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Queen Enjoys Official Record Breaking Year BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Since the late 1800’s, there has been a lodge atop Rich Mountain inside Queen Wilhelmina State Park where countless visitors have enjoyed scenic views, picnics, family gatherings, and so much more. Following an extensive renovation that lasted from December 2012 until June 2015 and cost $9.6 million, the Queen has shown that her wait was more than worth it and she has the record numbers to prove it. In her ﬁrst year after reopening on July 1, 2015, Queen Wilhelmina generated $2,056,252, with an overall lodge occupancy rate of 77.16%. The record numbers far exceed any prior year the Queen has seen. In 2008, the previous record year, the park generated $1,545,171, with a 63.11% lodge occupancy rate. “It’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

New Creative Arts Center to Open in Downtown Arts District BY LEANN DILBECK• editor@mypulsenews.com

Emmye Rowell of Mena has purchased the vacant building at the corner of Mena and Maple Streets and has announced her plans to open a new Creative Arts Center. Rowell explained that this has always been a dream for her but it has come into fruition much sooner than she expected. Rowell purchased Beautiful Soles, a Christian dance company, from Candace Riner earlier this year with the plans of someday owning her own studio and hopes of

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As the nation watched the Dallas police shootings unfold, one local south Polk County teen went into action to raise money for the families of the fallen officers. Taylor Fortner, a 16-year old junior at Cossatot River High School, and also a police officer’s daughter, knew she had to do something to help. “I just felt like I needed to do something,” said Taylor. “So I prayed about it and I talked to my mom and a youth leader at church, and they said, if this is something I felt led to do, then do it.” Taylor held a yard/bake sale on July 23 and then traveled to Dallas in person, Monday, August 1, to present a $1,200 check to Dallas Police Officer Steve Myers of the Dallas Police Association. Polk County Sheriff-Elect Scott Sawyer has also reported that the local community continues to rally around the local law enforcement, “I am very thankful that I live in a community that supports their public servants. We have been inundated with cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc... recently from citizens showing their support.”

Real Estate Symposium Hosted by RE/MAX Mena BY LEANN DILBECK• editor@mypulsenews.com

RE/MAX Mena Real Estate hosted a Real Estate Symposium for community leaders last Tuesday, July 26, to review past and current trends in the local real estate market. The event was held at American Artisans in downtown Mena. With the housing market and real estate industry, many times, reﬂecting the overall health of the area, Sales Associate John Forsyth kicked off the symposium sharing with attendees unemployment trends, national and local economic engines, the real estate industry’s ‘train wreck’ and closed with the very positive CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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63rd Annual Polk County Rodeo & Rodeo Parade Coming Soon

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he 63rd Annual Polk County Rodeo and Rodeo Parade are fast approaching. The celebration will kick off on Thursday, August 11th with the parade and will conclude on Saturday night, August 13th at the Andy Risenhoover Arena at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The Fair and Rodeo Association are encouraging participation in the annual Rodeo Parade that will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday at the old Mena Middle School parking lot and will continue down Mena Street. Each participant riding in the parade will receive free admission into the rodeo Thursday night. O rganize r Wendy Strother also said that if you wish to not participate in the parade but would like to bring a horse and ride in the G rand Entry Thursday night, you will receive a discounted entry fee of $2. Thursday night is also Senior N ight at the rodeo and all senior citize ns will gain entry for $3. The rodeo promises to be full of action this year, with new and old events. Strother said there will be two calf scrambles nightly for ages 6 & under and ages 7 – 12 with winners receiving cash prize s. There will also be mutton bustin nightly at 7: 30 for little cowboys and cowgirls 60 pounds and under. Participants will need to enter the contest by 7: 15 p.m. each night. e this year ill e free style ullﬁghting here ill e three contestants on hursday, three on riday, and the top three ill e elcomed ack for the championship ﬁght on Saturday night. This year, Jeff ‘Jackrabbit’ H arris will be the act for the rodeo. H e’s a funnyman from Fort Worth, TX that will bring great entertainment to the arena. There will be miniature bareback riding nightly as well. This will be a closed contest, as the contestants have already been chosen. O ther nightly events will include: bareback riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, ranch bronc riding, ladies’ breakaway roping, team roping, ladies’ barrel racing, junior barrels, and bull riding. O n Friday, August 12th, the 15th Annual H andi-Capable Rodeo will begin at 9: 30 a.m. This event is free to public, and if anyone wants to participate, it’s also free. The Rodeo Royalty will be introduced on Saturday night. There also will be Red Bluff Buckles given to all event winners on Saturday night. The Fair and Rodeo Association will also have a program giveaway, with specially marked programs. The L ucky Program Winners will receive sacks of feed donated from local stores. The annual rodeo dance will be presented on Saturday night after the last bull bucks. The dance is held in the air-conditioned commercial building with local band Polk 74 providing the music. Entry fee is $5 for singles and $7 per couple. Strother wants to remind everyone that their prices remain the same and there are no advanced ticket sales. Entry fees into the rodeo are $7 for adults, children 6-12 are $5, and ages 5 & under are free. Concessions will be available. There will be vendors set up with jewelry booths and more so if you want to come early, you can shop, eat, and watch mutton bustin’. The rodeo action begins at 8: 30 nightly. For any q uestions, contact Wendy Strother at 394-5592.

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Bowen Joins Union Bank as New Retail Banking Officer SUBMITTED

U nion Bank of Mena is pleased to announce the addition of K ay Bowen to their team. K ay brings 29 years of banking experience in both retail and loan operations. H er career began at the Bank of G lenwood in 1987. She attended the School of G eneral Banking in 1993 at U CA in Conway. K ay has held various positions throughout her career, most recently Chief eposit fﬁcer K ay states, “It is very exciting to be a part of the U nion Bank family. U nion Bank is a great organiza tion that takes pride in providing excellent customer service and giving back to the Polk County community it serves. I not only consider it an honor, but a blessing to continue and ﬁnish my anking career

This Pulse PIC OF THE WEEK was captured by Jovan Thomas of the storms that rolled through the area on July 30 adding to an already very wet July. Recorded rainfall for Mena for the month of July was 5.31 inches with recorded rainfall on 12 days of the month. A year to date summary shows January with 1.56 inches of recorded rainfall, February 2.22 inches, March 7.51 inches, April 8.92 inches, May had only 3.68 inches and June with even less, 2.67 inches. The total rainfall measured to date for 2016 is 31.87 inches. The average annual precipitation for Mena is 59.17 inches.

