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Mena Mayor Smith addresses Highway 71 improvements and changes to Mena parks Last week, during a Mena-Polk County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, the guest speaker was Mena Mayor Seth Smith. During his speech he brought up a couple of subjects that are of interest to the people of Mena: the city’s roads and parks. Monday morning, the Mayor made time for the Pulse to ask him some questions regarding city streets and parks. Smith says the state is scheduled to do roadwork on Hwy 71 from near Bethesda Road to the Hwy 71/88 split. He went on to say the state also plans to repave Mena Street/Hwy 88 north towards Grandview Heights, but how far the state will go in that direction with paving is yet to be determined. Smith said from what he can see the state proposes to mill up the current road surface and lay a new surface. According to Mayor Smith it’s been at least 15 years since a road project of this scale has been undertaken on Hwy 71 in Mena and with the amount of
traffic from cars, trucks and 18 wheelers, the current project is long overdue. Mayor Smith points out that for 2019 the city has budgeted $350,000 for road improvements and he has submitted a state aid street proposal. If accepted the state will engineer the road project, bring in people to help do it, and cover up to $250,000 of the cost. Smith said he is looking at using state funds to pave Janssen Avenue/ Reeves Avenue from Mena Street past the park to Reine Street. He proposes to mill up the current road surface and repave it, not just overlay existing surface, which would cause drainage issues. In regards to parks, such as Tapley and McMillian, there are some proposed changes coming. The city and University of Arkansas Rich Mountain are in talks for the college to take over the baseball fields at Lee McMillian Park. The park was funded with grant money in the 1970’s and because the park was funded by a grant, the city will get appraisals on the section of the
Mena Mayor, Seth Smith, addresses the members of the Mena-Polk County Chamber of Commerce during a recent chamber breakfast about the city’s parks and roads.
park that UARM will assume control over and UARM will give the city a property or properties of equal value in return. If this takes place Smith said the skate park in McMillian Park would probably be relocated to Tapley Park to centralize activities to that location. Smith said UARM would remodel the current tennis courts at McMillian and add a third court, all three would be available to the public. However, all of this is contingent upon the two parties reaching an agreement. The pavilion, swimming pool, and recreation equipment are not included in the proposal. Over at Tapley Park a new soccer field will be constructed which could help bring high school regional and state tournaments to Mena. The new soccer program at UARM will also reap some benefits by using the new field. This is great news for Coach Byrd at UARM and can only help in
-See Mayor, continued pg. 5
Hatfield Mayor Earns Certification from Municipal Leauge The Arkansas Municipal League congratulates Hatfield Mayor Linda Denton who is a graduate of its Voluntary Certified Continuing Education. The certified municipals were honored at the League's 2019 Winter Conference held Jan. 16-18 in Little Rock. Numerous municipals representing cities and towns from across the state completed 21 hours of study in subjects such as budgeting, personnel management, methods of effective leadership and more. To maintain certification, graduates must complete six hours of continuing education classes each year. The program continues in 2019 with classes held at the League's North Lit-
-See Certification, continued pg. 5
Hatfield Mayor - Linda Denton
At its January monthly meeting, Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO) held its annual election for the 2019 Board of Directors. Members from left to right seated are: Board Members at Large Jane Crowder and Udene Westphal, Vice President Dannie Bregman and Board Member at Large Carolynne Sizemore. Standing from left are: Shelter Director Tina Ball, Treasurer Sheila Theriot, Secretary Cheryl Murphy and President Neal Fosdick.
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To whom it may concern, I am against open pit mining for quartz near Mount Ida. Anything that removes topsoil removes the food supply for some wildlife as well as nesting areas. I cannot hike, but enjoy what I see. Trees that would have to be removed have roots that prevent erosion from the rain. Someone makes a few bucks and we have an ugly scar in our area as well as muddy water runoff. I say no open pit mining in our forest land. Sincerely, Mrs. Barbara Emery
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Applications and additional information about the Shelter Foundation Scholarship will be available in January and should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the selection committee by March 31st. For more information, interested seniors should contact their high school counselor or principal or Shelter Insurance Agent Telissa Montgomery. The Shelter Insurance Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation for charitable and educational purposes. It is sponsored by the Shelter Insurance Companies – offering auto, home, life, farm and business insurance services to customers in 20 states via a network of local insurance agents and headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.
