August 12, 2015

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Enjoying the Last Days of Summer Vacation

County Remains Under Burn Ban Mena Breaking Record Temps

BY MELANIE BUCK Last Friday, August 7th, Mena was declared the hottest city in the nation by the National Weather Service, reaching 106 degrees at the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport.

In July, the area was treated to mild summer temps ranging from lows in the mid-60’s to highs in the mid-90s and continued into the first six days of August. However, as August 7th rolled around, the ‘fry an egg on the sidewalk days’ came with it. Since CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

ARCO Gets to the Heart of the Brand

Identifies “Heart of the Ouachitas”

BY LEANN DILBECK The Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas’ (ARCO) has received the recommendations to establish a “brand” for the region to further the goal of ARCO of regional economic development. The group announced their new branding initiative called “One More Day” in August of 2014 with the hope of extending tourists’ stay while in the region. “The purpose of the branding initiative is to develop a brand – a common theme and graphic that can be used to market the many things to see and do in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Summer is winding down, school is getting ready to start back next week, and the cool, pool days are coming to an end. Mena City Pool, located at McMillan Park, has announced that their last day to be open this year will be Sunday, September 6. Through August 18th, the Pool will remain open during regular hours, Monday thru Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Pool will be closed on August 19-21, and only be open on weekends after that. Your last chances to take advantage of the City’s coolest activity will be August 22-23, 29-30, and September 5-6, Saturdays from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Mena Man

BY LEANN DILBECK A Mena man lost his life in an accident that occurred on Friday, August 7, on Highway 71 north, near Acorn.

According to the fatal crash summary provided by the Arkansas State Police, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Daniel James CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 1020 MENA ST. MENA, AR 71953 | SINCE 1939

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Mena Art Gallery Celebrates Reopening & Ouachita Expressions Exhibit Lane Wins Best of Show

BY MELANIE BUCK The Mena Art Gallery reopened their doors after an extensive renovation project and opened the Ouachita Expressions Art Show, all on Saturday, August 8.

The winners of the oldest show at the gallery were: Best of Show: Tiffany Lane with ‘Tribute to a Firefighter’ Works on Paper: Carol Bybee, 1st place with Spring in the Backyard; Gilda Meyers, 2nd place with Apple Annie; Lorraine Timmerman, 3rd place with Carolina Wren; Cynthia Thanos-Wade, Honorable Mention with Wild Sky Tribal.

Works on Canvas: Carolyn MacMahon, 1st place with The Abbey Garden at Sudeley; Gabi La Grone, 2nd place with Regal Intensity; Kay McAdams, 3rd place with Oakleaf Hydrangea; Don Pohlman, Honorable Mention with Egypt Unwrapped.

Three Dimensional: Tommy Lyles, 1st place with Enchanted Moment; Ken Vonk, 2nd place with Flower Garden; Ray McAdams, 3rd place with Vortex; Carolyn McCullough, Honorable Mention with Moon Over Snowy Mountains.

Photography & Computer Generated Art: Jim Anderson, 1st place with Fall on Cossatot; Lowell Thomas, 2nd place with Bridge Over Still Waters; Sharon Prislipsky, 3rd place with Well Groomed Heron; Shirley Pohlman, Honorable Mention with Nite Streakers.

Yankee Clipper Award: Carol Bybee with Gathering Leaves.

Poteau Valley Vet Awards: Robin Carpenter with Indigo Bunting and Julie Mayser with Purrfect Persians.

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Blessing of the Backpack Service to be Held

Laws Arrested for Violating Probation & No Contact Order by melanie buck

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BY MELANIE BUCK The First United Methodist Church is holding The Blessing of the Backpack service, Prayer Walk, and FUMC Kidz Pizza Party in preparations for the upcoming school year.

The Blessing of the Backpack service will be held Sunday, August 16, at 10 a.m. The youth-oriented service will begin at 10 a.m. The church will bless backpacks and hand out backpack tags with either the Mena Bearcats or Acorn Tigers logo on them. After the service, there will be a free Hot Dog Social in the fellowship hall, where hot dogs, chips, ice cream, and drinks will be served.

There will also be games for kids. First United Methodist Church extends the invitation to school children, teachers, administrators, and school support staff.

On Tuesday, August 18, from 6 – 8 p.m., the church will have a Prayer Walk through the Mena Public School campuses. Each school will be open during those hours so that citizens, either individually or in groups, can walk through and pray over the hallways, classrooms, staff, and students of Mena Schools. The public is invited to attend.

The FUMC Kidz Pizza Party for children ages 3 years to 5th grade, will be Wednesday, September 9, at 5:45 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and friends to register for a weekly program of Bible study, music, games, snacks, and mission projects.

For more information on these activities, contact Pastor Ann Ferris at 479-394-3051.

Michael Laws, age 29, of Mena, was arrested again, late Sunday night less than a month after a Polk County jury found him guilty of felony sexual assault of a minor. He was sentenced to probation and a permanent no contact order between he and the victim was issued by Judge Jerry Ryan.

However, after receiving a phone tip of a suspicious vehicle at a residence where Laws was residing with his wife, it was determined the license plate returned to the victim in the case, McKenna Law, now age 18.

Michael Laws was convicted of felony sexual assault of a minor in the 1st degree by a Polk County jury on July 16 after multiple arrests for continuing to have contact with the victim and ultimately fleeing police to Oklahoma. He was sentenced by the jury to 10 years probation. Laws probation is supervised and he was also required to register as a sex offender.

Laws now sits in the Polk County Jail on a ‘probation hold,’ awaiting arraignment on any charges that may be filed in the case.

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ARCO Gets to the Heart of the Brand

do in the ARCO region (Montgomery, Polk, and Scott Counties),” states Gar Eisele, ARCO Chair. “We want to encourage visitors to stay one more day in the region.”

A meeting was held by ARCO members and invited guests of the community at RMCC’s Ouachita Center in April as ARCO solicited the guidance of Martin Thoma of Thoma Thoma, a strategic marketing firm based in Little Rock that specializes in community driven branding.

In the report, Martin explains the significance of branding, “Economic development brands are not simply logos, slogans or taglines; they are not solely words and pictures. They are narrowly defined strategic blueprints for differentiation and attraction that produce clear implications and imperatives for product development, public and private investment and marketing communications.”

Working with ARCO members, Martin identified and prioritized specific target audiences in which to build the brand to appeal to as 1.) tourists 2.) relocators 3.) entrepreneurs.

Next was to identify a commonality between the members of ARCO that comprise Polk, Scott and Montgomery counties, which was determined to be the Ouachita Mountains.

With no other marketing organization claiming the mountain label, the group developed the tagline: Heart of the Ouachitas. The report noted, “The Heart of the Ouachitas” has many evocative and appealing connotations that work well:

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that of intensity, concentration, geographic centrality, love, emotional connections and goodness.”

With effective brand positioning, ARCO’s goal is to extend the season to produce the positive economic impact. Extending the stay and extending an invitation to relocate will produce both short and long term growth. To accomplish this, ARCO will seek to position ARCO as the outdoor adventure land of western Arkansas by: 1.) Highlighting the pristine and unspoiled nature of the area.

2.) Claiming the region’s wildest whitewater river, Cossatot River, as the most exciting paddling between Nantahala and the Colorado.

