December 9, 2015

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Harvest of Hope Radiothon Raises $28,000

BY MELANIE BUCK Approximately $28,000 in cash, pledges and food donations were raised during the first annual Pulse Multi-Media Harvest of Hope Radiothon to benefit the Mena Lioness Lions Food for Kids Backpack Program. The event was held on Friday, December 4, and included community partnerships with James Super Save Foods and Walmart for hosting live broadcasts from their stores as well as Washburn’s Home Furnishings who donated trucks to CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Cove & Hatfield Bringing Christmas Festivities to South Polk County

BY MELANIE BUCK Some of Hatfield’s area churches have coordinated a Hatfield Hometown Christmas to be held Saturday, December 12th. Held in Hatfield City Park, the Hatfield Hometown Christmas will feature a Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. and Bethlehem Village will open from 6:15 – 8 p.m. There will also be door prizes, hot cocoa, goodies, and more. Everything is free and everyone is invited to enjoy the family-friendly event.

Cove Mayor Joan Headley has announced their 22nd Annual Christmas Xtravaganza. “The Town of Cove welcomes the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

Littleton Monument Replaced by Marine Corps. League [PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK]

BY LEANN DILBECK The Polar Express has rolled back into Polk County and was among the spectacular line-up during Friday’s downtown Christmas parade. FULL PICTORIAL COMPLETE WITH PARADE WINNERS ON PAGES 30-31. There will be four opportunities for the public to view the large-scale FREE interactive performances this weekend that features a cast and crew of over 150 local adults and children. SEE FULL POLAR EXPRESS STORY ON PAGE 28.

BY MELANIE BUCK Mena Marine Corps League Detachment 1261 replaced the Herbert A. Littleton monument at the Polk County Courthouse on Friday, December 5th, 2015. Nathan Roth, Commandant of Detachment 1261, along with James Scott and George O’Daniel, saw the project through as the monument was placed.

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Harvest of Hope Radiothon Raises $28,000

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(CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE) receive the food donations. The radiothon was simulcast across KENA 104.1FM and KQOR 105.3FM. “This was such an incredible collaboration of our media, school officials, volunteers and our amazingly generous community who always ‘steps-up’ when there is a need,” said Pulse Multi-Media General Manager LeAnn Dilbeck. “It is such a true testament of the close-knit community in which we live and their generous nature to invest in our local children. We applaud you Polk County and sincerely thank you for your support!” Dilbeck committed Pulse Multi-Media’s continued support of this program and that the radiothon will become an annual event held prior to Thanksgiving.

This is only the third year for the Food for Kids Backpack Program in Polk County, which services all three districts in the county. The Mena Lioness Lions took the project on in its conception and partnered with the Arkansas Rice Depot, that through buying in bulk, truly maximizes each dollar raised. In a very short time of raising funds and awareness within the local community, Brandi Johnston, spokesperson for the Arkansas Rice Depot, considers Mena a “model” community, saying, “Mena is a model community.

I am constantly bragging on the work that is done there. It is our hope that other cities would be encouraged and challenged to follow suit. Children all across your county are assured they will have food every weekend because of the effort of Harvest of Hope. It is an honor to serve hungry kids with you. Thank you for calling in, for caring enough to give.

Arkansas Rice Depot could not continue in our mission of feeding the hungry without you.”

Through the Backpack Program, children are able to take a backpack of ‘kid-friendly, ready-to-eat or simple-to-prepare’ food home with them from school each week to give them something to eat on the weekends while away from school.

Not only does it give the student food to eat, they also have food for younger siblings that have not reached school age.

Most of the kids they serve get free or reduced lunches at school, but the struggle comes on the weekends, and over holiday breaks. “Most kids get really excited about breaks from school but for the kids on our program, that’s a very troubling thought, that they’re not going to get regular food. The backpacks and meal kits fill that need,” shared Paulette Sherrer of Mena Public Schools.

“We were grateful to have long-time radio friend and experienced radiothon personality Sue Cavner join Mark Hobson in the studio,” said Dilbeck. Melanie Buck and Debbie Frost broadcast from James Super Save Foods while LeAnn Dilbeck and Jaclyn Rose broadcast from the Mena Walmart Supercenter. “We actually thought by broadcasting from those locations, people would feel encouraged to pick up the recommended items while they were doing their own shopping… well, we had droves of people showing up just to shop for this radiothon! One lady just pulled up with an entire cart rounded over and said ‘here you go!’ It was awesome to watch Polk County kick in!,” said Dilbeck. She also expressed her appreciation to the entire Pulse crew, “The rest of our team worked at the station with Lioness volunteers taking phone pledges and cash donations. I am blessed to get to work with this team who serves this community with such heart!”

Lioness Patty Young, who has chaired the Food for Kids Backpack Program since it began in Polk County, was equally overwhelmed and thrilled with the support received. “Our community has overwhelmingly embraced our hungry children. Through their generosity these donors have positively impacted the life of a child and invested in their future. We thank everyone for their support, especially LeAnn Dilbeck, her staff at Pulse Multi-Media and Sue Cavner. Without the commitment of these fine people we could not have raised such awareness of hunger outside our backdoor. Most importantly, we appreciate all of our donors and thank each one for their donations! We still have work to do. This one program does not solve the hunger issue facing our community and we must continue to rally for this cause year round. We have numerous churches, local organizations and individuals that do just that. You can continue to help through food drives or monetary donations. We invite you to help stop hunger before it stops laughing and learning.”

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or I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink;... The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’” MATTHEW 25:35-40

Polk County Food Pantries & Feeding Ministries 1st Assembly of God, 2111 Southerland, Mena – 2nd Thursday of each month from 1 – 5:30 p.m. Food is from Commodities and Feed America. Bring proof of physical address (utility bill, etc.) and if first time visitor, bring proof of income. 479-394-1229.

9th Street Ministries, 306 Ninth Street, Mena – Dinner every Thursday at 5 p.m. Food is given away when available.

Meal delivery available in Mena city limits only. Must call by Wednesday for delivery on Thursday. 479-394-2541.

Board Camp Baptist Church, 107 Polk Road 63, Board Camp – 3rd Thursday of each month. 479-394-7381.

Dallas Avenue Baptist Church, 300 Dallas Avenue, Mena – Provides 2 food vouchers per month for people who attend their church services at least twice a month. Vouchers are given after church meeting. Other assistance is available during December only. 479-394-2697.

Seventh Day Adventist, 149 Polk Road 43, Mena – Free vegetarian Soup Kitchen every Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Take-out and food boxes available. 479-394-7404.

God’s Feeding Hands Ministry, 1200 Reeves Street, Mena – Free groceries and toiletries to the needy on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Also free bible study, Recovery DVDs, Christian books and DVDs available as well.

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BY MELANIE BUCK The Rocky Mountain Methodist Church Association has teamed up with Bill Wells, a local artist, and they are selling prints of a picture Wells painted of the Rocky Methodist Church building. The church is in need of major repairs and Paula Cox, a member of The Rocky Methodist Church Association, has headed up the project for several years.

This picturesque building has stood for over one hundred years and though in need of structure and roof repair, is in impressively good shape. “We brought in a contractor to look at the church and give us a quote and he was very impressed that there was no termite damage or rot in a building that old. The estimate he gave us to repair the structural damage to the church is $6,000, and a new roof will cost approximately the same amount, and the little old church needs repairs as soon as possible,” said Cox. The Church Building sits beside the Rocky Cemetery which is a final resting place for many precious lives in that community, including Confederate Soldiers, Emma Duesenberry, who is honored in the Library of Congress for her 160 folk songs. The Rocky Methodist Church was constructed in 1912 and has stood as a pillar to the Rocky Community ever since. The first building burned down, but it was rebuilt and was renovated last by a church youth group out of Hot Springs, Arkansas in the 1970s.

Though the Rocky Methodist Church no longer houses regular worship services, it remains a community building, where people gather for decoration, weddings, funerals and community meetings. “As a kid I remember going for

Log Truck and Train Collide BY MELANIE BUCK A fully-loaded 18wheeler log truck met with a train on Thursday, December 4th, in mid-afternoon at the railroad crossing on Hwy. 246 in Hatfield.

The accident occurred when the driver of the log truck attempted to cross the railroad tracks and said he did not see the train because the sun was in his eyes. The front of the semi struck the train between the first and second engine cars, causing damages to both train engines and ripping the front bumper and hood off of the semi.

The driver escaped with only a bump on his head and no other injuries were reported. The accident was worked by Arkansas State Police and Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies.

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Rich Mountain Community College Holds RN Pinning Ceremony

Santas 4 Senior Angel Tree Still Has Angels

On Saturday, December 3, 2015, Rich Mountain Community College held its Registered N u r s e (RN) Pinning Ceremony for the Class of 2015 ARNEC LPN-RN Transition Program at The Ouachita Center. Dr. Phillip Wilson, President of Rich Mountain Community College, and Charla Hollin, RMCC Director of Nursing, welcomed everyone to this prestigious occasion and complimented the class members on their exemplary effort and accomplishment. Pyke Bobo, CRNA at Mena Regional Health System was selected by the class members to be the guest speaker for the ceremony. He encouraged the graduates to value their work and to gain important lessons from each situation given. Additional guests of honor included Jennifer Kesterson R.N., RMCC Nursing Clinical Coordinator, Darlene Hesterlee R.N., RMCC Nursing Clinical Instructor, Mona Wasmer R.N., RMCC Nursing Clinical Instructor, Lisa Wood R.N., RMCC Nursing Clinical Instructor, and Dr. Krystal Thrailkill, RMCC Vice President of Assessment, Evaluation, and Planning.

RMCC is a member of the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC) in addition to seven other two-year colleges in Arkansas. For more information about the nursing programs at RMCC, contact Charla Hollin at 479-394-7622, x. 1366 or chollin@rmcc.edu.

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BY MELANIE BUCK There are still seniors to be adopted on the Santas 4 Seniors Angel Tree at the Polk County Extension office. Santas 4 Seniors is a program sponsored by Polk County 4-H and provides gifts to low income senior citizens. Assistant 4-H Coordinator, Lauren Frost, said anyone can stop by the Extension Office to adopt their angel during open office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adopters are asked to bring the gifts back, unwrapped in a gift bag, no later than Tuesday, December 15, 2015. For more information, contact the Polk County Extension Office at 479-394-6018 or stop by their location at 211 DeQueen Street, in Mena.

