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The local area got its first snowfall last Thursday morning (January 22). Within just a few hours of the giant snowflakes cascading from the sky, the area was quickly blanketed creating a winter wonderland and exquisite photo opportunities. Above is one of Mena’s most iconic buildings, the historic Mena Depot Center, once a KCS Train Depot. Roads remained passable, much to the disappointment of local students, and didn’t prompt any school closings. A complete photo gallery is available at MyPulseNews.com. See complete story and additional photos on page 2.
BY LEANN DILBECK The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce has announced the keynote speaker for the 2015 Chamber Banquet to be held Tuesday, March 17, as Arkansas native and TV personality Craig O’Neill. Craig graduated from Little Rock's Central High School in 1968 and from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro in 1972. His career as a deejay began in 1969. A self-confessed sports nut, he became the host of ESPN2 Outdoors in 1995. In 1997, Craig became the stadium announcer for all home football games for the Arkansas Razorbacks. “In August of 1999, I began to park at THV's front door and demanding to be put on TV," said
BY MELANIE BUCK Arkansas is on the list as one of the states with ‘high’ levels of influenza outbreak in the country; however, Chief Nursing Officer at Mena Regional Health System, Rick Billingsley said, “Although we are seeing a lot of flu-like illness, we are only seeing moderate confirmed flu” in Polk County. He added, “It’s less than what we would expect this time of year.” Kerry Krell, Public Information Officer for the Arkansas Department of Health, said there is influenza all over the state although the numbers are difficult to gather. “Not everyone who gets the flu goes to the doctor and not every doctor tests for the flu.” Krell explained that when a doctor sees several patients in the day with the same symptoms, the logical conclusion is the flu. Also, the cost
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BY MELANIE BUCK During Tuesday night’s January 20 meeting of Hatfield Town Council, all city officials were sworn into office with exception to David Harris, an unopposed alderman on the November 2014 ballot, who was excused from his position. Harris first came under fire, prior to the election, when his residency was in question. The Pulse first brought you the story in September 2014 after the Town of Hatfield had filed a complaint with the Polk County Election Commission stating: “It is a fact that David Harris a CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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An excavator belonging to Mid-Central Contractors, clearing brush along the Kansas City Southern railroad right-of-way behind the Acorn school campus, caught fire on Monday afternoon. Acorn Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff's Office and Polk County Emergency Management responded.
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First Snow of 2015 for Local Area
BY MELANIE BUCK As many of Mena’s residents awoke to a surprise snow on Thursday morning, it became a sure sign that winter is in full swing. Although much of Polk County only saw rain, Mena received an inch of snow between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Even though the county has had a couple of cold snaps, it has been a relatively mild winter thus far with temperatures reaching 60 degrees on Wednesday with sunny skies. The white blanket of snow came with cooler temperatures on Thursday, although ironically, Mena didn’t fall below the freezing mark. After five full hours of large flakes, temperatures rose to a high of 46 degrees and by nightfall, the snow was gone as quickly as it came. Throughout the first snow of 2015, roads remained only wet, and no weather related traffic difficulties were noted by officials.
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SUBMITTED BY ARKANSAS BLOOD INSTITUTE Amid major concerns about the community blood supply, several local organizations are stepping up to host blood drives with Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI). One drive was held this Monday at St. Agnes Church and another is scheduled for this Friday at the Mena Walmart from 9 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. All healthy adults, 16 and older,* are urged to make donation a top priority. “An average of 600 donors is needed every day to keep our area hospitals ready,” said John Armitage, M.D., president and CEO. “Recently, the number of people giving has not kept pace with patients’ needs. And, this time of year, even a day or two of winter weather can create great peril. A strong turnout by donors at these blood drives will be a great safeguard against a potential blood shortage.” Donors with Arkansas Blood Institute give every drop of blood needed by patients in Mena Regional Hospital. An appreciation item from ABI’s Treasure Chest will be given to each donor. Health screenings and Donor Rewards Points, redeemable at ABI’s online store, will also be provided. If a blood donor chooses to forgo the Treasure Chest item, funds designated for it will be given to Global Blood Fund for blood center assistance in developing countries. People with negative blood types are especially urged to give. Only 18 percent of the population has negative blood types, but those with these types must have negative type blood when needed. One single donation can save as many as three lives. Appointments to give at the blood drive are available by calling Greg Womack at 479-6522362 or visiting arkbi.org.* Sixteen year olds must weigh at least 125 and provide signed parental permission; 17 year olds must weigh at least 125 pounds; 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds.
City & County Sales Revenue Shows Slight Increase in 2014
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BY MELANIE BUCK Sales tax revenue in both the city of Mena and Polk County rose slightly during 2014 bringing much needed funding into a tight budget. While the increase wasn’t much, it matches a growing trend nation wide, and with gas prices falling sharply and employment at its highest rate since 1999, forecasters are predicting the economy to continue on its upward path. Sales tax comparisons from 2013-2014 for Polk County show an increase of $9,895.82 bringing 2014’s revenue to total $1,419,451.76. The county’s road improvement tax also showed an increase bringing in $8,744.62 more than 2013. Each tax, sales and road improvement, are 1 percent each of the 9.5 percent sales tax you pay when buying your goods. Mena’s numbers are only available through October 2014 but show to be on track with the county, indicating a slight increase of 1 percent in sales and use tax revenue bringing in $1,281,517.49. Mena also gets 1 percent of sales tax paid when purchasing items in town. There are many needs and uses for these taxes. Mena’s sales and use tax is for the operation of city government, street improvement, and special projects. Polk County’s sales taxes are placed in their general fund for use in many areas of county government including funding for county fire departments.
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SUBMITTED BY RMCC Rich Mountain Community College will be hosting artist Linda Williams Palmer in the Ouachita Center Monday, March 2, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for her Champion Trees presentation and drawing debut. Linda Williams Palmer began her visual arts career in 1980 by studying with Don Lee and Pete Howard at the Westark Community College, now the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. With an Associate Degree already in hand, she immersed herself in drawing and painting classes while raising a family, and did so for five years, ending her research with a Special Projects class on "The Landscape." From 1985, Palmer directed her focus on establishing her visual arts career. She opened a studio and The Linda Palmer Gallery in Fort Smith, created multiple series of work, entered and was selected for numerous competitions, and was publicly and privately collected. When she moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1991, she opened her studio and Palmer's Gallery 800 on Central Avenue. It has since moved upstairs in the same location and is now known as the Linda Palmer Gallery. Palmer's latest series, Arkansas Champion Trees: an Artist's Journey, began in 2007 when she viewed the online list of the largest and oldest examples of each species of tree determined by Arkansas foresters. The Champion series has entailed over 5,000 miles of travel across the state, accompanying documentary photography, and research into the history and science of the trees. Part of her journey has been to share her knowledge and artistic expertise with arts groups and institutions, and via educational programs sponsored by the Arkansas Forestry Commission. RMCC is honored to be hosting Linda Palmer for her presentation and the debut of her latest drawing of a champion tree from Mena, Arkansas. The tree is the largest water oak in the state of Arkansas and is located on the old Myrick homestead. This homestead belonged to the grandparents of none other than T. Tyler Texas, the first country western singer to perform in Carnegie Hall in New York City whose origins began in Mena, Arkansas. For more information about this event, contact Kathy Adams at 479-394-7622 or kadams@rmcc.edu<mailto:kadams@rmcc.edu>. For more information about Arkansas Champion Trees: an Artist's Journey, visit www.ChampionTreesExhibit.com<http://www.ChampionTreesExhibit.com>. Linda Williams Palmer biography information courtesy of http://www.championtreesexhibit.org/
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New Year Brings New Delegation
BY MELANIE BUCK With the start of 2015, historical events have occurred in county and state government across the state. For the first time since the 1800s, Republicans rule both sides of Congress in the state and the first time since 2005 that they have held both houses of Congress on the national level. Also, for the first time, Polk County’s Election Commission has a Republican GOP majority. With these historical moments will seemingly come change, although too many forget that it is up to citizens as to what change occurs. George Bernard Shaw once said, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” If you have changes you would like to see, contact your elected officials. They have been voted-in to do a job for the people; voice your opinion and be part of the change. Here is a list of those who represent Polk County on
state and national levels. Call or email them for questions, comments, and concerns. U.S. Senator Dr. John Boozman (R) – 2011-Present; 320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4843 Fort Smith Office 1120 Garrison Ave., Suite B Fort Smith, AR 72901 479-573-0189 website: http://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/ U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R) – 2015Present B33 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2353 http://www.senate.gov/senators/114thCongress/Cotton_Tom.htm U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (R) – 2015-Present Washington, DC Office: 130 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3772
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Hot Springs Office: 101 Reserve St. Hot Springs, AR 71901 501-609-9796 website: https://westerman.house.gov/ State Representative Nate Bell (R) – 2011-Present P. O. Box 2103 Mena, AR 71953 479-234-2092 You can email Bell by visiting the Arkansas House of Representatives website: http://www.arkansashouse.org/member/256/Nate-Bell State Senator Larry Teague (D) – 2009 - Present P.O. Box 903 Nashville, AR 71852 870-845-5303 email: Larry.Teague@senate.ar.gov website: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assem bly/2013/2014F/Pages/MemberProfile.a spx?member=Teague
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Craig; they relented in December 1999. On Craig's first day of work he was sent to Dallas to cover the Cotton Bowl game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas Longhorns. In June of 2008, he went into news with Dawn Scott and Liz Massey. Craig holds the distinction of being the only disc jockey to ever host a dance at the White House. Throughout the years, Craig has given his time and talents to help many organizations including The American Cancer Society, Big Brothers / Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Arkansas Children's Theatre, Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Ballet of Arkansas, Easter Seals, Florence Crittenton Home, American Heart Association, Hope Lodge, VIPS, and Multiple Sclerosis Society. Craig is married to his college sweetheart, Jane. They have two grown children, Abby and Thomas, two grandchildren, Bella and Amelia. Executive Director Paula Bailey expressed her and the Board’s excitement for this year’s banquet and said plans have been well underway for months in preparation of this annual gathering of the area’s business community. She encourages everyone to save the date and be looking for future announcements with ticket information and more details on the event.
