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The Queen Has Risen Again!

BY MELANIE BUCK The much anticipated reopening of the majestic Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge on the awe-inspiring 2,681-foot Rich Mountain, Arkansas’ second highest peak, was officially announced last week by State Parks Director Greg Butts as July 1, 2015. The Queen’s extensive facelift and renovation cost an estimated $9.6 million. “The improvements to this lodge that was opened by the state of Arkansas in 1975 should receive rave reviews when it reopens,” said Butts.

He noted the lodge will feature CONTINUED ON PAGES 8-10

Fox Pleads Guilty

$4.3 Million in Marijuana Seized

BY MELANIE BUCK Jessica M. Fox pled guilty and was sentenced in Polk County Circuit Court on Wednesday for two counts of Introduction of Controlled Substance into the Body of Another Person. Her sentence was CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

BY MELANIE BUCK Local law enforcement has harvested over $4.3 million worth of marijuana plants. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department, along with the 18th West Judicial Drug Task Force and the U.S. Forest Service conducted a two-day marijuana seizure operation on Thursday and Friday, June 11th and 12th.

Polk County Deputy Sheriff Scott Sawyer reported that 4,306 plants were recovered on Thursday and an additional 50 plants were recovered Friday. Sawyer said the plants were being grown on Weyerhaeuser and Forest Service Land.

The investigation is ongoing into who actually grew the enormous patch of marijuana plants. Officials will not comment on whether there are any suspects CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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“Open Carry” Defined

BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County Sheriff Mike Godfrey and Mena Chief of Police Brandon Martin would like to make a joint statement concerning Act 746, also known as the “Open Carry Law”.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has recently given her interpretation CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Our family has been taking steps in faith, not completely understanding or seeing the bigger picture, for a few years now. The bigger picture was revealed to us gradually over the last few months and His blessings have almost been overwhelming. Luke 12:48 is always close at heart … to whom much is given, much is expected… and we will continue to share and serve Him at every opportunity, unapologetically.

Recognizing what we have been entrusted with has opened our eyes to a variety of leaders that comb the earth, in both big and small business, civic organizations, churches, etc. It’s interesting to stand back at times and in some situations you see circumstances that are completely void of any leadership, and in others “there are too many Chiefs and not enough Indians” in the words of my mother. But in either, one thing is for certain, people’s thirst for leadership, which makes me think of a famous quote from a movie, “‘People want leadership, Mr. President, and in the absence of genuine leadership, they’ll listen to anyone who steps up to the microphone. They want leadership. They’re so thirsty for it they’ll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and when they discover there’s no water, they’ll drink the sand.”

It’s interesting to me how some leaders have to have a title to define their authority, they have to stand up and scream, “I am boss!” They want to micromanage and be overly critical for the sole purpose, I can only guess, to make themselves feel important, superior and in control. And typically, will not have the ability to inspire those “below” them to excel or even “follow” them. When you have to repeatedly expressively say how important and/or qualified you are, it typically does the opposite and diminishes your influence.

I have never had to work for this type of leader but have had the painful experience of watching incredibly creative and talented friends/family have to cope with it. It can be incredibly frustrating to watch highly motivated, qualified individuals, with strong work ethics have all of their creative talents and motivation sucked completely dry by these small-minded, insecure individuals that seek to build themselves up by belittling and micromanaging others.

Leaders should empower and inspire. I believe true and effective leaders SERVE… they focus on staffing and SERVING qualified people and equipping them with the support and tools to do their jobs. Being a leader is not a “level” or an “attainment.” It’s not about power, position or influence. It is simply a privilege, to serve your staff and your customers. Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.

The world is full of leaders and followers. Some emerge stronger than others.

