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Siler Convicted on Multiple Felonies

BY MELANIE BUCK A jury handed a 36year sentence down to a 37-year old man in Polk County Circuit Court last week. The panel of 7 men and 5 women found Kenneth Kerment Siler guilty of three felony CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

New Delivery at MRHS Breaking Records

BY MELANIE BUCK On Tuesday, June 23, a baby was born at Mena Regional Health System and is possibly the largest baby ever delivered at the hospital.

Parents Gregg and Jenna Ramos proudly announce that Jared West Ramos weighed 11 lbs.

8 oz. and was 23 inches long. Certainly the largest baby in the Ramos family, Jared is also the CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Jail Shut Down Draws Nears

These local Boys Scouts proudly carried the red, white and blue during Saturday’s Jubilee in June opening parade in Hatfield. Sunshine filled the sky and fun filled the air during the annual community celebration that boasted vendors, crafts, concessions and live music. The festivities concluded with a spectacular fireworks show. The County has a number of upcoming Independence Day Celebrations. Check out pages 24-25 for a schedule. [PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK]

BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County Sheriff Mike Godfrey addressed the Polk County Quorum Court in their regular monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday, June 22, 2015) and said that the County Jail is in danger of closing by this fall and that he was asked CONTINUED ON PAGES 6-7

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largest baby that Dr. Mesko has delivered, and nurses were still researching but are pretty sure that he is also the largest baby ever delivered at MRHS. The Ramos couple has three other children, Zion, age 6, and Genesis, age 5, who both weighed over eight pounds each, while Joshua, age 2, weighed 10 lbs. 10 ½ oz. Dr. Mesko has delivered all of the Ramos children and knows Jenna’s history so he had a plan in place. “Since Joshua weighed so much, the doctor wanted to induce me a week early to keep Jared from getting so big,” said Jenna with a laugh. She was hoping for the baby to be in the eight to nine pound range and she tried to deliver Jared naturally however, after 16 hours of labor, Dr. Mesko performed a c-section to bring baby Jared into the world.

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Polk Among 37 Counties Receiving Presidential Disaster Declaration

BY MELANIE BUCK On Friday, the President declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of May 7 to June 15, 2015.

The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Crawford, Garland, Howard, Jefferson, Little River, Miller, Perry, Sebastian, and Sevier.

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Federal funding also is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes, straightline winds, and flooding in the counties of Clark, Crawford, Dallas, Franklin, Garland, Hempstead, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Little River, Logan, Madison, Marion, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Perry, Pike, Polk, Scott, Searcy, Sevier, and Yell.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Nancy M. Casper as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.

FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.

FEMA said that residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at >http:// www.DisasterAssistance.gov< or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

New Dollar Tree Officially Opens

The Dollar Tree officially opened their doors with a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday, June 27. The Dollar Tree is located in the Atwoods shopping center.

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Mena Regional Health System Hosts Annual MASH Camp

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BY MELANIE BUCK Medical Applications for Science and Health (MASH) Camp was held at Mena Regional Health System over the last two weeks. Twelve senior students from Polk County, who are interested in seeking a degree in the medical field, are selected through an application process to attend the annual camp. During the camp, students are exposed to many health care related areas. MRHS physicians, nurses, therapists, radiology and lab technologists volunteer their services each year to teach students about their particular field of expertise.

Throughout the camp, the students gained exposure to radiology, obstetrics, surgery, orthopedics, emergency medicine, clinical services, respiratory, laboratory technology, behavioral health, dentistry, veterinarian services, among many others. In addition to MRHS, the students also spent the day at UAMS in Little Rock where they were introduced to additional areas of healthcare. The program was developed to assist future medical students in making a career choice suitable for their talents and interests. A graduation reception was held to honor the students on Friday, June 26.

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RMCC’s Theatre Summer Camp is a wonderful opportunity for ages 6-18. This week long camp runs from July 13th through July 17th, Monday–Friday and will feature two sections with ages 6-11 meeting from 8 AM to Noon, and ages 11-18 meeting from 1 PM to 5 PM. Camp instructors guide and motivate young performers through acting, improv, theatre dance, musical theatre, makeup, and stage combat.

Working on songs, dance, movement, and improv from productions such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and Once Upon a Mattress, every camper has a part to play, learning theatre skills from experienced theatre professionals. Parents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend the camp finale “Showcase of Talent” on Friday, July 17th. The Showcase for ages 6-11 will be in the morning, while ages 12-18 will have their Showcase event in the afternoon. Children hone their unique talents, develop confidence, and discover the joy of being on stage.

Camp tuition is $80; registration began on June 15th and ends on July 2nd. Students should wear clothing and footwear suitable to movement and dance. For more information contact Maureen Keese mkeese@rmcc.edu or Lisa Jumper ljumper@rmcc.edu at 479-394-7622 x 1311.

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Open Carry Debate Continues

BY MELANIE BUCK After Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge handed down her opinion clarifying the confusion of Act 746 in reference to the state’s open carry law, the Arkansas State Police released a statement that may have added more confusion. In Attorney General Rutledge’s opinion, she interpreted the law to mean that open carry in Arkansas is legal.

Her statement said, “I interpret it to mean an individual may carry so long as he or she does so without the intent to unlawfully employ it against another person. But anytime law enforcement and citizens disagree on a law, we need to ensure there is clarity to protect citizens. I am committed to working with the General Assembly to clarify any confusion surrounding Act 746 and its intent.”

Based on Rutledge’s interpretation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Mena Police Department released a statement saying that it would be their policy to not make an arrest solely for openly carrying a firearm, but to look at each instance on a case-by-case basis. The facts and circumstances of each case will be weighed carefully based on state law and criminal intent.

However, in a letter sent by Arkansas State Police Attorney Specialist Mary McLaurin in response to questions from two state representatives and one state senator, she said that Act 746 does not alleviate a concealed carry license holder from the requirement to carry their weapon concealed and if caught openly carrying their gun, they could risk losing their concealed carry permit. The only way, it seems, for a concealed carry permit holder to legally open carry their firearm would be to relinquish their current license or let it expire before openly carrying.

The debate of open carry is ongoing and lawmakers are trying to find a way to correct the issue. However, new legislation cannot be brought about until the next legislative session, which does not begin until January of 2017.

Local law enforcement said that while “Open Carry” is legal, there are still places where it is illegal to carry a firearm, such as at a school and they encourage everyone who plans on carrying a firearm to know where you can and cannot carry.

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Jail Closure

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to shut it down voluntarily. Godfrey did refuse a voluntary shutdown, however, the state is quickly pushing for closure.