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with U nion Bank.” K ay lives in Mena with her husband Rodney Bowen. They have three sons and daughter-in-laws, Brandon and K oby, Tim and N atalie, Josh and Tiffany and one daughter, Tori. They have 3 grandchildren, Jaylin, Brody and Connor. K ay is an active member of Mena First U nited Methodist Church and Mena Regional Support Foundation. “We are proud to have K ay as a member of our U nion Bank retail team,” said Philip H ensley. “She brings a strong background in retail operations that enables her to provide the best possible service to our customers.” The U nion Bank of Mena is the largest bank in Polk County based on deposits and loans outstanding generated here in our area. It is wholly- owned by U nion Bank Shares, which also owns the First N ational Bank in Paris, Arkansas and is one of the 50 largest bank holding companies in Arkansas based on deposits.

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it being downtown. She originally had discussions with the building owner about the possibility of leasing the building but explained that after she looked at the building, she saw endless possibilities of her dance studio dream growing into a full scale Creative Arts Center and decided to make both the commitment and investment to be a permanent fixture in Mena’s continually budding Arts District. “I always wanted to be downtown and it being in the Arts District was just a bonus! It just all went so much faster than I expected it to… but it’s great… and everything has come together so well,” said Rowell. Rowell explained that ultimately, the Center will include multiple music studios to include not only dance but also voice, guitar, piano, and drum lessons as well as an art studio, aerobic room, and martial arts. And she’s considered the parents as well in the design and plans to incorporate a coffee and ice cream shop that will only be open in the evenings. Rowell explained it would be a convenience to waiting parents of students receiving lessons but it will also be open to the public and will offer self-serve ice cream, coffee, free WiFi, etc. Rowell’s project manager assisting her with all of the extensive renovations is her father, Victor Rowell. The duo explained that the renovations will occur in two phases. Phase I will renovate the downstairs area to include a lobby, restrooms and a 1,200 s.f. dance studio. Emmye explained that is twice the size of their former location and will enable her to better accommodate more students. Renovations have exposed spectacular ornate cast iron columns that are original to the building and new 3x8 windows have already been installed. Phase I is expected to be complete soon so as to accommodate her Registration and Open House dates on August 16 and 26. Beautiful Soles has nine classes for students age 3 to 18. For ages 3 to 10, they offer ballet, jazz, lyrical, baton and ribbon. For ages 10 and up, contemporary, lyrical and ribbon is offered. Rowell explained that she and her student teacher, Abi McPherson, teach more than dance hoping to help mentor the young ladies to develop strong character and discipline. “We have a memory verse each week, too. We want to help grow them into the people God created them to be.” Emmye currently has other student teachers in training as well to assist with her growing dance company. Miss Etta Garmon turned 105 years old and her long life was After completing Phase I, renovations will begin focusing on the exterior of the buildcelebrated on Wednesday, July ing and the Rowells are looking forward to a paint scheme that showcases the creative 27, 2016 at The Oaks Assisted architecture of the historic building. The building sustained damage during both the 1993 Living Center, where she has lived and 2009 tornadoes. The Rowell’s have contracted with MSBI to assist with tearing off for several years. Lelila Edyth the back portion of the building that had “Etta” Gamble Garmon says the been compromised. Sadly, there is no secret to her long years may not way to salvage the mural on the side of have been what she did’, but the building but Emmye is having dis“what I didn’t do.” cussions with artists to replace it with She told the story of turning 101 and a young teen girl asked her another mural of some sort. how she had lived so long. Etta Phase II will begin after recitals in told the girl that she had never April 2017. Phase II will be even more done drugs or alcohol. The girl extensive than the first, completely gutsaid she wanted to be just like ting the downstairs, adding structural her. support beams and relocating the 1,200 Miss Etta gets around well for 105 s.f. dance studio upstairs and expandyears old and plans to live many ing it to 2,200 s.f. as well as the addition more years. This year, her grandof a 1,200 s.f. two bedroom, two bath daughter, Jamie Plemons from San Diego, California, was on studio apartment on the backside of the hand to help celebrate. One restop story that Emmye will then call “home.” All of the additional studios will be added downident told of Miss Etta’s tenacity stairs at that time. The floor of the second story will be removed on the front side of the with a laugh. “She goes to bed at building that will create a 30’ tall lobby that will ultimately have two staircases leading to a 4 every afternoon and gets up at wrap around balcony with a view of the downstairs and downtown. 4 every morning. When someone Gar Eisele, ARCO [Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas] co-chair is ecstatic tried to give her grief over it, she about the plans for the building, emphasizing that it incorporates all of the vital components told them, I’m 10 years old and crucial to successful downtown revitalization. “It’s incredible to think that just a few years I’ll do as I please ’” ago, our downtown had so many empty and dilapidated buildings but one by one, more And indeed, Miss Etta’s tenacity and doing as she pleases’ has people are seeing the potential and are making the investments that keep our downtown carried her for many years, and is revitalization movement going. We have retail, dining, entertainment, and growing downsure to carry her even farther. town residential opportunities… everything is there… but they can’t rely on tourists alone, it will take the community’s support by remembering the importance of shopping local, too.”

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Lioness Annual Auction a Smashing Success

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he Mena L ioness organiza tion held their annual auction last Thursday. This year’s event was held in a new location outdoors near the Mena L ions clubhouse. JoL ynn V acca, treasurer for the club, reported to the Pulse that the event was successful in raising $9,260 dollars. The item raising the most was a q uilt made by Pastor Ann Ferris of the First U nited Methodist Church that was purchased by G ar and Debby Eisele of Washburn’s H ome Furnishings. V acca continued to say that the changes made for this year’s event along with the generosity of numerous vendors who steeply discounted or donated their items means the club netted more money than previous auctions hosted, and that will, in turn, mean more money being donated to the following charities: the Backpack Program, 9th Street Ministries, Clarice’s Room of H ope, PCDC, CASA, Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Foster Parents Association, Coats for K ids, Salvation Army, the Children’s Art Program through the Mena Art G allery, Arkansas Eye Bank, World Services for the Blind, Mid-South Sight and H earing, and the L eader Dog Program.

