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Arkansas Voters to Decide if Entire State Goes ‘Wet’

2014 Polk County Livestock Exhibitors [PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL CATE] Another chapter has been closed on the Polk County Fair & Livestock Show with 146 hard-working students showing and generating $56,600 during the Junior Livestock Premium Sale. The September 10th issue of The Pulse will feature a full color pictorial.

Bearcat Football Season Kicks-Off

BY LEANN DILBECK Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin announced that the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Amendment met the signature requirements of Article 5, Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution.

The constitutional amendment needed 78,133 valid signatures and the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Amendment sponsors turned in 127,265. At this time, the proposed amendment has at least 87,102 valid signatures. There are still signatures being verified. Martin’s office noted that the total number of valid signatures may increase.

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[PHOTO BY NORM BETZ | UR HOMETOWN SPORTS] Mena’s boys of Fall are set to take on DeQueen in this year’s season opener held on Leopard turf this Friday, September 5, under the leadership of Head Coach Tim Harper.

If you can’t make the game, catch the Bearcats LIVE in action through live-streaming video by going to MyPulseNews.com and clicking on the TV link.

The Bearcats’ first home game will be next Friday, September 12, as they take on Hot Springs.

Prior to kick-off the Bearcat Foundation, Inc. will be hosting a fundraiser to support the Marching Bearcat Band and the Bearcat Booster Club. The fundraiser which will be split equally between the band and booster club will feature a catfish dinner with all the trimmings. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m.

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Autumn at the Farmer’s Market!

SPECIAL TO THE PULSE BY SUZANNE SNOW School has started and despite the golden hot days, we are on our way to Autumn. For many gardeners in Polk County, it's harvest season. I know I CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Even though it has been a couple of years since new menu items were implemented on our kids in school, it seems at the start of every year, the subject is still coming up… at least in the Mom circles. Most kids are used to eating the processed foods and while they do eat a limited amount of fresh fruits or vegetables, they are not used to a big variety of them...and they certainly don't prefer them to say a “Little Debbie.” Our eating habits, as a society, have become deplorable. Not just in WHAT we eat but how MUCH. The effects of which can be seen in all of our health.

Can the same not also be said of our spiritual health as well? Garbage-in will equal garbage-out.

With the amount of filth in the world today, it takes a genuine effort by Christian parents to block some of the messages that are being fed to our children through TV, Internet, music, or video games and make a conscious effort to fill their minds with God's truths. But we have to be clever in doing so because few children want to do something just “because it's good for them.” But the same can also be said for adults.

Because our world is so inundated with the wrong messages, it takes greater effort to feed your mind the right messages. The Enemy is so cunning in how he packages his lies and destructive messages that if we don't make a conscious effort to stay within God's truths, we can be consumed with worldly values and sadly, in today's world, they don't reflect His. 2 Timothy 2:22 says “Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”

I choose to live in a bubble and have raised my kids in that same bubble. It’s a conscious choice to be ignorant of some of the filth that is in today's world. However, we don't need to be ignorant of the fact that the smut is out there but instead, focus our minds to seeking God...not just seeking...but have a hunger for that which is good for us. God's word is food for the soul. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 We can't protect our children from everything but we have such a short time with them to build a foundation and a value system that will enable and empower them to face the world. They can't discern what is good for them as children; that is our job as parents. But a strong relationship with the Lord and the Holy Spirit within their hearts can give them the confidence to reject the temptations the world feeds them. Much like the wrong choices in food...those sinfully delectable ones that taste so good and so sweet but within a short time will leave you hungry again and wanting more...the wrong choices in life that seem so enjoyable and pleasurable at the time will leave you the same way in a short time...feeling empty and wanting more.

So I say again, garbage-in will equal garbage-out. It takes more effort because of the world we live in today but we have to use filters to navigate through the junk and always keep a hungry heart seeking God and His truths. He can guide and give the discernment to know if what we are hearing, seeing, reading, is of Him...whether it's funny or entertaining or not. The Enemy has been so manipulative in his presentation to us and so many people are hungry for that instant gratification that they have become misled. It takes commitment, hard work, and focus to keep our eyes on Him but when we do, we will be abundantly blessed. You may think those hard choices you make...maybe as a parent are not noticed...but ALL are seen by the eyes of God and are mighty in His heart.

Nourish your soul and that of your family's with God's truths...His word is the real “soul food.”

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we have to use filters to navigate through the junk and always keep a hungry heart...”

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Tyson Funds Single Parent Scholarships Fonda Hanes (l) and Merry Williams (r) were named Tyson Scholars and presented Single Parent Scholarship Checks by Tim Norman, Tyson Foods’ Grannis Plant manager. The two scholarships were funded by Tyson Foods. Both recipients are majoring in Information Technology at Rich Mountain Community College. In congratulating Hanes and Williams, Norman noted that Tyson Foods is delighted to support single parents in their dedication to achieving better lives for their families.

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Mena Medical Associates is Officially Open

BY LEANN DILBECK Mena Medical Associates located adjacent to the hospital on 1103 College Drive is officially open this week. Construction began just one year ago on the new 10,400 s.f. medical clinic that will feature twenty-seven exam rooms, eight physician offices, one central waiting room and one central laboratory. MRHS Administrator Tim Bowen said there are multiple benefits of the new construction for the hospital, doctors and especially patients.

Bowen explained that the facility will use all electronic medical records and all of the scheduling will be centralized. Therefore, if you are unable to get in to see one physician within an acceptable time frame, the receptionist has immediate access to all of the physicians at the clinic and can offer you an earlier time slot with a different physician. All of the patient’s medical and billing information will already be in place.

The centralized lab will also allow patient’s to have their blood work done on the premises rather than having to drive over to the hospital’s lab.

Bowen said industry-wide many physicians are transitioning to becoming hospital employees rather than owning and operating their own practices and therefore, this new facility will serve as a tremendous tool for MRHS when recruiting new physicians to the area.

The land and building are actually owned by Longhorn Landholdings and they are constructing the building to the specs provided by the hospital. The hospital has a lease arrangement with the option to purchase at fair or market value on day 366.

Seeing patients at the new Mena Medical Associates are Dr. Thomas Sullivan, General Surgery; Dr. Steve Forrest, Family Medicine; Stephen Luker, Family Medicine; Dr. Richard Eccles, Internal Medicine / Pediatrics; Dr. Kent Schnetzler, Orthopedic Surgery; Dr. Sherilyn & Eric Webb, Family Medicine.

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[TOP LEFT]: The Mena Emblem Club recently made a generous donation to the Cove Library. Accepting the donation is volunteer, Mary Dietzel.

[TOP RIGHT]: Cossatot River State Park interpreter, Shelley Flanary spoke to the Cove Branch of the Polk County Library Wednesday, August 13 about the many interesting facets of the Cossatot River State Park. "Cossatot" is a French word meaning "skull crusher" a reference to the use of the Caddo Indian tomahawk.

Shelley Flanary and Andrew Rollings plan to visit on Wednesday, September 10, at 4 PM to present a program on wild plants, edible and poisonous. Organizers plan to make pine needle tea. Cove library plans to have Cossatot River State Park presentations the second Wednesday of each month at 4PM.

Mena Head Start to Offer Food Program

Save the Children Head Start in Western Arkansas today announced its sponsorship of the USDA Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled persons at MENA HEAD START at 606 Pine Street In accordance with Federal law and the United States Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and, where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination complaint form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html. or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at Program.intake@usda.gov.

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Girl Scout Registration is Now Open

BY LEANN DILBECK [MENA] Have you ever thought of becoming a Girl Scout? If so, now is the time. The yearly registration has begun.

By becoming a Girl Scout, participants will receive the opportunity to: help their community by raising funds for the Angel Tree, sing at nursing homes, participate in Mommy and Me Spa day, attend camp outs and lock-ins, walk in the Christmas Parade, and as always, participate in the Fall Nuts and Candy sales and Girl Scout Cookie sales.

Opportunities are also available to help raise funds for college scholarships. At the end of the school year, two graduating Ambassador (11th -12th grades) Girl Scouts will receive scholarships for the college of their choice.

Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place while teaching them financial responsibility, first aid, community service, self confidence, creativity, respect for others and so much more.

There are also opportunities for valuable adult leaders who help make the program a success. If anyone is interested in becoming a scout or scout leader, please contact Mary Hill at 479-216-6752.

Arkansas Voters to Decide if Entire State Goes ‘Wet’

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posed amendment to the County Boards of Election Commissioners. It will be Issue No. 4 on the November 4, 2014 ballot.

Registered voters will decide on the proposed amendment that if approved, would legalize the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcohol statewide regardless of, whether the county is “dry” or “wet.” The deadline to register to vote for the General Election is October 6, 2014.

