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County Judge Makes Disaster Declaration Following Weekend Flooding
Both Ladycats & Lady Tigers Headed to State Tournament
BY MELANIE BUCK The county was hard hit by weekend storms and officials took advantage of Monday’s sunshine to assess the damage. After traveling to various damaged areas, Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison explained that it will take several days to make an accurate assessment of all the flood damage, but, he said, “I have seen enough today [Monday] to believe that the county has met the threshold to ask for financial help CONTINUED ON PAGE 4-5
(Above) Two rained out days of 4A South Regional play has not dampened the spirits of this Ladycat Softball team who has their eyes set on returning with the State Championship title. Mena is the host for the 4A State Tournament that will be played May 14-16. SEE CENTERSPREAD FOR LIST OF TEAMS. (Below) the Acorn Lady Tigers earned their place as the No. 3 seed going into the 1A State Tournament that will be played in Armorel later this week. Watch for updates at MyPulseNews.com.
Mena Police Enforcing “Click it or Ticket”
[MENA, Ark.] The Mena Police Department will be participating in the yearly Click It or Ticket program starting May 18 through May 31. Officers will be enforcing the current mandatory seatbelt law that states that “Each driver and front seat passenger in any motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this state shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt properly secured to the vehicle.” This CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
National Lum & Abner Society Returns for Upcoming Festival
BY MELANIE BUCK The National Lum and Abner Society will be returning to Mena for the 2015 Lum and Abner Festival. Their award-winning special guests are cartoonist John Rose (“Snuffy Smith”) and writer Mike Curtis (“Dick Tracy”), both fans of Lum and Abner. John Rose became the cartoonist for King Features’ “Barney Google CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Tyson Makes Donation to CRSD Tyson was pleased to recently support the Cossatot River School Athletic Department with a combined donation of $500 for the State Basketball Tournament Program and the Baseball Field Banner Program. Tyson said they are proud to encourage and support their local school athletics. Pictured are: L-R Shanae Floyd, CRH Booster Club Treasurer and Tina McKee, Tyson Foods, Grannis Plant Product Coordinator.
Covenant House to Host Events The Covenant House Shelter has two upcoming events to benefit women and children that face domestic abuse. They will host their Ashes to Beauty Spring Yard Sale on May 14 - 16 at the old Mena Middle School on Main Street. Covenant House is currently accepting donations for the sale. For details on where to drop your items off, or to have them picked up, call 479-437-3110 or 985-518-6166. Covenant House is also hosting their First Annual “Ashes to Beauty Luncheon of Hope” Fundraiser on Tuesday May 26th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ouachita Center on the campus of RMCC. Lunch will be served and there will be a special speaker and entertainment, as well as new information about Covenant House. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. You can also sponsor a table and receive special recognition. To purchase tickets call Bobbie Himel at 479-437-9348 or online at www.icovenanthouse.org or streamsofhopeministry.com.
#LOL The Speed Limit Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, a State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself, “This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!” So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies -- two in the front seat and three in the back - eyes wide and white as ghosts. The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?” “Ma’am,” the officer replies, “You weren’t speeding, but you should know that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers.” “Slower than the speed limit?” she asked. No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly... Twenty-Two miles an hour!” the old woman says a bit proudly. The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that “22” was the route number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error. “But before I let you go, Ma’am, I have to ask... Is everyone in this car ok? These women seem awfully shaken and they haven’t muttered a single peep this whole time.” the officer asks. “Oh, they’ll be alright in a minute officer. We just got off Route 119.”
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Mena Insurance Earns President’s Award
May 13, 2015
[Cameron, MO] Mena Insurance Agency was honored in Branson, Missouri, on April 25 by Cameron Mutual Insurance Company’s President and CEO Brad Fowler at its annual President’s Award Banquet in Branson. The event is held in honor of an elite number of independent insurance agencies that have qualified for the highest achievement with the company. Cameron Mutual President’s Award recipients are stellar representatives of the quality of care and service to which Cameron is committed. It is through their professionalism and desire to serve that they reached this benchmark. As an independent agency, Mena Insurance works within the community to meet the needs of individuals, families, business owners, and farmers. Offering auto, home, commercial, and farm insurance protection, independent agents in rural and suburban Arkansas communities are important partners of Cameron Mutual.
Mena Water Utilities to Conduct Water Main Flushing
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[MENA, Ark.] Mena Water Utilities will again be conducting its bi-annual water main flushing program during the week of May 18 thru May 22. Mena Water has scheduled the lines on the south side of Highway 71, including Nunley and Board Camp areas, for flushing on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, the lines on the north side of Highway 71 are scheduled to be flushed. Flushing is done as a part of a preventative maintenance program to help maintain good water quality and to improve the water flow in the water distribution system. As Mena Water flushes your area, you may experience a temporary reduction in water pressure. You may also see some color and/or sand in your water, or you may notice a slight change in the taste and odor of your water. These conditions are normal during flushing activities, and only temporary. If you should experience any of these changes, or if you see some cloudiness or rust color in your water, Mena Water recommends that you refrain from washing light colored laundry; likewise, we recommend that you flush the pipes of your home or business. Flushing of your home or business’s pipes is accomplished by opening your front outside hose bib until it runs clear and has no noticeable taste or odor. Mena Water regrets any inconvenience the flushing may cause you. If you have any questions or if you experience any persistent water quality problems as a result of this maintenance program please call Mena Water Utilities at 479-394-2769.
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(CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE) restoring our road and bridge system.” Judge Ellison said he made a verbal disaster declaration to the state of Arkansas on Monday. The county is certainly no stranger to flood damage, having received more than $350,000 in damages last year. Judge Ellison explained that the hardest hit areas from Saturday’s flooding appear to be in Wickes, Hatfield, and Alder Springs and Sunday’s hardest hit areas of the county were east of Hwy. 71 in Wickes, Vandervoort, Shady, Board Camp, Big Fork, Opal, Cherry Hill, and Highland. “If you live on Polk 67, east of the old Opal store, you can now get out at the Big Fork end. Polk 154 is now open at Hatfield. Polk 2 at Grannis is only open going out to Polk 246. Polk 600 at Shady is now open. Polk 664 near Cherry Hill must be accessed from the north end, probably for a good while because of the major damage
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to the bridge,” Ellison explained. Judge Ellison encourages citizens to call 479-394-8133 with reports of major damage and to please be patient with them as they work through this flood event. Judge Ellison also recommends using extreme caution while traveling the county road system. Ellison said, “Know that we are working very hard to restore the county roads and bridges.”
Curtis Announces Retirement Mary Curtis, Director of Polk County Developmental Center, has announced her retirement and was honored at a reception by her co-workers, students, and community leaders recently. Curtis has been with PCDC for 25 years and her retirement officially began on April 30. Be looking for Curtis to be featured as
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VFW Honors Haines as ‘Voice of Democracy’ Winner
BY MELANIE BUCK American Legion, Frank Fried Post #4451, honored Mena High School Senior, Katelin Haines, for winning the district Voice of Democracy contest. The Ladies Auxiliary provided a meal for Haines and her family before presenting her with a $200 check. Haines plans to become an au pair oversees as she travels abroad as a nanny for one year before entering college to major in chemistry. She is the daughter of Ed and Tonda Haines.
Mena Regional Health System’s new Chief Executive Officer, Jay Quebedeaux, was welcomed by citizens and business leaders at a reception held in the cafeteria at MRHS. Quebedeaux brings with him 20 years of healthcare-related experience, a love for the outdoors, and a great appreciation for both MRHS and the people, saying of his new position, “I’m very happy to be here and consider it a privilege to run this system.”
