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Former legislator from Mena takes command of the AR health insurance marketplace: Faces fight to save it

In the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, insurance exchanges

allow people to shop for coverage and apply for federal subsidies to help with the cost. Nate Bell, a former legislator from Mena, has taken the position of interim director of the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace (AHIM) in an uncertain time for the exchange. A bill recently cleared the state Senate that would transfer responsibility of the states health insurance exchange to the Department of Insurance, effectively ending AHIM. Bell is currently working on a plan to keep the exchange under AHIM control, while reducing spending and the fee it charges to insurance companies.

The Department of Insurance wish-

Prescribed burns in Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests The Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests will be conducting prescribed burns in Arkansas and Oklahoma over the next several months.

The purposes of these burns are to reestablish fire’s natural role in the forest ecosystem, improve forest health, and reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfires.

Prescribed burns are conducted when the conditions indicate that there will be minimal impact to the public.

Persons with smoke sensitivities, who are not on the Forest Service’s prescribed burn notification list, should contact their nearest ranger dis-

trict to be added.

Many conditions must be met before a prescribed fire can be ignited. The day chosen must be a combination of the correct humidity, wind speed and direction, temperature, fuel moisture, and atmospheric conditions. Factoring in all these -See Prescribed burns, continued pg. 3

es to take control of the Marketplace because as Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr has said most of what the marketplace does is a duplication of services that his department already performs. Kerr has said the Department of Insurance could take over the duties of the exchange (AHIM) at a cost of no more than $571,000 annually while the exchange spending totals around $2.6 million. Kerr states he would also do away with a fee that supports the marketplace and healthcare.gov. Bell has said that it troubles him that legis-

lators say they do not wish to entrench Obamacare into state government, but with the content of the senate bill, he believes it would do just that.

Senate Bill 113’s sponsor, Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, says This has nothing to do with the Affordable Care Act and that is has to do with the state’s handling of funds. For his work as interim director Bell’s contract states he will be paid $5000.00 every two weeks for a total of up to $32,500.00 at the end of a threemonth period.

2019 AR Public Safety Act proposed to address Arkansas’ 911 system Members of the County Judges’ Association of Arkansas (CJAA), The Hon. Sen. Jason Rapert, and The Hon. Rep. Michelle Gray announced on Monday the intent to file The Arkansas Public Safety Act of 2019.

The bill is multi-pronged to effectively promote the welfare and safety of the residents of Arkansas.

“The 2019 Arkansas Public Safety Act is a comprehensive bill to transform the state’s 911 system, expand broadband, and provide necessary updates to the Arkansas Wireless Information Network for the safety of Arkansans,” said Madison County Judge Frank Weaver, who is president of the CJAA. Both State Sen. Jason Rapert and State Rep. Michelle Gray reiterated the importance of ensuring the welfare and safety of all Arkansans. “This legislation takes a comprehensive approach to promoting the

welfare and safety of all Arkansans,” said Rep. Gray. “By creating efficiencies and improving technology in 911 service, our state will be better prepared to respond to a citizen in need of help.”

“Public safety and infrastructure are the two most important roles of government.

This bill will improve both,” said Sen. Rapert.

Transformation of the state’s 911 network is at the heart of the proposal. It will shift the network from the current analog system to an internet protocol (IP)-based network that will allow for interoperability among all public .

The Arkansas Public Safety Act will repeal three fees: local 911 tariffs, the Arkansas universal service charge, and the emergency telephone service charge. It -Arkansas’ 911 reform, continued pg. 3

Single car accident takes the life of a Polk County teen, four others injured. Read more on page 5

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MRHS participates in Little Hats, Big Hearts Program This month, Mena Regional Health System is providing small red knit caps to new babies and their families. The caps are thanks to the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts program. Along with a knit cap for the new baby, parents will receive information about the importance of starting healthy habits at a young age. The initiative is in connection with the Children’s Heart Foundation and locally sponsored by Delta Dental of Arkansas.

Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect of babies born in the United States, impacting eight in every 1,000 babies. Volunteer knitters across the state provided the crochet and knit caps.

“It is an honor for MRHS to participate in the Little Hats, Big Hearts program.

Through collaboration with numerous organizations, we hope to raise awareness of heart disease in our local community, starting with the smallest of those among us.”

– Sonya Maye, MRHS Marketing, Public Relations Director.

“Heart disease is 80 percent preventableand the best way to do that is by teaching

children hearthealthy habits as early as possible. We are truly grateful for our volunteer knitters, our hospitals who are distributing the hats, and for Delta Dental of Arkansas for supporting this wonderful cause,” says Joyce Taylor, Executive Director of the Central Arkansas American Heart Association.

Little Hats, Big Hearts started in Chicago in 2014. From just 300 little hats in the first

year, the program has now embraced hundreds of thousands of babies across more than 40 states. For more information, connect with The American Heart Association on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA- USA1.

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Reflections From Faith and History then moved on to television in 1954. He was also President of the Screen Actors Guild for 5 terms between 1947 and 1960. Reagan began his career on the national political scene in 1962, which is when he changed parties. His reasons were philosophical and based on deep convictions rooted in history and American conservatism. In his own words, “I didn’t leave the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party left me.”

Fifty-five years ago, during the presidential election cycle of 1964, Reagan delivered a speech entitled “A Time for Choosing.” In this speech, he stated “This idea -- that government was beholden to the people, that it had no other source of power -- is still the newest, most unique idea in all the long history of man’s relation to man. This is the issue of this election: Whether we believe

in our capacity for self-government or whether we abandon the American Revolution and confess that little intellectual elite in a far-distant capital can plan our lives for us better than we can plan them ourselves. You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down. Up to man’s age-old dream--the maximum of individual freedom consistent with order -- or down to the ant heap of totalitarianism. Regardless of their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would sacrifice freedom for security have embarked on this downward path. Plutarch warned that the real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits. The Founding Fathers knew a government can’t control the economy without controlling people. And they knew when a government sets out to do that; it must use force and coercion to achieve its purpose. So we have come to a time for choosing.”

In another speech, Reagan fur-

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requirements limits the number of days in which a prescribed fire can take place. Daily updates on prescribed fires across the forests can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita or www. fs.usda.gov/osfnf or by calling 1-888243-1042.

The public is asked if they see any unattended wildfires in their area to call fire dispatch at (501) 321-5232 or 911.

will establish a uniform public safety connectivity charge of $2.25. Instituting a single, uniform charge of $2.25 will create an average decrease of 32 cents on landline phone bills and an average increase of 47 cents on mobile phone bills. In addition, the public safety connectivity charge will generate $38 million in new funding to support the transformation of the 911 network ($18 million); to expand and maintain the state’s broadband infrastructure, assisting in the shift of 911

A Time for Choosing -by Jeff Olson Honoring our nation’s presidents in February has been a tradition in America for a long time. Though the focus has been mostly on Washington and Lincoln, I thought it appropriate and timely to honor another who was born this month.

