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Kris Lyle Named Coordinator for the Polk County Office of Emergency Management Polk County Judge, Brandon Ellison, has announced the appointment of Kris Lyle to the position of Coordinator in the Polk County office of Emergency Management. Lyle has been the interim Coordinator since January 1, 2019 when former Coordinator, Tommy Stueart, assumed the position of Chief of Police, for the City of Mena. The Polk County Office of Emergency Management serves several functions for the county, such as; floodplain management, E-911 addressing, volunteer fire department coordination, safety training, search and rescue coordination, and gen-

eral emergency management. “I believe Kris is a good fit for this appointment because he knows the county, he knows the people of this county, he is and has been a volunteer fire department member for years, he is a reserve Deputy for the Sheriff, and has intimate knowledge of the functions of that office. After interviewing and considering the top three candidates for this position, I believe Kris is the right choice for Polk County at this point in time”, said Judge Ellison, when commenting about the decision.

Lady Eagles Move On to State as a Four Seed Submitted Photo: Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison is pictured with new Polk County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator, Kris Lyle.

Mena Elks Lodge Collects 200 Deer Hides for Veterans Leather Program Mena Elks Lodge #781 collected 200 deer hides this deer season for the Veterans Leather Program, an increase of 75 over last years tally. The program collects the hides to be used in therapy programs for recovering veterans. The hides are sent away to be worked into leather and become gloves for veterans to use with wheelchairs. These gloves are then given out at adaptive sports clinics and gatherings around the country. The gloves and therapy kits are provid-

ed at no charge. These gloves are very important to wheelchair bound veterans because the softness of the deer leather helps them in their mobility and keeps their hands and fingers from the constant wear of wheelchair use. Mena Elks Lodge President, Randal Dugan, said the Elks would like to thank the many area hunters who made the great response to the program possible and that

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Picture provided by Coach Tyler Timms The Cossatot River Lady Eagles needed one win in the 2A South Regional Tournament in Junction City last week to advance to the state tournament. The Lady Eagles punched their ticket to state with a 55-33 win over Parker’s Chapel on Wednesday, February 20th.

The Lady Eagles raced to a 26-15 halftime lead and never looked back to post the 22 point victory. Kayla Richardson led the Lady Eagles with 16 points. Kaylin McKee pitched in 13, and Ashlen Gonza-

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Mena Band Marches Forward with Matching Donations for a New Drumline BY LINDA LEE DENTON

The Mena Band directors proudly accepted a check from Union Bank for the purchase of a new drumline for the high school. With technology changing over the years, the drumline is constructed of lighter material and will be beneﬁcial for drummers beginning the next marching season. The high school band director, Mr. Charles Morgan, together with the middle school director, Mr. Josh Bradford, were approached by a anonymous donor who was willing to match the $5,000.00 donation for just this purchase. Coordinated efforts began between the Union Bank of Mena, band booster ofﬁcers, and the directors culminating with the drumline purchase on Tuesday, February 19th. The anonymous donor felt this would be a wonderful act in the

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name of Karen Larson, former middle school teacher and band mom. Pictured above receiving the bank’s donation is Heather Grenier, VP of Loan Administration and Band Booster Treasurer, directors: Mr. Charles Morgan

and Mr. Josh Bradford, drumline members: Taylor Thacker and Summer Loar, Union Bank President Mr. Philip Hensley, Loan Ofﬁcer Tony Robbins, and Mena High School Principal Mr. Shane Torix.

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Mena Medical Associates Welcomes New Providers, Patrick Fox, MD and Kristen Mack, APRN Mena Medical Associates, an outpatient family care division of Mena Regional Health System, recently added two providers to their medical team. Dr. Patrick Fox, Family Practice Provider and a member of the MRHS medical staff since 2007, currently serves as a part-time MRHS ER Physician. He will be joining Mena Medical Associates in May of this year. Dr. Fox received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, Little Rock, AR. Individuals are encouraged to contact the clinic to establish Dr. Fox as their primary care provider. Kristen Mack, APRN is now caring for patients in the Walk-In Care Center, located within Mena Medical Associates, 1103 College Drive. Kristen received a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. She will begin scheduling and treating patients in the family health care clinic in April. The two additional providers will be joining Dr. Joseph Aldrich, Pediatrics; Dr. Steven Forrest, Family Medicine; APRN Jennifer Kesterson, Family Medicine; APRN Chip Koppein,

Family Medicine; APRN Lori Fortner, Family Medicine; and APRN Stacy Scott, Family Medicine. Understanding the vital importance of healthcare in our community, Mena Medical Associates cares for individuals from pediatrics to elderly, including wellness checks, immunizations, preventative medicine, and management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes. A full-time referral specialist works diligently with providers to coordinate care between specialists. The convenient, in-house laboratory allows for prompt diagnosis of illnesses, therefore resulting in timely treatment. Same day appointments with a provider are available.

