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BY MELANIE BUCK City and county officials gathered in the Nidec Room at the Ouachita Center on Friday as part of an informative meeting on the proposal of a new county jail. SouthBuild Team has been chosen to design and construct the new jail. SouthBuild is made up of Spirit Architecture, a design company, and Smith Doyle, a construction management company, both based in Memphis. Jim Langford, of Spirit Architecture, gave the presentaSHERIFF MIKE GODFREY tion to the packed room that included every facet of the project, such as budget, time schedule, floor plans, and a complete breakdown of the estimated $9.6 million facility. SouthBuild utilizes a ‘True Build’ process to conduct their studies; presenting and
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BY MELANIE BUCK The Polk County Election Commission installed new member, Bernie Mize, on Friday, January 16, 2015, taking the seat of retired Judge Gale Ford. Mize, a Republican, will serve as vice-chair alongside Republican Chair Richard Ray, and Democrat David Ray. Terri Harrison, Polk County Clerk, serves on the commission as well. Chair Richard Ray said, “This is a an historic event. Since 1873, the state of Arkansas has been a democrat majority state and, as of this month, it’s a republican majority state. That means that from a Republican standpoint, all seven of the constitutional offices are Republicans, all four members of the House of Representatives are Republicans, both Senators are Republicans. We look
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BY MELANIE BUCK Mena is much abuzz about the possibility of Hollywood coming to town. Published reports indicate that Tom Cruise is getting involved in the project, portraying pilot turned drug and gunrunner, Barry Seal. Doug Liman is set to direct the film about Seal, who reportedly based his operations in Mena and was an American pilot who flew planes for one of the largest-ever covert CIA missions that also spawned the birth of the Medellin Cartel (a Mexican based cartel). When reports first published on the sale of the script in February 2014, Ron Howard had been CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Healthy Connections CEO Tony Calandro accepts a $54,618 grant check presented by Dr. Sygnet Schroeder, Medical Director for Blue Cross and Terry Rhoads, Provider Relations for Blue Cross. Also pictured are Dorene Tapley, Director of Outreach Services, HCI; Deedee Alston, Chief Operations Officer, HCI; Gretchen Cannon, CFO, HCI; Barbara Klutts, OEA Outreach Enrollment Assister Guide, HCI; Dr. Ron Tilgner, Dentist, HCI; Dr. Beasley, Dentist, HCI; and the Healthy Connections dental team.
BY MELANIE BUCK Tuesday [January 20], Healthy Connections, Inc., in Mena was presented a grant from the Blue & You Foundation in the amount of $54,618 to provide emergency dental care and education to residents in Polk County. The Foundation recently awarded a total of $2,674,119 in grants to 35 health improvement programs in Arkansas. “Our grants this year went to programs across the state that address such issues as nutrition and exercise, dental and mental health, and medical professional education,” said Patrick O’Sullivan, executive director of the Blue & You Foundation. Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield established the Blue & You Foundation in 2001 as charitable foundation to promote better health in Arkansas. The Blue & You Foundation awards grants annually to non-profit or governmental organizations and programs that positively affect the health of Arkansans. In its 13 years of operation, the Blue & You Foundation has awarded nearly $22 million to 584 health improvement programs in Arkansas. Patients with no dental insurance that need emergency dental care will be able to receive limited exams, x-rays, and non-surgical extractions. The program will only be available one Friday per month for four months beginCONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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listed as a possible director of the film. The script was written by Gary Spinelli and was reportedly purchased by Universal Studios. Imagine Entertaiment is also involved in the project via Brian Grazer, the movie's producer, along with Quadrant Pictures' Doug Davison, with Universal distributing. Cross Creek Pictures will finance “Mena” and Cross Creek’s Brian Oliver and Tyler Thompson will produce alongside Grazer and Davison. Kim Roth will executive produce and oversee the project for Imagine with senior VP of production Kristin Lowe overseeing for Universal. Jason Seagrave will oversee on behalf of Cross Creek. As to whether the film will actually be shot in Mena is still in the works, although many are hopeful. Mena Mayor George McKee said, "I think it would be good for Mena, good for the economy. I’ve tried to look at every angle of it and I see only positives for the City of Mena.”
Single Parents Receive $12,750 in Scholarships
[SUBMITTED]: Fourteen Polk County single parents are receiving nearly $13,000 in college scholarships for the spring 2015 semester. Nearly $11,000 is going to students attending Rich Mountain Community College. Awarded by the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Polk County, spring semester scholarships were given to: Susan Burks, Elementary Education; Marilyn Cannon, Nursing; Brianna Goss, Accounting; Fonda Hanes, General Technology; Donna Kiersey, Elementary Education; William McCord, General Technology; Misty Morris, Elementary Education; Andrea Mowdy, Social Work; Merry Williams, Information Technology; Danielle Brewer, Cosmetology; Jennifer Long, Nursing; Joshua Tucker, Counseling; and Sonia Ugarte, Cosmetology. One recipient asked not to be named. Single Parent Scholarships primarily are funded by donations from individuals, and local businesses and civic clubs. A matching grant from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund and a grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education provide significant additional funding.
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forward to a productive year.” Mize said, “I’m happy to be here and I’m eager to learn and eager to get to work.” The commission also discussed the possible special election for the proposed one-cent tax to build and maintain a new Polk County Jail. School board elections will be held in September. The Election Commission is also seeking poll workers for future elections. Some polls are being combined due to the lack of workers. Grannis is
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being folded in to Wickes and Vandervoort is being joined with Cove. Harrison said the citizens from those affected areas have contacted her stating they would like to keep their polling places. “I explained to them that they could have their polls back if we could come up with poll workers in enough time to attend training,” stated Harrison. Those interested in keeping those polls open by becoming a poll worker can contact Teri Harrison at 479-394-8123.
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BY LEANN DILBECK Mena Water Utility experienced a main water line break on the north end of Mena on Missouri Street Friday evening. Shelby and Mary Alice Head reported the leak at 5 p.m. that had surfaced on their property. Crews were immediately dispatched and were able to isolate the broken section of pipe by 7:30 p.m. Customers began getting normal pressure restored thereafter, according to Mena Water Utility Manager Charles Pittman. He said that the utility had been aware of loosing water for about three weeks but couldn’t locate the source. Pittman said the break was weather related. As of Tuesday a.m., the exact water loss was undetermined but Pittman did report that they estimated 50,000 gallons per day based on pump run times and tank holding patterns. “However, with the cold weather, customers were leaving water running and Freedom Water Association is supplied from that side of the distribution system and they believe that they are experiencing a leak as well.”
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explaining the planning, designing, and budgeting process in full detail to the public and officials. Although an official site has yet to be determined, the study was created based upon a site that sits behind Rich Mountain Community College that, as of Monday, has been ruled out. Sheriff Mike Godfrey explained that the study was based upon it because the cost of the land and its development would be on the higher side of cost; meaning the actual site chosen could cause the total estimated cost of the project to decrease up to $400,000. The new jail would be a 23,000 sq. ft., one-story with a mezzanine, and will house up to 110 beds, holding 90 males and 16 females, and include the possibility of future expansion. There will be two holding cells, a private lawyer/client room, and a multi-use room that could be used for church services and arraignments, among other uses. Sheriff Godfrey explained that the cost and safety issues of transporting multiple inmates to court for arraignments, especially when there are several, could dissipate over time with such an in-house room. During the meeting, Sheriff Godfrey used ‘Operation Pilled-Up’ as an example of how the new jail could be more efficient in several areas. “We wouldn’t do every arraignment, and we certainly don’t want anyone to think that we’re going to use the jail as a courtroom. Polk County Courthouse is where we do our judicial business, but there are cases like Operation Pilled-Up where we arrested 27 people in one day; 22 of those people had to be taken to other jails at a cost of $5,000 for one day.” Instead of taking all of those people to the courthouse, Godfrey said, the judge can come to the multi-purpose room, arraign them, and then can be taken right back to their cells with no cost.
