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Campora to be Inducted into the Outdoor Hall of Fame
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BY MELANIE BUCK Joel Campora, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Officer First Class, has been chosen to be inducted into the 2015 Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame. The Arkansas Outdoor Hall
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3rd Annual Crystal Music Festival This Weekend
BY MELANIE BUCK The 3rd Annual Crystal Music Festival, a family concert event, will be held at the Board Camp Crystal Mine, in the community of Board Camp, Arkansas, just 10 miles east of Mena, this Saturday July 18. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
MRHS Adding New Doctors & Services
BY MELANIE BUCK Mena Regional Health System has added new services to their already extensive line-up and either remodeled or relocated some of their centers. A new general surgeon has been added to the CONTINUED ON PAGES 7-8
Rachel and Clint Buck were among the first to get to experience all the fun to be had at the new Mena Family Fun Park that is set to open this Friday. The new attraction offers go-carts only at this time but owner Rick Bagwell says there are plans to add more over the next five years on his 6-acre property. See complete story inside this issue on page 10 and their personal invation to join them for their big grand opening on page 11. 1020 MENA ST. MENA, AR 71953 | SINCE 1939
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of Fame began in 1992 as a project of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation to recognize Arkansans’ achievements in outdoor fields, promote conservation education and to protect wildlife habitat. Campora died in the line of duty on May 31, 2013, along with fellow law enforcement officer, Scott County Sheriff Cody Carpenter while the two were attempting to rescue two women trapped in their home that was consumed by overnight floodwaters near Y-City. Campora was a native of Polk County and had been serving AGFC since 2007. He resided in Scott County with his wife, Rebecca, and two daughters at the time of the incident. Since his passing, Campora has been honored by many agencies including receiving AGFC Wildlife Officer of the Year in 2013, nominated to be honored as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency Officer of the Year 2013, and a billboard in Waldron serves as a reminder of the tremendous sacrifice that he and Carpenter made that treacherous night. In an interview earlier this year, Rebecca Campora said, “The year after he died was so busy. I attended so many events that recognized or honored him. I have 3 totes of awards he received, I’ve traveled all over, Brinkley, Oklahoma City, Nashville, Tennessee. Very active in multiple organizations, she now spends her time as an advocate for families of law enforcement. Campora considered his life as a game warden his dream job and had been a game warden since 2007. He was also a member of the AGFC Dive Team and the Disaster Response Team. Joel Campora will be honored with fellow nominees, Steve Bowman, George Dunklin Jr., Jerry Fisk, and Jim Gaston (Legacy Award Winner), in a banquet and auction on August 21 in Little Rock. To purchase tickets to the event or for more information, contact the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation office at 501-223-6468 or email Lori.lynch@ agff.org.
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Progress is being made at the Silver Screens Cinema amongst much public anticipation. DeAnna Ayers, co-owner of the cinema said crews have worked hard to bring the building up to the dream that has been conceived and they can’t wait to finish and open the doors. As of the end of last week, the front of the building has been torn off and plumbing has been installed. Ayers said they are extending the building 12 feet out into the parking lot for the lobby and bigger bathrooms and are extending another 30 feet from there for a new awning and circle drive. Ayers also said that they have most of the new interior walls and the extension for the balcony put up on the right hand side. They hope to open the theater by October.
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RMCC Nursing Students to Benefit from New Course Delivery
SUBMITTED The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium has announced an alternative course delivery in addition to the current face-to-face education being offered for the fall semester. The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC) is a group of eight community colleges that collaborated to provide students an opportunity for an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing. Rich Mountain Community College’s Mena Campus is one of those eight colleges and students at RMCC will benefit from the new delivery of the nursing program. Many of the courses are taught using an interactive video delivery for lectures; however, this fall will feature face-to-face instruction and a live streaming option for a hybrid component for some classes. Students will be allowed to choose the delivery method they prefer on specific days. The hybrid incorporates students remotely accessing live lectures online. Classes start in January for new students and they will include course work as well as on-site clinical work in nursing homes, hospitals, and clinics. In January, face-to-face delivery will be an option for one class per week. “ARNEC is such a great option for students who want to earn a degree,” said Crystal Gillihan, ARNEC Director. “We are constantly striving to find the best way to educate CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Tyson Supporting the BACK TO SCHOOL BASH BY MELANIE BUCK Healthy Connections, Incorporated’s annual Back-to-School Bash is set for Thursday, July 30. The annual event provides fun and much needed school supplies to hundreds of Polk County children each year. HCI will pass out free backpacks and school supplies for children school ages K-12. HCI said that all children must be accompanied
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by an adult. Tyson recently donated $200.00 to help fund the Back to School Bash. This year, Healthy Connections hopes to give away school supplies to 400 children. Pictured from left to right are: Healthy Connections’ Gretchen Cannon, Barbara Klutts, Tyson Foods’ Kevin Randolph, Felita Dearing, and Healthy Connections’ Doreen Tapley.
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Log Truck Destroys Bridge
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BY MELANIE BUCK A log truck traveling on Polk County Road 675 on Monday, July 6th, crossed a bridge that was not constructed for the weight of the truck, and destroyed the bridge in the process, according to the report filed by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Mike Godfrey received a call around 10:30 a.m. from County Judge Brandon Ellison. Ellison reported that the bridge on Polk 675, also known as Butcher Knife Creek Road, had been damaged. Ellison had received a call saying that a red log truck carrying a large load of hardwood had crossed the bridge, causing part of the bridge to collapse. Ellison then called Godfrey and both began their way towards the scene. While driving on Highway 8 East, Ellison noticed a red log truck and also reported that to Godfrey, who then saw the truck and followed it to the weight pad before conducting a traffic stop on the red log truck. Godfrey questioned the driver who said that he didn’t know the road but that he had been in the Big Fork area and had crossed a bridge before reaching the highway. When Godfrey told the driver of the damage to the bridge, the driver stated that the company he was hauling for had also driven their equipment across the bridge. No names have been released by the officials. While questioning the driver, a second party arrived and said that he had failed to tell his driver not to take that road and cross that bridge. The second party also stated that when the driver had gotten to the bridge, that he tried to turn the truck around, but could not, so he crossed the bridge. However, before the truck and trailer got completely across the bridge, it partially collapsed. Sheriff Godfrey issued the driver a citation for Disobeying a Traffic Control Device because the bridge has a sign that says 8-ton maximum and the driver disobeyed the sign twice, once when he drove in unloaded and again on his way out, loaded. Chief Deputy Scott Sawyer noticed the size of the load on the truck and contacted the Arkansas Highway Police who responded from Sebastian County. Upon their arrival, they conducted a vehicle inspection and determined that the load was over height, over length, and was more than 30,000 pounds over weight. Mechanical issues were also found that required the truck to be taken out of service. The truck was apprehended by Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies and county road crews had to be pulled from working on storm damage to work on the bridge instead. In a statement made by the Polk County Judge’s Office, they said, “Although the log trucks are necessary, a little common sense and willingness not to take every shortcut would save taxpayers’ money. The county has some hard surfaced roads and bridges that can’t handle fully loaded trucks. The bridges and some roads are weight restricted and it is unlawful to disregard the warning signs.”
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Huge Blaze in Potter Destroys Business
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BY MELANIE BUCK Firefighters from three departments and Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a fire call at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7. Carl’s Furniture in Potter next to the old Sale Barn, was in full blaze when members of Potter, Mena, and Hatfield Fire Departments arrived on scene. Sheriff’s Deputies were on scene to man traffic while firefighters had the northbound lane blocked due to the proximity of the building to Highway 71. Firefighters fought the blaze until after 2 a.m. and went back just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday to put out a hot spot that flared back up. Officials have not yet released any other details surrounding the fire that claimed the small business. Aerial video coverage of the fire and the massive response by first responders and rural volunteer fire departments can be found online with the story link at MyPulseNews. com.
