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Commonwealth College mural to be displayed at UALR A mural painted in 1935 by artist Joe Jones in Mena and displayed at Commonwealth College, which was located near Rocky, is to be placed on display at The University of Arkansas Little Rock. The mural, titled, The Struggle Of The South, was found in 1984 in deteriorated condition. The painting depicts scenes of the era from the point of view of Jones, a self-professed communist. Scenes include miners meeting in thoughts of a strike and the lynching of an African-American man. Commonwealth College was located at Rocky and operated from 1925 until closing in 1940. The college was founded by socialist and operated as a labor school. Several factors led to its

closing including internal strife, changes in the direction the school was taking in its leanings farther to the political left, and finally charges in court which led to hefty fines, which the college could not pay. All of the college’s assets were sold to pay the fines. The painting, thought lost to time, was eventually rediscovered in a Fort Smith home in 1984. Over the years the massive 44’ x 8’ mural has been restored and is ready for its new home at UALR in Little Rock and will be presented on Wednesday, January 16th with a ceremony including a ribbon cutting attended by UALR Chancellor Andrew Rogerson and Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.

Union Bank makes donation to Hope Backpack Program The Union Bank of Mena recently presented a check for $3,000 to the Mena Lioness Lions Club to be used for the Polk County Harvest of Hope Backpack Program. The Harvest of Hope Backpack Program provides child friendly foods to food insecure children for the weekends. All Polk County School Districts participate in the Backpack Program and 240 children

are supported each month through the program. The Mena Lioness Lions Club raises funds and partners with the River Valley Food Bank to meet the needs of area students. According to Patty Young, Backpack Program Chairperson for the Lioness

-See Union Bank, continued pg. 6

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AEDC Rural Services Awards $531,602 in Grants The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $531,602 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 253 schools and conservation districts in 71 Arkansas counties. The grant program is funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission through fines collected from hunting and fishing violations. Only money collected in the county where the violation occurred may be used as grant funds for that county.

In Polk County, Cossatot River High School will receive $2,501.74, Holly Harshman Elementary School will receive $3,433.40. Mena Middle School will receive grants of $213.84 and $498.69, Ouachita River School District: Acorn Campus receives $3,676.28, and Wickes Elementary School will receive $2,080.94. In Montgomery County, Caddo Hills High School receives $2,439.09 and Mount Ida High School will receive $2,439.08.

-See AEDC grants, continued pg. 6

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Reflections From Faith and History Choosing Life -by Jeff Olson Forty-six years ago next week, January 22, 1973, the “Roe v. Wade” Supreme Court decision was issued. The background of the abortion issue in our country is quite lengthy and complex. According to common law tradition inherited by United States from England, abortion before “quickening,” (or when the fetus’s movements could be felt) was not a crime. In 1821, Connecticut adopted a portion of a British law and passed the first U.S. law banning abortion after quickening. At the time of the adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment in 1868, twenty states (out of thirty-seven) restricted abortion. By the 1950s, almost every state banned all abortions except when necessary to save the woman’s life. In the 1960s, a shift began. Thirteen states opened access to abortion. Some states restricted the procedure, while thirty-one states allowed it only to save the life of the mother. In 1970 a Texas woman, under the pseudonym Jane Roe, challenged her state abortion law on the basis of a right of privacy. The Constitution does not list a right of privacy. However, the Court held that Bill of Rights protections of free speech, assembly, and religious exercise (First Amendment), along with freedom from forced quartering of troops (Third), unreasonable searches and seizures (Fourth), and forced self-incrimination (Fifth) create “zones of privacy.” And, the Ninth Amendment’s protection of unenumerated rights could be said to protect privacy. These “zones,” the

Court held, are places into which the government cannot unreasonably intrude. Roe claimed that the law robbed her of her right to privacy as protected by the combination of Bill of Rights amendments, and of her liberty as protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The subject of rights was at the forefront of America’s founding and in much of America’s social and political discourse and activism in the public square since. Within the plethora of claimed rights in recent history are reproductive rights and the exclusive right to one’s own body, but here is some food for thought: All human rights are predicated first and foremost on the right to life, and it is the sanctity and dignity of human life (originating from human creation in the image of God) which provide the cornerstone upon which all justice and freedom stand. However, there can be neither justice nor freedom if life has no source, value or meaning beyond what only humans subjectively define as acceptable and legitimate. In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court rejected this moral premise, and in addition: marginalized the federalism inherent in our constitution, disregarded cultural/community norms and moral sensibilities, failed to consider shifting social trends inherent in a free society, and circumvented the legislative process. The result: a decision based not on original constitutional intent or principle nor on historic jurisprudence or precedent but on a highly flawed interpretation and adjudication of six of the ten

