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MRHS Hires New Vision Coordinator Mena Regional Health System welcomes Bethany Hughes (pictured right) as the New Vision Service Coordinator. Kelsey Jaggers (pictured left) has been serving as the Intake Coordinator since August 2017, when MRHS began providing the service to this region. New Vision offers an inpatient stabilization service for adults with drug, alcohol, and related health issues. The service accepts appropriate adults, who are currently using or are experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms from certain drugs. It consists of a medically supervised hospital stay for inpatient stabilization that typically lasts 3 days. Prescription drugs are misused more often than any other drug, except marijuana and alcohol. This growth is fueled by misperceptions about prescription drug safety, and increasing availability.

Treatment through New Vision can incorporate several components, including withdrawal management (detoxification), counseling, and the use of FDA approved addiction pharmacotherapies. Research has shown that a combined approach of meditation, counseling, and recovery services works best. For more information regarding a safe, hospital-based withdrawal management program, contact New Vision at 479-243-2280.

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Elks Veteran Angel Tree

Every angel that was adopted from the Elk’s Lodge of Mena’s Veterans Angel Tree was returned in a spectacular show of support from the community. The angels helped brighten twenty-five local veterans’ holidays.

Patricia Ann Stines of the Elks said the Lodge wished to tell everyone that helped and donated to the cause, “Thank you; humbly from all of the members of the Elks and from all the veterans that sincerely appreciate your generosity.”

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Farringer Chosen to Lead the Queen BY: MELANIE WADE

POLK COUTY LOG TRUCK DRIVER AVOIDS HITTING SCHOOL BUS A Polk County log truck driver has been credited with potentially saving the lives of several students on a Dierks School District bus by turning his truck toward a ditch instead of hitting the bus.

August 14th, Ricky Broach of Cove reported he was driving his log truck on Highway 70 in Dierks when he saw a school bus stopped on the highway, signaling to turn. He stated when he noticed the bus; he thought he had plenty of time to coast through. However, a car stopped in the middle of the road that the bus was going to turn onto, and could not move.

Broach said he had two options: hit the bus or hit the ditch.

Broach stated he turned the wheel toward the ditch and if presented with the same circumstances, he would did it again.

Mike Farringer has been promoted to the superintendent position at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Farringer has served in several capacities during his 18-year career at the Arkansas State Parks service, from park ranger to assistant superintendent and Park Superintendent at Cane Creek and for the last five years, Park Superintendent at Cossatot River State Park.

“Mike has a good history of exceptional performance in our state park system,” said Arkansas State Parks Director Grady Spann. “His proven performance, proven leadership; he has a very high quality of hospitality about him personally and I just think he’ll serve QWSP and that whole area very well. His family is from that area so he has a vested interest in that part of the state. He will be a great fit for QWSP and the Mena area in general.”

Farringer, who married into a local family, is a self-proclaimed “military brat” but is proud to call Polk County his home. “I grew up a military brat. My father was in the Air Force for over 30+ years so we travelled around quite a bit spending several years overseas in Europe. My extended family is all from Pennsylvania, which is where I also went to college at Slippery Rock University. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Parks, Recreation and Resource Management.”

Farringer and his wife Alicia have been married for 15 years and have three children, Mallory age 12, Grayson age 9, and Joshua age 6. “We met when I was a ranger at Cossatot River State Park in Wickes, which is where she grew up. Her mom and stepdad moved from Wickes to Mena in 2005 and are retired school teachers from Mena, so we have family just right down the road from us.”

I have spent a great deal of my service with Arkansas State Parks at the Cossatot, so as you can guess, that place means a lot to me. I was hired by my good friend and mentor Stan Speight, back in 1999, who taught me what it was to be a park professional and conservationist. Over the years, I had a chance to work with some great people both in Arkansas State Parks and outside the department in the local communities and across the state.

They have helped me along the way in my career and I am grateful for all the help and knowledge they have given me through-out my time with Arkansas State Parks.”

