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Mena City Attorney Announces Run for Circuit Judge Seat (MENA) Mena attorney Patrick McDaniel previously announced on April 11, 2019 his candidacy for Circuit Judge of Polk and Montgomery Counties, Arkansas. The election for this nonpartisan position will occur on March 3, 2020 during the presidential primary, and the term will begin on January 1, 2021. McDaniel is a lifelong resident of Polk County, having been raised locally by his grandmother, Vera Cook and returning to the area after graduating law school and is a graduate from Mena High School in 1989. McDaniel graduated with highest distinction in 1993 from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Bachelor of Science – Business Administration in Ac-
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(MENA) United States Senator John Boozman was in Montgomery and Polk Counties on Tuesday. It was a part of his two day tour of Western and Southwestern Arkansas. The senator started his Tuesday with a breakfast roundtable with Mena / Polk County Chamber of Commerce members at the Lime Tree Restaurant in Mena, where he met with local business leaders. Afterwards, Senator Boozman took a tour of Nidec / U.S. Electrical Motors on North Morrow Street in Mena. Later, the senator visited the UA –
counting. During both his junior and senior years, he was selected as the outstanding student in Accounting for the university. After passing the Certified Public Accountancy test with the second highest score in the state, he worked for Deloitte and Touche as an Auditor for a year before attending law school. During law school, McDaniel served on the Arkansas Law Review, in addition to receiving numerous class awards. Patrick graduated law school with highest honors from the University of Arkansas, and passed the Arkansas Bar Exam with the highest score in the state. McDaniel is a Past President of the Mena
-See Candidacy, pg. 9
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Bomb Threat and Fire Investigated in Mena on Saturday (MENA) A fire damaged portions of the Polk County Development Center’s Just For Kids Resale Center on Saturday morning. The fire could have been much worse, if not for police crews already in the neighborhood for a bomb threat at the United States Post Office. Around 3:40 am, the Mena Police Department received a bomb threat to the Mena Post Office at 400 South Morrow Street. After responding to the call, an officer noticed the PCDC resale store “Just For Kids” at 811 Eagle Gap was on fire and the front glass door had been shattered. The Mena Fire Department responded. It was discovered that the bomb threat and fire were related. The investigation led to the arrest of a 25 year old male, Jacob Green of Texas.
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Latest Phone Scam Involving SSN Being Cancelled (LITTLE ROCK) A new variation of social security fraud has invaded the State of Arkansas, threatening the livelihood of Arkansans. This phone scam is typically initiated by someone saying they work for the Social Security Administration and claiming that your social security number has been cancelled due to fraud or misuse. In response, Arkansans will often verify their social security number over the phone. Once the number is shared, the scam artist steals the victim’s identity and uses it for their own monetary gain and to wreck the credit of the victim. “From Lake Village to Salem to Lewisville, I have met with Arkansans who have received calls from someone claiming to be with the Social Security Administration stating their number has been cancelled,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Let me be clear: this is a scam to steal your identity to open up fraudulent credit cards — the Social Security Administration will never contact you by phone about your number.” Social security fraud continues to be a
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big problem for Arkansans. The Attorney General’s office however, is taking back the fight. In March of this year, Attorney General Rutledge announced that Joseph Sensabaugh, from Conway, was ordered to pay more than $300,000 in restitution for the part he played in a social security scam. Likewise, Carl Smith, of Fort Smith, was ordered in June to pay $72,000 in restitution after being convicted on charges of social security fraud. Attorney General Rutledge endorsed the following Federal Trade Commission tips for Arkansans who may be dealing with a government imposter: Never give out or confirm sensitive information, such as a bank account, credit card or social security numbers unless the caller is trusted and his or her identity has been confirmed. Be cautious of callers using organizational or familiar-sounding names similar to existing agencies. Scammers use internet technology to spoof area codes, so
although it may seem that a call is from Washington, D.C., it could instead originate from anywhere in the world—even from scammers. The Social Security Administration and other government agencies have warned about these scams. If contacted, hang up and call the government agency directly at a trusted number. The Social Security Administration can be contacted at 1-800-772-1213 to verify the reason for the contact and the person’s identity prior to providing any information to the caller. To report this scam to the Social Security Administration, contact its Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271, or file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. For more information about other common scams and consumer-related issues, please call the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982 or visit ArkansasAG.gov or facebook.com/AGLeslieRutledge.
Rape Kits Testing Backlog Easing With New Law Change (LITTLE ROCK) Authorities are trying to remedy the backlog of over a thousand untested rape kits, after a new law challenges the testing timeframe and allowing victims the ability to know where their kits are in the process. Investigations sometimes have to wait at least six months before an investigation can continue and proceed. According to Arkansas Crime Lab Director Kermit Channell, the law will make it mandatory that if a kit is collected, then it
will be transported to law enforcement and submitted to the crime lab for testing. The Arkansas Crime Lab recently caught up on the backlog of 1,300 untested kits and is rapidly expanding its staff after just hiring two more analysts to assist in the backlog and are testing the kits that come in, in a more timely fashion. Oklahoma remains at 7,200 untested kits, as they begin the process with the tracking system launching the Jan. 1.
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How many of us can remember growing up seeing a big burly bear on a poster, television screen, or in a periodical reminding us to prevent forest fires? I suspect that just about all of us have some memories of that special bear. This week, we celebrate the 75th birthday of America’s most famous bear, Smokey Bear. Smokey’s association with fire prevention began not long after the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the spring of 1942, Japanese submarines surfaced near the coast of Santa Barbara, California and fired shells that exploded on an oil field very close to the Los Padres National Forest. From this incident grew the concern that more attacks might bring a large-scale loss of life and property, including disastrous forest fires. To rally Americans and convince them that it would help win the war, the Forest Service organized the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP)
program with the help of the War Advertising Council and the Association of State Foresters. Together they created posters and slogans to get the message out. In a situation of perfect timing, that same year forests and their inhabitants were featured in Walt Disney’s popular motion picture, “Bambi.” Disney allowed the CFFP program to use the film’s characters on a 1944 poster. The “Bambi” poster proved the success of using an animal as a fire prevention symbol. However, since Disney had loaned the characters to the campaign for only one year, the CFFP would have to find or create their own symbol. The creation of Smokey Bear was authorized by the Forest Service 75 years ago this week, August 9, 1944, and the first poster was delivered just two months later. It was illustrated by Albert Staehle and depicted Smokey wearing jeans and a campaign hat pouring a bucket of water on a campfire. The message underneath read, “Smokey says – Care will prevent 9 out of 10 forest fires!” In 1947, the slogan which would be associated with Smokey Bear for more than five decades was coined: “Remember ... only YOU can prevent forest fires.” In 1949, Rudolph “Rudy” Wendelin became the fulltime artist for the Smokey Bear campaign and “caretaker of the Smokey Bear image” until his retirement in 1973. Smokey, however, was not just an image on a poster. He came to be a living symbol of fire prevention. In May 1950, an American Black Bear cub was caught in the Capitan Gap Fire on the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico. The cub climbed a tree to escape the blaze, but his paws and hind legs were burned. Soldiers from Fort Bliss, Texas who had come to help fight the fire discovered the bear cub and brought him back to the camp. Originally named “Hot-
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foot Teddy,” he was nursed back to health by New Mexico game warden Ray Bell, his daughter Judy, and veterinarian Edwin Smith. The Forest Service saw in this orphaned cub the opportunity to personify the emblem of its fire-prevention efforts. Re-named “Smokey,” he was flown to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. where he lived for 26 years. He received millions of visitors and so many letters that in 1964 the U.S. Postal Service gave him his own ZIP code (20252). Jackson Weaver, a noted radio personality of Washington, D.C. provided the original “Voice” of Smokey Bear. In 1971, when Smokey and his mate “Goldie” (introduced in 1961) had not produced any young, the Zoo added “Little Smokey,” another orphaned bear cub from the Lincoln National Forest, to their cage announcing that the pair had “adopted” this cub. On May 2, 1975, Smokey Bear officially “retired” from his role as living mascot, and the title “Smokey Bear II” was bestowed upon Little Smokey in an official ceremony. On November 9, 1976, the first Smokey passed away. His remains were returned to Capitan, New Mexico where he is buried
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at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park. The plaque at his grave reads, “This is the resting place of the first living Smokey Bear...the living symbol of wildfire prevention and wildlife conservation.” Little Smokey died in August 1990. Today, Smokey Bear still holds his place as an enduring icon of American culture, having stirred our conscience to a greater awareness and concern for our nation’s forests and grasslands. He has helped to reduce areas burned by wildfires from 22 million acres in 1944 to an average of 6.7 million annually today. In 2001, Smokey’s message was changed to “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.” The Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign is the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, educating generations of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. For 75 years Smokey Bear has empowered people to make a difference, and his timeless message of personal responsibility continues to be as relevant and urgent today as it was in 1944.