amendments constituting the Bill of Rights, and insufficient consideration of the ethical and medical aspects of human conception and pre-natal life. Therefore the Court created (legislated) a national law redefining a “right of privacy” as an avenue for the elimination of a God-given right to life. Perhaps it would have been prudent for the Court to take a closer look at (among other things) the Bible, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The Court’s ideological and explicit rejection of the fetal “right to life” argument has had fatal consequences for tens of millions of unborn babies and left an untold and immeasurable void that only their presence, love, and unique gifts could have filled in the lives of families and in society and culture. We live in an America (and world) where much human suffering still exists. As we continue in pursuance of solutions on issues such as AIDS, human trafficking, poverty, health care and other human life concerns, our success remains in peril if the question of life itself is simply an arbitrary choice with no moral basis in the transcendent and no legal protection for the most vulnerable, innocent and defenseless among us. History has shown that the value of human life is the thread that connects virtually all humanitarian causes and it is at the root of most every major question facing humans today, including euthanasia, bioethics, medicine, the economy and the environment. As President Ronald Reagan expressed it in 1988, “We cannot diminish the value of one category of human life the unborn without diminishing the value of all human life...” Norma L. McCorvey (Roe in Roe v. Wade) revealed in 1995 that she became pro-life. In her testimony to Congress in an effort to have Roe v. Wade over-

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turned, she stated “It was my pseudonym, Jane Roe, which had been used to create the “right” to abortion out of legal thin air.” From then on she dedicated herself to prolife work, starting her own ministry, “Roe No More,” in 1997. McCorvey passed away in 2017. As America looks ahead, we must be attentive and proactive to what kind of society we will be and what kind of government we will choose. Do we want a culture of life; one which is responsible in protecting the rights of human beings whose dignity and worth depend not on their convenience to individuals or utility to the state but on their inherent value from and to the Creator? Beyond just a matter of personal choice, the right to life is a foundational determinant and safeguard for all basic (“unalienable”) human rights, individual freedom, an enduring moral order and stable self-government. And, it will continue to define who we are – individually and as a nation. times and I attribute much of our resilience and perseverance to this special time together which was anchored mostly in my mother’s priorities. Sure, our family wasn’t always able to eat supper together every night of the week, but we did as much as we could. Over the past fifty years, things have changed. Today’s lifestyles and choices have resulted in our eclipsing the supper table for other alternatives. For instance, many of us find ourselves eating more meals in front of the television, more of us eat out than ever before and social media sometimes preoccupies us even during family time. How many times have you seen a couple at a restaurant sitting across the table from one another and both texting (and probably at home too). With more mothers in the workforce and some of them (and fathers) leading single parent households it is very difficult to develop and maintain any consistency with family meals. And, it’s probably true that not as many women cook today as did in the past (though more men may). In many instances, it has likely come to the point that the urgency of getting the family fed as a necessity has overshadowed the focus of quality family time around the table. Is the family supper table a lost cause? Is it a dead institution? Well, it might be a dying institution but I think it’s too early to

-See Choosing Life, continued pg. 12

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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.

Mena Police Department Report January 6 & 7, 2019 A local woman reported that someone had entered her apartment when she was out and had stolen medication. No suspects at this time. A motorist called officers to a local highway regarding a briefcase they found in a ditch. Officers retrieved the item, but there was not identification located. It was placed into evidence. Billy Joseph Fletcher, 32, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after officers responded to a call at a local park. January 8, 2019 Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas skip in the amount of $40.00. Case is pending. A Mena man reported that his cell phone had been stolen from his place of business. He later advised that he had located the phone in his home. January 9, 2019 John Joe Mejia, 43, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for burglary from Nacogdoches, Texas authorities. January 10, 2019 Report was made by a local woman regarding abuse she suffered at the hands of her boyfriend. Case has been forwarded to juvenile authorities, as the suspect is a minor. January 11 & 12, 2019 Heather Johnson, 36, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store. Report was taken of someone witnessing a drug exchange on a local parking lot. Case is pending.