3.) Sporting one of the cleanest freshwater lakes in the U.S., Lake Ouachita.

4.) Being home to one of the productive smallmouth bass streams this side of Minnesota, the Caddo River.

5.) Featuring some of the best bear hunting in the southern U.S., as well as deer, turkey and quail.

6.) Having the longest, most scenic hiking trail between the Applachian and the Pacific Crest trails, the Ouachita Trail.

7.) Offering two of North America’s top-rated EPIC mountain biking trails designated by the International Mountain Biking Association, the Womble Trail and LOViT Trail.

8.) Being rich in culture and history.

All amenities identified as being magnets to flatlanders, Texans, Louisianans, Oklahomans, bikers, hikers, motorcy-

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clists, campers, boaters, offroaders, and fishermen.

The biggest challenge to accomplish their goals is funding. Website, digital marketing, signage, guides, etc., and the manpower to lead it will require additional funding beyond what ARCO currently has secured through partnerships and memberships. To learn more about ARCO, go towww.ARCOStrong.org.

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that day, high temperatures have remained in the 100’s leaving a suffocating, sweltering belt of heat across the area with no break in sight.

With extreme heat and lack of adequate rainfall comes hazardous fire conditions. Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison has declared a burn ban throughout Polk County until further notice. The ban took effect at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2015. The order specifically states that no outdoor burning will be permitted and that the burn ban is enforceable through the Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

Some tips to keep you cool during the hot summer are to drink plenty of cool water, put ice packs on your wrists, turn off unnecessary lights, and shower frequently in mildly warm or cold water. Another tip is to use common sense. If the heat is too much for you, stay indoors and avoid activities in direct sunlight or on hot asphalt surfaces. Pay special attention to the elderly, infants, anyone with a chronic illness, and pets.

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The 2015 Polk County Rodeo wrapped up Saturday night and included the crowning of the Rodeo Royalty. This year’s royalty line-up is: Queen – Kayley Mos Princess – Katy Caldwell Tiny Sweetheart – Brylee Titsworth Ranch Boss – Jayden McReynolds Wrangler – Tuff McReynolds The parade was held last Thursday night and those winners are: Mena Fire Department won the Emergency Vehicle category; Bill & Georgia Strother – Off-Road Vehicles; Polk County Tractor – Wheeled Vehicles; Caleb McLellan – Horse & Rider, Adult; The Horse & Rider, Youth category was declared a tie between Jancey & Jayden Harris; and Business Decorating was won by ReMax, Mena.

City Council Considers Sewer Rate Increase

BY MELANIE BUCK As of press time, City Council was preparing to meet for their August meeting and would be considering a recommendation from the Finance Committee to consider a “necessary” sewer rate increase.

In a Finance Committee Meeting held on Monday, Mena Water Manager Charles Pitman said that the Council had passed an ordinance ten years ago allowing an annual increase in sewer rates which would allow for increases at a slow rate; however, as each year passes by, the Council has not increased the rates. Due to the lack of increases in the past several years, the rate proposed to the City Council during their August meeting was $1.30 per 1,000 gallons of sewer. The amount will equal to an average raise of $5-10 per month, per customer.

The increase will be used to implement a new treatment system at the sewer treatment plant. After approval through the Finance Committee yesterday, the Council will consider a motion to approve the increase.

If the rate increase passes, Pitman has also proposed using a portion of the Mena Water Utilities’ part of the County sales tax to build a pad for a new geo-tube system and to purchase specialized sewer pond treatment equipment.

The new system will not only be economically sound for the city, it will also keep added traffic off of the road to the sewer plant. Pitman said that the last time sludge was removed from the sewer pond, it cost the City more than $200,000 that was paid to the County for the repair of the road. The removal of the sludge took 3,300 18-wheeler loads, wreaking havoc on the roadway. With the new system, the sewage is dried in geotubes before being hauled away, a process that would only require a dump truck.

If the rate passes and the new system is purchased, the increase would take effect with the December billing cycle and construction would begin soon after.

The Finance Committee stressed that this will not increase water rates, only sewer rates.

For an update on this story, tune-in to the Wednesday, August 12, news broadcasts on KENA 104.1 or go online to MyPulseNews.com.

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Anthony R. Burton, MD General Surgeon

The community is invited to attend as we welcome Dr. Anthony Burton and his wife, Dr. Phyllis Miller, to our community.

Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, August 20, 2015 Mena Regional Health System Comfort Cafe 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Local Youths Gain Success & Brotherhood Through Summer League

BY MELANIE BUCK

Wanting a little different action and some tough competition during their off-season, several Polk County boys formed a basketball team through Hoop Play USA and have spent their days practicing, traveling, and winning.

The Yank ‘Ems, were formed with players from within Polk County, and out. The team included Ashton Pardan, Sky Jackson, Ethan Bird, Justin Hogan, and Blake Head, of Acorn; Jarrett Clibrey, Darius Simms, Austin Wagner, Drew O’Brien, Drew Plunkett, Cross Hughes, Zak Terwilliger, Blake Seals, and Justin Godfrey of Mena; Ben Counts and Edgar Gonzalez, of Cossatot River High School; Dustin Lunsford, of Greenwood; Morgan Yates, of Two Rivers; and Alexander Strating, of the Netherlands. Strating spends his summers in the area and has become fast friends with the team members. Christi Head began coaching the boys in the spring and their first tournament was held in April at the Hoop Play Easter Eggstravaganza in Hot Springs where the team took Senior Boys’ Runner-Up. The next tournament was held in Acorn where they were deemed champions and that carried them through to take the championship in the next two tournaments, the Hoop Play USA Memorial Day Blast in Hot Springs and Hoop Play USA High School Boys Champions tournament held in Mena.

Wanting a little more assistance with coaching duties, Coach Christi sought the help of upcoming Mena assistant basketball coach, Randy Peters. The Yank ‘Ems took 3rd place at their next tournament, Hoop Play USA in Hot Springs.

With the national tournament approaching, Coach Christi and Coach Peters gained the help of Acorn’s head basketball coach, Mike Jackson.

The trio coached the boys through their last game, the Hoop Play USA Nationals Tournament, held in Russellville and Conway. Coach Christi said that the tournament is as big as a state tournament. The Yank ‘Ems came in 3rd place.

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New Phone Number for Mena Fire Dept.

The City of Mena has recently made some changes in their telephone service. The non-emergency number 3941238 for the Mena Fire Department has been discontinued. To contact the Fire Department for any non-emergency matter, please call 394-1234.

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Flaherty, age 68, was on a 2013 Triumph motorcycle when he was leaving a business on Highway 71 and he attempted to turn north when he was struck by a car that was traveling south.

The report lists conditions as dry and clear. Flaherty was pronounced deceased at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith later that evening. The accident was investigated by Arkansas State Police Trooper Benjamin Harrison.

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Local Energy Assistance Programs Available

BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County has been suffering through extreme heat over the last several days and generally, with the heat, comes higher electric bills.

There are programs available to assist low-income families with higher bills during the summer months.

ARVAC is currently running their summer program for low-income households and can be applied for at the local ARVAC office located at 606 Pine Street in Mena. The program has two divisions. HEAP is the regular program, which takes about 30 days for approval and payment and pays an average of $139, depending on household size and income.