I am including excerpts from two of his speeches which are still very relevant for us today. Ronald Wilson Reagan, America’s 40th president (1981-1989), was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois.

After graduating from Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois in 1932, Reagan started a career in radio. He became an actor in motion pictures in 1937, and

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January 25, 2019 - February 1, 2019 Miranda and Joseph Parra, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born January 28th.

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Sarah and Douglas Dunning, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on January 28th.

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Dionna and Wesley Schuller, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on January 28th.

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Jaci Diffee and Angelo Cueva Leo, of Hatfield, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on January 28th.

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Kristina and Joshua Johnson, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on January 29th.

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Brook and Steven Kelems, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on January 29th.

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ther demonstrated his understanding of America’s founding principles and touched on a timely subject. “There are those in America today who have come to depend absolutely on government for their security. And when government fails they seek to rectify that failure in the form of granting government more power. So, as government has failed to control crime and violence with the means given it by the Constitution, they seek to give it more power at the expense of the Constitution. But in doing so, in their willingness to give up their arms in the name of safety, they are really giving up their protection from what has always been the chief source of despotism -government.”

Reagan also understood the importance of personal responsibility in preserving the republic bequeathed to us in 1787. “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.

We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”

to Next Generation 911 ($8 million); and to fund upgrades and maintenance for the Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN), which is the statewide public safety communication system for Arkansas’ first responders ($12 million). Sen Rapert said eliminating the ‘outdated fees’ is an important step in the transformation of the 911 system, “Tax payers will have one uniform and transparent Public Safety Connectivity charge on their phone bill and trust with full confidence the money goes toward the tools needed for emergency response.”

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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 January 28, 2019 – February 3, 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.

January 28, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 77 near Mena of being harassed by an acquaintance. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Allen J. Qualls, 22, of Mt. Ida, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

January 29, 2019 Arrested was Derrick P. Lester, 44, of Cove, on two Warrants for Failure to Appear.

January 30, 2019 Report from a Mena woman of a missing family member. Investigation continues.

January 31, 2019 Report from complainant on Kodiak Lane near Mena of unauthorized persons on their property. Deputy responded.

Arrested was Carrie E. Carter, 54, of Mena, on Warrants for Probation Violation and Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence.

February 1, 2019 Report from complainant on Butler Circle in Hatfield of the theft of a motorcycle. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Cardinal Lane near Mena that their dog had been attacked by another dog, owner unknown.

Arrested was Isiaha T. Sipe, 21, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

February 2, 2019 Report from complainant on Kings Circle in Hatfield of the break-in and theft of tools, electronics, money and various items. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Ricky D. Miller, 57, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

February 3, 2019 Report of a disturbance on Polk 87 near Ink. Suspect fled before deputies arrived. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South in Cove led to the arrest of Allen P. Loving, 54, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Report of a vehicle in the ditch on Polk 37 near Potter led to the arrest of Patrick M. Bushey, 55, of Mena, on a Charge of DWI. Report from complainant on Polk 284 near Hatfield of the theft of a vehicle, valued at $2,000.00. The vehicle was located and returned to the owner. Additional information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Bobby E. Hedrick, 48, of Wickes, on a Warrant for Felony Failure to Appear.

Arrested was Jamie R. Arce, 35, of Mena, on a Warrant for Unauthorized Entry of a School Bus. Arrested by an officer with Arkansas State Parks was Dustin L. McKinney, 34, of Fort Smith, on Charges of DWI,

Speeding and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

Arrested was Nora M. Taylor, 38, of Cove, on a Warrant for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Arrested was Tammy L. Busby, 47, of Cove, on a Warrant 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: 20 Incarcerated Inmates, with 3 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Dept. 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 detained 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), posses-

sion 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 COUTY CIRCUIT COURT ARRAIGNMENTS In Polk County Circuit Court news, three arraignments were reported.

Cody R. Hughes, age 38, was arraigned on two counts in the Polk County Circuit Court. Count one for aggravated residential burglary while armed with a deadly weapon, or represented by word or conduct that he was armed with a deadly weapon, a class C felony.

Count two for aggravated assault on a family member or household member.

That said defendant did engage in conduct that created a substantial danger of death or serious injury to a family member or household member, constituting a class D felony.

Robert L. Stevenson, age 32, was arraigned on two counts. Count one of possession of firearms by a certain person. That Stevenson, being a convicted felon, unlawfully possessed a firearm, a class D felony. Count two of possession of drug paraphernalia. A class D felony.

Jesse Joe Saxour, age 30, was arraigned on two counts. Count one possession of methamphetamine with purpose to deliver. Saxour is accused of having an aggregate weight of more than 2 grams and less than 10 grams.

A class B felony. Count two for possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony.

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

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Keep Arkansas Beautiful announces statewide K-5 student contest CALL FOR ENTRIES The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) invites students in grades kindergarten through fifth to put their creativity on paper and enter this year’s Great American Cleanup in Arkansas Youth Poster Contest. Entries are due Friday, March 1. Entry rules are available at http:// bit.ly/KABContest.

Each year, KAB hosts the youth poster contest as part of the Keep America Beautiful™ Great American Cleanup in Arkansas to engage elementary-age students in litter-awareness education, to increase involvement in the cleanup initiative statewide, and to educate the public about the importance of a litter-free community.

“All Arkansans can do something to keep the places we call home litter-free,” said Liz Philpott, volunteer program manager at KAB and statewide coordinator of the Great American Cleanup in Arkansas.

“Our youth are especially important to making and keeping Arkansas clean. And they are such great influencers on the rest of us! It’s inspiring each year to see how creative our young people are when communicating about litter.”

The contest is open to all elementary-aged students in Arkansas. Scouts, 4-H club members and home-schooled students are also encouraged to enter. One poster per class or group should be submitted for statewide judging.

Entries will be accepted in two divisions: Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5. Posters must be no larger than 8½” x 11” and can be

submitted on any sort of paper medium, including copier paper, construction paper and poster board.

Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 posters in each division. KAB and Great American Cleanup in Arkansas representatives will recognize winners in their local communities during March and April.

Winning posters and honorable mentions will be displayed April 22–26 at the Thea Foundation Art Gallery on Main Street in downtown North Little Rock, as well as on KAB’s Facebook page.

Entries are due Friday, March 1, by mail or delivery to Keep Arkansas Beautiful, 1 Capitol Mall, Suite 4A-007, Little Rock, AR 72201. Additional information about contest rules and entry is available at KeepArkansasBeautiful.com, by emailinginfo@keeparkansasbeautiful. com or by calling 888-742-8701 toll-free.

The Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup in Arkansas, organized and promoted statewide by KAB, is an annual spring cleanup event when communities focus on local beautification efforts in advance of Arkansas’s busy tourism season. Communities and groups are invited to sign up to organize a local cleanup at https://bit.ly/KABClean.

Volunteers can find local cleanups on the calendar events at KeepArkansasBeautiful.com. The Great American Cleanup in Arkansas runs March through May.

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1 Fatality, 4 Injured in a car accident in Howard County In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 3rd a fatal crash was reported in Howard County on AR Hwy 84 north of Umpire. According to the Arkansas State Police repor, five people were injured in the crash: 3 are unnamed minors. Rachel Norman, age 19, of Wickes was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Howard County Coroner John Grey. Chance Austen Manasco, age 21, of Cove was the driver of the vehicle. As of Monday morning there is no official word on his condition.

According to the Arkansas State Police the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, the driver over-corrected crossing both lanes and subsequently overturning several times. At time of publication, no additional information was available.

UA Little Rock announces fall 2018 Dean’s List honorees The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester, recognizing more than 900 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of the semester.

To be on the Dean’s List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit

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hours and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average. The student must not have any D, F, I, or “No Credit” grades on their semester grade report.

Local UA Little Rock students named to the fall 2018 Dean’s List include:

Cynthia McLellan of Mena, AR Eric Sutherland of Mena, AR

Polk County Extension set to offer new Master Gardener classes Do you love gardening? Are you service oriented? The Polk County Extension Education Center will have a “Meet and Greet” at the Extension Education Center on February 21stbeginning at 6:00PM. They will discuss what being a master gardener is and when the new Master Gardener class will begin. A new class is looking to begin in March.

So just what is a Master Gardener? Many people seem to think Master Gardeners are terrific gardeners, the folks who know everything about growing anything. That description is fairly accurate for some Master Gardeners while others are just people who like gardening and like spending time with other gardeners. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who donate time to their community in garden related activities. Master Gardeners receive hours of training from the local Cooperative Ex-

tension Service and then use what they have learned to beautify their community and promote horticulture.

It has been said that having something interesting to do and having friends to do it with is one of the secrets to happiness.

If you like gardening, becoming a Master Gardener is a great way to meet new friends who share your interest. When you become a Master Gardener, you are joining a group that shares your interest in growing things and in learning more about doing it better. As you work alongside your fellow Master Gardeners on local projects, you share ideas and sometimes even seeds and cuttings.

Come join other gardeners on February 21st for some snacks and discussion at the Extension Education Center located at the Polk County Extension office at 211 De Queen St. Mena, AR 71953.

Legislation to cut concealed Governor Asa Hutchinson’s desk carry fee will soon receive new legislation which

would cut the cost of license fees for carrying a concealed handgun in half. In a 70-18 vote on Monday the Arkansas House approved the proposal to cut the initial filing fee for a concealed handgun from $100 to $50. The legislation would also cut the license renewal fee from $50 to $25. Gov. Hutchinson says he supports the cut in fees and intends to sign off on the legislation. Arkansas currently has over 220,000 concealed carry license holders.

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Mena Regional Health System goes red The staff at Mena Regional Health System recently participated in The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative, a comprehensive platform designed to increase awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. Nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented. Cardiovas-

cular diseases continue to be a woman’s greatest health threat. It is important that women learn the warning signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke, see a doctor regularly and learn their family history. On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a

It’s Time to Have Fun at the February Cash Mob With several chilly or overcast dreary days behind us and predictions for more, it is time to brighten up the day with the “Triple A” themed Cash Mob this month.

This doesn’t mean the group will be waiting for the tow truck: As the annual Academy Awards will be held later this month in Hollywood, the Mob will have the Arkansas Academy Awards on Saturday, February 9 at 10 AM, at the George Davis State Farm Building. For those Mob’sters who want to have even more fun, they are invited to wear their funniest “formal” attire. As always, there will be refreshments, door prizes and lots of fun before drawing the name of the shop to be mobbed.

The Cash Mob is an effort of the Mena Downtown Partners and meets the second Saturday of each month, frequently with some type of fun theme. All participating hosts and shops are member of Down-

town Partners. Advance registration for the Cash Mob is not required—just show up and fill out a brief form with contact information. There is always a designated gathering place that is announced prior to the mob date. Participants gather and complimentary refreshments are served with door prizes and fun. Afterwards, a business name is drawn. The group then converges on that shop with laughter, yelling and balloons to do some shopping.

Rules are very simple: A commitment to spend $20 or more at the selected shop is required. The only other requirement is to have fun and enjoy meeting new people.

The two main goals of the Cash Mob are to provide an opportunity for meeting new people in a fun atmosphere and to help the Partners’ Buy Local effort. Make new friends; visit with old friends and enjoy the favorite pastime of shopping! Judy Thompson, Cash Mob Coordinator and Downtown Business Liaison, invites everyone to attend.

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“Smoke Free” and well maintained. The cooking and heating in most apartments is natural gas which is paid by the housing authority. Water, sewer and garbage pick-up are also paid by the housing authority. You will be responsible for your own electric service. Rent amount is based on income. Lawn mowing service is provided to elderly/disabled residents and available for a fee to all other residents. Apartments have washer and dryer hook-up and are equipped with a range and refrigerator as well as central heat and air conditioning. PCHA also has an income based rental assistance program for housing anywhere in Polk County. or visit our website at www.polkarhousing.com

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Weekly Publication WILLENE WARD MADDOX Willene Ward Maddox age 96, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 in

Mena.

She was born on May 12, 1922 in Heavener, Oklahoma to the late William Henry and Julia Ford Watson.

Willene started her teaching career in the Fall of 1942, teaching grades 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at Eagleton, a part of the Acorn School System. The next year she moved to Acorn where she taught First and Second, teaching Social Studies and Girls Physical Education. In the Fall of 1946, she moved to Mena and taught English in Junior High and later, High School English.

The Fall of 1956 was the Librarian for Mena Public School where she spent the last 26 years. She retired from public school 1984. Willene was a Lifetime Member of the Arkansas Education Association. She served two terms on RMCC Foundation Board and was a member of First Christian Church.

She is survived by step-sons: George E. Ward of Thailand, Bill Maddox and wife Shawn of Tulsa, Oklahoma; step-grandsons: COL. Chris J. Ward and wife Heather of White Sands Missile Range New Mexico, Remington Maddox of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Addison Maddox of Tulsa, Oklahoma; great-grandsons: C.J., Logan, and Gavin Ward of New Mexico; sisters-in-law: Fredda Thomas of Barnsdoll, Oklahoma, Vivian Whlig of Vancouver, Washington; daughter-in-law Yolanda Ward of Caldwell, Idaho; special friend whom Willene referred to as “the daughter I never had,”- Joyce Hoover of Mena, Arkansas; special friend and caregiver Ann Hughes of Mena, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Julia Watson, her husbands John L. Ward, Jr and Lindon L. Maddox, an infant son William Watson Ward, and a brother Merle F. Watson, and sister-in-law Lorene Stockton Watson.