And although he will miss the Cossatot, he and his family are looking forward to the ‘royal’ life atop Arkansas’ second highest peak. “Queen Wilhelmina State Park is an awesome place, as the people from Mena and Polk County can attest to. While Cossatot River State Park’s mission was built around environmental education, resource/ river based recreation, Queen Wilhelmina is built around this great lodge, the Castle in the Clouds, built on top of Rich Mountain. I look forward to working in this great setting and developing relationships with the great group of professionals at the park, as well as working with the surrounding communities. As with all of our parks, Queen Wilhelmina is like a big family and they have welcomed me and my family.”

Queen Wilhelmina State Park sits atop the local 2,681 foot Rich Mountain. Of the 52 Arkansas state parks, Queen Wilhelmina is one of only eight of the state’s parks with a resort or hotel, a stark contrast from Farringer’s previous position.

Following extensive renovations in recent years, today's Queen Wilhelmina Lodge offers 40 guest rooms, Southern fare at the Queen's Restaurant, and a treasure-filled gift shop. Campsites and hiking trails are also available.

For more information about Queen Wilhelmina and the other 51 state parks go to www.arkansasstateparks.com N O T I C E

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Law Enforcement Cooperation Leads to Huge Bust Methamphetamine, heroin, Ecstasy, and marijuana were taken off the streets last Wednesday due to the investigative efforts of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the 18th West Drug Task Force.

Thirty-three year old Jessica L. Martin of Russellville was arrested after officers began investigating a report of an individual selling narcotics out of a motel room in Mena.

Approximately 110 grams of methamphetamine; one-gram of heroin; two Ecstasy pills; 2.7-grams of marijuana; $1,925 in cash; and a 2006 Cadillac CTS were seized by authorities.

Martin was arraigned last Thursday and bond was set.

Martin is in custody at the Polk County Jail. She faces numerous felony charges including: delivery of a controlled substance methamphetamines; delivery of a controlled substance heroin; possession of a controlled substance with intent; and possession of a controlled substance.

Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer stated, “This arrest was the result of persistence and hard work. We have made drug investigations a priority and we will continue to aggressively pursue drug dealers in our area.”

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Debnar’s Farm Family of the Year Farm Bureau of Arkansas named Matthew and Jessica Debnar of Mena the Polk County Farm Family of the Year during the 71st annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program.

The Debnars have four children, John -26, Jennifer – 25, Amber – 20 and Peyton – 18.

Today, the Debnar Farm consists of three farms, The JC Farm, which Jessica purchased before she married Matthew. After they got married the Debnars bought the Faith Farm, which sets across the road from their church. Recently, they purchased the Funny Farm. Matthew said they plan to covert one of the older chicken houses on that property into a hay barn. The Debnar’s raise cattle and broilers on their three farms north of Mena.

The Debnars have five poultry houses and raise a total of 150,000 birds per growing cycle. The Debnars have a contract with Tyson Foods. He said the chicken house on the JC Farm has been retrofitted and they are renovating the four houses on the Faith Farm.

The Debnars also have 9 registered Braunvieh female cows and one registered Brauvnieh bull. They also have 17 unregistered Braunvieh or Braford cows and one unregistered Braunvieh bull.

Matthew explained the cattle are marketed through CattleRange.com and word of mouth.

Matthew also reported they are making some improvements to their pastures by utilizing a rotational grazing program. He stated they are in the process of laying a waterline for the watering system. Matthew said this would allow them to better manage their land and grass.

The Debnars work with the Polk County Conservation District to increase the nutritional value of their hay. Matthew also acquired his private applicator pesticide license so he can spray their fields to help control weeds and other pests that could potentially damage their fields.

Jessica said she grew up on a farm. Her parents had bottle calves, cows and chicken houses. Jessica said she always wanted to be at home with her children.

She said having a chicken farm allowed her to stay at home and still earn an income.

Jessica said Amber was 3 and Peyton was 4-months old when they signed the papers on the original farm. She said she literally did the dishes, changed diapers, read stories, while learning to be a electrician, a plumber and a maintenance person.

