SUBMIT $20 ENTRY FEE AND AUDITION TAPE OR CD AT THE KENA STUDIOS ON SOUTH REINE STREET BY FRIDAY, MAY 18TH!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!SIGN UP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Showdown is open to vocal and/or instrumental performers, individuals, or groups of up to seven members who have not performed on a record listed in the national record charts of Billboard, Radio and Records, or The Gavin Report within eighteen months preceding local competition. There is a $20.00 entry fee per act and all contestants must begin their competition by performing at showdowns. For an application stop by K.E.N.A. at 1600 S. Reine Street. The show is Saturday, May 26th. THE DEADLINE TO ENTER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY MAY 18TH!!! THE SHOW IS SPONSORED BY THE JUBILEE IN JUNE COMMITTEE.

BASS ANGLERS RESULTS

WESTERN ARKANSAS BASS ANGLERS HELD THERE 5TH TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR ON GILHAM LAKE SATURDAY---TERRY DAVIS CAUGHT THE WINNING STRINGER WEIGHING 18.01 POUNDS 2ND WENT TO DARRON TOON—3RD RUSSELL LOCKHART –4TH WAS BRENT TOON WHO IS LEADING THE RACE FOR ANGLER OF THE YEAR, 2ND IS DARRON TOON, 3RD CURT BOYD AND 4TH IS BILL DECKER---RUSSELL LOCKHART CAUGHT AND WON THE BIG BASS WITH 4.75 POUNDS---SPONSORED BY DDH 10 MINUTE LUBE, BOB CARVERS CARS AND TRUCKS, 1ST NATIONAL BANK, MINERS A AND B TIRE AND FIVE J ELECTRIC,---THE NEXT TOURNAMENT WILL BE JUNE 9TH AT BROKEN BOW LAKE.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK RECEIVES 5 STARS

DAN HORTON, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK ANNOUNCED THE BANK HAS RECEIVED ANOTHER 5 STAR SUPERIOR BANK RATING BY THE NATIONS LEADING BANK RATING AND RESEARCH FIRM---FIRST NATIONAL BANK IS A COMMUNITY FOCUSED BANK OFFERING A FULL SERVICE COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL BANKING TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS AS WELL AS SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA . FIRST NATIONAL BANK HAS LOCATIONS IN 17 HOMETOWNS.AND FIRST OPENED THEIR DOORS IN 1897 AND HAS PROUDLY BEEN SERVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES EVER SINCE, THEY OPERATE THROUGH 26 CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFFICES AND CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.FNWEB.BIZ

WICKES ESSAY WINNERS

POLK COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE RAISES OVER $46,000.00

LADY TIGERS 2012 STATE CHAMPIONS TRACK AND FIELD

ENROLL YOUR CHILD NOW

(CAP) CONFERENCE

Mena High School and Mena Middle School hosts the annual Career Action Planning (CAP) Conferences on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 12-7. Conferences are a time for the student, student's parents and CAP advisor to review and discuss the students career goals and create an academic plan to match those goals. Mena High School will hold CAP's in the MHS Cafeteria. Mena Middle School will hold CAP's in the MMS cafeteria and library. Families should have received a CAP time in the mail. If anyone has not received theirs for grades 8-11 contact Tonya Thacker at 479-394-1144 for grade 7 contact Leilani Rose at 479-394-2572.

MENA LITTLE CATS VOLLEYBALL CAMP

(CAP) CONFERENCE

PUMPKIN GROWING CONTEST

Hatfield First Baptist Church is conducting the 1st Annual Pumpkin Growing Contest. The contest will run from May through October. Seeds and entry forms may be picked up at Hatfield First Baptist, Monday - Wed. and Friday from 9:30Am till 3:30 PM. Seeds will be available on first come first serve with deadline to pick up your seed being May 9. All ages are welcome. This is planned as a family activity so bring everyone and get registered. A Fall Festival will be planned in October and contestants will bring their pumpkins for weigh in and prizes will be awarded. For more information you may contact the church at 870-389-6412.