In an effort to encourage patients to be an active participant in their care, a patient portal is provided, allowing individuals to connect with their provider through a safe and secure environment. Key health information recorded during ofﬁce visits, recent lab orders, medications, diagnoses and more are included in the secure portal. In addition to the full range of family medicine services, Mena Medical Associates offers outpatient specialties, reducing travel time and expense for the convenience of our community and surrounding areas. Hot Springs Cardiologists that provide outpatient care include Gregory St. John, M.D.,

FACC; Eric Bowen, M.D.; Jeffrey Tauth, M.D., FACC; as well as Little Rock Cardiology Clinic Specialist Carl Leding, M.D. Kayla Harrington, APRN with Hot Springs Urology Clinic, under the direction of Seth Hollenbach, MD, provides diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract in men and women and diseases of the male reproductive system. The Walk-In Care Center, a non-urgent after hours clinic, is housed within the same facility. The center offers primary care services seven days a week. No appointments required. The Walk-In Care Center hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:30 and Saturday-Sunday 9:00-4:00. The operational hours of Mena Medical Associates are Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00. “I am honored for the opportunity to improve access to our primary care services by welcoming Dr. Patrick Fox and Kristen Mack, APRN to our medical team. As we continue with our vision directed toward growth, patient care and quality assurance will always be our highest priority.” – Jay Quebedeaux

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Ag Safety Awareness Week is March 3rd-9th LITTLE ROCK — Farm Bureaus across the country are making safety a top priority this spring through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP). As a part of ASAP, March 3-9 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. This year’s theme, “Safety: Know Your Limits,” will highlight a different safety focus each day of the week. Monday will focus on Emergency Preparedness; Tuesday, Livestock; Wednesday, Heat Stress and Hydration; Thursday, Roadway Safety; and Friday, Hearing Safety. During this week and throughout the year, Arkansas Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers and ranchers to make safety a priority on the farm. “Investing in agricultural safety is critically important for farmers and ranchers,” said

Amanda Williams, education coordinator for Arkansas Farm Bureau. “By focusing on safety and health in agricultural communities, we are able to help save lives and resources through the prevention of injuries and lost time on the job.” Arkansas Farm Bureau has two full-time education coordinators on staff who offer ﬁve different safety and informational programs free of charge to schools and civic groups. “Farm Bureau is concerned with saving lives and preventing injuries,” Williams said. “And we at Arkansas Farm Bureau are dedicated to educating Arkansans about safety concerns through courses such as Farm/Tractor Safety, ATV Safety, Distracted Driving Prevention, and Drinking and Driving Prevention.”

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO) is excited to announce it received a grant in the amount of $31,875 from PetSmart Charities® the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, to support its 2019 low-cost “Spay Neuter Assistance Program” (SNAP) for Polk County pet parents! The PetSmart Charities grant will help subsidize spay and neuter costs this year, helping over 500 pets from lower income households, thereby reducing the overpopulation of pets by preventing unplanned litters in a humane way. By altering their pets, pet parents do not have to worry about dealing with unexpected litters of puppies and kittens, and the cost and stress to feed and ﬁnd them homes. These free or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries are for qualifying income households. Dr. Randy Burgess, DVM, of Mena, is a supporter of the SNAP project and will be providing the surgeries. For more information on how to apply for the SNAP program, please call the shelter at 479-3945682. Applicants may complete the online application on HSO’s newly improved website www.hsomena.org; click on Spay-Neuter and submit the form electronically. They may also download and print the form and mail or return it to the shelter, or take a photo of the completed form and email to

hsoshelter@outlook.com. It’s that simple! Thanks to PetSmart Charities, cost will no longer be a barrier for dog and cat owners who desire to spay or neuter their pets! This investment is not only for pet parents but the beneﬁts of spay-neutering pets overﬂow into the local community with pet population control. “By supporting the work of passionate organizations like HSO, we hope to make affordable pet care more accessible while proactively reducing pet homelessness by preventing unplanned litters,” said Kelly Balthazor, regional relationship manager at PetSmart Charities. PetSmart Charities aims to proactively prevent pet homelessness and assist pets in need through many efforts. With the help of its nearly 4,000 animal welfare partners, including the Humane Society of Ouachitas, PetSmart Charities has funded more than 1.4 million spay and neuter surgeries in the U.S. since 2009. HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization started in 1978 by a group of caring individuals trying to help pets in need in Polk County. Over the years, HSO began holding pet adoption events at area PetSmart stores, gradually becoming acquainted with PetSmart Charities, Inc. HSO feels extremely fortunate to receive funding from PetSmart Charities Inc. to assist with projects such as low-cost spay-neuter.