John Debnar is married to Brittany and they live in Anderson, Missouri. They have three children and he works for Peterbuilt.

Jennifer Roberts lives in Cherry Hill with her three children and works for Tyson.

Amber Debnar lives in Mena and works at the Mena Center for Women’s Health.

And, Peyton Debnar graduated in May. Matthew is a member of the Polk County Cattleman’s Association and the Braunvieh Association of America. He teaches Adult Sunday School class at the Cherry Hill Baptist Church. He has also completed three semesters of Seminary

Classes through Ouachita Technical Training Institute. Matt is also a certified Disaster Relief Volunteer through the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.

Jessica serves as the secretary for the Cherry Hill Baptist Church and she teaches the High School Sunday school class. Jessica has completed six semesters of Seminary classes through the Ouachita Technical Training Institute and is a certified Disaster Relief Volunteer through the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.

A set of judges visited the Debnar farm and Arkansas Farm Bureau will announce the eight district winners on June 20th. The Debnars are in the Western District.

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State Capitol Week in Review

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State government will get off to a fast start in 2019, when the legislature convenes in regular session on January 14 and takes up proposals to lower income taxes and simplify the tax tables.

Legislators and tax officials are calling the proposal the “two – four – five point nine” plan. That’s because it would phase in rates for all taxpayers of 2 percent, 4 percent and 5.9 percent.

One of the main questions is how quickly to implement the full amount of tax reductions. There are some who want to phase it in over four years, others prefer to do it in three years and some believe it can be fully implemented in two years.

Others want to proceed more cautiously with tax cuts, to make sure the reduction in state revenue does not force cutbacks in essential services.

There also are supporters of reducing the number of tax tables to one, instead of three.

Under the state Constitution the session must last for 60 days. Legislators may extend it, and in the past couple of decades they have generally lasted 80 to 90 days.

Also this year there will be heightened interest in the amount of teacher pay raises. The legislature appropriates funding for public schools, and to determine how much to spend on public education legislators conduct an adequacy assessment. It is a thorough review of the financial needs of public schools.

In this year’s adequacy report the Senate and House Committees on Education voted to recommend teacher pay raises of $1,000 a year, including raises for teachers with a master’s degree.

The adequacy report recommends another $1,000 raise for teachers in the second year of the biennium, which is Fiscal 2021.

The committee recommendations are similar to proposals by the governor to raise the minimum teacher salaries by $1,000 a year for the next four years. The plan would bring the minimum teacher salary from $31,800 to $36,000 a year.

Legislators on the Education Committees also recommended an increase in the school funding formula to allow for a general 2 percent increase in teacher salaries, in order to provide raises for teachers who earn more than the minimum.

Adding up all the categories, per pupil funding in FY 2020 should be $6,883, the Education Committees recommended. In FY 2021 it should go up to $6,985.

For the current biennium, the per pupil foundation funding rates are $6,713 in FY 2018 and $6,781 in FY 2019.

Polk County Housing Authority The governor has proposed reducing the number of state agencies from 42 to 15. By 2021 the savings would begin at about $15 million a year, and likely would grow over time.

Budget issues will dictate law enforcement policy, specifically regulations 509 South Morrow Street, Mena, AR within state prisons and regulations governing parolees. For example, the governor has proposed adding 30 parole officers to the state Department “Smoke Free” of Community Corrections in order to lower their average caseload.

The department now employs 489 parole officers with an average caseand well maintained. The cooking and heating in most apartments is natural gas which is paid load of 98. Adding 30 officers would lower their average to 90, according to by the housing authority. Water, sewer and garbage pick-up are also paid by the housing the director of the department. Last year the department supervised more than 57,000 offenders on probation or parole. authority. You will be responsible for your own electric service. Rent amount is based on

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Jeffery Charlie Lane passed away on Sunday.

December 23, 2018 at the age of 59 at Mena Regional Health System. He was born on Saturday, June 27, 1959 in Mena, Arkansas to Clifford David Lane and the late Emma Ruby Bissell Lane.