The second is the Crisis Program, which is for individuals and families who have a shut-off notice or have been disconnected from their utility. The Crisis Program can pay up to $500 and they try to get service reconnected the same day you are approved.

For the application process, you will need proof of ID, such as a driver’s license or other government issued photo ID and proof of income for anyone in the household ages 18 & older, such as an award letter from Social Security, pay stubs, or a printout from the social security office stating that you are unemployed and are not paying into social security. You will also need to bring your most recent electric bill and gas or propane bill. Gas and propane bills will be kept on file for future programs. These programs will run through August but will end when funding runs out, possibly in September.

Polk County Family Mission, a division of First Baptist Church of Mena, also assists with utility bills. To receive assistance, the group meets on Tuesdays only at the 9th Street Ministries Building, at the corner of Church and 9th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Celebrity Waiter Event Raises Over $14,000 for Relay for Life

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SUBMITTED BY RICHIE LAWRY More than $14,000 was raised during the annual Relay For Life of Polk County Celebrity Waiter Event held at Mena Mountain Resort on Friday, August 7th. Fifteen local celebrities waited their decorated and “themed” tables for tips. Themes ranged from Hollywood, Mountain Meadows, Western, 60’s Love, Christmas, Survivors and Superheroes and the waiter’s guests dressed according to the theme.

There were Tie Dye Hippies from the 60’s, Cowboys and Cowgirls, Superheroes, Mr. and Mrs. Clause, Chuck Norris, Marilyn Monroe, Boss Hog, Daisy Duke, and many more. Shannon Hunter auctioned off donated items.

The local celebrity waiters who participated in the event were; Jeannie and Larry Barsic sponsored by USEM Federal Credit Union; Monroe Miller and Taylor Wilhite and Jim and Joyce Stroope sponsored by Nidec; Clint and Telissa Montgomery sponsored by Shelter Insurance; Gregg Goss sponsored by Bear State Bank; Shelly Harvey and Teresa Bates sponsored by Union Bank; Betty Johnson sponsored by Genesis Cancer Center; Jared Standridge, Elizabeth Baker and David Jones sponsored by Relay For Life of Polk County.

The Celebrites who received the most tips were Jim and Joyce Stroope. Second Place went to Monroe Miller and Taylor Wilhite. The award for Best Dressed Waiter went to Clint and Telissa Montgomery as Mr. and Mrs. Clause. The award for the Best Dressed Table went to Shelly Harvey and Teresa Bates for their western theme. The Sneakiest Waiter award went to The Flash, Larry Barsic. The Most Spirited Waiter award was presented to Jim Stroope. The award for the Best theme went to Greg Goss for 60’s Love.

The 2015 Celebrity Waiters of the Year were Jim and Joyce Stroope. The Waiter of the Year is determined by the total amount of money raised for the event. This year’s runners-up were Jeannie and Larry Barsic.

All of the funds raised at the event will be donated to Relay For Life of Polk County to support the American Cancer Society. ACS saves lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking research; and by fighting back by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. The American Cancer Society is the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research. As a result, over 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year.

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Join us as we celebrate

The Following Events: Sunday, August 16 - 10:00 am Youth-oriented Backpack Blessing Service for students and educators followed by a Hot Dog Social in Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, August 18 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community Prayer Walk

Mena Public School Campuses The school hallways in each of the Mena Schools will be open for individuals or groups to enter and pray for the students, teachers, administrators and all that will take place in them in the upcoming year.

For more information, please contact Pastor Ferris at 479-394-3051

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Ann Walker, age 92, of Mena, Arkansas passed away peacefully Monday, August 10, 2015 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Little Rock.

Ann was born on July 4, 1923 in Board Camp, Arkansas to the late Walter Bain and the late Virgie Strickland Bain. She was united in marriage to Richard Orval Walker on July 1, 1941. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in July 2011. Ann pursued a cosmetology license early in their marriage and worked in a number of salons in Mena until she opened her own salon. She was a successful owner, operator for many years and enjoyed numerous loyal customers and friends. Ann and Orval were proud to be members of the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years.

The family enjoyed camping and fishing on the lakes in the area. Ann was a voracious reader and loved to watch sports, especially women’s college basketball. She had a deep and abiding love for her family. Ann had a gentle spirit and was kind to everyone.

She is survived by sons, Richard “Dicky” Walker and wife Katherine of Texarkana, Texas, Dennis Walker and wife Fran of Opal, Arkansas, and Jeffery Walker and wife Stacy of Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter, Lynda Walker of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Wilma Dean Moody of Aurora, Missouri; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and seven siblings.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Pallbearers will be Dicky Walker, Den-

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CATHERINE B. SMALE

Catherine B. Smale, age 80, of Mena, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at her home.

She was born April 19, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Russell E. Balke and Myrtie E. Thompson Balke. She was united in marriage to William H. Smale.

Mrs. Smale was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Survivors are children, William H. Smale, Jr., of Ciara Vista, Arizona and Sandra White of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Marcia Smale of Michigan, Kylene Smale of Michigan, Allen Smale of California, Ronald Bates of Mena, Arkansas, Veronica Smale of California, Michael Smale of California; several great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Myrtie Balke; her husband, William H. Smale; and her son, Bruce Smale of Mena, Arkansas Mrs. Smale was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

MARY EVALYN BOGAN Mary Evalyn Bogan, age 74, of Mena, was born on Monday, May 19, 1941 to M.C. and Margaret Louise Kemp in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Evalyn was the second child of the family.

She was the only girl, and had three brothers, Wallace, Leslie, and Roy. Evalyn’s “running around” years, as she called them, were spent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She enjoyed skating and spending time with her family. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1959. Upon graduation, she attended Henderson for two years then transferred to Bethany Nazarene College where she obtained her teaching degree in 1964. She earned a Masters of Library Science from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

She was a lifelong educator. She taught English in Hume, MO; Hector, AR; Perryville, AR; and Acorn, AR. She also sponsored the Yearbook Staff and worked in the Library.

After retiring in 1997, she was a substitute teacher in the Mena Schools.

Evalyn decorated cakes and taught cake decorating in schools and the community.

She was always a reader and was active in the Polk County Literacy Council, and helped

organize the First Baptist Church Library.

She was involved at the Polk County Senior Center where she kept things lively.

She traveled with the RMCC Senior History Class and also with Francis Custom Tours.

The trips she particularly enjoyed were to Europe (Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France), Alaska, Ellis Island, NYC, and several cruises.

It was important to Evalyn that her children, grands and great-grands were raised in the church and with Christian values. She was very active in her church. She chaired the hospitality committee and helped in the nursery. She was an active member of the Women’s Ministry. Across the years she taught and did crafts with many children at Vacation Bible School. She was a cancer survivor and raised money every year for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

She loved swimming and attended Senior Swim at the Mena City Pool. She helped teach her granddaughters and great-grandchildren how to swim.

Evalyn loved to cook and bake, and she was a wonderful seamstress. She taught her niece and granddaughters to cook, bake, and sew. She also quilted and did all of the needlecrafts.

Evalyn was preceded in death by her parents and one niece, Edith Kemp.

