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July 27, 2016
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Stevenson Named Senior Chair of Union Bank of Mena
[ SUBMITTED ] Union Bank Shares, Inc. and it’s wholly owned subsidiary, the Union Bank of Mena, announced at its July board meeting that Ed Stevenson, who has served as Chairman of the Board of D irectors of both companies since 1990, has assumed the role of Senior Chairman. D avid Maddox has been named Chairman
Wildlife Center Receives Two Injured Bald Eagles for Rehabilitation
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Acorn School Completes Nearly $1 Million Safe Shelter BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
After completing multiple campus improvement projects, the Acorn campus of the Ouachita River School D istrict is poised for continued growth in the 2016-2017 school year. The most recently completed project is the 60 ft. x 62 ft. safe shelter that was built on campus. Superintendent Jerry Strasner said the $982,984.96 project will not only provide safety for students and faculty, but also the CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
Chamber Partnering to Host Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run BY LEANN DILBECK• editor@mypulsenews.com
This year will mark the 41st year for an annual event that is responsible for bringing hundreds of tourists and pumping thousands of dollars into the local community each year. The event that was founded by Mark Campbell and his company Street & Performance is the Q ueen Wilhelmina Rod Run. Campbell passed last year but
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Potter Constructing New Fire Station BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
Potter V olunteer Fire D epartment is building a new station that will allow for more training room and extra bays to hold their equipment. Potter Fire Chief V ernon Wells has been with the department for several years and explained that the old building is simply, “run down.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Two bald eagles are being rehabilitated by local rehabiltator, Tommy Young, after being found with injuries. While the adult female (on right) suffers a fractured wing, the juvenile female (on left) is a victim of zinc poisoning. Learn more about these two national symbols and the funding and care needed for their complete rehabilitation on page 9 of this issue.
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