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A Night For Our Most Special To Shine Second Chance Prom

Mena and Polk County were a part of something very special Saturday, February 9th when the Special Needs Prom was held at the CMA Iron Mountain facility. Not just around the United States were these events being held, but all across the world people gathered to make a special evening for some very special people. CJ Liles, organizer of the local event said, “Last year I heard about this event on the radio; I felt this was something we could do for the special needs people of our area. It couldn’t have been done without all of the volunteers. We had over 300 people volunteer and over 150 special needs guests. This town and county is amazing.”

Dinner was full smoked chicken with

all the fixings, formal photos were taken and a limo was on hand as well. All community safety personal were represented with Mena Police, Fire, EMS, National Guard, Mayor and County Judge in attendance.

When asked what she would say to anyone who did not attend the Second Chance Prom, Ms. Liles stated, “You missed a great party!”

CJ Liles and all of the staff who spearheaded the event would like to thank the following sponsors because without their help the joy brought to those who attended would not have been possible.

Insulation Works- Wickes, Party Place (Ft.Smith), Tyson Grannis, Mena Ford,

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Thompson Named National Merit Finalist Christopher Thompson has been named a National Merit Finalist! In February. Christopher is a senior at Mena High School. He… Some 15,000 Semifinalists are notified by mail at their home addresses that they have advanced to Finalist standing. High school principals are also notified and provided with a certificate to present to each Finalist. All winners of Merit Scholarship awards are chosen from the Finalist group based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments—without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference. A variety of information is available for NMSC selectors to evaluate: the Finalist’s academic record, information about the school’s curricula and grading system, two sets of test scores,

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A crowning moment during the Special Needs Prom.

Photo by Rosie Davis

Coming Together for Area Veterans

Christopher Thompson

Three groups have joined forces to present a Veterans Benefit Fair in the Mena Old Historic Armory on De Queen Street, on March 9th, from 10am to 2pm. The groups, consist of the newly formed Polk County Community Veterans Engagement Team (C-VET), the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. C-VET will present the first annual Benefits Fair to the vet-

erans of Polk County. Tables will be set up to provide assistance for applying to the V.A. for benefits, obtaining their DD214 or military I.D., healthcare enrollment and questions in general. Local community organizations are encouraged to participate.

C-VET is a newly established community action board whose purpose is to assist

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Talimena Outfitters with owner TJ Martin is shown below at their Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting held February 14th. Talimena Outfitters is happy to be a part of the local chamber as his customer benefit from their time and rest while taking in the Talimena National Scenic Byway.

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Local Scholarship Opportunity Available The Mena Polk County Enhancement Foundation in conjunction with the Mena/ Polk County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce new scholarship opportunities. Two, one time scholarships will be awarded in 2019. The total value of each scholarship is $1,000.00 and will be awarded to a graduating senior who is a resident of Polk County.

The Mena Polk County Enhancement Foundation (MPCEF) Scholarship fund was

established to offer educational opportunities to deserving students. The goal of the scholarship fund is to promote and provide access to postsecondary education for our area students helping them to achieve their goals. This objective not only helps the student but the community at large.

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Reflections From Faith and History The Indispensable Man-by Jeff Olson This week of President's Day we shall honor our nation's first president, George Washington. Born on February 22, 1732, Washington is known as the “Father of His Country” and was described as “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” When he was leaving home to begin what would become a lifelong service to his country, the parting words of his mother, Mrs. Mary Washington, included: “Remember that God is our only sure trust. To Him, I commend you.....

My son, neglect not the duty of secret prayer.”

Through his creation of a personal prayer book at age 20, his witnessed prayers at Valley Forge, and his many supplications to Almighty God as President on behalf of his nation, Washington was indeed faithful in heeding his mother’s admonition. In what has come to be known as Washington's "Earnest Prayer" as expressed in his Circular Letter Addressed to the Governors of all the States on Disbanding of the Army, June 14, 1783 from Newburgh, New York, he stated, “Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that Charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the Characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation.”

In this same letter Washington continued, "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.

In three vital ways George Washington shaped our nation. First, he commanded American military forces during the War of Independence. Second, he presided over the writing of our Constitution. And third, he served as our first president.

