BIRTHS

Mercy Medical Center April 20 — Jessica and Hector Mancia, Centerton, a daughter, Eleyna Marie; Inphone and Yong-Ki Kim, Rogers, a daughter, Alexis Hae-Sung April 21 — Lydia Jacobo and Sergio Martinez, Rogers, a son, Angel Emmanuel; Misty Ghomghani-Stewart and Jason Stewart, Centerton, a son, Ethan Alexander Stewart; Karolyn and Justin Gilbert, Bentonville, a son, Tristan Alexander April 22 — Becky and Shaun Bennett, Lowell, a son, Ethan Andrew April 23 — Shannon and Austin Simpson, Springdale, a son, Roman John; Tammy and Robert Taylor, Bella Vista, a daughter, Sarah Grace; Kathryn and Tony Mays, Fayetteville, a son, Blake Walter April 24 — Brittany Harrison, a daughter, Kalii Nicole April 25 — Heather Wilder and Gonzalo Oropeza, Rogers, a daughter, Annabella Ricou Oropeza-Wilder April 26 — Jennifer and John Cullum, Bentonville, a son, John Alter Cullum Jr. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY

• The Library will be closed July 4 and July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Adult Couples' Night begins at 6 p.m. July 2. Bring a picnic dinner. This week's film is The Emerald Forest (Rated R-Runtime : 14 minutes), directed by John Boorman and starring Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, and Yara Vaneau. After the son of engineer is abducted by an aboriginal tribe on the edge of the rain forest, the engineer spends the next 10 years searching for him. Light refreshments provided. For ages 18 and up. No registration required. Crafts Craft Day fun begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. July 3. Join us in the craft room and make a dinosaur finger puppet. Tween Program, Paint a Gourd, begins at 1 p.m. July 11. Children in grades 5 through 7 are invited to join artist Melissa Barclay in making art with gourds. Registration is required and limited. Movies Monday Movie Mania begins at 1 p.m. July 6. Enjoy a movie and popcorn with the entire family. This week, the Children's Library will present Inkheart (Rated PG. Runti - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Bits of History : Callahan's Station

MONTE HARRIS

In the 19th century stagecoach inns were as common as filling stations are today. These places were also known as stagecoach stops, stagecoach stations or taverns. The stagecoach inn located near Rogers was called Callahan's Station. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Rogers Little Theater Gallery Rogers Little Theater Gallery in association with Poor Richard's Art will present Kas Taylor and Silas Byers through Aug. 12. Meet the artists from 5 to 7 p.m. July 17 at the Theater Gallery during the Third Friday Twilight Walk in Historic downtown Rogers. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

BLOOD DONATIONS

American Red Cross Upcoming blood drives for the month: July 18: Church of Today Rogers, 2301 S. Eighth St., Rogers, from 3 to 8 p.m. Donors need to be in good health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. Bring a picture ID to donate. For more information or to locate a blood drive in your area, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543 ) or visit Bloodisneeded.org. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Rogers Farmers Market

Featuring northwest Arkansas' finest in fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruits, herbs, bedding plants, perennials, cut flowers and handicrafts. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays through Aug. 31, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Main Street Rogers event. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA

Saturday, July 4 9 a.m.: Shaddox Hollow Trail Hike. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

MILITARY NOTES

Ryan F. Wolnik Army Pvt. Ryan F. Wolnik has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of James A. Wolnik of Rogers. Erica Leek Private Pvt. Erica Leek of Fayetteville recently enlisted into the Arkansas Army National Guard. Pvt. Leek has earned a $10,000 enlistment bonus and other education benefits valued at $45,044. She will attend basic training followed by advanced individual training at Fort Lee, Va., as a food service specialist. Upon returning to Arkansas, Pvt. Leek will serve with 1-142 FSC in Bentonville. She is a Rogers High School graduate. Kristopher Robertson Private Pvt. Kri - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Helping Paws Helping Paws will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 2 at Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, corner of Eighth and Olrich. Well behaved-leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, call Margaret at Ann 636-3581. Military Order of the Cootie On July 4, the Military Order of the Cootie will be having a chicken barbecue for $5 per dinner on the corner of Highway 12 and Second St., in Rogers. All proceedings will be going to help veterans in the hospital and in the nursing home. The event will start at 11 a.m. Post 3031 will be open to the public. They will be having hotdogs and hamburgers. After dark they will be shooting off fireworks, you may also bring your fireworks starting at 4 p.m. Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 633 in Rogers will meet July 18 at the clubhouse at Foxfire Meadows on South 37th Street. All members and Purple Heart recipients are invited. Members will make final plans for the National Purple Heart Convention, to be held Aug. 11-15 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

BUSINESS NOTES

Pawlik appointed Kristin L. Pawlik, a partner with Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik, PLLC in Rogers, as been appointed to the Legal Services Committee (Civil ) of the Arkansas Bar Association by President Donna C. Pettus of Fayetteville. The appointment became effective during the association's 2009 annual meeting in June. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009