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LeFlore County Accident Claims Life of Local Mena Man BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

A Mena man lost his life in a car accident that occurred in LeFlore County, O klahoma on Thursday, Ju ly 14 , 2 016 . Jo shua Abbott, age 3 7 of Mena, was a passenger in a 2 002 Mitsubishi that rolled over three times during the course of the accident. Abbott was ej ected from the vehicle and died at the scene. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Lea Memorial Law Enforcement Banquet Planned for October BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

A dinner to honor law enforcement is being planned in Polk County, organiz ed by a non profit board of directors and employees of the ffice of the Prosecut ing Attorney. The Lea Memorial Law Enforcement Appreciation O rganiz ation will present the dinner on O ctober 4 th at the O uachita Center on the campus of Rich Mountain Community College. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Acorn School Awarded $660,000 21st CCLC Grant for Grades K-12 BY LEANN DILBECK• editor@mypulsenews.com

O uachita River School Superintendent J erry Strasner has announced that the Acorn Campus has been awarded a 5 -year $6 6 0,000 2 1st Century Community Learning Center G rant by the Arkansas Department of Education. “ What a tremendous blessing for the parents and children of this district. We thank everyone on our staff and our many community partners who worked tirelessly on this grant

CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 [PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Across the nation, ags at half staff to honor slain police officers have become an all too familar occurrence over the past wee s. Pastors Ron Tilley and eith Rose organized a com munity prayer ceremony Sunday afternoon in anssen Par to pray for our nation and specif ically law enforcement as the local community rallies to show support to our local officers. P OTO PA One local teen is planning a fundraiser for the families of the Dallas Police officers. R AD T AT COMPL T STOR ON PA .

Ordinance Review Committee Focuses on Tobacco Free Parks

The City of Mena O rdinance Review Committee met on Monday, Ju ly 18 at City Hall to discuss the longtime issue of smoking in city parks and also business location req uirements of Advertising and Promotion Commission members. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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rosecuting Attorney Andy Riner said, “ As Prosecuting Attorney, I have had Follow us! the distinct privilege of interacting daily with local police officers and sheriff’s @MyPulseNews deputies. As an inside source, I can report to the public that I am very proud of the ob that our officers do. Melanie Buck Riner explained that he receives stacks of police reports each morning and Ilana Burk Staff News Reporter/ each shift an officer works, takes them on unknown ourneys. A normal shift for a Graphic Designer Marketing Specialist police officer might include investigating a burglary or a domestic battery. An hour i.burk@mypulsenews.com m.buck@mypulsenews.com later, he or she may have to fight an unruly drunk, uiet a barking dog, or deal with mischievous children who come from poor family situations. LeAnn Dilbeck He said that every situation an officer faces is different, but every call re uires Debbie Frost Publisher/General Manager uick decision making. n a matter of seconds, an officer is re uired to decide Marketing Specialist l.dilbeck@mypulsenews.com d.frost@mypulsenews.com whether the situation calls for him or her to fill the role of a social worker, disciplieditor@mypulsenews.com narian, peacemaker, or victim advocate. O r, on really bad days, he or she must decide whether to shoot or not to shoot. I am afraid to admit that I would not want Mark Hobson Vanessa Martin to do their ob, said iner. KENA 104.1 Radio PersonReceptionist While law enforcement seems to be a more dangerous j ob now than ever, vioality/ Marketing Specialist v.martin@mypulsenews.com lence against officers is not something new m.hobson@mypulsenews.com to society. In fact, forty years ago this past Emmye Rowell April, Polk County lost a deputy while he Candace Riner Assistant Graphic was on shift. Polk County Deputy Bill Lea Marketing Specialist was sent to serve divorce papers. “ DepDesigner c.riner@mypulsenews.com e.rowell@mypulsenews.com uty Lea was shot and killed by a maniac for merely doing his j ob. In light of these Curt Teasdale Bevona Williams recent events, it is a good time for our comRadio Personality Billing/Traffic Specialist munity to honor his service. b.williams@mypulsenews.com c.teasdale@mypulsenews.com As pondered these concerns, said iner, began to wonder if our officers know that they have the support of the vast Rick Wright maj ority of law abiding citize ns in our comTo submit news items/ Features/Sports munities. wonder if our officers know that announcements: r.wright@mypulsenews.com they are supported by a silent ma ority. news@mypulsenews.com He uses the story of a recently slain Baton ouge fficer to bring the point home. 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Spring Road Projects are Complete; Two-Mile Bridge in Construction Stage BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

olk County J udge Brandon Ellison has announced the 2 016 Spring Road Proj ect is now complete. Several roads received extensive work during the proj ect including Polk Roads 7 0, 4 1, 4 5 , 4 6 , 7 03 , and 17 0. Work was performed on the first 3. miles of Polk oad 70 in the Posey Hollow area. The section had an existing hard surface, however 4 5 0 tons of asphalt was used to “ level” ruts and imperfections in the surface and then a seal of asphalt emulsion and crushed chip aggregate was applied over the entire 3 .6 miles. Prior to the surface work, some large culverts were replaced and some “ soft” spots were excavated and repaired. A reimbursement grant was previously acq uired from the U SFS in the amount of $15 0,000 to apply to this road. O n Polk Roads 4 1, 4 5 , 4 6 , and 7 03 , all located between Highway 8 West and Highway 3 7 5 West, totaled 4 .1 miles of proj ects. “ These roads had existing hard surfaces in very poor condition,” said Ellison. The hard surface was removed, sections were elevated, new drainage pipes, structures and ditches were constructed, new road base was applied and compacted, oil primer was applied, and a double application of asphalt emulsion and aggregate finished these roads. Polk Road 17 0 in New Potter at G ann Cemetery was in good condition with the exception of the weathered and cracking surface. A single layer of asphalt emulsion with aggregate was applied over this .4 of a mile road to mitigate water from penetrating the surface. All work done to these roads, prior to hard surfacing, was performed by the Polk County oad epartment. The final hard surface portion was handled through private contract. Salt Creek Paving, of Benton, Arkansas, was awarded the contract in the amount of $4 6 4 ,6 3 3 .3 1. Ellison said that the U nited States Forestry Service will be invoiced for $15 0,000 to go toward the proj ect. “ We are very proud to announce the completion of this proj ect. These were some extremely difficult roads to rebuild because of storm water ow patterns. This was a worthy pro ect that fits exactly with our 10 year plan that focuses on the long-term health of our road and bridge system. I encourage our citiz ens to travel these roads and to see for themselves, the professional work that is being accomplished,” Ellison said. He added that the 2 016 Summer State Aid proj ect is already underway and the Polk Road 3 7 bridge is also nearing completion. The Two Mile Creek ridge located on Polk County oad 37, near Hatfield was damaged on J anuary 8 th, by a local timber contractor who attempted to cross the bridge with a skidder that was too tall for the structure. The top of the skidder snagged the top of the bridge, causing the collapse and destruction of the century old bridge. “ The contractor cooperated fully and responsibly and maintained adeq uate insurance to cover the damage,” said J udge Ellison. The settlement payment was for $2 15 ,000, from AIG to Polk County. Ellison hopes to have the bridge open sometime in August 2 016 .

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he otary Club of Mena Polk County recently installed new officers, as well as gave awards for sel ess acts. fficers for the upcoming year are Tiffany ane, President ebra uschman, President lect atrina owe, President ominee ice President, Pete Cham bers inda exroad, Secretary Sue abel, Treasurer and Charles Pittman and Matt Thomas, Directors. Foundation Chair Charles Pittman presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to outgoing president Ja mes Earl Turner. otarians Charles Pitman and atrina owe were honored with Service Above Self awards for their work with the Interact Club, a youth branch of the Rotary. ‘ Rotary Serving Humanity’ is the theme of the local Rotary year and the club is looking forward to serving their community even more in the upcoming year.

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he last day to apply for scholarships through the Rich Mountain Community College Foundation is Ju ly 3 0, 2 016 . The Foundation provides thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to q ualifying attendees at Rich Mountain Community College. Each applicant is req uired to write an essay, have a letter of reference, and have your most recent high school or college transcript. More req uirements can be found on the application. The scholarship application can be found on RMCC’ s website, www.rmcc.edu or by going by the financial aid office at the college.

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Hatfield Completes Park Project

The town of atfield recently completed their City Par pro ect that included completing the paving of the wal ing trail and paving two handicap par ing pads. They received the matching grant from the Ar ansas conomic Development Commission, Division of Rural Services on May , and were able to complete the paving in time for their annual ubilee in une celebration on une . Total cost of the pro ect was , .

A prayer gathering to pray for the tenuous situation in the nation was held in anssen Par on Sunday, uly . Led by Pastor eith Rose, of Bethel Baptist Church, and Pastor Ron Tilley, of Mena Assembly of od, several area church leaders and members met near the azebo to pray together. Several dozen were in attendance. hat a blessing as we came together to pray for our law enforcement and our nation, said one of the attendees.