After Washington’s death, Reverend J.T. Kirkland said of him, “....no one could express, more fully, his sense of the Providence of God, and the dependence of man.” Washington was, as biographer James Flexner called him, the "Indispensable Man" of the American founding. Without George Washington, there may never have been a United States of America.

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Mena Elks Lodge 781 sent two area youngsters to Hot Springs over the weekend to compete in the Hoop Shoot. Isabella Cross (10 and 11 year olds category) and Luke Floyd (12 and 13 year olds category) represented the Elk Lodge 781. Floyd willSub won the State Of Arkansas Category for his age group and will represent HIRING SUBSTITUTES the State of Arkansas at Regional Hoop TEACHERS - CAFETERIA - CUSTODIAL Shoot in Paducah, Kentucky.

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Police Reports...

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

Polk County Circuit Court Arraignments Dennis Howard, age 45, was arraigned on three counts. Count one for Delivery Of Methamphetamine Or Cocaine. The count states that on or about December 13, 2018, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver methamphetamine or cocaine to another person in a quantity of less than two grams, constituting a Class C Felony.

The state intends to pursue enhanced penalties against Mr. Howard due to the fact that he has been convicted of more than one, but fewer than 4 felonies.

Mr. Howard was also arraigned on two additional counts of Delivery Of Methamphetamine Or Cocaine. Count one states that on or about June 14, 2018, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver methamphetamine or cocaine to another person in a quantity of less than two grams, constituting a Class C Felony. And Count two states that on or about June, 26 2018, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver methamphetamine or cocaine to another person in a quantity of less than two grams, constituting a Class C Felony.

Wendy Strother, age 48, was arraigned on three counts. Count one for Battery In The First Degree. The count states that Ms. Strother on or about February 16, 2016 acting alone or as an accomplice to Prairie Strother McBee and Angel Lunsford, the defendant, did knowingly cause serious physical injury to any person four years of age or younger under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, constituting a Class Y Felony.

Count two for Hindering Apprehension Or Prosecution. The count states that in or on about February 16, 2016 the defendant did, with the purpose to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another person for an offense, did purposefully lie, constituting a Class B Felony.

Count three for Endangering The Wel-

fare Of A Minor In The First Degree, that in or on about February 16, 2016 the defendant did being a parent of guardian, or person legally charged with care or custody of a minor purposefully engage in conduct creating a substantial risk of death or serious injury to a minor, constituting a Class D Felony.

Angel Lunsford, age 18, was arraigned on three counts. Count one for Battery In The First Degree. The count states that Ms. Lunsford on or about February 16, 2016 acting alone or as an accomplice to Prairie Strother McBee and Wendy Strother, the defendant, did knowingly cause serious physical injury to any person four years of age or younger under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, constituting a Class Y Felony.

Count two for Hindering Apprehension Or Prosecution. The count states that in or on about February 16, 2016 the defendant did, with the purpose to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another person for an offense, did purposefully lie, constituting a Class B Felony.

Count three for Endangering The Welfare Of A Minor In The First Degree, that in or on about February 16, 2016 the defendant did being a parent of guardian, or person legally charged with care or custody of a minor purposefully engage in conduct creating a substantial risk of death or serious injury to a minor, constituting a Class D Felony.

Prairie Strother McBee, age 27, was arraigned on three counts. Count one for Battery In The First Degree. The count states that Ms. Strother McBee on or about February 16, 2016 acting alone or as an accomplice to Angel Lunsford and Wendy Strother, the defendant, did knowingly cause serious physical injury to any person four years of age or younger under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, constituting a Class Y Felony.

Count two for Hindering Apprehension Or Prosecution. The count states that in or on about February 16, 2016 the defendant

did, with the purpose to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another person for an offense, did purposefully lie, constituting a Class B Felony.

Count three for Endangering The Welfare Of A Minor In The First Degree, that in or on about February 16, 2016 the defendant did being a parent of guardian, or person legally charged with care or custody of a minor purposefully engage in conduct creating a substantial risk of death or serious injury to a minor, constituting a Class D Felony.

Kyle Lee Alexander, age 22, was arraigned on two counts. Count one for Delivery Of Methamphetamine Or Cocaine.

The count states that on or about June 18, 2018, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver methamphetamine or cocaine to another person in a quantity of two grams or more, but less than ten grams by aggregate weight including diluents or adulterants, constituting a Class B Felony.