County Judge Brandon Ellison explained that the state’s County Judge’s Association signed a resolution against the action, not because of the content, but because of the fact that it takes away local decision. For example, the voters of Polk County could vote to remain dry but if the remainder of the state approves this amendment, Polk County will become wet. Ellison did say, the passage of the amendment would “certainly benefit the county.”

The state’s Alcoholic Beverage and Control Board will still be the governing body issuing the permits. Population is among the considerations given.

For information on voter registration, go to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s webpage,www.sos.arkansas.gov.

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Farmer’s Market

Perez Earns ServSafe Certification

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am spending time almost every day canning, freezing, or dehydrating the abundance of my garden.

At the Polk County Farmers' Market (held Tues., Thurs., and Sat., 7 AM at the Mena Depot,) business seems to slow down this time of year, but the local food growers are still bringing in the harvest to sell. There are many good reasons to come shop at the market, from supporting the local economy to expanding your taste buds by trying something new. We still have the Summer staples like tomatoes, okra, beans, and cucumbers, and we are starting to bring in Autumn crops like pears, apples, and carrots, and in a few weeks it will be back to greens, salad lettuces, and cabbage. Don't forget the jams and handmade soaps, occasionally we even have some delicious baked goods. We have a small group of consistent sellers who say they plan to set up at the market until the first week of October, if not longer.

Many of us could add some fruit and veggies to our diet, so why not buy some from a gardener or farmer who you can meet and chat with?

If your kids are picky eaters, involving them in the process of buying and preparing produce to eat can help them connect with their food and have fun. You never know, they might start to love their veggies when they are fresh from the market!

The market is also a great way to turn your garden extras into cash.

We are still taking vendors but if you'd rather start fresh next year, plan a little extra space into your garden this winter. You can make some money and have fun connecting with other gardeners in a friendly environment.

For more information on how to sell or how to get involved, please email me at suzannesnow@gardener.com I hope to see you at the market!

ServSafe is a nationally recognized Food Safety Course for restaurant managers. Two classes were recently held in Mena, taught by County Extension Agents Kim Hughes and Terrie James. Joey Woodfield from the Arkansas Health Department also assisted in teaching the course. Pictured is Camilo Perez of Papa's Mexican Restaurant receiving his ServSafe Certificate from Kim Hughes. A score of 75% or better is required to pass the exam and a total of 28 participants accomplished this after taking the classes.

The Mark of the Beast (Part 2)

The MHS Class of 1964 recently gathered for their 50th class reunion.

A continued story, adapted from the book, The Marked Bible by Charles L. Taylor (#28)

What’s Happened: Mr. Anderson continues his address upon the Mark of the Beast “To put the matter as it really is, the beast has its mark, its sign, its seal; and opposed are God’s mark, God’s sign, God’s seal. To have the mark, or sign, or seal of the beast is to die; to have the mark, or sign, or seal of God is to live, and to live forever.

“But now we come to the really interesting part of the matter. These terms: mark, sign, seal are used in the word of God with special reference to law, or legal documents. Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal. 1 Kings 21:8. The decree of Haman for the destruction of the Jews in the days of Esther was sealed with the kings ring.

Esther 3:12. The king’s name was in the ring; in this way, documents were sealed, and thus became law. God’s seal, or sign, is the signet portion of His law giving it the force of true law.

“I need not remind you that three essential features are to be found in every law seal: first, the name of the official; second, his designated office; and third, the territory over which his authority extends. Thus the President of our country, in signing any bill or other document, must sign his name, with the title appended, President of the United States. It is not enough that he sign only his name. No; it takes all three: 1, the name; 2, President (office); and 3, United States of America (territory).

“Let us now look at God’s law, the Ten Commandments.

“The first and the last five of the commandments do not mention Jehovah's name. The second, the third, and the fifth give only His name. But the fourth, the Sabbath command, brings to view His name, His office, His realm. ‘The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord [Jehovah] thy God.’ Here is His name. ‘In six days the Lord made the heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is.’ Here He gives His office as Creator, and the extent of His authority as heaven and earth. Jehovah, Creator of the universe - this is His official seal.

The fourth commandment is the official seal of the divine law; and without it, that law would be invalid.

“God Himself constantly points to the fact that He is Creator of all things, as reason why we should obey. See Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:8-11; Jeremiah 10:10-12; Psalms 96:5; 33:6-9; and other texts. And if any of you are going abroad as missionaries to the heathen, remember that only the truth of the fourth commandment, coupled with a conscientious observance of it, will convince them of the supremacy of our God.” “Kindly explain that a little further,” said Mr. Spaulding.

“Well, while the heathen believes in the greatness of his god or gods, he does not worship them as having creative power. Thus when you come to him with authoritative word that

Jehovah is the Creator, that He therefore made all the things which the heathen has worshipped, he sees that even the gods must bow to Jehovah. The Sabbath command thus becomes the signal for him to transfer his allegiance, and your obedience helps him to understand that God still lives, and re-creates those who yield to Him.” And now Mr. Conan spoke. “Mr. Anderson what about the mark of the beast?”

“I think, Mr. Conan,” said the minister, “I will let you answer your own question. If the Sabbath commandment is the seal of God (and it is), and if the mark, or seal, of the beast stands in opposition to it, then, logically, what must we conclude as to the character of the mark?”

“Why, logically, I should say it also is a Sabbath of some kind that is, Sabbath opposing Sabbath,” was Mr. Conan's reply.

“Exactly so,” said Mr. Anderson, “and that is a historical fact, as I showed you yesterday.

The beast, a combination of church and state, in the fourth century of our era, succeeded in substituting tradition for the word of God, and attacking the truth of the fourth commandment, substituted Sunday for the Sabbath. Not very long ago, one of the leading Catholic papers of the United States made the statement that the Catholic Church of its own infallible authority created Sunday as a holy day to take the place of the Sabbath of the old law. ‘We observe Sunday instead of Saturday,’ says a catechism that I saw yesterday, ‘because the Catholic Church, in the Council of Laodicea (A.D.336), transferred the solemnity from Saturday to Sunday.’

So, as God points to His Sabbath seal as evidence of His authority, the Church of Rome points to her Sunday mark as evidence of her authority.

“Many Christians have observed Sunday in good conscience, believing they were doing the will of God; and He accepted the motive, the heart love. But now light is shining. God is calling upon us to turn again to His law and keep it wholly. He pleads with us to restore the Sabbath to its place. See Isaiah 8:16. He counsels us to tread it underfoot no longer. Isaiah 58:13 Those who reject God’s message, will drink the wine of His wrath (Revelation 14:9-11) Do you wonder, my friends, that I am interested in this matter? Is it worth your while to study it? Which will it be with you, Rome or Christ, the Sunday or the Sabbath, the mark of the beast, or the seal of the living God.”

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BY MELANIE BUCK The Rotary Club of Polk County / Mena has announced it’s 3rd annual Tour to the Top Wheel A’ Mena bicycle tour will be held Saturday, September 20.

Cyclists will line up in Janssen Park to begin their race at 8 a.m. There are two tour distances available - a 30-mile route or, for the most experienced cyclists, a 70mile route.

The ride has become very popular with avid cyclists for the challenge of the steep hills and the scenic views that the Ouachita Mountains provide through the Talimena Scenic Drive.

For the first 15 miles, the routes will be the same, taking cyclists through Mena and Acorn to Rich Mountain Community where the 30 mile route will turn towards Queen Wilhelmina State Park, the 70-mile route will continue through to Oklahoma,

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then to the Talimena Scenic Drive. Both routes will go through Queen Wilhelmina State Park before ending at Janssen Park.

Last year, over 70 riders from five different states participated in the 2nd Annual Wheel-A-Mena Bike Tour that serves as a fundraiser for the local Polk County Rotary Club.

If you are interested in participating in the race or route maps, you can visit www.BikeReg.com or visit www.wheelamena.org or the Rotary’s Facebook page by searching Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena.

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This file photo from 2013 captures riders as they take-off from Mena’s Janssen Park to begin their choice of a 30-mile or 70-mile journey across Arkansas’ second highest peak.

Last year, over 70 riders from five different states participated in the 2nd Annual Wheel-A-Mena Bike Tour that serves as a fundraiser for the local Polk County Rotary Club.

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David & Linda Spurgin Honored

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[RIGHT] The Disabled Veteran’s and Disabled Veteran’s Auxiliary honored Linda and David Spurgin at a farewell dinner Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Branding Iron. They were praised for their many years of dedication and hard work in the organization both locally and for the state.

Rex Burns attended the annual Korean War Veteran’s memorial in Little Rock on July 11, 2014 at the AAC Building behind the Arkansas State Capitol.

There were approximately 18 veterans who received an American Peace Medal.