She is survived by one son, Tim Bogan and wife Sherry of Springdale, AR; three brothers, Wallace Kemp and wife, Ella of Akron, OH; Leslie Kemp and wife, Mary Ellen of Plano, TX; William Roy and wife, Karyl of Kansas City, MO; four nephews and two nieces, Wallace Kemp, Jr., of El Paso, TX, William Kemp of Akron, OH, Marvin Kemp of Towson, MD, Ryan Kemp of Kansas City, MO, Kelly Kemp Knight of Plano, TX and Kalah Kemp Hall of Branson, MO; two granddaughters, Katie Nichols and husband, Brian of Mena, and Jessie Beasley of Hume, MO; two stepgrandchildren, Amber Hunt of Springdale, AR and Kody Hunt of Springdale, AR; four greatgrandchildren: Kaelyn, Gavin, Kamae and Jaxon and she also leaves behind a host of many, many friends and a large church family.

Funeral services were Friday, August 7, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Mena with Brother Steve Ellison officiating.

Interment followed in the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena. Visitation was Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.

Contributions in memory of Evalyn may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mena, or to the American Cancer Society.

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PHILIP WAYNE LANCE Philip “P.W.” Wayne Lance, Sr., age 75, of Mena passed away Monday, August 03, 2015

in Mena.

He was born March 24, 1940 on Rich Mountain, Arkansas to Philip Burton Lance and Mildred Gertrude McKinney Lance. He was united in marriage to Alice Inez Lance. Wayne drove the school bus for 39 years, driving students to school and activities. He played football for Henderson State University and helped start their weight lifting program. Wayne had several hobbies, such as cutting wood, “junking”, spear fishing, and scuba diving. Most of all he loved his family, watching his children and grandchildren play sports and was an avid supporter of the FFA program. He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by children, Cathy Ferstl and husband Chris of Roanoke, Virginia, Peggy Tapp of Wiley, Texas, Bettina Lance of Dallas, Texas, Chrysti Ferry and husband Jimmy of Longwood, Florida, Pamela Phillips and husband Leonard of Farmington, Arkansas, Mary Birtcher and husband Brian of Mena, Arkansas, Philip Wayne Lance, Jr. and wife Amber of Mt. Fork, Arkansas, Sara Blickenstaff and husband Shawn of Springdale, Arkansas; grandchildren, Frank Hite, Mike Hite, Allison Ainsworth, Colton Lance, Alex Amador, James Ferry, Autumn Birtcher, Lance Birtcher, Madyson Birtcher, Braxton Lance, Ciara Lance, and Katie Chamberlin; great-grandchildren, Jakob Goodnight and Justin Hardin; brother, Gene Lance of Mena, Arkansas; sisters, Ann Jowitt of Runaway Bay, Texas and Evelyn Walton of Frisco, Texas; and special friend, Judy Allen of Mena, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Mildred Lance, and his wife, Alice Lance.

Funeral services were Friday, August 7, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Glen Lance and Brother Steven Lance officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Rocky, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation was Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Pallbearers were Philip Scott Lance, Leonard Phillips, James Ferry, Braxton Lance, Lance Birtcher, Shawn Blickenstaff and Brian Birtcher.

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BY MICHAEL REISIG Well, once again the Republicans have managed to prove that ego “trumps” intelligence. In the recent Republican Debates, the American public was presented with far more candidates than needed in order to make an intelligent decision for this nation. As always in politics, there was too much ego and not enough message, (largely because when you have this many people desperately trying to make a mark in 30 seconds, nobody really wins.)

The concept of breaking the debate into two categories was demeaning on one hand and absolutely necessary on the other. (However, after seeing how commanding Carly Fiorina was, she may need to be bumped up to the first string. She left me thinking that her and Hillary would be an interesting debate spectacle, as both are capable of emasculating the average male with just a glance. (That small wicked part of me kept thinking: a small circular arena, black leather, spiked bras and whips, and no teleprompters – now that would be a “debate.”)

Speaking strictly of the second debate, with the 10 top candidates, I felt that through this plethora of desperate hopefuls there were a few that did stand out: The winner for me was Mike Huckabee. He came across dedicated and surprisingly forceful, yet managed to interject just a touch of humor here and there, which relaxed his audience and made them receptive. I like his ideas on taxes, his support of our only true Mideast ally (Israel), and his absolute distrust of any contracts with any Islamic powers. Ted Cruz was right behind him, and his vow to repeal the nuclear contract with Iran the day he takes office, won him a lot of points. Donald Trump, who had tremendous momentum going into this, lost points by being unnecessarily contentious, and lacking in substance regarding answers to America’s challenges. I like the man and his “no nonsense” attitude, and he is one of the three people in the lineup for president/vice president who might actually save America. But he needs to become less rebellious and more presidential if he is to have a chance.

Marco Rubio did a fine job of defending his ideals and defining his heritage, but he spent too much of his precious time telling about his past and not enough about his future. While he is one of my favorites, he is clearly an Hispanic first. While this helps him in votes, it doesn’t resonate as well with Middle America, which is under siege by Latin America.

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standing. (Lord I wish I could get past the idea of having a president that looked like an angry Howdy Doody.)

Until the debate, Ben Carson had been one of my favorites. Carson, who has seemed so forceful in other interviews was surprisingly benign, but his quality of character still stood out. However, if he wants to live with wolves, he will have to show some teeth.

Chris Christie – Let me think… I’m trying to find something nice to say… but I can’t. He is an eastern seaboard gangster come presidential hopeful. He will be anything you want him to be that will get him elected. He’s no more a true Republican than Hillary is an Oklahoman conservative. Sometimes you just look at people and you can see the spark of truth hidden in their eyes, that their mouths never mention – and it isn’t pretty.

With the exception of Rand Paul’s lackluster attempt to ingratiate himself with people of color, there was surprisingly little conversation on race – the elephant in the room. Hardly anyone mentioned the plethora of problems this country faces – in particular the largely self-induced violence and poverty in Hispanic and black communities. (It seems like politicians are constantly looking for a defining word for blacks that won’t offend – we’ll soon be down to “wonderful people with a slightly darker hue who just have terrible luck communicating with police or keeping jobs.)

When it’s all said and done I have to agree with many of the internet pundits – the loser on this whole thing was Fox News and their deliberate, obvious attempts to goad Trump into less than flavorful or propitious responses. It was odd --- seeing FOX do the very thing they despise in other news agencies.

In the end I was left with a strange amalgam of hope and fear, and reminded of the quote by Charles De Gaulle: “I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to politicians.”

The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the ownership and staff of The Polk County Pulse. Michael Reisig is a freelance writer and published author whose works are reproduced throughout the globe.

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August 12, 2015 Thursday, 8/13 * 7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come enjoy meeting local famers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs jellies and crafts. * 11:30 –Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882

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Monday, 8/17 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678. * 5:30 p.m. - Republican Party meets at the Polk County Library. * 6:00 p.m. - The Lady Ouachitas meet at Bear State Bank main branch for their monthly meeting. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome. * 7:00 p.m. - Ouachita Beekeepers Association monthly meeting at Union Bank. * 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Tuesday, 8/18 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-3947404. Take-out is available. All are welcome! * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 8/19 * 11:30 a.m. - Polk County Retired Teachers will meet at the New China Restaurant for a planning meeting for the coming year.