Count two for Delivery Of Methamphetamine Or Cocaine. The count states that on or about June 18, 2018, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice to Sierra Horner, delivered Methamphetamine to another person in quantity of less than two grams by aggregate weight including diluents or adulterants, constituting a Class C Felony The State of Arkansas Hereby notifies the defendant it intends to pursue enhanced penalties since it is alleged that the sales of Methamphetamine were within one thousand feet of the real property of a school, subjecting him to an additional consecutive sentence of ten years.

All information is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Mena Police Department Report

February 10, 2019 Natasha K. Neal, 29, of Hatfield was charged with shoplifting after officers responded to a call at a local retail store.

February 11, 2019 Report was made of a local woman and her parents being harassed by her children’s grandparents. Case is pending.

Vickie Ramirez, 41, of Mena was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and loitering. The arrest followed a routine stop.

February 12, 2019 A local woman reported that her dog was missing. Case was referred to animal control officers.

February 13, 2019 Report was made of someone attempting to return old merchandise for refund using a newer sales receipt. Case is pending.

February 14, & 15, 2019 Joseph Cunningham, 34, of Mena was arrested on two outstanding warrants from the Mena Police Department for failure to pay fines and court costs.

Officers assisted medical personnel at the emergency room of the local hospital with locating parents of juvenile patients.

February 16, 2019 Report was taken of a gas skip at a local convenience store. The driver was located and returned to pay for the gas, stating that it was an oversight.

Officers responded to an alarm call at a local business. Card holder was called, and the building was checked and secured.

Arithmetic & Awareness

A Mena Middle School teacher steps up to encourage kids to become active participants in the community and with causes dear to them. Mrs Ponder’s 6th Grade Math Class recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon and raised $3,248 dollars.

We could all learn from their dedication and step up; volunteering our time and talents. We applaud Mrs. Ponder’s class on their devotion and hard work.

FEBRUARY 20, 2019 Weekly Publication A.C. BILLINGS, JR. Mr. A.C. Billings, Jr. age 89, of Mena, Arkansas went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. A.C. was born in Knott, Texas on December 14, 1929 to Asa Clinton Billings and Willie Mae Kitchens Billings.

A.C. was a lover of life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone he met. Above all, he loved and cherished his family and they loved him dearly in return.

His “Big Bear Hugs” will be sorely missed.

A.C. was a gift to all who knew him.

A.C. was preceded in death by his father and mother, Asa and Willie Billings; his first wife of 37 years, Jessie Mae Gatlin Billings; five sisters, Oval Bedwell, Beauna McGregor, Lonuias Armstrong, Joyce Armstrong, and Orrian Billings; and one brother, Avon Billings.

A.C. is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sarah Ann Nance Billings of the home; two sons and their wives, Dwaynn and Nona Billings of Hochatown, Oklahoma, Dwight and June Billings of Grannis, Arkansas; one daughter, Linda Pamplin of Hochatown, Oklahoma; one step son and wife, Jamie and Sue Cavner of Board Camp, Arkansas; one step daughter and husband, Gayle and Michael Gannon of Rogers, Arkansas; a special nephew, Asa Von Reifschneider of Clyde, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

A graveside service was held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grannis Cemetery with Brother Norman Ward and Pastor Doug Deramus officiating. A visitation was previously held Friday, February 15, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Dwaynn Billings, Dwight Billings, Asa Reifschneider, Terrell Dering, John Nance, and Jamie Cavner.

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CHARLES VARDALE GARRISON Charles Vardale Garrison, age 79, of Wickes, Arkansas died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was

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born on Friday, October 6, 1939 to John Henry and Sara Mae Garrison in Umpire, Arkansas.

Charles lived a simple life full of family and friends. He worked for Tyson at the Hatchery in Wickes for over 20 years and attended the Pentecostal Church of God. His family was very important to him and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Charles liked to garden and was always giving away vegetables to others.

He enjoyed hunting for deer and raccoons and trotline fishing for catfish. Charles was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley Garrison; one brother, Doyle Garrison; and three sisters, Betty Thomas, Nodene Parnell, and Geraldine Watts.