WICKES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Wickes High School has announces April Students of the Month. April student of the month for grades 7-9 is Brittany Jenkins. Brittany is in the 8th grade and is the daughter of Thomas and B.J. Jenkins of Wickes. Her teachers describe her as hardworking, respectful, and responsible. April student of the month for grades 10-12 is Kelsey Ward. Kelsey is a senior and is the daughter of James Ward of New Hope and Anita Manasco-Honnoll of Texarkana. Her teachers describe her as being kind and polite, and exhibiting a good attitude. Students are chosen based on attitude, attendance, overall performance, and for displaying the pride and positive spirit of a Wickes Warrior.

SPRING CLEAN

The City of Mena Annual Spring Clean Up is Tuesday, May 8th through Monday, May 14th. It is required that all yard debris(small limbs, gum balls and leaves) be placed in garbage bags. The following cannot be picked up:concrete, bricks , rocks, dirt , shingles, batteries and construction debris. This is a free service for Mena residents. The Mena Street Department begins in the Northwest part of Mena. They work their way across town following Southern Disposal routes. It is not necessary to call City Hall in order to receive this service.

K.E.N.A CONTEST "MONEY 4 MOMMY"

WE HAVE DRAWN THE NAMES OF THE CONTESTANTS FOR THE MONEY FOR MOTHERS DAY CONTEST---
CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA LOYD AND KATRINA ROWE THEY WILL SHARE 500 DOLLARS IN GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM THE PARTICIPATING SPONSORS

WINNER LISA LOYD (BELOW)

WINNER KATRINA ROWE (BELOW)

Korean War POW's remains return to U.S. 61 years after his death

It was called a “police action” at the time. It lasted three years and one month. It was the Korean War. Over 30,000 US troops were killed in the “Forgotten War.”
One of those men was Master Sergeant Elwood Green of Norman, Arkansas. He had one child, a daughter. Her name is Josie Tibbitts. “I was a month old when my father was deployed to Korea. I have pictures, I have stories, that’s it.”
In many ways the Korean War continued for Josie Tibbitts, for her father Elwood was listed as MIA, missing in action, until now. “A gentleman came up to them, a villager, and said there are some remains over here you need to take a look.”
On occasion Communist North Korea will release the remains of US servicemen. “It was absolutely fantastic news,” says Tibbitts upon hearing of her father’s remains being found.
She also heard about her dad dying in a place called Death Valley, an infamous POW camp. “I just went cold all over. Immediately started shaking, my teeth were rattling, and then I started crying uncontrollably.”
Finally, she will say hello, and then goodbye, to her dad. Master Sergeant Elwood Green’s remains will be in his home state next week for burial. “Welcome home, daddy. I love you. I’m glad you’re home, and I miss you,” A teary-eyed Tibbitts says she’ll say.
Josie Tibbitts says she didn’t have a daddy before, but she has one now.

FLY FLAGS HALF STAFF SATURDAY

GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY ---THAT IN TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF MSGT ELWOOD GREEN AS AN EXPRESSION OF PUBLIC SORROW, HEREBY DIRECT THAT THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF ON SATURDAY –ALL ARKANSANS AND UNITED STATE CITIZENS OWE ELWOOD GREEN A LASTING DEBT OF GRATITUDE FOR HIS BRAVERY AND HEROISM AND SHOULD PAY TRIBUTE TO HIS FAITHFUL SERVICE...(SEE STORY BELOW)

MENA LADYCAT SOFTBALL

IN THE SEMIFINAL ROUND OF REGIONAL TOURNEY SATURDAY, MAY 5TH VS GRAVETTE LADYCATS WON 5-4. WITH WIN THEY ADVANCED TO THE REGIONAL FINALS MONDAY, MAY 7TH VS POTTSVILLE WHO BEAT THE LADYCATS 3-0. MENA LADYCATS BEAT DEQUEEN 4-3 THURSDAY, MAY 10TH IN STATE TOURNEY IN NASHVILLE TO ADVANCE TO NEXT ROUND VS BROOKLAND ON FRIDAY, MAY 11TH WHERE THEY WON 6-0. NEXT FOR THE LADYCATS IN THE SEMIFINAL ROUND IS SATURDAY, MAY 12TH GAME AT 2:30PM AGAINST POTTSVILLE. THE KENA CREW SAYS: "CONGRATS LADYCATS LET'S GO ALL THE WAY TO FINAL GIRLS!!!!"