Bring your ideas. All retired school personnel and their spouses are invited to attend. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Pub-

lic Library open. * 1:00 p.m. - The Windy Wednesday Quilters Guild meets at the Mena First Baptist Church. For more information, call 2169041. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71S, Mena. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ meet at the church. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study with Minister/Teacher Steve Stillwell, Oden Methodist Church, Hwy 379 South. Studying the Book of Revelation - End Time Prophecy.

For more information, call 479-394-5058. * 7:00 – Alcoholics Anonymous, - Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297or 216-4606.

* Mena Head Start is taking applications for FALL enrollment for preschool children 3-5 and Early Head Start Children, birth – 3. The program is free to those who qualify. For an application, come by Mena Head Start at 606 Pine Avenue, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. For more information, call 479-4373733. * Coming up August 15 - the Annual Mary Davis Softball Benefit. Coed SlowPitch Tournament at Aubrey Tapley Ballpark. $150 per team. Contact Brooke Bates at 479-234-0158 or at bbates@orsd. k12.ar.us for more information or to sign up your team. * Every Monday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Learn American Sign Language for free. Cove Branch Library with teacher Casey Kelley. * Every Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

– Learn to knit or crochet with teachers Patricia Ruskauff and Mollie Thomas, Cove Branch Library. * HSO will accept your clean-out and yard sale leftovers for Rummage Sale in Sept.

Call Cheryl Murphy at 243-0771. * PCDC/Jumpstart serving children with developmental delays. If you have questions, call Sally or Carolyn at 479-3947572.

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Weekly Publication making old-fashioned lye soap. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers – meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 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 meets at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Refreshments at 6:30; meeting at 7:00 p.m. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7:00 p.m. - The Polk County Genealogical Society meets in the Polk County Library. * 7:00 p.m. - Cherry Hill Fire Department meets for a business meeting and training at the Fire Station. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Friday, 8/14 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - The Writer’s Guild will meet in the classroom at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Admission is free. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band at the American Legion at Acorn. Admission is $6. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 South, Mena, For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Saturday, 8/15 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 6:00 p.m. PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. Mena. For info call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Sunday 8/16 * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S.. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 6:30 p.m. –Narcotics Anonymous meet-

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BY JACLYN ROSE Annette Kloch, like so many others, works a full time job. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends and enjoys a few hobbies. However, aside from the norm, Kloch has dedicated a large portion of her time to helping others. To her, it is simply a way to give back, but to the people lucky enough to know her, it is so much more.

Kloch and her family moved to Arkansas from a very small town in Nebraska when she was nine years old. Her family visited Mena on vacation and saw job opportunities that caused them to pack up their belongings and move. Kloch began school at Mena and graduated from Mena High School in 1997. She then began college on a scholarship at the University of Arkansas where she graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agricultural Communications. She had plans to complete Pharmacy School but after getting in, began to deal with a debilitating back injury. “I went through a period of time where I couldn’t walk. The doctors thought I had pelvic cancer, but it turned out I had ruptured disks in my back. I had three surgeries by age 25, one was a fusion and it took me 16 months to recover. I had to rely on a lot of other people for help, I couldn’t tie my shoes for over a year and I couldn’t lift my legs for over six months. During that time so many people wanted to help me. I had so many come sit with me to give me something to do and to visit with me. When I started to recover, I wanted to be able to repay the people who had given to me,” explained Kloch.

In the months and years following her recovery, Kloch began to volunteer in many different areas around the local community, always looking for a way to give back and lend a helping hand. Kloch worked with the girl scouts, she helps with the food pantry and food distribution at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Mena, she also works with the Mena Board of Realtors and their Backpack Program, which distributes food to children in the school system. Kloch is the head of Social Action on the Parish Council and works with the youth at Saint Agnes. She simply tries to find needs in her community and then reaches out to help in those areas. “I try to help watch kids and take the Saint Agnes youth on fun and educational trips that help them learn and grow spiritually. We have a haunted house for the community that the kids really enjoy and it helps support the Saint Agnes youth to go to National Convention. This year it will be October 30th and 31st. We are working on that and really excited about it. We work with the youth at the Crossing and we do a joint hayride. We really try to get the youth involved in community projects. We want them to see that they can get fulfillment from helping others. So much of my need to work with kids comes from the fact that I can’t have kids because of my spine and because I experienced being unable to do anything for myself for 16 months, I understand. I know how you can begin to feel worthless and what it meant to me that so many people wanted to help me, I want to be able to give back,” explained Kloch.

“I love the closeness of the community in Polk County. When I needed help, people were always there to help me and you don’t get that in a larger community. When I was learning to walk again it was winter and cold so we walked around Walmart and complete strangers would come up and tell me they were going to say a prayer for me and I learned that just by telling someone that, you can really make a big difference. It made me want to work harder to get better. This community has been such a blessing to me and my family,” Kloch explained.

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Billy Hatridge, Clinical Director and Lead Occupational Therapist, explained that this new clinic, a satellite of Progressive Therapy in Mayflower, Arkansas, has opened in order to create a good continuum of care for their patients. These kids will only have to see one set of therapists, instead of seeing one set at school and one set at an out patient clinic. This creates consistency and a much better treatment plan for the children.

Progressive Therapy Kids has the ability to evaluate and treat children ages birth to 21, with a referral from their primary care physician. Currently they serve eight school districts, as far north as Acorn and Mount Ida all the way down to Lockesburg, with a large number of their students in the Mena School District. The Mena Clinic currently has eight therapists on staff that focus on physical, occupational and speech therapy. They accept Medicaid and most forms of private insurance.

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Hatridge is a native of Ashdown, Arkansas and has been interested in Occupational Therapy since he was in the 8th grade. He went to work for Progressive Therapy immediately after graduating from the University of Central Arkansas. He married his wife, Kimberly, two years ago. Hatridge personally works in 14 different CALL 479-243-9600 schools from Acorn to Lockesburg, but explained that there is a higher number of students in Mena. “Mena has such a great special education program, Laura Bunch [Special Education Supervisor at DeQueen – Mena Education Cooperative] does such a good job that I know of families with special needs children that have actually moved to the area to get their kids in the school system. We work with a variety of students, autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, genetic disorders, and developmental delays. Every school is different.”

Now that Progressive Therapy Kids has a clinic open in Mena, they are working hard to get their name and services out into the public and into the local doctor’s offices. They are always happy to do an evaluation and “Serving your families with encourage parents to get started on the evaluations before children enter the school system, if possible. “The Dignity & Care for over 80 years” more medical paperwork we have when a child starts school the better treatment plan we can build up and the Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral better the school can adapt to work with the child,” explained Hatridge. The clinic can be reached by calling Directors Assoc.

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“We opened our clinic in Mena because we want to be able to provide quality therapy to the children of Polk County, so that they no longer have to travel to Hot Springs, Fort Smith or Little Rock on a regular basis and to continue the therapy they are receiving during the school year throughout the summer,” Hatridge explained.

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Even on the hottest day so far this summer, the 2015 Handi-capable Rodeo was a huge hit amongst the crowd that kicked up their spurs to become cowboys and cowgirls for a day.