Whether you’re a CEO at a Fortune 500 company or the chair of a local volunteer civic organization, being a leader has the ability to positively impact and possibly even change lives. You can invest and empower others … to not only succeed at their job but to find personal fulfillment and attain larger goals. Or you can drain them for the purpose of fueling yourself. The interesting response to the movie quote mentioned earlier is, “People don’t drink the sand because they’re thirsty… they drink the sand because they don’t know the difference.”

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Snead Elected to Arkansas Bar Assoc.

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City Council Learns of Water Loss

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Sam Snead, of Mena, has been appointed to the House of Delegates of the Arkansas Bar Association, a voluntary, statewide Association with more than 5,000 attorney members.

The Association and its members participate in a variety of programs and services for the legal profession and society.

Among the purposes of the Association are advancing the administration of justice in Arkansas and fostering high ideals of integrity, learning and public service among its members. The Arkansas Bar Association was founded in 1898.

BY MELANIE BUCK Mena City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday night, June 9 at City Hall. Municipal Department leaders in attendance each gave reports and two citizens were appointed to positions.

Airport Manager Will Robbins said that work is continuing on the runway edge lights and they are hopefully within two weeks of that project being completed. The Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport also continues to work on their Master Plan and hope to have that completed by September.

Assistant Fire Chief Steve Egger said they are expecting a new fire truck to arrive soon and that they are currently working on the tornado siren on Eve Street.

Mena Water Utilities Manager Charles Pittman reported that they had no lab violations for the month and that there has been a 28 percent water loss in the last twelve months. When reached for comment, Pittman explained that floodwaters have made it hard on crews to locate leaks and they are working diligently to repair the problem areas. He added that there have been several large leaks already fixed over the last few months but the numbers on the reports are generally a month and a half old and include the last 12 months so the average should be getting better soon.

LeAnn Johnston said that McMillan Pool opened to a slow start this season but is now packed with swimmers and they look forward to a great summer.

Parks Superintendent Jerry McKee said that the rain has been rough on his crews but now that the rain has moved on and the area has dried out a bit, that they have almost all of their mowing around the City complete.

Mena Police Chief Brandon Martin said the Department made 24 arrests last month and worked 36 accidents, among other calls, and that reserve officers worked 162 hours in May. A&P Commissioner Terry Neugent reported that revenues on the restaurant and lodging tax were down for April.

Neugent also said that the Lum and Abner Festival was a great success and that event organizer Candace Riner did a fantastic job.

In other Council business, Rodney Rowland was re-appointed to the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission for a four-year term set to expire on April 30, 2019. Tim Kiser was also appointed to the A&P for the same term.

Remembering Hearts Forever to Honor Fathers Remembering Hearts Forever will host their 7th annual balloon release on Father’s Day in honor of their children, grandchildren, and siblings who have passed.

The group will gather at the pavilion in Janssen Park on June 20th at noon. Notes can be written on the balloons before the group releases them together. Coordinator Diane Mathis said of their lost loved ones, “We never want them forgotten.” After the release, there will be time to eat and visit. Attendees can bring a finger food and drink, balloons will be provided. For more information, contact Diane Mathis at 479-243-0191.

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Healthy Connections, Inc. Needing Supplies for Annual BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

BY MELANIE BUCK

Healthy Connections, Incorporated is gearing up for their annual Back-to-School Bash and needs the community’s help. On Saturday, June 20, HCI will hold a fundraiser in front of Walmart Supercenter to begin building their supply of much needed school supplies that they give away each fall just before school begins.

They will be on site at Walmart in Mena from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to accept donations. They are trying to fill 400 backpacks this year.

Some of the supplies needed are No. 2 Pencils, Colored Pencils, 5 Tab dividers, 5 Subject Notebooks, Trapper Keeper/Large binder (5th grade only), Erasers, Pencil top erasers, Loose Leaf Paper (Wide ruled), Hand Sanitizers, Wet Wipes, Kleenex, Kindergarten mats, College Ruled Paper, Expo Markers (Black), Colored Markers, Water Colors, Glue Sticks, Scissors (Fiskars), Pencil Sharpener, 4 oz. Bottle White Glue, Pocket folders (no prongs) red, blue, yellow, green, Plastic School box (cigar size), Gallon Ziploc (34 bags), Gallon Ziploc (20 bags), Quart Ziploc, Flat Pencil bag, Composition notebooks, Spiral Bound Notebooks (70 page), and Highlighters.