LIVE BAND AT THE ELKS LODGE

THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11TH THE MENA ELKS LODGE PRESENTS THE BAND "JOKERS WYLDE" FROM 8PM TO MIDNIGHT. TICKETS ARE ONLY $5 AT THE DOOR. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ENJOY AN EVENING OF DANCING AND SOCIALIZING. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE. ELKS CLUB IS AT 124 ELKS LANE. DONT MISS THIS ROCKIN GOOD TIME!!!

SPRING CLEAN

FLY FLAGS HALF STAFF SATURDAY

Korean War POW's remains return to U.S. 61 years after his death

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas
PET OF THE    WEEK

Mizzy says "Wanted: one loving family for a 100% sweet doggie" Mizzy is a Labrador Hound in basic black with a small white star on her chest and a tail with a curl! She is a young dog and loves to play! She retrieves a ball and holds it very gentle, that is what in Labradors is called a "soft mouth" and considered a highly desirable trait for duck hunters. Mizzy is super friendly and would make an ideal pet for all ages! More about Mizzy: Spayed • Up-to-date with routine shots • Primary colors: Black with White • Coat length: Short

                     OFFICE HOURS:
               Tuesday through Saturday
                     10am until 2pm
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682

R.M.C.C. GRADUATION CEREMONY

THE RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY IS THIS SATURDAY AT 11AM AT THE MENA CAMPUS. THE SPEAKER IS SHANE BROADWAY. HE IS THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME.

WIN A FIESTA GRILL AND ACCESSORIES

UNION BANK IS HAVING A RAFFLE FOR A BRAND NEW FIESTA GAS GRILL AND ACCESSORIES. TICKETS ARE ONLY $1 EACH OR 6 FOR $5 AVAILABLE AT UNION BANK AND AT THE RELAY FOR LIFE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 11TH. THIS IS LAST WEEK TO GET YOUR TICKETS. WINNER IS ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY, MAY 14TH. HELP THE PURPLE ONIONS SUPPORT THE RELAY AND THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

--DONT MISS THIS EVENT--

On Friday, May 11th, residents of Polk County will join together at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The event will be held at Janssen Park starting at 6:00 p.m. There will be live music, games, food, guest speakers, a Mardi Gras themed parade and lots of fun as we celebrate cancer survivors in our local community.
There will be a dinner for our local survivors starting at 5:00. Opening ceremonies will be at 6:00 with special guest speakers from the Hero of Hope program. There will be a special Survivor Lap followed by the Caregiver Lap and the Team Laps. The Vacca Brothers and Jeri Dee Hale will be performing throughout the evening. The Relay teams will have food and snacks for sale with all proceeds from the evening going to Relay For Life. At 8:30 there will be a Mardi Gras style parade with floats from each team. The Luminaria ceremony honoring cancer survivors and those who have been lost to the disease will start at 9:00 and features candle lit Luminaria bags surrounding the park. Following the Luminaria ceremony there will be Karaoke by DJ Double Down.

Everyone in the community is invited to attend the Relay For Life celebration, Friday May 11 at Janssen Park. Come on out and support a great cause while having a good time!

EVENING OF BALLET

THE DREAM SPINNERS AND GUESTS THE NEW CREATION DANCE COMPANY INVITE EVERYONE TO AN EVENING OF PROFESSIONAL BALLET AND WORSHIP DANCE ON FRIDAY, MAY 11TH AT THE MENA HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. GIRLS 9 YRS OLD THROUGH ADULT WOMEN CAN STILL PRE-REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP ON SATURDAY FROM 2PM TO 5PM PLEASE CONTACT CANDACE RINER FOR MORE INFORMATION.

PRIMARY ELECTION NEWS

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. REGISTERED VOTERS WHO DID NOT RECEIVE A NEW VOTER CARD ARE ASKED TO CALL THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 394-8123. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR THE MAY 22ND PRIMARY. THE DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT IS MAY 15TH. EARLY VOTING FOR THE PRIMARY BEGAN MONDAY, MAY 7TH.

