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uesday, July 17th, the Mena City Council met in a special called meeting to address a request from Gerald Golden to appeal a decision by the Mena Planning Commission in reference to a petition that Golden submitted requesting his property at 1803 Highway 71 North be re-zoned from R1 to R2. Golden’s attorney, Larry McCredy of Fayetteville was in attendance and addressed a packed council room. McCredy stated Golden was unable to attend the meeting due to health issues. McCredy presented the timeline of events that led up to Tuesday’s special called meeting. He stated Golden filed his original petition to re-zone his property from a R1 to a C2 in August of 2015. Golden’s petition stated he had an offer from the Veteran’s Administration. The petition stated the VA wanted to build a clinic on the property. Golden’s petition was denied in

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Several residents of the Lakeside subdivision attended the special called meeting of the Mena City Council on Tuesday, July 17th to express their opinions about re-zoning the property of Gerald Golden, who was not in attendance.

LONG AWAITED 4-H TRIP DOES NOT DISAPPOINT S

Rebecca Cole, Bridgette Magness, Trayton and Shanna Johnson, Alyssa Wilson and Makaya Floyd of Polk County attended 4-H trip to Washington D.C.

ix Polk County 4-H teens experienced the trip of their 4-H career last week. They joined the Arkansas 4-H delegation of 36 other teens and 4 adult chaperones for the annual Citizenship, Washington Focus (CWF) trip to our Nation’s Capital. The youth signed up for the event back in December. They worked hard to fundraise and provide all of the money needed to make the trip. This is one of the most expensive 4-H educational experiences that 4-H offers in Arkansas. These kids will tell you that it is worth every cent of the $1250 plus spending money that they raised. Every one of the youths report that they would love to go back again next year. Those attending the weeklong program were: Rebecca Cole and Bridgette Magness – Acorn Mighty Oaks 4-H club; Trayton and Shanna Johnson, Alyssa Wilson,

and Makaya Floyd all from the Cossatot Achievers 4-H Club at Wickes. During the program, youth met other 4-H members from other states and worked under the guidance of a 4-H program assistant that led them through all of the learning activities and served as their tour guide of Washington. As part of the program, 4-H members engaged in civic discussions and problem solving, giving them the chance to learn different perspectives and experiences. Delegates are always surprised to learn that common things (soda pop) are called different things in different parts of the US. Our 4-Hers learned about the process of creating legislation, advocating for it, and enacting it into laws. They toured the sites and monuments of DC and the surrounding area; was led on a night tour of the Capitol by Representative

Bruce Westerman; met with their elected officials; visited the Smithsonian museums and the Holocaust Museum; and toured Mt Vernon. On Friday of their trip, they were able to do some small group sightseeing to revisit or visit things that were most interesting to them. During this time period they also learned to navigate the Washington Metro (subway) system to utilize their short time left in DC. On State’s Night out, they attended a dinner theater and saw Mama Mia. From the joys of riding a tour bus from Little Rock to Washington DC, nonstop, to seeing the capital of our nation, to seeing the monuments that honor those that shaped our nation, these youth had an education that every US citizen should experience. They wish to express their deepest 4-H TRIP CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

2 July 25, 2018

GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON VISITS SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS A rkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson attended a reception Friday in Ashdown as Little River County introduced their new Intermodel and Economic Development Director Vickie Williamson. Arkansas experienced its lowest unemployment rate in history recently, and 70,000 new jobs have been created since Hutchinson took ofﬁce in January 2015. Governor Hutchinson says that economic development is his top priority, because it directly impacts everything else the state does. Governor Hutchinson was compli-

mentary of Little River County. He says Ashdown has the logistics like rail, river, and highways to be a hub for Southwest Arkansas. The Governor also touted Opportunity Zones in a community to attract investment dollars, as investors can use the tool to delay paying capital gains taxes. If the investment in an Opportunity Zone is held for ten years, the capital gains tax goes away. There is an Opportunity Zones available in Little River County, across from the Domtar paper mill. There are only

85 Opportunity Zones designated in Arkansas. De Queen, Mena, and Nashville also were selected for Opportunity Zones. Governor Hutchinson stressed that a community should have land identiﬁed and available, plus a well-documented workforce ready in order to recruit industry. Finally, Governor Hutchinson encouraged Arkansans to think globally. With the Natural State’s agriculture exports and overseas retailing, Governor Hutchinson said that Arkansas truly is doing business globally.

Governor Asa Hutchinson visited Southwest Arkansas to discuss ecomonic growth.

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MILES APPOINTED TO WICKES SEWER BOARD

uly 16th, the city council of the J City of Wickes held their regular monthly meeting in the Wickes City Hall.

City Recorder/Treasurer Tracy Morris informed the Pulse that council members approved the minutes from their last meeting and accepted the

city’s ﬁnancial report. Morris reported the city’s ﬁnances are stable and comparable to last year. Council members approved the nomination of Jim Miles to the sewer board. Miles will replace Dalton Holman. According to Morris, the members of the sewer board oversee the operation of the sewer plant, which is in Grannis. However, Grannis Mayor Dwight Billings oversees the daily

operation and the sewer plant employees because the City of Wickes and the City of Grannis operate a joint sewer plant. Board members approve any purchases and ensure repairs are made. They also report to the Arkansas Health Department concerning staying in compliance with the state. The board is made up of three individuals from Wickes and three from Grannis.

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Polk County Librarian Mary Renick (left) accepts a display box of Pocket Constitutions from Marilyn Brown, who is spearheading a project to make these pocket-sized booklets available free of charge to anyone interested. Sponsored by the Democratic Party of Polk County, the project is funded by personal contributions from members, who believe that the Constitution of the United States is a document everyone should read and study. The booklet cover shows George Washington offering the reader a quill pen with which to sign the pledge on the back cover afﬁrming that “I… have or will read our U.S. Constitution and pledge to maintain and promote its standard of liberty for myself and for my posterity….” One hundred copies have been given out since December and three hundred additional copies have just been purchased. They are available on the literature table just inside the Library’s main entrance.