He owned and operated a logging business in Mena for several years and was an excellent mechanic. He enjoyed working outdoors and loved to fish, hunt, and grill for family and friends. He shared that love with his children.

Jeff enjoyed spending time with his Dad, children, and grand-children. Jeff was a member of the Baptist church.

Jeffery is survived by his daughter Kathy Renee Harper and husband Michael of Mena, Arkansas. Son Russell Charlie Lane and wife Nikita of Mena, Arkansas. Granddaughters Vivian and Alivia Harper. Father Clifford David Lane. Sisters Judy Schuller and husband Jim. Joan Marshall and husband Charles. Jane Seaton and husband Bobby; Julie Woodrall and husband Freddie. Brother Terry Lane. Many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Ruby Lane, brother Justin Lane, his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Vivian Lane, and maternal grandparents, Herbert Bissell and Bertha Turner Bissell.

He left us too soon, but our hearts will forever cherish his memories.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association in memory of Jeff Lane.

Visitation was held at the Beasley Wood Chapel on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Arrangements were made under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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BETTY SUE RYALS SUNDERMAN Betty Sue Ryals Sunderman age 78 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Mena, Arkansas.

Betty was born on June 01, 1940 in Highland, Arkansas to the late William Fleming Ryals and the late Maude L. Fryar Ryals. She was married for 61 years to Henry “H.G.” Sunderman.

Betty worked for many years as a law office secretary. She also appreciated arts and crafts of all kinds. Betty enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law and friend to all who knew her.

Betty is survived by her husband Henry “H.G.”

Sunderman of Mena, Arkansas. Son Wes Sunderman of Knoxville, Tennessee. Sister Marie Myers of Mena, Arkansas. Sister-in-law Dorothy Sunderman of Mena, Arkansas. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fleming and Maude Ryals, a daughter, Lisa ReNae Sunderman Kelly, sisters, Beulah Foster and Esther Wilson, brothers-in-law, J.C. Foster, Don Wilson, Edd (Jakie) Myers, Charles Sunderman, Leroy Sunderman, Robert Sunderman, Harold Sunderman, an infant Edwin Sunderman, and a sister-in-law Catherine Miller.

Funeral service was Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Beasley Wood Chapel with Reverend Ann Ferris officiating. Interment followed in the White Oak cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friend’s visitation was Friday, December 21, 2018 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Pallbearers were Stokes Herod, Michael Cate, David Head, Bo Collins, Edd Myers, and Chris Head.

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CWD-Positive Deer Found in Scott County Chronic wasting disease has been found in Scott County. A hunter-harvested white tailed deer harvested north of Waldron has tested positive for the disease, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced on December 21st.

The buck, sampled through the AGFC’s network of partnering taxidermists, was confirmed as CWD-positive by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Madison Friday.

Although Scott County currently is outside the AGFC’s CWD Management Zone, the Commission does not expect any changes to deer-hunting regulations to take place for the remainder of the 2018-19 deer hunting season.

Bucks tend to carry a higher prevalence of the disease than does, and bucks can disperse long distances, potentially moving the disease across the landscape.

Hunters who wish to have their deer tested for CWD can voluntarily take the head of the

deer with about six inches of neck still attached to one of the AGFC’s network of participating taxidermists to have a sample tested for free. For more information, visit the Game and Fish website at: www.agfc.com/cwd.

CWD was first detected in Arkansas in 2016. Since that first detection, AGFC has sampled and tested over 18,000 deer and elk from around the state. To date, 570 deer and elk have tested positive for the disease in Arkansas.

Research indicates CWD is caused by a misfolded protein called a prion that’s transmitted through feces, urine, and saliva.

CWD prions accumulate throughout the body and affect an animal’s nervous system. Infected animals begin to lose weight, lose their appetite, and develop an insatiable thirst. They may separate from their herds, walk in repetitive patterns, carry their head low, salivate, urinate frequently, and grind their teeth.