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Loray Cole, age 90, of Mena, Arkansas died Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. She was born on Monday, September 1, 1924 to John and Viena Ross Cearley in DeQueen, Arkansas. Loray loved her family and spending all the time she could with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Northside Church of Christ for many years. She enjoyed drawing, reading, working in her flowerbeds and garden. Loray was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Argle Cole; one daughter, Ginger Cole; four brothers, J.V. Cearley, R.C. Cearley, Luther Cearley and Audrey Cearley. Gladys is survived by her four sons and daughters in law, Steve Cole of Mena, Farrell
celebration of 2014 accomplishments on behalf of the animals served by HSO. Tina Ball took the floor, thanking all the volunteers and financial supporters, without whom, the animals could not be served. Upon sharing shelter statistics for the year, Tina said, “Numbers on paper do not show the joy that comes from seeing a dog or cat get adopted by someone who will love and value them for the rest of their lives, nor do they show the compassion of those who do not hesitate to pat a mangy dog or speak gently to a frightened cat, nor do they show the kindness of those whose support the mission of the no-kill shelter and insure its continuation through financial support. But there are tremendous blessings represented in these numbers and I proudly present them to you.” Tina has been committed to keeping shelter statistics for the past 7 years so the public can see the results of their support each year. The 2014 statistics show: • Adoptions: Cats-93, Dogs-268 • Average shelter population: Cats-18, Dogs-39 (This is an average of 57 animals residing at the shelter at any one time requiring and receiving daily care, while awaiting adoption.) • Average time residing in shelter: Cats-2.1 months, Dogs-1.65 months • Number of pets altered through Dr. Randy Burgess’ low cost program: 237 • Number of pets altered through the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund: 21 • Number of off-site adoption events: 50 (resulting in
and Sharon Cole of Mena, A.J. and Sherry Cole of Mena and Jerry and Charlie Cole of Wrightwood, California; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Northside Church of Christ in Mena with Ken Sayers officiating. Interment followed in the Concord Cemetery in Ink. Visitation was general. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
MILDRED MARYBELLE ELLISON Mildred Marybelle Ellison, age 88, of Mena, Arkansas died Monday, January 19, 2015 at Mena Manor. She was born on Saturday, October 2, 1926 to Sylvester and Beulah Holman Hess Medford in Opal,
228 adoptions) • Number of volunteer hours at the shelter: 1737 Tina also said the shelter grounds received some much needed improvement last year. Projects included a gravel play area for dogs donated by Allen Head Construction; a ‘meet and greet’ area set up for potential adopters to spend time with dogs; some shelter storage buildings received new paint; Nina Fosdick repainted the shelter’s logo on the front of the main building; a new sign donated at the highway turn-off to the shelter donated by Sign Fx; the 30-year-old chain link kennel fencing was replaced with new, clean and safer chain link (while the old fencing was repurposed in another area.) Early in the year, Americorp volunteers visited to perform some needed grounds-keeping, and this past autumn, a team of volunteers from the Mars Corporation, that markets Pedigree brand pet foods, donated a ‘labor day’ performing needed repairs. Cheryl Murphy stated that the “Pogo” yellow dog banks, located around town, brought in a total of $1359.00 last year. Cheryl said every person who “feeds” the dog banks, dropping in their extra pocket change and dollar bills, giving randomly on any given day, is one of many meaningful ways to give and it all adds up. HSO’s Board of Directors and volunteers continue to be amazed and grateful for the strong show of support from the community, as everyone works together to make a better life for the rescued pets who live at the shelter until adoption.
Arkansas. Mildred loved her family and spending all the time she could with her children and grandchildren. Mildred was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; her stepdad, Herbert Hess and her brother, Verner Hess. Mildred is survived by her son, Tony Ellison of Mena; her daughter, Linda Ansley of Anaheim, California; two grandchildren, Natalie Altamirno of Lincoln, California and Bryan Ellison of San Francisco; one greatgrandchild, McKenna Altamirno of Lincoln, California; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, January 23, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Interment followed in the Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation was Thursday, January 22, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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Humane Society Begins New Year with Encouraging News
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SPECIAL TO THE PULSE BY CHERYL MURPHY Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO) began its 37th year serving Polk County, with its annual election of volunteer Board Members, at the monthly meeting January 15. Elected to the 2015 Board were incumbents President Stephanie Povey, Vice President Dannie Bregman, Secretary Cheryl Murphy, Treasurer Jane Weddle, Shelter Manager Tina Ball and newly elected Board Member at large, Neal Fosdick. Highlights of the meeting included
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Ricky Lynn Hunter, age 62, of Athens, died Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was born January 5, 1953, at Roseburg, Oregon the son of Q.D. Hunter and Velron Murphy Hunter. On December 19, 1975, he was married to Darla Webb. He was preceded in death by his father. He was Baptist in his faith and a heavy equipment operator. He dearly loved his family, who made his life complete, including the true love of his life, Darla, who he was blessed to have spent 39 wonderful years; his greatest accomplishment in his life were his children, who made him so proud; the light of his life, his precious granddaughter, Kaylie Raylynn, who lovingly called him “Taw Taw”; and he was honored to have worked with many fine coworkers who knew him as “Babydoll”. Above
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all, he was loved by everyone who knew him and he will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Darla Hunter of Athens; his son, Todd Hunter of Bentonville; his daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Stacey Stone of Gurdon; his precious granddaughter, Kaylie Raylynn Stone of Gurdon; his mother, Velron Murphy Young of Newhope; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Ronnie and Rhonda Hunter and Randy Hunter, all of Newhope; two nieces; and a host of wonderful
friends. Services were at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 23, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with Bro. Marcus Crawley officiating. Visitation was held Thursday, January 22, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Interment was in the Cecil Chapel Cemetery in Vandervoort. Pallbearers were Bruce Cureton, Joe Williams, Jerry Robb, Jamie Ralls, Jason Youngblood and Clay Philpot. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Lewis and Richard Broach. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
EDITH FAY LONG Edith Fay Long, age 94, died in Mena, Arkansas on January 22, 2015. Mrs. Long, of Mineral Springs, formerly of Texarkana, Arkansas, is survived by her husband of 75 years, Mr. James E. Long, their children James D. Long and his wife, Carolyn, of Cabot, Arkansas; Fran Hadaway and her husband Al, of Mena, Arkansas; Connie Crockett of Ojai, CA; Mark Long and his wife, Connie, of Texarkana, Texas. Surviving grandchildren are Gayla Hadaway, Skip Hadaway, Russ Long, Debra Long, Nick Crockett, Jesse Crockett, Brandi Crockett, Matt Long and Corey Long. Mrs. Long has 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Long has two very special nieces, who are like daughters, Judy Coupel and Jonnie Bryant of Texas. Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her parents, John F. Grose and Lucy Davis Grose, a grandson James Clifton Long and a son-in-law, Keith Crockett. Mrs. Long was loved by everyone that knew her. She was a very talented lady, best known for her skills in cooking, sewing, gardening and fishing. Her main hobby the last few years was staying in touch with her many friends and family members through Facebook. She will be sorely missed by all.
