"Show and Tell" at the Genealogy Meeting

The Bradley County Genealogy Society will meet Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Veterans' Museum.  The meeting theme will be "Show and Tell".  Everyone is asked to bring an old photo or an historical item to show and tell others in attendance about.

All-Sports Reception Draws Huge Crowd: Seven New Inductees into Hall of Fame

Extra seats had to be brought in for the overflow crowd that attended the All-Sports Reception.

The Warren High School Cafeteria was filled to capacity Thursday night to honor Lumberjack athletes and their accomplishments and to induct seven new entries into the Lumberjack Hall of Fame.  A complete list of the awards will be published in Friday night's update of salineriverchronicle.com.  In addition to recognizing the athletes and Hall of Famers, the athletic department presented an award to Superintendent Andrew Tolbert for his many years of supporting not only promoting academics but supporting athletics.

Gregg Reep opened the All-Sports Reception with a welcome.  Jemmerrio Thomas responded with a sincere thank you to all who worked to provide the reception to honor the athletes.  Sonya Garay said a prayer before the former Lumberjacks were inducted into the Hall of Fame.  Coach Hembree introduced the coaching staff, and each coach presented awards for his or her sport.

Click continue to see more photos of inductees.

GFWC Woman's Club Presents Dictionaries to Students in Warren and Hermitage

Joy Kitchens, Diane Parnell, and Karen Wisener prepare to hand out the dictionaries to the students.

Thursday, May 16th, the GFWC Warren Woman's Club visited Warren's Eastside New Vision Charter School and Hermitage Elementary School to present students dictionaries.  Copies of A Student's Dictionary, which is a traditional dictionary and contains multiple other facts such as weights/measurements, civics lessons, The Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution, biographies of U.S. Presidents, maps, sign language information and numerous other facts and information was provided to each individual student.  members of the Woman's Club explained the contents of the dictionary and urged the students to make use of the information for school

Classes of the following teachers were visited:

Eastside New Vision Charter School in Warren
Lauren Cox
Jade Huitt
Becki Quoss
Misty Davis
Jenette Hooper
Samantha Morgan

Hermitage Elementary School
Amy York
Rhonda Ferrell

The Woman's Club members making the presentations included Joen Bryant, Diane Parnell, Karen Wisener, and Joy Kitchens.

The students appeared very excited!

Click to view photos of the classes with their new books.

Cutest Baby Contest Information Released

BRADLEY COUNTY PINK TOMATO FESTIVAL

CUTEST BABY CONTEST

                              FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012

WARREN CULTURAL CENTER

$3.00 ADMISSION AT THE DOOR

$15.00 ENTRY FEE

Categories are: 0-5 months 5 months 1 day-9 months 9 months 1 day-12 months 12 months 1 day-2 years 2 years 1 day-3 years 3 years 1 day-4 years

Registration and Judging: Registration for Infants (0-12 months) 4:30 p.m. Judging  for  Infants (0-12 months) 5:00 p.m. Registration for Toddlers (1-4 years) 5:00 p.m. Judging for Toddlers (1-4 years) Following Infant Categories

One male and one female winner will be chosen from each category.  Babies who are four years old before June 8, 2012 are NOT eligible.  Participants must reside in one of the following counties: 

Bradley, Cleveland, Drew, Dallas, Union, Lincoln, or Ashley

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!!

Please return your entry fee of $15 and the form to:

Bradley County Chamber of Commerce

104 North Myrtle

Warren, AR 71671

Make checks payable to: Warren Ladies League

Please dress your child in playwear! No pageant attire!!!!

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First State Bank Makes Annual Contribution to the Y

First State Bank made their annual contribution to the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA.  Anthony Hearnsberger presented the check to Randall Herring Executive Director of the Y along with First State Bank President Freddie Mobley.

OVER 50 EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS of Lumberjack Football Spring Practice

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Veterans Honored by The Mad Butcher on Armed Forces Day

Veterans observing the ceremony.

Veterans and current military personnel from Warren and Bradley County gathered at the invitation of the Mad Butcher of Warren to celebrate Armed Forces Day May 15th.  Mad Butcher employees and a number of citizens were on hand to honor those that have served and currently serve our nation.  The color guard was provided by the Warren High School ROTC, and the national anthem was sung by Sarah King, a Warren High School junior.

Warren Mayor Bryan Martin
speaking to the crowd.

Mayor Bryan Martin spoke and thanked those who serve and have served our country and provided an historical record of Armed Forces Day.  State Representative Jeff Wardlaw made comments on recent actions by the General Assembly on behalf of the veterans and military personnel.

Mad Butcher manager, Boyce Hamlett, informed those in attendance that Saturday, May 18th, all veterans and active military personnel can show their military ID and be granted a 10% discount on all purchases from The Mad Butcher.

Mad Butcher Employees attending the ceremony.

Mad Butcher Manager Boyce Hamlett speaks to the crowd.

