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Cannon Honored as “Superhero” for Child Advocacy

The Will to Win

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Mena has an official superhero in town and has the cape to prove it Elena Cannon, Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Investigator for the 18th West Judicial Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, was awarded the 2015 Cooper Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center Superhero Award at a Child Abuse Awareness Rally held on the steps of the Polk County Courthouse on Friday, April 15, 2016. The award is given to people who have worked hard on behalf of children in the previous year. Cannon CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Stover Convicted & Sentenced to Multiple Life Sentences

“Let me win, but if I

cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

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Polk County Receives Official Civil War Historical Marker CONTRIBUTED BY SHIRLEY MANNING Mena, AR As part of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Historical Marker Program, Polk County has been successful in obtaining a Civil War Marker to designate and honor those who were a part of our history. “We hope this Marker will serve to educate visitors on our local history. As dreadful as it was, the Civil War was a part of an important time in our history that should be remembered and honored,” said Shirley Manning, organizer of the event. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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A 28-year old Mena man was convicted Thursday by a Polk County jury and sentenced to multiple life sentences, one without the possibility parole. Daniel L. Stover faced multiple charges including 1-count of Rape, 2-counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault, 1-count of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault and 1-count of Sexual Grooming of a Minor, following a thorough investigation by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for the 18th West Judicial District. Elena Cannon was the lead investigator.

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[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Representing Team PCDC, Justin Hensley keeps his focus on the finish line and bringing home the gold for his team. Hensley was joined by other Special Olympic athletes from around the region who competed in the Area 14 Track & Field event held at Mena’s Bearcat Stadium Friday, April 15. Behind every strong athlete is the will to win, the courage to compete, the encouragement of coaches and the love of family and friends. Congratulations to all of these Olympians! SEE OUR SPECIAL OLYMPICS PICTORIAL ON PAGE 20.

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T h e C i t y o f M e n a An n u a l S p r i n g C l e a n - U p i s sch e d u l e d f o r T u e s d a y , Ap r i l 2 6 , 2 0 1 6 t h r o u g h M o n d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 6 . C i t y t r u cks w i l l p i ck u p i t e m s yo u w a n t t o d i sp o se o f a t n o ch a r g e . T h i s cl e a n - u p se r vi ce i s f r e e f o r r e si d e n ce s w i t h i n t h e ci t y l i m i t s o f M e n a o n l y . T h e r e a r e ce r t a i n r e g u l a t i o n s t h a t m u st b e f o l l o w e d i n o r d e r f o r t h e p i ck- u p t o r u n sm o o t h l y a n d m a t e r i a l s w i l l n o t b e p i cke d u p u n l e s t h e y a r e p l a ce d a t t h e cu r b si d e a n d se p a r a t e d . T h e C i t y w a r n s t h a t i t i s ve r y i m p o r t a n t t o ke e p se p a r a t e a n y i t e m s t h a t yo u w a n t t o ke e p , su ch a s t r a sh ca n s, a n d p l a ce t h e m a w a y f r o m t h e i t e m s t o b e d i sca rd e d . T h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s ca n n o t b e p i ck e d u p b y t h e ci t y: t i r e s, co n cr e t e , b r i ck, r o cks, d ir t, sh i n g l e s, b a t t e r i e s, a n d co n st r u ct i o n d e b r i s. T h e ci t y a sk t h a t yo u se p a r a t e yo u r i t e m s t o b e d i sca r d e d i n t o 5 d i st i n ct p i l e s: 1 . F u r n i t u r e - - co u ch e s, ch a i r s, t e l e vi si o n s, w i n d o w f r a m e s, e t c. ; 2 . H o u se h o l d t r a sh - - p a p e r i t e m s, e t c. ( p l a ce t r a sh ca n s t h a t yo u w i s h t o ke e p t o o n e si d e so t h a t t h e y w i l l n o t b e d i sp o se d o f i n a d ve r t e n t l y) ; 3 . M e t a l m a t e r i a l s- - h o t w a t e r h e a t e r s, st o ve s, a p p l i a n ce s, e t c. ; 4 . Y a r d w a st e - t r e e l i m b s, sh r u b s, g r a s, e t c. 5 . Y a r d d e b r i s- - i t i s r e q u i r e d t h a t a l l ya r d d e b r i s su ch a s sm a l l l i m b s, g u m b a l l s, a n d l e a ve s b e p l a ce d i n g a r b a g e b a g s. T h e M e n a S t r e e t D e p a r t m e n t w i l l b e g i n p i ck u p i n t h e N o r t h w e st p a r t o f t h e ci t y a n d w o r k t h e i r w a y a cr o s t o w n f o l l o w i n g t h e sa m e r o u t e s a s S o u t h e r n D i sp o sa l . T r u cks w ill r u n o n e t o t h r e e d a ys a f t e r t h e d a y o f yo u r n o r m a l t r a sh p i ck- u p . T h e r e sp o n se t o t h i s C l e a n - U p i s u su a l l y o ve r w h e l m i n g , so t h e c i t y a sk f o r p a t i e n ce i f t h e t r u cks a r e r u n n i n g so m e w h a t b e h i n d t h e p o st e d sch e d u l e ; h o w e ve r , e a ch r o u t e w i l l o n l y b e co ve r e d o n e t i m e . I t i s n o t n e ce sa r y t o ca l l C i t y H a l l i n o r d e r t o r e ce i ve t h i s se r vi ce .

DAR Seeks Letters for Soldiers in Attempt to Break Guiness World Record BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com T h e Ja m e s K . P o l k C h a p t e r , D a u g h t e r s o f t h e Am e r i ca n R e vo l u t i o n , h a ve a n n o u n ce d t h a t t h e y w i l l t a k e p a r t i n a ch i e v i n g a p a t r i o t i sm r e co r d i n t h e G u i n n e s B o o k o f W o r l d Records this year. As the grand finale for both DAR’s Celebrate America And Celebrate 125 commemorations, the National Society of the DAR is staging an official attempt for “ m o st l e t t e r s t o m i l i t a r y p e r so n n e l co l l e ct e d i n o n e m o n t h . ” T o a ch i e ve t h e r e co r d , D AR w i l l co l l e ct l e t t e r s t o so l d i e r s t o m a i l . T h e l e t t e r s w i l l b e t a ke n t o t h e 1 2 5 t h C o n t i n e n t a l C o n g r e s, lo g g e d in , a n d a ll m a ile d w ith in a m o n th . T h e l o ca l C h a p t e r i n t e n d s t o a sk st u d e n t s a n d ci vi c cl u b s f o r t h e i r i n vo l ve m e n t i n t h e p r o j e ct . L e t t e r co l l e ct i o n b o xe s d e co r a t e d i n r e d , w h i t e , a n d b l u e h a ve b e e n p l a ce d a t va r i o u s b u s i n e se s a r o u n d t h e co u n t y . L o o k f o r t h e b o xe s a t P o n y E xp r e s, F a r m e r ’s C o - o p , L i m e t r e e R e st a u r a n t , a n d At w o o d s. Letters can be addressed to specific deployed soldiers or active duty personnel, but do not have to be addressed to anyone specific. Every letter must contain three compon e n t s: a g r e e t i n g , a m e sa g e o f su p p o r t o r a p p r e ci a t i o n , a n d a c l o si n g w i t h si g n a t u r e . T h e r e a r e n o si ze o r l e n g t h r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d b o t h l e t t e r s a n d ca r d s ca n b e u se d . L e t t e r s sh o u l d b e h a n d w r i t t e n a n d i n cl u d e yo u r n a m e a n d a d d r e s o n t h e e n ve l o p e . L e t t e r s cannot be sealed to make sure qualifications are met and each must bear a 49-cent p o s t a g e st a m p . For more information, contact local DAR member, athy Haglar at 479-216-9041.

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local veteran was honored for the benefit auction and dinner is being held to benefit service he provided Robby Birtcher who was recently diagnosed with to the United States Wegeners Disease, a rare disease that destroys the small through the Quilts of blood veins in the body. Birtcher, age 45, spent 52 days in the Valor program. After hospital and has been unable to work since late January and graduating from Mena requires constant care. High School in 1999, Robby, his wife Sonja, and their three children have needs Jason Hogan served six both medically and for daily living expenses. All money raised years as active and two at the benefit will go to the family. years inactive Mena’s The dinner will include pulled pork, potato salad, baked Charlie Company of beans, roll, and a drink. Adult plates (ages 13 & up) are $7 the Arkansas Army and children’s plates are $5. National Guard. Hogan The live auction and drawing will include a raffle for a also served overseas Generac Generator, Browning Xbolt 270 rifle, and an Xbox in Operation Enduring 360. Cakes, pies, and other desserts to be auctioned are Freedom. appreciated. On Tuesday, April The event will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds on 11, Hogan was surSaturday, April 30, 2016, beginning at 4 p.m. Pictured are Tawana Gilbert, Jason Hogan, Bob Lancaster, and Bob Young. prised when the Frank For more information, contact Cheryl Chaney at 479-234Fried American Legion 5294; Melissa Rapp at 479-243-3491; Leslie Jones at 479Post #18 announced him as a recipient of the quilt. Hogan said, “This is very much an honor, I’m kind of 234-2916; or Nancy Williams at 479-216-1896. shocked. It was really an honor to have my family here also.” Quilts of Valor began in 2003 when two women had the idea of comforting veterans with quilts. More than 133,000 quilts have been awarded in the United States, each hand made. The makers of the quilts state, “This quilt brings you a three-part message from our hearts. First, we honor you for your service. We honor you for leaving all you held dear to stand in harm’s way in a time of crisis, protecting us from the effects of war. Next, our quilters know that freedom is not free. The cost of our freedom is the dedication of lives of men and women like you, and this quilt is meant to say ‘thank you’ for your sacrifice. And finally, this quilt is meant to offer comfort to you, and to remind you that although your family and friends cannot be with you at all times, you are forever in all of our thoughts and our hearts.” Hogan’s quilt was presented by Bob Lancaster, Commander of Post #18, after Hogan’s wife spent several months organizing the surprise. “I thought I was just invited here to have dinner,” laughed Hogan. “We are very proud of him,” said his wife. Apartments for Rent at our locations in Mena, Hatfield, Each quilt is personalized and is provided by the Quilts of Valor Foundation. To learn Cove and Wickes. Our apartments are "Smoke Free" and more about the program or to make a donation, visit their website, www.QOVF.org. You you will find the following included in the rent you pay. can also contact the Arkansas State QOVF Coordinator, Sheila Gordon, at 501-354Cooking and Heating are both Natural Gas and this is paid 5758 or by email at Sheila.gordon@QOVF.org. by the housing authority. Your water, sewer and garbage pick-up is also paid by the housing authority. You will be responsible for your own electric, phone and TV service. Rent amount based on income.