Services were Saturday January 24, 2015 at 2:00 P.M in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Jones officiating. Burial was in Mineral Springs Cemetery, Mineral Springs, AR under the direction of East Funeral Home, Moores Lane, Texarkana, TX. Pallbearers were Skip Hadaway, Matt Long, Corey Long, Kyle Crowley, Ryan Hadaway, Lance Hadaway, A. J. Crowley and Alex Long. Honorary Pall Bearers were Russ Long, Nick Crockett, Jesse Crockett, Chase Webb, Tim Young and Myron Young. Family received friends from 1 to 2 pm at Central Baptist Church, Mineral Springs, AR. Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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Mr. Jack Wigley, age 90, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Mena. He was born on January 7, 1925, the son of the late Bunyan Lee Wigley and the late Annie Golden Lane Wigley. He was happily married for many years to Geraldine Donaldson. Jack was a gold miner by trade and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who met him. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Wigley of Eagleton, Arkansas; children, Danny Wigley and wife Pat of St. Louis, Missouri, Jennifer Rainwater and husband Gentry of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Tricia Pulliam and husband Tracy of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jacqueline McInerney and husband Brian of Lewisville, Texas; step-children, Shane Provence of Mena, Arkansas, Rodney Provence of Cove, Arkansas, Wade Provence of Cove, Arkansas; brothers, Pete Wigley of Alan, Texas, Donald Wigley of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Mary Jones of Irving, Texas, Betty Bennett of Wilmar, Arkansas; 5 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, David Wigley; a step-son, Tim Provence; a grandson, Corey DeWater; brothers, Buster and Jimmy Wigley; and a sister, Margie Hill. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Prairie Grove Baptist Church in Fountain Hill, Arkansas with Brother Ricky Carpenter officiating. Interment followed in Prairie Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation was general. Pallbearers were Bobby Bennett, Joe Lee Bennett, Jack Bennett, Wade Provence, Steve Richardson, and Stevie Richardson. Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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JAMES “BOB” ROBERT WILSON James “Bob” Robert Wilson, age 83, of Mena, Arkansas died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the DeQueen Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, May 27, 1931 to Fred Alanzo and Lois Maxine Glenn Wilson in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Bob served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. While Bob was in the Navy he played football for the East Coast Naval Bases. He also played football for Henderson State in Arkadelphia. Bob worked over 34 years in the Arkansas Educational System. When he first started he was a football coach and taught classes, then he started working as principal of many schools in Arkansas; starting at Cotton Plant then Hazen, Mena, Paris, Stuttgart then back to Mena. He was Past President of the Arkansas Principal Association. He enjoyed seeing his students succeed in life. He enjoyed fishing, reading, working in his yard and gardening. Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mena where he served almost every com-
mittee and on the board. He was a Methodist all of his life. Bob was a loving father, grandfather and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nila Sue Wilson of Mena; two daughters and sons-in-law, LeAnn and Joey Fryar of Mena and Amy and Jerry Falleur of Dardanelle, Arkansas; one brother, Jerry Wilson of Conway; two sisters, Freda Mobley of Little Rock, Margaret Mahan of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren, Joshua Fryar and wife, Nicole of Spokane, Washington, Matthew Falleur of Dardanelle and Lauren Baxley and husband, Matt of Benton; one great-grandson, Hudson Fryar of Spokane, Washington; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Reverend Gary Harrison and Reverend Tom Frase officiating. Interment was private at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation was Friday, January 16, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
Larry Edward Sikes, age 73 of Silver City, New Mexico died Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1941 to Lee and Iva Mae Sikes in Mena, Arkansas. Larry served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he developed many special bonds with his fellow soldiers. He received the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was a long time employee of Rust Tractor Caterpillar working in Albuquerque, Gallup and Silver City, New Mexico. He also worked at Mastercraft Metals for several years after he retired from Rust. Larry enjoyed car racing all of his life, from dirt track racing when he was young to watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars, lawnmowers, or anything with an engine. Larry was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Larry is survived by his wife of 32 years Ginger Thomas Sikes of Silver City; his mother, Iva Mae Sikes of Mena, Arkansas, four children, Tyra Hobson and husband Mark of Mena; Mitch Sikes and wife Sherri of Mena; Wes Monday and wife Paula of Calnevari, Nevada; Lisa Brand and husband Eric of Silver City; his grandchildren, Kris, Wade, and Race Hobson, Reagan and Lauren Sikes, Anelle Brand and Shelby Monday; his brother-in-law, Arville Busch of Mena; nephews Bryant Busch and wife Ellen and Bruce Busch and wife Susan of Mena; also he is survived by many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and great friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Sikes; his sisters, Virginia Busch and Mildred Sikes. A small family Celebration of Life was held on Monday, January 19, 2015 in Silver City, New Mexico. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
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Friday, 1/30 * 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. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - 812 Hwy 71South, Mena Saturday, 1/31 * 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Advance Black Bear Workshop, Cossatot River State Park, contact Shelley Flanary, shelley.flanary@arkansas.gov to register, or call 870-385-2201. Registrants must be 18 or older. Admission is free, bring you own sack lunch. Meeting place, Visitor Center * 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Double Elimination Madden NFL 75 Tournament, K. O. P. S. Thrift Store. 901 Mena Street, $5 per person; 13 and under $2.50. 25% of proceeds go to Relay for Life Mena Gaming 4 A Cure. For more information call 479-216-8961. * 6:00 p.m. – Yocana Baptist Church worship sing, pray and testimony. Public attendance and participation is cordially invited. Pot-luck meal at 6:00 p.m. before the worship service. * 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, 2/01 * 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Feed the Critters, Cossatot River State Park Natural Area. Meet at the Visitor Center. * 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606. 2:30 p.m. – A.B.A.T.E (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Towards Education
* POLK COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO A S S O C I AT I O N A N N U A L 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 234-8590. * 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.
* 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall Monday, 2/02 * 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 4373560. * 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 Anonymous12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606. Tuesday 2/03 * 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,, 479-394-7404. 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
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Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome. * 6:00 p.m. Sons of Confederate Veterans – Camp 646 monthly meeting, Lime Tree. Call Joe Hinton 385-2153 for more information. * 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 479-234-3043. Wednesday 2/04 * 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 2164606.
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Thursday, 1/29 * 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. *6:30p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7: 00 p.m. - Board Camp VDF will have its January Fire Department Meeting. All firefighters are asked to bring any and all Turn Out Gear with them for training, inventory, sizing, and marking. They will be discussing their Station Generator project. The community is invited as well as anyone thinking about ways or wanting to support our community. * 7:00 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.
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January 28, 2015
Tales of Jake Strider
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A Few Thoughts on People...
BY MICHAEL REISIG There are generally a couple types of people who come into your life – those who enter as blessings, and those who enter as lessons. I have found that, some times, they can be one in the same. Generally we call them friends, but that’s not always the case. Your only real friends are the ones who have been inside you and looked around, and still want to have lunch with you. All the rest either don’t care enough to go inside, or you have deliberately kept the doors closed for one reason or another. Whether people like you, or don’t like you, isn’t really that important. You’re not here to win a popularity contest. You’re goal (and you should try to never lose sight of it) is to be the best human being you can. If you find people who inspire you, who expand your parameters, and make you laugh, seek them out. If people annoy or threaten your continuity in life, cancel your subscription to their issues. Just tell them, “excuse me, here’s your nose – I found it in my business.” But don’t forget that, simply because someone challenges your perceptions, doesn’t always make them bad or wrong. (See the paragraph above about blessings and lessons). Some of us will find that family is the nexus of life. Some of us will discover that “family” is relative, and has a broader description, and sometimes supersedes those who were sprung from the loins of kin. Women – Always stand up for what you are and what you believe in – never let anyone call you a feminist simply because you express an opinion that differentiates you from a doormat. Never forget that in any real relationship, need, and passion, and honesty, must always be mutual. Men – never let your ego supersede your intelligence, and never explain your worth to people – let them discover it. Parents: If those around you only treat you nicely when they want something, they’re probably related to you… I’ve discovered that I like eccentrics – I like people who keep life interesting. Eccentrics offer us insight and perspective, and remind us that life is only boring if you allow it be. They’re rarely concerned about the opinion of others. I’ve discovered there are a lot of “I people” and “one-uppers” in this world. These can be distinguished by simply beginning to say something about yourself in their presence. They immediately have to describe a similar situation, in which they excelled more or were found more entertaining, or more… Another thing about “one-uppers” – take care that you’re not one… Remember; you weren’t put on this earth to entertain anyone, and you teach people how to treat you by the parameters you accept. And Letters to the Editor are not edited for grammar or spelling and are printed exactly as they are received. in the end, you only have one person to answer to.