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ixie Shrader, Executive Director, and Sheila Pate, Inspector, and backpack supply coordinator, of the Polk County Housing Authority, accepted a check from Scott Brown, Manager of Mena Walmart, to purchase school supplies for students living in the housing authority. The $1,000 grant was awarded through the Walmart Foundation and will be used to purchase backpacks and school supplies for all students living within the county’s several housing authorities, including Mena, Hatfield, Cove, Wickes, and Acorn. The students can be attending any grade, including high school and college.

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he Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission has named new officers to the board at their most recent meeting. Rodney Rowland has been appointed as Chair of the Mena A & P, while Terry Nuegent will be Vice-Chair, and Lora Rawlings will fill the Secretary position. The officer terms will last until January of 2017, when either the officers will remain, or new ones will be appointed. Mena A & P officer terms last for two years. Also at the meeting, the A & P Commission discussed the annual Saturday night street dance held during the Rod Run and also discussed applying for a matching grant to provide netting over the fields at Aubrey Tapley Park. The next meeting of the Mena A & P will be August 2nd, at Mena City Hall at 5:30 p.m.

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olk County Fire Fighters have been kept busy over the last few days and Monday and Tuesday of this week were no exception. O n Monday, July 1 , Hatfield ire epartment Chief called in a fire on Polk oad 2 2 in Hatfield. A chicken house located at eck arms was on fire and was burned to the ground before Hatfield and Cove ire epartments reached the scene. Polk County mergency Management, Sheriff’s epartment, and South west MS also responded to the scene. Although one house was lost, sev en remain standing and unharmed. The house was also empty of chickens at the time of the fire. o cause has been determined. Multiple departments responded to a house fire on Polk oad 1 in the Acorn community ust after 2 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The fire was determined to have started in a pick up truck under the carport and uickly spread to the attack area. The one story home was occupied by a husband and wife who woke to smoke. The house is a complete loss and no cause has been determined as to why the truck caught fire. Acorn, nk, allas alley, and Mena ire epartments responded as well as Polk County mergency Management, Sheriff’s epartment, and Southwest MS. Control of the fire was gained around 5 a.m., however, Acorn ire epartment was still mopping up the scene and controlling hot spots at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Mena Water Implements New Geotube System at Sewer Plant BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

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ena Water U tilities was able to put their new geotube system to the test last week when they used the system to pump sludge from the ponds at the Mena Sewer Plant. This is the first time for the utility to use the system and Manager, Charles Pitman said all went as planned. The reason for the new system is that the sewer plant is 3 years old and it takes extra chemicals to treat the sewage properly, costing the city more money. The geotube system will not only be economically sound for the city, it will also keep added traffic off of the road to the sewer plant. Pitman said that the last time sludge was removed from the sewer pond, it took 3,300 1 wheeler loads, costing 1.3 million dollars plus an extra 200,000 that was paid to the County for the repair of the road that those 1 wheelers traveled. With the new system, the sewage is pumped into geotubes and dried before being hauled away and used for fertili er, a process that will only re uire a dump truck. Pitman explained that the sewer pond could now be cleaned once or twice a year instead of once every 10 20 years. Pictured are one of the new geotubes that will store the sludge until it dries and the pumper used to fill the tubes from the sewage ponds.

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The driver and two j uvenile passengers were either wearing seatbelts or in a child restraint and none of them were seriously inj ured. Abbott’ s wife, Shannon, said her nine-year old daughter, Charleigh, was able to escape the car and pull herself and baby brother, Ju stice, to safety following the tragic accident. Charleigh also searched for phones in the car, which she was unable to find, so she went to the highway and agged down a car for help. She kept herself together enough to tell them to call me at work and gave them my telephone number. She kept her brother safe. She tried to get help and save them all. t was too late for Josh unfortunately, but she did everything right, said Shannon. She’s my hero. She’s an ama ing child. veryone we know is proud of her, but she has been humble, acting like it was ust the right thing to do. A memorial service will be held for Jo shua Abbott at a later date with services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

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The committee first discussed smoking in city parks. Currently City rdi nance 2211, Section states: All parks shall be designated as no smoking parks with smoking prohibited in all areas of the parks except in designated smoking areas ach of the city’s three parks, Janssen, McMillan, and Au brey Tapley, all have designated smoking areas. There was much discussion during the meeting to replace Section with a comprehensive smoke free policy that would not allow any tobacco products in any city park in Mena. Tobacco products include cigarettes, e cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco such as dip, snuff, and chew. obby Willborg, of the Arkansas Health epartment, also attended the meeting and explained what a comprehensive policy’ would entail and the language that would need to be used when amending the existing ordinance. Comprehensive policy would eliminate confusion of where designated areas are or aren’t, said Willborg. He also pointed out that children in parks see ing adults smoke does not provide good role modeling and litter issues also become a problem. Committee member Andy Brown said that wads of dip can be seen around the ball fields at Aubrey Tapley Park, leaving unsavory conditions for children to play in the dirt in those areas. Another committee member said they have heard complaints of cigarette butts on the playground at Janssen Park saying that small children pick them up, some try to eat them, causing health risks for playground visitors. Willborg told the committee that if they amended the current ordinance to a comprehensive policy, that the state Health epartment would provide sig nage free of charge for each park. The current penalty for being caught smoking in undesignated areas is 50 and/ or removal from the event or location. The amended Section of rdinance 2211 would state: tobacco use is prohibited in indoor outdoor city owned parks and recreational facilities. The amendment will also define tobacco’ as any product containing, made, or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumptions, whether chewed, smoked, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means or component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product to include but not limited to: any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, and any other smoking product, and spit tobacco, also known as smoke less, dip, chew, snus, and snuff, in any form including, e cigarette and lec tronic icotine elivery Systems. After much more discussion, the committee voted to send the amendment before the full City Council for approval at their next meeting. f you have CONCLUSION ON NEXT PAGE

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Local Teen Wishes to Benefit Fallen Officers’ Families BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

ne Polk County teen is organi ing a way to help families of the fallen officers from the allas Police epartment following the deadly night of violence that shook that city for hours on Thursday, July 7, 201 . ive officers lost their lives and nine more were in ured before the shooter, Micah avier Johnson, was killed, ending the night of terror. After seeing the horror on T , Taylor ortner, a 1 year old unior at Cossatot iver High School, and also a police officer’s daughter, knew she had to do something to help. ust felt like needed to do something, said Taylor. So prayed about it and talked to my mom and a youth leader at church, and they said, if this is something felt led to do, then do it. Taylor’s dad, Steve ortner, is a eputy at the Polk County Sheriff’s epartment and her mother, Julie, works at the ffice of the Prosecuting Attorney of the 1 th West Judicial istrict, so she knows all too well what challenges law enforcement face on a daily basis. fficers are people too and they and their families need help during times like this, said Taylor. To help those officers and families, Taylor is having a yard bake sale this Saturday, July 23rd, from a.m. 3 p.m. at the old emax building, across from Pulse Multi Media, on Highway 71 South. Anyone wishing to donate items for the yard sale or bake sale can contact Taylor’s mom, Julie, at 7 21 2 . Anyone wishing to purchase items can attend the sale on Saturday. Mone tary donations will also be taken. All proceeds will be sent through a foundation to benefit the victims of the allas police shooting. Although she is still researching foundations, the allas allen fficer oundation is one of the possibilities. f people could come help support the fallen officers and their families, that would be great, said Taylor. There are a lot of people that have said they wish they could help somehow and now they can.

The community rallied around local law enforcement Sunday afternoon in Janssen Park as Pastors Ron Tilley and Keith Rose led a community prayer for both the nation and law enforcement .

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any uestions or concerns about the amendment, contact any City Council member. There was also discussion from the committee on re uirements of board members and officers of the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission. The committee voted to amend a section of that ordinance to make clear that any representative of the Mena A & P with exception of one member at large and two City Council members that owns a restaurant or lodging facility would have to have that business located in Mena and their residence must be located in the county in order to ualify to hold a position on the commission. That amendment will also be discussed at the next meeting of City Council on August , 201 at p.m. in City Hall.