Don’t fall for calls about fake water, electric or gas bills Scammers are recycling an old con to scare Arkansans into turning over prepaid debit cards or wiring money to pay off an unpaid utility bill. The Arkansas Attorney General’s office has received over 100 reports since the first of the year of con artists posing as utility company employees threatening to shut off utility services due to an unpaid bill. Attorney General Rutledge released the following tips to ensure payment is sent to the utility company safely, securely and timely: • Add the utility payment due date on a calendar when the bill is received. • Drop off the payment at the utility office or an authorized payment location.
• Pay online on the utility company’s website with a credit card or call the company directly. • Consider participating in an automated bank account draft system, if it is offered. • Mail the payment to the company directly. The scam involves Caller ID spoofing to make the name of the utility company display on the phone’s screen. Be cautious of unsolicited calls and consider hanging up and finding the company’s phone number from an independent source and calling them to confirm any outstanding balance. Arkansans should notify the company if they have been contacted by one of these scammers.
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Reflections From Faith and History Churchgoing or Christ Showing? -by Jeff Olson Over the years I have heard a number of people describe a specific town as being a good community and would add perhaps for validation that it has a lot of church-going folks. At some point, the comment about church-going folks caught my attention and provoked some deeper thought and reflection. While certainly being complimentary, it also brought to my concern a mind-set and assumption that has become prevalent in our culture. Evangelist Billy Sunday (1862-1935) once declared: “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to garage makes you an automobile.” Though the analogy is quite striking, it is nevertheless true. While this is not questioning the sincerity or spiritual condition of any specific persons or local churches, the fact of the matter is that in some cases we have substituted church attendance for the Christian life and the Christian religion for the Christian faith. Too often it is believed that
church is just a Sunday morning fix for the week, and then we’re good to go until the next fix is due in seven days. The Church, by Biblical definition, is the Body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12). Living bodies do not and cannot function just one or two days a week. The true Church of the Son of God, of which every local fellowship is to be a part, functions on a continual sustaining source 24/7 (to use a modern expression). 1 Corinthians 12 provides the definitive analogy of the Body of Christ, where Paul describes how the Church is to function, individually and corporately. While our ingatherings on Sundays and at other times are essential and should be times of worship, praise, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship, they do not in themselves define the Church. The Church, by design, is a composite of individual relationships with Jesus Christ and with each other as manifested through His love as expressed to
Mena School District approves paving project The Mena School Board met on Tuesday, January 22nd. The board approved the paving of the south parking lot at Louise Durham Elementary by Sealco Contractors. Paving should be completed in the coming week. A motion was made and seconded to purchase a student tray slide shelf for the Holly Harshman cafeteria. Board members were given an update on the upcoming FFA Alumni Auction and the regional
basketball tournament. Head football coach Tim Harper spoke to the board about football helmets, stating that a large number of the helmets needed to be replaced in the coming year and now would be a good time to make those changes. The board approved the reconmendation by a unanimous vote. The board ended the meeting by voting to extend the contract of Benny Weston as Superintendent through 2022.
one another during the everyday business of life. And, it transcends cultural, socio-economic, denominational, and other superficial man-made barriers which have all too often portrayed a jigsaw puzzle picture of Jesus to a lost and dying world. In Jesus’ high priestly prayer in John 17:21, He prayed, “That they may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that thou has sent me.” And in John 13: 34-35, Jesus said, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” As the song lyric so truthfully express, “And they’ll know we are Christians by our love.” This agape, this Christ-originated and Christ-centered love, is the sustenance and chief characteristic which defines and authenticates the Church, showing our neighbors what we are really all about and giving true purpose and motivation for “going to church” and true evidence that we have been! Yes, we are a churchgoing people, but each of us must ask ourselves if we are a Christ showing, Christ-loving people? None of us are completely there yet, but we should be journey-
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ing in that direction, getting closer and closer day-by-day, in love and in obedience. Once this becomes a reality in every local fellowship in Mena and beyond, then the Church will once again have the controlling presence, blessing and power of God and consequently – become a source of positive change in our declining culture. This will be seen and manifested most explicitly through our unity as God’s people; a unity based not on our agreement on personal preferences or secondary issues but on our oneness with Christ, individually and collectively. To quote the words of a song, “We Are One in the Bond of Love.” This is God’s desire and His design, so why can’t it become more of a reality in Mena, Arkansas and beyond? It can if we choose it to be so (Philippians 2:3, 4:13).