Warren High School ROTC

Lions Club Discusses Musical Jamboree and Painting Gazebo

The Warren Lions Club met Wednesday, May 8 at noon in Molly's Diner.  President David King went over plans for the annual Musical Jamboree that is held each year during the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival.  The event will be held Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Warren Cultural Center.

The club discussed plans to paint the Gazebo in the City Park prior to the festival.

Warren Fire Department Responds to Two Calls May 7

The City of Warren Fire Department received two calls May 7.  At 9:28 a.m., they were dispatched to car accident on Highway 8 for an extraction from a vehicle using the Jaws of Life.  Twelve firemen responded to this call.

At 7:26 p.m., one fireman responded to a call reporting a car fire at the corner of Rock and Central.

Intemodal Authority Meets

The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Facility Authority board met for less than an hour May 15 in the BCEDC conference room in Warren.  The Authority's accountant was unable to attend and no financial report was provided.  Chairman John Lipton stated that two months will be prepared next month.

Garver Engineers presented documents to Midland Railroad for Midland's review consisting of all plans and specs for railroad side railing for the intermodal park.  The estimated cost is $560,410.00.  After Midland's review and approval by the State Highway Department, the board will have to authorize the final contract.  Garver also reported that the gravity sewer line project is complete and being tested.

The board voted to authorize the chairman to sign the railroad documents after all approvals have been granted.

A bill was received from T&T Construction for around $10,000.00.  There was confusion about exactly what amount is owed based upon a previous incorrect payment that has been halted after considerable discussion about the need to pay the contractor and the board's failure to be sure the correct amount owed.  Members voted to further research the actual cost and have the board called by telephone to gain approval to pay.

Board members approved payment of $4200.00 to Garver Engineers for engineering services.

Lumberjack All-Sports Reception to be Held Tonight

The Warren Lumberjack All-Sports Reception will be held Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Warren High School Cafeteria.  New inductees to the Lumberjack Hall of Fame will be made and athletes will be recognized.  Awards will be presented, also.  The event is open to the public and free.

To learn more about the Hall of Fame inductees, see the article on salineriverchronicle.com's sports page.

Hermitage School Board Interviews Candidates for Elementary Principal

The Hermitage School Board interviewed two candidates for the position of Elementary Principal during their monthly meeting May 13th.  Both candidates were given opportunity to make comments to the board prior to being questioned.  Interviewed were Beverly Long and Vicky McDougald.  Board members asked ten questions which were answered in detail by each candidate during separate interviews.  Later the board authorized Mr. Rankin to hire the new principal after consulting with and gaining approval from the State Department of Education.  Each candidate was rated by individual board members.

After meeting in executive session, the board accepted the resignations of Kevin Hancock and Mike Duncan.

Mr. Rankin provided a schedule of activities for the month of May, and all financial reports were reviewed and approved.

Ensemble Performs for Rotary

Front row left to right:  Jade Dearmond, Megan Cargile, Nena Wallace, Julie Spencer.  Standing left to right:  Kelsi Burnett, Rebecca Rook, Raven Broome, Kennedy Nelson, Regan May, and Director Laura Ferguson.

The Warren Rotary Club was entertained by the Warren High School Ensemble directed by Mrs. Laura Ferguson.  The club met in the fellowship hall of First Methodist Church at noon Tuesday.

UAM-CTM Teacher Honored

Judy Shipp with Jordan Rivera

            MONTICELLO, AR — Judy Shipp, an adjunct faculty member on the Warren campus of the UAM College of Technology-McGehee was recently selected as “Teacher of the Year” by The Honors College of Henderson State University.
            The award was presented as part of a gathering of top high school juniors from across Arkansas.  As part of the application process, each student was asked to write an essay recommending someone for the Teacher of the Year Award.  Jordan Rivera, a junior at Warren High School,

UAM Is First Educational Institution in Arkansas To Administer Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test

            MONTICELLO, AR — The University of Arkansas at Monticello has entered into a partnership with the Little Rock Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to begin administering the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), according to Laura Hughes, director counseling, testing and career services.
            Persons interested in enlisting in the military will be able to take the online version of the ASVAB offered through the Department of Defense Internet Computer Adaptive Testing (ICAT) system.  UAM is the first educational institution in Arkansas to become an ICAT site. According to Hughes, testing should begin in June with exams offered twice each month.
            The ASVAB is part of the application process for the military. The ICAT offers applicants who live great distances from the Little Rock MEPS the opportunity to take the ASVABnear their homes.
            For more information, contact Laura Hughes, director of counseling, testing and career services, at (870) 460-1454 or by email at hughesl@uamont.edu<mailto:hughesl@uamont.edu>.

Waves Sponsoring Fundraising Dance

Warren Waves are sponsoring a fundraising dance on Friday, May 17, at the YMCA multipurpose room.   Dance will be 7-11p.m. The Warren Swim Parents Association will chaperone the dance.  All school-age children are invited to join the fun.  Admission is $5.00.  DJ, drinks and snacks will be provided. 

Hermitage Announces Graduation Plans for 2013

Hermitage High School commencement exercises will be Friday, May 17, at 7:00 PM, at Hermit Field.
Baccalaureate speaker is Reverend Marty Reep.