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was involved in investigating 38 ‘true findings’ of child abuse in Polk County during 2015. C a n n o n w a s t a ke n b y su r p r i se a s Ja n i ce B e a ve r , d i r e ct o r o f t h e C h i l d Ad vo ca cy C e n ter (CAC), announced her as the recipient of the award. Cannon said, “I didn’t do any of t h i s a l o n e ; w e a l l d i d t h i s. T h a n k yo u , t h a n k yo u , t h a n k yo u . ” Al o n g w i t h a g l a s p l a q u e , Cannon was also given a Superman Cape, making her an official superhero. C a n n o n a l so se r ve s a s t h e M D T Coordinator for the county. MDT’s are ‘multiple disciplinary teams’ that are co m p r i se d o f a l l t h e va r i o u s a g e n ci e s w o r ki n g t o g e t h e r t o b e t t e r i n ve st i g a t e a n d p r o se cu t e o f f e n d e r s a n d t r e a t vi ct i m s o f a b u se . B e a ve r s sa i d o f t h e m u l t i p l e a g e n ci e s w o r ki n g i n t h e co u n t y o n b e h a l f o f a b u se d ch i l d r e n , “ I h a ve t o sa y a b o u t t h i s co m m u n i t y , yo u a l l i n l a w e n f o r ce m e n t , t h e C i t y l a w e n f o r ce m e n t , t h e Sheriff’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office, Arkansas State Police, Department o f H u m a n S e r vi ce s, a n d M D T p e o p l e , yo u g u ys a r e t h e h e l p e r s, t h e h o p e , a n d a r e ch a n g i n g t h e l i ve s o f ch i l d r e n , ” sa i d B e a ve r s. “ W e a p p r e ci a t e a l l t h e w o r k yo u d o d a y i n a n d d a y o u t f o r ch i l d r e n . ” C AC h a s l a u n ch e d a n e w sa t e l l i t e ce n t e r i n M e n a a n d w i l l i n cl u d e B e a ve r s, a s w e l l a s t h e r a p i st , K a r e n W r i g h t , a n d se xu a l a sa u l t n u r se e xa m i n e r , M a r ci e H e r m a n n . T h e C e n t e r w i l l b e b e t t e r a b l e t o a si st l o ca l a g e n ci e s i n ca se s o f ch i l d a b u se h a vi n g a n office within the county. Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner and Mena Police Chief Brandon Martin also spoke a t t h e r a l l y . F o l l o w i n g t h e ce r e m o n y , 3 8 b l u e p i n w h e e l s w e r e p l a ce d i n a d e si g n a t e d a r e a on the courthouse lawn to signify the 38 cases of abuse solved in 2015. Riner said of Cannon’s award, “You couldn’t have picked a better nominee. Elena is o n e i n a m i l l i o n . S h e n e ve r q u i t s. B e ca u se o f h e r i n t e l l i g e n ce , d i sci p l i n e , a n d w o r k e t h i c, w e h a ve a st r o n g co n vi ct i o n r a t e i n ca se s sh e i n ve st i g a t e d . N o o n e i s m o r e d e se r vi n g o f a n a w a r d . ” MORE PICS AVAILABLE ONLINE @ MYPULSENEWS.COM.

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m is s in g m a n fr o m W ic h ita , K a n s a s w a s fo u n d d e a d in h is c a r in a c r e e k in Y C ity o n S a t u r d a y , Ap r i l 1 6 , 2 0 1 6 . H a r l a n S w a r t z e n d r u b e r , 9 3 , w a s r e p o r t e d m i s s i n g b y f a m i l y o n M o n d a y , Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 6 a n d a S i l v e r Al e r t w a s i s s u e d o n Ap r i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 6 . T h e f a m i l y o f S w a r t z e n d r u b e r s a i d h e h a d s t a y e d i n a h o t e l i n H o t S p r i n g s , Ar k a n s a s a n d w a s s u p p o s e d to b e tr a v e lin g h o m e , w ith a s to p in M u s k o g e e , O k la h o m a , b u t n e v e r a r r iv e d a t th a t lo c a tio n . Arkansas State Trooper Christopher Short was the reporting officer on the scene and s a id in h is r e p o r t th a t th e 2 0 1 2 L in c o ln w a s tr a v e lin g w e s t o n H ig h w a y 2 7 0 w h e n th e v e h ic le c r o s s e d th e in te r s e c tio n a n d a tte m p te d to c o r r e c t, tu r n in g le ft o n to H ig h w a y 7 1 . T h e v e h ic le s u b s e q u e n tly o v e r tu r n e d a n d la n d e d in a n e a r b y c r e e k . T h e r e p o r t lis ts th e a c c i d e n t a s o c c u r r i n g o n Ap r i l 1 1 , 2 0 1 6 .

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The Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee recently made a donation to the Louise Durham School Backpack Program through its Farmers Feeding Families initiative. These funds will help children and families facing food insecurity. Agriculture is Arkansas’ s largest industry and Arkansas farmers and ranchers want to share the abundance they raise with those who need it most. You can make monetary or non-perishable food item donations at any time at your Polk County Farm Bureau Ofﬁce. Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonproﬁt, private advocacy organization of more than 190,000 families throughout the state working on ways to improve farm and rural life.

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April 15-17 and 22-24 Sunday Matinee 2:30 pm Evening 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 30th at the Polk County Fair Board Office from 10am - 1pm Categories for ALL ages.

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THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

More than a school, we are a family. Ouachita River School District...A place to belong! • Excellent test scores • RMCC courses tuition free for Acorn & Oden students • New Middle School for 6th - 8th grade students • AP courses • Family environment • Small and safe environment • Two full-time police officers • Nationally recognized archery program

• State champion athletics • Expanding band and choir classes • Technology • New Baseball and Softball Complex • New Elementary Playground • Newly Remodeled PE Facility • State Champion Quiz Bowl Team • Accredited by AdvanceED

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Applications can be picked up at the central office on Acorn Campus (143 Polk 96) or online at ouachitariversd.org and turned in by May 1st.

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i n a T i b b s, l o n g t i m e d r i ve r f o r D i s a b l e d Am e r i ca n V e t e r a n s ( D AV ) w a s r e ce n t l y h o n o r e d f o r h e r m i l e s o f se r vi ce t o t h e o r g a n i za t i o n . T i b b s h a s d r i ve n 2 2 7 , 2 9 8 m i l e s o ve r t h e l a st d e ca d e , a l l t o L i t t l e R o ck a n d N o r t h L i t t l e R o ck, t a ki n g ve t e r a n s t o t h e h o sp i t a l a n d d o c t o r s a p p o i n t m e n t s. T i b b s w i l l ce l e b r a t e h e r e l e ve n t h ye a r i n Au g u st . D AV C o m m a n d e r , J a m e s S co t t , sa i d T i b b s i s a n o u t st a n d i n g d r i ve r a n d d r i vi n g t h a t m a n y m i l e s f o r t h e ca u se i s “ p h e n o m e n a l . ” T i b b s w a s g i ve n a sp e ci a l p l a q u e t o co m m e m o r a t e h e r a ch i e ve m e n t b y t h e l o ca l D AV a n d D AV A ( D i sa b l e d Am e r i ca n V e t e r a n s Au xi l i a r y) . O n t o p o f T i b b s’ r e g u l a r d r i vi n g , s h e a l so vo l u n t e e r s h e r t i m e t h r o u g h D AV . S h e a n d o t h e r l o ca l d r i ve r s w e r e h o n o r e d i n a ce r e m o n y i n L i t t l e R o ck r e ce n t l y a s w e l l . T i b b s h a s vo l u n t e e r e d 1 0 , 5 3 6 h o u r s o f h e r t i m e a n d h a s t r a n sp o r t e d 3 , 4 7 5 ve t e r a n s. F e l l o w h o n o r e e s i n cl u d e d B o b Y o u n g , T a w a n a G i l b e r t , Ja m e s S co t t , B o b L a n ca st e r , W a l l i s C l a r k, a n d Ji m m y D e d m o n .

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h e M e n a Ar e a B o a r d o f R e a l t o r s h e l d t h e i r 2 0 1 5 Aw a r d s f o r E xce l l e n ce r e ce n t l y a t P a p a ’ s M e x i ca n C a f é . M a n y a r e a r e a l t o r s w e r e a w a r d e d f o r t h e i r s a l e s t h r o u g h o u t t h e p r e vi o u s ye a r b y t h e Ar ka n sa s R e a l t o r s Asso ci a t i o n . T h e f o l lowing received certificates for their efforts The Smallwood Team, Diamond Level; Debbie Pate, Platinum Level; Nancy Wright, Silver Level; The Cole Team, Silver Level; The Aleshire Team, Silver Level; The Oates Team, Silver Level; The Himel Team, Silver Level; John Titsworth, Sr., Silver Level; John Titsworth, Jr., Bronze

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Level; Sharon Liles, Bronze Level; Donna Yuronka, Bronze Level. To receive a certificate for the Diamond Level, a realtor must have $7 million in sales. For the Platinum Level, $5 million is required; Silver, $2 million; and Bronze, $1.5 million.