Graveside services were Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Brother Phillip Hatley officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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HILTON LEROY BELL Hilton Leroy Bell, age 89, of Vandervoort, Arkansas left his earthly home on January 28, 2019.

Hilton was born on top of Iron Mountain September 9th, 1929 to Thomas Arthur Bell and Ethel Underwood Bell. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years Betty Joan Bell along with three brothers Freeman Bell, Gene Bell, and Wayman Bell and two sisters Mabel Egger Powell and Mavis Rice.

Hilton received a Bachelors in Agricultural Education from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville in 1956 and is known to countless students as Mr. Bell having taught at Van-Cove high school for 29 years and was a Broiler Grower for Tyson for 32 years. Hilton served in the United States Army for 14 months with a tour of duty in the Korean War earning two battle stars.

He was recognized throughout his life for his principles, values and willingness to help his neighbors.

His greatest joy included his love for Christ which he shined brightly to a weary world, spending time in his beloved mountains and enjoying the company of his vast family and numerous friends. His love, strength, and stories of a time long ago will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his children: Chuck and wife Beverly Bell of Mena, Arkansas, Hershel and wife Pamela Bell of Cove, Arkansas, Belinda and husband Terry Williamson of DeQueen, Arkansas, Betina and husband Carl Fair of Dardanelle, Arkansas; grandchildren: Christy and Matt Cozart of Bentonville, Arkansas , Ryan and Ashli Bell of Springdale, Arkansas, Brent Bell of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Wendy and Patrick McDaniel of Mena, Arkansas, Clint and Tanya Bell of Cove, Arkansas, Jennifer and Bo Hayes of Cove, Arkansas, Shauna and Jacob Wagner of Mena, Arkansas, Cheyenne Bell of Springdale, Arkansas, Kristen and Alex Wade of Vandervoort, Arkansas, Jeffrey and Lacey Williamson of Ashdown, Arkansas, Derinda and Jon Trobaugh of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Monica and Rob Christopher of Conway, Arkansas, Kisha and Jarret Rogers of Bryant, Arkansas, Zack and Lili Fair of Springdale, Arkansas, Isaiah Fair of Morrilton, Arkansas; great-grandchildren: Colton and Courtney McDaniel of Mena, Arkansas; Kailey, Joey and Bradley Wade of Vandervoort, Arkansas; Hannah, Justin,

and Gabriel Bell of Cove, Arkansas; Cooper and Kimber Hayes of Cove, Arkansas; Jordan, Hayden, Summer and Abi Wagner of Mena, Arkansas; Henry, Caroline, John, and Harrison Cozart of Bentonville, Arkansas; Charolette Bell of Springdale, Arkansas; Mallory and Olivia Christopher of Conway, Arkansas; and Tyler and Alayna Williamson of Ashdown, Arkansas.

Funeral services for Mr. Hilton Leroy Bell were Thursday, January 31st at 2:00 pm at the CMA Iron Mountain facility. Interment followed at Gann cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vandervoort First Baptist Building Fund. Services officiated by Brother Kevin Jewell, Brother Gary Jewell, and Brother Donnie Jewell under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were his grandsons.

Honorary pallbearers were his great-grandsons.

GERALD LEWIS Gerald Lewis, age 77, of Pine Ridge, Arkansas died Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Mena Regional Health System. He was born on Saturday, September 20, 1941 to M.J. and Pearl Sherman Lewis in Mena, Arkansas.

Gerald was a lifelong member of the Little Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed the simple things in life. He worked as a machinist and farmer for much of his life and taking care of his cows gave him a lot of joy. Gerald loved his coffee and spending any time he could with his grandchildren. He was very proud of all his family and loved them all very much. Gerald was a loving father, brother, Paw Paw, Uncle Monkey and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Gerald is survived by his son and daughter in law, Shawn and Kim Lewis of Arlington, Texas; two daughters and son in law, Kathy and Travis Dollar of Pine Ridge, and Debbie Inglis of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother and sister in law, Truman and Janet Lewis of Pine Ridge; four grandchildren, Ben Gaither of Fort Worth, Texas, Brady and Kristen Stewart of Fort Worth, Texas, Jacie Lewis of Arlington, Texas, and Bailey Lewis of Arlington, Texas; three nephews and nieces, Tammie Minton of Mena, Missie Reeves of Mena, and Rusty Lewis of

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Pine Ridge; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held Friday, February 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Little Hope Baptist Church in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, with Brother Rusty Lewis officiating. Interment followed at the Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation preceded the service on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Ben Gaither, Brady Stewart, Preston Klutts, Kaleb Reeves, Marcus Herod, Alex McCormick, and Josh Starr.

Honorary Pallbearers were Tims Edwards, Gerald Brewer, Joff Putman, and Lee Klutts.

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DONNIE GENE SMITH Donnie Gene Smith age 67 of Mena, Arkansas passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas surrounded by his wife and children.

Donnie was born on October 8, 1951 in Mena, Arkansas to the late James Franklin Looney and the late Louise Egger Looney. He was a loving and devoted husband to Regina Rowe Smith for 47 wonderful years. Donnie worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a foreman for Polk County Road Department for many years and retired from Forsgren, Inc. He always loved playing in the dirt! In his early days, he enjoyed working auctions and later in life, enjoyed going to auctions with his wife Regina. He was a devoted family man, that loved his family with all his heart. Those

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Donnie adored his wife and loved sending her flowers and buying her jewelry. He admired beautiful sunsets and the outdoors, but above all he was strong, caring, compassionate and had a big heart for family and friends. He was a loving husband, dad, papa, brother, brother-in-law and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

Donnie Smith is survived by his wife Regina Smith of Mena, Arkansas; his children Donita Smith Gardner and wife Lindy of Valley Village, California, Erika Graves and husband Ronnie of Mena, Arkansas, Emily Schnell and husband James of Mena, Arkansas, Seth Smith and wife Jessica of Mena, Arkansas; nine grandchildren Ava, Abigail, Max, Molly, Andrew, Libby, Owen, Lucas, and Hailee; three great-grandchildren: Tucker, Marcus, and Sophia; his sister Linda Dempsey and husband James of Mena, Arkansas; and was brother -in-law to: Cindy Looney of Mena, Arkansas, Dennis Rowe and wife Linda of Mena, Arkansas, Brenda Baldwin and husband Joe of Hatfield, Arkansas, Lavon Rowe of Mena, Arkansas, Brent Rowe and Dave McLeod of Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise Looney and brother Ricky Looney.