Faith Chaney, along with family and friends invite the community to join them in supporting the local blood supply this summer by giving blood and reminding others of the importance of blood donations to the local blood provider. Faith herself received numerous blood transfusions and other blood products for the treatment of a chronic illness in recent years. Since then, Faith and her family now host an annual blood drive known as “Faith Gives Back,” in an effort to pay forward what they received. Anyone who is healthy and 16 years or older is encouraged to donate from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 16, at Grace Community Church in their Family Life Center. For more on Faith’s journey, read the complete story available online at MyPulseNews.com.
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3rd Annual Crystal Music Festival
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MRHS Adding Doctors & Services team. Dr. Anthony Burton, M.D., was a senior partner with Fayetteville Surgical Associates for 20 years. Dr. Burton will join Dr. Thomas Sullivan at MRHS to provide 24/7 surgical-coverage for patients. The Mena Surgical Clinic is now treating patients at their new location, 400 Crestwood Circle, Suite L.
Dr. Richard Mynatt, a Urologist, will be conducting an outpatient clinic at Mena Medical Associates beginning August 3rd. Dr. Mynatt has practiced for the last 30 years and is currently treating patients at the Urology Center of Hot Springs. Dr. Mynatt also serves on the medical staff team at National
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In its 3rd year, the mine offers rock hounding for quartz crystals for concert-goers, within walking distance of the Crystal Stage. A variety of local talent will be featured throughout the day, starting at 11 am. The Marine Corp Color Guard, from Mena, will open the festival by raising the flag, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem and an invocation. The music begins at noon, throughout the day, culminating with the headline performance of hit country singer/songwriter, Lance Carpenter at 7 pm. Opening for Lance, will be Tulsa-bred, Nashville country rocker, Kinsey Sadler, at 6 pm. Continuing with the tradition started at the first festival in 2013, the Fallen and Standing Heroes tribute will be preceded by the Color Guard at 5 pm. The Board Camp Crystal Mine will host crystal digging from Noon to 5 pm. Festival tickets will be sold at the gate, opening at 10:30 am, at $10 each age 12 and up. Crystal digging in the mine is extra at $10 each age 12 and up. Kids under 12 are free. A donation for parking attendants from one of the county’s volunteer fire departments will be appreciated. Carpooling is strongly suggested. Lawn chairs and small coolers are welcome. “Food and fun will be had, rain or shine, at the Board Camp Crystal Mine on July 18,” said organizer Cheryl Murphy. For details, please visit www.crystalmusicfestival.com or www.boardcampcrystalmine.com
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Park Hospital in Hot Springs, where he will continue as a full-time urologist. In addition to the new urologist and surgeon, Hot Springs Cardiology Associates joined the MRHS team several months ago and provide an outpatient Cardiology Clinic at Mena Medical Associates. Dr. Jeffrey Tauth, M.C., FACC; Eric Bowen, M.D.; Victor Castro, M.D., FACC, FACS; and Greggory St. John, M.D., FACC. Dr. Leding from Arkansas Heart Hospital will also still be a part of the Cardiology CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Clinic. JoLee Wilson is also new and joined as a full-time Occupational Therapist, serving in-patient and out-patient needs. Mena Medical Associates is now offering an on-site laboratory draw station. The on-site station will eliminate an additional trip to the hospital for lab work, creating a rapid turn-around and convenience for patients. The Walk-In Care Center will be relocating to the Mena Medical Associates building on August 1st. The facility will provide walk-in patients with the new on-site lab, provide convenience for follow-up appointments, and a new facility with a larger, more comfortable waiting room area. The Walk-In Care Center hours will remain the same, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Sleep Lab, at 403 North Morrow, is currently undergoing a complete remodel. Construction is near completion with new flooring, trim, and paint throughout, new sleep test equipment, enlarged patient rooms with a new handicap accessible restroom, as well as an enlarged full-service Pulmonary Function Lab. The Sleep Lab provides testing and diagnosis for a wide range of sleep disorders including: snoring and sleep apnea, delayed sleep phase, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, excessive daytime sleepiness, irregular sleep-wake schedule, and sleepwalking syndromes. The Acute Rehabilitation Center has also undergone a complete remodel including flooring, paint, bedding, and curtains. The Rehabilitation Center is a 12-bed acute unit with therapy services and rehabilitation nurses under the direction of a medical director who is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They now offer the addition of a full-time speech therapist, Hailey Feldhaus, Certified Vital Stem and Brain Injury Specialist. MRHS was recently honored by AVATAR Solutions, a survey research program designed to collect data to measure and compare hospitals nationwide. MRHS was awarded the Exemplary Service – Most Improved In-Patient Care; HCAHPS Most Improved – Responsiveness – Medium Hospital; and HCAHPS Most Improved-Pain Management – Medium Hospital. Based on a 5-star rating system, MRHS is currently rated a 4-star facility. Hospital CEO Jay Quebedeaux said, “At MRHS, we will remain committed to growth through continuous improvements and constantly reassessing our community’s healthcare needs. MRHS is firmly committed to taking care of the people of Polk County when they need us. As we continue to expand our services in an effort to conveniently provide additional healthcare services to our community, we appreciate your support.”
ATTENTION PARENTS of students who attended
MENA, OUACHITA RIVER, MT. IDA and COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOLS State and federal guidelines require that all special education dues process forms and records be destroyed after seven (7) years after a student leaves the special education or speech therapy program. If your child was dismissed, graduated, was dropped from the program or found to be ineligible for special education services or speech therapy during the school year 2008-2009, you have the right to review and request copies of your child’s due process records before they are destroyed.Your child also has the right to review these records providing he or she is 18 years old or older. If you wish to see these records they will be available at your local school Superintendent’s office beginning Monday July 20th from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Records which are not picked up will be destroyed on August 14, 2015.
These records are not your child’s permanent school records. They are only special education records.
Cattlemen’s to Hold Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association will have their monthly meeting and annual Pie Auction Fundraiser at the Polk County Fairgrounds next Tuesday. The monthly meeting is being sponsored by Edward Jones and Pulse Multi-Media. Ginger Sterner, of Edward Jones, and LeAnn Dilbeck, Publisher & General Manager of Pulse Multi-Media, will be the guest speakers. The Pie Auction Fundraiser will raise money for their scholarship fund and for add-on money for beef exhibitors at the local fair. The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association invites all to attend and to bring a dessert to be auctioned off. The meeting will take place at the Fairgrounds, Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m.
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Macie Marie Vanderbilt, age 81, of Cove passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 in Cove, Arkansas. She was born July 14, 1933 in Cove, Arkansas to the late Chester Plunkett and the late Dixie Roberts Plunkett. She was married to the late Owen Vanderbilt and worked at Renova Factory in Mena and for Smith Grocery in Cove for many years. Macie loved to shop with family and friends and enjoyed lunch with her Friday ladies group. She also loved gatherings and sharing stories about the good times with family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Holub and husband, Jim, of North Little Rock, Arkansas; grandchildren, Natalie Darnell and husband, Scott, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Andrew Holub and wife Nina of Little Rock, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Owen Darnell of Little Rock, Arkansas, Henry Darnell of Little Rock, Arkansas, Lillian Holub of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister, Madge Cartwright of Eugene, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Dixie Plunkett; sisters, Alice Ricks and Myrtle Johnson; and brothers, V.C. Plunkett and Dale Plunkett. Funeral services were Thursday, July 9, 2015, 2:00 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene in Cove with Brother Reggie Fryar officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Musicians were Ronnie Johnson and Elaine Smith.