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campsites and a bathhouse; picnic areas; trails; and a seasonal miniature train. The campground has been remodeled as well with new electrical wiring and upgraded campsites. O f the $2,056,252 in revenue taken in from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, $982,574 was generated by the lodge; $794,645 by the restaurant; $206,389 by the gift shop; $72,263 by camping; and $382 by concessionaires. “The views are what draw people here,” said Magers. Just to sit and watch the sunset atop the mountain is a treat and many couples have chosen to take their vows looking over the expansive bird’s eye view of the region that lies below. ot only does the top of ich ountain pro ide stunning ie s, uni ue flora and fauna, and wildlife, it also provides a large portion of revenue for those in the valleys below. In fact, the local population has thrived off of the popularity of the Queen for many years. John V acca sits as Co-Chair of the Arkansas Regional Coalition ( ARCO ) and recently said the importance of the park has een felt, as citi ens and usiness o ners alike enefit from hat the attraction brings. “With the lodge being closed, we were losing around $16 million in indirect revenue to just Mena. It’s a great thing to see people going back to the lodge and coming down to visit Mena. It’s a big boost for our town.” As the Queen looks to the future, the hopes are that each year becomes, not just a record breaker, but a memory maker for many generations to come. Arkansas State Parks Director G reg Butts summed up the majesty of the lodge by saying, I think hat you see is a first class facility It s all a out the eautiful ie s, a out the special times, and special places like Queen Wilhelmina. We are continuing the hotel business here, now spanning three different centuries and here we are today. We’re in the memory business and the forever business. Folks come to state parks in the pursuit of happiness. In the constitution it talks about the pursuit of happiness and that’s what state parks are. We’re all busy, going 100 miles per hour and parks are a place to come reconnect with history, the natural environment, and outdoor spaces. It’s about special places, special times, and special people.”

South Polk County School Open Houses January 6, 201 K indergarten through 6th G rade students entering the Cossatot River School District, ander oort lementary ampus, for the first time and ho ha e not already enrolled may register for the fall term at the elementary school in ander oort he office ill e open for registration Monday-Thursday from 8: 00 a.m. to 3: 00 p.m. V andervoort Elementary will have O pen H ouse, Tuesday, August 9, from 4: 00- 6: 00 p.m. Parents will be invited to visit the classrooms and meet their children’s teachers. Wickes Elementary School will host open house on August 9th from 4 to 6 p.m. Students will be able to meet their teachers for the upcoming school year. N ew students can register any day from 7: 30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Area churches are providing school supplies for Wickes Elementary students this year. The only item needed will be a mat for students in K indergarten and all students need to bring a backpack. Cossatot River H igh School will have orientation and schedule pick up on Thursday, August 4. 12th grade students are scheduled from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., 7th grade from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. and 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grades may come from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Students who were unable to come on Thursday will have a second opportunity on Friday, August 5 from 9 a.m. until noon. he first day of school for the 201 201 school year is onday, ugust 15

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trends now being seen nationally and locally in home sales. L ocally, sales are increasing, with a higher volume of homes in the $ 1 0 0 k range. P resent on the local M ena Area B oard of Realtors, Rebecca Smallwood followed, and cautioned attendees about websites that offer generic real estate date, many times with erroneous information. She added that the current home ownership rate is at the lowest level that the nation has seen since 1 9 9 3, at 6 3.7 % , but added that the market is recovering, albeit “ slowly.” Sharon Cole, B roker and co-owner of RE/ M AX M ena, presented statistical reports showing numbers of local transactions since 1 9 9 7 , and how the trend has developed, with the current level of total local sales being similar to the number of sales in 2 0 0 1 , as the market was going up. She presented intriguing data including the origin of most buyers, median residential price range, financing data, and other local trends and interesting information. The data for the origin of most buyers was compiled strictly based from sales generated through the RE MA office and revealed that most sales are from local buyers, next is buyers from Texas and ranking third in buyer origin was L ouisiana. ancy Wright, Executive Officer of local Mena Area Board of Realtors, facilitated uestions and responses about AT use in the area, and its impact on our local market. G uest Cheryl Edwards of H ansen’ s Camp – Wolf Creek provided much insight not only into the actual AT businesses, and cabin rentals, but also information about the people who come into our area, their interests, and what they look for. The sessions ended with Cole reviewing many things the community has done to energize our local economy, giving predictions for the balance of 2 0 1 6 and into 2 0 1 7 , adding that they’ re very blessed to live and work in this wonderful place we call home. Cole was pleased with the event and said there are discussions of making it an annual event. She is also encouraging the community’ s input and asked that anyone with any “ real-state-related information” that they may have or have q uestions about to contact her at 4 7 9 -39 4 -5 0 0 0 .

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FRANCES COOK Frances (Peggy) Cook, age 84, born in Oklahoma, passed away early Monday, June 6th, 2016 in Powell, Wyoming. She was born August 4, 1932. She was married to Olen (Buddy) Cook for 48 years. Frances had a servant’s heart for her God and family and her church. She witnessed for Christ wherever she went. Frances loved her God, her family, her friends, and helped others whenever she could. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by, her three children, Debby, Carolynne, and John; her four grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She also had many other family and friends throughout the country; Arkansas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Montana. She was preceded in death by, her husband, Olen (Buddy) Cook in August of 2000. Graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas at 10:30 a.m., Brother Ron Tilley will be officiating. Family and friends are all welcome to attend. Please bring your own lawn chairs.

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Mr. Larry McKee, age 64, of Black Springs, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at National Park Medical Center. He was born in Acorn, Arkansas, on April 17, 1952 to J.C. McKee and Hortense Golden McKee. Larry was a machinist, a computer programmer and metallurgist, working for Street and Performance and for Brodix, then owner/operator of 4M, Inc. He was also a veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Navy. Larry was into woodworking and liked to pass his time fishing and repairing guns and was something of a rock hound! He was a good brother, a loving father, grandfather and a friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by daughter, Charity Cogburn and husband Andy of Black Springs, Arkansas; step-son, Patrick Bates of Black Springs, Arkansas; sister, Judy Allen of Mena, Arkansas; brothers, Johnnie McKee and wife Belinda of Mena, Arkansas; Jerry McKee and wife Becky of Acorn, Arkansas; grandchildren, Johnathan Nickelson and Matthew Bour; nieces and nephews, Shannon Hunter, Cory Allen, Jason McKee, Justin McKee and Jay McKee; and a host of relatives and friends too great to mention. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Hortense McKee, and his brother, Kenneth Lynn McKee. Memorial services were held Friday, July 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mena Church of God with Brother Mark Lyle officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were Jason McKee, Justin McGee, Jay McKee, Ray Hunter, Cory Allen and Pat Bates.