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h e d e a d l i n e i s q u i ckl y a p p r o a ch i n g f o r p a r e n t s t o ch o o se w h a t p u b l i c sch o o l t h e i r st u d e n t s w i l l a t t e n d t h i s f a l l . T h e Ar ka n sa s L e g i sl a t u r e a m e n d e d t h e P u b l i c S ch o o l C h o i ce Act o f 2 0 1 3 l a st ye a r a f t e r i t w a s se t t o su n se t a n d l a w m a ke r s kn e w t h e y h a d t o a m e n d t h e Act i n o r d e r t o co n t i n u e t o g i ve p a r e n t s t h e r i g h t t o ch o o se t h e sch o o l d i st r i ct t h e i r ch i l d r e n a t t e n d . N o w n a m e d t h e P u b l i c S ch o o l C h o i ce Act o f 2 0 1 5 , t h e n e w d e a d l i n e t o ch o o se i s M a y 1 . T h e p u r p o se o f t h e Act w a s t o g i ve p a r e n t s m o r e o p t i o n s o n t h e e d u ca t i o n o f t h e i r ch i l d r e n . I n p a r t i a l , i t r e a d s: T h e s t u d e n t s i n Ar k a n s a s ’ s p u b l i c s c h o o l s a n d th e ir p a r e n ts w ill b e c o m e m o r e in fo r m e d a b o u t a n d in v o lv e d in th e p u b lic CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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olk County Judge Brandon Ellison is pleased to announce the final phase of a 7.64 mile road improvement project. Hard surfacing will begin in the next few weeks on Polk County Roads 45, 41, 46, 703, and resurfacing on Polk 70. This project started last fall with clearing, draina g e , e l e va t i o n , a n d su r f a ce g r a ve l w o r k. Reconstruction was complete on Polk 41 when major flood damage occurred during the 2015 Christmas flood leaving it unsuitable for surfacing. “ S i n ce t h a t t i m e , r e p a i r s h a ve b e e n m a d e a n d m i t i g a t i o n w o r k h a s b e e n d o n e , h o p e f u l l y , sh i e l d i n g t h i s se ct i o n o f r o a d f r o m a si m i l a r e ve n t , ” sa i d Ellison. He also said that FEMA will likely pay for some of the mitigation work. Polk 70, near the Posey Hollow community, will receive 350 tons of asphalt leveling and a single seal of asphalt emulsion with small aggregate co a t i n g o ve r t h e e xi st i n g h a r d su r f a ce . T h e o t h e r f o u r r o a d s w i l l b e “ d o u b l e se a l e d , ” E l l i so n e xp l a i n e d . T h i s p r o ce s r e q u i r e s a n o i l y p r i m e r a p p l i cation over the completed subgrade gravel surface and left to cure for a few days. Then the first layer of hot asphalt emulsion is applied quickly followed by 3 8 inch and smaller clean aggregate. After the first layer has firmed up, the surface is swept and the second seal is applied. After a few d a ys i t i s sw e p t a g a i n a n d i s co m p l e t e . Polk County contracts the hard surfacing part of the project, but uses its own equipment and labor force to rebuild the roads and prepare for hard surfacing. Salt Creek Paving, of Benton, Arkansas, won the bid for this project with a quote of $421,333.40. After the conclusion of this project, Polk County anticipates receiving $152,000 from the United States Forest Service (USFS) for partial reimbursement for the work done on Polk 70. This reimbursement is part of a Title II agreement between the two for drainage and road improvements. “Polk 70 was not in terrible condition, but one of the main tenants in our 10 year plan is to make sure the good roads remain in good condition. I presented this project to the USFS’s R e so u r ce Ad vi so r y C o m m i t t e e a ye a r a n d a h a l f a g o a n d t h e y a w a r d e d i t t o u s. T h e o t h e r f o u r r o a d s r e q u i r e d ve r y t i m e co n su m i n g a n d e xt e n si ve work to justify a hard surface, although, they had been surfaced several years ago,” Ellison said. B e ca u se o f t h e p r e vi o u s d r a i n a g e a n d l a ck o f b a se w o r k, t h e i m p r o ve m e n t s d i d n ’ t su r v i ve . An o t h e r t e n a n t i n E l l i so n ’ s 1 0 - ye a r p l a n i s t o reconstruct the roads of worst condition with the highest vehicle counts first, and to build them to a standard of a permanent road. “Not only do these roads service many residents between Highway 8 West and Highway 375 West, but are used as cut through roads by other travelers,” he e xp l a i n e d . E l l i so n a l so sa i d t h a t b e f o r e p r i m e r i s a p p l i e d , t h e co u n t y w i l l d o i t s b e st t o w a r n t h e t r a ve l i n g p u b l i c a b o u t t h e sh o r t t e r m co m i n g p e r i l o f o i l y r o a d s. Avo i d i n g t h e se r o u t e s f o r a co u p l e o f d a ys u n t i l t h e p r i m e r cu r e s i s a d vi sa b l e , b u t i f t r a ve l i n g o n t h e se r o u t e s i s n e ce sa r y , d r i vi n g 5 m p h o r less will keep most of the oil off your vehicle and is less likely to degrade the work. “As this project completes, new projects are being developed a n d w i l l b e a n n o u n ce d so o n . ”

January 6, 201

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An u n ve i l i n g a n d d e d i ca t i o n ce r e m o n y t o co m m e m o r a t e t h e e ve n t s t h a t t o o k p l a ce i n P o l k C o u n t y d u r i n g t h e C i vi l W a r , 1 8 6 1 – 1 8 6 5 , w i l l b e h e l d o n S a t u r d a y , Ap r i l 2 3 , 2 0 1 6 , st a r t i n g a t 2 p . m . n e a r t h e K C S D e p o t i n M e n a . T h e M a r ke r w i l l si t o n t h e g r a sy a r e a n e a r t h e p a r ki n g l o t o f t h e D e p o t . T h e u n ve i l i n g p r o g r a m w i l l b e g i n w i t h a sh o r t w e l co m e b y Ju d g e B r a n d o n E l l i so n , f o l l o w e d b y a m o m e n t o f si l e n ce i n r e sp e ct f o r t h o se w h o d i e d i n t h i s g r e a t w a r . M a yo r G e o r g e M c K e e w i l l g i ve r e co g n i t i o n t o t h o se i n vo l ve d i n o b t a i n i n g a n d f u n d i n g t h e m a r ke r . S h e r w o o d Ave n u e f r o m D e Q u e e n S t r e e t t o M e n a S t r e e t w i l l b e b l o cke d fro m 1 :3 0 – 2 :3 0 fo r t h i s e ve n t , a n d Ja n se n Ave n u e a n d D e Q u e e n S t r e e t w i l l b e b l o c ke d f o r a sh o r t t i m e w h i l e t h e p a r a d e cr o se s t o t h e Ar m o r y . P r e se n t i n g t h e C o l o r s w i l l b e t h e P o l k C o u n t y V e t e r a n s, r e p r e se n t i n g t h e U . S . A ( U n i o n ) , a n d t h e S o n s o f C o n f e d e r a t e V e t e r a n s, C a m p # 6 4 6 , r e p r e se n t i n g t h e C . S . A ( S o u t h ) , a n d t h e Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR) displaying both the U.S.A and Arkansas flags. T h e M e n a B a n d E n se m b l e w i l l p l a y a s L a u r a L a w so n l e a d s i n si n g i n g D i xi e a n d t h e B a t t l e H ym n o f t h e R e p u b l i c. T h i s w i l l b e f o l l o w e d b y t h e l a yi n g o f w r e a t h s a t m o ck t o m b st o n e s f o r U n i o n ( U . S . A) a n d C o n f e d e r a t e ( C . S . A) so l d i e r s. Ja n e t W a l ke r , d r e se d i n C i vi l W a r w i d o w ’ s clothing, will slowly ring the bell of honor as the appropriate wreaths are laid and flags are p l a ce d b y t h e g r a ve s. T h e D AR w i l l l e a d t h e g r o u p i n t h e P l e d g e o f Al l e g i a n ce t o t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s, f o l l o w e d b y si n g i n g Am e r i ca M y C o u n t r y , ‘ t i s o f T h e e . T h e P o l k C o u n t y V e t e r a n s w i l l p l a y T a p s a n d t h e program will close with a three-volley salute given by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Polk C o u n t y I n vi n ci b l e s, C a m p # 6 4 6 . Af t e r t h i s p a r t o f t h e ce r e m o n y i s co m p l e t e , t h e e n t i r e g r o u p w i l l b e l e d b y t h e U . S . A. , S . C . V . a n d D . A. R , f o l l o w e d b y m e m b e r s o f t h e co m m i t t e e a n d t h e M e n a B a n d E n se m b l e , l e d b y M r . C h a r l e s M o r g a n , d o w n D e Q u e e n S t r e e t t o t h e o l d Ar m o r y . T h o s e w h o a r e a b l e w i l l b e a ske d to w a l k w i t h t h e p a r a d e . R e st r o o m s, se a t i n g a n d r e f r e sh m e n t s w i l l b e a va i l a b l e a t t h e Ar m o r y . At 3 p.m. the second part of the program will begin at the Armory with speakers Shirl e y M a n n i n g , o n t h e h i st o r y o f t h e C i vi l W a r i n P o l k C o u n t y , a n d H a r o l d C o o g a n o n G e n . R o b e r t G l e n S h a ve r , a n o t e d C i vi l W a r so l d i e r w h o l i ve d i n P o l k C o u n t y a f t e r t h e w a r . T h e y w i l l b e f o l l o w e d b y D e n n i s M a g e e o f t h e C i vi l W a r M u se u m W e st , H o t S p r i n g s. M a g e e w i l l b e d i sp l a yi n g a n d d e scr i b i n g so m e a ct u a l C i vi l W a r a r t i f a ct s. M r . M a g e e h a s been collecting Civil War memorabilia for many years and his knowledge and his collect i o n a r e u n p a r a l l e l e d i n Ar ka n sa s. “ Al t h o u g h P o l k C o u n t y w a s t h e l a st co u n t y i n t h e st a t e t o g e t o n b o a r d w i t h t h e Ar ka n sa s S e sq u i ce n t e n n i a l C i vi l W a r M a r ke r p r o g r a m , w e w i l l m a ke u p f o r i t w i t h t h i s h o n o r a b l e a n d m e m o r a b l e e ve n t . O n ce t h e a p p l i ca t i o n w a s r e ce i ve d i t o n l y t o o k a f e w weeks to get it filled out and the $1,300 raised to cover our half of the expense of crea t i n g t h e M a r ke r , ” sa i d M a n n i n g . Ad d i t i o n a l f u n d i n g w a s p r o vi d e d b y t h e Ar ka n sa s C i vi l W a r S e sq u i ce n t e n n i a l C o m m i s i o n a n d t h e Ar ka n sa s H i st o r i c P r e se r va t i o n P r o g r a m , a n agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. The application was submitted by Mann i n g a n d i t w a s sp o n so r e d b y t h e P o l k C o u n t y G e n e a l o g i ca l S o c i e t y , o f w h i ch M a n n i n g CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Stover was already serving a five-year n t e n ce i n t h e Ar ka n sa s D e p a r t m e n t o f C o r r e ct i o n s f o r S e xu a l Assa u l t i n t h e 1 st D e g r e e . T h e m i n o r vi ct i m i n t h a t ca se w a s a r e l a t i ve a n d r e su l t e d i n a p r e g n a n cy . B e ca u se o f t h e h e i n o u s a l l e g a t i o n s i n vo l ve d i n t h e l a t e st ch a r g e s, t h e j u d g e h a d o r d e r e d t h e ca se se a l e d u n t i l t r i a l . Am o n g t h e e vi d e n ce p r e se n t e d b y t h e S t a t e , j u r o r s h e a r d a r e co r d e d co n f e si o n f r o m S t o ve r o f t h e a ct i o n s h e su b se q u e n t l y w a s ch a r g e d w i t h , o f w h i ch , h e r e ca n t e d d u r i n g t r i a l . Af t e r h e a r i n g d i st u r b i n g t e st i m o n y throughout the day Thursday, jurors ultimately returned with a guilty verdict just after 6 p.m. and followed with sentencing on each of the charges, which was imposed by Judge Jerry Ryan that incl u d e d 6 ye a r s, 2 0 ye a r s, a n d t h r e e l i f e se n t e n ce s, o n e w i t h o u t t h e p o si b i l i t y o f p a r o l e , a l l t o r u n co n se cu t i ve l y . B e ca u se S t o ve r h a d a p r i o r 1 st D e g r e e S e xu a l Assa u l t co n vi ct i o n , t h e l a w a l l o w e d f o r t h e p r o se cu t i o n t o se e k a l i f e se n t e n ce . P r o se cu t i n g At t o r n e y An d y R i n e r sa i d t h e se n t e n ci n g w a s t h e h a r sh e st t h a t h e h a s se e n i n a l l o f h i s 1 6 ye a r s o f p r a ct i ci n g l a w , co m m e n t i n g , “ I t w a s d e se r ve d . ” H e co m m e n d e d t h e d i l i g e n ce o f E l e n a C a n n o n t h a t l e a d t o t h e co n vi ct i o n . se