“Open Carry” Defined

An 18-wheel tractor/trailer overturned on Highway 375 West last Thursday causing delays in traffic for much of the afternoon. At approximately 2:24 p.m. on June 11, Mark A. Spears, age 47, of Huachuca City, Arizona, was pulling from the driveway of a local business when his right rear trailer tires went off the roadway and into a ditch causing the trailer to roll over onto its right side and subsequently, the tractor rolled onto its right side as well.

Spears was driving a 2013 International MaxPro semi belonging to Crete Carrier out of Lincoln, Nebraska, and he was found to be at fault for Careless or Prohibited Driving. The estimated cost of damages was $25,000.

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or opinion of Act 746. Attorney General Rutledge issued a statement saying that in her opinion, “Open Carry”, in Arkansas, is legal.

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

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

People need to understand, while “Open Carry” is legal, there are still places where it is illegal to carry a firearm, such as at a school. We encourage everyone who plans on carrying a firearm to know where you can and cannot carry.

Local law enforcement supports the Constitution and the Rights of Polk County Citizens. We do, however, understand that people walking around with guns in public can cause people to be alarmed. If local law enforcement is notified of “a person with a gun”, we must respond to investigate the situation.

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Several Move Up Ranks at OSMA

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Joshu Randy Webster earned a black belt in Ju Jitsu and Sensei Larry Wood earned a black belt in Modern Undo. Scott said that Wood has incorporated modern equipment and techniques into traditional Undo to develop the new form of discipline.

Master Don Cloud Davis and Master Levi Ryals have gained their 5th degree black belt in Nitora Bujutsu. Scott said that Ryals is in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame for being the only MMA athlete to fight with just one eye.

Sabum Jonathan A. Shone, Sifu Pete Milligan, and Shodai Soke Sensei Scott all earned a 4th degree black belt in Nitora Bujutso.

Cathy McConnell was the lone graduate from the Iron Butterflies Women’s Self Defense program.

Sensei Scott and wife, Wendy, own OSMA, located at 800 Hwy. 71 North, in Mena.

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The Ouachita Society of Martial Arts (OSMA) held an awards ceremony for their Torakan Dojo in Mena honoring the achievements of their members. Sensei Yanasa (Buffalo) Scott said they inducted two new members with black belts and others moved further up in their disciplines as

Camp Agape Seeking ‘Angels’ for Summer Camp

BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County resident, Beau Stricklin, has a mission and is seeking help. Stricklin, a former Army man that had been stationed in Hawaii, became involved with a program called Camp Agape, mentored there for three years, and has brought the idea back to Arkansas. Stricklin’s mission is to gather up as many “Angels” as he can for the four-day camp coming up in August.

Camp Agape was created in Hawaii by Pastor Roy Yamimota. Pastor Yamimota was a former inmate himself and created an Angel Tree that was designed to give birthday and Christmas gifts to children of the incarcerated. When Pastor Yamimota got out of prison, his children remembered and were thankful for the gifts they received while their father was incarcerated. He eventually went to work for a prison ministry and, wanting to do more, he created Camp Agape.

The camp first started in 2005 and stems from a mission to share God’s love with children whose parents are incarcerated. “Agape” love is always the theme at the camp, as volunteers and junior mentors strive to demonstrate the love of Christ to the camp attendees. Camp Agape is an annual, four-day event filled with activities and events that facilitate the sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through love, trust, forgiveness and hope. Beginning in Hawaii, Camp Agape has now extended their reach, having three camps in Hawaii, one in Oregon, and another in Arkansas.