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Reflections From Faith and History Truth and Consequences-by Jeff Olson Truth and Consequences Some time back I was visiting with a close friend of mine and the subject of truth came up in the conversation. My friend commented that he’s found life to be essentially a journey in search for Truth. Well, I agreed with his statement but I replied that his journey of discovery is very doable and doesn’t necessarily require all that much time. My friend looked perplexed. The questions I then presented to him were these: How will you know when you find Truth? How will you recognize it? What will it look like? What will it sound like? What will be your standard of reference when evaluating Truth? No reply. I have noticed three major views on the subject of truth. One: there is no such thing as a one, real truth; therefore each person just has to discover their own truth. Two: there is such a thing as real truth, but there is no way we can know it in this life. Three: there is a real truth and it is personified in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whom we can know in this life. The impression that I received of my friend’s journey was one of an open-ended nature; a permanent quest. For him the discovery of truth is incidental, secondary to the journey itself. Perhaps this journey of search serves as somewhat of a license to follow various avenues of thought, creeds, religions and other experimental opportunities of error and discovery. While I do not believe my friend to be morally corrupt nor without character, I do believe that his journey is not so much a search for Truth as it is for a man-made and (at least a somewhat) self-serving belief system among many in the vast market place of ideas and ideologies. My friend will not fail because there are a sufficient number of them floating around so that finding something to suit one’s own personal tastes, lifestyle, and agendas will be an easy task. Some people will even find something which resembles Truth very closely. It will include a palatable embellishment of Truth, just enough to be seductively misleading. Even in the name

of Christianity, some will adopt a pick and choose theology (Gnosticism) which adapts well to their own life’s experiences. What my friend, and so many others, fails to understand is that Truth is not defined by or knowable first through our experiences. Rather, life’s experience should be guided and measured against the timeless and infallible fundamentals of Truth itself. Man making himself as the ultimate arbiter of Truth and validating it within only his finite capacities merely demonstrates that we’ve become our own god. Another consideration, and perhaps the most important of all, is the implications and consequences resulting from a counterfeit or, at best, an empty discovery. When truth is reduced to little more than a consumer choice and conceptualized within the realm of human subjectivity then it ceases to be discoverable because it ceases to be a reality. Truth, without any foundation, absolutes, or transcendency beyond the limited scope and fallibility of humanity is nothing more than a glorified opinion. Truth has become such a versatile and misused word today that it has lost not only its meaning but also its impact for good. Today we are in a crisis of truth. My friend is essentially a microcosm of modern American culture, a culture consisting of a smorgasbord of religions, many possessing the common thread of moral relativism. This lead Christian author and apologist Francis Schaeffer to coin the

phrase, “True Truth” to separate the real from the counterfeit. While many search for truth, many are also afraid they might find it because it could turn out to be much too inconvenient. It could even be one which may hold them to some overarching standard of right and wrong and perhaps even to some degree of accountability. In today’s era of post-modernism, this is generally seen as something taboo and, at best, old fashioned and out-of-style. Often, the real search boils down to one for unlimited personal autonomy and a “truth” which will support and justify an inflated sense of self-worth. My friend is indeed in a dilemma whether he knows it or not. He is searching for a truth which is tangible, something to hang his hat on and say, “Here it is. This legitimizes what I’ve been saying all along. This validates who I am, and justifies what I choose to do.” He, not truth, has become the center of his search. What I hope he comes to realize is that Truth is larger than he, larger than life, too large to be reduced to only a trivial, mundane or abstract set of facts about life or any part thereof. The great Christian apologist C.S. Lewis once said that he believed in Christ as he believed that the sun is risen, not because he saw it clearly, but because by it he saw everything else.” In other words, Christ was the lens through which he saw all of life, the avenue whereby he received all perspective. In essence, he understood that all Truth is God’s truth. In John 18:38, Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” and he did so with the ultimate Truth looking straight at him. Jesus told us in John 8:31 that, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” In Romans 2:8-9, the Apostle Paul states, “But unto them that are con-

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tentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation, and wrath, Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil...” Today, so many are asking that same question as did Pilate, but is it being asked cynically, rhetorically, or sincerely? And, do those asking have a living example of truth staring them in the face? When the lost world looks at you and at I, are they seeing truth? Are our lives an example of truth, truth in character, truth in words, truth in action, truth grounded in the inerrancy of the Word of God in Jesus Christ? The world is not needing a truth of perfection, but a truth of love; a truth that doesn’t reform but transforms, a truth that renews, a truth that creates in us the gift to learn and see life as it is designed to be. Through Jesus Christ we can know truth and live an abundant life with the consequences of His eternal presence and love. Many in our society need to recapture or discover True truth, a truth which has been lost in a quagmire of moral relativism and situational ethics. God’s truth has always shown that it can survive heresy, persecution, and any fad that the human mind can dream up. Again, C.S. Lewis had it right when he said, “Christ promises the forgiveness of sins, but what is that to those who, since they do not know the Law of Nature, do not know they have sinned? Who will take the medicine unless he knows he is in the grip of disease? Moral relativity is the enemy we have to overcome before we tackle atheism.” It is indeed the enemy of Truth and the seed of consequences too terrible to imagine but so real that it leaves each of us with life’s most important decision.

