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July 13, 2016
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Highway Department to Launch Large Resurface Project in Polk County BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to roadways in Polk County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. The purpose of the project is to resurface 17.1 miles of Polk County Roads 38, 39, 44 and 76 near Mena; County Roads 26 and 31 near Hatfield; County Roads 5 and 13 near Wickes; and County Road 18 near Vandervoort. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
The Crossing Triples Children’s Space with Expansion BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com The Crossing Church in Mena is getting close to completing their new 5,100 sq. ft. expansion that will house children’s classrooms and offices for personnel. The new addition will provide more than three times the space for children than they currently have, and will allow for more kids, more volunteers, and more fun. Pastor Victor Rowell explained, with a laugh, there are so many children in services at The Crossing right now that, “they are stacked on top of each other back there.” The Crossing is housed in what was the old Mena Middle School basketCONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Headliners Announced for 4th Annual Crystal Music Festival BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Twelve-year old Alexis Adams and her two-year old brother, Kaden, chose to enjoy a longtime summer cooldown activity to beat the heat - old fashion sno-cones. The pair are from Colorado Springs, Colorado and are in town visiting their grandparents, Bob and Beth Alexander, of Cove. With temperatures expecting to rise in the latter half of July, reaching the 100 degree mark as early as next week, citizens are urged to stay cool. For tips on how to keep your summer activities safe, check out our Health article on page 21 of this week’s edition.
The 4th Annual Crystal Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 23rd, at the Board Camp Crystal Mine. The annual event has a complete line-up of musical entertainment, as well as crystal digging and more. Digging begins at Board Camp Crystal Mine at 8 a.m. on July 23rd, and will provide treasure-finding entertainment until 5 p.m. The yearly Fallen and Standing Hero Honors will begin at 5. Past recipients have included fallen Scott County Sheriff Cody Carpenter and Arkansas Game and Fish Wildlife Officer Joel Campora, and Sergeant James Holt, from Hope, Arkansas, who was Missing In Action in Vietnam, 47 years ago. Standing Heroes honored have included Amie Carpenter and Rebecca Campora, wives of Fallen Heroes, and Robert Toombs.
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