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Showing Up BY MIKE HUCKABEE Woody Allen said that “80% of success is showing up.” By that standard, or by any other, President Obama is a failure when it comes to fighting Islamic jihadists. The leaders of the world gathered in Paris this past weekend to stand in solidarity against the kind of savage murders that occurred last week in Paris, and the kind that we’ve seen on our own US soil, such as the massacre at Ft. Hood by the radicalized ex-soldier. But wait, according to President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder, the Ft. Hood shootings were an act of “workplace violence,” and not terrorism. Certainly not radical Islamic terrorism, even though the shooter screamed “Allah Akbar!” as he mowed down unarmed soldiers and a pregnant woman, and declared that his actions were jihad. In Paris, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas displayed solidarity against such animal behavior by marching with the over 1 million people who gathered. So did British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. In fact, pretty much all the world’s leaders showed up, except for President Obama and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. We didn’t even bother to send VicePresident Joe Biden, and since he wouldn’t have had a speaking role, that would have been relatively safe. America has gone from having a President who is unquestionably the leader of the free world to one whose face is on a milk carton as we wonder where he is. Yes, there were some great football playoffs on TV, so maybe that is what kept Air Force One in the hangar. But if our President refuses to engage in the battle against the very soul of civilization, then the American people must. And it all starts with “showing up.”
Dear Editor and Citizens of Arkansas, The Natural State, America has polluted some of its ecosystems beyond salvation. There is now an opportunity for Arkansas to reverse a problem with pollution before it is too late – more specifically, light pollution. HB 1003 has been pre-filed in the Arkansas House of Representatives. This bill targets light pollution. Light pollution wastes energy, diminishes the visibility of our night-time skies, has a harmful affect on nocturnal wildlife, and impacts our safety and security. HB 1003 would provide better more efficient lighting thereby saving tax dollars. As “The Natural State” Arkansas should be a leader in fighting light pollution while striving to maintain its natural character. The glow of uncontrolled outdoor lighting has hidden the stars and changed our perception of the night. Enhancing our dark skies would have a positive impact on tourism. Outdoor lighting is important for our safety and security. However, we should strive for energy efficiency and prevention of glare from outdoor lights which can pose a hazard to pedestrians or drivers. More and brighter lighting does not mean safer lighting. Glare from an overly bright light can mask intruders. Light should be directed downward, where it is needed – not up into our skies. Bad lighting is harmful to wildlife. It can affect the foraging, mating, and migratory behaviors of nocturnal wildlife. Tens of thousands of migrating birds die each year in collisions with buildings left illuminated at night. Many marine turtle hatchlings meet their end by crawling toward the bright casino/hotel lights on the coastline rather than to the safety of the heavenly lights reflecting on the surface of the sea as nature intends. Better lighting is the solution. The problems from light pollution can be solved by utilizing efficient, modestly bright outdoor lighting fixtures that are directed toward the ground and shielded to control glare. Please encourage Rep. Nate Bell to support HB 1003. Email nate.bell.arkansashouse.gov or phone 479 234-2092. Louise Oates Mena
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BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – In a unique and historic vote the Arkansas Senate approved a middle class tax cut in the opening days of the legislative session. In living memory, the Senate has never passed one of the signature bills so early in a session. Important fiscal legislation usually will not be considered for a final vote in the Senate until the final weeks of a session in March, because of the ramifications throughout the entire state government budget. The governor wanted speedy approval of the measure, Senate Bill 6, and the legislative leadership strongly supported it. It passed in the Senate by a vote of 30-to-3. SB 6 lowers state income tax rates for taxpayers who earn between $21,000 and $75,000 a year. It will save Arkansas taxpayers more than $80 million dollars a year when it has taken effect completely. Those savings will begin to take effect for incomes earned in 2016. If your annual income is between $21,000 and $35,099, you will pay 5 percent in 2016 rather than the 6 percent for 2014 and this year. If your income is between $35,100 and $75,000 a year, you will pay 6 percent in 2016, rather than the current rate of 7 percent. The measure will lower income taxes for the wealthy and the poor, but not as significantly as for the middle class. It will lower taxes for an estimated 500,000 Arkansans. The bill’s sponsors say it will stimulate the Arkansas economy because people will have more available money to spend, and when people spend more it boosts job creation. Actually, middle class Arkansans will save more than $100 million a year under SB 6. The revenue impact on state government will be $80 million because SB 6 also changes tax treatment of income from capital gains. That change will offset about $21 million dollars in lost revenue. Those voting against the bill said they did not object to granting tax relief to the middle class. Their opposition was founded on concern that it is too soon in the session to approve such a far-reaching tax cut, which will have corresponding far-reaching implications for the budgets of state agencies. They would be more comfortable, they said, with assurances that the state will have adequate reserves, for example, for incentives in the event a major business wants to locate in Arkansas and create jobs. Another highlight came when the governor made a major speech on the “private option,” which is the Arkansas model for implementing the federal Affordable Care Act. The governor said that he would push for an extension of the private option through calendar year 2016. However, he said that controversy surrounding the health coverage plan had made the term “politically toxic.” He will advocate for creation of a task force to make an extensive study of not only the private option but also of the entire Medicaid and health care system. The House of Representatives approved HB 1011 to allow university students who qualify for Governors’ Scholarships and Governors’ Distinguished Scholarships to defer receiving the grants for two years without jeopardy of losing them. The deferment would be allowed only for family emergencies and community service.
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BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATE BELL The House will address several big issues during the third week of the Regular Session. A significant tax measure is before us along with a request from the Governor addressing health care policy. Senate Bill 6 passed the Senate and is now before the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. This bill would lower the income tax for Arkansans making between $21,000 and $75,000 by 1%. Currently, the income tax rate is 6% for those making between $21,000 and $35,099. For those making between $35,100 and $75,000, the income tax rate currently stands at 7%. The state is currently $84 million ahead of where we were this time last year and available General Revenue for the upcoming fiscal year is expected to exceed $5 billion. Governor Hutchinson announced last week he will be asking us to continue to fund the Private Option with an end date in 2016. The Governor also announced that he will be creating a health reform task force to make recommendations for future health care policies in our state. The House passed a number of budget bills last week to fund various boards and commissions. Other bills passed in the House include my HB1013 to ensure county clerks use profits from property sales conducted by their office for administrative and operational costs. We also passed legislation to extend liability exemptions to Pre-K programs and my HB1011 allowing the Department of Higher Education to hold scholarships, including the Governor’s Scholars program, for up to 24 months for students who encounter certain circumstances. HB1011 is now on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature. I will continue to update you during the session. Remember you can watch all House committees held inside the Capitol and all House floor sessions live at www.arkansashouse.org You can keep up with the bills I file at http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Pages/MemberProfile .aspx?member=Bell I maintain an interactive forum for HD20 constituents at www.facebook.com/Natebell4Arkansas Please feel free to contact me at any time with issues of concern or other input. Your opinions are appreciated.
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CITIZEN
January 28, 2015
Ruby Hopper- Small in Stature, Mighty in Heart
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BY JACLYN ROSE It’s heart-warming when you stumble across those rare children who understand that the world isn’t all about them and that by giving of themselves, they can not only be an inspiration to the receiver, but also to the world around them. And that is why this week, The Pulse is proud to be honoring its youngest Citizen of the Week in its history. Ruby Hopper is the six year old daughter of Linden and Raechel Hopper, and a kindergarten student at Louise Durham Elementary School in Mena. At the age of three, when her neighbor friend cut and donated her hair to be made into a wig for a sick child, Ruby determined she would do the same. Ruby’s hair had never been cut or trimmed, and her mother made a deal with her, that if she would wait until after her kindergarten school picture, that she would join Ruby and they would both donate their hair. Ruby agreed and did not forget the deal made with her mother. On December 30, 2014, Teena Brown at Clarice’s Room of Hope gave Ruby her first haircut at age six and a half. Ruby and Raechel each donated 12 inches of hair. Ruby, a darling young girl who loves traveling with her parents and little brother, Remington, swimming, singing and piano lessons, dancing with the Dream Spinners and playing with her cousins, genuinely loves to help people. “When I grow up I want to take care of my babies and feed them and do stuff with them and I really want to be a baby doctor. I like to try to help people and that’s why I donated my hair,” explained Ruby. “Teena Brown was so kind to give us all the information we needed, find the right donation program and even offered to get Ruby information about the program and the children that benefit from the donations. The organization we used is Ponytail Kids Club and Teena has a good relationship with the founder and is trying to arrange for Ruby’s hair to be followed so we can get a picture of the actual little girl who gets the hair,” explained Raechel. “That will feel like getting a medal, when I see a picture of the little girl with my hair,” added Ruby. Active members of Mena First Baptist Church, where Ruby enjoys singing in the children’s choir, Ruby sang her first solo in church on December 10 and was baptized on December 14, just before donating her hair. “Ruby is a really good girl; she is sweet and good hearted and does not kid you when she tells you she likes to help people. She is very thoughtful about the way she makes others feel and is very smart. We asked her when she cut her hair if she wanted to keep it short, because she really liked it that way. She immediately responded that she wanted to keep it short, but then paused and said, ‘I want to grow it out and cut it again to help more kids’. Teena thinks it’s funny that when I wasn’t sure if I could go through with cutting mine, Ruby said, ‘if you don’t want to help the kids, that’s up to you’.” Even at such a young age, Ruby has firmly grasped the way she can let the love of Jesus shine through her. I feel so incredibly blessed that God has given us such a precious inspiration,” Raechel explained. “I really like going to school. I mostly love art and I love to cut stuff and I mostly like to learn. One day I want to play basketball and I love the Bearcats and I like watching them in person, but not in the lightening storms. I mostly like living in Polk County because my family is here,” said Ruby.