Each year, on Friday morning of the annual Rodeo, students of the Polk County Developmental Center and others, show up at the Andy Risenhoover Arena to rope, ride, and dance, just like they do in the evenings at the ‘big show.’ Each year, the smiles get bigger, and each year, the volunteers feel more blessed.

As they cheered one another on, participants of all ages showed their grit and enthusiasm for life as they took their chances at being a horse rider, bull rider, or calf roper, and also rode on an old fashion hay ride, got their faces painted by official rodeo clowns, and then, danced the day away.

The event is very near and dear to the hearts of rodeo spokesperson, Wendy Strother, and the many cowgirls and cowboys of all ages that help to make this event so very special for its athletes.

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HEALTH

August 12, 2015

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BY LARRY WOOD

What do you think about when you hear about building muscle? Does ‘athletes’ come to mind, or anybody that is young and wanting to look muscled up like a bodybuilder or power-lifter? While all of these athletes and lifters need muscle and muscle strength guess what, so do you.

As we age, all of us tend to believe that we no longer need to keep our muscles strong and that getting out and walking everyday will keep us strong. This is so far from the truth that it is actually hard to convince non-athletic people that they need to lift weights and build muscle. Most of the time the response is, ‘why do I need to lift heavy weights because I don’t play sports or perform heavy labor?’ My response is that anyone who plans on living a highly functional lifestyle, relatively free from injuries, and living independently will need to keep their muscle active and strong. Why do you think we often hear of our senior friends falling and breaking bones? Is it because they are old? No, the real answer is they are weak.

Many people have balance and coordination problems but for sure we find this problem frequently in our senior population. It is so interesting to see that every time an older person begins weight training they notice an improvement in their balance and coordination. So this is one valuable benefit for building muscle.

Another very important reason to build muscle is for blood sugar control. Muscle is very metabolically active, burning 5-6 kilo-calories per day per pound when untrained, but when trained that burn rate goes up to around 9 kilo-calories per day per pound. A good weight training session can increase your resting energy expenditure 5% - 9% and last for three days according to recent research by Hackney et al in the journal of strength and conditioning research.

Want to beat obesity? Add weightlifting to your good diet. You might also think you are too old to gain muscle. Well, hang on just a moment, because all of the research done with strength and power reveal that muscle strength, mass, and power can be gained at any age. With as little as 2-3 day programs, as much as 3 pounds of lean muscle tissue can be added to your body in as little as 10 weeks, if you apply yourself to the program.

Another big area of concern is bone density. It has been shown that as muscle tissue is lost (sarcopenia), bone loss (osteopenia) occurs right along with it. If you regularly participate in a real strength program, your body will also start restructuring your bones to accommodate the new stress that you are giving it through muscle strengthening.

The one benefit that could solve a lot of health problems, if only people would strength train, is the reduction of body-fat. So often I have people tell me that they want to start a strength program but are going to do aerobics first so they can reduce some body fat. That tells me people are still missing the points mentioned above. Remember, muscle is functional, metabolically active, helps build bony tissue, improves balance and coordination, and yes, mental health.

When someone looks good they typically feel good, and when they feel good they are active and much more social. Building muscle and strength actually has been shown to help defeat depression.

Are you now starting to see why lifting weights and keeping your muscles strong and functional is so important to your overall health? I would venture to say that if everyone started a basic 2-3 day strength program, medical expenditures would reduce by a third. Are you not worth these benefits and great feelings? I say you are, so take it on yourself today and come by Ouachita Wellness and Sports Center and let me show you how to get all of the things I mentioned in this article. Live strong, live large, and help someone along the way.

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Once there was a man named Jim, who let his dog out to relieve himself late one night. He watched some TV, and then remembered to let the dog back in. When he opened the door, he was shocked at what he saw! In his dog’s mouth was his neighbor’s cat, dead! “Bad dog! BAD DOG!”, said the panicked man.

He took the cat away and looked at it. He couldn’t bring himself to tell his neighbor what happened, so he decided to clean it up and leave it on the neighbour’s porch. He took the cat into the bathroom and washed off all the blood and dirt.

It took him forever. He had to wash it four times to get it all cleaned. He brushed it’s beautiful white fur as he blow dried it, and put it’s collar back on. Since it was so dark, he snuck into the neighbor’s yard, and laid the cat down on the porch, in front of the door.

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“Hi,” he said. “Hi,” replied Jim, nervously. His neighbor said, “something weird happened last night.”

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“Well, my cat died yesterday, and we buried him, and this morning he was lying on my front porch!”

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HISTORY

August 12, 2015

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Moments From America’s History

Ending of a War & Beginning of a New Age

BY JEFF OLSON During America’s journey towards independence, her people made their voices heard in various ways. The escalating abuses of power from England strengthened America’s resolve to fight for the preservation of those “unalienable” human rights originating from our Creator and for the civil/social order grown in the American colonies for 150 years. In 2015, the genealogy of that grass roots journey continues. Only today, the freedom we need to be seeking is not from a mother country but from ourselves, a declining culture, and leaders who do not understand or have forgotten that we are a nation of laws, not men. Modern-day voices of the people, such as the Tea Party, have not only given new life and re-newed substance to discourse in the public square, but they have also served to remind us of our founding principles and religious and political heritage. Some in America are re-discovering our identity as we the people, and with a re-invigorated commitment to individual freedom, personal responsibility, limited government, and liberty under law. The faces of the issues may have changed some, but our core principles must not.

As we look back once again to a moment from America’s history, we are reminded of a unique symbol of her fight for liberty; the Liberty Tree. In March 1765, the British Parliament imposed a Stamp Act on the American colonies. It required all legal documents, permits, commercial contracts, newspapers, pamphlets, and playing cards in the American colonies to carry a tax stamp. Because the Act applied to papers, newspapers, advertisements, and other publications and legal documents, it was viewed by the colonists as a means of censorship, or a “knowledge tax,” on the rights of the colonists to write and read freely. Two hundred and fifty years ago this week, August 14, 1765, the Sons of Liberty gathered in Boston under a large elm tree at the corner of Essex Street and Orange Street near Hanover Square to protest and demonstrate against the hated Stamp Act. From that day forward, the tree became known as the Liberty Tree and a famous rallying point for the growing resistance to the ruthless tyranny of England over the American colonies.

By the time of the War for Independence, many towns had their own Liberty Tree, a local living symbol of popular support for individual liberty and active dissent against English bondage. Patriots would meet there and exchange information, share strategies, and encourage one another. The tree became an object of ridicule for the British and a location for punishing American dissenters. During the siege of Boston in late August 1775, a party of Loyalists defiantly cut the tree down in an act of spite and used the tree for firewood. This act only further united and strengthened the colonists and, as resistance to the British grew, Liberty Tree Flags bearing a representation of the Liberty Tree were flown throughout the war, symbolizing the colonists’ unwavering spirit to preserve their way of life - no matter what the cost.

Although the Liberty Tree was cut down, the roots remained. Our roots, the roots of the American founding, also remain and the new life they have produced through our forefathers since and through current generations will be needed in the months and years ahead to restore our nation’s legacy of self-government and ordered liberty.