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is a life tim e m e m b e r. M a y o r M c K e e , r e p r e s e n tin g th e C ity , o ffe r e d a p la c e fo r th e M a r k e r to b e e r e c te d . T h e fu n d s w e r e r a is e d th r o u g h s p e a k in g e n g a g e m e n ts b y M a n n in g to th e L i o n s C l u b , K a t h y Ad a m s ’ 6 0 P l u s H i s t o r y C l a s s e s , a n d t h e S o n s o f C o n fe d e r a te V e te r a n s , C a m p # 6 4 6 . M a n n in g a ls o p o s te d o n M e m o r ie s o f M e n a F a c e b o o k p a g e a n d s e v e r a l d o n a tio n s w e r e s e n t in . T h e G e n e a lo g y S o c ie ty h a n d le d a ll fu n d s , w ith e n o u g h m o n e y le ft to p a y fo r th e r e c e p tio n to b e h e l d f o l l o w i n g t h e p r o g r a m s . An y e x c e s s m o n i e s w i l l b e u s e d to fu r th e r C iv il W a r r e s e a r c h a n d p r o g r a m s th r o u g h th e P o lk C o u n ty G e n e a lo g y S o c ie ty . T h o s e s e r v in g o n th e C o m m itte e a r e : S h ir le y M a n n in g , H a r o l d C o o g a n , K a t h y Ad a m s , B e c k y H o r t o n , M a r g o K i m p , Ja n e t W a l k e r , C o r t e z C o p h e r , L i n d a J o h n s o n , P a u l B e r r y , a n d P a tr ic k C o s te llo . L a u r a L a w s o n h e lp e d w ith th e m u s ic a n d S a m a n th a M a e c h le r is th e p h o to g r a p h e r. M a y o r M c K e e a ls o a tte n d e d a ll m e e tin g s . T h e P o lk C o u n ty C iv il W a r M a r k e r C o m m itte e w e lc o m e s th e p u b lic to s h a r e in a n d w itn e s s th is e x c itin g h is to r ic a l e v e n t.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 e d u c a tio n a l s y s te m if s tu d e n ts a n d th e ir p a r e n ts a r e p r o v id e d g r e a te r fr e e d o m to d e te r m in e th e m o s t e ffe c tiv e s c h o o l fo r m e e tin g th e ir in d iv id u a l e d u c a tio n a l n e e d s . T h e r e is n o r ig h t s c h o o l fo r e v e r y s tu d e n t, a n d p e r m ittin g s tu d e n ts to c h o o s e fr o m a m o n g d iffe r e n t s c h o o ls w ith d iffe r in g a s s e ts w ill in c r e a s e th e lik e lih o o d th a t s o m e a t- r is k s tu dents will stay in school and that other, more motivated students will find their full academic potential; (2) Giving more o p tio n s to p a r e n ts a n d s tu d e n ts w ith r e s p e c t to w h e r e th e s tu d e n ts a tte n d p u b lic s c h o o l w ill in c r e a s e th e r e s p o n s iv e n e s s a n d e ff e c t iv e n e s s o f t h e s t a t e ’s s c h o o ls b e c a u s e t e a c h e r s , a d m in is t r a t o r s , a n d s c h o o l b o a r d m e m b e r s w ill h a v e a d d e d in c e n tiv e to s a tis fy th e e d u c a tio n a l n e e d s o f th e s tu d e n ts w h o r e s id e in th e d is tr ic t. Public school choice was first brought about by an Act created in 1989, which was quickly changed in 2013 due to federal courts finding parts of the Act unconstitutional, in the middle of Legislative session. Other changes included in the 2015 Act include desegregation orders, transferring students, and changes within the standards and limitations g iv e n in th e la w . Standards for a student wanting to choose a district other than where they live are (A) May include without limitation the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or school building; (B) May include a claim of a lack of capacity by a school district only if the school district has reached at least ninety percent (90 ) of the maximum authorized student population in a program, class, grade level, or school building; (C) Shall include a statement that priority will be given to a n a p p lic a n t w h o h a s a s ib lin g o r s te p s ib lin g w h o r e s id e s in th e s a m e h o u s e h o ld a n d is a lr e a d y e n r o lle d in th e n o n resident district by choice; and shall not include an applicant’s academic achievement, athletic or other extracurricular ability, English proficiency level, or previous disciplinary proceedings, except that an expulsion from another district may b e in c lu d e d . As c h o o l d is tr ic t r e c e iv in g tr a n s fe r s u n d e r th is s u b c h a p te r s h a ll n o t d is c r im in a te o n th e b a s is o f g e n d e r, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, or disability. To find out more about school choice, contact your local school a d m in is tr a to r to d is c u s s y o u r o p tio n s in s e le c tin g th e d is tr ic t th a t b e s t s u its y o u r c h ild .

Mrs. Mary Maxine Frederick Rose, age 68, a resident of De Queen, died Monday, April 18th In De Queen Therapy and Living Center, De Queen. She was born to Floyd Tatem and Opal Mae Keithley Frederick in Hollister, Missouri, December 27, 1947. She was a Baptist, and a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, and visiting with friends. She cherished the time spent with family, and absolutely adored her grandkids and great-grand babies. She was preceded in death by her parents, a step-son, Dale Rose, seven

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Waldron, Arkansas, Tina and Craig Hensley of De Queen, Sherry Land of Hatton, Arkansas, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerry Rose of Cove, Arkansas, James and Glenda Rose of Fort Smith, Arkansas, a daughter-in-law, Terrie Rose of Marble Hill, Missouri, nine grandchildren, Robbie Sons, Heather Williams, Nikki Evens, Cameron Rose, Ann Rose, Ashdley Rose, Byron Rose, Jesse Rose, and Stephanie Landewee, two great-grandchildren, Zayden Williams, and Blakely Sons. She is also survived by a brother, Eddie Frederick of Wickes, Arkansas, two sisters, Willie Holliday of Mena, Arkansas, and Pam Hicks of Hatton, Arkansas, and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Maxine Rose will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2016 in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Wickes, Arkansas, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

JAMES EARL SUMMITT HINSON James Earl Summitt Hinson, aka “Shag-

birthday. He was a loyal long time Juggalo. He loved his family, music, art, and many other things. He was a wonderful husband, son, and brother. He is truly a one of kind character. There will never be another like him. He is survived by, wife, Debbie Arline Huggins Summitt Hinson; mother, Melissa “Missy” Hinson; father, Wayne Hinson; sister, Jade Hinson and brother, Wayne “Jo-Jo” Hinson, Jr. He had many friends that were like family to him. A private memorial will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers an account has been set up on (gofundme.com) for donations. It will be greatly appreciated by the family. We will really miss him, but we will meet again in Shangr-la. One last Whoop Whoop! Arrangements under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

HERBERT ODELL LOYD Herbert Odell Loyd, age 68, of Wickes, Arkansas, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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was lovingly married to Cynthia Parnell Loyd for 33 years and worked in the timber industry. Mr. Loyd proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.. He enjoyed talking about “the good old days” with family and friends, hunting, fishing and working in his garden. He will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by, wife, Cynthia Loyd of Wickes, Arkansas; brothers, Arthur Udell Loyd of Grannis, Arkansas; Donnie Leon Loyd of Grannis, Arkansas; Gary Dean Loyd of Wickes, Arkansas; John Wade Loyd of Wickes, Arkansas and Billy Ray Loyd of Cove, Arkansas; sister, Jerry Vinitia Burch of Rowlett, Texas. He was preceded in death by, his parents, one brother, Duayne Loyd, one sister, Joan Callicoat and a nephew, Vernon Loyd. Graveside services, with military honors, will be Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Baker Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas with Brother Michael O’Rear officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation is general. Pallbearers will be, Chris Hexamer, Michael Parnell, Irving Perez, Arthur Dale Loyd, Wayne McCarley, Dustin McCarley and Chris Sharp.

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MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S LUNCH M O N D AY 4/25 C hic k en q uesadilla, lettuc e, tomato, p into beans, fruit, milk ; C hoic es: T ac os, lettuc e, tomato, p into beans, fruit, milk ; or C hef Salad T U E S D AY 4 / 2 6 Frito c hili p ie, salad, g reen beans, fruit, milk ; C hoic es: C heeseburg er, lettuc e, tomato, p ic k les, frenc h fries, fruit, milk ; or B ak ed Potato W E D N E S D AY 4 / 2 7 B B Q slop p y j oes, tater tots, baby c arrots w / ranc h, fruit, milk ; C hoic es: C orndog s, tater tots, baby c arrots w / ranc h, fruit, milk ; or Piz z a T H U R S D AY 4 / 2 8 Ham & cheese on flatbread, lettuce, tomato, french fries, pickles sp ear, fruit, milk ; C hoic es: C runc hy c hic k en enc hilada sandw ic h, lettuc e, tomato, frenc h fries, p ic k le sp ear, fruit, milk ; or B ak ed Potato F R I D AY 4 / 2 9 C hic k en T enders, mashed p otatoes w / g rav y, broc c oli & c heese, H ap p y Birthday Cupcakes, fruit, milk; Choices: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, broc c oli & c heese, H ap p y B irthday C up c ak es, fruit, milk ; C hef Salad ACORN SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST M O N D AY 4/25 Pop tarts, sausag e link s, fruit, j uic e, milk ; C hoic e: C ereal T U E S D AY 4 / 2 6 M ini donuts, fruit, j uic e, milk ; C hoic e: C ereal W E D N E S D AY 4 / 2 7 C ereal, fruit, j uic e, milk T H U R S D AY 4 / 2 8 S ausag e bisc uit, fruit, j uic e, milk ; C hoic e: C ereal F R I D AY 4 / 2 9 Sup er donut, fruit, j uic e, milk ; C hoic e: C ereal