Funeral service were held Friday, February 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel with Ron Broussard officiating. Interment followed in the Six- Mile Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers were Wingo Johnson, Johnny Payne, David Parsons, Stacy Nash, Steve Bell, and Kenny Whisenhunt.

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FLORENCE SEVERSON Florence Severson, age 97, of Cove, Arkansas passed peacefully away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Mena. She was born on July 28, 1921 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Louis Gagnon and the late Alice Regno Gagnon.

Florence was a faithful member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and was often heard

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She was a licensed beautician in the state of Minnesota and spent many years in that field. She also enjoyed jobs in a garden center and in a factory making blimps.

When she moved to Mena she spent 15 beautiful years giving long term loving care to many elderly women. Florence loved to cook and was known for her pies, cakes and various kinds of bread. She delighted in being out and about; dancing, playing cards, shopping and socializing. She was a dedicated bell ringer for the Salvation Army for many years and always dressed up to celebrate the ringing. Florence loved all animals and especially her dogs. Peanut was forever by her side. She was her “baby.”

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Gordon Severson; five sisters, Eva Dault, Isabelle Gagnon, Margaret Beggel, Evelyn Juaire, and Beatrice Fuller, and by four brothers, Leo, Bill, Ed and Harry Gagnon.

Florence is survived by her only son, Steve and wife, Peggy of Cove. She has three grandsons; Tim and Pricila of Las Vegas, NV; Tom and Carolyn of Alvin, Texas; and Brian of Cove. There are also two great grandsons. As dear to her as family were Liz Super and family, Randy Zalky, and Barbara Hill, all of Cove; Diane and Robert Garcia, of Hatfield; and Ruth Velzke of Faribault, Minnesota. In addition many people loved her and will miss her from St. Agnes Catholic Church, where she was an unforgettable and faithful member.

It has been said in both Minnesota and in Arkansas, “If you see something coming down the road fast and glittery, you’ll know it’s Florence.”

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at St. Agnes Catholic Church. The rosary service will begin at 10:00 A.M. led by Deacon Tony Salamone.

Mass will follow celebrated by the pastor, Father Joseph Shantiraj. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Florence will be taken to be buried next to her husband, Gordon in Minnesota at a later date.

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SUSAN COLLINS UMPHRESS READ Sara Collins Umphress Read, age 89, of Mena,

Arkansas died Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home. She was born on Wednesday, January 22, 1930 to Charles Francis and Sarah Bradshaw Umphress in Dallas, Texas.

Sara was of the Methodist faith and was guided in life by her faith, children and family. She owned and operated KTER in Terrell, Texas and KBUS in Mexia, Texas with her husband, Bill Collins for twenty-five years. She was always a fan of Big Band music. Sara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband and father of her children, Billy Joe Collins; her second husband, John Read; one son, Bill Collins; and two sisters, Annice Renz and Jerre Nurree.

Sara is survived by two sons and daughter in law, Joe and Susan Collins of Sunnyvale, Texas, and Andy Collins of Sunnyvale, Texas; one daughter and son in law, Denni and Lou Longoria of Mena; one sister, Pacheco Pyle of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A private service will be held in Dallas, Texas at a later date. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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GLENN RONALD STANFILL Glenn Ronald Stanfill, age 83, of Mena, formally of Waldron, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at John L. McClellan Memorial Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on Thursday, March 14, 1935 to Lee Roy and Ada Madeline James Stanfill in Flint, Michigan.

Glenn served in the United States Navy from November 1952 to September 1954 and was Honorably Discharged. Upon leaving the service, Glenn performed a number of entrepreneurship’s. His favorite included being a ski instructor and owning his own ski shop.

Glenn loved his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren; but he had a special place in his heart for his dogs. Glenn was a member of the VFW and the Elks Lodge. Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents;

one son, Russell Rogers of Waldron; three brothers and one sister.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Donna Stanfill of Mena; four daughters and sons in law, Tanya and Mark Fretz of Mena, Stacy and Bill Bassamore of Minnesota, Jana and Wayne Owens of Texas and Jill and James Navarre of Michigan; two brothers, Elmer and Dale Stanfill both of Michigan; two local grandchildren, Talyssa Fretz Simmons of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and Chandler Fretz of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date with cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

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CHRISTOPHER FORD Christopher Ford age 21 of Mena, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Sheridan, Arkansas as a passenger while going to get his beloved Australian Shepherd puppy, “Chris, Jr.” Chris was born on June 28, 1997 in Vineland, New Jersey to Cynthia Mclellan.

Chris had many talents and enjoyed doing different things in his life. In Mena High School he played the tuba in the band. He graduated with honors from ACTI in Business and gave the graduation speech.

Chris was going to start work in Business Retail. He enjoyed playing video games with his brother. Chris also played and was a skilled Dungeon Master of Dungeons and Dragons. He enjoyed listening to music and loved writing poetry. He loved watching Dr. Who. Above all he was loyal, devoted, and he loved his family, especially his niece and nephews. He was a resilient young man and was successfully making his way through life dealing with Autism and Mental Illness. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and boyfriend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his mother Cynthia Mclellan of Mena, Arkansas; step-father Joshua Mclellan of Mena, Arkansas; brother Charles Walter Ford and wife Emily; sisters: Dawn Ford stationed at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Caitlyn Rene Hansel and husband Kyle George Hansel of Mena, Arkansas, Candace Jean Sher-

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Interment will follow in the Gann Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. There will be a reception at First Baptist Church after the services have concluded.

Pallbearers will be Charles Ford, Jared Sweeten, Joshua Mclellan, Jesse Sherrouse, Kyle Hansel and Shane Harder.

Honorary pallbearers will be Alexander Sherrouse, Jacob Harder and Joseph Mclellan. www.beasleywoodfuneralhome@yahoo. com

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Acorn Teams Wrap Up 2A CRSD Cossatot River Lady Eagles Win Conference Championship KnockRegion 7 Conference Slate ing Off Highly Regarded Danville

The Acorn senior teams closed out their 2A-Region 7 conference schedule on the road Thursday night at Mount Ida in action heard live on KENA 104.1.

The Lady Tigers were defeated by Mount Ida 73-43 to close out the league schedule with a record of 9-5. The Acorn girls are 15-13 overall.

In senior boys action, Mount Ida defeated Acorn 74-62. The Tigers finish the conference race with an 8-6 mark, and are 11-17 overall.

On Tuesday night, January 29th, Acorn hosted Cossatot River for a Polk County rivalry match-up.

Acorn won the senior boys contest 52-39, behind Leo Jacinto’s 14 points.

Jeremiah Swint and Matthew Chaney pitched in 12 each. Garrett Watkins led the Eagles with 12.

Acorn led 28-18 at the half, and

cruised to the 13 point victory.