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JOSH ABBOTT

Josh Abbott, age 37, of Mena, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 in CHI St. Venice in Hot Springs. He was born on Sunday, October 29, 1978 to Timothy Spaulding and Arlene Gwen Liles Aboott in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Josh was a person with a servant’s heart; always there to help someone in need, never looking for anything in return. He loved taking care of his wife and being the best father that he could. Josh enjoyed fishing, camping and floating the river with his boys. Josh was an artist and enjoyed drawing, doing sculptures and wood burning. Josh was a great husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Josh is survived by, his wife, Shannon Abbott of Mena; two sons, Zakary Abbott of Mena and Cody Abbott of Mena; one step son, Justice Self of Mena; one step daughter, Charliegh Self of Mena; his father, Tim Spaulding of Oklahoma; his mother, Arlene Abbott of Okay, Oklahoma; step father, Brian Abbott of Mena; his grandparents, Jimmy and Wynona Abbott of Mena and Billie Jean Liles of Okay, OK; two sisters, Jessica Lambert of Mena and Hannah Abbott of Conway; nephew, James Lambert; two nieces, Hailee Pullen and Tatelynn Pullen, and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date with cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh. com

FRED MARION ALSTON Mr. Fred Marion Alston, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home. Fred was born on November 24, 1938 in Holly Springs, Arkansas, the son of Claude Gilbert Alston and Everette Jewel Jones Alston. He was married to Margie Ruth Dowell for 41 happy years, sharing a long life of family and love. Fred

worked for US Motors for 32 and half years but was also a farmer, with what could be called an obsession for Angus Cattle! He was also an avid bowler for over 50 years and enjoyed hunting and running his dogs. Fred loved his sweets, (especially chocolate pie) as well as sports and had a love/hate relationship with the Razorbacks. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend to all and he will be most greatly missed. He is survived by, wife, Margie Alston of the home; sons, Claude Lucas “Luke” Alston and wife Deedee of Mena, Arkansas, Danny Hurst and wife Kim of Mena, Arkansas; daughters, Carolyn Tanner and husband Al of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Debbie Dilbeck and husband Larry of Knob Noster, Missouri; brother, Ronald “Dude” Alston of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Janet Alston Corcoran and husband Joe of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Joe Willie Kirk, Jeff Hurst, Wes Hurst, Chandra Henderson, Jim Ed Hurst, Amber Judd, Adam Hurst, Cody Dilbeck, Mark Hurst, Tyler Hurst, Austin Hurst, Alex Hurst, Ryan Ozanich and Drey Ozanich; 21 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by, his parents, Gilbert and Jewel Alston, and a son, Eddie Lee Hurst. Funeral services were held Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church in Ink with Brother Bernard Rusert and Brother Jerry Taylor officiating. Interment followed in Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general. Pallbearers were Eddie Price, Seth Guinn, Rick Cole, Joe Willie Kirk, Jerry Hansbrough, and James Gentry. Honorary pallbearers will be, Kenneth Cole, Gary Cole, Hoyt Graves and all of Fred’s friends at US Motors.

ROY JOE BRADLEY Roy Joe Bradley, age 69, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Roy was born to Roy D. and Lila E. Meridieth Bradley in Board Camp, Arkansas on September 16, 1946. Roy served his country in the United States Army and

made a lifetime career as an X-Ray Technician in the Pipeline Industry. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion as well as the B.P.O.E. Mena Elks Lodge. He is survived by, his wife, Sherry Lee Bradley; sons, David Alexander and Kerin Wade; grandchildren, Austin Alexander, Kelsey, Kylie, and Kori Wade; sister, Mary Lee Bradley; and several cousins and a host of friends. Roy was preceded in death by, his parents, Roy Dean and Lila E. Meridieth Bradley; grandparents, Boss and Birdie Bradley, and Joe and Mary Sells Meridieth, and nephew, Tory Bradley. Funeral services with military honors will be held Friday, July 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating. Internment will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Jerry Ralls, Vester Parks, Bobby Copelin, Jewel Watkins, Billy Martin, Terry Davis, Wendell Henry, and Travis Venable. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Cecil Rose, Roy (Pee Wee) Gilbert, Marty Caldwell, and Gerald Liles. Visitation is general. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clarice’s Room of Hope or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements were made under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home in Mena.

WILMA LOUISE JOHNSON Wilma Louise Johnson, age 84, of Nella, passed away, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at her home. She was born on Wednesday, November 4, 1931 to Fred and Annie Hudgens Staggs in Nella, Arkansas. Wilma loved life and enjoyed the outdoors working side by side with her loving husband, Leon for 69 years. She enjoyed working in her garden, making quilts, and cooking for her family and community; where she is best remembered for her homemade breads and cinnamon rolls. She worked outside of the home in Mena at the shirt factory then moved to Oklahoma where she worked for Griffins Grocery Company and a daycare in her home for many years. Wilma dearly loved the children she cared for and talked about them frequently. She was a lifelong member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in

Nella and spent the first years of her retirement with her husband, Leon making improvements and building a fellowship hall. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by, her parents; two brothers, Gene and Billy Staggs and one sister, Irma Van De Wiele. Wilma is survived by, her husband of 69 years, Leon Johnson of Nella; one son and daughter in law, Ollen and Linda Johnson of Porter, Oklahoma; two daughters and sons in law, Jo Ann and Marvin Hahn of Phoenix, Arizona and Glinda and Mike Huitt of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Gerald Hahn of Phoenix, Arizona; Denise Peck and husband Shane of Phoenix, Arizona, David Hahn and wife, Bonnie of Phoenix, Arizona, Alissa Backes of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Renee Johnson of Porter, Oklahoma and Mike Wicks of Porter, Oklahoma; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, July 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Nella with Brother Terry Benton officiating. Interment was Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Citizens Cemetery at Fort Gibson, Oklahoma under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Visitation was Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 5-7 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Pallbearers were, Gerald Hahn, David Hahn, Mike Huitt, Marvin Hahn, Randall Beaty and Tom Murdock. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh. com

MAC MCCLAIN Mac McClain age 82, of Acorn passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Mena. Mac was born on September 14, 1933 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to the late Roy McClain and the late Cora Ronsley McClain. He was happily married to Betty Treece for 63 years. Mac served his country in the United States Navy and was a power lineman by profession traveling from Alaska to New York and in between the United States. He also was a Barber instructor. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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His passion was being a “True Cowboy”, who loved his horses, training and riding. Most of all he loved his family. Mac was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by, wife, Betty McClain of Acorn, Arkansas; daughter, Jeanne McClain of Hot Springs, Arkansas; grandsons, James Roy Morrison and wife Ashley, and John Lee Morrison; daughter, Julie Pascoe and husband Sean; grandchildren, Ryan Pascoe and wife Michelle, Sara Pascoe, and Bear Pascoe and wife Katie; brother, Myrl McClain. He was preceded in death by, his parents, Roy and Cora McClain. Mr. McClain was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

STELLA JOHANNA NOLTE Stella “Sally” Johanna Nolte, age 92, of Mena passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Mena, Arkansas. Stella was born on May 15, 1924 in Galveston, Texas to parents Rudolph Garbat Nolte and Elsie Dee Franklin. Her trades included underwater welding, secretary for Kellogg, artist, Rodeo Queen, and competion riding such as barrel racing and trick riding. She was also a talented seamstress and made custom costumes for stars such as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Her hobbies included cooking, knitting, crocheting, and bead work. She was extremely devoted to her family and loved every moment. She lived her life with a strong free spirit and had a bold, spunky personality with a wonderful sense of humor with a full belly laugh. Stella is preceded in death by, her parents, Rudolph and Elsie Nolte; husband, Melvin Raymond Davison, Sr.; daughter, Paula Dee Wentzel; son, John Dee Davison, and a daughter-in-law, Robyn Lynn Davison. She is survived by, a son, Melvin Raymond Davison, Jr.; grandson, Harley Davison; grand-daughters, Joni Davison, Melinda Davison, Debra Davison Randles, Bonnie Davison Peterson, Jennifer Davison Zarnes, Amanda Davison Sorel, Rebecca Davison Scull, and 22

great-grandchildren. Ms. Nolte was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. The family will have a private service at a later date.

SHERRY A. SIMMONS Sherry A. Simmons, 45, of Atkins, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, July 12, at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born April 2, 1971, in Ft. Smith, daughter of Charles Story and Patsy Smith Autrey. She was a former member of Bethel Assembly of God Church. She is survived by, her husband, Joseph Waylon Simmons of Atkins; daughters, Jodi Simmons, and Jessalyn Simmons; son, Wesley Simmons; father, Charles Story; mother, Patsy Autry; 2 sisters, Debbie Robbins, and Patty Welch, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 10:00 AM Saturday, July 16, at Bethel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Earl Helton and Rev. Roger Bishop officiating. isitation was from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at Lemley Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers are Craig Nichols, Scotty Simmons, Johnathan Smith, Shawn Rook, Stanley Wagner and Johnny Robbins. Memorials can be made in her honor to the Jessalyn Simmons Educational Fund, 1607 Ave 3 NE, Atkins, AR 72823. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

ASHLEY LYNETTE WILLIS Ashley Lynette Willis, age 31, of Mena went to her eternal rest, Tuesday July 12, 2016

in Mena. Ashley was born on June 23, 1985 in Waldron, Arkansas to Doyle Willis and Lisa Willis. She worked in the Boutique and Advertisement in Branson as a Public Relations person. Ashley loved many things in life. She had a great love of taking care of the elderly and babies. Ashley enjoyed reading mysteries, watching reality shows and soap operas. Being a very social person, she enjoyed music, collecting Marilyn Monroe treasures,

fashion, carousel horses, and porcelain dolls. Ashley loved animals and rescuing if needed. Most of all she loved her family. She will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by mother, Lisa Willis; father, Doyle Willis; brother, Dustin Willis and wife Molly; grandparents, Margaret Helen Garrison and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elbert Shaeffer, Sr.; uncles and aunts, Charles E. and Noelle Shaeffer, Jr., Angela and Jeff Singleton, Stacy Wagner aught; niece, Ruby ynne illis; cousins, Billy Singleton, Steven Wagner, Shayla aught, rica Settle, Jack Shaeffer, and Blake Shaeffer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph Willis, Naomi Williams, J.D. and Ruth Wilhite, step-grandfather, Ernie Wagner, Menton and Helen McMorris, uncles David Garrison, John Whittenburg, and Eugene Whittenburg. Funeral service was Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Board Camp Baptist Church with Brother Jamie Cavner. Interment was in the Nunley Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Special song by Charles Kizziar. isitation will be Friday, July , at Beasley Wood Chapel from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Pallbearers were John Higgins, Steven Wagner, Wade Stewart, Billy Joe Roger, Paul Sigfried. and Charles Kizziar. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Singleton, Zach Bates, Alan Bush, Roy Gaddy, Chris Blume, and Adam Hurst. Any photos, memories, or cards please send to Lisa Willis, P.O. Box 374, Mena, Arkansas 71953 Online obituary:wwwbeasleywoodfuneralhome@yahoo.com