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Godfrey has explained in recent months that, due to the limited bed space currently available at the jail, Polk County currently has over 1,600 active warrants that can’t be served. The fines and fees connected to these warrants is $1.9 million. Money that Godfrey would rather see go to the County and to pay restitution to victims. The plans also show space for separate male and female exercise areas. However, Godfrey explained, “There’s no exercise facility, there’s no sauna, there is concrete and steel. Just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s great for the inmates.” State law requires that inmates get a minimum of one hour a day outside, which Polk County currently does not provide. The Sheriff said that the current jail has been ‘grandfathered in’ but was written up during the last two inspections for violating the rule. The Sheriff expressed that situations such as this can only be fixed by building a new facility. Godfrey reiterated that he is only requesting the bare bones as required to be in compliance with state guidelines. The facility will also contain a sally port (a controlled and secure entryway to bring inmates in), an intake facility for the jail, four separate wings, also called pods, to segregate prisoners, a 911-dispatch center, and sheriff’s office. Once the Sheriff’s office moves to the new location, the City of Mena Police Department will remain in the current command center. Chain link fence and barbed wire will frame the facilities and male and female inmates will be out of sight of each other, and the public. “Everything that we have problems with now in our jail, have been addressed in this new jail and are taken care of,” said Godfrey. The four ‘pod-type system’ means one pod could be used for violent prisoners while another could be used for non-violent offenders. When not in use, an entire pod could be turned off and shut down, making the system cost efficient. “A new jail will allow our department to separate
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prisoners based on the seriousness of offense and past criminal activities. Currently, felony inmates and misdemeanor inmates are often housed together. This creates a real safety issue that could ultimately result in inmate lawsuits against the county.” Godfrey has spent the last several months educating the public on the need for a new facility and is now focusing on his plan to fund the project. “The next process would be to ask for a tax or vote to fund the jail and I thought it was very important that when we go to the people that we don’t say ‘we need a new jail, but I don’t know what it’s going to cost or how we’re going to pay for it.’ Having done this work site study, we know a dollar amount we can tell people. People can come up and see what we’re going to build.” The new facility would provide at least 8 new jobs. Godfrey expressed that a public meeting will be held in the first quarter of 2015 followed by a special election for a one-cent sales tax to fund the project. Based on the current tax base, a 1-cent sales tax would yield approximately $2.2 million of which Godfrey is requesting 3/4-of-a-cent be allocated for jail construction and the remaining 1/4-ofa-cent budgeted for jail maintenance and operation. Godfrey said the 3/4-of-a-cent tax would dissolve once the jail was paid for but said, ideally, the 1/4-of-a-cent would remain and be budgeted strictly for ‘jail maintenance and operation.’ Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison said in the meeting, “We’re going to have to do something sometime and the longer we wait, the harder it is going to be to do. Nobody wants to pay for it and I understand that. We’ll try to find out the best way to pay for it and let folks know that there will be an end to paying for it. Once we do that, then it will be up to them to make up their mind. We can have a good community, a good society where we can protect ourCONCLUSION ON PAGE 5
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selves and keep everybody safe. It will be up to the people but we’ll do the best we can to keep costs down and taxes fair.” If the tax is approved and the project is given the go-ahead, bids are expected to be accepted at the end of the year with construction beginning in early 2016, and completion slated for mid 2017. Langford stressed that area contractors would ideally be used for the project. Former Polk County Sheriff and current U.S. Marshall Mike Oglesby attended the meeting and verbalized his support for what he considers an overdue need, “We needed a jail 15 years ago and we need it worse now.” Sheriff Godfrey added, “A 100-person jail may seem like a lot. We have a 25 person jail now but we routinely keep 35-40 people in that jail at any given time. We have 30 now but that’s because we just took 15 to prison. Jail overcrowding is worse and worse and we’re holding their [the state’s] prisoners longer. It will be my mission to show you how fast I can fill up a 100-person jail.” After the meeting, The Pulse asked Godfrey about critics who advocate the use of the former Mena Middle School building located across Mena Street from the courthouse. Godfrey explained that he is not even aware of a construction company that would retrofit an existing building to match state requirements and if there were, Godfrey said, he suspected it would be cost prohibitive due to the concrete construction of the building. “They would have to be busting out concrete for plumbing lines, electric lines…and in the end, you would still have spent millions on a building that is over 60 years old.”
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ning January 30 and continuing on February 27, March 27, and April 24, from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., each day. Patients will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be required to complete dental forms, which can be picked up at Healthy Connections, 136 Health Park Drive, Mena, Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free follow up vouchers will be provided after the initial exam. Tony Calandro, CEO of Healthy Connections, Inc., said, “This is a way for us to give to the community, provide a benefit to the community, especially on the dental side since we do so much on the medical side.”
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New Mena Police Chief Discusses Plans for 2015
BY MELANIE BUCK Recently appointed as Chief of Mena Police Department, Brandon Martin has shared his vision of 2015 and the department with The Pulse. Martin began his career in law enforcement sixteen years ago, serving the last eight at Mena P.D., with more than three of those years as detective. Since becoming chief on January 1, 2015, Martin explained the department is in a transitional and re-organizational period. Explaining that although the transition has been relatively smooth, there are operational phases they are working through, including downsizing some of their areas and equipment. The officers’ workstation area was filled with cubical walls and several computers, creating a very cramped environment. “Everyone had their own workstation before but we can’t afford to maintain that many computers so we went back to a four station office for the guys to work at.” The room now holds only four desks, each with a computer, and a conference table. “It helps morale when the guys have good things to work with,” said Martin. Martin was not only able to reorganize the office areas inside the department, he did it at an extremely low cost. “We went to the state surplus for a desk and came back with an entire trailer load of office furniture. We got $8,000
worth for only $500.” The office furniture was owned by the State Lottery Commission before being given to the surplus, a resource Martin plans to use whenever possible. Using the surplus as a resource, the department has spent only $700 on office equipment in the last 7 years. “What my job entails is to make sure that the department runs as efficiently as possible. We have the biggest budget in the city and we want to make sure we’re doing a good job at being efficient, not wasting taxpayer dollars, without sacrificing to the public. We want to offer the best service for the least amount of burden to the taxpayers.” In addition to reorganizing office spaces, Martin has new patrolling systems for officers to use to maintain efficiency. “I’ve explained to them what I want them to do. It’s because I want citizens to feel safe in their homes.” He also plans to focus on training and going back to good ol’ simple police work to solve crimes. “Sometimes you just have to get back to the basics. That’s the best police work there is, just the basics. I’m a firm believer in training. We need to make sure that these guys are getting the training they need to do their job better.” Martin expressed that he wants the department to become more involved with citizens. He wants people to know and trust the officers, and to feel safe in their community. “You can’t have success if you don’t have the public behind you.” Martin invites everyone to ‘like’ their
Facebook page, ‘Mena Police Department.’ “We may be working a case and have a photo of someone that we don’t know. If we can get the public involved through Facebook, they can help us out,” said Martin. He shared that many
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police departments use this strategy with high success rates. Restructuring case management is another goal of Martin’s. John Logan has been promoted to detective. “We hit all of the felonies really hard, but we also want to start focusing more on the misdemeanors as well,” said Martin. He added, “We have a good solvability rate but we want to make it better. It’s all about taking the time to do it.” Using children’s educational programs such as D.A.R.E. or McGruff the Crime Dog to become more involved in schools is another area that he would like to see grow. Having children feel comfortable with officers is an important issue with Martin. “We’re behind the eight ball from the beginning. Kids think cops are scary. We’ve got to have something like this to open doors, and having a resource officer like Joe (Quinn) helps.” “I want to try to be more PR oriented, that’s my job, to represent these guys and for us to make a difference in the town. I know where I want us to go, and what I want us to do, it’s just getting us there,” ended Martin. • Commercial/Residential • Contract Work • Service Work • Provide Bucket Truck and Backhoe Work • Generac Generator Dealer • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES
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BY MELANIE BUCK The brainchild project called Pretty in Pink proved to be a great success in 2014 and organizers Misty Bradley, Tori Rowell, and Emmye Rowell are excited to make 2015 even better. Pretty in Pink, inspired by Cinderella’s Closet, is a program where girls can get gently worn gowns that are donated for those who may not otherwise be able to afford one. Girls can borrow a dress, free of charge, to wear for their prom and feel like the ‘belle of the ball.’ Prom has turned into such an extravagant affair that many are hard pressed to be able to afford such a cost. The average cost in 2014 was $1900 per girl, a price tag that many in Polk County can’t come close to. Recognizing a need for something like Cinderella’s Closet in Mena, the trio discussed the matter during one of their life group meetings through their local church. The concept has grown in such popularity in some places that many department stores are donating brand-new gowns to the cause. Hearing such comments from recipients as “I feel pretty in this,” or “I feel like a princess,” Emmye said they are inspired to continue their efforts, hoping they will only continue to grow and others will want to contribute in some way to help make these young ladies have a positive experience. As Tori said, “Regardless of what you think about prom, you should experience it at least once… it’s like a right of passage.” Complete confidentiality is maintained and girls who want more information should speak to their school counselor or their own pastor, who will contact the Pretty in Pink ladies. The dresses are loaned to the girls free of charge however, they are encouraged to have them dry cleaned before they are returned. The program is for juniors and seniors who are attending their own prom. The trio expressed that they are in need of more dresses to fill their closet to give girls the biggest selection possible. Emmye said, “We believe God will provide what is needed to keep it going.” Even if you don’t have dresses or gowns to donate, cash donations are appreciated to assist with the dry-cleaning and minor mending required. For more information on how to help, like their Facebook page titled, Pretty in Pink.
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BY MELANIE BUCK What started out as an idea for a Halloween costume has led one Mena waitress to do things a little differently than most. Kim Williams has been a waitress for 30 years and her love of roller skating stretches back further hen I was a kid, I than that. Williams grew up in Dallas, Texas where she went to the skating rink as often as the doors were open. She use to say that someday I moved to Mena because her husband was from here and she said, "We couldn't think of a better place to raise our kids." would have a job where I She began waitressing at the Skyline Cafe in 2006. Williams said her coworkers were all dressing in costumes for Halloween last could roller skate all the time. year and were begging her to do the same. Not wanting to give in, Williams said she came up with an idea for a costume that she I thought it was just a never believed her coworkers could come up with on short notice. Much to her surprise, the girls actually found a roller derby outfit. pipedream. Now, I'm living the Now, having to put her money where her mouth is, she dug out a dream” pair of skates that she's had since 1979. "It didn't take her long to figure out that she should've been - KIM WILLIAMS using the skates all along. "I did a couple of rounds around the room and it was just a 'eureka' moment. I bought the skates in '79, started waitressing in '84 and can't believe I never put the two together until a few months ago. Now, I'm kicking myself; I should've done this 30 years ago!" Customers get a kick out of seeing Williams on her skates. A popular attribute in the golden days, some of the old timers say, "it's been a long while" since they've seen a waitress rolling in and out of a kitchen on skates, while most of the younger generation have never seen it at all. Williams said she has lost 15 lbs. since starting on the skates and that 'my love handles are gone and my legs have never been in better shape. I just glide through. It's making me feel young again. I'm never taking them off. When I was a kid, I use to say that someday I would have a job where I could roller skate all the time. I thought it was just a pipedream. Now, I'm living the dream!"
