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Stevenson Named Senior Chair of Union Bank of Mena

[ SUBMITTED ] Union Bank Shares, Inc. and it’s wholly owned subsidiary, the Union Bank of Mena, announced at its July board meeting that Ed Stevenson, who has served as Chairman of the Board of D irectors of both companies since 1990, has assumed the role of Senior Chairman. D avid Maddox has been named Chairman

Wildlife Center Receives Two Injured Bald Eagles for Rehabilitation

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Acorn School Completes Nearly $1 Million Safe Shelter BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

After completing multiple campus improvement projects, the Acorn campus of the Ouachita River School D istrict is poised for continued growth in the 2016-2017 school year. The most recently completed project is the 60 ft. x 62 ft. safe shelter that was built on campus. Superintendent Jerry Strasner said the $982,984.96 project will not only provide safety for students and faculty, but also the CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Chamber Partnering to Host Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run BY LEANN DILBECK• editor@mypulsenews.com

This year will mark the 41st year for an annual event that is responsible for bringing hundreds of tourists and pumping thousands of dollars into the local community each year. The event that was founded by Mark Campbell and his company Street & Performance is the Q ueen Wilhelmina Rod Run. Campbell passed last year but

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Potter Constructing New Fire Station BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Potter V olunteer Fire D epartment is building a new station that will allow for more training room and extra bays to hold their equipment. Potter Fire Chief V ernon Wells has been with the department for several years and explained that the old building is simply, “run down.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Two bald eagles are being rehabilitated by local rehabiltator, Tommy Young, after being found with injuries. While the adult female (on right) suffers a fractured wing, the juvenile female (on left) is a victim of zinc poisoning. Learn more about these two national symbols and the funding and care needed for their complete rehabilitation on page 9 of this issue.

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Faith Missionary Baptist Offers BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com Adult VBS

aith Missionary Baptist Church in Mena will host an adult V BS this week, although, they’ve created a twist. V BS stands for V ery Brief Seminars and will include two 30-minute seminars nightly this Thursday thru Saturday, July 28th thru 30th. Each night, beginning at 6:30 p.m., dinner will be served and there will be a lot of fun to be had. You pick the seminars you wish to attend. Seminar topics include Parenting, Marriage, D ivorce, How to live a Christian single life, Addiction, and D epression. Childcare will be provided. Everyone is invited to attend the unique event at Faith Missionary Baptist Church on Highway 8 West in Mena. For more information, call the church at 479-394-5294.

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orthside Church of Christ in Mena has a new minister, following the passing of longtime minister, Austin Emery. Jeremy Jones has taken the helm after moving here in June of this year with his wife of 20 years, Stephanie. The couple comes from Celeste, Texas, where he served as pastor since 2010. Jones has ministered for a total of 18 years including locations in Oak Ridge, Texas and Oklahoma Christian. Jones said of ministering, “This is something I’ve always wanted to do; something I’ve always known I needed to do.” Jones is a graduate of Brown Trail School of Preaching and attended Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma. The couple has three children and two grandchildren. “Being Biblically sound in teaching and preaching and delivering his messages with sincerity and love is of utmost importance,” said church member, Clarence Barnes. “Once you meet him, you will see that he is friendly, personable and passionate about the work of Christ in our community and he is motivated to help the Kingdom grow.” The Jones family is excited to be in Mena and looks forward to getting to know more of the people here. Northside Church of Christ invites everyone to meet their new minister. Bible classes begin each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., with worship services at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday evenings, they have Bible study discussions at 6 p.m. and ednesdays at p.m. Their office hours are Monday thru ednesday, a.m. – 12 p.m. They can be found online at www.northsidecofc.org or call them at 479394-2036. In-home Bible studies can also be requested.

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ena High School JAG Program was recognize d by National JAG ( Jobs for America’s G raduates) for being a Peak Performing Program. Mena excelled in two areas - positive outcomes and full-time placement. National JAG has a network of 32 states and over 1,000 classrooms. Only 116 JAG programs were recognize d for being Peak Performing Programs. Mena JAG was also recognize d for exceeding the “5 of 5” Performance Outcomes Standards for the Class of 2015, including graduation rate, employment rate, positive outcome rate, full-time jobs rate and full-time placement rate. Karen Purvis, JAG Specialist, was awarded by the National JAG the honor of Outstanding JAG Specialist for Outstanding AchieveJanuary 6, 201 ment in fully implementing the JAG model and achieving extraordinary outcomes for the JAG program participants. She also presented a Best Practices Workshop at the National Training Seminar. Purvis is a JAG Specialist and teaches Business Education at Mena High School. These awards were presented at the JAG National Training Seminar July 2016.

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of the Board of the Union Bank of Mena and John Stevenson has been named as Chairman of the Board of Union Bank Shares, Inc. Maddox has served as D irector of the Union Bank of Mena and Union Bank Shares since November of 1981, and has served as V ice Chairman of Union Bank Shares since August of 01 . e is an attorney in Mena with the law firm of Maddox and Maddox. Maddox has been past president and member of the Mena Lions club, past Chairman of the Polk County Library Board and presently serves as Polk County Civil attorney. He has served in leadership capacities with the Arkansas Bar Association as noted by serving as Special Justice on the Arkansas Supreme court on two separate occasions. His civic duties include board member of the Southwest Artists, former Adjunct Professor teaching both Principles of Banking and Principles of Real Estate at Rich Mountain Community College. He is currently a trustee and member of Christ Community Fellowship Church. Maddox is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas Law School, and Oden High School. John Stevenson has served as D irector of Union Bank Shares, Inc. September of 00 . e is currently the hief inancial fficer for Terra nergy artners, an oil and gas xploration and roduction ompany, in ouston, Texas. e has worked in the banking and corporate sectors in a variety of finance roles for years. e is a graduate of Southern Methodist niversity, The harton School of Business at the niversity of Pennsylvania , and Mena High School. Philip Hensley President and CEO of Union Bank Shares said; “I was born and raised in Mena and have known these three men for many years. They are true examples of our company’s philosophy of hometown banking at its best. Banking has changed over the years but one area that has not changed is banking is still about relationships you form with your customers and the loyalty to our community that we make this the best place to live.” The nion Bank of Mena is the largest bank in olk ounty based on deposits and loans outstanding generated locally. It is wholly- owned by Union Bank Shares, which also owns the First National Bank in Paris, Arkansas and is one of the 50 largest bank holding companies in Arkansas based on deposits.

Shears Beauty Salon Welcomed into Chamber of Commerce

Interact Passing of the Torch Incoming Interact President Clint Buck takes the torch from outgoing President, Rachel Stacks, and gifts her with a wooden jewelry box for her dedication and hard work as leader of the club. Not only did Stacks serve as President, she also launched the club that is a junior extension of the Mena/Polk County Rotary Club, last year. Stacks graduated Mena High School in May and intends to pursue a degree in college.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 21, 2016 to welcome Shears Beauty Salon into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce membership. Shears Beauty Salon is located at 410 Sherwood Avenue #6 in Mena. Shears currently offers cuts, styles, manicures, pedicures, and more. Contact them at 216-2358.

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

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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.

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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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Lioness Auction to be Held

The Mena Lioness will host their annual benefit auction this Thursday, July 28th, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event is being held in a new location this year, the Mena Lions Clubhouse on Highway 71 South. The laid back affair will include a meal and great desserts with an auction to follow. Tickets are 35 per person and can be purchased at nion Bank, Arvest Bank, Shelter nsurance, or any Lioness or Lions member. All proceeds will benefit local charities.

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expressed to the family that it was very much his desire to see this community tradition continue. His loss has been deeply felt within the Rod Run community and the family recognize d that it would be necessary to bring in community partners to guarantee the longevity of the event. The Mena/ Polk County Chamber of Commerce was approached in 2015 with the opportunity to become a partner of the event and made the decision during its July 2016 board meeting to make the commitment to help ensure that this community tradition continues. With limited resources, the board did make the determination to discontinue the Ouachita Fall Festival event and to reinvest those resources into the continuation of the annual Rod Run event. The Chamber will now work “hands on” with the “Mena Bunch,” a group of dedicated volunteers who have worked with Street & Performance owners Mark and Lisa Campbell for almost four decades in hosting and organizi ng the event that is described as being much like a “family reunion” for participants. ampbell confirmed that Mena’s Advertising romotion ommission will continue to host the Saturday night street dance that has been a welcomed addition to the event. Paula Bailey, Executive D irector for the Chamber said in a statement, “The hamber is excited about the future possibilities of the Annual ueen ilhelmina Rod Run event and are looking forward to being part of such a great event.”

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Polk County Cattlemen’s Association Acorn Safe Shelter Hosts Successful Dessert Auction

Cattleman Farrell Cole plays auctioneer for the annual Polk County Cattlemen’s Pie and Dessert Auction. The event raises money each year for county youth to show beef cattle at the fair and also for their yearly scholarship program. This year the event raised more than $3,700, with the highest selling cake going for $200.