MELBA DEAN TREECE Melba Dean Treece, age 79, of Mena Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 18th,

2016. She was born on May 7th, 1937 to the late Arlin and Estella Martin in Panama,

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Oklahoma. She was united in marriage to Donald Treece on December 12, 1953 and they owned and operated Don’s Upholstery in Mena for over 30 years. After selling the business, she was a seamstress for Quilts, Etc. until she retired. She served as a trustee on the church board at Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God, where she attended for 40 years. She was a Proverbs 31 woman who loved the Lord, her family, her church, and her community with all her heart. She is survived by, brothers, Doyle Martin and wife Sandy, Bobby Martin and wife Gatha, Don Martin and wife Shirley; daughters, Donna Sloan and the late Phillip Sloan, Reginna Hennings and husband Richard; grandchildren, Amanda Baker and husband Dewayne, Wes Hennings and wife Kelly, and Chase Sloan and wife Alexa; great-grandchildren, Charles Webb and wife Elizabeth, Christopher Webb, Abigail Baker, Annalyse Baker, Rayven Grace Baker, and Graham Hennings; great-great-granddaughter, Liberty Webb; several nieces and nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by, her parents, Arlin and Estella Martin; brothers, Marvin Martin, Johnny Martin, Thiral Martin; sister, Shirley Walls; husband, Donald Treece; and son-in-law, Phillip Sloan. Pallbearers are, Doyle Martin, Bobby Martin, Don Martin, Richard Hennings, Wes Hennings, and Chase Sloan. Honorary pallbearers are, Dewayne Baker, Charles Webb, and Christopher Webb. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Friday, July 22nd, 2016 at the Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God in Mena, with Reverend Bill Dunahoo, Reverend Mike Shaddon, Reverend Billy Nash, and Brother Scott Martin officiating. Interment will follow at the Pinecrest Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. isitation will be Thursday, July , at Beasley Wood from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, 7/21 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County armer s Mar et at the Mena Depot. Meet local farmers and provide your family with fruit, veggies, baked goods, and more. •10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church, 107 Country Road 63, distributing food. : a.m. Rotary Club of Mena Pol County meets at Papa’s Me ican Caf . Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more information. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham. •4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Wickes Pentecostal Church of God Soup Kitchen. Grilled hamburgers, chips, and drink. • : p.m. th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building. •5:30 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas will meet at the Limetree Restaurant. Call 479-243-0771 for info. •5:30 p.m. – Polk County Cancer Support Group meeting at the Polk County Library, 410 8th St. •5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more info. •5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous wom-

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Sunday, 7/24 •9:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Clues That Give Us Direction – Meeting Place: Visitor Center. •11:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Morning Stroll – Meeting Place: Waterleaf Trailhead at the Visitor Center. •2:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Feed the Critters – Meeting Place: Visitor Center. •2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. •3:15 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Snorkeling Exploration – Minimum age is 6. Meeting Place: Sandbar Parking Lot. : p.m. nited Methodist outh roup at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday, : a.m. : p.m. od s eeding ands Mission Center will serve free groceries & free toiletry to the needy at 1200 Reeves Ave, Mena. •12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. •6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. : p.m. Mena l s Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend. : p.m. ome ront arriors CMA Chapter 377 meeting held at the Limetree Restaurant. Tuesday, 7/26 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County armer s Mar et at the Mena Depot. Meet local farmers and provide your family with fruit, veggies, baked goods, and more. : a.m. The Reynolds ardener Community Men s Brea fast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. •10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-Out available. All are welcome. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham. : p.m. : p.m. The atfield Branch library will be open. •5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. : p.m. The Marine Corps League Detachment will meet at Lighthouse Fitness. •7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community

Room. : p.m. Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge meets at the Hatfield odge. • : p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday, 7/27 •The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena at noon. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. : p.m. : p.m. The Mena irst nited Methodist Church Kidz will meet. •6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ will meet. : p.m. : p.m. Regeneration outh Ministries “Regenerating this Generation” at Mena Church of God Hwy 88 East. •6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. : p.m. : p.m. n uiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 8th St. There is no cost or obligation and anyone interested is invited to attend. Call 394-1017 or 394-5655 for more info.

RST PR SB T R AN CHURCH Bible School, Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Children entering 1st thru entering 6th Grades. For Pre-Registration Form, Call 394-3583 or register 8:30 - 9:00 Monday July 25th. •VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at Hatton Baptist Church, July 25 – 29, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Theme: Son West Round Up. Call 385-7776 or 385-7722 for more info. •CAVE QUEST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at First Christian Church in Mena, July 18th – 22nd, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Call 479-394-1456 or 479-216-5796 for more information. S BM R D VBS at Concord Baptist Church in Ink, AR on Saturday, July 30th, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. For more info call Daren Ross: 479-243-5364 or email: denakross@gmail.com. •REVIVAL at the Pleasant Grove Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Big Fork, July 18-22 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.

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en s meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297. •6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist. •6:00 p.m. – We The People Tea Party will meet in the Polk County Public Library, North Room. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. : p.m. Dallas Masonic Lodge meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park. Friday, 7/22 : a.m. : a.m. Road tests are given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet. Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m. •12:00 p.m. - The Board of Directors of Polk County Developmental Center will be meeting at the Mena Regional Health System Conference Room A. : p.m. The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. •5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Vacation Bible School - Pets Unleashed, at Christ’s Church in Mt. Fork. 5696 Hwy 8 W, Mena. Church: 479243-0994, Pastor: 479-234-7873. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Wickes First Baptist Church. 107 N 2nd Street, Wickes AR. •7:00 p.m. – Gator & Friends Band will be playing for a dance at the American Legion in Acorn, $6.00 Admission. : p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. Saturday, 7/23 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County armer s Mar et at the Mena Depot. Meet local farmers and provide your family with fruit, veggies, baked goods, and more. •9:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Indoor/Outdoor Scavenger Hunt – Meeting Place: Visitor Center. •9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Vacation Bible School - Pets Unleashed, at Christ’s Church in Mt. Fork. 5696 Hwy 8 W, Mena. Church: 479243-0994, Pastor: 479-234-7873. •10:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Firewood Fugitives – Meeting Place: Sandbar Picnic Area. •2:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park 100 Inch Water Hike – Meeting Place: Low Water Bridge below Visitor Center. •3:15 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Constellation Exploration – Meeting Place: Cossatot Falls Day Use Area. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. : p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606.

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haron Walston may spend most days at her desk but is always busy helping to organiz e one event or another, showing her love for the county she calls home. Walston was raised in Hatfield, graduating from Hatfield High School in 1 7 and lives in Hatfield on the family farm with her husband, J oe, who retired from the U .S. Forest Service after 4 3 years. The Walston’ s raise cattle and show pigs. They have two daughters, K atrina Frachiseur and K ayla Mirus, and one son, K urtis. After high school, Walston went to work for several years in the office at ane Poultry in rannis. When our first child came along, uit for a few years. went back to work for the City of Hatfield as the bookkeeper, said Walston. We moved out of town for a time and worked at a bank. ater went back to work for the City of Hatfield. That was when we started the Jubilee in June, which ust celebrated their 15th anniversary. ater worked at the armers Co op as a bookkeeper there before coming to the ich Mountain Conservation istrict ffice in 2010, she explained. Walston is active on the Polk County air and odeo Association oard and en oys being on the panel that interviews and selects the Polk County arm amilies, but most of all, what Sharon en oys is spending time with her five grandchil dren. They are very active in show animals. My husband, Joe, and help them with that, said Walston. We try to go to every event they have and it keeps us busy. She is the treasurer of the Polk County air and odeo Association oard, and is the contact person for this year’s fair and rodeo events that are scheduled for August 30 through September 3, 201 . She started on the board in 200 and was j ust a member until she was chosen to be secretary, a position she served for several years. uring the rodeo help with the odeo oyalty, said Sharon. We have about 10 contestants this year running for various age groups from one year old up to age 21. We have several different categories and have already had a prac tice and have another practice coming up. Their j udging will be on two different Saturday mornings and we will have their awards for them the day of the rodeo. ’m also over the odeo Parade this year. Walston explained that during the fair they rent the commercial building out in booths and she is there to help check them in and show them where their booth is at. She also helps with the livestock sale. There have been times that ’ve been there until 5:00 a.m. before going home to rest. ou wouldn’t think that a volunteer organi ation would have so much to do, said Walston. f course the fair and rodeo are the big time events each year and ’m there to help. In the past I’ ve checked in livestock, vegetables and j ust about every part. There are also a lot of records that must be kept and that’ s what I do. It’ s a lot of hours. And she is thankful to be able to assist in such ventures. very ctober, the Conservation istrict does a nut sale as a fundraiser for a scholarship fund at the ich Mountain Conservation istrict ffice, said Walston. We operate on grants, so we do a lot of fundraisers. Pecans, walnuts, peanuts and ust about every kind of nut can be ordered. Customers place their orders and when the nuts come in about Thanksgiving time, the office fills up. In her spare time, she likes to play in dirt of her own, growing vegetables and owers. do a lot of canning, said Sharon. We grow a big garden every year. So between the grandchildren, the air and odeo, my ob at the ich Mountain Conser vation istrict ffice, and our garden, stay very busy. t’s no uestion that Walston loves Polk County and the organi ations she supports. There are a lot of events out there and you have to be there to help, smiled Walston.