As their website states, “In the United States currently, there are more than 800,000 incarcerated parents that have more than 1,800,000 children who are minors. In Hawaii, the child of an incarcerated parent is 50 percent more likely to be incarcerated as well. These statistics continue to increase and the role of Camp Agape is to reach these children and their parents – to see whole families transformed by God’s unconditional love.”

“They say these children are on the ‘pipeline to prison’ because the future incarcerated are the children of the incarcerated now, and the people who are incarcerated now are the children whose parents were incarcerated before them,” explained Strickland.

Strickland also explained that these kids go to the camp because it’s a camp, Get’s you back where you belong. but it’s really a yearlong process. The process continues long after they go home.

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other degrees and becoming successful in life.”

Stricklin is such a believer in the camp that he has become the Polk County sponsor for the Angel Tree. “We’re looking for about 50 kids in Polk County, but there’s only thirteen whose parents have signed them up for the Angel Tree,” said Stricklin. “This is a full circle ministry. When we contact the kids, we tell them that it’s a gift from their parent. It’s a chance for the incarcerated to give back. When the incarcerated see their kids come into the prison with their Camp Agape shirts on, it lights a fire in the incarcerated, it’s full circle.”

Although the normal way to sign children up is through the incarcerated parent, the path has proven difficult in its first year in the area and they are now seeking ways to gain extra campers. “This is the first year in Polk County. In the future, we’ll go with the Chaplain into the prison and take the forms, but we’ve had trouble getting clearance this year,” said Stricklin. If there is a mother, father, or grandparent that is taking care of a child of the incarcerated, Stricklin encourages them to contact him or to fill out an application online.

Camp Agape takes ages 7-16, boy or girl. In Arkansas, the campers will attend Camp Caudle, near Russellville. Applications can be found on their website, www.campagapearkansas.com or find them on Facebook at Camp Agape Arkansas. You can also find volunteer applications as well, and there are options for churches to become sponsors. Stricklin said that he is currently partnering with Victor Rowell at The Crossing in Mena and with First Baptist Church in Hatfield, but will welcome more sponsors.

The application cutoff is June 30, and the camp will be held at Camp Caudle from August 6-9. Stricklin explained that a bus will transport the campers from Polk County to the camp and back. “All parents need to do is register them, pack their clothes and bathing suits, and drop them off when it’s time. We will be providing all the personal hygiene, linens, backpacks, water bottles, etc.,” Stricklin said. You can contact Beau Stricklin by email at beau.stricklin@gmail.com.

$4.3 Million Marijuana Seized (CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE)

at this time. The plants have a street value of $1,000 per plant equaling $4,356,000. The plants were found in southeast Polk County.

In a statement given to Pulse Multi-Media, the Sheriff’s Office warns residents of the dangers. “Any time that you are traveling around on your ATV, whether or not you are out checking on your property or another reason that takes you out into the rural areas of our county, we ask that you exercise caution. If you come across anything that seems to be suspicious, particularly a patch of plants that you suspect may be marijuana, please back out of the area immediately and contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Do not attempt to enter or hang around the area. Deputies will be dispatched to the scene and our office will investigate. You can call the Polk County Dispatch Center at 479-394-2511.”

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Fox Pleads Guilty (CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE)

The Polk County Republican Committee met Monday evening, June 15th with Erma Mize, 1st vice-chair, presiding. She is shown passing the gavel to John Maddox who was elected as Chairman of the committee. She said, “I am very proud to present John Maddox as our new Chairman.

We could not possibly have a better one!” He was warmly welcomed by everyone. Shirley Philpot expressed her thoughts well, “He is the best of the best!”

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handed down by Judge Jerry Ryan who set each count to run concurrent, and totaled 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Fox was arrested on February 2, 2015 for two counts of Introduction of Controlled Substance into the Body of Another Person.