Vandervoort Elementary School 1st semester Honor Roll Kindergarten - All A’s; Madelyn Ashcraft, Starla Ashcraft, Averiona Burkett, John Burks, Jace Butler, Lynus Campbell, Cara Cumpton, Bryce Cureton, Sarah Davis, Jazlyn Elder, Katie Gibbons, Addelyn Glenn, Kimber Green, Corbyn Long, Easton Owens, Kylaa Provence, Cedric Rogers, Amanda Romine, Natalie Seigrist, Darius Smith, Aubree Turner, Joey Wade, Brody Ward. Kindergarten - All A’s & B’s; Shooter Beggs, Bryce Herndon, Brynlee Mayo. First Grade- All A’s; Alicia Aaron, Adelyn Barton, Evan Baxter, Vivi Brewer, Aiden Broach, Makenzie Butler, Jasmine Dunn, Adalyn Elder, Amelia Espinola, Christian Fairless, Shaelynn Manning, Korben Neal, Savanna Seigrist, Max Watkins.

First Grade - All A’s & B’s; Smitty Baxter, Alleigh Bennett, Easton Bryce, Christopher Dickens, Lacy Robinson, Janessa Rogers-Walker, Jeliza Turner, Jolena Turner, Falynn Ward, Kristina Wilkinson, Timothy Williams. Second Grade- All A’s; Leliana Anglin, Gracelee Burk, Cambree Manning, Ariana Shaver, Joslyn Watkins. Second Grade - All A’s & B’s; Bentley Deaton, Aaron Jewell, Tristan Pollard, Natalie Rushing. Third Grade- All A’s; Trinity Standridge. Third Grade - All A’s & B’s; Tempy Bell, Lillyann Bennett, Brody Creel, Charlee Fortner, Adan Garcia, Ashley Hopkins, Beaudy Lile, Connor Rogers. Fourth Grade- All A’s : Tayden Broach, Thomas Chesser, Flint Dickerson, Anthony Johnson, Rylee Manning, Jade Watkins. Fourth Grade - All A’s & B’s; Ayden Arthur, Natalie Bailey, Cami Burnett, Jamey Johnson, Saphira McJunkins, Harlee Pannell, Caleb Stubbs. Fifth Grade- All A’s; None Fifth Grade - All A’s & B’s; Ella Ballew, Jake Barrett, Jaylunn Estes, Payton Giasson, Jimmy Glenn, Colton Green, Dylon Morris. Sixth Grade - All A’s: Shawn Harris, Elijah Smith, Bradley Wade. Sixth Grade - All A’s & B’s; Jennifer Arce, Dani Atchley, Michelle Broach, Landon Case, Laci Dixon, Riley Dunn, Bradley Harwood, Jayden Johnson, Karley Loveless, Kyler McKee, Mattie Ross, Kaylee Ward.

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LITTLE ROCK – As we enter the fourth week of the partial federal government shutdown, which is the longest in the nation’s history, it is important to understand what is at stake and to note how this impacts all of us as Americans. In Arkansas, as a result of the federal shutdown, 17 state employees — seven from the State Crime Lab and 10 from the Department of Finance and Administration — were sent home but have since returned to work. This means that as of today, no state employees are on furlough in Arkansas. It also means, more importantly, that the services these employees provide can continue uninterrupted. For the employees at the crime lab, that means top-notch DNA analysis and the criminal investigations can continue. And at DFA, it means federal grants that support women’s shelters and local police stations can still be administered and those funds provided where they are needed most. As for the federal government, one of the agencies that is not funded at the moment is our Homeland Security. This is an essential service, so the agents and per-

sonnel must show up for work, but they are working without pay. This impacts our border security, our airport security, and even our Coast Guard, which protects lives and serves our nation every day. The unfunded services include our Justice Department, which means that many federal courts are not fully functioning. Even though the federal government is only partially unfunded, the impact on our nation and our people is very significant. It seems the dispute is over $5 billion that the President has requested for funding a border wall. I have served in the Bush Administration as Undersecretary of Border Security, so I know how important it is to secure our borders and to protect our country. The President has done the right thing to insist upon additional national efforts to protect our borders. Members of the opposition say they will invest more in border security, but they have vigorously opposed the wall and have been unwilling to compromise, which is what has led to the shutdown. In recent years, many of those who oppose the wall have said that