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olk County Extension Agriculture P Agent, Joshua Yates reported area farmers and ranchers are report-

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ing the discovery of armyworms in their fields. Yates stated armyworms are one of the most devastating pests of pastures and hayfields. He said they reduce for both forage availability and hay yields. He said the damage can appear almost overnight and infestations can easily be overlooked when the caterpillars are small and eating very little. Farmers and ranchers may discover significant fall armyworm populations in late June or July. Yates said armyworms would feed on a variety of forage crops but prefer lush green well-fertilized bermudagrass. Yates said Polk County farmers and ranchers should scout their pastures and hayfields for fall armyworms. He suggested farmers and ranchers examine at least 10 one square foot samples at random across their fields.

He said female fall armyworm moths prefer to lay eggs in areas with abundant growth. Yates said armyworms could be controlled with insecticides when three or more worms per square foot are found. The extension office has a list of insecticides, but recommends reading label instructions and following harvesting and grazing restrictions. The list includes Mastang Max, Baythroid, Tombstone, Lambda-cy AG, Warrior II, Sevin XLR Plus, Intrepid, Blackhawk, Prevathon, and Besiege. Additional information is available at “Managing Armyworms in Pastures and Hayfields” at www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/FSA-7083.pdf. For more information, contact the Polk County Extension Office at 479394-6018 or stop by the office at 211 DeQueen Street in Mena, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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QUEEN WILHELMINA ROD RUN AUG. 24-26 The 43rd annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run is August 24th through the 26th and Polk County Chamber of Director Ashley Smith stated this year’s rod run is going to be bigger and better than ever. Smith said they’ve added new categories and a Pin-up contest. The trophy categories include: Top Ten, People’s Choice, Ranger’s Choice, Chamber’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice, Best Unﬁnished, Longest Distance, Mark Campbell Award, Best Rat Rod, Best VW Bug, Best 4X4, Best 60’s through 70’s Muscle Car, Best Custom Interior and Best Import. Early registration is from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 24th at the KCS Depot/Chamber of Commerce ofﬁce. The Hot Rod Parade is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. on North Mena Street and the Show and Shine event is from 6 to 9 p.m. on North Mena Street.

Saturday, August 25th, the Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run will start at the Queen Wilhelmina State Park at 9 a.m. there will be a Show-N-Shine, entertainment, door prizes, a craft fair, food vendors and a kids corner. A Poker Run is scheduled for 4 p.m. and a street dance will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on South Mena Street. Lana Gail and Gail Force will be performing Saturday night during the street dance. There will also be an awards ceremony for the Rod Run participates. Sunday, August 26th will feature a worship service, coffee and donuts and the closing ceremony from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Guests can also purchase tickets for the pedal car rafﬂe. Smith said vendors are needed and the deadline to register as a vendor is Tuesday, July 31st. To register or for more information, visit the website www.QueenWilhelminaRodRun.com.

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DECISION CONTINUED ON PAGE 1 tember of 2015 by the planning commission. According to minutes of the meeting, the request to re-zone the property to a C2 was too broad. In late 2015 or early 2016, Golden appealed to the Mena City Council and the Planning Commission’s decision was upheld. In April of 2016, Golden ﬁled a second petition requesting a change from R1 to R2. The second petition was also denied. However, according to McCredy, Golden did not receive a written explanation of the denial until April 12th, 2018. According to the denial letter, 37 residents in the subdivision signed a petition opposing the zone change. Tuesday night, two neighbors spoke

out against the zone change. They stated rezoning to R2 would allow certain businesses to enter into their subdivision, thus changing the character of the subdivision and increase the ﬂow of trafﬁc. David Ally was the spokesperson for the residents of the Lakeview subdivision and he stated, “It’s a wonderful place to live.” He said, “We don’t desire the property to be rezoned and we desire the neighborhood to remain as is.” During the meeting,the city council voted to uphold the Planning Commission’s decision and denied Golden’s appeal by a 5-0 vote with Councilmen James Earl Turner abstaining because he owns property in the subdivision.

4-H TRIP CONTINUED ON PAGE 1 preciation to everyone who supported their fundraising efforts to raise the $8100 it took to get them there! For more information about the 4-H

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ACORN CAFETORIUM PROJECT AHEAD OF SCHEDULE, UNDER BUDGET onday night, Ouachita River School District Superintendent Jerry StrasM ner informed the ORSD Board of Education that construction of the new Acorn campus cafetorium would be under budget and completed 3-months

ahead of schedule. The Acorn cafeteria project cost about $1.5 million. Strasner reported several campus safety projects would be ﬁnished before school started, including the installation of new doors and a camera system. Board members also voted to pay a one-time stipend to the members of the district’s Emergency Response Team. Strasner reported team members are currently attending school safety training. He said Montgomery County Sheriff David White is leading the training. Board members voted to accept Strasner’s Strategic Plan recommendations. Strasner informed the board that there were no empty rooms on the Acorn Elementary campus. He said if they built four classrooms, it would cost the district $1 million and it would take the district about three-years to raise that amount. Strasner stated the district would add one classroom if they moved the 5th and 6th classes to the Old Main building and the pre-school classes to the elementary building. He said if the district needed more classrooms, they would consider moving the Elementary Alternative School to the Agri Building or enclose the elementary computer lab.

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MENA WATER UTILITIES TO CONDUCT SMOKE TEST IN AUGUST embers of the Mena Water working on a plan for the Arkansas M Utilities board met Monday, July Department of Environmental Quality 23rd to discuss the business of the city’s water utility company. General manager of the Mena Water Utilities, Charles Pitman, reported the department is averaging about 26 percent water loss a month over the past 12-months; however, the sewer department had no permit violations from the Arkansas Department of Health. He stated the maintenance department is working on several leaks around town. Pitman reported the city would start smoking testing the sewer lines the week of August 6th. He stated it would take about 6 to 8 weeks to complete the project. Pitman said announcements would be made about the project because residents may see smoke coming from city sewer lines or their residential lines. The city’s engineer, A.L. Franks Engineering of Texarkana is also

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concerning the construction of a new sewer plant. Pitman explained ADEQ has agreed to allow the city to leave the sludge in the city lagoons, if the city will attempt to build a new wastewater plant within 10-years. Pitman stated ADEQ rejected the city’s plans to dechlorinate the city’s wastewater due to a clerical error. He stated the dechlorination project must be ﬁnished within three-years. Board members approved the June billing adjustments, which were mainly sewer adjustments from residents watering their lawns, gardens and ﬁlling their pools. Pitman announced the Mena Water Utilities would hold a reception on Wednesday, July 25th at 3:30 p.m. in honor or Mike Parks who has served the City of Mena for the past 30-years.

