DOCSLIB.ORG

Glenwood Herald, Graves Publishing Sold

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Glenwood Herald, Graves Publishing Sold 2 Sections • 36 Pages Thursday, May 19, 2016 st GLENWOOD USPS 220-180 91 Year • Issue 20 ¢ HERALDSERVING GLENWOOD, ARKANSAS & THE DIAMOND LAKES SINCE 1926 75 SEE US ONLINE: WWW.SWARKANSASNEWS.COM AND WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GLENWOOD HERALD Glenwood Herald, Graves Publishing sold NASHVILLE -- Graves Publishing Company, publisher of The Nash- up the circulation of the News with lively coverage of sports and the local ville News, Murfreesboro Diamond, Glenwood Herald, and Montgom- political scene. He and Wilton, who is still going strong at 94 and lives in ery County News, is being sold in its entirety to John Robert Schirmer of Nashville, raised 10 children. Nashville. Louis Graves was joined in running the Nashville News by oldest son, The sale, which includes the press and commercial printing operation Louie, and his wife, the late Jane Graves, in the early 1970s. Another son, and building in Nashville, is expected to be concluded May 31. Lawrence, started the Murfreesboro Diamond in 1975. `”On behalf of the Graves Family, I would like to thank the people In 1979 the late Ray Ross of Glenwood and Louis Graves formed a of Nashville and southwest Arkansas for giving our family the privilege partnership and purchased the assets of the Glenwood Herald and Mont- of publishing these hometown and community-owned newspapers,” said gomery County News. 2016 Graduation Graves Publishing Company CEO Michael Graves of Nashville. “We give Ross subsequently sold his ownership in the newspapers to a company a special thanks to our subscribers, advertisers, and valued employees.” later owned in its entirety by Graves Publishing which was owned by the Graves Publishing has it roots dating to 1950 when the late Louis 10 Graves siblings. See Inside “Swampy” Graves and Wilton Graves of Texarkana purchased Howard “A key desire on our part in selling the newspapers was passing owner- County’s oldest continuous business The Nashville News and moved to ship to someone who lives in the local area rather than having community Nashville. newspapers owned by out-of-state interests who only care about the bot- Graves, a former World War II Flying Tiger, wrote a popular award- tom line,” said Graves. “We are conident that Mr. Schirmer will be a good winning column called “Facts and Fancies” and over two decades built steward of these award-winning newspapers which are so much a part of Knights set for their respective communities.” spring game Friday ROSBORO -- The Centerpoint Knights will host their annual spring football game on Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Admission will be $3 per person, and there will also be a cookout as a fundraiser for the athletic de- partment. For $5 supporters will receive a hamburger or hot dog, chips, and drink. There will also be some old game jerseys and t shirts for sale. Additionally, the event will also feature the “Spring Game Touchdown Pledge” for the second time, in which supporters of the Knights can make a monetary pledge per touchdown as they enter the sta- dium. The proceeds will then be col- lected as they leave. Gates will open and serv- ing will begin at 6:30 p.m. “Thanks to every- one who continues to support the Center- point Knights,” said team head coach Cary Rodgers. SUBMITTED PHOTO FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME ... (Above) During local tee-ball action, three players from the same team arrive at the ball in play almost instantaneously, causing a 2016 Centerpoint small pileup before the ball was fielded. STAFF PHOTO/P.J. Tracy IV Athletic Awards SUPPORTING THE LOCAL LIBRARY ... (left) Dr. Tim Bainum, pictured with librarian Marjorie Melichar and Pike County Justice of the Peace Johnny Plyler, looks over some changes the Bainum Library and Learning Center on Tuesday morn- ing. Bainum, who has recently made a substantial donation, was critical in Tuesday, May 24 • 6:30 p.m. keeping operations at the library in a status quo, according