[RIGHT] Pictured is Post Commander Linda Johnson, Katelin Haines, and Post Quarter Master Edward Cross.
[RIGHT] Barbara Thornton of Cove was the winner of the Mother’s Day Basket in a drawing held at the Cossatot Senior Center. The basket was filled with goodies donated by individuals and businesses from around the area.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Immediately following the tornado that touched down in
Nashville, Ark. on Sunday night, Megan McMahen and Lee Ann Pitchford from the Mena based DeQueen SouthWest EMS
personally delivered donations on
Monday to those affected by the storms.
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Annual Ag Day Held at Polk County Fairgrounds
BY MELANIE BUCK The Rich Mountain Conservation District and the Polk County Fair & Rodeo Association recently sponsored the 2015 Great Outdoors Ag Day that was held at the Fairgrounds. Students from area 5th grade classrooms attended the event that taught the students many aspects of agriculture, water conservation, geocaching, and more. In groups, the 250 students rotated from one station to the next while learning about the importance of water conservation, erosion, and water quality, as well as tree identification, how to avoid and treat hypothermia, and the chance to see snakes, turtles, fish, and even pet a live alligator. The participating presenters were the Arkansas Forestry Commission, U.S. Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Rich Mountain Conservation District, Cossatot Conservation District, Cossatot River State Park, Arkansas Farm Bureau, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Tyson Foods.
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does not apply to children who require protection and are properly restrained under the Child Passenger Protection Act. The police department took a survey of four different locations within the city on seatbelt use among drivers. The survey showed an average from the four locations of which, 55% of the drivers were wearing seatbelts and 45% were not. “It is our goal to increase the percentage of drivers who use seatbelts within the city and we will be focusing on other violations as well, specifically Driving while Intoxicated and Texting while Driving,” said Mena Police Chief Brandon Martin. “After the program ends, we will be taking the survey again in the same locations to show the increase in seatbelt use. We would ask that everyone buckle up, stay safe and let’s work together to reduce the number of accidents within the city limits,” Martin said.
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and Snuffy Smith” comic strip in 2001. He will be performing his “Snuffy Smith Chalk Talk” and autographing his book, “The Bodacious Best of Snuffy Smith.” In addition to helming his popular comic strip, Rose is an accomplished editorial cartoonist and produces “Kids Home Newspaper,” a weekly children’s cartoon/activity page distributed by Creators Syndicate. His wife Karen will be accompanying him to Mena. Mike Curtis is the writer of the “Dick Tracy” comic strip that appears in newspapers worldwide. He is the first former law enforcement officer to write the detective’s adventures. He and artist Joe Staton have won two consecutive Harvey awards for Best Syndicated Comic Strip. In July 2014, Curtis and Staton featured Lum and Abner in a special crossover appearance in “Dick Tracy.” Curtis lives with his wife Carole on a farm in Arkansas, and in real life, is a Superman collector and animal whisperer. Donnie Pitchford, cartoonist of the “Lum and Abner” comic strip and audio feature, will perform a program of cartoon sketching at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, in Janssen Park. He will discuss a bit of the history of Lum and Abner and demonstrate the methods of drawing and voicing the characters. On Saturday, June 6, the NLAS will present a program at the Ouachita Little Theater, starring John Rose and Mike Curtis. Rose will entertain the audience with his chalk talk, followed by a new Lum and Abner script. John Rose will portray Snuffy Smith and Mike Curtis will become Dick Tracy in a wacky situation uniting our “old friends from Pine Ridge” with these classic comic strip characters. The cast will include NLAS “ossifers” Tim Hollis as Lum, Donnie Pitchford as Abner, Sam Brown as Dick Huddleston, and guest actors John Knuppel as Grandpappy Spears, Jackson Herod as Snake Hogan, and Jeff Sinsley as the mysterious Coffee. Music will be provided by Kenneth Glen Smith, Marc Ridgeway, and Jeff Sinsley. Dr. Rudi Timmerman will be in charge of the technical aspects of the program. A “meet and greet” time begins Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the OLT, and both John Rose and Donnie Pitchford will have books of their comic strips for sale. The NLAS program starts at 1:00 p.m. For more information on the National Lum and Abner Society, please visit www.lumandabnersociety.org. “Barney Google and Snuffy Smith” is available at snuffysmithcomics. com. To read “Dick Tracy,” visit gocomics.com/dicktracy.
ASSESSOR’S NOTICE
May 31st Deadline to ASSESS PERSONAL PROPERTY (However, an extension has been given until June 1, 2015 due to the 31st falling on a weekend) By Arkansas Law, assessments done after this date will have a 10% penalty added.
WAYS TO ASSESS In Person @ 507 Church Ave. Online @ www.scoutassess.com By Phone @ 479-394-8121 or 8116 Homeowners in Arkansas may receive up to a $350 property tax credit on their homesteads. Eligibility for the credit is confined to a homeowner's principle place of residence. A homeowner is defined as someone who the owner of record, by deed or by recorded sales contract, or the beneficiary of a revocable trust owning the homestead. Nursing home or retirement center residents who own a home are also eligible for the credit; as are people who have deeded theirs homes to others while retaining a right to live in it until they pass away (A Life Estate). Only one homestead per property owner is eligible to receive the tax credit. If you have any questions about the tax credit, or feel that you may be eligible for it, please contact your assessor’s office.
Thank you! The Happy Gnome was welcomed into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce membership with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 7. The Happy Gnome has an assortment of flowers, shrubs, trees, and more, and is owned by Michelle Cole and is located at 135 Polk Road 216, off of Ransom Road in Mena.
Jovan Thomas, Polk County Assessor
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Kennith Hooper Sr., age 77, of Mena, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at home in Mena. He was born on Monday, July 12, 1937 to Willie Wayne and Eliza Lott Hooper in Ink, Arkansas. Kennith was an avid outdoorsman and that was the reason he loved his career as a Wildlife Officer in Polk County for almost 18 years. He also enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. Kennith was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Raymond Hooper and James Hooper. Kennith is survived by his wife, Margaret Hooper of Mena; two sons, and daughters-in-law, John and Cathy Hooper of Greer, South Carolina and Kennith Jr., and Rhonda Hooper of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two stepsons and wives, Steve and Pam Hickerson and Scott and Angela Hickerson all of Texarkana, Arkansas; two stepdaughters, Kathie Stone of Conway and Paula Crouch of Mena; his late wife’s granddaughter, Crystal Jones of Fort Smith, that he raised as his own; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard and Reba Hooper of Yocana and Harold and Norma Hooper of Benton; four grandchildren, Otis and Joann Hooper of Tulsa, Kennith and Burnadette Hooper of Tulsa, Scott Hooper of Cleveland, Ohio and Jennifer and Darrell Sams of Greer, South Carolina; seven great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.