JOANN BUNCH JoAnn Bunch, age 82, of Mena died Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Mena Regional Health System in Mena. She was born on Thursday, January 18, 1934 to Joe Jr. and Evelyn Sims Vaught in Mena, Arkansas. JoAnn loved the Lord and her family. She was a person that loved playing her piano and from the age of fourteen began playing in churches where she attended until she was 79. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mena for many years and enjoyed her Esther Sunday school class. She also was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, PEO and Good Sam’s. JoAnn served as an elementary teacher for 28 years where she taught several generations of Polk County Students. Some of JoAnn’s hobbies included playing Skipbo, going to all her grandkids ballgames, and playing hymns on her piano. JoAnn loved her kids and grandchildren and was so proud of their accomplishments in life and supported them in

everything they ever wanted to do. JoAnn was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. JoAnn is preceded in death by, her parents; and her husband, Jim Bunch. Survivors include, her sons and daughters in law, Joe and Laura Bunch of Mena; Brian and Becki Bunch of Morrilton; her daughter and son in law, Patricia and Chris Oglesby of Mena; her brother and sister in law, Sammy and Genell Vaught of the Villages, Florida; five grandchildren, Jake Bunch of Mena, Bailey Bunch of Mena, Tate Oglesby of Mena, Jamie Oglesby of Mena and Julie Bunch of Morrilton; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, July 29, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Mena with Brother Russell Threet officiating. Interment will follow in the Nunley Cemetery with the services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation was Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers were, Joe Bunch, Brian Bunch, Chris Oglesby, Jake Bunch, Tate Oglesby, Dwight Vaught and Stephen Bunch. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh. com.

EMMA LEONA DENTON

Emma Leona Denton, age 94, of Smithville, Oklahoma passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at her home. She was born March 10, 1922 in Yanush, Oklahoma to the late William Caylor Williams and the late Emmer Letha Williams. Mrs. Denton enjoyed many things like cooking, sewing, quilting, working on word puzzles and listening to Christian music. Her other hobbies were gardening and cooking for family and friends. Most of all she loved and treasured her children and grandchildren. Leona was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, sister, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother and friend to

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all. She will be dearly missed. Leona is survived by, children, Troy and Jan Denton of Potter, Arkansas, Gary Denton of Ludlow, Oklahoma, Wanda and Wayne Holt of Poteau, Oklahoma, Virginia Rose of Talihina, Oklahoma, Kenneth and Yvonne Denton of Mena, Arkansas, Kathie and Floyd Branson of Honobia, Oklahoma, Sherri and Larry Pollard of Watson, Oklahoma; daughters-inlaw, Mary Shreve of Watson, Oklahoma, and Gladis Denton of Potter, Arkansas; sister, Mina Williams Lee of McAlester, Oklahoma; forty grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great, great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by, her parents, William and Emmer Williams; husband, Zack Aude Denton; daughters, Fern and Laverne Denton, and Shirley Denton; sons, Alvin Denton, Alfred (Doodle) Denton, Dillard Denton, Zack Denton, Jr.; brothers, Jimmy William Caylor Williams, Jacki Williams, Marion Williams, Elvie Williams, Lil Brother Williams, Sammy Williams, J.D. Williams, and R.L. Williams; daughter-in-laws, Anna Marie Denton, Hazel Denton, and Juanita Denton. Funeral service will be Friday, August 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Donnie Jewell and “Jug” Denton officiating. Interment will follow in the Ludlow Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friend’s visitation will be Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. Singers are Kay Hammon, Tyler Denton and Mina Lee. Pallbearers at Beasley Wood Chapel are, Don Cline, David Denton, Todd Denton, Larry Pollard, Corey Pollard and Kody Branson Pallbearers at cemetery are, Ricky Denton, Gary Dale Denton, Gary Loyd Holt, Kenny Denton, Jeff Denton, and Kent Branson.

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Thursday, 8/4 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Mena Depot. •11 30 a.m. Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County will meet at apa’s e ican af . all isa or harles for more info. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the olk ounty ibrary is open. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at igh way est, one mile from ouise Durham. • 00 p.m. - th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the th Street in istries building. 30 p.m. Ouachita Regional Hospice’s “Growing Through Grief” Support Group meets at the ospice office, South ena Street. For more info, call . •5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue aptist hurch Family ife enter. all for more info. •5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the A lub. all or for more info. •6:00 p.m. – Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary will meet following potluck dinner, at American egion, Veteran’s ark in Acorn. •6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy oom at Janssen Ave Florist. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting

to ride or be a member to attend. on profit or gani ation. •2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the A lub. all or for more info. 00 p.m. nited Methodist outh roup at the First nited ethodist hurch in ena. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes hurch arish all. Monday, / 00 a.m. 12 00 p.m. od’s Feeding Hands Mission Center will serve free grocer ies free toiletry to the needy at eeves Ave, ena. •12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. 3 00 p.m. The Airport Commission’s meeting will be held in the oardroom located in the Spencer uilding, ollege Drive. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American egion uilding, wy ., Acorn. •6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First nited ethodist hurch. v eryone is welcome. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the A lub. all or for more info. 00 p.m. Mena Elks odge meeting. All lks are invited to attend. 30 p.m. Mountain Meadow Chapter 22 rder of the astern Star will meet at the oun tain eadow asonic odge all in atfield. Tuesday, 8/9 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Mena Depot. •8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s reakfast at the First nited eth odist hurch in ena. •10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the th Street inistries uilding. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art allery, ena St. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at ena Seventh Day Ad ventist hurch, olk Fairground oad , ena. . Take ut available. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at igh way est one mile from ouise Durham. 12 00 p.m. 00 p.m. The Hatﬁeld ranch Library will be open. •5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the nion ank ommunity oom for weigh ins, followed by a meeting. •5:30 p.m. – Second Tuesday Book Club will meet at hrist piscopal hurch, Anne uild ing, hurch Street. all or for more info. •5:30 p.m. – The American Legion Board of Trustees and Auxiliary will meet at the Ameri can egion uilding at Veterans emorial ark. otluck will be served at p.m., meeting will follow. •7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. will meet for maintenance at the Firehouse. •7:00 p.m. – The Rocky Fire Department will meet; all members are encouraged to attend.