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ELIZABETH ANN PREWITT Elizabeth Ann Prewitt age 57, of Hooks, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Texarkana,

Texas. Elizabeth was born on December 25, 1960 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Morris Ferguson and the late Jessie Bingham Ferguson. She was happily married for 38 years to David Prewitt until his passing. Elizabeth was a very talented master seamstress. She did the alterations for the Hooks School uniforms and made Halloween costumes for children. She was a loving and thoughtful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her sons Sherman Prewitt of Hooks, Texas; Gary Prewitt and wife Kim of Hooks, Texas; Matthew Prewitt and wife Savannah of Hooks, Texas. Grandchildren Jase Prewitt, Karline Weems and Payzlee Prewitt. Brothers Gary Ferguson of Texarkana, Texas; Bruce Ferguson of Texarkana, Arkansas; Al Heath of Savanna, Georgia. Several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and husband David Prewitt. Funeral services were Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Nazarene Church in Wickes, Arkansas with Brother Roy Ford officiating. Interment followed in the Duckett Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were C.J. Prewitt, Michael Prewitt, Jeremy Ferguson, Josh Ferguson, Tug Chambers, and Clifford Bingham. Family and friends visitation was two hours before service at Nazarene Church in Wickes, Arkansas

LESLIE GENEVIEVE DAVIS LANCASTER Leslie Genevieve Davis Lancaster, age 100, of Mena passed from this earth on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. She was born on February 9, 1918, in Lake Charles, LA, to Genevieve Jonte Davis and Leslie Lee Davis. She was married to James Lee Lancaster on May 19, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister, Eloise Pickel, and a daughter, Ann Lancaster Lee. She is survived by her son, Robert Lee Lancaster and wife, Susan, of Mena; son-in-law, Charles Lee; granddaughters, Genevieve Eckstein and Jacqueline Lee; and great-grandsons, Sidney and Ansel Eckstein, all of Dallas. Leslie lived all over the country growing up, as her father was a caretaker for the National Cemeteries in Nashville Tennessee, Saint Augustine, Florida, Pineville, Louisiana. She,

Jimmy, Bob, and Ann lived in Denver before moving to the Yocana community in 1959, where they had a farm. When she moved into town, she was very active in Church work, senior classes at the community college, and volunteer work in the hospital gift shop and at the Rich Mountain Visitor Center. She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church for many years and later attended Church of the Good Shepard and First United Methodist Church of Mena. She was a much respected and loved member of the community and will be missed greatly. She was instrumental in establishing the Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Mena and had been a resident there for almost 7 years. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Mena, AR.

TUFFY MCCONNELL Tuffy McConnell, age 79, of Mena, Arkansas, died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the family farm in Mena. He was born on Tuesday, July 18, 1939 to Charley and Bertha May Casey McConnell in Henrietta, Oklahoma. Tuffy believed family came first and was always there for them. He loved to talk and never met a stranger. He was a drywall finisher for over 35 years where he worked with his boys and family. Tuffy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Buford McConnell and two sisters, Joyce Garland and Shirley Mizner. Tuffy is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pat McConnell of Mena; his sons and daughters in law, Danny and Mona McConnell of Mena and Charley and Cathy McConnell of Mena; two daughters and son in law, Cindy and Scott Ely of Temecula, California and Carla Rendon of Waldron; his sister, Wanda Bush of Bakersfield, California; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of God on Highway 88 East. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena. Visitation will be Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are Danny McConnell, Charley McConnell, Scott Ely, Brandon McConnell, Connor McConnell, Aaron McConnell and Wilbert Yocum.

CAROL CUNNINGHAM RICHMOND Mrs. Carol Cunningham Richmond age 69 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Hot Springs, Arkan-

sas. Mrs. Richmond was born on September 21, 1948 in American Fork, Utah and was the daughter of the late Marion Eugene Cunningham and Lois Marie Woods Cunningham. She was a devoted wife to Mr. William “Bill” Richmond for 43 wonderful years. She enjoyed going to church and being active. Carol also loved spending time with family especially grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed doing Ballet with her best friend Ann Hatley. Always busy with cooking, gardening and reading. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her Husband William “Bill” Richmond of Mena, Arkansas. Daughter Renee Martin of Mena, Arkansas. Grandchildren Arian Robertson and husband Nick of Mena, Arkansas; Brittany Wheless and husband Devin of Mena, Arkansas; Hunter Martin of Mena, Arkansas. Great-Grandchildren Jeffery Richardson of Mena, Arkansas; Jaxon Robertson of Mena, Arkansas; Karsen Wheless of Mena, Arkansas. Mother Lois Marie Cunningham. Brother Barry Cunningham. SistersJane and Frankie Owens of Mena, Arkansas; Charlene and David Morris of Norman, Arkansas; Linda and Bob Weinheimer of Arizona. Sister-in-law Cathy Myers of Hatfield, Arkansas. Nieces and Nephews Valerie Oglesby of Waxahachie, Texas; Stephanie and Tommy Woody of Mt. Ida, Arkansas; Darrin and Zeta Lowe of Washington. She was preceded in death by her father Marion Eugene Cunningham. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church in Mena with Brother Phillip Hatley officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. Pallbearers will be David Brainerd, Phil Brainerd, David Donica, Jerry Smith, Jack Holland, and Larry Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Hunter Martin, Nick Robertson and Devin Wheless.

