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Mena A&P proposes stage for Janssen Park By Jamie Hammack A stage at Janssen Park was discussed in committee last Thursday at Mena City Hall. The proposed permanent stage would face northward near the springhouse and sit in what could be called a natural amphitheater in the northwest portion of the park. The stage would serve a great purpose during the annual Lum and Abner Festival during which it would be used for award ceremonies for the car show, announcements and live music. Marketing Director for Mena Advertising and Promotion, Ashley Smith, said outside of the festival the stage could see many different uses like music festivals, outdoor movies in the park, political rallies, theater productions, ceremonies, and various other events. She also said that having such a facility would help attract more popular music acts to the Lum and Abner Festival. In fact, music plays a large part in the festival history. In its beginning in 1977 the

festival showcased live music nightly and attracted up to 200 people to hear country and bluegrass music. By the mid 80’s the festival lasted a full four weeks with two bands playing every night. By viewing the schematic of the stage it would be built in a way to add to the feel of the park and would have a period look to it that would lend itself well with the log cabin that was built on the grounds in 1851. Committee member James Earl Turner said, “I’d like for people to drive by and see the stage and think, how’d they build that over 100 years ago”. Judging by the plans of the stage it would meet those expectations. The projected cost for the stage is listed at $30,000 to $50,000. Smith told The Pulse that the Mena A&P pays upwards of $6,000 to $8,000 annually for a stage and sound company to set up for the festival. By having a permanent stage in Janssen Park, and taking an average of $6,000 in set up

-See Stage, continued pg. 3

Mena Art Gallery Selling Chance on an Original Tyrone Lewis Oil Painting As a memorial to the late Mena native, Tyrone Lewis (1938 - 2013), SouthWest Artists, Inc. and the Mena Art Gallery will be raffling off one of the last paintings done by Tyrone. The painting is truly an

appreciable investment as a collectors piece. Tickets may be purchased at the Mena Art Gallery and Mena Chamber of

-See Painting, continued pg. 6

Accident and Fatality under investigation According to a press release from the Polk County Sheriffs Office, on Monday, February 11,2019, at approximately 10:40 am, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one vehicle accident on Hwy 375 East, just outside Mena. The vehicle, a 2007 Chrysler Town & Coun-

try mini-van, left the roadway and went into Prairie Creek. The van traveled approximately 60 yards down the flooded creek before coming to a rest in the middle of the creek.

-See Accident, continued pg. 6

Officials Revise Environmental Assessment of Quartz Proposal Ouachita National Forest officials are expected to release a revised Environmental Assessment by the end of March on a proposal to mine quartz from an area of the national forest, located just north of Mount Ida. The proposed mine would be an open pit mine where all vegetation and top soil is removed from the area to be mined. A full 21 acres. Friends of the Ouachita Trail are opposed to such mining in the national forest for several reasons, one being because at one point the mine would be located a mere 150 feet from the Ouachita Trail, the premier hiking trail in this part of the United States. Adjustments will be made to the environmental assessment taking into account public input after the 30-day comment period. Once completed, the public will be provided another chance to comment on the proposal of mining in the national forest. In a press release by the U.S. Depart-

ment of Agriculture Mena-Oden Distric Ranger Tim Oosterhous “I want to thank the public for their input on the initial Environmental Assessment we released in

-See Quartz, continued pg. 5

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Wonders of the West: Revisit the past and experience the present from Texarkana to Mena via U.S. 71 By Rex Nelson (Editorial 2/10/2019 printed with permission from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette) As is often the case when I pull into Texarkana early in the evening, Cattleman's Steak House on the Arkansas side of State Line Avenue is my ﬁrst stop. When Roy Oliver opened the restaurant more than 50 years ago, State Line was a two-lane road. His business was surrounded by woods. The road is much wider now, and the woods are gone. But this place is like stepping back in time. As is often the case when I pull into Texarkana early in the evening, Cattleman's Steak House on the Arkansas side of State Line Avenue is my ﬁrst stop. When Roy Oliver opened the restaurant more than 50 years ago, State Line was a two-lane road. His business was surrounded by woods. The road is much wider now, and the woods are gone. But this place is like stepping back in time. I grew up about halfway between Little Rock and Texarkana. We usually went to Little Rock when we wanted to visit the "big city," but my parents occasionally took me to Texarkana as a change of pace. Downtown Texarkana was hopping in those days. Lunch was always at Bryce's Cafeteria.

To say that downtown has changed since then is an understatement. I love to find places that are serious about revitalizing their downtowns, but the kindest way to put it here on the border is that Texarkana has a long way to go. There's potential, mind you--Union Station, the former Grim Hotel and additional old buildings. Union Station was built in 1928-29 by the Union Station Trust, a joint effort of the Missouri Pacific, Cotton Belt, Kansas City Southern and Texas & Pacific railroads. E.M. Tucker, the chief Missouri Pacific architect, used the same style he had utilized in rebuilding the Little Rock depot following a 1921 fire. A dedication ceremony was held at Texarkana on May 12, 1930. The building straddles the state line with entrances and exits in both states. The station, which needs a lot of work, has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978. Another downtown landmark is the U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, which also straddles the state line. It was built

in 1933 and features Texas pink granite and Arkansas limestone. It's a tradition for those visiting Texarkana to have their photos taken in front of the building with one foot in Texas and the other foot in Arkansas. Breakfast the next morning is at Johnny B's downtown. I buy a copy of the Texarkana Gazette and am greeted by a headline that proclaims: "Hotel Grim developer expects a spring start: Sale expected to close in February." For years, the Hotel Grim (one of my favorite business names; it's right up there with the former Gross Mortuary at Hot Springs) housed those coming in and out of Texarkana by train. The hotel, which opened in 1925, was named after bank, timber and railroad magnate William Rhoads Grim. The newspaper reports: "Construction cost almost $1 million, and the 250-room hotel was luxuriously appointed in marble