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Youth Hunt Coming Up The second statewide Youth Hunt is coming up in a few days on Thursday, January 3 and Friday, January 4. No dogs will allowed in the hunt.

The two day hunt allows hunters 16 years old and under the opportunity to use muzzleloaders, modern guns or archery gear.

Youths who have completed Hunter’s Education and have their certificate may hunt on their own. If they do not have a certificate they must be accompanied by an adult 21 years old or older. The adult is prohibited from carrying a weapon while assisting the youth.

Go to www.agfc.com/en/hunting/biggame/deer for more information on Arkansas deer hunting.

Newly Elected Officials To Be Sworn In Newly elected and those re-elected as Polk County officials, as well as elected officials for municipalities in Polk County, will be sworn into office on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Polk County Courthouse.

Judge Danny Thrailkill will administer the oath of office, and the swearing in ceremony will be open to the public.

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Arkansas Governor Visits Student in Mena Middle School students demonstrated their skills in Game Design to the Arkansas Governor. The Arkansas Governor visited Mena Public Schools on Tuesday, April 10.

Samuel Cross and Dustin Hanley, 8th Graders, are learning Game Design in Middle School EAST. They are using Unity Software and have completed the scene design. Now they are in the process of building characters for their game world.

Unity is coding to create games and VR experiences.

Their customer list includes Disney, Microsoft, NASA, Warner Bros, and more. According to

Indeed.com there are 818 jobs available for Unity Software Developers, headquartered in San Francisco, California, ranging from $40 to $100 per hour.

“This was our first experience in Game Design. I had a lot of frustration and problem-solving.

My advice is to take advantage of all available opportunities in school.” Said Dustin Hanley. “I want other students to have an opportunity to do what I did.”

Samuel Cross.

Whitney Dilbert and Jeremiah Kelley, 8th Graders, demonstrated their coding skills as well.

They are learning Coding in their Career Orientation class.

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Acorn Track and Field Members Presented Championship Rings

The Acorn Sr. Boys have had a lot of success in the 4 x 800 Meter Relay. Acorn set the Class A State Record in 1998 in 8:38.1 and it is still the Class A Record. Throughout the years Acorn has been at the top or in the top 5 in this relay. Acorn won the 4 x 800 when it was first introduced to the state format.

The Acorn girls have also been very successful in the 4 x 800. Acorn boys and girls have finished as high as 4th in the prestigious Meet of Champions. Last year, they finished 4th, and only 7A schools out paced Acorn. On the state level Acorn has established itself as force in both cross-country and track.

In 2018, the Acorn High School senior boys’ 4 x 800 relay team continued this tradition by winning the 1A State Championship with a time of 9:03.90 on May 2, 2018.

During the 2018 season, the Acorn Tigers won most of the local track meets in the 4 x 800. They also went into the State Meet with the best time.

Sophomore Brady Lyle who ran a strong leg to put Acorn near the lead paced acorn on the first leg. Another Sophomore Matthew Chaney blasted the first 300 and took the lead. He extended his lead and handed off to Freshman Brady Hair who did not let the moment control him. He paced himself and gave the lead to Senior Cross Hughes. Although a runner from Decatur quickly challenged Hughes, he defended his lead and then slowly stretched it out, lapping some teams and finishing with a comfortable lead for the state win.

The team 4 x 800 meter team was presented state championship rings on August 3 by Nidec The rings were presented to the team by Mark Kinder, the plant manager and Michelle Smedley, the Cost Control Manager.

Pictured left to right: Michelle Smedley, Matt Chaney, Brady Hair, Brady Lyle and Mark Kinder.

Lum and Abner Festival in Running for State Award The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism has announced their Henry Awards finalists, and Mena’s popular Lum and Abner Festival has made the final three for The Grand Old Classic Special Event Award.

The Henry Awards honor Henri de Tonti, the man historians consider to be among the first “Arkansas Travelers”. The 2019 Henry Awards winners will be revealed at the 45th Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism to be held in Hot Springs February 24th - 26th. The awards ceremony will take place during the Governor’s Banquet on Tuesday, February 26th.