Godfrey explained that Sterling Penix, who was recently appointed as the Governor’s Appointee Over Jail Standards, inspected the current facility on June 17 and is not pleased with the outcome. Godfrey said that Penix stated, “I’ve shut down better jails than yours.” Penix left a list of standards with the Sheriff that must be completed in order to keep the current facility running. Some of the standards in which the jail is non-compliant include poor food storage facility, no exit door in west wing, no commercial vent hood and Ansul fire-suppression system in the kitchen, non-handicap accessible, needs permanent wiring, no exercise yard, and lack of segregation of inmates, and more. One cell would be lost in order to make a new exit door and another cell would be lost for a new food storage facility causing the jail to lose space that would normally house four inmates.

Penix is set to come back to the County in August to address the Quorum Court and explain why the standards are in place and why the jail must be in compliance. After that date, Penix will allow the jail to remain open for 30-60 days before shutting the facility down to a 24-hour holding facility only. “That is not what I want but that is better than getting it shut completely down,” Godfrey said.

If that were to occur, the process when someone in the county is arrested grows dramatically, as does the cost. Godfrey explained that as a 24-hour facility, anyone arrested could be held in their facility for no more than 24 hours before they either have to be released or transported to another jail. To transport an inmate, a deputy must take a minimum 90-mile round trip, causing fuel costs to rise and adding a lot of wear-and-tear on the county’s vehicles, plus the cost of not having a deputy close enough to respond to a call. He also said that on Fridays, for example, court is held and to bring the inmates God and Country 4th of July in, he would have to send deputies to go get the inmates, bring them to court, and then return them if the judge chooses to keep them Fireworks Celebration in jail.

Another point raised by the Sheriff was that even if the Quorum Court does come up with the money for a remodel, there still wouldn’t at Wickes School Ball Field be enough cells to segregate inmates which is one reason why Penix won’t guarantee how long he would allow the jail to remain open even if the remodel is completed on time. “He could not tell me, if we do all of this, how long our jail will stay open. We’re still undersized Harmony Band 7 pm - 9:15 pm for what we do, we still have other problems, this is what he wants us to fix immediately,” said Godfrey.

Bring your lawn chairs The closing of the jail won’t just affect the County deputies, but the Mena Police as well. Since Mena houses their prisoners in the County jail, they would become responsible for transporting their arrested individuals to other facilities, creating a larger gas budget as Concession Open well as wear-and-tear on their vehicles.

Fireworks at 9:15 pm The Justices of the Peace asked several questions, including, what will it cost to house the inmates in other jails? Godfrey said that it

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CONCLUSION costs $40-$50 per day to house inmates at other facilities and that the number could rise because each jail can, “charge what they want to.” If they were to “farm out” their long term inmates, Godfrey estimated that just half of the prisoners they had last year would cost the County approximately $250,000 a year.

Another JP asked why they couldn’t remodel the current jail to house more inmates. Godfrey pointed out that for one, there is not much room on the property, and that if you added more space for inmates, you would in turn have to make the kitchen and dining areas bigger as well, and there isn’t enough room for that.

JP Harold Coogan said they had had problems getting funding for a roof, how can they afford this? Godfrey said he isn’t sure how much the cost would be to make the improvements but is sure it will not come at a small price. Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison said, “We are going to have to raise money whether we are putting it into not a great investment of this jail or we’re going to have to give the Sheriff money to keep prisoners somewhere else, or the Sheriff is going to have to make the terrible decision as to whether he can arrest someone or not.”

JP Terry Terrell shared his views of the situation, “We have a good sheriff in Polk County and we wouldn’t trade him for any other Sheriff in Arkansas, he’s honest, he does his job, and he’s catching heat for no reason. It’s not his problem, it’s a state problem. It’s not our prisoners that are killing us, it’s the state’s prisoners. They are shutting our jail down for their problem. They are paying us $26 per day to keep their prisoners and they’re paying Texas $46 a day for their prisoners, $20 more than they’re paying Polk County.”

Godfrey said that he had talked to Penix about that very subject. “We talked about the fact that half to two-thirds of the prisoners that we are holding are state prisoners either doing sanctions for parole violations or people just waiting to go to prison. They are hurting themselves by doing that. He reminded me that while they’re in our facility, they are supposed to be held by jail standards and we’re not.”

Godfrey said, “I’m mandated to have a jail and you are mandated to fund it. We have to make a decision, do we want to spend a quarter to a half million dollars on a jail that’s too small. Because as of August, we’ve got 30-60 days and if we don’t make these improvements we will be shut down to a 24-hour facility and if we still don’t make the improvements, we’ll be completely shut down,” said Godfrey, “My recommendation is to do whatever we need to do to keep our current jail open and not turn our deputies into transport officers.”

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County 4-H Members Shadow Justices of the Peace

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BY MELANIE BUCK In an activity geared to learn the ins-and-outs of local government, a group of county 4-H members shadowed Justices of the Peace at the most recent Polk County Quorum Court meeting. Coordinator Carla Vaught and eleven members of county 4-H clubs came to the meeting and experienced hands-on training as the kids learned to make and accept motions, pass measures, and more.

The members and the JP’s that they shadowed are: District 1 - Paige Evans and JP Ben Finley; District 2 - Travis Thrailkill and JP Jim Neugent; District 3 - Victoria Evans and JP Harold Coogan; District 4 - Bridgett Magness and JP Margo Kimp; District 5 - Tessa Kesterson and JP Terry Lunsford; District 6 - Lacy Floyd and JP Terrie Terrell; District 7 - Luke Floyd and JP Tommy Floyd; District 8 - Cassidy Ashcraft and JP Terry Scott; District 9 - Dalton McCourtney and JP Basil Kesterson; District 10 - Shayna Bowen and JP Colin Cannon; District 11 - Grace Carmack and JP Tawana Gilbert.

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Siler

charges - Manufacturing of Marijuana, for which he will serve 15 years; Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, for which he will serve 20 years; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1 year. Each term is to run consecutively for a total of 36 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. This is Siler’s sixth time to be convicted of a felony offense.

Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner said that even though Siler was sentenced to 36 years, that he would only be required to serve one-sixth of the sentence, bringing time served down to 6 years if he shows good behavior.

The case is from 2012 and began when officers with the 18th West Judicial Drug Task Force and Polk County Deputies arrived at Siler’s residence on a drug investigation and found the marijuana growing in Siler’s yard. There was also marijuana, guns, and paraphernalia found inside the home. Siler’s wife, Jessica Siler, is currently serving time in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for charges on the same case.

Gilbert T. Wilcox, age 62, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Mena.

He was born January 10, 1953 in Hailey, Idaho to the late Ira Earl Wilcox and the late Maggie Wageman Wilcox. He was married to the late Linda Wilcox and was a heavy equipment operator by profession. Mr. Wilcox was a good man, who conquered things, not accomplished with his determination. He enjoyed training coon dogs, doing home improvements and working on cars.

He was a loving and kind father, and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by son, Bob Earl Wilcox of Mena, Arkansas; daughters, Stacy Hale of Mena, Arkansas, Hope Wilcox of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Maggie Wilcox, and wife Linda Wilcox.