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BY MELANIE BUCK Are you ready to take the icy plunge? If so, Polar Plunge applications are available to be picked up in the Mena High School office during normal school hours. The Plunge will take place at Lake Wilhelmina on February 28 at 1 p.m. Registration will begin at noon. Awards will be given for Best Costume and Most Money Raised to individuals and teams. Each participant must donate at least $50 to take the plunge. In the past, Mena has had many show up in colorful and crazy costumes to take part in the event. The Polar Plunge is an annual event that supports Special Olympics Arkansas by providing yearround sports training and Olympic-type competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the state. More than 14,000 athletes participate in the program, which contains 20 different sports.
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SUBMITTED - Several members of The Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena passed out dictionaries last week to all of the county’s third grade students. Rotary President Linda Rowe said, “The dictionary project is one our club has done for at least 12 years. It is one of our favorite projects as we personally deliver the dictionaries to the classroom and get the opportunity to interact with the students.” The dictionaries also include quite a bit of reference material such as information about each state and each U.S. presid e n t . “ Te a c h e r s and students welcome us to their classrooms and we get the opportunity to spend a little bit of time with them. High school teachers have told us that they have students who still have, and use, their Rotary dictionary. It is very rewarding for us to provide a book to each child and to know they are well used," Rowe said. The Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena also celebrates its 15th anniversary this month. The club was the first Rotary club chartered in the new millennium, January 1, 2000. The club is part of Rotary International, the oldest and largest service organization in the world. More than 1.2 million Rotarians in over 34,000 clubs in 170 countries join together to promote literacy, education, peace and humanitarian projects. In addition to the dictionary project, the Club also provides classroom grants to teachers, scholarships, and support to projects to improve the lives of people in the community. “We honor a volunteer of the year, citizen of the year and law enforcement officer of the year, and annually contribute to the Single Parent Scholarship Fund,” said Rowe. Rotarians can be found volunteering at Special Olympics, working in area school concession stands, supporting Chamber of Commerce activities and much more. Their signature fundraiser for the year is Wheel A'Mena - Tour to the Top, a bicycle ride that leaves Janssen Park and gives riders the option of a 30-mile ride up the north side of Rich Mountain, or a 70-mile ride into Oklahoma and returning to Mena on the Talimena Scenic Drive. 2014 marked the third Wheel A'Mena event and where the Rotary hosted more than 80 cyclists from six states. In celebration of their anniversary, they will host the Mena/Polk County Chamber of (corner of Hwy 71S & Main Street.....Same building as State Farm Insurance George Davis) Commerce Coffee on Tuesday, January 27, from 10 to 11 am at Papa's Mexican Café. Everyone is invited to come out and learn more about Rotary and visit with the group. ABOVE: Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison proclaiming January 27 as Rotary Day in Polk County.
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Webinars and Workshops Available to Aid Growers in Farm Bill Decisions
LITTLE ROCK -The Cooperative Extension Service and Farm Service Agency is offering expert assistance to Arkansas growers preparing to make major Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage decisions related to the 2014 Farm Bill. A series of interactive online seminars, or “webinars,” will continue on Jan. 20, with more to follow in February and March. Each webinar will cover a different facet of the farm program and its effects on farming in Arkansas. The webinars will be hosted by experts from the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture Bobby Coats and the Farm Service Agency’s Tony Franco and Anita Wilson. Each webinar is expected to last 20-30 minutes, and will be followed by a question and answer session to deal with the specific concerns of participants. The webinars will help participants learn about Farm Service Agency Farm Bill programs and decisions specific to row crop production in Arkansas, including: Base Acre Reallocation
Yield updates Agricultural Risk Coverage Price Loss Coverage Supplemental Coverage Option Web-Based decision aids Other related programs “Learning about agricultural risk coverage, price loss coverage and other Farm Bill features is extremely important for row crop producers,” said Bobby Coats, Professor of Economics at the Division of Agriculture in Little Rock, “who must make a one-time decision about base and yield updates toward the end of February.” The deadline for updates to base acreage and yield is Feb. 27. The deadline for decisions about agricultural risk coverage and price loss coverage is March 31. Individuals wishing to participate in the webinars must register for each session separately. The webinars are conducted through a software program called Zoom. Upon registration, users will receive an email confirmation with the link to join the webinar and the system requirements for Zoom. The webinar schedule: Jan. 20, 9 a.m.: ARC/PLC Base Reallocations and web-based Farm Bill
Decision Aid. Registration link: https://uaex.zoom.us/webinar/register/2afe8c ffe92080e134538d7d4481ef37 Jan. 22, 9 a.m.: Price Loss Coverage. Registration link: https://uaex.zoom.us/webinar/register/bc20d 3d579d0a2968c34be5db4a05ad8 Jan. 27, 9 a.m.: ARC - County Level. Registration link: https://uaex.zoom.us/webinar/register/2fef87 9916bbcea97510d14dfea9e911 Jan. 29, 9 a.m.: ARC - Individual Level. Registration link: https://uaex.zoom.us/webinar/register/6d02a ed30be7c550cde7dc3c8da9331e Schedules for February and March webinars are yet to be announced. Additionally, a series of workshops designed to aid growers in using the university web-based process for making Farm Billrelated decisions has been scheduled for several locations around the state and more will be added in the near future. The workshops are being offered jointly by the Farm Service Agency and the University Of Arkansas System Division Of Agriculture. There is no cost to attend.
The Farm Bill web-based decision aid workshop: Jan. 23, 10:00 a.m. – Wynne, EACCWynne 1790 N. Falls Blvd. Wynne, AR. Preregistration required due to limited computer space. Call Cross County Extension Office 870-238-5745 to register, Scott Stiles at (870) 972-2481 Jan. 23, 1:00 p.m. – Wynne, EACCWynne 1790 N. Falls Blvd. Wynne, AR. Preregistration required due to limited computer space. Call Cross County Extension Office 870-238-5745 to register, Scott Stiles at (870) 972-2481 Jan. 26, 9 a.m., Rice Research and Extension Center – Stuttgart, Arkansas. Contact Brad Watkins (870) 673-2661, Danny Hoots (870) 946-3331 ext 2, or Bobby Coats (502) 671-2195. Jan. 27, 6 p.m. – Jonesboro, Arkansas State University College of Agriculture, Ag 242. This session is limited to 25 participants and pre-event registration is required. Contact Scott Stiles at (870) 972-2481. For more information about the Farm Bill series contact your county extension office or visit www.uaex.edu/farmbill.
Polk County Farm Bureau members were among more than 970 who attended the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual convention recently in Hot Springs. Those attending were: (l to r, back row) Allen Stewart, Floyd Clark and Ronney Fields; (l to r, front row) Mary Stewart, Coleen Clark, and Carol Fields. During the three days, activities included an address by Governor-Elect Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach. Counties were honored for their accomplishments for the past year and delegates voted on formal recommendations submitted by counties for inclusion in the organization’s policy.
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Dr. Floyd Eugene Eddleman, 84, of Mena passed away January 13, 2015 in Hot Springs. Dr. Eddleman is survived by his sister, Helen Dellinger of Mena, his brother, Clayton Eddleman and wife Lynn of Memphis, TN, and nieces and nephews, Sherri Aleshire, Jeff Eddleman, Travis Eddleman, Mark Eddleman, D’Ann Verkamp, Sarah Smith, Staci Smith, Calli Verkamp, Alyssa Raggio, Hannah Verkamp, Jordan Eddleman, and Cami Eaton. Dr. Eddleman was born December 3, 1930 in Mena to the late Floyd and Ruby Eddleman. He was a kind and generous son, brother, uncle, and friend and was an inspiration to many. He graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College, which is now the University of Central Arkansas, and was immediately drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Korea from May of 1952 to August of 1953. During these 14 months of the Korean War, he was decorated with two Bronze Stars, which are awarded to a person who distinguishes himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service. He was also awarded the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. When he returned to the United States, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He then enrolled in the University of Arkansas where he earned his Master of Arts degree in English. Upon graduation, he was hired as an instructor of English at the University of Colorado. He returned to the University of Arkansas where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in English. He was hired by Texas Tech University and rose to the rank of Professor of English. Upon his retirement in 1990, he was honored with the title of Professor Emeritus. Between 1976 and 1992, he authored five books on American Drama Criticism. His books are all on display in the Polk County Library. He was the co-editor of a book in 1994, which was published by the Cambridge University Press, titled Almayer’s Folly by Joseph Conrad. Dr. Eddleman was a member of Mensa, which is a group whose members rank in the top 2% of the IQs in the world. He served on the Polk County Library Board for six years. Dr. Eddleman was an avid genealogy researcher and added more than 46,000 names on Ancestry.com. Funeral services were directed by Beasley-Wood Funeral Home and held at First Christian Church in Mena on Thursday, January 15, 2015 with Brother Gary Garrett officiating. Susie Mosley delivered the eulogy, and interment was in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jeff Eddleman, Travis
HAROLD LOYD HAM
Harold Loyd Ham passed away peacefully at his home in Acorn on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the age of 89. He was born January 1, 1926 in Goodlett, Texas to the late Pack H. and Sadie Barnett Ham. Harold proudly served his country in World War II and was a long-time member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Mena. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Pack and Sadie Ham; eight brothers, David, Frank, Warren, Odie, Ernest, Wallace, Paul, and Henry Ham; three sisters, Mattie Henderson, Ethie Roberts, and Sadie Finch. Harold is survived by his wife of 64 years, Leona Ham, and his nine children, Alleisa Stark & Tim, Marsha Allison & Melvin, Gary Ham, Alan Ham & Julie, Debra Robbins & Clayton, Kevin Ham & Marla, Glenna Cowell & Dwight, Gene Ham & Taleatha, and Todd Ham; twenty-two grandchildren, Karen, Lora, Joseph, Roger, Damon, Dana, Tommy, Christy, Marissa, Rylan, Brian, Heidi, Kathy, Russell, Rachel, Angela, Loretta, Matthew, Heather, Stephanie, Heather Ham and Nathan; twenty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by, a number of foster children, several nephews, nieces, and a host of friends. Harold loved his family and adored his grandchildren who brought him great joy. Harold was a kind, generous, and loving person and was willing to help anyone in their time of need. He was a true friend to all and will be forever in our hearts. Pallbearers are grandsons, Brian Ham, Matthew Ham, Russell Lane, Rylan Ham, Gary Donberger, and Chase Donberger. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Beasley Wood Chapel, at 10 a.m. with Brother Don Fortner officiating. Interment will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery in Acorn, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home in Mena. Family and friends visitation was Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home in Mena.