In senior girls action, Cossatot River defeated Acorn 74-61. Makayla Jackson came out hot for the Lady Tigers knocking down four three point baskets in the opening quarter. But Acorn still couldn’t keep pace with the eighth ranked team in the state, as the Lady Eagles led 24-15 after the opening quarter. Cossatot River took a 44-29 lead at intermission, and the Lady Eagles went on to post the 13 point victory.

Ashlen Gonzalez paced three Lady Eagles in double figures with 22. Rhyen Martin pitched in 21. Kaylin McKee added 17. Makayla Anderson led the Lady Tigers with 15. Sophie Jackson added 13. Ashlyn Bissell was also in double figures with 11.

In a preliminary junior girls contest, Acorn defeated Cossatot River 51-33 as Sunshine Butterfield exploded for 31 points.

Friday night, Cossatot River gymnasium hosted a top ten senior girls match-up between the #2 ranked Danville Little Johns and the #8 ranked Cossatot River Lady Eagles in action heard live on KENA 104.1.

The Danville Little Johns came into the game 23-1 on the season and on a 22game winning streak. However, the Lady Eagles have been flying high lately, after winning six of their last seven games, and the Lady Eagles claimed the 7-2A conference championship on Thursday night with a win over Dierks.

Cossatot River jumped out to a six-point lead in the first period against Danville.

Rhyen Martin and Ashlen Gonzalez led with six-points each in the opening quarter.

The Lady Eagles led 31-14 at the half by playing an aggressive one-three-one zone defense that extended into a full-

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In the third quarter, the Little Johns outscored the Lady Eagles by two, but weren’t able to slow down Gonzalez and Martin. Cossatot River lead 45-30 after three periods of play.

In the fourth and final period, Cossatot River turned up the defensive heat and converted several Little John turnovers into points.

Cossatot River upset the Danville Little Johns 59-38 to improve to 21-9 on the season. The Lady Eagles will be the number one seed in the 7-2A district tournament this week in Horatio.

Gonzalez was the leading scorer for the Lady Eagles with 20 points, while Martin added 18. Kayla Richardson was also in double figures with 10 points.

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In the boys game, the Danville Little Johns defeated the Cossatot River Eagles 52-41.

The Little Johns used a stingy defense to shutdown Cossatot’s Brian Strother.

However, Trenton Rosson led the Eagles with 16 points. Thirteen of Rosson’s points came in the second half.

Cossatot River and Danville were tied after the first period, but the Little Johns slowly pulled away from the Eagles to claim the 11 point victory.

On Thursday night, Cossatot River took two out of three from Dierks at home in action heard live on KENA 104.1.

The Lady Eagles wrapped up the conference championship with a 13-1 record in league play with a 47-22 win over the Lady Outlaws. The Lady Eagles jumped out to a 20-7 lead, took a commanding 22 point lead into the locker room at half, and cruised to the 25 point victory. Ashlen Gonzalez was the leading scorer with 20.

Rhyen Martin and Kayla Richardson had eight each.

In the boys action, upset-minded Cossatot River jumped out to a 17-6 lead in the first period. The Outlaws cut the lead to four at the half. Dierks hit some key shots late in the contest to squeak out the 41-39 victory. Brian Strother led the Eagles with 18. Garrett Watkins scored 12 on four three-pointers. Kaden Helms led the Outlaws with 13.

Cossatot River won the junior girls contest over Dierks 36-14.

On Tuesday night, January 29th, Cossatot River dropped two out of three at Acorn. The Lady Eagles defeated the Lady Tigers 74-61 as Ashlen Gonzalez led with 22. Rhyen Martin chipped in with 21. Kaylin McKee added 17. Makayla Anderson led the Lady Tigers with 15 on five three point baskets. Sophie Jackson added 13, and Ashlynn Bissell contributed 11.

In senior boys action, Acorn defeated the Eagles 52-39. Leo Jacinto led the Tigers with 14. Jeremiah Swint and Matthew Chaney had 12 each for the Eagles.

In the junior girls contest, Acorn defeated Cossatot River 51-33 as Sunshine Butterfield exploded for 31 points.

State Beta Convention Winners Forty-three Cossatot River High School (CRHS) students attended the State Beta Convention in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on January 25-26. Students competed in various academic, art, technology, and presentation categories. Students that placed in the top 5 in the state will move on to compete at the national level. The following students will compete at the National Beta Convention in Oklahoma City this summer. The CRHS chapter also received the Growth Award for doubling their convention participation.

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Mena Splits With De Queen

The Mena Bearcats improved to 8-1 in 4A-Region 7 conference play with an impressive 69-45 win over DeQueen Tuesday night at the Union Bank Center in action heard live on KQOR 105.3. Meanwhile the LadyCats dropped a 56-45 decision to a tough DeQueen senior girls squad.

The Bearcats fell behind 11-8 early on but exploded to go on an 8-0 run to end the first quarter, and outscored DeQueen 32-14 in the second quarter to take a commanding 48-25 lead into the locker room at half. Connor Harvey had 16, and Nick Myers and Daniel Davis had 11 each at intermission. The Bearcats went on to build a thirty point lead and invoke the sportsmanship rule in the second half to post the 69-45 win. Connor Harvey finished with 22, Nick Myers chipped in with 15, and Daniel Davis added 13.

Davin Burgess led DeQueen with 15. The Bearcats improved to 18-5 on the season and 8-1 in the league.

The LadyCats jumped to a 15-10 lead in the girls game, before the highly regarded Lady Leopards heated up from the perimeter. DeQueen went on a 24-8 run to take a 34-23 lead at halftime. The Lady Leopards went on to post the 11 point victory at 56-45.

Paige Evans led Mena with 16 points. Emily Wagner and Gracie Lyle added seven each. Ashlyn Chambers led DeQueen with 15, as the Lady Leopards improved to 20-2 on the year, and remained unbeaten in 4A-Region 7. The LadyCats fell to 11-9 on the season and 6-3 in conference action.

Mena Bearcats Drop Nail-Biters at Bauxite Friday The Mena senior teams traveled to Bauxite Friday night and dropped a couple of tough losses to the Miners and Lady Miners. Bauxite nipped the Bearcats 5552 in boys action, while the Lady Miners slipped past the LadyCats 35-33.

With the 55-52 loss, the Mena boys fall to 8-2 in 4A-Region 7 conference play.

The Bearcats, now 17-6 overall, still have a one game lead over Arkadelphia in the league standings with one week to go before the conference tournament at the Union Bank Center.

In the girls contest, the LadyCats jumped out to a 19-4 lead, and looked to be well on their way to victory. Bauxite cut the Mena lead to 19-8 at the half. Mena still led 23-16 after the third quarter. The Lady Miners outscored the LadyCats 1910 in the fourth quarter to squeak out the two point win at 35-33. The Mena girls fell to 6-4 in the conference, and 11-10 overall.