Fox gave birth to a child on October 17, 2013, which tested positive for four different drugs: methamphetamine, amphetamine, opiates, and Oxycodone. Fox tested positive for the same drugs with exception to opiates. The arrest was delayed pending the appellate courts opinion made in reference to the landmark McCann-Arms case.

The first count charged constitutes a Class Y Felony due to the drug found in the infant’s system being Oxycodone, a narcotic. The second count is a Class B Felony, having found methamphetamine, a non-narcotic, in the infant’s system.

Fox told Investigator Elena Cannon that she had not done the drugs but had stayed at a residence where drugs were being used and that she did not know how they got into her system. She did admit during the interview that she had used methamphetamine before she knew she was pregnant and had also used pain pills during pregnancy for pain in her back.

With appellate court Judge Phillip Whiteaker affirming the January 2014 decision of a Polk County jury in the McCann-Arms case and their subsequent 20-year sentence, the road was paved for prosecutors to pursue what many claim is becoming an all too common occurrence. Riner said that Amy Robertson also pled guilty in Polk County Circuit Court to the same type of case in February.

The law is unclear about the definition of ‘person’ and advocates of the law view an unborn fetus to not qualify as a ‘person.’ Whiteaker and Riner called upon legislators to bring clarity to the law. A bill was passed through the House this spring that would have clarified the definition of ‘person’ to include an ‘unborn child in utero at any stage of development.’ However, the bill died in the Senate.

Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner had this to say, “This is the third case of this type that we’ve prosecuted sucessfully, and we look forward to prosecuting more.

These cases are terrible. Infants are born in terrible pain, withdrawing from controlled substances and this has to stop. Our office is committed to seeing that these newborn infants get justice through the justice system.”

You can read more about this case and the landmark decision made in the McCann-Arms case on MyPulseNews.com

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all new windows that will be larger to frame the views from Rich Mountain of the surrounding Ouachita Mountains. Butts emphasized, “Enjoying the panoramic scenery from the mountain is an important part of the Queen Wilhelmina State Park experience. Our visitors are going to enjoy the more wide open views from all the lodge’s public rooms, including the restaurant and all the guest rooms.”

Executive Director of Arkansas Parks and Tourism, Richard Davies is pleased with the final product of the enormous project. In a statement to Pulse Multi-Media he said, “This place is transformed. It is so much different than the old one because you can see out. It is very airy, it is very open, from the meeting rooms to the guest rooms and the lobby. It takes advantage of where you are. I think the architect, the staff, and the contractor have done a great job. The people will like Queen Wilhelmina Lodge.”

The exterior of the lodge features shingles and stonework. The lodge was expanded from 25,881 square feet to 37,029 square feet to include the addition of a new hearth room with wood-burning fireplace, two additional guest rooms increasing the total to 40, and more space within all the rooms. Two guest rooms on each floor at the west end include gas fireplaces and spa tubs.

Three are barrier-free to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. They include Queen, King, King with spa tub and gas fireplace, and King Suite choices.

The new larger rooms will be able to accommodate a multitude of guests and groups and many have already begun to reserve their rooms.

As of Thursday, the Queen has already received registrations for 45 groups between July and December of this year.

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

The upstairs meeting facility increased in size and includes a balcony overlooking the gorgeous south view from the mountain. Public restrooms are located nearby.

An elevator was added to the lodge, as well as more stairwells. A wrap-around porch on the building’s south side will provide visitors with comfortable outdoor space to enjoy a cool breeze in a southern style rocking chair. A new porch was added at the west end and a new fire protection system covers the entire building.

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

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

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

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

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

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equipment totaled $1,297,000.

Today’s lodge is the third hostelry to grace this same setting on 2,681-foot Rich Mountain. The first inn, opened in 1898 by the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad (KCPG), was designed as a resort retreat for passengers on the line. The company spared no expense in constructing the luxurious hostelry of Victorian splendor.