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Mena City Council holds first meeting with new Mayor and Aldermen The Mena City Council met in chambers at City Hall, Tuesday evening with newly sworn in Mayor Seth Smith presiding. Airport Manager Fred Ogden reported that weather has hampered construction of a new taxiway, but good progress had been made previous to the unfortunate weather and when everything dries out he expects more progress to follow. Fire Chief Steve Egger reported that in December there were 2 structural fires, 3 unauthorized control burns, and 1 auto extrication. The department also conducted a fire safety program. Hospital administrator Jay Quebedeaux reported for December that the hospital admitted 132 people, delivered 23 babies, performed 89 surgeries, had 691 people seen in the emergency room, and saw 1594 people in the clinic system. Newly appointed police chief Tommy Stueart introduced himself to those in attendance and made mention of his appointment of Tod Cannon as the new as-

sistant Chief of Police and honored the now retired, Ed Gibson. Chief Stueart reported that in December, officers made 32 arrests, worked 30 accidents. Chief Stueart reports that the department will be hiring a new officer and that there are 2 Sergeant positions to fill. Mayor Seth Smith earlier added an item to the new business before the council in the form of approval of the order of a new police car on a state bid. The motion was accepted. Mayor Smith notified the council that the Ford sedans common to police departments are no longer available on state bids and the next affordable car is the Dodge Charger. Mayor Smith said he has spoken to some officers and they have requested the all wheel drive version of the Charger, and that though it is slightly more expensive than the 2 wheel drive version, he expects the city to save money on the car because it would not need studded tires for icy weather conditions.

Betty Philpot presents Angelia Lunsford the certificate recognizing Lunsford as the recipient of the Bill R. Philpot Memorial Single Parent Scholarship. The scholarship is funded by a gifts given in memory of Mr. Philpot and administered by the Polk County Single Parent Scholarship Fund. The Philpot family chose Lunsford from Single Parent Scholarship Fund applicants. In commenting on the scholarship, Ms. Philpot said, “Bill always believed education was the key to success. Giving single parents like Angelia the opportunity to achieve that education is exactly what he would have wanted.”

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Ouachita Little Theater announces cast for “Farce of Nature” Scotty Jenkins will direct the next OLT/Just 4 Fun Players production, “Farce of Nature” written by Hope, Jones, and Wooten. This trio of playwrights is known for their self-described “madcap comedies” in which characters are memorably eccentric and ﬁnd themselves in hilarious situations. OLT has produced several of

these comedies in the past, including “The Dixie Swim Club,” “Southern Hospitality” and “Christmas Belles.” All were very popular with local audiences. The following members have been cast: Nancy Lands as Wanelle Wilburn, Tim Hesse as D. Gene Wilburn, Tara Cornelius as Jenna Sealy, Janelle

Barnes as Maxie Wilburn Suggs, Mike Moe as Carmine DeLuca, Paul Miner as Ty Wilburn, Jackie Baird as Lola Barbosa, Will Hose as Sonny Barbosa, and Beth Coogan as Roxanne Thorne. Amanda Baker will serve as Assistant Director to Jenkins, Sharon Hose is Costumer, Linda G. Johnson is Props Manager, and McKayla Ortiz Kenyon is Stage Manager. Lights will be run by Abbie Baker and Sound by Cory Hilton. “Farce of Nature” opens at Mena

Mountain Resort as a special Valentine dinner show on February 14. Special reservations for that showing can be made by calling the resort at 479-3943110. All other performances will be held at the Ouachita Little Theatre on February 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24th. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees are at 2:30 PM. Advance tickets will be on sale at the OLT ofﬁce on Main Street Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

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Lions Club, “The Back Program plays such a vital role for some of our area children, it’s one of the main initiatives for our club, and we are very thankful that Union Bank of Mena supports our communities, and the children in our school districts”. Philip Hensley, Union Bank of Mena President said, “The ladies of the Lioness Lion Club really lead the way in the

Backpack Program, and they deserve all the credit. We are happy to give back to the community for such a worthy cause, and very pleased the Lioness Lions Club gives us the opportunity to participate”. For those interested in learning more about supporting the initiative they may contact the program Chairperson, Patty Young at 479-394-2211 or any Mena Lioness Lions Club Member.