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community, and give the music department a nice, large area to practice in. Strasner reported that the project came in around $13,000 under budget. “We had all the right folks working on PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK it. Everybody did very well,” said Strasner. The school district saved money over to pay their part of the project, $349,958.25 and the rest, $653,026 was paid by FEMA. School architect Craig Boone and Ashley G arris at Western Arkansas Planning wrote and submitted the grant that was secured. Because of the grant and the district saving money for a year, they were able to build the structure debt free. Not only will the shelter hold around 600 people, it will also be available to the community. “If the tornado sirens go off, it will automatically open the doors on the safe room,” said Strasner, providing extra safety to the community during hours when the school is closed. In fact, the shelter was put to use during a recent storm. Strasner explained that he and other faculty were on campus last week when high winds came through and the electricity went out. He said a teacher from Tyler, Texas was driving down Highway 71 during the storm and when she saw the school she thought they must have a safe haven. And sure enough, they did. She was thankful and the shelter kept them all safe. “The emergency lighting worked well when the power went out,” said Strasner. Besides providing safety, the music department will be able to use the room for band and choir. Music director V alerie Couch is really excited to be able to have the room for her budding band and choir program. “We’re always trying to improve safety. It’s good to know that we have a place to get in from the storms and take shelter. It’s reassuring that we have that on campus for all the kids and adults, and for the community. The fact that it doubles as a place for our kids to have music classes is great. e had a need for that. The safe shelter will fill several needs we have and I feel grateful,” smiled Strasner.

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wo of the nation’s national birds are being cared for by local wildlife rehabilitator Tommy Young, of the Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center. Of the pair of bald eagles, one is a juvenile and the other is an adult. Both were brought to young in signs of distress and both are in desperate need of sponsors to insure their rehabilitation and release back into the wild. The most recent to come to Young is the adult. It was found at Circle C Ranch outside of Mena. The owners of the ranch, Richard and Lisa Campbell said the eagle has lived there full time for about ten years and they recently noticed a problem. After Young retrieving the injured bird, he discovered that the elbow of the bald eagle had been damaged by a predatory animal such as a bobcat. “It looks like a bobcat bit it in the elbow joint and fractured it in a couple of places, both above and below the elbow,” Young explained. He said that he has already inserted titanium pins in the fractures and the healing process is already beginning. The juvenile bald eagle that Young is currently caring for has been confirmed by blood testing to be suffering from zinc poisoning and will lose every feather on her body. The 2 ½ month old baby eagle was found swimming in Lake Ouachita with many damaged feathers and brought to Young in hopes of saving it. He said the mother of the eagle was probably getting ‘sucker fish’ from the lake and feeding it to her young. The fish eat off the bottom of the lake, where zinc collects, and passes it on when the bird digests their meal. Much of the zinc in the lake is thought to have come from old zinc mines in the area. For treatment, Young wishes to perform ‘imping,’ or replacing feathers, on the juvenile; however, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would like for him to let the feathers fall out and new ones grow in naturally. As the governing authority, Young complies and will wait it out and care for the young bald eagle over the next year, at least. He hopes to be able to release the adult this fall. Part of Young’s job includes informing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within 24 hours of receiving a bird of prey, especially a bald eagle. They track Young’s inventory of birds of prey and sometimes advise him on how to care for the injured. However, they give no funding to Young or his wildlife hospital. Some of their requirements include blood tests and x-rays of the injured birds of prey… tests that cost Young $1,100 each time. He has taken both bald eagles in his possession to have those tests run and has submitted the results to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The testing has almost drained his accounts that are used for the daily operations of the wildlife hospital. This is Young’s busiest time of year when dozens of animals are brought daily for rehab services. Both eagles are in need of sponsorship to continue their care. Donations are always accepted and appreciated by Young. Monetary donations can be made by mailing to: P.O. Box 1881, Mena, AR 71953. Or, direct bank drafts can be sent to Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center accounts at either Union Bank of Mena or Bear State Bank. Non-monetary donations are also needed. Many of the supplies needed can be purchased at the Farmer’s Co-op in Mena and left for Young to pick up. For more information, contact Young at 479-437-3750. January 6, 201 As a 501(c)3 organization, all donations are tax deductible.

Local Students Graduate from UALR LITTLE ROCK, AR -- Local students are among the spring 2016 graduates of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. They include: Ruairi Fox of Mena, Ark., Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Kasandra Moe of Mena, Ark., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Cari Sharp of Mena, Ark., Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Lee Smith of Mena, Ark., graduate certificate in Superintendency With about 11,000 students and 100 programs, UALR offers learning, research, service, social and career opportunities that can only be found at a metropolitan university located in Arkansas’ capital city.

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July 27, 2016

PEOPLE OF PRINCIPLE! OR PEOPLE OF OPINION? Strange way to begin something…different titles. And they are different. And each of these titles raises questions that Christians must answer…soon…not because I say it, but simply because that is the way it is. So what is a “principle?” Are principles important? Are we a people of principles or a people of opinions? Are we for sale? Webster defines principle as “a fundamental truth upon which others are based.” Good starting place. People of Principle have discovered things that are true and have bound themselves to those truths. They will not consider that compromise may offer a more palatable solution. People of principle know that they will never be in the majority whether it be politics or “religion” or business or how to raise children or almost any other issue. They are not “issue-oriented;” they are “is it right” oriented. Once they discover the “right” they are fixed. And they will never be popular. Neither will they change. The most principled man (yes, Jesus referred to Himself as “son of MAN”) who ever walked this little planet was Jesus Christ. He never compromised Truth no matter the consequences. Jesus was, and People of Principle must be, concerned with Truth and never with consequences. Unfortunately, we live in a time and place (and are we part of it?) in which consequences have become the major consideration. And those “consequences” are mostly “will it work for ME.” It is getting harder and harder to find folks whose only concern is whether or not a thing is right. But if principles are not opinions then where do they come from? Are we born with something in our brains to tell us what is right or wrong, good or evil? Maybe so, to a degree, but the major thing in knowing what is right or wrong, good or evil, comes from a document that God Himself gave to us and has miraculously preserved over the years just for our benefit. Cultures do not survive where there are no absolutes, no principles to live by. And a wrong set of principles can be destructive, and perhaps even more so, than no principles at all. America has been a good place for Christians for many years. We brought the principles of the Word of God here and, for the most part, sought to implement and live by those principles. And God blessed us. No politician can “make America great again.” No! The “secret” of America’s greatness seems to have been lost to almost everyone, but, there are a few who still understand, whose hearts are broken by the incredible change from Principle to Opinion, from Truth to “will it work for me.” The “secret” (?) to America’s greatness has always been, and always will be, the touch of God upon us, and that touch came because we understood that we are His and that we are responsible to the Truths of His Word. And, lest we forget, the First of His Truths is this one: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.” The incredible thing about Truth is this: it stands whether anyone believes it or not. So will He. The grand question is “will we?” My name is Gene Stacks and I approve of this message.

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The existing station has been used since the inception of the department in the mid-1970’s. The department has grown beyond the current 30 ft. x 50 ft. wooden structure and is excited to have a new 50 ft. x 60 ft. building, constructed of steel. The new station will sit just around the corner from the current station, which is located behind the old livestock barn in Potter. Wells said the new department will include three bays to hold their equipment, which includes two engines, a tanker, and three brush trucks. It will also house a training/meeting room, an office, and rest rooms. The building will also be wheelchair accessible, something the current station does not have. Wells expects the project to only take a couple of months. “We’re expecting steel around the middle of this week,” said Wells. Once the steel arrives, he expects it will take about three weeks to have the structure built, including the steel siding and roof. After that, the department will decide on interior wall materials, such as sheetrock Potter Volunteer Fire Chief Vernon Wells stands on the recently poured foundation of the new Potter Fire Station. Wells said they or paneling. hope for the construction to be complete within the next couple of months. Potter Volunteer Fire Department has been saving money for a new station for several years PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK and are thankful to see the plan come to fruition. “We’ve been struggling about five years to save enough money to build a new station,” said Wells. “Potter has been really good supporters to us. They pay their dues and attend our fundraisers well.” Over the last five years, the department was able to save for a $20,000 down payment and took a loan at the bank to pay the rest. Wells explained that the $42,500 borrowed, will take five years to repay. “We’ve had real good feedback from the community about the new building. A lot of people at the fish fry this year were interested and gave good donations for it,” Wells said. The Potter Volunteer Fire Department currently has around 14 personnel including firefighters and first responders. Their membership in Potter includes approximately 600. Membership into the department costs $40 per year. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or a member, contact Chief Vernon Wells at 479-243-5377.