1ST NATIONAL BANK FUNDRAISER

1ST NATIONAL BANK RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM HAS A COUPLE OF FUNDRAISERS GOING ON. ANYONE CAN PURCHASE CHANCES TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE DIERKS BENTLEY IN CONCERT MAY 12TH AT LITTLE ROCK RIVERFEST AMPHITHEATER. YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE CHANCES TO WIN 2 TACKLE BOXES WITH TACKLE. ALL CHANCES ARE $1 PER TICKET OR 6 FOR $5. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE RELAY FOR LIFE. STOP BY ANY FIRST NATIONAL BANK BRANCH OR CALL 394- 3552 EXT 452 FOR DETAILS.

K.E.N.A. CONTEST:MONEY FOR MOMMY

THIS MOTHER'S DAY TWO LUCKY MOMS SHARE A BUNDLE OF GIFT CERTIFICATES REDEEMABLE AT PARTICIPATING SPONSORS. HURRY IN REGISTER YOUR LADY OR MOM AT:COAST TO COAST HOME AND HARDWARE, LOAVES AND FISHES BOOKS AND GIFTS, WASHBURNS HOME FURNISHINGS, KATHY’S HOME DÉCOR, CHARMED, MENA REGIONAL GIFT SHOP, PAPA'S MEXICAN CAFÉ , THE SHOP, FREEDOM PHARMACY AND SUN-KISSED TANNING. ONE QUALIFIER TO BE DRAWN FROM EACH LOCATION. REGISTER YOUR MOMMY OR LADY IN YOUR LIFE BY NOON, THURSDAY MAY 10TH. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED FRIDAY.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD'S BLOWN AWAY EXPECTED TO DEBUT #1

Country superstar Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart last week. The album is expected sell around 275,000 copies sold by Sunday, May 6, according to industry sources.

"Blown Away" is her fourth album and will become her third chart-topper following 2009's "Play On" and 2007's "Carnival Ride." Her debut release, 2005's "Some Hearts," bowed and peaked at No. 2.

ACORN STUDENT RECEIVES DEKALB AG. AWARD

Aaron Cox, a senior at Acorn High School, was presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company. Cox’s award was presented at Acorn’s FFA banquet on Monday, April 30 in the school’s cafeteria.

Aaron, the son of Frank and Joann Cox received the award for excellence in leadership and agricultural work experience. Cox’s significant experiences and accomplishments include serving as chapter Vice President in both his junior and senior years as well as being active in showing livestock at the county fair and participating in Dairy Foods contests. His agricultural work experience included raising and showing market goats, dairy goats, and poultry. In addition to his livestock projects, he was involved in lawn care and landscape work.

Aaron was also presented with the Star Chapter Farmer award at Monday night’s FFA banquet. The Star Chapter Farmer is awarded on the local level with selection based on much of the same criteria as the DeKalb Award.

The DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. Over these 65 years high school seniors from across the country have received this award which has become a symbol for excellence and the school’s highest agricultural honor. As the winner of the 2012 award, Aaron Cox’s name will be recorded on a permanent plaque displayed in the Acorn High School’s Agriculture Building where Jim Pennington is Aaron’s agriculture education instructor and FFA Advisor.

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Acorn FFA members have held elections for chapter officers for the 2012 – 2013 school year. Officers elected (from L to R): President:Ryan Faught, Jr. Advisor:Dylan Deramus
Reporter:Tanner Jones
Sentinel:Payton Hill
Secretary:Brittany Sullivan
Vice President:Cameron Reynolds Treasurer:Nate Looney (not pictured).

MENA MAYOR GEORGE MCKEE TALKS ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR RESIDENCE BELOW:

MENA MAYOR GEORGE MCKEE HAS HIRED A NEW CITY WORKER TO MOW. LISTEN BELOW:

GET YOUR TICKETS

THE 14TH BENEFIT COLLIN FEST IS COMING UP ON MAY 5TH. THE FEST FEATURES NEAL MCCOY AND COLLIN RAYE AT THE COSSATOT AMPHITHEATER IN DEQUEEN, ARKANSAS. OUR SISTER STATION KDQN 92.1FM HAS SEATS AVAILABLE AT 921 WEST COLLIN RAYE DRIVE IN DEQUEEN. THERE IS A LIMIT OF TEN TICKETS PER PERSON. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE 20 DOLLARS FOR RESERVED SEATS AND 15 DOLLARS FOR GENERAL ADMISSION. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE GO TO WWW.COLLINFEST.COM. ALL THE PROCEEDS FROM THE CONCERT FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL AREA STUDENTS.