Since the KCPG was largely financed by Dutch interests, the resort was named in honor of the Netherlands’ young Queen Wilhelmina. Known as the “Castle in the Sky,” the inn closed in only three years.

The second Queen Wilhelmina inn was built by Arkansas State Parks and operated by the state of Arkansas from 1963 until a fire destroyed it in the fall of 1973.

Today’s Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge opened in 1975 to carry forward this lodging tradition on Rich Mountain. The just completed $9.6 million renovation of this facility is what will greet visitors and guests when the lodge reopens on July 1.

To make reservations, visit Queen Wilhelmina.com or call 1-800-2642477.

Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge is one of the four hotel-like lodges in the Arkansas State Park system. The others are historic Mather Lodge at Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge near Arkadelphia, and The Lodge at Mount Magazine in Mount Magazine State Park near Paris.

Queen Wilhelmina State Park is one of the 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. In addition to the lodge, the 460-acre park includes a campground with 41 campsites and a bathhouse; picnic areas; trails; and a seasonal miniature train and mini-golf course. Park interpretive programs highlight Rich Mountain’s fauna and unique flora.

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Jon Brown, Manager of Operations, Arkansas State Parks and Tourism, said, “The staff has worked tremendously hard to get this place open for the general public and they’ve done a great job. It’s an outstanding facility and I think everyone is going to enjoy it. It’s a showcase in the community and we are all impressed and proud to have it.”

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

The park is on Ark. 88 (Talimena National Scenic Byway) 13 miles west of Mena. [For an alternate route from Mena or during inclement weather, go six miles north on U.S 71, then travel nine miles west on U.S. 270, then go two miles south up Ark. 272.]

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Barracudas Devour Competition During Mena Swim Meet

SUBMITTED BY WESLEY BATES The Mena Barracudas hosted their annual swim meet on Saturday, June 13th at the Mena City Pool in McMillan Park.

The Barracudas performed in each of their events. The following are the results of the June 13th meet: 6 & under boys: Auden Woods placed 1st in 25m Backstroke and 3rd in 25m Freestyle. Austin Fields placed 4th in 25m Freestyle.

8 & under girls: Jaeli Fields placed 1st in 25m Freestyle and 2nd in 25m Backstroke.

Savannah Levering placed 1st in 25m Butterfly, 4th in 25m Breaststroke, and 6th in 25m Freestyle. Gianna Fagan placed 2nd in 25m Freestyle, 1st in 25m Breaststroke, and 1st in 25m Backstroke. Kate Wilson

Suzanne Roberts, age 84, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Wednesday morning, June 10, 2015 at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover.

Born on November 1, 1930 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Allen “Curly” and Glenda (Buzan) Walker. She was raised and received her education in Winfield and graduated from Winfield High School in 1948.

She was united in marriage to James Roberts, Jr., on January 30, 1954 in Win-

2nd in 400m Freestyle, and 4th in 100m Individual Medley. Rachel Wilson placed 4th in 50m Breaststroke, 4th in 50m Freestyle, and 3rd in 100m Individual Medley.

12 & under boys: John Fagan placed 1st in 50m Breaststroke and 1st in 50m Freestyle.

14 & under girls: Emiley Sorge placed 1st in 50m Backstroke, 1st in 100m Freestyle, 1st in 200m Individual Medley, and 2nd in 50m Freestyle. Eden Furr placed 2nd in 50m Backstroke, 2nd in 100m Freestyle, and 1st in 50m Freestyle. Katy Caldwell placed 3rd in 50m Freestyle, 3rd in 100m Freestyle, and 3rd in 50m Backstroke. Tateli Thacker placed 3rd in 50m Breaststroke and 5th in 100m Freestyle.