to Melichar. “With this donation we will be able to keep the library open 1 extra hour every day, High School Cafeteria 5 hours on Saturday and pay for things like the gas, lights, water, internet and phone,” she said, also mentioning her salary. “I don’t do it for the salary,” she Encouraging all senior athletes and their said, citing rather the “love of books and people.” families as well as all Knight fans to attend Carnival hits Glenwood this week GLENWOOD – Kenny’s Funland of La Feria, Tex- as will hold a spring carnival in Glenwood on May 19-21. The event is sponsored by the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce and will be located on the city owned property next to the rest area on Highway 70. A press release from the company states that they will offer “thrilling rides, a large Kiddieland, fun games and great food.” Chamber of Commerce President Chuck Voan said that the company is the same one that made a stop in Glenwood around three years back. Armbands for unlimited riding will be available each day. For more information and pictures, the carnival can be found at Kenny’s Funland on Facebook. $500 Coupon Bring this coupon to the Carnival ticket box for $500 STAFF PHOTO/P.J. Tracy IV off an armband at Kenny’s Funland in Glenwood on CITY GETS GRANT ... State senator Larry Teague, Glenwood Mayor Ron Martin and Dewayne Pratt of the West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District May 19-21. Coupon only good for one armband. (WCAPDD) pose for a photo after the City of Glenwood was given a grant for $6,000. The money will be used for upgrades and installation of water and sewer lines to the reopening sawmill in Glenwood. “We all understand the importance of the sawmill and the jobs it will create for Pike County and Glenwood,” said Senator Teague. “I am glad to do anything to help.” Mayor Maritn said he was appreciative and that the sawmill will be looking at 210 jobs created upon open- ing. Pratt stated that he was “pleased to be able to have a grant program provided by the state legislature and assist their 10 county region.” WCAPPD general improvement grants are available to city and county governments, as well as community groups, for community and economic development projects within the House and Senate Districts of the WCAPPD. The 90th Arkansas General Assembly appropriated funding to the WCAPPD for the grant program to assist local communities with their community and economic development needs, stated a press release. 2 COMMUNITY Glenwood Herald • Online at www.swarkansasnews.com • Thursday, May 19, 2016 TROJANS MAKE SEMIS AT STATE SUBMITTED PHOTOS TROJAN BASEBALL MAKES STATE SEMIFINALS ... After facing a regular season marred by as many rain outs as games played, the Kirby Trojans marched into the state playoffs with a victory in regional play -- 8-2 over Caddo Hills -- before losing 7-1 to host Taylor in the championship round. Undaunted, the Trojans came a game from the state championship contest in defeating Concord 10-1 and Mam- moth Spring 9-3 before falling to Armorel 6-1 in the semi finals at Mountain Home. The team is primarily comprised of underclassmen, including juniors 1 Spencer Jones, 25 Lance Spoo and 33 Gonzalo Caleza-Barrosa Jr., sophomores 22 Carson Smith, 7 Colton Coffman, 32 Tyler Mann, 11 Deric Putz, 12 Bo Stewart, 8 Jordan Bates and 34 Derek Vick; freshman 26 Carson Garrett and 2 Hayden Johnson. Lee Whisenhunt is the team lone graduating senior, while the team is coached by Marty Smith and assisted by Mike Putz and Jamie Johnson. Pictured below, along with state playoff action, is pictures of both the Trojan and Lady Trojans in the down time. For more on the Lady Trojans, please see page 12 of this issue of the Herald. La n e SUBSCRIBE M u se A rm an P u lle n LM A P P erso n a l In ju ry L a w yers 186566 S O CIAL S ECURITY DIS ABILITY C O LLISIONS Au tom obile M otorcycle T ra c to r Tra iler Boa t Pedes tria n W ork ers ’ C om p en s a tion IInjurynju ry L a w S i incence 11962962 C on s tru ction A ccid en ts Donald C. Pu llen , P. A . Shannon Muse Ca rroll, P. A . Wron g fu l D ea th Cla im s S h e