Board Camp Rural Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 4154 Highway 8 East, Mena, AR 71953 Annual Election Notice to Board Camp Community Members You are hereby notified that the annual election of officers for your board camp rural volunteer fire and rescue department shall take place on

December 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm

at the Board Camp Fire Department Community Room.

Nominations from the floor shall be accepted at that time.

The nominating committe read the nominated slate of officers at the last regular meeting. This slate is posted at the fire department for any member interested.

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Mena Regional Health System Auxiliary held their annual Christmas Breakfast on Thursday, December 3rd, at the MRHS cafeteria. The “celebrity” volunteers who served for the annual event were Benny Weston, Jim Stoope, Jenny Graves, David & Tammy Young, Kay Bowen, Phillip & Tracy Hensley, Jennifer Maechler, Mayor McKee, Paula Brotherton, Donna Montgomery, Stephen Luker, Kelly Krause, Ginger Sterner, Brandon Martin, Mark Hobson, LeAnn Dilbeck, and Tonya Frachier. The Auxiliary hosts the yearly breakfast to raise money for their Scholarship Fund. The organization recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to local students.

Continuing our Christmas Tradition...

You are invited to participate in our Christmas Remembrance Trees to honor the memory of your loved one at this time of year. For our thirteenth year, we invite you to bring a Christmas ornament with your loved one’s name on it, and place it on the Christmas Tree located in the foyer of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Each year as the holiday season comes around, the tree will be set up with the ornament from years past and the new additions as a special remembrance for the individuals that we have lost. This opportunity is not restricted to our customers or to deaths from this year but is open to memorialize anyone whom you may have lost at any time.

You may bring your ornament during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

It is our sincere wish that all families find peace and comfort this holiday season.

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afternoon singings, and some of my uncles would lead the preaching or neighboring preachers would come,” explained Cox. Since August of 2015, The Rocky Methodist Church Association has worked hard to raise the funds needed to restore the church and will continue to work hard to raise the remainder. “The Rocky Methodist Church has been a part of the lives and memories of everyone that grew up in and around the Rocky Community. This beautiful old building still stands vigil over our soldiers, fathers, mothers and loved ones buried in the cemetery next to it. This old church has withstood storms and droughts.

It has seen weddings, funerals, meetings, fellowships and decorations and it will stand for another hundred years if we get the repairs done quickly,” said Cox. Wells explained that he had previously taken pictures in anticipation of creating a painting of the historic building. However, Wells did not expect it to lead to a fundraiser. “When Paula Cox saw the painting, she started crying. I thought that’s the best compliment I’ve had. It meant something to her,” said Wells. Wells said Cox purchased the painting in October 2011 and approached him in 2015 about selling prints to raise money for the repairs.

Prints of Wells’ painting can be purchased in support of the building’s repairs. The original copy of the picture is currently on display at the Union Bank of Mena and limited edition, 8 x 10 signed prints can be purchased for $35 from The Union Bank of Mena, The Shop, and George Davis State Farm Insurance on Main Street in Mena. In addition to the prints, greeting cards, post cards and 4 x 6 prints can be purchased at The Shop and George Davis State Farm Insurance. All of the proceeds of these sales will go directly to the repair and restoration of the church.

Donations can also be made by depositing or mailing them to: Rocky Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Union Bank of Mena, P.O. Box 898, Mena, Arkansas 71953.

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Remembering Paxton and Remembering Hearts Forever

BY MELANIE BUCK Remembering Hearts Forever will hold their annual Candle Lighting Ceremony to honor their children and siblings who have passed from this life. Each year, The Pulse features a family who has had to cope with the loss of a child and how they found the strength to carry on without them. Remembering Hearts Forever, led by Diane Mathis, is a group who knows firsthand what a family goes through after the loss of a child, and through only an understanding they can have, they are there to help others cope with such a loss. Each of the children honored through Remembering Hearts Forever may have left this world, but they left it with a mark, and one that Diane Mathis and friends intend not to forget.

Through sharing Paxton’s story, Diana Beckman and Trudy Whitman hope that other grieving families will join Remembering Hearts Forever like they did and try to find comfort by talking with others who know the pain of losing a child. “Diane does a wonderful job leading the group,” said Beckman. “The meetings are open to anyone who has lost a child.” This year, Remembering Hearts Forever will hold it’s 8th Candle Lighting in Mena and people like Beckman and Whitman will light a candle for children such as Paxton.

Paxton Cayne Crook Beckman was just nine and a half years old when she left this Earth for her Heavenly home. But according to her grandmothers, she left a mark that will not be forgotten.

Diana Beckman, Paxton’s maternal grandmother, and Trudy Whitman, her maternal great-grandmother, say their time spent with Paxton is most treasured and they spend their days reminiscing and thanking God for those precious moments. “She was a real joyful child who had a very deep belief in God. She was a delight and she was a friend to everybody that met her,” said Beckman. She had a kind heart and was very giving. She was the love of all of our lives. She was God’s greatest gift to us. When I think of her, I think of a bright angel.”

Paxton was diagnosed with AAL in 2003, at age 4. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that invades the blood and can spread throughout the body to other organs, such as the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. But it does not normally produce tumors, as do many types of cancer. It is an acute type of leukemia, which means it can progress quickly. Without treatment, it can be fatal within a few months. Paxton battled the disease for five years.

When she was diagnosed, the doctor said there was no chance for her to recover and she might have two weeks left, but they would go ahead and place a port and start chemo. “Doctors said the earliest we would be out of there would be a month and eight days later, we were headed home. Her numbers were so off the chart that the doctors said she shouldn’t even be breathing,” Beckman said.

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with her. It took her twenty minutes to beat him,” smiled Whitman. She added, “He said, ‘she had me cornered before I even knew what she was doing.’” Whitman took care of Paxton when she was home and Beckman worked. “She would be up at 2 a.m. fixing ramen noodles for Paxton. Mom [Whitman] was right by her side all the time, even learned Spanish with Paxton by watching Scooby Doo in Spanish,” Beckman laughed. Whitman said, “We shared her life. Whenever she was home, she would spend her nights and days with us. She was our love.”

Besides chemotherapy, Paxton had three stem cell transplants in 2006 and 2008.

After the last transplant, doctors were concerned what treatments her body could take if she came out of the transplant and relapsed. “One month before she passed away, the doctor told her that because of her situation, it was her choice.” Beckman explained that doctors gave three options. “Do nothing about it and go peacefully or, we can do a well-known treatment that will give you more time or, we will do a new treatment that is very difficult. I’m not going to let your momma answer for you, you make the decision,” were the choices Paxton was given. “She took the tough road and took the new chemo, a tough, aggressive chemo, and then all at once, she was allergic to the new chemo and that’s what took her,” said Beckman. “We thought we had it whipped until two hours before she passed away.”

Beckman courageously shared some very personal times with Paxton during her final days. “I had to live in Little Rock for the last year with her. And exactly a month from when she went into the hospital the last time, we were laying in bed and she rolled over and put her arms around me and she said, ‘Nanna, I want you to know that when I get to Heaven, I’m going to ask Saint Peter if I can wait on the steps until you get there.’ Children are gifted and know what’s going on. They are amazing,” said Beckman.

To others, Beckman would say, “I just pray that a parent can give total understanding to the child. That yes, this could be fatal but God is there to protect the child. With the parents, so many of them that I see, do say, ‘why my child’… Don’t let that child know you feel that way. God is there to protect both of you. You miss your child but you know that God has them cradled in his arms. Not one time during Paxton’s sickness did I ever say, why me.”

To help families like Paxton’s, Remembering Hearts Forever lives by the motto that children that have passed will never be forgotten. Through support group meetings, Mother’s and Father’s Day events, and more, Remembering Hearts Forever dedicates their lives to remember others. “It’s nice to talk to someone who really understands. People say they understand but unless they’ve been through it, they really don’t know. It has helped us,” Whitman said.

One way that Remember Hearts Forever insures their memory lives on is through the annual Candle Lighting Ceremony. The Ceremony will be held in the Community Room at the back of Union Bank of Mena, on Sunday, December 13th, at 6:30 p.m.

“At the candle ceremony, everyone gets a candle, lights it and says the name of their child and they ring a bell. It’s beautiful and it’s very touching,” explained Whitman. All who have lost a child are encouraged to attend and to bring a picture of their child. A slide show will be presented at the ceremony as well. If you have any questions or would like to become a part of the group, contact Diane Mathis, at 479-243-0191.

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Disabled American Veterans Recognize Outstanding Citizens

The Disabled American Veterans organization made presentations on Thursday, December 4th, to honor individuals and a business that have been most helpful in the DAV’s endeavors throughout the years.

Harold Coogan, local historian and educator, was recognized as an Outstanding Citizen of the Community first for his extensive work and research that added fifteen names to the Fallen Warrior Memorial monument at the Polk County Courthouse. The original monument listed 141 names of soldiers that gave their all in service of their country. Through Coogan’s research, an additional 15 names have been added. Coogan explained that sometimes citizens of Polk County would go elsewhere to sign up for the military, making it hard to track down individuals from the County who have served. DAV Adjuntant Don Martin said, “Without the meticulous research and efforts of Harold Coogan, those fifteen names might’ve never been found.”

Theresa Judkins and James Scott were also recognized as Outstanding Citizens. Ray Corder said of the pair, “These awards are for their tireless efforts to help the veterans of Polk County.”

James Scott, Commander of the DAV, made a presentation of a picture to Beasley Wood Funeral Home. The picture is a canvas portrait taken by William Rainey of the Fort Smith National Cemetery.

Scott purchased raffle tickets on behalf of DAV for a drawing on the photo and won. The DAV donated the picture to Beasley Wood “in sincere appreciation of your dignified and compassionate care for our departed comrades,” as the plaque placed on front of the canvas states. Allen Walker of Beasley Wood accepted the picture on behalf of Beasley Wood and said, “It’s my honor and privilege to know you all and to see what all you do for us.”

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DABC to Share ‘Christmas Hope’

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Dallas Avenue Baptist Church will again be handing out ‘Christmas Hope’ for their sixth year. Worship Pastor Ron Riemar said all are invited and the church will open at 8 a.m. Saturday, December 12, when breakfast will be served. “Then, we will have shoes to give away to children and we will also give away diapers.” Riemar said the children must be present to receive their shoes.

Christmas Hope began in 2010 and is a blessing to many in the County. Riemar said “There are so many kids in our county that just need an extra pair of shoes. Moms and dads may be able to scrape together enough money to get the kids a pair of shoes at the beginning of school but by now, they are worn out. We are trying to give them soles and get their souls. We’re giving them something useful that they need and will help keep them well during the wintertime.”