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Mena Art Gallery. She loved doing needlework, especially crocheting and quilting. She loved cooking for her family. Above all, she was a devout Christian. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be dearly missed. Survivors are Son Shelby Head and wife Mary Alice of Mena, Arkansas. Grandchildren Missy Tedford and husband John of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Chris Head of Mena, Arkansas; Kelly Mos and husband Darrell of Mena, Arkansas. Sister Della Davis of Mena, Arkansas. 5 Great-Grandchildren. Sister-in-law Shirley Patten of Medon, Tennessee. Many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother Curtis Patten and her sister Verna Cunningham. Graveside services were Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Dallas Cemetery with Brother Phillip Hatley officiating. Interment followed under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation was general. A special thank you to Rich Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation for being friends and becoming family of Grandma DoDo.

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DOLA MALESIA PATTEN HEAD Dola Malesia Patten Head, age 98, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Mena. She was born October 11, 1919 in Bolivar, Missouri to the late Zenith Patten and the late Susie Isabel Perdue Patten. She was united in marriage on May 19, 1937 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Mayo William Head. She worked for the Renova Shirt Factory, was a poultry grower and owned and operated Dola’s Hair Stylon. She was an accomplished musician and skilled artist. Dola was a charter member of the local Southwest Artist which is now

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GOVERNOR “READIS” HORN JR. Governor “Readis” Horn, Jr. passed peacefully from this life surrounded by family and stepped into heaven on July 17, 2018 at the age of 86. On January 27, 1932, Governor Readis Horn, Jr. was born in Belmont, Louisiana to Clara Skinner Horn and Governor Readis Horn, Sr. He spent his early years fox hunting with his father and tussling with his younger sister Olive and his baby brother Roland. During high school, he developed into a formidable opponent on the basketball court leading his team to the State Championship in May 1951 capturing the MVP and All-district forwards honors. The six-foot, three-inch forward joined the prestigious “400 Club” scoring baskets in droves and went on to score 606 points in a single season, compiling the highest season total in Calcasieu Parish history. Readis was offered a basketball scholarship to McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana but discovered that college was not for him. In 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served four years in London, England during the Korean Conﬂict. It was during this time that he developed a disdain for cold, dreary days and learned to

despise the rain. He married Patsy Bobbitt on November 23, 1957. After passing up an opportunity to play semi-professional baseball, he began hitchhiking from DeQuincy, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana to earn a diploma in welding after which he went to work for Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation in West Lake, LA. He worked from 1959 until he retired in 1997 as a boilermaker/welder. He was an avid squirrel hunter. Hambone, as he was called, and Festus, one of the best squirrel dogs in South Louisiana, walked many a mile through the woods of Beckwith and Bearhead creeks, with his faithful friend Buddy Odegar, and brought home a lot of game. He taught his boys how to hunt, navigate the woods and instilled in them a love of the woods and the sport. He also coached his children in baseball. He coached the West Pelican All-Star team to victory in 1976. Some of his players were Tracey “Hoss” Brown, Bill Brown, Scotty Groves, Ernie Horn, and Danny Lentz. Even at a young age, he sought after God praying for a good wife, children, and a nice home but it wasn’t until 1984 on Easter Sunday that he gave his heart and life to God. He attended the First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy for many years before moving to Mena, AR in 1999. Not being one to sit idle, Readis went to work for the First Baptist Church of Mena

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and developed a host of new friends including Brother David McCord, Pam Pena, Ruth Laws, and many others. When he wasn’t working at the church, you could find him working in his garden and his yard. He planted over 70 knockout roses at his home. He reluctantly retired from the First Baptist Church after 15 years of service this past February. He was a member of the Abundant Life UPC in Mena, AR where he attended faithfully. He often said he had two pastors in his life time, Reverend T.D. Cardwell and Reverend Jack Smith. He loved preaching, worshiping God, the Truth, and praying at the altar. He was a giant of a man with hands the size of anvils and a heart that was bigger still. It was said of him, “He was one of the good guys and his shoes will never be filled.” Readis leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 60 years Patsy Horn, four children, John Burnitt and wife Darlene of Magnolia, Texas, Jolene Broxson and husband Terry of DeQuincy, Louisiana, Ernie Horn and wife Tina of Chenier Perdue, Louisiana, and Dustin Horn and wife Elizabeth of Mena, Arkansas. ‘Paw Paw’ Readis will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren Michael Broxson (deceased), Alicia Guidry and husband David of DeQuincy, Louisiana, Cory Broxson and wife Denise of DeQuincy, Louisiana, Alan Burnitt and wife Lori of Flowood, Mississippi, Jonathan Burnitt and fiancé Thea O’Rouke

of Portland, Oregon, Ethan Burnitt of Spring, Texas, Chase Horn and wife Katelyn of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Katelyn Thomas and husband Mitch of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dustin D. Horn, II of Little Rock, Arkansas and Sophie Horn of Mena, Arkansas. He will also be missed by his great-grandchildren, Matthew Broxson, Emily Broxson, Sarah Guidry, Nick Guidry, Briana Broxson, Noah Broxson, Hudson Burnitt, Holton Burnitt, Madison O’Rouke, Tosh O’Rouke, and soon to be born Henley Grace Thomas. Readis is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation of family and friends will be received from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, July 19 at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Mena, Arkansas. Readis’ life celebration will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 20, at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church with Reverend Jack Smith and Reverend T.D. Cardwell ofﬁciating. Interment will be held at Belmont Cemetery in Belmont Louisiana at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 21. Serving as pallbearers during the memorial service are Chase Horn, Ethan Burnitt, Cory Broxson, John Burnitt, Ernie Horn, and Dustin Horn. Serving as pallbearers at the gravesite service are Alan Burnitt, Ethan Burnitt, Chase Horn, Terry Broxson, Ernie Horn, and Dustin Horn. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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MOMENTS FROM AMERICA’S HISTORY - A TRUE HERO