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Police Reports... 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.
Polk County Arraignment Report STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. BAMBE MELLARD White Female / DOB: 10/19/1983 Date of Offense: July 27, 2019 COUNT #1: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, defendant unlawfully possessed METHAMPHETAMINE, a Schedule II Constrolled Substance, in an amount less than Two Grams. Class D Felony. COUNT #2: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHANALIA, defendant did possess with the purpose to use the drug paraphanalia to INJECT, INGEST, INHALE, or otherwise introduce METHAMPHETAMINE, into the human body. Class D Felony. COUNT #3: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHANALIA, defendant did use or possess with the purpose to use drug paraphanalia to store, contain, or conceal a controlled substance THAT IS NOT METHAMPHETAMINE or Cocaine. Class A Misdemeanor. COUNT #4: DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE, defendant did operate a motor vehicle while his drivers license was suspended. Unclassified Misdemeanor. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. MICHAEL ELMORE White Male / DOB: 07/30/1984 Date of Offense: June 25, 2019 COUNT #1: DELIVERY OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE, defendant did acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver METHAMPHETAMINE to another person in a quantity of less than Two Grams bye weight including dilulents or adulterants. Class C Felony. NOTICE: The State of Arkansas hereby notifies the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties to Arkansas Code Annontated 5-4-501 due to the fact that he has been convicted of more than one felony but fewer than four felonies.
STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. SEAN D. BURNS White Male / DOB: 08/08/1991 Date of Offense: July 24, 2019 COUNT #1: FAILURE TO APPEAR, defendant did unlawfully fail to appear to answer a felony charge, without reasonable excuse, subsequent to having been lawfully set at liberty upon condition that he appear at a specified time, place and court.
Polk County Sheriff’s Report July 29, 2019 Report of a disturbance on The Fast Lane near Mena. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near Rocky of the violation of an Order of Protection. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Stevenson Drive in Wickes of being harassed by an acquaintance. Deputy responded, advised all parties to cease all contact with one another. Report from Polk County Detention Center of the discovery of contraband in the facility. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Traffic stop on Third Street in Hatfield. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of a dog bite victim on Polk 49 near Mena. Deputy responded. Owner was advised to quarantine the animal for ten days. Arrested was Jearl E. Wilkinson, 35, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Arrested was Dax X. Wood, 23, of Mena, on a Warrant for Theft of Property and Criminal Trespass.
July 30, 2019 Arrested was Ronnie L. Watts, 39, of Mena, on Warrants for Battery 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and a Parole Revocation. Arrested by an officer with Drug Task Force was Michael R. Elmore, 35, of Gillham, on a Warrant for Delivery of Meth/ Cocaine. Arrested was Robert S. Wallace, 19, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Arrested was Sunya Y. Dominguez, 41, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. July 31, 2019 No reports were taken. August 1, 2019 Report from a Cove woman that her 17-year-old daughter was missing. The juvenile was located. Report from complainant on Strawberry Lane near Potter of the theft of a weedeater, valued at $200.00. Investigation continues. August 2, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 57 near Nunley of the theft of clothing, electronics, tools and collectibles, all valued at $2,700.00. Investigation continues. August 3, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 15 near Hatton of individuals shooting firearms while walking down the road. Deputy responded. The case has been forwarded to an officer with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. Report of a single-vehicle accident on Bunch Road in Wickes. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Request for a welfare check on Polk 18 near Vandervoort. Deputies responded. August 4, 2019 Report of a disturbance on Polk 1 near Grannis. Deputy responded. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance on Highway 375 West near Potter led to the arrest of Kristine Randt, 49, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report of a motorcycle accident on Polk 67 near Big Fork. Deputy responded. Report of a disturbance on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Richard L. Maish, 43, of Cove, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct and a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 20 Incarcerated Inmates , with 11 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
Mena Police Department Report July 28, 2019 • Officers responded to a call regarding an aggressive dog bearing its teeth at a neighbor. The owner of the aggressive dog was given a verbal warning to keep his dog in the house or on a sturdy chain. July 29, 2019 • Employees at a local restaurant reported that a man had walked out without paying for his meal. Case is pending identification of suspect seen on surveillance tape. • Dalton Sanders, 18, of Mena was charged with shoplifting after officers responded to a call at a local retail store. • Officers were called to a local residence regarding an argument over visitation with a minor child. No charges were filed. July 30, 2019 A Mena woman reported that her • boyfriend had broken a window in her car. Case was forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for possible issuance of a warrant. • Report was made by employees at a local retail store regarding a man shoplifting. The information was forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for review. • Report was made by a Mena man regarding cash he had misplaced at a local store. The money was located and returned to the man. • Nathan Hoover, 18, of Mena was picked up by local authorities on an outstanding warrant from Montgomery County. Local officers took the suspect to the county line, where Montgomery County officers took over. July 31, 2019 • A local woman reported she is being harassed by an acquaintance. Case is pending. • Bobbi Roper, 39, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. August 1, 2019 David Sartain,33, of Poteau, • Oklahoma was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Polk County. • Brandon Duncan, 28, of Smithville, Oklahoma was charged with driving on a suspended license, having no insurance, careless driving, and having no child safety restraints. • Julia Cureton, 43, of Mena was charged with DWI, careless driving, - continued on page 5
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Mena Police Report contd refusal to submit to a BAC, and disorderly conduct. The arrest followed a traffic stop. • Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas skip. The driver later returned to pay for the fuel. August 2, 2019 • Jacob Green, 25, of Texas was arrested for arson, threat of a fire or bombing and commercial burglary after officers responded to a bomb threat and structure fire. • Report was made of a local juvenile shoplifting at a local store. Case was forwarded to juvenile authorities. August 3, 2019 • Melissa Christie, 30, of Mena, was cited for shoplifting after a call to a local retail store.