Riemar added, “The bible says that we are suppose to do unto the least of these and when we’ve done it unto the least of these, we’ve done it unto Jesus. We’re doing this to minister and love families who may not have a lot at Christmastime.”

The Disabled American Veteran’s Auxiliary (DAVA) members placed flags on Veteran’s graves on November 8th [CENTER PHOTO]. Rose McLain and granddaughters, Katie and Ava, along with Mary Scott and daughter, Alexia, a junior member, Margaret Scott, Betty Staggs, and Carol Burns took part in placing the flags in White Oak, Mt. Calvary, Owen’s Chapel, Ink, and Pinecrest Cemeteries.

Mary Scott, Alexia, Margaret Scott , and Carol Burns placed wreaths on Veterans Graves honoring their memory for Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th [FAR RIGHT PHOTO]. Ladies from The Oaks helped make the wreaths before they were placed [ABOVE PHOTO].

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Chamber Welcomes New Member

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, December 4, 2015 at Joe’s Chicago Pizza to welcome them into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce membership.

Joe’s Chicago Pizza is located at 410 Sherwood Avenue behind George Davis’ State Farm Insurance Agency.

Officers Elected for Junior Rotary Club - Interact

Interact, the junior branch of the local Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County, held their first official meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd, at the Mena Water Utilities conference room.

Interact will focus on community service, both locally and globally. Election of officers was held and Rachel Stacks will serve as President, Clint Buck, Vice President; Cece Metcalf, Public Relations Officer; and Dustin Dilbeck, Secretary/Treasurer.

Healthy Connections Receives Blue & You Grant Healthy Connections, Inc. has been awarded a grant for 2016 in the amount of $144,052.00 to offer dental care for up to 200 patients without dental insurance. Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield established the Blue & You Foundation in 2001 as a charitable foundation to promote better health in Arkansas. The Blue & You Foundation awards grants annually to non-profit or governmental organizations and programs that positively affect the health of Arkansans. In its 14 years of operation, the Blue & You Foundation has awarded $24 million to 766 health improvement programs in Arkansas.

“Our grant this year went to programs across the state that address such issues as nutrition and exercise, dental health, and medical professional education,” said Patrick O’Sullivan, Executive Director of Blue & You Foundation.

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December 9, 2015

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RMCC Recognizes Outstanding Honorees SUBMITTED BY RMCC

Each year at the Arkansas Community Colleges fall conference, the twenty-two community colleges in Arkansas recognize and honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional work in their respective field. The respective categories for awards are: Outstanding Faculty, Outstanding Staff, Outstanding Alumni, and Academic All-Star.

At the fall conference, Rich Mountain Community College was proud to honor the following individuals for their exemplary work and service to the College and community: Academic All-Star - Brittany Fields

As an officer in the RMCC Student Government Association, member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and RMCC Science Club, Brittany is actively engaged in the community college experience. She enrolled in the fall of 2014 to pursue an Associate of General Studies and has maintained a 3.9 GPA while working fulltime in the RMCC Student Union and Bookstore. Her career goal is to be a physical therapist. Brittany’s kindness and gentle nature are evident, but you will also find that she is a strong and exceptional leader in the community and in the RMCC student body.

Outstanding Alumnae - LeAnn Dilbeck

As a “home grown” entrepreneur, LeAnn exemplifies a passionate community leader and an ambassador for Rich Mountain Community College. Early in her career, she worked for RMCC and later started her own business in the marketing industry. She

has revolutionized the delivery of print news and online media through live streaming, social media, and the Internet. MyPulseNews.com has thousands of users from all over the world reading and keeping up with the news in southwest Arkansas. With the recent merger of Polk County Pulse and Mena Radio, Pulse MultiMedia is reaching a vast market for current news in the region.

Outstanding Faculty - Joanne Coogan

As an RMCC faculty member for just a few short years, Joanne Coogan has been a leader in reformatting the developmental English and reading education delivery system and curriculum for the College. Her colleagues and students describe her as unselfish, inspirational, and having a significant impact on those she serves. Joanne states about her experience at Rich Mountain Community College, “Teaching at RMCC in the developmental program allows me to support students as they begin their educational journey and to share in their joy at graduation.”

Outstanding Staff - Michelle Quinn

The experience of working in the Adult Basic Education Program on the RMCC campus had an impact on Michelle’s decision to develop her career at a community college. As Secretary for the Adult Ed program, she had the opportunity to observe life changing moments for students completing their GED. “My experience in the program confirmed my decision that RMCC was the setting where I could grow and enhance my career.” She now serves as the Procurement Assistant in the RMCC Business Office, a position that exemplifies her attention to detail, organizational skills, and dedicated service to the constituents we serve.

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Local Men Bring Home the Gold!

BY MELANIE BUCK Larry Wood and Dr. Paul Buschman recently earned gold medals in a power lift meet held in Blytheville, Arkansas. Larry Wood competed in the 50-54 division and benched 425 lbs., squatted 525 lbs., and dead lifted 450 lbs. to bring home the top medal in his division.

Dr. Paul Buschman benched 375 lbs., squatted 680 lbs., and dead lifted 645 lbs., earning him the top spot in the open class Super Heavy Weight division. Dr. Buschman had the highest deadlift and highest total over all divisions in the meet.

Also pictured is Buschman’s nephew, Caleb, of Wilburton, Oklahoma who competed for his first time and brought home gold as well, benching 225 lbs., squatting 350 lbs., and dead lifting 425 lbs.

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holiday season on Saturday, December 12, 2015 with our 22nd Annual Christmas Xtravaganza,” said Headley.

The Christmas Parade will begin at 2 p.m. with Santa Claus serving as the special guest.

A reception will follow in the Community Center next to Town Hall, located at 5568 Hwy. 71. Children will be able to give their Christmas list to Santa in person and trophies will be awarded to the parade winners.

For more information, call Cove Town Hall at 870-387-5791.

The Polk County Pulse will have a Special 2-Week Issue on December 16th, which will include Baby’s First Christmas & area 2nd Graders’ answers to “What Christmas Means to Me...”

Please note, there will NOT be a December 23rd issue of The Polk County Pulse so our staff can enjoy the holiday season with their families!

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OBITUARIES

December 9, 2015

Jane Earline Barnes

Jane Earline Barnes passed into eternal rest on Friday, December 4, 2015 in Mena, Arkansas.

She was born December 20, 1927 in Pond Creek, Oklahoma to Leslie Howard Nelson and Maggie May Blaikie. Apart from her roles as a loving wife and mother, Jane volunteered at the Visitor’s Information Center for many years. She researched genealogy extensively and was the one you went to if you wanted to know your family history. She was also a wonderful seamstress and was a past President of The Home Economics Club and a former member of the Red Hatters. She was a devout Christian, very patriotic, and dedicated to her country. She was a wonderful companion to her husband Jack, always reliable and in a selfless and caring way she was always there for her family.

Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and aunt, was loved by all and will be missed by all who knew her.

Jane is survived by husband, Jack Barnes of Mena, Arkansas; children, Beverly Anglin and husband William of Mena, Arkansas, Earline Sorrells and husband Sam of Russellville, Arkansas, Betty Acheson and husband Ron of Mena, Arkansas, Jack Barnes, II and wife Sheryl of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, DeAnna Skipper,

Weekly Publication Duane Powell, Dennis Powell, Lannie Kiersey, Scott Kiersey, Darrell Powell, Donita Gann; 18 great-grandchildren, 11 greatgreat grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Vera Dean Nelson, Jean Earl Nelson, Cleo May Nelson and Francis William.

A Funeral service will be held at Cherry Hill Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Cherry Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Duane Powell, Dennis Powell, Lannie Kiersey, Scott Kiersey, Darrell Powell, Colin Powell, Nathan Gann, and Aaron Kiersey.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

LEITA ELIZABETH BOBLITT On the morning of November 23rd, 2015, Leita passed away at her home in Houston, Texas, surrounded by family. She was born Leita Elizabeth Eaton, on May 6, 1919 in Cortez, Colorado. She was the third of four children born to Lee Daines Eaton and Emma Elizabeth (Kerby) Eaton. Leita joined the Women’s Army Air Corp in 1943. Met and married Marine Sergeant Robert LeRoy Boblitt, Sept. 16, 1944. After mustering out, Leita and Robert finished up college, getting his PhD, moved to Houston, Texas.

Leita raised five children: Leita Marie Boblitt, Barbara Boblitt McCool, Deborah Lee Boblitt, Pamela Boblitt Ouzts and Robert LeRoy Boblitt, Jr. Leita worked alongside her husband, Dr. Robert L. Boblitt, at The University of

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Houston as a volunteer. Leita was a longstanding and active member of the Texas Pharmaceutical Ladies Auxiliary.

In 2007, Leita came to Mena, Arkansas to live with her daughter Barbara Boblitt (Blasberg) McCool. Here she was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary Post 18.

Leita was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband of 55 years, oldest daughter, Leita Marie, sisters Lucy and Jeanne, brother Lee, and stepbrother, Hugh. She was sent for cremation. At a later date, there will be a private family memorial service. For those who knew Leita, please, no gifts or flowers. If you wish to remember her, a contribution to Clarice’s Room of Hope, 403 Morrow N, Suite C, Mena will be appreciated.

ANNA LAVONNE IBBOTSON DIXON

Anna LaVonne Ibbotson Dixon, age 78, of Smithville, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Smithville, Okla-

homa.

She was born February 15, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Henry Frank Ibbotson and the late Anna Belle Waddle Ibbotson. She was married to the late Amos Dixon and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Rich Mountain Nursing Home for 13 years. LaVonne loved her family and was always there for each of them, treating each one equally with love and respect. She enjoyed bowling with friends, always having a good time.

LaVonne was well known for her huge dinners on Sundays, serving good food and fellowship with family and friends and throwing birthday parties for everyone and hosting massive holiday gatherings and hunting season meals. LaVonne had an unwavering love in her heart for her family.

She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by sons, Henry Wesley Dixon of Waldron, Arkansas and Frank DeWayne Dixon of Cove, Arkansas; daughters, Karla DeVee Barker of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Rhonda Ann Pollard of Smithville, Oklahoma; sixteen grandchil-

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JIMMIE DON GOLDEN Jimmie Don Golden, age 65, of Mena passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 in Mena,

Arkansas.

Jimmie was born in Mena, Arkansas on December 19, 1949 to the late James Golden and the late Virgie Pettit Golden.