Nancy Ann Bigley Dacus Nancy Ann Lavern Bigley Dacus, age 66, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Mena. She was born November 2, 1948 in Laredo, Texas to the late Ivan Lamont Bigley and the late Florence Madeline Custer Sturgill. She was married to the late Dennis Dacus and was a restaurateur by profession. Nancy was a lady of many talents. She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by sons, Jonathon Voelkel and wife Goldie of Vernon, Texas, Jason Voelkel and wife Corina of Hudson, North Carolina, Chad Voelkel and wife Stephanie of Mena, Arkansas; daughter, Judith Covington of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Zachary Voelkel, Adam Voelkel, Emily Voelkel, Cara Baute, Jacob Voelkel, Jared Voelkel, Joshua Voelkel, Shaylyn Voelkel, Caleb Voelkel, Summer Voelkel, Collin Voelkel, Skylar Voelkel, Sierra Voelkel, Megan Covington, Morgan Covington, and Nathan Covington; great-grandchildren, Hunter Voelkel, Spencer Voelkel, and Henry Baute; brother, Ivan Lee Bigley; and sister, Florence Judy Charlene Ives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dennis Dacus; and brother, Roland Dewey Bigley. Memorial service will be Monday, May 25, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Ed Rogers officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nancy Ann Lavern Dacus ac-
count at the Union Bank of Mena.
William Charles Rowton William Charles Rowton, age 84, of Mena, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab in Mena. He was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1930 to William Chess and Clara Virginia Key Rowton in Marianna, Arkansas. William served his country for over 20 years in the United States Navy and reenlisted into the Fleet Reserves. After the service, William started his second career as a cross-country truck driver. He retired from Data Matique in Garland, Texas. He enjoyed going fishing after his retirement. William had a great sense of humor and always tried to get the best out of a person. William was a loving, husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Patricia Rowton. William is survived by his three sons, Harold Cameron of New York City, New York, Fred Rowton of Dublin, California, and Larry Rowton of Carthage, Texas; four grandchildren, Angela Rowton, Charles Rowton, Hunter Rowton and Cullen Rowton; five great-grandchildren; beloved cousins, Ann and Shorty Garvin of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Concord Cemetery in Ink with Brother Jimmy Lynn Mabry officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh. com
Linda Spidle Lawrence
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Kennith Hooper Sr.
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Linda Spidle Lawrence, age 63, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She was born November 2, 1952 in Damoplis, Alabama to the late Harry Spidle and Ruth Lavander Spidle. She was happily married to Lonnie Lawrence and was a retired Emergency Medical Technician. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by husband, Lonnie Lawrence of the home; sons, David White and Haley of Texarkana, Arkansas, Roger Kesterson and Shana of Dierks, Arkansas, Dean White of Lockesburg, Arkansas, Clay White and Lana of Mena, Arkansas; daughters, Amanda White and Partner Lisa Martz, Mena, Arkansas, Eva Johnson and Danny of Wickes, Arkansas; numerous grand and great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Baugh of Alabama, Janette Kesterson of Nashville, Arkansas; brother, Bob Spidle and Kathy of Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry Spidle and Ruth Lavander Spidle. A Celebration of Life memorial will be Saturday May 16, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at Pine Union Church in Pine Ridge, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Heart Association, Cancer Association or Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Lawrence was sent for cremation under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
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BY JACLYN ROSE Dr. Phillip Wilson grew up in neighboring Montgomery County on the family farm in Pencil Bluff. “I am fortunate that at a very early age my parents showed me the importance of continued learning and the value of education at every level. Growing up on a farm is very hard work but it instilled, at an early age, the importance of community, education and faith,” said Dr. Wilson. After graduating from Oden High School, Wilson went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Hendrix College and he moved to Dallas to work in the technical industry. It was there that he fell in love with computers and networking. After some time he moved back to Arkansas and settled in Mena, where he began his career at Rich Mountain Community College (RMCC) working on computers. Dr. Wilson completed his MBA and his doctorate in higher education from the University of Arkansas and has an associate’s degree in general technologies from RMCC. After moving to Mena, Dr. Wilson met and married his wife, Kristi Carver Wilson. “My wife is amazing. I would not be where I am today without her. She has literally sacrificed so much time and effort to get us to this place. I often joke that I married up. But really she is Dr. Wilson as much as I am, she worked extremely hard to help get us here,” Dr. Wilson. The Wilson’s have four children: Aaron, “To me, It’s the people that explained Marc David, Rachel, and Kate. “I am overly blessed with an make Polk County so great. amazing family. They really are just amazing,” said Dr. WilWe are blessed with people that son.Dr. Wilson taught Systems Technology at RMCC for five care... There is not a more car- years before transitioning into Administration, he then worked that area for an additional five years before accepting his ing, conscientious, and family- in present position as President of the college. “I work alongside the most effective and caring faculty and staff that any college oriented community anywhere.” president could ever want. I’m fortunate to be able to work with them. The college has changed over the past several years as the dynamics of today’s higher education changes. It is a different world today than it was when I began as president almost five years ago. Keeping pace is a challenge but we want to be sure that we are keeping up with the necessary changes that will benefit our community. I am the luckiest guy I know to be in the position I am in. Every day I know we’ve made a difference in someone’s life and you can’t beat that feeling,” explained Dr. Wilson. In his spare time, Dr. Wilson still enjoys visiting and helping on the family farm. “I love to go back to the farm when I can, though it seems as though our kids dictate our free time with their activities and I can say that I wouldn’t want to spend time anywhere away from them,” Dr. Wilson said. “To me, it’s the people that make Polk County so great. We are blessed with people that care. Seven years ago my house caught fire and burned and I’ll never forget when I got back from Fort Smith and pulled up to my house there were people everywhere trying to salvage whatever they could. There is not a more caring, conscientious, and family-oriented community anywhere,” said Dr. Wilson.
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by jaclyn rose Tom Patterson grew up outside of Boston and worked for Ansata Arabian Horse Farms in Texas. His passion for horses would take him all around the country, including Mena. After moving to Georgia to work with horses, he completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia in Athens and then later received his master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas Little Rock. Patterson lives by a philosophy that “life is fun and I don’t want to get stuck doing one thing,” and through his life has worked in children’s hospitals in Arkansas and Georgia and was the Arkansas State Coordinator for Child 1st, where he trained the state police as a forensic interviewer for cases involving child abuse, among many other ventures. “I place a strong focus on behavior, in training horses you learn a lot about animal behavior, and the animals can’t talk, and they are all individuals, so you have to really learn to read them and understand their body language. People are similar, just a different species, a lot of times I read people before I ever talk to them,” explained Patterson. Throughout his various ventures in life, one thing remained true for Patterson, that he loves helping people. That brought him to his current position as Administrator for Ouachita Regional Hospice, a place that is passionate about helping people. “Through hospice we provide comfort care for both the patients and the families of those diagnosed with terminal illnesses. It is our goal to provide comfort and support through their last days. Though the patient is our first priority, we feel it is important to also care for their families and caregivers. There are many different aspects to Ouachita Regional Hospice. They offer social service support and have chaplains, who routinely go out and provide spiritual counsel to patients and families. They also assist families in finding various resources and benefits that they may not know they are eligible for, that will benefit and assist the family during this hard time. They also offer support for anxiety and depression during the days of impeding loss. Ouachita Regional Hospice also offers a volunteer program in which volunteers go to sit with the patients so the caregiver can take a break and spend some time outside of the home. After the patient passes on, they offer bereavement follow up and have a grief group that meets once a month and is open to anyone working through grief. Ouachita Regional Hospice is located at 1106 South Mena Street in Mena, but covers a 50 mile radius from Greenwood, Arkansas to the north and to Nashville, Arkansas to the south. They have 25 caring employees and accept referrals through doctors and hospitals but also walk-in referrals. “It is not uncommon to have someone walk in and tell us they need help, or someone brings in their friends and ask us to explain what we can do, or need to do to help them. Ultimately, the referral will need to come through a primary care physician (PCP), but we can take walk-ins and check with their PCP. Our main focus is in our quality of care. We provide the very best we can during an incredibly important time in someone’s life. We offer support and comfort for both the patient and their family,” explained Patterson. “I like the people in Polk County. Ultimately, it is what always draws me back to this area. They are very real and caring and supportive of their own community. You don’t see that anywhere else and it is very admirable. The people here are marvelous,” Patterson said.