ROBERT ALLEN BERLES “Death is the last chapter in time but the first chapter in eternity.” Our dearly beloved husband, brother, dad, father-in-law, grandpa, pepaw, uncle and, brother-in-law, Robert Allen Berles, of Board Camp, passed away at home on July 12, 2015. Bob was born on May 15, 1934 in Oak Park, Illinois, to George Otto Berles and Isabel LaBaun Berles. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1962. He was stationed in Korea, Japan, and a number of bases in the U.S. (mainly Florida). After various jobs he decided to attend college and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Miami, Florida at the age of 38. From then till retirement, he worked for N.O.A.A. in weather research. After retiring, he and his wife Marianne moved to Board Camp in 1991. Bob truly enjoyed his family, the outdoors, woodworking, classical music, and traveling. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Thomas Berles; and sister, Judy Berles. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marianne Koreman Berles; sister, Marlene Anderson, Sun City, Arizona; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Brian Collette of Cypress, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Craig Giles of Milford, OH; granddaughter, Shannon Hill and husband Justin of Houston, TX; grandson, Cody Giles of Cin-
Furniture for Less would like to thank all the firefighters from Potter, Hatfield, and Mena. You saved 3 buildings and I still have mattresses, beds, bed frames and some furniture left. I lost over $70,000 worth of furniture in my store, which was a total loss. I know the fire departments were unable to drive on my property because of a water problem I have had for over 2 1/2 years which has cost me my store and I had no insurance because of the water damage to my store but I will not close. I will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday as soon as we clean up the mess. Thanks to all of you who have called with your offers to help. God bless you all. I am not done yet! Carl Osthoff 479-216-9201.
cinnati, OH; great-granddaughter, Rachel Hill of Houston, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Bob’s remains have been sent for cremation under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. A Memorial will be held at a later date.
CHRISTOPHER JOE WILLIAMS Christopher Joe Williams, age 50, of Acorn, died Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, February 16, 1965 to Mallard Joe and Deloris Jean Clark Williams in Kitzingen, Germany. Chris was a wonderful man who loved big, lived big and played big. He enjoyed spending time with his family, for they were so important to him in life. Chris was a mechanical and design genius that could restore and fabricate anything from cars, motorcycles, and many other things. He loved to restore classic cars and trucks, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and loved going to car shows. Chris was a loving husband, son, father, brother, uncle, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delores Williams. Chris is survived by his wife, Janice Williams of Acorn; son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Jordan Williams of Lees Summit, Missouri; his father and step-mother, Millard and Nelda Williams of Lorena, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Vanessa Williams of Eddy, Texas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Valerie and Jeff Green of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Nikky and Mark Odermann of Hewitt, Texas; one grandson, Izaak Pycior-Williams of Lee Summit, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
DAVID STANLEY BATES David Stanley Bates, age 64, of Potter, died Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the McClellan VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on December 20, 1949 to Martin Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Duncan Bates in Montrose, Colorado. David served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged. After the military, David became a truck driver and drove for many
years. David was a loving brother, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by his three sisters, Sylvia Castle of Montrose, Colorado, Cheryl Smith of Ignacio, Colorado, and Judy Crafton of St. Helen, Oregon; special friends, Gerald and Diane Riffey of Potter; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. No services are planned at this time. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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Family and friends visitation was Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Andrew Holub, Scott Darnell, Danny Davis, Mitchell Tidwell, Greg Ricks, and Randy Jewell.
RONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN Ronald Wayne Hoffman or “Fatman” to family and friends, age 52, of Mena was born to Jerry and Walissa Shamlin Hoffman on April 2, 1963 in Granite City, Illinois. Ronald was set free to join his departed loved ones and friends July 11, 2015. Ronald attended Acorn High School and enjoyed playing basketball with the Acorn Tigers on the Junior and Senior High levels. Ronald also played Optimist baseball, and has rooted for the Razorbacks better than anyone I know. Ronald was well loved and will be well missed by many. Ronald was preceded in death by his loving parents, Jerry and Walissa Hoffman; his older sister, Tana Hoffman Gordon; his beautiful nephew, “Little Paul” Jeffreys; a precious great-niece, Mica Gordon; and uncles, Wayne Hoffman and Ronald Hoffman. Ronald enjoyed a very close bond to his surviving siblings, Russell Hoffman and wife, Liz of Mena, Arkansas and JoAnna Hoffman Taylor and husband, Leslie of Wichita, Kansas; his stepchildren, Steven Sanchez of Panama Beach, Florida and Andrea Sanchez Main of Longview, Texas; nephews, Jason Lyle and Dustin Gordon; and nieces, Ellen Hoffman, Brandi Hoffman and Dana Gordon, nine great nieces; three great-nephews; one great-great nephew and a host of other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with cremation services being entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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BY MELANIE BUCK Mena Family Fun Park is set to hold its Grand Opening this week. Owner Rick Bagwell has come back home after years living away and is bringing excitement with him. The Family Fun Park Grand Opening is this Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. Bagwell and his crew have built a drift-worthy go-cart track on the south side of Mena on Highway 71, just past Heather’s Food Bargains, and have more plans in the works. A kiddie go-cart track for children ages 5-10 is next on the list and over the next five years, Bagwell plans to add an arcade, laser tag, mini golf course, bumper boats, and more on the six-acre property. Bagwell is excited to bring something to the youth of the county. He said, “I’m just paying it forward. I’m a single parent and there’s nothing here for my son that I feel is safe enough for him. I want parents to know that there is somewhere they can drop their kids off at and know there is no drugs or alcohol. If I can help just one kid, then every penny will have been worth it. This is my legacy and it will be here far after I’m gone.” The Mena Family Fun Park will be open Mondays thru Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1 a.m., and Sundays, after church.
The Mena Barracudas traveled to Magnolia on Saturday, June 27th, for a swim meet. Thirteen swimmers went and brought home a 5th place team finish out of 10 teams. Jaeli Fields competed in the 8 & under division and placed 5th in 25 meter freestyle and 2nd in 100 meter individual medley. Eight & under boys swimmer Brenden Ricker, competed in the 10 & under division and placed 6th in the 50 meter backstroke, 1st in the 50 meter breaststroke, and 1st in 100 meter individual medley. In 10 & under girls, Ranessa Ricker placed 3rd in 50 meter butterfly, 4th in 50 meter breaststroke, 4th in 50 meter freestyle, and 3rd in 100 meter individual medley. Abbey Nanle placed 5th in the 50 meter backstroke, 2nd in 50 meter breaststroke, 5th in 50 meter freestyle, and 5th in 100 meter individual. Twelve & under girls saw Allison Bates place 2nd in 50 meter butterfly, 6th in 50 meter backstroke, 4th in 50 meter freestyle, and 5th in 100 meter individual medley. Katy Caldwell competed in the 14 & under girls division and placed 6th in the 50 meter butterfly, 8th in 50 meter backstroke, and 3rd in 50 meter breaststroke. Emiley Sorge placed 3rd in 100 meter backstroke, 3rd in 100 meter free-
style, 1st in 50 meter freestyle, and 3rd in 200 meter freestyle. In the boys 14 & under, Ian Garrett placed 4th in 50 meter butterfly, 1st in 50 meter breaststroke, 5th in 100 meter freestyle, and 4th in 50 meter freestyle. Matthew Nance placed 5th in 50 meter backstroke, 6th in 50 meter breaststroke, and 2nd in 100 meter individual medley. In the senior girls division, McKinzey McGee placed 8th in 100 meter backstroke, 3rd in 100 meter breaststroke, 8th in 100 meter freestyle, and 6th in 50 meter freestyle. Lilly Garrett placed 3rd in 100 meter breaststroke, 5th in 100 meter freestyle, and 3rd in 50 meter freestyle. In the senior boys division, Mac Caldwell placed 5th in 100 meter backstroke, 4th in 100 meter freestyle, and 1st in 50 meter freestyle. Brad Bates placed 1st in 100 meter butterfly, 6th in 100 meter breaststroke, 5th in 100 meter freestyle, and 2nd in 200 meter freestyle. In relays, Emiley, Katy, and Allison stepped-up to the senior division with McKinzey to place 2nd in senior girls medley relay. Jaeli, Ranessa, and Abbey stepped-up to the 12 & under girls with Allison to place 4th in freestyle relay. Katy, Emiley, Lilly, and McKinzey placed 2nd in senior girls freestyle relay. Matthew, Ian, Mac, and Brad placed 1st in senior boys freestyle relay.
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Thursday, 7/16 * 7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come enjoy meeting local famers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. - Noon - Board Camp Baptist Church distributes food at 107 Polk 63. * 1:30 p.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 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. - Polk County Cancer Support Group meets at the Polk County Library, 410 8th Street. * 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers – meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 5:30 p.m. - Humane Society of the Ouachitas meets at the Lime Tree Restaurant. Call for information 479-243-0771.