-See Wonders, continued pg. 8

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costs, Smith ﬁgures the stage would pay for itself seven years. The stage could also be leased out to area organizations and individuals at a cost with proceeds going to the upkeep and maintenance of the park

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Reflections From Faith and History The history of Valentine’s Day and the story of its patron saint is actually a bit of a mystery, but we do know that it contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend relates that Valentine was a priest who served during the 3rd century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Realizing the injustice of the decree, Valentine defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages in secret for young lovers. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered him put to death. Other stories contend that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl, possibly his jailer's daughter who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote

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her a letter signed “From your Valentine.” While the truth behind the Valentine legends is questionable, the stories all emphasize his nature and appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and romantic ﬁgure. Why is Valentine's Day on February 14? Some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial. Others claim that the Christian church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia which was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture. This celebration took place at the ides of February, or February 15. In America, the tradition of the exchange of hand-made valentines probably began in the early Eighteenth century. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland, known as the “Mother of the Valentine,” began selling the ﬁrst mass-produced valentines in America. Many of us probably have our own fond memories and stories of Valentine's Day, as do I. In looking back, I can remember and structure. Smith hopes, if council approves the stage, that it would be ready in time for the 2020 Lum and Abner Festival. If the city decides to go forward with the proposal Mena will have an excellent venue to add to the already beautiful park.

the ﬁrst Valentine's Day that my wife and I spent together. Little did we know then that forty-one years later we would be in our fortieth year of marriage with three children and two grandchildren. And, while that Valentine's Day was indeed memorable, it really had little to do in a substantial way to what grew into genuine love and devotion in the years to come. This came in the ensuing years through our Christian faith and with the conviction that quitting was never going to be an option. Among the things we learned were one another's needs and how best to meet them. Humility - to admit wrongs over issues and disagreements (often petty). We learned that being right wasn't always the most important purpose and outcome of an argument. We learned that an apology did not always serve to admit being wrong, but most importantly to restore our relationship. We learned not to end the day in anger or unforgiveness. We learned the power of prayer - praying earnestly for our unborn baby who was expected to have Downs Syndrome or be still born. We learned the inconvenience of love - getting up in the middle of the night to care for a crying baby or worse, a sick one. We learned how tem-

Craver earns degree from ASU Leea Jean Carver of Mena earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Arkansas State University. In a university press release issued this week it was noted that the 2018 fall commencement ceremony took place December 8th in the First National Bank Arena. Everyone here at The Pulse wishes Leea the very best in the future.

porary and fragile life is when rushing a spouse on the brink of death with severe pneumonia to the hospital and praying that we get there in time. We learned that raising children means sacrificing for them and watching them grow and actually applying what you taught them – and always loving them unconditionally, especially when they make a wrong decision or let you down. We learned the blessed experience of holding a grand baby for the first time, and taking joy in the simple things in life. We learned life is first not about either one of us – but about us and most importantly about God and His rightful place in the center of our marriage and family. Such has been our experience, and we are still learning. The point is that Cupid and all his minions are amateurs at best when it comes to love. While love may start out as a feeling, not until you begin life's journey together committed to God and to each other in a covantental relationship will it transform into the love required to transcend all circumstances, trials, and challenges and win life's race in the way God intended.

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

Polk County Sheriff’s Report The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of February 4, 2019 – February 10, 2019. 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. February 4, 2019 No reports were filed. February 5, 2019 Report of a suspicious vehicle on Polk 74 near Acorn led to the arrest of Hannah L. White, 36, of Russellville, on Charges of Residential Burglary, Theft of Property, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and Furnishing Prohibited Articles. Also arrested was Dallas C. Pettigrew, 26, of Horatio, on Charges of Residential Burglary, Theft of Property and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Report from a Gillham man of problems with his 12-year-old grandson. Deputies responded. Report from complainant on Gardenia Lane near Potter of the fraudulent use of a debit card, totaling losses at $158.31. Report of a disturbance on Cedar Lane in Hatfield led to the arrest of Kristian D. Taylor, 31, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree. Report from complainant on Polk 48 near Potter of unauthorized persons on their property led to the arrest of David M. Fraser, 30, of Mena, and Jade A. Buck, 31, of Hatfield, each on a Charge of Criminal Trespass. Additional information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of a disturbance on Horseshoe Lane near Potter. Deputies responded. Investigation continues. Arrested was Jamie R. Arce, 35, of