He was happily married to Barbara Harrison Golden for 47 years and worked at Brodix for 34 years in Research and Development. Jimmie enjoyed working on cars and motors, which is one of the reasons he loved his job. Most of all he enjoyed fishing with family and friends or just being alone with the fish and water. He enjoyed telling his fish stories to all. Jimmie dearly loved his family and was a hard worker. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by wife, Barbara Harrison Golden of Mena, Arkansas; daughters, Lisa and Les Reed of Lincoln, Arkansas, Angel and Jason Morrison of Hodgen, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Dakota, Madison, Trey and Gatlen; siblings, Douglas and Betty Golden of Mena, Arkansas, Hilda and Douglas Dupwe of Little Rock, Arkansas, Helen and Kenn Curry of Omaha, Nebraska, and Heather Golden of Omaha, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Virgie Golden.

Funeral service will be Friday, December 11, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in The Crossing Church with Brother Victor Rowell officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation is

general.

Pallbearers will be Todd Hansard, Bruce Busch, Jeff Brotherton, Chris Batten, Jeremy Miller, Kevin McDaniel and Cory Allen.

Honorary pallbearers are Clay Golden, Bobby Phillips, Marcus Rath, Norman Wilhite, Gary Richmond, Jimmy Golden, Dave Rotter, Rodney Parker, Steve Barton and J. V. Brotherton.

ARNOLD LEE HOLBROOK Arnold Lee Holbrook (1940-2015), age 75, of Acorn passed away at home surrounded by his children on Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was born on Saturday, November 16, 1940 to the late Proctor and Mabel Howard Holbrook in Jefferson, Ohio.

Arnold spent his early years in Florida as a superintendent for Gibeaut Construction Company. He raised his kids on the farm in Cove and won Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year in 1977, later relocating to Mena.

Upon his retirement, Arnold loved restoring old tractors back to their prime working day and spending time with his family. He had been an active member of the local Elks Lodge for several years where he loved to socialize and dance. Arnold was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his three children, Tammy and Kelly Nicholas of Aurora, Colorado, Earnie and Trina Holbrook of Rockport, Texas and Pamela (Higgins) and Timmy Tabor of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Krystal Titsworth of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Ian Holbrook of Rockport, Texas and Darby Nicholas of Aurora, Colorado; brothers and sisters, Juanita Ingram of Tampa, Florida, Bud Holbrook of Mena, Arkansas, Patty Wooldridge of Naples, Florida and Procter (Stoney) Holbrook Jr. of Naples, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Carson Titsworth of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Kaydince Holbrook of Rockport, Texas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A family and friends gathering in remembrance of Arnold will be held December 20, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at his home at 115 Polk 109 in Acorn.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Hospice Promise Foundation in care of Ouachita Regional Hospice, 1106 S Mena, Arkansas 71953, for their excellent care of Arnold and his family in the past weeks or The Mena Elks Lodge #781, 124

Elk Lane, Mena, Arkansas 71953.

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WILLIAM LEE SCHEIDT William Lee “Bill” Scheidt passed away at home on December 1, 2015, at the age of 88 years, after a six-year battle with cancer. He was born October 5, 1927 in Centerville, Ohio to Carrie Barton and Charles Lee Scheidt. He was the oldest of three brothers. Bill married Jo Anne on December 26, 1974. They were married for 40 years.

Bill is survived by wife, Jo Anne Scheidt; brother, Charles Scheidt and wife Jill of Goshen, Ohio; sister-in-law, Glenna Scheidt of Rockledge, Florida; daughter, Billie Denise Cavalliero and husband Pat of Mesa, Arizona; son, Michael Gene Scheidt and wife Valerie of Palm Bay, Florida; step-son, David Lewis and wife Lynn of Mason, Ohio; step-daughter, Neva Jo Lewis; 4 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Carrie Barton and Charles Lee Scheidt, and brother, Roger Scheidt.

Bill served in the US Navy during World War II. He worked with the Seabees in the South Pacific, rebuilding airstrips. He was over 20 men. He was honorably discharged as a fireman first class in December 1947.

Bill lived in Florida and Mesa, Arizona before retiring to the Big Fork, Arkansas area in December 1989.

Bill was around animals all his life and especially loved his Rocky Mountain horses. In retirement he did a lot of work on the house and the land, and loved to garden.

Bill was a Mason for 63 years. At the age of 24 he joined the Bethel Ohio Lodge 61. After retiring to Arkansas he became a member of Lodge 128 in Mena. When he was in Ohio he was also a Shriner. Bill was a member of Mena First United Methodist Church.

A funeral service at Mena First United Methodist Church followed by burial with military honors at Fort Smith National Cemetery, 522 S 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901 is being planned. In lieu of flowers, donations towards the cost of his funeral are being accepted by Beasley Wood Funeral Home and Union Bank of Mena.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

BRUCE WILLIAM VANCE

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dren, forty-one great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Barbara “Aunt Bob” Sanders; honorary son, Todd Scott and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Anna Ibbotson, husband, Amos Dixon, and daughter, Tonya Lea Robb.

Graveside services were Friday, December 4, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at Westview Cemetery on Polk 19 near Cove, Arkansas with Brother Jerry Ford and Brother Donnie Jewell officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation was general.

Pallbearers will be Chris Baker, Shawn Pollard, David Dixon, Charles Dixon, Jessie Sanchez, and Luke Golding. www.bwfuneralhome@yahoo.com

Bruce William Vance, of Mena passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the age of 67.

Bruce was born in Amery, WI on January 11, 1948. After high school graduation he joined the US Navy and spent 23 years in before he retired as a Senior Chief Radioman. He then moved to Mena and began working for the City of Mena and retired as Superintendent of the Parks Department after 19 years.

He enjoyed fishing, he took pride in his homestead, all he built and all the trees he had planted.

He spent years working to make his land exactly how he wanted. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy. He has six grandchildren that he cherished and brought him much happiness and who adored him.

Bruce is survived by wife, Pamela Vance of forty-two years; daughter, Deanna Witte and husband Randy of Holtville, California; grandchildren, Matthew, William, Joseph, and Andrew Vance of Mena, Arkansas; daughter, Brenda Ward and husband Brian of Loogootee, IN; grandchildren, Amber and Sean; mother, Mary Mellerud; siblings, Lila Bagley, Earl Vance, Loretta “Goldie” Mattson, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bruce was preceded in death by his siblings, John Vance, Virgil Vance, Joe Vance, Betty Boyer, and Dan Vance.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Family and friends visitation prior to service at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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Cossatot River High Music Dept to Present Christmas Concert

SUBMITTED The Cossatot River High School Music Dept. will present their Christmas concert on Friday, December 11, 2015 in the Holbert Auditorium in Wickes. The band concert will begin at 6:00 featuring the 7th grade band, 8th grade band, and then Senior band. The band is under the direction of Timothy Walston.

The choir concert will follow at 7:30 under the direction of Susan Brewer and accompanied by Timothy Walston. Performing in the choir concert will be 5 choirs. The 7th grade TrebleMakers choir will begin the concert, followed by the 8th grade AccaFellas choir, then the 8th grade TrebleTones choir. The second half of the concert will be the senior high all girls choir, Cantabile, followed by the senior high mixed choir, Noteworthy. Twenty-three all-region students will be featured as soloists or in ensembles.

Come out and enjoy a night of festive holiday music performed by 120 choir members and over 50 band members.

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Mena Public School’s Lunch Monday 12/14 Main: Pizza, salad, celery & cucumbers w/ ranch, fruit, milk; Choices: Chicken quesadilla, salad, celery & cucumbers w/ ranch, fruit, milk; or Tomato soup, crackers, toasted cheese sandwich, fruit, milk Tuesday 12/15 Main: Baked ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, California blend vegetables, hot roll, strawberry shortcake, fruit, milk; Choice: Oven roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, California blend vegetables, hot roll, strawberry shortcake, fruit, milk Wednesday 12/16 Main: Chicken noodle soup, toasted cheese sandwich, salad, baby carrots, fruit, milk; Choices: Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce, tomato, pickles, baby carrots, fruit, milk; or Chef salad Thursday 12/17 Manager’s Choice Friday 12/18 Manager’s Choice Acorn School’s Breakfast Monday 12/14 Manager’s Choice, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday 12/15 Manager’s Choice, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday 12/16 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 12/17 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Friday 12/18 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk

Acorn School’s Lunch Monday 12/14 Hamburgers, french fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, fruit, milk Tuesday 12/15 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, tossed salad, fruit, milk Wednesday 12/16 Ham, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, broccoli salad, roll, fruit salad, milk Thursday 12/17 Manager’s Choice Friday 12/18 Manager’s Choice COSSATOT RIver School’s Breakfast Monday 12/14 Muffin, applesauce, orange juice, milk Tuesday 12/15 Biscuit w/ sausage, orange wedges, apple juice, milk Wednesday 12/16 Pop tart, apple wedges, cherry juice, milk Thursday 12/17 Sausage roll, banana, orange juice, milk Friday 12/18 Super donut, raisels, apple juice, milk

The MMS2DC students and parents will be hosting a chili supper on Friday, December 11th at the Mena High School cafeteria before the Mena vs. Waldron basketball game from 5-7 pm. They will be serving a piping hot bowl of chili with all the fixings and those famous school cinnamon rolls.

The tickets costs $5. All proceeds go to the travel fund for the Mena Middle School students going to Washington D.C. Your support is appreciated.

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Cossatot River School’s Lunch Monday 12/14 Beef nachos, lettuce, tomato, salsa, refried beans, mandarin oranges, milk Tuesday 12/15 Ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, strawberries, cake, roll, milk Wednesday 12/16 Chicken sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickles, tator tots, fruit cocktail, milk Thursday 12/17 Pizza, tossed salad w/ dressing, pears, marshmallow treat, milk Friday 12/18 Ham & cheese sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickles, baked beans, chips, peaches, milk

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SCHOOL

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Acorn Rodeo Team Aquires Members SUBMITTED The 2015 Acorn Rodeo Team has five members. Casey Falls, son of Karla and Wes Falls, participates in breakaway calf roping, team roping, and chute dogging. Stran Strother, who participates in team roping & chute dogging, is the son of George and Colleen Strother. Brody Webb participates in breakaway calf roping and team roping. He is the son of Duane and Dotsy Webb. Ashley Sides participates in barrel racing, goat tying, and pole bending. Her brother, Ethan Sides, participates in goat tying and steer riding. They are the children of Brian and Wendy Sides.

Acorn & Oden Receive AdvancED Award

Acorn & Oden School District is proud to announce they received AdvancED School System Accreditation in 2015.