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Weekly Publication Join this easy to moderate 3/4 mile guided hike along the Waterleaf Trail, Cossatot State Park. Meeting Place: Waterleaf Trailhead at the Viistor’s Center. * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S.. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday, 7/20 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 1:00 p.m. - Cove Public Library presents Summer Fun Mondays, learn all about bugs, oceans, farm, and zoo animals. * 5:30 p.m. - Polk County Republican Party meets at the Polk County Library, North Room. * 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 – Bear State Bank across from Depot. For information call 437-3560. * 6:00 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. * 6:30 p.m. - The Lady Ouachitas meet at Bear State Bank main branch for their monthly meeting. * 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 7:30 p.m. - Ouachita Beekeepers Association monthly meeting at Union Bank. Tuesday, 7/21 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena SeventhDay 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. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 5:30 p.m. - Mena Art Gallery Art Awareness Presentation by Sam Tobias showing a video of his trip to Santa Fe at the Old Armory Building on the corner of DeQueen and Maple Streets. Following the video will be a meeting of Art Gallery members. Everyone is
welcome. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Bluegrass music at Morrow Street housing Authority Community Room. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday, 7/22 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71S, Mena. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ meet at the church. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Minister/Teacher Steve Stillwell, Oden Methodist Church, Hwy 379 South. Studying the Book of Revelation - End Time Prophecy. For more information, call 479-394-5058. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, - Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297or 216-4606.
* July - August 4 - The Mena Art Gallery will be closed for remodeling. Meetings and classes will be meeting at the Old Armory Building on the corner of DeQueen and Maple Streets. Please call Julie if you have any questions at 479-394-3880. * Mena Head Start is taking applications for FALL enrollment for preschool children 3-5 and Early Head Start Children, birth – 3. The program is free to those who qualify. For an application, come by Mena Head Start at 606 Pine Avenue, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. For more information, call 479-437-3733. * Every Monday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Learn American Sign Language for free. Cove Branch Library with teacher Casey Kelley. * Every Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Learn to knit or crochet with teachers Patricia Ruskauff and Mollie Thomas, Cove Branch Library. * HSO will accept your clean-out and yard sale leftovers for Rummage Sale in Sept. Call Cheryl Murphy at 243-0771. * PCDC/Jumpstart serving children with developmental delays. If you have questions, call Sally or Carolyn at 479-394-7572.
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* 6:00 p.m. - We The People Tea Party meets at the Polk County Library, North Room. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7:00 p.m. - Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. Friday, 7/17 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 6:00 p.m. - The West Arkansas Railroad Enthusiast will meet at the Limetree. Lee Caldwell will be speaking and displaying his miniature sawmill. Dinner will be at 6:00 and the meeting will follow. Public is invited. * 7:00 p.m. - Dance with Don Thompson and the Talimena Drive performing at the American Legion in Acorn. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 South, Mena, For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. Saturday, 7/18 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Nature Walk, guided 2 mile walk at the Cossatot State Park. No flip flops or sandals. Bring 3 quarts of water as well as a sack lunch and your walking stick. Meeting place: Cossatot River Information Board. * 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Young Artist Class for children 13 to 17 years old and adults are invited to attend. Cynthia Thanos-Wade will be teaching fun and easy watercolor tricks at the Old Armory Building on the corner of DeQueen and Maple Streets. There is a $2 fee per person to help cover cost of supplies. Please call 394-3880 to reserve your space. * 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Snorkeling Exploration of a section of the Cossatot River. Snorkel equipment will be provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming. Minimum age is 6. Meeting Place: Low Water Bridge below Visitor Center. * 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 243-0297 or 216-4606. Sunday 7/19 * 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Morning Stroll.
Chronicling the journey that claimed TWO State Championships and a team that has played a lifetime together.
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School History Made! Ladycats Capture 4A State Title Reprinted from Novemeber 2 BY NORM BETZ Three’s a Charm! Mena captured their first-ever 4A State Volleyball Title in Ladycats Head Coach Brad Lyle’s third trip to the State Finals, finishing runner-up the two previous times. This year, Coach Lyle and the Ladycats would not be denied as they defeated the Shiloh Lady Saints, 3-1 (22-25, 25-11, 25-16, 25-20). The Ladycats uncharacteristically started off slow in the first set, trailing by as many as nine points, 19-10, before putting together a pair of late runs. The first five point run was guided by the serving of senior Bailey Bunch, while the second run was behind the serve of junior Daryan Torix. Mena cut the lead to one point, trailing 23-22, but ultimately dropped the first set to the Lady Saints, 22-25. “We usually come out and get the job done, but for some reason these last few days we’ve gotten off to a slower start,” said Lyle. Coach Lyle was referring to the semifinal match-up with Berryville where the Ladycats ended up in uncharted waters going the full five sets for the first time all season. The Ladycats carried the late set one momentum, into the second set, and handily defeated the Lady Saints, 25-11. Mena led by as many as 14 points on two different occasions during the set, which was highlighted by aces from juniors Kenzi Spurgin and Jordan Ward and timely kills from senior Rachael Wood and juniors Macy Brotherton and Brooke Hines. The Ladycats knotted the sets at 1-all. Shiloh scored the first three points of the third set and led twice before Mena imposed their will on the Lady Saints. The Ladycats led by as many 12 points in the set and ultimately put Shiloh away 25-16, to take a 2-1 lead in the match. The fourth set was an all out battle as Mena was trying to capture their first State Title and Shiloh was trying to stay alive and force a fifth and deciding set. The two teams put on quite the show tying the score 17 different times during the set. Once the Lady Saints tied the score at 20-all, the Ladycats CONT. ON PAGE 3A
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had had enough and scored the final five points of the set to capture the 4A State Championship, 25-20. After the match, Coach Lyle talked about what a special group of girls made up this State Championship team and just how unselfish his players were this season. He never referred to or singled out his six starters all year, instead referring to everyone who played in the regular rotation as starters. He also said the girls were not interested in stats but rather playing together as a team. In fact, when asked by a member of the media after the game about individual statistics, Coach Lyle responded, “Ladycats won the game and we are the State Champs!” Mena Ladycats end their 4A State Championship season with an overall record of 31-2, while the Shiloh Lady Saints ended their 2014 campaign with a 29-4 overall record.
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been there before and that loss was a valuable experience. This year, we were in it. I have coached great teams and great athletes and I don’t want to take anything from them but this group is by far the most unselfish team I’ve ever coached. It was never about individuals or individual stats. I’ve never coached real selfish players but this group didn’t have even a hint of that.” COACH LYLE
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Mena Heat Players Earn College Scholarships BY NORM BETZ It’s every parents dream, that when you sign your child up to play athletics at a young age, that they would excel and be able to make it to play at the next level: whether it’s winning a big tournament, winning a state championship, securing a college scholarship, or even playing professionally. The 18 and under Mena Heat softball team have reached that plateau. Mena Heat head coach Dane Ward talked about the very first meeting he had once the members of the seven year-old softball team were selected ten years ago. “I told the girls, and their parents, that we were going to build a state championship team and that some of these young girls would end up playing college softball,” said Ward. “Of course it was far fetched at the time, but we all believed that with hard work and dedication that we could someday get there.” Of course, at seven years old these girls really had no idea what all this meant,
BY NORM BETZ Ten years ago, at the tender age of seven, a group of girls were all put together on a team to play softball. Now seniors and graduated seniors, these 18 and Under Mena Heat softball players have finally played their final games together on this team. However, all nine of the Heat players will be playing at the college level in the next year or two. “Words can’t describe how these young ladies have impacted my life,” said Mena Heat head coach Dane Ward. “Throughout the past 10 years we have learned many lessons, not only about softball, but about each other and how we all think and react to so many different situations.” What was just a dream at one time is now a reality for the Mena Heat players, coaches, and parents. One of the goals for the girls was to win a state championship and nine current and former Heat players were on the 2015 4A State Championship Mena Ladycats softball team this year. Another goal was to have a new field at Mena High School; goal accomplished, plus hosting the 4A State Tournament this past year to top it off. Finally, to have some of the girls play softball at the college
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they were just ready to learn the game, get on the field, and have some fun together. After 10 years of traveling all over the country and playing in more than 1000 softball games together, every member of the Mena Heat have a home to continue to play the sport they love at the next level. Jordan Ward will be playing at University of Central Arkansas; both Macy and Madelyn Brotherton will be playing at the University of Arkansas; Bailey Bunch, Kenzi Spurgin, and Paige Mendoza will all be playing at Crowder College; Corbin Tallbert and Daryan Torix will be playing at Southern Arkansas University; and Lexi Hansard will be playing at Jackson State University. “I’m proud to say that these girls have accomplished so much,” said Ward. “They reached the goal of a state championship and not just are some of the girls going on to play college ball, but each and every one of them will be playing at the next level.”