DONATE USED ITEMS

SPRING CLEANING? The Humane Society of the Ouachitas is accepting your used household items in good condition for its annual Rummage Sale coming up Saturday, May 5th at the Mena Elks Lodge. No clothing, large furniture or appliances. Please bring your donated items to the Shelter on Polk County Road 50 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Or call Cheryl at 479-243-0771 to arrange for pickup of them. Tax deductible receipts are available.

!!! BEARCAT BASH IS HERE !!!

THE BEARCAT FOUNDATION HOSTS THE 4TH ANNUAL BEARCAT BASH ON TUESDAY, MAY 8TH AT 630PM AT THE CMA IRON MOUNTAIN FACILITY. THE SPECIAL GUEST IS COACH GUS MALZAHN. THE EVENT INCLUDES A CATERED MEAL AND LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS WITH ONE OF A KIND ITEMS SUCH AS TRIPS AND MEMORABILIA ALONG WITH A SPEECH FROM COACH MALZAHN. TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND MAY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE ONLY. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT UNION BANK, THE FISH NET, KESS KORNER, SPINELLIS AND MENA INSURANCE AGENCY. FOR MORE CALL 243-3133.

FRIDAY, MAY 4TH ACORN 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS LEFT SCHOOL TO GO FISHING AT JANSSEN PARK POND. ALL POLES AND BAIT WAS SUPPLIED FOR THE TRIP BY A GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.

1ST NATIONAL BANK FUNDRAISER

1ST NATIONAL BANK RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM HAS A COUPLE OF FUNDRAISERS GOING ON. ANYONE CAN PURCHASE CHANCES TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE DIERKS BENTLEY IN CONCERT MAY 12TH AT LITTLE ROCK RIVERFEST AMPHITHEATER. YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE CHANCES TO WIN 2 TACKLE BOXES WITH TACKLE. ALL CHANCES ARE $1 PER TICKET OR 6 FOR $5. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE RELAY FOR LIFE. STOP BY ANY OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK BRANCHES OR CALL 394- 3552 EXT 452 FOR MORE DETAILS.

DAY OF PRAYER

THE 64TH ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER WAS THURSDAY, MAY 3RD. THE COMMUNITY CAME OUT TO THE POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT NOON AND CELEBRATED "ONE NATION UNDER GOD".

AMERICAN IDOL COUNTRY SINGER SKYLAR LAINE SENT HOME

Last season's "American Idol" saw two country singers consistently rise above their competitors en route to the top two and the show's finale. Unfortunately for Skylar Laine, "Idol" voters weren't looking for a second straight twanged-out finale.
Skylar, the 18-year-old spark plug who's been compared to genre heavyweights Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert during her tenure on the show, was sent home Thursday night (May 3) after accruing the lowest number of votes, finishing in fifth place on "Idol"'s 11th season. Hollie Cavanagh, who had her most acclaimed week on the show yet with her commanding performances, joined Skylar in the bottom two.
The country singer-songwriter's elimination comes as a small surprise, given "Idol" viewers' general taste for country artists and the fact that the Mississippi native hadn't really had a bad week on the show. It was Skylar's third week in the group of lowest vote-getters and second in a row, her rocked-out rendition of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" and her Broadway/Vegas treatment of Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" apparently not connecting with this week's voters.
Or maybe voters were drawn away by the strangeness of that couple just kind of chilling onstage on that park bench during the latter performance. Perhaps they weren't in it to win it, Ryan.
Whatever the reason, Skylar certainly went out with a bang, giving viewers probably the best send-off performance of the year with her fiery rendition of Lambert's "Gunpowder and Lead." I always said I was most impressed with Skylar when she had a performance that sounded authentic and as though it could be on the radio the very next day, which is exactly what she exudes whenever performing this and many other country songs.
In other words, don't feel too bad for Skylar Laine. In fact, I'm willing to bet that of the top 10 of this season, she'll be the first to notch multiple chart-placed songs in her respective genre. She's got a definite future. After all, Kellie Pickler certainly didn't win "Idol."