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Fine Arts Dept. Scholarship Awards
Ashten Bowser Ashten will be attending Harding University in the fall. She received an Academic Scholarship and has the intention of majoring in art.
Chris Ford Chris Ford plans on attending Southern Arkansas University and majoring in choral music. Chris has received the SAU Choral Scholarship.
Hollee Phelps
Hollee Phelps plans on attending Harding University and becoming a pharmacist. She has received the Harding Academic Scholarship and the Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship. For a total of $25, 000.
Kristen Pounds Kristen Pounds plans to attend RMCC for a year and then transfer to Arkansas Tech for a Natural Resource Degree. She has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, a State FFA Scholarship, and a full ride to RMCC, along with various RMCC scholarships.
Bob Wilcox
Bob has been accepted to AMDA (American Musical and Dramatic Academy), and is planning on majoring in acting and film.
Chase Fielder
Chase Fielder will be attending the University of Central Arkansas in the fall, where he will major in Biology and minor in gender studies. He has been award the University Scholarship, the Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarship, the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship, and a Music Scholarship to play clarinet and spin for UCA’s Colorguard.
Katelin Haines K a t e l i n Haines plans to work as an au pair before attending college.
Payten Furr
Payten Furr plans on attending the University of Central Arkansas where she will begin as a junior majoring in mid-level education and special education. She has received the St. Agnes Scholarship, the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship, and the Knights of Columbus Scholarship.
Cameron Ulmer Cameron Ulmer plans on attending Southern Arkansas University and majoring in business in the fall. He has received the SAU Band Scholarship, the SAU Academic Scholarship, and the Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship. Cameron was also offered the University of Arkansas Monticello Band Scholarship, and a full ride UAM Academic Scholarship. For a total of $120, 000.
Emali Bilderbeck Emali Bilderbeck plans to attend the King’s College, in New York. There, she will play on the women’s soccer team and will major in Business Administration.
Katie Mitchell Katie Mitchell will be attending Henderson State. She received the HSU Presidential Scholarship and the Challenge Scholarship and will be majoring in Art
Zane Sherrer
Zane Sherrer has accepted a full tuition AU Fellows Scholarship to attend Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. After auditioning, he was also offered the maximum theatre scholarship and was accepted into the Musical Theater B.A. Program at AU’s South Carolina School of the Arts. For a total of $107,480.
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OPINION
The GOP Contenders - Way Too Many Voices
BY MICHAEL REISIG The upcoming U.S. presidential race is settling into the same rhythm and habit as the last few races. The Democrats pick out one person and get behind them, and the Republicans have about forty contenders – half of them useless and listless, like Mitt Romney, (thank God the man has had the common sense not to embarrass himself and his party again). The other half is cursed with a Constantine complex – their ego superseding their intelligence, and their concern for the party. Now I know these are strange words coming from a man who preaches conservatism, but I have always believed in calling it as I see it. And here’s the way I see it: This is the list of GOP contenders: Jeb Bush – He’s a good man, but a president…mmmm. I think he’s relying too much on family name. Ted Cruise – Harvard and Princeton-educated, once served as the Domestic Policy Advisor to former president George W. Bush. Noted for his formidable oratory skill, one of the intellectual leaders of the tea party movement. A possibility… Rand Paul (Lord, I wish he didn’t look so much like Howdy Doody), but he stands for the chance to undo big government, and that gives him heavy points. Chris Christie – So far, as much as I can tell, he’s for, (or against), anything that will get him elected. Carly Fiorina – Her business experience and conservative principles make her attractive to the right, but she’s had as many failures as successes, and this can come back to haunt her. Mike Huckabee – Out of all the frontrunners I believe he is the strongest in actual honesty and dedication (and an intrinsic knowledge of the flaws in government.) A good man and a strong presidential contender. Rick Perry – A strong American. (If we could just get him to think before he speaks, he might have a chance.) Scott Walker – The first governor to survive a recall election, and that says something about his fortitude. Rick Santorum – A former, gutsy, two-term Senator from Pennsylvania. Has a strong and loyal, but small base behind him. But has a better shot at a vice presidency down the road. Bobby Jindal – A straight-shooting American with an honesty about him that I like. (Anyone who can hold a place like Louisiana together for any length of time should get some attention.) Marco Rubio – This man is definitely on the short list of names for Republican frontrunner. Being of Cuban heritage, he has strong support among the important Latino demography. In addition, he entertains solid conservative principles that make him eminently likeable to the Republican constituency. And last but not least, Ben Carson – He is probably the most down to earth, sensible, honest conservative there is (next to Huckabee), and a very capable, straight-forward and innovative man. This is all the good news. Now, here’s the bad news: No one on this list is willing to take the second seat – even for the betterment of their party. They all want to be president. What all this comes down to is, too many voices with too many dreams of grandeur, and not enough common sense. If all these people were really concerned for America and not so concerned about seeing the word “President” in front of their name, they would all get together in a room at a Holiday Inn and settle on two people – draw cards, have a debate – I don’t care. But when it’s all said and done, we would have two individuals (a pre-determined president and vice president) and they, (the Republicans) would no longer be able to beat each other to death prior to election – that’s supposed to be the Democrat’s job. This is absolutely the greatest problem in the Republican party—no one wants to be vice Mtn. Meadow Masonic Lodge president, and no one is putting America over their dreams of grandeur. Now, I’ll leave you with my choice(s), for what it’s worth. #218 in Hatfield, AR Mario Rubio (president) and Ben Carson as vice president. Or…. Mike Huckabee (presiis having a fundraiser dent) and Ben Carson VP. These combinations would be very tough for liberals to beat. breakfast with all the fixin’s Now, I know some of you are going to ask – why not Carson for president, and I’ll answer honestly. He has no real political experience, and the Democrats would hammer on that. and man stuff yard sale. So, Republican candidates: Put your egos behind you. Find a Holiday Inn and get this over with, so conservatives can begin to have a say in the direction of America again. The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the 7 am till all food views and opinions of the ownership and staff of The Polk County Pulse. Michael Reand yard sale items are gone. isig is a freelance writer and published author whose works are reproduced throughout the globe. Everyone welcome.