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level, check that off too, as the whole team will be playing college ball. Jordan Ward, Macy and Madelyn Brotherton, Kenzi Spurgin, Daryan Torix and Lexi Hansard are all current members of the Heat team that also won the 4A State Title. Kristen Kesterson and Lexi Brooks were also former members of the Heat, moved on to currently play for other teams, but also were on the 2015 4A State Championship team. “Whenever we picked the team ten years ago we didn’t just pick the girls, we also selected a group of dedicated parents as well,” explained Ward. “Parents that would be willing to put up the money, time and effort for us to accomplish our goals.” These young ladies have played over 100 games a year and more than 1000 games overall during the past 10 years. To say this is a close knit group is an understatement. “We have all become a family,” Ward said. “We all believed in each other and that together we could accomplish anything as long as we worked together and tried hard enough.” Despite the fact that the girls didn’t understand everything at the young age of seven, their parents did, and that has led them to where they are today. “This group of young ladies have always set high standards for themselves,” explained Ward. As time passed, so did tens of thousands of miles and a lot of blood, sweat and tears, as this group of little girls grew up into the fine young ladies they are today. They began to understand what the goals meant and wanted to do whatever we asked to make them a reality.” Love you! Mom, Dad and Kaitlyn The 2015 Mena Heat team included: Jordan Ward, Macy and Madelyn Brotherton, Bailey Bunch, Kenzi Spurgin, Corbin Tallbert, Daryan Torix, Lexi Hansard, Kaleigh Wynne, and Paige Mendoza. The coaching staff included: Dane Ward, Charmarie Spurgin and Jeff Brotherton, all who have invested countless hours in these young ladies lives, both on and off the field.
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Reprinted from May 14, 2015 BY NORM BETZ Goal Attained! Mena Head Softball Coach Ray Hunter and his 2015 Ladycats defeated the Lady Miners of Bauxite, 7-3 to capture their ultimate goal, a 2015 4A State Championship. After making it to the State Championship in 2014, but falling to Brookland High School, the Ladycats started the 2015 season with a goal of not just making it back to the Championship game, but winning it all. “We set and met many goals this season,” said Coach Hunter. “We finally achieved out biggest goal today, winning the 4A State Championship.” It was a long season, but the Ladycats kept their eyes on the prize and defeated the Bauxite Lady Miners for the fourth time this season to win it all. The Ladycats defeated the Lady Miners, 5-0 during the regular season, 2-1 in the 4A-7 District Championship, 13-0 in the 4A South Regional, and 7-3 to win the 4A State Championship. “It’s been a long, stressful year and we really put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get back to Bogle Park,” explained Hunter. “These girls have worked harder than any other girls and it’s finally paid off for them.” The Ladycats not only won the 4A State Championship, but they were undefeated in league play and finished with an overall record of 27-3. The only losses for Mena came in the River City Rumble Tournament, where they lost to 5A Vilonia 1-0, 6A Greenwood1-0, and 7A Rogers, 1-0. The Championship game went back and forth with each team scoring and matching scores until the bottom of the fifth inning, when junior Macy Brotherton broke the game open with a three-run homer to center field to put the Ladycats up 7-3 and ultimately secured the victory. “I’m so happy right now and relieved that we finally got it done here at the State Championship,” Hunter said. “We can now all take a deep breath and exhale, as we came here and did what we came to do.” The Lady Miners led off the game with a double, but ended up stranding runners on first and second after a walk, when junior pitcher Jordan Ward struck out the side to open up the game. Mena grabbed an early 1-0 lead when senior lead-off batter Bailey Bunch bunt singled to get on base. Junior Kenzi Spurgin followed suit with a bunt of her own, but was able to send Bunch home after a pair of throwing errors by the Lady Miners. Neither team scored in the second and third innings and the score remained 1-0, in Mena’s favor headed to the top of the fourth inning. Bauxite was able to get a pair of Lady Miners on base via walks, sandwiched in between a fly-out and strike-out. Both runners were able to cross the plate on a two-out, two RBI double by sophomore Jacie Cooper. CONT. ON PAGE 8A
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The Ladycats grabbed the lead back in the bottom of the fourth when junior Daryan Torix crushed a two-run homer over the 220 foot center field fence. Senior Lexi Hansard was the other Ladycat to score on the home-run, after she reached on a double to right field. Mena led 3-2 after the completion of the third inning. Bauxite tied the game in the top of the fifth inning when freshman lead-off hitter, Shelby Chavers tripled to the right field corner, and was sacrificed home on a long fly-ball out to left field. Mena not only took control but put the game out of reach in the bottom of the fifth inning, scoring four runs on four hits. Bunch, Spurgin, and junior Kristen Kesterson hit back-to-back-to-back singles after Ward lined out to her counterpart, Bailey Buffington. Bunch was able to score on a throwing error. Junior Macy Brotherton tagged a ball and sent it out of the yard, for a three-run home run. Mena took a commanding 7-3 lead after five innings of play. Bauxite went down in order in the top of the six inning with a fly-out, a strikeout looking and ground out. The Lady Miners never stopped and actually loaded the bases in the top of the seventh inning with just one out, but were shut down after a pair of fly-outs to junior Madelyn Brotherton and Spurgin. Mena secured the 7-3 victory and a 4A State Championship with the win. Ward pitched a complete game, giving up four hits, walking four, and striking out nine in the Ladycats 7-3 win. Ward faced 30 batters, threw 128 pitches, 88 for strikes and 40 balls. Kenzi Spurgin and Daryan Torix each went two-for-three from the dish, while Bailey Bunch went two-for-four. Kristin Kesterson, Macy Brotherton, Lexi Hansard, and Jordan Ward all had one hit in the contest, with Macy Brotherton racking up three RBI’s.
Many thanks to our families, friends, parents, and coaches for your continued support over the last 10 years, both on and off the field and court. The memories, miles, and forever friendships, they will take with them wherever they go. The girls’ success has been made possible by all of you! Keep working hard girls!!!
