December 12, 2018

December 12, 2018

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Smith is Mayor Elect of Mena

BY HEATHER GRABIN, NEWS DIRECTOR • news@mypulsenews.com

The City of Mena has a new mayor after 12-years, an election and then a run-off election.

Seth Smith won the city’s vote on December 4 and will take office January 1, 2019.

Current Mena Mayor George McKee is retiring after serving the city for 12 consecutive years and will be honored with a reception on Wednesday, December 12 from 1-3 p.m. at Mena City Hall.

The unofficial results of the run-off race for Mayor of Mena are broke down as follows: -See Mayor, continued pg. 3

Seth Smith

Davis makes history at MHS...

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Davis signs with MSSU

By Linda Lee Denton Mena Senior Daniel Davis has been playing golf since he was 6-years-old and those years of enjoying a sport he loves paid off in a major way.

Davis signed a letter of intent to play golf for Missouri Southern State University Friday making him the first golfer from MHS to play college golf.

Davis began playing competitive golf in high school with the Mena Golf Team under the direction of Coach Ray Hunter.

He has attended golf clinicals throughout the year to improve upon his natural talent, and in November he visited MSSU’s campus. Davis spent his day at MSSU touring the campus and playing 6-holes of golf Mena Senior Daniel Davis signs to Missouri Southern State University Friday, December 12. with the coach.

Front row, from left are George and Adrianna Davis, Daniel Davis, and brothers Rich and Wil-See Davis, continued pg. 3 liam Davis. Back row, from left, Coach Ray Hunter and members of the MHS Golf Team.

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-Mayor, from pg. 1 Seth Smith received a total of 720 votes and Brandon Martin received a total of 311.

Unofficial early voting total was 190 for Martin and 428 for Smith; unofficial absentee ballots cast were 22 for Martin and 37 for Smith.

-Davis, from pg. 1 They began discussions about Davis’ future that day.

MHS Golf Coach Hunter beamed with pride when asked about Davis’ accomplishment. “It’s a great end to a successful season and high school career,” said Coach Hunter.

The MHS Golf Team finished this year’s season as State Run-

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On election day Smith received 138 votes at the Pine Street polling location and 117 at the Ninth Street Ministries for a total of 255 votes.

Martin received 55 votes at the Pine Street polling location and 44 at the Ninth Street Ministries for a total of 99 votes.

A total of 1,033 votes were cast by the citizens of Mena. ner-up, a title which they have held for 3-years in a row; Conference Champs and Davis was undefeated in the regular season matches. Davis is also a member of the Bearcats Basketball Team.

A major in business is in Davis’ plans for the future. He said that he is excited about the opportunity to attend MSSU and play golf for them. Davis is the son of George and Adrianna Davis.

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Eagle to be released Saturday, December 22 will be a special day for Tommy Young of Mena. That is the day he will mark his 150th release of an eagle, and it is the 100th release of a bald eagle.

This eagle will be released back into the wild in honor of a long time friend.

Native American Chieftain Standing Bear Lee Moore has accompanied Young for years at the release of eagles. He would offer

Native American song, dance and prayer before the release.

Moore is currently in hospice and will no longer be able to perform the release ceremonies. With that in mind, Young has decided to honor him by releasing the eagle in his name.

The release of the bald eagle will be at noon on Sat., Dec. 22 on Hickory Nut Mountain, located on Hwy. 270 between Mount Ida and Hot Springs.

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Police Reports...

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

Polk County Sheriff’s Report The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of December 3, 2018 – December 9, 2018. 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.

December 3, 2018 Report from a 16-year-old female of the theft of a wallet containing $250.00 cash and personal documents. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Woodland Lane near Mena of damage done to a vehicle by a falling tree. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 24 near Cove of being harassed by an acquaintance. Suspect was advised to cease all contact with complainant.

Arrested was Michael D. Rogers, 35, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation and Non-Payment of Child Support.

December 4, 2018 Report from complainant on Polk 286 near Hatfield of being harassed via social media by an unknown individual. Investigation

continues.

Report from complainant on McLaughlin Lane near Wickes of the theft of prescription medication, valued at $20.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Russell G. Corbell, 37, of Van Buren, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Arrested was Sarah M. Mitchell, 25, of Mena, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

December 5, 2018 Report from a Mena man that his adult daughter was missing. Investigation determined that the individual was, in fact, not missing.