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Mena High Students Earn MOS Certifications
Students in the Computerized Business Applications classes at MHS have had the opportunity throughout this school year to become Microsoft Office Specialists in Microsoft Office 2010 using the Certiport assessment system. In the course of the class, students learn Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. At the completion of each section, each student is challenged to pass the certification exam for that application. The tests that each student must pass to earn these certifications are not written for high school students but for the general population. Certiport is a world-renown industry certification provider. Students who earned their Word certification are Nathaniel Aleshire, Briana Arce, Devon Aviles, Brycen Aynes, Nayeli Basilio, Kole Birtcher, Boston Butterfield, Ian Cameron, Kassidy Dahlem, Abbie Eccles, Colton Harmon, Hattie Hunter, Robert Johnson, Amber Lam, Easton Leonard, Kaitlyn Martindale, Chase Self, Skylar Siebel, Rachel Stacks, and Pim (Kamonrut) Vorrawongprasert. In addition, Devon Aviles earned his Word Expert certification. Those students earning their Excel certification are Devon Aviles, Nayeli Basilio, Kole Birtcher, Boston Butterfield, Ian Cameron, Kassidy Dahlem, Abbie Eccles, Colton Harmon, Robert Johnson, Elijah Kienitz, Amber Lam, Easton Leonard, Kaitlyn Martindale, Braeden Morris, Chase Self, Skylar Siebel, Pim (Kamonrut) Vorrawongprasert, and Brooklyn Wright. Students who earned their Access certification are Nayeli Basilio, David Dandikar, Amber Lam, Easton Leonard, Kaitlyn Martindale, Chase Self, Skylar Siebel, Pim (Kamonrut) Vorrawongprasert, and Brooklyn Wright. Thirty-three of the 39 students earned their PowerPoint certification: Nathaniel Aleshire, Amanda Alvarez, Briana Arce, Devon Aviles, Brycen Aynes, Nayeli Basilio, Kole Birtcher, Kendra Bodey, Boston Butterfield, Ian Cameron, Ashton Clegg, Kassidy Dahlem, David Dandikar, Abbie Eccles, Marcus Godwin, Colton Harmon, Hattie Hunter, AnnaBeth Hunter, Robert Johnson, Elijah Kienitz, Amber Lam, Easton Leonard, Kaitlyn Martindale, Christopher McCourtney, Dillon Mock, Braeden Morris, Heath Schnell, Chase Self, Skylar Siebel, Telissa Smith, Pim (Kamonrut) Vorrawongprasert, Danni White, and Brooklyn Wright. During this process there were 7 students who earned all 4 of the main certifications: Nayeli Basilio, Amber Lam, Easton Leonard, Kaitlyn Martindale, Chase Self, Skylar Siebel, and Pim (Kamonrut) Vorrawongprasert. In addition, Devon Aviles earned his Word Expert and Excel Expert certifications. Certiport offers individuals current and relevant digital skills and credentials for the competitive global workforce. Mena High School is proud to be able to offer these certification opportunities to all students in the Business Education department with funding through a grant from the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and the Arkansas Department of Career Education.
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Mena Public School’s Breakfast Monday 5/18 Pancake sausage on a stick, diced peaches, juice, milk Tuesday 5/19 Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday 5/20 Sausage patty, biscuit, sliced pears, juice, milk Thursday 5/21 Breakfast bar, toast, fruit, juice, milk Friday 5/22 Super donut, fruit, juice, milk Mena Public School’s Lunch Monday 5/18 Main: Chicken patty, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fruit, milk; Choice: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fruit, milk Tuesday 5/19 Main: Pepperoni pizza, salad, baby carrots, oranges, milk; Choice: Stombolli, salad, baby carrots, oranges, milk Wednesday 5/20 Main: Cheeseburger, lettuce tomato, pork n beans, french fries, sliced pears, milk; Choice: Chicken sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pork n beans, french fries, sliced pears, milk Thursday 5/21 Main: Hot dog, chips, baby carrots, applesauce, cookie, milk; Choice: Crunchy chicken enchilada melt, salad, baby carrots, applesauce, cookie, milk Friday 5/22 Main: Turkey & cheese sandwich, broccoli & carrots, Fritos, pickle spear, banana, milk; No Choice Line Acorn School’s Breakfast Monday 5/18 Manager’s Choice Tuesday 5/19 Manager’s Choice Wednesday 5/20 Manager’s Choice Thursday 5/21 Manager’s Choice Friday 5/22 Manager’s Choice Acorn School’s Lunch Monday 5/18 Manager’s Choice Tuesday 5/19 Manager’s Choice Wednesday 5/20 Manager’s Choice Thursday 5/21 Manager’s Choice Friday 5/22 Manager’s Choice Cossatot River School’s Breakfast Monday 5/18 Muffin, applesauce, orange juice, milk Tuesday 5/19 Breakfast burrito, craisins, apple juice, milk Wednesday 5/20 Cereal, apple wedges, cherry juice, milk Thursday 5/21 Bagel, pineapple, orange juice, milk Friday 5/22 Super donut, orange, wedges, apple juice, milk Cossatot River School’s Lunch Monday 5/18 Pizza, tossed salad w/ dressing, peaches, marshmallow treat, milk Tuesday 5/19 Beef taco, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, pinto beans, pears, milk Wednesday 5/20 Chicken strips, quick baked potato, carrots & broccoli w/ dressing, strawberries/bananas, milk Thursday 5/21 Spaghetti, green beans, tossed salad w/ dressing, mandarin oranges, garlic bread, milk Friday 5/22 Hot ham & cheese sandwich, tater tots, ranch beans, fruit cocktail, milk
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BY NORM BETZ After a four hour drive, the Mena Ladycats made quick work in the first-round of the 4A South Regional Tournament held at Dumas High School, as they defeated the DeWitt Dragonettes, 10-0, in five innings. Sophomore hurler, Lexi Brooks tossed a no-hitter and struck out nine of the 16 batters she faced. Brooks also threw first pitch strikes to 14 of the 16 Dragonettes. Brooks beaned the first batter she faced in the game, but settled in and only let four batters step in the box in one of the five innings she pitched. The other four innings were three up and three down for Brooks and the Ladycats. Brooks also led the Ladycats on the other side of the ball as she went three-for-three from the plate, with a pair of doubles and a single. Brooks also helped her cause with three RBI’s. Senior Bailey Bunch had three quality at bats and went two-forthree with a lead-off triple to start the game and also added a single. Bunch did reach base in all four at bats, two hits and two walks. Junior Daryan Torix went two for three with a single and a two RBI home run. Junior Kenzi Spurgin and senior Lexi Hansard each had singles, while junior Kristen Kesterson tallied a double. The Ladycats scored 10 runs on nine hits and left five runners on base, while DeWitt scored no runs on no hits and left one runner on base. Only two Dragonettes reached base, one was plunked but was thrown out stealing, and the other walked and was left stranded on first base. With the shutout victory, the Ladycats punched their ticket to the 4A State Tournament, to be held in Mena. The Ladycats advanced to the semifinals of the 4A South Regional Tournament and will face the Nashville Scrappettes. The Ladycats defeated Nashville in the regular season 5-0 and again in the 4A-7 District Tournament 11-0. The Ladycats played Nashville in the semis on Tuesday, May 12th, winning the game 12-2 in five innings. The Ladycats advanced to the 4A South Regional Championship with the win and faced the winner of the Monticello and Bauxite game on Tuesday afternoon. As of press time, the game had not been played. Check out MyPulseNews.com for results. The 4A State Softball Championship Tournament will be held on May 14-16 at Mena High School’s Union Bank Park. The Championship game will be held in Fayetteville at the University of Arkansas’ Bogle Park on Saturday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m.