Polk County Births Mena Regional Health System Esther and Indio Hendershot, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born January 22nd.
3 Alicia Lang of Mena, Arkansas, is the proud parent of a baby boy born on January 24th.
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Police Reports... The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.
Mena Police Department Report January 20, 2019 A local woman reported that she and her boyfriend were being harassed by an acquaintance. Case is pending. A Mena woman reported that her husband has been making threats and harassing her. Case is pending further investigation. Robert Earl Jones, 34, of Mena was charged with third degree battery. The arrest followed a call to a local residence regarding an altercation. A local woman reported seeing two young men break a window in a building. They were charged with criminal mischief and referred to juvenile authorities. January 21, 2019 A local man reported that his wife had stolen a gun from him. Case is pending further investigation. Audrey Simmons, 32, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department. January 22, 2019 A local man reported that someone had stolen a pickup from his residence. Case is pending location and interview of suspect. Report was made of someone forging checks on a local business account. Case is pending further investigation. January 23, 2019 Two 15-year-old Polk County youths were charged with disorderly conduct, third degree battery, and insult or injury of an authority figure. Case was referred to juvenile authorities. Tyler Ray Ruiz, 23 of Muldrow, OK was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department. He was stopped in Sebastian County and Mena officers traveled there to bring him back to Polk County. January 24, 2019
Report was made of a local man harassing and threatening a local woman. Case is pending further investigation and interview of suspect. January 25, 2019 Michael Phillips, 50, of Mena was charged with DWI, having no driver’s license, no vehicle tags, and no insurance. The arrest followed a traffic stop. January 26, 2019 Patricia Miner, 47, of Mena, was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers responded to a call at a local retail store. Matthew Whitehead, 33, of Mena was charged with DWI and failure to stop after an accident. Charles Czarnetzki, 44, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant from Sebastian County.
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SUBMITTED BY CORTEZ COPHER, REGENT JAMES K. POLK CHAPTER NSDAR The James K. Polk Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) met in the Polk County Library in Mena, January 17, 2019. Featured speaker was their own Honorary Past Regent, present Registrar, and Co-Chair of the State Lineage Research Committee, Dotty Kinnun. She presented historical information about the DAR and their wearing of the "DAR Insignia". The next meeting of the Mena area James K. Polk Chapter will be February 21, 2019, at 5:30 pm in the Lime Tree Restaurant after eating together (dutch treat). The speaker will be Kathy Rusert who will present a program on "Bringing It Back: Cemetery
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Polk County Sales and Road Tax Collections Polk County Treasurer Tonya K. Fretz released the December 2018 Sales Tax General and Road improvement Sales Tax amounts collected this week. Both are 1% taxes. For December 2018 both taxes generat-
ed $135,539.37 each totaling $271,078.74. This is a $5,546.29 increase for each tax compared to the same period one year ago, December 2017, or a total increase of $11,092.58.
-Mayor, from pg. 1 his recruitment efforts. Outside of roads and parks, Mayor Smith said he is looking at cleaning up the city by tearing down dilapidated houses, picking up trash on properties and generally cleaning up the area. He says Mena is beautiful, but we can always do more to improve the looks and that cleaning up our properties will help raise property values. The city is scheduling a clean up day in
April and the Pulse will make notice of that when the city releases the information. In closing our talk with Mayor Smith, he said it’s been a busy few weeks since the swearing in and that he looks forward to working with the people of Mena to improve the city for now as well as to build toward the future.