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WILLIAM BUCK WHITE, SR. William Buck (Bill) White, Sr. of Mena, Arkansas died in Mena, Arkansas on July 22, 2016. He was born on October 20, 1930 in Anniston, Missouri to Thomas Barbee White and Edna Nora Black White. Bill was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa Bill, papa, papa-de-bill and friend. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Mena where he served as a deacon. He retired after 30 years in the propane gas business in Scott, Polk and Montgomery Counties, and then worked for seven years for the

Polk County Road Department. He was a member of the Pinecrest Cemetery Board for over 40 years, and worked for many years on call to assist families at the cemetery. He was also a member of the Dallas Valley Volunteer Fire Department. He liked to garden, and was an avid bird watcher. He loved his family, and enjoyed time with them. Bill loved to laugh, and was known for his great sense of humor. He was a hardworking man of integrity, honesty, and dependability. He was preceded in death by, his parents, Thomas Barbee White and Edna Nora Black White; his oldest son, William Buck White, Jr; his brothers, Barbee Larkin White, Thomas White, Marion White, George White, J.C. White, and Terry White; his sisters, Virginia Pearl White, Alma White Arington, and Amanda White

Pearson. He is survived by, his wife and the love of his life of 64 years, Peggy Ann Taff White; sons, Marshall White and wife Linda of Lone Star, Texas, Tom White and wife Judi of Mena, Arkansas, and John White and wife Rita of St. James, Missouri; his 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of Bill’s life was on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Mena with Brother Garry Garrett and Brother Ray Peoples officiating. Interment followed in the Pinecrest Memoral Park, immediately following the service under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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Family and friend’s visitation will be Monday, July 25, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory can be made to Pinecrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Heather Handley, Stephanie McClurg, John Carl White, Kara Whie, Amber White Hendrickson, Kyle Hendrickson, Abbi White Peoples, Ray Peoples, Adria Manuel, Leah Hughley, David Restine, Kay Sebo, Jason Restine, Margaret Graham, Jeremy Restine, and Jennifer Ferguson. Honorary pallbearers were, past and present members of the Pinecrest Cemetery Board.

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POLK COUNTY BIRTHS

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AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM V i r g i ni a a nd Thoma s Y a nd ell, of U mp i r e, a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y b oy, b or n on J uly 1 7 th.

Wilson and Tanya Kennedy request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Autumn Nichole Kennedy to Jarod Ray Standridge, son of Jimmy and Lisa Standridge on Friday, August 5, 2016. The ceremony will take place at First Baptist Church, 811 Port Arthur, at 7:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to attend.

S usa n a nd D er r i ck G a g e, of Mena , a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y g i r l, b or n on J uly 1 9 th. L a ur en a nd J er emy Thoma s, of Cov e, a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y b oy, b or n on J uly 1 9 th. A ma nd a a nd I sr a el A la med a , of Cov e, a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y g i r l, b or n on J uly 2 0 th. Cor ey H owa r d a nd I sa a c Ca i n, of Mena , a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y g i r l, b or n on J uly 2 1 st.

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A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him to his study and said to him, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your bible a little and get your hair cut and we’ll talk about it.” After about a month the boy came back and again asked his father if they could discuss use of the car. They again went to the father’s study where his father said, “Son, I’ve been real proud of you.

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but you didn’t get your hair cut!” The young man waited a moment and replied, “You know Dad, I’ve been thinking about that. You know, Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair, and even Jesus had long hair....” To which his father replied....”Yes, and they WALKED everywhere they went!”

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Thursday, 7/28 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s arket at the Mena Depot. 30 a.m. otary Clu of ena Polk County will meet at Papa’s e ican af . all isa artin or arles Pitman for more info. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of t e Pol ounty ibrary is open. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at ig way est, one mile from ouise ur am. • 00 p.m. th treet inistries will have a free dinner and fellows ip in t e t treet in istries building. •5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s eeting at t e AB lub across from opping Bloc , wy, , ., ena. or . •5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers will meet at allas Avenue Baptist urc Family ife en ter. all for more information. •6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in t e aisy oom at anssen Ave Florist. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at aint Agnes urc Paris all. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the AB lub, wy , ., ena. or .

•2:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Feed the Critters eeting place isitor enter. •2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the AB lub, wy , ., ena. or . •3:15 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Kick & Pick nor el e uipment provided. ini mum age is . eeting place andbar Par ing Lot. 00 p.m. nited ethodist outh roup at t e First nited et odist urc in ena. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at aint Agnes urc Paris all. onday, •12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. •6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair & Rodeo meet ing at t e Fairgrounds. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American egion Building, wy ., Acorn. •6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First nited et odist urc . v eryone is welcome. •6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD business and training meeting. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the AB lub, wy , ., ena. or . •7:00 p.m. – Potter RVFD will meet at t e Fire tation. •7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD will meet at t e Fire ouse. •7 00 p.m. ena m lem Clu will meet at t e l s odge. Tuesday, 8/2 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s arket at the Mena Depot. •8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community en’s reakfast at t e First nited et odist urc in ena. •10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family ission is open in t e t treet inistries Building. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art allery, ena t. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at ena event ay Adventist urc , Pol Fairground oad , ena. . a e ut avail able. All are welcome. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at ig way est one mile from ouise ur am. 2 00 p.m. 00 p.m. The at eld ranch Library will be open. •5:00 p.m. - T.O.P.S. will meet in t e nion Ban ommunity oom for weig ins followed by a meeting. •6:00 p.m. – Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 646 will meet at t e imetree. For more info, call enry an odara at . •7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD will meet for training at t e Fire ouse. •7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue will meet at t e Fire epartment. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First nited et odist urc , t Port Ar t ur. or . Wednesday, 8/3

•The Emergency warning sirens will be test ed in atfield, ic es, rannis, andervoort, ove, and ena at noon. •11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charm Quilters will meet at t e Free ill Baptist urc on t e cor ner of Petros and erry t. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open. p.m. The ena First nited ethodist Church id will meet. •6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting will be eld at wy ., ena. •6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at t e out side urc of od. • 00 p.m. egeneration outh inistries egenerating t is eneration at ena urc of od wy ast. indergarten •6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids ru t rade ollide out inistry t ru t rades and Adult Bible tudy at allas Avenue Baptist urc . •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the AB lub, wy , ., ena. or . •7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into t e at olic Fait begins in t e Paris all of t. Agnes at olic urc at t t. o cost or obligation. veryone is invited. all or for more info.

F T P T CHURCH Bible School, onday, uly Friday, uly a.m. p.m. ildren entering st t ru entering t rades. For Pre egistration Form, all or regis ter onday, uly t . •SONWEST ROUNDUP Vacation Bible School at atton Baptist urc , uly , p.m. Ages and up. all or . acation i le chool at oncord Baptist urc in In , A on aturday, uly t , at a.m. For more info, call aren oss or email dena ross gmail.com. •WICKES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Vacation Bible School from p.m. p.m. on August st and ending on August , . Ages t roug t e completion of t e t grade are invited to attend. all for registration forms. ou can also register on August st. • acation i le chool at alem Baptist urc , Pol un ley , Pre t ru t rade. uly t t , p.m. p.m.

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Friday, 7/29 •8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at t e orrow treet ousing Aut ority om munity oom unless t e roads are wet. ritten tests are given at p.m. •9:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Old Fashioned Fishing eeting place andbar Par ing ot. •10:30 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Compass Crash Course eeting place is itor enter. • 2 00 p.m. The ions eetings are eld in t e ions lub ouse on ig way out . •2:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Snorkeling Exploration inimum age is . eet ing place ow ater Bridge below t e isitor enter. •3:15 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Lost and Found eeting place Falls ay se Area. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meet ing at ic es First Baptist urc . nd treet, ic es. •7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band at Ameri can egion in Acorn. . admission. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the AB lub, wy , ., ena. or . Saturday, 7/30 •7:00 a.m. – Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s arket at the Mena Depot. •9:00 a.m. – ABATE Fun for all Ride to Talihina. eeting at t e corner by Atwood’s and leaving at am. ating lunc at t e ateful ussy. Bi es, tri es and cars veryone is wel come. •9:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Kick & Pick nor el e uipment provided. inimum age is . eeting place ow ater Bridge below t e isitor enter. •10:30 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park eet and reet eeting place egacy oom in isitor enter. •2:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Snorkeling Exploration inimum age is . eet ing place ow ater Bridge below t e isitor enter. •3:15 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Duplication Exploration eeting place egacy oom in isitor enter. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American egion Building, wy ., Acorn. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the AB lub, wy ., ena. or . •9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – Vandervoort Dance at the Vandervoort Picnic Grounds, featur ing ator Friends. admission ages ildren must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds go to ne t years t of uly ele bration. Sunday, 7/31 •9:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Snorkeling Exploration inimum age is . eet ing place ow ater Bridge below t e isitor enter. •10:30 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park arth e ur Family Tree eeting place ildlife iewing Area in isitor enter.

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See inside for important back to school dates and information!

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“More than a school, we are a family. A place to belong!”