SHARON LOUISE ANSLEY SNOW Sharon Louise Ansley Snow, age 64 of Smithville, Oklahoma passed away in Texarkana, Texas on Friday, January 16, 2015. She was born October 5, 1950 in Mena,
Arkansas to the late William Ansley and Oma Shinn. She was happily married to Jerry Snow for 30 years. Sharon loved watching sports, watching her grandkids play sports, hunting and fishing with family and friends. Also, she loved riding on the four-wheeler with Jerry “helping” him hunt. Most of all Sharon loved her family and spending time with them. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Sharon will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by husband, Jerry Snow of the home; children, Kim James and significant other Keith Joiner of Richland, MO, Lambert Foster of Mena, AR, Tammy and husband Wes Wilson of Mena, AR; stepchildren, Lesia Harris and husband Terry of Elk City, OK, Amanda Browning and husband Colby of Craig, CO, Carrie Wisemen of Hot Springs, AR; Nonnie’s grandchildren, Alan James, Charles Wilson, Brittney Mattes, Oma Wilson, Erin Laxson, Jessica Laxson, Olivia Winkley, Mackenzie Winkley, Noah Foster, Micah Browning, Tommie Parnell, Bryar Browning, Morgan Browning, and Charlie Laxson; greatgrandson, Abel James; brother, Bill Ansley and Diane of Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Letha Anderson and brother James Ansley. Funeral services were Monday, January 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Todd Webb officiating. Interment followed at Nunley Cemetery in Nunley, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation with family and friends was Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Alan James, Charles Wilson, David Mattes, Nick Kent, Roger Beggs, and Taylor Beggs. Honorary pallbearers were Wes Wilson, Colby Browning, and Terry Harris.
FRANKLIN HOWARD SANDINE
Franklin Howard Sandine, age 71, of Mena passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 in Mena. He was born on May 13, 1943 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Frank Albert Sandine and the late Clara I. VanHouten Sandine. He served his country in the United States Air Force and worked for Safeway Grocery for over twenty years. He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by sons, Howard Alan Sandine of Mississippi, Stephen Dale Sandine and wife Karen of Ulm, Arkansas, Jason Mark Sandine and wife Sharon of Humphrey, Arkansas; step-children, Christine Cox and husband Gary, Elizabeth Scott, Mike Green,
Patrick Green; grandchildren, Cameron Trey Sandine, Alana Sandine, Haleigh Erin Sandine, Jason Cox, James McGee, Tye Green, Audrey Scott, Justice Diffee, and Jerica Mize; brothers, Charles Robert Sandine of Washington State, Johnnie Clifton Sandine of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Clara Sandine, and wife Ursula Zeim Sandine. Graveside services were Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Brother Phillip Hatley officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was general.
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JOHN PHILLIPS John Phillips born June 29, 1964, at Toas, New Mexico to Floyd and Wanda Lee (Simpson) Phillips. He was the grandson of the Robert and Sarah (Fryar) Simpson and great-grandson of Reverend John Simpson. His parents and one sister, Sarah Marie Phillips Haddox, preceded him in death. Survived by his wife, Jeana Phillips, one sister, Phyllis Ann Phillips White. Also nephews, Jamie White, Aaron White, Darrell Haddox, Danny Haddox, and one niece, Donita Perrine. Many other great nieces, nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. John worked at the post office in Little Rock after doing his part in the Air Force. He was an avid hunter, and fisherman, as his family before him. He loved to play jokes and had a wonderful sense of humor. He also had a stern countenance when he did not want you to know what he felt. This was inherited from his father, Floyd Phillips and the Indian side of the family. We will miss him greatly. Graveside services were Monday, January 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Foster Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation was Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Dustin Perrine, Eddie Perrine, Jamie White, Aaron White, Stanley Watson, and Darrell Haddox. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Lay, Aaron White, Tommy Evans, and Jake Haddox.
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Gene Roberts - Rolling Into Retirement
BY JACLYN ROSE At age 15, Gene Roberts began working for Ben Redman at Watkins’ Hardware. At the time, a student at Acorn High School, Roberts would leave school at noon and go to work. “I worked afternoons and Saturdays and even though I was still in school, I worked a 40 hour week. It was really good for me because I had money to spend, but it really indicates a difference in the times. Before I graduated high school in 1974, I had a new car and I had bought my house. The house was 800 square foot but it is still the house that my wife and I live in today, it has been moved and added on and remodeled and it is now a 3,000 square foot home, but it’s the same house I bought back then. The times are very different,” explained Roberts. Roberts married his wife, Rene in 1977, 38 years ago. “I think compromise is the secret to staying together for so long. It’s also important to have time away from each other and we both agree on that. I like to fish and I have property at Gilham Lake and that is my spot and my time,” explained Roberts. The Roberts’ have two children, Josh and Andi, and three granddaughters. They also have a son, Zack, who basically adopted them, and he has an 8-year old son. Additionally, they have hosted two exchange students that they keep in touch with through today. Roberts smiles brightly when talking about his children, but his entire face lights up when he mentions his grandchildren. “Our kids were always really good kids and we’ve always been close with no conflict. But I never knew how special kids could be until I had grandchildren. Two of our grandchildren are twin girls and they were born premature. The smaller one, Mary, had stopped growing and her umbilical cord was attached to her sister, Macy, so her chances of survival were zero. The doctor decided to take them and Mary was only 1 pound and 14 ounces, she was in the NICU from July until the end of October, so she is very special. At three, she is very rotten now,” said Roberts with a laugh, “but they are just a lot of fun.” Roberts worked at Watkins’ and Johnston’s Feed Mill before beginning a career with the State Highway Department, which he retired from December 1, 2014, after 35 years. “I started out as an equipment operator and then spent the last 19 years as the Area Maintenance Supervisor for Polk County. The State Highway Department has 200 miles in Polk County that they maintain and they do the best they can with what they have. I enjoyed it and have many longtime friends that I met through the Highway Department,” explained Roberts. After many years of being on-call 24 hours a day, and receiving seemingly weekly 3 am calls to remove trees from the road, Roberts is enjoying the downtime that comes with retirement. “I am taking a break but I’m not just sitting on the couch. I have a list of home improvement projects that I am tackling. I told a friend that I was going to work for a non-profit called, ‘my wife,’” Roberts said with a smile. Roberts is also the Past Master with the Dallas Masonic Lodge, and the Past President of the Mena FFA Alumni and he and his wife are members of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Mena. “Polk County is home. I like the small town and I like the weather. The mountains are so pretty and the people are so good. In 1990, our home flooded and people showed up that day to help us clean our house. In 2011, a small tornado hit on Fairgrounds Road and knocked trees down on our vehicles, the next morning there were two backhoes and people with chainsaws and by the end of the day it was cleaned up. This is a good, helpful community with many good friends,” said Roberts.
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SB6 Would Save Taxpayers $100 Million a Year
BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK –About half a million Arkansas taxpayers will save more than $100 million a year under Senate Bill 6, sponsored by the President Pro Tempore and supported by the governor. SB 6 would lower state income tax rates, beginning with wages earned January 1, 2016, for Arkansas taxpayers who earn between $21,000 and $75,000 a year. If your income is between $35,100 and $75,000 a year, starting in 2016 your state income tax rate would go down from 7 percent to 6 percent under SB 6. If you make between $21,000 and $35,099 the bill would lower your rate from 6 percent to 5 percent. SB 6 was referred to the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation. Sponsors predicted quick passage out of the committee and out of the Senate. It would then go to the House of Representatives, where it must be reviewed in committee before a vote by the entire House. Approval of SB 6 would lower state government revenue, and thus would require the governor and members of the Joint Budget Committee to make corresponding reductions in state spending. Arkansas operates under a balanced budget law known as the Revenue Stabilization Act, which prohibits deficit spending. Whenever state tax collections slow down, state spending is reduced accordingly. Senate leadership said that SB 6 will likely get broad, bipartisan support. Besides the $100 million tax cut, the major headlines out of the state Capitol were the inauguration of a new administration for the first time in eight years as new Governor Asa Hutchinson took the oath of office and replaced outgoing Governor Mike Beebe. Many of the activities at the Capitol were ceremonial, as 41 new House members and four new senators were sworn into office for the first time. Also, the state Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor were sworn in for the first time. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the new Speaker of the House also were sworn in. Legislative committees quickly got organized. However, most of them hit the ground running because they have been preparing for this session for months. For example, the Joint Budget Committee has been reviewing state agency budgets since October. It will meet daily during the session, and toward the end of a regular session it sometimes meets twice a day. There is no pre-determined date for adjourning the session, but traditionally regular sessions last until early April. When the session is over, legislators will have approved about $5 billion in general revenue spending. Most of the state’s general revenue comes from income taxes and sales taxes. Regular sessions that convene in odd-numbered years are much longer and busier than fiscal sessions, which convene in even-number years. Fiscal sessions are limited to budget bills. A non-budget matter can be considered but only after an extraordinary majority of the Senate and House vote to consider it. During regular sessions in odd-numbered years, legislators consider budget bills and more than a thousand non-budget bills. Regular sessions last 60 days but can be extended indefinitely by an extraordinary majority of each chamber. Fiscal sessions have a definite closing date. They last 30 days and can be extended an additional 15 days, but they cannot be extended any longer than 45 days.