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BY ROBBY BURT Ouachita Little Theatre and RMCC will hold auditions for The Foreigner, a comedy by Larry Shue, at the Ouachita Little Theatre on August 13th and 14th, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and August 15th, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Previous experience is not required for the audition. Rehearsals will begin August 17th and the last show date for the production will be October 25th. The Foreigner is the first show of the 2015/2016 season at the OLT and we extend an invitation to anyone wishing to audition or participate in backstage efforts, to join us at the audition.

The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by “Froggy” LeSeuer, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby army base. This time “Froggy” has brought along a friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. So “Froggy,” before departing, tells all assembled that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone the fun really begins, as Charlie overhears more than he should – the evil plans of a sinister, two-faced minister and his redneck associate; the fact that the minister’s pretty fiancée is pregnant; and many other damaging revelations made with the thought that Charlie doesn’t understand a word being said.

Visit the OLT website for a brief description on the characters in the play. The Ouachita Little Theatre is located on 610 Mena Street. RMCC instructor Robby Burt will be directing the production, and if you have questions you can contact him at 479-394-7622 ex. 1338, or e-mail rburt@rmcc.edu.

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BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS On Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 pm, Mena Art Gallery will host its monthly Art Awareness program. This time it features Cherri Stanberry and is on how to create paper-mâché clay—and why you might be interested.

Cherri says she became interested because she was unhappy with the paper-mâché she created because it was so fragile, so she did a lot of research and found a recipe for making papermâché clay. “As long as you put on thin coats and allow each to dry, your sculpture is almost indestructible.” You can either use the paper-mâché clay in place of regular paper-mâché or you can use it over the standard type to make a smoother, stronger piece of art.

Cherri will show you samples of what your finished product can look like as well as how it is done, and will have a copy of the recipe for making this version.

There is no admission charge for this demo at the gallery.

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Paper-Mâché Clay with Cherri Stanberry

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by kim hughes, extension office agent, fcs Just three more weeks until entries are due in the Education Building at the Polk County Fair!

On Tuesday, September 1, we will accept all entries, except Baked Goods and Fresh Cut Flowers, from noon until 6:00 pm. Baked Goods and Fresh Cut Flowers may be entered on Wednesday morning from 7:30 until 10:00 am. Judging begins at 1:00 pm.

This includes Educational Exhibits from schools and youth clubs. The exhibits will be given a four-foot section of a table to place their display. Most groups have a tri-fold display board with hand-outs or additional information placed on the table. Each group that enters an Educational Exhibit will receive $7 for participation and the over-all department winner will receive an additional $10.00. Each class winner will receive $3 for first; $2 for second; and $1 for third, along with blue, red, or white ribbons.

Groups eligible for display are 4-H clubs, FHA clubs, FCCLA clubs, Scouts and other youth groups. Be sure and call the Extension Service office at 479-394-6018 by 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 27 to reserve your spot and for any questions.

There are 16 Departments in the Education Building of the fair. These are commonly called “Creative Arts,” but also include Horticulture, Farm Crops, Fruit & Vegetable (Garden) Crops, and Agriculture Mechanics.

In Agriculture Mechanics we usually have few entries. Articles exhibited must have been constructed by FFA or 4-H members either as a part of their Agriculture Mechanics instruction or as part of their Supervised Agriculture Experience program. Entries may be individual projects or chapter/club projects. Classes include trailers, tractor implements, tools, livestock equipment, reconditioned equipment, and a few more. First place pays $16; second place pays $14; third place pays $12; fourth place pays $10. I would like to encourage more entries in this Department. Call our office for more information.

Did your family have a garden or orchard this year? Anything that you grew (or helped to grow, including planting, weeding, harvesting, etc.) can be entered by you in either “Farm Crops” or “Fruit & Vegetable Crops.” This is where you can show off your “biggest watermelon” or “biggest pumpkin.” We also have classes for corn, honey, apples, beans, tomatoes, peppers, squash, onions and just about anything else you can grow in Polk TREES: ACACIA • ALDER • APPLE • ASPEN • BIRCH • CHERRY • CHESTNUT • County.

COCONUT • COTTONWOOD • CYPRESS • DOGWOOD • EUCALYPTUS • Next week I will talk about other things you can enter in the Education Building at the Fair. Fair catalogs are now available at local businesses and at the Extension Office at HAWTHORN • HICKORY • JUNIPER • LAUREL • LEMON • MAGNOLIA • MAHOGANY • 211 DeQueen Street.

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POLICE

August 12, 2015 The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.

Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department August 2, 2015 Three 15-year-old youths, two from Mena and one from Carthage, Missouri, were charged with theft of property and breaking or entering after a call to a local residence.

Korie Wilhite, 23, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local retail store.

August 3, 2015 A 14-year-old Mena girl was issued a citation for theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local grocery store.

Owner of a local restaurant reported that four individuals had left the business without paying for their meals. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes.

Officers traveled to Little Rock and brought back Aaron Ross, 21, of Mena and he was served with two outstanding warrants.

August 4, 2015 Jearl Edward Wilkinson, 31, of Mena was cited for driving on a license suspended for DWI. August 5, 2015 James Pierce, 28, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Daniel Chaney, 19, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after a call to a local residence.

Stefan Ward, 21, of Wickes was arrested and charged with public intoxication after a call from a Mena resident.

August 6, 2015 Joshua Keith Bramley, 30, of Mena was charged with third degree battery, two counts of terroristic threatening, and four counts of obstruction of governmental operations after a call to a local residence.

Jordan Leigh Dodds, 18, of Mena was charged with theft of property after a complaint made by a local man. The items were recovered and returned to the owner.

Doyle Pollard, 80, of Smithville, OK was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

August 7, 2015 Report was taken of a fight between a local couple. Neither wished to press charges.

Michael Steven Kelly, 25, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local retail store.

August 8, 2015 Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas-skip in the amount of $43.65.

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A Mount Pleasant, Texas woman reported that she left her cell phone in a local convenience store, and when she returned, the phone was gone. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes.

Timothy S. Woods, 39, of Mena was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle after an investigation conducted by the Mena police department.

Officers completed an additional seven reports and worked four accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department August 3, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 282 near Hatfield of the theft of electronics, clothing and furniture, all valued at $1,935.00. Investigation continues.

Report from a Mena woman of problems with an ex-spouse regarding custody issues.

Report from complainant on Buckley Lane near Potter of unauthorized use of a debit card, totaling losses at $918.89. Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 370 near the Board Camp community led to the arrest of Mary E. Cude, 27, of Ft. Smith, and Jackolyn D. Stewart, 22, of Mena, each on a Warrant for Battery 3rd Degree.

Report from complainant on Trailwood Lane near Mena of being harassed by a neighbor. Investigation continues.

August 4, 2015 Arrested was Tyse D. Lambert, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Delivery of a Counterfeit Substance Arrested was James E. Wilkinson, 49, of Hatfield, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report from Houston, AR man of forged checks being written in this county. Investigation continues.

August 5, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 59 near the Board Camp community of the theft of fence posts, valued at $1,800.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Arvil L. Roberts, 31, of Talihina, OK, and Chelsea R. Holland, 21, of Mena, each on Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

August 6, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 47 near the Shady Grove community of gun shots being fired near their person. Investigation continues Report from walk-in complainant of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from a business in Cove of a gas drive-off, totaling losses at $20.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 North in the Foran Gap area of vandalism to a vehicle, causing $6,500.00 in damages.

Investigation continues.