Charles is survived by one daughter and son in law, Charlene and James Bailey of Cove; one stepson, Dewayne Oglesby of Wickes; two stepdaughters, Cindy McKee of Wickes, and Kim Wilson, and husband Howard, of Wickes; three grandchildren, Jessie Bailey, Shelby Bailey, and Troy Bailey of Cove; two step grandchildren, Justin Simmons of Wickes, and Klinton Wilson of Wickes; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held Monday, February 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Pentecostal Church of God in Wickes, Arkansas, with Brother Chris Burke officiating. Interment followed at the Crystal Hill Cemetery in Wickes. A visitation was held Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Terry Thomas, Travis Garrison, Michael Parnell, James Squires, Steve Bradley, and Jasper Hartley.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

JAMES W. HUDSON James W. Hudson age 72 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 in Mena.

James was born on January 25, 1947 in Henderson, Texas to the late Earl Dewayne Hudson and the late Vivian Lorene Williams Hudson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. James and Becky were married for fifty-two wonderful years. James loved going on motorcycle rides on the backroads with wife Becky. James was a business owner of Records Storage, a document destruction business. He was a loving hus-

band, father, grandfather and brother to his family.

He is survived by his wife, Becky Hudson of Mena, Arkansas; son, Matthew Hudson; grandchildren: Andrew Hudson and Alex Hudson; brother, David Hudson; and sister, Patricia Hudson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Lorene Hudson.

A memorial service was held Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel.

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

BONNIE JEAN KAUFMAN Bonnie Jean Kaufman, age 91, of Hatfield, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Mena Manor. She was born on Friday, August 12, 1927 to Bervie Basil Sr. and Essie Fraser Brewer in Lakeview, Texas.

Bonnie was of the Baptist faith and was a member of First Baptist Church in Hatfield. She spent many years working as a nurse in Rockwall, Texas. Bonnie was very proud of getting her GED and learning how to swim at an older age. She enjoyed cooking and is remembered for her Thanksgiving dinners and raisin pies. She enjoyed reading and sewing. She spent a lot of time playing games and working jigsaw puzzles with her grandchildren. She loved her family and cherished every moment spent with them. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everett Kaufman; her brother, Kenneth Brewer; and three sisters, Thelma Oldham, Gwen Brewer, and Frances Graem.

Bonnie is survived by son and daughter in law, Bobby and Marie Kaufman of Murphy, Texas; one daughter and son in law, Gayle and Allen Piper of Hatfield, AR; two brothers, B.B. Brewer Jr. of Burleson, Texas and Donald Brewer of Georgetown, Texas; one sister, Carol Holbrook of Springtown, Texas; seven grandchildren and spouses, Melissa Kaufman of Murphy, Texas, Jason and Ilsbeth Kaufman of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Matthew and Misty Kaufman of Wylie, Texas, Andrew Kaufman of Murphy, Texas, Michael and Darlene Piper of New Waverly, Texas, Scott and Brenda Piper of Wamego, Kansas and Todd and Samantha Piper of Greenwood, Arkansas; fifteen great grandchildren; six great-great grand-

children; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Hatfield with Brother Paul Easter officiating. Interment followed at the Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield. Visitation was general. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Jason Kaufman, Matthew Kaufman, Andrew Kaufman, Michael Piper, Scott Piper, and Todd Piper.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

NANCY JOSEPHINE WERNER Nancy Josephine Werner age 71 of Mena, Arkansas passed Monday, February 11, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas.

She was born on December 22, 1947 in Danville, Illinois to the late William Wesley Doney and Betty Josephine Camp Doney.

She worked as a Registered Nurse in the medical profession. Nancy was married to David Werner. Nancy had a servant’s heart and loved to help people. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing.

Above all she dearly loved God and her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, David John Werner of Mena, Arkansas; two sons: Fred Werner and wife Hope of Belmont, Michigan and Jamshaid Naqvi of Grand Rapids, Michigan; a daughter, Connie Knappen and husband Scott of Cedar Springs, Michigan; grandchildren: Andrew Knappen, Aden Knappen, Ruben Warner and Hannah Naqvi; two sisters

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Obituary: Nancy Werner continued Jane Sprague of Williamsport, Indiana and Jennifer Doney of Nashville, Tennessee; and one brother, William “Bill” Doney and wife Dede of Oakwood, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn Cushman and a niece Michelle Doney.

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ruary 16, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Cherry Hill Methodist Church in Cherry Hill with Pastor Debbie Head and Reverend Darryl Hines officiating. Interment followed in the Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation was Friday, February 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

-Thompson from pg. 1 the high school official’s written recommendation, information about the student’s activities and leadership, and the

Finalist’s own essay. The Winners of the National Merit Scholarship Program will be announced by the end of February.