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BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATE BELL By the end of the first week of the 2015 Regular Session, House members filed over 80 bills. It is clear that the 90th General Assembly is quickly going to work on the issues important to our constituents. The week began by taking the oath of office and officially electing Rep. Jeremy Gillam of Judsonia as Speaker of the House. Speaker Gillam began the session by addressing the assembly and letting Arkansans know that he believes that by working together we can show our state that there is still nobility to public service. The Speaker also announced the chairs of all of our standing committees, where the bulk of legislation will begin. I was selected as the Chair of the State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee. The Speaker also appointed me to serve on the Game and Fish Oversight Committee along with subcommittee assignments. You can find a complete list of the committees including the chairs at arkansashouse.org. On the second day of session, Constitutional Officers were sworn in and we were given a preview on how our newly elected Governor Asa Hutchinson will approach this legislative term as he delivered his inaugural address to a Joint Session of the House and Senate. The Governor told members his first order of business will be to introduce a tax cut package for middle income Arkansans. He stated that he will discuss his ideas for health care reform in an address to the public on January 22 and that he plans to submit his balanced budget proposal by the end of this month. Committees held mostly organizational meetings this week, but a few began hearing proposed legislation. One of the bills that passed committee was my HB1011. As a reminder, you can watch all House sessions and most committee meetings live on our website. The House has upgraded the bill search function on our website. If you click on the Bills and Resolutions tab on our site, you will not only find a complete list of the bills filed during the 90th General Assembly, but you can search for a particular bill by the bill name or using a key word in the title. You can also search a bill by entering the sponsor’s name. This will not only bring up a link to the entire text of the bill, but you will find a complete list of actions on the bill. I hope you find this tool helpful in keeping up with legislation during the session. Over the next couple of months, I’ll do my best to keep you informed about the legislative process as the 90th General Assembly develops.
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Mena Public Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: 01/26 Breakfast Pizza, Pear Slices, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 01/27 Cereal, Toast, Diced Peaches, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 01/28 Super Donut, Yogurt, Applesauce, Juice, Milk Thursday: 01/29 Maple Burst Pancake, Bananas, Juice, Milk Friday: 01/30 Sausage & Biscuit, Grapes, Juice, Milk Mena Public Schools Lunch Menu Monday: 01/26 Main: Mini Corndogs, French Fries, Baby Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Rice Krispy Bar, Milk; Choice: Hamburger on a Bun, French Fries, Baby Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Rice Krispy Bar, Milk Tuesday: 01/27 Main: Chicken Nuggets, Rice Pilaf, Winter Blend Vegetables, Wheat Roll (6-12), Peaches, Milk; Choice: Chicken Stir Fry, Rice Pilaf, Winter Blend Vegetables, Wheat Roll (6-12), Peaches, Milk Wednesday: 01/28 Main: Chili, Crackers, Celery & Cucumbers, Cinnamon Roll, Orange Smiles, Milk; No Choice Line Thursday: 01/29 Main: Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Angel Biscuits, Strawberries & Bananas, Milk; Choice: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Angel Biscuits, Strawberries & Bananas, Milk Friday: 01/30 Main: Chicken Pattie, Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Wheat Roll (6-12), Fruit, Milk; No Choice Line Acorn Breakfast Menu Monday: 01/26 Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 01/27 Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 01/28 Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday: 01/29 Morning Sausage Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday: 01/30 Super Donut, Fruit, Juice, Milk Acorn Lunch Menu Monday: 01/26 Chicken Crispito, Macaroni & Cheese, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: 01/27 Taco Casserole, Pinto Beans, Shredded Lettuce & Tomato, Salsa, Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 01/28 Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Roll, Fruit, Milk Thursday: 01/29 Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Fruit, Milk Friday: 01/30 Hot Ham & Cheese on Wheat Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Carrot/Celery Sticks, Fruit, Milk Cossatot River School Breakfast Menu Monday: 01/26 Muffin, Applesauce, Orange Juice, Milk Tuesday: 01/27 Pancake on a Stick, Craisins, Apple Juice, Milk Wednesday: 01/28 Cereal, Apple Wedges, Cherry/Apple Juice, Milk Thursday: 01/29 Breakfast Burrito, Pineapple Orange Juice, Milk Friday: 01/30 Super Donut, Orange Wedges, Apple Juice, Milk Cossatot River School Lunch Menu Monday: 01/26 Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Peaches, Marshmallow Treat, Milk Tuesday: 01/27 Beef Taco, Lettuce/Tomato, Cheese, Salsa, Pinto Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Wednesday: 01/28 Chicken Strips, Quick Baked Potato, Carrots w/ Dressing, Strawberries/Bananas, Milk Thursday: 01/29 Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Tossed Salas w/ Dressing, Mandarin Oranges, Garlic Bread, Milk Friday: 01/30 Baked Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Baked Beans, Pears, Roll, Milk
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2ND NINE WEEKS: All As - 6th grade- Christopher Bollmeyer, Blake Castor, Cauy House, Ciara Lance, Summer Loar, Andrea Maechler, Allie Martin, Sarah Sharp, Lauren Sikes, Allie Wright. 7th grade- Jennifer Adams, Cadie Cannon, Brendon Catlett, Lila Chapman, Teresa Cude, Eden Furr, Marissa Grafton, David Greiner, Sierra Grimsley, Caleb Holmes, Macie Johnson, Kiara Kesterson, Lauryn Maechler, Autumn Powell, Cypriss Pruitt, Kaitlyn Simmons, Chantal Sims, Zane Stephens, Marc Wilson. 8th grade- Sumer Brown, Shreetika Gyanwali, Cooper Hughes, Hannah McDonald, Payten Medlin, Halie Standerfer, Ryan Sullivan, Noah Swall, Tateli Thacker, Christopher Thompson, Torrey Voisin, Ashley Young. As & Bs - 6th grade- Christopher Bollmeyer, Blake Castor, Cauy House, Ciara Lance, Summer Loar, Andrea Maechler, Allie Martin, Sarah Sharp, Lauren Sikes, Allie Wright. 7th grade- Jennifer Adams, Cadie Cannon, Brendon Catlett, Lila Chapman, Teresa Cude, Eden Furr, Marissa Grafton, David Greiner, Sierra Grimsley, Caleb Holmes, Macie Johnson, Kiara Kesterson, Lauryn Maechler, Autumn Powell, Cypriss Pruitt, Kaitlyn Simmons, Chantal Sims, Zane Stephens, Marc Wilson. 8th grade- Sumer Brown, Shreetika Gyanwali, Cooper Hughes, Hannah McDonald, Payten Medlin, Halie Standerfer, Ryan Sullivan, Noah Swall, Tateli Thacker, Christopher Thompson, Torrey Voisin, Ashley Young. SEMESTER: All As - 6th grade - Brenna Aynes, Maddison Gunn, Vivie Hooper, Cauy House, Ciara Lance, Summer Loar, Andrea Maechler, Allie Martin, Sarah Sharp, Allie Wright. 7th grade - Jennifer Adams, Tristen Beck, Cadie Cannon, Maria Castillo, Brendon Catlett, Faith Chaney, Lila Chapman, Teresa Cude, Eden Furr, Marrisa Grafton, David Grenier, Sierra Grimsley, Caleb Holmes, Macie Johnson, Kiara Kesterson, Autumn Powell, Cypriss Pruitt, Kaitlyn Simmons, Chantal Sims, Zane Stephens, Marc Wilson. 8th grade - Sumer Brown, Shreetika Gyanwali, Cooper Hughes, Hannah McDonald, Payton Medlin, Colton Sawyer, Halie Smith, Halie Sranderfer, Ryan Sullivan, Tateli Thacker, Christopher Thompson, Torrey Voisin, Ashley Young. As & Bs - 6th grade - Jaci Allen, Madison Blair, Chris Bollmeyer, Mason Brotherton, Blake Castor, Susan Cook, London Copelin, Cora Curry, Ivy Curtis, Destiny Durham, Jacob Flemens, Zoie Goforth, Natalie Grossman, Shylee Head, Jetzai Hernandez, Gaven Hooper, Jaxom Hughes, Jack Hunter, Kyleigh Johnson, Connor Latham, Grace Lyle, Cameron MCCauley, David McDonald, Levi McIntrye, Max Montgomery, Thaddeus Nance, Morgan Puckett, Morticai Ryan, Lauren Sikes, Micah Smith, Hannah Stockton, Elvis Stricklin, James Taylor, Zachery Taylor, Cameron Terwilliger, Emily Wagner, Cylie Whitt. 7th grade - Abbie Alvarez, Ladonna Barber, Haley Caldwell, Cason Cannon, Ashtan Carr, Eli Cook, Bethany Cude, Cassidy Delaney, Jordan Diffee, Hope Egger, Paige Evans, Morgan Fairless, Kimberly Farrier, Olivia Ferguson, Andrew Graves, Ariana Hicks, Julianna Kennedy, Miseal Knight, Alexzia Lawrence, Jenny Laxamana, Lauryn Maechler, William McAllister, Aaron McConnell, Nicole Medlin, Katie Mesko, Jocelyn Parsons, Alexis Payne, Angel Ramirez, Suzanna Rivera, Kyndon Schuller, Kaitlyn Self, McKenzie Strother, Jeremiah Swint, Kaitlyn Titsworth, Hunter Waters, Hannah Willis. 8th grade - Jada Bass, Matt Bowser, Zane Cox, Daniel Davis, Brandon Deramus, Amber Devries, Aleigha Fortner, Chandler Fretz, Jonathan Gunn, Lindsey Logan, Angel Lunsford, Cassie McClaren, Caroline Morgan, Carson Nash, Fisher Neufeld, Jake Plunkett, Basil Shaner, Hallee Shelton, Ashlyn Soliz, Chloe Speight, Trevor Speight, Brock Strother, Noah Swall, Joshua Swint, Harmony Wilkinson, Zeb Wilson, Alex Yang.