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2019 Polk County Spelling Bee Winners
The 2019 Polk County Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday January 22nd, in the Ouachita Center on the campus of University of Arkansas Rich Mountain. Winners of the bee are as follows. 1st Grade 1st Place - Channing Wimbery - Louise Durham 2nd Place - Adelyn Barton- Vandervoort Elementary 3rd Place - Lexi Haggard - Acorn Elementary 2nd Grade 1st Place - Drew Mabry - Acorn Elementary 2nd Place - Jacob Smith - Louise Durham 3rd Place - Gracelee Burk - Vandervoort Elementary 3rd Grade 1st Place - Shooter Davis - Holly Harshman 2nd Place - Grace Freitag - Acorn Elementary 3rd Place - Alec Erickson - Holly Harshman
4th Grade 1st Place - Clint Hennings - Wickes Elementary 2nd Place - Ryan Jiang - Holly Harshman 3rd Place - Shooter Davis - Holly Harshman 5th Grade 1st Place - Brandon Doug - Holly Harshman 2nd Place - William Gorsuch - Holly Harshman 3rd Place - Garrett Hennings - Wickes Elementary 6th Grade 1st Place - Elijah Smith - Vandervoort Elementary 2nd Place - Brandon Doug - Holly Harshman 3rd Place - Riley Dunn - Vandervoort Elementary 7th Grade 1st Place - Holiday Neufeld - Acorn High School 2nd Place - Shantel Tecson - Mena Middle School
Submitted photo, left to right: Holiday Neufeld of Acorn High School, Dusty Davis of Mena Middle School, and Kaelin Harding of Acorn High School. Pic from UARM. 3rd Place - Aylin Ortega - Cossatot River High School 8th Grade 1st Place - Dusty Davis - Mena Middle School 2nd Place - Holiday Neufeld - Acorn High School 3rd Place - Kaelin Harding - Acorn High
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Weekly Publication GERALD RAY MCNEW Gerald Ray McNew, age 82, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born September 5, 1936 in Ashland, Nebraska to the late Hobert James McNew and the late Blanche Albert McNew. Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was an Electronic Tech for Bell Helicopter by profession. Gerald was a faithful member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Mena. A favorite hobby of his was putting together model railroads, aircraft models and classic car models. He enjoyed taking care of his dogs, Hope and Buddy who was always by his side. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, greatgreat grandfather, brother and friend. Gerald McNew is survived by sons: Daniel Ray McNew of The Colony, Texas, Timothy Lee McNew of Woodstock, Ohio, and Philip Alan McNew of Lewisville, Texas; daughters: Kathryn Ann Philpot of Wolfe City, Texas, and Patricia Lynn Ragan of Denton, Texas; twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; as well as a sister Rose Marie Bolton of Blair, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents Hobert and Blanche McNew; his wife, Jeanette McNew; a daughter, Barbara Barrett; and a brother Hobert J.”Toby” McNew, Jr. Funeral service were held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Tim Harper and Brother Townsley officiating. Interment followed in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Family and friends visitation was held Friday, January 25, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Stephen McNew, Chris McNew, Matt McNew, Abel Romo, Joshua Roma and Randy Acevedo. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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MELVIN AUTRY HARRISON Melvin Autry Harrison age 70 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas. He was born on October 27, 1948 in Mena, Arkansas to the late J.V. Wilhite and May Jo Strothers Wilhite. Melvin was happily married to Beverly Kay Trowbridge Harrison. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction until he retired. Melvin loved working and enjoyed being with family and friends hunting and fishing. He enjoyed going to lake and most of all sitting on his porch drinking coffee. Above all he appreciated and adored his family and serving God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by: wife, Beverly Kay Harrison of Mena, Arkansas; sons: Corey Harrison and wife Marcy of Sidney, Montana, and Delbert King and wife Tracie of Talihina, Oklahoma; daughters: Deana Brown of Mena, Arkansas, Dana Edgar and husband Shawn of Rockville, Indiana, and Lanna Rice and husband Aaron of Mena, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother Olen Foster of Mena, Arkansas; and sisters: Pam Ward of Mena, Arkansas, Kathy Musgrave of Mena, Arkansas, and Charlie Jo Bates of Mena, Arkansas He was preceded in death by his parents J.V. and May Jo Wilhite and sisters: Juanita Hannaman, and Velda Monahan. Funeral service were held Friday, January 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Community Fellowship Church with Brother Lance Sawyer officiating. Interment followed in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Jay Gardner, Kevin Phillips, Terry Lunsford, Troy Lunsford, Olen Foster, Dennis Wilhite, and Bill King. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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JAMES AARON WHITE James Aaron White 71 of
Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Mena. He was born November 5, 1947 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Wilbur Walter White and the late Juanita Brown White. James was married to Phyllis Phillips White for 47 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He also was a farmer and a crucial part of the VFD at Cherry Hill. He was a very outgoing person who loved to hunt, fish and spend time with grandchildren. James was an excellent role model for family and friends. He enjoyed serving his community and above all he loved his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He will dearly be missed. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis White of Mena, Arkansas; sons: Jamie White and wife Lorene of Mena, Arkansas, Aaron White of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren: Alissa and Michael White, Haley White, Cody and Chelsee Shores, and Breanna White; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a great-granddaughter, Bexley White. Funeral service will be Friday, February 1, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Boots Donaldson officiating. Family and friends visitation will be Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Beasley Wood from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
MICHAEL WILLIAM PROCH Michael William Proch, age 55, of Mena passed away December 30, 2018 in Plano, Texas. A celebration of life and memorial will be held for Mike Proch on February 3, 2019. Please stop by the Daisy Room in Mena from 1:30 until 3:30 pm at 800 Janssen Avenue. Snacks and finger foods will be served. Friends and family are invited to attend this casual event.