rri Arm a n M cDo n o u gh, P. A . Ha n s E . Pu llen All Other Typ e Injuries 870-356-2111 RETIRED R i ch a rd S . Muse, R. K e i th A rm a n N O RECO V ERY • N O FEE 623-3356 • 1-800-371-3356 GLENWOOD W W W .LM APLAW .C O ME-M AIL: LM AP@ S W BELL.N ET L A N E , M U S E , A R M A N , & P U L L E N 201 M a rk et • L a ndm a rk B u ilding • C entra l & M a rk et HERALD P .O . B ox 758 • H ot S prings , A rk a ns a s 71902 now located in the old THE SHOP glenwood service center NON ETHANOL FUEL Glenwood, Arkansas now has our own AND OFF-ROAD Classic Country Music Radio Station. DIESEL brakes • batteries • oil changes AVAILABLE tire pressure checks A station we can all hang our hat on! (870) 356-2201 • 63 Highway 70 E • Glenwood email us at [email protected] Glenwood Herald • Online at www.swarkansasnews.com • Thur sday, May 19, 2016 OBITUARIES/COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 Paul Wayne Danny Paul Davis O’Neal, Jr.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Ouachita National Recreation Trail Recreation National Ouachita
    CRE E AT R I L O A N N T O R I A T I A L N OUACHITA NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA This page intentionally left blank. This page intentionally left blank. CRE E AT R I L O Ouachita National Forest A N N T O R I A T I A Arkansas - Oklahoma L N Ouachita National Recreation Trail (ONRT)--Overview Hiking Biking U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Trail Highlights: This is the longest trail in the Ouachita Length: 192 miles. Southern Region National Forest spanning 192 miles across its entire length. Directions: There are many developed and The U.S. Department of undeveloped access points across the forest, In the west, the trail begins at Talimena State Park on Highway Agriculture (USDA) prohib- OUACHITA 271 near Talihina, Oklahoma. identified on the trail map segments. its discrimination in all its programs and activities on the The eastern boundary is south of Perryville, Arkansas on Trail Information: Unsurfaced. Water is scarce on basis of race, color, national Highway 9. many portions of the trail especially during dry periods. Treat all water before drinking. origin, age, disability, and An additional 32 miles of trail, located on private and other Difficulty Level: Varies. where applicable, sex, marital public lands, extends to Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 15 status, familial status, paren- NATIONA miles west of Little Rock, Arkansas. Site amenities: Recreation areas usually include tal status, religion, sexual ori- campgrounds, picnic areas, swimming, drinking entation, genetic information, Elevations range from 600 to 2,600 feet as the trail passes water, restrooms, and other trails.
    [Show full text]
  • Water Sources
    OUACHITA TRAIL Use at your own risk. Even a good source NAVIGATION POINTS Most fixes use NAD27 datum. may be dry under drought conditions. Compiled by Bill Mooney Not all verified. MILE SEC CAMP DESCRIPTION LAT/LON UTM 0 1 Talimena State Park 34.78317 94.95100 15S 321488E 3850732N 0.7 1 Old Military Road Trail 34.78817 94.94018 15S 322488E 3851267N 1.2 1 Wildlife pond on left just up from OT after crossing the yellow blaze trail. 2.4 1 Potato Hills Vista Spur 34.79507 94.92360 15S 324020E 3852004N 5 1 Panorama Vista Spur to left. 34.77740 94.90513 15S 325673E 3850012N 5.8 1 FR#6010. Access point. 34.77043 94.89200 15S 326860E 3849216N Bohannon Creek. Rainy season water 7.3 1 source. hike down creek past camp. several pools of water Deadman's Gap. Access point. Water stash 8 1 point. 34.77210 94.87186 15S 328707E 3849366N 8.7 1 Boardstand Trail 9.4 1 S Rock Garden Shelter 34 46.387 94 46.387 15S 337742E 3849118N wildlife pond 1/4 mile down road from 9.4 shelter Seasonal spring just east of shelter on trail 11.2 Best source of water until 19.9 seasonal 13.4 1 Cedar Branch. Rainy season water source. 16.8 1 S Holson Valley Vista Shelter 34 44.799 94 46.076 15S 338165E 3846174N 16.9 1 Spur right to Holson Valley Vista. Horsethief Springs Trail. Cedar Lake Recreation area five miles to left. Talimena 18.7 1 Scenic Drive spur to right.