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2ND NINE WEEKS: 1st Grade: All As - Diego Alvarado, James Davis, Aspen Johnson, Bobbi Kelly, Connor McCormick, Sidney Sparks, Eli Stark, Kenya Antunez, Leslie Esquivel, Vanessa Flores, Diego Garcia, Gerardo Gonzalez, Mairany Marrufo, Jayden Perez, Jhovani Perez, Abby Pinon, Tony Weinert, Raylee Youngblood, Thomas Goethals, Garrett Hennings, Diana Munoz, Nathanael Trinidad, Nathan White, Madalynn Benning. As & Bs - Rocibel Delgado, Ulysses Lopez, MacKenzie Molina, Dafne Avila, ,Fernando Cortes, Montana Higgins, Addison McGough, Mairene Ruiz, Raul Rodriguez, Veronica Alarcon, Grayson Farringer, Viviana Ruiz, Oliver Cannon, Josilyn Harrelson, Sulem Lopez, Kylea Skaggs, Jose Ruiz, Cristopher Carterby, Jacob Barrett. 2nd Grade: All As - Gustavo Cortes, Avenlei Bush, Easton Johnson, Rocio Ruiz, Marlenne Cecilio, Edwin Trinidad, Kendra Andrews. As & Bs - Cory Diaz, Vanessa Gomez, Brenna Roper, Santiago Maya, Sharis Campuzano, Joyce Antunez, Sabera Land, Nahomi Ruiz, Maria Perez, Sholeyve Campuzano, Cooper Price, Nadelyn Ruiz, Braden Thomas, Heidi Turnbough, Zachary McCormick, Bradley Thomas, Alyssa Hackney, Kevin
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Holly Harshman’s Literacy Fair Winners
4th Grade Reading Fair Winners were chosen at Holly Harshman Elementary to represent our building at the Polk County Reading Fair on Wednesday, January 21st. "WE" are so very proud of each of our 4th grade students who participated in this wonderful learning project. The winners of the Fiction category were Abby Smith with "Scribbler of Dreams", and Silas McIntyre with "The Battle of the Labyrinth". The Non-Fiction category winners were Trevin Plunkett with “I am Lebron James", and Keira Hall with "The Statue of Liberty".
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Polk County Spelling Bee Winners
[SUBMITTED]: The 2014-2015 Polk County Spelling Bee was held Thursday, January 15th at Wickes and was sponsored by Union Bank of Mena. The overall winner of the was Shanna Johnson from Cossatot River School District. Her winning word was “Admiral”. By grade, the following winners are: First Grade: 1st Place: Caleb Young from Acorn Elementary. 2nd Place: Tye James from Louise Durham Elementary. 3rd Place: Stephanie Ham from Acorn Elementary. Second Grade: 1st Place: Olivia Latham from Louise Durham Elementary. 2nd Place: Yennyte Tecson from Louise Durham Elementary. 3rd Place: Marlene Cecelio from Wickes Elementary. Third Grade: 1st Place: Hudson Vacca from Holly Harshman Elementary. 2nd Place: Kenzie Daniels from Acorn Elementary. 3rd Place: Olivia Latham from Louise Durham Elementary. Forth Grade: 1st Place: Dusty Davis from Holly Harshman Elementary. 2nd Place: Hudson Vacca from Holly Harshman Elementary. 3rd Place: Emmi Hines from Holly Harshman Elementary. Fifth Grade: 1st Place from Dusty Davis from Holly Harshman Elementary. 2nd Place: Raeghan Weddle from Acorn Elementary. 3rd Place: Kiersten Larucci from Acorn Elementary. Sixth Grade:1st Place: Connor Latham from Mena Middle School. 2nd Place: Abby McIntyre from Vandervoort Elementary. 3rd Place: Dusty Davis from Holly Harshman Elementary. Seventh Grade: 1st Place: Connor Latham from Mena Middle School. 2nd Place: Chad Sutton from Acorn Middle School . 3rd Place: Maria Castillo from Mena Middle School. Eighth Grade: 1st Place: Shanna Johnson from Cossatot River School. 2nd Place: Connor Latham from Mena Middle School. 3rd Place: Trevor Speight from Mena Middle School. The word pronouncer/announcer for the was Andy Philpot. The judges were Cherri Curtis from Wickes Elementary, Celeste Ashcraft from Louise Durham Mena, Darla Barrett from Vandervoort Elementary, and Janice Williams from Ouachita River School District, Acorn Campus. Organizers of the event expressed their appreciation to host school Wickes; the announcer/pronouncer Andy Philpot, the judges, and everyone’s hard work that made the Spelling Bee such a success. Special thanks to The Polk County Spelling Bee Sponsor each year the Union Bank.
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Aguilar, David Ortiz, Jaylee Pollard. 3RD GRADE: All As - Mallory Farringer, Ethan Youngblood, Karah Salgado, Emanuel Trinidad. As & Bs Hazael Cordova, Annabelle Dixon, Madison Linker, Edwyn Luna, Ashton Miller, Omar Cecilio, Landrey Richardson, Jovani Maya, Lacy Floyd, Derek Perez, Issak Trinidad, Aylin Ortega, Maddie Frachiseur, Brandon Moreno, Spencer Hammer, Jonathon Gonzalez, Kaylee Williams, Sherlyn Brito SEMESTER: 1st Grade: All As - Thomas Goethals, Josilyn Harrelson, Garrett Hennings, Diana Munoz, Kylea Skaggs, Nathanael Trinidad, Nathan White, Diego Alvarado, James Davis, Aspen Johnson, Bobbi Kelly, Connor McCormick, Viviana Ruiz, Eli Stark, Grayson Farringer, Kenya Antunez, Leslie Esquivel, Vanessa Flores, Diego Garcia, Gerardo Gonzalez, Mairany Marrufo, Alexis Jhovani Perez, Abby Pinon, Tony Wienert. Raylee Youngblood, Jaydon Perez. As & B - Rocibel Delgado, Leslie Jaimes-Aviles, Ulysses Lopez, MacKenzie Molina, Sidney Sparks, Addison Watkins, Dafne Avila, Fernando Cortes, Montana Higgins, Sulem Lopez, Addison McGough, Raul Rodriguez, Mairene Ruiz, Jose Ruiz, Veronica Alarcon, Jacob Barrett, Cristopher Carterby. 2nd Grade: All As - Kendra Andrews, Marlenne Cecilio, Edwin Trinidad, Gustavo Cortez, Rocio Ruiz. Zachary McCormick, Easton Johnson, Avenlei Bush. As & Bs - Kevin Aguilar, Sholeyve Campuzano, David Oritz, Jaylee Pollard, Cooper Price, Nadelyn Ruiz, Braden Thomas, Heidi Turnbough, Sydney Wilson, Santiago Maya, Sharis Campuzano, Joyce Antunez, Sabera Diane Land, Nahomi Ruiz, Maria Perez, Hayden Turnbough, Bradley Thomas, Brenna Roper, Melanie Hernandez, Alyssa Hackney, Vanessa Gomez, Cory Diaz. . 3rd Grade: All As - Mallory Farringer, Karah Monse Salgado. As & Bs - Omar Cecilio, Jocelyn Hernandez, Edwyn Luna, Derek Perez, Landrey Richardson, Sherlyn Brito, Hazael Cordova, Lacy Floyd, Jonathon Gonzalez, Spencer Hammer, Ashton Miller, Brandon Moreno, Alin Ortega, Isaak Trinidad, Kaylee Williams.