Community Joins Together to Hold Ty Thacker Family Fun Day and 5K

BY MELANIE BUCK

What originally began as a 5K fundraiser quickly turned into an all-out Family Fun Day after word spread of 9-year old Ty Thacker’s diagnosis. As this community has routinely exhibited, multiple groups have come together to support the Thacker family through a very trying time. Ty is the son of Ron and Tonya Thacker of Mena. Ty was recently diagnosed with B strain of Acute Lymphoid Leukemia and is currently undergoing treatment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

The Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, September 13, at Mena’s Bearcat Stadium. The festivities will begin with a 5K race. The day of the race, registration will open up at 6:30 a.m. and the race will start at 8 a.m. Awards will be given for the top qualifiers in each age division.

Lunch, provided by Tyson, will be chicken, potato salad, beans, a roll, and drink, served from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Plates will be $5 each. The Crossing will provide a hot dog lunch for kids for $5 per plate. Music group City on a Hill will provide entertainment during lunch hours. Martin’s Auction will hold a live auction beginning at 1 p.m. and a guest speaker from the “Sharing JED Foundation” and “Sharing JED Outdoors” will also be on hand.

A Water Slide and Spiderman Bouncy house, provided by TLC Memorable Events, will be on site from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., along with a dunking booth. Armbands for unlimited play will be $10 per person. First Baptist Church will have The Frosty Hawg while Corie Bush will have a lot of ‘Ty Decor”, hairbows, etc.

Other activities for the day will include a watermelon seed spitting contest, watermelon by the slice, face painting, a card making table where attendees can make a card for Ty, and much more.

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Mattie Sue Baker Olvera, age 46, of Cove, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 in Mena.

She was born April 26, 1968 in DeQueen, Arkansas to Charles Baker and the late Rebecca Sue Ellis Baker.

She was married to Jose Olvera and was in the Logging and Timber Industry.

Mattie Sue loved to fish, hunt and enjoyed the outdoors. She loved to dance and sing with family and friends.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by husband Jose Olvera of Greenville, Texas; son John Murphy of Mena, Arkansas; daughters Donna James of Mena, Arkansas, Melia Smith of Mena, Arkansas; step-children Destiney Olvera, Joseph Olvera, and Gregory Olvera of Greenville, Texas; father Charles Baker of Cove, Arkansas; brothers Joe Baker and Hilton Baker; seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother Rebecca Sue Baker and brother James Baker.

Graveside services were Friday, August 29, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

BONNIE MAE UPTON

Bonnie Mae Upton, age 93, of Mena passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in Mena.

She was born January 4, 1921 in Dimmitt, Texas to the late William D. Lee and the late Effie Green. She was a nurse in the medical field and loved doing arts and crafts with family and friends. Most of all she loved the Lord with all her heart and was a true witness and example of Christ to all who knew her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be missed dearly by all.

She is survived by sons William Eugene Upton and wife Linda Sue of Mena, Arkansas, Daniel James Upton and wife Linda of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren Sue Ann Lambert of Corpus Christi, Texas, Bill Upton of Azle, Texas, Amanda Lynn Murphy of Mena, Arkansas, Peggy Upton of San Antonio, Texas, Chris Upton of San Antonio, Texas; eight greatgrandchildren and three great- greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents William D. and Effie Green Lee and husband Robert William Upton.

Funeral services were Saturday, August 30, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Frank Hamm officiating. Interment followed in the Big Cedar Cemetery in Big Cedar, Oklahoma under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

MARY H. MURPHY

Mary H. Murphy, age 72, of Hatfield passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 in Mena.

She was born January 12, 1942 in Zafra, Oklahoma to the late Ollie House and the late Ola Parker House. She was married to the late Walter Dale Murphy and was a loving homemaker. Mary also loved to attend Blue Grass festivals, and going fishing and camping with family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by children Glenda Dale McHam and husband Weldon, Ricky Lynn Murphy and wife Kathy, John Ollie Murphy and wife Kela; grandchildren Mac McHam and wife Jessica, Paul McHam and wife Carolyn, Tisha Curtis, Brian Murphy, Donna James and husband Chris, John Murphy and wife Sandra, Melia Smith and husband Jeremy, John Allen Davis, Danen Davis, and Cheyenne Smith; sister Lena McCulley; and a host of great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ollie and Ola House; husband Walter Murphy; brother J.C. House; daughter Brenda Gale Murphy.

Graveside services were Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Rocky Cemetery with Brother Troy Denton officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

HELEN MARY JANE CRANE

Helen Mary Jane Crane, age 91, of Hatfield, Arkansas passed Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Mena.

She was born March 19, 1923 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Brick Pomroy York and the late Martha Nevada Florida York. She was married to the late George Crane, Jr. for many happy years and was a loving homemaker. Helen served her country in the United States Air Force. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by son John Crane of Hatfield, Arkansas; daughters Connie Beck of Hatfield, Arkansas, Kim Toon and husband Darrin of Watson, Oklahoma, Tammy Gibson of Hatfield, Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents Brick York and Martha York; husband George; son Bradley; and daughter Charlotte Beck.

Funeral services were Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers were Kevin Toon, Brent Toon, James Jacobs, Mike Oglesby, Steve Oglesby, and Randy Oglesby.

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BY JACLYN ROSE As the youngest daughter of a Mechanical Engineer who designs heavy equipment, Paulette Sherrer moved around often as a child. “I was born in Waterloo, Iowa, and graduated from Corinth, Mississippi, but there were many schools in between. My mom always made it an adventure. We’d come home from school and there would be boxes out and she’d say, ‘guess where we are moving now,’” said Sherrer.

After graduation Sherrer enrolled in college at Ole Miss, where she was all set to go until her parents decided to move back to Kansas. While driving through Arkansas on their way to see the new house in Kansas, her family stopped in Siloam Springs. They drove on the campus of John Brown University where her father became impressed with the new engineering building on campus. Next thing they knew, Sherrer was enrolled. “I knew no one and had never even been to Arkansas before but it was a God thing. I met Cliff, who was attending on a tennis scholarship, Madison, Paulette, Zane, Cliff, and Hilary the first week of school,” explained Sherrer.

After dating all through college, Sherrer married Cliff, a Polk County native, the same day she graduated college. “Because Sherrer. my family lived so far away they said they could either come for my graduation or my wedding, I told them, no, they could come for both,” said Sherrer with a grin. “I graduated at 10 am and got married at 7 pm.”

The Sherrers have been married for 24 years and have three children: Hilary, Madison, and Zane. “I think you should marry your best friend, someone who wants to be with you through the ups and downs. Cliff and I are both in education, we live the same day and talk about it every evening, there is no disconnect,” explained Sherrer.

After college graduation Cliff was offered a job at Mena Public Schools, by then Superintendent Lonnie Barron. “We planned to move to Mena for two to three years max. I was a big city girl and though we visited Mena often while in college, I couldn’t imagine not living in a city. I thought Mena was precious but I grew up attending the opera and theater,” said Sherrer. The day of back to school professional development came around and Sherrer still did not have a job in Polk County. Through the course of that day she was offered a job as a 6th grade science teacher at Mena Middle School and a job as a 1st grade teacher at Louise Durham. With a passion for elementary education, Sherrer chose 1st grade, where she continued to teach for the next nine years. She then spent ten years at Holly Harshman Elementary as a 3rd grade teacher before spending two years as the district literacy coach.

She finally settled into her current job as Principal of Holly Harshman Elementary. This year she began her 4th year as Principal, and her 25th in education, all for Mena Public Schools.

A genuinely happy and bubbly person, Sherrer longs to create an environment for her teachers and her students that shows them that it is an option to be positive and passionate about what you do. “I had a wonderful upbringing and was always supported and so many of the children do not have that but I feel like if I can create a place they want to get up and come to every day, then I can teach them anything. I tell my students and staff I love them every day, because every one needs to hear that,” Sherrer said.

“I had the opinion the size of the town dictated its offerings and talents. All I knew was the big city but our community is a hidden talent. Three years into our careers, Cliff was given the opportunity to move up to a bigger school but I couldn’t imagine leaving. Because I moved so much, I can make friends with anyone and have never met a stranger. But why not put down roots and let my children know what it is like to go to school with someone from kindergarten through graduation and grow up in a place where everyone knows them by name? You don’t get that from the big city. We lost our home in the 2009 tornado and the next morning our whole yard was covered in people there to help. The community really stepped up and my kids have benefited from that ‘give back and help somebody’ mentality. They learned that from our town helping us,” explained Sherrer.

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BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – The state’s unemployment insurance trust fund has recovered significantly and by the end of the year will not owe any money to the federal government, the governor announced.

A few years ago the state’s trust fund was in debt to the federal government for $360 million because the severe economic recession in 2008 and 2009 that caused so many people to lose work and file for unemployment. After the state fund was exhausted, it relied on federal subsidies to continue paying unemployment insurance to laid off workers.

When the trust fund operates at a deficit for two or more years, the costs to employers is greater, so the governor’s announcement is good news for Arkansas businesses.

He also announced that besides paying down our debt to the federal government, the trust fund was being built up to about $200 million for use in case the economy takes another downturn.