Mena, on a Warrant for Unauthorized Entry of a School Bus. Report from complainant on Polk 166 near Potter of the discovery of two briefcases and personal documents. Investigation determined that the items were taken from Sevier County, and were returned to the owner. February 6, 2019 Report from complainant on Race Lane near Mena of an attempted scam regarding the sell of a vehicle. Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Cove of an attempted scam regarding a personal computer. February 7, 2019 Report of an abandoned vehicle in the ditch on Polk 37 near Potter. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Cedar Lane in Hatfield of the violation of an Order of Protection. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of a structure fire on Polk 22 near Cove. Deputies responded. February 8, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 36 near Hatfield of their dog being attacked by another dog. Investigation continues. February 9, 2019 Report from complainant on Sweet Baboo Lane near Hatfield of the unauthorized use of a vehicle. The vehicle was later located. Complainant refused to press charges. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Aaron M. Tash, 32, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Driving Left of Center and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License. February 10, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 168 near Potter of the break-in and theft of a tv, firearm, cigars and alcohol, all valued at $520.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Jack A. Curry, 39, of Hatfield, on four Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates, with 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Department Report January 27, 2019 Kelly Don Shreve, 50, of Mena was charged with fleeing in a vehicle, resisting arresting, careless driving, driving on a driver’s license suspended for DWI, having no liability insurance, and having no car tags. The arrest followed a routine traffic stop. Natalie Michelle Holliday, 25, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a traffic stop. January 28, 2019 Kelly Christian, 48, of Mundelein, Illinois was charged disorderly conduct, obstructing governmental operations, and impairing operation of a vital facility after officers responded to a call at a local convenience store. Nathan Brown, 37, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department. Brown was de-

tained by Malvern authorities and a local officer traveled there to bring him back to Polk County. January 29 & 30, 2019 Report was taken of harassment. No charges have been filed, and the suspect was advised to cease to bother the victim. Employees at a local business reported someone had broken a window on their building. Case is pending. January 31, 2019 George Trivette, 26, of Mena was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine, possession of schedule VI (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft by receiving. Stephanie E. Thompson, 42, of Mena was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. February 1 & 2, 2019 Tammy L. McCravens, 39, Shannon Franken, 42, and Deshay Tomblin, 23, all of Mena, were charged with disorderly conduct after officers were called to the parking lot of a local insurance agency. Report was made of a Mena boy harassing a neighbor child. No charges have been filed at this time.

Polk County Circuit Arraignment In Polk County Circuit Court news, six arraignments were reported. Kountry King, age 23, was arraigned on two counts in the Polk County Circuit Court. Count one for possession of a schedule two controlled substance, a class “D” felony. Count two for possession of drug paraphernalia, a class “D” felony. Dallas Pettigrew, age 26, was arraigned on two counts. Count one of residential burglary, a class “B” felony. Count two of theft of property valued at less than one thousand dollars, a class “A” felony. Carlos Gonzalez, age 61, was arraigned on two counts. Count one possession of a schedule two controlled substance, a class “D” felony. Count two for driving on a suspended license, an unclassified misdemeanor. George Trivette, age 26, was arraigned on four counts. Count one for possession of methamphetamine with the purpose to deliver, a class “C” felony. Count two for possession of drug paraphernalia, a class “D” felony. Count three for possession of a controlled substance of less than four ounces, a class “A” misdemeanor. Count four for

theft by receiving, a class “D” felony. Stephanie E. Thomas, age 42, was arraigned on three counts. Count one for possession of a schedule two controlled substance, a class “D” felony. Count two for possession of drug paraphernalia, a class “D” felony. Count three for possession of a controlled substance, a class “A” misdemeanor. The state of Arkansas notified the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties due to the fact that Thomas has been convicted of more than one, but fewer than four felonies. Hannah White, age 36, was arraigned on two counts. Count one for residential burglary, a class “B” felony. Count two for theft of property, a class “A” misdemeanor. The state of Arkansas notified the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties due to the fact that White has been convicted of more than one, but fewer than four felonies. All information is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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Arkansas AG warns lonely hearts to be on the lookout for scammers You may be on the look for love this Valentines Day, but scammers are on dating apps looking for your money. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge released an alert regarding scams preying on lonely heats. Scammers use dating apps, often pretending to be someone they aren’t, to get the attention of others with the intent of stealing money from people they meet on the apps. “Arkansans should have the

opportunity to meet new people without the fear of someone taking advantage of them and their wallets,” said Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “On dating sites, Arkansans must be cautious and keep personal information private. Con artists know how to play on emotions to convince people they need help when they are only wanting to steal money and identities to open credit accounts.”

Attorney General Rutledge released some tips for social media users: • It’s called personal information for a reason—keep it to yourself! • Do not give out personal information such as addresses and telephone numbers. • Consider speaking by telephone before meeting in person, and when meeting

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in person, make plans to meet new people in a public venue, or bring a friend. • Don't post any information that would let someone know you are away on vacation or your house is empty. Posting about being out of town for a few days could make someone a likely target for thieves. • Don't post any information that can lead hackers to passwords for online banking or other accounts. For example, common questions for those who have forgotten their passwords for financial or other sites include: “What’s your mother’s maiden name?” or “What’s your favorite pet?” Criminals may be able to find those answers easily on social networking sites.

-Quartz, from pg. 1

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Commerce. The proceeds are to be used for a cause near to his heart. It will provide the funds to redecorate the exterior of the Mena Art Gallery This will be in keeping with the improvements being made to downtown Mena, specifically within the Mena Arts District, a fitting and permanent memorial to Tyrone. Today, wife Barbara is vice chairman of the board of SouthWest Artists, Inc., plus chairs the national show held each year in his honor. His daughter Whitney is the Executive Director. The proceeds are to be used for a cause near to his heart. It will provide the funds to redecorate the exterior of the Mena Art Gallery This will be in keeping with the improvements being made to downtown Mena, specifically within the Mena Arts District, a fitting and permanent memorial to Tyrone. Today, wife Barbara is vice chairman of the board of SouthWest Artists, Inc., plus chairs the national show held each year in his honor. His daughter Whitney is the Executive Director. Tyrone’s wonderful use of color and light, his paintings faithfully represent the ever changing landscapes of the American horizon. Traveling throughout the

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United States, he faithfully brought life to his canvases, freezing in time the beauty of nature. With an understanding drawn from the roots of his childhood, molded with appreciation of art and nature, he lived to become a serious, dedicated, fine artist of significance. The Painting is set to be given away on May 4th at Mena Art Gallery.