    [Show full text]
  • Ouachita National Recreation Trail Recreation National Ouachita
    CRE E AT R I L O A N N T O R I A T I A L N OUACHITA NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA This page intentionally left blank. Help Maintain the Ouachita Trail The trail is maintained by volunteer members of FoOT Friends of the Ouachita Trail If you would like to help, contact FoOT at: Email: [email protected] Mail: PO Box 8630 Hot Springs, AR 71910 WWW.FriendsOT.org FoOT is organized exclusively to provide assistance for the maintenance, enhancement and use of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail CRE E AT Ouachita National Forest R I L O A N N T O R I A T I A L Arkansas - Oklahoma N Ouachita National Recreation Trail (ONRT)--Overview Hiking Biking U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Trail Highlights: This is the longest trail in the Ouachita Length: 192 miles. Southern Region National Forest spanning 192 miles across its entire length. Directions: There are many developed and The U.S. Department of In the west, the trail begins at Talimena State Park on Highway undeveloped access points across the forest, Agriculture (USDA) prohib- OUACHITA 271 near Talihina, Oklahoma. identified on the trail map segments. its discrimination in all its programs and activities on the The eastern boundary is south of Perryville, Arkansas on Trail Information: Unsurfaced. Water is scarce on basis of race, color, national Highway 9. many portions of the trail especially during dry periods. Treat all water before drinking. origin, age, disability, and An additional 32 miles of trail, located on private and other Difficulty Level: Varies.
    [Show full text]
  • Ouachita National Forest Womble Trail
    Ouachita National Forest SOUTHERN REGION NATIONAL FORESTS Arkansas - Oklahoma The U.S. Department of Womble Trail Hiking Biking TRAIL Agriculture (USDA) prohibits WOMBLE discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national Trail Highlights: The Womble Trail stretches over 37 Length: 37.8 miles. origin, age, disability, and miles from Northfork Lake to the Ouachita National Travel time one-way: 2 to 4 days. where applicable, sex, marital Recreation Trail. This trail is considered one of the best status, familial status, parental Trail Information: The trail is unsurfaced and single track trails in this area. Short segments of the trail status, religion, sexual orien- marked with white triangles. meander along the bluffs of the Ouachita River provid- tation, genetic information, ing breathtaking views. Hikers and mountain bikers Access: There are four trailhead parking areas: political beliefs, reprisal, or can combine the Roundtop Trail with the Womble and Round Top Trail on Forest Road D75A, Highway because all or a part of an Ouachita National Recreation Trail (west of Highway 27 south of the bridge crossing Lake Ouachita, individual's income is derived 27) to form an 8-mile loop. North Fork Lake and Highway 298 trail intersec- from any public assistance Surrounding Areas: Visitors can use the short spur tion. program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) trails to access three float camps located along the south The trail is also accessible from the three float shore of the Ouachita River: Persons with disabilities who camps and adjacent forest roads. require alternative means for • Rocky Shoals Float Camp (0.3-mile spur) Water: Non-potable.