Report from a business on Highway 71 South in Cove of a shoplifter led to the arrest of Elizabeth A. Seman, 49, of Cove, on a Charge of Shoplifting.

Arrested was Brennan D. McMillan, 18, of Mena, on a Drug Court Sanction.

December 6, 2018 Report of a disturbance on Polk 178 near Mena led to the arrest of Randy L. Cranfield, 21; Jennifer E. Cranfield, 22; and Tyler L. Kamm, 21, all of Mena, each on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Shirley Sanders, 54, of Cove, on a Charge of Battery 3rd Degree.

December 7, 2018 Report from complainant on Polk 141 near Cove of the theft of a fire-

arm. Investigation continues.

Report of an unattended death on Polk 61 near Board Camp. Deputies responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 93 near Rocky of an assault that had occurred earlier in the year.

Reports from the cities of Grannis, Cove and Hatfield of forged checks. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of a fictitious email scam. Investigation continues.

December 8, 2018 Report from complainant on Polk 26 near Hatfield of the theft of several firearms and a safe. Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 24 near Cove led to the arrest of Neisha F. Wikel, 26, of Cove, on a Charge of Violation of a No Contact Order.

December 9, 2018 Traffic stop on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Jerry L. Walters, 46, of Mena, on a Charge of DWI. Traffic stop on Polk 37 near Potter led to the arrest of Colby J. Campbell, 32, of Cove, on a Charge of DWI. Arrested was Tory B. Wilson, 27, of Watson, OK, on a Charge of DWI. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 19 Incarcerated Inmates, with 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Department Report For the Week of December 2, 2018 through December 8, 2018 December 2, 2018

Alton Roy Self, 40, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers responded to a call at a local retail store.

Carlos Gonzales, 61 of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to ap-pear.

A local woman reported that her purse had been stolen. It was later returned to her, but her wallet was still missing. No suspects at this time.

December 3 & 4, 2018 Two separate reports were made of a couple harassing employees at a local fast food restaurant. Case is pending location and interview of suspects.

A local woman reported that she and her family have been harassed by a neighbor for quite some time.

Case is pending.

December 5 & 6, 2018 Report was taken of a gasoline hose being accidentally damaged at a local conven-ience store. The party responsible has agreed to pay for damages and no charges are pending.

A Mena man reported that he was missing a substantial amount of cash. It was found on a local street and has been returned to the owner.

December 7 & 8, 2018 A complaint was filed regarding a local man being harassed by his brother’s girl-friend. Case is pending.

Van Holman, 26, of Mena was charged with possession a schedule VI controlled sub-stance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The arrest followed a routine traffic stop.

Officers worked eight traffic accidents.

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Reflections From Faith and History The Most Wonderful Life-By Jeff Olson A favorite tradition in our home this time of year is watching movies with strong family and seasonal themes.

These special times have been important to us because they’ve conveyed and reinforced core Christian and American values; values which my wife and I grew up with, instilled in our children, and still hold to.

One of our favorites is It's a Wonderful Life which was released 72 years ago this month.

Along with the wholesome nature of the film, it is replete with subliminal messages of enduring principles and transcendent truths within a rich slice of Americana through a

Polk County Births at Mena Regional Health System Hope Mitchell and Jovani Gonzalez, of Gillham, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on December 4th.

Kinsey and Brett Lowrie, of Hodgen, Oklahoma, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on December 6th.

Christy and Thomas Green, of Watson, Oklahoma, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on December 6th.

classic portrait of hometown America.

Though you may have seen this picture, I want to share a short narrative with some golden nuggets from this timeless treasure.

George Bailey was born and raised in Bedford Falls. His dream was to strike out on his own, travel abroad, go to college and become an architect - all which he had saved enough money to do.

The last thing he wanted to do was stay and continue working at the family business, The Bailey Building & Loan Association (B&L), founded by his father Peter Bailey who was the CEO. Upon Peter's death, George (the

eldest of two brothers) was selected to succeed him - a job he didn't want but reluctantly accepted out of love and respect for his father and the needs of his community. Henry F. Potter, "The richest and meanest man in the county," would do just about anything to acquire what he didn't already own or control.

The B&L was one of only a few remaining local institutions of its kind in town which had avoided Potter's powerful and greedy hand.

In George's words, "this town needs this measly one-horse institution if only to have some place where people can come without having to crawl to Potter."