By Jeff Olson Hero" is a word commonly used, but perhaps too commonly these days. Of course, a definition of a hero can be found in the dictionary but it may be that the best definition to be found is from those whose lives have been touched in a positive and lasting way. I believe real heroes leave a legacy which encourages us to honor, emulate and perpetuate the sacred patrimony of integrity, virtue and principle which represent the best of humanity and America - and inspire us to aspire beyond our own capacities, limitations and fears. I would like to share with you a brief account of an ordinary young man with an extraordinary love of America. He is little-known (or unknown) to most of us, in part due to the passage of time, but nonetheless he is of immense importance because of his timeless example of courage and commitment to the cause of freedom which would ultimately define his life of only 24 years. Martin Treptow was a barber in Cherokee, Iowa when in 1917 he enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve his country. With World War I raging in Europe, he soon found himself part of the 168th Infantry of the 42nd Division, the famed Rainbow Division, headed for France. The 42nd was committed to defeating the Germans in the Second Battle of the Marne. In spite of the strafing machine gun fire and heavy artillery bombardment, the 168th achieved its objective. As the battle drew to an end, a messenger was needed to deliver an important word to one of the platoons. One hundred years ago this Sunday, July 29, 1918, Private Martin August Treptow, barber turned warrior, did not hesitate but grabbed the message and moved

out under fire. As he reached the platoon leader, Treptow was shot down by a hail of bullets. Later, in collecting Treptow’s personnel effects, a diary was found in his blood-stained shirt. Under the heading of "My Pledge," he had written: "America must win this war. Therefore I will work, I will save, I will sacrifice, I will endure, I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the issue of the whole struggle depended on me alone." Today we still face wars, but they are much more complex than earlier ones and they include a culture war with a greater myriad of battles than ever before. Treptow's pledge reflects transcendent values - moral clarity, selflessness, sacrifice, character and resolve. These need to resonate within each of us and become a reality through a stronger commitment to God, family, church and community - all needed to shore up America's weakened foundation. President Ronald Reagan, in his first inaugural address, referenced Martin Treptow's courage and legacy when he stated, "the crisis we are facing today..... [Requires] our best efforts, and our willingness to believe in ourselves and to believe in our

capacity to perform great deeds; to believe that together, with God's help, we can and will resolve the problems which now confront us. And, after all, why shouldn't we believe that? We are Americans." In the words of author

Bertolt Brecht, "Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes." America has had no such need, but only to recognize them, remember them, be inspired by them, and carry on their legacy.

GRACE RECEIVED Grace is our call and permission to walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. And when we truly receive the Grace of God in our lives it will produce a very specific kind of life. And one of the most important of the changes that Grace makes is that of forgiveness. There are no perfect human relationships, some seem so, but they are not. What makes them work is a heavy dose of the Grace of God lived out in human experience. Forgiveness is one of the aspects of the Christian life that is of critical importance. It is, in fact, the most obvious evidence of true Christian love! Those who do not forgive do not love. We may be wrong on some things and still be OK; we cannot be wrong about this! Jesus told the first disciples, and through them, us, that God forgives us, but we cannot receive forgiveness from Him unless we, as a way of life, extend that forgiveness to those in our lives who offend us… or those who seem to have offended us. Some offenses are more imagined than real. So what does it mean to forgive? Well, what it does not mean is that we file something away for future reference, for future use. What if He did that to us? We would all be in very serious trouble. Jesus said, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive their trespasses, neither will Father forgive your trespasses” (Mt. 6:14, 15). What part of this do we not understand? If we are not in fellowship with God this may be the reason! Pray! Ask the Father to show you if you are unforgiving. If you do, and if you really want to know He will show you! Again what does it mean to forgive? How do we do it? When Jesus prayed, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” He used a word that means to throw something away! Throw it away! Not for future recover, but thrown away without intention or ability to get it back. After all, that is what God does for us! He puts our sin and sins behind His back and remembers them no more.” Hezekiah, king of Judah, in a prayer of brokenness and repentance prayed “… You have cast all my sins behind your back.” (Isaiah 38: 17). The meaning is clear: When we recognize that we have sinned against God, and when we acknowledge it and turn from it He “puts our sins behind His back.” We have no chance at all before God apart from His forgiveness. Jesus said it very clearly, we have no chance at all before God unless we do as He has done “Father forgive them,” and as He has done we also are to do… must do! But how? I have a mantra of my own, and it does the job. We choose; God enables! When we choose to do the Godly thing, in all matters, God will enable us to do it. Love is a choice, hatred is a choice, forgiveness is a choice. And where real forgiveness is concerned this is they only really way. Things that come back simply were not dealt with properly. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens (enables) me,” (Phil. 4: 13) means what it says. But how often should we forgive? Until 70 times 7, means as many times as may be needed! One other thing: He expects us to forgive REAL offenses. The real ones are those that hurt us, and require the Grace of God in forgiveness. There are no perfect people, and no perfect relationships; those that work are those who have learned the lesson of forgiveness.

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State Capitol Week In Review also been a challenge. Since 2009, an average of 10% of new teachers did not return to the classroom after their ﬁrst year of teaching. An average of 31% did not return after 5 years. The Education Committee is taking all of this information into consideration as it develops recommendations for the next session. In the meantime, ADE has implemented several initiatives aimed at recruiting more teachers. There are currently 60,317 people in Arkansas with an active teaching licenses. However, during the last school year only 33,228 were employed as teachers. In an effort to bring more licensed teachers back to the profession, the number of required professional development hours have been reduced to 36 hours. Free online professional development is available

through the ArkansasIDEAS portal at http://ideas.aetn.org. There are 58 schools in the state partnering with colleges and universities to recruit more young people to the profession through a program called Teacher Cadets. Arkansas Teacher Cadets targets students with exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. It features a curriculum

based, hands-on approach which educates students how to become a successful teacher and enables them to put their knowledge to work through a classroom internship. There are also several ﬁnancial aid incentives including loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement for prospective teachers. Visit arkansased. gov to learn more.