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Coach Hunter – A Strong Dedication to Family and Team
Featured as Citizen of the Week: May 24, 2015 BY JACLYN ROSE Friday, May 22, 2015, the Mena Ladycat Softball Team made local history by winning the school’s very first 4A State Championship with a 7-3 win over Bauxite. This incredible group of athletes completed their season with a win-loss record of 32-4 and are undefeated in conference and post-season play winning the titles of District Champions, Conference Champions, Regional Champions, and State Champions. The Mena Ladycat Softball Team is led by Mena native, Coach Ray Hunter. Coach Hunter graduated from Mena High School in 1986, a member of the Mena Bearcat Football Team, however, an injury his senior year kept him from playing in college. Instead, he went to the University of Arkansas and completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Education. After obtaining his degree he moved back to Mena and began his teaching career at Mena High School. During that time he began as an assistant coach for the football team, which he continued for 19 years. At the beginning of his career, Coach Hunter also spent seven years as an assistant coach for the Mena baseball team. In 2000, he became the head coach for the Mena softball team and has continued in that capacity. Currently, Coach Hunter also teaches three subjects for the Mena Alternative Learning Program and coaches golf. In 1996, Coach Hunter married his wife, Shannon, and they have two sets of twins, Hattie and Anna Beth, born in 1999, and Tate and Jack, born in 2003. “My wife is very supportive of me and my career. I wouldn’t be as successful today if not for her. It takes a lot to be a coach’s wife, I spend a lot of time away from the family and that takes its toll, especially when the children were young. I try to do as much as possible when I’m home,” explained Coach Hunter. “I will say, having a son with special needs, Ray is great with Tate. When he was a baby, I ended up having to take him to the doctor alone and he asked how Ray was with him, he said having a child with special needs is often hard on a dad, especially when it’s a son. But Ray is awesome with Tate. He is an awesome dad,” added Shannon. One of the reasons a State Championship title this year is so special to Coach Hunter, is that his daughters are part of the team. “It can be tough coaching daughters, this was their first year on the team, but it was great to have my family with me. It was special to be able to share this from the inside out and not just with people outside of my family,” Coach Hunter said. The Mena Ladycat Softball Team, has an extremely impressive win-loss record, but beyond that, their four losses were all 1-0 losses in timed tournament play. They did not lose a full length game all year. Even more impressive is their run record with Mena outscoring their competition 238 runs to 23 runs. The most runs they gave up in a game all year was three. “This group is special. They worked harder than any group I’ve ever seen and they are always finding different ways to work harder. If they read about it, they want to try it. If a college coach tells them about it, they want to try it. There is a group of them that show up at 5:30 am three days a week to lift
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Coach Lyle – Leader of Champions Featured as Citizen of the Week: November 11, 2015 BY JACLYN ROSE Born in DeQueen, Arkansas, but raised in Wickes, Arkansas, Coach Brad Lyle calls himself a “lifelong Polk County resident.” Upon graduating Wickes High School, Coach Lyle completed two years at Rich Mountain Community College before obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree from Henderson State University. “I realized I wanted to be a coach in the 8th grade. My high school coach, Lindall Martin was my inspiration,” said Coach Lyle. Coach Lyle met his wife, Linda, in school and they were married in 1997. In 1997-1998, Coach Lyle coached junior high boy’s basketball and football in Dumas, Arkansas, before he was offered a job as a junior high girl’s basketball coach in Mena in 1998-1999. “I went to college to be a basketball coach and I knew nothing about volleyball. When I accepted the position in Mena, they said, ‘oh yeah, you are going to coach volleyball, too. The first game I ever saw was when I handed in my line-up. The first year was tough but I committed to learning the game and that summer the school supported me attending several volleyball clinics. The next year, Coach Mike Hobson, was becoming more involved in administration, so I became the senior high girl’s volleyball coach while remaining the junior high girl’s volleyball and basketball coach,” explained Coach Lyle. As a young married couple, the Lyles family wanted to make a difference. “Linda’s mom had started in foster care around the time we started dating, so when Linda graduated college and we bought a house, we got into foster care. We were just a young couple with no children who wanted to help and we had no intention of adopting, but the first four children we had, we adopted. Soon after, we found out Linda was pregnant so we literally went from zero to five kids in 380 days,” Coach Lyle explained. The couple went on to have one more child for a total of six; Holly, Robert, Roger, Hope, Gracie and Madi. “It got pretty crazy for a while, with that many kids, which led me, in 2007, to get out of coaching. I was spending all my time with other people’s kids and none with my own. At that time I went straight classroom and taught,” said Coach Lyle. In the spring of 2012, the volleyball coach position at Mena High School opened back up and Coach Lyle felt the time was right to get back into the game. “Every successful coach I’ve heard talk has said that they don’t get there without tremendous time and dedication and my wife has supported me through the entire thing. There were times she almost acted as a single mom because I was gone so much. When I went to her and told her I wanted to step back, I could tell she was relieved but she wanted to make sure it was the right thing to do. When I went to her and told her I was ready to get back in, she said that she knew it was the right time. She’s my rock, no doubt about that,” explained Coach Lyle. In the twelve years that Coach Lyle has been at Mena High School as a coach, the volleyball team made it to at least the semi-finals of the state tournament eight times, with
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weights. They don’t just show up for a two hour practice and go home, they are always working. A lot of these girls have played on successful travel teams most of their lives. Last year all but one of my senior girls went on to play college ball. This year my two starting seniors are going on to play in college, one of them at a division one school. All of my starting junior girls are verbally committed to college. These girls are not just playing to play, but taking it on into the future,” explained Coach Hunter. “I feel blessed to coach at Mena. I love the school, and I love the town, it’s a great place to coach. I have a great group of parents who enabled those kids to be where they are, we have great fans and lots of support from local businesses. Our family keeps us in Polk County. We love being around our family and our friends. I’ve known most of these girls’ parents since high school and it makes it more special that I get to share this with my high school friends,” said Coach Hunter.
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three of those visits taking them all the way to the state championship game. However, this team was the first to take it all the way, and clinch the title of State Champions. “I tribute our success as a team to the tradition that started back with Mike Hobson and Janice Whorton, I mean, you can’t take a man who had never seen a volleyball game and think for a second he did this by himself. I walked into a program where kids are expected to be good, because they always have been. I saw a sign at Harding once that said, ‘tradition never graduates.’ I feel like there are little girls walking around Mena, Arkansas that think they need to be good at volleyball and are dedicated to being good at volleyball,” explained Coach Lyle. “We’ve been close to winning a state championship many times. We have taken trips to the finals but were never really into it. These girls were part of a team that has been there before and that loss was a valuable experience. This year, we were in it. I have coached great teams and great athletes and I don’t want to take anything from them but this group is by far the most unselfish team I’ve ever coached. It was never about individuals or individual stats. I’ve never coached real selfish players but this group didn’t have even a hint of that,” explained Coach Lyle. “There are a lot of places that claim to be God’s country,” said Coach Lyle. “And I’m sure they are nice places to live but Polk County is such a great place to raise kids. People here are not afraid to keep God in their lives, they aren’t ashamed. I visit a lot of places and they have nice stuff but I always find myself ready to get back home.”
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CITIZEN
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BY JACLYN ROSE Born the only girl in a family of four children, Lucille Lance was raised in the town of Hatfield, Arkansas during the early 1930’s. Though times were difficult financially, Lance was too young to understand. “Many of our toys were made in the home by the parent, or the children. Wheels were fashioned to make wagons roll; toy cabinets and tables were constructed. I still have the table that daddy made for me. Momma made clothes for my old dolls. We played games that didn’t require much cost, like kick the can and hide and seek and a sack swing,” explained Lance. Lance grew up on a small farm where her family raised most of their food and the feed for livestock and Lance learned the value of hard work for every season of the year, whether it be gardening, cutting wood, mending and sewing clothes, or hunting and fishing. “Time was given to help family and friends when needed. In sickness times, my parents gave assistance and often stayed through the night. Momma assisted when called on when a new baby was born, also the country doctor would be present. When a death occurred, men and boys would gather with shovels and other tools to dig a grave. I remember our lives without electricity, telephones, or cars,” Lance explained. After graduating from Hatfield High School in 1950, Lance was the first in her family to attend college and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from Harding College and later attended Henderson State University and received her Master’s Degree. Lance then began a teaching career that spanned decades. From 1952 until 1994 she served the students in Polk County, teaching at Hatfield, Acorn and Mena, with the exception of three years in Missouri, teaching second through fifth grades. “I tried to do my best each day, some days I felt like the children didn’t achieve as I had hoped, so I would change the plan of work to help motivate them. Lance and her late husband, Willard, were married 48 years, lacking one week. “It was a day by day coping with what came, we didn’t decide how long we would be married, we just worked it out together every day,” said Lance. The Lances have two sons, Stephen and Glenn, and five grandchildren. “We always included the boys in whatever activity we had. When they were little and we were traveling, we would sing Jesus Loves Me in the car and they learned verses and had to live by them. They were given an allowance and had to budget that money and we always kept them in music lessons. I think as parents, we need to communicate right and wrong and values and how what they do brings reproach on their parents and the community. I am very blessed and proud of each of my children and grandchildren. My boys check on me daily,” Lance explained. The Lance family always had a farm with livestock and today Lance still tends to her animals, though her sons do the heavy lifting, she still maintains a garden and cans food from it, she prepares most of her meals and mows her own lawn. She tries to help other friends and families and provides rides to her friends and has been a caregiver when needed. “Most days I’m at the farm checking to see if the cattle are peaceable. I ride in a ranger; the cows know me. The cat at the barn meets me also and rides in the ranger. I ring a cowbell to lead cattle from one pasture to another. I try to keep active and busy. I read, quilt or piece quilt tops at quiet or rest times and I enjoy walking,” said Lance.
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BY JACLYN ROSE Bobby and Janet Dodson are a beautiful example of how love can heal. The couple faced heart breaking tragedy when one of their four daughters disappeared tragically almost twenty years ago, but instead of living in hate, they have chosen to spread happiness to others and use animals, which their beloved daughter adored, to do it. The Dodsons were married in 1984. “I think arguing is such a waste of time. A long time ago I heard someone say, ‘what makes you feel good if you’re winning and your loved one is losing?’ So we don’t argue and we are really happy working together with the animals,” said Janet. The couple lived in Shreveport, Louisiana and worked in oil refineries for years, while bringing their family to Polk County to go camping as often as possible. “We loved to come camping here and brought our girls many times. We thought it was the prettiest place in the world,” said Janet. In 1996 they purchased land in Polk County, and moved in 2001. At that time, Dodson began working with the different local dog rescues, The Humane Society and For the Sake of Animals, which she continued for seven years. Almost eight years ago the Dodsons began Dogtired Ranch Small Dog Rescue, where they take in stray and homeless dogs from the local area, including kill animal shelters outside of Mena. (The Mena Shelter is a no kill facility.) “We take dogs from all over the area, strays and dogs from breeders, and we fix them and post them on all the pet finder websites, including petfinder.com. Most of our dogs are adopted up north, where they have all their animals fixed so there is a shortage of dogs. We take them to Alpha Dog Transport and they arrive at their destination the next night,” explained Janet. In order to adopt a dog from Dogtired Ranch, one must have a good reference from a veterinarian, or two personal references. At most times, Dogtired houses 60-70 dogs and has an “old folks home” for their older dogs called the Golden Paws Association. Through the Dodsons and Dogtired Ranch, close to 1,900 dogs have been rescued and rehomed. “There are fabulous homes around here, there’s just not enough of them. We love what we do, we wouldn’t do anything else. It’s a wonderful feeling to help people. So many of them don’t have anyone, no family or kids, just their dog. Our mission statement is, ‘Dogtired Ranch is saving God’s creatures one life at a time.’ We live by faith and see Divine Intervention. If He wasn’t the wind beneath our wings we couldn’t do it,” said Janet. “We feel like the best way to erase sadness is to help make someone else happy, so that is where we put all our energy. We’ve always felt like Polk County was so peaceful. We feel so close to heaven here,” Janet said.
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Moments From American History The Northwest Ordinance
BY JEFF OLSON On July 13, 1787, the third of three ordinances, “An Ordinance for the Government of the Territory of the United States North-West of the River Ohio,” was enacted by the Second Continental Congress. The purpose of the ordinances was to establish orderly and equitable procedures for the settlement and political incorporation of the Northwest Territory. Better known then as the Ordinance of 1787, the Northwest Ordinance was patterned after principles outlined by Thomas Jefferson in the Ordinance of 1784. The Land Ordinance of 1785, also authored by Jefferson, provided for the scientific surveying of the Northwest Territory lands and for a systematic subdivision of them into sections and townships. The Ordinance of 1787, authored primarily by Nathan Dane, articulated a plan that provided the means by which a territory could eventually apply for statehood and it included the provision for the government of the region which today is the modern states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota. Article I of the Ordinance stated: “No person, demeaning himself in a peaceable and orderly manner, shall ever be molested on account of his mode of worship or religious sentiments, in the said territory.” In Article III, Congress stated: “Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.” Therefore, the Ordinance set aside one section in every township for the maintenance of public schools and also allotted one section for the purpose of religion. This relationship of government and religious freedom was unique for its time, as it wisely encouraged the incorporation of religion, morality and justice into the infancy of new states to help ensure that the nation maintained a strong moral and ethical foundation. Many of the concepts and guarantees of the Ordinance, including the Natural Rights provisions, foreshadowed the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Among the stipulations were trial by jury, religious freedom, and fair treatment of the Indians. Various legal and property rights were enshrined and slavery was outlawed. Article III states, “The utmost good faith shall always be observed towards the Indians; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent; and in their property, rights, and liberty they never shall be invaded or disturbed unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall, from time to time, be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them and for preserving peace and friendship with them.” Article VI states, “There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted....” The Northwest Ordinance set a unique precedent in world history. Territories would be regarded as essentially autonomous, unlike the American colonies which were held in subordination to a mother country. Also, the principle of granting new states equal rather than inferior status to older ones was firmly established. The Northwest Ordinance is considered a part of America’s Organic Law, recognized in the “United States Code Annotated” as one of America’s four most significant governmental documents. It was signed into law by President George Washington on August 4, 1789, during the same time period that the First Amendment was being formulated. Both the Northwest Ordinance and the First Amendment presented Government’s role in religion as one not of neutrality nor hostility but one of favorability, accommodation and encouragement in providing a civil atmosphere and moral order where liberty of conscience and freedom of religious expression could live and flourish.
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by rudi timmerman BLEND returns to the OLT stage this Saturday, July 18, at 7:30 pm. This musical group was one of the most popular groups ever brought to Mena. BLEND is described as the a cappella quartet that brings back all of those fun loving memories of the 50’s and 60’s with a twist of fun and mixes the great music of yesteryear with today’s comedy. BLEND was formed at John A. Logan College as a minor project that quickly blossomed into the makings of a successful career for its four members. The real strength of BLEND lies in their ability to entertain crowds of all ages with their renditions of songs which most everyone has heard at one point or another all while keeping a Christian undertone. On top of their classic doo-wop routine they are also a deeply spiritual group and love to share their gospel music as well. BLEND is a show that you will not want to miss. To buy your tickets early, visit Arvest Bank. Tickets will also be available at the door for $10. For more information go to: oltmena. com. Under “Plays and Events,” listen to a preview of the show. The group will also perform a special gospel show for Wednesday service, July 15, at the Hatfield Baptist Church.
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by kim hughes, extension office agent, fcs Cultivation of peaches began in China as early as 2000 B.C. By 300 B.C., Greeks and Persians were enjoying peaches. In the first century A.D., Romans began cultivating peaches. From Italy, the cultivation of peaches spread throughout Europe and to the Americas, where the early settlers planted them all along the eastern coast. By the mid-1700s, peaches were so plentiful in the United States that botanists thought of them as native fruits. One large peach has only 68 calories, 17 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams dietary fiber and 2 grams protein. They are fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free, and a good source of vitamins A and C. For quicker ripening, place peaches in a single layer in a large paper bag. Fold the top down and check it every day to see if it is ripe. Peaches should not be refrigerated before ripe because this could cause them to lose flavor and have a mealy texture. There are two basic types of peaches - clingstone and freestone. With clingstone peaches, the flesh “clings” to the “stone” of the peach, making it difficult to separate, and thus more suitable for processing and preserving into jams, jellies and preserves. The pit of freestone peaches “freely” separates from the flesh, making it ideal for fresh consumption. They are generally larger than clingstones. Eat these fresh, frozen or dried. To test them for ripeness, the fruit should feel firm, but have a little give. Most will have a sweet fragrance. Avoid peaches that are too soft, unless you plan to use them immediately. Fresh peaches make great desserts and quick breads. Instead of peeling, remove the skin by dipping the peach in boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds. Then immediately dip into iced cold water and the skin will slip right off. Riper peaches need less scalding time to loosen the peels. Remember peeled peaches brown rapidly when exposed to air. To prevent this, soak halves or slices for 5 minutes in 1 quart of water with 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 crushed 500-milligram vitamin C tablets. Peaches are very versatile and can be tossed in brown sugar and added to waffles and pancakes; add slices to cereals, both hot and cold; put them in salads or smoothies, or puree them and add to homemade ice cream.