When the bank runs of the Great Depression reached Bedford Falls, Potter took strong advantage and bought several failing businesses, including the bank - but he couldn't buy the B&L. As George explained it in principle to his customers as they were lined up to withdraw their money: "...you're thinking of this place all wrong. As if I had the money back in a safe. The money's not here." He points to one person lined up, and then to others one at a time, saying, "....your money's in Joe's house....that's right next to yours....and in the Kennedy house, and Mrs. Macklin's house, and a hundred others. You're lending them the money to build, and then

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they're going to pay it back to you as best they can." So, since the B&L couldn't give the folks all their money at this time, where then did the money come from that they did pay out? George's life savings.

As George saw it, his money represented the common wealth of the community and it was his and his neighbors’ responsibility to reinvest it back into the community because he understood that strong families and businesses were the moral and economic heart and foundation of Bedford Falls.

And, when hard times arrived, the B&L (unlike other businesses) didn't rely on a bail-out from Mr. Potter (or the government).

Rather, they relied on their long-standing relationships with one other within the community and their own resources, including character, integrity and a strong sense of pride.

Then, one Christmas Eve during a bank audit, George's absent-minded uncle lost the B&L cash reserves. In the face of possible bankruptcy and scandal, with pentup feelings of bitterness and failure, and in an act of desperation George was on the brink of committing suicide when he was preempted by a heaven-sent guardian -See History, continued pg. 6

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-History, from pg. 5 angel named Clarence Odbody.

Clarence's mission was to save George and give him a new desire to live. Perhaps if successful, Clarence might earn his wings.

Clarence wisely and creatively revealed to George just how precious life is and how his life had positively influenced and shaped the lives of so many others.

Ultimately, and through the same faith and prayers of George and his family and friends which had brought Clarence in the first place, it was the community of love and faith who came to George's rescue with financial donations far exceeding the B&L's needs.

Most importantly though, they gave him a renewed understanding of where genuine wealth is found and how truly rich he was.

Among the lessons of It's a Wonderful Life, we are reminded of the realities of good and evil, of humanity’s frailty and virtue, and of the place and importance of love, faith, humility and character.

These are interwoven in the relationships within and among families which are the building block of

society, and of communities with social, business, and civic institutions that are fundamental to keeping America cohesive, unified, strong and free.

While our movie depicts much of what a wonderful life can be, it is but an implicit glimpse of the most wonderful life of all - an eternal life that is available for every one of us who places faith, trust, and acceptance in Jesus Christ. And, let's remember Clarence’s note to George in the last scene of our movie: “No man is a failure who has friends.”

Indeed.

But as one of my favorite songs, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, reminds us: Jesus is the greatest friend we can ever hope to have and one who will never fail us.

And by the way, in our movie, Clarence did earn his wings!

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She was born on September 11, 1928 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late John Pon-der and the late Frances Godder. Helen worked as an assembler for 3M Comput-ers.

She enjoyed life in her own way, doing things she loved. Most of all she was very loving and a head strong individual. She was an adoring and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

She is survived her sons Ovid Morphew of Grand Prairie, Texas; Roger Morphew of Shady, Arkansas. Several grandchildren and several great grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a husband, four sons, one daughter and two grandsons.

Memorial service will be Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Shady. Interment will be at a later date in Pleasants Hills Cemetery in Bryants Mills, Texas. Arrangements were made under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

LOWELL GENE ROSE Lowell Gene Rose, age 78, of Mena, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Mena Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehab. He was born on Tuesday, January 9, 1940 to Robert Lawrence and Willie Elise Sullivan Rose in Grannis, Arkansas.

Gene as he was known by, loved three things in life; his Lord Jesus Christ, his family and his job. He loved his church and attended Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God in Mena and also served as a Gideon. Gene loved his family and spending time with his wife, children and grandchild. Gene was a wheeler and dealer. He was a salesman all his life and loved to sell you something even though you might not need it. He owed several different businesses in Mena. Gene served in the United States National Guard for 6 years. Gene also enjoyed hunting and listening to old time Gospel music.

Gene was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Glen Rose, Kenneth Rose, Doyle Rose and Gerald Rose.

Gene is survived by his loving wife, Annell Rose of Mena, two sons, Bobby Rose of Houston, Texas and Jamie Rose of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother, Alton Rose of Athens, Texas; one grandson, Carrington Rose of Mena, Arkansas; several niec-es and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Decem-

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ber 8, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God in Mena with Brother Bill Dunahoo and Pas-tor Nathan Sherer officiating.

Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery in Ink under the Direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation will be Friday, December 7, 2018 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Finney, Thomas Fritz, Arnold Wilcox, Roger Wilson, Jimmy Jones, Wayne Fruen, Tommy Callahan and Stacey Strothers.

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RUSSELL JERRY HUSTED Russell Jerry Husted, age 76, of Mena, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Hot Springs. He was born on Sunday, January 4, 1942 to Glen Slyvenus and Florence Lillian Studebaker Husted in Alma, Michigan.

Russell lived his life serving the Lord, his family and others. Russell began preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ when he was 19 years old. He was very ac-tive in prison ministries and was the pastor of Feed my Sheep Ministries since 1991; making sure the hungry was fed both physically and spiritually. He loved seeing people come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Russell loved his family and spending time with his wife and children, but especially his grandchil-dren.

Russell was a Certified Public Accountant and worked for Saudi Aramco oil Company for many years. Russell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl Husted.

Russell is survived by his wife, Opal Husted of Mena; five sons and daughters in law, Russell and Rachel Husted of Yelm, Washington, Randy and Theresa Webster of Huffman, Texas, Delbert and Elainey Husted of Huffman, Texas, Terry and Sue Dittmann of Lavaca, Arkansas and Michael and Kristy Husted of Mena; one daughter and son in law, Staci and Jimmy Hosford of Houston, Texas; one brother and sister in law, Leroy and Jennie Husted of Port Richie, Florida; brothers in law, Clyde and Sue Palmer of Valliant, Oklahoma and Jay Palmer of Mena; sis-ters in law, Carol Husted of Shepherd, Michigan, Wanda Campbell of Valliant, Oklahoma and Cathy Dyer of Ashdown, Arkansas; eighteen grandchildren; nu-merous great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other rela-tives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Pastor Cecil Willis and Delbert Husted officiating. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery in Ink under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home. No Visitation is planned.

Pallbearers are Delbert Husted, Russell Husted, Michael Husted, Randy Webster, Terry Dittmann, Jacob Dittmann, Staci Hosford and Jimmy Hosford.

Honorary pallbearer will be Chris Coville.

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SHIRLEY BLANCHE CLARK Shirley Blanche Clark age 90, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Mena.

Shirley was born on December 24, 1927 in Plunkettville, Oklahoma to the late Ri-ley Cinnamon Dunagan and the late Lillie Pearl Gilbert Dunagan. She was the last of 9 children. Shirley was married to the love of life for 54 years, Billy Dick Clark until his passing. She worked in the Daycare business taking care of pre-cious children for 40 years. She was a Charter member of the First Baptist Church and dearly loved her Sunday School Class and Church. Shirley had many hobbies, including reading, crocheting, gardening and taking care of her beautiful flower garden. Most of all she was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. Above all she loved God and her family. She was a loving and faithful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, greatgreat-grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Shirley will be dearly missed by everyone.

She is survived by her sons Richard Clark and wife Teresa of Mena, Arkansas; Clinton Clark and wife Barbara of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Daughter Judy Hubbard and husband Tommy of Mena, Arkansas. 15 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great- grandchildren. A host of other family and friends She was preceded in death by her parents Riley and Lillie Dunagan,husband, Billy Dick Clark,a great granddaughter, Kalli Musick. brothers, Clyde Dunagan, Russell Dunagan, Rue Dunagan, Ray Dunagan, and Jack Dunagan, sisters, Vera Davis, Treva Patton, and Ruby Burgess also a great granddaughter, Kalli Musick.

Funeral service will be Friday, December 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Russell Threet officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine-crest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers will be Steven Hubbard, Chris Clark, David Lehmann, Billy Clark, Kyle Rowe, and Anthony Clark.

Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church.

Family and friends that would like to visit with family may come to home ad-dress.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ninth Street Ministry and Gide-ons in Mrs. Clark memory.

SHIRLEY BLANCHE CLARK Shirley Maurine Baker, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Peachtree Mena Assisted Living. She was born on Thursday, February 6, 1941 to Hugh and El-eanor Cameron Edwards in Nunley, Ar-

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Shirley moved to Oklahoma in early childhood and as a young woman, moved to Houston, Texas, where she met and married her husband, Rex Baker. Several years later, they moved to Longview, Washington, where they lived for 35 years before retiring and eventually moving to Mena in 2003. She and her husband were married just under 55 years before he passed in Jan-uary 2015. Shirley was a kind and generous woman. She was a lifetime Christian and Baptist who loved God and her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was happiest when her house was full of family members.