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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 18, 2019 – February 24, 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 18, 2019 Arrested was Thomas E. Hendershot, 67, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication. Report from complainant on Dover Lane in Hatfield of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. February 19, 2019 Report of disorderly conduct led to a 17-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Aggravated Assault. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. February 20, 2019 Report of damage done to a fence on Polk 56 near Nunley led to the arrest of Jonathan R. Spurkosky, 35, of Mena, on Charges of Careless/Prohibited Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Criminal Mischief and a Warrant for Bond Revocation. February 21, 2019 Report of disorderly behavior led to a 14-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 288 near Cove. Deputies responded. One of the subjects left the residence for the evening. Arrested was Omar Arellano, 32, of Dequeen, on a Warrant for two counts of Sexual Assault 4th Degree and a Hold for ICE. February 22, 2019 Report of an unattended death on

North Lewis Street in Cove. Deputy responded. Report of damage done to a building by a vehicle on Polk 17 near Vandervoort. Investigation continues. Arrested was Neisha F. Wikel, 26, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Arrested was Tina M. Richey, 32, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Arrested was Zachary D. Spain, 28, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to omply with a Court Order. Arrested was Juston M. Wikel, 34, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. February 23, 2019 Report from complainant on Ruby Lane near Acorn of the theft of an extension cord and ladder, all valued at $200.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Christopher M. Sanders, 30, of Hatfield, on a Body Attachment Warrant. Traffic stop on Polk 136 near Cove led to the arrest of Robert S. Wallace, 19, of Cove, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and No Proof of Insurance. Report of a death on Highway 270 West near Acorn. Deputy responded. February 24, 2019 Report of a camper on fire on Rose Lane near Potter. Deputy responded. Arrested was Jeremy N. Burns, 41, of Mena, on a Warrant for Parole Revocation. Arrested was Gary T. Dobbs, 64, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 27 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Report February 17, 2019 Report was taken regarding two local women, a mother and daughter, fighting. Neither wished to press charges. Officers responded to a call from a local woman stating that she had had prescription medication stolen. Case is pending. February 18, 2019 Sean Eric Carddock, 24, of Mena was

charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a traffic stop. Curtis Parnell, 34, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Sheriff. February 19, 2019 An eight-year-old Hatfield boy was charged with first degree criminal mischief after an incident in Mena. Case was referred to juvenile authorities. February 20 & 21, 2019 Report was made of an altercation between two sisters. No charges have been filed at this time. Case is under investigation. Robert Scott Williams, 51, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, having no vehicle license, and having no liability insurance. The arrest followed a traffic stop. David Tillman Sinyard, 43, of Mena was charged with breathing or inhaling intoxicants. The arrest followed a call to a local business regarding a man being passed out in the bushes. February 22, 2019 Dax Wood, 22, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after

Weekly Publication he was seen walking on the railroad tracks in Mena. February 23, 2019 Trinna E Myers, 38, of Mena was arrested on two outstanding warrants from the Polk County Sheriff. Employees at a local business reported that someone had broken into the building. Nothing was found to be missing. Case is pending. Anthony Dominguez, 22, and Mariah Kincaid, 21, both of Mena, were charged with shoplifting after officers responded to a call at a local retail store. Dominguez was additionally served an outstanding warrant. Dennis James Goodner, 59, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a call to a local residence. David Fraser, 50, of Mena was arrested on four outstanding warrants from the Mena Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Steven Louis Stroud, 54, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear following a call to a local residence.

Keeping Stickers out of the Yard

BY SHERRY BEATY-SULLIVAN County Extension Agent, Staff Chair--4-H/Agriculture • sbeaty@uaex.edu Spurweed (lawn burweed, stickerweed, sandbur) is a winter annual and is often confused with sandbur. Spurweed germinates in early fall months as temperatures cool and remains small or inconspicuous during the cold winter months. Sandbur is a summer weed and resides on poor ground and is not common in the lawn setting. As temperatures warm in the early spring, spurweed initiates a period of rapid growth and begins to form spine-tipped burs. Spurweed can be easily controlled during the winter months. December, January and February are ideal months to apply herbicides for the control. However, the weed can also be effectively controlled in March in most areas of Arkansas. Pre-emerge herbicides that are effective on controlling spurweed are Aatrex (a Restricted Use Herbicide), simazine (Princep, others) and Sencor Turf. This group of herbicides should not be used on bermudagrass over seeded with a cool-season turfgrass or on tall fescue, as they are injurious to cool-season turfgrasses. The best option to control spurweed by homeowners is a post-emergence application of one of the various two and three-way mixes of 2, 4-D, dicamba and MCPP. Trimec is one of the most common trade names in this category. These products can be used on tall fescue, fall over seeded bermudagrass in which the over seeded cool season grass has been mowed 4 to 5 times and non-over seeded bermudagrass. This group of products should be applied on a warm (air temperatures at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit), sunny day. Spurweed control should be evaluated 2-3 weeks after the initial application. If not acceptable, an additional application may be necessary. The key factor to effectively controlling spurweed is to apply an appropriate herbicide during the winter months. Spurweed is small and easier to control at this time of the year. Also, turfgrasses are not actively growing during the winter months and have better tolerance to some herbicides. Spurweed can be controlled in late-March, April and early May. Spurweed begins to die as late spring temperatures approach 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the plant is harder to control once the spiny burs (stickers) have formed. Multiple herbicide applications are usually necessary, which increases the risk of temporary injury to the turfgrasses. Once a herbicide has been applied, it takes time for the chemical to react and the dead spurweed to decompose. Therein lies one of the main problems with late treatments. Dead spurweed plants still contain hardened burs. The only recourse is to allow time for the plant to decompose or to fertilize surrounding grasses to create a greater buffer between the hardened burs and grass canopy. Remember: Always read the label before using any chemical on your lawn, many suggested in this article will give reduced rates of use for Centipede or St. Augustine grasses. For more information contact the Polk County Extension Office at 479-394-6018.