The requirements to receive AdvancED Performance Accreditation: · Meet the AdvancED standards and accreditation policies. · Demonstrate quality assurance through internal and external reviews. · Engage in continuous improvement.

The purpose of the AdvancED reviews is to shine a light on both hidden flaws and unexpected strengths and empower the schools and the district to move forward.

Acorn Preschool Hosts Breakfast Acorn Preschool hosted a Thanksgiving breakfast on November 20th for Parents/Grandparents and Students that was a huge success.

The breakfast sponsors were: Cheryl & Andy Boyd, Tim & Lana Woods, David & Julie Daniels and Wal-Mart.

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Friday, December 11th Waldron vs. Mena Friday, December 18th Nashville vs. Mena

Sports on Thursday, December 10th Booneville vs. Acorn Friday, December 11th Poyen vs. Mt. Ida

Acorn High School’s Annual Christmas Concert The Acorn High School Band, Choir, and Elementary Select Choir will be having their annual Christmas concert on Friday, December 11th at 7:00 pm at the Old Gym.

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Saturday, December 12th Tennessee Tech vs. Razorbacks Saturday, December 19th Mercer (North LR) vs. Razorbacks Tuesday, December 22nd North Florida vs. Razorbacks Wednesday, December 30th Razorbacks vs. Dayton

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December 9, 2015 Thursday, 12/10 • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more information.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m. - The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Lou-

ise Durham.

• 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.

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

• 6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist.

• 6:00 p.m. – Mena High School Class of 1959 Christmas meeting at the Chopping Block Steakhouse. Dutch treat. Spouses & friends are welcome. If you have questions call 394-6621

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Monday, 12/14 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. They will have a free sign language class at 3:00 p.m.

• 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) meet at Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena.

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – AWANA Clubs meet at Grace Bible Church, Highway 71 North.

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

• 6:30 p.m. – Polk County Democratic Women’s Organization meets at Union Bank.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous 12 + 12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For more information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

• 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meet. All Elks are invited to attend.

• 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star meet at the Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield.

Tuesday, 12/15 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

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

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Come join other artists, from beginners to pros, working on their individual projects in the gallery classroom. For more information, call 479-394-3880.

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. TakeOut available. All are welcome.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

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

• 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weighins, followed by a meeting from 5:30 p.m.

– 6:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

• 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena.

• 6:00 p.m. – The regular Hatfield Town Council meeting is at the Town Hall in Hatfield.

• 6:30 p.m. – The monthly meeting of the Shady Fire and Rescue District 10 will be held at the Shady Community Center.

• 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room.

• 7:00 p.m. – WARE Group (Western Arkansas Railroad Enthusiasts) meet at Lime Tree Restaurant; 6:00 p.m. for dinner. For more information, call Al Pfeiffer at 386-562-6415.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. meets for training at the Firehouse.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Acorn Fire and Rescue meets at the Fire Department.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Wickes V.F.W. Post #10484 will meet at the Wickes Community Center.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur.

For information, call 479-234-2887 or 479-2343043.

Wednesday, 12/16 • The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatfield, Wickes, Cove, Mena, Vandervoort, and Grannis.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Polk County Sociable Seniors at Jannsen Avenue Florist (Daisy Room) 800 Jannsen Ave. Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome. Bring any covered dish of your choice. For more information call 243-0191.

• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Windy Wednesday Quilters Guild meet at the Mena First Baptist Church. For more information, call 2169041.

• 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet.

• 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena.

• 6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church.

• 6:00 p.m. – The Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery will begin in Room 112.

• 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ will meet.

• 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation” at Mena Church of God Hwy 88 East.

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students is held Wednesday evenings at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 6:30 p.m. – Team Kids for kids ages 3 years through the 4th Grade meets at the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church.

• GATER & FRIENDS will meet at 10 a.m. on December 18th at the Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes.

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

• 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Refreshments at 6:30; meeting at 7:00 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

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

Friday, 12/11 • 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given At the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet. Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m.

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

• 5:00 p.m. – 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. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band, American Legion, Acorn, $6.00 admission.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 812 Highway 71 South, Mena.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

Saturday, 12/12 • 8:15 a.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Breakfast Bible Study, Lime Tree Restaurant, Public is invited.

• 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa at Papa’s Mexican Café. Children $6.00 (age 10 and under) Adults $8.00. Call Papa’s at 479-394-6521 by December 11th to reserve your space.

• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery has children’s art classes once a month on the 2nd Saturday of each month. * 2:00 p.m. - Cove Christmas Xtravaganza Parade. Reception will follow at the Community Center next to Town Hall.

• 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Hatfield Hometown Christmas in the Hatfield Park. Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00; Bethlehem Village – Open at 6:15 to 8:00. Everything is Free. Rain location: Hatfield Gym Auditorium.

• 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 meeting, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For more info call 3947396 or 216-4606.

Sunday, 12/13 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For info call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

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

• 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting

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Bisbee Celebrates 70 Years of Marriage

Payten Alexa Furr and Levi Allen Wilson are happy to announce their upcoming nuptuals. Vows will be exchanged Sunday, December 13. at 7:00 at the Cossatot Welcome Center, in Wickes.

The Lost Bag A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping.

It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, “Hmmm.... That’s funny. When I lost my bag there was a $20 bill in it. Now there are twenty $1 bills.”

The boy quickly replied, “That’s right, lady. The last time I found a lady’s purse, she didn’t have any change for a reward.”

King and Katherine Bisbee will celebrate their 70th anniversary December 12, 2015 at the Mena Mountain Resort Lodge on Hwy 71 North. Anytime between 2 pm - 5 pm on Saturday, December 12th. Friends and relatives invited. No gifts.

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CITIZEN

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Celeste Ashcraft - An Educator with Hometown Values

BY JACLYN ROSE Celeste Ashcraft was raised in Cove, Arkansas and it was during her time at Van-Cove Elementary School that she met the love of her life, Davy. “Davy was my on-again, off-again boyfriend all through school and my high school sweetheart. We got married before our junior year at Henderson, fifteen years ago,” explained Ashcraft. The couple have three daughters, Cassidy, Carmindy and Camilla, ages eleven, eight and three, respectively. “I love getting to do all of the fun stuff with my girls. I’m a big memory maker and I enjoy taking them places they will remember,” Ashcraft said.

Ashcraft graduated from Henderson State University with an education degree and a certification to teach family and consumer science, as well as English. After a few years teaching in DeQueen, she went on to teach a year of English in Wickes all while working on her master’s degree in library science. At this point in her life, Ashcraft felt like she needed to be more elementary minded and accepted a job in 2007 to be the Librarian at Louise Durham Elementary School (LDES), a job she continues today.

“I feel like I still really love my job. I am beginning to be ready to make the move up to a higher level but I love this age. Kids are still so much fun and for the most part happy every day. We have around 570-575 students at LDES and I pretty much know all their names and they love that. I love to teach and see the light go off when they ‘get it’. I’m fortunate in my position because I can teach them a new skill and see them put it to work immediately and then turn around and teach others, it’s very cool. I also like that I get to see different kids every day and get to touch base with all of them and when a child comes in and says in an awe-like voice, ‘the library is my favorite place,’ that’s just really cool. It’s a very rewarding job,” Ashcraft explained.

The Ashcraft girls are very involved in the local 4-H clubs and Ashcraft serves as a club leader. They are also very involved with the youth and young kids at their church, Cove First Baptist, and spend a lot of their spare time enjoying the outdoors. Ashcraft believes in serving her community and spends a lot of time instilling that community pride in her children. “I believe in giving back to my community and try to be involved and do a lot of community service with my girls to help plant those seeds in them. It does keep us very busy though,” said Ashcraft. “Davy works as the Assistant Superintendent at the Cossatot State Park and has since 2004, we think it’s pretty cool that we get to live and work in the community we grew up in. We spent a lot of time on the Cossatot as children and we are so blessed that we get to spend time with our children there now.”

“I love the small town, close knit, family and friends aspect of Polk County. We are so thankful both of our families all live here and we get to raise our kids close to them.

It’s a wonderful, safe place and of course we love to be outdoors and this is the mega center of outdoor Arkansas living. We just enjoy small town life so much,” Ashcraft said.

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Serendipity Salon – ‘A Happy Accident’

BY JACLYN ROSE Nancy Williams and her husband Martin moved to Mena from Bakersfield, California in 1999. Already a licensed nail technician (nail tech), Williams’ family moved to Arkansas to slow their lives down and have the ability to get ahead. “We worked crazy, long hours in California and we were never able to save money or take a vacation. My husband’s mom was from this area and she kept talking about how laid back it was in Polk County. I woke up one morning and realized we were never going to get anywhere and I was ready to move, so we did, 30 days later. My husband’s mom lured us here and I’m not sorry she did,” explained Nancy. The couple moved to Arkansas with their three children, Ashleigh, Brittany, and Christian, and today, have added two grandchildren, Briahna and Blake. “I had a very wise client once tell me that God makes our precious children into teenagers so we can part with them and then grandchildren are our repayment for not killing our children,” said Nancy with a laugh.

Not terribly long after Nancy moved to Arkansas she began working locally as a nail tech, a career she began in 1991. And before long, she had built a solid clientele. After working in many different salons throughout the city of Mena, she recently opened her own shop, Serendipity Salon, at 1504 Highway 71 South, Unit A (in the Papa’s Mexican Café parking lot. “I never intended to be a shop owner, but here we are,” said Nancy with a smile. “I have the most awesome clients who have followed me through every shop change, and there have been a gazillion. I truly have the best clients in town, most have been with me ten years or better.” “Nancy is a Rembrandt when it comes to nail,” added one of her longtime customers. She offers manicures, acrylic nails, shellac, pedicures, and lots of nail art.

Working with Nancy at Serendipity Salon is her daughter, Ashleigh Williams. A stylist who specializes in women’s cuts and colors. Ashleigh graduated from Mena High School in 2007 and knew that a regular college education was not for her. Instead, she wanted to enter a career field that would allow her creativity and artistic nature to shine. She graduated from Mena Cosmetology School and has been working for the past seven years in Mena, while spending time in continuing education classes. “I love my clients. My core group is very loyal and has been with me from the very beginning. I have also been lucky enough to have some incredible and valuable mentors like Jessica Robbins and most recently, Jeri Dee Hale,” explained Ashleigh.