FROM THE JUNGLE It’s amazing how changing jobs and relocating to a new town as an adult can be like changing schools when we were kids. You don’t know anyone. You don’t know how to get around. And, you don’t know which table you’re suppose to sit at during lunch. It can be a little intimidating.Or at least that’s what I’ve heard. I moved so many times I don’t know which town to call home. I was born in De Queen. I grew up in Nashville and graduated from NHS in ‘87. And then I loaded up the U-Haul and hit the road. I moved to Arkadelphia to attend college. OBU grad, but I’m not sure they want to claim me. I graduated and moved to north-central Missouri for grad-school,

BY JIM PINSON but I dropped out after a semester or two and moved back to Nashville. From there, I moved to the big city of Mineral Springs and shortly after that I moved to the even bigger city of Stephens. And, I know you know where that is. After Stephens, I moved to Prescott, Camden, back to Prescott and then back to Nashville in one year. Things settled down after that move, but I kept changing jobs so I wouldn’t get to comfortable. Well, today I ﬁnd myself in Mena at the Pulse and I feel pretty comfortable. I not familiar with everyone and I haven’t found everything, but it feels like home.

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The impact that teachers have on students is far-reaching and life-changing. If you have ever considered making a difference in the lives of Arkansas children, now is a perfect time. The Education Committee recently reviewed a report on teacher shortages in our state. The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) now says there is a critical shortage in 15 areas of study. These include Art, Chemistry, Computer Science, English/Language Arts, and Math. There is also a concern with the number of Arkansans enrolled in teacher preparation programs. The number of students studying to be a teacher has dropped from 6,161 in 2013 to 3,563 in 2018. That is a 42% decline. And keeping good teachers has

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ARKANSAS TAX-FREE HOLIDAY, AUGUST 4 AND 5

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use. Clothing accessories or equipment is an item worn on the person or in conjunction with clothing, including jewelry, handbags, and cosmetics. School supplies are items that are commonly used by a student in a course of study, including: backpacks, lunch boxes, and calculators. School art supplies include clay and glazes, paints, paintbrushes, sketch and drawing pads and watercolors. School instructional material includes reference books, reference maps and globes, textbooks and workbooks. For more information, visit the website www.dfa.arkansas.gov.

continue through Sunday, August 5th at 11:59 p.m. During the sales tax holiday, state and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of clothing and footwear if the sales price is less than $100 per item; clothing accessories and equipment if the sale price is less than $50 per item; school supplies; school art supplies; and school instructional materials. Clothing is any article of human wearing apparel suitable for general

LOCAL BLOOD DRIVES THIS WEEK J ohn Armitage of the Arkansas Blood Institute reported this summer has been a challenging time for blood collections in Arkansas and the institute is in need of donations of all blood types and Polk County residents can help this week by donating on Wednesday, July 25th from 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Mena Regional Health System and on Saturday, July 28th from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mena Wal-Mart. According to the Arkansas Blood Institute, someone needs blood, ev-

ery two seconds. However, there is a shortage of blood donations because only 10 percent of people who eligible to give blood actually do. Each donation can save the lives of up to three patients. Donors receive a free health screening and a free limited edition “Adventure” t-shirt. Donors must be at least 16-yearsold and weigh at least 125 pounds. Minors must have signed parental permission.

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OUACHITAS NEEDING VOLUNTEERS unteers during their monthly board meeting. Board members HSO President Neil Fosdick informed KENA that they need volunteers to foster animals, help at pet adoption events and transport animals to other locations around the country. HSO received a $55,000 grant from Pet Smart Charities on July 3rd to continue the society’s transport program. Volunteers also transport animals to pet adoption event in Hot Springs and Fort Smith. Anyone interested in fostering animals can contact the shelter at 479394-5682. The shelter manager, Tina Ball, must approve all foster homes before they start fostering animals. Board members voted to form a

committee to make recommendations to reduce the number of puppies that are currently being housed at the shelter. Currently, the animal shelter cannot accept any dogs or puppies because it is full. According to Michael Povey, there are 30 puppies currently at the shelter. Board members discussed holding a puppy adoption event in Mena and possibly lower the adoption fee during the event to help lower the number of puppies in the shelter. HSO Vice-President Dannie Bregman reported she plans to reach out to the area battered women shelters to see if they allow women to bring their pets when they are seeking shelter from an abusive relationship. She stated that according to research women are staying in abusive relationships because they won’t leave their pets. It was also pointed out that emer-

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family’s to keep their pets with them at the shelter. The HSO is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Board members are planning a special event but the date and times will be released at a later time. HSO will hold their annual Rummage Sale on October 5th and 6th and their annual Holiday Pet Food Drive in November and December. Adoption fees are $50 for cats, $75 for dogs 6-months to 6-years, $50 for dogs over 6-years, and $100 for puppies up to 6-months. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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NEW BOAT REGISTRATION LAWS REQUIRE PHYSICAL PROOF ew state laws to match federal N guidelines add an extra step to boat registration, but they may help

prevent fraud or theft. According to Act 694 of the 90th General Assembly of Arkansas that was passed in 2015, all boats registered in Arkansas must have verified proof of a valid hull identification number. Verification may be a legible printed photograph of the HIN plate with its number, or a legible pencil rubbing of the plate. A boat’s HIN is identical to the vehicle identification number on cars and trucks, both mark the vehicle or vessel with a unique number that can help prevent fraud and theft. There are about 200,000 registered boats in Arkansas, but following a search of the database the Department Finance and Administration discovered nearly 116,000 boats had

either missing or incorrect HINs. Captain Stephanie Weatherington is the boating law administrator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and she explained that the physical picture or rubbing would be left at the DFA ofﬁce to be mailed in and attached to the ﬁle for that boat. Owners of boats that do not have an HIN should contact Weatherington to work through the process of getting a new one issued. Using the boat’s make and year, she can track down the manufacturer and get a new number issued. If it is a homemade boat, Weatherington can issue a HIN after proper proof of construction. Weatherington said the two main things to look for when purchasing a boat is the HIN number on the outside of the back of the boat, right of the motor, and that the seller can give you a copy of their registration. She said if

these two requirements can’t be met, buyer should beware. Contact Weatherington with any

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PHOTOGRAPHY IS ART AT THE MENA GALLERY

by Barbara M. Tobias ood news for all shutterbugs: there is a new Photography Club starting at the gallery and there will be a series of photography classes as well. We are happy to report that many of the members of the new club are among our younger members, but they will welcome those of us with more years (and hopefully some knowledge to contribute) to join the fun. The club meetings are scheduled for 4 pm on the second Friday of each month, starting with Friday, August 10. The club founders are still working out the details, but under consideration is a speciﬁc location to photograph each month with the members bringing their results on thumb drives so they can be projected and all the members can join in making suggestions for improvements and/or congratulations. For more details about both the club and the classes, keep an eye on our website: www.MenaArtGallery.org or call our Executive Director, Whitney Espinoza, at 479-394-3880. Photography has long been a favorite medium at the gallery, and we welcome both the club and the classes.

