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Veteran’s Day Parade & Cook-Out Planned DAR Named Commemorative Partner with Vietnam War Commemoration
Congress passed legislation authorizing the Secretary of Defense to establish The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration with the primary mission of thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans (and that includes Vietnam-era veterans) and their families. This is a national commemoration and follows in the footsteps of the World War II and Korean War 50th and 60th anniversary commemorations. The local James K. Polk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution have been named as a partner in this effort. The Commemoration’s mission from Congress is quite simple…assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring the veterans of the Vietnam War and their families. Vietnam veterans are the centerpiece of events or activities conducted under the auspices of the Commemoration, but at these events or activities we should honor other generations of veterans and their families who served and sacrificed especially WWII, Korea, the Cold War, Desert Storm, Panama and Grenada, and currently serving servicewomen and men. For more details see pages 16-17 but more importantly, say “thank you” to a veteran.
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Ouachita Arts Celebration to Showcase Local Arts District
SUBMITTED Local artisans have collaborated to once again host the Ouachita Arts Celebration this Saturday, November 7. A portion of Mena Street will be closed in the arts district to host an array of activities for the entire family. There will be so many things going on at the Ouachita Arts Celebration this year that you will need to pick and choose, so here’s a list of what’s coming to give you a heads up for this 10 am to 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Oklahoma Shooting Fugitive Captured by Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.
BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies captured an alleged shooting suspect out of McCurtain County, Oklahoma Sunday night, just north of Hatfield on Hwy 71. According to Chief Deputy Scott Sawyer, Polk County Sheriff’s Department reCONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Acorn Alums Honored During 1st Annual ‘Throwback’ Game SUBMITTED The First Annual Acorn Throwback game was held recently and was a huge success with both the Acorn girls’ and boys’ basketball teams coming out victorious. The Acorn girls won 61-26 against Umpire. The boys won 90-45 against Umpire. The old gym was built in 1958 and had been newly renovated this summer. Jerry Strasner, Ouachita River School District Superintendent stated, “It was a very special night. It was like a school reunion at a basketball game.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 1020 MENA ST. MENA, AR 71953 | SINCE 1939
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