Arkansas: AUG 6-7

OKLAHOMA: AUG 5-7

First Day of School

August 15th Cossatot River School District Mena Public Schools Ouachita River School District August 22nd Rich Mountain Community College

• AdvancED Accredited • AP Courses

ACORN ELEMENTARY

• RMCC Courses tuition free for our students • Small, Safe, Caring, Family Environment

Archery • Basketball Baseball • Cross Country Golf • Rodeo • Softball Tennis • Track & Field Trap Shooting

Babies, Children, Men’s and Women’s Apparel Gifts and Accessories

End of Summer Sale

NO SALES TAX

Saturday August 6 & Sunday August 7

Medical & Mental Health Services Available at the ORSD Wellness Center located on the Acorn Campus

Acorn Campus:

Extended Hours:

Elementary Office: 479.394.4833 Donna Reyer

479-394-4864

High School Office: 479.394.5544 Shannon Lyle

10am-4pm (Aug.6) & 1pm-4pm (Aug. 7)

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ORSD Wellness Center: 479.394.2932 District Line

Oden Campus:

Ode Maddox Elementary Office 870.326.4311 Davelynn Lane High School Office 870.326.5522 William Edwards II

Acorn & Oden Important Dates: 6th Grade Parent Meeting

August 11 @ 5:30 pm

Annual Public Meeting

August 11 @ 6:00 pm

Open House

August 11 @ 6:30 pm

Superintendent’s Office 479.394.2348 Jerry Strasner

KINDERGARTEN 4 ct. dry erase markers, 4 boxes 24 ct. regular size crayons, 2 boxes leene , small P A I sc ool bo , lmer’s glue stic s, plastic poc et folder, 1 box of Ziploc Bags (Girls: Quart size, Boys: Gallon size), 1 bac pac wit c ild’s name on it *pencils will be supplied* FOR REST T T folding indermat and towel oth with child’s name written on it. Please do not send: PILLOWS, STUFFED ANIMALS, OR MAT COVERS! FOR CHANGING: 1 complete change of clothes with child’s name on each article in a large ip loc ag. FIRST GRADE 2-24 count crayons, 1 pair Fiskar scissors, 2 large pkgs #2 pencils, 1 small plastic sc ool bo , lmer’s glue stic s, plastic poc et folder SECOND GRADE 1 small pencil box, 1 box crayons, 48-#2 wood pencils, 1 pair scissors, 1 pkg cap erasers, 6 glue sticks, 1 spiral notebook, 1 plastic folder, 1 composition notebook (wide-rule), 3 boxes Kleenex, 1 box quart baggies, 1 pkg antibacterial wipes, No roll backpacks THIRD GRADE 5 pkg (24 ct) pencils (made in USA), crayons or markers, 2 glue sticks, Fiskar scissors, supply box, pencil top erasers, 2 boxes Kleenex, 3 composition notebooks (wide rule), 1-(1 subject) spiral notebook, 2-(1 in.) 3 ring binders, 1 pencil bag for binder, 1 plastic folder with prongs, Germ-x, Girls: 1 box gallon slider baggies, Boys: 1 box quart slider baggies FOURTH GRADE 3 pkg (24 ct) pencils, 1 pencil bag, pencil top erasers, colored pencils, 2 glue sticks, highlighter (any color) 2 boxes Kleenex, 2 spiral notebooks (1 subject - wide-rule), 2 composition notebooks (wide-rule) FIFTH GRADE 2 composition notebooks, 1 spiral notebook, 2 (1 in.) binders, 48 #2 wood pencils (made in USA), Kleenex, hand sanitizer, 2 pkgs binder dividers, cap erasers, 2- (3 hole) pencil bags for binder, colored pencils

LOUISE DURHAM ELEMENTARY

KINDERGARTEN Please label all of your c ild’s supplies wit is er name. Bring all labeled supplies to Open House. pair of c ildren’s scissors Fis ars preferred , inder mat way fold (red and blue preferred), 1 pkg regular size #2 yellow WOOD pencils, 4-4oz bottles of white school glue, 2 boxes of regular crayons (24 count), 1 pkg of washable markers (basic colors only and no fine tip markers), 1 set of water colors, 1 plastic school box (cigar size), 2 boxes of Kleenex, 1 large bottle of antibacterial hand gel, 2 containers of wet wipes, 1 large block pink eraser, 1 box of ziploc bags (Girl bring quart, Boy bring gallon), 1 change of clothes in a bag wit teac er’s name and student’s name, bac pac WHEELS/ROLLERS). Individual teachers may add other items as needed FIRST GRADE Please label all of your c ild’s supplies wit is er name. Bring all labeled supplies to Open House. count pac age wooden pencils, pair of c ildren’s scissors Fis ars preferred), 3 boxes of regular crayons (24 count) 3- 4 oz. bottles of white school glue, 2 large block pink erasers, 1 box of ziploc storage bags (Girls bring sandwich size, Boys bring gallon size), 1 plastic school box (cigar size), 3 boxes of Kleenex, 2 containers of wet wipes, 1 backpack (NO WHEELS/ROLLERS), Handwriting paper will be purchased at school, 4 pocket folders (no prongs) (red, blue, yellow, green), 2 composition notebooks, 1 pkg of colored pencils, 1 pkg of black expo markers SECOND GRADE Please label all of your c ild’s supplies wit is er name. Bring all labeled supplies to Open House. pair of c ildren’s scissors Fis ars preferred , bo es of crayons count) 6-large glue sticks, 3- 12 count package #2 wooden pencils, 2 large block pink erasers, 1 box of ziploc bags (Boys bring quart size, Girls bring gallon size), 4 boxes of Kleenex, 1 pocket folder, 2 containers of wet wipes, 2 composition notebooks (not spiral), 1 plastic school box, 1 backpack (NO WHEELS/ROLLERS), 2 black Expo markers, 1 large bottle of GermX, Handwriting paper will be purchased at school - Send $5 to classroom teacher. Individual teachers may add items as needed.

HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEMENTARY

THIRD GRADE 2 boxes of #2 pencils (24 count), 2 boxes of crayons, 1 large pair of scissors, 2 pkgs of loose leaf paper (wide ruled), 2 spiral notebooks (70 pg), 2 boxes of Kleenex, 2 bottles of glue, 4 large glue sticks, One 1” white 3-ring binder, 1 composition notebook, 2 pocket folders, 1 pkg Expo markers for student mini-boards, 1 big pink eraser, 1 black Sharpie, ART: 1 big pink eraser, Crayola markers (regular tip), LIBRARY: 1 spiral notebook (70 pg) FOURTH GRADE 2 large containers disinfecting wipes, flat pencil bag (no boxes please) 1 take home folder (plastic pocket folder with prongs), 48 #2 pencils (please no mechanical pencils), 3 packages cap erasers, 2 Pilot G-2 red gel ink pens, 3 packages of 12 pack colored pencils, 2 boxes of 24 crayons, 4 small glue sticks, 3 packages of loose leaf paper (wide-ruled), 3 large boxes of Kleenex, 1 flat athletic string bag or small canvas tote, 2 packages tabbed dividers (5 tabs), 2 composition notebooks (non-spiral), 1 pair Fiskar scissors (sharp point), ART: 1 big pink eraser, Crayola markers (fine tip), LIBRARY: 1 (70 page) spiral notebook, MATH: 1 package multiplication/division cards to leave at home to study with all year FIFTH GRADE 24 pencils (No. 2), 1 pkg of pencil top erasers, One 3-ring pouch, 1 pkg subject dividers (8 count) 1 pack washable markers or colored pencils, 2 packages of loose leaf paper (wide-ruled), 2 boxes of Kleenex, 1 medium bottle of hand sanitizer, 1 flash drive, 1- 1” 3 ring binder, LITERACY: 2 Expo markers (any color) for students, SCIENCE: 2 Expo markers (any color) for students, One 1” 3-ring binder (to leave in class), MATH: 1 pkg of BLACK Expo markers, ART: 1 big pink eraser, Crayola markers (fine tip)

MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SIXTH GRADE LITERACY: 1- 1 inch 3-ring binder, 1 package of loose leaf paper, 1 composition notebook, 1 glue stick, 1 pkg of #2 pencils, 1 pkg of 5 tab dividers MATH: 1- 2 inch 3-ring binder, 1 pkg wide ruled paper, 1 pkg of #2 pencils, 1 box of Kleenex SCIENCE: 3 composition notebooks, 4 glue sticks (1/qtr), 1 pkg of #2 pencils, 1 pkg of colored pencils SOCIAL STUDIES: 1- 3 subject notebook w/ pockets, 1 pkg of colored pencils, 1 pkg of #2 pencils TOOLS FOR LEARNING: 1 earbuds, 1 flash drive (2GB min) SEVENTH GRADE LITERACY: 1- 1 inch 3-ring binder, 1 pkg of loose leaf paper, 1 composition notebook, 1 glue stick, 1 pkg of #2 pencils, 1 pkg of 5 tab dividers MATH: 1- 2 inch 3-ring binder, 1 pkg of loose leaf paper, 1 pkg of tab dividers, 1 pkg of #2 pencils SCIENCE: 3 composition notebooks, 4 glue sticks (1/qtr), 1 pkg of #2 pencils, 1 pkg of colored pencils SOCIAL STUDIES: 1- 3 subject notebook, 1 pkg of colored pencils, 1 pocket folders F.C.S.I.: 1- 1 inch 3-ring binder, 1 pkg of loose leaf paper 7/8th EAST Lab/Keyboarding: 1- 1 inch 3-ring binder, 1 flash drive (2GB minimum) 1 pkg of loose leaf paper, 1 earbuds 7th/8th Art: 1 sketch book (5x7 or 6x8) EIGHTH GRADE LITERACY: 1- 1 inch 3-ring binder, 1 pkg of 5 tab dividers, 1 composition notebook, 1 glue stick, 1 pkg of loose leaf paper, 1 pkg of #2 pencils MATH: 1- 2 inch 3-ring binder, 1 pkg of loose leaf paper, 2 pkgs of #2 pencils, 1 pkg of cap erasers, 1- 100 page spiral notebook, 1 pkg of 3x3 post-it-notes, 1 pkg of graph paper, 1 highlighter SCIENCE: 3 composition notebooks, 4 glue sticks (1/qtr), 1 pkg of #2 pencils, 1 pkg of colored pencils SOCIAL STUDIES: 1- 70 page spiral notebook, pencils or pens C.O. or Intro. to Agri: 1- 1 inch 3-ring binder, 1 pkg of loose leaf paper 7/8th EAST Lab/Keyboarding: 1- 1 inch 3-ring binder, 1 flash drive (2GB minimum) 1 pkg of loose leaf paper, 1 earbuds 7th/8th Art: 1 sketch book (5x7 or 6x8)

VANDERVOORT ELEMENTARY

KINDERGARTEN Kindermat &/or towel, backback (no wheels) GRADES 1-6 Backpack (no wheels)

All other school supplies at Vandervoort Elementary School (only) will be provided by Vandervoort First Baptist Church. Your child’s school supplies will be delivered to his or her teacher.

WICKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KINDERGARTEN Kindermat, backpack GRADES 1-6 Backpack

All other school supplies at Wickes Elementary will be provided by area churches, businesses and individuals.

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he Ouachita Arts Celebration will take place this fall on Saturday, November 5, and it will be bigger and better than ever this year: more artists, more music, and some fabulous cars. The Willys, Overland, Knight Registry will be bringing their restored pre-1943 cars and have invited V intage Orphan Car owners ( those no longer manufactured) up to 1960. These impeccably restored cars have to be seen to be believed. This “Art of the Car” exhibit includes the “D oc Hudson” from the Pixar movie “Cars.” Attendees of the Ouachita Arts Celebration will even be able to sit in the D oc Hudson car! We expect more people to enjoy the show this year. The city is again permitting us to block off Mena Street between Janssen and Maple, so there will be plenty of room for vendor’s booths. Applications are now available at Mena Art G allery, 607 Mena Street, or online at www.MenaArtG allery.org, and must be received by October 3. Here are some of the attractions already scheduled: • Mena Art G allery will have art demonstrations and hands-on activities • RMCC will have a culinary booth making delicious edibles • Pottery demonstrations • Four Winds Trading Post will have dream catcher weaving demonstrations and storytelling • The Mercantile, Mena Antique Mall, and Progressive Kids Therapy will all have open houses. • Chameleon Arts will have D IY pottery decorating projects Steve Mosley will be demonstrating int knapping • The Fair Lady will be showing the latest styles in their fashion show • Tommy Young will be talking about falconry and birds of prey • A drawing for a $250 priz e will be held. You must be 18 years old to enter. The winner must be present to accept the award. Sign up at the Ouachita Arts Celebration. D etails on time of giveaway to come. • Ouachita Little Theatre will be doing an acting workshop with costumed actors roaming around in the downtown arts district. • Mena High School choir will be performing. • Logan Lind will provide live music and MC the stage productions. • American Artisans and Skyline Café will be cooking up something special. Eat inside or outside and enjoy the entertainment. V endors with art to add to the array, should be sure to get an application in!

BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS barbtobias09@gmail.com

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very lawn mower requires routine maintenance to keep it running with efficiency and maximum performance. f a breakdown occurs or parts wear out, it’s much more cost efficient to simply replace the worn parts than it is to buy a whole new mower. To keep your mower functioning optimally, consider the following. Regular Maintenance: Follow your manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule. Check your owner’s manual or your mower brand’s website for information on when and how to maintain your machine, including checking and changing engine oil and filters, hydraulic filters, belts, air cleaners, spark plugs and more. This upkeep on your mower can prevent unscheduled downtime and costly repairs. Replace Parts Wisely: “Modern mowers are designed to function as a system; they aren’t just a collection of parts,” says D avid Martin, customer service manager at Exmark, a leading mower manufacturer. While virtually any company can sell parts that are almost right for your machine, Martin advises using original parts from the mower manufacturer. Brands such as Exmark, for example, extensively test every part and accessory for hundreds of hours to ensure they won’t compromise the safety, productivity or durability of the mower, or the quality of cut it provides. “There is great value in using genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer ( OEM) parts, as opposed to cheaper will fit alternatives, when replacing belts, blades, filters, lubricants and other mower parts,” says Martin. To learn more about the differences between using generic replacements from an aftermarket company and OEM parts, visit www.exmark.com/ OriginalParts. Whether you mow your lawn often or just a few times a season, be sure to take good care of your mower, paying attention to the suggested maintenance routine. It’s always better to prevent a problem before it becomes an issue. And doing so will improve the quality of each cut and extend the life of the machine.

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Hatfield Lions Club Announces Scholarship Winner Ouachita River School District T Announces Open House Date SUBMITTED

he atfield Lions lub is pleased to announce that the winner of their antz ays Scholarship for 01 is ustin odfrey. ustin is the son of Mike and Mandy odfrey, and a 01 graduate of Mena igh School. ustin was chosen from among twenty other candidates who submitted their application for consideration. e was chosen to receive the antz ays scholarship based on his A, community service, financial need and high school achievements. e will receive 500 for the fall semester and another 500 for his spring se mester. ustin plans on attending the niversity of Arkansas this fall and majoring in Agri Busi ness. The atfield Lions lub would like to wish ustin the best in his future endeavors. The atfield Lions lub meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 00 pm at the Lions lub ouse in atfield. f you are interested in our club please join us at our next meet ing, August 11, 01 .

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n Thursday, une 30th, 01 , the 01 M ractical ursing apping eremony was held at the uachita enter on the M campus in Mena. Dr. rystal Thrailkill, M ice resident of Academic Affairs welcomed a record crowd and the 01 L lass of students to the ceremony. Sada ilson, ractical ursing linical nstructor, was chosen by the L students as this year’s guest speaker. ilson shared memorable moments throughout the year and expressed appreciation to the family and friends who have supported the students through the past year. The 01 ane Anderson Award was present ed to Deianeira ise by uth ray. The M ractical ursing Staff include harla ollin, ursing Director, eri Ashcraft, ursing nstructor, and Sada ilson, linical nstructor. A reception in the uachita enter followed the event. or more information about the M rac tical ursing rogram, contact harla ollin, M ursing Director, at 3 , x. 13 or chollin rmcc.edu.

uachita iver School District has announced their public meeting and open house dates for both the Acorn and den campuses. n Thursday, August 11, 01 , a public meeting will be held at 5 30 p.m. in the cafeteria of both campuses. The public meeting will give parents a chance to hear an overview of the school’s finances, test scores, and overall health of the school. rom p.m. p.m. that night, open house will be held. Students will have a chance to meet their teachers, pick up schedules, and tour the campus.