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BY JACLYN ROSE At age 15, Debbie Skaggs (Carver) began working at the Limetree Restaurant bussing tables. “My mom, Pauline Skaggs, was also a cook at the Limetree at the time and I moved from bussing tables to helping cook and wash dishes. I then was moved to a cashier position and eventually started waiting tables. I’ve literally worked in every area of the restaurant,” explained Skaggs. In 1997, Skaggs married her husband, Larry Carver, and along with her mother, they purchased the Limetree Restaurant. “At first, working side by side with my husband was hard but we learned to work with each other and we learned each other’s quirks and now, I would not trade my partner for anything,” explained Skaggs. Larry works as a cook, alongside Pauline, who has taught him everything she knows. “My mother had 10 kids so we weren’t able to go out and eat all the time. She had to learn to cook and she had to learn to take a little bit of money and stretch it. She has taught me and my husband and my brother to do the same. Mom works as often as she can but she definitely works Fridays. She starts her day at 4 am and doesn’t go home until after 7 pm, she spends the day frying fish. Mother still has her hand in all of Manufacturer us here and we love it,” Skaggs explained. of Quality CNC Parts The Limetree Restaurant is located at 804 Highway 71 North, 479.394.4248 and is open seven days a week, with a full service menu available from open to close and three buffets throughout the day. Breakfast buffet is 104 Port Arthur Avenue served Monday through Friday from 6 am until 10 am and Saturday and Sunday from 6 am until 10:30 am. Their lunch buffet is served all week Mena, AR 71953-3344 from 11 am until 2 pm and their dinner buffet is available all week from 5 pm until 8 pm. The Limetree fills FULL ATV their menu and their buffet with home cooking. “Our specialty is food cooked just like your grandma made SERVICE it. At home we didn’t cook for one or two, we had to learn to cook for an army, so cooking for big groups & REPAIR doesn’t scare me at all,” said Skaggs. Hwy 71N/Hwy 88E Junction In addition to their main seating area, the Limetree houses several banquet rooms that are used by a (Behind Terminix) wide variety of local businesses, organizations, and clubs for meetings and events. They are also available 479-216-3519 OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY for catering by calling 479.394.4702. Adjoined with the Limetree Inn, Skaggs is thankful for the benefit of a 703 F Hwy. 71 North great relationship with her landlord. “Marty Harvey has always been very good to us and there are times when Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-7766 the rooms are all full that our business does increase, but Polk County and the people of our community are what keep us going,” Skaggs said. “I love that in Polk County you always feel like you’re at home and to us, our customers are not just customers, they are family, they are the com“Serving your families with munity and I want each of them to feel like Dignity & Care for over 80 years” they’re home. I am so blessed when it Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral 811 4th Street, Mena comes to my employees, my girls do not Directors Assoc. 479-385-2136 or 479-385-1085 treat customers like they are just another Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm • Sat. 8:30 am - 1 pm 611 Janssen, Mena, AR customer, they each have meaning and we (479) 394-1310 know when they aren’t here,” explained Skaggs. “We have a gentleman that eats here twice a day and when he doesn’t show up for breakfast or dinner, we know we need to pick up the phone and call him. When one of our customers passes away, it hurts our hearts; they all mean something to us. I am blessed and I can Bruce Erickson, Owner say that since dedicating myself and the Limetree back to the Lord in 2005, these have been the best years of my life.”
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Vandervoort Elementary School
2ND NINE WEEKS: Grade 1: All As - Peyton Casey, Ethan Hall, Dylon Morris, Riley Norman, Liliana Ruelas, Victoria Squires, Kaylee Thomas, Dakota Tindle. As & Bs - Blane Brett, Jimmy Glenn, Wyatt Gunn, Maleena Hopkins, Carolina March, Aiden McKenzie, Gabe Bell, Michael Howard, Elijah Owens. Grade 2: All As - Laci Dixon, Scott Gragg, Bradley Harwood, Jayden Johnson, Kyler McKee, Dustin Pollard, Mattie Ross, Jacob Squires, Jalyn York, Derek Dixon, Riley Dunn, Chelsey Green, Bradley Wade. As & Bs - Tia Hackworth, Chloe Hall, Charles Richardson, Jennifer Arce, Dani Atchley, Landon Case, Cloie Dollarhyde, Jasmine Wilkinson, Shawn Harris. Grade 3: All As - Austin Bailey, Amy Gragg, Brodie Dickerson, Zenia Schmidt, Ethan Williams, Ben Tooker, Braylen Ralls. As & Bs - Caydee Beck, Breanna Parker, Meera Henry, Blake Evans, Caylynn Burke, Thomas Broach. Grade 4: All As - Christian Hoyle, Harley Loyd, Lily McIntyre, Kylie Owens, Elizabeth Crawford, Hunter Hamm, Zachary McKee. As & Bs - Kendra Bell, Hunter Burke, Vivi Denton, Manuel Gasca, Sadie Hall, Jessica Harris, Braylee Jewell, Hannah McLain, Nathan Raney, Nathan Watkins, Bailynn Dehart, Jessica Green, Connor Mink, Chyanne Brown, Mia Dixon, Kimberly Hackworth. Grade 5: All As - Christina Gragg, Cody Beck, Curtis Broach. As & Bs - Rilyn Gasca, Bethany Harper, Ashton Hicks, Katelynn Owens, Mckenzi Summit, Erin Tidwell, Tanner Williams, Shayna Bowen, Alaina Hopper, Elorie Hopper, Jonny Loyd, Gracie Smith. Grade 6: All As - Ali Austin, Melanie Dixon, Betty Jewell, Abby McIntyre. As & Bs - Kadi Dixon, Lexie Graham, Kylie Gunn, David Hogue, Bryor Loyd, Koty Martin, Kortlyn McKee, John Sisson, Kalie Smith, Kiersten Smith, Kailyn Terry. SEMESTER: Grade 1: All As - Maleena Hopkins, Ethan Hall, Dylon Morris, Riley Norman, Liliana Ruelas, Victoria Squires, Kaylee Thomas. As & Bs - Blane Brett, Jimmy Glenn, Colton Green, Wyatt Gunn, Carolina March, Aiden McKenzie, Ava McLain, Gabe Bell, Peyton Casey, Michael Howard, Elijah Owens, Dakota Tindle. Grade 2: All As - Laci Dixon, Scott Gragg, Kyler McKee, Dustin Pollard, Mattie Ross, Jacob Squires, Jalyn York, Derek Dixon, Riley Dunn, Chelsey Green, Bradley Wade. As & Bs - Tia Hackworth, Chloe Hall, Charles Richardson, Jennifer Arce, Dani Atchley, Landon Case, Cloie Dollarhyde, Jasmine Wilkinson, Shawn Harris. Grade 3: All As - Austin Bailey, Brodie Dickerson, Zenia Schmidt, Ethan Williams, Amy Gragg, Ben Tooker, Braylen Ralls, Caylynn Burke. As & Bs- Illiana Diaz, Maddy Hoyle, Meera Henry, Falesha Harris, Blake Evans, Thomas Broach, Breanna Parker. Grade 4: All As - Harley Loyd, Lily McIntyre, Nathan Raney, Elizabeth Crawford, Kylie Owens, Zachary McKee. As & Bs - Kendra Bell, Hunter Burke, Vivi Denton, Sadie Hall, Jessica Harris, Christian Hoyle, Braylee Jewell, Hannah McLain, Nathan Watkins, Chyanne Brown, Bailynn Dehart, Tyler Graham, Jessica Green, Hunter Hamm, Mia Dixon, Kimberly Hackworth, Connor Mink. Grade 5: All As - Cody Beck, Curtis Broach, Gracie Smith, Christina Gragg. As & Bs - Shayna Bowen, Bela Diaz, Alaina Hopper, Elorie Hopper, Jonny Loyd, Ashton Hicks, Katelynn Owens, Mckenzi Summit, Erin Tidwell, Tanner Williams. Grade 6: All As - Ali Austin, Kadi Dixon, Melanie Dixon, Betty Jewell, Abby McIntyre, Kiersten Smith. As & Bs - Lexie Graham, Kylie Gunn, David Hogue, Bryor Loyd, Koty Martin, Kortlyn McKee, John Sisson, Kalie Smith, Kailyn Terry.