Weekly Publication LARRY GENE & CLOMA SUE MANASCO Larry Gene Manasco, age 67, and his loving wife of 45 years, Cloma Sue Manasco, age 66, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at their home. Larry was born on Tuesday, October 9, 1951 to Dewel Lowell and Lula Youmans Manasco in Mena, Arkansas and Cloma Sue was born on Wednesday, January 21, 1953 to Robert Lee and Rodena Hicks Bailey in Mena, Arkansas. Larry and Cloma Sue attended Pleasant Grove Nazarene Church in Cove for many years. Larry was a logger for forty years and took pride in providing for his family. Larry was known for his special tacos and Cloma Sue for her fried potatoes and their freezer was always stocked with popsicles for their nieces and nephews. Family guided both their lives and they could always count on each other. They enjoyed every moment spent with their beloved nieces and nephews. Larry and Cloma Sue were loving family members and friends and will be missed by all who knew them. They are preceded in death by their parents; one son, Travis Manasco; and one daughter, Christy Manasco. Larry is also preceded in death by one sister, Katie Miller; and Cloma Sue is preceded by two brothers, Troy Bailey and Kenneth Bailey. Larry is survived by two sisters, Barbara Miller of Hatfield, and Mary Shreve of Watson, Oklahoma. Cloma Sue is survived by one brother, Charles Bailey of Cove; and they are both survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside service was held Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas, with Brother Ron Ladd officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Pallbearers were their nephews. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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MARGIE TOLLESON Margie Tolleson, age 79, of Mena, Arkansas, died, Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born on Saturday, July 15, 1939 to Clarence Richard and Ada Bel Willas Dunigan in Mena, Arkansas. Margie had many loves in her life; the love of God, family and others. She served her Lord many years as an ordained minister of the gospel. Margie loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. When Margie and her family ministered to those all over the country she enjoyed stopping at the lakes along the different routes and go camping with the family. Margie was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore Tolleson; two sons, Rodney and Wesley Tolleson; her daughter, Belinda Tolleson; brother, Troy Dunigan; sister, Juanita Churchwell and her son in law, James Harmon. Margie is survived by her six sons, Steven Tolleson of Mena, Jerry Tolleson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Eddie Tolleson of Bowlegs, Oklahoma, Arlie Tolleson of Waldron, Floyd Wilcox of Seminole, Oklahoma, and Danny Wilcox of Luther, Oklahoma; three daughters, Margie Harmon of Mena, Lawanda Tolleson of Shreveport, Louisiana and Lesley Wilcox of Luther, Oklahoma; two brothers, Jimmy Dunigan of Heavener, Oklahoma and Johnny Dunigan of Bristow, Oklahoma; two sisters, Wanda Robinson of Howe, Oklahoma and Ruthie Churchwell of Bowlegs, Oklahoma; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mena Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor Debbie Skaggs officiating. Interment followed at the Gann Cemetery in Potter under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Visitation was general.

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Ancelina “Lil Byrd” Byrd, age 12, of Hatfield, Arkansas made her long awaited return to competition Saturday night in Pine Bluff. Acelina (called Lina for short) returned to the boxing ring Saturday night with a hard fought split decision over Emily Ball from Gloves not Guns Boxing. Lina competed for the first time in nearly a year. She had been out of competition for various reasons. Her coaching team is very proud of her fighting through all the ups and downs she faced this past year. Lina moves her record to 2-1. She is the daughter of Michael and Kerstin Byrd of Hatfield. She is a member of the Attitude Angels Boxing team in Mena and attends Holly Harshman Elementary.

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Acorn Elementary Students of the Month Dallas Avenue Dental Clinic Advocates Congratulations to the January Students of the Month from Acorn Elementary for Dental Health Among Area Youths School. Students chosen have displayed excellent citizenship, exceptional academic effort/improvement and good attendance. Special thanks to Simple Simon’s Pizza, Goss Electronics, and Laark Enterprises for providing lunch and games.

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the students about taking care of their teeth and gums and why brushing twice a day is very important to their health. The presenter was Felicia Maddox and was assisted by Paeton Fryar and Krista Smith.

Single Parent Scholarship Awarded to Stephanie Abbott

Single Parent Scholarship recipient Stephanie Abbott receives the Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena $500 contribution to the scholarship fund from Rotary President Michael Cate. In presenting the check, Cate noted that Rotary has supported the scholarship fund since the club’s formation in 2000. “When we see how hard recipients like Stephanie work, we consider it a privilege to be able to help support these single parents,” added President Cate.