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he Microsoft Office Specialist Exam assesses a person’s ability and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. The exam covers the programs Word, Excel, PowerP o i n t , Acce s, O u t l o o k, S h a r e P o i n t , a n d O n e N o t e . At Aco r n H i g h S ch o o l t h e st u d e n t s o n l y t e s t o n W o r d , E xce l , Acce s, a n d P o w e r P o i n t . T h i s t e st g i v e s t h e st u d e n t s t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o d e m o n st r a t e t h e i r kn o w l e d g e o f t h e se p r o g r a m s. T h e 9 t h g r a d e st u d e n t s t a ke p r a ct i ce t e st s b e f o r e t a ki n g t h e a ct u a l M O S t e st . W h e n t h e y h a ve t r i e d t h e t e st , t h e y a r e g i ve n t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o t a ke t h e M O S e xa m . I f t h e st u d e n t sco r e s a t l e a st a 700 on the test, then they are certified in that program. Once passed, the certification c a n b e p r e se n t e d o n r é su m é s a n d p o si b l y r e ce i ve co l l e g e cr e d i t . T h e st u d e n t s p i ct u r e d passed the Access test for Microsoft Office 2013. Pictured are back row Leo Jacinto, Z a k Ab b o t , R a c h e l M u r r , M a ka yl a An d e r so n , Ab b y L a y; S e co n d R o w : F a i t h W a l ke r , N i ck F a i r l e s, C h e yn n e R e yn o l d s, K i n zi e K yl e , K e n d r a B r a n so n ; F r o n t r o w : Ja ko b W a r d , H a l e y R i ch a r d so n .

ACORN SCHOOL’S LUNCH M O N D AY 4/25 C hic k en and noodles, p eas & c arrots, broc c oli, c ornbread, fruit, milk T U E S D AY 4 / 2 6 Soft tac os, lettuc e, tomatoes, c heese, salsa, p into beans, fruit, milk W E D N E S D AY 4 / 2 7 C hic k en faj ita salad, c orn on c ob, c rac k ers, c heese stic k , fruit, milk T H U R S D AY 4 / 2 8 Sp ag hetti c oleslaw , g reen beans, breadstic k s, fruit, milk F R I D AY 4 / 2 9 Piz z a, tossed salad, fruit, j uic e, milk COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST M O N D AY 4/25 C innamon bun, ap p lesauc e, orang e j uic e, milk T U E S D AY 4 / 2 6 B isc uit w / sausag e, raisels, ap p le j uic e, milk W E D N E S D AY 4 / 2 7 Pop tart, orang e w edg es, c herry j uic e, milk T H U R S D AY 4 / 2 8 Panc ak e on a stic k , ap p le w edg es, orang e j uic e, milk F R I D AY 4 / 2 9 Sup er donut, fruit c up , ap p le j uic e, milk

COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S LUNCH M O N D AY 4/25 C hic k en strip s, mac & c heese, tossed salad w / dressing , fruit c oc k tail, roll, milk T U E S D AY 4 / 2 6 H ot dog , p otato w edg es, beak ed beans, straw berries, c ak e, milk W E D N E S D AY 4 / 2 7 C ountry fried steak , mashed p otatoes, g rav y, g reen beans, p ears, roll, milk T H U R S D AY 4 / 2 8 C hic k en c risp ito, c heese stic k , tossed salad w / dressing , p eac hes, c hoc olate c hip c ook ie, milk F R I D AY 4 / 2 9 Soft tac o, lettuc e, tomato, c heese salsa, p into beans, mandarin orang es, milk

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Mena Public Schools Public Notice I n t e n t t o Ap p l y f o r 2 1 st C e n t u r y C o m m u n i t y L e a r n i n g C e n t e r s ( C C L C ) C ycl e X V T h e M e n a P u b l i c S ch o o l D i st r i ct w i l l su b m i t a n a p p l i ca t i o n t o t h e Ar ka n sa s D e p a r t m e n t o f E d u ca t i o n f o r t h e 2 1 st C e n t u r y C o m m u n i t y L e a r n i n g C e n t e r s ( C C L C ) C ycl e X V co m p e t i t i ve g r a n t o n o r b e f o r e M a y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 . Ap p l i ca n t s a w a r d e d g r a n t s m a y r e ce i ve u p to five years of funding, subject to annual program reporting and other reporting requirem e n t s. I f g r a n t e d , f u n d s w i l l b e u se d t o e st a b l i sh a n d su p p o r t b e f o r e a n d a f t e r sch o o l p ro g r a m s, a s w e l l a s su m m e r p r o g r a m s a t t h e f o l l o w i n g si t e : M e n a M i d d l e S ch o o l . T h e p u r p o se o f t h e g r a n t i s t o p r o vi d e f u n d i n g t o cr e a t e co m m u n i t y l e a r n i n g ce n t e r s t h a t w i l l i m p l e m e n t a ca d e m i c, e n r i ch m e n t , a n d S T E AM ( S ci e n ce , T e ch n o l o g y , E n g i n e e r i n g , Ar t , a n d M a t h ) a ct i vi t i e s f o r i t s st u d e n t s. A co m m u n i t y f o r u m w i l l b e h e l d T u e sd a y , Ap r i l 2 6 a t 5 : 3 0 p m a t t h e M e n a M i d d l e S ch o o l L i b r a r y . At t h i s m e e t i n g , w e w i l l se e k i n p u t o n w h a t a ca d e m i c a n d e n r i ch m e n t a ct i vi t i e s st a ke h o l d e r s w o u l d l i ke o f f e r e d i n t h e 2 1 st C C L C p r o g r a m . P a r e n t s, st u d e n t s, co m m u n i t y st a ke h o l d e r s a n d b u si n e s o w n e r s a r e e n co u r a g e d t o a t t e n d . P l e a se co n t a c t : D o n i t a G a n n ( d o n i t a . g a n n @ m e n a sch o o l s. o r g ) O r R o b i n P o n d e r ( r o b i n . p o n d e r @ m e n a sch o o l s. o r g ) Or call the office at Mena Middle School (479) 394-2572 for more information.

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We at Miner’s A&B Tire would like to thank all of the people that purchased food for the fundraiser for the Polk County Senior Center, and a special thanks for the generous donations from Greg & Laura Davis, Big Ed & Cathy McCormick, Dr. Carlos & Norma Rocha, Randy & Kita Burgess, Tony & Karen Mosier, and Pat Nelson. We also would like to thank Billy Barton Little Debbie Snacks, Todd Aynes Aynes Ice Co., Bryan Daniels Frito Lay Co., Tommy Fowler James Super Save, and Andy Whorton A&W Distributing. We also would like to thank Nidec and following employees: Jim Stoope that cooked the great food, Tommy Cline, Donnie Ferguson, Jim Flatt, Beth Boyd, Sandy Pruitt, Tanya Sickles, Jill Dill, Tina Laws, Lorraine Davis, Sharon Jewell, Ricky Holliday, and Courtney Lawrence and others that helped prepare and deliver food include: Vicki Hughes, Amanda Stipe, Amanda Ruskin, Cindy Risman, Jayme Risman, Shelly Miner, Jeannie Pate, Diane Marosy, Tom & Leslie Reed, and David B Lindy.

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#LOL A Nobel prize winner, an old Pastor and a boy scout were flying across the Atlantic when the pilot came bursting through the door and announced, “We’ve lost both engines, and there are only three parachutes on the plane. I only received my pilot’s licence last month and I still have to serve a lot of people; I simply have to live.” With that he grabbed a parachute and jumped. The Nobel prize winner said, “Just last week I received the prize for being the smartest man on earth. I have a lot of work to do for mankind, sorry, I also have to live.” He grabbed a parachute and jumped. The pastor turned to the boy and said, “Son, I have lived a long life; I have put my faith in what Jesus has done for me and I know for certain that when I die I will go to heaven. You are young and have your whole life ahead of you. You take the last parachute and jump.” “Not to worry sir,” the boy replied, “there’s still two chutes left; the smartest man in the world just jumped with my backpack.”

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April 20, 2016

THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

Mena Bearcat & Ladycat Girls:

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Natalie Renard Natasha Ortiz Jourdan Liao Cassie McClaren Jamie Oglesby Nayeli Basilio Arriella Paniogua Aimee Williams Katy Caldwell Shone Hong Morgan Bowling Caroline Morgan Hannah McDonnald Rachel McCullen

Aliyah Ayres Taylor Harper Lacey Howard Dayane Lima Maddie Fletcher

Boys:

Austin Wagner Boston Butter eld Brad Bates Braden Purvis Brandon Zacharias Brennan Ayres Camden Brodersen Carson Cannon

DATE: April 19th April 22nd April 25th May 5th

Cesar Martinez Cooper Hughes Cristian Lua Daniel Davis Daniel Perla David Chaney a id at eld Devon Aviles Drew Obrien Drew Plunkett Dwayn Grinder Dylan Dodd Elijah Barnes Elijah Snider Gabe Pereira

Mena Bearcat & Ladycat

Garrett Murphy Gregory Smallwood Hudson Ulmer Javier Alarcon Joo Lee Jordan Strickland Justin Dean Lance Lee Noah Sharp Saujal Gyanwali Sebastian Martinez Taylor Medlin Travis Mos Trey Brown Van Rigby

Girls:

Taylor Harper Macey Baucom Abbie Smith Evelyn Smith Breanna Sanders Melissa Anderson Kristene Thomas Jayzlee Bahr Janessa Richardson

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Boys:

Donovan Barrett Clint Buck Ty Cole Justin Dean Dustin Dilbeck Jared Flemens Josh Graves Cross Hughes Zach Jewell

DATE: April 19th April 28th (District Meet) May 3rd (State Meet) May 14th (Meet of Champs)