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-Veterans from pg. 1 local veterans here in Polk County. Dale Shultz, a representative for the Veterans Administration in Little Rock, who travels to the Mena area regularly to help local veterans, said, “The goal is the bring together the local organizations, and all the clubs that are already organized together for a common purpose, to become one hub of resources and help for our veterans. Our hope is that the community will step up and say we love our veterans and

tion, c/o Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce at 524 Sherwood Ave., Mena, AR 71953 or call (479) 394-2912. Deadline for submitting applications is March 21, 2019.

want to care for them. We hope that these key people who will form the community action board will come together and organize what resources there are in the area and start networking together to suit that purpose”.

Community organizations not already signed up are invited to do so. Contact C-VET at 479-394-3051 or ann.ferris@ arumc.org and indicate their interest in becoming a part of this event.

WWII Veterans Needed for EAST Project Mena Middle School EAST Class would like to interview WWII Veterans for the Library of Congress History Project. Please contact them to schedule an interview. We would appreciate your participation and have three ways for you to reach us.

Phone: 479-394-2572 and ask for EAST Class Email: Melissa.Lunsford@MenaSchools.org Facebook: EAST Mena MMS

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Mena Bearcats Look to Re-Group in Regional Tournament

The Mena Bearcats lost a couple of heartbreakers in the 7-4A Conference Tournament last week at the Union Bank Center. The regular season conference champions will enter this week’s regional tournament as the fourth seed from the 7-4A Conference. Mena dropped a 59-57 decision to Nashville in Thursday’s semi-finals. Then the Bearcats came out flat against Arkadelphia in Saturday’s third place consolation contest, as the Badgers escaped with a 65-59 overtime victory.

As the conference regular season champs, Mena drew a bye until Thursday night’s semi-finals. The Bearcats were leading late in the first half 31-27 when Nashville’s De’Vay Ragland banked in a wild 26 footer at the buzzer to send the Scrappers to the locker room with all the momentum.

Nashville led at the end of the third quarter 44-35, and extended the lead to 12 before the Bearcats responded to the hometown crowd’s backing. Playing without leading scorer Connor Harvey, the

Bearcats battled back to cut the Nashville lead to 57-55 on a follow shot by Zeb Wilson. But a potential game-winning shot

by Daniel Davis missed the mark and the Scrappers squeaked out the 59-57 win.

Zane Stephens led Mena with 16 points, including three - three point baskets. Nick Myers also had 16 for the Bearcats. Wilson pitched in 10, and Brock Strother added eight.

The Bearcats were obviously still feeling the affects of Thursday night’s tough loss when they took the court in the third place consolation contest Saturday afternoon against Arkadelphia.

Mena had easily defeated the Badgers on three different occasions during the regular season but the Bearcats struggled in this important consolation contest.

Mena led 10-9 at the end of the opening quarter as Brock Strother had seven points. Arkadelphia led 26-23 at the half, and extended the lead to 40-31 at the end of the third quarter.

After the Badgers went up by double digits at 42-31, the Bearcats came to life. Mena cut the lead to 50-44 with two

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minutes to play. Daniel Davis and Connor Harvey hit three point baskets on back-toback possessions to tie the game at 50.

Arkadelphia went up 55-52 before Harvey knocked down a trey with six seconds to go in regulation to send the game to overtime.

By this time, Nick Myers and Davis had fouled out of the contest leaving Mena short-handed in the extra period. Arkadelphia outscored the Bearcats 10-4 in

overtime to escape with the 65-59 upset victory.

The Bearcats, now 19-8 on the season, open up the 4A-South Regional Tournament against Magnolia, the top seed from the 8-4A Conference. The Panthers are 18-4 on the year. Mena and Magnolia will tip it off at approximately 8:30 Wednesday night at the Union Bank Center. Phillip Wilson and Todd Aynes will have the playby-play action on KQOR 105.3.

The Mena LadyCats needed one win in the 7-4A Conference Tournament last week at the Union Bank Center to earn a regional tournament berth this week. The LadyCats secured that victory on Tuesday, February 12th by defeating Malvern 46-33.