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Hall. * 7:00 p.m. - The Hatfield Lions Club will meet at the Lions Club Field House. * 7:00 p.m. - The Ouachita Valley AlAnon Family Group will have their weekly meeting at the First United Methodist Church, 501 9th Street, Mena. * 7:00 p.m. -Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the Polk County Library, 410 8th Street. * 7:00 p.m. –Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606. * 7:30 p.m. - Mena Chapter #243 Order of the Eastern Star, meets in the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. Friday 5/15 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – The Writer’s Guild will meet in the classroom at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Admission is free. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 South, Mena, For information call 397-4396 or 216-4606. Saturday 5/16 * 7:00 a.m. - Country Breakfast & Man Stuff Yard Sale Fundraiser at the Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge #218. Proceeds go toward Scholarship program. * 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – The James K Polk Chapter of the American Revolution Rummage Sale in the parking lot between Holly Springs Real Estate and Piasanos Rest. All proceeds raised will be used to help support scholarship and Project Patriot programs. To donate items call Marlene at 479-243-0593. * 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Pioneer Day at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. There will be a Dutch oven demonstration, Make and take homemade candles and bio friendly plant pots, help make homemade ice cream. * 6:00 p.m. PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. Mena. For info call 394-7396 or 216-4606. Sunday 5/17 * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chop-
ping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S.. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606. * Decoration Day at Center Cemetery, Hwy 246 Vandervoort. Lunch at noon. Donations may be sent to Joyce White, 293. Polk 39, Mena. * 6:30 p.m. –Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday 5/18 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) –Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – Bear State Bank across from Depot. For information call 437-3560. * 6:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. * 7:00 p.m. - Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank. * 6:30 p.m. - Lady Ouachita’s meeting at Bear State Bank Main Branch. * 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606. Tuesday 5/19 * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. “Art Day”, Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Bring your current project and join other artist working in the classroom at the gallery. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-out is available. All are welcome! * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 Wes. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday 5/20 * 11:30 a.m. Retired Teachers meeting at Pizza Hut. A staff member from the Boys
Ranch will present the program. Lucile Lance will be hostess. All retired teachers and other retired school employees as well as spouses are invited. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71S, Mena. * 7:00 – Alcoholics Anonymous, - Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.
* May 2- June 2 - Jim Huckabay Watercolor Exhibit, Mena Art Gallery. Gallery hours Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wed – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. * Mena Head Start is taking applications for FALL enrollment for preschool children 3-5 and Early Head Start Children, birth – 3. The program is free to those who qualify. For an application, come by Mena Head Start at 606 Pine Avenue, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. For more information, call 479-437-3733. * MHS 40 Year Club - meets Memorial Day weekend May 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Mena High School followed by a fish fry. For more information go to www.mhs40yearclub.org or call Russell Blackburn at 479-216-2519 or Donna Montgomery at 479-234-3238. * Every Monday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Learn American Sign Language for free. Cove Branch Library with teacher Casey Kelley. * Every Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Learn to knit or crochet with teachers Patricia Ruskauff and Mollie Thomas, Cove Branch Library. * Jumpstart Preschool and Daycare has a few staff openings. Therapy Building will soon be opening for Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapies. For more information, call Sally or Carolyn at 394-7572. * HSO will accept your clean-out and yard sale leftovers for Rummage Sale in Sept. Call Cheryl Murphy at 243-0771.
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Thursday 5/14 * 11:30 –Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216 for more info. * 12:00 – 3:00 p. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 P.m. – Weight Watchers –meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-2342297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish
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Smith & Sebo to Wed
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Charley & June Celebrate a Milestone
AT ENA EGIONAL EALTH YSTEM Perry and Dana Smith of Smithvilla, OK are proud to announce the Amanda and Edward Sorel, of Mena, are the upcoming marriage of their daughproud parents of a baby girl, born on May 5th. ter, Taylor Cheyenne, to Caleb AnAriel Dinkins and Calvin Mayo, of Gillham, are drew, son of Steve and Lanila Sebo, the proud parents of a baby boy, born on May 5th. of Spiro, OK. The bride-elect is the granddaugh- Maranda and Taylor Dees, of Cove, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on May 7th. ter of Maxine Umsted of Smithville, David Umsted of Harshorne, Cletus Jordan and Nathan Strother, of Mena, are the and Goldie Baxter of Octavia, and proud parents of a baby boy, born on May 8th. the late Bill Smith. She is a 2010 Van Cove High Kelly Beth School graduate, and a 2014 graduAnderson and ate of Oklahoma State University Peter Elias Ganwhere she received a Bachelor of dy would like to Arts degree in Elementary Educaannounce their tion. She is employed as a 6th grade engagement teacher at Keota Elementary in Keota, OK. and upcoming Her fiancé is the grandson of Don and Norma Pendleton of Spiro, wedding. Kelly the late Darrell Bailey, and the late Bill and JoAnn Sebo. Caleb is a 2010 Spiro High School graduate, and also attended is the daughter Oklahoma State University. He is currently attending U of A – Fort of Daniel and Smith, where he will graduate with a degree in Mechanical EngiTerri Anderson, neering. He is employed as an Engineering Analyst by Baldor in Fort of Mena. Peter Smith. is the son of Their wedding will be held at 4:00 p.m. on May 23rd, at the OctaJoe and Terrie via Baptist Church, in Octavia, OK. All family and friends are invited Gandy, of Mena. to attend.
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Charley and June Wiles are celebrating 65 Years of marriage.
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HEALTH
Is Arthritis Ailing You?
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BY LARRY WOOD Aching joints, stiff joints, and every step I take I ache somewhere. Is this how you wake up or go about your day? Have you ever heard of arthritis? Well, I think most of us have because most of us passed 40 years of age have experienced the uncomfortable feelings that go along with arthritis. Now that doesn’t mean young people don’t have these joint issues because arthritis can attack at any age and more so depending on the type of arthritis that is present. So what types are there you might ask? There are two major types of arthritis, one being osteoarthritis, the wear and tear arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory type of arthritis that happens when the body’s immune system does not work properly. There are other types of arthritis like gout, Psoriatic, lupus, and septic arthritis. You might be asking yourself what are the symptoms of osteoarthritis. There are several symptoms depending on the joint or joints affected. Deep aching pain, difficulty dressing or combing hair, difficulty gripping objects, difficulty sitting or bending over, joint being warm to the touch, morning stiffness for less than an hour, pain when walking, stiffness after resting, swelling of joints and loss of motion in a joint. Risk factors for arthritis include abnormal alignment of the joints, age, force or weight placed on one knee or hip, gender, heavy constant joint use, joint injury by other types of arthritis and knee surgery. Being overweight is a major player in the wearing out of the joints. This is one of the many reasons why I constantly remind everyone of the importance of keeping their body weight down so not only to protect their heart, but every joint of the body. Also, we have to keep a watch on our athletes because with every joint injury that occurs, arthritis creeps a little closer to that joint. So even with your young athletes we need to pay attention when they start complaining about achy joints. The other major type of arthritis is Rheumatoid and it is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis today, affecting more than 1.3 million Americans. Approximately 75% of those affected are women. This form of arthritis is autoimmune, meaning the body’s immune system starts attacking parts of the body for reasons that are unclear. This type of arthritis can lead to severe deformity of the joints and severe joint damage. For reasons yet unknown, cells of the body start recognizing one of your own proteins as a foreign intruder and therefore go on the attack. Great cellular action, just on the wrong nutrient which may be due to an attack from bacteria or viruses leading to a release of lymphocytes from the immune system that go on the attack of our own protein. When rheumatoid strikes, it usually is symmetrical meaning if it attacks the knuckles in one hand, the other hand is also attacked. This type of arthritis can interfere with opening a jar, driving, working, and walking. This type of arthritis is most often debilitating over time. Now you might ask, will exercise help with combat arthritis, and the answer is a resounding yes. Exercise will help keep the muscle around the joints strong, help maintain bone strength, give you more energy to get through the day, make it easier to sleep at night, help you control your weight which is a major player in alleviating arthritic pain, and make you feel better about yourself, improving self-worth and confidence and positive sense of well-being. Before beginning an exercise program for arthritis, check with your doctor to make sure, for your arthritic condition, that you are ready for an exercise program. Types of exercise include range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, aerobic exercises, and any other form of movement that involves the use of the entire body. A few tips to help ease discomfort from arthritis are moist heat which can help relax your joint and muscles, slow gentle movement for range of motion, going about your exercise plan slowly and methodically, and applying ice after activity especially if swelling is present in any joint. The main thing is to exercise and practice good eating habits that will promote fat loss and don’t overdo body movement especially when you feel really good. Again, we at Ouachita Wellness and Sports Center can help you realize a more pain free life through our exercise and wellness plans. Come by and let’s get started together today.