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THURSDAY – 7/26/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 10:30 a.m. – Gator & Friends will be performing at The Mena Senior Center. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building. • 5:00 p.m. - Live gospel, old country and bluegrass music in the Daisy Room at 800 Janssen Ave. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. • 8:00 p.m. – Grannis Rodeo at the Grannis riding arena. Mutton Busting begins at 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY – 7/27/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – PCDC Board of Directors will meet in the MRHS Conference Room A. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

MONDAY – 7/30/18 • 12:00 p.m. – 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 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

SATURDAY – 7/28/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 9:15 a.m. – One Day vacation Bible School at the Hatfield Church of Christ. Hwy. 71 South. Registration is from 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Sears Grand Re-Opening Live Remote with KENA 104.1 FM • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Grannis Rodeo at the Grannis riding arena. Mutton Busting begins at 7:00 p.m. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-2430297 or 479-216-4606. SUNDAY – 7/29/18 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

TUESDAY – 7/31/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The driving portion of the driver’s test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority as long as road conditions are optimal, and the written portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. - T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 6 – 8 p.m. – Country and Gospel music is played at the Polk County Housing Authority Community Room. • 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD will meet for training at the Fire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue will meet at the Fire Department. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. WEDNESDAY – 8/1/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God.

• 6:15 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church offers Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. Clarices Room of Hope will not meet this Monday

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15 July 25, 2018

POLK COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE OFFERING “I FARM, NOW WHAT?” PROGRAM P

olk County Agriculture Agent, Joshua Yates announced the extension ofﬁce would be offering an “I Farm, Now What?” program beginning in August. He said the program is one-day a month for four-months, on Monday, August 13th, Monday, September 10th, Monday, October 8th, and Monday, November 5th at 5:30 p.m. each day. Yates said this program is designed for beginning farmers or those that are just now thinking about getting into farming, but everyone is invited, including those who have been farming for years. Yates said the topics that will be covered are Advocating for Agriculture, Ag Resource Day, Ag Technology Day and Certiﬁcation Day. He said they would discuss how to advocate for you, grazing management and alternative fencing on August 13th. On September 10th, they will discuss Marketing you and your farm and he’ll introduce you to your farm partners, including: Farm Credit, Farm Bureau, Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, NRCAS, Conservation Service, and more. On October 8th, participates will learn how to calibrate sprayers and seeders, how to use GPS units on the farm and how to safely use farm machinery. On November 5th, Yates will discuss the Natural State pre-conditioning program for beef cattle and conduct a beef quality

assurance overview. Everyone that participates in all four sessions will receive a special gift and certiﬁcate of accomplishment. The registration fee is $75 per person or $115 per couple. If may also sign up for one particular topic for $30 per session. Business sponsors and program fee funds will provide meals. The deadline to pre-register is Wednesday, August 1st. Contact the Polk County Extension ofﬁce 479-394-6018, to register or for more information.

Polk County Births at Mena Regional Health System

Erin and Courtney Gaston, of Cove, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born July 15th. Geneva Reidel, of Waldron, Arkansas, is the proud parent of a baby girl born on July 17th. Stephanie and Aaron Parsons, of Gillham, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on July 17th. Kylie Taylor and Robert E. Heath, of Smithville, Oklahoma are the proud parents of a baby girl born on July 17th. Rachel Tarkinton Wolf and Joshua S. Smith, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on July 20th.

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17 July 25, 2018

MENA DOWNTOWN PARTNERS SPONSOR CHRISTMAS IN JULY EVENT By Judy Thompson he second annual Christmas in July event brought not only shoppers to downtown Mena, but also children, other visitors and a very special guest. After a hot day Friday, the public was invited to cool off at the Melted Snowstorm compliments of the Mena Fire Department and City of Mena. Fire chief Steve Egger was on hand to make sure the hose cooled off 'kids' of all ages. Many people took time to relax on the sidewalks and listen to the sounds of old rock music, while occasionally feeling the cool spray. At the other end of the street, guests were enjoying a Night at the Gallery at the Mena Art Gallery.

Sales, store specials and door prize drawings continued on Saturday. Several members of the Cash Mob volunteered to help with children's activities and a very special guest was on hand. Santa took time from his summer vacation to visit and update his Naughty and Nice list. The Mena Downtown Partners/Arkansas Downtown Network sponsored the event.

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SHERIFF’S LOG The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of July 16, 2018 – July 22, 2018. 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. JULY 16, 2018 Report from a Mena man of the fraudulent use of a credit card by an acquaintance. Investigation continues. Report from complainants on Polk 14 and Polk 16 near Hatton of damage done to several mailboxes. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 370 near Board Camp of an unauthorized person in their residence led to a 14-year-old female being issued Juvenile Citations for Residential Burglary and Theft of Property. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Arrested was Stephen H. Hobbs, 31, of Mena, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. JULY 17, 2018 Report from complainant on Polk 48 near Potter of an unauthorized person on their property. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance on Harris Road near Hatfield. Deputies responded. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 252 near Grannis of the theft of $2,681.69 from a bank account. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Jeff N. Robinson, 48,