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(MENA) A pair of teens from Polk County ran away from their respective homes in an unlicensed farm truck. Police are on the lookout for the 1989 or 1990 Toyota 4x4 farm vehicle, that supposedly the two teenagers are driving. The teens, 13 year old Lily Oglesby and 15 year old Travis Beck did not return home late Sunday evening and thus the missing persons report was filed. Oglesby is described as 5’0” tall, 100 pounds, with Blond Curly hair and Hazel eyes. Beck is described as 5’9” tall, 120 pounds, with Sandy Brown hair and Green eyes. If you have information on the whereabouts of the two teens, you are encouraged to call the Polk County Sheriffs Department at (479) 394-2511.
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Judy Dianne Lawrence Lee age 70 of MenaArkansas passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 in DeQueen. Judy was born on September 20, 1948 in DeQueen, Arkansas to the late Albert Clinton Lawrence and the late Thelma Eva Tipton Lawrence. She was married to the late Glenn Gaylon Lee until his passing. Judy enjoyed working in her flower garden, doing arts and crafts and light duty carpentry work. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her sons: Kevin Nault and wife Charlotte of Mena, Arkansas and Chris Lee and wife Jackie of Bentonville, Arkansas; grandchildren: Zach and Maddie Lee of Bentonville, Arkansas and Beaux and Payton Vaughn of Bentonville, Arkansas; and sister, Wanda Sue Harrison of Greenwood, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Old Dallas Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
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(DeQUEEN) A 32 year old Mena woman was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphanalia after Sevier County deputies in DeQueen noticed suspicious activity from her and another individual on Friday. Sevier County deputies noticed two vehicles approaching two separate residences rapidly in an attempt to avoid law enforcement. When officers made contact with the vehicles, they discovered that Melissa F. Mettie of Mena and Robert Castillo, neither lived at the residences or knew the occupants that did. After further investigation, officers determined Mettie had dropped a clear plastic bag containing a clear and white crystal substance later determined to be methamphetamine. In addition, a cut plastic straw contained residue of methamphetamine. Mettie was charged with the offenses, both of which are considered as Class D Felonies, was booked into the Sevier County Correctional Facility, and awaits preliminary hearing.
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RYAN SMITH Judy Carolyn Ryan Smith, age 69 of Mena, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 in Fort Smith. She was born October 31, 1949 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Clyde Clinton Ryan and Jimmie Lou Martin Ryan Wood. She worked as a cook at Bob & Wanda’s Restaurant in Barling, Arkansas where her co-workers she considered as family. Judy adored her dogs. She cooked for them and coddled them as if they were her children. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her and will be dearly missed. Survivors are: her son, Billy Joe McLain and wife Mary; mother, Jimmie Lou Wood; brother, James Homer Hale; sisters: Shirley Ryan Torres, Deana Willhite, and Martha Pruitt; grandchildren: Aiden McLain and Alexia Minzel; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends; as well as special friends: Randy and Tainya Phelps. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde C. Ryan; her brother, Tommy Bacon; and her sister, Connie Ryan White. A memorial service will be Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Lewis Martin and Brother Lance Sawyer officiating. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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WOOD Mildred Evelyn Wood went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Born on 28 July 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter and Sonia Lindberg, Mildred spent her lifetime in loving service to others by reflecting the grace of Jesus Christ. Mildred grew up in Midwest America and graduated from Corning High School in Arkansas. She studied at Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway and met John Wood, a University of Arkansas medical school senior, in Pine Bluff, while working at the Federal Arsenal Dispensary. Their interest in medicine and each other culminated in their marriage in Little Rock on 18 December 1944. Mildred lovingly supported John Wood in his demanding role as the only surgeon in Polk County. Together in Mena, they raised five children, attended & served the First Presbyterian Church, supported the community including service on the school board, and never missed an opportunity to cheer on the Bearcats and the Razorbacks. Mildred was preceded in death by her mother, Sonia; her sister, Rose Wisdom; her husband, John Wood; and a grand-daughter, Sarah Loughran. She is survived by her five children: Steven and Sally Wood of, Rockport, MA, Linda and Don Loughran of Carrollton, TX, Kathy and Frank Childers of, Austin, TX, Carl Wood of Mena, AR, and Olen and Iris Wood of Coeur d’Alene, ID. Mildred is also survived by four grandchildren: Abigail McKinney, Rebekah Self, Andrew Childers (all of Austin, TX) and Roger Wood (New York City, NY); six great-grandchildren: Logan, Elijah, Skyler & Matthew Self (Austin, TX) and Haley & Brody Childers (Austin, TX). A Memorial Service celebrating Mildred’s life was held at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 904 Church Ave, Mena, Arkansas 71953.
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DURHAM Doreen A. Baird – Durham age 87 a residence of Wickes, Arkansas left her earthly life on August 2, 2019 at her home in Wickes with her daughter at her side to continue her spiritual life with those that have already crossed over. She was born November 6, 1931. She was married to William T. Baird in Carlsbad, California and also married to Charles Durham of Oceanside, California. Doreen worked in banks first as teller then moved on up the ladder into a supervisory position she loved to move around and she did some traveling through her life time. She did attend Rich Mountain for two years with her granddaughter Michelle and they both then moved on to SAU at Magnolia, Arkansas and she graduated with a double major with high honors at the age of 65. She then started a magazine with her daughter Suzanne placing it out for free to anyone who might want to explore spiritual and herbal subjects. Then later her, her daughter and son in law Timothy Allen Sharp started a publishing company called Eyes Wide Open publishing. They wrote and published several books as well as publishing other writers in the area. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Kelley of Oceanside, California and both of her husband’s. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Wright-Sharp of Wickes, Arkansas and her son, Bill Baird of Kamiah, Idaho; several grandchildren, Franklin G. Wright and wife, Betsy, daughters, Alex Wright and Kayla Herlacher; son, Noah from Lewiston, Idaho, John G. Wright wife, Dianna and son, Levi and daughters, Grace, Faith and Stephane from Lewiston, Idaho and Joseph G. Wright from Wickes, Arkansas; Michelle D. Wright-Catalan husband and her two sons all from Virginia. William Sebastian Sharp and wife, Heather and their children, Dylan, Ava, and Dairen from North Carolina, Aurora Kristyn Sharp from Wickes, Arkansas; Elisa Baird- two boys Brycin and Mason all from Kamiah, Idaho; Breann Baird, Shanae, Jessie Baird of Kamiah, Idaho; as well as friends Cari Bush-Barrett and Nancee Kaiden and a host of other relatives and friends. Doreen was sent for cremation with services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. There are no plans for a memorial service at her request. Online Guestbook: bowserffh.com
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Leder McNeill Sherry Lynn Ledder McNeill, age 57, of Mena, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born on March 31, 1962 in Murfreesboro, the daughter of Bobby Jack Tedder and Erma Faye Mack Tedder. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Johnny McNeill. Sherry had a loving Christian heart and always put others ahead of herself. She enjoyed the outdoors and camping. She loved being with family and especially spending time with her daughter, Ashley. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Greg Hale of Rogers; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Rose Tedder of Mena, Joe and Gale Tedder of Madisonville, Texas, Jeff Tedder of Mena and Diane Tedder of Mena; and her nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with Bro. Mark Lyle officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mount Joy Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby James Tedder, Greg Tedder, Chris Tedder, Trenton Lyle, Jack Tedder and Joel Tedder. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith. com.