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MARJORIE AVIS MARTHALER Marjorie Avis Marthaler age 95, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Mena. She was born on May 27, 1923 in Toledo, Illinois to the late Oscar William Lowry and the late Maudelene Caroline Wilkin Lowry. Marjorie was a loving homemaker and worked as a CNA. Marjorie loved the Lord and served Him with her powerful faith. She enjoyed sewing, singing and gardening. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Mena Manor for their love and care. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by sons: Richard Warner of Mena, Arkansas, Raymond Warner and wife Linda of Mena, Arkansas, George Parkhurst of Topeka, Kansas, William Parkhurst and wife Nancy of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Maudelene Lowry; husband, Fred Marthaler; sons: Paul Edward Bowman, Earl Parkhurst, Robin Parkhurst, and Michael Warner. Mrs. Marthaler was sent for cremation under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Service will be in Wisconsin at a later date.
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The Polk County Quorum Court met Tuesday eveningfor their first meeting of 2019. The 11 Justices of the Peace were present, as well as other officials and citizens. County Judge Brandon Ellison called the meeting to order and afterwards welcomed the newest member of the Quorum Court, Chris Daniel. The JP’s approved the minutes from last month's meeting and the treasurer's report was also approved. An ordinance setting the time and place of the monthly meeting was approved. Quorum Court meetings will continue on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in the Quorum Court Meeting Room in in
the Polk County Office Complex on Pine Street in Mena. In addition, JP Tawana Gilbert was elected to serve as the Polk County Delegate to the Arkansas Quorum Court Association. JP Terry Terrell recognized law enforcement and the Polk County Sheriff's Department for their work reminding those present that every day LEOs are in danger while protecting the public. Retiring Polk County Extension Agent Carla Vaught thanked the Quorum Court for their years of support. The next Quorum Court meeting will be February 26th at 6 pm Quorum Court meetings are open to the public
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UA Rich Mountain Announces Fall 2018 Honor Recipients The University of Arkansas Rich Mountain has announced the students named to the Chancellor’s List and Vice Chancellor’s List who were enrolled for the fall 2018 semester. Students named to the Chancellor’s List are full-time, current students who complete 12 semester credit hours or more, excluding developmental coursework, and earn a 4.0 grade point average or higher. CADDO GAP: Brandy Castillo; COVE: Chance Cervenka, Robin Cervenka, Daphne Davis, Dylan Davis, Allyson Hoyle, Lesia Meredith; DANVILLE: Felicia Holcomb; DEQUEEN: Ashley Campos; GRANNIS: Neila Cruz, Tessa Kesterson; HATFIELD: Diane Garcia, Melanie James, Sarah Rose; MENA: Makayla Anderson, Cameron Baker, Kayla Blanton, Tessina Campbell, Savannah Carson, Melissa England, Della Farley, Samantha Gorden, Kaitlyn Martindale, Christopher McCourtney, Rachel Meador, Makayla Miller, Heidi Myers, Charlene Pyke, Heather Pyke, Ciarra Ryan, Reagan Sikes, Tony Smedley, Brooklyn Starr, Morrisa Tibbs, Trista
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Students named to the Vice Chancellor’s List are full-time, current students who complete 12 semester credit hours or more, excluding developmental coursework, and earn a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average. The Vice Chancellor’s List for the fall 2018 semester are as follows: COVE: Bobbie Hinsley, Caitlin Pollard; DEQUEEN: Samantha Alfaro-Machuca, Shanna Johnson; HATFIELD: Briana Arce, Chloe Osthoff;
Please Help Make this Night Amazing! 1st Annual Special Needs Prom in Mena, AR
February 9, 2019 ∙ Sat. Evening 5 - 7pm at CMA
MENA: Meagan Albert, Calvin Ayers, Keilah Barney, Ian Bills, Victoria Chapel, Danielle Clegg, Melissa Cost, Brittany Diaz, Kristin Henderson, Kelhan Howell, Halie Ingoglia, Ashli Kincaid, Michael Lee, Kaylee Lunsford, Bonnie Murphy, Miranda Parra, Colton Sawyer, Luke Sawyer, William Shaner, Andrew Templeton, Grace
Wagner, Katrina Wootton; MOUNT IDA: Abby Jones; STORY: Andrew Leda; VANDERVOORT: Skyler Jackson; WALDRON: Faith Boyd, Mason Dozier, Morgan Langley; WICKES: Natalia Alarcon, Sissy Alarcon, Raegan Richardson.