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ena Feed, owned by Dewayne Morris, is more than a feed store, it’ s a place where customers are often called by name when they walk in the door. Morris not only has an incredible talent for remembering customer’ s names, he educates his customers in j ust about every area of ranching and farming; from feeding show pigs, to applying chemicals in the proper Commercial An Affordable amounts to pastures to improve hay produc- Plan for Everyone and Residential tion. Termites • Household Pests Mena Feed went into business in FebruBed Bugs • Fire Ants Polk County 479-234-2038 ary 2 009 j ust two months before the tornado Scott County 479-637-6064 of April, 9 th, 2 009 . “ Y ou could say the torna5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee do blew me over here,” said Morris. Morris runs the business with j ust himself and one employee and also owns feed stores in Idabel and DeQ ueen. Mena Feed carries feed for all types of livestock and also has on hand the necessary medications to see animals such as chickens and other birds, pigs, potbelly pigs, cattle, horses, goats, rabbits, you name it, successfully grow and produce for their ownJanuary 6, 2016 ers, no matter if the customer is a full time CALL 479-243-9600 rancher, homesteader, or uses their backyard to raise small livestock. “ We sell feed to a lot of people with kids raising show animals,” said Morris. “ We’ re a MoorMan’ s Feed Dealer. They have a lot of good show feeds. We also sell hay, year around. From burn barrels to fence supplies, and tinhorns, we sell pretty much anything you need on a farm. I sell chickens, and sometimes calves. We sell it all,” Morris smiled. Mena Feed carries a full line of veterinarian supplies, new and used tack, water and feed troughs. They “Serving your families with sell barrels, garden seeds and fermoved up here as an opportunity to Dignity & Care for over 80 years” tiliz ers. If it is used on a farm, Mena Feed sells it or can get it for their Funeral & Life Insurance Agent open another store... A nd I will never leave. Selected Member of the National Funeral customers. Directors Assoc. Manufacturer T his became my town. T his community is so “ We like to sell pigs here,” said 611 Janssen, Mena, AR of Quality CNC Parts Morris. “ Any busted bags, or bags (479) 394-1310 nice. T his is the best place I’ ve ever been. 479.394.4248 in a condition that I don’ t want to 104 Port Arthur Avenue sell, we feed to our pigs when we W e treat every customer like family here, beMena, AR 71953-3344 have them. I have two other stores, cause to us, they are.” and I bring those busted bags to our . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................................................... pigpens here also. If we don’ t sell January 6, 2016 the pigs we feed them out to about 3 00 23 FULL ATV pounds and butcher them.” SERVICE “ I moved up here as an opportunity to open another store,” said Morris. “ And I will never leave. This & REPAIR became my town. This community is so nice. This is the best place I’ ve ever been. We treat every customer like family here, because to us, they are.” At Mena Feed it’ s about people and relationships. Hwy 71N/Hwy 88E Junction (Behind Terminix) Mena Feed is open Monday through Friday from 7 : 3 0 a.m. until 5 : 3 0 p.m. and 7 : 3 0 a.m. until 1: 00 Like us on Facebook! 479-216-3519 OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY p.m. Saturdays.

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Adult Softball League

BY RICK WRIGHT r.wright@mypulsenews.com

ad Company ( BC) knocked off Prestige Worldwide ( PW) 2 7 -16 in week two of the Adult Co-Ed Softball League Monday, J uly 18 th at Aubrey Tapley Park. C stranded one base runner in the top of the first inning, before PW plated three runs in the bottom of the inning to take an early 3 -0 lead. BC did no better in the top of the second inning, going down in order, as did PW in their half of the second to leave the score at 3 -0. The contest took on a drastic change in the top of the third inning when BC cranked out eight runs. PW answered with one run to cut BC’ s lead to 8 -4 . BC generated another eight runs in the top of the fourth inning to extend their advantage to 16 -4 . PW plated one run in the bottom of the fourth to cut the BC lead to 16 -5 . C pushed another four runs across home plate in the top of the fifth to go up 21 5. PW scored 10 runs in the bottom of the inning to cut BC’ s lead to 2 1-15 . BC put six runs on the books in the top of the sixth to extend their lead to 2 7 -15 . PW scored one run in the bottom of the sixth to make the final score 27 1 . In the second game, The Runs defeated Rowland 16 -12 . The uns scored four runs in the top of the first inning, before owland tied the game in the bottom of the inning at . The Runs added three in the top of the second inning to go up 7 -4 . Rowland plated two runs in the bottom of the inning to cut The Runs lead to 7 -6 . The Runs kept it going in the top of the third by scoring four more runs to extend their lead to 11-6 . Rowland then pushed four baserunners across home plate to cut The Runs lead to 11-10. The Runs did not score in the top of the fourth, leaving the score at 11-10. Rowland, however scored one run to tie the contest at 11-11. The uns cranked out five runs in the top of the fifth inning to go up 1 11. owland scored ust one run in the bottom of the inning to make the final score 1 12. The Adult Co-Ed Softball League will be in action again Monday, J uly 2 5 th when Prestige Worldwide takes on Rowland at 6 : 3 0 p.m. and Bad Company plays The Runs at 7 : 3 0 p.m.

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ossatot River High School has announced their 2 016 -2 017 school year orientation and schedule pick up dates. O n Thursday, August 4 th, 12 th grade will need to pick up their schedules from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. From 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., 7 th grade will need to pick up theirs and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., grades 8 , 9 , 10, and 11 will need to pick their schedules up. If a student is unable to attend on Thursday, August 4 th, they are asked to come from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday, August 5 th. The first day back to school for Cos satot River High School will be Monday, August 15 , 2 016 .

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3624 - Wonderful Property located j ust outsid e Mena city lim its on a pav ed road . 1 2 0 acres set- up read y for your cattle with cross fencing, pond , b arns and eq uipm ent storage area. H ill top b uild ing site with gorgeous m ountain v iew. A d d itional acreage is av ailab le. Contact K eith at 2 4 3 - 5 3 4 1 . MLS16009004 $360,000

Mena to Host Early Registration Days M

ena Public Schools has announced their new summer registration dates and times. They are offering a day for parents and guardians of returning students to come on campus and approve or make changes to previously obtained student information and eliminate the packet of forms that come home with students on the first day of school. Mena High School egistration will be held on August 2nd from 1:00 7:00 p.m. ouise urham indergarten egistration will be held on August 2nd from 1:00 7:00 p.m. ouise urham 2nd rade egistration will be held on August 3rd from 12:00 :00 p.m. And ouise urham 1st rade egistration will be August th from 1:00 7:00 p.m. Mena Middle School egistration day will be August th from 1:00 7:00 p.m. Holly Harshman egistration is August th from 1:00 7:00 p.m. pen House dates and times are: ouise urham & Holly Harshman on August 10th from 3:00 5:00 p.m. Mena Middle School on August 11th from 3:00 5:00 p.m. Mena High School open house is August 11th, with reshmen & Seniors from :00 5:30 p.m. & Sophomores & Juniors from 5:30 7:00 p.m.

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he Barracudas traveled to Eldorado and Texarkana for tryouts to go to the Ju nior O lympics held in Houston, Texas in a few weeks. Swimmers that ualified were: renden icker, miley Sorge, Tabitha evering, Matthew ance, Allison Bates, Jo sie Scott, Taylor Heifner, and Auden Woods. To q ualify, a swimmer must place 1st, 2 nd, or 3 rd in the event they are swimming. renden icker placed 1st in 50 meter breaststroke, 1st in 100 meter breaststroke, 3rd in 200 meter freestyle, and 3rd in 200 meter M. miley Sorge placed 3rd in 100 meter backstroke. Tabitha evering placed 3rd in 200 meter breaststroke. Matthew ance placed 1st in 200 meter breaststroke. Allison ates placed 3rd in 100 me ter butter y. Josie Scott placed 3rd in 500 meter freestyle and 200 meter freestyle, 1st in 100 meter backstroke, 100 me ter freestyle, 200 meter M, 50 meter breaststroke, 100 meter breaststroke, 2nd in 100 meter butter y, 50 meter freestyle and 50 meter butter y. Taylor Heifner placed 1st in 200 meter butter y, 2nd in 500 meter freestyle, 00 meter freestyle, and 3rd in 200 meter freestyle. Auden Woods will be going to the & under boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; division and will be swimming the 50 meter freestyle and 50 meter backstroke.