Shirley loved music, especially Gospel, and could often be heard humming or softly singing around the house. Her other loves were gardening, bingo at the American Legion, quilting, and serving food at 9th Street Ministries with the First United Methodist Church group. She had made several quilts for family members and had won ribbons at the Ouachita Quilt Shows. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rex Dennard Baker; her step-father, Clin-ton Orbie Coverdill; one son, Tony Morris; and two brothers, James Edwards and Gerald Ed-wards.

Shirley is survived by one son and daughter in law, Rex and Michelle Baker of Stafford, Virginia; two daughters and sons in law, Sandra and Mark Wiggins of Mena, and Mary and Michael Meier of Mena; one sister, Davona Caldwell of Eufaula, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Amber Montecchie of Boise, Idaho, Krystal Cavelli of Mena, David Meier of Newport News, Virginia, Amanda Wiggins of Mena, Cameron Baker of Auburn, Alabama, and Kelsey Wiggins of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two great grandchildren, Tiffiny Cavelli of Mena, and Natalie Cavelli of Mena; many half-siblings, cousins, nieces, and nephews in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and nationwide.

A small, private memorial service for family and friends is planned for late January. Shirley will be interred at Nunley Cemetery, alongside her husband. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the 9th Street Ministries at 306 9th Street, Mena, Arkansas 71953, or the First United Methodist Flower Fund at 501 9th Street, Mena, Arkansas 71953.

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2018 Medal of Honor Essay winners announced at CRSD The Cossatot River School District held an essay contest recently to help raise student awareness of the heroic sacrifices our veterans have made for us to ensure our freedoms.

Winners of Mr. Mike's 2018 Medal of Honor Essay Contest were announced during an assembly on Nov. 9.

United States Air Force Sgt. John A. Chapman was the subject for the essay.

The top three winners were Manuel Esquivel, Kelsi Frachiseur, and Jacson Day. Esquivel won Grand Prize which was an Amador $100 from Union Bank; Frachiseur won the $50

Freedom Pharmacy Award; and Day won the $25 RE/Max & Farm Bureau award.

Ten-dollar grade level prizes were also given. Winners were: Edwyn Luna, Lyniya Treadway-Rundel and Ethan Younblood all tied at the seventh grade level; Melissa Oglesby won the eighth grade level; there was a tie between Baylee Davis and Jacob Richardson in ninth grade; Alishia Thompson was the tenth grade winner; eleventh grade had another tie between Katelyn Cox & Dylan Whorton; and Brandon Williams was the twelfth grade winner.

Congratulations to the winners and all students that submitted essays.

Left, Mr. Mike presents Grand Prize winner Manuel Esquivel with a t-shirt commemorating the event.

Right, Kelci Frachiseur recites her Spirit of Freedom Award winning essay in which she quotes Sgt. Chapman's Senior yearbook caption "Give of yourself before taking from others."

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UA RICH MOUNTAIN ACTOR’S GUILD TO PRESENT ‘THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES’

Elijah Barnes will portray the emperor in UA Rich Mountain Actor’s Guild performance of the ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes.’

Based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the play incorporates some aspects of Andersen’s

Elijhah Barnes and the UA Rich Mountain Actor’s Guild will present ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ tonight at 7 p.m. in the Carver Grand Hall in the Ouachita Center on the campus of UA Rich Mountain.

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life, his passion for acting, his love for theatre, and his mother’s determination help her son achieve his life’s aspirations. The story also gives the audience a chance to see the emperor’s new clothes.

Barnes will be joined with cast members Stephanie Taply, Jesse Townzen, and Gini Burt.

The UA Rich Mountain Actor’s Guild has presented over fifteen productions over the past nine years, including dinner theatre, participation in the American College Theatre Festival, and numerous children’s theatre productions.

The talented cast will provide four performances for local students and then a public 40-minute perfor-

mance on Wednesday, December 12 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Carver Grand Hall inside the Ouachita Center on the campus of UA Rich

Mountain. This will be the public’s only opportunity to watch this family friendly, quality production. The cost is $2 per ticket.

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For more information or to find a primary care provider call the Mountain View CoBALT Clinic at 479-394-7301.

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Wickes Fall Festival was held in the later part of November. Shown above are the Kindergarten - 2nd Grade King and Queen along with the 3rd - 6th Grade King and Queen. Each class choose representatives to comprise the court and are pictured on the following page. Thank you to all parents, teachers and sponsors for making this year another successful event for the youth in our community.