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State Lawmakers Look To Raise Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco Arkansas lawmakers have filed a bill that would raise the states minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21. House Bill 1519 would “Prohibit the sale of tobacco products, vapor products, alternative nicotine products, e-liquid products and cigarette papers” to those under 21 years of age. The bill would allow law enforcement and school officials to seize and dispose of any of the products mentioned in the bill. Also, if a minor commits a crime while in possession of any of the prohibited products, the courts can sen-

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tence the minor to community service and attendance in a tobacco education program. The bill would not apply to those younger than 21 and who are in the military and can present a military I.D. card. Military personnel ages 18 years and older would still be allowed to buy

is a “staggering 78% increase among high school students and e-cigarettes use in 2017-18”. The FDA is the arm of the federal government which regulates e-cigarettes. Carr said 20.8% of high school students in the United States are currently using e-cigarettes.

Company With Mena Ties Makes Agreement With De Queen Medical Center Owner A medical company headquartered in Mena has announced an agreement in principle is in place to purchase the De Queen Medical Center. De Queen Mayor Jeff Brown reported to the De Queen City Council the announcement regarding the acquisition of the De Queen Hospital at a meeting on Tuesday, February 19th. Mayor Brown reported that a purchase agreement between Healthy-Connections Inc. of Mena and the De Queen Hospital owner Jorge Pe-

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viously purchased the former nursing home building - Crystal Falls Health and Rehab, across the street from the De Queen hospital. The Crystal Falls facility has been closed for a number of years. According to the Healthy-Connections website, the company has locations in six Arkansas communities. In addition to Mena and now De Queen, the business also has sites in Arkadelphia, Hot Springs, Malvern and Mount Ida.

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the products. Thomas Carr, the national director of policy at the American Lung Association, in a scolding of the Food and Drug Administration regarding the government lack of action regarding vaping, said the FDA is “putting the lives and health of Americans at risk”. Carr noted that there

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Springtime at OLT and “Annie” Auditions The month of March heralds the beginning of spring in Arkansas, and spring at OLT means Musicals! Auditions for this year’s show, “Annie” will be held March 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, March 2 from 10:00 AM – noon, and March 5 from 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM at the theater. “Annie” will be performed May 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26. There are parts for all ages, boys and girls, men and women. There are both singing and non-singing roles, and plenty of opportunities to work backstage. “Annie” is co-directed by OLT veterans Rudi Timmerman and Jessica Kropp; musical director is Judy Kropp, and choreography is by Gini Burt. These experienced directors are a treasure to OLT and will instruct children and adults new to performing with knowledge resulting in a fun and memorable event. Families are encouraged to audition together, as this can be a bonding experience. In addition to seasoned directors mentioned above, Lorraine Timmerman will oversee and paint the elaborate sets,

and Jane Buttermilk will be creating the costumes, both very talented and experienced in their fields. More information on audition specifics can be found on the OLT website at www.ouachitalittletheatre.org or by visiting the OLT Facebook page. In the grand tradition of musical theatre, OLT will focus the next two Wednesday Night at the Lyric parties this spring with historic films that are renowned to be among the best musicals from the mid-century. Join other theater enthusiasts on these movie nights to celebrate the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, considered by many to be the best pairing of composer and lyricist in American theater. On March 13, “South Pacific” will be shown at OLT at 6:30 PM. “The King and I” will be shown April 17. Donations welcome, but admission is free to all movie nights, concessions are just $1. Bring the family and enjoy this great entertainment.

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Pictured from LF to RT: Evan Graves, Austin Johnston, Cason Canon, Austin Rose. Johnston and Canon took 1st place in the High School division. Rose and Graves took 3rd in the JR Division at Lake Greeson Feb. 23. This was a State wide AYFF Bass Tournament. The Basscats will now set their sights on Lake Ouchita. On Saturday March 16 Go Basscats!

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Mena Bearcats Season Ends in Regional Tournament The 7-4A and 8-4A regular season conference champions, the Mena Bearcats and the Magnolia Panthers, met in the opening round of the 4A South Regional Tournament Wednesday night at the Union Bank Center. Magnolia pulled away for a 62-46 victory, ending Mena's season. The Bearcats jumped out to a 14-8 lead in the opening quarter to serve notice that they had come to play. However, Magnolia ended the opening quarter on a 7-0 run to lead 15-14. Daniel Davis had six points to get the Bearcats off to a fast start. The game was tied at 19 midway through the

second quarter when Magnolia went on a 9-0 spurt. The Panthers outscored Mena 19-12 in the second quarter to take a 3426 lead into the locker room at half. After the Bearcats cut the deficit to 37-36 midway through the third quarter, Magnolia answered with an 8-0 run. That last Magnolia run seemed to take the wind out of Mena's sails. The Panthers led 47-38 after three quarters, and won by a final score of 62-46. Davis led the Bearcats with 15 points. Mena finishes the season with a 19-9 record. Coach Thomas Powell will miss his five