The LadyCats fell in the semifinals on Thursday to the eventual tournament champions from De Queen 47-39. Then the Mena girls lost a heartbreaker in the third place consolation contest Saturday afternoon to Bauxite 44-42 in overtime.

In Thursday night’s semifinals, Mena went toe-to-toe with the talented Lady Leopards. After the LadyCats cut De Queen’s lead to 21-19 midway through the second quarter, the Lady Leopards went on a 7-0 run to end the half and take a 2819 lead into the locker room. Mena cut the De Queen lead to 37-34 at the end of the third quarter, but could never get over the hump as De Queen outscored Mena 10-5 in the fourth quarter to prevail 47-39.

Emily Wagner led Mena with 14. Hannah Stockton and Paige Evans added nine each.

In the third place game Saturday, the Ladycats jumped to a 19-11 halftime lead behind sophomore Emily Wagner’s eight

points. Paige Evans had four.

Wagner hit her third three pointer of the game to start the third quarter. This shot extended Mena’s lead to 11 but Bauxite began whittling away at the lead.

The Lady Miners cut the Mena lead to 25-23 at the end of the third quarter.

It was a see-saw contest in the fourth quarter.

Wagner hit another big trey to tie the game at 38 with :45 seconds to play. After Bauxite regained the lead on two free throws, the Lady Miners fouled sophomore Hannah Stockton with one second left in regulation. Stockton calmly sank both free throws to send the game to overtime tied at 40.

But Bauxite outscored Mena 4-2 in the extra period to claim the 44-42 win. Mena will be the fourth seed from 7-4A. The LadyCats, now 13-13 on the season, take on highly regarded Star City, the 8-4A Conference champions, in the opening round of the 4A-South Regional Tournament Wednesday at 7:00 in the Union Bank Center. Catch the action Live with Phillip Wilson and Todd Aynes on KQOR 105.3.

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CRSD Cossatot River Teams Advance to the Regional Tournament Both the Cossatot River Eagles and Lady Eagles will compete in the 2A-South Regional Tournament this week in Junction City after advancing in the 7-2A Conference Tournament last week in Horatio.

After winning the regular season conference championship, the Lady Eagles added the conference tournament title trophy Saturday night in Horatio with a tough 74-72 win over Murfreesboro’s Lady Rattlers.

Ashlen Gonzalez led Cossatot River with 23 points. Rhyen Martin poured in 21. Kayla Richardson was also in double figures with 10.

The Lady Eagles reached the championship round with a 65-50 win over Acorn in Thursday’s semi-finals.

Cossatot River’s girls will take a 24-9 record into the 2A-South Regional Tournament this week at Junction City High School.

The Lady Eagles will battle Parkers Chapel in opening round action Wednesday at 7:00.

The Cossatot River boys found themselves in a tougher position in the confer-

ence tournament. Entering the tourney as the number five seed, the Eagles had to pull off two wins to qualify for regionals.

The Eagles completed the task by knocking off the Rattlers of Murfreesboro 63-47 on Monday, February 11th. Bouncing back the following night on Tuesday, Cossatot River upset fourth seeded Mount

Ida 42-26 to earn the regional tournament berth.

The Eagles lost to the tournament’s topseed, the Dierks Outlaws, in Thursday’s semi-finals 53-42. The Foreman Gators won the boys title Saturday night by upsetting Dierks. The sixth seeded Gators won four games in six nights to take the title.

Cossatot River’s boys will be the fourth seed from the 7-2A Conference in the regional tournament. The Eagles, now 11-20 on the year, will battle the Lafayette County Cougars Wednesday at 5:30 in opening round action of the 2A-South Regional Tournament at Junction City. The Cougars are 23-5 on the year.

Acorn Lady Tigers Going to Regionals The Acorn Lady Tigers qualified for the regional tournament this week in Junction City after securing a must win contest last week at the 7-2A Conference Tournament in Horatio.

Acorn’s girls entered the conference tournament as the number four seed, and needed a victory Tuesday, February 12th over Dierks to qualify for regionals.

The Lady Tigers successfully advanced with a victory over the Lady Outlaws.

Acorn’s girls ran into the eventual conference tournament champion – The Cossatot River Lady Eagles in Thursday’s semi-finals. Cossatot River defeated Acorn 65-50.