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DAR and PCGS Hold Headstone Cleaning Workshop by: Cortez J.Copher, Regent James K. Polk Chapter (MENA) Various members of the James K. Polk Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter in Mena, signed up for a summer cemetery project- "Proper Cleaning of Headstones." The Polk County Genealogical Society joined with them in a group effort for the training. First, they met in the Polk County Library with a local historian and genealogist, Shirley Manning, for a lecture and power point presentation of how to properly clean headstones. The biological solution D2 was discussed and examples of how it works were shown during the presentation. Next, the group drove to the White Oak Cemetery which is the Mena Cemetery chosen by the James K. Polk DAR Chapter to use for a demonstration on "How to Properly Clean Headstones." Shirley Manning chose the three. First, she cleaned one with just distilled water. The second one she cleaned with distilled water first and then sprayed with the D2 Biological Solution. The third headstone she just sprayed with the solution. As the cleaning solution worked on
the headstones, the group walked to the eight Union Soldiers Headstones that she
had sprayed previously. The one she had sprayed a second time weeks before with
the D2 solution was almost completely clean. Manning explained that it takes months and maybe another spraying on older headstones to make them look clean. D2 Biological Solution was available to everyone, and each was encouraged to find a veterans headstone, write down the name and location, and later return to check the progress of the cleaning. The DAR will return in November to place USA flags on Veterans graves. On August 9, at 9:00 a.m. the Daughters Of the American Revolution, have scheduled a meeting in the Daisy Room behind Janssen Florist for their Second Annual End of Summer Reunion. Drinks and food will be brought by the DAR members for a "Meet and Greet" fun filled morning for new and old members, prospective members, and friends of DAR. All ladies in the Mena area who have an interest in learning more about the James K. Polk Chapter NSDAR are invited to attend. Photo left: Shirley Manning demonstrates how to clean a headstone. Submitted photo.
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Rich Mountain campus for an Athletic Program Ribbon Cutting ceremony Boozman joined local officials and university leaders to celebrate the launch of the university’s athletic program. UA Rich
Mountain will compete in softball, baseball and soccer. Senator Boozman wrapped up his regional visit with a tour of the Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water Plant in Norman.
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-Investigation from pg. 1 According to Mena Police officials, Green has no ties to the area. Green, was arrested for arson, threat of a fire or bombing and commercial burglary after officers responded to a bomb threat and structure fire. The Mena Fire Department, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Smith Fire
Department Bomb Squad, the US Postal Service and the ATF are assisting the Mena Police Department with this ongoing investigation. No bomb was found at the post office either. No report of how much damage was done at the resale center.
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Polk County Development Center’s Just For Kids Resale Center was set on fire Saturday morning. Submitted photo.
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Polk County Road Projects (MENA) A news release distributed by ARDOT concerning a 2019 Polk County State Aid project. has, in error, included Polk County Road 63, near Yocana, as part of an upcoming project. They have confused a previously bid project earlier in the year that only attracted a single bidder. This bid was rejected. A new project was created that attracted 3 bidders and was accepted. This project will resurface 2.3 miles of Polk County Road 61 beginning at Highway 8 East and conclude at the intersection of Polk County Road 60. The project will include some drainage work, some cut and repair, asphalt leveling course, and a finish asphalt overlay course. Funding for this project comes from annual and accumulated state aid funds and matching funds from Polk County.
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the Cove and Vandervoort areas. Wendy works as the Director of Admissions at the University of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain. Patrick and Wendy have two children; Colten is currently pursuing a degree in computer engineering from the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville and Courtney is currently pursuing a degree in bio-chemistry/pre-med from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. McDaniel believes that his connection with the community, education, experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, diverse legal practice, and the examples set by the previous circuit judges will allow him to bring the skills critical to the office of the circuit judge. McDaniel stated that he will be a judge that treats all litigants and attorneys with courtesy and respect, makes tough decisions with fairness and common sense, protects the community and advocates for victims, hold criminals accountable for their conduct, works with all agencies to find the appropriate services for those that appear in court, upholds the community’s values, follows the rule of law, and bases decisions on the evidence.
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Acorn Student Earns Scholarship in Archery Shoot-Off Submitted by Coach Minday Lyle Brody Webb from Acorn High School competed in the NASP Archery World Open/ Championship and USA Archery All Stars competition in Nashville, TN on July 26th and 27th. He also competed in the yearly scholarship shoot off that was based on the scores from NASP Nationals in May. In the Championship, Brody shot a 296 out of 300 and placed 4th in the nation. He then went on to shoot in the scholarship shoot off where he placed second and received a $15,000 scholarship to use towards furthering his education after high school. Eleven countries compete with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). Brody was invited to shoot as a member of the USA All Stars team. The team began the event with a meet and greet with Team Canada. Later that day, USA and Canada competed on site while other countries competed remotely. After the final scores came in for the day, Team USA took 1st place, Canada placed 2nd, and Namibia placed 3rd.
Coach Mindy Lyle said, “Brody and the Acorn Archery team have had an amazing year! The team took 2nd place at District and Brody placed 1st. The team then placed 1st at State and Brody placed 2nd as an individual. They went on to compete
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at Nationals where they qualified for the World Championship as a team and Brody placed 4th to qualify as an individual. I am very proud of the entire team and Brody’s performance at the Championship was amazing.”
Team USA including Brody Webb of Acron High School. Submitted Photo.
Brody Webb pictured with Coach Mindy Lyle. Submitted Photo.
School Open Houses Getting Ready To Get Underway Around Area (MENA) The 2019 – 2020 school year will be getting underway for most area schools on August 14th. However, before schools open up, administrators and teachers will be getting ready for the annual open houses that will get students and teachers prepared for getting acquainted with each other, in addition to teachers meeting the parents and building a rapport with one another. For individuals interested in home
schooling or having their child attend a Virtual Academy, they can check out those opportunities on August 5th from 5 to 7pm, in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church in Mena. In Vandervoort, open house will be held on August 8th from 4 to 6pm. Make sure that you check with your respective school in order to find out when your school will be holding their respective open house.
Informational Meeting for PCVA Schedule (MENA) The Polk County Virtual Academy will host an informational meeting on August 9th at 10am in the Mena High School Library. Current parents or guardians of PCVA students as well as anyone who is interested in learning more about the program is
welcome to attend. An opportunity to complete applications, scheduling courses, and looking at curriculum for the upcoming year will be available. For more information, contact Bridget Buckley at 479-215-0205 or bridget.buckley@menaschools.org.