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Skylar Velez & Jaylie Brantley

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Kayli Wise & Evin Frachiseur

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MENA JR. LADYCATS TAKE DOWN COSSATOT RIVER AND ARKANSAS HIGH IN UNION BANK TOURNAMENT

By Easton Leonard The Mena Jr. Ladycats basketball team competed in the Jr. Union Bank Invitation Basketball Tournament last week, on campus of Mena High School. In the first round, the Jr. Ladycats defeated in-county-foe, Cossatot River, by a score of 26-23, to move on to take on the Arkansas High Jr. Lady Razorbacks.

In the first quarter, Mena ooutscored the Jr. Lady Razorbacks by five, behind four points from Brooklyn Pennington, to take a 12-7 lead into the second. Points were hard to come by in the second quarter, as six total points were scored,

four of those for the Jr. Ladycats.

At halftime, Mena led the Jr. Lady Razorbacks by seven, 16-9.

Brooklyn Pennington led Mena with 6 points at the half, while Solomon led the Jr. Lady Razorbacks with 5 points.

Both offenses came alive in the third quarter, as Arkansas High narrowly outscored the Jr. Ladycats 13-12, to cut Mena’s lead down to six going into the final quarter of play. However, the Jr. Ladycats defense stepped up in the fourth, holding Arkansas High to only four points, while Mena scored thirteen, to give the Jr. Ladycats a fifteen point, 41-26, victory.

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cats with 12 points on the night, as Brooklyn Pennington added on 11 points of her own, Emily Leonard 6 points, Libby Sharp and MacKenzie Vincent 4 points each, and Paige Parnell and Keira Hall 2 points a piece.

Solomon led the Arkanas High Jr. Lady Razorbacks with 13 points in the game.

With their win, the Jr. Ladycats moved on to the tournament championship game, but the game was cancelled due to potential weather and traveling concerns.

Also competing in the tournament was the Mena Jr. Bearcats.

The Jr. Bearcats defeated the Cossatot Jr. Eagles 36-23 in their first

round matchup, and then suffered two close loses, to Arkansas High (47-44) and to DeQueen (46-43), to finish out their tournament play.

Also last week, Mena senior high basketball traveled to Lakeside on Tuesday, December 4th, as the Ladycats 43-19 lost and the Bearcats won 53-44. Mena senior high basketball then traveled to Paris on Friday, December 7th, as the Ladycats lost 51-43 and the Bearcats won 78-65.

This week, Mena Jr. High basketball traveled to Hot Springs on Monday, December 10th, and will travel to Malvern on Thursday, De-See Jr. Ladycats, continued pg. 14

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By Easton Leonard Both the Acorn and Cossatot Jr. High basketball teams competed in the Jr. Union Bank Invitational Basketball Tournament last week. Prior to their matchup in the tournament, the Jr. Lady Eagles had suffered a loss to Mena, the Jr. Lady Tigers has lost to Fayetteville, the Jr. Eagles had been defeated by Mena, and the Jr. Eagles had been knocked down

by Fayetteville.

In the first tournament game on Thursday, December 6th, the Acorn Jr. Lady Tigers took on the Cossatot Jr. Lady Eagles. Acorn started the game off with the hot hand, scoring 19 points in the first quarter, to the Jr. Lady Eagles’ 10 points. And in the second quarter, the Jr. Lady Ti-

gers defense held Cossatot to zero points, to take a twenty-two point, 32-10, lead into halftime.

At the half, Weddle led Acorn with 10 points, while Kaylee Williams led the Jr. Lady Eagles with 3 points.

In the second half, only nineteen total points were scored, as Cossatot outscored the Jr. Lady Tigers 11-8 in the two quarters combined, to give Acorn a nineteen point, 40-21, victory.

Weddle led the Acorn Jr. Lady Tigers in scoring with 12 points, as Butterfield tipped in 10 points, Tedder 7 points, Blair 5 points, Ellis 4 points, and Strasner 2 points.

Flores and McLain led the Cossatot Jr. Lady Eagles with 4 points each, while Williams and Jewell added on 3 points a piece, Johnston, Brito, and Wilson 2 points each, and Warren 1 point.

In the junior boys game between Acorn and Cossatot, the Jr. Tigers kicked off the game by outscoring Cossatot 16-4 in the opening quarter, with 9 points from Damian Bohlman.