    [Show full text]
  • Environmental Assessment
    Environmental Assessment For Little Fir Watershed Restoration Management Project Montgomery County, Arkansas Responsible Agency: USDA Forest Service Ouachita National Forest Caddo-Womble Ranger District Responsible Official: Gloria Chrismer District Ranger Caddo-Womble Ranger District 1523 Hwy 270 East Mount Ida, AR 71957 (870) 867-2101 For Further Information Contact: Seanna Whisenhunt Caddo-Womble Ranger District 1523 Hwy 270 East Mount Ida, AR 71957 (870) 867-2101 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 ...................................................................................................................... 1 PURPOSE
    [Show full text]
  • COUNTY NEWS Page 4 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol
    Local coverage since 1951 County students “Get Real” with MONTGOMERY real life simulation COUNTY NEWS Page 4 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol. 68 • Issue 14 • Thursday, April 4, 2019 • 1 Section • 10 Pages • Published in Mount Ida, Arkansas News Briefs Over the river and through the woods Correction In last week’s issue of the Montgomery County News Oscar Pinedo’s grandparents, Allen Gregory and BJ Gregory were incorrectly indentified as Gregory Allen and BJ Allen. We apologize for the error. Oden man injured in shooting The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has one suspect in custody in response to a 911 call Friday, March 29, about a pos- sible shooting. According to a statement re- leased by the sheriff’s office, they Brandon Melott sets Chase Peeler finished fourth and Ol- received the 911 call at 2:23 a.m. ivier Laviqueue finished fifth. last Friday. The caller reported course record Sunday Sara Sheets won the women’s open that someone had been shot at division, with Scotti Lecuga finishing 147 Emery Lane in Story. despite cold weather second, Amanda Lappe finishing Montgomery County Sheriff DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY third, Rachel Furman finishing fourth David White state Monday that [email protected] and Laureen Coffelt finishing in fifth Larry Fryar has been arrested ODEN - In spite of a rainy Sat- place. in conjunction with the alleged urday and a cold Sunday, over 400 In the single speed class, Aaron shooting. Michael Drury was cyclists braved the course known as Mcdaniel finished first in the men’s ABOVE: An unidentified cyclists is the first to approach listed as the victim in the shoot- the Ouachita Challenge Race and division.
    [Show full text]
  • COUNTY NEWS Page 4 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol
    Local coverage since 1951 See Mount Ida accelerated MONTGOMERY readers announced COUNTY NEWS Page 4 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol. 66 • Issue 45 • Thursday, November 9, 2017 • 1 Section • 10 Pages • Published in Mount Ida, Arkansas Local Briefs Ledbetter receives recreation promotion award Hot Springs, ARK. – Tom Service employees, work units, coordinator for trail volunteers, Ledbetter, a recreation tech- partnerships, and groups who trail volunteer organizations Oden v Hartford nician and Scott Saunders, a have demonstrated a commit- and trail users on the Ouachita Page 2 timber management assistant ment in restoring, sustaining, National Forest for the past 7 on the Ouachita National For- and/or enhancing forestlands years. He was responsible for co- est received the 2017 Regional and natural resources in the ordinating work activities on the Forester’s Honor Award, dur- Southern Region. Ouachita National Recreation ing a ceremony at the Atlanta Ledbetter, who works at the Trail, Womble Trail and Lake Evergreen Marriott Conference Ouachita National Forest head- Ouachita Vista Trail. Resort in Stone Mountain, Ga., quarters in Hot Springs, has The Promoting Recreation Nov. 2. been in the Forest Service for 27 Award recognizes an individual This year’s theme “Building years. He received the “Promot- or group who has safely sus- a Legacy – Commitment to Ex- ing Recreation Award” in rec- tained or enhanced recreation cellence”, acknowledges Forest ognition for his work as trail Award, page 6 Tom Ledbetter City of Norman to plant WWI Memorial Tree LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas World War I Centennial Commemoration Com- mittee and the Arkansas Forestry Commis- sion have approved an application from the Cornbread contest to City of Norman to sponsor a World War I Memorial Tree, which will be located on the kick off Veterans Day Norman Town Square.