Acorn’s girls will be the number four seed from the 7-2A Conference in this week’s 2A-South Regional Tournament at Junction City. Coach Mike Jackson’s Lady Tigers, now 16-14 on the season, will battle the Spring Hill Lady Bears in opening round action Wednesday at 4:00.

The Acorn boys entered the conference tournament at Horatio last week as the number three seed, also needing one win

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Photo credit for the picture of the Ouachita Trail sign on the front page of the February 13th edition of The Polk County Pulse was not credited to Taildino.

to advance to regionals. However, the Tigers ran into a red hot Foreman team in the February 12th quarter-finals. Foreman ended Acorn’s season with a high-scoring 96-85 victory. The surprising Gators, the sixth seed, won four games in six nights to claim the conference tournament championship.

The Tigers finish the year with a 12-18 record.

And, the photo of the Cossatot River School Distrist archery team in the February 13th edition of The Polk County Pulse was misidentified as the Wickes Elementary team. The Vandervoort Elementary archery team placed 2nd.

Cossatot River School District Presented their

6th Annual Valentine's Day Singagrams

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They performed almost 300 singing telegrams!

The money raised will assist with audition fees for the All-Region Choir Competition, and an annual scholarship in memory of Rachel Norman.

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

• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church at 107 Country Road 63 will distribute food.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Library Board will meet in the Susanna Mosley Community Room at the Library.

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

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

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-2342297 for more information.

• 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 6:00 p.m. – Acorn Water monthly meeting at the Water Office.

• 6:30 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness Group meets at Assembly of God Church, 2111 Sutherland Ave. in Mena.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

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

• 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park.

Friday – Feb. 22nd

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

• 12:00 p.m. – PCDC Board of Directors will meet in the MRHS Conference Room A. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anony-

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

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

Saturday – Feb. 23rd

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

• 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Cossatot River State Park Designed to Conceal (1hr) fun class for kids and groups to study the types of camouflage park creatures use to help survive. Come to the Visitor Center’s Amphitheatre • 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Afternoon birding (1 hr 30 min) with the 2 B’s : Binnoculars, Bird Book, and Birds; meet in the Cossatot Falls Parking Lot • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-216-4606.

Sunday – Feb. 24th

• 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Constellation Exploration (1hr) Meet at the Sandar Picnic Area.

• 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Feed the Critters (1hr) Come watch the critters eat and learn about the animals within the parks natural areas. Meet at the Visitor’s Center • 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church.

• 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Wildflower Walk (1hr) We will be hiking 2 miles on the Harris Creek Trail. Meet at the Low Water Bridge below the Visitor Center.

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

Monday – Feb. 25th

• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – God’s Feeding Hands Mission Center FREE gro-

ceries, toiletry items, clothing and Bibles for the needy. Located at 1200 Reeves Avenue.

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

• 5:30 p.m. – Home Skills Preservation Club – initial class of the year in the home extension building in Mena. Learn the lost art of Swedish Weave embroidery BUT you must bring your dues and email Judy Petty to reserve a class spot and supplies required. Yrly schedule set and available at the meeting.

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

• 6:00 p.m. - Clarice’s Room of Hope group gathering will be held at 403 North Morrow St., Suite C. • 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 meeting at Limetree Restaurant. Meeting follows meal.

• 6:00 p.m. – We The People Tea Party meets at the Lime Tree Restaurant.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

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

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

Tuesday – Feb. 26th

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 7:00 p.m. – The Marine Corps League Detachment will meet at The Limetree Restaurant, Mena. For more information, call 479-234-0769.

• 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge #218 will meet at the Hatfield Lodge.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday – Feb. 27th

• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-3896412. Accepting and distributing clothing/ usable household items/and nonperishable food items.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

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Mena First Church of the Nazarene Welcomes One of Their Own The Mena First Church of the Nazarene is pleased to announce that Pam and Dwight Curry are our new pastorate family.

Pam Curry is a long time resident of Mena and retired school teacher.

Pam and her husband, Dwight, have been members of Mena Church for over 40 years. She was ordained in

2010 as an elder and preacher of the South Arkansas District, after receiving a call and years of completing ministerial requirements through the South Arkansas District and Nazarene Bible College.

Pam served as associate Pastor with Bro. Rick Funderburk at Hot Springs Lake Hamilton Church of the

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Pam and Dwight Curry are the new pastorate family at the Mena First Church of the Nazarene.

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