The legislature took steps to shore up the trust fund soon after it became evident that the economic slump of 2008 and 2009 would deplete it. Act 802 of 2009 increased the amount businesses paid into the fund by raising the threshold at which employers pay a tax into the fund. Previously they paid the tax on the first $10,000 of salary and Act 802 raised that to $12,000.

Act 861 of 2013 reduced benefits to laid off workers to generate savings of an estimated $60 million to $70 million a year.

The act trimmed benefits in several ways, including reducing payments to workers from 26 weeks to 25 weeks. Many workers who were out of work for longer than 25 weeks were eligible for extended benefits from a federal program that is separate from the state’s unemployment insurance fund.

Act 861 also held down expenses from the trust fund by freezing an index that previously had automatically raised benefits as average wages increased.

Elected officials had given serious thought to issuing bonds to cover the debt, and the legislature even authorized the governor to call a special election in the event the state’s political and business leaders chose to issue bonds.

However, in part because of resistance by business owners, bonds were never issued and Arkansas was spared the cost of paying fees and interest that bonds require.

A consequence of the depletion of the trust fund is that legislators learned that the state Department of Workforce Services had overpaid millions to workers who continued to receive unemployment even after they had found new jobs. Legislators directed that the payments be audited to prevent abuse and fraud.

The Department referred fraudulent cases to local prosecutors and 234 people were convicted while 25 saw their cases dismissed because they made restitution to the fund.

Arkansas was one of 35 states that relied on advances from the federal government because their state funds had been drawn down so much.

There are still eight states getting advances and 11 states still owe a total of $14 billion to the federal government. According to the governor’s office, California’s obligations represent about half of the total debt.

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BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATE BELL Violent crime and prison overcrowding are issues that will have to be addressed in the next Regular Session of the General Assembly. During the recent Special Session called by Governor Beebe we voted to increase funding for the Arkansas Department of Corrections by $6 million to fund opening of 600 additional prison beds. Even with this additional capacity all indications are that overcrowding will continue to escalate.

The Committee for State Agencies and Governmental Affairs voted last week to begin an internal study. This study will not only look at the cost and ways to fund the building of a new prison, but it will also take a close look at alternatives to decrease the number of Arkansans who are in prisons.

Currently over 17,000 Arkansans are incarcerated and taxpayers spend $23,000 per year to house an inmate. The study will also take a closer look at the success rate of alternative programs for early release.

9% of our General Revenue budget is spent to fund our criminal justice system. That system includes our state police, crime lab, parole system and correctional facilities.

At our most recent State Agencies Committee meeting, members heard a proposal for a program that would provide mentoring and coaching for inmates who are 1 to 2 years away from their release date. The program aims to reduce recidivism and similar programs have had positive results in other states.

Testimony presented in committee indicates that since the early 1990’s incarcerating drug offenders has generated more costs than benefits to taxpayers. Over the next few months, our committee will be also looking closely at opportunities for reducing incarceration of drug offenders by increased utilization of drug courts in lieu of incarceration.

Several members also expressed strong interest in looking at alternatives to building a new prison. One suggestion is to consider existing vacant public buildings around the state. A wide variety of ideas are being considered and explored as alternatives to building and funding a new prison facility.

The new study will take a great deal of time, and our committee has decided to meet once a month from now until the end of the year. We hope to have specific proposals and alternatives ready to present before the next legislative session begins in January.

I appreciate the opportunity to represent you in Arkansas state government. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need assistance with any state agency or department.

I’ll do my best to help. My email is nate.bell@arkansashouse.org and my cell phone number is 479-234-2092. Please feel free to call or text.

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Holly Harshman Elementary Third Grade hosts this year’s Bearcat Friday. It's an exciting time of year at Holly Harshman Elementary School! Bearcat Friday has become an annual event for classroom libraries to open, and a full day of project based learning activities to explode. The staff and students kick off the day with Mena School Superintendent Mr. Benny Weston and Holly Harshman Elementary Building Principal Paulette Sherrer sharing books with the students.

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The Acorn Music Department will be hosting a Talent Show on September 16th in the Acorn Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. First, second, and third place trophies will be awarded to elementary and to high school. If there are enough participants in grades 6-12, we will have middle and high school divisions. In order to participate in the show an entry form must be filled out and returned with a $5.00 entry fee for single acts and $3.00 per person for group acts. Entry forms for grades 6-12 are available through Mrs. Couch and the high school office. Elementary student entry forms will be available through Mrs. Couch and the classroom teachers. Forms and fees must be turned in by Wednesday, September 11th. All acts will be reviewed to make sure they are ready to perform. The Talent Show will cost $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Money raised over the cost of trophies will go to purchase music, instruments and supplies for the Acorn Band and Choir.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

working with a variety of fibers. * 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous will be meeting at Christ Episcopal Church, 803 Church Ave. No dues. No fees. No weigh-ins.

No diets. Call 501-413-4498 or 479-3944240. * 7 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block. For info call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

SATURDAY, 9/6 * 7 a.m. - Polk County Farmers’ Market at the Depot, 520 Sherwood Avenue, Mena.

Local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps, and other crafts. Vendors will be there until sold out. * 8 a.m. - The Ouachita Amateur Radio Association will have their club meeting at the Wonder House on Rich Mountian. Testing will be available. * 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Double Elimination Minecraft Tournament will be at K.O.P.S. Thrift Store (901 Mena St.) $5/person - Ages 13 & under 1/2 price - Free to watch. All participants must register on day of event.

Participants 15 & under must have parent/guardian’s signature before they may enter their first Mena Gaming Association Event.

For more information visit www.MenaGaming.2ya.com or call Nick at 479-216-8961. Proceeds to benefit K.O.P.S. Thrift Store. * 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - The Mena Art Gallery will host a reception for the Ouachita Expressions Show. Join us and see this excellent show featuring painting, photography, and three-dimensional work. * 2:30 p.m. - Olde Lyric Players (Seniors Readers’ Theater) meets at the OLT. 610 Mena St. Participants 50 years of age and older are welcome. * 6 p.m. - PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block.

SUNDAY, 9/7 * 2 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block. For info call 394-7396 or 234-5419. * 2:30 p.m. - A.B.A.T.E. (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Towards Education) monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant. Officers meeting at 2:30, General Meeting at 3. You don’t have to ride to attend or become a member. We are a non-profit organization. * 6:30 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

MONDAY, 9/8 * 5 p.m. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) at the Hatfield City Hall. For more information call (870) 389-6678. * 6 p.m. - The Polk County Republican Committee will be meeting at the Polk County Library, North Room, Corner of 8th and Port Arthur Streets. All are welcome. * 6 p.m. - PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6 p.m. - FREE Weightloss Warriors. First National Bank across from Depot. For infor-

mation call 437-3560. * 6 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome to attend. * 7 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous - 12+12 Study at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block. For info call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

TUESDAY, 9/9 * 7 a.m. - Polk County Farmers’ Market at the Depot, 520 Sherwood Avenue, Mena.

Local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps, and other crafts. Vendors will be there until sold out. * 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Chamber of Commerce Monthly Coffee will meet at Arvest Bank.

The Chamber Coffees are a great opportunity to network with other Mena/Polk County business owners/managers, share ideas and build relationships. * 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come join other artists, from beginners to pros, working on their individual projects in the gallery classroom. For more infomation, please call 479394-3880. * 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404.

Take-out is available. All are welcome! * 5:15 p.m. - Cyclists and Walkers: The Ouachita Cycling Club meets at the Visitor’s Information Center on Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome. * 5:30 p.m. - Second Tuesday Book Club will meet at Christ Episcopal Church, Annex Building, 809 Church Street. If you enjoy reading good books, the Second Tuesday Book Club is looking for additional members.

For more information and details call 3941482 or 394-6221. * 6 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Mena Community Chorus meets at the First United Methodist Church, 501 9th Street, Mena. For more information, call Vicki at 479-234-1109. * 7 p.m. - American Legion Post #18 auxiliary meeting at American Legion in Acorn. * 8 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous at the 1st United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur.

For info call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

WEDNESDAY, 9/10 * 11:30 a.m. - The Mena High School Class of 1959 has scheduled its monthly kick-off luncheon at the Limetree Restaurant. Dutch Treat. Spouses and friends are welcome. If you have questions call 394-6221 or 3944478. * 12 Noon - Mena Lioness Lions Club monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant.

For more information please call 243-3752.