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Weekly Publication RALPH JOSEPH SANTOPIETRO Ralph Joseph Santopietro, age 77 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ralph was born December 4, 1941 in Utica, New York to the late Edmund Santopietro and the late Cavell Santopietro. He was married to Daina Hall Santopietro and was a teacher, owned boat rentals business and worked also in the computer business in his early life. He enjoyed many things in life especially golf, skiing, and playing the game of highlie. Ralph enjoyed doing business around on E-Bay. Most of all he loved his family. Ralph was a loving husband, father, brother and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife Diana Santopietro of Mena, Arkansas. Son Robert Rueda of Hamet, California; Sister Liz Van Wie of Utica, New York. Many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service was Monday, December 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Following the funeral service, Mr. Santopietro was sent for cremation. Family and friends visitation met Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Beasley Wood from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Please see online obituary at Beasley Wood Funeral Home

ROBERT “BOB” PAUL PIEARCY SR. Robert “Bob” Paul Piearcy Sr., age 77, of Mena, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at John L. McClellan Memorial Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on Monday, March 17, 1941 to Philip Anderson and Elsie Lannie Keen Piearcy in Hugo, Oklahoma. Bob was a Godly man with strong Christian values whose bible and faith guided his life. He attended the Mena Freewill Baptist Church and regularly participated in home bible studies. Bob proudly served two tours in the United States Army during Vietnam as a military police ofﬁcer. After his enlistment, Bob went on to work for Alltel for 28 years before retiring. Whenever he found

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time, Bob was an avid golfer. But, nothing was as important to him as his family and Jesus Christ. Bob 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; his ﬁrst wife, Sue Piearcy; two brothers, David Piearcy and Philip Piearcy; and one sister, Cleta Rose. Bob is survived by his wife, Denise Piearcy of Mena; three sons and daughter in law; Paul and Sheila Piearcy of Hatton, Todd Piearcy of Mena and Jon Tidwell of Wickes; three daughters and sons in law, Paula Suttle of Hatton, Vicki and David Austin of Magnet Cove and Kristi and Jason Tanaka of Magnet Cove; one brother, Jackie Piearcy of Ola; two sisters, Vernie Jill Smith of Mena, and Geraldine Funderburk of Mena; two sister in laws, Virginia Piearcy of Justin, Texas and Beth Piearcy of Mena; twenty one grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; special friend, Carroll Pettigrew of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Wickes Nazarene Church with Brother David Austin, Brother Kerwin Pruitt and Brother Leon McCleskey ofﬁciating. Interment followed in the Daniel Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation was Friday, January 11, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers were Josh Austin, Jake Austin, Philip Piearcy, Tabor Tanaka, Jason Tanaka and Greg Norman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Sellers, Leon McCleskey, John Roberts, Mike James, Roger Cartwright, Chris Suttle, Clayton Suttle and Miles Strasner. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

JIMMY LEE MINER Jimmy Lee Miner age 83, of Mena, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2019 in Mena. Jimmy was born on August 28, 1935 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Myrtle Rogers Miner and the late James “Jim” Miner. He was united in marriage in March 1954 to Annie Fay Venable Miner. He was blessed with six children, twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Jimmy worked most of his life as a small business owner of a timber operation. He had a great love for his wife, his family, outdoor work, auto racing, dominoes and ice cream, especially home-made ice cream. As a race car driver, he was affectionately known as Burrhead and was known by all for his sense of humor. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Annie Faye Miner of Mena, Arkansas. Children Beverly Miner Hansbrough and husband Danny of Mena, Arkansas; Johnny Miner and wife Brenda of Mena, Arkansas; Gary Miner and wife Kathi of Mena, Arkansas; Danny Miner and wife Debbie of Mena, Arkansas; Steve Miner and wife Jane of Hatfield, Arkansas; Lena Miner Fox and husband Don of Mena, Arkansas. Twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren Many nieces, nephews’ cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Myrtle Miner of Y-City and a sister Dorothy Miner Deer of Dierks. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January16, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Bother Michael Shaddon officiating. Interment will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Beasley Wood from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Aaron Miner, Colby Davis, J. Evan Miner, Brandon Miner, Nathan Fox, Matthew Huffmaster, Jeff Battenfield, Lane Keene, Ty Keene and Camden Brodersen. Honorary pallbearers will be Norman Wilhite, Sammy Bissell and Dean Heath. The family would like to give special thanks to Johnny and Norma Lott, Jerry and Becky McKee and Hospice. Online obituary:beasleywoodfuneralhome @yahoo.com