Honor Graduates:

Kasey LeAnn Shores
Valedictorian

Valedictorian is Kasey LeAnn Shores, daughter of Wendy Payne of Hermitage and Randy and Patricia Shores of White Hall. Kasey will attend UAM.

Salutatorian is John Howe Kidwell, III, son of John and Angie Kidwell. Trey will attend UALR as the recipient of the prestigious Donaghey Scholarship.

Jasmine Elizabeth Brown-Jutras, daughter of Nicole Jutras and Gregory Hilliard-Hines. Jasmine will attend Oklahoma Panhandle

John Howe Kidwell, III
Salutatorian

State University as the
recipient of an academic and music scholarship.

Austin Garrett Ferrell, son of Stacey and Rhonda Ferrell. Austin will attend UAM.

Steven Marshall Ferrell, son of Tommy and Renee Ferrell.  Steven will attend UAM.

Danielle Elizabeth Hancock, daughter of Kevin Hancock of Hermitage and Tracey Wilkinson of Greenbrier.  Dani attend UAM as the recipient of an academic scholarship.

Jasmine Elizabeth Brown-Jutras
Honor Graduate

Jasmin Garay Lugo, daughter of Damian and Felisa Garay. Jasmin will attend Margaret’s Hair Academy.

Graduates in alphabetical order:

Nanci Lizbeth Arias Castro
Jasmine Elizabeth Brown-Jutras
Laken Brooke Doss
Luis Donaldo Duran
Tyler Ray Ellison
William Cody Ferguson
Cory Alexander Ferguson

Austin Garrett Ferrell
Honor Graduate

Austin Garrett Ferrell
Steven Marshall Ferrell
Zane Scott Ferrell
Danielle Elizabeth Hancock
John Howe Kidwell, III
Jasmin Garay Lugo
Haley Elizabeth Mann
Morgan Renee’ Mann
Brianna Jane Morgan
Craig Thomas Neal
Cassie Marie Oelsen
Zackury Duwayne Piper
Richard Doyle Reynolds

Steven Marshall Ferrell
Honor Graduate

Thomas Chaney Richard
Kasey LeAnn Shores
Hunter Clayton Vickers

Honor Attendants:

Jaycee Benson
Karie Broughton
Brooke Clanton
Lindsay Connell
Vidcar Garay
Jade Grice
Cindy Nolan
Gabby Ramos

Danielle Elizabeth Hancock
Honor Graduate

Matt Smith
Collin Wilkerson

Jasmin Garay Lugo
Honor Graduate

Swim Lessons are Just Around the Corner

Swim lessons are coming up at the Donald W. Reynolds Y.  Information is as follows:
ADULT LESSONS:  May 20th-May 30th 6:30-7:30pm
CHILD LESSONS: Session 1 June 4th – 13th
                                Session 2 June 17-June 27th
                                Session 3 July 8th-July 18th
                                Session 4 July 22nd-August 1st
*TEN SPOTS FOR EACH SESSION
COST:  $50/session members, $65/session nonmembers
Times:  12:00-12:45pm or 6:00-6:45pm
Contact Tim Whitney for more information at 226-2404

SouthArk Announces Spring Graduation List

South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado has announced its list of more than 300 spring graduates.

From Banks: Technical certificates, Brandon R. Davis (process technology).

From Bearden: Technical certificates, Laura M. Hopkins (pre-health science).

From Benton: Technical certificates, Timothy Kyle Haynes (paramedicine).

From Cabot: Technical certificates, Justin B. Fuller (paramedicine).

Chamber of Commerce Meets

The board of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce met May 13th at Molly's Diner.  Presiding was board chairman Rob Reep.

Reports were given by Chamber President David King concerning the "Strum and Stroll" recently conducted downtown April 12th.  Dorothy Henderson reported on the results of the job fair held April 25th.  Mr. King reported the "Strum and Stroll" was successful and plans call for a downtown activity every third Saturday monthly.  Mrs. Henderson state 40 businesses took part in the job fair and she has heard from five that hired employees as a result of the fair.

Mr. King updated the board on plans for the Pink Tomato Festival.  The golf tournament will be June 1st, the Tomato Ball will be June 7th, and the other major activities will run from June 8-15.  There will be ample entertainment including Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers on June 15th.

Information was provided about the Downtown Network endeavor that is aimed at improving and growing downtown business.

Registration for Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp registration is going on now.  Day camp starts June 4, 2013.  Times will be from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday – Friday.  Cost is $80/week for members, $120/week for nonmembers.  YMCA summer day camp is for campers that have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade.  This year’s camp theme will be “A Summer of Great Adventures”.  Campers will have the opportunity to participate in community summer reading programs, daily fitness activities, walking field trips, learning from guest speakers, completing art and science activities, being part of a drama production, and much more.  Daily swimming, songs, and choice of computer lab and games are favorites of campers.  SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH A HEALTHY LIVING GRANT.  Contact Terri Callaway for more information at 226-2404.