The Grand Old Classic Special Event Award is presented annually

to a festival, fair, or other celebration that has “stood the test of time” and has become an established example to follow.

The 41st annual Lum and Abner Festival was held back during the first weekend in June, 2018.

The event is presented annually by the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission. The Festival always draws between 7,500 and 10,000 visitors each year. The legendary Lum and Abner radio show was an American network radio comedy program, created by Chester Lauck (who played Columbus “Lum” Edwards) and Norris Goff (Abner Peabody), aired originally from 1931 to 1954. These radio treasures still air weekday evenings on KENA-FM 104.1.

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Deer Hunters Last Chance Deer hunters using modern guns had one more chance to collect on their scouting time and tag a trophy. The statewide modern gun Holiday Deer Hunt was Wednesday, December 26th through Friday December 28th.

The hunt is another testament to the strong status of deer in The Natural State. As Arkansas's deer population has grown, this opportunity was added to help manage the deer herd and offer hunters another reason to get together during the holidays for some fellowship and fun.

Deer program coordinator Ralph Meeker says that hunters typically harvest around ten thousand deer during these three days. Many hunters who've been chasing bucks during the rut will switch their attention and take a doe or two, which helps from a herd management perspective.

The Holiday Hunt is structured like the regular modern gun hunts with the exception that no dogs are allowed anywhere in the state. All deer taken during the hunt count toward a hunter's seasonal bag limit for the zone where they are hunting.

Coming up in the new year is the second Youth Deer Hunt January 3rd and 4th. This hunt is statewide with no dogs allowed. Hunters under 16 years old can go after deer with modern guns, muzzleloaders or archery gear. If youths have hunter education certificates, they may hunt on their own. If they do not have hunter education certificates, they must be accompanied by a person 21 or older. The adult mentor cannot carry a firearm.

For more information on deer hunting in Arkansas, visit: www.agfc.com

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Wickes Spelling Bee Winners SUBMITTED Wickes Elementary recently released the names of their Spelling Bee winners:

1st Grade: 1st Place; Beau Hennings; 2nd Place: Nataly Gonzalez-Antunez; 3rd Place: Tyrel Hennings.

2nd Grade: 1st Place: Lindsey Munoz; 2nd Place: Jenna Trinidad; 3rd Place: Elizabeth Goethal.

3rd Grade: 1st Place: Aliha Pena; 2nd Place: Serenity Fraser; 3rd Place: Ben Davis.

4th Grade: 1st Place: Kaleb Olalde; 2nd Place: Clint Hennings; 3rd Place: Nicole Martinez.

5th Grade: 1st Place: Nathan White; 2nd Place: Garrett Hennings; 3rd Place: Diana Munoz.

6th Grade: 1st Place: Dillon Loving; 2nd Place: Joyce Antunez; 3rd Place: Stephanie Linker

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QWSP Train Under Scrutiny

For decades, untold thousands of people from many states, and even foreign countries, have enjoyed a ride on the miniature train atop Rich Mountain at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. But this special treat for park visitors and area residents will soon be no more. The Arkansas Parks and Tourism Commission voted last week to close down the privately owned concession and use the space for a walking trail.

Grady Spann, the Arkansas State Parks Director, said the commission felt like the space the track used would be better utilized for the trail and special areas along the trail for activities everyone could enjoy year around. Spann would not say whether or not the store, called the Mountain Glory Station, that sells food and souvenirs and doubles as the train station would close as well. The train, track, and building belong to Montgomery County businessman Ronnie Waggoner.

In 2017 almost 7,000 people rode the train and many more enjoyed watching their children or grandchildren take a ride on the train that over the decades has become as much a part of the park experience as anything. The petting zoo and miniature golf course were closed some time ago. After news of the closing of the train became known last week, thousands reacted on social media in support of the train and several petitions were started.

Contact information for those wanting to comment about the closing of the miniature train at Queen Wilhelmina State Park near Mena.

