2023 Ouachita Quilt Show winners

Article by June Blaine

Photos by Ethan Nahté

- City Clerk: Linda McAdoo, “Basket of Scraps”

Construction, steel buildings, welding, pads, ponds, and roads. Military discounts. Insured. Give RC Customz a call for free estimates at (479) 216-2976. T0103

Carter’s Excavating - Licensed Contractor: Roads, bridges, house pads, building pads, basements, land clearing, small lots to large tracks, ponds, stream crossings, farm roads, building demolition, site planning & prep.

50 years in trade, 40 years in area. Subsidiary of RCI Construction. (479) 394-9227

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For sale or trade 1985 Nissan Pickup 4x4. Runs good, good title, $3,250 OBO (479) 2341492

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Christmas Puppies! AKC mini-dachshunds Call (479) 234-2882 for colors and pictures. T1206

For sale - AKC English Bulldog puppy, female, standard colors, and ready for her new home. Facebook Arklatex Bulldogs to see this beauty. Call (870) 642-3104 for more information. TFN

2 Cabelas Big Outdoors 600 lb. capacity man cot in Mena area. New condition. $70 each. (318) 282-8870

Tractor umbrella in Mena area. $25. (318) 282-8870

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The Ouachita Quilt Show Committee thanks everyone who participated in making this year’s Quilt Show a huge success.

- Mena Chief of Police: Linda McAdoo, “Old Glory”

- Mayor of Mena: Alice Grenz, “Kitty, Kitty”

- Mayor of Cove: Jeremiah Perez, “Cats”

Hilti gun TE25 impact bridle in Mena area. $150 (318) 282-8870

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Grizzly 14” band saw model G 1019, 120v, 3/4 hp, 1993, in Mena area. New bearing, new pulley shoes neoprene, new blade guides top & bottom roller guides, 5/8 blade and smaller, new tension block. $275 (318) 282-8870

There were 35 Categories in this year’s show. Each category qualified for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons. The Best of Show award was the judge’s choice from all the first-place quilts.

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IMS 16-speed Model-DP-16F, 1992,120v, in Mena area. Induction, 3/4 hp, large bits, more attachments $300 (318) 282-8870

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Handmade quilts just in time for Christmas, brand new on the quilt rack. Baby quilt to king size, half price. Call (479) 234-1492.

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In addition to those ribbons, community leaders were asked to pin a mini pine tree on their favorite quilt. Watch for the Ouachita Quilt Show on its Facebook page for show photos and other announcements.

We are pleased to announce the following winners for the various categories.

- Mayor of Hatfield: Linda McAdoo, “Blooming Stars”

- Mena Art Gallery: Linda McAdoo, “Monkey Puzzle”

- Mena Star: Barbara Dye-Moncrief, “Chickens on Parade”

- Ouachita River School Superintendent: Jeri Breashears, “Bee Vintage”

- Polk County Judge: Barbara Dye-Moncrief, “Chickens on Parade”

- Polk County Sheriff: Peggy Shelley, “Twinkle Little Star”

Large-capacity front load Whirlpool washer, perfect balance, $300, and top load Amana dryer $100. Must sell together. Good condition. (210) 544-0607

- Donation Quilt Winner: Carol Reh

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment

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F.M. Dix Foundry is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for an experienced CNC Machine Operator. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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- Best of Show: Susan Wilcher, “How Great Thou Art”

- People’s Choice: Rhond Sweet, “Lakeside Hostas”

Community Leader Ribbons:

- Arkansas State Representative: Collen Shelley, “My Recovery”

- Chamber of Commerce: Linda McAdoo, “Daisy Grace”

- Circuit Judge: Jeri Breashears, “Chicken Salad”

- City Attorney: Linda McAdoo, “Snowmen A-Z”

- Prosecuting Attorney: Tammy Free, “After the Rain”

- The Pulse: Sharon Judkins, “Pumpkin a Day”

- UARM Chancellor: Jeri Breashears, “Butterfly”

- Judges of Show: Susan Wilcher, “How Great Thou Art”

- Judges of Show: Sharon Judkins, “Chicken Salad”

- Vendor Choice: Rhonda Sweet, “Lakeshore Hosta”; Colleen Shelley, “My Giraffe”

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Submitted by Maricela Avila

Cossatot River High School (CRHS) would like to recognize the following students for their achievement in earning the Arkansas Bilingual Literacy Seal. With this seal, they demonstrate that they are proficient in both English and Spanish. With this seal and certificate, the students can show their bilingual skills, and this can help them get future jobs in offices, businesses, clinics, etc... where their skills can be utilized.

Last year they were evaluated in Spanish and English language proficiency, and this fall they applied for the seal and seven CRHS students earned their seal and certification.

The students are Jennifer Arce, 11th grade; Gustavo Cortes, 11th grade; Santiago Maya, 11th grade; Brandon Moreno, 12th grade; Karah Salgado, 12th grade; Nathalia Trinidad, 12th grade; and Jesus Lopez-Velazquez, 12th grade.

By Logan McCourtney

Registration for classes is now open for the Spring 2024 semester at UA Rich Mountain.

needs of local students looking to find training to propel their career, including a Workforce Ready Program that helps train students and find gainful employment in the sur-

The Acorn High School Choir along with the fifth and sixth grade of Acorn Elementary will be presenting their Christmas Musical at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, in the Mary Davis Gym.

The Acorn High School Bands grade seventh-12th will be performing their Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, in the Mary Davis Gym.

Following Christmas and New Year’s break, students will resume classes on Tuesday, January 16. UARM provides extensive academic opportunities, including several transferable Associate Degrees, and dozens of Technical Certificates and Certificates of Proficiency.