Acorn Elementary School
2nd Grade: All As – Christian Chrisiana, Sydney Holliday, Rebecca Moore, Kayleigh Noble, Tyler Pippen, Hailee Shores, David Warren, Arayah Wharton, Damon Cruz, Amy May, Zach Neugent, McKenna Pippen, Paul Puckett, Paige Smedley, James Sullivan, Caden Tarkinton, Lucas Tunnell, Evan Yu. As & Bs – Kailee Branson, Kohlea Carmack, Duncan Dill, Aiden Kimp, Gabrial Lickly, Bradley McEntire, Chloe Brandon, Kaden Dehart, MaryClaire Laing, Emma Long, Konnor Odom. 3rd Grade: All As – Daisy Dollar, noah Holland, Lucus Parnell, Nichole Philpot, Kensey Rosson, Sarah Teddar, Kenzie Daniels, Payton Davis, Randy Dill, Elizabeth Duvall, Sophie Stranser. As & Bs – Shay Allen, Meghan Armijo, Coy Brumbelow, Kora Carter, Juan Gee, Joshua Noble, Rylee Wiles, Payge Adaway, Laila Billings, Mary Collins, Colton Cox, Audrey Holliday, Lily Oglesby, Bara Pippen, Annabell Tedder, Christina Velasquez. 4th Grade: All As – Ryle Cole, Kaelin Harding, Gavin Strother, Charish Hill, Rachael Miller, Jayden Willborg. As & Bs – Johnathan Bodkin, Cayleigh Johnson, Westin Johnson, Reed McGee, Makayla Sandoval, Colton Tipton, Faith Tipton, Rebekah Tipton, Zacharie Bodwell, Clayton Hobbs, Riley Jennings, Braven Rodgers, Isaac Teddar, Samantha Warren. 5th Grade: All As – Kyla Kimp, Kiersten Larucci, Jacob Lyle, Abby Nance, Joshua Tilley, Ayden Wood, Adrianna Bates, Lexi Dilbeck, Raeghan Weddle. As & Bs – Michael Auces, Emily Blair, Trace Huff, Angela Duvall, Reese Rogers, River Rogers, Ethan Sutherland, Skyllar Wade.
Mena Public Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: 2/02 Pancake Sausage on a Stick, Diced Peaches, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 2/03 Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 2/04 Sausage Patty, Biscuit, Sliced Pears, Juice, Milk Thursday: 2/05 Breakfast Bar & Bread, Banana, Juice, Milk Friday: 2/06 Super Donut, Grapes, Juice, Milk Mena Public Schools Lunch Menu Monday: 2/02 Main: Pig in a Blanket, Potato Wedges, Broccoli & Cheese, Side Kick, Milk; Choice: Cheeseburger Potato Wedges Broccoli & Cheese, Side Kick, Milk Tuesday: 2/03 Main: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Green Beans, Orange Wedges, Hot Roll, Milk; Choice: Breaded Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Green Beans, Orange Wedges, Hot Roll, Milk Wednesday: 2/04 Main: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Garden Spinach Salad, Garlic Bread Sticks (98-12), Fruit, Milk; Choice: Pizza, Garden Spinach Salad, Bread Sticks (9-12), Fruit, Milk Thursday: 2/05 Main: Taco Salad w/ Salsa, Whole Grain Tortilla Chips, Refried Beans, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pineapple, Milk; Choice: Burrito w/ Cheese Sauce, Salsa, Refried Beans, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pineapple, Milk Friday: 2/06 Main: Chicken Wrap, Lettuce/Tomato, Spanish Rice (6-12), Steamed Carrots, Tropical Fruit, Milk; Choice: Soft Taco, Lettuce/Tomato, Spanish Rice (6-12), Steamed Carrots, Tropical Fruit, Milk Acorn Breakfast Menu Monday: 2/02 Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 2/03 Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 2/04 Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday: 2/05 Pancake on a Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday: 2/06 Super Donut, Fruit, Juice, Milk Acorn Lunch Menu Monday: 2/02 Chicken Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles, Carrots, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: 2/03 Sloppy Joe on Wheat Bun, Baked Beams, Coleslaw, Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 2/04 Oven Fried Chicken, Sweet Potato Crunch, Seasoned Green Beans, Roll, Fruit, Milk Thursday: 2/05 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Garlic Sticks, Fruit, Milk Friday: 2/06 Pizza, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Milk Cossatot River School Breakfast Menu Monday: 2/02 Mini Donuts, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Milk Tuesday: 2/03 Sausage Roll, Craisins, Apple Juice, Milk Wednesday: 2/04 Cereal, Apple Wedges, Cherry Juice, Milk Thursday: 2/05 Breakfast Pizza, Pineapple, Orange Juice, Milk Friday: 2/06 Super Donut, Orange Wedges, Apple Juice, Milk Cossatot River School Lunch Menu Monday: 2/02 Hamburger, French Fries, Lettuce/Tomato, Pickles, Mandarin Oranges, Cookie, Milk Tuesday: 2/03 Vegetables Beef Soup w/ Crackers, Cheese Toast, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Pears, Milk Wednesday: 2/04 Chicken Fajita, Lettuce/Tomato, Cheese/Salsa, Pinto Beans, Peaches, Milk Thursday: 2/05 Beef Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Blackeyed Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Friday: 2/06 Sub Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Broccoli w/ Dressing, Corn, Strawberries/Bananas, Milk
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SPORTS
Ladycats Dominate Lady Bulldogs, 49-17
January 28, 2015
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BY NORM BETZ The Mena Ladycats dominated the Waldron Lady Bulldogs in every aspect of the game on Friday night, on their way to a 49-17 rout. The Ladycats held Waldron to just two points in the first quarter, 10 points in the second quarter, three points in the third quarter, and two points in the fourth. Mena jumped out to an early 4-0 lead and closed out the first quarter outscoring Waldron 7-2 to enjoy an 11-2 lead as the quarter expired. Madelyn Brotherton started off the Ladycat scoring hitting back-to-back layups, Ashley Philpot and Macy Brotherton each added buckets, while Samantha Pearson added one-oftwo free throws. Philpot closed out the first quarter scoring knocking down a 14-foot jumper. The Ladycats outscored the Lady Bulldogs 18-10 in the second quarter and took a 29-12 lead to the locker room at halftime. Jacquelyn Johnson led Mena with a pair of steals that she took coast-to-coast for layups and also drilled a three-pointer. Brooke Hines tossed in three layups, Marley Jones and Macy Brotherton each added baskets, while Rachael Wood was good for one-of-two from the charity stripe. Mena started off the third quarter on a 9-2 run and outscored Waldron 13-3 to lead 42-15 at the end of the quarter. Johnson led the Ladycats for the second consecutive quarter with five points, a pair of layups, and one-of-two from the line. Madelyn Brotherton kissed a pair in off the backboard, Macy Brotherton added a layup of her own, and Kenzi Spurgin went two-for-two from the line to round out the Mena scoring in the third. Mena head coach Scott Wright slowed things down in the fourth quarter after the mercy rule continuous clock was enforced. The Ladycats outscored the Lady Bulldogs 7-2 in the final quarter and won the 4A-7 conference game, 49-17. Pearson started off the fourth draining one from beyond the arc, Lexi Brooks dropped one in off the glass on a fast-break, while Hines added a pair from the charity stripe. Jacquelyn Johnson led all scorers with 12 points, Madelyn Brotherton and Brooke Hines each scored eight points, Macy Brotherton added six points, Samantha Pearson and Ashley Philpot each added four points, Marley Jones, Lexi Brooks, and Kenzi Spurgin each scored two points, while Rachael Wood was good for one point. Mena shot 58% from the line (7-of-12), while Waldron shot 50% (3-of-6). • Commercial/Residential • Contract Work • Service Work • Provide Bucket Truck and Backhoe Work • Generac Generator Dealer • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES
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SPORTS
January 28, 2015
Bulldogs Squeak Past Bearcats, 59-53
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BY NORM BETZ The Mena Bearcats were hot when the game tipped, going on a 9-0 run to lead the Waldron Bulldogs, cooled off in the third, but ended the game on fire, outscoring Waldron 22-16 in the fourth quarter. However, it just wasn’t enough as the Bulldogs ultimately defeated the Bearcats, 59-53. Zak Terwilliger started off the run with a steal and score that he took coast-to-coast for the uncontested layup. Brandon Sibbitt kissed in a 14-footer off the glass, Sage Kesterson hit a pair of free throws and Terwilliger put the exclamation point on the run, drilling one from beyond the arc. Waldron closed out the first quarter on a 12-4 run to cut the lead to just one point at the conclusion of the opening quarter. The Bearcats could only muster four free throws in the final two minutes. Jarrett Clibrey hit two-of-two from the stripe, while Zach Jewell successfully converted the one-and-bonus. Mena held onto a 13-12 lead after the first. Waldron outscored Mena 5-3 in the first four minutes of the second to grab their first lead of the contest, 19-16. The Bearcats outscored the Bulldogs 9-8 to close out the second quarter, but trailed Waldron 27-25 at the half. Clibrey led the Bearcats with a pair of driving the lane layups and a pair from the charity stripe. Drew O’Brien drained one from downtown, Drew Plunkett added a 10-foot jumper, while Kesterson made one-of-two from the line to round out