of Wickes, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. JULY 18, 2018 Report from Mena Regional Health System of an assault victim led to the arrest of Zackery A. Pelz, 27, of Mena, on Charges of Domestic Battery 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Arrested was Clara D. Ferguson, 43, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Arrested was Donathan L. Herron, 21, of Oden, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. JULY 19, 2018 Report from complainant on Rodgers Drive in Cove of being threatened by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 68 near Cherry Hill of an individual that refuses to return a welder and helmet, truck, tractor and trailer. The tractor and trailer were recovered. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. JULY 20, 2018 Report of a disturbance on Polk 176 near Mena. Deputies responded. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. JULY 21, 2018 Report of a disturbance on Polk 18 near Vandervoort led to the arrest of Katie Flood, 19, of Dequeen, on Charges of Disorderly Conduct and Assault 3rd Degree. Additional information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. JULY 22, 2018 Traffic stop on Polk 16 near Hatton led to the arrest of Devin N. Smith, 20, of Cove, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving. Traffic stop on Highway 375 West near Mena led to the arrest of Chris-

topher N. Robertson, 24, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving. A Citation for Public Intoxication was issued to James H. Martin of Mena. Report of a one-vehicle accident on Highway 8 East near Big Fork. Deputies responded. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Joshua D. Lacefield, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 21 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility. MENA POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR WEEK OF JULY 15, 2018 THROUGH JULY 21, 2018 FOLLOWS:

JULY 15, 2018 Douglas L. Carney, 50 was arrested on three outstanding warrants from Polk County. Charles Louis Grahn, 49, of Mena was arrested on three warrants from Polk County Sheriff and one from the Mena city police department. Aldeen Quillan, 47, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Polk County. Brayden Conner Smith, 18, of DeQueen was charged with DWI and driving left of center after a call from a local resident. Also charged in the incident with possession of liquor by a miner were Robert Wallace, 18, oi Cove and Monty Lloyd, 18, of Wickes. JULY 16, 2018 Liberty Poche, 39, of Mena Caitlyn Duncan, 19, both of Mena, were charged with forgery after they attempted to pass counterfeit cash at a local retail store. Tamari Puckett, 29, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shop-

lifting) after a call to a local retail store. She was later charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. JULY 17 & 18, 2018 A local man reported the theft of a bicycle from his porch at a local residence. It was later reported that he located the bicycle in his backyard. Report was taken of a dispute between a woman and her daughter. Case was referred to juvenile authorities. Report was made of an argument between a local couple. Case is pending interview of all suspects and witnesses and further investigation. JULY 19 & 20, 2018 Daniel Joseph Arceneaux, 24, of Mena was charged with public intoxication, resisting arrest, and second degree battery. The arrest followed a call regarding a noise complaint. Brian Dickinson, 36, was charged with obstructing governmental operations, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance. The arrest followed a routine traffic stop. Report was made of someone stealing a bicycle from the yard of a local residence. After investigation, the bicycle was located and the victim declined to press charges. JULY 21, 2018 John Fagan, 50, of Mena was arrested on a warrant from Mena Police. Althia Viola Shiflett, 43, of Cove was arrested on an outstanding warrant. David Leon Vaught, 37, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass after officers were called to a local retail store. He was also served an outstanding warrant for contempt of court for failure to pay fines and court costs. A local woman reported that she had been assaulted and harassed by her boyfriend. Case is pending location and interview of suspect.

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Books & Stuff (479) 234-5568, 410 Sherwood Ave. Mena, AR Clean and comfortable housing since 1969, No Pets. J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-216-3085 TFN Need your land cleared? Let me Mulch it for you! RC Customz Land Clearing, Mulching and More. Some services but not all include; fence lines, clearing of lots, and trenching. This is a great solution for clearing overgrowth while leaving desirable trees. We service both residential and commercial customers. For more information and estimates contact Russell Lane at 479-216-2976.

Dugan Lawn Care and Landscaping, providing quality lawn services at reasonable rates to residential and commercial customers for over 12 years. Let us do the work this season so you don’t have to. Schedules mowing, flower bed prep, brush hogging, seasonal planting, light drive way repair, fertilization, aeration, and much more. Cal for a free estimate 479-394-2699

Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting, home repair, decks, privacy fences, fence rows, underpinning, etc. Also lawn and garden work. Call 479-2161101 or 479-216-2299

Is This Your Space? List your next event here! We have great rates and our paper is widely read. Get noticed in the Pulse! Come by our office at 1168 Hwy 71 South in Mena or call us during the week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 479-243-9600. This Spot is Waiting for You!

Yard Sale July 26th & 27th from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Parking lot of Hatfield First Baptist church. Clothes, shoes, household items and much more.

General household duties, cooking and running errands. It’s light duty work. 6 hours, 5 days a week. Must have valid driver’s license. NONSMOKER. 479-216-7206

Private Care: I will care for those who are no longer able to care for themselves; providing Showers and personal care. I will do some light housekeeping; like sweeping, mopping, dishes after meal preparation. Call 479-216-6284; 5 hours.

Cossatot River School District is seeking applicants for a Director of Instruction. Interested applicants should submit applications to Jim Tankersley, Superintendent. 130 School Drive Wickes, AR 71973 or contact him at 870-3857101.

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Mena Water Utilities is currently seeking applications for a Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator/Trainee. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Must have a Water and Wastewater Distribution Licenses or be able to obtain them in a reasonable period of time. Commercial driver’s License preferred. Applicant should be self-motivated; mechanically inclined; and be able to work some weekend, evenings and holidays. Duties are typically performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Occasional heavy lifting is required. Knowledge and ability to operate a backhoe and a tractor is preferred. All candidates are subject to a drug screen and background check. Mena Water Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mena Water Utilities offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Application deadline will be Friday August 10, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Applications can be picked up and returned to Mena Water Utilities at 701 Mena Street or to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services on the UARM Campus.

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This beautiful princess only weighs 9 pounds and has gorgeous tan & white fur. She was born 05/03/2010. She is great with dogs and children. Lily is house trained. Lily wants a home where she can be treasured like the jewel she is! She qualifies for our Golden Paws program. Give us a call. You’ll be glad you did! OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org •

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