Arkansas Parks & Tourism 501-682-7777 Arkansas State Parks Director's OfďŹ ce 501-682-7743 State Representative John Maddox 479-394-6060 State Senator Larry Teague 870-845-5303 Governor Asa Hutchinson 501-682-2345

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Local Youth Football Team Awarded Certificates From Mayor McKee Members of the 2018 Mena Youth Football team were recently presented certificates from Mena Mayor George McKee for being the 2018 Arkansas Oklahoma River Valley Football League Champions.

Sixth grade team members are: Jair Hernandez, Troy Hedgepeth, Mason Davis, Jorden Davis, Michael Sullivan, Sean Sullivan, Kalib Cox, Elijah Smith, Brody Peters, Cooper Plunkett, Cody Short, Tucker Hartin, Clay McMellon, John Dale Murphy, and Dakota Vanfleet.

Sixth grade coaches are Clint Montgomery, Anthony Effird, Phillip Wilson, Aaron Cox and Brandon Peters.

Fifth grade team members are: Jake Sherer, Dax McMellon, Tripp Hensley, Jimmy Glenn, Grayson Cook, Eathan Caldwell, Maxwell Rocha, Guice Anderson, Dylan Morris, Bayden Garrett, Hunter Walters, Braxton McMillan and Grayson Farringer.

Fifth grade coaches are Brian Hensley, Josh Anderson, Jimmy Glenn, Stephen Morris and Rob McMellon.

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Local agent, Mitch Sikes, presented game balls to each, in recognition of their efforts.

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Mena Mayor Declares Monday, July 9TH As Team Arkansas Special Olympics Day

Three local members of Team Arkansas competed in the National Special Olympics on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington last week and Monday morning, Mena Mayor George McKee declared the day as Maddie Fletcher Day, Krista Carstens Day and Jesse Ezell Day in recognition of their achievements.

Mena High School Independent Living teacher, Elizabeth Tompkins is the Area Director for Area 14 for the Special Olympics and she stated it was an experience of a lifetime. “They got to do things and see things that they have never been exposed to in Arkansas,” Tompkins said.

“They got to meet new athletes and made new friends. They rose above the challenge that we put forth for them. They shined and they are leaders that nobody ever knew existed.”

Maddie said it was so exciting. “I got gold in the 50-meter butterfly and a bronze in the 50-meter freestyle,” Maddie said. “But they did not have BBQ or sweet tea in Seattle.”

Krista placed 5th in the 100-meter dash and the Team Arkansas 4 X 100-meter re-lay team won a silver medal on Thursday, July 5. The team members were Stepha-nie Price, Chelsea Willis, Carstens and Ashley Blankenship.

Krista said, “I enjoyed meeting all the other athletes, cheer them on.

Do my events and do the best I can.”

Jesse Ezell and the Arkansas flag football team were the number one seed in the flag football tournament following pool play. Jesse and the Arkansas Special Olym-pics team defeated Arizona 38-0 to earn the bronze medal.

Fletcher and Ezell are Mena High School students and Carstens is a member of the Polk County Developmental Center.

Team Arkansas has 125 members including 72 athletes, 23 Unified Partners, and 30 coaches. Athletes competed in 11 sports including softball, basketball, bocce, bowling, flag football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, swimming, track and field, and stand up paddle boarding.

Weekly Publication Thursday – 1/3/18

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

• 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 2342575 for more info.

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

• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities.

• 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

• 5:00 p.m. - Live gospel, old country and bluegrass music in the Daisy Room at 800 Janssen Ave. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

• 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous women’s meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 6:00 p.m. – Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary meeting and potluck. Meeting follows dinner, American Legion at Veteran’s Park at Acorn.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – The Ink RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the community building.

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

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

• 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 9:30 p.m. – Karaoke Contest at Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 3091 Hwy. 71 North. $5 Entry fee.

Must be 21 years old.

Saturday – 1/5/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 1:00 p.m. – There will be an M.S.A.A. Support Group meeting in Room 156 at UA-Rich Mountain.

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

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606.

Sunday – 1/6/18 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church.