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7 Tiffany White named to Harding University dean’s list SEARCY, AR (01/10/2019)--

Tiffany White, a junior accounting major from Mena, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2018 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes. We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped us through the loss of our mom (Nanny) Ann Brewer. To ALL of our family, and friends your expressions of sympathy meant so much. To those who sent beautiful flowers, food, cards, calls, sent text, private messages, and last made visits to our home... We Thank You! A very special thanks to our Pastor Paul Easter for the most beautiful service, and for your comforting words to our family, we love you! I wish to say a special thank you to all of our brothers and sisters of Hatfield First Baptist Church for all your Love and Prayers, the Choir/and Praise Team for the beautiful songs that you sang were truly beautiful and honored her. Thank you for all those who helped prepare and provided meals for our family, they were delicious. Thank you to Beasley Wood Funeral Home staff for making this difficult experience much easier through your caring and compassionate services. Thank you Pallbearers! Nanny would have been so touched for your service. She loved each one of you so much! We are blessed to have you all during this time of loss.

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Fasting - good or bad?

In my last column we discussed some confusion about a “keto” diet and whether it should be considered dangerous. Well, what about “fasting?” Should people be doing that or not? Apparently some have been told that diabetics shouldn’t “fast.” Fasting is not this odd thing that people never do. For one thing, the minute you go to sleep at night and stop eating, you are “fasting.” Anyone who has ever had a standard blood test was instructed to fast over night. And any period of time during the day which allows your stomach to empty automatically shifts you into a fasting state, until you eat again. And since all the above happens with diabetics, apparently fasting can’t possibly be all that bad. The bottom line is this. The amount of food being eaten during a day is supposed to provide protein (ideally meat/eggs), good fat (usually associated with the meat/eggs), and plant foods (associated with vitamins and mineral, etc). Whether that food arrives in one, two, or three meals doesn’t matter. What makes diabetics different is that they struggle with keeping their blood sugar under control, usually associated with lots of processed foods made from grain (starch) and sugar. That diet ultimately results in four things. First, hunger will abound so the desire to eat again will be great. Think snacks. That doesn’t mean you need the food, you just want the food. The more you eat, the more calories you will consume, the higher blood sugar will go, and the more body fat you will build. A by-product of all that is vitamin/mineral deficiency. So advice to diabetics (and all the rest of us). Get more protein in your diet. Protein takes the longest to digest, warding off hunger and requiring less food. Augment the protein with vegetables. Eat only when you are hungry. We can clear up a lot of trouble if we follow those simple rules. And by the way, we will be fasting between those meals. Pat Smith is the author of "It's All about the Food," a book that guides nutritious food

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Arkansans remove nearly 7 million pounds of litter, bulky waste, tires in 2018 In 2018, Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB) volunteers improved the livability of their communities in 71 counties through the removal of nearly 7 million pounds of litter, bulky waste and tires from parks, roadsides and waterways during two statewide cleanups. Last year, KAB promoted Keep America Beautiful’s annual spring campaign, the Great American Cleanup (GAmC). During the fall, KAB launched its annual Great Arkansas Cleanup (GAC) encouraging individuals to organize a cleanup or become a Litter Grabber. The 2018 events attracted more than 13,270 volunteers who participated in 330 local cleanups statewide. “The removal of litter in 2018 positively impacts our state’s tourism and economy as visitors to The Natural State expect to see beautiful, litter free rivers, parks and communities,” said Liz Philpott, volunteer program manager at KAB. “It is part of our mission to continue to raise awareness that littering is illegal. Our volunteers help do that through their participation in local cleanups.” Volunteers in both cleanup efforts removed 216,343 pounds of litter and more than 6.4 million pounds of bulky waste from 1,696 miles of roadside and 1,077 miles of waterway and shoreline. They also planted nearly 2,100 trees, shrubs and flowers, and more than 400,000 pounds of electron-

ics were collected for recycling. Litter was collected from an additional 194 miles of waterway and an additional 6,350 miles of public parks and trails than in 2017. “The removal of nearly 7 million pounds of litter and bulky waste is only made possible from the thousands of volunteers who are dedicated to keeping Arkansas litter free,” Philpott said. “We are so grateful for those who contribute their time and effort to help clean up their communities and keep Arkansas beautiful.” About Keep Arkansas Beautiful The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB), consisting of a professional staff and a nine-member advisory board appointed by the governor, is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. As a certified state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., KAB inspires and educates individuals to reduce litter, recycle and keep Arkansas beautiful. KAB is funded through its 1 percent portion of the eighth-cent Conservation Tax and, by mobilizing volunteers, returns to the state a cost benefit of more than $6 in community service for each program dollar spent. For more information, visit KeepArkansasBeautiful.com or stay in the know by following Keep Arkansas Beautiful on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and texting VOLUNTEER to 484848.