The Jr. Eagles were again held to only four points of offense in the second quarter, while Acorn scored nine, to take a seventeen point, 25-8, lead into halftime.

At the half, Damian Bohlman led Acorn with 10 points, as four Jr. Eagles all had two points each.

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as Damian Bohlam pitched in another ten points to help Acorn outscore the Jr. Eagles 15-2. And in the final quarter of play, the Jr. Eagles held Acorn to only two points, outscoring the Jr. Tigers 7-2. However, Cossatot’s fourth quarter wasn’t enough, as the Jr. Tigers went on to defeat Cossatot by twenty-five, 42-17.

Damian Bohlman led the Acorn Jr. Tigers with 20 points on the night, while Casey led the Cossatot Jr. Eagles with 6 points.

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On Tuesday, December 11th, Mena senior high basketball will travel to Hope, but the Bearcats and Ladycats will be back at home on Friday, December 14th, to take on Malvern.

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Mountain View Clinic is proud to announce that we have partnered with UAMS to create a CoBALT Clinic (Community-Based Autism Liaison and Treatment project) to serve our community and surrounding counties. Many children are referred by their primary care providers to The Dennis Developmental Center (DDC) for comprehensive evaluations of conditions such as Autism and complex developmental or behavioral issues. Because there are so many children referred to the center, there is a long wait time and delay in services. The goal of our CoBALT team, which consist of Dr. Ron Beckel and Kelly Dotson, APRN, is to diagnose developmental disorders that are NOT autism.

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Polk County Extension Homemakers President Debra Thompson recently presented a $2,000 donation earned by the EHC to Polk County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Chair Pete Chambers. The funds were raised by the EHC during the Ouachita Quilt Show.

Chambers thanked the EHC saying, “It is humbling for all of us on the Single Parent Scholarship Fund board to be selected as the beneficiary of the hard work EHC members do in making the quilt show such a success. The result of their hard work will make an enormous difference in the lives of single moms and dads and their children.”

OLT AUDITIONING FOR “FARCE OF NATURE”

The Ouachita Little Theatre is already preparing for their next play, “Farce of Nature.”

There are some parts that have not yet been cast and auditions will be held on Mon., Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Ouachita Little Theatre.

Director Scotty Jenkins describes the show as a “madcap comedy in the style of ‘Southern Hospitality’, ‘Christmas Belles’, and ‘Dixie Swim Club’.”

The production will open on Thurs., Feb. 14 at the Mena Mountain Resort as a Valentine’s Day dinner show. All other performances will be at the OLT on Feb. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24.

The play will be performed by many of the “Just 4 Fun Players”, an

offshoot of Ouachita Little Theatre.

“Just 4 Fun Players” is always looking for interested additional talent in the Polk County community.

With that in mind, Jenkins invites anyone to the open auditions held December 17. He does ask that those trying out come with a prepared monologue or be familiar enough with the play to do a reading.

Performances of “It’s a Wonderful Life” began last week and will continue Fri., Dec. 14 and Sat. Dec. 15 7:30 p.m. and on Sun. Dec.16 at 2:30 p.m.

And don’t forget about this month’s Free Movie Party featuring “A Christmas Story” on Wed., Dec. 12.

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UA Rich Mountain honors RN Class of 2018 with traditional Pinning Ceremony In a tradition that dates back to the mid-1880’s, UA Rich Mountain held its pinning ceremony for the college’s RN Class of 2018 on Thursday, November 29 in the Ouachita Center on campus.

The time-honored pinning cere-

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Nurses are an important part of the global healthcare workforce.

Representing the RN Class of 2018 were: Julie Brown, Melissa Cost, Tammy Elder, Della Farley,

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• 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open.

• 12:00 p.m. – The Mena Lioness Lions meet at the Limetree Restaurant.

• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities.

• 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God distributes food at 2111 Sutherland or call 394-1229.

• 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

• 5:00 p.m. - Live gospel, old country and bluegrass music in the Daisy Room at 800 Janssen Ave. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

• 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 6:00 p.m. – Hatfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the Lions Club Field House.

• 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Meeting will follow a meal at 6:30 p.m.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meeting and training at the Fire Station.

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satot Senior Center fundraiser Bake Sale. At the Union Bank in Wickes and Scotty’s in Cove.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing.

• 7:30 p.m. – Ouachita Little Theater presents “It’s A Wonderful Life.”

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

Saturday – 12/15/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 5 to 9. Cost is $2. Call 479-394-3880 to reserve spot.