Additionally, Serendipity Salon has Jeri Dee Hale working as a full-time stylist. Jeri Dee graduated from the CALL 479-243-9600 Paul Mitchell Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota and has worked as a stylist for 12 years and started serving clients in Mena in 2004. Jeri Dee has owned her own salons in both Dallas, Texas and Cove, Arkansas and spent some time working in Northwest Arkansas at an Aveda Salon, time that was very valuable to her career. “Working at Aveda brought back my love for hair. They have a fabulous education system and I fell in love with the creative process all over again,” explained Jeri Dee. Jeri Dee has completed many continuing education classes on color and corrective color and prides herself on being very versatile, from subtle looks to extreme and trendy looks “Serving your families with and she specializes in men and women’s cuts and colors, as well as perms and waxing. “After deciding to close Dignity & Care for over 80 years” business in Cove, I wanted to be in a smaller shop and I have known Nancy and her reputation for being awe- Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent some for a long time and wanted to align myself with someone with that reputation. It was a God thing, and our Member of the National Funeral Directors Assoc. plans laid out perfectly,” explained Jeri Dee. “Jeri Dee brings with her a great clientele, great people. We are so 611 Janssen, Mena, AR excited to have her with us, she is so incredibly talented, it was a lucky day when she chose us,” added Nancy.

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Serendipity, which means ‘a happy accident’, is an accurate description of the ladies working together in the salon. “I have been blessed with a job where I have met so many of the wonderful people in this town and get to consider them my friends. I am very blessed,” said Nancy. “So much of going to the salon is therapy for us and our clients. It’s one-on-one time for at least an hour where we get to visit about life. I love the relationships I get to make with my clients, they are like an extension of my family,” added Jeri Dee. Serendipity Salon is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 8 pm. Appointments can be made by calling Like us on Facebook!

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THE POLAR EXPRESS Returns to Polk County (CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE)

The original screenplay is loosely based on the legendary Christmas favorite book and movie, The Polar Express, and while it focuses on “believing,” this adaptation focuses more on Donnie’s (the main character’s) quest for the true meaning of Christmas as it meanders through the Ouachita Mountains to meet “Nick.”

Each production seats approximately 900 people who become part of the production as the inside of the CMA Iron Mountain facility is transformed into an enormous passenger rail car and organizers encourage everyone to arrive early.

The production will include many of the “crowd favorite” scenes such as “Hot Chocolate” and “Stomp” but there are also some changes and improvements from last year’s performances that will keep the audience on their toes. Organizers are very quick to say that the production is not just for children but this heart-warming performance is entertaining for adults as well.

Months and countless hours go into this production with as many as six different facilities all being utilized simultaneously during rehearsals to accommodate the grand-scale and large cast.

There will be four opportunities to view The Polar Express: Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m. nightly with two performances on Sunday, December 13 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All performances will be at the CMA Iron Mountain Facility and are FREE to the public, no ticket is necessary, but seating is limited to the first 900.

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his name and be known as members of the ‘Herbert A. Littleton’ Detachment 1261 of the Marine Corps League,” said Roth.

In 2010, a United States Marine anonymously donated $5,000 to the Rich Mountain Community College Foundation to start an endowment for a scholarship fund.

The RMCC Foundation contacted the local Marine Corps League and they decided to go one step further.

“Over the course of the past five years, we held all manner of sales, fundraisers, and drawings to raise funds for this scholarship. During our Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in November, we presented Tammy Young of RMCC the final check to complete and fulfill the $25,000 Herbert A. Littleton scholarship,” explained Roth.

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Best Theme Representation:

Best in Show:

1st Place: Polk County 4-H

Mena Regional Health System

Best in Show:

2nd Place: Scott Sawyer for Polk County Sheriff

Best in Show:

3rd Place: Select Realty

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Excited onlookers lined the streets as the annual Christmas Parade lit up the town. Many businesses and individuals decorated their floats to the tune of The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s ‘A Candyland Christmas’ theme.

Giant lollipops, gingerbread houses, and even a candy carousel were seen throughout what was possibly the largest parade that Mena has ever seen.

Mayor George McKee agreed, “I’ve never seen a parade that long here in Mena. I think it may have been the biggest.”

In the parade competition, the Polk County Marching Band was named Chamber Favorite. The Polk County Marching Band is comprised of members of Mena, Cossatot River, and Acorn band students.

This is the first year in history that all three county school districts were represented by a marching band in the parade.

Best Theme Representation was awarded to Mena Regional Health System.

Polk County 4-H was named 1st Place in Best in Show, followed by Scott Sawyer for Polk County Sheriff in 2nd place, and Select Realty grabbed 3rd place.

After the parade, the festivities moved over to Janssen Park where the Mena A&P Commission had Lana Gail & Gail Force entertain the crowd with live hopping Christmas music. The Lighting of Janssen Park was a big hit with kids in the crowd as the magical characters and displays filled the air with lights of all colors.

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“It was real nice. The lights are beautiful and the Parks Department did a great job, as always,” said Mayor McKee. He explained that each year the City adds something new to the lighting display. This year, the Parks Department built the new Merry Christmas sign that tops the historic cabin in the center of the park. “They did an exceptional job,” he said.

Also new this year were extra decorations and lights on City Hall’s light poles and columns. “It was an exceptional night for the town of Mena. I know everyone enjoyed it. We’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year,” said Mayor McKee.

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HEALTH

December 9, 2015

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Tips to Prevent Cold and Flu this Season

(StatePoint) Cold and flu season is upon us, which for many people means it’s time for sore throats, coughs and runny noses. While colds cause mild versions of these symptoms, the flu is typically more severe with additional symptoms like a fever and muscle aches. Unfortunately, both conditions are all too common.

Annually, people in the United States suffer one billion colds, and up to 20 percent of people in the US get the flu, according to the National Institutes of Health.

“Fortunately, there are many steps that people can take to ward off the threat of cold and flu,” says Jill Turner-Mitchael, a registered pharmacist and the senior vice president of Sam’s Club Health and Wellness.

How can you keep yourself and your family healthy this season? Turner-Mitchael and the Sam’s Club pharmacists are offering some tips: • Eat right: Wellness starts from within. Boost your immunity with a healthful diet complete with a variety of fruits and vegetables. You’ll want to ensure your family maintains a diet that is rich in vitamin C, beta carotene and vitamin E. Get your daily dose in hearty soups, vegetables roasts and winter salads.

• Wash your hands: The outside world can be a germy place. Before opening the mail or changing out of your work clothes, wash your hands. This should be the first thing you do when you get home and the first step in any meal preparation that you do. Wash them often throughout the day, as well.

• Get some rest: Lack of sleep can contribute to weakened immunity. Keep your body strong by taking advantage of the short days in winter to head to bed a bit early and get a proper amount of shut eye.

• Get vaccinated: Don’t forget to get a flu shot. A new one is needed every year, as the body’s immune response from vaccination is temporary. This season’s shot will protect against the viruses that research shows will be most prevalent.

These days, it’s easier and more affordable than ever to do so. Licensed pharmacists can administer walk-in flu shots at retailers like Sam’s Club, which offers affordable flu shots to both members and the public. Specifically, Sam’s Club is offering standard three and four strain flu shots to anyone eight years of age and above, as well as a special high-dose shot designed for seniors 65 years and older. Turner-Mitchael says this is part of the company’s commitment to helping people live healthier lives. Learn more at www.SamsClub.com.

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by: Kerry Kraus, travel writer - Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

LITTLE ROCK, AR (News release) - December means the Trail of Holiday of Lights in Arkansas. More than 60 communities around the state take part annually, brightening the holiday season for all to see. Plot your course now to see as many of the sparkling communities as you can.

The Trail of Holiday Lights brochure is available both online at www.Arkansas.com and in printed version. Printed copies are available at all Arkansas Welcome Centers and at participating Shell, Subway, Bank of America and Best Western locations. You can also request a copy by calling 1-800-NATURAL or e-mailing info@arkansas.com.

Whichever version you prefer, get a copy and start planning your trip or trips. New this year in the electronic copy is a promotion where we need your input, and suggested travel itineraries for the different areas of the state. Take one trip or take them all. There’ll be lights, lights, and more lights waiting for you. Watch our winter wonderland video, and then come up with a name for our Holiday Hog. You can even see him in person at several celebrations around the state.

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Trail of Holiday of Lights in Arkansas

Suggested Itineraries: These suggested routes include one day and overnight trips so you have a variety to choose from. Not only will you see the lights of Christmas shine, there are also suggestions for additional things to do while you’re in the area.

Northwest Arkansas - Twenty-one communities in the Northwest Arkansas area are participating in the Trail of Holiday Lights and the events run the gamut from the huge Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, complete with live camel rides, to ice skating at the outdoor rink in Bentonville. In Jasper you can get a look at “Arkansas Reindeer” -- the elk living around the Buffalo National River. Fort Smith offers miniature train rides, while Ozark has horse and buggy rides.

North Central Arkansas - In North Central Arkansas, Batesville shines with over a half-million lights throughout downtown. Ark. 178 and the city limits of Bull Shoals will be twinkling, as will Cotter and Gassville. The striking Cleburne County Courthouse in Heber Springs is decked out again this year, as is the historic court square in Mountain View. If you’re in town on the appropriate dates in Mountain View, available in the brochure, you can listen to the glorious sounds of Caroling in the Caverns at Blanchard Springs.

Northeast Arkansas - One of the largest light displays in The Natural State is based in the Northeast corner of Arkansas. The Lights of the Delta are Blytheville’s contribution, with six-million sparklers and more than 48 major motion displays. The drive-thru covers 40 acres; hayrides are also offered. Santa will have bags of candy for every good little boy and girl in Corning that comes to see him during their holiday celebration. Newport will be welcoming performers from the historic Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire, as they present “A Christmas Carol.”

Southwest Arkansas - The Southwest area boasts 13 events along the trail. Courthouses, town squares, parades, city parks, and streets will be glowing for the season.

Historic Washington State Park lights its preserved cityscape with luminaries and offers candlelight tours. Hot Springs festoons its historic downtown with lights, while Garvan Woodland Gardens features more than four-million lights. A 50-foot-tall rose tree stands as the garden’s focal point. In Prescott you can have breakfast with Santa, while in El Dorado you can drive under one of the largest man-made Christmas trees in Arkansas.

Central Arkansas - New in Little Rock is the light show at the First Security Amphitheater in Riverfront Park that will be choreographed with animation and music. The River Lights in the Rock will once again be in holiday colors. Both Sherwood and North Little Rock’s Burns Park have drive-through displays. Conway’s 54-foot community tree will be glowing again this year in the downtown area along with special sales offered by the merchants. Sherwood’s annual lights through Sherwood Forest feature a mile of displays and the Santa Express while Jacksonville offers its annual setting downtown aglow. The Saline County Courthouse in Benton is lighted for the season and offers a gazebo for visits with Santa.