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DAR End of Summer Reunion MENA) The James K. Polk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is planning on hosting their “End of Summer” Party and Reunion on August 9th, in the Daisy Room, behind Janssen Florist in downtown Mena. The event will serve as an opportunity for members, prospective members, friends of the DAR, and anyone else wanting to know more about the organization. For more information on the event or about the James K. Polk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, contact Cortez Copher via email at cortezjcopher@yahoo.com
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Changng of the Guard Command Transfer Ceremony (NORTH LITTLE ROCK) This Saturday, the Arkansas National Guard’s Change of Command Ceremony will take place, as Major General Mark Berry’s is retiring from the guard.
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Fair Season Fast Approaching
(MENA) Activities are getting ready to commence soon at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Mena. The 66th Annual Polk County Rodeo is slated to commence with various events over a three day period, beginning on August 8th. Most events will take place in the evening, however, there are events going on during the day as well. Then, the Polk County Fair will get underway on August 26th and continue
through September 1st. Fair goers will notice noticeable improvements on the roadways leading to the venue, as the state has resurfaced US Highway 71 South from the Country Express convenience store to just South of the city. But as you turn onto Fairgrounds Road, the City of Mena and Polk County officials have repaired and resurfaced that roadway, making it more easier to travel.
THE LEAST OF THESE OF MINE Matthew 5: 40, 45
Sometimes in our relationships to other Christians we may easily forget one of the most important things that Jesus ever said in terms of how we relate to brothers and sisters in Christ. Remember that Jesus said “inasmuch as you do it unto one of these the least of mine you do it also to Me” (Mt. 25: 40, 45) in straight forward language- if we love Him then the way to show our love is not with words (though words are OK sometimes) but by loving His kids… even the very least of them. We need to see that Jesus takes our treatment of others very personally. It is easy to do well toward those who do well toward us. It is easy to brag on someone who brags on us. It requires no Christian character at all to do unto others as they do unto us! But that isn’t what He said! Not even close. When Jesus spoke these words He looked around at His apostles and disciples, and one might think that how we treat His apostles is how we treat Him. Yes, it is that, but it is so very much more than just that. His language was very clear and deliberate: the standard of our real love for Him lies in how we treat others, especially those who can never in return do anything for us. Jesus so identified with the human race that what hurt us also hurt Him. He became one of us and lived among us for thirty five or thirty six years. He felt everything that we feel, amplified many times over. He knew how it was to be despised and rejected (Isaiah 53: 3). We humans did it to Him, He felt every insult, every pain inflicted by a whip, nails, and spear. Having experienced all of that which we experience He made it very clear that we are not to do to each other what our sin did to Him! Jesus said “a new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you” (John 13: 34). The evidence of our love is how we treat someone. Words just simply do not do the job. And in exactly the way that we treat “the least” among us we also treat Him. Not everyone has that character that everyone loves. Not everyone has that “magnetic” personality! No, not everyone. Wo are the “least”? We humans are all tragically flawed. We were created to be “like Him, in His image,” but we fall far short of the purpose of our creation. But in the masses of humanity, in the Church and out of the Church, there are those who, like Jesus, are “despised and rejected.” So we turn the other way. We tolerate them. But that isn’t enough. Do we just “tolerate” Jesus? Do we? He said it, not me. If all we do to the least among us is to tolerate them in all their misery, then that is exactly what we do to Him! Sooner or later in one way or another we will have to answer the question: do I love Jesus? If we do then our lives will show it, and one of the major means of showing it is how we deal with persons less fortunate, less blessed, than ourselves. Christians are different. But we must show our difference to a lost and dying world! How? MY NAME IS GENE STACKS AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE. PAID FOR BY GENE STACKS
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Polk County Rodeo Royalty Contestants Announced (MENA) This year’s contestants for the Polk County Rodeo Royalty have been announced. The Little Miss Contestant is Charlee Fortner; Princess Contestant is McKenna Williams; Queen Contestants are Maggie Barrett, Aby Fortner, Breanna Hall, and Caici Hannaman. Tori Barrett and Kristen White are this year’s Senior Queen Contestants.
The various princesses and queens will be announced on Saturday afternoon at 4pm, in the Commercial Building at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The 2018 Queen, Katie Caldwell and Senior Queen Michelle White; Princess Ally Eaves and Little Miss Makenna Williams have enjoyed a wonderful year in their reigns.
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(MENA) With school beginning soon, some minds turn to books. Judy Thompson, Downtown Business Liaison, says there will be plenty of books around when Books & Stuf hosts the Cash Mob on August 10 at 10 AM. For anyone not familiar with the Mob: This has been a project of the Mena Downtown Partners since October, 2017, to promote its “Buy Local” efforts. The Mob meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM at a predetermined place for morning refreshments. All participating MDP retailers who have not yet been selected on this round will have their business names placed in a container. One of the Mob’sters will draw the name and then the Mob will proceed to the selected business for a fun shopping experience. As usual, there will be complimentary refreshments, door prizes and lots of fun. Cash Mobs continue to be popular throughout the country and are an enter-
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taining way to encourage shoppers into businesses where they not only normally shop but also to stores that they are not familiar with. The monthly Mobs provide an opportunity to shop at various businesses. Through the Mena Downtown Partners member businesses, door prizes and special incentives are given to Mob’sters. Rules to participate are very simple… 1) Commit to spend at least $20 at each Cash Mob and 2) Have fun. Thompson advises that one does not have to be pre-registered as a Mob member and encourages individuals and groups of friends to become a part of this activity. Just show up and sign in at the door. Help the local economy and indulge in that all-American pastime of….shopping! This is a great opportunity to meet new people and hang out with old friends. Books & Stuf is located on the corner of Mena and Sherwood in the George Davis State Farm Building.
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Mena Barracudas Medal at 2019 AAU Junior Olympics 2019 marked the 53rd anniversary of the AAU Junior Olympic Games. On July 25-28, over 510 swimmers traveled from across the United States to the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Aquatic Center located in Greensboro. Athletes were set to compete in the AAU swimming national championship portion of the games. Team Arkansas, Arkansas National team, was well represented by over 60 swimmers from across the state and were very competitive throughout the four-day meet. Two of the Team Arkansas swimmers were from the Mena Barracuda Swim Team. All swimmers represented both our state and their communities very well throughout this ultra-competitive meet. At times, as many as 70+ swimmers competed in the same event, with less than a 10th of a second separating event swim times. Swimmers were awarded points for
placing in positions 1-8 (medal) and 9-16 (ribbon) in both individual and relay events. Ranessa Ricker, swimming in her second Junior Olympic games, placed 6th in the 400m Medley Relay; 9th in the 400 Freestyle Relay; and 11th in the 200m Individual Fly. Brenden Ricker, swimming in his fifth Junior Olympic games, placed 7th in the 400m Freestyle Relay; 7th in the 200m Medley Relay; and 15th in the 200m Individual Breaststroke. Team Arkansas finished in 3rd place over all, out of 16 teams, which was outstanding considering the level of competition. This concludes another successful season for the entire Mena Barracuda Swim Team. We are all looking forward to next season and the positive experiences swimming provides us each summer.
Mena Barracuda members, Brenden Ricker and Ranessa Ricker, medaled during the 2019 AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. Submited photo.