National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
BY JEFF OLSON May is a month full of special times - such as proms, high school and college graduations, the beginning of vacation season, and of course the Memorial Day holiday. However, May is also the month in which a perhaps lesser-known day is set aside for a very special observance and one which I believe is every bit as important as Memorial Day: Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. This special day provides us with a time to honor those law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate price in keeping our neighborhoods, towns, and counties safe. On October 1, 1962 President John Kennedy signed a Congressional resolution (Public Law 87-726) that reads in-part: “...Whereas these officers have safeguarded the lives and property of their fellow Americans: and Whereas by the enforcement of our laws, these same officers have given our country internal freedom from fear of the violence and civil disorder that is presently affecting other nations: Whereas these men and women by their patriotic service and their dedicated efforts have earned the gratitude of the republic: Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the President is authorized and requested to issue proclamations designating May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of the Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.” This law was amended by Congress as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 103-322 which directs that the flag of the United States on all Government buildings be displayed at half-staff each year on May 15, National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. On this day, may we pay tribute to all fallen officers and honor those who are still laying their lives on the line daily for the cause of order and justice, without which society would decay into chaos, anarchy and tyranny. When opportunity comes your way, be sure to extend a heart-felt “thank you” to one (or more) of our law enforcement officers. Lest we forget, the strongest bastion of America’s freedom is rooted in the strength and bonds of families and other institutions within the civil/social order of local communities. The protection and preservation of these depend upon the men and women who serve you and me proudly in and out of uniform and faithfully, diligently and bravely in duty.
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Marsupials: ANTEATER • ANTECHINUS • BANDICOOT • BETTONG • BILBY • BRUSHTAIL • CUSCUS • DASYURE • DIBBLER • DUNNART • GLIDER • KANGAROO • KOALA • KOWARI • KULTARR • MULGARA • NUMBAT • OPOSSUM •PHALANGER • POTOROO • QUOKKA • QUOLL • RINGTAIL • TASMANIAN DEVIL • WALLABY • WALLAROO • WOMBAT
BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS On Tuesday, May 19, at 5:30 pm, Lorraine Timmerman will conduct Mena Art Gallery’s monthly “Art Awareness” program for May. Lorraine, who is both a talented artist and an enthusiastic botanist, will talk about how she creates her beautiful, detailed paintings of Arkansas wildflowers. She will tell us how she first became fascinated with painting wildflowers in addition to how she goes about creating her work. In contrast to her delicate wildflower paintings, Lorraine has often worked in a much larger format, creating the sets for many of the plays that the Ouachita Little Theatre presents. Lorraine can frequently be found at the Tuesday “Art Day” in the classroom at the gallery, if you find you want to talk more with her after this program. “Art Day” is from about 11 am to 2 pm in the gallery at 607 Mena Street every Tuesday.
Caring for Gold Jewelry
HOME & GARDEN
BY rudi timmerman Ouachita Little Theatre general membership meeting will be held Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 pm in the theatre at 610 Mena Street. After the presentation of committee reports and general business, the election of officers for the 20152016 season will be held. The new officers and board will meet right after the general meeting. While everyone in the community is invited and welcome to attend, only current members will be provided with ballots for the election. Anyone can still become a member at the meeting and receive a ballot and a season pass in the process. On the other hand, there will be a discussion of the shows for next season and OLT solicits opinions from everyone in the community. In addition to a successful theatrical season, there have been many improvements made to the OLT’s Lyric Theatre building itself. Further plans for improvements and renovations will also be open for discussion. While attending the meeting it is hoped that our patrons will take note of the many improvements made to the theatre. The enclosed back porch with new bathroom facilities, the new storage building outside, repainting of the lobby, and the major cleanup of the theatre are all improvements to celebrate.
Lorraine Timmerman to Present Watercolor Program
ARTS
OLT Annouces Upcoming General Meeting
by kim hughes, extension office agent, fcs We tend to think of gold jewelry as being fairly indestructible, just acquiring the minor scratching and patina of use and age. For the most part it doesn’t deteriorate, discolor or wear out, and we love it for those attributes. Diamonds may be ‘forever’ but the prongs holding them are not. Prongs wear over time or can break from stress. They also may fail from being exposed to chlorine and bromine, especially white gold prongs. We find these two chemicals in household products such as laundry soap, common household bleaches & cleaning agents. However, our swimming pools and hot tubs may be even bigger culprits. The rate of chemical corrosion is not only the result of the amount of chemical but the addition of heat can cause damage. The deterring factors are: the kind of white gold, the amount of chemical, the temperature and the length of exposure. Failure may occur in as little as one year. Bromine can also change the color of gold, turning it to a bronzy color, at the same time making it brittle. It is recommended that you not wear your jewelry in hot tubs or swimming pools, and that you remove your rings when working with cleaning products and that you not clean your rings with chlorine products. Have your ring prongs and pendant bails checked regularly by a qualified jeweler. Neck chains should not be worn when sleeping or showering, and some are more destructible than others. Showering with them allows soap and scum to collect and dull the chain, and also exposes them to some chlorine. Sleeping with them puts a good deal of stress on them and causes crimps. Herringbones are particularly prone to kinking. To avoid loss of a valuable ring you should never remove it away from home. This means you don’t take it off to wash your hands in a rest room, and you don’t remove it to use hand lotion. An all too typical loss is when a woman passenger removes her wedding rings in the car and puts them in her lap while applying lotion, waits for lotion to dry and forgets the rings, dropping them off her lap when she exits the car. When you are out, apply your lotion as usual, and just avoid slathering the rings.
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POLICE
May 13, 2015 The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.