•7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at orrow Street ousing Authority ommunity oom. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First nited ethodist hurch, th ort Ar thur. or . Wednesday, 8/10 •The Emergency warning sirens will be test ed in ena at noon. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library ove ranch is open. 12 00 p.m. Mena ioness ions Club meeting at imetree. For more info call . uests welcome. •12:00 p.m. – Quality of Life Outreach meet ing at avilla estaurant. p.m. The Mena First nited Methodist Church id will meet. •6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside hurch of od. 6 00 p.m. Regeneration outh Ministries “ egenerating this eneration” at ena hurch of od wy ast. •6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids indergarten Thru th rade; ollide outh inistry th Thru th rades; and Adult ible Study at Dal las Avenue aptist hurch. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the A lub. all or for more info. •7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the atholic Faith begins in the arish all of St. Agnes atholic hurch at th St. o cost or obligation. veryone is invited. all or for more info.

•ME A HEAD START is taking applications for FA enroll ment for preschool children and arly ead Start hildren, birth . The program is free to those who ualify. For an ap plication come by ena ead Start at ine Ave., onday thru Friday. For more information, call . ME A FIRST ITED METHODIST CHURCH elebrating ears on Sun day, August , . inth Street, ena, A . . Ann Ferris, as tor. orship begins at a.m. PRA ER WA will be held on Sunday, August , from pm pm. very one is invited to walk through the hallways of the ena School District and uachita iver School District and pray for all that will take place in the upcoming school year.

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at Saint Agnes hurch arish all. 00 p.m. ig Fork R FD usiness Meeting & Training will be at the Fire Station. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the A lub. all or for more info. 00 p.m. The Ink R FD usiness Meeting & Training will be at the community building. 30 p.m. Dallas Masonic odge 12 will meet at the ena odge located in the ld ost ffice by Janssen ark. Friday, 8/5 •8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the orrow Street ousing Authority om munity oom unless the roads are wet. ritten tests are given at p.m. 12 00 p.m. The ions Meetings are held in the ions lub ouse on ighway South. 1 30 p.m. - 3 30 p.m. - Ouachita Readers’ Writers’ group will meet at ena Art allery. 00 p.m. 00 p.m. The Famous Masonic Lodge Spaghetti Dinner will be held at ort Arthur. Dinner. roceeds will benefit local charities. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meet ing at ickes First aptist hurch, nd Street, ickes. •7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band will play at the American egion in Acorn. . admis sion. •7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at ighway South, ena. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the A lub. all or for more info. Saturday, 8/6 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Mena Depot. •9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Snorkeling Exploration – Mini mum age is . eeting place Sandbar arking Lot •10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Heath Reunion at the American egion uilding in Acorn, otluck. •1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Reception for the uachita pressions Show at the ena Art allery. •1 00 p.m. M.S.A.A. Support roup meet ing in oom at . •2:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Animal Tracks eeting place egacy oom in Visitor enter. •3:15 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Designed to Conceal eeting lace Visitor enter •6:00 p.m. – Gospel Singing at the ittle ope aptist hurch near ine idge with dinner fol lowing. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American egion uilding, wy ., Acorn. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the A lub. all or for more info. Sunday, 8/7 •2:30 p.m. – ABATE (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education) will meet at the Li metree estaurant. fficers meeting at . eneral meeting at p.m. ou don’t have

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Kathy Adams – World Traveler and History Teacher BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

athy Adams is following her life’s dream. “This is my reward for all the years that I worked in public school teaching secondary high school for 25 years,” said Adams. “I needed a change and this was the opportunity that opened up. Mrs. N aomi Thompson started this program. Rich Mountain Community College is the only institution in the state that has this particular program, The Double N ickel 60 plus. People 55 years of age and older can take advantage and come take the class, tuition free. There are fees, but tuition is free.” “I have four history classes, which two of them are dedicated to O uachita history, the region of the O uachitas, our part of Arkansas and two of them are dedicated to the O za rk region of Arkansas,” said Adams. “Then in addition I have three exercise classes, from line dancing to Arthritis Foundation to a very aggresive what they call 60 Plus exercise. So I am the instructor/coordinator of the Double N ickel 60 Plus Program at Rich Mountain Community College.” K athy was born on “H ospital H ill” in Mena. H er dad was in the military. “I was six weeks old before my dad got to see me,” said Adams. “I’m a N avy brat, so I’ve lived on both coasts. My dad retired after 20 years in the N avy when I was about seven years old. Both my parents were from here and he wanted to come home. I started my third grade year at L ouise Durham School and graduated from Mena H igh School in 1977.” K athy was an All-State trumpet player and had attended summer band camps at Arkansas Tech U niversity. “When ATU offered me a scholarship, even though Arkansas State and the U niversity of Arkansas made offers for band, I chose Tech because I had always gone to band camp there,” said Adams. dams credited the ena school system ith a solid start in life and t o instructors in particular that ere influential for her, I think e recei ed a onderful education at ena igh chool, said dams I e al ays thought ena had e ceptional schools ut the t o teachers that ha e influenced me and made my life hat it is are arold oogan I anted to e ust like him as a history teacher and aul ray, for the self discipline and so forth to do a o and do it ell I really credit those two individuals for any success I’ve ever had because they laid the groundwork. I was very blessed.” athy s first teaching o as in neigh oring ount Ida I as there for three years, said dams y grandparents had a home in e as and a home in ena hey suggested I go do n to e as and see hat I could find o I ent and I as hired at dna igh chool, hich had a lot of similarities to ena o high ays there ere igh ay 5 and , the year I was born and the year I graduated from high school. It even had a Saint Agnes Catholic Church there.” I stayed in dna for 1 years, said dams ery summer, I got some type of internship to go to urope I e gone to urope eight times and I make a pilgrimage to the ritish Museum because world history is my absolute favorite to teach.” athy spent fi e eeks in urkey as an International otary lu m assador “Turkey is a very large country,” said Adams. “L iterally seeing the other side of the world, ecause I crossed the and ridge et een urope and sia Adams is grateful for the many opportunities that life has offered her. “I’ve had a onderful life, she said etting to tra el I credit that to not getting married at a young age] .” I always tried to teach kids to not do anything that limits your options. U nfortunately marriage and having children limits your options. I haven’t planned any of my life. I’ve ust rolled ith it and en oyed my life athy married ark hen she as 2 years old Mark is a retired submariner. K athy returned home to Mena to take care of her parents and other family issues, and taught one year at den igh chool hen another dream as fulfilled hen she was hired to teach at her alma mater, Mena. She taught at Mena for eight years. This opportunity came after 25 years in secondary education. “This is the most rewarding and fulfilling o I e e er had, said dams I e lost oth my parents no hese people that I get to ork ith take their place, filling an emptiness in my heart