    [Show full text]
  • Caddo Gap Grad Hired As New Caddo Hills Super DERWOOD BRETT Graduating Class at Caddo Gap Tom West
    Local coverage since 1951 Project Prom MONTGOMERY Page 12 COUNTY NEWS USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol. 63 • Issue 12•Thursday, March 20, 2014 • 1 Section • 12 Pages • Published in Mount Ida, Arkansas In Brief Mystery surrounds ancient beam found near Norman LEFT: Terry Black of Norman Circus rolls in stands next to a pine beam that he and his brother found last October. to Mount Ida ABOVE: Pictured is an oak peg which could have been used to connect the beam to March 27 another beam. The Kelly Miller Circus will roll Photos by Derwood Brett into Mount Ida next week, thanks to the Greater Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce. The Kelly Miller Circus will be in town Thurs., March 27 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The circus is scheduled to arrive early Thursday morning and after the four main poles are in place, the public is invited to witness the raising of the Big Top. There will be a circus veteran on hand to explain the process and they will also be available to an- swer questions about circus life. Performances will begin at 4:30 DERWOOD BRETT in. square. No one knows exactly how the whatever structure it originally served,” and 7:30 p.m. and the tent raising Contributor will begin at approximately 9 a.m. beam was used or the purpose of construc- he said. On October 1, 2013 heavy rainfall in Advance tickets will be avail- tion. The beam is notched on both ends as Black noted that the beam appears to the Ouachita Mountains caused flooding able at Bob’s Food City, Bates if it were attached to a similar beams to be at least 100 years old since it was held along the Caddo River, particularly in the Sales and Service, Joplin Store, perhaps serve as a roof beam for a large in place by wooden pegs rather than nails.
    [Show full text]
  • COUNTY NEWS Page 2 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol
    Local coverage since 1951 Lady Indians advance in Cossatot MONTGOMERY Tournament COUNTY NEWS Page 2 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol. 68 • Issue 2 • Thursday, January 10, 2019 • 1 Section • 8 Pages • Published in Mount Ida, Arkansas News Briefs Ouachita Artists present “Painting a landscape in alcohol ink” workshop January 26 Mark your calendar now and reserve Saturday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an all- day art experience. Ann McFadden will teach a workshop on “Painting a Land- scape in Alcohol Ink” at the Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio in Mt. Ida. Start with a six-inch square practice tile, and take home a finished alcohol ink painting on a 10” x 14” ceramic tile. No experience necessary. CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 STU- DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | Montgomery County News DENTS. Deacon Gage, a fourth grader from Ozark, clears the bar at five feet six inches. He was one of several athletes from across Arkansas and Oklahoma to Pre-registration with a $20 compete in the 12 annual Jack Frost Pole Vault Meet held at the Arkansas Vault Club in Black Springs. non-refundable deposit is re- quired by January 15. Bring your check by the Galleryor mail it to P. Arkansas Vault Club opens season with Jack Frost Meet O. Box 1204, Mt. Ida, AR 71957. DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY tured athletes competing at the top level, attempts to do so, dropping him to third [email protected] featured some of the top vaulters in the place. BLACK SPRINGS - The Arkansas Vault country. Carson Lenser of Velonia vaulted 16 Heritage House Club opened the 2019 pole vaulting season In the men’s division, Andrew Irwin of feet, placing him in rare company as a Museum closed until with the Jack Frost Vault Meet Saturday, Mount Ida, competing for the Arkansas sophomore.