Mena Police Department May 3, 2015 Report was taken of a local woman being physically abused by her boyfriend. She refused to press charges, so the case has been sent to the prosecutor for review and possible issuance of a warrant. Report was taken of threats being made to an employee at a local ATV rental by someone who wanted a deposit back on a vehicle. Damage had been done to the ATV, so no deposit was refunded. The customer left before officers arrived. Case is pending further developments. Manager of a local auto parts store reported that someone had vandalized the building by painting graffiti on the building. Case is pending. May 4, 2015 Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas-skip. Case is pending. A Mena woman reported that her medication had been stolen from her home by an acquaintance. Case is pending interview of suspect. A local man reported that someone had vandalized his house by throwing an unknown substance on the walls. Case is pending. May 5, 2015 Daniel Chaney, 19, of Mena was charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and criminal trespass after officers were called to a local residence. Cary L. Murray, 44, of Ashdown was arrested on a failure-to-comply warrant from Little River County. Jordan Lee Dodds, 19, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failureto-appear to pay fines and court costs from the city of Mena. May 6, 2015 Report was taken from a Mena man regarding someone vandalizing his vehicle by “keying” several scratches on it. Case is pending interview of suspect. A Mena man reported that neighborhood dogs had damaged his vehicle by scratching the paint. Case pending. Report was taken regarding a local man harassing neighbors. Case is pending. Report was taken of an object being thrown at a vehicle as it was traveling on a local road. A window was shattered in the incident. No suspects at this time. May 7, 2015 Report was taken of harassing Facebook messages being posted to a local woman. Pending interview of suspect. May 8, 2015
Weekly Publication Report was taken from a local man regarding a lawnmower and scrap metal being stolen from his yard earlier in the week. Case is pending. Report was taken of an airplane that had skidded off the runway at Mena Intermountain Airport. No injuries were reported. The FAA was notified. John T. Puckett, Jr., 41 of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license. May 9, 2015 Benny Anderson, 42, of Talihina, Oklahoma was arrested on multiple warrants from Mena. Jason B. Wagner, 36, of Mena was charged with public intoxication after an incident at a local convenience store. Officers completed an additional four reports and worked eight accidents. Polk County Sheriff’s Department May 4, 2015 Arrested was Daniel L. Stover, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Bond Revocation. Traffic stop led to the arrest of Diana Dover, 35, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Also arrested was Antonio W. Peek, 48, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Report of a domestic disturbance on Heritage Lane near Hatfield. Deputy responded. Complainant refused to press charges. Report from a Mena woman of her missing 11-year-old granddaughter. The child was found and returned to the custody of a parent/guardian. May 5, 2015 Report from a Mena woman that her 17year-old daughter was missing. The juvenile was later located and returned to the custody of a parent/guardian. Report from complainant on Polk 43 near Mena that he had loaned a vehicle to a family member, but they had not returned the vehicle at the appointed time. Complainant called at a later time to report that the vehicle had been returned. Arrested was Jerry D. Edwards, 44, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of Methamphetamine with Purpose to Deliver. Arrested was Jona L. Rogers, 34, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance. May 6, 2015 Arrested was Donnie R. Dollarhyde, 41, of Mena, on Scott County Warrants. Report from complainant on Polk 96 near the Acorn community of the theft of a vehicle, valued at $1,500.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Donavan T. Hunt, 23, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. Report from complainant on Polk 230 near Cove of the theft of a water heater from a rental property, valued at $300.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Creek Crossing Lane near Mena of the theft of scrap metal, valued at $20.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Donnie R. Dollarhyde, 41, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 71 South in the Potter community led to a 16-year-old Boles male being issued
Juvenile Citations for Criminal Trespass, Domestic Battery 3rd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Report from walk-in complainant of being battered. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. May 7, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 54 near Mena of unauthorized persons on their property led to the arrest of Jona Rogers, 34, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of an Instrument of Crime. Report from complainant on Polk 13 near Wickes of the theft of $200 cash. Investigation continues. Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Marco A. Ortiz, 28, of Wickes, on a Charge of Public Intoxication. May 8, 2015 Report of an accident involving an unattended truck and a train on Polk 18 near Vandervoort. Investigation continues into the driver of the truck. Arrested was Joe Robinson, 46, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and a Montgomery County Warrant. Arrested was Oscar G. Minor, 36, of
Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant and a Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. Arrested was Chad L. Trahan, 38, of Cove, on a Warrant for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Marvin P. Skipper, 62, of Smithville, OK, on Charges of Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License and No Seatbelt. May 9, 2015 Report from complainant on Chancey Lane near Cove of the theft of tools, cash and ammunition, all valued at $665.00. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance on Polk 41 S near the Shady Grove community. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. May 10, 2015 Report from Mena Regional Health System of an assault victim. Investigation continues. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates; 17 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 9 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID. Ad deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. Payment is due with ad. Publishing and distributing 8,000 copies weekly. Clean & Comfortable Housing since 1969, J Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals, Hwy 71 N., Mena, 479-3941252. TFN Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and garden 6/3 work. Call 870-334-2068
Books & Stuf, 704 Mena Street, Mena, Arkansas –Books, computer games, kid’s wood frame puzzles, some movies. Come and See. 5/20 For Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console/Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In good condition. Asking $200. TFN/INH Call or text 479-216-3091. Experienced flatbed drivers needed. Home most weekends. Good pay. Great work environment. Local company. Must have two years recent flatbed experience. Jasper Trucking 479-243-4524 5/13 I buy gold jewelry, scrap, dental and sterling silver. Also buying U.S. pre 65 Silver Coins one ounce silver and gold rounds and bars. Check with the rest, but sell to the best. Dan’s Cash-N-Gun. 100 Hwy 71 S at 1st Street, Mena. 479-394-5515. TFN
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J & N Dozer - Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We appreciate your Business! Call 479-234-1357. TFN Custom Concrete. Specializing in concrete, septic tanks, gravel, backhoe, and dump truck services. Over 40 years’ experience. Call Joe Bill Ward at 479883-9298. 5/27 Yard Mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and tools. 5/13 Call 479-216-5204 ORSD is now taking bids for floor cleaning on the Oden campus. If interested please contact Jerry Strasner at 479-394-2348. 5/13 Moving Sale, 1501 Oak Grove, Mena, clothes, some furniture, other miscellaneous, Saturday May 16 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 5/13 For Sale - 2001 Red Jeep Cherokee 4 x 4, 180K miles, dual controls that can be removed. 2 spare 16” rims, needs transmission. $1000. OBO 479-243-8397. 5/13 Scott’s Lawn Care – Small, Medium and Large properties. Reasonable rates and Friendly service. 394-7599 5/13 or 234-3707.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR, New Restaurant Manager is seeking awesome attitudes and outstanding customer service skills for all positions in the restaurant. NOW HIRING: Cooks, Waiters, Waitresses, Table bussers and Dish Washers. Morning and evening shifts Available. Weekends and holiday shifts required. We pay holiday pay. Apply in person at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, 3877 Hwy 88 West, Mena, AR 71953. EOE/AA/ADA -Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Two Women and a Mop - housecleaning done the way it should be. Will also detail new construction. Call 479234-1909. 5/27 What Knots Antiques, Collectibles & More (located at 1604 Hwy 71 S., Mena, Arkansas) is having a Spring Blowout extravaganza Sale through May 23rd. All items in the store will be 25% off. 5/13 The Oaks at Mena assisted living facility is currently hiring for a dietary cook and night CNA. Apply in per5/20 son at 1341 South Mena Street.
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THE POLK COUNTY PULSE
PRE-OWNED SUPER SALE ‘10 Chevy Cobalt $5,499 ’08 Saturn Vue $4,955 ‘10 Kia Forte $8,675 ’14 Chevy Spark $13,750 ‘06 Ford Freestyle $6,690 ’08 Pontiac Vibe $6,489 ‘10 Chevy Impala $8,997 ’09 Dodge Dakota $9,967 ‘06 Ram 4x4 $11,788 ’09 Mazda 6 $9,957 ‘09 Honda Civic $9,676 ’11 Nissan Altima $14,903 ‘11 Buick Regal $10,995 ’04 Toyota Corolla $3,995 ‘09 Saturn Aura $7,965
2013 Ford F150 King Ranch 4x4
Mike Wilson
Paul Brandenburg
Trey Gentry
‘Hats Off ’ to all area graduates! We wish you all our best as you chase your dreams. May you be the light that you wish to see in the world!
Shawn DeVasier
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4
2012 Ford F250 Lariat 6.7 Powerstroke
Gentry Price:
$39,543
Gentry Price:
May 13, 2015
$15,549
Gentry Price:
entry hevrolet
$43,950
2007 Cadillac Escalade
Gentry Price:
$23,995
2014 Chevy Silverado 4x4
Gentry Price:
$30,725
www.GentryChevyInc.com
801 West Collin Raye Dr., • De Queen, AR
1-800-649-9929