the second quarter scoring. The Bulldogs came out of the locker room and outscored the Bearcats 12-2 and ultimately outscored Mena 16-6 in the third quarter. Darius Sims and Kesterson each connected on one-of-two from the line during the early Bulldogs run. O’Brien tossed in a trifecta for the only points of the quarter from the field for Mena. Clibrey made the first of a one-and-bonus and the Bearcats trailed the Bulldogs 43-31 at the end of the third quarter. Mena outscored Waldron 22-16 in the final quarter, cut the lead to five points, but ultimately lost the 4A-7 conference contest, 59-53. Terwilliger led the Bearcats in the final quarter with 10 points, three buckets, one of which included a three-point play the old-fashioned way, and later closed out the game with a trey. Kesterson added four buckets in the fourth and converted one-of-two from the charity stripe. O’Brien laid one up and in off the glass, while Plunkett closed out the Mena scoring hitting one-of-two from the stripe. Zak Terwilliger led all-scorers with 15 points. Sage Kesterson scored 13 points, Jarrett Clibrey added nine points, Drew O’Brien added eight points, Drew Plunkett scored three points, Brandon Sibbitt and Zach Jewell each added two points, and Darius Sims was good for one point on the night. Mena shot 63% (15-of-24) from the free throw line, while Waldron shot 57% (13-of-23).
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BUSINESS & FINANCE New Study Reveals the Season's Least Breakable Tablets
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ARTS
January 28, 2015
Fiber Arts Show Coming in February
By Barbara M. Tobais It's almost time for Mena Art Gallery's annual Fiber Arts Show, so if you are working in any sort of fiber (knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery are the most common, but the show will not be limited to these) plan to enter your work in this show. Entries should be brought to the gallery, 607 Mena Street. Work will be accepted on Wednesday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you can't make this date, you can call the gallery at 479-394-3880 during regular gallery hours (11 am to 2 pm Tuesdays, 10 am to 3 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays) to see if you can make arrangements to bring your work in earlier. You can download an entry form from the gallery website: www.MenaArtGallery.org. Click on “Fiber” in the left-hand menu. If you would like to learn more, stop by on Fridays between 1 and 3 pm when a group of fiber artists meet to work and learn from each other. On any given Friday, you may find spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and occasionally twining (a process for making rugs of strips of fabric). They're a friendly bunch and always open to questions. If you have time, bring your work with you and join the party. And watch this paper for details of all the classes and demos that will take place during the month of February that the exhibit is on display.
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Dinner Theatre Provides Great Opportunity for Valentine’s Day
By Barbara M. Tobais The cast for the upcoming The Dixie Swim Club continues to rehearse and work is just about complete on the stage set. Excitement is growing about this popular play which opens at OLT on Friday, February 13, 7:30 PM. For those looking for something really special for a Valentine’s treat, February 14, OLT is working with Mena Mountain Resort to present a delightful evening of dinner and entertainment. For the second year, a dinner theatre will be offered. Last year, there was just about a full house. So, whether it’s a couple wanting something exceptional to do on this romantic holiday or those who just want to enjoy a delicious dinner and comical production, it’s recommended that reservations be made early. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM, with The Dixie Swim Club beginning at 7:30. Tickets are $30 per person. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Mena Mountain Resort at 3943110. The play will return to OLT on February 20 – 22. Watch for information on “Girls’ Night Out” scheduled for Saturday, February 21. The entertaining cast consists of Deborah Tennison playing the bossy, protective friend; Diana Bernardini as the sweet, naïve one; and Amanda Stipe portraying the sassy, flirty member of the group. Jennifer McPherson is the pal who is a workaholic and Jessica Kropp plays the group’s hard luck friend. Judy Kropp is director. T. J. Thompson is responsible for set production.
Eggs and Heart Disease
By Kim Hughes, County Agent -FCS Long condemned by well-meaning doctors and scientists for their high cholesterol content, eggs are now making a bit of a comeback. While it’s true that egg yolks have a lot of cholesterol – and so may weakly affect blood cholesterol levels – eggs also contain nutrients that may help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin, and folate. A solid body of research shows that for most people, cholesterol in food has a much smaller effect on blood levels of total cholesterol and harmful LDL cholesterol than does the mix of fats in the diet. Recent research has shown that moderate egg consumption – up to one a day – does not increase heart disease risk in healthy individuals and can be part of a healthy diet. (Make sure to store eggs in the fridge and cook them until the whites and yolks are firm, to prevent food-borne illness.) People who have difficulty controlling their total and LDL cholesterol may want to be cautious about eating egg yolks and instead choose foods made with egg whites. The same is true for people with diabetes. In the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study, heart disease risk was increased among men and women with diabetes who ate one or more eggs a day. For people who have diabetes and heart disease, it is best to limit egg consumption to no more than three yolks per week. This research doesn’t give the green light to daily three-egg omelets. While a 2008 report from the ongoing Physicians’ Health Study supports the idea that eating an egg a day is generally safe for the heart, it also suggests that going much beyond that could increase the risk for heart failure later in life. You also need to pay attention to the “trimmings” that come with your eggs. To your cardiovascular system, scrambled eggs, salsa, and a whole wheat English muffin are a far different meal than scrambled eggs with cheese, sausage, home fries and white toast. Source: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/eggs/
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is deemed a waste of patients’ fees. Due to these factors, Krell stated, “The numbers we have are an underestimate at best.” Even with the numbers being underestimated, there have been twenty-four recorded deaths due to influenza in the state since the season began in September. Most of these deaths have occurred in people over the age of 65. The biggest concern among citizens is that this year’s most prominent vaccine is not well matched with the most prominent flu strain of the season. Vaccines are made months ahead of time and are based on speculation of what strains will be the worst during season. Although there is a small amount of the hardest hitting strain, H3N2, in the vaccine, the strain ‘drifted’ between the time the vaccine was made and flu season hit. ‘Drifting’ is small changes in the genes of influenza viruses that happen continually over time as the virus replicates. This constant mutation is the main reason it is hard to produce a vaccine that will work at its best compacity. “We do know that the other strains in the vaccine are circulating, H1N1, two Type B flu are also circulating. They are in the vaccine and they are well matched,” said Krell. Even with the chance it won’t work, Krell strongly encourages people to get the vaccine, “A lot of people think the vaccine doesn’t work. Some protection is better than none. It’s really important for those getting the sickest. Anyone with a chronic disease, diabetes, cancer, any immune deficiency, kids under 5, especially under 2, everyone over the age of 65, and pregnant women. It’s ok to get during any trimester of pregnancy. Babies can’t get the flu shot until they’re 6 months old but by giving it to mom while pregnant, it passes to the baby and protects it until it can get one itself.” Indicators of the flu are fever, body aches, cough or sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, chills, fatigue, and nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Krell said, “Vaccine is the first step to avoiding the flu, hand washing is second, and instead of handshaking, do a ‘fistbump’ because you have more germs inside of your palm than the outside. Also, if you do get sick, stay home from work and school, not just for others’ benefits but so that you have time to recoup.” Billingsley reiterated that advice stating, “Be preventative and get the vaccine, wash your hands, cover your mouth, and stay home.”