AR Highway Commission approves bid for improvements in Polk County The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements to roadways in Polk County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The purpose of this project is to resurface .6 miles of selected sections of various
city streets in Grannis to include Frachiseur Road and Line Road. Tri State Asphalt, Inc. of De Queen was awarded the contract at $249,148.57. Construction is scheduled to begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting. Completion is expected in mid 2019.
Stacie L. Shores arrainged Wednesday, Jan. 23rd Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner of the 18th West Judicial District of the State of Arkansas filed Class C Felony charges against Stacie L. Shores for the Delivery of Methamphetamine or Cocaine (violation of Arkansas Code Ann. § 5-64-422). The
state also notified the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties pursuant Arkansas Code Ann. § 5-4-501 due to the fact that she has been convicted of more than one (1) felony but fewer than four (4) felonies.
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Mena’s Strother, Lua Named to All-Star Game The Mena Bearcats will have two participants in the East-West High School All-Star Football Game this year. The Arkansas Activities Association announced Wednesday that 6’4” 245 pound Brock Strother and 5’10” 155 pound Christian Lua will play for the West squad in the upcoming contest. Strother played both ways for the 8-4 Bearcats squad. On offense, Strother had 17 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Strother was credited with 36 tackles and one quarterback sack.
Lua was a kicking specialist for the Bearcats. He connected on 23 out of 24 extra point attempts, and drilled his only field goal attempt from 35 yards out, accounting for 26 points for Mena during the 2018 season. Lua also punted three times with a 37.7 yard average. The 2019 Arkansas High School Football All-Star Game will be played on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway in June.
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Mena Senior Teams Peaking for Post-Season The Mena Bearcats and LadyCats enjoyed an open date on Friday, January 25th. On Tuesday, January 22nd, the Mena senior teams claimed a couple of victories on the road at Malvern. The Ladycats fell behind 24-16 in the first half before ripping off 11 unanswered points to take a 27-24 lead, and never looked back to post the 44-38 victory. The
LadyCats are 6-2 in 4A Region 7 play and 11-8 overall. The Bearcats exploded for a 33-6 run themselves to pull away from Malvern for an impressive 86-60 win over the Leopards. Coach Thomas Powell’s Bearcats are now 7-1 in conference play, and 16-5 overall. The Bearcats and LadyCats are peaking
at the right time with post-season action coming up in February. The Mena teams will host the 4A-Region 7 Tournament February 11th through the 16th at the Union Bank Center. The top four teams in the girls
and boys brackets advance to the regional tournament the following week. The regional tournament will also be hosted by Mena at the Union Bank Center.
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Good Week for the Acorn Tigers
Acorn Jr Tigers defeated Dierks to win the Dierks Jr. Invitational Tournament Acorn Jr Lady Tigers fell to the Nashville Jr. Scrapperettes for second place.
The Acorn senior boys posted wins over Murfreesboro and Foreman last week to improve to 8-5 in 2A Region 7 conference play. On Friday night, the Acorn teams took two out of three on the road at Murfreesboro. The Tigers improved to 11-16 overall with a 63-53 victory over the Rattlers. The Murfreesboro girls knocked off the Lady
Acorn Jr. Tigers win Dierks Tournament The Acorn Junior Tigers won the championship trophy Saturday night in the Dierks Junior Invitational Tournament with a 52-45 victory over the host team from Dierks. Meanwhile, the Junior Lady Tigers finished runners-up in the girls division after dropping a 40-25 decision to Nashville in the championship contest Saturday night at Dierks. The Acorn junior boys reached the
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in DECEMBER 8 pts 5 rebounds 3 assists Runs the Bearcat Offense Great on Defense
in DECEMBER 9 pts 4 assists 3 steals Great passer Hits big shots
Local Farm Bureau agent, Nathan Fowler, presented the game balls to them before the Bauxite game on January 8th. Pictured above (left to right): Coach Thomas Powell, Nick Myers, FB-Nathan Fowler, Gracie Lyle, and Coach Scott Wright.