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he Mena arracudas Traveled to Hope the 15th of July for a meet. and under girls: ailey enner placed th in 25 meter freestyle and th in 25 meter backstroke. & under boys: Ayden ong placed 5th in 25 meter back stroke and th in 25 meter freestyle. & under boys: yan Jiang placed 2nd in 25 meter freestyle. 10 & under boys: Anon Adams placed 7th in 50 meter breaststroke. & under girls: Savannah evering placed 3rd in 100 meter M, 7th in 25 meter breaststroke, 7th in 25 meter breaststroke, and 7th in 25 meter butter y. 10 & under girls: Moriah ea

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placed th in 50 meter breaststroke. 10 & under boys: render icker placed th in 50 meter butter y, th in 50 meter backstroke, th in 100 meter breaststroke, and 3rd in 50 meter breaststroke. 12 & under girls: anessa icker placed th in 50 meter backstroke, th in 50 meter breaststroke, and th in 100 meter M. Abigal ance placed th in 50 meter backstroke, th in 100 meter breaststroke, 3rd in 100 meter freestyle, and 5th in 100 meter M. Allison ates placed 3rd in 50 meter butter y, th in 50 meter breaststroke, 2nd in 100 meter freestyle and 3rd in 100 meter M. 1 & under girls: Tabitha evering placed 5th in 50 meter butter y, 3rd in 50 meter breaststroke, 3rd in 100 meter breaststroke and th in 50 meter freestyle. miley Sorge placed 2nd in 50 meter butter y, 1st in 100 meter backstroke, 2nd in 100 meter freestyle, and 2nd in 50 meter freestyle. 1 & under boys: Caleb owers placed 1st in 50 meter butter y, 1st in 50 meter backstroke, 2nd in 100 meter freestyle and 2nd in 50 meter freestyle. Matthew ance placed 2nd in 50 meter backstroke, 3rd in 100 meter breaststroke, 1st in 200 meter M, and 3rd in 200 meter freestyle. Senior girls: illy arrett placed 1st in 100 meter butter y, 1st in 100 meter breaststroke, and 1st in 50 meter freestyle. estiny Schooley placed 3rd in 50 meter freestyle. Senior boys: an arrett placed 1st in 100 meter butter y, 1st in 100 meter breaststroke, 2nd in 100 meter freestyle, and 1st in 50 meter freestyle. rad ates placed 2nd in 00 meter freestyle, 2nd in 100 meter breaststroke, 1st in 100 meter freestyle, and 1st in 200 meter freestyle.

Mena to Host ‘Man Camp’ M

BY RICK WRIGHT r.wright@mypulsenews.com

ena High School will host the Mena Man Camp Thursday, July 21st and riday, July 22nd. n the past iverview, out of Searcy, Murfreesboro and Mena held Man Camps. The coach at iverview is one of Coach Tim Harper’s former assistants. Murfreesboro’s coach is a good friend of Craig entley and Craig has known him forever, said Harper. ou have to have three schools to make it legal. We added Augusta and another school two years ago here. t went real well. ast year we rotated, said Harper. We went to iverview and this year it was Murfreesboro’s turn and that’s why we went there riday. t’s called our Man Camp. ’m doing two of them because there are some schools like Mansfield, where entley went, and we can get them now. So, we’re having Man Camp here this week on Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. till nearly dark. We’ll eat, watch a movie of some sort, talk to them about doing things right, and building Christian character. We’ll get up at 7:30 a.m. riday, and we will have Mena, Mansfield, Horatio, Hackett and possibly Poteau here for our Man Camp. We will have times of 7 on 7 and times of padded team camp Thursday evening till dark and riday morning from at :00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. said Harper. ext week on Monday we will go to Mansfield. Wednesday we take the unior high to ark again. Then Thursday or riday we will probably go to Mansfield for one day, said Harper. That will be it until practice starts on August 1st. We’re doing things in the summer that we did after one or two weeks when we were playing, says Harper. Typically now by the time you finish your first week of practice in the fall, you could actually play a game. ot that you’d be really good, but that you wouldn’t have a lot of break downs.

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This custom hom e is 9 1 2 ± SF, 1 or 2 B R , 1 B A and situated on 1 . 8 4 ± A cres. I t would b e a v ery nice place to call hom e or use for a get away cab in or v acation rental as it is j ust m inutes from historical d owntown Mena, Christian Motorcyclist A ssociation at I ron Mountain, Mena L ake, L ake W ilhelm ina, Q ueen W ilhelm ina State Park, W olf Pen A TV Trails and m ore. This Cab in or H om e could easily b e m ad e into a 2 b ed room . I n the b eautiful O uachita Mountains, this property is in a relax ing area. The hom e has b eautiful hickory cab inets, tile & concrete flooring, d oub le front d oors with custom screen d oors, heat and air wall unit, m etal roof, d oub le carport, storage shed . I t has rural water and 2 septic tanks which is a plus for R V H ook- U ps and also has propane gas for b ack up heat. A ll appliances will conv ey includ ing the W hirlpool electric range, G E sid e b y sid e refrigerator, Frigid aire d ishwasher, K enm ore trash com pactor, front load washer and d ryer. REAL ESTATE TERMS: $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 d own d ay of sale in certified fund s or approv ed check. Title insurance and warranty d eed furnished at closing, closing within 3 0 d ays, 1 0 % b uyers prem ium . A nnouncem ents m ad e d ay of sale take preced ence ov er all ad v ertising. INSPECTION: D riv e b y anytim e or contact our office to sched ule appointm ent. D O N ’ T MI SS TH I S O N E ! Directions: L ouise D urham School, take H wy 8 W est 7 . 9 m iles to Polk 4 7 in the R ocky Com m unity, b e sure d on’ t take the first Polk 4 7 , A uction signs are posted . Nic k Fowler CAI

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Back to School Bash to be Held at New Location BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

his year’ s Back to School Bash that provides hundreds of county students with supplies for the upcoming school year will be held at a new location this year. In the past, the event has been held at Healthy Connections, Inc., however, this year, the event will be held at the O uachita Center at Rich Mountain Community College on J uly 2 6 , 2 016 from 4 – 6 p.m. Free backpacks and school supplies will be given to children in K indergarten through 12 th grade. All children must be accompanied by an adult and everyone must sign in the day of the event to receive supplies. For any q uestions, contact RMCC at 4 7 9 -3 9 4 7 6 2 2 .

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that will allow us to provide opportunities to these students way beyond the classroom.” The grant will allow before and after school opportunities for students in grades K -12 to receive homework support and tutoring, along with fun enrichment activities. Students can come to school as early as 6 : 4 5 a.m. and stay after school until 5 : 3 0 p.m. along with being provided an after school snack and transportation January 6, our 2016 home. “ For working parents who may need to be at work by 7 a.m. or work until 5 p.m., we know this will be a tremendous help for them and they will have the peace of mind of knowing their child is in a safe learning environment… and it doesn’ t cost them anything,” added Strasner. The site coordinator for grades 7 -12 will be Michelle McG ee and for K -6 will be K im Posey. Strasner added that they will also be developing a full Summer Enrichment Program that will be implemented for several weeks during summer months when school is not in session. He credited his dedicated staff for always being willing to go the extra mile for their students and for their strong and generous community partnerships for making these opportunities available to Acorn students. The program will begin this 2 016 -2 017 school year. For more information, call 4 7 9 -3 9 4 -4 8 3 3 or 4 7 9 -3 9 4 -5 5 4 4 .

Mena Lioness Lions Annual Benefit Auction Thursday, July 28, 2016 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Great Mena Lions Club Highway 71 South

with Special Guests: 79 North & Delta Dixie

Tickets: Desserts $35 Per Person

Tickets available at: Arvest Bank,

Union Bank, Shelter Insurance, any lioness or lions member, or at the venue

Proceeds will benefit local charities.