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uring the month of July, local girls high school and junior high school basketball teams scrimmaged on Tuesday nights in the Summer Basketball Camp L eague. The Mena L adycats, Acorn L ady Tigers, Cossatot River L ady Eagles and the Dierks L ady O utlaws scrimmaged on Tuesday evening at Mena, Acorn and Cossatot River schools. The teams were coached by their respective school coaches. “We have had more schools participate 5 key facts about Prostate Cancer: in the past” , said Cossatot River Coach 1. Affects 1 in every 6 men Brian Richardson. “We scrimmaged at 2. Deadlier than breast cancer 3. Detectable in early stages ena, corn, and ﬁnally here at os 4. NOT an old man’s disease satot River H igh School to end the July 5. Does NOT go away if you avoid The summer basketball program testing. Gentlemen: We encourage youL toeague. get a PSA blood test. eneﬁts the kids and coaches

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he Runs knocked off Prestige Worldwide ( PW) 22-21 in game one, before Bad Company defeated Rowland 18-7 Monday, August 1st in Adult Co-ed Softball action at Aubrey Tapley Park. Prestige Worldwide - 21 The Runs - 22 W sent nine atters to the plate in the top of the first inning, scoring six runs on six hits before The Runs answered with eight runs in the bottom of the inning on eight hits to go up 8-6. PW tied the game at 8-8 in the top of the second stanza , before The Runs crossed home plate three times in their half of the second to take a 10-8 advantage. The third inning saw PW go q uietly in order. H owever, The Runs added two runs in the bottom of the inning to extend their lead to 13-8. W crossed home plate fi e times in the top of the fourth to tie the contest at 13-13. The Runs forged their way back in front in the bottom of the inning, scoring two runs to go up 15-13. W scored fi e runs in the top of the fifth, to take an 1 15 advantage. The Runs plated one run in the bottom of the inning to cut PW’s lead to 18-16. PW extended their lead in the top of the sixth, scoring three runs to go up 21-15. The Runs rallied in the bottom of the inning, scoring six runs to take a 22-21 win. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Please make The Cole Team Bold & larger than the address & phone numbers below it.

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unior H igh V olleyball teams took the court preparing for the 2016 V olleyball season Monday, August 1st at the Mena Junior H igh Team Camp held in the U nion Bank Center on the Mena H igh School campus. Schools participating in the camp included, host Mena, L akeside, ake amilton, ansfield, an uren, oone ille, Jessie ille and G reenwood. The camp got underway when Mena 1 took on L akeside 1 at 9 a.m. on Court 1, while Mena 2 played L akeside on Court 2. Mena 3 played against L akeside 3 on Court 1 at 9: 30 a.m., while Mena 4 scrimmaged L akeside 4 on Court 2. “I feel like we had a good summer,” said Mena Junior H igh H ead olley all oach honda higpen We e gone to se eral eam amps and no e e got e eryone ack o, no e e got to get them intergraded into the program. We started slow with both groups. It s a good thing e ha e four teams playing so e ery ody gets to play.” “This is their opportunity. Today was suppose to be the opening day of practice,” said Thigpen. “To me, the opening day of practice is I m looking at them I m looking at all of them hen e try to find the right ingredients, the right chemistry. Some of the teams did step up. We see bright spots in some of them. The good thing is when we get to the first game and put all those ingredients together and e ill e

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playing the best.” “Right now, it’s a good day to get out here and mix it up,” said Thigpen. “We’re playing different types of competition. L akeside always has a traditionally good team. This gives us a chance to learn. I think it will be good by the end of the week.” Scores were not kept during the scrimmages. The teams battled for about 20 minutes in each matchup. ake amilton 1 played ansfield 1 at 10 a m on ourt I, hile ake amilton 2 took on ansfield 2 on ourt 2 an uren 1 scrimmaged oone ille 1 on ourt 1 at 10 0 a m , hile reen ood 1 played akeside 1 on ourt 2 t 11 a m , an uren 2 played Jessie ille 1 on ourt 1, hile ake amilton took on akeside on ourt 2 ena 1 took the court against ake amilton 1 on ourt 1 at 11 0 a m , hile ake amilton played akeside on ourt 2 t t 12 15 p m , ansfield 1 scrimmaged an uren 1 on ourt 1, hile oone ille and reen ood 1 played on ourt 2 ansfield 2 and an uren 2 attled on ourt 1 at 12 5 p m , hile Jessie ille 1 and ake amilton 1 played on ourt 2 t t 1 15 p m akeside 2 took on ena 2 on ourt 1, hile ena played ake amil ton on ourt 2 reen ood 1 and ena 1 played at 1 5 p m on ourt 1, hile oone ille 1 took on Jessie ille 1 on ourt 2 an uren 1 and ake amilton 1 attled on ourt 1 at 2 15 p m , hile ake amilton and akeside played on ourt 2 t 2 5 p m , an uren 2 played ena on ourt 1, hile ena and ansfield 2 played on ourt 2 akeside 1 and oone ille 1 attled at 15 p m on ourt 1, hile ansfield 1 scrim maged ake amilton 2 on ourt 2 t 5 p m , reen ood 1 took on ake amilton 1 on ourt 1, hile Jessie ille 1 played akeside 1 on ourt 2 ena 1 took the court against an uren 1 on ourt 1 at 15 p m , hile ansfield 1 and ena 2 scrimmaged on ourt 2 an uren 2 played akeside at 5 p m on ourt 1, hile ake amilton took on akeside on ourt 2 t 5 15 p m , akeside 2 scrimmaged ansfield 2 on ourt 1, hile akeside played ake amilton on ourt 2 to end the 201 ena Junior igh eam amp