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Tigers in a hard fought contest 74-70. The Acorn junior boys won the opening contest 68-51. On Tuesday night, January 22nd, the Acorn teams swept the Foreman teams at home. The Lady Tigers posted a nine point win at 55-46, while the Tigers whipped the Gators 82-65. Acorn’s junior boys won the opener 54-30.
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championship round with wins earlier in the week over Foreman (65-23) and Murfreesboro (68-51). The Acorn junior girls reached the finals by defeating Murfreesboro (42-10) earlier in the week and by knocking off the Dierks Junior Girls in the semi-finals.
Cossatot River Lady Eagles Continue Winning Ways
The Cossatot River Lady Eagles improved to 11-1 in conference play and 18-9 overall with wins over Horatio and Gurdon last week. On Friday night in Gurdon, the Lady Eagles routed the Lady Go Devils 40-23. The Go Devils defeated the Eagles in the boys contest 56-35. The Cossatot River boys fall to 6-6 in league play and 9-15 overall. On Tuesday, January 22nd, The Eagles and Lady Eagles swept the Horatio senior teams at home. The Lady Eagles raced to a 38-15 halftime lead, and cruised to a 5829 victory. Ashlyn Gonzalez led the Lady Eagles with 16. Kaylin McKee chipped in with 13, and Kayla Richardson added 12. In the senior boys contest, the Eagles rolled over the Lions 64-40 as Trenton Rosson poured in a game high 28 points to pace Cossatot River. In a junior girls contest, Horatio defeated Cossatot River 35-23. The Polk County Pulse & MyPulseNews.com are publications of Pulse Multi-Media.
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Thursday – 1/31/19 • 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 234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 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. • 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.
0297. • 9:30 p.m. – Karaoke Contest at Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 3091 Hwy. 71 North. $5 Entry fee. Must be 21 years old.
Friday – 2/1/19 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The 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 479-243-
Monday – 2/4/19 • 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.
Saturday – 2/2/19 • 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 – 2/3/19 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.
• 6:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of The Eastern Star will meet for refreshments followed by their chapter meeting at 7:30 p.m. at The Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield • 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 – 2/5/19 • 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. – Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at the Limetree Restaurant for their monthly meeting. • 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at the Fire Department.
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• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-2342887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday – 2/6/19 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-389-6412. Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/and nonperishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.
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Zachary Jewell continuing to excel
Former Bearcat, Zachary Jewell, is representing Mena and his college the University of Central Arkansas admirably. The UCA men’s track and field team competed in Birmingham, Alabama at the Sanford University January Open where Jewell was a double winner. He set a new school record in the 200 meters at 21.47 secs, winning this event. He also competed and won the long jump with an impressive 23’ 2”.