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Upon arrival, Sheriff’s Department personnel checked the vehicle and were unable to locate a driver. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County OES, Southwest Ambulance Service, and several area fire departments began an extensive ground search. At approximately 2:00 pm searchers re-

-Accident, from pg. 1

covered the body of a 71-year-old white female. The body was recovered from Prairie Creek .55 miles east of Hwy 375 East. The body was identified as the registered owner of the Chrysler mini-van. As of print time the name of the deceased had not been released.

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Weekly Publication JEFFREY SCOTT BASS Jeffrey Scott Bass age 53 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas. Jefferey was born on November 10, 1965 in Santa Anna, California to the late Williamson Glenn Bass and the late Betty McCauley Bass. He worked in Quality Control as an inspector at Nidec. He loved fast boats, cars and watching Nascar. He loved to visit Lake Bridgeport in Texas. Jefferey loved to cook for family and friends. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by son Shaun Bass of Mena, Arkansas; brothers Rick Bass of Perris, California and Ron Bass of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; sister Susan Zisakis of Boulder City, Nevada; uncle Skeet and and aunt Laura Bass of Waldron, Arkansas; nieces and nephews; and longtime girlfriend Kathy Ryan. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Randy Bass of Bridgeport, Texas Mr. Bass was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Memorial service will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Tim Harper ofﬁciating under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

RICHARD ROLAND BISTRICAN Richard Roland Bistrican, age 84, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born on Thursday, March 15, 1934 to Joseph Martin and Mary Petak Bistrican in East Chicago, Illinois. Richard was of the Catholic faith and a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena. He served proudly in the United States Army. Richard liked to watch televi-

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sion mysteries and his favorite team, Notre Dame, play football. His family ﬁlled him with joy and was always the most important people in his life. Richard was a loving brother, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Wendell, Stanley, Joe, and Tom Bistrican; and four sisters, Mary Talarek, Dorothy Davis, Margaret Isaac, and Teresa Mears. Richard is survived by one sister, Bettie Anderson of Scottsdale, Arizona; four generations of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral mass was held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the St. Agnes Catholic Church following the rosary service beginning at 10:00 A.M. with celebrant, Father Joseph Shantiraj. Interment followed at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Roy Anderle, Tom Brough, Phillip Ferrance, John Golding, Larry Lamia, and Mick Riley. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Vincent Hospice in Hot Springs or the Cancer Society. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

ROBIN LYNN KREBBS Robin Lynn Krebbs age 58 left this life Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Robin was born on August 04, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas to Charles and Junita Winfield Krebbs. Robin graduated from Shallowater High, where he was a member of the football team. After graduating he worked for a private contractor mowing highway right of ways, until he joined his family in Hatfield. Once there he began working with his brother Richard on the family ranch. Robin worked for several different people in the Hatfield area. The past few years he was a caregiver for his mother. Robin had a kind, gentle spirit. Even though he was a quiet individual, he loved his family greatly. Robin was a new Christian, as he recently accepted Jesus as his Savior. He is survived by his parent,s Charles and Junita Krebbs; sister, Rose King and husband Yahn; sister-in-law, Kimie Head of

Mena, Arkansas; nieces, Sabrina and Jamie King; great nieces and great nephews; an aunt, Louise Murray of Hatfield, Arkansas; uncle, Junior Winfield of Riadosa, New Mexico; and a host of cousins and friends He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Krebbs, maternal grandfather Joe Winfield, and maternal grandmother, Rose

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Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition Winners

Early this month, the Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw competition at the Acorn Gymnasium. Brooklyn Pennington, age 14 (shown in the blue shirt), and Isabella Cross, age 11 (in the black shirt), are shown receiving their winning certiﬁcate and will move on to compete at District and State level. Past Grand Knight Philip Ference presented the awards.

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and other elegant decor. The hotel served the train passengers who in the course of their travels spent a night or longer in Texarkana. Through the years, many Texarkanians visited the Palm Room and roof garden--popular venues for special events-as well as the beauty parlor, barbershop, coffee shop and bookstore that were there. A restaurant called Sue and Carol's Kitchen was the most recent resident of the hotel, which closed in 1990. Since then, only homeless squatters and a group of feral cats have occupied the crumbling building, now widely considered an eyesore." Like many of the towns through which I'll pass on this route, Texarkana was a child of the railroads. The Cairo & Fulton Railroad completed its tracks to the Texas border in 1873. The site for a town was established on Dec. 8, 1873, at the point where those tracks met the Texas & Pacific Railroad. I head north on State Line Avenue after breakfast and leave town. I'm briefly in Texas with its higher speed limits before crossing back into Arkansas as I cross the Red River. The Red River begins in the Texas Panhandle and forms the border between Oklahoma and Texas during part of its 1,290mile route. At this point, it forms the border between Texas and Arkansas with Oklahoma just a few miles to the west. The river continues flowing east from here to Fulton, where it suddenly turns to the south and then flows through southwest Arkansas into Louisiana. I'm in Little River County, which the Legislature carved out of parts of Hempstead and Sevier counties in 1867. I make my way through Ogden, which had just 180 residents in the 2010 census. A century ago, Ogden had a number of businesses that served those who lived on cotton farms in the area. The population of Little River County began to grow when the railroads entered the area in the late 1880s and the 1890s. The construction in the early 1900s of what's now U.S. 71 had an even bigger effect when it came to modernizing the county. The next stop is the county seat of Ashdown. I pass the industrial complex that was built in 1968 as the Nekoosa paper mill. The mill was sold to Georgia-Pacific in 1991 and again to Domtar in 2001. It remains a major employer in the region. The economic growth of the Ashdown area was also boosted by construction of Millwood Dam, which took place from 196166 at a cost of $46.1 million. The dam on the Little River was designed to control flooding downstream on the Red River.