On Tuesday night, January 29th, Mena hosted the De Queen senior teams at the Union Bank Center in action heard live on KQOR 105.3.

In the senior boys contest, Mena fell behind 11-8 early, but finished the opening quarter on an 8-0 run. The Bearcats outscored the Leopards 32-14 in the second

quarter to put the game away at intermission, as Mena took a commanding 48-25 lead into the locker room. The Bearcats cruised to the easy 69-45 victory.

Connor Harvey paced three Bearcats in double figures with 20. Nick Myers chipped in with 17. Daniel Davis added 13. For the Leopards, Davin Burgess had 15 and Hayden Harp added 13.

In the senior girls contest, Mena jumped out to a 15-10 lead before the state-ranked Lady Leopards ended the first half on a 24-8 run to take a 34-23 lead at the half. De Queen went on to win 56-45.

Paige Evans led the LadyCats with 16 points. Emily Wagner and Gracie Lyle added seven each. Ashlyn Chambers led De Queen, now 21-2 on the year, with 15 points.

The Mena teams will wrap up conference play this week before hosting the 4A-Region 7 conference tournament February 11th through the 16th at the Union Bank Center. The top four teams in the conference tournament advance to the regional tournament the following week. The regional tournament will also be hosted by Mena at the Union Bank Center.

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Pictured from left: Lisa Wood, Med/Surg, ICU Director; Mitchell Berenson, Community IV Solutions President & CEO; and Jay Quebedeaux, MRHS CEO. Mitchell Berenson, Community IV Solutions President & CEO, recently presented a portrait of the historic KCS Train Depot to Mena Regional Health System. The gift will be displayed in the Outpatient Infusion Center, located inside the hospital.

Community IV Solutions is a company specifically designed to help rural hospitals develop an additional revenue system that benefits patients and the community.

CIS worked with Mena Regional Health System’s administration, financial person-

nel, nursing and pharmacy professionals in coordinating a program that would fit the needs of the local facility.

Mena Regional Health System proudly offers the outpatient therapy, an alternative to unnecessary time, travel and expense for patients needing IV therapy for the management of chronic and acute illnesses. Referrals from outside physicians are accepted, as well as most insurance plans.

For more information or to speak with case management, call 479-234-4289.

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In the fields or the suburbs.

In the chicken houses or the downtown lofts.

With nearly one in every four Arkansans belonging to a Farm Bureau family, chances are you can find one of our members anywhere. Furthermore, the diversity of our members is a direct result of the diversity of benefits we offer.

An advocate at the Capitol or affordable insurance.

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Brandon Haberer named new President and Chief Executive Officer of Farm Credit of Western Arkansas Directors have named Brandon Haberer as President and Chief Executive Officer of Farm Credit of Western Arkansas, a customer-owned financial cooperative. Haberer, the association’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, will assume his new duties on February 1. He succeeds Glen Manchester who retired on December 31.

Haberer (pronounced Harbor) has served as the association’s EVP and COO since October of 2016. He has been with Farm Credit for 11 years, holding the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer from 2008-2016.

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“Brandon has been an integral part of the senior management team since joining Farm Credit and the board believes he has the experience, leadership and vision to guide and grow the association,” Chairman Kenny Brixey said.

A native of Ozark, Haberer earned a political science degree from the University of Central Arkansas and has partici-

pated in the NRECA Board Leadership Program. Before joining Farm Credit, he worked in commercial banking for 14 years where he gained lending, compliance, budgeting and management experience.

Haberer is a director and past chairman of both the Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative and Adult Development Center boards and is a director of the Watalula Water Users Association.

James Earl Turner passes League Certification program The Arkansas Municipal League congratulates James Earl Turner, who has maintained his status as a Certified Municipal Official through the League’s Voluntary Certified Continuing Education Program.

The certified municipal officials were honored at the League’s 2019 Winter Conference, held Jan. 1618 in Little Rock.

Numerous municipal officials representing cities and towns from across the state completed 21 hours of study in subjects such as budgeting, personnel management, methods of effective leadership and more. To maintain certification, graduates must complete six hours of continuing education classes each year.

The program continues in 2019 with classes held at the League’s North Little Rock headquarters and in June at the League’s Annual Convention in Little Rock.

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Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Weekly Address

The 5.9 Tax Cut Plan

I announced the details of my 5.9 Tax Cut at a news conference this week, and a few hours later, Senator Jonathan Dismang filed Senate Bill 211, the first step in making the tax cut law. Representative Joe Jett is the lead sponsor on the House side.

This is the third phase of my three-part plan to reform Arkansas’s tax code. In 2015 and in 2017, I signed into law the two biggest income tax cuts in the state’s history.

This is important for several reasons.

The most important reason is to allow Arkansans to keep more of the money we earn. This also is necessary because our tax rate is higher than many of our neighboring states. The state tax rate is one of the top considerations for a CEO who is looking to expand to another state.

Legislators, members of my staff, and financial experts at the Department of Fi-

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nance and Administration spent uncounted hours over several weeks to produce this plan.

When a state cuts taxes, of course, that means that our economic growth must continue to absorb these tax cuts. I was determined that our tax cuts would not require us to spend less money on major programs such as prisons, public schools or the state’s health care system.

The idea behind this is simple. We don’t spend more money than we take in. We must carefully examine every department and agency to ensure we are spending our money wisely. My transformation plan to reduce the size of government is part of the big picture as well. As we manage government, we control government spending, which allows us to reduce taxes because our economy continues to grow.

My plan requires only two years to hit 5.9 percent. In 2020, the rate will drop to

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6.6 percent, and in 2021, we will make the goal of dropping it to 5.9 percent. The cost to the state is $97 million, which is $100 million less than the cost of previous plans.

And the plan will significantly flatten and simplify the state’s top income tax bracket.

I want to emphasize that under this plan, no one will pay more in income taxes. This plan, combined with the next reduction in the grocery tax, will allow more Arkansans to keep even more of their paycheck.

Since I took office in 2015, 90 percent of all Arkansas taxpayers have received a tax cut. Once we implement this tax cut, 100 percent of all Arkansas taxpayers will have benefited from a tax cut.

I am grateful for the work of the members of the legislative task force who helped produce this plan. I eagerly await the bill’s arrival on my desk so that I can sign it into law.

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge warns of Tax Refund Fraud Identity theft is a constant concern for Arkansans, but tax time brings additional anxiety over protecting personal information. Tax refund fraud occurs when a Social Security number is stolen and used to file a tax return and the resulting refund is claimed by the thief. Unfortunately, many people are unaware that this fraud has occurred until they attempt to file their own taxes and discover that a return has already been filed using their Social Security number.