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Tips to Make a Dorm Room a Home

ollege bound? Dorm room comfort is crucial for health, happiness and academic success. Luckily, there are ways to create personalize d, functional spaces within any budget. The college shopping experts at Bed Bath & Beyond are offering tips to help. Create Y our Space Students can showcase their style and make it home by adding an area rug, decorative pillows and throw blanket for extra warmth. Window panels, tapestries, artwork and mirrors pull the room together. Add string-lights for atmosphere, or try an É tagè re Floor Lamp with Charging Station to provide extra light for studying. Ample seating is always good for when friends pop in: consider chairs that fold when not in use to save space. Standard-issue dorm mattresses are often uncomfortable. Build a better bed with a mattress pad, memory foam topper or fiberbed. Then, guard against allergens and spills with a mattress protector. Most dorms req uire twin extra-long ( TX L) sheets, which are 5 ” longer than normal twin sheets. Remember, students will need an extra set for laundry day. College dorm rooms are notorious for being small. U se storage and organiza tional systems under the bed, over the door and in the closet. For instance, an over-the-door shoe organize r can store rolled up T-shirts, cosmetics, toiletries and school supplies. Take advantage of vertical closet space to make more room with a Double Hang Closet Rod and Slim G rips Hangers. U se Free Resources Some retailers provide a wealth of resources to prepare college-bound shoppers for campus life. or example, ed ath & eyond provides college specific information, including

STATEPOINT tailored lists of what students can and can’ t bring. This information is available on the School Information Pages, which can be accessed at bedbathandbeyond.com/ shopforcollege under “ Find Y our School’ s Info,” or in-store with an associate. Whether living on- or off-campus, the store-provided checklist is handy, breaking down essentials. High school graduates can create a registry online or in-store to share with family and friends, as well as with roommates in order to avoid duplicates. A free service, “ Pack & Hold,” allows students to shop for items at a store near home for convenient pick up at a location closer to campus. This is especially beneficial for students traveling far to school. Students can also prepare early by shopping online and selecting a ship date at checkout. Consider attending student shopping events and visiting bedbathandbeyond.com/ shopforcollege to schedule an appointment with a college expert. Power U p Staying powered is crucial these days. Multi-functional bed risers featuring an AC outlet and U SB charger maximize under-bed space while providing a grounded charging station. Charge and protect electrical devices from voltage spikes with a surge protector. For example, the Desk Clamp Surge Protector features four regular outlets, two transformer-plug outlets and two U SB ports, and clips to the edge of a desk for easy access. At college, coffee is liq uid gold. Whether pounding grounds late-night or sipping in the AM, students should consider a French Press, Pour O ver, Automatic Coffee Maker or Single Serve Coffee Maker for their dorm. Don’ t forget the travel mug! With a few simple steps, you can prepare for a great year ahead by creating a dorm room that feels like home.

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HCI is seeking a Clin ic Sup p ort Coord in ator Assist CO L with day to day clinic operations, assist in running and distributing reports, data validation, EMR/ EDR management and training and manage incentive programs such as meaningful use and PCMH. The ideal candidate would be a multitasker with the ability to prioritize tasks received by multiple members of the HCI team. Strong communication and people skills, organiza tion and attention to detail are a must. This person must work well independently, have strong leadership and excellent time management skills in a fast paced work environment. Medical/ Dental O ffice experience, experience with e-MDs and Dentrix Enterprises, or Associate’ s/ Bachelor’ s Degree preferred but not req uired. HCI is a non-profit organiza tion providing medical, dental and other social services to the citize ns of this area. If you are interested in becoming a part of a q uality organiza tion with a history of success, please apply by email with a letter of in teres t and ref eren c es to apply@ healthy-connections.org. No phone calls please. HCI is an Eq ual Op p ortun ity Emp loyer.

July 20, 2016

THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

Play “The Bert”

Saturday, August 20, 2016 8:30 am • Glenwood Country Club

4-Person Scramble

Team: $400 Per Team Team Registration Fee Includes:

• RMCC monogrammed polo style shirt per team member • RMCC logoed golf tees • Golf cart/course fees & lunch included with registration

Hole-in-One contests for various prizes and a $5,000 potential cash prize, Putting Contest with a potential $2,500 cash prize, Pitch It In The Pool Contest with prize. The event will also include additional competitions including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin on various holes and a number of prize drawings during the awards presentation. Prizes will be awarded to top teams in each flight.

For registration and sponsorship information, contact:

RMCC Foundation Attn: Tammy Young 1100 College Drive | Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-7622, ext. 1220 tyoung@rmcc.edu

Bert Hensley

The inaugural Bert Hensley Memorial Golf Tournament was established in 2012 to honor Bert Hensley and his legacy of service to Rich Mountain Community College and the RMCC Foundation. Bert Hensley was a lifelong resident of Mena and worked in the banking industry over 47 years. He began his service to Rich Mountain Community College on the Foundation Board of Directors in 1996 and continued his service to the Board for nine years. His wise counsel, commitment and work ethic helped to grow the Foundation exponentially during his tenure on the Board of Directors. His desire was for the Foundation to grow and continue to support the mission and goals of Rich Mountain Community College and the RMCC Foundation. “The Bert” Memorial Golf Tournament is hosted annually by the Rich Mountain Community College Foundation to provide opportunities and experiences that support the mission and goals of Rich Mountain Community College. The RMCC Foundation is a nonprofit organization that continues to grow support and raise funds to provide scholarships for RMCC students and cultural opportunities for the residents of the Ouachita Mountain Region. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the annual tournament with the proceeds to benefit the RMCC Foundation and the constituents we serve. Your support and contributions to this event have a positive impact on RMCC students and families!

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Third Thursday at Mena Art Gallery

BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS barbtobias09@gmail.com

Acorn Campus Announces Before & After School Program for all students K-12

(made possible by a 21st Century Enrichment Grant)

ena Art G allery is j oining the Downtown Partners’ “ Third Thursday” in J uly. The gallery will be open until 8 pm. In addition to viewing the “ Sam and Barbara” exhibit of paintings, drawings, and photographs that will be on display during the month of J uly, Barbara Tobias and Victoria Dempsey will be demonstrating how to use simple traditional drawing tools: graphite pencils, charcoal, and conté crayon. Both artists love the effects you can achieve with simple black-and-white drawings. To rest a few minutes from the walking and shopping in all of the Downtown Partners’ businesses, stop in the gallery at 6 07 Mena Street, have a seat, watch and ask q uestions. Third Thursday is the latest addition to the gallery’ s long list of activities the public is invited to attend. Another fairly recent addition is the Friday afternoon discussion group led by Alice Rains-Davis. The lively conversations, from 1: 00 to 3 : 00 pm every Friday afternoon, usually center around some aspect of literature or writing. Some topics coming up soon include: • Discussion of one of the Federalist Papers What is a great work of fiction and of non fiction with examples and why they are great. What book in uenced you most as a child What book in uenced you most recently Why is Chaucer considered great • Here’ s what you may not have learned about Shakespeare 5 0 years ago but which is known now. • G eneral overview of the history of the English language using The Story of English. How did you get started writing What do you want to write What are you working on now What do you want to accomplish Can we be of any help to you in doing that Discussion of a local author’ s work.

BEFORE SCHOOL beginning at 6:45 a.m. and AF T ER SCHOOL until 5:30 p.m.

Program includes:

Tutoring Homework Support Transportation After school snack AND

Beginning 2016 School Year with an exciting 2017 Summer Enrichment Program to come! Students 7-12: Contact Michelle McGee 479-394-5544 to sign up Students K-6: Contact Kim Posey 479-394-4833 to sign up

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winner: Keeper of the Flame Tour

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with Kip Moore and Brothers Osborne

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Pure & Simple Tour

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Moments From America’s History: “...O ne G iant Leap for M ankind.” CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF OLSON • olsonjd@arkansas.net

can still remember, as a youngster in j unior high school in the late 19 6 0s, a voice from the television saying, “ Space, the final frontier...to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civili ations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. f course, that voice was William Shatner who played Captain James T. irk in the Star Trek television series. This uest captured the imagination of children and adults alike and re ected the spirit of ongoing research and advancement in space travel science and technology of the time. A historical milestone toward this uest was achieved forty seven years ago this week: n July 20, 1 , man first landed and walked on the Moon. can remember where was that day when viewed the television coverage of this historic event, and probably many of you can as well. n that hot summer day while we were visiting relatives in Ashland, regon, a voice from a uarter million miles away said, ou are go for powered descent. However, what some of us may not know is that the craft’s downward ourney did not go precisely as planned. The agle’s computer became overloaded, which forced a decision by Mission Control in Houston of whether or not to abort the mission. As we now know the decision was, agle, you are go for landing. The problems were not over. As astronauts eil Armstrong and dwin . u Aldrin Jr. continued their descent, it was discovered that they were about four miles off course from their planned landing area and were also running critically low on fuel. So Armstrong took control from the computer and manually searched for a suitable landing site and when finding one brought the craft down to the Moon’s surface on a rocky plain called the Sea of Tran uility. The agle has landed. Several hours later, Armstrong stepped foot on the Moon’s surface and said to the world, That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Aldrin’s moon ncer: walk lead him to describe the view of the Moon as magnificent desolation. pon exploring the lunar surface, a .S. ag was planted. At their departure, they left behind a pla ue with the following message: H M M TH P A T A TH ST S T T P TH M J 1 A. . W CAM P AC A MA . nly the construction of the Panama Canal in modern peacetime and the Manhattan Pro ect in war were comparable in scope to this magnificent achievement. This famous moment from America’s history was years in the making. n May 25, 1 1, President John . ennedy announced before a special oint session of Con gress the ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade. Much of the purpose and motivation for this goal stemmed from concern to get over space travel advances that the Soviet nion was making and how this could place the .S. at a disadvantage in various ways, including the Cold War. f, or when, man will walk on the moon again is a uestion for which we have no answer at this time. What we do know is that the Apollo 11 mission was a success that, combined with other missions prior and since, have provided the .S. and the world with revelations about the inal rontier as well as contributions to advancements in various areas of science and technology, some of which we use in everyday life and unfortunately too often take for granted. Please make The Cole Team Bold & larger than the address & phone numbers below it. Omit the 800 number and the e-mail address and substitute www.FarrellCole.com instead.