Millwood Lake covers 29,200 acres. Timber was left standing in much of the reservoir, which made it one of the hottest fishing lakes in the country in its early years. I spend about an hour at Two Rivers Museum in downtown Ashdown. Created in 2005 by the Little River County Historical Society, it's at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 71. The museum is in the Bishop Building, which was built in 1908. Heading north out of Ashdown, those traveling U.S. 71 cross the Little River just as it enters Millwood Lake. The river begins in the Ouachita Mountains of southeast Oklahoma and then crosses into Arkansas for the final 92 of its 220 miles. It empties into the Red River near Fulton. As soon as I cross the river, I'm in a long stretch of bottoms that are now a part of Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge,

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas unveils new logo In honor of its 40th year serving as a non-profit animal rescue shelter in Polk County since 1978, Valentine month has poured out lots of love to Humane Society

of the Ouachitas! Thanks to local donors of their time and talents, HSO is about to make its new debut with a fresh new look after 16 years! Jesse Garcia, of Sanctified Design Stu-

dio, got the ball rolling when he designed HSO’s new logo. Garcia volunteered his time and talents to create the logo, as well as a new design for HSO’s business cards, volunteer and staff tee-shirts, and the custom decals for HSO’s new Transport Van, which was purchased with a grant from the Rachel Ray Foundation. John Herring of A-1 Trailers volunteered to build a custom safety barrier for the new van to separate the driver’s seats from the rear where the animals ride during transport. Board Camp Crystal Mine owner, Orville Murphy (husband of HSO’s volunteer secretary Cheryl Murphy) originally created HSO’s website and has volunteered as webmaster since 2008. Murphy upgraded HSO’s website platform, look, and Facebook cover photo using Garcia’s designs. The new website features online forms for HSO’s users to easily apply and submit for programs and to make donations online, saving users from printing and mailing in forms. Last but not least, HSO’s Miss Kitty and Pogo dog donation banks, which are seen

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The fundamental, Bible believing Christian community has been talking for a long time about the return of Jesus Christ to this little planet… so much so that many have questioned “where is the promise of His coming? Things are just as they have always been.” Well, things are not just as they have always been, and the return of Jesus Christ is the most certain thing in all of history. In describing His return Jesus used the term “birth pangs,” “All these are the beginning of birth pains.” In this analogy Jesus was telling us to watch closely at the frequency and intensity of events. At some point the “child will be born.” At some point the Lord Jesus will return. He has given us many things to watch for. For example throughout the Word we are told of the return of the Jews to the land of Palestine. Luke talked about the “times of the gentiles” being fulfilled. We all know of the thing that happened in 1948, but most do not understand the significance of it. By 1948 Palestine was filled with non-Jews in homes and businesses and all other tings that pertain to life. It would have been logically impossible for the Jews to return there. But they did. According to the Word of God, it was promised by God that He would bring those people back to their land. He did! (Isaiah 11: 10, 11). God likened the restoration of the Jews to the land that He promised them as a “tent that will not be moved, its stakes will never be pulled up, nor any of its ropes be broken” (Isaiah 33: 20, 21). A few years back you will remember that Benjamin Netanyahu (pardon the spelling0) made the remark that “we will never be moved again.” That is exactly what God said! In Jeremiah 16: 15 God said, “… I will restore them to the land that I gave their forefathers.” And “My eyes will watch over them for their good and I will bring them back to this land.” (Jeremiah 24: 6). That little piece of land called Palestine, or Israel, about the size of the state of California, has become the single most important nation in the world! They were dispersed because they would not listen to the prophets whom God sent, but even in their dispersion God preserved them. Logically, there is no way that this little nation should exist, even after Hitlers murder of the six million. But they do. And they have been brought back, and there they will stay. It began in force in the mid-nineteen hundreds when thousands of Jews from all over the world began to move back to their ancestral home. It was already occupied, but still they came, by hundreds and by thousands. And Christians should rejoice because, as has been said, “Israel is God’s time clock.” And the clock is ticking, and according to the prophecies of Matthew 24 and Luke 21, and many other passages of the Word of God, the time is near. I know, we have said it over and over. But never have all of the major signs of His return lined up as they do in this generation… never! Who knows the clock just may be about to the midnight hour! One thing is very, very certain. We must not play games with our eternal destiny! We must be ready when “the Bridegroom comes.” To be left behind will be sorrow beyond human comprehension! Be ready! If you do not know Jesus Christ in the full and free pardon of sin this may be your moment. “Lord Jesus, I need you. I confess that I have sinned and need your forgiveness. Would you come into my life and be my Lord and my Savior?” And if you pray like this, and mean it, Jesus Christ will come into your life, and then you will be ready “when the trumpet sounds.” Now, you can help your friends and relative get ready!