Guests welcome. * 4 p.m. - Cove Library will have a a spe-

cial Cossatot River State Park presentation, "Edible Plants in the Wild." Park Interpreter Shelley Flanary and Biologist Tim Rawlings will teach how to recognize edible plants in the wild. You’ll even get to sample some fresh brewed pine needle tea. You won't want to miss this! Cove Branch library is located right next to Cove Town Hall in Cove at 5568 Highway 71 South. * 6 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous Meeting at 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 6 p.m. - DABC Celebrate Recovery will meet in Room #112. Join us at 300 Dallas Avenue, Mena, 479-394-2697. * 7 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous - Book Study at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block. For info call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

* RED HAT HOTTIES are volunteering at Mena Manor the 1st Monday of each month for BINGO sessions with residents. They also hold BINGO at Rich Mountain Nursing on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Additional volunteers are needed for each of these activities. For more information call Charlie at 870-3343010 or Connie at 479-437-3766. * COVE LIBRARY Beginning September 8th, Cove Branch of Polk County Library is offering Story Time For Young People every Monday at 2 p.m.. Please join us at 2 p.m. every Monday in September as we learn about the weather, and even make our own rain gauge. * HSO’s HUGE 2-day Rummage Sale, will be Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Mena Elks Lodge (on Hwy 375 S, east of Mena).

GREAT BARGAINS! WE WANT TO MOVE ITEMS! 100% of proceeds will benefit the shelter pets at Humane Society of the Ouachitas. * MENA HEAD START is taking applications for preschool children ages 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 Ave. 8 p.m. -3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call 479-437-3733. * THE MENA AREA COMMUNITY CHORUS will present “Give our Regards to Broadway” on Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church located at 501 Ninth Street. The concert is free.

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THURSDAY, 9/4 * 7 a.m. - Polk County Farmers’ Market will meet at the Depot, 520 Sherwood Street, Mena. Stop by for local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps, and other crafts. Vendors will stay until sold out. * 11:30 a.m. - Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Cafe. Contact Lisa Martin at 479-216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 479-2164882. * 5:30 p.m. - Weight Watchers meet at the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-2342297 for more information. * 6:30 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the Parish Hall. * 7 p.m. - Al-Anon, a support group for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking, meets at the First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur, Mena. Call Dotty at 479437-3111 or Sarah 479-234-3620 for more information. * 7 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting will be at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block. For info call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

FRIDAY, 9/5 * 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - The Fiber Group will meet at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come and bring your project and join this group

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BY JACLYN ROSE In 1975, Don and Judye Myers along with their three children: Cotye Myers, Brandi Myers Sachs, and Justin Myers, moved to Mena from Fort Smith. They knew they wanted to get into the drive-in business and started what was originally a Sonic, and later was changed to Myers Cruizzers Drive-In. Almost 40 years later, they have become a local institution. If you have been in Mena long, you probably have fun memories of the drive-in, and most likely a favorite meal or drink that goes a long with them.

“We have met a lot of great people and over my time have had, I don’t know how many hundreds of high school kids work here, and you know sometimes a male and female would both work here and then get married and their kids work here when they’re in high school. Now we have some of their grandkids. We have a long history,” explained Don. Coyte, Brandi, and Justin, all Mena High School graduates, grew up in the business, and started working there when they were old enough. “When we were little, Justin and I used to get in trouble for opening chip packages and not eating them all,” said Brandi with a laugh. “And when Justin was little we would put him in a big chip box so he would stay still. He won’t exactly fit in one now,” added Don. The three Myers children now run Cruizzers for the most part and give their dad a much needed break. “Dad used to work from open to close everyday of the year, except Christmas and Thanksgiving. We now have an assistant manager, Nick Vekre, who has been with us since he was sixteen. He’s the only person who watches it when we’re not here, so we can be together as a family when we need to be,” explained Brandi. “He is the same thing as family to us,” added Justin.

Every order placed at Cruizzers is made hot and fresh, nothing is pre-cooked. The Myers family, and their employees, work hard to give their customers exactly what they want, exactly the way they want it. “We switched from Sonic to Cruizzers because they wouldn’t let us put on the menu what Mena customers wanted us to serve them,” explained Justin. “We always put the customer first,” added Don. “One time we had a hamburger wrong so I drove thirty miles out to the lady’s house to deliver a correct one. She couldn’t believe I would drive that far for one burger but she was happy,” said Justin.

Through their business, the Myers family has met many interesting people. “One time we had a customer drive 800 miles in a day to eat an order of pickle-o’s and left the next day,” said Cotye. “We have built a relationship with many of our customers. We know what they are going to order when they pull up. We’ll say, there’s Coke guy, or Pepsi guy, or bacon cheeseburger,” said Brandi.

The Myers family and Cruizzers are also passionate about Relay for Life. “We got involved in 2012 after my aunt died of pancreatic cancer. It was very fast; she passed away three months after her diagnosis. We have really had a blast serving food and raising money for the cure,” explained Brandi.

“Some of the best young youth in the world work here. You couldn’t find a better bunch,” said Don. “We try to make everyone feel like family, and make it fun. Many of our employees leave and then come right back, or go off to college and then come back to work.

We are so thankful for our wonderful employees and for David Jones who is our radio man. He does a great job,” added Brandi.

“We work hard to keep everything consistent, I don’t like change.

We’ve been here nearly 40 years and we have fought through tornados and high water but we are still here,” said Don.

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Design Ideas for Football Season

By Kim Hughes, County Agent -FCS Create a fun place to watch the games, with decor to match.

Football season has arrived, and for the next four months your home may well be inundated with sights and sounds of football whistles, crashing helmets, and of course, football paraphernalia.

You may not want your home to be mistaken for a sports hall of fame, but from jerseys to trophies and plaques there may not be enough room to display it all. There are many creative ways to show your support of the sport that are a lot better than storing everything in a cardboard box. There are many solutions to this decorating dilemma and also show your support of the home team.

If you have the luxury of space, create a comfortable den to stretch out and watch the game. Decorate surrounding walls and shelves with collectibles from your family's favorite teams.

Is there an older gamer in your midst? Use antique trophies as flower vases. How's that for a balance of masculine and feminine?

No matter the sport, little helmets add big style. Integrate your child’s sporting equipment into his room's decor and maybe less of it will end up on the floor. You know the saying, "If you can't beat them, join them."

Have your treasured sports collectibles framed and hung gallery-style. The archived pieces make a proud display and are preserved for many generations to come.

For a less expensive option, frame a jersey yourself using a frame from a mass retailer. This gives you the flexibility to switch from football to basketball immediately after the Super Bowl.

Show support for your budding athlete in a big way. Paint a wall with chalkboard paint (it now comes in colors!) and help them to map out their winning strategy.

Tiny tokens of appreciation are the easiest to blend into your decor. A silver helmet is a lovely accent among a pair of floating shelves. Need a change? Use a statuette as a paperweight or a bookend.

These and other decorating ideas can make your home a welcome retreat for football fans in your family and among your friends. Let the games begin!

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The children of Richard and Linda Owens invite family and friends to join them in celebrating their parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Hatfield, Arkansas.

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Try this creative recipe that infuses a fruity flavor into your batter by using new fruitier-tasting Trix cereal.

Shawn Syphus at the popular blog “I Wash…You Dry,” whipped up some fun when she created Trix Pancakes: Ingredients • 3 cups buttermilk (not low fat if possible) • 1 cup Trix cereal • 2 cups flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp salt • 4 tbsp sugar • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten • 4 tbsp salted butter, plus extra for griddle

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• Lightly butter the griddle and pour 1/2 cup of batter on at a time. Let pancakes cook for two minutes, or until bubbles start to appear in the center. Gently flip over and cook for an additional minute or until golden brown on bottom.

• Transfer to a plate and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve. Top with additional butter, whipped cream and syrup if desired.

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ARTS

September 3, 2014

Chance to Audition for Two Shows at OLT

BY MARILYN BROWN Calling all actors!!

September will be a busy month at the Ouachita Little Theatre.

Rehearsals begin on Sept. 9, for October’s Bell, Book, and Candle.

But there are two more shows that will round out the year at OLT. On Thursday, September 4, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., auditions will be held for the November production of The Glass Menagerie, directed by Brad Storey.

Auditions for Little Women, OLT's December Christmas play, will be held at the theater on Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., and Monday, September 22, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. These auditions may still be several weeks away, but you can start preparing now to win your favorite role.

Below is a list of the roles which are being cast for Little Women. Audition scenes for these various roles, which should be memorized before auditions, may be picked up at the Polk County Library, or you may contact Marilyn Brown at twinbridgie@gmail.com and request that a particular audition scene be emailed to you.

Prior to the first rehearsal on Oct. 27, there will be two read-throughs: Sep. 23, when scripts will be distributed, and Oct. 13. Performances are December 5-7 and 12-14.

Mike Martin, who will be directing this play, promises play participants an exciting theater experience as they work together to stage a fantastic production. You may contact him at 870-490-0362 or gnort88@sbcglobal.com. Mike will also be needing backstage crew members and individuals to help with costuming, lighting, and sound.

Female Lead Roles: Jo March, Meg March, Beth March, Amy March. Female Supporting Roles: Mrs. March (Marmee), Aunt March. Female Small Roles: Mrs. Gardiner, Dora.