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Dr. Steve Rook – Helping Students Realize Their Dreams BY RENEE HENDRIX • reneehendrix38@yahoo.com

o r t h e p a s t 1 6 ye a r s S t e ve R o o k h a s p o u r e d h i s h e a r t , h i s p a si o n a n d h i s e xe m p l a r y l e a d e r sh i p i n t o R i ch M o u n t a i n C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e . H e h o l d s t r e m e n d o u s r e sp e ct f o r t h e d e ve l o p m e n t a n d g r o w t h t h e o n ce vo ca t i o n a l / t e ch n i ca l sch o o l h a s e xp e r i e n ce d , su r p a si si n g i t s h u m b l e e xp e ct a t i o n s i n t o t h e a cr e d i t e d t w o ye a r co l l e g e kn o w n f o r i t s h i g h q u a l i t y p r o g r a m s a n d a f f o r d a b l e t u i t i o n . H i s d r e a m s o f ch a n g i n g l i ve s t h r o u g h h i g h e r e d u ca t i o n a n d h e l p i n g p e o p l e kn o w t h e i r p o t e n t i a l w h i l e g i vi n g t h e m t h e su p p o r t n e ce sa r y f o r t h e m t o o b t a i n t h e i r o w n d r e a m s b e ca m e a r e a l i t y d u r i n g h i s t i m e a t R M C C . “ N o t o n l y a r e w e ch a n g i n g t h e i r l i ve s b u t w e a r e a l so c h a n g i n g t h e l i ve s o f t h e i r ch i l d r e n . T h e y se e M o m o r D a d st u d yi n g h a r d a n d w o r ki n g h a r d t o i m p r o ve t h e m se l ve s a n d g e t i n t o a p r o f e si o n . W e a r e h e l p i n g b r e a k t h o se ch a i n s o f first generation poverty by improving people’s lives it’s kind of a calling. I am very passionate about it and I love it. I am ve r y p r o u d o f w h a t w e h a ve a c c o m p l i sh e d h e r e , ” R o o k sa i d p r o u d l y . As a ch i l d , R o o k a sp i r e d t o b e co m e a l a w ye r a n d w o r ke d t o w a r d t h a t g o a l e ve n f r o m a yo u n g a g e . H o w e ve r , h i s m e n t o r o n ce p o se d t h e q u e st i o n o f w h e t h e r h e h a d e ve r co n si d e r e d a ca r e e r i n h i g h e r e d u ca t i o n , a n d w h i l e R o o k w i l l a d m i t he first resisted, through the wisdom of his mentor, he later embraced it and followed the path that led him to earn his d o ct o r a l d e g r e e . R o o k w a s o r i g i n a l l y b o r n i n G o u l d , Ar k. w h e r e h e sp e n t m o st o f h i s yo u t h . H e a t t e n d e d t h e U n i ve r si t y o f Ar ka n sa s at Monticello and then attended graduate school at Eastern Illinois in Charleston, Ill. He then received the opportunity h e w a s se a r ch i n g f o r w h e n h e w a s o f f e r e d t h e p o si t i o n a s C h i e f o f S t u d e n t Af f a i r s a t R M C C i n 2 0 0 0 , a n d R o o k f o u n d h i m se l f l a n d i n g i n M e n a , Ar k. , w h i ch w a s a s m u ch a p e r so n a l ch o i ce a s a n o p p o r t u n i t y . R o o k e xp l a i n e d t h a t b e i n g b o r n a n d r a i se d i n a sm a l l t o w n g a ve h i m a n a p p r e ci a t i o n f o r w h a t m a n y t a ke f o r g r a n t e d . W a n t i n g t h o se sa m e “ sm a l l t o w n e xp e r i e n ce s” f o r h i s t w o so n s, T a yl o r a n d G r a yso n , R o o k ju m p e d a t th e o p p o r tu n ity to b e a t R M C C . R o o k a d d e d , “ M e n a schools have a wonderful reputation and I just thought this would be a great place for them his sons to grow up.” During his time here, Rook has grown into quite the full-fledged Mena Bearcat fan. In fact, he is particularly proud of broadcasting the Bearcat football games for 13 years on RMCC-TV Channel 19 and now broadcasting for the school’s live-stream. Rook’s passion to change student’s lives truly took root at RMCC. With the majority of the students being 1st generation college students struggling with various hardships, i n cl u d i n g p o ve r t y , R o o k w a n t e d t o h e l p p r o vi d e a n o p p o r t u n i t y a n d a n e n vi r o n m e n t that would allow the student to choose a new course, “It is easy for a selective school t o g r a d u a t e a s t u d e n t w h o co m e s i n w i t h a h i g h AC T o r S AT sc o r e , b u t w h e n yo u t a ke so m e o n e w h o i s n o t p r e p a r e d , d o e s n o t h a ve t h a t b a ckg r o u n d a n d yo u se t t h e m on a road to a greater career and changing lives now, that is really very fulfilling.” D u r i n g t h e r e a c r e d i t a t i o n o f R M C C , t h e ch a i r m a n o f t h e t e a m m a d e a st a t e m e n t t h a t r e so n a t e d w i t h R o o k. H e sh a r e d , “ W e l i ve o u r m i si o n o n e st u d e n t a t a t i m e . R M C C i s ve r y f o cu se d o n e a ch i n d i vi d u a l st u d e n t a n d w e st r i ve t o d o e v e r yt h i n g w e ca n t o se e t h a t o u r st u d e n t s a r e su ce sf u l . ” D r . R o o k a n d h i s f a m i l y a r e p r e p a r i n g t o m o ve f r o m M e n a so o n , a s h e h a s a ce p te d a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o sh a r e h i s v i si o n a n d l e a d e r sh i p ski l l s w i t h a n o t h e r co l l e g e , a ccepting the president’s position at College of the Ouachitas in Malvern, but he added that he does not plan to be a stranger. “It’s going to be tough to leave. Mena really has become home. I have probably grown closer to Mena than I did my own hometown, but luckily, I won’t be that far away,” Rook commented.

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a s o n M ile s s ta r te d M ile s C o n s tr u c tio n in th e y e a r 2 0 0 0 . B e in g a P o lk C o u n ty n a tiv e , b o r n a n d r a is e d in Wickes Arkansas, and knowledgeable in his field of construction, Miles wanted to offer his fellow neighbors a reliable construction company that provided both excellence in performance and quality w o r k . W ith a v is io n a n d a g o a l, M ile s d e d ic a te d th e m a n y h o u r s n e c e s s a r y to launch a new company from the ground up. One of the greatest hardships, Jason mentioned facing, was not only getting the word out there of his new start-up company, but the superiority and the quality of work he could produce. Staying focused, Jason continued with his great w o r k e th ic a n d c o m m itm e n t to g iv e h is c u s to m e r s th e v e r y b e s t, a n d s o o n M ile s Commercial An Affordable and Residential Construction was well-known throughout Polk County. Growing from a very hum- Plan for Everyone Termites • ousehold ests ble beginning, Miles Construction now has a staff of eight men. Jason, his wife Bed Bu s • ire Ants Ashley, and their four children Leigha, Seth, Jacob and Joseph are very thankful olk ounty 4 -234-203 for their customers in Polk County. Scott ounty 4 - 3 - 0 4 eeping his hours in the best interest of his customers, Miles Construction is 5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Jason and his staff are able to tackle both small and large scale jobs, literally from changing a light fixture to a s la r g e s c a le a s b u ild in g a c o m p le te h o m e a s w e ll a s r e m o d e lin g o r a d d itio n s . J a s o n c o m m e n te d , “ T h e r e is n o jo b to o s m a ll o r to o la r g e .” H o m e im p r o v e m e n ts a r e a ls o o n th e lis t. J a s o n a n d h is c r e w h a v e d o n e roofs, added January 6, 2016 r e p a ir e d d e c k s a n d p o rc h e s , CALL 479-243-9600 v in y l s id in g and or window replacements. “We want to meet any needs that our cu s t o m e r s m i g h t h a v e a n d t r y t o h e l p t h e m a s b e s t w e c a n , ” J a s o n sa i d , b u t a d d e d t h a t t h e y a r e n o t l i c e n s e d t o d o H V AC , e l e c t r i c o r 23 p l u m b i n 6, g . 2016 January . . . . . . . your . . . . families . . . . . . . with ....... Enjoying steady jobs and busi- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Serving n e s s n o w , M ile s C o n s tr u c tio n s a y s Dignity & Care for over 80 years” the business is continuing to thrive and grow, with opportunities from the Polk County area pouring Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral in. He stated, “The business stays very busy and we are booked year around. My crew and I appreDirectors Assoc. Manufacturer ciate the patience that our customers have shown us while waiting for us to get to them.” 611 Janssen, Mena, AR of Quality CNC Parts Jason’s goal is to add additional employees over the next five years to meet the growing demand (479) 394-1310 479.394.4248 and be able to more efficiently meet his customers’ needs. “My goal of this business is to help the 104 Port Arthur Avenue p u b lic o u t, m a k e s u r e th e y r e c e iv e th e b e s t th a t is a v a ila b le , a s r e a s o n a b ly p r ic e d a s it c a n b e . I Mena, AR 71953-3344 tr u ly lo v e th is b u s in e s s th a t I a m in [c o n s tr u c tio n ] a n d s tr iv e to e n s u r e th a t m y c u s to m e r s ’ n e e d s a n d wants are fulfilled,” Jason stated. Jason admitted that he is proud of each of the jobs he and his crew have done, both large and small, simply because he knows it is true quality. Jason ended by saying, “I will make sure they his FULL ATV customers get a good and professional job out if it. I am truly thankful to Polk County for giving me SERVICE a chance to serve them and I will make sure they will get the quality they deserve.” To schedule your & REPAIR appointment with Jason, you can reach him at 870-385-7979 or 479-216-3072.

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Ladycat Softball Escapes Nashville Scrappers T

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h e M e n a L a d yca t so f t b a l l t e a m e sca p e d t h e N a sh vi l l e S cr a p p e r s o n F r i d a y a t U n i o n B a n k P a r k, a f t e r t h e Ar e a 1 4 T r a ck & F i e l d S p e ci a l O l ym p i cs w a s h e l d a t B e a r c a t S t a d i u m . L a d yca t s co n t i n u e d t h e i r t r a d i t i o n o f vo l u n t e e r i n g a t t h e Ar e a 1 4 S p e ci a l O l ym p i cs. T h e L a d yca t s w e r e a p p r o p r i a t e l y i n ch a r g e o f t h e S p e ci a l O l ym p i cs S o f t b a l l T o s a n d t h e L o n g Ju m p . T h i s ye a r p r o ve d t o b e q u i t e t h e i n sp i r a t i o n f o r t h e l a d i e s o n a b i g g a m e d a y . Nashville is a very competitive opponent in the conference. Ladycats jumped out in the first and second inning by scoring. They played great defense not allowing the Scrappers t o s co r e . M e n a g o t si x h i t s sco r i n g t w o r u n s, w h i l e N a sh vi l l e g o t t h r e e h i t s w i t h n o ch a n ce t o sco r e . Jo r d a n W a r d l e a d t h e t e a m w i t h n i n e st r i ke o u t s, S e a l y T h i g p e n w i t h o n e R B I , a n d K r i st e n K e s t e r so n e a r n i n g t w o h i t s. T o se e t h e L a d yca t s b a ck i n a ct i o n t h e y w i l l b e i n Ar ka d e l p h i a o n W e d n e sd a y , T h u r sd a y i n D a r d a n e l l e , a n d F r i d a y i n M e n a a g a i n s t W a l d r o n .