- Lady Eagles, from pg. 1 lez added 12. Cossatot River’s girls drew the home team at Junction City in Friday night’s semifinals. The Lady Dragons defeated Cossatot River 51-47. The Lady Eagles jumped out to a 7-1 lead early, and led 12-11 after the opening quarter. The turning point in the game came when Ashlen Gonzalez hit a driving lay-up at the 5:24 mark of the second quarter that would have extended the Lady Eagles lead to five. However, Gonzalez was whistled for a questionable charging foul, wiping off the bucket. That was Ashlen’s third foul of the contest, and she had to sit on the bench for the remainder of the first half. Junction City took advantage of the senior leader’s absence to go on a 14-4 run to end the half taking a 27-20 lead into the locker room. Kayla Richardson hit a three point basket midway through the third quarter to tie the game at 39, but the Lady Dragons regained the lead 36-33 at the end of the third. Jade Richardson knocked down a trey

to tie the game at 47 with 25 seconds to play. But Gonzalez fouled out, and the Lady Dragons hit their free throws to pull out the 51-47 victory to send the Lady Eagles to Saturday’s third place consolation game against Murfreesboro. Saturday’s third place contest was the fourth meeting this year between the Lady Eagles and the Lady Rattlers. After defeating Murfreesboro 74-72 in the finals of the conference tournament at Horatio on February 16th, the Lady Eagles fell to the Lady Rattlers 63-57 Saturday at Junction City. In a see-saw first half Saturday, Cossatot River led 18-16 after the first quarter, but trailed Mufreesboro 32-29 at the intermission. Neither team could pull away, as the biggest lead for either squad in the first half was five points. Late in the first half, Lady Eagles Coach Tyler Timms was assessed a technical foul. That seemed to fire up the Lady Eagles as they went on an 11-2 run to open up the third quarter to take a 40-34 lead. But the

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Mena, as the Bearcats won their first outright regular season conference championship since 2005.

Young LadyCats Gain Regional Tournament Experience As the number four seed from the 7-4A Conference, the Mena LadyCats had the misfortune of drawing the number one seed from the 8-4A Conference, the Star City Lady Bulldogs, in the opening round of the 4A South Regional Tournament Wednesday night at the Union Bank Center. Star City dominated the young LadyCats 58-25 to end the season for Mena. The Lady Bulldogs, now 24-4 on the year, used a tenacious full court press and man-to-man defense to dominate the contest from the opening tip. The Lady Bulldogs led 12-4 after the opening quarter. Star City outscored Mena 22-7 in the second quarter to take a 34-11 lead into the locker room at half. Ally Wright led Mena at the half with three points. Kiara Kesterson, Tateli Thacker, Emily Wagner, and Paige

Evans had two points each at intermission. Star City continued to pour it on in the second half. The Lady Bulldogs extended the lead to 54-21 at the end of the third quarter, invoking the sportsmanship rule. With the clock running continuously in the fourth quarter, both teams emptied their benches. The Lady Bulldogs went on to post the 58-25 victory. The LadyCats finish the season with a 13-14 record. Tateli Thacker is the lone senior on the Mena girls team. Sophomores Gracie Lyle, Hannah Stockton, and Emily Wagner, as well as the other Mena underclassmen, gained valuable postseason experience in the regional tournament. Coach Scott Wright and the LadyCats can certainly learn from the experience and look forward to a very bright future.

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February 15, 2019 - February 21, 2019 Kristen and Mark Herndon, of Vanervoort, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born February 15th. 3

Cheyanne Watkins and Danny Lee, of Waldron, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on February 19th. 3

Brooke and Aaron Pearce, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on February 19th. 3

Jade and Larry Williams, of De Queen, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on February 19th. 3

Christina and Andrew Parsons, of Waldron, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on February 20th. 3

Amanda and Gene Haynes, of Horatio, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on February 20th.

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Acorn Lady Tigers Compete in Regional Tournament After finishing the 7-2A Conference Tournament at Horatio with a fourth place finish, the Acorn Lady Tigers drew the top seeded Spring Hill Lady Bears in the opening round of the 2A-South Regional Tournament at Junction City on Wednesday, February 20th. The Lady Tigers battled the 8-2A conference champs gamely before falling 6254 to end Acorn’s season. Spring Hill jumped out to a 9-2 lead, and led 19-9 at the end of the opening quarter. Acorn trailed by as many as 14 points on a couple of occasions in the opening quarter. The Lady Tigers settled down and outscored the Lady Bears 16-13 in the second quarter to go to the locker room at half facing a 32-25 deficit. Acorn pulled to within one point at 42-41 late in the third quarter, but couldn’t ever quite get over the hump as Spring Hill advanced in the regional tournament with the 62-54 win. The Lady Tigers finish the 2018-2019 campaign with a winning record of 16-15. Acorn’s girls finished 9-5 in the 7-2A Conference. Coach Mike Jackson will lose three se-

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niors off the squad including leading scorer and three point sharp-shooter Makayla Anderson. Braxlie Strother and Sydney Crawford are other seniors who saw significant playing time. But the cupboard isn’t bare at Acorn High. Juniors Sophie Jackson and Lexi Powell will return for their senior year next season. Sophomores Halli Holland, Ashlynn Bissell, and Autumn Strother also played key roles.