Male Lead Role: Laurie “Teddy” Laurence. Male Supporting Role: Mr. March, John Brooke, Professor Bhaer, Mr. Laurence.

The OLT has a big heart because of all those involved, but it will only become stronger and more vital as new people are drawn in. As always, if the stage is not for you, we still have plenty to do. If you are interested in any aspect of the theatre, contact us at 479-243-0186 or stop by the theatre at 610 Mena Street.

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Plans Speed Up for Ouachita Arts Celebration

BY JUDY THOMPSON Excitement grew as the Ouachita Arts Celebration (OAC) Committee met this past week. As the first ‘strictly arts’ festival plans are underway, community involvement is increasing. The area of downtown on Mena Street around Janssen and Maple is being recognized more frequently as the Arts District in Mena. The OAC scheduled for Saturday, November 1, will not only showcase skilled and talented local and area artists, it will draw in those in attendance. There will be something for all ages, including hands-on art for children.

Vendors are currently being sought to display and/or sell their original art creations. The number of artists’ booths will be limited. Those interested in having a booth should go to Facebook, Ouachita Arts Celebration for rules and application. All art must be that of the applicant.

Commercial products and buy/sell merchandise will not be accepted. The space of each booth is 12’ x 12’ and booth cost is $20. Applications and attachments will go before a jury committee to determine acceptance. Deadline for vendor applications is October 1. Vendors must supply their own tables, tents, and/or displays. All spaces will be located on street surface.

Vendor rules and application may also be picked up at the Mena Arts Gallery, 607 Mena Street.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-109. notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above named school district will be held on September 16, 2014, for the following purposes: To elect 1 member to the Board of Directors for a term of 3 years; To submit the question of voting a total school tax rate (state and local) of 35.9 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District. The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate") to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State.

As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 35.9 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 10.9 mills for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.

The total proposed school tax levy of 35.9 mills represents the same rate presently being collected.

The Mena School District has chosen to hold their election with Absentee and Early Voting only. No polls will be open on Election Day. The School has no candidates with opposition and there will be no change in millage. Absentee and Early Voting will be held at the Polk County Clerk’s office, 507 Church, Mena, Arkansas beginning Tuesday, September 9th through Monday, September 15th during the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF POLK COUNTY ARKANSAS By Secretary

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BY MELANIE BUCK The Hunter’s Draw is a 52-week, weekly drawing held by the Polk County Fair & Rodeo Association. The Association sells the tickets for $50 each and can be purchased from any Polk County Fair & Rodeo Association Board Member. Most drawings held are for firearms but occassionally, other prizes such as Yeti Ice Chests can be won as well. All profits from the drawing go towards maintaining the Polk County Fairgrounds, specifically, the bleachers at Andy Risenhoover Arena. Last year, enough money was raised to fix one-half of the bleachers however, this year, more money is needed to repair the other half.

Right: Roy Anderle is the winner of a Mossberg ATR 243 rifle.

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R i g h t : Melissa Ham is the proud winner of a Ruger 10-22 rifle.

Left: Jeanne Rath, pictured with James Turner, won a Henry 22 magnum pump rifle.

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R i g h t : Melissa Ham is the winner of a Savage .243 rifle.

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HISTORY

September 3, 2014

Moments From America’s History

Have We Learned Anything From History?

BY JEFF OLSON The first week of September marks the anniversaries of both the beginning (1939) and end (1945) of World War II. The War began 75 years ago when Germany invaded Poland and ended with Japan's surrender aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. As with all wars, there are lessons to be learned from World War II. German philosopher Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) is noted for stating that “We learn from history that we do not learn from history.” While his intent behind the statement was somewhat out of context with my purpose here, I nevertheless believe that there is some truth to be gleaned from it.

The origins of America's greatness can be traced to several sources, but the Biblical precepts of the pre-eminence of human life in the created order, the doctrine of original sin, the rule of law, and liberty of conscience are among the leading ones. Most of our Founders rejected the Enlightenment myth of the innate goodness of man; a myth which was confirmed as such by the French Revolution (1789-1799). Fast forward to 1930s England and Europe. Both had been predominantly Christian cultures, but this was a period when faith in the social sciences and in intellectual solutions to moral problems had risen to an apex. Christian Scientists believed all evil to be an illusion that could be eliminated by the exercise of the mind, and the harshness of human evil from earlier wars no longer seemed real. With few exceptions, among them Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), Christian leaders failed to see the critical moral issues unfolding in Europe, especially Germany, and consequently the church neglected to provide an independent moral compass. Bonheoffer made a strong effort in appealing to these leaders, but they either could not or would not understand what the church struggle in Germany represented. The church was unfortunately caught up in the trends of the day, surrendering its influence as the moral voice and conscience the country so desperately needed. In Bonhoeffer's words, "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak.

Not to act is to act."

Adolph Hitler was determined to fulfill his ideological conquest and in doing so far exceeded, in a very perverse way, government's ordained and delegated role. To him the state was everything and he was its god. In the face of his tremendous popularity, practically all institutions of society succumbed to his control and failed to challenge him. This was statism and tyranny at its worst. Only the church had the independence and the institutional power to stand between Hitler and absolute totalitarianism, but the church was alone and divided from within and, with most of her people compromising or abandoning their inherent Judeo/Christian principles and values and even supporting Hitler’s agenda, the church failed to hold the state to account.

This dark era of history serves to remind America (and the world) that, in a constitutional republic and free society where democracy is a core component, the citizenry must be informed and pro-active, no matter who their leaders are. The lessons of 18th-century France and 1930s England and Germany instruct us of the consequences of misplaced faith, neglected personal responsibility, and the misunderstood institutional roles of church and government. Perhaps most of all - they remind us of the evil that still resides within man and how its various manifestations, some with total disrespect for human life and freedom, cannot be ignored or underestimated. Evil must be recognized for what it is, confronted, and defeated. In recent days, one of the terrorist groups from the Middle East told the world that their flag will fly over the White House. It has been 200 years ago (War of 1812) since an enemy last set foot there, and he burned it to the ground. We must not let it happen again.

"S

ilence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak.

Not to act is to act."

-Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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SELECTED RESPONSES TO OUR RANDOM QUESTIONS OF THE DAY:

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE COUNTY FAIR? Alyssa Lance Seeing the smiles on my kids faces when they're having so much fun!!

Lorea Fairless Funnel cakes.

Amber Tucker Baker Riding the carousel with my daughter ( because my son thinks he is too old to ride rides with mom)! And of course Carmel apples.

James Cook Games and sign up building for free stuff

Ariel LaSalle Riding the rides and and winning prizes!

Susan Sebren The exhibit entries are fun.

Christopher Henderson Food

James Horn Dreaming about which hot tub i want from the family fun pools and spa displsy

Amber Powell COTTON CANDY, and seeing how excited my kid's are!

Lacifer C. Yoakem The creepy carnies.

Eric Austin The education building.

Matthew Cline Games an Rides

Debi Hendricks Funnel cakes and people watching.

Bridgett Atkins Family time! Enjoy seeing families together.

Allen Ellis Seeing my daughters meet up with different friends and riding the rides together.

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Old ranch owner John farmed a small ranch in Montana. The Montana Wage and Hour Department claimed he was not paying proper wages to his workers and sent an agent out to interview him.

'I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them,' demanded the agent.

'Well,' replied old John, 'There's my ranch hand who's been with me for 3 years. I pay him $600 a week plus free room and board. The cook has been here for 18 months, and I pay her $500 a week plus free room and board. Then there's the half-wit who works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night.'

'That's the guy I want to talk to, the half-wit,' says the agent.

'That would be me,' replied old rancher John.

September 3, 2014

Unplug to Enjoy Life (Like We Use To Do...)

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BY MELANIE BUCK The Polk County Fair was held last week and was met with excited children waiting for the rides and looking for their school projects in the education building... or were they?

For the very young, mostly under 13, that was exactly the case. However, for the teens, and adults of 2014, it was met just like everything else seems to be these days... with technology in hand.

How many of you saw teens and adults, walking around looking at their mobile device more than the beautiful projects that lined the walls of the fairgound’s buildings. Or maybe they were missing that beautiful smile on a tiny lit-up face of a child riding their first ‘big kid’ ride?

Most of us are guilty of at least one of these examples, the question is, how do we get back to that ‘fair’ mentality? Not fair as in ‘life isn’t fair’ but fair as in ‘the simple life’? We used to all enjoy going to the fair, seeing folks you haven’t seen for a while, watching your children or grandchildren experience the bright, flashing lights, or maybe eating their first caramel apple. Has technology strayed us from those wholesome values? Maybe...

I, for one, know that I am guilty of missing out on timeless memories due to that notso-important phone call or text. Even posting one of my ‘proud momma’ pictures ‘real quick’ on Facebook leads to hours of reading posts. So what do we do?

One idea I’ve started while we’re on trips or outings is to leave my phone in the car. It really does work. It causes a panic sometimes because, like everyone else, I hit my pocket and think, ‘oh no, where is my phone?’ until I realize I’ve left it in the car. I think we all need to remember that we lived for a million years without them, so we know we can survive for a few minutes, or hours, without them for those timeless memories we seem to be losing all too often.

If you don’t think that you are part of this mass mobile movement, start checking yourself. I’ve missed whole conversations, basketballs swishing the net, and so much more, before I realized, I really can tuck my phone away. We only get one chance on this earth, is your mobile device worth missing such important milestones?

Let’s get back to that simple, ‘fair mentality.’ However, before you talk to your teen about what they’re missing, search yourself and try to count the hours you spend on mobile technology, and what you’re missing.

You know, maybe there should be an app for that?

Until next week, Happy Un-Plugging!

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OPINION

September 3, 2014

Justice...

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BY MICHAEL REISIG I have a sad truth for you today – there is no such thing as justice in this world anymore – if there ever was. America may have been the final experiment with it, but the hate congeners, and the race mongers, and the power brokers have stolen it, or sold it, or simply perverted it.

In 1865, we fought an internal war that killed two-thirds of a million Americans, primarily to give justice to a single group of folks. Since then (and particularly for the last century) we have been in a constant mode of reparation for our prior sins. Today, we are a country torn apart by a new perverted sense of justice that demands we continually overlook indiscretion, brutality, and anti-Americanism for the sake of race – on behalf of some hackneyed, constantly manipulated guilt complex that should have been put to bed long before now.

We have lived as if there was a simple pill of concession most of America should take, and everyone would be fine – we would share the wealth and the knowledge and live happily ever after.

But the truth is, perfect justice is an illusion, because you’re dealing with imperfect human beings, and you can only experience a sense of this justice if you’re on the side dispensing it. To my mind’s eye, authority and due process have to be combined with integrity. Justice should consist of one set of irrefutable, unchangeable rules so that each man and woman is judged in exactly the same fashion. It should be a corridor without color, race, or creed – an unwavering pendulum that never swings to one side or the other to satisfy the present edicts of society.

America has tried to create justice with rules, but somewhere along the line we discovered that the words in the rules could be changed, and their meanings twisted. It started with lawyers, but like an intellectual disease, it spread to the politicians, and led to the public. Theodore Roosevelt had it right when he said, “Justice consists not in being neutral between wrong and right, but in finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found.” The trouble with our laws today is that they come in shades – the criminals know their “rights” better than their wrongs. When you add pandering, politically correct news agencies to this, what you’re left with is pandemonium every time police or government try to enforce laws within certain segments of our society.

Regardless of what we think justice should be, or how it should be dispensed, the highest court of all is still conscience – it supersedes all others. Unfortunately, America is really short on conscience these days. I’m a firm believer that if people spent more time seeking education, conscience, and truth, there would be far less need for “justice.”

Each time there is a racial “incident” of some sorts we are bombarded by the concept that justice must be “exacted” rather than truth determined. We constantly witness acts of violence and looting within our cities – knee-jerk mayhem – committed as an affirmation of rights following situations with questionable law enforcement or racial episodes. Most of us realize that this is a perversion of justice, yet we do nothing about it. If we are forced by these new social rules to believe the smaller lies, it eventually becomes much easier to accept the larger ones, and when we fail to punish people who break our laws, for whatever reason, we’re not simply protecting their longevity, we are undermining the foundations of justice for the next generation.

In our constant, frantic quest for racial and social injustices we are stepping beyond the borders of reason and becoming an inquisition. The Spanish Inquisition, in its search for heretics, became little more than a group of government authorized Nazis. We need to be careful that we don’t lose sight of integrity and truth while we search out injustice.

I’ll leave you with a quote from the Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero: “For there is but one essential justice which cements society, and one law which establishes this justice. This law is right reason, which is the true rule of all commandments and prohibitions. Whoever neglects this law, whether written or unwritten, is necessarily unjust and wicked.”

Tales of Jake Strider Character…

BY MICHAEL REISIG Character – it’s an interesting word. It’s neither a gift nor a burden, and no one is born with it. It becomes your responsibility to discover. It can refer to the quality of an individual, or the uniqueness. A person can have character, or be a character. One thing is certain: It’s rarely developed in comfort – it is the experience of trial and challenge that generally develops this quality. The threat of hard work also determines character – some people turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.

Along the way, there are desirable traits that come with this rare element, and one in particular that comes to mind is how we treat our fellow man (and woman). Another of the more notable indexes is how we deal with people who are not in a position to do us any good, and how we treat individuals in lesser stations of life, or those who can’t defend themselves. How well you handle power is a strong indicator of your inner quality, and remarkably enough, what a person finds humorous tells you much about his or her character. One final note I would add to this line of thought: I have never known a person who was cruel to animals to have quality of character – these two aspects are simply not compatible.

Even more than knowledge, character buys you respect. The discerning person is more concerned with their character than their reputation, because character is what you really are, while reputation can be manipulated. If you wish to give your children something to guide their lives by, give them character, because people of character do the right thing even if no one else is watching – not because they think they can change the world, but because they refuse to be changed by the world. I’ve noticed in my life that those people with real character can’t be easily manipulated because their sense of certainty keeps them from the slippery slope of indecision. People with good intentions make promises. People with good character keep them.

Character is also a powerful gift during the emergencies of life, because you spend less time trying to figure out what to do – you already know what is right – and quite naturally leadership descends from character. The author Robert Tew once said, “Strength of character isn’t always about how much you can handle before you break.

It’s also about how much you can handle after you break…”

In a world today, where “image is everything,” I’ll leave you with an old Nigerian quote: “Ugliness with good character is better than beauty.”

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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Polk County Sheriff’s Department (Continued from last week) August 22, 2014 Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 8 West near the Rocky community led to the arrest of Jon C. Mesamore, 37, of Mena, on Charges of DWI II and No Driver’s License.

Arrested was Christopher S. Brock, 31, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Crystal L. Davis, 30, of Mena,

on a Warrant for Criminal Trespass and Theft of Property.

Arrested by an officer with the U.S. Forest Service was Fausto A. Mandujano, 36, of Muse, OK, on Charges of DWI, Driving Left of Center, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Refusal to Submit.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Stephanie A. Abbott, 34, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Albert J. Watson, 38, of Mena, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and No Seatbelt.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Joshua T. Wright, 32, of Mena, on a Charge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

August 23, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 38 near

Hatfield of the theft of tools, valued at $100.00.

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

Report of a vehicle accident on Polk 117 near Mena led to the arrest of Tyler S. Secor, 28, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving.

August 24, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 188 near the Acorn community of the theft of a chainsaw, gas blower and weed eater, all valued at $700.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 76 East near Mena of the theft of a chainsaw and weed eater, all valued at $390.00. Investigation continues.

Report from Polk County Detention Center of an altercation between inmates.

Investigation continues.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 30 Incarcerated Inmates; 17 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 5 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

August 25, 2014 Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near Mena of the theft of metal items all valued at $100.00. Arrested was Martin R. Henry, 47, of Mena, and Crystal L. Davis, 30, of Mena, each on a Charge of Theft by Receiving.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 49 near the Shady Grove community. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

August 26, 2014 Report of an overturned utility truck on Highway 71 North near the Acorn community.

No injuries were sustained in the accident.

Request for assistance from the Mena Police Department for a domestic violence call.

Suspect was arrested by Mena PD. Report from a business in Hatfield of $250.00 in damages to a front door believed to have been done by a rock thrown by a vehicle tire.

Arrested was James D. Cochran, 30, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Impairing the Operation of a Vital Public Facility.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Jeremie R. James, 30, of Mena, on a Warrant for Sherwood Police Department.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Trevor C. Hodges, 26, of DeQueen, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

August 27, 2014 Arrested was Krystal M. Neer, 29, of Mena, on a Warrant for two counts of Failure to Appear.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Robert H. Roberts, 23, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

August 28, 2014 Arrested was Myron L. Swope, 51, of Cove, on a Warrant for Fleeing.

Arrested was Joseph R. Holmes, 29, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

September 3, 2014

August 29, 2014 Report from walk-in complainant of being harassed by an acquaintance at their place of employment. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from Ouachita River Schools of concern over a confiscated document.

Officer spoke with all involved parties, found no immediate threat.

Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 173 near Mena of the theft of $176.00 in cash.

Investigation continues.

August 30, 2014 Report from walk-in complainant of the theft of $250.00 in tools from a vehicle while parked at the fairgrounds. Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 280 near Cove involving ex-spouses. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 34 near Hatfield. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Highway 8 East near Mena of damage to a vehicle window and the theft of a purse containing $35.00 cash and financial items. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Cove of the theft of items from a grave, all valued at $130.00. Investigation continues.

Report of an individual walking in the middle of Highway 88 East near the Yocana community led to the arrest of Cade W. Lambert, 28, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 North in Mena led to the arrest of Darrell D. Cochran, 56, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving.

August 31, 2014 Report of a vehicle parked in the middle of Polk 74 led to the arrest of Arylan J. Rausch, 18, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 37 near the Old Potter community led to the arrest of Terry L. Evans, II, 27, of Mena, on Charges of Public Intoxication, Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Arrest. Also arrested was Kimberly D. Simpson, 28, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, No Liability Insurance, Expired Tags and Disorderly Conduct.

Traffic stop on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Donald Hummel, 53, of Mena, on a Charge of DWI. Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 189 near the Acorn community led to the arrest of Jason S. Tallant, 38, of Mena, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 31 Incarcerated Inmates; 16 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 4 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

POLICE

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.

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AGRICULTURE

September 3, 2014

MENA FEED & SUPPLY Weekly Publication

Fall Armyworm Problems Continue

BY CARLA VAUGHT Hay meadow and pasture owners continue to be plagued with infestations of Fall Armyworm. This pest started showing up in mid-July and has continued to be a problem across the county. The worm has a huge appetite and can wipe out a field of grass overnight if not controlled.

The life cycle of the Fall Armyworm starts out on the Gulf Coast each year and works its way north as the summer progresses. It starts as a moth that flies north, stops and lays eggs, and then dies. The eggs hatch into small greenish stripped worms that grow in size as they eat your grass. When worms reach a certain size and environmental conditions get right, and they go into the soil and pupate. They emerge once again as moths that start the process over, continuing to move north. Multiple generations can hit each year.

Many of the pastures and hay meadows have been sprayed multiple times to save the forage for grazing and hay. If you have not been checking your fields, chances are that you may not have the grass you think you do. Fields should be scouted daily to monitor for the need to spray. You may not think it is necessary to control them, but your neighbor sure may! These pests are expensive. They eat the grass that you are using or planning to use for feed for your livestock. They waste the fertilizer, fuel, and cost of time that you have invested in your field. They weaken the grass crop by keeping it grazed to the ground repeatedly.

If you scout your fields and find worms or grass with only the midrib of the blade left, you need to check in to spraying to control the pest. There are several products on the market that do a good job.

Contact the County Extension Office for more information on identifying and controlling Fall Armyworm. We can be reached at the office at 211 479-394-2211 DeQueen Street, or by calling 479-394-6018.

Deer Plot Seed Wheat Seed Rye Grass 479-394-3800

South of Town on Hwy 71

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FEED, FERTILIZER & MORE 1357 Polk 74 • Mena, AR 71953 Jerry & Barbara Hansbrough Office: 479-394-6111 ••• Cell: 479-243-5608 Fax: 479-394-6110 www.jandbliquidfeedandfertilizer.com jandbliquidfeedandfertilizer@gmail.com

J & B Liquid Feed and Fertilizer now carries a full line of certified organic fertilizers and insecticides. We are pleased to be your local distributors for products from Neptune's Harvest and Sea-Agri.

We have a variety of products for gardens, lawns, flowers, as well as hay meadows and pasture land: Garlic Spray for natural insecticide and mosquito repellent, Sea-90 Mineral Fertilizer, Hydrolyzed Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer, Crab Shell Multi-Purpose Plant Food, Soluble Seaweed Powder, and Kelp Meal.

We still carry Western Livestock Mineral, Pro Energy Liquid Feeds, net wrap and baler twine, a full line of herbicides and insecticides, as well as our liquid nitrogen. We spread ag lime. In addition to Two Old Goats lotion for fibromyalgia and arthritis, we are going to be carrying Sea Mist Therapeutic Magnesium Oil plus a variety of gourmet sea salts from The San Felipe Salt Company.

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September 3, 2014

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UP TO 20 WORDS - $4 PER WEEK, $0.25 EACH ADDITIONAL WORD BORDER $1 Education Homemakers Club (EHC) will be having a rummage sale, Saturday, Sept 6, from 8-4 in the education building at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Lots of good stuff and baked goods.

Best Price Scrap! I pick up old cars, trucks, and other scrap metal. Please call Sonny (Mena) Home: 479394-1174. Cell: 479-234-9079.

Clean & Comfortable Housing since 1969 J Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals, Hwy. 71N, Mena. 479394-1252.

Fall Classes start the last week in August. PreSchool - Elementary - Teens - Boys & Girls Gymnastics - Ballet - Tap - Jazz/Hip Hop Twirling - Cheerleading. Fassler Academy of Dance & Gymnastics 819 Mena Street, Mena, AR 71953. 479-394-4330 or 479-394-5102.

I buy Sterling Silverware forks, knives, and spoons.

May be damaged but must be marked ‘sterling’. I buy pre-1965 U.S. Silver Coins. Top prices paid for pre1935 U.S. Silver Dollars and also one ounce rounds and bars. Dan’s Pawn, 100 Hwy. 71S at 1st St., Mena.

479-394-5515.

Multi Family Yard Sale Sept 5-6. Friday from 82 and Saturday 8-12. No early shoppers on Friday, please (have to take kids to school). Lots of clothing in a variety of sizes (up to mens XXL), a lot of Bearcat and Ladycat clothing, home decor, bar stools, desk chair, and much more.

480 Polk 74. Take first right past Handy Hardware for 2 miles. Rain or Shine.

Round Robin Revival - 7 p.m. Special singers each night. September 7 - 9 Christ’s Church of Mountain Fork, 5696 Hwy 8 W. Questions? 479234-7873.

Joe Bill Ward: Specializing in Concrete, Septic Tanks, Gravel, Backhoe, and Dump Truck Services. Over 40 yrs. experience. 479-883-9298.

For Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console/Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In excellent condition.

Asking $300. Call or text 479-216-3091.

Farmers Market: Kids going back to school?

Feed them healthy local produce. Fall items coming soon. Mena Depot. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. 7 a.m.

Huge Sale- Friday, Sept 5, from 8 to 5, Saturday, Sept 6, from 8-12. Christ Episcopal Church - 803 Church St. Desk, Books, Shark Carpet Sweeper and many more really nice things!! Proceeds go to local charities.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above named school district will be held on September 16, 2014, for the following purposes: To elect Cheryl Boyd, Toy Adams, and Robbye Strother to the Board of Directors for a term of 4, 2, and 1 years; To submit the question of voting a total school tax rate (state and local) of 31.3 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District. The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 31.3 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 6.3 mills for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.

The total proposed school tax levy of 31.3 mills represents the same rate presently being collected.

The polls will open at 7:30 a.m. and will close at 7:30 p.m. at the following polling places: Ward or Precinct/ Polling Place Absentee ballot and Early Voting Only Zones 1,2,3,4,5 Polk Co. Courthouse Zones 5,6,7 Montgomery Co. Courthouse Signed, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS

By C. Eugene Monk Secretary J & N Dozer - 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.

House For Rent: 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Country Setting.

No Smoking. No Pets. Rent Could be negotiable $650/Mo. 479-234-5861.

Try Acupuncture - conditions treated: weight loss, fibromyalgia, smoking reduction, migraine/tension headaches, joint pain - shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, neck/back pain. Dr. Max DeLee D.C.F.I, AMA 1142 D Hwy 71 S (Inside Dr. Simpson D.C Office) Mena. AR. For Appt. call 501-282-6754.

Huge 2-day Rummage Sale, benefits Humane Society of the Ouachitas. Sept 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sept 6, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Mena Elks Lodge.

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Five J Electric is accepting applications for electrical journeymen and apprentices. Call 479-394-3422 for an application.

Wanted for use in OLT’s next Production, Bell, Book & Candle: 1950s-60s Art Deco Style Furniture and decorations including, but not limited to: Couch, Console Table, Liquor Cabinet, End Tables, Lamps, Small Dining Table and Chairs, Wall Decorations, Old Paint, Silver Tinsel Christmas Tree. Pieces need not match, the brighter or more eccentric the better.

Director will pick up all items and return items that are not fully donated. All donors will receive one free ticket to the show.

Please call or text Melanie at 580-314-8994 or email melaniebuck62@yahoo.com.

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At Terminix, people come for a job and stay for a career. As a Terminix associate, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and benefits as well as the opportunity for the professional growth and respect that come from working for an industry leader.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or general educational degree (GED), good driving record, and successfully pass a background check and drug screening. For more information, email: aniewald@terminix.com EOE/AA M/F/D/V

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September 3, 2014

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2012 Chevy 2500 HD Crew Cab, 4x4, Diesel, Leather

Gentry Price $39,900

2010 GMC Terrain SLE Gentry Price $14,699

2012 Chevy 1500 Ex-Cab, Z71, 4x4

Gentry Price $21,980

2012 Ford F250

Super Duty, Crew Cab, 4x4, Power-Stroke Diesel

Gentry Price $32,980

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