• 5:30 p.m. – 3rd Saturday Gospel Singing to be held at Janssen Park. Bring a lawn chair and cold drink. Musicians and singers welcome.

For more information, contact Stanley or Jeanette Dreyer at 479-216-0533.

• 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

• 7:30 p.m. – Ouachita Little Theater presents “It’s A Wonderful Life.”

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606.

Sunday – 12/16/18 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 2:30 p.m. – Ouachita Little

Theater presents “It’s A Wonderful Life.”

• 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church.

• 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

Monday – 12/17/18

• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – God’s Feeding Hands Mission Center open for free groceries, free toiletry items and free clothing for the needy at 1200 Reeves Ave. in Mena.

No paper work for those in need.

• 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry across from the Polk County Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. No one will be turned away.

• 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Republican Committee meets at Polk County Library, North Room.

• 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

• 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank.

Tuesday – 12/18/18 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

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• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch library will be open.

• 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting.

• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music.

• 6:00 p.m. – The Regular Hatfield Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Hatfield.

• 7:00 p.m. – VFW Post 4451 meeting at Veterans Park in Acorn.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-2342887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday – 12/19/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open.

• 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies.

• 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service.

• 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet.

• 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

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would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! 2018 is coming to a close but there is still lots that can be done to keep; your lawn looking great for company. Winter fertilization, leaf clean up, brush hogging, light driveway repair, tree/limb trimming, property clean up, seasonal planting, landscape construction, pressure washing, seasonal decor, and hanging christmas light. See what we can do for you this holiday season!

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Need your land cleared? Let me Mulch it for you! RC Customz Land Clearing, Mulching and More. Some services but not all include; fence lines, clearing of lots, and trenching.

This is a great solution for clearing overgrowth while leaving desirable trees. We service both residential and commercial customers. Military discount available. For more information and estimates contact Russell Lane at 479-216-2976.

J&L Café Open for breakfast and more, closed Sunday’s. Hours 6 a.m. – 1 p.m., George Davis Insurance building next to the Bookstore 410 Sherwood.

Clean and comfortable housing since 1969, No Pets. J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-216-3085

There will be a public meeting of the Polk County intergovernmental Council on Monday, December 17, at 10 a.m. in the conference room of the Polk County Courthouse.

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Wednesday – Friday, 12/12 – 12/14 9 a.m.

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Handyman Services, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, mechanical. Anything!

Call Bill Duff 479-216-5204.

Elks New Year’s Eve Dance Monday, December 31st beginning at 8 p.m. Live entertainment provided by The Adrian Livingston Band. Advance tickets $12.50 and $15 at the door. Free Breakfast & Champagne Toast at Midnight. Come out and ring in the New Year at the Elks Lodge, Hwy. 375 East, 124 Elks Lane.

J&L Café open 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays in George Davis building next to the bookstore. Hash Browns topped with cheese, meat and eggs with toast $6.00. Patty melt $4.00 Country Fried Steak $3.85 Breakfast and Lunch Cash or Check.

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-Pinning, from pg. 16 na Starr, Kaylynn Vaughn, Sarah Wheeler, and Angelia York.

The UA Rich Mountain is a member of the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC), which is comprised of eight community and technical colleges located in rural areas of Arkansas.

ARNEC was created to provide LPN’s/LVN’s with the opportunity to take the next step towards advancing their careers in nursing by earning an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree, which prepares them to sit for the RN licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN. Many LPN’s/ LVN’s have not taken this step because they were not able to stop working and travel to colleges that offered Registered Nurse (RN) completion programs.

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ARNEC provides a way for Arkansas’ higher education institutions to serve LPN’s/ LVN’s who want to become RN’s without leaving the communities in which they live and work.

Charla Hollin, UA Rich Mountain’s Allied Health Division Chair, noted how sentimental the pinning ceremony is not only tradition and symbolic, it is also more intimate for the students and their friends/ families, even beyond the graduation ceremonies.

As part of the ceremony, they have a lamp lighting, inspired by Florence Nightgale, who used a lamp

Polk County Housing Authority 509 South Morrow Street, Mena, AR

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to light her way as she made her rounds to the sick. To the injured, her visits brought feelings of comfort and friendliness. The bright flame has come to symbolize knowledge, enlightenment, experi-

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This time-honored pinning ceremony signifies membership in a proud and loyal society of nurses, who are an important part of the global healthcare workforce.

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