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February Fun at the Ouachita Little Theater starts tonight Winter getting you down? Ouachita Little Theatre comes to the rescue with great entertainment opportunities! On February 13, warm up on “Valentine’s Day Eve” with a free classic love story on film AND a short live entertainment program at OLT. The monthly Wednesday Night at the Lyric party is showing “You’ve Got Mail.” This beloved movie features the “triumvirate of romantic comedies” with its stars, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, and acclaimed director Nora Ephron (“Sleepless in Seattle.”) “You’ve Got Mail” (released in 1998) was one of the first movies to use internet technology as a major plot device and remains popular with modern audiences. As a special bonus, come at 6:15 to see a short comedic scene from “A Company of Wayward Saints” portrayed by Justin Richmond and Annie Baker before the movie begins at 6:30 PM. Concessions are only $1, admission is free. Donations are always welcome. Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb-

ruary 14 by attending the opening night of “Farce of Nature” at Mena Mountain Resort with a dinner show. Make reservations for this special performance by calling the resort at 394-3110; discounts applicable to season ticket holders. Beginning February 15, the play will move to the OLT stage. Remaining performances will be February 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 PM, Sundays are at 2:30 PM. Directed by Scotty Jenkins, this madcap comedy is sure to delight audiences as other OLT productions from the pen of Jones, Hope, and Wooten have done. Advance tickets on sale now at the OLT office, 610 Mena Street. People are already buzzing about “Annie” which will be the spring musical production co-directed by Rudi Timmerman and Jessica Kropp, with Judy Kropp as musical director. Auditions will be held in early March, the show will open May 17 and run for two weeks. If you wish to prepare for auditions, the script is avail-

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Help Smokey Bear Celebrate his birthday The Arkansas Agriculture Department’s Forestry Commission (AFC) is sponsoring a Smokey Bear “Shout-Out” contest Feb. 11 through April 19 to celebrate Smokey’s 75th birthday. Elementary classes across Arkansas are invited to record a short video wishing Smokey a happy birthday and to share it with AFC and the Arkansas Agriculture Department’s (AAD) social media sites for a chance to win a birthday party with Smokey. To enter the contest: ·Make sure the school name and class can be clearly heard in the video ·Keep it short (15-30 seconds) ·Like AFC and AAD Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/ArkansasForestryCommission and www.facebook.com/ArkAgricultureDepartment

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Acorn teams celebrate Senior Night with Big Wins The Acorn senior teams celebrated Senior Night with big victories over Scranton on Friday night in action heard live on KENA 104.1. The Lady Tigers rolled to a 65-34 win, while the Tigers blasted the Scranton Rockets 69-35 in the boys contest. The Lady Tigers improved to 16-13 on the season with the 65-34 win. Makayla Anderson led the way with 17 points. Sophie Jackson added 15. In the boys contest, Acorn improved to 12-17 on the year with the 69-35 win. Jacob Moore led the Tigers with 16 points. If the Acorn teams win in first round

action Tuesday night at the 2A-Region 7 conference tournament in Horatio, they’ll advance to Thursday’s semi-finals at 7:00, and earn a berth in next week’s regional tournament at Junction City. Both Acorn junior teams finished successful seasons by finishing as runners-up in the conference tournament on Thursday night, February 7th at Dierks. The Junior Lady Tigers lost to Horatio 57-35 in the finals to finish second, while the Junior Tigers dropped a tough 41-39 decision to the host team from Dierks in the junior boys championship contest.

Cossatot River splits with Nevada The Cossatot River senior teams finished the regular season on the road at Nevada High School in Rosston Friday night. The Lady Eagles were victorious 6138, while the Eagles fell to Nevada 70-52. The Lady Eagles finished the regular season with a 22-9 record after defeating the Lady Blue Jays 61-38. Kaylin McKee led Cossatot River with 18 points. Jade Richardson added 16. With the 70-52 loss at Nevada, the Ea-

gles enter the conference tournament at Horatio this week with a 9-19 record. After finishing 13-1 in conference play, the Lady Eagles will be the top seed in the girls bracket at the 2A-Region 7 conference tournament this week in Horatio. Cossatot River’s girls will play in the semi-finals Thursday evening at 7:00. The Lady Eagles have already qualified for a berth in the regional tournament next week at Junction City.

Mena splits with Nashville, Feb. 5th The Mena Bearcats claimed a share the 4A-Region 7 title Tuesday night at the Union Bank Center with a 62-50 victory over Nashville. With the win, the Bearcats will be the top seed in the conference tournament this week and automatically qualify for the regional tournament. Mena will be hosting both the conference and regional tournaments at the Union Bank Center. Nashville led 27-25 at the half. But the Bearcats outscored the Scrappers 17-7 in the third quarter and 20-16 in the final quarter to win by 12 at 62-50. Connor Harvey led Mena with 18. Nick Myers and Zane Stephens scored 12 each. Daniel Davis added nine. Afterward, "The Voice of the Bearcats" Phillip Wilson visited on the air with Nick Myers as the Player of the Game. Besides scoring 12 points, Myers played great defense and rebounded well. "It feels awesome to be conference champs. And it's great that we're going to regionals too", Myers said. The Bearcats improved to 18-6 on the

year, and 9-2 in the league. In the senior girls contest, Nashville defeated the LadyCats 38-33. It was a defensive struggle in the first half as the Scrapperettes led by only 11-9 at the half. Nashville outscored Mena 19-12 in the third quarter to seize command. The LadyCats pulled to within three points in the final minute, but couldn't get over the hump.

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Mena Bearcats’ Bowser, Strother signed letters of intent to play for OBU BY LINDA LEE DENTON • news@mypulsenews.com Mena Football Head Coach Tim Harper commended Matt Bowser and Brock Strother who signed letters of intent to play for Ouachita Baptist University next fall. At the signing on Wednesday, February 6th, the coach focused on their success as a culmination of their good decisions and character. “Here today we see the benefits of their hard work and good decisions during practice, on the field or court, in the classroom, and out in the community,” Coach Harper declared while encouraging fellow athletes in attendance.