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Plants, Flowers and Gardens 2018 was a pretty good growing season, with plenty of ﬂowers and vegetables. Who knows what’s in store for us the next few months? It’s always best to be prepared for anything in Arkansas! Our plants should be in pretty good shape if cold weather does occur. With ample moisture in the ground and thus within the systems of our plants, there should be a good buffer from freezing weather. Bulb foliage is very cold tolerant, and they should be ﬁne. If you still have bulbs to plant, do so as soon as possible as they need the winter chilling hours to perform their best.

We are in the middle of the transplant season. If you have hardy trees or shrubs that need to be moved due to size limitations or sunlight needs, now is a great time to move them. Make sure to pick a day that is not too cold and that you have the new hole dug and ready for planting before you dig up the old plant. As far as gardening is concerned, you can begin planting English peas and snow peas later this month. Now is also a great time to take inventory of what worked for you and what didn’t last season and to plan out your garden for 2019.

Mena Art Gallery to host ﬁrst workshop of year Jan. 19 By Whitney L. Espinoza One major goal of the Mena Art Galleryis to bring some great workshops to the community. We will be starting January 19th with a fun one entitled “Beginning Needle Felting”. The class instructor will be Linda Ostman. The class is January 19th from 3 to 5pm and the cost is $40. Your cost will cover the instruction and your Felting package with everything you need to make a few

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Cossatot River Eagles sweep Murfreesboro in conference match up for homecoming

The Cossatot River Lady Eagles finished as runners-up in the Cossatot River Senior Tournament Saturday night with a hard fought 46-43 setback at the hands of the De Queen Lady Leopards. The Lady Eagles had lost to De Queen 62-38 back in November, but Cossatot River came out with tremendous determination Saturday night.

The Lady Eagles jumped out to a 14-8 lead after the opening quarter. The game was tied at 28 at intermission. De Queen outscored the Lady Eagles 13-8 in the third quarter, and held off a late Cossatot River rally. Ashlen Gonzalez led the Lady Eagles with 11 points. Kayla Richardson and Kaylin McKee added ten each. The Cossatot River girls fall to 14-9 on

the season, while De Queen improves to 16-2. On Friday night, the Cossatot River teams celebrated homecoming in a big way by sweeping three contests from Murfreesboro. Ashlen Gonzalez poured in 19 as the Lady Eagles improved to 7-1 in league play with a 60-47 win over the

Lady Rattlers. The Eagles rode Brian Strother’s game high 21 points to a 44-39 win over Murfreesboro. The Cossatot River Boys improve to 8-12 on the year. And, the Cossatot River junior girls made it a clean sweep by taking the opener by a score of 40-6 over Murfreesboro.

Acorn Senior Teams Sweep Gurdon Friday The Acorn Tigers and Lady Tigers successfully protected the home floor Friday night by taking a pair of hard fought contests with Gurdon. The Acorn girls defeated the Lady Go Devils 56-46, while the Tigers held off the Go Devils 85-78.

Coach Mike Jackson’s Lady Tigers jumped out to a 20-8 lead after the opening quarter, and held Gurdon at bay the rest of the way to post the ten point win at 56-46. Acorn’s girls improve to 12-10 on the season. The Tigers took a 21-17 lead after

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Mena Senior Teams Split at Nashville Friday Night The Mena Bearcats and LadyCats traveled to Nashville Friday night, January 11th in action heard live on KQOR 105.3. The LadyCats defeated the Scrapperettes 59-49, while the Bearcats suffered their

first loss in conference play 68-55 at the hands of the Scrappers. The LadyCats led Nashville 25-23 at intermission. Mena extended the lead to 41-37 after three quarters. The LadyCats