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.

GET YOUR TICKETS

THE 14TH BENEFIT COLLINFEST IS COMING UP ON SATURDAY MAY 5TH. IT FEATURES NEAL MCCOY AND DEQUEEN NATIVE COLLIN RAYE AT THE COSSATOT AMPHITHEATER IN DEQUEEN, ARKANSAS. KENA'S SISTER STATION KDQN 92.1FM HAS SEATS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT 921 WEST COLLIN RAYE DRIVE IN DEQUEEN. THERE IS A LIMIT OF TEN TICKETS PER PERSON. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE 20 DOLLARS FOR RESERVED SEATS AND 15 DOLLARS FOR GENERAL ADMISSION. FOR MORE INFO OR TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE GO TO WWW.COLLINFEST.COM. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE CONCERT HELP FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL AREA STUDENTS.

HSO RUMMAGE SALE!!!

Saturday, May 5, 8-2 p.m. at the Mena Elks Lodge. Browse through some wonderful, pre-owned, ‘vintage treasures’! While shopping, take a few minutes for a relaxing massage by “Angie’s Therapeutic Massage”! 100% of proceeds will benefit the care of animals at the Humane Society of the Ouachitas. For more information, please call Cheryl at 479-243-0771. (We could use more donations; PLEASE CALL!)

AUDITIONS

This Saturday from 9am to noon the junior Ouachita little theater (jolt) will hold open auditions at the theater located at 610 mena street for kids from kindergarten through high school age for a fun summer play called krazy kamp the musical. There are lots of parts and everyone is welcome to audition. The play will be performed the last 2 weekends of june. For more info call 243-0186

.EXTRA BRIGHT SUPERMOON SATURDAY

Skywatchers take note: The biggest full moon of the year is due to arrive this weekend.
The moon will officially become full Saturday (May 5) at 11:35 p.m. EDT. And because this month's full moon coincides with the moon's perigee — its closest approach to Earth — it will also be the year's biggest.
The moon will swing in 221,802 miles (356,955 kilometers) from our planet, offering skywatchers a spectacular view of an extra-big, extra-bright moon, nicknamed a supermoon.
And not only does the moon's perigee coincide with full moon this month, but this perigee will be the nearest to Earth of any this year, as the distance of the moon's close approach varies by about 3 percent, This happens because the moon's orbit is not perfectly circular.

MAIN STREET FESTIVAL

YOU WONT WANT TO MISS THE UPCOMING MAIN STREET FESTIVAL HERE IN MENA ON SATURDAY FROM 4PM TO 8PM AT THE CROSSING CENTER LOCATED AT 108 MENA STREET—THERE WILL BE FOOD , GAMES , RIDES AND SHOWS AND OVER $3000.00 DOLLARS IN PRIZES AND GIFTS—THERE’S SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

HOT DOG LUNCHES

DIAMOND BANK WILL BE SELLING HOT DOG LUNCHES CONSISTING OF 1 HOT DOG BAG OF CHIPS AND A WATER FOR 3 DOLLARS TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 11AM TO 2PM EACH DAY. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO RELAY FOR LIFE AND DIAMOND BANK WILL DELIVER ON ORDERS OF 5 OR MORE DOGS IF CALLED IN BY 10AM. THE NUMBER IS 479-243-0123.

MENA F.F.A. AWARDS BANQUET PRESIDENT LUCAS HEAD RECOUNTS MONDAY'S EVENT BELOW

LISTEN BELOW ABOUT RECENT ARREST OF 2 IN A PUSH-OUT THEFT AT WALMART

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THE 64TH ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS THURSDAY THE COMMUNITY IS ENCOURAGED TO COME OUT TO THE POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT NOON AND CELEBRATE ONE NATION UNDER GOD , IN CASE OF RAIN EVERYONE WILL MEET IN THE MULTI PURPOSE BUILDING OF MENA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH