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Art Gallery Reopens After Remodel

62nd Annual Polk County Rodeo

BY LEANN DILBECK The Mena Art Gallery, located in the budding Arts District downtown, will reopen this Saturday in conjunction with the Ouachita Expressions Art Show.

The gallery received a fresh coat of paint, new carpeting, a handicapped-accessible bathroom and relocated Executive Director Julie Vande Zande’s office to the front so she can greet guests of the gallery.

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Counterfeit Bill Surfaces in Mena

BY MELANIE BUCK Mena Police Department Officer Steve Stout investigated a report of a counterfeit $20 bill that was received at Bear State Bank last week.

On Monday, July 27, Bear State Bank employees were sorting through the weekend’s deposit bags when the money-counting machine picked up the counterfeit bill. The bill had been taken at a local restaurant; however, there are no leads because the eatery has no way to determine when the bill was passed through their store.

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Goodnight to Join Staff of HCI

BY MELANIE BUCK Healthy Connections, Inc.’s [HCI] CEO Tony Calandro has announced that Gretchen Goodnight, APN-C will be joining the staff of HCI. Goodnight will be accepting new patients for family practice of all ages at Healthy Connection, Inc., – Mena Street Clinic beginning August 17.

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The Andy Risenhoover Arena will be the place to be beginning Thursday night and continuing through Saturday as the area welcomes the 62nd Annual Polk County Rodeo hosted each year by the Polk County Fair & Rodeo Association. Rodeo fans will have a chance to watch an array of events, including cowboys like Cody Carey shown above riding “Yo Momma,” and the always popular bull riding among many other rodeo events. Check out the full story on page 4 or the center-spread on pages 16-17 for a complete schedule of this week’s activities.

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Dustyball Rally Cars Race Through Mena

BY MELANIE BUCK On Tuesday afternoon, a group of Dustball Rally Cars stopped in Mena on their way to New York City. The group was quick to say that they are not in a ‘race’ but rather a ‘rally’ and explained the “difference with distinction.” One of the drivers, who would only identify himself as Tom, said, “Rally is where we have very vague directions, it’s untimed, so it doesn’t matter who gets there first, it’s getting to the end and to the right place.” Tony explained that the directions may be as vague as “turn right at the blue sign.” It’s up to the drivers to determine which blue sign is the correct one.

The Dustball Rally started in Dallas on Tuesday morning and only has until Friday to reach New York City. They also explained that they are not a ‘club’ but just a group of people who like cars. Some of the drivers were from Florida, Michigan, West Texas, and Chicago, all with the common love of driving rally style.

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BY MELANIE BUCK In celebration of the one-year anniversary in their new location and for the honor and memory of her mother’s birthday, Teena Brown, owner and founder of Clarice’s Room of Hope, held a balloon release at their monthly ‘Gathering’ last week. Brown founded the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in honor of her mother, Clarice Tisher, who lost her own battle with cancer. Others join Brown each year in the release honoring their loved ones who have battled cancer.

The mission of the organization is, “At Clarice’s Room of Hope, we strive to strengthen mind and body by providing services that boost the self-worth of cancer patients; we do our best to help our clients enjoy their lives to the fullest while they undergo the medical treatments that lead them to recovery! Unlike many foundations, Clarice’s Room of Hope can keep its administrative costs to a fraction of 1% of its total contributions, due to the generous professionals who support its vital cause at no cost, and the countless volunteer hours provided by caring champions of the foundation.

Therefore, donations are used for their intended purpose; to help individuals in need.”

Clarice’s Room of Hope Cancer Support Group known as “The Gathering” meets the last Monday of every month in the Janssen Avenue Community Room, 800 Janssen Avenue, at 6:00 P.M. All those affected by cancer, whether it be the cancer survivor, family, Christy Tackett was among caregiver, or friend, are welcome. those participating this year honoring Teena can be reached at 479.234.3215, Michelle Sallisbury.

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Clarice’s Room of Hope Holds Annual Balloon Release

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• Injections take place right here in our office • Treatment sessions take no longer than a doctor visit • The needles are small so the injection only feels like a tiny pinprick • Botox is repeated only once every 12 weeks • Reduction in use of drugs and other migraine treatments • Fewer headache days each month Many of our headache patients rave about the impact that Botox has had on their lives. If you suffer from chronic migraines and would like to know if Botox can work for you, please contact our office for an appointment.

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Back to School Bash Doubles in Size!

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BY MELANIE BUCK The 62nd annual Polk County Rodeo will be held this weekend, August 6th through 8th, at the Andy Risenhoover Arena at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The Rodeo has long been one of the County’s premier events and this year will be no exception.

The fun begins on Thursday, when the parade starts up on North Mena Street at 5 p.m. Thursday night is also Senior Night at the Rodeo. Seniors, 65 and up, can purchase tickets that night for $3 each.

A very popular event during rodeo week, the Handi-capable rodeo, is Friday morning at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Friday night will be ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ night. Rodeo patrons are encouraged to wear pink to show support for cancer awareness.

On Saturday night, Rodeo Royalty winners will be announced and the rodeo will be followed by a dance in the air-conditioned Commercial Building with local band, Polk 74 providing entertainment.

Mutton Bustin’ will be held nightly at 7:30, for kids 60 lbs. and under. Contestants need to enter by 7 p.m. Junior Barrels will also be held nightly, for ages 17 & under. Contestants should enter upon arrival.

The Back to School Bash hosted by Healthy Connections, Inc. was a big success this year, even amongst pouring rain. In total, 573 people signed in for the event and 443 Polk County students received backpacks and school supplies to begin the 2015-2016 school year. That amount is double what was given away last year.

There were several door prizes given away at the Bash, donated by local vendors. Eight gift certificates to local clothing and shoe stores were given away and eleven free haircuts to local salons and the cosmetology school.

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The Bradfords in Concert at Salem Baptist Church this Sunday

BY MELANIE BUCK

This Sunday, Salem Baptist Church will host The Bradfords in Concert with Richard and Judy Bradford. The Bradfords have been playing music for the better part of fifty years and have been involved in music from church to opera.

Richard and Judy were married in 1959 and have spent their lives traveling the United States as well as serving in music missions in Japan, Korea, China, England, and Canada.

During their early years, Richard served several churches in the Southwest as Minister of Music and Judy assisted in various roles as pianist, organist, and musical arranger.

In the late 80’s, Judy began expanding her gifts in the area of arranging, editing, and orchestrating. Since the early 90’s, she has worked with projects at Good Life Publications, Word, Inc., and she has been very active with composer/writer Dan Burgess in a series of praise and worship publications with Integrity Music. Noted as a gifted musician, she remains active in her local church music program on a weekly basis. For the last twenty years, Richard has been involved with colleges and universities across the country in building and expanding endowments and major financial projects. He has his own firm and is founding partner of The Development Alliance.

After serving for nearly five decades, the Bradfords still find that the joy of music is an important foundational stone on which their lives are founded and built. Their five children have happily provided them with eight grandchildren, several of which continue to display a strong and committed interest in music.

Pastor Jack Schoeppey of Salem Baptist Church invites the public to enjoy the musical talents of the Bradfords playing The Old Songs: Alive and Well this Sunday, August 9th, at 6 p.m. Judy Bradford will also be playing requests. Salem Baptist Church is located on Highway 8 East in Nunley, 5 miles east of Wendy’s.

Polk County Deputies responded to a call just after 11 p.m. Monday night after a call came in to 911 stating a wreck had occurred on Highway 246, west of Hatfield.

When searching for the accident, Polk County deputies and first responders from Hatfield realized that the wreck was much deeper into Oklahoma than expected.

Upon arrival, first responders determined the wreck was approximately one to two miles past the Zafra church, located inside LeFlore County, Oklahoma. The female driver of the vehicle was alert and panicked according to dispatch reports and a male passenger, in his 30’s, was pinned under the dually truck. After Hatfield first responders, Southwest EMS, and Polk County deputies assisted at the scene and freed the passenger from under the wreckage, Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrived to take control of the scene. The male passenger was airlifted to an unknown hospital with abdominal injuries and more.

There are no further details available in this case at this time.

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Mena Police Department Investigator John Logan said, “We are not working any counterfeit rings at this time. We believe this is just an isolated incident.” Logan also said that it is protocol to contact the United States Secret Service since they are the arm of the federal government that handles counterfeit cases. Mena Police Department provided the Secret Service with the serial number of the bill to cross-reference with current investigations.

Logan explained that there are an average of six or so counterfeit bills found within the City per year but that each case is handled by protocol.

Last year, Mena Police Department found washed bills and thumb drives with templates and programs for making and printing counterfeit bills in a suspect’s vehicle. Using protocol, they sent the information to the Secret Service and found that the suspect and evidence was part of a case out of Oklahoma that stretched to California.

There are a few tips to keep citizens and businesses from receiving counterfeit bills.

For business owners, Logan suggests using counterfeit markers. For businesses and individuals, Logan said you can look for a magnetic strip that is in all bills, $5 and up, also the paper will have red and blue threads, and normally, he said, “the ink just doesn’t look right, it appears slightly blurred and washed.” Although the bill that was received at Bear State Bank had been marker tested, it did not contain a security strip, so following all tips is recommended.

Logan advises that if you suspect a counterfeit bill that you call them immediately at 479-394-1212, it may lead them to a bigger investigation.

Kids Dig It!

Rich Mountain Community College held their annual Kids’ College on July 20-23. One of the available classes this year was Gardening--Kids Dig It! There were two age groups included in the class, grades Kindergarten and 1st, and grades 2nd-3rd.

In the class, the students were able to make a Dirt Cake, complete with gummy worms while learning about many facets of gardening. Instructors of the gardening class for the four days of activity-filled learning were Polk County Master Gardeners, Frances Smith, Sherry Humphries, and Ann Glenn.

Pictured, back row: Allie Free, Abigail Comeaux and Aidan Keeling. Front row: Damon Cruz, Kohlea Raeigan Carmack, Payton Clark, Reese Montgomery, and Sarah Maddox.

(Out of the picture on the left- MaryClaire Laing.)

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Codified Book of Ordinances Approved by Quorum Court

by melanie buck At the July meeting of the Polk County Quorum Court held on Tuesday, July 28, Justices of the Peace approved an ordinance for appropriation of accounts and line-item transfers. An ordinance to approve a new codified book of ordinances was also passed.

In 2009, the General Assembly of Arkansas passed a law requiring that all counties codify their ordinances. The Association of Arkansas Counties performed the service free of charge for all counties in their organization by taking microfilms of the ordinances and then codifying and creating the book.

County Judge Brandon Ellison said that now that the book is made, each county will be responsible for keeping it updated.

County Extension Agent Carla Vaught was at the meeting and thanked the Justices of the Peace for allowing County 4-H members to shadow them at last month’s meeting. Vaught also gave a rundown of the club’s upcoming activities that focus on understanding and becoming a part of governmental processes. Some of the activities include visiting the Governor and shadowing county officials in the coming weeks.

The next Polk County Quorum Court meeting will be Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. in the Polk County Office Complex on Pine Street. Sterling Penix, the Governor’s Appointee Over Jail Standards, is expected to speak at that meeting concerning noncompliance issues and the possible closure of the Polk County Jail.

Goodnight Joins Staff at HCI (CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE)

Goodnight grew up in Pine Ridge, Arkansas and graduated from Oden High School.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. She has been providing family practice care to her patients for over four years after returning to Mena in 2009. Gretchen has been married for nine years to her husband, Justin, and they have three children.

Healthy Connections, Inc., released a statement saying they are, “very excited to add Ms. Goodnight to our Mena Street Clinic along with Dr. Patrick Fox and Ms. Kara Tedford, APRN.”

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Bradford Graduates SBU

BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University has released its Spring 2015 graduate list. Among the graduates is Kendra Bradford of Mena. Bradford is to receive her Masters of Science in Nursing.

The complete Spring 2015 graduate list is accessible at this link, where the listings are searchable by state and county: http://www.sbuniv.edu/news/graduates/index.aspx SBU is a leader among private universities in the Midwest in truly integrating Christcentered academic pursuits with comprehensive professional programs at an affordable price. At SBU, the faculty and staff create a caring, academic community to prepare students as servant leaders in a global society. .

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SUBMITTED Dr. Tom MacMahon, a Licensed Professional Counselor, is opening an office in Mena, on Mondays, beginning August 3, at the Willowbrook Retreat Center, located at 1047 Polk Road 42.

Dr. MacMahon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Arkansas, and holds a dual Masters in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy from John Brown University. He is an ordained minister with the United Methodist Church, having served as minister and counselor in the local church setting for 40 years. He also holds a Doctor of Divinity degree from ORU, a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, and Bachelors degree in Communication from Ohio University. He also performed graduate work in Interpersonal Communication at the University of Cincinnati and undergraduate work at Elim Bible College in London, England.

Dr. Tom, as his clients call him, has helped many people to find lasting peace and harmony. He brings a Christian perspective to his professional counseling and coaching skills, and is known for his gentleness and insight. He has written books and a marriage improvement course, as well as has been the state advisor for an international marriage course.

Dr. MacMahon has seen thousands of clients at his counseling practice in Fort Smith Central Mall since opening in 2009. His website is www.arkansaschristiancounseling.com. To get information about the Mena office, call 479 883-5492. There will be a grand opening special for an introductory session, and regular rates are on a sliding scale according to income.

Chamber Welcomes Princess in His Image Ministries

BY MELANIE BUCK Princess in His Image Ministries was welcomed into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 31. The ceremony was performed during one of the ministries’ Beauty Boot Camp – Advanced Training programs that teach pre-teen and teen girls where their true beauty is found while teaching social graces and virtues from a Christian perspective. Princess in His Image Ministries can be found by searching Princess in His Image Ministries on Facebook or go to www.princessinhisimage.com.

The ministry has a Beauty Boot Camp – Basic Training coming up on Friday and Saturday, August 14-15. The camp will be for girls ages 10-14. Deadline to register is Thursday, August 6 by noon. Register by calling 479-747-0115.

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“The Rooster” to Defend XFI 135 Bantam Weight Title in Oklahoma City this Weekend

BY MELANIE BUCK Robert Hamilton was 28 years old when he and his family moved to Mena in 2004. Hamilton, along with his mother and brother, traveled from California and he would soon after, develop his passion for the martial arts.

Hamilton first began practicing martial arts in 2006. He started training with friends, Andy Threlkeld and Aaron Renard, at Southern Impact in 2008. Hamilton said, “I’ve been lucky to have friends that were already experienced.” Hamilton’s drive and discipline have led him to not only compete, and compete well, but also to teach at Threlkeld’s martial arts gym, OMMA, or Ouachita Mountain Martial Arts.

Standing in the ring for his first fight in 2006, Robert “The Rooster” Hamilton has grappled his way to become the Arkansas State Champion two years in a row, 2010 and 2011, in the Arkansas Invitational Grappling Event. In 2012, he took silver in no-gi and bronze in gi with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappling in the Texas American Grappling Federation Tournament.

And in 2013, he claimed gold and silver in advanced-gi and no-gi, respectively.

Hamilton has been a purple belt since 2013. He explained that after purple comes the brown belt, and then black. “It takes about 10 years of good consistent training from high levels to earn the black belt.”

Hamilton gives the glory of his success to God and vigorous training. Hamilton said he travels around and trains at different gyms to get a more diverse set of workouts and skills. “When I have a fight coming, I go to Arkadelphia to train and to Little Rock at Westside, the best gym in Arkansas. There are only so many high level gyms in Arkansas,” he explained.

His most recent fight was July 18th, when he competed in Ft. Smith in his second title defense match. Hamilton has held the XFI 135 Bantam Weight Title from Xtreme Fighting Incorporated since 2014. Hamilton finished his competitor off in two rounds, when the guy submitted at 2:25 in the second round due to a triangle choke. Hamilton is currently preparing for his next event coming up in Oklahoma City at the Cox Convention Center this Saturday.

“I like the challenge, being able to test myself, and my skills, and show my skills,” smiled Hamilton. Although he’s not ready just yet, going pro is in his sights and is his ultimate goal. You can keep up with Hamilton by liking his Facebook page, Robert “The Rooster” Hamilton.

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Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser Exceeds Goals

BY candace riner With the help of over two dozen churches in Polk County, the Fresh Start Pregnancy Resource Center was able to raise $12,733.28 with their annual Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser, exceeding their 2014 total by over $2,600. The non-profit group expressed their sincere gratitude for everyone who returned empty baby bottles filled with coins, bills, and checks that will enable the center to purchase updated curriculum and meet other ministry needs.

Fresh Start was humbled by eight year old Damon Cruz of Mena who participated in the fundraiser. He brought in a popcorn cup full of dollar bills and coins he collected by selling lemonade and by asking relatives to donate to the center. He also put the cup in his room, and when friends and family entered his room, they were asked to donate. The center is blessed by people of all ages and their generous hearts to help babies and families.

Churches and organizations are encouraged to return their baby bottles, empty or full, so they can recycle the bottles each year. When they get the bottles back, it keeps them from having to purchase more.

Churches participating this year included: Bethel Baptist Church; Caddo Gap Baptist Church; Calvary Baptist Church; Cherry Hill Baptist; Cherry Hill Methodist Church; Concord Baptist Church; Dallas Avenue Baptist Church; First Assembly of God, Mena; First Baptist Church, Cove; First Baptist Church, Grannis; First Baptist Church, Hatfield; First Baptist Church, Mena; First Baptist Church, Vandervoort; First Christian Church; Grace Bible Church; HEDGE Homeschool Group; Home Churches; Lioness Club; Mena Church of God; Mena Church of the Nazarene; Mena First Methodist; Penuel Assembly of God; St. Agnes Catholic Church; The Crossing; Trinity Lutheran; Quality of Life Group.

Fresh Start will hold their First Annual Fundraising Banquet “Come Grow with Us” on Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 PM. Their guest speaker is Ashley Rainey Escu, daughter of Dennis and Barbara Rainey, President, CEO and cofounder of FamilyLife, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ. Ashley is the mother of five sons and a foster mom of 14 in the last two years. She loves her kids and has been thrilled to discover that through foster care she can have a ministry in others’ lives while still staying at home. She has been the cohost with Bob Lepine of Family Life This Week for six years. She is also the author, along with her mother Barbara Rainey, of A Mother’s Legacy. Ashley is a regularly featured blogger at MomLife Today. She currently homeschools her three younger sons, while trying to keep up with her two older boys in public school. She has recently helped launch a ministry, The CALL, to recruit foster and adoptive families from the church to help the children in her county. She is also a trained precept leader and loves teaching bible study. Ashley has been married to Dr. Michael Escue, Obstetrician & Gynecologist for 16 years and has been a mother for 14 years.

Churches and individuals may contact the center to reserve a seat or table for the banquet. Tickets are $25 each or a table for $200. The banquet will be held in the new Ouachita Center on the campus of Rich Mountain Community College.

Fresh Start also welcomes Debra Lambrecht as their new Administrative Assistant. She will be working along with the Director, Elizabeth Beasley to carry out the day-to-day operations of the pregnancy center.

Fresh Start is committed to providing compassionate mentoring, practical help and accurate information to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies or past abortions; openly sharing the love, hope, and truth of Jesus Christ.

Their services include: Pregnancy tests; educational information on fetal development; information regarding options, risks, and consequences of abortion; referrals to healthcare facilities, maternity homes, and other community resources; family support mentoring; postabortion healing; First Time Mom Program; Earn While You Learn Program and Life Skills.

Fresh Start is located in the rock house at 1308 Hwy. 71 N, in Mena, next door to Miner’s A & B Tire and across from Sun Country Inn. They can be contacted at 479-394-1186. For more information about Fresh Start and how to partner with them, visit their website at www. freshstartprc.com and on Facebook at Fresh Start Pregnancy Center to keep up with other special events they are planning as well as other news and updates.

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Drug Courts: Saving Lives and Saving Money

BY U.S. SENATOR JOHN BOOZMAN Nevada County resident Tony found himself on the wrong side of the law. After 19 years of drug use, he didn’t have the will to quit. He was faced with the decision of time behind bars, or time to change his lifestyle. With the help of drug court, he kicked his habit. Now 18 months clean, he calls drug court a blessing in disguise.

He is one of hundreds of Arkansans who have drug courts to thank for turning their lives around. For more than two decades, these courts have offered Arkansas’s drug-addicted, non-violent offenders an alternative to jail while rehabilitating them through a strenuous treatment program.

I had the opportunity to meet with Arkansas drug court advocates during the annual conference of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) near Washington, D.C. These 25 Arkansans represent drug courts from across the state. They are committed to the program because they’ve seen the positive impact this investment has on the community.

Sebastian County Prosecutor Robert McClure said that it’s not unusual for him to see repeat offenders in the courtroom, but drug court offers an opportunity for these addicts to break this cycle, while saving taxpayer dollars.

A 2012 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report showed that drug courts reduce substance abuse and crime while also saving money. In Arkansas, the cost of putting an offender through the drug court program is ten times lower than locking them up.

Drug courts have proven to be an effective alternative to jail for individuals convicted of non-violent drug charges. That’s why I’m committed to providing these courts the resources they need. There is widespread, bipartisan support for drug courts. For the first time in six years, the President’s budget included designated funds for our nation’s drug courts. Additionally, I was proud to include resources in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to build upon the success of drug courts. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) would receive funds for drug court training and to create technical standards. The Senate Committee on Appropriations approved the bill in July.

Drug courts are a critical component of today’s criminal justice system. They reduce crime by as much as 45 percent compared to traditional sentences and have a success rate of 75 percent. This is compared to the 30 percent success rate for drug abusers released from prison. Their success has become a model for breaking the addictions of others. There are 93 approved drug courts in the state that are tailored to meet the needs of participants, including juvenile drug courts and veterans’ drug courts. cont. on page 13

State Eyes New Water Plans

BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – For three years the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission has been working on a new water plan.

At public hearings and during meetings with local business and civic leaders, the commission has gathered ideas on how to revise the current water plan, which was completed in 1990.

The goal is to secure safe drinking water for all citizens and to address the needs of the varying economic interests in Arkansas over the next several decades.

We have navigable rivers for transporting goods. We have underground aquifers, from which wells provide clean water for agriculture, industry and municipal water systems. We have clean streams, rivers and lakes for recreation. Boating, fishing and swimming are mainstays in the Arkansas tourism industry.

We have the water necessary for production of oil and natural gas. Some of the best paying jobs in Arkansas are in paper mills and other industries that require large amounts of clean water.

Cities and towns with abundant water supplies have more options for processing sewage and wastewater. The drought in California is creating headaches not only for farmers and homeowners with dying lawns, it also is causing financial and technical problems for municipal water and sewer departments.

The demand for water in Arkansas is growing rapidly. Groundwater, which comes from underground aquifers, supplies about 71 percent of the demand for water in Arkansas. One result is that underground reserves are being pumped faster than they’re being replenished naturally.

Population growth requires additional capacity to treat waste water, which strains the budgets of local governments.

Other infrastructure needs include levees, canals, dams and drainage systems for navigation, agriculture and industry. The new state water plan will set out methods of proactively addressing water issues, to prevent a lack of water from jeopardizing economic growth.

For planning purposes the Natural Resources Commission divides Arkansas into five regions. The East Arkansas region includes the counties that border the Mississippi River, as well as the lower White River basin and the Arkansas River basin downstream from Little Rock.

The North Arkansas region encompasses the Ozark Mountains. The West-Central Arkansas region is the Arkansas River valley from Fort Smith to Little Rock. The South-Central Arkansas region is the basin of the Ouachita and Caddo Rivers from around Hot Springs south to the Louisiana border. The Southwest Arkansas region is the basin of the Red River.

The commission will hold more hearings before it submits a final version of the water plan to legislators.

All the hearings will be at 11 a.m. at these locations: August 11 at Fayetteville in the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena, Room 107, 1335 W. Knapp --- August 13 at cont. on page 13

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BY u.s. representtive bruce westerman As many of you know, protecting a healthy economy and our state’s pristine landscape are two of my top priorities. That is why I introduced H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015. On July 9, 2015, my bill passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 262 to 167. The Resilient Federal Forests Act is common sense legislation that will benefit both our federal forests and the citizens that live near them.

The Ouachita, Ozark, and St. Francis National Forests occupy over 2.9 million acres of land in our beautiful state. These national forests are managed by the U.S. Forest Service, and they contribute greatly to our state’s natural beauty, ecosystems, and economic prosperity. The national forest system provides countless recreational opportunities, and preserves Arkansas’ pristine landscapes. It also provides many Arkansas counties with a source of revenue, which is why I focused efforts in Congress on improving forest management policies.

H.R. 2647 will cut bureaucratic red tape and protect our natural treasures at the same time. My bill makes some key changes to better manage our national forest system: • First, H.R. 2647 makes important changes to the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program and brings in new revenues to county governments. Counties could use a portion of SRS funding for training and emergency management equipment purchases to increase patrols on federal property. It also requires that 25% of stewardship contract revenues be deposited into the county treasury where the project occurred—meaning more money for schools and other vital services.

• Second, H.R. 2647 lays out the requirements for a salvage and reforestation plan in response to catastrophic events, such as wildfires and ice storms.

Dying trees can pose a risk to public safety and forest health. My bill expedites the removal of dead trees so the timber can be sold while it is still valuable. H.R. 2647 also requires the Forest Service to reforest 75% of an area affected by a catastrophic event within 5 years. This will keep forests resilient and productive.

Finally, this legislation brings in state governments as strong partners in forest management. Some states have pledged to provide money to assist the forest service for various management projects. The Forest Service does not currently have the authority to accept this assistance. Under H.R. 2647, they will.

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Sebastian County Circuit Court Judge Stephen Tabor recently established the state’s newest veterans treatment court. He says that if there is anyone we should give a second chance to, it is a veteran. The willingness of the judicial system to adopt alternative methods to jail time is a cost- effective approach to changing the habits of drug addicts and saving lives like Tony’s, who is now halfway through his drug court program. As Washington pursues options for criminal justice reform, drug courts are a great example of a program that works.

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OBITUARIES

August 5, 2015 Dennis Melvin Owens

Dennis Melvin Owens, age 63, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Hot Springs.

He was born in Mena, Arkansas on February 7, 1952 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Robert Melvin Owens and the late Jewell Titsworth Owens.

Dennis was a moving specialist and was a 20-year member of the Mena Elks Lodge. He was a loving partner, father, brother, uncle and a dear friend to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his son, Chris Bryan Owens and companion Debra Anderson of Mansfield, Texas; brothers, Donny Owens of Mena, Arkansas and Frankie Owens and wife Jane of Mena, Arkansas; sisters, Melissa Owens Redding of Mena, Arkansas and Julie Hammond and husband Jack of Boulder City, Nevada; nephews, Taylor Redding, Kyle Hammond, Robert Owens, and Drew Owens; and nieces, Courtney Owens Luvera and Christen Towery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jewell Owens; his soulmate in life, Carolyn Standridge; and two brothers, Bobby and Wayne Owens.

Cremation was under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Memorial service will be Saturday, August 8, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church with Pastor Gary Garrett officiating.

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Monnie Marie Horton Monnie Marie Horton, age 89, of Mena passed away Monday, August 03, 2015 in Mena.

She was born on October 30, 1925 in Hatfield, Arkansas and was the daughter of the late Wesley Hendrix and the late Ozella Harrison Hendrix. She was a devoted wife of 70 years to the late Argus “Choc” Horton and was a leather worker by trade but loyal servant to her church, and community. Mrs. Horton was a past President of American Legion Auxillary, DAV Auxilary, VFW Auxillary and was the longest serving member of the First Baptist Church in Mena. Monnie was also one of the founding members of Shady Grove/Rocky Rural Volunteer Fire Department. She was devout in her Christian faith and committed to her walk with Christ, and would do anything for her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

She loved to travel and believed in the value of education. Monnie was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a friend to all who knew her. She will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her son, Randy Horton and wife Becky of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Randall Horton and

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Choc Horton; her parents, Wesley and Ozella Hendrix; and son, Jerry Horton.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 7, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Mena with Brother Steve Ellison officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers will be Randy Horton, Randall Horton, Linden Hopper, Eddie Terrell, Terry Terrell, Brian Hilton, Mike Rostollan and Billy Sterner. Honorary pallbearer will be Lee Gandy.

Patsy Ruth Heavener Hendricks Patsy Ruth Heavener Hendricks passed away August 3, 2015, in the Rich Mountain Nursing Home, in Mena, Arkansas. She was born July 11, 1928, in Mansfield, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late Dora Ann Morgan Heavener and Samuel Heavener.

After she graduated from Mansfield High School, she moved to Mena, where she worked and eventually met Ray Hendricks while he was home on military leave. They were married in Fort Lee, Virginia, where he was stationed in the

United States Army.

They had two children: Deborah Hendricks Pierce, of Elkton, Maryland and Jimmy Darrell Hendricks, of Mena, Arkansas. There is one grandchild, Sara Pierce, and three great-grandchildren, Coleman Janusz, Jackson Janusz, and Addison Janusz, all of Elkton, Maryland.

Pat was the youngest of five siblings: Glen Heavener, Libby Heavener Perkins, Carl Heavener, and Ralph Heavener, all of whom preceded her in death. Her husband preceded her in death, April 19, 2007, after almost fifty-eight years of marriage.

Pat worked at Renova Shirt Company, Carver Gas Company, U.S. Electrical Motors, and retired from Arkansas Employment Security Division. She was happiest when she was working in her garden, her flowers, and walking in the woods. She was a wonderful cook, and an excellent seamstress. She loved classical music and had a beautiful voice. Pat played several instruments “by ear.” She was strong willed and could always find a solution when it seemed there would be no way to accomplish a task.

Pat was faithful attending church and always helped with the preparation and serving of meals. She had a giving heart and always tried to help provide for anyone in need. She was a good mother who taught us so much about life skills. She was a beautiful lady, just like the flowers she loved so much.

Her funeral will be Thursday, August 6, 2015, in the chapel of Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Interment will be at Liberty Cemetery, near Board Camp, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home, directed to The Ranch, at 10 Remington Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204.

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OPINION

Politicians, Honesty, and Power

BY MICHAEL REISIG The history of political thought dates back to antiquity. The political history of the world meanders up through the Medieval period and into the Renaissance.

In the Age of Enlightenment, political entities expanded from simple systems of self-governance and monarchy to the complex democratic and communist entities that exist in today’s modern era.

Somewhere along the line in this growth of political history came the professional politician. I don’t know for certain if there was ever such thing as a totally honest politician, because the position itself requires collusion on almost a daily basis, but I do believe that, at one time in this country, there were men and women who held this nation in more esteem than their own egos, and loved their country more than position and power.

Men, or women, rarely start out naturally bad in any profession. Sometimes the world just wears down the honest person. But with politics it’s more like a matter of seduction of the ego and the intellect. The aura of power is so great it simply overwhelms a person. I don’t believe all bad politicians started out with the intention of being thieves and cohorts of deceit. They simply couldn’t control the “high” that comes with suddenly being so important. Like junkies, it all becomes a matter of reveling in the sense of power, and doing whatever it takes to keep you there. The best example I can offer is the 16 (yes, 16), Republicans running for president now. In a haze of ego and power, they have lost sight of what’s good for the country.

Along the same line, it’s amazing how many politicians are under indictment, or being investigated for things they claim absolutely no knowledge of. I often ask myself – how could these people be that stupid, that unaware of skullduggery, and hold office? The answer is, of course, they are neither that stupid, or unaware. They have succumbed to the sirens on the shores of deception and compromised their integrity for the promise of position.

Franklin D Roosevelt once said, “In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.” Today, it’s not so hard to see that, but it’s harder to prove it.

Little white lies are the ultimate villains in the loss of honesty – political and otherwise. They may well begin innocently enough, but they erode the bastion of integrity within each of us. With the majority of politicians, truth is rarely an objective to begin with. Power is the only god. Once they’ve tasted the forbidden fruit of power and position, nothing else matters. In the end, honesty, like most things, atrophies if not exercised.

In the upcoming GOP debate we will be given the opportunity to hear honesty and integrity mixed with the raw desire for power. The GOP debate should have been sponsored by the liberals of America. (Who knows? Maybe it was.) There is nothing the Democratic Party could do to better destroy GOP continuity than putting most of the Republican presidential hopefuls in one room and let them ravage each other.

None-the-less, it’s more important than ever that we exercise our right to vote. It’s truer today than ever before, that bad officials are the ones elected by citizens who didn’t vote.

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Lauren Frost - Creating Her Own Legacy

BY JACLYN ROSE As the daughter of two educators, Mena Middle Principal, Mike Hobson and recently retired Speech Pathologist for Mena Public Schools, Melissa Hobson, Lauren Frost grew up determined that she would not go into education, until she began working with kids and found that they were her calling. “I grew up in the school building, literally every day of my life. The last thing I wanted to do was go into education. Then I married and had a son and learned how conducive it was for raising a family. Once I got into it, I really enjoyed the kids. Especially, junior high kids, I helped with counseling and I really enjoyed helping them learn to navigate through life,” explained Frost.

Frost moved to Mena at age five and spent all of her formidable years in Polk County. A 2000 graduate of Mena High School, she then attended Rich Mountain Community College (RMCC) and obtained her Associate’s Degree. Frost then transferred to Henderson State University to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Science. “I feel like RMCC is a really great way for kids coming from a small town, to get a good foundation in higher education. My time there definitely set me up to go on and receive my Bachelor’s Degree.

During my time at RMCC, I wasn’t overwhelmed with all the other things college usually offers,” Frost explained.

After graduating from Henderson, Frost spent a year traveling for the school and working as a recruiter, trying to get kids around the southern part of Arkansas excited about Henderson State. In 2006, she married her high school sweetheart, Shane Frost. “I know it’s a bit clichéd and so many people say it, but it’s true, I really married my best friend. When we were in high school our dates consisted of going coon hunting,” said Frost with a laugh. “We found out years later that we were even on the same T-ball team, but we didn’t meet until high school, when he caught his shirt on fire in shop class because he was staring at me while welding,” Frost added. The couple has one son, Barrett, an active four year old that Frost describes as having a zest for life.

In 2007, Frost began her career with Fayetteville Public Schools, which she continued until the summer of 2015. There she worked as a registrar and with the counseling department for the large school system, while her husband built his career with Farm Bureau Insurance working as an adjuster.

The opportunity became available for them to move back to Mena in the spring of 2015 and the couple embraced it. “I haven’t lived in Mena in a really long time but I am slowly getting reconnected and I’m really enjoying my new job as the 4-H Program Assistant for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension Office. It’s very exciting. I will be working with kids in the community and their club volunteer leaders. 4-H is all about raising young adults and teaching them skills for life and leadership and community involvement and responsibility. My goal is to get into the schools more and get more kids excited. 4-H is an untapped resource for a lot of kids, there are so many benefits and even college scholarships. It is so much more than showing animals. Kids can do projects from fashion to public speaking to community projects. I’m very excited to get my hands in it,” said Frost.

Currently Polk County has ten 4-H clubs spread all over the county with qualified and trained volunteer leaders. Some of them are more focused on one area, while other clubs have a great variety of areas their kids work on. Recently, Frost traveled to State O-Rama with a group of local club members. “4-H’ers, as a whole, are respectful kids to one another, they are intelligent, lifelong learners who are about their communities.

They are really great kids, we need more kids like that,” explained Frost.

“We moved back to Mena to be close to our family. We found we were spending most I want to thank all the sponsors who paid of our weekends in Mena and our work week in Fayetteville. We really enjoy the family for the team's tournament fees. You made aspect of being back home, it makes it all worth it. We are also looking forward to getting it possible for these boys to do what they back to the way we grew up and to be able to raise our son like we were raised. We love love while trying to improve their skill. being outdoors and doing everything this beautiful area has to offer: fishing, hunting, hikSecondly, I would like to thank all the ing, and camping are all important to us and we can’t wait to take Barrett,” said Frost. sponsors for the Hoop Play USA Nationals that were held in Russellville. You helped pay for the tournament and motel rooms for these boys for three nights. These boys are so grateful for everything you have done for them and I am so appreciative of how the community comes together to support our teens.

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BY JACLYN ROSE Both Keith and Sharon Aleshire have family ties in Polk County that stretch back to the 1840’s-1860’s. Their love, pride, and knowledge of the area is second to none, and as realtors, this gives them a great advantage. Keith was born in Mena and graduated from Norman. To him, Mena has always been home and he was fortunate to grow up on several different farms within the county. Sharon was born in Washington State, hearing the tales of beautiful Arkansas from her mom and dad, who had moved out West like so many others, looking for work. “My mom and dad would talk about living in Arkansas and it was a magical place, they would talk about riding horses and going out to look for that missing cow, hiding across the creek. It was a wonderful place,” said Sharon. Her family saved up all their money and moved back to Glenwood, Arkansas when she was a young teenager.

Unfortunately, the farm they bought had been deemed unwell for animals, but because of the lack of disclosure laws, they had no idea when they bought the farm and her family lost everything. “This makes selling real estate very important to me. We were fortunate to be able to move to Cove, where I graduated from Van-Cove and I was blessed to know some wonderful people in South Polk County,” explained Sharon.

Keith and Sharon met while they were in high school and the couple married 44 years ago. They have three children, Greg Aleshire, Julie Gordon, and Kristy Hall, as well as seven grandkids and one great-grandchild. “We are really blessed that our children all stayed in Mena and we have been able to have our grandkids close to us,” said Sharon.

Eighteen years ago, Keith ran a bulldozer and tractor business, when he decided to get into real estate. Two years later, he got his broker’s license and in 1999 began working at Holly Springs Real Estate, for Don Brewer, which the Aleshire’s purchased in 2009.

Their office, located at 1114 Highway 71 South, has seven agents, including Keith and Sharon and services all of Arkansas, with a focus on the Western portion of the state. Holly Springs Real EsCALL 479-243-9600 tate has been in business since 1985, when Bonnie Taylor started it in the Holly Springs Community, before later moving her office to Mena.

“Being familiar with farming and dozer work, we feel like, gives us an edge. Really every experience and career ties together in real estate. A lot of times we are the first contact a person has when they decide to move to the area, so we think it’s very important to know the area and the history well. We always take every transaction very seriously and we are honored to have someone put their trust in us to handle their real estate “Serving your families with transaction. Small or large, each transaction is very important to the person buying, and each gets the same Dignity & Care for over 80 years” amount of attention,” explained Keith.

Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral Both Keith and Sharon are members of the Area Board of Realtors, where Keith has served two terms as Directors Assoc.

President and Sharon currently serves as Board President. Keith is also a member of the City Planning Com611 Janssen, Mena, AR mittee. The couple attends Christ Community Fellowship Church and are honored to have recently helped their (479) 394-1310 church purchase land on Highway 88 to build a new building. In addition to her work for Holly Springs Real Estate, where she is an agent and runs the office, Sharon has worked in the evenings for Wal-Mart for the past 16 years. Unfortunately, Keith has also been fighting cancer for the past nine years and is on his third round of chemotherapy, which he receives and then immediately goes back to work. His daughter, Julie, is the Mena High School Relay of Life Representative, so their family works hard for that wonderful cause.

“We think Polk County is the best kept secret in the United States and we want to make sure everyone who lives here finds the house that suits them in their budget, and has a smooth transaction. We love the lifestyle here and the friendly people. We feel like faith, family and friends are all so important. The idea that you have got hunting, fishing, ATV riding, everything you could want to do, you can do around here. We have made so many new friends with the people we have worked with over the past years and we are so thankful to have so much of our extended family here with us. We are thankful to be here, and are so grateful for our clients and to be able to serve our city in some capacity,” explained Keith.

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Private Grief A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, “Why did you have to die? Why did you have to die?”

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Maggie and Caleb Payton, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on July 27th.

Amanda Slate, of Waldron, is the proud mother of a baby boy, born on July 28th.

Amanda Collins and Weldon Beaty, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on July 28th.

Brooke and Jonathan Maechler, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on July 31st.

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August 5, 2015 Thursday, 8/06 * 7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot.

Come enjoy meeting local famers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs jellies and crafts. * 11:30 – Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more

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* 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 7:00 p.m. – Big Fork RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the Fire Station. * 7:00 p.m. – The Ink RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the community building. * 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park.

Friday, 8/07 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 5:00 pm. – ABATE (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education) will be at Sonic Drive In for anyone interested in motorcycles. You don’t have to ride or be a member. Come and enjoy the fun. * 7:00 p.m. – Bobby Bowen Family Band at 1st Church of the Nazarene, 503 Morrow Street. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Don Thompson: Talimena Drive Band at the American Legion at Acorn. Admission is $6. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 South, Mena, For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Saturday, 8/08 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot.

Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 8:15 a.m. – Home Front Warrior CMA Chapter 377 Breakfast Bible Study, Lime Tree Restaurant. Public is invited. * 6:00 p.m. PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gospel music. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. Mena. For info call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Sunday 8/09 * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S.. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 6:30 p.m. –Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday, 8/10 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 1:00 p.m. - Cove Public Library presents

Summer Fun Mondays, learn all about bugs, oceans, farm, and zoo animals. * 3:00 p.m. – The Airport Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting, RMCC Boardroom located in the Spencer Building, 1100 College Drive. * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:30 p.m. – Polk County Democratic Women’s Organization meets at Union Bank. * 6:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome. * 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meet. All Elks are invited to attend. * 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star meet at the Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield.

Tuesday, 8/11 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena SeventhDay Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-out is available. All are welcome! * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 5:30 p.m. – Second Tuesday Book Club meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Annex Building, 809 Church Street. If you enjoy reading good books, The Club is looking for additional members. For more information and details, call 394-1482 or 394-6221. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 8/12 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * 12 Noon – Mena Lioness Lions Club

Monthly meeting. For more information, call 903-288-2014. * 12 Noon – Quality of Life Outreach meets at LaVilla. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71S, Mena. * 7:00 – Alcoholics Anonymous, - Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297or 216-4606. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ meet at the church. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study with Minister/Teacher Steve Stillwell, Oden Methodist Church, Hwy 379 South. Studying the Book of Revelation - End Time Prophecy. For more information, call 479-394-5058.

* July - August 4 - The Mena Art Gallery will be closed for remodeling. Meetings and classes will be meeting at the Old Armory Building on the corner of DeQueen and Maple Streets.

Please call Julie if you have any questions at 479-394-3880. * Mena Head Start is taking applications for FALL enrollment for preschool children 3-5 and Early Head Start Children, birth – 3. The program is free to those who qualify. For an application, come by Mena Head Start at 606 Pine Avenue, 8:00 a.m.

– 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. For more information, call 479-437-3733. * The Ouachita Amateur Radio Association will not have a meeting in August. * Coming up August 15 - the Annual Mary Davis Softball Benefit. Coed Slow-Pitch Tournament at Aubrey Tapley Ballpark. $150 per team. Contact Brooke Bates at 479-2340158 or at bbates@orsd.k12.ar.us for more information or to sign up your team. * Every Monday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Learn American Sign Language for free. Cove Branch Library with teacher Casey Kelley. * Every Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Learn to knit or crochet with teachers Patricia Ruskauff and Mollie Thomas, Cove Branch Library. * HSO will accept your clean-out and yard sale leftovers for Rummage Sale in Sept. Call Cheryl Murphy at 243-0771. * PCDC/Jumpstart serving children with developmental delays. If you have questions, call Sally or Carolyn at 479-394-7572.

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info. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. – Ouachita Regional Hospice’s “Growing Through Grief” support group meets at the Hospice Office, 1106 South Mena Street. For more information, call 394-1134. * 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers – meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. – Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary meeting and potlock. Meeting follows dinner, American Legion at Veteran’s Park at Acorn.

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Play by Play Action by Phillip Wilson & Todd Aynes Be a part of the exciting 2015-2016 Bearcat/Ladycat sports broadcasts to include the full Bearcat football season and select Bearcat/Ladycat basketball games PLUS NOW expanded to include selected games of Ladycat volleyball, Bearcat baseball, and Ladycat softball.

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HOME & GARDEN

Tomatoes Provide a Great Boost to Health

by kim hughes, extension office agent, fcs At roadside stands, farmers markets, and gardens you see bright red vegetables that make you long for a slice. But are tomatoes a vegetable or a fruit?

Depends on how you look at it; by method of cultivation and use it is a vegetable; however, botanically it is a fruit. Specifically, it is a berry because it is pulpy and contains one or more seeds that are not stones.

Aside from improving the flavor of food, tomatoes provide a great boost to health. Tomatoes consist of a large number of antioxidants which fight different forms of cancer. The rich source of vitamins and minerals provide a protective effect against cardiovascular diseases. It also improves eye health and prevents hypertension and urinary tract infections.

Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant highly effective in scavenging cancer-causing free radicals. This benefit extends even to the heat-processed products, which include ketchup.

The lycopene in tomato prevents serum lipid oxidation, thus exerting protective effect against cardiovascular diseases. Regular consumption of tomato has shown to decrease levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

These lipids are the key culprits in cardiovascular diseases and lead to the deposit of fats in the blood vessels.

One single tomato can provide about 40 percent of the daily vitamin C requirement and a medium size has only 24 calories. They are high in potassium and other antioxidants and low in sodium, fat and calories.

Store tomatoes that are mature or partially ripe at a cool room temperature and in a light but not sunny area. They should not be refrigerated until they are mature; refrigerate for no longer than 5 days. After that time, they begin to lose both texture and flavor.

There are more than 4,000 varieties of tomatoes to choose from, ranging from the small, marble-sized cherry tomato to the giant Ponderosa that can weigh three pounds. Cherry, globe, and grape are wonderful in salads or eaten just out of hand. While the larger, Better Boy and Beef Steak tomatoes are most often used for sandwiches. If you are making salsa, plum and pear shaped varieties, such as Roma are the best choice due to their meatiness.

MILES CONSTRUCTION & HANDYMAN SERVICE OWNER - JASON MILES Rich Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation has been blessed by a wonderful lady, Audrey Hollington. Audrey came to our Rehab unit to build strength and endurance, then safely returned home.

She accomplished that goal with hard work and the help of the Therapy Team and Nursing Staff. Today, Audrey is returning home and she states, “Everyone at Rich Mountain is amazing and if you’re needing therapy it is the place to be. The staff have been so good to me. It’s like having an extended family. They are so kind, loving and it is such a wonderful atmosphere.”

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(StatePoint) This season, help promote a healthy ecosystem by learning to identify and control damaging plants and insects in your yard.

Information about common invasive species and backyard invaders is now being offered by Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE): Invasive Plants Invasive weeds can out-compete native species, changing the local ecosystem. Many varieties, first introduced as flora to plant in gardens, can be confused with similar, native varieties. Here are two common damaging ones to watch out for: • Purple Loosestrife, native to Europe and Asia, is found in most states.

One plant can produce more than two million seeds annually.

• Native to China, the Tree-of-Heaven was widely planted as an ornamental plant for many years and is often confused with other trees having similar leaves, such as black walnut, butternut, and most sumac.

Invasive Insects Invasive insects can also have a severe negative impact on native species by outcompeting them for food and resources. Many also cause and carry disease and prey on native species. Two common ones to look out for include: • Emerald Ash Borer, native to Asia, is prominently found across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeastern United States. The larvae do the most damage, killing ash trees by feeding on the inner bark.

• Zebra Mussel, native to lakes in southern Russia, is found in hundreds of waterways throughout the United States. The species commonly clog water intakes, damage boats, and can cause cuts and scrapes if they grow on rocks, swim rafts, and ladders.

Backyard Pests Did you know native plants and insects can cause damage too?

• Ticks can transmit Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Left untreated, Lyme disease infects the joints, heart, and nervous system. After time spent outdoors, check for ticks, especially in and around your ears, inside your belly button, behind your knees, around your waist, on your scalp, and in your hair.

• Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus. While most people may show few symptoms, 20 percent of people develop a fever along with headaches, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Follow the “five Ds” to protect yourself: Drain standing water; Stay indoors at Dusk and Dawn; Dress in long-sleeves and pants; and use DEET-based mosquito repellent.

• Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can lurk in backyards. Almost 85 percent of people develop a rash when they come into contact with these weeds.

Control poisonous weeds long-term by carefully digging out the plants while wearing waterproof gloves or treating with a pesticide.

Defend your local ecosystem by identifying exotic plants in your garden or yard.

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Moments From American History Ending of a War & Beginning of a New Age

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IN THE NEWS One Year Ago

BY JEFF OLSON In the summer of 1939, six months after the discovery of uranium fission by German scientists, American LOCAL newspapers and magazines openly discussed the prospect of atomic energy. However, most American physi1. Town Hall Scheduled Regarding cists doubted that atomic energy or atomic bombs were realistic possibilities.

Pursuit of $100 Million State Prison Leo Szilard, a Hungarian-American physicist and inventor, was extremely disturbed by the lack of American action. If atomic bombs were possible, as he believed they were, Nazi Germany might gain an unbeatable Facility lead in developing them. Unable to find official support, and unable to convince Enrico Fermi of the need to 2. Gubernatorial Candidate Asa continue experiments, Szilard turned to his old friend Albert Einstein. In August 1939, Szilard, along with fellow Hutchison Visits Mena Hungarian physicists Eugene Wigner and Edward Teller, convinced Einstein to sign a letter they had written to President Franklin Roosevelt informing him of the dangers of atomic technology in the hands of the Axis 3. Cossatot River Names New Superinpowers. Following are some excerpts: “Some recent work by E. Fermi and L. Szilard, which has been comtendent municated to me in manuscript, leads me to expect that the element uranium may be turned into a new and important source of energy in the immediate future. Certain aspects of the situation which has arisen seem to NATIONAL call for watchfulness and if necessary, quick action on the part of the Administration. In view of this situation 1. Second Aid Worker Stricken with you may think it desirable to have some permanent contact maintained between the Administration and the Ebola group of physicists working on chain reactions in America. One possible way of achieving this might be for you to entrust the task with a person who has your confidence and who could perhaps serve in an unofficial returns from Liberia capacity......I understand that Germany has actually stopped the sale of uranium from the Czechoslovakian mines which she 2. Judge Calls Alabama Restrictions has taken over.” on Abortion Clinics Unconstitutional As we know now, this letter was the catalyst that began the modern arms race. In late 1941, the American effort to design and build an atomic bomb received its code name — The Manhattan Project.On July 16, 1945, the first successful atomic bomb 3. A Weakening Tropical Storm Bertha test took place at White Sands Missile Range near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The Nuclear Age had arrived.

Passes by the East Coast By the summer of 1945, it was becoming apparent that the Allies would win World War II in the Pacific. It was also apparent that the Japanese were going to fight to the bitter end. U.S. war planners, knowing this, feared that as many as 300,000 to 500,000 Americans could die in a “bloody house to house invasion of the Japanese mainland” (and islands) where Japan had some 2.5 million troops. Japanese civilians were also prepared to fight with everything Healthy Connections would like to give a BIG from bamboo spears to suicide bombs, with the slogan “A hundred million will die together for the emperor and the nation!” With staggering American losses at Iwo Jima and OkinaTHANK YOU to everyone who helped in making wa, the mounting deaths of Allied prisoners held by Japan, and the rejection by Japanese leaders of the Potsdam Declaration of July 26, 1945 (calling for Japan’s unconditional surthe Back to School Bash a HUGE Success! render), President Harry Truman was convinced that use of the newly developed atomic Faith Missionary Baptist Church Nidec bomb was justified to end the war quickly and save American lives.

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August 5, 2015

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BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS On Saturday, August 8, from 1 to 3 pm, Mena Art Gallery will reopen after spending the month of July in a major remodeling: new carpet, paint, lighting, handicapped-accessible bathroom, and the Executive Director’s office moved up front where she can most easily greet you as you come in.

We will also be celebrating the opening of Ouachita Expressions, our oldest competition for art: it has happened annually for well over twenty years. This exhibit will make awards in the following categories: Works on canvas, wood, gesso board, etc., including oils and acrylics Works on paper, including watercolors, pastels, pencil, prismacolor, block prints, and pen/ink Photography and computer-generated art Three-dimensional art Thanks to the generosity of Mena Title Company, Union Bank of Mena, Ouachita Equine Clinic, Poteau Valley Veterinary Hospital, and Yankee Clipper, we will make awards to the winners in each category about 2 pm.

As always, there will be snacks to enjoy while you are seeing the artwork and our newly remodeled gallery—our volunteers are just as talented in the kitchen as with a paint brush.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Mena Art Gallery.

Old Lyric Players to Honor National Grandparents Day

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Mena Art Gallery Reopens with Ouachita Expressions

In 1970, a West Virginia housewife, Marian McQuade, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day just for Grandparents. Through concerted efforts on the part of civic, business, church and political leaders, this campaign expanded statewide. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) was especially instrumental in the project. The first Grandparents Day was proclaimed in 1973 in West Virginia. Also in 1973, Senator Randolph introduced a Grandparents Day resolution in the United States Senate.

As the resolution languished in committee, Mrs. McQuade and her team turned to the media, governors, senators, congressmen, and numerous national organizations interested in senior citizens to garner support.

In 1978, five years after its West Virginia inception, the United States Congress passed legislation proclaiming the second Sunday in September each year (September was chosen for the holiday to signify the “autumn years” of life) as National Grandparents Day. The proclamation was signed by President Jimmy Carter. This year, Grandparents Day falls on Sunday, September 13.

The purpose of the holiday is three fold: to honor grandparents; to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children; and to help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer. Grandparents Day is the perfect time to enhance communication between the generations.

Grandparents Day was also established to remind us there are many elderly who are in nursing homes or who are home-bound and have no families, or are not fortunate enough to have family nearby. In every neighborhood, there are elderly who would love a visit, a card. Some senior citizens would welcome an opportunity to be a Foster Grandparent and this special day of recognition reminds parents, churches, schools, and senior organizations to help children adopt a grandparent.

To find out more about National Grandparents Day, visit their website: grandparents-day.com. Grandchildren can honor their grandparent/s, earn recognition, and win great prizes by nominating their grandparents for Grandparent/s of the Year and entering any of several contests available: art, essay, photo, poetry, web design or songwriting.

Mena will be celebrating Grandparents Day at the Ouachita Little Theatre with a program by The Old Lyric Players of short plays that they hope will entertain and amuse all generations – especially grandparents. OLT / OLP would like to invite grandparents, grandchildren and the generation in between to celebrate Saturday, September 12 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 13 at 2pm matinee.

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Floored attic. Outside are porches fitting the style and a 30'X40' shop with 3 phase plus a 30'X24' carport.

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POLICE

August 5, 2015 The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.

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

Mena Police Department July 26, 2015 Report was made of damage done at a local fun park. Case is pending.

Lonnie Gene Tyler, 46, of Mena was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental operations after officers were called to a local mobile home park.

A local woman reported that her purse had been stolen. Case is pending interview of all witnesses and suspects.

July 27, 2015 Officers responded to a possible suicide attempt at a local residence. The individual agreed to go to the hospital and was transported by ambulance.

Employees at a local bank reported that they had received a counterfeit $20.00 bill. The bill will be forwarded to the United States Secret Service for further investigation.

July 28, 2015 Dylan Carter, 21, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure-to-appear.

Paul Samuel Lange, 28, of Mena was charged with third degree battery.

Elaine Miller, 61, and Crael Rode, 43, both of Mena were charged with disorderly conduct after officers responded to a fight between two women in a local grocery store.

July 29, 2015 Report was taken of someone violating a no-contact order. Case is under investigation.

July 30, 2015 Shelby Helen Bates, 19, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure-to-appear.

Joel Cardona, 32, of Mena was arrested and charged with criminal trespass after officers were called to a local apartment building.

July 31, 2015 Jessee Dillon Keen, 24, of Powderly, Texas and Samantha Rae Varner, 25, of Denton, Texas were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a

Weekly Publication controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrests followed a call regarding a suspicious vehicle on a local restaurant parking lot.

August 1, 2015 Chad Douglas Sweeney, 19, of Mena and Jeremy Dean Swiney, 19, of Ashdown were charged with possession of an intoxicating liquor by a minor. The arrests followed an investigation into a motor vehicle accident.

Officers responded to an alarm call at a local garage. The key-holder was present and the building was searched. Nothing was found to be amiss.

Brianna S. Vanauken, 32, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license, having no liability insurance, and no vehicle license.

Officers completed 14 additional reports and worked five accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department July 27, 2015 Request for assistance with a dirt bike accident on Wolfpen Gap Trail. Subject was transported to Mena Regional Health System.

Report from complainant on Polk 284 near Hatfield of fraudulent use of an account, totaling losses at $400.00.

Investigation continues.

Report from a business on Highway 88 West near Mena of a possible overdose. Subject was transported to Mena Regional Health System.

Report from complainant on Polk 646 near Mena of an attempted fraud using a fake check. No losses were reported.

Report from complainant on Polk 7 near Wickes of receiving harassing phone calls from an unknown individual.

Investigation continues.

Arrested was Kenneth R. Mattox, 43, of Heavener, OK, on a Warrant for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Report from complainant on 4th Street in Vandervoort of being threatened by acquaintances. Complainant refused to press charges.

Arrested was Lonnie R. Johnson, 49, of Dequeen, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

July 28, 2015 Traffic stop on Highway 71 North in Mena led to the arrest of Paul S. Lange, 28, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

July 29, 2015 Arrested was Pat-Sand Barber, 34, of Mena, on a LeFlore County, Oklahoma Warrant.

Arrested was Nathaniel A. Riley, 32,

of Mena, on a Warrant for three counts of Forgery 2nd Degree.

Report from complainant on Horseshoe Lane near the Potter community of the theft of jewelry, tools and rifle accessories, all valued at $1,322.00. Investigation continues.

July 30, 2015 Report from a Mena man of problems with child custody exchange.

Arrested was Christopher A. Brown, 19, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 88 East near Mena led to the arrest of Ryan S. Burkett, 34, of Mena, on Charges of Battery 3rd Degree, Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing Governmental Operations and Resisting Arrest.

Arrested was Anna E. Denton, 21, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation and Parole was Darin L. Lewis, 48, of Mena, on a Probation/Parole Warrant.

July 31, 2015

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of the theft of a backhoe, valued at $10,000.00. The equipment was located and returned to the owner.

Report from complainant on Polk 36 near Hatfield of problems with neighbors.

Deputy advised all parties to cease contact with the other.

August 1, 2015 Arrested was Darrell L. Dobbs, 52, of Hatfield, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Buttercup Lane near Mena. Complainant refused to press charges.

August 2, 2015 Arrested was David W. Davis, 42, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and a Jefferson County, Oklahoma Warrant.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 14 Incarcerated Inmates; 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 5 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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August 5, 2015

Weekly Publication Ad deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. Payment is due with ad. Publishing and distributing 8,000 copies weekly.

Clean & Comfortable housing since 1969, J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. TFN

479-394-1252.

Help Wanted - Construction helper-Top wages- must have transportation to local job, good health, capable of hard 8/5 outdoor work - weekly pay -479-216-4104.

I buy gold jewelry, scrap, dental and sterling silver. Also buying pre-1965 U. S. Silver coins, one ounce rounds and bars. Top prices paid. Check with the rest but sell to the best. Dan’s Cash –N-Gun. 100 Hwy 71 S at First Street, TFN Mena. 479-394-5515

I buy broken laptops! Cracked screen, missing keys, dead battery, dropped in the lake, I’ll buy it! Old or new, working or broken, whole or in parts, I’ll buy them!

Mitchell Computer Services, 717 Mena Street.

House for Sale - Waldron, AR, 1525 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 1190 Elizabeth St., $87,000. Great location, behind hospital, near school. 479-234-2915 or 479

8/5 422-3763.

For Sale – 16 foot Gooseneck Stock Trailer, 5 foot wide, 8/12 needs paint. $1200.00 479-394-5099

For Sale – 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, Auto transmission, Gooseneck hitch. 47,800 miles. Good truck.

8/12 $7000.00 obo. 479-394-5099

2012 Seadoo Wake Pro 215 wave-runner 26 hours $11,650.00 obo. 2011 Polaris Razr 800 56.3 hours 1,376 8/5 miles $7,000 obo. 479-234-1040.

Beautiful Soles Christian Dance Company will have registration on Thursday, August 6, from 3pm-6pm and Tuesday, August 11, from 5pm-8pm at Crestwood Aerobics Room, 300 C Crestwood Circle. 479-216-4224 dancebeautifulsoles@gmail.com or visit our website:

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Full-Time Office Clerk, Southern LP Gas is seeking a self-motivated team member that can perform their duties with minimal supervision. Candidate must be customer orientated, honest, have good computer and general math skills, and be able to fill LPG Cylinders.

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Training provided for office responsibilities, Competitive salary, insurance, vacation and sick pay. Apply at: 2201 Hwy

8/5 71 S. Mena, AR 71953.

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

Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and garden work. Call

8/19 870-334-2068.

For Sale – 2004 Ford Ranger, extended cab, FX4 Level II 4WD, 84,800 miles. $4250.00 8/12 479-394-5099

For Rent - 2 bedroom, 2 bath 14 x 70 trailer on 5 acres, $400/month. 479-234-1765.

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Yard Sale – Fri & Sat, August 7th & 8th, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. 204 Polk 32 Cove, AR. Children’s clothes – toddler 8/5 bed – a variety of items.

The family of Chris Williams would like to express a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone for their many acts of kindness during this time of sorrow. Special thanks to Brian Bowser, Mark Lyle, and The Witness Quartet for their part in making Chris’s celebration special. Thank you for the food, flowers, monetary gifts, and the much needed prayers that were offered on our behalf. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Janice and Brad Wil

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