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Wilma is an exquisite Carolina Dog ( also called a Dixie Dog) Active, intellegent and alert, Wilma loves to play fetch and knows the sit and stay commands. Wilma is also house trained. She is an affectionate girl. Celebrate her birthday in June (bd 06/22/10). Wilma is recommended for homes with children 10+ years old or an adult family. She also desires a cat free home. This gorgeous girl is ready to find a loving home! ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: The following items from Polk County will be sold to the highest bidder at a public auction held at the Polk County Fairgrounds on February 9, 2019, starting at 10AM. Road Department Items: 2003 Chevrolet Pickup 4x4, Stick Welder with Direct Short, 8-New pickup tires, 4-Good used pickup tires, Two stage air compressor, Four post vehicle lift, Drill press, Large quantity of used culverts, Lots of miscellaneous items. Sheriff Department Items: 1999 Nissan Frontier Pickup, 1997 Pontiac Firebird, 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Hard Top), 2007 Chevrolet Colorado 4 door 4 wheel drive, 2005 Chevrolet SC1 Pickup Ext-Cab, 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Quad-Cab, Everest 5th Wheel Camper with slide-outs, 2004 Cadillac Escalade SUV, 2000 Titan Custom Motorcycle, 2004 Honda CF4 Motorcycle, Yamaha EF 3000 Inverter, Briggs & Stratton 3500 kw Generator, (4) 20” Worx Aluminum Wheels, (4) 275/55/R20 Tires and Wheels. T020619 GENERAL HOUSEHOLD DUTIES: cooking, cleaning and running general errands. It’s light duty work. 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. Must be patient and have valid drivers license. NONSMOKER. T21319
Handyman Services, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, mechanical. Anything! Call Bill Duff 479-216-5204. T20619 Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting, home repair, decks, privacy fences, fence rows, underpinning, etc. Also lawn and garden work. Call 479-2161101 or 479-216-2299 T21319 Need your land cleared? Let me Mulch it for you! RC Customz Land Clearing, Mulching and More. Some services but not all include; fence lines, clearing of lots, and trenching. This is a great solution for clearing overgrowth while leaving desirable trees. We service both residential and commercial customers. Military discount available. For more information and estimates contact Russell Lane at 479-216-2976. T13019
Valentine’s Steak Dinner at the Mena Elks Lodge on Saturday, February 16th at 6 p.m. New York strip steak, baked potato, salad bar & dessert all for $15 per person. Must be 21 or older. Mena Elks Lodge, 124 Elks Lane. TFN 21319 Clean and comfortable housing since 1969, No Pets. J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-216-3085 TFN Books & Stuff (479) 234-5568, 410 Sherwood Ave. Mena, AR T13019 Need: Seasoned firewood. Call or
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15% OFF DENTAL CLEANINGS for the month of February!
If your pet is 2 years of age or older, we strongly recommend having their teeth examined by a veterinarian for signs of dental disease. Call today to schedule a FREE dental exam to see if your pet is in need of a professional cleaning!
3112 Highway 71 S Mena, AR 71953
exa s i z e c&t border
THE POLK COUNTY PULSE
Assisted Living
Pleasant Hills Animal Clinic
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243-9200 This week’s(479) Cutest Pet Pic made possible by your friends at:
A Place to Call Home
Immediate Residence Openings Available At our assisted living community, residents enjoy:
nutritious meals plus snacks a beautiful, convenient apartment maintenance-free living housekeeping & laundry service
activity & exercise programs transportation provided daily assistance with dressing/grooming/showering/medication
Call us to set up a tour
479-243-0033
1341 Mena Street - Mena
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2019
K7746
CHEVROLET SPARK
MSRP $15,335 Gentry Discount -$840 Consumer Cash -$500 Select Model Cash -$500 Gentry Price:
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2018
Must finance with GM Financial
CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
MSRP $43,120 Gentry Discount -$3,904 Consumer Cash -$2,000 GMF DPA -$1,500 Incrememtal Cash -$1,000
Gentry Price:
2018 Must own a ‘99 or newer Ford Mustang
P7644
$34,716 C7144
CHEVROLET CAMARO RS
MSRP $31,495 Gentry Discount -$2,496 Consumer Cash -$1,000 Mustang Conquest -$2,000 Select Model Cash -$1,000
Gentry Price:
$24,999
2018
J7922
CHEVROLET TRAX LT
MSRP $24,740 Gentry Discount -$491 Consumer Cash -$2,500 GMF DPA -$750 Select Model Cash -$750
Must finance with GM Financial Gentry Price:
2018
$20,999 B7626
CHEVROLET COLORADO 4LT
MSRP $41,465 Gentry Discount -$2,983 Consumer Cash -$500 Select Model Cash -$1,000 Gentry Price:
2018
$36,982 S7544
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT
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$49,999
2018
Must finance with GM Financial
X7527
CHEVROLET CRUZE
MSRP $20,655 Gentry Discount -$1,406 Consumer Cash -$2,500 GMF DPA -$750 Select Model Cash -$1,000
Gentry Price:
$15,999
2018
P7772
Must finance with GM Financial
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 LTZ 6.6
MSRP $69,445 Gentry Discount -$3,946 Consumer Cash -$1,000 GMF DPA -$1,500 Select Model Cash -$1,000
$61,999
Gentry Price:
2018
Must finance with GM Financial
M7679
CHEVROLET MALIBU LT
MSRP $32,210 Gentry Discount -$1,961 Consumer Cash -$2,500 GMF DPA -$750 Select Model Cash -$1,000
Gentry Price:
$26,999
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