In addition, the college offers Transfer Degree Programs accepted at public universities across the state of Arkansas. UA Rich Mountain also serves the unique and diverse rounding areas. If you or someone you know is interested in starting your educational journey, returning to complete your education, or learning new skills, reach out to the admission staff at UA Rich Mountain at admissions@uarichmountain.edu or 479-394-7622. Visit uarichmountain.edu for more information about UARM and what we offer.

UA Rich Mountain’s mission is to provide transformative education to all learners.

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- Quilt Show Chairman: Susan Wilcher, “Sweet & Simple”

- Nimble Thimble Quild: Alice Grenz, “Pinwheels”

- Quilt Show Committee: Martha Edwards, “Ruler Wrap”; Debra Lay, “Christmas Leftovers”; Barbara Dye-Moncrief, “Country Daisies”; Jeri Breashears, “Early Americans”; Linda McAdoo, “Christmas on the Farm”

- Wyonna Abbott Memorial: Sharon Judkins, “Millie’s Dresses” loween Candy”

- Machine Pieced/Long Arm all over quilted: 1st, Peggy Shelley, “Rhododendron Trail”; 2nd, Peggy Shelley, “Oh Boy, More Scraps”; 3rd, JoAnn Mitchell, “Technique Teacher”

- Kits Machine Pieced including quilts, panels or Wall hangings:1st, Linda McAdoo, “Storm at Sea”; 2nd, Jeri Breashears, “Butterfly”; 3rd, Jeri Breashears, “Bee Vintage”

- Machine Pieced/Long Arm custom quilted: 2nd, Peggy Shelley, “Christmas Boxes”

- Machine Pieced/Long Arm hand Guided: 3rd, Jaymie Crisell, “Spring Blossoms”

- Combined Techniques/ Hand quilted: 1st, Debra Lay, “Sweet Dreams

- Combined Techniques/ Home machine quilted: 1st, Debra Lay, “Christmas Cookies”; 2nd, Nancy Jo Baker,

Quilt Categories Winners

- Hand Pieced/Hand Quilted: 1st, Linda McAdoo “Daisy Grace”

- Machine Pieced/Home machine quilted: 1st, Rhonda Sweet, “Lover’s Knot”; 2nd, Debra Lay, “Hal-

- “Ouachita Row Quilt”; 3rd, Barbara Dye-Moncrief, “Counting Daisies”

- Hand Appliqued/Hand quilted: 2nd, Tammy Free, “After the Rain”

- Hand Appliqued/Home Machine quilted: 1st, Barbara Dye-Moncrief,

“Chickens on Parade”; 2nd, Susan Wilcher, “Sweet & Simple”

- Machine Appliqued/ Home machine quilted: 1st, Linda McAdoo, “Blooming Stars”; 2nd, Linda McAdoo, “Basket of Scraps”

- Wall Hanging/Machine quilted: 1st, Nancy Philpot, “All in a Row”; 2nd, Debra Lay, “The Tree is Up”;

- Barbara Dye-Moncrief, “Portal to Your Dreams”

- Throw Quilt/Hand quilted: 1st, Debra Lay, “12 Months 4 Seasons”

- Quilt/Machine quilted: 1st, Sha-

“Dueling Diamonds”; 3rd, Rebecca Romine, “Jaxon’s Quilt”

- First Quilt: 1st, Jeremiah Perez, “Cats”

- Group Quilt: 1st, Linda McAdoo, “Round Robin”

- Hand Embroidered Quilt/Machine quilted: 1st, Patsy Tarlton, “Goldilocks & 3 Bears”; 2nd, Linda McAdoo, “Snowmen A-Z” ron Judkins, “Chicken Salad”; 2nd, Joyce Sanden, “Gingham Summer”; Jeri Breashears, “Sisters”

- Miniature: 1st, Judy Myres, “Tedious Shoo Fly”; 2nd, Judy Myres, “Pinwheels & Diamonds”; 3rd, Linda McAdoo, “Mountain House”

- Baby Quilt: 1st, Patsy Tarlton, “Sailing to Dreamland”; 2nd, Debra Lay, “Ballerina”; 3rd, Martha Edwards, “Snail Trail”

- Original Design: 1st, Judy Myres, “Cabin Fever”; 2nd, Belle Brunner,

- Machine Embroidered/Machine quilted: 2nd, Debra Lay, “Watermelon”; 3rd, Barbara Dye-Moncrief, “Live, Love, Sew” - Home Décor: 1st, Debra Lay, “Christmas Leftovers”; 2nd, Martha Edwards, “Christmas Treasure”; 3rd, Linda McAdoo, “Christmas Kitty”

- Purses, Bags, Totes: 1st, Barbara Dye-Moncrief, “Project Bags; 2nd, Debra Lay, “Cat Treats”; - 3rd, Marth Edwards. “Ruler Wrap”

- Art Quilts/Embellishments: 1st, Susan Wilcher, “How Great Thou Art”; 2nd, Debra Lay, “Singer Sewing”; 3rd, Linda McAdoo, “Old Glory”

- Other: 2nd, Colleen Shelley, “My Dolly & Me”

Acorn campus hosted the District XC Meet, Oct. 25, on the Acorn Schools’ cross country course. The XC meet included a number of schools with over 150-plus runners competing in the following categories: Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Senior Girls and Senior Boys.

Coached by ORSD XC and Track Coach Keith Willsey and competing from Ouachita River School District-Acorn and Oden junior and high schools, athletes placement in the event included:

Junior High Girls: 7 2A - Third Place District Team

- First Place, All-District & Overall Winner - Genevieve Simborio (11:12)

- Kylie Ezell (12:25)

- Kloee Husser (13:53)

- McKienzie Long (14:39)

- Gracie Smith (15:46)

- Kalyn Donalds (17:21)

- Belonva McCloud (21:02)