14 & under boys: Brandon Bartow placed 1st in 50m Butterfly, 2nd in 50m Breaststroke, and 1st in 100m Freestyle. Ian Garrett placed 2nd in 50m Butterfly, 1st in 50m Breaststroke, 2nd in 100m Freestyle, and 1st in 50m Freestyle. Caleb Bowers placed 3rd in 50m Freestyle, 4th in 100m Freestyle, 1st in 50m Backstroke, and 3rd in 50m Butterfly. Matthew Nance placed 4th in 50m

Breaststroke and 3rd in 100m Freestyle.

Senior girls: Lilly Garrett placed 1st in 100m Breaststroke, 1st in 100m Freestyle, and 1st in 50m Freestyle. Cierra Metcalf placed 3rd in 50m Freestyle, 3rd in 100m Freestyle, and 4th in 100m Breaststroke.

McKinzy McGee placed 2nd in 100m Breaststroke and 1st in 200m Individual Medley.

Senior boys: Mac Caldwell placed 1st in 50m Freestyle, 2nd in 100m Freestyle, and 1st in 100m Backstroke. Brad Bates placed 2nd in 100m Butterfly, 3rd in 100m Breaststroke, 3rd in 100m Freestyle and 3rd in 200m Freestyle.

Year-round swimmers, Josie Scott and Taylor Heifner also placed in the meet.

Scott placed 1st in 50m Butterfly, 50m Breaststroke, 50m Freestyle, and 100m Individual Medley. Heifner placed 1st in 200m Individual Medley, 1st in 100m Freestyle, and 1st in 100m Breaststroke.

The Barracudas will travel to Monticello for their next meet on Saturday, June 20.

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field. Suzanne was employed for Higginbotton-Flottman-Dix as an insurance agent from 1967-1976, when she retired due to health problems. Mr. Roberts preceded her in death on May 27, 1991.

Suzanne was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She also was a member of Beta Sigma Pi, American Legion Auxiliary, 8-40 Salon, and the William Newton Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling when she was able to and spending time with her family.

Her family includes: her sons, Douglas Roberts and wife, Betty, of Mena, Arkansas and Kent Roberts and wife, Carolyn, of Winfield, Kansas; her daughter, Janet Ben-

nett and husband, Glen, of Winfield, Kansas; her grandchildren, Ryan Bennett and wife, Amanda, Casey Bennett, and Jamie Roberts; and her great-granddaughters, Katelyn and Abagail Bennett.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jo VanLaningham.

Graveside funeral services were held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Highland Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in Suzanne’s name for the Cowley County Humane Society. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com

Winnsboro, Louisiana to the late Jessie Green Sasser and the late Dora Kimbro Sasser. She was happily married to George Thomas for 48 years. She worked at South Central Telephone for 34 years.

Sybil was a loving wife and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by husband, George Thomas of Mena, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Dora Sasser.

Funeral services will be Wednesday June 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Hatfield with Brother Scott O’Rear officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Mena under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Billy Hopper

The family of the late wish to express our deep appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort. Thanks for all the food, monetary donations and flowers. I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. Billy has a lot of family and friends and he will be greatly missed.

God Bless Renee Hopper

Sybill adelle thomas Sybil Adelle Thomas, age 89, of Mena passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 in DeQueen, Arkansas.

She was born August 24, 1925 in

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Susanne Roberts

placed 3rd in 25m Backstroke and 4th in 25m Freestyle. Moriah Lea placed 7th in 25m Freestyle, 5th in 25m Breaststroke, and 6th in 25m Backstroke.

8 & under boys: Brendon Ricker placed 1st in 25m Backstroke, 1st in 25m Breaststroke, 2nd in 25m Freestyle, and 1st in 100m Individual Medley. Ty Thacker placed 3rd in 25m Freestyle.

10 & under girls: Ranessa Ricker placed 1st in 50m Breaststroke, 1st in 50m Freestyle, 1st in 100m Individual Medley, and 1st in 200m Freestyle. Abigail Nance placed 4th in 50m Backstroke, 5th in 50m Freestyle, and 4th in 100m Individual Medley. Taylor Thacker placed 4th in 50m Freestyle.