Quarters for a Cure Fun Run Raises Almost $2,000 A

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l m o st $ 2 , 0 0 0 w a s r a i s e d a t t h e Q u a r t e r s f o r a C u r e Fun Run on Saturday, April 9th, with a profit of $1,731 that will benefit the American Cancer Society via Polk County Relay for Life. Awards were given to top finishers of the run in several categories. In 13 and Under, 1st place was awarded t o T J B i se l l ; 2 n d p l a ce w e n t to Alyssa Warren and 3rd p l a ce w e n t t o Ja ke L yl e . I n t h e 14 to 17 division, Chad Sutton w o n 1 st p l a ce a n d K e n d r a B r a n so n w o n 2 n d . I n 1 8 a n d U p , M a r y F e r g u so n p l a ce d 1 st , w i t h 2 n d p l a ce b e i n g w o n by ylynn Ledbetter, and 3rd p l a ce w e n t t o Al ysa L a n ce . T h e O ve r a l l W i n n e r s w e r e C h a d S u t t o n a n d K e n d r a B r a n so n . O ev r a l l W a l ke r s w e r e D e st i n y S hc o o l e y , K i m b e r l y T a yl o r , a n d B r a n d y S a n ch e z. T h e M o st Aw e so m e R u n n e r w a s a w a r d e d t o Ad d i L e d b e t t e r ; B e st D r e se d w a s g i ev n t o Al say L a n ec , a n d B e st G r o u p w a s T e a m G r e e n .

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Ladycats Defeat Lady Eagles

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h e M e n a L a d yca ts a n d t h e C o sa t o t R i ve r L a d y E a g le s b a ttle d it o u t on the soccer field on April 1 1 . T h e L a d yca ts d e fe a te d th e L a d y E a g le s b y a sco r e o f 4 - 1 . F o llo w in g a loss to Baptist Prep on April 14th, the Ladycats h a ve a n o ve r a l l r e co r d o f 3 - 5 a n d a r e 1 - 1 i n co n ference play. The Lady E a g l e s h a ve a n o ve r a l l r e co r d o f 1 - 3 a n d a r e 1 - 3 i n co n f e r e n ce st a n d i n g s.

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Bearcats Conquer the Eagles

he Mena Bearcats and the Cossatot River Eagles took to the soccer field on April 11, 2016 on the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home field. The Mena Bearcats won the game 4-0. The Bearcats faced Baptist Prep on April 14, and won 6-0. The Bearcats now have an overall record of 7-3, with a 3-1 conference record. The Eagles hold an overall and conference record of 3-2. PHOTOS BY SAM MAECHLER

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Mena Proudly Congratulates Area 14 Special Olympic Athletes HELD ON

Friday, April 15, 2016 AT BEARCAT STADIUM

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Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy . Mena. or . •7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena odge located in the Old ost Office y anssen ark. Friday, 4/22 •8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are gi en at the Morrow treet Housing uthority Community Room unless the roads are wet. Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m. •12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Wickes First Baptist Church. 107 N 2nd Street, Wickes AR. •7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band, American Legion, Acorn, $6.00 admission. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy . Mena. or . Saturday, 4/23 •10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - The Mena Swim Team will be holding a 2-for-$1 Hot Dog Fundraiser and ake sale at twood’s. Raffle tickets will be sold to win a picnic table. For more info isit their ace ook age Mena wim or website: sites.google.com/site/menaswim. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous - ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy . Mena. or . Sunday, 4/24 •2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy . Mena. or . •5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the irst nited Methodist hurch in Mena. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday, 4/25 9 00 a.m. 1 00 p.m. od’s Feeding Hands Mission Center will serve free Groceries & free Toiletry to the needy at 1200 Ree es e Mena. •11:15 a.m. – Caregiver meeting at the Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes, AR. •12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. 00 p.m. - Clarice’s oom of ope group gathering will e held at orth Morrow St., Suite C. •6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at irst nited Methodist hurch. Everyone is welcome. •6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – AWANA Clubs meet at Grace Bible Church, Highway 71 North. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy . Mena. or .

•7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend. •7:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 monthly meeting at Limetree Restaurant. Tuesday, 4/26 •The City of Mena Annual Spring Clean-Up scheduled through May . rucks will run 1 to 3 days after the day of your normal trash pick-up. Its not necessary to call City Hall to receive this service. •8:00 a.m. –The Reynolds Gardener Community en’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist hurch in Mena. •10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is o en in the th treet Ministries Building. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena rt allery Mena t. ome oin other artists, from beginners to pros, working on their indi idual ro ects in the gallery classroom. For more information, call 479-394-3880. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena e enth ay Adventist Church, 149 Polk 43 (Fairground Road Mena. . ake Out a ailable. All are welcome. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham. 1 00 p.m. 00 p.m. The atﬁeld Branch library will be open. •5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. •7:00 p.m. – The Marine Corps League Detachment will meet at Lighthouse Fitness. •7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow treet Housing uthority ommunity Room. •7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge #218 meets at the Hatfield odge. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at irst nited Methodist hurch 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-2343043. Wednesday, 4/27 •The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatfield ickes rannis ander oort o e and Mena at noon. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. •The RMCC Board of Trustees will meet at m in the RM Board Room. •5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. •6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ will meet. •6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation at Mena hurch of od Hwy ast. •6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids – Kindergarten hru th rade ollide outh Ministry th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church. •6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High chool students at race

Bi le hurch Hwy . Mena. ll rea Middle and High chool students are welcome. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy . Mena. or . •7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 8th St. There is no cost or obligation and anyone interested is invited to attend. Call 394-1017 or 394-5655 for more information.

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Thursday, 4/21 •10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church at 107 Country Road 63 will distribute food. •11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County meets at a a’s Me ican af . ontact isa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 2164882 for more information. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m. - The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham. •5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries uilding. •5:30 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas meeting at the Limetree Restaurant. Call 479-243-0771 for info. •5:30 p.m. – Polk County Cancer Support Group meeting at the Polk County Library, 410 8th St. •5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. •5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – women’s meeting ABC Club across from ho ing Block Hwy . Mena. 216-4606 or 479-243-0297. •6:00 p.m. – We the People Tea Party meeting at the Polk County Public Library. •6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and

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•PCDC is not accepting recycle plastic of any kind at this time due to commodity market trends. •DECORATION DAY AT CHERRY HILL CEMETERY on unday May . here will e a short business meeting underneath the big oak tree at a.m. o flowers are to e put out until Saturday, April 30, 2016 due to preparation for Sunday Decoration. •ROBBY BIRTCHER BENEFIT AUCTION & DINNER on Saturday, April 30th at the Mena airgrounds at m Menu ulled Pork, Potato Salad, Baked Beans/ Roll and Drink. Adults(13 & up) $7.00, Children $5.00. Live auction and drawing: desserts are appreciated to be auctioned off. Questions contact heryl haney Melissa Rapp 479-243-3491, Leslie Jones 479234-2916 or Nancy Williams 479-216-1896. •THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MASTER A D S’ plant sale will be held on at. ril from M to M at the Heritage House Museum in Mount Ida. hey will have herbs, tomatoes, vegetables, annuals, perennials, bulbs, house plants, trees, shrubs, garden books, and crafts. •ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS who will e awarding scholarshi s to Mena High School students need to contact Judy Kro. or email udy.kro menaschools.org. to e included in this year’s assembly. The Honor Assembly will be held on May at am in the erforming rts Center.

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Preventing Government Overreach: Clean Line Project “Not a Done Deal”

CONTRIBUTED BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE

ITTLE ROC As soon as this year’s fiscal session of the legislature convened, the tension began to build. On the first day of the session the Joint Budget Committee endorsed the spending bill for the state Medicaid program, which has been the most politically controversial bill in the General Assembly for the past several sessions. The committee endorsement meant that the entire Senate was able to consider the bill on the second day of the session. Because it is a spending bill, it requires a 75 percent majority for passage, and in the 35-member Senate that amounts to 27 votes. The bill failed to win approval by a 25-to-10 vote. Another vote is expected when the legislature returns to the Capitol for the second week of the session. Fiscal sessions take place in even-numbered years. The first one was in 2010. They will last 30 days, unless extended by a 75 percent vote of each chamber. Under the terms of the constitutional amendment that established fiscal sessions, they cannot be extended any more than 15 days. Therefore, the longest a fiscal session can possibly last is 45 days. Only appropriation bills may be introduced and considered, although there is a mechanism for filing other types of bills. However, it is not easy to get other types of bills on the calendar. Normally, fiscal sessions are routine and uneventful, as we authorize funding for state agencies, public schools, colleges and universities. Arkansas lawmakers are fiscally conservative, and the state operates under a balanced budget law called the Revenue Stabilization Act. If tax revenue declines due to a downturn in the economy, state government spending decreases proportionately, according to priorities spelled out in the Revenue Stabilization Act. The governor has proposed a budget that forecasts growth in general revenue spending of 2 percent. When the surplus from past years is included, his proposed budget forecasts a 2.7 percent increase in net general revenue. The state has not raised tax rates, which means the 2 percent growth in state spending is not a result of higher taxes but rather of increased business activity in Arkansas companies. Last year the legislature lowered income taxes for middle class families by about $100 million a year. Under the governor’s proposed budget, public schools and the Human Services Department are in line to receive the bulk of the increase in state spending. One of his goals is to boost funding of the foster care system, which places children in adoption and investigates allegancer: tions of abuse and neglect of children. Prisons would receive a small boost in funding under the governor’s plan, while two-year colleges and four-year universities would receive no increase in state aid. The Arkansas constitution gives the legislature the ultimate power to approve all spending bills, therefore, it may amend the governor’s proposed budget. If the economy stays healthy and revenue flows according to forecast, state government will to get have net revenue of about $5.33 billion next year. That is about $142.7 million more than what it will spend this year. The state fiscal year goes from July 1 to June 30. Legislators will finalize a budget for Fiscal Year 2017, which begins on July 1 of this year.