    [Show full text]
  • Download Visitor Guide
    BASECAMP FOR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES I� A�Y S�A�O� S�R�N� S�M�E� BASECAMP FOR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES HIKING • BOATING CANOEING/KAYAKING • CAMPING FISHING • ATV RIDING CYCLING • HORSEBACK RIDING ROCKHOUNDING • HUNTING F�L� W�N�E� M�N� A�V�R�I�I�G & P�O�O�I�N C�M�I�S�O� W�W�V�S�T�E�A�C�M 4�9 • 3�4 • 8�5� BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MENA ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMISSION WWW.VISTIMENA.COM 479-394-8355 Great outdoors will take on a whole new meaning when you step into our back yard! Hello... this is Lum & Abner. We want you to know that the Lum & Abner Festival is the first weekend in June in Mena at Janssen Park! The event is free and folks get to enjoy live music both nights. There are always all kinds of arts & handcrafted items provided by locals and folks from all around. it always smells good at the lum & abner festival cause of all the tasty food being cooked up by vendors. Lots of other entertainment is happening too. Baby crawling contests, eating contests, fun things for the kiddies, a car show, basketball tournament, and even a 5K run. bring some friends & neighbors. Bring Grandpa, Grandma, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Why... you might even want to bring your mother-in-law. For more information go to www.visitmena.com or call 479-394-8355 Aubrey D. Tapley Park Table of Contents This sports complex is a 74 acre park which was started by WELCOME TO the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission in 2003.
    [Show full text]
  • Womble Trail
    Womble Trail Ouachita National Forest Page 1 of 3 WOMBLE Hiking Biking SOUTHERN REGION Trail Highlights: The Womble Trail stretches Length: 37.8 miles. NATIONAL FORESTS over 37 miles from Northfork Lake to the Ouachita Travel time one-way: 2 to 4 days. The U.S. Department of National Recreation Trail. This trail is considered Agriculture (USDA) prohibits one of the best single track trails in this area. Trail Information: The trail is unsurfaced and discrimination in all its pro- Short segments of the trail meander along the marked with white triangles. grams and activities on the bluffs of the Ouachita River providing breathtaking basis of race, color, national Access: There are four trailhead parking origin, age, disability, and views. Hikers and mountain bikers can combine areas: Round Top Trail on Forest Road where applicable, sex, mari- the Roundtop Trail with the Womble and Ouachita D75A, Highway 27 south of the bridge cross- tal status, familial status, pa- National Recreation Trail (west of Highway 27) to ing Lake Ouachita, North Fork Lake and rental status, religion, sexual form an 8-mile loop. Highway 298 trail intersection. orientation, genetic informa- tion, political beliefs, reprisal, Note: The adjacent section of the Ouachita Na- The trail is also accessible from the three or because all or a part of an tional Recreation Trail is open to mountain bikes float camps and adjacent forest roads. individual's income is derived from the Talimena Scenic Drive east of Queen from any public assistance Wilhelmena State Park east to the trailhead on Water: Non-potable. Treat all water from lakes program.
    [Show full text]
  • COUNTY NEWS Page 8 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol
    Local coverage since 1951 Mount Ida, Oden Kids fishing MONTGOMERY derby highlights COUNTY NEWS Page 8 USPS 361 - 700 • 75¢ • Vol. 68 • Issue 24 • Thursday, June 13, 2019 • 1 Section • 8 Pages • Published in Mount Ida, Arkansas News Brief Arkansas High Country Race weaves way through Montgomery County DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY ARHCR makes its way through Mont- [email protected] Camp YoLaWiGo to gomery County and includes sections of begin Sunday In a true test of human endurance and the LOViT and Womble trails. competitive spirit, 20 cyclists had taken to The Arkansas High Country Race was Camp YoLaWiGo will convene the new Arkansas High Country Route organized to help promote the trail and on Sunday, June 16. in the first ever Arkansas High Country establish an approximate finish time for Registration will begin at 2 p.m. Race. the course. Fee for night campers is $50 for The race is a solo, self-supported race the week and $25 for the week for according to race director Chuck Camp- Race, page 2 day campers. Ages 4 to 18. bell. Riders will complete the course Church services will be held at unsupported. Each rider is expected to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. carry all the gear and supplies they will Campers need to be picked up by need, or they will have to purchase items 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21. Camp YoLaWiGo is located along the way. They are not allowed to behind Reed Cemetery in Story. have a support crew following them Call 870-867-2417 for more along the way.
    [Show full text]