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Bearcat Bash A Successful Event Held At The Polk County Fairgrounds
(MENA) The Bearcat Foundation held their annual Bearcat Bash at the Polk County Fairgrounds, Commercial Building on Thursday evening. Organizers were very pleased with the turnout for the fundraiser, with a large raffle that saw a lot of happy faces throughout the evening of festivities. Athletic Administrator Shane Torix introduced the coaching staff, which included numerous new coaches within the Bearcat Athletic Department.
New Co – Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Craig Bentley spoke to the large gathering and emphasized that this year’s football team could possibly be a very special team of student – athletes. Other coaches also briefly spoke to the faithful and are very optimistic with their outlooks for their respective seasons. The Bearcat football team will kick off the 2019 school year with a scrimmage game between the Mena Red and Bearcat Black teams on Friday, August 16th, with the first game of the new season against DeQueen on August 29th. Pictured above: Shane Torix, Athletic Adminstrator, fires up the crowd as he speaks about the upcoming athletic season.
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August 15th Officially Declared ‘MEET THE BUCKS’ Day Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison declares August 15 as ‘Meet The Bucks’ Day. He was joined by State Representative John Maddox, Mena Mayor Seth Smith, U.S. Senator John Boozman for the proclamation signing. The proclamation encourages residents to participate in all events including Paint the Town Red and MEET THE BUCKS NIGHT on August 15 at Bearcat Stadium. Tailgating begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is free. The Meet the Bucks community pep rally will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring a joint honorary Bucks cheerleading squad comprised of Acorn, Mena, and Cossatot River cheerleaders, as well as all of the Bucks cross-country and soccer student-athletes will be announced followed by the mens’ Bucks soccer scrimmage. All youth soccer athletes are encouraged to come ‘run with the Bucks’ during intros, National Anthem, and assist with balls.
Photo submitted, L-R seated: State Representative John Maddox, Mena Mayor Seth Smith, Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison, and U.S. Senator John Boozman. L-R standing: Assistant Athletic Director Jerod McCormick, Chancellor Dr. Phillip Wilson, Athletic Director Morris Boydstun, Soccer Coach Brian Byrd, Cross-Country Coach Samantha Shores, Baseball Coach Lance Spigner, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Krystal Thrailkill, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Chad Fielding and the Bucks Soccer & Cross-Country student-athletes.
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More Money To Be Awarded During 2020 Oaklawn Racing Season (HOT SPRINGS) Once the LIVE racing season opens up at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs in January, the track's 2020 racing schedule will include a total of four stakes races with purses of $1 million. The Grade I Arkansas Derby, for 3-yearold Kentucky Derby hopefuls, one of the oldest races ran at Oaklawn since 1936. In addition, the Grade I Apple Blossom Stakes for fillies and mares, four years old and up and the Grade II Oaklawn Handicap for horses four years old and up, are both scheduled for April 18th, and the Grade II Rebel Stakes, the third of four Kentucky Derby qualifying races at Oaklawn, on March 14th, are the four stakes races that will attract the biggest attention from owners. The Grade III Southwest Stakes, Oaklawn's second Kentucky Derby qualifying race, will be run February 17th for a purse of $750,000, up from $500,000 last season. Oaklawn also has increased the purses of its three Kentucky Oaks qualifying races. The purse for the Martha Washington Stakes, scheduled for Feb. 1, will increase
by $25,000 to $150,000. The Honeybee Stakes purse will increase from $200,000 to $300,000 on March 7th and the Fantasy Stakes purse will go from $500,000 to $600,000 on April 10. Oaklawn Director of Racing Jed Doro said increased purses should bring a higher quality of stakes racing to the track, particularly for the $1 million races. "This will hopefully allow us to pick up some owners who might have passed," Doro said. "Whereas they might have passed, now they might say, 'You know what, let's go. The money's too good not to.' We'll see, but we're hoping it will make a difference in certain situations." The most significant schedule change for 2020 will extend the Racing Festival of the South beyond the Arkansas Derby. The Racing Festival of the South at first featured a week of stakes races, highlighted by the Arkansas Derby on the season's final day. But, the 2019 season saw Oaklawn's schedule extended through the first Saturday in May, but the Racing Festival remained in its familiar place with a finish in mid-April.
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Its most significant feature will remain the Arkansas Derby, scheduled for April 11th, but it will continue through the following weekend with the Apple Blossom and Oaklawn Handicaps. The Racing Festival of the South was established by the late long-time Oaklawn
owner and track president Charles Cella, the father of now President Louis Cella', "My father conceived the idea for the Racing Festival of the South in 1974, and since that time it's become one of the most prominent events on the national racing calendar,"
Beer and Wine Sales to Commence at Razorback Football Games (FAYETTEVILLE) The fan experience at Razorback football games will be enhanced by a recent lifting of a ban on the sale and use of alcohol during game days. Beer and wine will be available to purchase in public areas of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium beginning with the 2019 season, The University of Arkansas announced Thursday that the sale and use of alcoholic beverages had previously been made available at Razorbacks football games since 2014. But, was limited to the private club areas and suites of the stadium. In late May, Southeastern Conference presidents and athletic directors lifted an alcohol ban at sporting venues, electing to let the league’s member universities decide
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Press Box Renovation Underway At Bearcat Stadium
(MENA) With contributions made by three organizations, improvements are underway on the press box at Bob Carver – Mena Bearcat Stadium. An additional level is being added for coaches, spotters and other essential personnel that will allow more moveability within the press box area. These improvements are being paid
for with donations from the Bearcat Foundation, the Bob Carver Foundation and the Union Bank of Mena. This & other improvements, which include a new ticket booth and walkway improvements are being made by the district to modernize and provide safety upgrades to the stadium.
Hog Roundballer Leaves Program And Moves To Utah College (FAYETTEVILLE) The Arkansas Razorback basketball team lost point guard Justice Hill, after announcing on Thursday via his Twitter account that he will be transferring to Salt Lake Community College in Utah to play basketball. This after, entering his name into the NCAA transfer portal on June 20th. Hill (5-10, 182) committed to former Arkansas basketball coach Mike Anderson on February 14, 2016, enrolled the following January and red-shirted and practiced with the team during the second semester of the 2018-19 season.
Hill, who is a two sport athlete, will have three years to play three seasons in basketball at his next stop while having four years to play three seasons in football. He averaged 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals as a sophomore and 17.5 points, four rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.2 steals as a junior at Little Rock Christian. When Hill signed to play basketball for former Coach Mike Anderson, he also had football offers from Auburn, Memphis and Howard when he signed to play basketball in November.