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Looking forward to seeing all of our students and parents soon! We are busy preparing new and exciting things for the start of the new school year. • Open Houses at Louise Durham and Holly Harshman Elementary will be on Wednesday, August 10th from 3:00-5:00pm. • Open House at Mena Middle School will be on Thursday, August 11th from 3:00-5:00pm. • Open House at Mena High School will be on Thursday, August 11th from 4:00-5:30 for incoming Freshman and Seniors and from 5:30-7:00 for incoming Sophomores and Juniors. • First day of school for students is Monday, August 15th. Looking forward to the 2016-2017 school year at Mena Public Schools.

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Moments from America’s History: A Life of Honor, Respect and Integrity CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF OLSON • olsonjd@arkansas.net

merica’s story of human freedom and eq uality is replete with men and women who didn’t aspire for greatness, but whose character, convictions and courage compelled them to take a stand for great truths and principles. O ne such man was Frederick Douglass. Douglass was born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey in a slave cabin near the town of Easton, Maryland in February 1818. H e was separated from his mother when he was only a few weeks old and then at around si years of age as left at the plantation of his master y his grandmother t age 15 he ecame a field hand and experienced most of the horrifying conditions that plagued slaves. U pon his escape from slavery at age 20 he went to N ew Bedford, MA, having adopted a new surname from the hero of Sir Walter Scott’s The L ady of the L ake. In 1841, at a meeting of the Massachusetts Antislavery Society, Douglass gave a speech on what freedom meant to him. The society was so impressed that it hired him to lecture about his experiences as a slave, which then led him into more public speaking and writing. ouglass pu lished his auto iography in 1 5, ut had to flee to ngland to pre ent his identity as a runa ay sla e from being revealed. Friends there raised money to buy his freedom and in 1847 he returned to the U .S. and founded an antisla ery ne spaper, the orth tar In 1 he participated in the first omen s rights con ention at eneca alls, H is commanding oratory and statesmanship brought people out of their indifferent attitude toward human life and gave a strong voice to the silent screams of thousands of slaves. This also contributed to broadening the moral view of slavery as evil, and a violation of humanity’s right to life and freedom and its intrinsic value and worth in the sight of G od. Douglass became internationally recogniz ed as an uncompromising abolitionist, indefatigable worker for justice and eq ual opportunity, and an unyielding defender of women’s rights. H e became a trusted advisor to President Abraham L incoln, a U nited States Marshal for the District of Columbia, a Recorder of Deeds for Washington, D.C., and Minister-G eneral to the Republic of H aiti. A self-educated man who converted to Christianity, Douglass stated, “I loved all mankind, slaveholder not excepted, though I abhorred slavery more than ever. I saw the orld in a ne light I gathered scattered pages of the i le from the filthy street gutters, and ashed and dried them, that in moments of leisure I get a ord or t o of isdom from them.” O n August 3, 1857, Douglass gave a speech in which he addressed some timeless truths about freedom which should still resonate for us today. H e stated “For a man who does not value freedom for himself will never value it for others, or put himself to any inconvenience to gain it for others...The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her August claims have been born of earnest struggle...If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet deprecate agitation are men who want crops without plowing up the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning; They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters....Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will q uietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue until they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” Frederick Douglass died on February 20, 1895 at his home in Washington, D.C. H e lived a life of honor, respect and integrity which helped to change the course of history Get’s you back where you belong. through changing the lives of future generations for the better- something he could never have dreamed of when still a slave boy on a plantation on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

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August 3, 2016

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Livestock Feeding Plan Starts Now

BY CARLA VAUGHT, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT

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ivestock producers have spent the summer trying to produce hay to feed their animals this winter. We have had good growing conditions and hay is plentiful. But what is the q uality of this hay? Do you need to invest money in buying supplemental feed to meet your livestock’s needs or will the hay provide all they need? Do you need to plan your hay feeding schedule based on the q uality of each cutting or does all of your hay match up in q uality? Do you need to purchase hay for your livestock or have you grown your own? H ow will you know the answer to all of these q uestions? H ay Testing. It doesn’t matter if you have grown hay or bought hay all of your life, lots of things affect the q uality of your hay when we talk about meeting the nutritional req uirements of your animals. Rainfall, fertiliz er, timing of the harvest, type of forage, weed load - even the time of day and the cloud cover can affect your q uality. Just because you think you have cut and baled great hay doesn’t mean it actually is great hay. The difference between bad, okay, good, and great hay can mean a lot to your pocketbook and even more to your livestock. H ere are some common myths regarding hay and feeding hay to livestock: 1) It is better than a snowball – well, at least with a snowball, we K N O W we have to add nutrients to get your livestock through! Maybe it is N O T better than a snowball. 2) It’s what I have, I have to feed it. Y es, that is true but you may be able to do a little preplanning to know when to feed each cutting of hay to meet the highest needs of your livestock. 3) It has been fertiliz ed, it is good hay! N ot always. The most limiting factor in feeding hay in Arkansas is the energy level, not the protein level. Protein is affected by fertiliz er, energy is affected by the stage of growth when the hay was cut and the type of forage. Energy is calories. 4) It is nice and green so it is good hay. N ice green hay is pretty. We hope it is nice and leafy and weed free as well. Just because it is pretty doesn’t always mean it meets the needs of your livestock. Some of the prettiest green hay out there is K ansas Prairiegrass hay – it tests really bad! So, how do we bust these myths and determine the actual q uality of the hay we are producing? Simple – have your hay cuttings tested through the U of A Forage Testing lab or one of the private forage testing labs across the country. The U of A lab charges $18 for a routine nutrient test and an additional $5 to add nitrate testing to the results. O ther labs have various fee schedules. If you are interested in learning more about pulling hay samples and submitting them to a lab or about what the nutritional needs of your livestock might be at any gi en time, contact the county e tension ofﬁce We ha e lots of information to help Plan ahead to know what you need to have on hand. Typical winter feeding weather is only about 120 days away! We can be reached at 211 DeQueen Street, by phone at 479-394-6018, or by email at cvaught@ uaex.edu