Mr. Wilcox was sent for cremation under

DARLENE VIOLA SHOCKEY Darlene Viola Shockey, age 81, of Mena, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Mena Regional Health System in Mena.

She was born on Tuesday, March 13, 1934 to Elma and Leona Sellers Robbins in Flint, Michigan.

Darlene enjoyed going to church at the United Methodist Church in Mena and loved singing in the choir. She was a daughter of a preacher and enjoyed serving the Lord any way she could. Darlene enjoyed cooking for her family and also knitting. After retiring to Mena, she worked at the hospital in the kitchen. Darlene was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her par-

Celebration of Life Service in honor of

Brock Marshall Williams 3/17/1970 - 6/24/2015 will be held at 2 pm Thursday, July 2, 2015 Mena First Assembly 2111 Sutherland Ave.

ents; her husband, Donald Shockey; one son, Kenneth Shouse, her daughter, Debbie Hoffman; her three brothers, Calvin and Alvin Robbins who were twins, Jimmy Robbins, and her sister, Doris Kirby.

Darlene is survived by her son James Shockey of Cincinnati, Ohio; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Monday, June 29, 2015 at 2 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Visitation was one hour before the service. Interment will be held Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Irvine, Kentucky under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

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MARY INOLA FAIRLESS Mary Inola Fairless, age 75, of Mena passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at her home.

She was born January 30, 1940 in Zafra, Oklahoma to the late Emmitt Cost and Maggie Ashcraft Cost. She was married to the late Charlie Fairless on September 21, 2001. Inola was a blessing not only to the family but, to everyone who knew her. She was a loving and giving person,

always thinking of others.

She was a wonderful sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and cousin. She loved being outdoors and in her garden, as well as taking care of her flowers and plants. She was a Christian and attended The Crossing Church. She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by brothers, Audrey Cost of Mena, Arkansas, Donald Cost of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Florine Walls and husband J.C. of Port Orchard, Washington; daughter-in-law, Tee Umsted of Spiro, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Brandy Gass of Spiro, Oklahoma; grandson, Brad Umsted of Las Vegas, Nevada; granddaughters, Abbie and Brilee Gass of Spiro, Oklahoma; aunt, Mildred Lein of Mena, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents Emmitt and Maggie Cost; three brothers, Dean Cost, Ed Cost and Lee Cost; one sister and brother-in-law, Jim and Lavena Dodson; and one son, Charlie Umsted.

Graveside services were Monday, June 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas with Brother Victor Rowell officiating under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was general.

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Thursday 7/2 * 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. * 11:30 – Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216 for more info. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Physical Fitness Principles & Exercises, combination of yoga, Dance and Fitness elements; instructor is Henry Neilson, Maddox Building, Room 127, RMCC. To register, call Maureen Keese at 479-RMCC, x1311. * 12:00 – 3:00 p. – 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. – Weight Watchers –meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary Meeting & Potluck, at the American Legion at Veterans Park at Acorn.

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Monday 7/6 * 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. * 1:00 p.m. - Polk County Sociable Seniors lunch at Papa’s Mexican Café. Anyone over 50 is welcome to join in for lunch, smiles and to meet new people. For more information, call 243-0191 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) –Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. - Polk County Fair and Rodeo Association monthly meeting at the Fairgrounds office. If you would like to be on the agenda, call Tina at 479-243-8590. All meetings are open to the public. * 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 pm. * 6:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome to attend. * 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Tuesday 7/7 * 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! * Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Physical Fitness Principles, RMCC, Maddox Building, Room 127.

For more information and to register call Maureen Keese at 479-394-RMCC x 1311. * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 Wes. 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. * 6:00 p.m. - Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 646 meets at Papas Mexican Café. For more information, contact Joel Hinton at 3852153. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 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 7/08 * 12 Noon - The Mena Lioness Lions monthly meeting will be at LaVilla’s Mexican restaurant. Guests are welcome. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - The Windy Wednesday Quilters Guild meet at the Mena First Baptist Church. For information, call 216-9041. * 6:00 p.m. - The Ouachita Arts and Crafts Guild meets at the Union Bank Community Room. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71S, Mena. * 7:00 – Alcoholics Anonymous, - Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297or 216-4606. * 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.

* 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. * Friday - Sunday July 3-5, 7:00 a.m., the James K. Polk Chapter, NSDAR will have a yard sale at the Light House Fitness Center parking lot. This sale will benefit the Marine Corp League and the NSDAR with their scholarship funds and other activities. * 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 479437-3733. * 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.

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* 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. –Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S. For information call 2430297 or 216-4606.

Friday 7/3 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 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. * 8:15 p.m. - Sunset & Fireworks from the Fire Tower. Join the Park Interpreter at the Fire Tower to watch the sunset at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. This requires climbing a series of stairs to access the platform at the top of the tower. Stay and watch the local fireworks from the top. Meet at the Fire Tower.

Saturday 7/4 * 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. * 12:00 p.m. - Churn Homemade Ice Cream in the camp grounds at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Loads of fun! Meet in the camp grounds at picnic tables by the bath house. * 1:00 p.m. - The MSAA Support Group meeting will be held in Room 156 of Rich Mountain Community College. * 2:30 p.m. - Olde Lyric Players (Seniors Readers’ Theater) meets at the OLT, 610 Mena Street. Participants 50 years of age and older are welcome. For information, contact Janelle Baldwin at 479-243-6486. * 4:30 p.m. Watermelon Time at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Everyone is welcome.

No charge. Meet at camp site # 12. * 6:00 p.m. - Gospel Singing at the Little Hope Baptist Church near Pine Ridge with dinner following. * 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 7/5 * 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. * 2:30 p. m. - ABATE monthly meeting at Lime Tree Restaurant. Officers meeting at 2:30; general meeting at 3:00 p.m. You don’t have to ride to attend or become a member. * 6:30 p.m. –Narcotics Anonymous meeting

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Welcoming back the beloved Queen Wilhelmina…

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as they say, and that has certainly been the case since the Queen closed her doors in 2012 to begin her multi-million dollar facelift. Elation came when it was first announced that the Queen’s turn had finally arrived for a long-overdue remodel and expansion and as the project’s completion drew out longer than expected, the community quickly felt the results of the Queen’s absence.

While we all probably thought we understood the importance of her as our crown-jewel, it has been in her absence that her importance has been magnified. We have all been able to be a part of history as we watch this iconic symbol be transformed into the incredible hostelry as she stands today… still claiming her rightful place as our “Castle in the Clouds.”

The Queen is responsible for making many memories among locals and the generations of families and friends who make their annual journey here to enjoy her hospitality. She is responsible for many uprooting and leaving their homes and jobs to move closer to her and enjoy the quaint Arkansas town that serves as her gateway, Mena. Whether you are blessed to be one of the locals who grew up at the foot of the Queen or if you are one of those “transplants,” the Queen holds a very special place in all of our hearts… as evidenced by all of the local businesses and individuals that quickly jumped on board to help us congratulate the Queen!

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BY MELANIE BUCK The much anticipated reopening of the majestic Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge on the awe-inspiring 2,681-foot Rich Mountain, Arkansas’ second highest peak, has officially arrived.

State Parks Director Greg Butts announced the new opening date of July 1, 2015 to local media in early June who were allowed to get some of the first tours and photos. No attention to detail was spared and is guaranteed to make a stay at the Queen much more than lodging, it will be a genuine memorable experience.

The Queen’s extensive facelift and renovation cost an estimated $9.6 million. “The improvements to this lodge that was opened by the state of Arkansas in 1975 should receive rave reviews when it reopens,” said Butts. He noted the lodge features all new larger windows that frame the breathtaking views from Rich Mountain of the surrounding Ouachita Mountains. Butts emphasized, “Enjoying the panoramic scenery from the mountain is an important part of the Queen Wilhelmina State Park experience. Our visitors are going to enjoy the more wide open views from all the lodge’s public rooms, including the restaurant and all the guest rooms.” njoying the panoramic scenery Executive Director of Arkansas Parks and Tourism, Richard Davies is pleased with from the mountain is an important part of the final product of the enormous project. the Queen Wilhelmina State Park experiIn a statement to Pulse Multi-Media he said, “This place is transformed. It is so much difence. Our visitors are going to enjoy the ferent than the old one because you can see more wide open views from all the lodge’s out. It is very airy, it is very open, from the meeting rooms to the guest rooms and the lobpublic rooms, including the restaurant by. It takes advantage of where you are. I think and all the guest rooms.” the architect, the staff, and the contractor have done a great job. The people will like Queen Wilhelmina Lodge.”

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The exterior of the lodge features shingles and stonework. The lodge was expanded from 25,881 square feet to 37,029 square feet to include the addition of a new hearth room with wood-burning fireplace, two additional guest rooms increasing the total to 40, and more space within all the rooms. Two guest rooms on each floor at the west end include gas fireplaces and spa tubs. Three are barrier-free to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. They include Queen, King, King with spa tub and gas fireplace, and King Suite choices.

The new larger rooms will be able to accommodate a multitude of guests and groups and many have already begun to reserve their rooms. As of June, the Queen had already received registrations for 45 groups between July and December of this year.

For perspective, it takes a reservation of 10 or more rooms to qualify as a group, equaling a minimum of 450 rooms that have already been reserved for the remainder of 2015.

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old one because you can see out. It is very airy, it is very open, from the meeting rooms to the guest rooms and the lobby. It takes advantage of where you are.”

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Public restrooms are located nearby.

An elevator was added to the lodge, as well as more stairwells.

Families can continue traditions and even more memories can be made while enjoying the new wrap-around porch on the building’s south side, which will provide visitors with a comfortable outdoor space to enjoy a cool breeze in a southern style rocking chair. Additionally, a new porch was added at the west end and a new fire protection system covers the entire building.

Other improvements include a new energy efficient heating and air-conditioning system, energy saving lighting throughout, solar hot water, and other such features. A new laundry will serve the housekeeping staff.

The design consultant was The Borné Firm Architects P.A. of Little Rock, Robin Y. Borné AIA president. The architect’s consultants were Pettit and Pettit Consulting Engineers, Inc. of Little Rock (MEP), Engineering Consultants, Inc. of Little Rock (Structural), Hanson and McLaughlin Engineering, LLC of Little Rock (Civil), Development Consultants, Inc. of Little Rock (Landscape Architecture), Morris & Associates of Scott (Environmental), Grubbs, Hoyskn, Barton & Wyatt of Little Rock (Geotechnical), and Stellar Sun of Little Rock (Solar Hot Water System). TriMark Strategic of Coppell, Texas, was the consultant for the new kitchen. Jake Limberg of Arkansas State Parks, the park planner for Queen Wilhelmina State Park, developed the interior furnishings design.

Architect Robin Borné said, “We’re glad we had the chance to provide professional services for this project and to serve the people of Arkansas, they are the real heroes here. They passed Amendment 75 and it’s unbelievably important.”

The general contractors were, Wade Abernathy, Inc. of Mt. Ida, and Nabholz Construction Services of Conway.

The project was funded by Amendment 75, Arkansas’s Conservation Fund ($4,792,365), FY 12-14 grant monies from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council ($3,331,927), and State Parks Funds ($200,000). Furnishings and new kitchen equipment totaled $1,297,000.

Today’s lodge is the third hostelry to grace this same setting on 2,681-foot Rich Mountain. The first inn, opened in 1898 by the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad (KCPG), was designed as a resort retreat for passengers on the line. The company spared no expense in constructing the luxurious hostelry of Victorian splendor. Since the KCPG was largely financed by Dutch interests, the resort was named in honor of the Netherlands’ young Queen Wilhelmina. Known as the “Castle in the Sky,” the inn closed in only three years.

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tradition on Rich Mountain. The just completed $9.6 million renovation of this facility is what will greet visitors and guests when the lodge reopens on July 1. To make reservations, visit Queen Wilhelmina.com or call 1-800-264-2477. e are continuing Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge is one of the four hotel-like lodges in the Arkansas State Park system. The others are historic the hotel business here, now Mather Lodge at Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge near Arkadelphia, and The Lodge at Mount Magazine in Mount Magazine State Park near Paris. spanning three different cenQueen Wilhelmina State Park is one of the 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. In addition to the lodge, the 460-acre park includes a campturies and here we are today. ground with 41 campsites and a bathhouse; picnic areas; trails; and a We’re in the memory busiseasonal miniature train and mini-golf course. Park interpretive ness and the forever business. programs highlight Rich Mountain’s fauna and unique flora.

Jon Brown, Manager of Operations, Arkansas State Folks come to state parks in Parks and Tourism, said, “The staff has worked trementhe pursuit of happiness. In dously hard to get this place open for the general public and they’ve done a great job. It’s an outstanding facility and the constitution it talks about I think everyone is going to enjoy it. It’s a showcase in the the pursuit of happiness and community and we are all impressed and proud to have it.” that’s what state parks are.”

Arkansas State Parks Director Greg Butts Greg Butts summed up the majesty of the e’re all busy, going lodge by saying, “I think what you see 100 miles per hour and parks is a first class facility. It’s all about the beautiful views, about the special times, and special places like Queen Wilhelmina. We are continuing the hotel business here, now spanning three different centuries and here we are are a place to come reconnect today. We’re in the memory business and the forever business. Folks come to state parks in the pursuit of happiness. In the constituwith history, the natural envition it talks about the pursuit of happiness and that’s what state parks are. We’re all busy, going 100 miles per hour and parks are ronment, and outdoor spaces. a place to come reconnect with history, the natural environment, and outdoor spaces. It’s about special places, special times, and special people.”

It’s about special places, special The park is on Ark. 88 (Talimena National Scenic Byway) 13 miles west of Mena. [For an alternate route from Mena or during times, and special people.” inclement weather, go six miles north on U.S 71, then travel nine miles west on U.S. 270, then go two miles south up Ark. 272.] Reservations may be made by calling 479-394-2863 or online at www.QueenWilhelmina.com.

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BY LEANN DILBECK Mena’s impressive revitalization continues as new stores continue opening in what were once vacant buildings and all are in great anticipation of the Queen’s July 1st 2015 reopening. Mena Street serves as the gateway to the scenic Talimena National Byway that leads directly to the Queen’s front door and gives guests and locals a plethora of cultural, shopping, and dining opportunities. Much of the revitalization can be attributed to the visions of the Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas who actively began spearheading the campaign in 2011.

The final block of Mena Street is slated to receive the beautiful lampposts and sidewalks that adorn the remainder of this historic street, all adding to the overall experience of visiting Queen Wilhelmina and Mena. Flanked by Sherwood Avenue and DeQueen Street, the shopping and dining are not excluded to Mena Street alone but encompasses several blocks on either side of Hwy 71.

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compete with the construction of outlet malls and promenades, Mena’s downtown is reviving and thriving with new additions of antique stores, flea markets, and ladies’ boutiques. A budding arts district continues to grow and has launched a new Ouachita Arts Celebration that is expected to become one of the area’s premiere events, attracting artisans and viewers from far and wide. Mena Street is steep in tradition too, with a number of businesses who have witnessed both the decline and the revitalization first hand. Guests and locals alike will quickly tell you that no visit is complete without dining at the Skyline Café that first opened its doors in 1922, and has been featured in numerous state and national publications. In the center of it all is Coast to Coast Home & Hardware store that has been delivering personalized service 7 days a week since 1946. Or you can check out the south end of Mena Street for Washburn’s Home Furnishings that has been serving the local area for over 75 years.

Also in the heart of downtown Mena is the historic Mena Depot Center, a restored KCS Depot, which has also recently received much needed roof repairs. The Depot serves as a local museum, housing local history, and includes a room of Lum & Abner memorabilia and the famous Ouachita Portrait collection by local artist Monta Black Philpot.

During various times of the year, downtown Mena is the host to large-scale events ranging from the arts, street dances, festivals, and car shows. This year will mark the 40th annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run, founded by the late Mark Campbell of Street & Performance, and is responsible for bringing 200-300 high-end antique cars and street rods into downtown and to the Queen each August.

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The Lodging Legacy of Queen Wilhelmina The beginning of this lodging tradition high atop Arkansas’s second highest mountain is rooted in the 1890’s when railroad expansion was big business in this country. Arthur Stilwell, vice president of the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad (KCP&G) decided to build the first north-south railroad, a route from Kansas City, Missouri to Port Arthur, Texas, to provide rail access to the Gulf of Mexico. This brought the railroad’s route through Arkansas, and inevitably the Ouachita Mountains, the southernmost of the stat’s two mountain ranges. During the routing of the tracks through the valleys of the rugged Ouachitas, a flat area near the top of 2,681-foot Rich Mountain was discovered. This windswept, mountaintop location was brought to the attention of the investors of the KCP&G, many of whom were Dutch, as a site to build a resort retreat featuring a grand hostelry to entice railroad patrons to travel the rails.

The luxurious hostelry of Victorian splendor was constructed of native stone and timber at a cost of $100,000. Illuminated by carbide lights, the inn made for a glorious site as carriages topped Rich Mountain from the train stop at the base of the mountain’s north side. Thirty-five guest rooms graced the second floor with at least four water closets to serve the guests. Maids and cooks were housed above on the third floor. The glorious first floor was the place to socialize. An especially beautiful setting was the dining room which, when converted to a ballroom, seated 300 people.

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was to be crowned in September 1898. Since the railroad was largely financed by Dutch interest, the magnificent resort retreat for passengers on the line was called “Wilhelmina Inn” to honor the young queen. A suite of rooms was located in the southeast corner of the second floor and named for Wilhelmina in the vain hope she would visit.

The grand opening was June 22, 1898. Soon Wilhelmina Inn became Known as the “Castle in the Sky.” The grandeur of this mountaintop inn with its breathtaking scenery, fine accommodations, and exquisite service, however, was to last only a few short years. Less than three years after the inn’s opening, the KCP&G, facing enormous financial troubles, was sold to what is now the Kansas City Southern Railroad. With the VISIONMENA.COM new owners in place, the inn was abandoned by its former owners to languish into disrepair. Although the inn did not close permanently until 1910, its heyday had quickly come to an end. The building soon fell into decay.

By the 1930’s, only remnants of the original structure’s stone fences fireplaces remained, standing as stark silhouettes against the sky. The year 1940 brought a brief respite and CONCLUDED ON PAGE 12A

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renewed hope for the desolate remains. Earnest Rolston, a professor from Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, decided to create a summer music school using a portion of the inn. The idea was good, but unfortunately the timing was not. The beginning of World War II in 1941 ended any further attempt to restore the ruins.

After the decade of the 40’s, the 1950’s brought renewal into sight. The war years had brought travel awareness to the many men and women who had served in the Armed Forces. The birth of America’s travel and tourism industry was on the horizon. In light of this, State Senator Landers Morrow and other community leaders created Resolution 17 to create a new Arkansas state park on the site where Wilhelmina Inn once reigned over the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. Act 76 was passed by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1957. Plans were soon underway to construct a new state park lodge on the site of the original inn.

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the second inn opened its doors on June 22, 1962. Although less grand than the original hostelry, this lodge contained 17 guest rooms and a restaurant. Gracing the same site as the first inn, the second structure was built with some of the rockwork still remaining from its predecessor. Operated for 10 years by the State of Arkansas, the facility was a popular travel attraction until the evening of November 10, 1973, when a fire that began in the kitchen area destroyed it. There was no loss of life, but the building was totally destroyed.

To carry on the tradition atop Rich Mountain, Arkansas State Parks lost no time in constructing a new lodge on OKLAHOMAHISTORY.NET the same site. The $3 million state park lodge was opened in 1975 and reamined so until 2012 when the doors closed for the $9.6 million restoration. Today, this lodge is the crowning attraction of Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Within walking distance of the lodge are the park’s campground with 41 sties and a modern bathhouse, a playground, the park amphitheater, and hiking trails. Open seasonally are a miniature train and mini-golf course (admission fees apply) Queen Wilhelmina State Park is a cloud-capped hideaway in the cool mountain breezes MEMBER of summer or the blaze of fall colors in autumn. It is a winter wonderland or the magic of spring. Come experience the panoramic scenery at this Arkansas getaway high atop 2,681foot Rich Mountain, Arkansas’s second highest peak.

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Tips to Trace Your Family’s Past

(StatePoint) Were your ancestors humble farmers or wealthy nobility? Did they travel to find their fortune or have they always lived close to your current home? Exploring your genealogy can be fascinating.

In the 2010 U.S. Census, 34.7 million Americans claimed Irish ancestry, the nation’s second most frequently reported ancestry, representing more than seven times the population of Ireland itself.

Those of Irish descent, or those who suspect they have some Irish in them, may be inclined to do some research to prove their Irish heritage. Now, the process may be even more revealing, as a new set of records is now available online which tells the harrowing tales of families in the Great Irish Famine.

“The Great Famine caused widespread starvation and disease in Ireland 1845-52. Over one million people died, and one million emigrated, many bound for the United States,” says Brian Donovan, Irish records expert at Findmypast, an online family history site. “The records of their arrival can help many Irish-Americans put together the pieces of their family story.”

“Family history is much more than facts and statistics. It’s an opportunity to discover your story and connect with your family – past, present and future,” says Donovan.

So how do you go about discovering yours? Here are tips for getting started: Building a Family Tree Start by building your family tree with information you have already. When you’re done, ask family members to contribute their knowledge. Important AT ENA EGIONAL EALTH YSTEM information to gather includes names, dates, life details, stories, romances, physical descriptions and anecdotes.

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You may hear inconsistencies in stories from relative-to-relative, but avoid interrupting or asking leading questions. Ask to see family photos, certificates and other documents. If you have any to share, bring them along to help jog more memories.

Search Online Records Kathleen McHam and Steven Register with a website that can help you explore your family history. A good choice for those of Irish descent is Findmypast, which among its two Fradey, of Mena, are the proud billion historical records from around the globe, boasts the best and by far the largest online collection of Irish records, and an extensive archive of parents of a baby boy, born on British and Irish newspapers. Their Irish records date as far back as the 14th century, including estate records, military, prison and court records, and passenger lists. Searchable transcriptions and scans of original historical records from Ireland, the U.S. and beyond make it easy to trace your family June 23rd. tree back hundreds of years.

Common setbacks to genealogical research, such as variations on spellings of names, are hurdles that are easier to overcome using certain features Haley and Ethan Rawlings, of on the site. Findmypast also offers plenty of resources and tips to help you discover facts and organize the information, including an easy to use online Mena, are the proud parents of family tree builder. To subscribe, or try a free trial visit www.findmypast.com.

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Saturday, July 4th

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Saturday, July 4th

• 12:00 p.m. - Churn Homemade Ice Cream. Meet at the picnic tables by the bathhouse.

• 3:30 p.m. - Sack Races. Meet in the field near the campground bathhouse.

• 4:30 p.m. – Watermelon Time! Meet at Camp Site #12.

• 6:30 p.m. – History: Honor and Memories. Meet at the amphitheater.

• 7:00 p.m. – BINGO. Meet at the amphitheater.

Sunday, July 5th

• 8:30 a.m. – Reservoir Hike. Meet at the trail head below south side overlook.

• 1:30 p.m. – Touch Table. Meet in the Lodge Hearth Room.

• 3:00 p.m. – Wonder House Tour. Meet at the Wonder House.

Mena A & P Celebration at Aubrey Tapley Park Friday, July 3rd

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David Adams - A Natural at Growing Nature’s Best

BY JACLYN ROSE David Adams spent most of his life in Houston, Texas where he worked in construction and electrical work before he completed an Associate’s Degree in Computer Hardware and went to work as a System Software Engineer for Hewitt Packard (HP) for 15 years.

Adams met his wife, Terry, almost 40 years ago and they have three children: April, David and Emily, and five grandbabies with one more on the way. “Terry and I get along really well. We just love each other,” said Adams. After spending their lives in the city, they knew they wanted to get away and transition to small town life. Through Terry’s brother, who travels to Mena to enjoy the beautiful ATV trails at Wolf Pen Gap, they learned of Polk County. They found a realtor and property in Opal and fell in love with the area. In 2011, Adams retired from H.P. and they moved to Arkansas.

Before leaving Texas, Adams created a test farm for what is now, Farming Innovations, LLC. An Aquaponics Farm, which is in-ground farming, using natural techniques and no chemical pesticides. “Aquaponics uses a symbiotic system for plants and fish so that fish, with their waste and natural bacteria, provide fertilizer for plants and then plants use the fertilizer and clean the water for the fish. The fish are raised in tanks and the water is circulated to the plants and then back to the fish tanks and plants are grown in flood and drain beds with gravel or some other media to support the roots, or in floating rafts in channels of circulating water. So, the water stays clean and the plants grow and the fish grow, as long as you have a balance, everything works well,” explained Adams.

Through Farming Innovations, the Adams grow fish and also all kinds of green vegetables including beans, okra, broccoli, cauliflower and many others. The Adams sold their vegetables at the Hot Springs Farmer’s Market until recently and they now offer them to locals. If interested in their vegetables or their fresh farm eggs, you can email Adams from his website, www.farminginnovations.com. From their website you can also find detailed descriptions of Aquaponics and how it works. The Adams and Farming Innovations are always continuing to develop their system.

Adams is also certified in Permaculture Design. “Permaculture design is science that works with nature to design land, home, and energy systems that are most beneficial to nature and people. I can teach others Aquaponics, we have kits and do installation, training and consulting,” said Adams. They also do permaculture consulting and design.

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BY JACLYN ROSE Michael Cate grew up in Mena, a 1976 graduate of Mena High School, he attended a private college in New Mexico where he gained an Associate’s Degree in Communication and met his wife, Melinda. Upon graduation the couple moved back to Mena, where Cate spent some time working for KENA Radio before purchasing The Looking Glass, a local history magazine that Cate published for eight years. He then went on to publish the Waldron news for eight years.

Cate is also a published writer, specializing in historical books and biographies, he has written 25 books, including the Centennial History of Mena. “Writing biographies has been very rewarding. I wrote one for a man who was a retired Colonel in the Army and his wife was a military nurse. She told me that he had not ever slept a full night because he would wake up with nightmares. This man was a POW and a Senior Officer in a German Prison Camp. We released the biography on the 50th Anniversary of his escape.

His wife told us that after his book was published, he slept his first full night. Hearing that, I had to go to another room, I had spent time with the man and learned his story and care for him. Writing biographies has been very rewarding,” explained Cate.

Along with his gift of writing, Cate is a Certified Professional Photographer, a feat that only two percent of photographers accomplish. A member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston, he has judged printing and taught classes on the art.

The Cates married in 1979 and have four children. They have also been blessed with one grandchild and two more on the way. They had moved from Mena some time ago, but were brought back after the devastating tornado in April of 2009 destroyed the house of Cate’s mother. “The tornado in 2009 brought us back to rebuild my mother’s home. In the process, so many people were helpful. My youngest son and I stood in the middle of the devastation one day and were at the end of our rope. We stopped and prayed together in agreement, ‘Lord, there is no way we can do this, we need 12 guys.’ Within the hour, down the street came a van with 24 men that helped clean up. During that time I fell in love with my hometown again and my wife and I moved back in 2012.

Along with his passion and skill for writing and photography, Cate is a Master Gardener and he and his wife have taken this love and the property that his great granddad owned and have created Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens. Located 7 miles past Louise Durham Elementary on Highway 8 West, Avalon Keep is a property with the goal to keep and preserve nature and provide a place in Mena where people can learn to grow things, to garden and learn new landscape ideas. They hope to work with local Master Gardeners and continue to develop a beautiful property that Cate describes as, “a giant portrait studio.” Cate hopes this property, which officially opens in the spring of 2016 but is currently accepting reservations and bookings, “will be a beautiful place where people will forget about their inhibitions and enjoy each other and from that create a photograph to hang on the wall and remember.”

Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens has something for everyone, a wedding venue with several different locations, an area for family portraits, family reunions, corporate events, even a small Christmas Tree Farm for their customers. They also have a small nursery, where clients can purchase the native-to-Arkansas plants they see in the landscaped area of Avalon Keep. They are recreating Monet’s Bridge and have a Pergola on the dam of their pond. They also have a small vineyard and orchard in town. Avalon Keep will be hosting workshops on gardening and landscaping and they rent chairs and different items for weddings and other events.

Most important to Cate is capturing the essence of a family and creating a portrait for their home, through the beauty of their land, he does that very thing. “My children can be scattered all over the place, but when I walk into my house and look at my family on the wall, we are all together. That is the best investment I have ever made for my family. I want to create a family portrait where people can remember that they had a blast, and be distracted from all worries and inhibitions and just be a family,” Cate explained. “It gets people out in nature. We love it and want to share it.”

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Moments From American History The Declaration of Independence: Natural Law and Supernatural Providence

BY JEFF OLSON Much has been learned and written about The Declaration of Independence, some of which we are familiar with and some that we perhaps do not give quite enough thought to.

As we celebrate America’s 239th birthday this week, I want us to take a closer look at what can easily get lost amidst the family time, fireworks, ice cream and perhaps even words on parchment.

Let me begin by making a few simple but pertinent statements. Without order there can be no individual freedom, justice or human rights and without law there can be no order.

At its core, the Declaration of Independence was a call to law, a higher law than man (i.e. “The Law of Nature and Nature’s God”). It was Marcus Tullius Cicero who expounded on the doctrine of the law of nature in the Roman age. Cicero wrote in The Republic “....one eternal and unchangeable law will be valid for all nations and for all times, and there will be one master and one rule, that is, God, over us all, for He is the author of this law, its promulgator, and its enforcing judge.” In Laws, Cicero wrote “The supreme law comes from God.” Thomas Jefferson, as well as other men of America’s founding era such as Charles de Montesquieu, William Blackstone and John Locke, was keenly aware of the place and contributions of Cicero and other great philosophers of Western Civilization. Blackstone commenced his great Commentaries with an affirmation of natural law, stating “....no human laws are of any validity if contrary to this.” These men understood the place that the law of Jehovah held in human history. Through the Decalogue, God revealed to man His law which: liberated man from the tyranny of himself and saved him from self-destruction; was the best means of living with one’s self and living with one’s neighbors; was the avenue for regaining order in the soul and in the community; gave man a deeper revelation of the nature and person of God; and provided for a realistic understanding of the human condition and man’s fallibility in attempting to achieve a stable and enduring moral/political order in this life.

For centuries, civilizations attempted to create such an order, but the first lasting success was Israel. It is the Hebraic metaphysic and moral order which has endured through the centuries, finding fundamental expression in such documents as the Magna Carta (1215), the Petition of Rights (1628) and the English Bill of Rights (1689). Based on the premise that God’s origin of natural law is the foundation, guide and authority for human (positive) law, these documents would contribute to what became known as English Common Law. America inherited this legacy of law and its role in preserving order, protecting individual rights, and giving ethical meaning to human existence. The twenty-seven grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence reflect the American colonist’s adherence to that law and claim to their chartered rights as Englishmen. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights....” is the Declaration’s bold claim on transcendent truth and humanity’s special place within natural law and the created order. “…appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions…..with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence” acknowledge the sovereignty of God in the affairs of men and the necessity for dependence on Him. If we’ve learned anything from recent American history, it is that this foundation is becoming more fragile. What was once a nation of laws is fast becoming a nation of men, where law is merely a construct for social/cultural change, a political tool for advancing ideology, or a means of obtaining and retaining power. As Aristotle expressed it, “Even the best men in authority are liable to be corrupted by passion. We may conclude then that the law is reason without passion, and it is therefore preferable to any individual.” In 1776, The Declaration of Independence articulated America’s principled reasons and legal basis for breaking ties with England – for preserving the individual freedom, self-government, and civil/social order which the colonies had experienced for some 170 years. In 2015, we find ourselves facing some similar challenges, but with a different cast of characters.

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What Your Budding Chef Needs to Know in the Kitchen

by kim hughes, extension office agent, fcs Budding chefs are preparing their lunches and snacks this summer and many times it is more than heating something up in the microwave. Kids and cooking go hand-in-hand; it’s like creating their own edible craft project. Cooking can be fun, as well as help develop self-esteem and can turn those picky eaters into new adventurers.

These chefs need to know that good food starts with safety and sanitary habits. Proper hand washing with soap and warm water before beginning to cook, and keeping work areas clean by washing down all surfaces with a clean dish cloth and warm water before and after cooking will keep food borne illnesses away.

Just like in school, children need to have rules in the kitchen for both their safety and cleanliness. Regardless of how simple these may seem, discuss them with your budding chefs.

Keep electrical appliances away from water to avoid shock. Stay away from electrical appliances and sockets, especially if your hands are wet. Always turn pot handles toward the back of the range top.

To avoid fire, keep paper towels, dish towels and pot holders away from the range top. Never put water on a cooking fire, instead cover with baking soda or flour.

Don’t put anything sharp, such as a knife, in the sink when washing dishes. Instead, wash and rinse them separately.

Never lick your fingers or put them in your mouth while cooking, especially with foods that contain raw foods, such as cookie doughs and cake batters that contain raw eggs.

Always return items from the refrigerator back to the refrigerator as soon as you are finished with them.

While all these rules are important, kids of all ages can be in the kitchen. No bake recipes are great for those just learning to cook. These include smoothies, peanut butter and banana dogs, or lemonade.

Cooking not only builds self-confidence, it also reinforces reading skills, and introduces abbreviations and measurements, including fractions. Teach your child to read the recipe through completely and retrieve ingredients and measuring devices before cooking.

Also teach them to clean up after cooking. This is just as important as cooking.

Don’t worry that it may not be to your standards. It’s the process they are learning.

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POLICE

July 1, 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 June 21, 2015 Jerry W. Lackey, 52, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for third degree battery. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Report was taken of an argument between a Mena couple. The disagreement was verbal only, and neither wished to press charges.

June 22, 2015 A 14-year-old Mena youth was charged with criminal mischief and resisting arrest after officers observed him carving on the top of a picnic table at a local park.

A local woman reported that someone had gained entry into her house and had stolen $12.00. Case is pending.

A Mena man reported that someone had possibly broken into his vehicle while it was parked at his place of employment. After reviewing surveillance tapes, it was determined that no break-in had occurred.

Report was taken of an out-of-control woman at a local residence. File is being reviewed by the prosecuting attorney.

June 23, 2015 A cell phone that had been found on a local street was returned to the owner.

Report was made by a local apartment manager of someone illegally dumping furniture in and around the dumpster at the apartment building. Case is pending interview of suspect.

A Mena woman reported that someone had gained entry into her house while she slept. Entry was made by forcing open a window. Nothing was found to be missing.

Report was taken of an altercation between several Mena residents. Case is pending interview of all people involved.

June 24, 2015 Two Mena youths and two Mena girls, all 14 and 15 years old, were located at the local swimming pool after hours. They had gained entry by coming through a weak spot in the fencing. They were reprimanded and turned over to their parents.

June 25, 2015 A local man reported that someone had stolen a weed eater and a can of gasoline from his carport. Case is pending.

Weekly Publication June 26, 2015 No criminal reports filed.

June 27, 2015 Report was taken of an angry driver that had been driving erratically and gesturing to other drivers. The suspect had left the area, so no charges were filed.

Brian Scott Guinn, 22, of Mena was charged with third degree battery and was served outstanding warrants.

Officers completed an additional five reports and worked four accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department June 22, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 65 near the Opal community of the theft of electronics, all valued at $655.96. Investigation continues.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Trad D. Williams, 29, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving and No Seatbelt.

June 23, 2015 Arrested was Robert E. Jones, 30, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report from complainant on Polk 39 in the Potter community of unauthorized dozer work being done on their property. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 72 near the Yocana community of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

June 24, 2015 Arrested was Mark C. Huseby, 49, of Pine Bluff, on a Warrant for three counts of Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Report from a Wickes woman of attempted computer fraud in the amount of $3,700.00.

Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near the Rocky community of vandalism to a vacant residence, totaling losses at $5,300.00. Investigation continues.

Report of a semi truck and trailer hung up on a county road, blocking all traffic on Polk 689 near Mena.

June 25, 2015 No reports were filed.

June 26, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 38 near the Potter community of the theft of a motorcycle, valued at $5,500.00. The bike was later found on fire in the vicinity of the theft.

Arrested was Zachary D. Spain, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Chumley Lane near the Shady Grove community of vandalism to a mailbox, causing $30.00 in damages. Investigation continues.

Report from walk-in complainants of vandalism to their property by an acquaintance, totaling losses at $358.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s

Office for further consideration.

June 27, 2015 Arrested was Nicholas J. Williams, 22, of Royal, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Polk 56 in the Nunley community of vandalism to mailboxes, totaling damages at $200.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Levi R. Cottman, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on S. Golden Lane near Mena of a missing license plate, valued at $64.50.

June 28, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 652 near Mena of the break-in and theft of electronics and household goods, totaling losses at $220.00. Investigation continues.

Report from a Fort Smith woman of a forged check written at a business in Cove in the amount of $250.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from walk-in complainant of being threatened and harassed by an acquaintance.

Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Robert D. Ducote, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report of trash being dumped on Polk 74 near the Ink community. Subject removed the trash from the area.

Report from complainant on Greenbrier Lane near Mena of the theft of cash and makeup, totaling losses at $55.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 14 Incarcerated Inmates; 13 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 8 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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July 1, 2015

Weekly Publication UP TO 20 WORDS - $4 PER WEEK, $0.25 EACH ADDITIONAL WORD BORDER $1 ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID.

First Step, Inc. Hot Springs Medicaid Waiver Department has a part time position in the Mena area, working as a companion in the home with a person with developmental disabilities. Requirements: Must be 18 yrs. or older; clean driving record; high school diploma or GED. No lifting required. Applications are available at 105 Winona St., Hot Springs. For more information call Tricia at 501620-5432 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. F.S. 7/1

E.O.E. Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and garden work. Call 870-334-2068 7/1 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 Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In good condition. Asking $200.

Call or text 479-216-3091.

For Sale - 2002 Saturn, well maintained, runs great.

Good mileage $1,500. 216-7472.

7/8 Yard Mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and tools.

Call 479-216-5204

7/1 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

TFN 479-234-1357.

For Sale - 850 John Deere with front loader, tiller, brush mower, 2 wheel drive. Runs good, $4000 firm. 870-3343265

7/01 Scott’s Lawn Care - Small, Medium and Large properties. Reasonable rates and Friendly service. 394-7599 or

234-3707.

7/15 For Rent - 1 bedroom house in Mena, non- smoker, no dogs, $350 plus utilities. 870-334-3010.

7/1 Moving/Garage Sale - Bedspreads, curtains, 2 entertainment centers, 2 desks, material, Rainbow vacuum, 2 old windows, large Christmas tree, wreaths and décor. New kitchen sink, office chair, lots of nice pictures, kitchen items, lots of misc. Friday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

7/1 109 Eve Street Garage Sale - Thursday & Friday corner Church St & 7th.

Furniture, bedding glassware, knives, books, baskets and more

7/1 For Rent: 1bedroom/1bathroom apartment. 1201 Port Arthur AptB. $400 a month. First and last month’s rent, plus $200 deposit. Select Realty 479-394-7676.

7/1

The Oaks at Mena assisted living facility is currently hiring full-time certified Nursing Assistants. Includes benefits. Apply in person at 1341 South Mena Street.

7/8 Humane Society of the Ouachitas is seeking an organized “people person” as a volunteer recruiter/coordinator. Must be self starter; enjoys working independently. Call 479-216-6280, Tina Ball, Shelter Manager.

7/1

CLASSIFIEDS

Ad deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. Payment is due with ad.

Publishing and distributing 8,000 copies weekly.

Maintenance Specialist, Position #:22092304, Salary $25,268, Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR Closing date: 7/03/2015. This position is responsible for maintaining park lodge, grounds, and equipment. Makes minor repairs to the facilities and maintains furniture and equipment, employing basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical and mechanical. Mows, weeds, and removes trash from lawns, checks for safety and maintenance on a wide variety of facilities, cleans and performs minor repairs on central heating and air conditioning systems, kitchen equipment, chiller, and solar hot water system. Position will operate as a park certified chainsaw operator and waster water facility operator. If the applicant does not have a waste water license or chainsaw operator’s certificate they must complete the licensing process within the first year. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, be able to traverse rough terrain, be able to lift up to 75 lbs. A driving record check will be performed. Full benefit package is available. Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment. EOE/ADA/AA. Applications accepted online ONLY: www.arstatejobs.com.

7/1

Pulse Multi-Media will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th.

THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

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Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4, Diamond White

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Ford Escape

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Jeep Wrangler

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