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July 20-24, 9-3 Daily
MENA REAL ESTATE
Farrell & Sharon Cole
The Cole Team
816 S. Mena St. Mena, AR 71953 Office: (479) 394-5000 www.FarrellCole.com www.MenaRealEstate.com
A special
CHRISTIAN DAY CAMP
event of summer fun and learning!
For pre-registration information call 479-394-3583 or 479-243-0817. Registration on camp days will be at First Presbyterian, 904 Church Ave. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Mena
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POLICE
July 15, 2015 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 July 5, 2015 Three Mena youths, two aged 15 and one aged 14, were charged with theft-of-property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store. Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas-skip in the amount of $25.04. No suspects have been named. July 6, 2015 Report was taken of items being pawned
Weekly Publication that belonged to a former Mena resident. The items were pawned by a woman with whom he had had a relationship in the past. Case is pending. Two 15-year-old Mena youths were charged with theft-of-property (shoplifting) after a call to a local grocery store. Officers responded to a call regarding an altercation between a local couple. They did not wish to press charges, so no arrests were made. July 7, 2015 Officers traveled to Sebastian County and brought Timothy Hooks, 29, of Mena to the Polk County Jail where he was served two outstanding warrants for failure-to-pay fines and court costs for original offenses of theft-of-property (shoplifting). He was issued another citation for theft-of-property (shoplifting) for a case that has been pending. Officers responded to a verbal dispute between neighbors in a local neighborhood. No arrests were made and no citations issued at this time. July 8, 2015 Two Mena youths, ages 14 and 15, were charged with theft-of-property (shoplifting) after officers and loss prevention personnel at a local retail store were able to identify the boys from
surveillance videos. Officers responded to three separate incidences regarding arguments between family members. No citations were issued. July 9, 2015 Matthew Warren Hackworth, 30, of Pencil Bluff, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Montgomery County. Mena officers met Montgomery County deputies at Pine Ridge where Hackworth was turned over to them. Officers were requested to do a welfare check on a local woman. Her family had been unable to reach her. The woman was located and she assured authorities she was well and would contact her daughter. A concerned relative of a local man asked that officers check on a Mena man. He was located and assured the patrolmen he was fine and would contact his kin. July 10, 2015 Officers traveled to Sebastian County to bring Dennis Vaught, 39 of Mena back to Polk County on an outstanding warrant theft-of-prop-
erty. Officers responded to a call of a verbal altercation at a local residence. Neither party wished to press charges, and one of the individuals agreed to leave for a while so they could both calm down. Melissa Ann DeHart, 25, of Mena was charged with possession of schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana). The arrest followed call regarding woman who was impeding traffic by walking in and out of traffic on a local street. Report was taken of a gas-skip at a local convenience store. The driver of the vehicle was located and returned to pay for the gas. It was determined that it was an oversight, and no charges were filed. July 11, 2015 Officers responded to a domestic altercation at a local residence. A local woman was taken into custody. Officers completed an additional 11 reports and worked four accidents.
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Clean & Comfortable housing since 1969, J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-394-1252. TFN I buy gold jewelry, scrap, dental and sterling silver. Also buying U.S. pre 65 Silver Coins one ounce silver and gold rounds and bars. Check with the rest, but sell to the best. Dan’s Cash-N-Gun. 100 Hwy 71 S at 1st Street, Mena. 479-394-5515. TFN For Rent - 3 bed, 1 bath in Mena. $575 mo. & $575 deposit. No smoking, No pets. 479-234-7966. 7/15 For Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In good condition. Asking $200. Call or text 479-216-3091. House for Sale - Waldron, AR, 1525 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 1190 Elizabeth St., $87,000. Great location, behind hospital, near school. 479-234-2915 or 479 8/5 422-3763. Yard Mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and tools. 7/15 Call 479-216-5204 J & N Dozer - Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We appreciate your Business! Call 479 TFN 234-1357. Scott’s Lawn Care - Small, Medium and Large properties. Reasonable rates and Friendly service. 394-7599 or 234 7/15 3707. Looking to buy 3 ducks. 394-5241
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Sale - Friday, July 17, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 217 Polk 184, Holly Springs Road, mower, tiller, IPhone, Nook, Beats, 7/15 Camera, Seeds
Inside Rummage Sale, Bake Sale, Car Wash, Saturday, July 18, Southside Church of God, 1101 Dallas 7/15 Avenue. Employment Opportunity: The Polk County Housing Authority will accept applications along with a required resume, for the possible employment of an office employee to perform the duties of a Housing Programs Specialist/ Purchasing Clerk. This employee would work directly under the supervision of the executive director. The position will require the ability to multi-task, to be a self-starter, possess good organizational skills, be dependable, have good communication skills, as well as interact well with residents, vendors and contractors. Computer skills are a requirement. Job requires confidentiality at its highest level. Persons interested in applying may pick up an application and a more detailed job description at the Housing Authority office located at 509 South Morrow Street, Mena, Arkansas on or after July 16, 2015. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A resume and a completed application should be returned to the housing Authority office on or before July 30, 2015. No applications will be accepted after that date. The Polk County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employ7/22 er. For Sale - 2003 Kawasaki 900 SXT JetSki - 216-3457. 7/15 Family Memories - My Daddy, Alton Garrison died 22 years ago this month, and I miss him so much. I loved to hear him sing bass. My grandson, Steven Vaught, will have a birthday this month. I love you very much. Grand7/15 ma Wagner, Alma 4 Family Yard Sale, Friday, July 17, 2015, 7:00 a.m., 4060 Hwy 8 West, Mena. Luggage, decorative items, Christmas trees, bedding, minimal clothing, furniture, computer desk, western décor, bicycle, computer bags, 7/15 steamer trunk, lamps, and refrigerator. Five J Electric is now hiring office personnel. Please come by 2209 Hwy 71 S. for an application. Call 3947/22 3419 with questions.
I buy broken laptops! Cracked screen, missing keys, dead battery, dropped in the lake, I’ll buy it! Old or new, working or broken, whole or in parts, I’ll buy them! Mitchell Computer Services, 717 Mena 8/5 Street Multi Family Yard Sale - large and small, women’s and boy’s clothing and misc., Friday and Saturday, 566 Polk 75, Mena.
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UP TO 20 WORDS - $4 PER WEEK, $0.25 EACH ADDITIONAL WORD BORDER $1 ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID.
7/15
Desk Clerk, Position #:22092208, Salary: $19,798, Grade: C107, Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR, Closing date: 07/17/2015. This position functions as a lodge desk clerk and the relief night audit position with an emphasis on customer service. Job duties include greeting, assisting, and providing information to guests and visitors, routing phone calls, making reservations and registering guests. Other job duties include operating a cash register, completing reports, stocking supplies, cleaning and maintaining the front desk and common areas, and other duties as assigned. Applicant, must be able to work a varied shift, including nights, weekends and holidays. A criminal background check is required. Full benefit package included. Applicant must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus one year of experience in customer service or a related field. EOA/ADA/AA. Applications accepted 7/15 online ONLY: www.arstatejobs.com. Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR, New Restaurant Manager is seeking awesome attitudes and outstanding customer service skills for all positions in the restaurant. NOW HIRING: Cooks, Waitresses, Table bussers and Dish Washers. Morning and evening shifts available. Weekends and holiday shifts required. We pay holiday pay. Apply in person at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, 3877 Hwy 88 West, Mena, AR 71953. EOE/ AA/ADA - Women and minorities are encouraged to ap 7/15 ply.
Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before the publication occurs. The Advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad. Advertisements are accepted by the Publisher upon the representation that the agency and/or Advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is no libelous or does not infringe on the privacy of the individual or entity. All advertisements are accepted and published by the Publisher upon the representation that the agency and/or Advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the Publisher from any loss or expense, including the cost of defense and settlement and/or judgment resulting from claims based upon the contents of any advertisement including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism or copyright infringement. All advertisements created by the Publisher are not considered a “work made for hire” and the Publisher retains the copyright to all advertisements created by the Publisher for the Advertiser. The advertisement may not be reproduced without the written permission of the Publisher.
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