Coach Harper pointed out that Matt Bowser will be playing on the offensive line next season and Brock Strother will be beginning the year in the tight end. Both athletes look forward to their future as OBU Tigers. When questioned Brock stated he had been playing since the 3rd grade and is ready to begin practice when the Tiger program gets underway at the end of July. Coach Harper has been with the Mena Bearcat program for six years and says he will continue to watch these two through out their time playing at OBU.

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Above: Mena High School Senior Brock Strother signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for Ouachita Baptist University Tigers. Below: Mena High School Senior Matt Bowser also signed a Letter of Intent to play football for the OBU Tigers.

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Mena Teams Sweep Arkadelphia on Senior Night It was a fitting way for the seniors to go out Friday night on Senior Night at the Union Bank Center with wins over Arkadelphia in action heard live on KQOR 105.3. But there’s still work to do with the 4A-Region 7 Conference Tournament this week in Mena, and the regional tournament coming up next week, also at the Union Bank Center. On Friday night, the LadyCats finished the regular season with a 37-32 victory over the Lady Badgers. Mena’s girls finished the league race with a 7-5

record, and take a 12-11 mark into the conference tournament this week. Tateli Thacker led Mena with 10 points Friday. The LadyCats are the #4 seed and will meet Malvern Tuesday at 4:00 in the conference tournament. The winner earns a trip to regionals. The Bearcats had clinched the top seed in the conference tournament by beating Nashville earlier in the week. But the Mena boys needed a win over Arkadelphia Friday night to claim their first outright conference championship since

2005. They completed the job with an impressive 72-52 victory over the Badgers. The Bearcats jumped out to an 18-8 lead after the opening quarter, and took a 32-22 lead into the locker room at half. Mena came out in the third quarter and knocked down six three-pointers to pull away for the 20 point win. Connor Harvey, who is entertaining scholarship offers from Ouachita Baptist and other colleges, led with 31 points. Daniel Davis was also in double figures

with 10. The Bearcats finish league play with a 10-2 mark, and 19-6 overall. Mena’s boys, the top seed in this week’s conference tournament at the Union Bank Center, won’t play until Thursday’s semi-finals at 8:30. The Bearcats will face the winner of Tuesday’s matchup between Nashville and Malvern. Mena’s boys have automatically qualified for a regional tournament berth next week in Mena.

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Wickes Elementary team had a score of 2618 and placed 2nd. They will be competing at state.

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Register now to take part in the Great American Cleanup and beautify Arkansas In 2018, you improved the livability of our communities across 71 counties by removing nearly 7 million pounds of litter, bulky waste and tires from parks, roadsides and waterways during Keep Arkansas Beautiful's two statewide cleanups. The 2018 events attracted 13,270+ volunteers in 330 local cleanups statewide as reported by a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Let’s do again! The Great American Cleanup starts March 1st. Make sure to get your volunteer group ready by registering your cleanup with Keep Arkansas Beautiful through their website KeepArkansasBeautiful.com or by texting VOLUNTEER to 484848. The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission inspires and educates individuals to improve their communities by preventing litter, promoting recycling and keeping Arkansas beautiful. Such endeavors help inform, alert and present Arkansans with

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Learning Made Fun at Wickes

Wickes Elementary students were treated to a special guest last week. Cossatot River Park Interpreter, Shelly Flanary visited ﬁrst graders and showed them fun ways to explore the differences between solids, liquids and gases. Hands on experiences like this with special instructors, in fun manners, helps kids retain what they learn.

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Largest Highway Spending Plan in State’s History Announced by Governor and Legislature the first of which is an extension of the halfcent sales tax of 2012 through a Referred Amendment for 2020. This would generate $205,590,000 a year for highways. A large portion (roughly 28 percent) of the current half-cent sales tax will go toward paying off bonds for road projects. By extending the half-cent sales tax, the state

Governor Asa Hutchinson joined legislative leadership this morning to announce details of a proposed $300 million, longterm highway plan. At $300 million in increased annual revenue to State Highways, this plan would be the largest in Arkansas’s history. The plan is broken down into two parts,

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In addition to the extension of the halfcent sales tax, other components of this plan, such as the registration fees on hybrid and electric vehicles and the casino tax revenues, have future growth potential. This upward trajectory in funding will provide certainty for our highway program where none previously existed. In addition to the $300 million to the Highway Department, cities and counties will receive $110 million annually to help maintain local streets and roads.

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Weekly Publication Thursday – February 14, 2019 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 12:00 p.m. – The Mena Lioness Lions meet at the Limetree Restaurant. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God distributes food at 2111 Sutherland or call 394-1229. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 6:00 p.m. – Hatfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the Lions Club Field House. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Meeting will follow a meal at 6:30 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meeting and training at the Fire Station. Friday – February 15, 2019 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 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.