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Mena’s Barracudas Provide Fierce Competition in Championships BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

he Mena Barracudas swam their hearts out when they traveled to Magnolia on Saturday, July 23rd for their Championship Swim Meet. The team has many members headed to the unior lympics and the hampionship Meet on Saturday was just what they needed for an extra boost in confidence. Several of the swimmers placed well during the meet. Six and under boys: Ayden D ong placed seventh in 25 meter backstroke and fourth in 25 meter freestyle. Eight and under boys: Ryan Jiang placed fourth in 25 meter backstroke and fourth in 25 meter freestyle. Brandon D ong placed sixth in the 25 meter backstroke and sixth in the 25 meter freestyle. Eight and under girls: Savannah Levering placed seventh in the 25 meter backstroke and fifth in the 100 meter M. 10 and under boys Brenden icker placed sixth in 00 M, fourth in the 50 meter backstroke, first in the 50 meter breaststroke, and third in the 100 meter M. 1 and under girls anessa icker placed eighth in the 100 meter butter y, fifth in the 00 meter M, and sixth in the 00 meter freestyle. Allison Bates placed fourth in the 50 meter butter y, and sixth in the 100 meter M. 1 and under girls Tabitha Levering placed eighth in the 50 meter butter y, eighth in the 50 meter breaststroke, and fourth in the 100 meter breaststroke. January 6, 201 1 and under boys This custom home is 912± SF, 1 or 2 BR, 1 BA and situated on 1.84± Acres. It would Caleb Bowers placed be a very nice place to call home or use for a get away cabin or vacation rental as it is third in the 100 meter freestyle, second in the just minutes from historical downtown Mena, Christian Motorcyclist Association at Iron 50 meter freestyle, sixth Mountain, Mena Lake, Lake Wilhelmina, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Wolf Pen ATV in the 50 meter butter y, and fourth in the 50 meter backstroke. Matthew ance Trails and more. This Cabin or Home could easily be made into a 2 bedroom. In the placed seventh in the 50 meter backstroke and seventh in the 100 meter breastbeautiful Ouachita Mountains, this property is in a relaxing area. The home has stroke. beautiful hickory cabinets, tile & concrete flooring, double front doors with custom Senior irls Lilly arrett placed sixth in the 100 meter butter y, fifth in the 100 screen doors, heat and air wall unit, metal roof, double carport, storage shed. It has meter breaststroke, and third in the 50 meter butter y. rural water and 2 septic tanks which is a plus for RV Hook-Ups and also has propane Senior Boys an arrett placed fourth in the 100 meter butter y, fifth in the gas for back up heat. All appliances will convey including the Whirlpool electric range, 100 meter breaststroke, sixth in the 100 meter freestyle, and fifth in the 50 meter freestyle. Brad Bates placed third in the 100 meter butter y eighth in the 100 meter GE side by side refrigerator, Frigidaire dishwasher, Kenmore trash compactor, front breaststroke, and fourth in the 100 meter freestyle. load washer and dryer. Congratulations to all the swimmers and good luck to those headed to the Junior REAL ESTATE TERMS: $5,000.00 down day of sale in certified funds or approved Olympics in Houston, Texas.

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Daryan Torix on the Road to Recovery F

BY RICK WRIGHT r.wright@mypulsenews.com

ormer Ladycat two sport star D aryan Torix is recovering from an eye cornea transplant surgery after suffering a serious eye infection that ended her senior softball season early. D aryan is the daughter of Shane and Teresa

Torix. “We have no idea where the infection in my eye came from,” said D aryan. “It was April 29th when we noticed it, the day after our D istrict Softball Tournament. I came home and my eye was kind of irritated. Friday when I woke up it was really sensitive to light. I couldn’t look up at my teachers and had to look down all day. By Saturday, I couldn’t see. They say it was a bacteria. They don’t know if it came from my finger or dirt. They don’t know. t was just a freak thing. D aryan’s family was completely overwhelmed by the amount of support that poured in from throughout the community. All over Polk County and social media, the word went out: # PrayFor22, which is D aryan’s high school number. “My mom started that. It was awesome. I had a lot of support,” said D aryan. “They had me on four different eye drops initially,” said D aryan. “I’ve never been on that much medicine in my life. So I was using the eye drops constantly.” Thanks to her parents’ swift efforts to seek medical attention, D aryan’s site was saved. “The eye drops were to stop the infection,” said D aryan. “That Saturday, when I went to the doctor, they said if I had waited another 12 hours, I would be completely blind. That’s why I had so many eye drops. I had eye drops every seven minutes for 24 hours that first day just to stop it. f hadn’t gone to the , wouldn’t be going to play anywhere anymore. D aryan’s appointments continued for weeks. “I went to the doctor once a week for about two months.” The family then received the news that D aryan would be placed on a list for a complete cornea transplant. “Honestly, I’ve never heard of that before. I didn’t even know you could do that.” Unbeknownst to D aryan until surgery day was that there was no way to know the extent of the damage to the eye until the injured cornea was removed. hat didn’t know, when got to the hospital for surgery that morning, the doctor told my parents that when they got the cornea off they would see the damage,” said D aryan. “He didn’t know what else was behind my cornea that had been damaged. That was kind of scary. We had gone three months and he hadn’t said anything.” The doctor couldn’t see behind her cornea because the scar tissue was so thick from the infection. But after surgery, he said my lenses were fine, everything was fine, said Daryan. The surgery was about an hour and 0 minutes. Then stayed for about another hour recovering from the anesthetic because I was so out of it. I’ve never been through anything like that before.” The family is grateful for the expert medical attention received but is very quick to credit G od for D aryan’s healing. Teresa began a Facebook group that allowed her to share with everyone the unexpected journey of this life changing event. Shortly following the surgery, Teresa posted, e the doctor was also concerned about bleeding and other possible complications because of how extensive the initial infection was. rayer warriors you must all have sore knees...my sister’s words )...because he said the lens looks healthy. There was minimal bleeding that he could control and the transplant went well. He did have to take a small part of the iris...her beautiful blue...but if that’s the only issue it’s all good! ” D aryan is already seeing improvements. “My eye has improved since the surgery last Thursday. It’s blurry, kind of glossy, but I can see. I didn’t realize what I couldn’t see. I hadn’t seen the people sitting right next to me for three months. Now I can see them and it’s amazi ng.” n the past, Daryan has uestioned what she wanted to pursue in college. owever, after this life changing experience, she believes becoming an athletic trainer is what she’s meant to do. A lot of athletes when they get hurt say they are fighting to get back on the field or court. o, you’re fighting to get whatever is injured back for life, not fighting to get back on the court yet, said Daryan. That’s what tell myself, ’m fighting for my vision. nce get that back, ’ll fight to get back to playing softball. That’s where ’m at now, on the way back to playing softball.” The infection ended D aryan’s high school softball career before she was able to take the diamond with her team to claim their second state championship. “PlayFor22” was add ed to everyone’s jersey’s as the team played with a new motivation. er last bat was a game winning grand slam home run. But she believes she’s grown as a person through this experience, and looks forward to an exciting future in college and beyond. Daryan has a scholarship to play softball at Southern Arkansas niversity in Magnolia, where she plans to major in athletic training. ’m so excited, said Daryan. Academically, I’m going to Southern Arkansas with 17 hours.” A very grateful D aryan wants to thank everyone for all the support and prayers. The sky is the limit for this Ladycat star, who will always shine no matter where life takes her.

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ena High School hosted Mena Man Camp Thursday and Friday, July 21st and 22nd. Schools participating in this year’s Man amp were the Mena Bearcats, the Mena unior Bearcats, the Mansfield Tigers, and the oratio Lions. Camp started Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and lasted until nearly dark. After a meal and entertainment, the coaches talked to the players about doing things right and building Christian character. The camp featured various football related drills and competitions. The Bearcats traveled to D over High School Tuesday to participate in the D over Pirates’ Man Camp. “We’re doing things now in the summer that we did after one or two weeks when we were playing,” says Harper. These camps along with the summer conditioning program called “FastCats” help get not only the Bearcats ready to go but also helps athletes of all ages.” This week’s Man Camp at D over will wrap up the summer program for the Bearcats who will start regular football practice the first week in August, building toward the Mena season opener at D eQ ueen Friday, September 2nd.

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Promise Foundation Raffle Ouachita Regional Hospice will be holding a raffle to support our Hospice Promise Foundation. 2 night stay at Cossatot River Cabins ( Donated by C ossatot R iver C abins)

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Tyler Candle ( Donated by Ja nssen Avenue Florist)

Decorative cross, picture frame, & a mail box cover ( Donated by S tewman’s Florist)

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Ladycats Honored with 2016 Softball Awards at VFW Dinner BY RICK WRIGHT r.wright@mypulsenews.com

he Polk County V eterans of Foreign Wars ( V FW) hosted the Class 4A State Champion Mena Ladycat softball team for a dinner and awards ceremony at V eterans Park in Acorn on Tuesday, July 19th. V FW Post 4451 Commander Margaret Scott opened the event by introducing the Ladycats and their coaches and praising the team for winning over 100 games with just 20 losses over the past four years. Scott introduced D on Martin who entertained the V FW guests with his rendition of Mighty Casey at Bat. Commander Scott turned the oor over to Mena Ladycat ead Softball oach ay unter to give out the 2016 Softball Awards. “This is not one of my most favorite parts of the year, said unter. iving individual awards goes against everything we stress as coaches to the girls. This is a team sport and we succeed or fail as a team. One individual can’t win games, it takes a complete team effort. aving said that, these girls have been selected by the conference and state tour nament coaches for these awards.”