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outscored Nashville 18-12 in the final quarter to pull away for the ten point victory at 59-49. Tateli Thacker was brilliant for the LadyCats with 26 points. Hannah Stockton added 10. The LadyCats improve to 8-8 on the season, and 3-2 in league play. In boys action, Mena led Nashville 17-16 after the opening quarter. The Scrappers outscored the Bearcats 15-9 in the second quarter to take a 31-26 lead into the locker room at half. Nashville extended the lead to 45-33 after the third quarter, and pulled away for the 13 point win 68-55. Zeb Wilson led the Bearcats with 13 points. Daniel Davis pitched in 12. Connor Harvey chipped in with 11. Nick Myers was also in double figures with 10. Brock Strother added eight. The loss was the first in conference play for the Mena boys. The Bearcats are now 4-1 in league play, and 13-5 overall. Tuesday night’s action at Arkadelphia marked the final games for the Mena teams of the opening round of the double round robin schedule in conference play. The Mena teams will host the conference tournament February 11th through the 16th at the Union Bank Center. The top four teams

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Weekly Publication Thursday – 1/17/19 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church at 107 Country Road 63 will distribute food. • 11:14 a.m. – Cossatot Senior Center Caregiver Meeting on “Diabetes.” • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Library Board will meet in the Susanna Mosley Community Room at the Library. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 6:00 p.m. – Acorn Water monthly meeting at the Water Office. • 6:30 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness Group meets at Assembly of God Church, 2111 Sutherland Ave. in Mena. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park. Friday – 1/18/19 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fi-

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bers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 4-H Extension office says farewell to Carla Vaught retirement party. For more information call 479-394-6018. • 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 479-2430297. Saturday – 1/19/19 • 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Cossatot Senior Center Breakfast fundraiser. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 5 to 9. Cost is $2. Call 479-394-3880 to reserve spot. • 5:30 p.m. – 3rd Saturday Gospel Singing to be held at Janssen Park. Bring a lawn chair and cold drink. Musicians and singers welcome. For more information, contact Stanley or Jeanette Dreyer at 479216-0533. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606. Sunday – 1/20/19 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 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. • 6:00 p.m. – The David Melton

Family Singers at First Christian Church 1010 Port Arthur Ave. Monday – 1/21/19 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry across from the Polk County Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. No one will be turned away. • 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Republican Committee meets at Polk County Library, North Room. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank. Tuesday – 1/22/19 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet

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in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music. • 7:00 p.m. – The Marine Corps League Detachment will meet at The Limetree Restaurant, Mena. For more information, call 479-234-0769. • 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge #218 will meet at the Hatfield Lodge. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday – 1/23/19 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 5:45 p.m. - The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

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HSO gifts van to Furry Tails Recently the Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO) of Polk County AR was able to gift Furry Tails Rescue of Yell County AR with a van to be used to save dogs in need. The 1995 van, affectionately know as “Vanessa”, has been used to shuttle pets in need since purchased by the local rescue For The Sake Of The Animals (FSA). In time, FSA shifted their focus from rescue and adoption to serving as a sanctuary for difficult to adopt cats, dogs, horses and burros. Diana Stockton with FSA saw HSO’s need for a vehicle to transport larger numbers of pets and generously donated Vanessa to HSO in the beginng of 2018. HSO has recently been the recipient of a generous grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation. With this grant a 2018 van was purchased. Now HSO is able to pay forward the generosity that has been so richly received. The HSO Board of directors agreed that the best use of Vanessa was to gift her to another group that could keep her rolling to help animals in need.

Furry Tails Rescue of Yell County AR was given the van. Furry Tails works in cooperation with Bubba’s Rescue of Scott County AR. Together they strive to save, rehabilitate and re-home the stray, abused and abandoned pet. Through their network of foster homes, 1,500 dogs have been saved in the past 2 years. All four of these non-profit animal aid groups have a shared fundamental mission. To spread the word on the importance of spaying and neutering to help reduce the tremendous pet overpopulation we have in our region and to find homes for the homeless pets among us. HSO is proud to be a part of a vital community of animal aid groups and pet loving individuals. Please visit the Humane Society of the Ouachitas shelter where “Your Best Friend is Waiting.” 366 Polk Rd 50, Mena, AR 71953. Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am to 2pm. or visit us on line at www. hsomena.org or hsomena on facebook and instragram.

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