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rkansans across the state are concerned with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) recent partnership with Clean Line Energy, a private company, to build a large power line through Arkansas and the impact it will have on their land. One Franklin County resident recently told me that his family farm is targeted to be split in half. I’m also concerned about this blatant government overreach. The decision by DOE erodes states’ rights. Arkansas officials reviewed and rejected this project. This marks the first time Washington bureaucrats overruled a state to build this type of project. Infrastructure is important. Our country built a reliable electric grid without putting Washington in charge of where power lines will be built. Throughout the history of electric transmission siting, transmission projects have been reviewed and approved at the state level. While some say Washington needs control so that renewables like wind energy can be put on the grid, we’ve had success without the interference of bureaucrats. I support an all-of-the-above energy plan, including wind, but this new wind capacity has been and can be installed without Washington overruling states. Fortunately, the Obama Administration’s plan for this power line still faces hurdles. This is not a done deal. DOE must be able to legally defend its decision, and there are big gaps between what the law requires and the decision it reached. DOE is resorting to a small provision that has never been used, from a law passed more than a decade ago. This law states that it does not “affect any requirement of any Federal or State law relating to the siting of energy facilities.” In other words, even though the Obama Administration approved the project, many legal experts think that Clean Line and DOE must return to the Arkansas Public Service Commission for final approval on the project’s location. Other parts of the DOE’s decision appear to be arbitrary and unsupported by facts. I have asked legal experts and Congressional investigators to carefully review DOE’s decision. We are studying several related documents released by DOE, including the 22-page “Record of Decision” on the environmental review, a 73-page “Summary of Findings,” and a 210-page “Participation Agreement” between DOE and Clean Line. We will also require DOE to answer a series of questions related to its decision and provide all related documents and evidence. Last year, in an effort to clarify the law and restore rights to Arkansans, I introduced the Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land (APPROVAL Act). This bill would make it crystal clear that these kinds of projects must receive state approval. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03) introduced the same bill in the House. The legislation is supported by the entire Arkansas congressional delegation. We will continue working to stop this project, not just because it violates property rights, but also because it violates the right of all Arkansans to have their voices heard at the state and local level.

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The Musical “Oliver!” Makes a Big Hit at The Ouachita Little Theatre SUBMITTED BY BETH MCMILLEN

xcitement continues in the Mena Art District as the curtain goes up on the musical, “Oliver ” at the Ouachita Little Theatre. The story is based on Charles Dicken’s book, “Oliver Twist” written in 1838. Music and lyrics were written by Lionel Bart. The musical, “Oliver ” has become one of the most loved shows and has entertained the world for over fifty years. The setting is in Mid-19th Century in the streets of London. The story centers on the life of an innocent young orphan, Oliver, (April Burt). As he is shuttled from workhouse to funeral parlor to pickpocket hideout, Oliver meets a colorful cast of characters including shrill Widow Corney (Amanda Baker) and shifty Fagin (Scotty Jenkins). The unique set, the artistic painting, costumes, lighting design, music and choreography, and the talented actors and actresses all under the direction of Rudi Timmerman make for an enjoyable show. As the crowd left the theatre on opening weekend people were humming “Consider Yourself Part of the Family”. Comments overheard were, “great performance,” “Such talent in a small town,” “Timmerman and ropp have done it again Another successful show” and “This was great, I want to come back next weekend.” “Oliver ” plays April 22-24 at the Ouachita Little Theatre. Advanced Reserved seating tickets are available at Arvest Bank. For more information, please visit our website at ouachitalittletheatre.org

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Moments From America’s History: “...the s hot heard r ound t he world.” T

uesday, April 19th, was “Patriots’ Day.” This year marked the 241st anniversary of the first official engagement between Britain and the Colonies in America’s War of Independence. Let’s take a brief look back. On the eve of April 18, 1775, Gen Thomas Gage, military governor of Massachusetts, dispatched a force of 700 British Army regulars, under Lt Col Francis Smith, with secret orders to capture and destroy arms and supplies stored by the Massachusetts militia in the town of Concord. Due to an elaborate colonial intelligence network led by the Sons of Liberty and the courageous rides of some brave men (including Paul Revere), the patriots became aware that their supplies were at risk, and were able to move them to different locations long before the British began to move. By dawn on the morning of the 19th, an advance force of nearly 250 British soldiers commanded by Maj John Pitcairn had reached Lexington where 77 American minutemen were waiting for them on the Village Green. Pitcairn is said to have yelled “Disperse You Rebels; Damn You, Throw Down Your Arms And Disperse.” As the British troops approached, realizing that his force was greatly outnumbered, Cpt John Parker gave his men the order to hold fire and disperse. None laid down their arms, but eight patriots were killed and ten wounded. The British army was able to press forward to Concord, where they searched for supplies only to come up empty-handed. While the British were searching, the American militia was able to regroup and met the enemy at Concord’s Old North Bridge. This time, however, the militia was ready and commander Maj John Buttrick shouted the order, “Fire, for God’s sake, fellow soldiers, fire ” and thus commenced “the shot heard round the world” as immortalized by poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. In “The Battle of Concord” the militiamen inflicted heavy casualties on the British and forced them south to Boston, and then blockaded the narrow land accesses to Charlestown and Boston. After hearing news of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Samuel Adams, “Father of the American Revolution,” is noted to have said, “What a glorious morning is this ” Emerson’s Concord Hymn captures the spirit and depth of this important chapter of America’s history. By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. The foe long since in silence slept; Alike the conqueror silent sleeps; And Time the ruined bridge has swept Down the dark stream which seaward creeps. On this green bank, by this soft stream, We set to-day a votive stone; T h a t m e m o r y m a y th e ir d e e d r e d e e m , When, like our sires, our sons are gone. WH AT T O WEAR: B E L T • B I K I N I • B L AZ E R • B L O U S E • B O O T S • C AM I S O L E • S p ir it, th a t m a d e th o s e h e r o e s d a r e D R E S S • G L O V E S • H AT • H O O D Y • JE AN S • K AF T AN • M I T T E N S • N I G H T G O W N To die, and leave their children free, • P AN T S • P AR K A • S AN D AL S • S C AR F • S H AW L • S H I R T • S H O E S • S H O R T S • Bid Time and Nature gently spare S K I R T • S N E AK E R S • S O C K S • S U I T • S W E AT E R • T AN K T O P • T I E • T S H I R T T h e s h a ft w e r a is e to th e m a n d th e e .

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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 April 10, 2016 Report was made of someone vandali ing a local man’s icku . ase ending. A Mena man reported that he is being harassed y an ac uaintance. ase is ending inter iew of sus ect. April 11, 2016 Report was made of an altercation between a local man and woman. either wished to ursue charges. April 12, 2016 A local woman reported that she is being harassed and threatened by her former s ouse. ase is ending. Report was made of the theft of a trailer. he trailer is a red feet long utility trailer. ase is ending further in estigation. April 13, 2016 A Mena man reported the theft of scrap metal and other items from a lot owned y his late father. ase is ending. ason ee Rosson and oy M. Reed oth of Mena were each charged with battery and disorderly conduct after a call to a local residence. Rosson was also charged with possession of drug ara hernalia. April 14, 2016 e i uke effrey of iro Oklahoma was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to ay fines and court costs. ocal officers tra eled to e astian ounty and rought him ack to the olk ounty detention center. Re ort was taken of a gas ski from a local con enience store. ase is ending re iew of sur eillance ta e and location of sus ect. April 15, 2016 te en . Hu er of Mena was ser ed three outstanding warrants for failure to ay fines and court costs and for failure to a ear for arraignment.

April 16, 2016 erry Haynes of Mena was cited for dri ing on a sus ended dri er’s license and for running a sto sign. Re ort was taken of a reak in at a local residence. ase is ending further re iew of sur eillance ta e location and inter iew of sus ects. Polk County Sheriff’s Department April 11, 2016 Re ort of an unattended death on olk near the hady ro e community. he ody was sent to the rkansas tate rime a . rrested were haron . awson and Billie M. Holloway oth of o e each on a harge of ossessing istri uting nta ed i uor. Report from complainant on Rowe ane near Hatfield of the theft of a ehicle attery alued at . . Information has een ro ided to the rosecuting ttorney’s Office for further consideration. April 12, 2016 Re ort from com lainant on olk in the hady ro e community of the theft of gas from their ro erty. In estigation continues. Report from a Mena woman of problems with her year old son. April 13, 2016 o re orts were filed. April 14, 2016 Re ort from com lainant on olk near Hatfield of damage to a ehicle while arked at the old gym in Hatfield. In estigation continues. April 15, 2016 Re ort from com lainant on Highway outh near otter of the reak in and theft of household goods unknown alue. e uty ad ised com lainant of legal o tions. Re ort of two indi iduals in a restricted area ehind the olk ounty etention enter led to itations for riminal resass eing issued to errina . illiams and Melony . uggan oth of Mena. Re ort from Mena Regional Health ystem of a dog ite ictim. Owner was ad ised to uarantine the animal for ten days. rrested y an officer with the rannis olice e artment was harles . Houser of ickes on arrants for three counts of ailure to om ly with a ourt Order.

April 16, 2016 Re ort from com lainant on olk near o e of eing assaulted y an acuaintance. Information has een roided to the rosecuting ttorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from a Mena man that his son had received inappropriate material on his cell hone. Information has een roided to the rosecuting ttorney’s Office for further consideration. Re ort from a truck dri er of something thrown at his vehicle from another ehicle while tra eling on Highway orth in olk ounty. In estigation continues.

rrested y an officer with the rannis olice e artment was tanley . Hawkins of Ben ranklin on harges of I Im ro er tart and to and Refusal to u mit. April 17, 2016 Re ort from com lainant on olk in the Ink community of the theft of diesel alued at . . olk ounty heriff’s Office worked two ehicle accidents this week. olk ounty etention enter ail o ulation Incarcerated Inmates with Inmates currently on the aiting ist for a tate acility.

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Beneﬁt Dinner and uction for Ro y Birtcher ril 30, 2016, Polk County Fairgrounds in Mena at 4 p.m.

House for sale by owner: 2 Bd, 1 Bath wood frame home with car ort storage uilding. . call or 7171 can be seen at 1906 Himes St., Mena.

Meeting Notice: Polk County Quorum Court – At its regular meeting, on April 26, 2016, at 6 p.m. the Polk County Quorum ourt will meet at the olk ounty Office om le . he uorum ourt will consider a resolution declaring and filling the acancy for the une ired term in the office of olk ounty ircuit lerk which will e effecti e midnight ril . 4/20

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas Pet of the Week Miracle is ready for her ha y new life to egin. his awesome medium si ed hound girl was a stray. he would lo e to ha e a family to lo e and would lo e her ack Miracle is ocal like assie with a sad whine and com ine that with those ig rown eyes and you’ll want to gi e this sweet doggy a hug and make her feel at home Miracle is s ayed has her shots and is house trained with a dog door. Miracle would like the miracle of a iding lo e and ne er to e a stray again. he will re ay you with years of lo ing com anionshi .

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