Fourth of July festival events announced

THe El-Wyhee Business Association is getting ready for its annual Fourth of July Festival in the Park.

The event, which has been slowly growing over the years, will be held in Carl Miller Park on Saturday July 4.

Exact times of activities have not yet been announced, but the association plans on having the Mountain Home Fire Department display its large American Flag, the Air Force will have a display to "show how the city of Mountain Home has opened its arms to our military in the past, the present and hopefully the future," a spokesperson said.

The Army Guard also will have a tent with representatives from the Guard on hand to answer questions.

The MHHS cheer squad will have a dunk tank set up, there will be 4-wheeler demonstrations, and the Little Miss El-Wyhee Pageant for young girls ages 3-9 will be held. Contact Willie Heckathorne at United Metals at 587-7511 for more information about the pageant.

An Art in the Park tent will be set up with a People's Choice award going to an entry. Call 587-2777 and ask for Patti for more information about entering the event.

Game booths and at least one inflatable bouncy toy also will be set up in the park, and Denise's Piece's will be on hand for kids to paint ceramics.

Vendors also will be on hand to sell hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones, pop and water.

Bill Bamber will bring a Car Show to the park that is expected to include trucks, cars, as well as motorcycles -- "any good-looking vehicle from the past." There will be prizes for Mayors Choice, Peoples Choice and there also will be categories for best paint, and best in show. Contact Bill Bamber at 599-0008 for entry information.

Curly and the Common People will entertain during the day.

Volunteers are being sought to help with the activities. Contact Karen Murphy at 587-4178 or 590-2677 for more information.