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Arkansas, Oklahoma Leaders Detail Future of MKARNS (WASHINGTON, D.C.) United States Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and John Boozman (R-AR), along with Governors Kevin Stitt (R-OK) and Asa Hutchinson (RAR), announced provisions in America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act that outline the future for modernizing the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS). These provisions will open up $250 million in non-highway formula funding for Oklahoma to use for MKARNS and will allow Oklahoma and Arkansas to jointly apply for federal freight grants that will total over $5 billion in the five years following the enactment of this legislation. “The future of MKARNS is more than just deepening an existing waterway,” Inhofe said. “Providing new funding opportunities to deepen and modernize MKARNS will empower future economic development and expand agriculture exports and oil and gas development in our state. I’m proud to have authored provisions that would bring the MKARNS into the next generation and would allow the more efficient movement of goods across all modes of transportation by relieving congestion and reducing wear and tear on highways and bridges.” “Oklahoma is home to the furthest inland warm-water port in the nation, and countless Oklahoma jobs, economic opportunities and agriculture exports are tied to the Port of Catoosa, the Port of Muskogee and the MKARNS,” Governor Kevin Stitt said. “Senator Inhofe and Senator Boozman are working to give our state the tools to use federal freight funding and INFRA grants to modernize MKARNS and expand its impact across our great state. This is a critical infrastructure priority that will continue to grow Oklahoma and expand opportunity for economic diversity. I appreciate the visionary leadership of Senator Inhofe and the collaborative efforts with our neighboring state as we make significant progress on expanding MKARNS.”
“Expanding opportunities to fund improvements to the MKARNS is a key factor in leveraging its full economic potential,” Boozman said. “For far too long, the MKARNS has been operating under a critical backlog of much needed modernizations. Our changes will provide the MKARNS with a number of new funding outlets that were not previously available to this important project. I appreciate Senator Inhofe’s leadership and support of our inland waterways, and I will continue to advocate for innovative solutions that address our water infrastructure needs.” “This is great news for Arkansas and the future of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System,” said Governor Asa Hutchinson. “The MKARNS is one of our state’s most valuable economic assets, and I appreciate the leadership of Senators Boozman and Inhofe for leading the effort to include these important provisions in the Highway Bill.” Inhofe and Boozman authored an amendment that was accepted during the committee mark-up that would allow Oklahoma and Arkansas to apply for federal discretionary grant funding to modernize and deepen MKARNS. Additionally, Inhofe authored a provision in the legislation that will allow states to use their federal freight formula funding on waterway projects if needed or desired, making it possible for federal resources to be used for modernizing and deepening federal waterways, like MKARNS. Expanding the ability of states to direct freight funding and apply discretionary grant funding does not diminish the importance of federal resources for highways and bridges. Rather, it substantially improves the movement of freight along recognized transportation corridors more efficiently, relieving congestion and wear and tear on our nation’s highways, allowing federal dollars to get more mileage. For each barge on the river, 62 semi-trucks are off the roads.
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Capital Murder Case Underway in Randolph County (POCAHONTAS) Shackled and wearing a bullet proof vest into the Randolph County Courthouse, Rebecca O’Donnell appeared before a judge and pleaded innocent in the murder of former State Senator Linda Collins. Allegedly six days before the slain body of the former state senator was discovered in her driveway in June, video from inside the lawmaker's home recorded her friend and former campaign aide removing security cameras, according to an affidavit released Tuesday by a judge. The friend, Rebecca O'Donnell, will face the possibility of a death sentence if her capital-murder case goes to trial, prosecutors said Tuesday. For the first time since O'Donnell's arrest on June 14, officials were cleared by a judge to release some court records that reveal what led police to arrest the 48-year-old suspect less than two weeks after Collins' body was found with multiple stab wounds.
Prosecuting Attorney Henry Boyce also gave public answers to press questions for the first time since filing the case against O'Donnell. At her second appearance at the Randolph County Courthouse, O'Donnell pleaded innocent to one count each of capital murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence. She continues to be held with no bail at the Jackson County jail, which has facilities for women. According to the affidavit, Collins was last seen alive May 28. That same day, O'Donnell was filmed inside the former lawmaker's home removing security cameras, the document stated. Less than a week later, on June 4, Collins' son, Butch Smith, and her father, Benny Collins, went to her home on Arkansas 90 in Pocahontas after not hearing from Collins for several days. In the driveway of the house, they found Collins's body wrapped in a blanket and covered by a tarp.
Community Meetings Scheduled in Heavener on Water Quality (HEAVENER, OK) Residents in the Heavener, Oklahoma area will have two opportunities to speak out about the poor water quality and conditions that is being served by the Heavener Utility Authority and the effects that it has on its customers. Oklahoma State Representative Lundy Kiger announced late last week that he will moderate and facilitate two community stakeholder meetings related to the water issues, that should give residents and business owners updates on various topics regarding the water situation. Representative Kiger stated that some of those topics to be discussed with citizens will include whether the City of Heavener has developed a water plan to try to fix the dirty water issues, and details of how the city will benefit financially from the OK Foods recent water agreement through the Poteau Valley Improvement Authority. In addition, what possible effects of local politics on real solutions being developed, alleged conflicts of interest from certain city council members and outside engineering support to help demonstrate specific reasons why dirty water is being produced by the city and their contractor. Representative Kiger has scheduled the first of the two community/stakeholder
town hall meetings on August 14th at 11:30 a.m., at the Donald W. Reynolds Center at 105 Reynolds Avenue in Poteau. Lunch will be provided. Anyone wishing to attend should call the Poteau Chamber of Commerce at (918) 647-9178 to RSVP by the end of the day on August 9th. The second town hall meeting will be held on August 15th at 11 a.m. at the Heavener Public Library at 203 East Avenue C, in downtown Heavener. According to the legislator, the same topics will be discussed at both town hall meetings. No RSVP is required for the second meeting. Since Representative Kiger held two town hall meetings previously and also met with Heavener City Council and Utility Authority members describing the complaints by Heavener residents and business owners he received, water quality at Heavener continues to be bad or sometimes worse than ever. Kiger added that "It's time for city leaders to wake up and understand this problem is harming their city, citizens and businesses," and went on to say that. "The water quality also affects the entire region, and something has to be done now before people and industries are forced to pack up and leave."
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Humane Society of the Oauchitas PET OF THE WEEK
This extremely handsome young boy is already housetrained! And he is a nice medium size too at 32 pounds, so he will fit in any loving home. Ring is good natured and likes children and dogs. His coat is a tiger striped brindle and snowy white. Ring is super smart and playful. Ring knows how to give high fives! He also knows the sit and stay commands. He loves to play with balls and toys. Ring walks well on leash. Celebrate his birthday in February ( 02/18/2017 ) and get him some toys! Ring would love for you to visit him! Bring Ring home!
ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION. OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org •
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Weekly Publication THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)2345844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Good Vibes Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery. All mediums welcome, from fiber art, painting and crafting. Open to public. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 12:00 p.m. – The Mena Lioness Lions meet at the Limetree Restaurant. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God distributes food at 2111 Sutherland or call (479)394-1229. • 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Vandervoort Open House at the Vandervoort Elementary. Parents welcome. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)234-2297 for more information. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297. • 6:00 p.m. – Hatfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the Lions Club Field House. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur, Mena. Meeting will follow a meal at 6:30 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next toThe Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meeting and training at the Fire Station. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery.