Several freshmen, including Sunshine Butterfield, will be moving up to the varsity team next season. The Acorn junior girls finished as runners-up in their conference tournament. Butterfield, a 5’11” post player, moved up a level and gained valuable experience during postseason play for the senior girls squad. She tallied 31 points in a 9th grade game during the regular season.

Cossatot River Boys Fall in Regionals After making a nice run in the 7-2A Conference Tournament in Horatio to qualify for regionals, Cossatot River’s season came to an end on Wednesday, February 20th against the Lafayette County Cougars in the 2A South Regional Tournament at Junction City. The Cougars defeated the Eagles 73-43. As the fourth seed from 7-2A, Cossatot River drew the top seeded Cougars from the 8-2A Conference in opening round action. The Eagles came out of the gates quickly however, and the game was tied at 12 after the opening quarter. After 6’5” junior post Coy Frachiseur suffered from early foul trouble, Lafayette County started hitting their stride and pulled away. The Cougars outscored Cossatot River 24-11 in the second quarter to take a 36-23 lead into the locker room at half.

The Cougars continued to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring the Eagles 28-8 to take a 64-31 lead into the fourth quarter, invoking the sportsmanship rule. With the clock running continuously in the fourth quarter, Lafayette County posted the thirty point win at 73-43. The Cossatot River boys finish the year with an 11-21 record. The experience gained by competing in the regional tournament will pay dividends for the young Eagles moving forward. Coach Wendell Cartwright will lose only three seniors off the Cossatot River squad. Trenton Rosson, Kolt Richardson, and Garrett Watkins saw their careers come to an end at the regional tournament. Coach Cartwright will return a good nucleus of players to build around for next season.

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Lady Rattlers battled back to tie the game freesboro have split four contests during at 40 at the end of the third quarter. the 2018-2019 season. Murfreesboro’s Rhealee Campbell hit The Lady Eagles, now 25-11 on the back-to-back three pointers to give the season, advanced to the Class 2A State Lady Rattlers a 56-49 lead. Jordae Hunter Tournament in Carlisle. As the number four sank five of six free throws in the final min- seed from the 2A South Regional Tournaute to seal the deal as Murfreesboro won ment, the Lady Eagles drew the number the third place consolation game Saturday one seed from the 2A Central Regional 63-57. Tournament in first round action Tuesday, Gonzalez and Jade Richardson had February 26th at the state tournament at five points each in the fourth quarter, but it Carlisle High School. wasn’t enough as Cossatot River and MurANSWERS FROM PUZZLES ON 2.20.19 O B I R A H A L A K U I C P Y Z F S

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Weekly Publication Thursday – 2/28/2019 • 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. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 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. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. • 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. Friday – 3/1/2019 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Ouachita Little Theater auditions for Annie. All ages and genders needed for the musical production. See OLT website or Facebook for more information. • 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. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 9:30 p.m. – Karaoke Contest at Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 3091 Hwy. 71 N. $5 Entry fee. Must be 21 yrs old. Saturday – 3/2/2019 • 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. – Ouachita

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Little Theater auditions for Annie. All ages and genders needed for the musical production. See OLT website or Facebook for more information • 1:00 p.m. – There will be an M.S.A.A. Support Group meeting in Room 156 at UA-Rich Mountain. • 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 – 3/3/2019 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 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 – 3/4/2019 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry at 149 Polk Road 43, across from Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. Everyone will be served. • 6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair & Rodeo meets at the Fairgrounds. • 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. • 6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD business and training meeting. • 6:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of The Eastern Star will meet for refreshments followed by their chapter meeting at 7:30 p.m. at The Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield • 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. – Potter RVFD meeting at the Fire Station. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD meeting will be at the Fire House. Tuesday – 3/5/2019 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner 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. • 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Ouachita Little Theater auditions for Annie. All ages and genders needed for the musical production. See OLT website or Facebook for more information. • 5:00 p.m. - T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weighins, followed by a meeting. • 6:00 p.m. – Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at the Limetree Restaurant for their monthly meeting. • 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at the Fire Department. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist

Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday – 3/6/2019 • 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 Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library 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. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

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EAST students Alyssa Wilson, Charlie Mock, and Elizabeth Crawford proudly watched as Mayor Seth Smith signed a Proclamation last Thursday recognizing Feb. 28th as a local day to focus on National Rare Diseases. February 28, 2019 is the National Day for Rare Diseases and now Mena and the surrounding community has a platform to initiate discussions, support and fundraising. These girls have chosen this plat-

form because it is near and dear to their hearts as Charlie suffers from multiple hereditary exotosis, a condition where bone spurs form on the long bones in her body. She was diagnosed at the age of 4 and since has had the desire to reach out to others. The girls, under the direction of EAST instructor Melissa Lunsford, chose to bring rare diseases and how they affect children to the attention of the community. They have been working on this throughout the school year. Their endeavor has led to the proclamation by the mayor. Earlier in the month, the girls addressed Mena Regional Health System employees and community leaders. This meeting impacted health officials to look

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in Greenbrier, Arkansas in 1996. Pictured at Proclamation signing: Mayor Seth Smith, Alyssa Wilson, Charlie Mock, and Elizabeth Crawford

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