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Bearcat Quarterback Attends Manning Passing Academy BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

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ena Bearcat Carson Cannon recently attended the Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State, about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans. Q uarterbacks from just about every major university across the country are camp counselors for the event. “Baker Mayfield from was there, said annon. Austin Allen was there who is in line to be the Arkansas starter. It was really cool to be able to learn from guys who have already had the experience at the next level. Even the Mannings, who have been in the pros, it’s cool to hear how it progresses from high school through college. The camp focused on mechanics of passing, footwork, and reading coverages. “We worked on things we can do ourselves to get prepared to play uarterback said annon. ver 500 quarterbacks together in one place was something. When we played on , it got interesting. Archie Manning never really attended the football camp he founded two decades ago to become a magnet for future NFL quarterbacks. The former New Orleans Saints great, and father of football stars Peyton and Eli Manning, simply saw the Manning Passing Academy as a way to get the family together and help typical high school quarterbacks better enjoy their fall January 6, 201 Friday nights. Many star NFL quarterbacks such as Matthew Stafford, Philip Rivers, Andrew Luck, Sam Bradford, Nick Foles, and Marcus Mariota, just to name a few, have attended the Manning Passing Academy in the past. Archie Manning preaches that everyone who chooses to play high school football deserves to have a good experience. Providing that is all the Manning Passing Academy wants to do. When high school players chat with the Mannings, they get tips on how to strengthen their arms, read coverages and develop leadership skills. Peyton Manning tells these young men to lead by example, to be the first one out there and the last one off the field. By working hard, they each can earn their team’s respect and become leaders.

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Craig Cohen - Feeding the Hungry BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

cross America today, there are people who see their service to the Lord as doing all they can do to feed the hungry. Taking to heart what Jesus said concerning ministering to those in need when He said, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” ( Matthew 25:35) Mena’s Craig L. Cohen is one of those who diligently works through the First Assembly of G od Pantry Program called Acts of Love to feed the hungry people of Polk County. “I grew up in southwest Wyoming, north of Rock Springs about 40 miles,” said Cohen. “I’ve been back in Mena since January. I spent about 12 years here prior to that; then I went away to go to work, retired a year ago, and moved back here in January.” “I have been a part of the Assembly of G od in Mena here for years,” said Cohen. “When I was no longer working weekends in Witchita, I started going again up there. I was praying at the time for G od to tell me what He had for me to do. When I came back to Mena, somebody said they needed some help one day in the Food Pantry. I said, ‘I’ll come help you! ’ I was only going to help that day. I’ve been helping everyday they need help since.” “We give out food once a month” said Cohen. “We put out 16 to 24 doz en boxes of food. Each box feeds two to six people. So we believe we’re feeding around 1,600 people each month on the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. We spend all day the day before and all the that morning making sure the boxes are ready the morning of distribution. We get the produce out of the refrigerators, the cold room, bread out of the freez ers. All that stuff goes in the boxes. By the time Thursday morning comes around we usually have all the dry goods and canned goods already loaded,” said Cohen. “We pick up the food and sort it,” said Cohen. “According to the government, we have to be very careful what we put in each box. The produce all comes from Walmart, who has a program called Feed America. All their produce, bread, and even meat that’s going to be removed, goes into the cooler. The meat goes into a freez er and four of us pick it up three days a week. We have a couple other guys that occasionally help out. Everybody in the group is over 65 years old, two of the workers are over 70 years old. We just go get it done.” These volunteers make a very positive and real difference in our community. “Once a month, a commodity truck comes in out of Fort Smith for all the groups in town,” said Cohen. “It’s for groups in town who feed the hungry through small pantries.” Cohen explained that there are multiple teams who serve the hungry in Polk County. “We supply Feed My Sheep. They take boxes of food and take them to shut-ins,” said Cohen. “We supply food to every group feeding the hungry.” “I work hard on distribution week,” said Cohen. “Because I’m up there every day except one, all week. Seeing the people who really need the food, seeing the gratitude, it really makes a difference. We do a lot of praying about what we’re doing. Before distribution we have a big group prayer with everyone who is involved. We pray this is a blessing to people. We include handouts about food safety and taking care of yourself.” Craig Cohen is one of those unsung heroes that make this such a great community in which to live. He, and others like him, work to meet the most basic need in Polk County. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” The standard we will all someday be measured by.

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rotecting your investment in your vehicle by keeping it properly maintained and doing it in only 10 minutes is the specialty for Brion D ickerson and his team of professionals at Mena’s 10 Minit Lube. Brion D ickerson was looking for a career change in 2011 when he researched a need in the Mena area and opened 10 Minit Lube at 210 Highway 71 South in Mena. Commercial An Affordable “I was at a point in my life where I needed a and Residential Plan for Everyone career change from the airport… from air planes,” Termites • Household Pests said D ickerson. “I wanted to go into a service type Bed Bugs • Fire Ants Polk County 479-234-2038 industry but I didn’t know what to do. After doing Scott County 479-637-6064 a lot of research, I came up with this concept, this 5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee idea that seemed like a good fit for Mena. went and traveled all over the state and interviewed different lube shops and fell in with a partner down in D elight, Arkansas who also has stores in Arkadelphia and Nashville. We got together and talked it over for a few months. We did some demographics and market research and came up with this place, this idea, this style and layout.” D ickerson operates 10-Minit Lube with three employees, Jessica, Tanner, and Lewis. “It’s a January 6, 2016 brutal job handling hot engines and hot motor oil,” said D ickerson. “The oil comes out fast! We have performed 20 to 30,000 oil changes CALL 479-243-9600 since 2011.” A testimony of the quality of work performed at 10-Minit lube is their repeat customers. e try to keep it very simple, said Dickerson. e don’t do mechanical work. e just stick to oil and filter changes, windshield wiper replacement, air cleaner filter replacement, fuel filters if they are not too hard to get to, filling uids and we make sure the tires have the right amount of air. We try to focus on these simple things and do these things to the best of our abilities. There are other mechanics and shops in town who do the more in-depth mechanical things.” lder people that need air in their tires, or uids topped off, who don’t need to be out in the heat do “Serving your families with ing those things, can come in here and we can do those things for them. And we don’t charge for those services,” said D ickerson. “That’s what’s missing in America today. People are so focused on the bottom Dignity & Care for over 80 years” line. And you should pay attention to the bottom line, but they miss the ultimate goal and that’s to take Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral care of the customers. If you take care of the customers, the customers should take care of you.” Directors Assoc. Manufacturer “We approach every customer the same, and try to give each customer the same courtesy and atten611 Janssen, Mena, AR of Quality CNC Parts tion to detail,” said D ickerson. “We try (479) 394-1310 479.394.4248 our best.” 104 Port Arthur Avenue D ickerson likes to add new ideas Mena, AR 71953-3344 e apr oac h e v e ry c us t om e r t he or concepts each year. He’s thinking about doing a back to college s am e , and t ry t o gi v e e ac h c us t om e r t he s am e program where college students can come in and receive a short tutorial, c our t e s y andt t e nt i ont ode t ai l .” FULL ATV teaching them things like where .the ............................................................................................ January SERVICE oil fi6, ller2016 cap or air filter is located, how 23 & REPAIR to check their oil and other practical automotive service related procedures. This newest concept is still being developed and could be available in the near future. Hwy 71N/Hwy 88E Junction (Behind Terminix) 10 Minit Lube is open 8-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8-noon Saturdays. Like us on Facebook!

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Moments From America’s History: “ I nG CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF OLSON • olsonjd@arkansas.net