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January 21, 2015
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Eagles Cage Panthers, 62-35
BY NORM BETZ The Cossatot River Eagles held the Panthers of Fouke to just three points in the second quarter and ultimately won the contest, 62-35, on Friday night. “We had a really good start to the game,” said first-year Eagles head coach Kevin Kyzer. “We did get sloppy at times, but played great defense and continued to score throughout the night.” The Eagles flew out of the gate and outscored the Panthers 12-1 in the first three minutes of the game. Senior Edgar Gonzalez started things off converting a three-point play the old-fashioned way and followed that up with another bucket from the paint. Senior Josh Jordan grabbed a rebound and put it back up and in, while senior Ben Counts closed out the run, drilling a three-pointer and knocking down a pair from the free throw line. Things tightened up late in the quarter, as the Panthers went on a run of their own, outscoring the Eagles, 14-6, to close out the first quarter. Counts added a three-point play the old-fashioned way, while sophomore Marco Ramirez jumped into the scoring column, draining one from beyond the arc. Cossatot held onto a 18-15 lead at the end of the opening quarter. The Eagles exploded for 21 points in the second quarter, while holding the Panthers to a three-pointer. Sophomore Cody Baker led the Cossatot scoring with eight points, a pair of three-balls and bucket. Jordan added another rebound put-back and hit three-of-four from the charity stripe, while Gonzalez and Counts each added a pair of buckets to put the Eagles up 39-18 at the half. “We continue to improve as a team,” explained Kyzer. “The run in the second quarter, combined with our outstanding defensive play, led us to this conference victory.” The Eagles came out of the locker room and picked up right where they had left off, holding the Panthers to just five points, while scoring 14 points in the third. Jordan led Cossatot with three consecutive lay-ups and also added two-of-four from the line, while Gonzalez, Baker, and Counts each tossed in buckets. Cossatot led 53-23 at the end of third quarter. Kyzer called off the high-flying Eagles and allowed substitutes to play the entire fourth quarter. T. Broach connected on one from beyond the arc, while senior Dakota Davis, junior Luis Trinidad and Chang each contributed baskets from the field to round out the Eagles scoring. Cossatot improved to 3-1 in conference play with the 62-35 victory over the Fouke Panthers. Josh Jordan led all scorers with 15 points, Ben Counts added 14 points, Edgar Gonzalez added 11 points and Cody Baker rounded out the double digit scorers with 10 points. Marco Ramirez and T. Broach each had three points, while Dakota Davis, Luis Trinidad and Chang were each good for two points. The Eagles connected on 64% from the line, hitting 9-of-14, while the Panthers shot 38% from the charity stripe, hitting 3-of-8.
Lady Eagles Remain Perfect in Conference Play
BY NORM BETZ The Cossatot River Lady Eagles flew past the Fouke Lady Panthers, 57-27, to remain a perfect 4-0 in 3A-7 conference play on Friday night. “We shot the ball well and our energy was good,” said Lady Eagles head coach Tyler Timms. “We really set the tempo of the game with our defensive play.” The Lady Eagles not only defeated the Lady Panthers by 30 points, but they also held Fouke to just five total points in two of the four quarters. Cossatot opened the game on a 9-1 run and ultimately led 13-5 at the end of the first quarter. Raegan Richardson started off the game drilling a three-pointer, Stacy Wilcher added a three-pointer of her own, and Raegan Richardson closed out the run knocking down another shot from beyond the arc. Saybra Richardson and Alanna Craft rounded out the opening quarter, scoring each with a lay-up. “This was a good physical game for us,” said Timms. “We played well under the basket and blocked out well too.” The Lady Eagles started the second quarter with a 10-3 run with Saybra Richardson and Kylie Tadlock each scoring five points. Saybra Richardson had a pair of buckets and made oneof-two free throws, while Tadlock drained one from downtown and then added a bucket. Cossatot closed out the second outscoring Fouke 10-6 and led 33-14 at halftime. Tadlock laid one in off the backboard and then hit her second three-ball of the quarter, Raegan Richardson and Saybra Richardson each added buckets, while Wilcher connected on one-of-two from the charity stripe. Cossatot outscored Fouke 10-8 in the third quarter and led 43-22 as the quarter expired. Kara Richardson led the way hitting four-of-six from the line, while Saybra Richardson and Craft each tossed in treys. The Lady Eagles put 14 points on the board in the final quarter, while holding the Lady Panthers to just five points. Cossatot defeated Fouke 57-27 to remain perfect in conference play. Wilcher grabbed the baton and led the Lady Eagles in the fourth with five points, a threepoint play the old-fashioned way and a bucket. Kara Richardson kissed one in off the glass and added one-of-two free throws, Saybra Richardson drove the lane and dropped in a lay-up, Cayle Stuart tossed in a 14-foot jumper but missed a pair from the line, while Raegan Richardson rounded out the Lady Eagles scoring hitting two-of-three from the stripe. Sabra Richardson led all scorers with 14 points, Raegan Richardson and Kylie Tadlock each added 10 points, Stacy Wilcher scored nine points, Kara Richardson scored seven points, Alana Craft added five points, while Cayle Stuart was good for two points. The Lady Eagles shot 43% from the free throw line (10-of-23), while the Lady Panthers shot 25% making 1-of-4 from the stripe.
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Kayla Hamner and Blakely Morgan, of Dierks, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on January 10th. Haley and Leo Rayborn IV, of DeQueen, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on January 11th. Alaura Sechrist and Jesse Saxour, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on January 11th.
January 21, 2015
Crouch & Gass Announce Nuptials
Congratulations Alysia Blaine Crouch and Zackary Luke Gass.
Jonathan and Chloe’ Crouch, of Mena, Arkansas, are thrilled to announce the marriage of their daughter, Alysia Crouch, to Zackary Gass, son of Kelly and Linda Gass, of West Fork, Arkansas.
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The couple was wed on December 27, 2014, in Mena, and have made their home in West Fork.
Samantha and John Scantling, of Waldron, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on January 13th. Savannah and Robert Todd, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on January 13th. Linda Neer and Anthony Kelems, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on January 13th. Shaaylyne Scott and Dylan Foster, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on January 13th. Ashley Rothenberger and Cory Beckwith, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on January 13th.
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January 21, 2015
POLICE
The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. 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 January 11, 2015 Joseph Gonyea, 25, of Mena was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure-to-appear from the Mena Police Department. January 12, 2015 Seth Allen Manley, 33, of Mena was arrested and charged with theft-to-property (shoplifting) after a call to a local grocery store. Officers were notified by the manager of a local convenience store that they had received a counterfeit $20.00 bill. They were unable to determine when or from whom the bill was taken. Heather Robinson, 39, of Mena was arrested on two outstanding warrants from the Polk County Sheriff's office. The warrants were for failure-to-pay fines and court costs. January 13, 2015 A local man reported being awakened during the night to a loud noise. When he investigated, he observed a man standing in the back doorway of his home. The suspect fled the scene. A suspect has been identified through a photo line-up. Case has been sent to the prosecuting attorney for possible issuance of a warrant. A local woman reported that an acquaintance of hers had stolen her tip money from a jar in her vehicle. Case is pending interview of suspect. Officers responded to a local convenience store where a man had fallen through the plate glass of the building. The man was treated at the scene and subsequently transported to the hospital. A Mena woman reported that she lost her wedding ring while doing business in town. Officers are assisting in trying to determine where the loss may have occurred. January 14, 2015 A local woman reported that she was contacted by an acquaintance who owed
her money. The other woman asked her to come to her residence and she would pay her. When the victim arrived at the house, the woman who owed her money attacked her. The door had been locked, but the victim was finally able to get the door open and flee the scene. Case is pending interview of suspect and witnesses. A Mena woman reported that her stepson had spent the night at her residence. When she awoke the next morning, her vehicle, cellphone, computer, and a ring of keys were missing. The vehicle was later located, but the other items are still missing. Case is pending interview of suspect. January 15, 2015 No reports filed. January 16, 2015 A local woman reported that her husband had attacked her, but she did not wish to press charges. She later decided to press charges against him. She has yet to provide a written statement to officers. Case is pending. A Mena man reported that another man with whom he has had issues in the past tried to get into his vehicle while at a traffic light. The alleged victim drove away. Officers contacted the alleged suspect, and he indicated that the first man had made inappropriate gestures to him in front of his wife and child, and that he was merely going to question him about that incident. All parties have submitted written statements. Case is pending. Charles Anthony Shelton, 32, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and resisting arrest. The arrest followed a call to a local nursing/rehabilitation home. Jeremiah Brown, 33, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Sheriff's office. The warrant was for failure-to-pay fines and court costs. January 17, 2015 Officers were called to a local business regarding a disoriented man on the premises. They asked him to leave the area, and he agreed and walked away. Officers observed him fall and he requested medical assistance. However, when medical personnel arrived, he changed his mind and walked away from the area. No charges were filed. Richard Lee Smiley, 56, of Mena was charged with harassment and loitering after a call to a local grocery store regarding a man approaching and bothering women in the store. An additional five reports were filed, and officers completed four accident reports.
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The chemistry one would now experience at OLT has nothing to do with the science of matter and its origins. The chemistry that has been going on since January 5th is the affinity and rapport going on at the rehearsals for the upcoming The Dixie Swim Club. The Dixie Swim Club is about five Southern women who began their friendships many years ago when they attended a North Carolina college and competed on the same swim club. After graduation, the friends set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. The play focuses on four of these weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. The cast consists of five women who have all performed on the OLT stage previously. Although some of them did not even know each other at the first practice, an onlooker would never have known. It was indeed instant chemistry. The interaction among the five is delightful and fun. Each of the five characters has a decidedly different personality. Deborah Tennison is playing Sheree, the swim team captain who is still the group organizer and mother hen. Lexie, the self-absorbed beauty divorcing husband #3 and looking for #4, is being portrayed by Amanda Stipe. Jennifer McPherson is Dinah, the workaholic lawyer with a briefcase on one arm and a bar-in-a-bag on the other. Vernadette, the hard-luck girl with a deadbeat husband and wayward kids, is played by Jessica Kropp. Diana Bernardini’s character is Jeri Neal, the sweet girl who became a nun after college. The public will be the ones to benefit from all this female interaction and chemistry when The Dixie Swim Club begins in mid-February for two weekends. Judy Kropp is director for the play with Judy Thompson serving as assistant director.