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resident of 356 Polk Road 35 in Hatfield, Arkansas has filed for the position of Alderman of the Town of Hatfield. This residence is not within the city limits of the town of Hatfield. He has used an address of 111 Polk Road 35 for filing purposes. The building is now vacant and has never been a residence. In fact, the last indication of being lived in was prior to the 2012 election which he attempted to establish residency within the city limits for the purpose of running for Alderman at that time.” According to Arkansas statute 14-42-201, a person must be a resident at the time that they file as a candidate. The Election Commission was then asked to decide if in fact Harris could run for a Hatfield town office. After further research from the Commission and Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner, it was determined that the Election Commission, nor Riner, has any authority to deem a candidate’s residency and the case would have to proceed to the civil court system to determine eligibility. This was determined by a comparable case (State v. Craighead County Board of Election Commissioners), found by the Attorney for the Arkansas State Election Commission, which was sent to Prosecuting has 2 Positions Available Attorney Andy Riner. There was no case brought before civil court; therefore, Harris remained on the balImmediate opening for a Dietary Manager lot, winning unopposed in the November 2014 election. Must have experience and certification. As part of the swearing-in ceremony, Arkansas Statute 14-43-501 was brought before the council. The statute states that the council “shall be judges of the election Immediate opening in housekeeping/laundry returns and of the qualifications of their own members.” Harris, still not considered a town resident by fellow council members, according to law, had to be excused from the Competitive pay and benefits. position. Hatfield Town Council then appointed John Gordon to replace Harris. Gordon had Apply in person at 100 9th Street originally run against Mayor Larry Strickland in the 2014 election. 479-394-2617 When reached for comment, Harris told The Pulse that he doesn’t plan any further action at this time.
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January 28, 2015
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Savannah Wyman and Daniel Chaney, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on January 16th. Antonia Palacios, of Wickes, is a proud mother of a baby girl, born on January 18th.
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Happy 1st Birthday to Gunner and Grayson who turned one year old on January 28th. They are the sons of Laura and Anthony Clark. Grandparents are Kathy and Thomas Marshell, Teresa and Rick Clark, and Terry Kenyon.
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January 28, 2015
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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 18, 2015 A Mena woman reported that she had been receiving unwanted texts and sexually explicit photographs and videos from an acquaintance. The man has since moved from the area, but officers have forwarded the report to the prosecuting attorney for issuance of a warrant. Officers responded to a call regarding fireworks being discharged within the city limits of Mena. The parties involved were warned, and no further action was taken. January 19, 2015 Report was taken from a local woman regarding someone trying to break into her house. Officers searched the area with negative results. Extra patrol in the area of the house has been initiated. January 20, 2015 Members of the Xenia, Ohio police department requested assistance from Mena officers to interview a witness in a fraud complaint that was placed in their jurisdiction. Mena officers complied with an interview of the witness and forwarded the information to the Ohio authorities. January 21, 2015 Rondald Anthony Mowdy, 21, of Mena was arrested and charged with criminal trespass after employees at a local retail store reported that he had come back into the business after having been issued a written warning stating that he is not allowed back in the store. Mowdy had signed the warning. A Mena man reported that while he and his family slept, someone had entered their home through a window and had stolen cash and prescription medication from the house. Case is pending. Officers responded to a call regarding a fight between two men. When they arrived, the suspects indicated that it had not escalated to a real fight, only a verbal altercation, and neither wished to press charges. January 22, 2015 Rondald Anthony Mowdy, 21, of Mena was issued five separate citations for five separate incidents of theft-of-property (shoplifting) and
criminal trespass. Loss-prevention personnel from a local retail store observed him in their business concealing merchandise on video surveillance tapes. He was already incarcerated on another charge when the tickets were issued. January 23, 2015 Officers assisted DHS personnel in locating and transporting a Mena man to the hospital, and were making arrangements to have him placed in a long-term care facility, as he is no longer capable of taking care of himself. January 24, 2015 Officers responded to a call at the Mena Regional Airport in regard to three teenage youths climbing on the wings of an airplane. The boys had left the area. Officers and deputies made an effort to locate the young men, but were unable to find them. Authorities have a description of the vehicle they were in. Case is pending. An employee at a local antique store reported that several people had been behaving in a strange manner, and at least one of them had been in the store prior to a theft last year. They made comments that frightened her, so she called the police. The suspects were located and indicated that they meant no harm, and would not return to the business. The clerk was advised, and agreed that it might have been a misunderstanding. Officers completed three additional reports and worked two accidents. Polk County Sheriff’s Department January 12, 2015 Arrested was Amy R. Robertson, 36, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. January 13, 2015 Arrested was Bradley E. Robinson, 22, of Oden, on a Warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Failure to Appear. Arrested was Douglas A. Queen, 28, of Mena, on Warrants for Probation Violation, Failure to Comply with Child Sex Offender Reporting Requirements, 2 counts of Failure to Comply with a Court Order, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and Improper Use of a Tag. January 14, 2015 Arrested was Jason T. Hoyle, 44, of Cove, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. January 15, 2015 Report of an erratic driver on Highway 88 East near the Yocana community led to the arrest of Michelle E. Brockway, 47, of Mena, on Charges of Public Intoxication and Driving Left of Center. Report from complainant on Polk 216 near Wickes of $1,500.00 in damages to a vehicle when they struck debris in the roadway. Report from complainant on Hillcrest Lane near Mena of the break-in and theft of firearms and cash, totaling losses at $750.00. Information has been provided to the
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. January 16, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 39 near the Potter community of the break-in and theft of personal items, cash and electronics, all valued at $274.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 47 near the Shady Grove community of the theft of a game camera, valued at $150.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 270 West near the Acorn community of the theft of $40 cash. Investigation continues. January 17, 2015 Arrested was Amanda M. Green, 39, of Cove, on a Body Attachment Warrant. Report of an accident on Polk 288 near
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Cove led to the arrest of Annette S. Hubbard, 49, of Cove, on a Charge of DWI. January 18, 2015 Arrested was Charles A. Harvey, 34, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of vandalism to a vehicle window, causing $300 in damages. Investigation continues. Report of an accident on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of David A. Posey, 61, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication. Traffic stop on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Nicholas R.
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near Cove of two unauthorized charges on a bank account led to the arrest of Bruce M. Huber, 27, of Mena, on Warrants for Theft of Property and two counts of Failure to Appear. Arrested was Micah C. Hobbs, 29, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. January 23, 2015 Traffic stop on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Charles M. York, 32, of Hatfield, on Charges of Public Intoxication and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License. Report from complainant on Polk 31 near Hatfield of the break-in and theft of jewelry and DVDs, all valued at $170.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was John T. Puckett, Jr., 40, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Arrested was Crystal D. L. Menefee, 25, of Oden, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. January 24, 2015 Report from complainant on Jasmine Lane near Grannis of forged checks on a bank account, totaling losses of $450.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of a disturbance between a landlord and a tenant. Officers advised both parties that the matter was a civil issue and advised
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them to contact an attorney. January 25, 2015 Report from complainant on W. Barton Avenue in Cove of the break-in into an RV, causing $100.00 in damages to the door. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 86 near the Cherry Hill community of the theft of LED lights, valued at $240.00, from a fire truck. Investigation continues. Report from complainants on Polk 54 near Mena of damage to mailboxes, totaling losses at $200.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Traffic stop on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Michele D. Curry, 23, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Driving Left of Center. Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of unauthorized persons on their property. Investigation continues. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates; 10 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 3 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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Mendoza, 22, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 20 Incarcerated Inmates; 10 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 3 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system. January 19, 2015 Traffic stop on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Sylvia M. Morris, 30, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Driving Left of Center and Refusal to Submit. Arrested was Adam M. Green, 22, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 121 near Mena led to the arrest of Richard L. Smiley, 56, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report of a two vehicle accident on Polk 74 near Mena led to citations being issued to John A. Davis, 26, of Hatfield, on Charges of Failure to Yield, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, No License Plate, No Liability Insurance and No Child Restraint. January 20, 2015 Report from complainant on Wilkinson Lane near Hatfield of receiving harassing phone
calls. Officer advised both parties to cease all contact. Arrested was Zachary J. Ryan, 23, of Malvern, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Edward C. Doherty, 24, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. January 21, 2015 Report of problems with a 15-year-old Mena male led to the youth being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Arrested was Brent L. Smith, 41, of Waldron, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Report from complainant on Highway 84 near the Bogg Springs community of the break-in to a residence. Investigation continues. Arrested was Dustin W. Lane, 21, of Mena, on Warrants for Probation Violation and two counts of Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Arrested was Bobby G. Willis, 35, of Mena, on Warrants for Failure to Appear, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance. January 22, 2015 Arrested was Billie C. Jennings, 54, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Criminal Contempt. Report from complainant on Delmo Lane
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