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-Tax Refund Fraud, from pg. 15 begin the process to file taxes, Arkansans must remain vigilant in protecting personal financial information to try to avoid falling victim to this type of scam.”

Attorney General Rutledge released the following steps to take if you fall victim to tax refund fraud: • File a fraud alert with one of the three national credit bureaus. The selected credit bureau is required to contact the other two bureaus, which will result in a fraud alert with all three bureaus. Once a fraud alert has been placed, if an application for credit is filed in your name and the prospective creditor checks your credit report, the prospective creditor will be alerted to the possibility of identity theft.

------------• File an identity theft report with a local law enforcement agency.

• Close any accounts that have

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• File an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission or call (877) IDTHEFT (438-4338).

• Consider placing a security freeze on your credit report. A security freeze is designed to restrict access to your credit report and help prevent additional instances of identity theft.

• Consider requesting an Identity Theft Passport provided by the Attorney General’s office.

• Respond immediately to any IRS notification.

• Continue to pay taxes and file tax returns, even if it must be done by paper.

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Weekly Publication Thursday - February 7, 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 meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 2345844 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. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-2342297 for more information.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary meeting and potluck.

Meeting follows dinner, American Legion at Veteran’s Park at Acorn.

• 7:00 p.m. – Big Fork RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the Fire Station.

• 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. – The Ink RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the community building.

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

Friday- February 8, 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.

• 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.

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

Saturday- February 9, 2019 –

• 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. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 10 & up, including adults. Cost is $3. Call 479-394-3880 to reserve spot.

• 12:00 p.m. – Ouachita Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting at the Limetree.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gospel Music.

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

Sunday- February 10, 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- February 11, 2019 – • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 1:30 p.m. – Polk County Genealogical Society will meet at the Polk County Library.

• 3:00 p.m. – The Airport Commission’s meeting will be held at the UA-Rich Mountain Boardroom in the Spencer Building, 1100 College Drive.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Democratic Party of Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Anyone interested is welcome. You do not have to be a member.

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

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

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

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

Tuesday- February 12, 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.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Bible Study at the Limetree Restaurant. Public is invited.

• 6:00 p.m. – American Legion Post 18 potluck dinner, at Veteran’s Park in Acorn, with meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

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

• 6:30 p.m. – Shady Fire and Rescue District 10 will meet at the Shady Community Center.

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

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

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

• 7:00 p.m. –The Ross –Tunnell Post #249 will meet at the Wickes Com-

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munity Center. We encourage all veterans of all ages, active/retired/medically retired to please attend. For questions call Lisa Thompson at 479-216-5664.

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

Wednesday- February 13, 2019 –

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

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

• 11:30 a.m. – MHS Class of ’59 will meet at Chicollos. See you there.

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

• 12:00 p.m.- Sociable Seniors Lunch at LaVilla Mexican Restaurant. 50 or older welcome! Fun, camaraderie and live music scheduled. For information call Ken or Diane at 243-0191.

• 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Retired Teachers will meet at the New China Restaurant.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – Quality of Life Outreach meeting at Lavilla Restaurant.

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

• 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.

• 6:15 p.m. – OLT presents “A Company of Wayward Saints”- a short comedic scene.

• 6:30 p.m. – OLT presents Wednesday Night at the Lyric Party showing “You’ve Got Mail.”

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

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PROPOSED BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES WITH TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020 TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2021 The Board of Directors of Ouachita River School District of Polk County, Arkansas, in compliance with the requirements of Amendments No. 40 and No. 74 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and of Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-622 has prepared, approved and hereby makes public the proposed budget of expenditures, together with the tax rate, as follows: $ 4,366,000 1. Salary Fund Expenditures $ 1,003,000 2. Instructional Expense 3. Maintenance & Operation Expense $ 1,053,000 $ 0 4. Dedicated M & O Expense $ 487,000 5. Pupil Transportation Expense $ 1,013,000 6. Other Operating Expense $ 36,612 7. Non-Bonded Debt Payment $ 115,311 8. Bonded Debt Payment To provide for the foregoing proposed budget of expenditures, the Board of Directors proposes a total school tax rate (state and local) of 31.3 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District.

The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the "Statewide Uniform Rate") to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 31.3 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 6.3 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness.

The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.

The total proposed school tax levy of 31.3 mills represents the same rate presently being levied.

CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICE: The following items from Polk County will be sold to the highest bidder at a public auction held at the Polk County Fairgrounds on February 9, 2019, starting at 10AM. Road Department Items: 2003 Chevrolet Pickup 4x4, Stick Welder with Direct Short, 8-New pickup tires, 4-Good used pickup tires, Two stage air compressor, Four post vehicle lift, Drill press, Large quantity of used culverts, Lots of miscellaneous items. Sheriff Department Items: 1999 Nissan Frontier Pickup, 1997 Pontiac Firebird, 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Hard Top), 2007 Chevrolet Colorado 4 door 4 wheel drive, 2005 Chevrolet SC1 Pickup Ext-Cab, 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Quad-Cab, Everest 5th Wheel Camper with slide-outs, 2004 Cadillac Escalade SUV, 2000 Titan Custom Motorcycle, 2004 Honda CF4 Motorcycle, Yamaha EF 3000 Inverter, Briggs & Stratton 3500 kw Generator, (4) 20” Worx Aluminum Wheels, (4) 275/55/R20 Tires and Wheels.

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Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting, home repair, decks, privacy fences, fence rows, underpinning, etc. Also lawn and garden work. Call 479-216T21319 1101 or 479-216-2299

Valentine’s Steak Dinner at the Mena Elks Lodge on Saturday, February 16th at 6 p.m. New York strip steak, baked potato, salad bar & dessert all for $15 per person. Must be 21 or older. Mena Elks Lodge, 124 Elks Lane.

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T22619 Valentine’s Dance at the Mena Elk Lodge on Saturday, February 9th from 8pm to Midnight. The Adrian Livingston Band will be playing live. Admission:$6 for members, $8 for guests. Must be 21 or older. Elks Lodge of Mena, 124 Elks Lane

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

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ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION.

OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org • HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.

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Bearcat Band members place in the All State Concert Band

The Mena Bearcat Band recognizes two members who made the All State Concert Band. Director Charles Morgan proudly stated, “Fisher Neufeld is the best high school jazz pianist in the state of Arkansas.”

Neufeld placed 1st band, 1st chair in the All State Jazz Band and Christopher Thompson placed in the All State Concert Band 3rd chair baritone. This is a wonderful accomplishment and a high point in their high school band career. Three band members represented Mena and earned the position to compete for All State Concert Band, they were Daniel Greene, Christopher Thompson, and Fisher Neufeld. Go Bearcats!

Sherwood Bistro: new chamber member Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member last Saturday at their official ribbon cutting. Sherwood Bistro is located at 517 Sherwood Avenue in Mena.

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