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Auditions to be Held for ‘Eyes of the Apostle’
BY RUDI TIMMERMAN Auditions for the OLT spring production of Eyes of the Apostle will be held on Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, both nights. Additional auditions will be held Saturday, January 24 from 9:00 am until noon. The auditions will be held upstairs in the newly prepared rehearsal room in the theatre. If you can't make it on those dates send a message from the OLT web site at "contact us." Rehearsal for Dixie Swim Club will be taking place in the auditorium. Please do not disturb their effort as you enter the theatre. You will be asked to fill out an audition form and read from the script. A copy of the script can be found on the OLT web site (oltmena.com) by clicking on the picture of John. This will be a large cast, and in order to help the directors select participants we will take photographs of all those who audition in order to keep everyone straight. Performances will be March 20 -29. While there are still some possible minor changes in the script, the following is a list of possible characters that will be cast: Jesus, Bash, The Elderly John, Rual, The Young John, Er....a disciple (no name), John the Baptist, Korah, Cerinthus, Omar, Deb, Shem, Enos....A disciple (No name), Cousin to Woman at the Well, Cainan-Father of Blind Man, Thomas, Mahal-Simon of Cyrene, Lazarus, Mary-Mother of Jesus, James, Ruth, Martha, Governor of the Feast-Nobleman, Mary-Sister of Martha, Nathan, High Priest, Andrew, Judas, Simon Peter, Band of Men at Garden, Philip, Malchus, Nathaniel, Young Lady confronting Peter, Jarad, Pontius Pilate, Shulken, Soldiers, Mebak, Joseph of Aramathea-A disciple (No name), Karob, Mary Magdalene, Rosh, Mary Mother of James-Mother of Blind Man, Woman at the Well, Boy with Loaves and Fishes, Nicodemus, Children Who Sang on Palm Sunday, Enoch, Mary-Wife of Clopus, Lamel, Simon of Cyrene, Eewer, Hirah.
January 21, 2015
By Kim Hughes, County Agent -FCS Trees that grow in our communities provide us with many benefits. The average city tree removes 13 to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year from the air. A tree’s value increases with each passing year. Trees increase home property values 7 to 21 percent, depending on the number and size of the trees. Patients with a view of trees and plants had shorter hospital stays and used fewer pain killers. Trees face many life-threatening challenges, both from the environment and from people. These trees must be properly cared for to ensure that they will continue to provide benefits. Homeowners and tree care professionals can follow several simple steps of proper tree care to help ensure long lives for trees in our communities. The following list describes ten common mistakes made during the pre-planting, planting and post-planting care phases of a tree’s life and the correct alternatives. Your tree has much to offer – don’t kill it! How to kill a tree: • Plant a tree that will outgrow a small space. Disregard overhead or underground obstructions. • Plant the tree in a small hole and leave the burlap (or container) completely around the root ball. • Place a large mound of mulch against the tree trunk, or use no mulch at all. • Leave staking and guying materials attached to the trunk until the tree becomes girdled. • Use the tree as a bumper when lawn mowing or string trimming. Scrape off the bark and injure the live tissues underneath. • Top or severely prune a tree’s branches. Remove most of the outer twigs and leaves. Ignore making proper pruning cuts. • Sever many large roots close to the tree trunk. •Change the soil environment by raising or lowering the grade or by compacting the soil. • Over or under water the tree. Saturate the soil, or let it dry out completely. • Burn the roots by applying fast-release fertilizer during or right after planting. For more information on how to avoid killing trees, refer to the Extension Service publication #FSA5011, “Ten Easy Ways to Kill a Tree” on the uaex.edu website under publications. Or, come by the Extension Office at 211 DeQueen Street in Mena for a copy.
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1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For info call 394-7396 or 216-4606. Friday, 1/23 * 1:00 –3:00 p.m. – Fiber Group will meet a Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come and bring your project and join this group working with a variety of fibers. * 1:00 –3:00 p.m. - Writers Guild meeting in Mena Art Gallery classroom, 607 Mena Street. Admission is free. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - 812 Hwy 71South, Mena. Saturday, 1/24 * 7:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge serving breakfast. Donations go to Scholarship program * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena, For info, call 394-7396 or 216-4606. Sunday, 1/25 * 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. Monday, 1/26 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Hatfield City Hall. For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – First National Bank across from Depot. For information call 437-3560. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome to attend. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at
ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 2164606. * 7:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 monthly meeting at Union Bank Community Room. Tuesday 1/27 * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –“Art Day”, Mena Art gallery, 607 Mena Street. Bring your current project and join other artists working in the classroom at the gallery. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd 43 (Fairground Road), Mena,, 479-3947404. Take –out is available. All are welcome! * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information, call 216-0719. * 5:15 p.m. – Cyclists and Walkers: The Ouachita Cycling Club meets at the Visitor’s Information Center on Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. For information 479-234-2887 or 479-2343043. Wednesday 1/28 * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. *7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.
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* JAMES K. POLK CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, meet today at 11:00 a.m., Union Bank Hospitality Room. Kathy Adams will be the speaker. All members, prospective members and the public are invited to attend. Please use the rear entrance to the bank Hospitality Room. * KAREN LARSON CHILI SUPPER FUNDRAISER, Friday, January 23, 4:30 p.m. in the Mena High School Cafeteria. Enjoy chili, crackers, cheese, homemade cinnamon rolls, tea and water all for $5.00. Come support Mrs. Larson, Mena Middle School math teacher in her victory over cancer, while watching the Bearcats vs. Waldron Basketball games. * CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY COFFEE, January 27, 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Papa’s Mexican Café. * POLK COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP meeting, February 2, 6:00 p.m. at the fair board office. Purpose of this meeting is to elect new directors to the board. Meeting is open to the public. If you need to be added to the agenda, please contact Tina at 2348590. * MENA ART GALLERY OPEN SHOW through February 3, 607 Mena Street. Regular gallery hours Tuesday 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. * BLOOD DONORS URGENTLY NEEDED – January 26 - 31. Amid major concerns about the community blood supply, several local organizations are stepping up to host blood drives with Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI). All healthy adults, 16 and older,* are urged to make donation a top priority at one of these sites: • Mena Community; Monday, January 26, 12 to 6 p.m., at St. Agnes Church. • Wal Mart Mena; Saturday, January 31, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. “
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Thursday, 1/22 * 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info. * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information, call 216-0719. * 5:30 p.m. - Weight Watchers - meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block,
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I buy Sterling Silverware forks, knives, and spoons. May be damaged but must be marked ‘sterling.’ I buy pre-1965 U.S. Silver Coins. Top prices paid for pre-1935 U.S. Silver Dollars and also one ounce rounds and bars. Dan’s TFN Pawn, 100 Hwy 71S at 1st Street, Mena, 479-394-5515.
For Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console/Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In good condition. Asking $200. Call or text 479-216-3091. TFN/INH
Help Wanted: I need an illustrator for my children’s books. Call 4791/21 394-2685 Clean & Comfortable Housing since 1969, J Ray & Maria’s MH Park and TFN Rentals, Hwy 71N, Mena, 479-394-1252. For Rent mobile home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. No Pets. Call 394-4037 or 234-6062.
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Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. 2/11 Also lawn and garden work. Call 870-334-2068.
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J & N Dozer – Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experiTFN ence. We Appreciate your Business! Call 479-234-1357.
Special Pig
Farmer Jones got out of his car and while heading for his friend's door, noticed a pig with a wooden leg. His curiosity roused, he asks, "Fred, how'd that pig get him a wooden leg?" "Well Michael, that's a mighty special pig! A while back a wild boar attacked me while I was walking in the woods. That pig there came a runnin', went after that boar and chased him away. Saved my life!" "And the boar tore up his leg?" "No he was fine after that. But a bit later we had that fire. Started in the shed up against the barn. Well, that ole pig started squealin' like he was stuck, woke us up, and 'fore we got out here, the darn thing had herded the other animals out of the barn and saved 'em all!" "So that's when he hurt his leg, huh, Fred?" "No, Michael. He was a might winded, though. When my tractor hit a rock and rolled down the hill into the pond I was knocked clean out. When I came to, that pig had dove into the pond and dragged me out 'fore I drownded. Sure did save my life." "And that was when he hurt his leg?" "Oh no, he was fine. Cleaned him up, too." "OK, Fred. So just tell me. How did he get the wooden leg?" "Well", the farmer tells him, "A pig like that, you don't want to eat all at once."
For Sale 30 ft 1 bedroom trailer must sell for health reasons. Good condition. 940-7041/28 7303
Humane Society of the Ouachitas
Pet of the Week for the Week of January 21, 2014 Emperor is indeed as majestic as his name! This Maine Coon is a large cat with fur as soft as a cloud. Soft tabby markings in silver and pale golden tones contrasting with snowy white…combined with pale green eyes…Emperor definitely is an awesome cat. He is solidly built and is no lightweight. He is active and alert. Emperor is neutered, litter box trained and has his shots. Come visit the Emperor..he would love it if you would! Give us a call. You’ll be glad you did! OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM until 2 PM 368 Polk Co. Rd. 50, Mena, AR OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org HSO is a NO KILL Shelter HSO is not affiliated with any otherlocal, state or national animal rescue organization. HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are tax deductible.
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