• 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

Monday – 1/7/18 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry at 149 Polk Road 43, across from Fairgrounds. Non-perishable

food, personal care items, and nutritional help. Everyone will be served.

• 6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair & Rodeo meets at the Fairgrounds.

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

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

• 6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD business and training meeting.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Potter RVFD meeting at the Fire Station.

• 7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD meeting will be at the Fire House.

Tuesday – 1/8/18 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

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

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library will be open.

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

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

• 6:00 p.m. – American Legion

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Post 18 potluck dinner, at Veteran’s Park in Acorn, with meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur.

479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday – 1/9/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 11:30 a.m. – MHS Class of 59’ will meet at The Lime Tree Restaurant.

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

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

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

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

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

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The Polk County Fair & Rodeo Association will hold their annual membership and officer election meeting, Monday, January 7th, 6 p.m. at the Polk County Fair Grounds. The public is welcome to attend.

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Humane Society of the Oauchitas PET OF THE WEEK

Blitzen the kitten is ready to find his forever home! You know, where you live! This silver and white cutie has green eyes. Blitzen is friendly and loves to play. He is good with children and cats.

Blitzen is litter box trained. Celebrate his birthday in September ( 09/15/18 ) You'll have a blast with Blitzen in the family!

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

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Cossatot River State Park to Offer First Day Hike Make a New Year’s resolution to your health and happiness by kicking off 2019 with an invigorating First Day Hike at Cossatot River State Park Natural Area. On January 1st, all 50 states will participate in the eighth annual national event that encourages everyone to celebrate the New Year with an outdoor exploration.

The First Day Hike at Cossatot River State Park Natural Area is a family-friendly hike that’s scheduled from 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. on January 1st. Participants will hike the Harris Creek Trail leading to Goat’s Bluff, one of the most scenic vistas in the park. Afterwards, participants

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can warm up with hot chocolate, cider, hot tea, and s’mores.

Last year, 48 hikes were scheduled at 34 Arkansas State Parks. Collectively, 279 hikers covered nearly 296 miles.

During the event, park rangers, interpreters, and volunteers will share their knowledge of the park’s unique natural and cultural features.

Hiking offers inspiring ways to improve your physical and mental health, while exploring beautiful public lands. First Day Hikes are a great way for families to start off the new year!

Brotherton on Democrat-Gazette All-Sophomore Team Mena Bearcats tight end Mason Brotherton was named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Sophomore Team on Sunday, December 22nd.

The 6’4” 235 pound Brotherton had 27 receptions for 476 yards and two touchdowns for the 2018 Bearcats squad that finished 8-4. Brotherton averaged 17.6 yards per catch, with his longest reception covering 70 yards.

Brotherton also punted eight times for Mena with a 36.5 yard average, with a long punt covering 50 yards.

Brotherton has already received his first Division One college football scholarship offer from the University of Memphis.

Ouachita National Forest Announces 2019 Fee Increase Recreation Use fees across the Ouachita National Forest are increasing in 2019 to help continue operation and maintenance of existing facilities.

In May, Ouachita National Forest conducted public outreach, receiving comments on the fee proposals. The comments received were taken into consideration when presenting the proposals to the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee as part of their review in August.

In October, an increase in use fees was approved by the Regional Forester based on recommendations by the committee.

Use fees have remained the same since 2004 throughout the forest in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

The fee changes are being implemented under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement

Act, where up to 95 percent of the fees collected on sites are returned to the Forest for operating and enhancement costs.

“The recreation fees we collect are essential to the Forest Recreation Program to ensure outdoor recreation opportunities for the visiting public remain available, safe, and well maintained,” said Chris Ham, Ouachita National Forest Planning and Recreation Team Leader. “Use fees collected have enabled the Forest to continue providing these facilities for the visiting public to enjoy and experience the Forest’s developed recreation opportunities.”

For more information on the recreation areas affected and when fees will take effect, visit the recreation pages of the Ouachita National Forest website: www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/ouachita/home/

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