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Ark. Increases Number of Foster Homes; Eliminates Backlog

BY state senator larry teague LITTLE ROCK – Since August the state has added 109 foster homes with space for 232 more children, the governor announced at the dedication of a 33-bed residential home for children in Charleston.

The state Division of Children and Family Services has eliminated a backlog of more than 1,200 foster parent inquiries, which is evidence that it is improving its procedures for handling cases. In November, 50 new homes were added, bringing the total number of foster homes in Arkansas to 1,385.

More than 4,600 Arkansas children are in state custody, according to the head of the division. Also, division employees are working with about 7,500 children who remain with their families and have not been removed from their homes.

In August the governor announced a renewed effort to improve the Arkansas child welfare system, and increasing the number of foster homes is one of the goals. In September the Legislative Council approved the governor’s request to hire an additional 40 employees for the division, so that case loads are reduced and become more manageable.

Child welfare advocates say that case workers should average about 15 cases, and in Arkansas the average has been as high as 27 or 29 cases per worker. Employees who must manage a high number of cases tend to burn out more quickly because of long hours and emotional stress.

Earlier this year a consultant completed interviews with 200 people in the child welfare system, including division staff, foster parents, advocates and the youths themselves. The consultant listed 10 recommendations for improving the system, one of which was to reduce average case loads to about 20 per worker.

Staff who work directly with children are not the only ones with high case loads. The division’s lawyers average 96 cases each, compared to American Bar Association recommendations of 60 cases per lawyer. Turnover among the legal staff is also high.

Recruiting more foster parents will allow children to be placed in foster homes closer to where they live. Currently, due to a lack of available foster homes, nearly 55 percent of children are placed in counties outside of their home county.

In Arkansas only 14 percent of foster children are placed with relatives, which is low compared to other states. Ten states place at least 30 percent of foster children with relatives.

In rural areas especially, more mental health services are needed for neglected and abused children who are being placed in state custody. They need intensive and individualized counseling.

The study noted that tension exists between the Division of Children and Family Services and the legal system, specifically juvenile and family courts. Conflicts are common nationwide, the study said, because judges expect their orders to be carried out fully, while child welfare agencies are not always able to do so because of a lack of money.

Negative feedback from attorneys, advocates and others in the court system has caused bureaucrats and employees in the division of children’s services to become defensive, fostering mistrust. The consultant recommends that individuals in both the court system and the state agency remember that they share a common goal of protecting children, and that they restore a constructive working relationship.

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BY u.S. senator john boozman With Obamacare, Americans were sold a false bill of goods that came with a price tag in the trillions. It has driven up health care costs, busted our budget, stifled job growth and raised taxes on hardworking Arkansans.

Obamacare has created more problems than it solves.

The skyrocketing premiums, rising out-of-pocket health care costs and shrinking paychecks all contribute to the underlying anxiety that is hanging over the heads of the American people.

Add to that a massive new bureaucracy and stark reduction in choices, and you get a law that is simply unsalvageable.

Obamacare has let the American people down. To see it any other way takes more than rosecolored glasses. It takes blinders.

Premiums are going up, deductibles are rising and the tax burden for hardworking Americans— and the small business owners that create many of their jobs—has significantly increased.

To that last point specifically, Obamacare hits American households with more than $1 trillion in new taxes over the next ten years. It will cost taxpayers more than $116 billion a year according to the Congressional Budget Office. On average, every American household can expect more than $20,000 in new taxes over the next ten years.

The Senate took a crucial step forward in beginning to lift the burdens and higher costs this law has placed on all Americans. The legislation we passed eliminates more than $1 trillion in tax increases placed on the American people, while saving more than $500 billion in spending. Most importantly, this bill begins to build a bridge from the president’s broken promises to a better health care system for hardworking families across the country.

That better system is rooted in flexibility, choice, portability and fairness. We must remove bureaucracy from the equation, put patients in control and force insurance companies to compete for their business.

That is the way to create a sustainable health care system. Sustainable being the the key word as the wheels are already falling off of Obamacare.

Bloomberg Business reports that UnitedHealth may quit selling coverage in Obamacare’s individual markets in 2017. Losses from the plans this year and next will total more than half a billion dollars.

This is significant. UnitedHealth is the largest U.S. insurer when you measure by enrollment numbers. The company is experienced in the insurance industry and its technical unit stepped in to help save the program after the disastrous launch of Healthcare.gov. Competitors Anthem and Aetna, among others, have also suffered losses in the marketplaces.

The Wall Street Journal said insurers cite Obamacare’s foundation as the root problem. The rules that require insurers “to sell to everybody, regardless of their medical history, and at equal prices” has lead to plans carrying “more sick people and fewer healthy people.” Obamacare’s survival depends on enrollment trends that are the exact opposite of this.

So what happens when Obamacare implodes because it is not doing as well as the Administration pretends it is?

We can’t wait for that to happen.

Repeal is the first step. This bill will make the President’s desk and it accomplishes that goal.

He will likely veto it, but it sends a clear message that the American people want to replace this program with market-based solutions that will bring the changes that Obamacare, and all it’s broken promises, simply cannot deliver.

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Of Prime Ministers, Presidents, and Muslims...

by michAEl reisig Once again, radical Muslims have struck at the heartland of a nation, killing and maiming innocent civilians in the name of Allah and Jihad. But this time it was a Social Services center in America, a country once known for standing up and facing international terror, and for refusing to succumb to anarchy – a nation long recognized for decades as the leader against religious and political insurrection across the world.

Not any more…

We have a president who has sought every opportunity to ignore the “holy war” that is rending this planet, a man who fabricates every excuse possible to pretend there is no jihad. And when that doesn’t work, his indignity rises towards those who could be so prejudiced regarding “peaceful” religions such as Islam. In the end, if nothing else works, our president just ignores the violent Muslim uprisings, the beheadings, the invasions, and the encroaching, hysterical Muslim dominance in cities and countries across this planet, as simply the imagination of the bias.

There has been a great deal of commentary written on Islam throughout the centuries. But now, as Islam becomes more globally violent and dominant, there seems to be, oddly enough, a suppression of its negative characteristics. In Europe, those who speak out against it have a tendency towards short life spans, or violent accidents. We haven’t reached that point in America yet, but we will – if we don’t change our attitudes, and soon find a new Commander in Chief.

Perhaps one of the most definitive dissertations on Islam was written by a man who spent a good deal of time in the Middle East, and an equal amount of time studying and fighting political and religious entities. Sir Winston Churchill was, without doubt, one of the greatest men of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a courageous soldier, an extraordinary statesman, and ultimately the British Prime Minister. He understood the nature of rancorous ideologies firsthand, and he was, in part, responsible for the survival of the Western world. The following is a speech he wrote after years in the Middle East.

“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries: improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement, the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property, either as a child, a wife, or a concubine, must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Individual Muslims may show splendid qualities, but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it.

No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilization of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilization of ancient Rome.”

Churchill saw Islam coming. He understood it, and sought to deny its expansion.

Our president understands it – and embraces it.

Recently we had two radicalized Muslims walk into a social services center in San Bernardino and kill or wound 35 people. They were later killed in a furious gun battle with police, who found 12 pipe bombs and tools to make more explosives in the suspect’s home.

The smoke had barely cleared the air, or the blood washed from the floor of the Letters to the Editor are not edited for grammar or service center, and our president was claiming that we mustn’t get ahead of ourspelling and are printed exactly as they are received. selves here – that it was very possibly a case of workplace violence (exactly the Dear Editor, same thing he said when Colonel Nadil Hasan killed or wounded 45 soldiers in Fort Hood, Texas). Then, adding insult to injury, his hand picked, pro-Muslim Attorney In response to Mr. Timmerman’s letter of Nov 25, 2015. Three milGeneral, Loretta Lynch, followed with a statement pledging to “take aggressive aclion of us who served and the friends and families of the 58,000 who tion against anyone who uses anti-Muslim rhetoric that ‘edges toward violence.’”

Ultimately Mr. Obama was forced to accept what the facts clearly presented. Re- perished will not soon forget the danger of becoming involved in luctantly our president has been forced to admit what the rest of us recognized France’s entanglements. straight on. Even so, his argument will become more about the ownership of guns Let’s put the six extra people into a stadium of 30,000 in France, not than the undeniable invasion of our country and the free world by Islam. here.

What has happened to America? Have our leaders lost their common sense, have we lost our intellect, or our will to survive?

Thank you, I can tell you what has happened to America. It’s really quite simple. The man we Daniel A. Kilsby elected to run the country has a prayer mat in his closet.

The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the ownership and staff of The Polk County Pulse.

Michael Reisig is a freelance writer and published author whose works are reproduced throughout the globe. Correspondence for Michael Reisig should be directed to reisig@ipa.net or PO Box 1081; Mena, AR 71953.

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HISTORY

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Moments From America’s History The Loss of a Great Man

BY JEFF OLSON Typically, when past presidents are honored in this column, it is during the month of February or on or near their birthdays. This week, however, I will do so on the anniversary of the death of one of our greatest presidents - George Washington. On December 14, 1799, two days after horseback riding over his farms in a wintry mix of sleet and snow, he died at Mount Vernon at age sixty-seven.

Sixteen years earlier, when General George Washington chose to resign his commission in June 1783, he stated, “I have thus freely declared what I wished to make known, before I surrendered up my public trust to those who committed it to me. The task is now accomplished. I now bid adieu to your Excellency, as the chief magistrate of your State, at the same time I bid a last farewell to the cares of office and all the employments of public life.”

When King George III heard that Washington would resign his commission to a powerless Congress (essentially refusing the opportunity to be a king), he told the painter Benjamin West: “If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.”

It has been said that Washington was less eloquent than [Thomas] Jefferson; less educated than [James] Madison; less experienced than [Benjamin] Franklin; and less talented than [Alexander] Hamilton. Yet, these men (and many others) looked to Washington for leadership. They knew from his personal virtue and character that he could accept, exercise and relinquish power - all with assurance, humility and purpose guided by religious principle and tempered by moral restraint rooted in his Christian faith.

Upon Washington’s death, Congress asked Virginia statesman Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee to eulogize him.

Lee’s words of truth have endured for over two centuries.