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n G od We Trust” is a phrase most Americans are familiar with, in great part because of its history on our currency. On July 11, 1955, legislation ( H.R. 619) was signed by President D wight Eisenhower requiring that the inscription “In G od We Trust” appear on all paper and coin currency of the United States. The resolution was introduced by Representative Charles E. Bennett of Florida. As Bennett proclaimed on the House Floor, “Nothing can be more certain than that our country was founded in a spiritual atmosphere and with a firm trust in od. hile the sentiment of trust in od is universal and timeless, these particular four words ‘In G od We Trust’ are indigenous to our country. In these days when imperialistic and materialistic communism seeks to attack and destroy freedom, we should continually look for ways to strengthen the foundations of our freedom.” Bennett believed that adding “In G od We Trust” to currency would serve as a constant reminder that the nation’s political and economic fortunes were tied to its spiritual faith. IN G OD WE TRUST was first used on paper currency in 1 5 , when it appeared on the one dollar silver certificate which entered circulation on ctober 1, 1 5 . Just three years earlier, in 1954 at a Flag D ay speech, President Eisenhower expressed his thoughts about the place of religion in public life when he discussed why he had wanted to include “under G od” in the pledge of allegiance: “In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America’s heritage and future in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country’s most powerful resource in peace and war.” These events subse uently lead to the passing of .L. 1 0 officially declaring D T ST to be the nation’s official motto. This week marks the 0th anniver sary of President Eisenhower’s signature, approving the law on July 30, 1956. The phrase “In G od We Trust” has actually been around for quite some time. As an indication of increased religious sentiment during the Civil War, Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase received many appeals from devout persons throughout the country urging that the United States recogniz e the D eity on United States coins. From Treasury Department records it appears that the first suggestion that od be recognized on .S. coinage came from a letter dated ovember 13, 1 1. t was written to Secretary Chase by Rev. M. R. Watkinson, Minister of the G ospel from Ridleyville, Pennsylvania. As a result, in a letter dated November 20, 1861, Secretary Chase instruct5 key facts about Prostate Cancer: ed James Pollock, D irector of the Mint at Philadelphia, to prepare a motto: “D ear Sir: No nation can be strong except in the strength of G od, or safe except in His defense. 1 in every 6 men The trust 1.ofAffects our people in G od should be declared on our national coins. You will cause a device to be prepared without unnecessary delay with a motto expressing in the 2. Deadlier than breast cancer fewest and tersest words possible 3. Detectable in early stages this national recognition.” In early4. D NOT ecember 1863,disease the D irector of the Mint submitted designs for new one-cent coin, two-cent coin, and three-cent coin to Secretary Chase for approval. On April an old man’s NOT go away iflegislation you avoid which changed the composition of the one cent coin and authorized the minting of the two cent coin. ,1 ,5. Does ongress passed D T ST first ap Gentlemen: We encourage you to get peared ontesting. the 1864 two-cent coin. a PSA blood test. While it is understood that “In G od We Trust” has been largely a symbolic phrase, it nevertheless originated from a spiritual and moral foundation which is crumbling and a heritage which our nation is fast loosing site of. Until “In G od We Trust” is converted from the symbolic to the personal and institutional and is restored from a legacy of yesterday to the guiding principle of tomorrow, our nation will continue its downward spiral deeper into moral relativism and decay. 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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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 17, 2016 A local woman reported that someone had “keyed” her vehicle. Case pending. Report was taken of neighbors arguing at a local apartment building. Neither wished to press charges. A local man reported that his teenage son was out-of-control and he needed assistance. Case referred to juvenile services. Report was made of an altercation between a former couple regarding the ownership of a dog. Case pending. July 18, 2016 A local man reported that he is being harassed and threatened by an acquaintance. Case pending. A Mena woman reported that she is being harassed by her former husband. Case pending. July 19, 2016 Report was taken of an unruly patient at the local hospital. Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas skip. Case pending review of surveillance tapes. July 20, 2016 Keena Relaford, 24, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Nathan Brown, 20, of Mena was charged wit underage I after a call regarding a traffic accident. Report was made of someone writing graffiti on t e walls in t e restroom of a local par . Case pending. July 21, 2016 Robert Christopher Jackson, 36, of Mena was c arged wit disorderly conduct after officers were called to a local housing authority. A ena couple reported t at er daug ters’ former boyfriend is harassing and threatening them. Case is pending. July 22, 2016 Billy Randall Powell, 34, of Mena was charged with public intoxication, third degree battery, and second-degree criminal mischief. July 23, 2016 Ross Graves, 18, of Mena was charged with purchase or possession of alcohol by a minor. e arrest followed a traffic stop of a ve icle in which Graves was a passenger. Gregory E. Craig, 19, of Mena was charged wit I after a traffic stop on a local street. Joseph Cunningham, 31, of Mena was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct after a call to a fig t in progress at a local residence. Deborah Jean Beshears, 45, of Mena was charged with felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug

paraphernalia. Charged in the same incident with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of an instrument of crime was Bruce Huber, 28, of Mena. Both individuals were also served outstanding warrants. An employee at a local convenience store reported a gas skip. Case pending. Daniel May, 20, of Mena was charged with third degree battery, criminal trespass, and criminal mischief. The arrest followed a call to regarding a fig t. Polk County heriff’s epartment July 18, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 48 near the Rocky community of the theft of tools and a canoe paddle, all valued at $3,250.00. Investigation continues. July 19, 2016 eport of a c ic en ouse on fire on Pol near atfield, totaling losses at , . . Report from complainant on Highway 270 near Acorn of vandalism to equipment windows, totaling losses at $700.00. Investigation continues. Report from Mena Regional Health System of a dog bite victim. Owner was advised to quarantine the animal for ten days. Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk near andervoort. uspect fled before deputies arrived. Information has been provided to t e Prosecuting Attorney’s ffice for furt er consideration. Report of a semi truck stuck on the railroad tracks on Polk 13 near Wickes. Report from complainant on Prairie Dog ane near atfield of t e t eft of ewelry. Investigation continues. July 20, 2016 Arrested by an officer wit t e rannis Police Department was Richard B. Roper, 33, of Cove, on Charges of Driving Left of Center, No License Plate and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Arrested was Johnny R. Brown, 38, of Mena, on a Warrant for Theft by Receiving. July 21, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 168 near Potter of the break-in and theft of tools, electronics, furniture, household items, clothing and knives. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s ffice for furt er consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 675 near the Big Fork community of the theft of a power washer, valued at $250.00. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance on Polk 77 near Mena. Deputy responded. Arrested was Jessica K. Shores, 28, of Mena, on a Miller County Warrant. July 22, 2016 Report from a Polk County woman of $15,000.00 in damages done to her vehicle w ile in e as, t at wasn’t discovered until s e returned home. Information has been forwarded to the proper authorities. Report of an altercation on Highway 71 South near Wickes led to the arrest of Golden

A. Higgins, 38, Lauren M. Bailes, 33, and Daniel N. Gonzales, 46, all of Texarkana, each on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report of vandalism done to a Polk County Road Grader while parked on Polk 76 East near Mena, totaling damages at $1,500.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Jessie A. V. Heath, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Violation of a Protection Order. July 23, 2016 Report from complainant on Lloyd Lane near atfield of a forged c ec , totaling losses at $26.26. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance on Highway 71 South near Mena led to the arrest of Kenneth W. McCormick, 21, of Grannis, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. raffic stop on ig way est in atfield led to the arrest of Vernie Beaty, Jr., 37, of Hatfield, on arges of I, riving eft of enter and Refusal to Submit. July 24, 2016 Report of an individual found that had been

lost in the woods for six days. Subject was transported to Mena Regional Health System. Report from complainant on Tilley Road near atfield of t e t eft of prescription medication. As a result, 17-year-old male was issued a Juvenile Citation for Theft of Property. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Report from complainant on Highway 278 near Wickes of a possible break-in. Nothing was found to be missing. Investigation determined no criminal activity. Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Phillip M. Bond, 42, of Cove, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Arrested by an officer wit t e rannis Police Department was Daniel S. Green, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Pol ounty eriff’s ffice wor ed one ve icle accident this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 30 Incarcerated Inmates, with 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas PET OF THE WEEK i I’m Penny I’m ust a small doggy and a bit frightened by new things but once I get comfortable I am real affectionate, loving and sweet orgeous one year old cutie desires home without small children. Will thrive and blossom in a patient and loving home. Penny is under 20 pounds and just the perfect size for your home!...Spayed….Shots… House trained with dog door. ive us a call. ou’ll e glad you did FF C P 7 3 2 T www.hsomena.org is a helter. is not af liated with any other local, state or national animal rescue organi ation. is a 0 c 3 organi ation. Please consult your ta advisor to see if your donation is ta deducti le.

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Clean Comforta le ousing since , . ay aria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-2163085. TFN ena anor 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 ugan awn 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 Park f ce Manager II, Position #: 22092350, Salary: $27,858, Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR, Closing date: 07/29/2016. This position manages all bookkeeping, administrative functions, auditing invoices, posting and reconciling cash receipt reports, preparing bank deposits, and compiling information for various reports. Job duties include posting transactions to park ledgers, computing current budget balances, issuing purchase orders, completing personnel and payroll documents, and maintaining files, time sheets, and leave records. Other duties include supervising two employees, performing general clerical and receptionist duties, completing performance evaluations, and other duties as assigned. Frequent contact with the public and park staff is required, good communication skills are necessary. nowledge of indows, icrosoft ffice, AA I re uired. A criminal bac ground c ec and driver’s record c ec are re uired. Full benefit pac age included. Applicants must meet or e ceed t ese ualifications e formal education e uivalent of a ig sc ool diploma plus four years of e perience in accounting, personnel administration, payroll, or a related field, including one year in a supervisory or leaders ip capacity. EOE/AA/ADA. Applications accepted online ONLY: www. 7/27 arstatejobs.com

uachita iver School District is soliciting bids for qualified food service vendors for t e sc ool 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. 7/27

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o provide for t e foregoing proposed budget of e penditures, the Board of Directors proposes a total school ta rate state and local of . mills on t e dollar of t e assessed value of ta able property located in t is c ool istrict. e proposed ta includes t e uniform rate of ta t e tatewide niform ate to be collected on all ta able property in t e tate 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 t e e isting rate of ta levied by t is 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 t e 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. e total proposed sc ool ta levy of . mills represents the same rate presently being levied.

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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 t e proposed budget of e penditures, toget er wit t e ta rate, as follows

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