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department July 24, 2016 fficers responded to a verbal altercation at a local laundromat. one of the parties involved wished to press charges. eport was taken of vandalism to the baseball and football areas of the local high school. Three local youths were later arrested for the incident and charged with commercial burglary and criminal mischief. fficers were dispatched to a domestic altercation at a local residence. either party wished to press charges. July 25, 2016 A local man reported the theft of a vehicle from his carport. The car was later located in uffman, Te as. A year old ena youth was picked up by arris ounty Te as authorities and was subseuently released to his father. July 26, 2016 Two year old ena youths were cited for curfew violation. mployees at a local school reported vandalism to the playground. Three local youths were charged in the incident with criminal mischief and criminal trespass. eport was taken of vandalism to a local real estate office. Three local uveniles have been charged in the incident. They were cited for criminal trespass and criminal mischief. fficers were called to a local business regarding vandalism to e uipment on the premises. Three local uveniles have been charged with criminal trespass and criminal mischief. fficers responded to a call regarding a verbal domestic altercation. o charges were filed. July 27, 2016 fficers responded to a call regarding a ena man threatening another man at a local convenience store. harges are pending review of surveillance tapes. Jason Tomblin, , of ena was charged with driving on a suspended

driver’s license. Daniel ay, , of ena was charged with violation of a no contact order and harassment after officers were called to a local residence. July 28, 2016 David eard, , of ena was charged with third degree battery after a call to a local residence. A local woman reported that she is being harassed by her former husband. ase is pending further investigation. July 29, 2016 Jerry ichey, , of ena was charged with breathing or inhaling into icants. oyce Thurman reen, , of ena was charged with disorderly conduct after officers were called to a disturbance at a local business. July 30, 2016 onald . Thomlinson, , of ena was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants. Polk County Sheriff’s Department July 25, 2016 eport of domestic disturbance on ighway ast near Vandervoort. Deputies responded. ne of the parties left the residence for the night. eport from complainant on olk near ove of the theft of a personal document. Investigation continues. eport from complainant on olk near the Ink community of a missing prescription. Arrested was illy . owell, , of ena, on a arrant for Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence. Arrested was athaniel A. iley, , of ena, on arrants for Absconding and two counts of Failure to Appear. July 26, 2016 Arrested wa isty artin S ymanshi, of ena, on a enton ounty arrant. eport of a call from an individual who became lost while traveling through olk ounty. The individual was located. July 27, 2016 Arrested was arry J. lack, , of ena, on a arrant for ossession of Drug araphernalia. Arrested was Jason . Tomblin, , of ena, on a harge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s icense. Also arrested was elissa D. Turpin, , of atfield, on a arrant for Failure to omply with a ourt rder.

July 28, 2016 eport from ossatot iver School District of two separate incidences of break ins, vandalism and thefts at the ickes lementary ampus. Investigation continues. July 29, 2016 eport from complainant on South nd Street in ove of damage to their yard done by an unknown vehicle. Investigation continues. July 30, 2016 eport of threats made toward individuals by a olk ounty person. Investigation continues. eport from complainant on olk near the otter community of forged checks, totaling losses at . . Investigation continues.

Traffic stop on ighway South near ove led to the arrest of li ah . ebre, , on a harge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s icense. eport of a domestic disturbance on olk orth near the Shady rove community. omplainant refused to press charges. Arrested was Jessica D. c ellon, , of ena, on a arrant for Failure to omply with ourt rder. July 31, 2016 o reports were filed. olk ounty Sheriff’s ffice worked one vehicle accident this week. olk ounty Detention enter Jail opulation Incarcerated Inmates, with Inmates currently on the aiting ist for a State Facility.

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For Sale: ooden Anti ue Desk, ft ft, drawers on each side plus a center drawer. Good shape $100. 479234-8843 8/3 Monster Yard Sale – 2 miles west of Louise Durham School on Hwy 8 West. Address is 3911 Highway 8 West, ena, Arkansas. ’s of DVD ovies, ’s of Video games, layStation, bo , intendo, Atari, ube and more) Video game controllers and accessories. All at crazy low prices. This is the entire stock inventory from a gaming store. Also some household items including clothes, scrubs, women’s clothing, small and medium. A alifornia ing Si e attress memory foam and bo springs. How about an 80-foot tower suitable for Wind Generator or Ham Radio. Sale date is August 5th, 6th, and 7th starting at 8 am each day. 8/3

Humane Society of the Ouachitas PET OF THE WEEK arity says “ I’m waiting ” arity is rearing to go to your house This elegant girl has real style. With her beautiful blue gray and white coat and those gorgeous green eyes she truly has that WOW factor! Rarity likes children and will make a great family pet. She is affectionate and is only a year old. ... Spayed ... Shots ... itter bo trained ive us a call. ou’ll be glad you did OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org HSO is a O I Shelter. HSO is not afﬁliated with any other local, state or national animal rescue organization. HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.

Garage Sale Saturday August 6 at 111 N. Adams St. near ouise Durham , rain or shine. omen’s clothes sizes 6-12. Girls clothes toddler to 7. Computer accessories, TV stands, household items, prom dresses and much more. 8/3

Peachtree Assisted Living is currently accepting LPN applications for night shift. 10pm – 6am plus PRN, Friday and Saturday. ay based on e perience. ew graduate ’s encouraged to apply if NCLEX has been passed. Apply in person at 1803 Cordie Drive and ask for Marla Moran. 8/3 Heath Reunion on Saturday, August 6th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Building in Acorn, Potluck. 8/3

FSBO: 3bdrm, 2bth 2300 Sq. ft. home with full length deck and screened in porch located on 5 acres. Beautiful Mountain View just minutes from town. 2 Storage buildings , chicken pen and nice garden area. Price reduced $132,000.00 for more info call 479394-6429. 8/10 For all your housecleaning needs.

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Yard Sale: Elks Pavilion behind Elks - Thursday – Saturday, name brand school clothes boys and girls, household, furniture, outdoor, too much to list. Don’t miss this one. All new vendors and items. Rain or shine. 8/3

THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

Auguest 3, 2016

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‘07 GMC Yukon SLT Gentry Price: $11,995

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