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• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 7:30 p.m. – OLT presents – “Always Patsy Cline” at the Ouachita Little Theater at 610 Mena St., Mena. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH – • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block: 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 10 & up, including adults. Cost is $3. Call (479)394-3880 to reserve spot. • 12:00 p.m. – Ouachita Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gospel Music. • 7:30 p.m. – OLT presents – “Always Patsy Cline” at the Ouachita Little Theater at 610 Mena St., Mena. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)216-4606. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH – • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 2:30 p.m. – OLT presents – “Always Patsy Cline” at the Ouachita Little Theater at 610 Mena St., Mena. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulphur Springs Church. MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH – • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 1:30 p.m. – Polk County Genealogical Society will meet at the Polk County Library. • 3:00 p.m. – The Airport Commission Meeting will be held at the UA-Rich Mountain Boardroom in the Spencer
Building, 1100 College Drive. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 6:00 p.m. – Democratic Party of Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Anyone interested is welcome. You do not have to be a member. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. • 6:30 p.m. – Polk County Geneology Society will meet in the Polk County Library. Program is “Geneology: Mastering the Basics” by Shirley Manning. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH – • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weighins, followed by a meeting. • 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Bible Study at the Limetree Restaurant. Public is invited. • 6:00 p.m. – American Legion Post 18 Potluck Dinner, at Veteran’s Park in Acorn, with meeting to follow at 7 p.m. • 6:00 p.m. – Fair Workers’ Training in the Education Bldg at the fairgrounds. Anyone interested is invited to attend. County Fair is August 26th – Sept. 1st – volunteers needed. For questions/information call 479-394-6018. • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room LIVE Country and Gospel music. • 6:30 p.m. – Shady Fire and Rescue District 10 will meet at the Shady Community Center.
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• 7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. will meet for training at the Firehouse. • 7:00 p.m. – The Acorn Fire and Rescue will meet at the Fire Department. • 7:00 p.m. – Ross-Tunnell Post #249 will meet at the Wickes Community Center. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)234-2887 or (479)234-3043. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH – • 8:00 a.m. – School 2019 – 2020 year begins with area kids gracing classrooms throughout the county. • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Highway 71 South. Hatfield, AR (870)3896412. Accepting and distributing clothing/ usable household items/and nonperishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery Art Group meeting. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested in Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – OLT presents Wednesday Night at the Lyrics with a free movie – “The Music Man”. Showing at 610 Mena Street, Mena. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North, Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.
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Execution Dates Set for Five Inmates (WASHINGTON, D.C.) United States Attorney General William P. Barr has directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to schedule the executions of five people convicted in murder cases involving young or elderly victims. Daniel Lewis Lee, Lezmond Mitchell, Wesley Ira Purkey, Alfred Bourgeois and Dustin Lee Honken have been convicted in their respective cases to a sentence of death. Barr said the executions would be the first in federal cases in nearly 20 years, or since 2003. One of those scheduled to die includes a man who killed a family of three in Pope County. Daniel Lewis Lee was convicted in 1999 of killing a Pope County family during a cross-country rampage that included the 1996 slayings of gun dealer Bill Mueller, 53; his wife, Nancy Mueller, 28; and her 8-yearold daughter, Sarah Powell, who lived in the tiny town of Tilly. Prosecutors from the U.S. Department of Justice said Lee robbed and shot the victims with a stun gun, then covered their heads with plastic bags, sealed the bags with duct tape, weighed down each victim with rocks and threw the family of three into
the Illinois Bayou at Russellville. Authorities said the crimes were part of a scheme to steal a large cache of guns and $50,000 cash from Mueller to use in the establishment of a whites-only nation in the Pacific Northwest. Chevie Kehoe, who was considered the leader of the conspiracy, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after jurors found that his attorneys had proved several facts that mitigated a death sentence. A jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas found Lee guilty of multiple offenses, including three counts of murder in aid of racketeering, and he was sentenced to death. Lee’s execution is scheduled to occur on Dec. 9, 2019. In 2014, President Barack Obama directed the department to conduct a review of capital punishment and issues surrounding lethal injection drugs. That review resulted in what effectively was a freeze on executions; but, now the department has informed the Bureau of Prisons that the review has been and the executions can continue.
Water Runs Out on Dallas County Community
(CARTHAGE, AR) Something that we always take for granted, is a very precious commodity in the Dallas County community of Carthage. According to officials, the town of Carthage will likely face a couple of months without running water after its only well failed. The Arkansas Department of Emer-
gency Management received a report on Tuesday that Carthage's water well had collapsed. In the meantime, two 400-gallon water buffaloes, are being used to provide water to the approximately 375 residents who call the town home, Dallas County Judge Clark Brent said.
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Razorback Sale Fundraiser at Mena Regional Health System (MENA) The Mena Regional Hospital Auxiliary is holding a fundraiser today through Saturday in the conference room and also in the cafeteria at the hospital. The annual Razorback Sale is taking place on Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd from 7am to 7pm and on Saturday, August 3rd from 7am to Noon. A huge selection of Razorback shirts,
infant items, youth items, jewelry, vintage jackets, glamour shirts, men’s items, auto accessories, home décor items, doormats, and much more are available. This is one of the larger fundraisers for the organization yearly, that raises funds for scholarships for medical field students and to also assist in the purchasing of items for the various departments within the hospital.
Hochatown Annexation Failure Could Cost Broken Bow Legal Fees (HOCHATOWN) The efforts of Broken Bow, Oklahoma to annex portions of the Hochatown community could end up costing the city in legal fees. According to published reports, the plaintiffs in the case recently heard by Associate District Judge Jana Wallace, has petitioned the court for legal fees in the amount of $198, 535 be awarded to the plaintiffs, in their defense of the case. The City of Broken Bow had annexed portions of the Hochatown community in late 2015, by having nine consenting property owners and another fifteen to twenty-five foot connecting strips of prop-
erty from the North entrance of US 259 A that extended North to the Hairpin Road. Essentially, the entire commercial section within the community. Residents in the area sued the city, in order to prevent the annexation from going through. A organized group of concerned citizens are in the process of incorporating the community with the State of Oklahoma, and felt that the annexation would prevent those efforts of becoming their own organized community of happening. The City of Broken Bow is appealing the decision to a higher court.
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Just this year alone, the auxiliary has purchased $5800 in needed equipment for various departments. Included were a recumbent bike for the Ouachita Rehabilitation Center; two patient recliners for the
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Governor Hutchinson Authorizes $8.24 Million to Arkansas Counties for Voting Equipment, Maintenance (LITTLE ROCK) Governor Asa Hutchinson announced on Thursday that $8.24 million was provided this week to the Secretary of State’s Office to allow Arkansas counties to improve voting equipment, programming, and maintenance. The funds were transferred from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Secretary of State’s Office, which will issue the funds through the County Voting System Grant Fund. The funds are provided as a result of Act 808 of 2019. The Act, which increased the Homestead Property Tax Credit to $375, also required this one-time transfer if adequate funds were in place. If the Prop-
erty Tax Relief Fund exceeded the amount required for distribution the following year by at least $8.24 million, the transfer was to be made on or after July 1. “In the November 2018 general election, 54 Arkansas counties offered new, improved voting equipment,” said Governor Hutchinson. “Through this significant commitment to the Secretary of State’s Office, there will be increased resources to provide up-to-date, secure voting equipment in our elections.” There are approximately 1.78 million registered voters in Arkansas.
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