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• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 7:30 p.m. - Farce of Nature on stage at the Ouachita Little Theater, 610 Mena Street, Mena. Tickets can be purchased at door. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. Saturday – February 16, 2019 • 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.– Cossatot Senior Center is having a Breakfast Fundraiser at 7366 Hwy 71 S. in Wickes. Donations only. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 5 to 9. Cost is $2. Call 479-394-3880 to reserve spot. • 5:30 p.m. – 3rd Saturday Gospel Singing to be held at Janssen Park. Bring a lawn chair and cold drink. Musicians and singers welcome. For more information, contact Stanley or Jeanette Dreyer at 479216-0533. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 7:30 p.m. - Farce of Nature on stage at the Ouachita Little Theater, 610 Mena Street, Mena. Tickets can be purchased at door. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606. Sunday – February 17, 2019 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 2:30 p.m. - Farce of Nature matinee performance on stage at the Ouachita Little Theater, 610 Mena Street, Mena. Tickets can be purchased at door. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship service

is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. Monday – February 18, 2019 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry across from the Polk County Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. No one will be turned away. • 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Republican Committee meets at Polk County Library, North Room. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank. Tuesday – February 19, 2019 • 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. • 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet

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in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music. • 6:00 p.m. – The Regular Hatfield Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Hatfield. • 7:00 p.m. – VFW Post 4451 meeting at Veterans Park in Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday – February 20, 2019 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-389-6412. 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 479-2430297.

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Arkansas is the only state that does not require landlords to maintain a safe structure for renters. An Arkansas house bill (HB 1410) would change that to require landlords to keep rental properties at a set of safety standards. State Rep Jimmy Gazaway of Paragould is the sponsor of the bill, which would require landlords to maintain up to code working electricity, running hot and cold water and that the property would meet health and safety standards under local codes. There are also protections for landlords included within the bill that would protect them from damages caused by renters, and the costs incurred. This is the fourth time such a bill has been introduced in the state. Each time it failed to gain traction.

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covers almost 28,000 acres. It was established in 1994 in an area known as Pond Creek Bottoms, an intricate system of oxbow lakes, bayous and cypress breaks. The exit from those bottoms is rather dramatic as the northbound traveler begins to climb into the hills that will mark the rest of this journey. After crossing the Little River, I'm in Sevier County. The county was created by the Arkansas Territorial Legislature in October 1828. It included parts of what are now Little River, Miller, Howard and Polk counties. I pass by the turn to Ben Lomand (settled by immigrants from Scotland and named for a famous Scottish mountain) and go through the community of Falls Chapel. The poultry industry began to move into this area of the state in the 1920s. Giant companies such as Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride later moved in. Sevier County was producing 50 million broilers annually by 2005. The poultry plants, in turn, brought Hispanic immigrants to southwest Arkansas. By the 2010 census, almost 30 percent of the county's population was Hispanic. The timber industry also remains important in Sevier County with about 70 percent of its land covered by forests. Dierks Forests Inc. had holdings of 1.75 million acres in southwest Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma by the time it was sold to Weyerhaeuser Co. in 1969. I pass through Lockesburg, which served as the Sevier County seat for 36 years. It's past noon by the time I enter De Queen, the current county seat. Lunch is downtown at Stilwell's, owned by a former De Queen mayor, Chad Gallagher. The restaurant is named for Arthur Stilwell, a Kansas City businessman who wanted to build a railroad from Kansas City to the Texas Gulf coast. Stilwell ran out of money in 1893. He headed to Holland in search of investors and met a coffee merchant named Jan de Geoijen. That coffee merchant helped Stilwell sell an additional $3 million worth of stock and finish the railroad. A town along Stilwell's railroad was named De Queen, an Americanized version of de Geoijen's name, in 1897. Tragedy struck De Queen on Oct. 1, 1899, when a fire destroyed downtown wooden buildings containing 54 businesses. A brick factory was built, and the reconstruction of De Queen began. Stilwell's Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad went

into receivership the following year, but the business began to thrive again after being reorganized as the Kansas City Southern Railroad. New jobs moved to De Queen in 1909 when the railroad built a roundhouse and shop there. Additional jobs came from a booming timber industry. Heading north out of De Queen after lunch, I pass through Gillham before leaving Sevier County and entering Polk County, which covers 858 square miles and had a population of 20,662 residents in the 2010 census. The county was named for President James K. Polk and was created when the Legislature separated it from Sevier County in 1844. Stilwell chose a site three miles to the west of the county seat of Dallas for what became Mena. The railroad arrived there in August 1896. In a June 1898 special election, county residents voted to move the county seat to Mena. The towns south of Mena--Grannis, Wickes, Vandervoort and Hatfield--were also products of Stilwell's railroad. Stilwell named the depot Grannis at what had been the community of Leon Station. He wanted to honor a railroad official with that name. The post office changed its name the next year, and Grannis was incorporated in October 1899. Wickes was named for Thomas Wickes, a vice president of the Pullman Co., which built railroad cars for Stilwell. The post office there was established in 1897. Hatfield was named for a worker who died while building the railroad. Vandervoort was first known as Janssen, taking its name from the maiden name of Jan de Geoijen's wife. There was another town in Arkansas with a similar name, and mail was being mixed up on a regular basis. In 1907, the name was changed to Vandervoort to honor the mother of Jan de Geoijen. Vandervoort was his mother's maiden name. And what about Mena? It takes its name

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from the nickname of de Geoijen's wife, Folmina Margaretha Janssen de Geoijen. The first train pulled into Mena on Aug. 19, 1896. The city was incorporated the following month. The Bank of Mena opened in May 1897. By 1900, the population was 3,423. Mena had 5,737 residents in the 2010 census. With the trip at its end, it's time to turn

onto Arkansas 88 and begin the climb up Rich Mountain along the Talimena Scenic Drive. It's 39 degrees as I leave downtown Mena. By the time I reach the top of the mountain, where I'll spend the night at Queen Wilhelmina Lodge, it's 25 degrees with ice covering the stunted, windwhipped oaks.

Stilwell’s restaurant in De Queen, known for house-made pickles and fine pies, is owned by the town’s former mayor Chad Gallagher.

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