“First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and endearing scenes of private life. Pious, just, humane, temperate and sincere - uniform, dignified and commanding - his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting.....Correct throughout, vice shuddered in his presence and virtue always felt his fostering hand. The purity of his private character gave effulgence to his public virtues....Such was the man for whom our nation mourns.”

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SUBMITTED This weekend will be your last chance to see CS Lewis’ book “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” come to life on the stage at the Ouachita Little Theatre. The theatre’s junior group (J.O.L.T) is presenting this full-length story in a play adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette.

More than 30 young performers and crew, assisted by several adults, have worked over the last six weeks to bring the magical land of Narnia to life. If you are unfamiliar with Lewis’ works, you will discover that he is recognized as one of the great Christian authors and that his “Chronicles of Narnia,” a series of seven books, are clearly based on the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ, represented in these tales of Aslan, the great lion.

Fighting the righteous fight against the evil witch and her army, Aslan’s creatures battle to rid Narnia of the witch’s eternal Winter and restore Spring, and hope, to the country, fulfilling the prophecy that four human children, “sons of Adam and daughters of Eve,” will become the benevolent rulers of Narnia, singing the praises of Aslan their savior and the “son of the Great Emperor beyond the sea.” The play is directed by high-school senior, Katie O’ Rear.

Also, during the last performance of the show, a drawing will be held for raffle tickets being sold to help support the theatre. Tickets are on sale at all local banks for $1 each and you have your choice of three drawings: one is for a Yeti Icechest, one for a horse saddle, and the third for a police scanner.

The play will be presented at the OLT, 610 Mena Street on December 11th, 12th, and 13th. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee plays at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. For more information, call 479-234-2321.

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HOME & GARDEN

BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS Mena has added three new members to its Board of Directors: Tiffany Lane, Barbara Lewis, and Judith Forbis.

The remaining board members are: Rick Chrisman, Chair, David Maddox, Philip Hensley, Sandra Thomas, Jan Wennberg, Diane Warren, Lorraine Timmerman, Patricia Brown, Joe Van Wolf, and Barbara Tobias.

The directors are a working group, each member meeting with one or more of these committees to handle the various topics that the gallery must handle to keep the progress going: finance, building and maintenance, exhibits, art awareness, Art of the Heartland, Ouachita Art Celebration, marketing and promotion, and fundraising. These three new board members each bring a unique set of skills to maintain the momentum that has been built over the last few years.

Also, in the near future, the Board will be reviewing and updating the Gallery’s strategic plan. We look forward to the assistance of a member of the Arkansas Arts Council to facilitate the meetings on this critical topic.

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by kim hughes Selecting gifts for senior citizens can be a real challenge, especially if they live in a residential or nursing center. The key is to talk to the person about what they could use and ask other family members for ideas and suggestions. This may also help to avoid several people giving the same item.

For many elderly people, the best gift you can give is a visit or a phone call. For a person who is hard of hearing, a telephone amplifier could make their phone calls more pleasurable.

Find out what magazines or newspapers they subscribe to and extend the subscription another year. Check to see if the subscription is available in large-print, which will be easier on their eyes.

For the person who likes to read, find out what kind of books they enjoy and give a large-print or book-on-tape as a gift.

A thoughtful gift might be a calendar featuring a theme of interest to the person, such as lakes and shores for the fisherman or flowers for the gardener. Write pre-scheduled family events, such as vacations, birthdays, holidays, business trips, school/athletic activities, etc., in the calendar before wrapping it. This will help the older person have a better idea of what others are doing and they will feel more a part of family activities.

A box of assorted occasion cards is always a welcome gift. If the person has trouble writing, pre-address a few of the cards. Of course, don’t forget to include stamps in the box.

Grandparents love to brag about their grandchildren! A fun way to do this is to make a scrapbook of various activities, examples of school papers, and pictures of such special events as birthday parties. Grandparents can share this with others and brag about their family. Don’t forget to label the pictures and other mementos in large lettering.

Another scrapbook idea is to make one with special events of the person’s own life. Find pictures, articles and other items that hold fond memories for them. Because elderly like to reminisce, this gives them tangible things they can use to remember events and share with others.

If you want to give a food item, first check to see if there are any diet restrictions for the individual. If food is okay, make sure it’s in a container with a tight lid and will keep safely. Many seniors prefer individually wrapped crackers, candy, or other shelf-safe snacks that they can offer to their visitors when they are entertaining.

By checking ahead to find out the needs of the individual, and then selecting suitable items, you’ll know the gift you give that special elderly person this year truly will be enjoyed.

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POLICE

December 9, 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 November 29, 2015 Report was taken of an altercation between a 17-year-old Mena youth and his grandmother’s boyfriend. No charges have been filed. Case has been sent to the juvenile prosecutor’s office.

Report was taken of threats being made to a local woman from a former boyfriend. Case is pending further investigation.

November 30, 2015 A local woman reported that she is being harassed by her former husband.

Case is pending.

December 1, 2015 Report was taken of a 16-year-old girl using her grandparent’s vehicle without their permission.

December 2, 2015 Two 14-year-old youths were charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after they were observed hiding items in their clothing. They were issued juvenile citations and the case was forwarded to the juvenile office.

A local woman reported that someone had stolen several items from her purse while she was sleeping at a friend’s apartment. Case is pending.

James Maggert, 45, of Mena was charged with public intoxication after officers observed him stumbling and weaving on a local sidewalk.

December 3, 2015 Report was made of someone stealing gasoline from a local convenience store.

Case is pending.

December 4, 2015 Jason D. Rosson, 34, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after officers were called to a domestic dispute.

December 5, 2015 Devyn E. Purcell, 21, of Mena was

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Report was taken of an altercation between a local man and a Mena woman.

Case is being sent to the prosecutor’s officer for review.

Officers worked six accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department November 30, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 70 near the Acorn community of problems between neighbors. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

December 1, 2015 Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Andrew B. Hammer, 28, of Wickes, on a Charge of DWI. December 2, 2015 Arrested was Steven Kuakahela, 33, of Mena, on a Warrant for two counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine or Cocaine and Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance not Methamphetamine or Cocaine.

December 3, 2015 Report of a disturbance on Polk 73 near the Ink community led to the arrest of Lukas M. Holliday, 25, of Mena, on Charges of Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing Governmental Operations.

Report of an unauthorized person at a residence on Rogers Drive in Cove.

Deputy responded, the subject left the residence.

December 4, 2015 Report from complainant on Crossing Lane near Cove of a dog being shot. Investigation continues.

December 5, 2015 Traffic stop on Polk 96 near the Acorn community led to the arrest of Tony R. Pike, 36, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving and Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of the theft of a bicycle, four chainsaws, welding equipment and a heater. Two of the chainsaws were returned to the owner.

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

Arrested was Doug L. Marschall, 20, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Traffic stop on Polk 76 East near Mena led to the arrest of John K. Robertson, 41, of Mena, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and Fleeing.

Traffic stop on Polk 77 in Mena led to the arrest of Tammi A. Leslie, 44, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

December 6, 2015 Report from walk-in complainant of problems with child custody exchange.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 17 near Vandervoort led to the arrest of Brandon M. Courtney, 38, of Vandervoort, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 16 Incarcerated Inmates; 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for

a State Facility, of which 4 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

PUBLIC NOTICE: It is a BAD IDEA to give a child a phone to play with, whether it is a working or non-working phone at the time. Regardless of whether or not the phone has minutes on it, or if it has a contract, it can still call 911. If a combination of those three numbers are dialed, or a partial combination of them, or if a bunch of keys are pressed at the same time, that phone will call 911. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Emergency 911 Line receives approximately 30 calls a week that are accidental calls, mostly made by children playing with old phones. Those calls tie up an emergency line and personnel that can hinder work going on during an actual emergency. Please be careful with your phone!

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

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. 479-394-1252.

TFN 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

TFN 479-234-1357.

Squeaky Clean Mobile Dog Wash, dry, nails, ears, All Breeds, Deanna Boyd 479-234-1866. I will come to you!

12/09 Look on Facebook Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair, decks, fence rows, underpinning, etc. Also lawn and 12/30 garden work. Call 870-334-2068.

FOR SALE: 1941-42 vintage Chambers gas stove, full working condition $500 OBO. Sears Riding mower $600, OBO. Acrosonic Spinet Piano & Bench $500. Side-byside ice water indoor Refrigerator, $500. 57 volume books of classics, $50 OBO. Gas mower $50. Call 479216-5850 Moving Sale coming up 11th & 12th.

12/09

Two Women & a Mop – housecleaning done the way it should be. Will also detail new construction. Call 479-234-1909.

12/16

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, CH/A, corner lot with privacy fence. 210 Turner Drive, Mena. Leave 12/16 Message 501.701.0682.

For Sale by sealed bids: 2003 EZGO Electric Golf Cart.

Windshield, hard top canopy, vinyl cab, headlights, charger, good condition, needs new batteries. Mail sealed bids to Mena Airport, 520 Mena ST, Mena, AR. 71953.

Can be seen at the Mena Airport, call 479-394-4077 for appointment. Bids will be opened at the December 14th 12/09 Airport Commission Meeting.

Moving Sale: Fri – Sat, Dec. 11-12, 9-5 1309 Hamilton Ave. Clothing, tools, beds, books and book cases, desks, stereos. Everything must go.

12/09

Bloodhound Puppies for sale just in time for Christmas AKC Registered 10 weeks old $500.00. 580-244-3640,

12/09 479-234-0405 or 479-216-4892.

Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and

01/06 tools. Call 479-216-5204.

For Rent: RV spaces near Good Hunting, Hatfield. Bills paid $75.00 a week. Call 870-389-6224.

12/30

Hatfield Hometown Christmas in the Hatfield Park – December 12th; Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00; Bethlehem Village – Open at 6:15 to 8:00; Door Prizes – Hot Cocoa – Goodies – Family Hands on Fun! Everything is Free!

Merry Christmas from all of the area Churches. Rain location: Hatfield Gym Auditorium.

12/09 For Sale: Burgandy rocker/recliner. Has heat and massage. Barely used. You pick up in Mena. $400 Cash only No checks. Call 479-216-9551.

12/16 Cottage for Rent: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, water included $100 deposit $350/month. One person handicap ramp. 479-234-5770.

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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 TFN Street, Mena. 479-394-5515.

12/09

Moving Sale: 1500 Wildwood Street, Mena Begins @ 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Dec. 9th – 11th. 2000 Jeep Cherokee, Lots of good Furniture items; Rustic wood Furniture, Decorative household items, Beautiful Wedding Décor, Dishware Clothing. Call 479-437-4803.

12/09

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