THE POLK COUNTY
Pulse
December 6, 2023
UA Rich Mountain hosts author and photographer Steve Price
Submitted by Ilana Burk
The University of Arkansas Rich Mountain will host author and photographer Steve Price in the Lecture Hall on the UARM campus at 1100 College Dr., 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 8. In addition to hearing Price discuss two of his books, “Riding with Cochise” and “America’s Wild Horses,” he will share some of
the memorable photography found in his published works. There will be a limited number of books available for purchase. Price has been a fulltime writer and photographer for five decades, specializing in outdoor recreation, travel, American history, and nature photography. He has written more than 3,500 magazine articles for dozens of publications, and 17 books ranging from freshwater fishing to African wildlife. His photography has won national and international awards and has been used in books and magazines throughout the country. He has traveled widely throughout the world and currently serves as a contributing editor for Field & Stream. In 2010, he was inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, and in 2017, he was inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame. “Riding with Cochise” is his 17th book, in which he describes the decades-long war against American in-
cursion into the Apache homelands of New Mexico and Arizona. His two primary sources of information included the great-great grandson of Cochise, and the great-grandson of Geronimo. He will also include much of his 16th book, “America’s Wild Horses,” describing how the Spanish mustangs, brought into North America by the Spanish conquistadors, helped transform the Apache into the war-like tribe they became. One of his primary sources of information was the great-grandson of the famous mountain man and guide, Kit Carson. This event is offered free of charge, and everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 479-394-7622, ext. 1370, email bminer@urichmountain.edu, or visit www.uarichmountain. edu/.
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Gov. Sanders visits Umpire schools
Following the Governor’s tour and roundtable at Umpire Schools on Monday, Dec. 4, Sanders’ spokeswoman Alexa Henning released the following readout: “Today, Governor Sanders toured Umpire Schools and held a roundtable with community members, teachers, parents, faculty and elected representatives. The Governor expressed how strong the sense of community and connection is at the school and commended the educators for contributing to the success of all their students. Both Governor Sanders and Secretary Oliva reEd. The Pulse will have an upcoming in- layed how important it was for the terview conducted with Price in Novem- state to hear all the perspectives and ber as a companion piece to the Dawn concerns directly from the commuOlivieri series and as a belated Native nity. The Governor offered the ArAmerican Heritage Month article. kansas Department of Education’s assistance to the local districts to Acorn FCCLA attends Region V Star Events Submitted by Mindy Lyle help them in compiling data and options for Umpire Schools. GovAcorn FCCLA had six teams comernor Sanders and Secretary Oliva pete at FCCLA Region V Star Events stressed that any options for the fuat U of A Hope on Nov. 15. The reture of the school should ultimately sults: prioritize what is in the best interest - Jordan Lyle and Matilda Grant, of the students.” Nutrition & Wellness, silver medal-advancing to State - Damon Cruz and Lyndsey Powell, Public Policy Advocate, silver medal-advancing to State - Eilam Holland and Jaylee Powell, Promote & Publicize FCCLA, bronze medal-advancing to State - Gracie Mabry and Irene Gilhousen, Repurpose & Redesign, sil- - Cy Young and Sam Strasner, Apr. 10, 2024. ver medal Sports Nutrition, bronze medal Kenzie Daniels, Kora Carter and - Taylar Kesterson and Madelynn Lauren Cruz attended as student Auer, Focus on Children, silver Three teams will advance to com- judges. medal pete at FCCLA State Star Events on