Arrested was David H. Newman, 48, of

Meeker, OK, on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support.

August 7, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Vandervoort of the theft of $49.00 in change.

Investigation continues.

Request for welfare check on Highway 71 South near the Hatton community.

Report from walk-in complainant of a forged check in the amount of $4,400.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 8 East in the Big Fork community of damage to mailboxes, totaling losses at $100.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Jeffery D. Parnell, 54, of Hot Springs, on Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and eighteen counts of Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. August 8, 2015 Traffic stop on Polk 32 near Cove led to the arrest of Lea M. Fox, 36, of Grannis, on Charges of No Driver’s License and No License Plates, Kathleen L. Parker, 29, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and Ricky D. Miller, 54, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Report from walk-in complainant of being assaulted by an acquaintance. Information has

been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

August 9, 2015 Report from complainant on Highway 375 West near the Potter community of a break-in that caused $150.00 in damages to a door frame. Investigation continues.

Request for assistance on Polk 49 in the Shady Grove community led to the arrest of Michael J. Eisenhauer, 34, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Report from walk-in complainant of problems with custody exchange.

Report from complainant on Polk 130 near the Rocky community of the theft of a lawn mower valued at $7,500.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Timothy S. Woods, 39, of Grannis, on Charges of Theft by Receiving and Theft of Property.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates; 11 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 6 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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For Sale – 16 foot Gooseneck Stock Trailer, 5 foot wide, needs paint. $1200.00 479-394-5099.

8/12

Acorn School’s Lunch Monday 8/17 Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Tuesday 8/18 Taco Salad, Pinto Beans, Cheese, Salsa, Peaches, Milk Wednesday 8/19 Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Chips, Lettuce & Tomato, Broccoli w/ Ranch, Fresh Apple, Milk Thursday 8/20 Hamburger, French Fries, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Banana, Milk Friday 8/21 Pizza, Tossed Salad, Fresh Fruit, Rice Crispy Treat, Milk Cossatot River School’s Breakfast MENUS NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME Cossatot River School’s Lunch MENUS NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME This weekly info proudly sponsored by:

GEORGE S. DAVIS STATE FARM AGENT SINCE 1964

Insurance with a name you know STATE FARM INSURANCE 624 Sherwood Avenue, Mena, AR

479.394.4521 Res. 479.394.1895

Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting.

Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and garden work. Call 870-334-2068.

8/19

J & N Dozer - Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We appreciate your Business! Call 479-234-1357.

TFN

First Step, Inc., Medicaid Waiver Department has part time positions open in the Mena & Wickes area working as caregiver for people with developmental disabilities.

Requirements: Must be 18 yrs. or older, have a high school diploma or GED, a clean driving record, reliable transportation. For more information call Tricia at 501-620-5432 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. EOE 8/19

1996 Geo Metro, good condition. Clear title. $1800.

479-234-7966.

8/12 Fall Classes at Fassler Academy start the last week in August.

PreSchool thru Adult --Boys and Girls. Dance (ballet, tap, jazz/hip/hop) Cheerleading, Twirling, Gymnastics. 819 Mena Street, Mena. 479-394-4330 or 479-394-5102.

8/12

CLASSIFIEDS

UP TO 20 WORDS - $4 PER WEEK, $0.25 EACH ADDITIONAL WORD BORDER $1 ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID.

Rich Mountain Conservation District will be accepting applications and/or resumes for the position of Water Quality Technician until August 19th at 4:30 p.m. This is a full time position that consists of office and field work. Applications may be picked up and turned in at the office of Rich Mountain Conservation District between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 508 7th Street in Mena. Any questions, call 479-394-1782 ext. 3 8/12 For Rent - large 3 bedroom home, 2 A/ C’s, well or city water in Wickes, 1/2 mile from school. Refrences required. 870385-2528 or 870-582-5524.

8/12 Deramus Family Reunion will be held on Sept. 6 at McMillian Park Pavilion from 10 to 2. Come Join us.

9/1 3 bedroom 1 bath house for rent in Mena. $575 mo., $575 dep. No pets, No smoking. 479-234-7966.

8/12 Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing.

Have own equipment and tools. Call 479216-5204.

8/12

HUGE 3 Family Moving Sale! 1304 Magnolia Avenue, Mena. Friday and Saturday, 6:30 am - ?. Tons of clothes (boys, girls and adult), office furniture, tv, movies, household items, picture frames, Christmas tree, toys, baby mattress, entertainment center, and much more!

8/12

For Sale: 26 Metal cars and trucks, small medium and large. ALL more than 50 years old. Some Tonka. Mena. 479-394-5512. 2 antique small table cloths.

8/12

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2015 Chevy Trax LTZ J6231

MSRP: $28,185 Gentry Discount: -$1,275 Conquest Offer: -$1,500 Select Model Cash: -$1,000 Farm Bureau: -$500

Gentry Price:

$23,910

2015 Chevy Trax LTZ

2015 Chevy Equinox

MSRP: $27,415 Gentry Discount: -$1,183 Select Model Cash: -$1,000 Farm Bureau: -$500 Conquest Offer: -$1,500

MSRP: $34,525 Gentry Discount: -$2,067 Consumer Cash: -$1,000 Farm Bureau: -$500 Select Model Cash: -$1,000 Conquest Offer: -$1,500

J6222

Gentry Price:

$23, 232

2015 Chevy City Express

MSRP: $25,440 Gentry Discount: -$1,288 Consumer Cash: -$1,500 Farm Bureau: -$500 Select Model Cash: -$1,000 USAA: -$750

N6185

Gentry Price:

$28,458

2015 Chevy Silverado 1500

MSRP: $46,595 Gentry Discount: -$3,432 Consumer Cash: -$1,500 Bonus Cash: -$750 Consumer Cash: -$1,000 Down Payment Asst: -$1,000 Farm Bureau: -$500 Select Model Cash: -$2,000 USAA: -$750

E6235

Gentry Price:

$20,402

P6092

Gentry Price:

$35,663

Crew Cab

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2015 Chevy Chevy Camaro MSRP: $32,455 Gentry Discount: -$1,795 Bonus Cash: -$1,500 Select Model Cash: -$1,000 Farm Bureau: -$500 USAA: -$750

2014 GMC Terrain SLT Chevy Impala 2015 I6145 SUPER NICE!! MSRP: $34,900 Discount: -$1,891 Gentry Price: Gentry Gentry Price: Consumer Cash: -$1,500 Farm Bureau: -$500 $28,900

C6148

Gentry Price:

$26,910

Select Model Cash: -$1,000 Conquest Offer: $1,500

2015 Chevy Silverado 2500

MSRP: $53,041 Gentry Discount: -$3,871 Consumer Cash: -$2,000 Down Payment Assist: -$1,000 Select Model Cash: -$1,750 Farm Bureau: -$500 USAA: -$750

P6241

$43,170

2015 Chevy Silverado Z71 1500 P6227

LIFT KIT

Gentry Price:

$28,509

35�

Tires

MSRP: $41,145 Gentry Discount: -$2,934 Consumer Cash: -$1,500 Bonus Cash: -$750 Down Payment Assist: -$500 Select Model Cash: -$2,000 Farm Bureau: -$500 USAA: -$750

Gentry Price:

$32,211