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BUSINESS & FINANCE Paying for College: How to Make a Plan ( StatePoint) When it comes to planning for college, it can be easy to thumb through glossy brochures while ignoring one important reality: cost. “ The conversation about paying for college can be an overwhelming one to initiate, but it shouldn’ t be swept under the rug,” says J ohn Rasmussen, head of Wells Fargo` s Personal Lending G roup. The average tuition and fees at private four-year colleges and universities www.unionbankofmena.com increased by 11 percent in 2015 dollars over the five years from 2010 11 to 2015 1 , according to the College oard. With this figure in mind, asmussen and the experts at Wells argo are offering tips to help families make a financial plan for college: G et a Ballpark Figure College costs can vary widely, depending on the institution. Will your student be attending a private or public college? Will you be paying in-state tuition? Will you be factoring in housing costs or commuting costs? “ Having answers to these q uestions can help you avoid sticker shock down the line,” says Rasmussen. Check out a specific institution’s published college costs for an accurate number that takes into consideration different Ginger Sterner factors. Many schools offer a cost calculator on their site to help you do the math. Financial Advisor O utside Funding 501c Hwy 71 North Explore every avenue for supplementing college costs. All families should start by completing the FAFSA, which is a free Mena, AR 71953 application for federal student aid, to determine your eligibility. 479-394-7940 Next, investigate merit-based scholarships. From small grants to full rides, a scholarship of any siz e can reduce costs without the stress of payments or interest. A database of scholarships can be found online at tuitionfundingsources.com. Private student loans can expand possibilities for many families, fully funding most college expenses. To learn more about how private student loans work, visit wellsfargo. MEMBER SIPC www.edwardjones.com com/ student. Look Ahead Four years goes by more q uickly than you think. Have a loan repayment plan in place. While many responsible lenders defer repayment on loans until after school is over, and some even allow graduates to postpone payments for a number of reasons, being prepared is essential. Students should spend time before graduation on a j ob search to help ensure they have income when loan payments start becoming due. While students are in school, they should consider part-time work in order to earmark earnings for loan repayment. Also, being mindful of spending and maintaining great credit will help students avoid significant credit card debt on top of student loan debt. G et Savvy There are plenty of free resources available to prospective students and their families. For information on scholarships, student loans, federal and state aid, building credit, as well as money management tips and tools, visit Wells Fargo’ s “ G et College Ready” website at wellsfargo.com/ getcollegeready. College bound families should make financial plans as soon as possible. From identifying and securing funding to amassing adeq uate savings, the sooner you get the discussion started, the better.

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department July 10, 2016 Clara Ferguson, 41, of Mena was arrested on several warrants. Benjamin Ferguson and Austin Strother, both 18 and both of Mena, were charged with racing on highway. July 11, 2016 Report was taken of an out-of-control teenage girl. Juvenile authorities were notified. July 12, 2016 A local woman reported that an aggressive dog was loose in her neighborhood. Case is pending. Chance Ronald Wherley, 19, of Mena was charged with intent to defraud an alcohol or drug screen. A Mena man reported the theft of a Playstation and several items from their house. Case is pending. July 13, 2016 A 17-year-old Mena youth was charged with disorderly conduct after a call to a family disturbance at a local residence. July 14, 2016 Report was taken of a physical altercation on the parking lot of a local church. Neither wished to press charges. Michael Harvey, 42, of Mena was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine or cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Harvey also had warrants from Montgomery County. July 15, 2016 Report was taken of a window on a church bus being shattered. Case is pending. A Mena woman reported that someone had stolen her purse from her residence while she was out. Case pending. July 16, 2016 Cameron Dean Foster, 24, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Pol County Sheriff s Department July 11, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 67 in the Cherry Hill community of an unauthorized person on their property. Subject was advised to not return to the property. July 12, 2016 Report of suspicious behavior led to a 16-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Public Intoxication. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting ttorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Waters Lane near Mena of damage to a mailbox and a landscaping rock, totaling losses at $50.00. Investigation continues. Report from a Mena woman of problems with child custody exchange. July 13, 2016 Arrested was Jeridee Price, 49, of Hot Springs, on a Warrant for Forgery. Report from complainant on Polk 44 near Mena of damage done to two windows, totaling losses at $400.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 675 near the Big Fork community of the break in and theft of firearms, accessories and change, all valued at $580.00. Investigation continues. Report from a local medical facility of a dog bite victim. Owner was advised to keep the animal quarantined for ten days. Report from complainant on West Oak Street in Cove of the fraudulent use of a credit card. Complainant was advised of legal options. Report from a Mena man of being harassed by an acquaintance. Complainant refused to press charges. July 14, 2016 Report from Mena Regional Health System of an assault victim. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of a tree falling on a vehicle on Polk 76 East near Mena. July 15, 2016 Traffic stop on Highway South in Hatfield led to the arrest of Brittany L. Foster, 26, of Broken Bow, OK, on Charges of Careless/Prohibited Driving, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms. Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near the Shady Grove community

of being harassed by an acquaintance. Investigation continues. Report from a Mena man of problems with child custody exchange. July 16, 2016 Traffic stop on Highway est near Mena led to Citations for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of an Instrument of Crime being issued to Tonia M. Dunn, 43, of Mena, and a Citation for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance being issued to Deborah . O’Neal, , of Mena. Report from complainant on il’ George Lane near the Yocana communi-

ty of being harassed by an acquaintance. Investigation continues. Arrested was Whitney B. Reynolds, 26, of Mena, on four Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. July 17, 2016 Report from a Mena man of inappropriate behavior concerning a 13-year-old female. Investigation continues. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked four vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 1 is currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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Ouachita River School District is soliciting bids for qualified food service vendors for the school year. Information and specifications may be obtained by contacting Justin Mills at 580-574-9567 or justin.mills0721@ gmail.com. Bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. July 26, 2016, at which time bids will be opened.

elp anted: Part time driver for home delivered meals, every Tuesday, 9 am to 11 am. Must be able to pass background check and have a clean driving record, will also need to learn other delivery routes and duties to fill in for employees that are off, those hours could be up to 6 hours that day. Apply in person only. Cossatot Senior Center, 7366 Hwy 71 S, Wickes AR. Taking applications 7/20 until 7/22/16. appy Birthday, Steven Vaught. I love you and think of you often. I would love to see you, Grandma Wagner. 7/20

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nside Multi Family Yard Sale with some baked goods Saturday, July 23rd at 1171 Hwy 71 S (Old RE/MAX/Bobbie Pins building across from Pulse Multi-Media). 8am-3pm. All proceeds will go to the families of the fallen officers in the Dallas Shooting via Dallas Fallen Officers Foundation 7/20

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Free to good home, black male kittens, 8 weeks old. 479-2169792. 7/20 Lost in Board Camp: Lucinda, female, 28#, friendly, brindle and white. Please call if you have seen her. Reward. 479-3942524 or 479-394-6044. 7/20 Clean & Comfortable housing since , J. Ray Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-2163085. TFN S uea y Clean Mobile Dog Wash, Dry Nails, Ears, Brushing, Clipping, Deanna Boyd 479-234-1866, I will come to you. Like Facebook. 7/20 Mena Manor Nursing and Rehab is accepting applications for immediate openings for a RN and LPN position. Please apply in person at 100 9th Street. 7/27 Dugan Lawn Care & Landscaping offering residential and commercial lawn care and landscape maintenance for over 10 years. We are your fully insured, uniformed lawn care professionals. 479-234-2699. 7/27

The Pol County Judge is soliciting bids for masonry repair to the Polk County Courthouse. Scope of Work can be picked up at the Polk County Judge’s Office at Church venue in Mena, rkansas. Bids are due and will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on July 28, 2016 in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% surety or cashier’s check drawn upon a bank or trust doing business in the state of Arkansas. Polk County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any formalities. Polk County encourages the participation of small, minority, and woman’s business enterprises. uestions can be directed to Polk County Judge, Brandon Ellison, at 479394-8133. 7/20

PROPOS D B D T OF EXPENDITURES WITH TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2018

The Board of Directors of Ouachita River School District of Polk County, Arkansas, in compliance with the requirements of Amendments No. 40 and No. 74 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and of Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-622 has prepared, approved and hereby makes public the proposed budget of e penditures, together with the ta rate, as follows .Salary Fund penditures .Instructional pense .Maintenance Operation pense .Dedicated M O pense .Pupil Transportation pense .Other Operating pense .Non Bonded Debt Payment .Bonded Debt Payment

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To provide for the foregoing proposed budget of e penditures, the Board of Directors proposes a total school ta rate state and local of . mills on the dollar of the assessed value of ta able property located in this School District. The proposed ta includes the uniform rate of ta the Statewide Uniform Rate to be collected on all ta able property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the e isting rate of ta levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school ta levy of . mills includes . mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 6.3 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of e isting bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school ta levy of . mills represents the same rate presently being levied.

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GIVEN this 27 day of June, 2016. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS Signed: James Looney, President of Board Signed: Gene Monk, Secretary of Board 7/27

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