10 & under boys: Lucas Levering placed 1st in 50m Butterfly, 2nd in 50m Breaststroke, 5th in 50m Freestyle, and 3rd in 100m Individual Medley. Nevin Furr placed 6th in 50m Freestyle.

12 & under girls: Allison Bates placed 2nd in 50m Butterfly, 5th in 50m Breaststroke, 3rd in 50m Freestyle, and 2nd in 100m Individual Medley. Tabitha Levering placed 3rd in 50m Butterfly, 3rd in 50m Breaststroke,

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Bids Open on Just Two Highway Projects

BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – At its most recent meeting, the Highway Commission opened bids on two construction projects – one to replace a bridge on Interstate 30 in southwest Arkansas and another to widen Interstate 49 in northwest Arkansas.

Bids on another nine projects were not opened because highway officials continue to have serious questions about the future of federal highway funding.

In a statement, the director of the Highway Department called it “sad” that bids for only two projects were opened at this time of year, the traditional peak season for highway construction.

The federal government is working under a temporary two-month extension to the previous highway funding bill. In all, Arkansas has postponed 70 highway projects, which would have cost an estimated $282 million, because of doubts about future highway funding.

If not for voter approval of two recent highway programs, the Highway Commission possibly would not have opened any bids.

Funding of the I-49 project comes from a half-cent sales tax that will be collected for 10 years, with the revenue dedicated to highway projects. It’s called the Connecting Arkansas Program, and voters approved it in a statewide election in 2012.

The I-30 project will be paid for with bonds issued through an interstate maintenance program approved by Arkansas voters in 2011.

The southwest Arkansas project is to replace the I-30 bridge over the Red River, which is the border between Hempstead and Miller Counties. The low bid was for $37 million to replace the bridge. It is 1,294 feet long and was built in 1967.

About 23,000 vehicles a day cross the Red River on the I-30 bridge. Replacing the bridge, which also requires earth work, new drainage and replacement of about two miles of highway, will take about two years to complete.

The northwest Arkansas project, which will cost an estimated $28.3 million, is to widen a much busier stretch of interstate, a 3.85 mile section of Interstate 49 in Washington County, in Fayetteville and Springdale.

The traffic count on this section of I-49 is 66,000 vehicles a day.

It will be widened from four lanes to six lanes and will take about a year and a half to finish.

The Highway Commission opened bids for numerous smaller projects on city and county roads, which are financed mainly from their share of motor fuel taxes. Traditionally, special revenues for highways have been divided according to a “70-15-15” split, which means the state receives 70 percent while cities and counties each receive 15 percent.

In all, bids for 54 local city and county projects were opened. Their estimated cost will be $19 million. For comparison, the two interstate projects that were opened will cost a total of $65.5 million.

The apparent low bids will be reviewed carefully by Highway Department officials before the agency signs contracts.

Medicaid Inspector General Resigns Jay Shue, the state’s first Medicaid Inspector General, has resigned and will be replaced by Elizabeth Smith. The legislature created the position in 2013 to take the lead in investigating Medicaid fraud.

Since the office was created, the amount recovered by the state went up from $1.1 million to $3 million.

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BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATE BELL After conducting a series of listening sessions around the state, the Governor’s Task Force on Common Core recently recommended non-renewal of Arkansas’s contract with PARCC for standardized testing. Governor Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education subsequently announced that they did not intend to renew the contract for PARCC testing and instead planned to enter into a contract with ACT to use their Aspire testing as Arkansas’s primary measure of scholastic achievement.

Late last week, the State Board of Education voted 7-1 to renew the PARCC contract despite the strong objections of Commissioner Key, the Governor, and the legislature. The board is entirely comprised of members appointed by former Governor Beebe and a divide clearly exists between two different approaches to standardized testing and overall education philosophy.

The PARCC contract will come for review before the interim legislative governing body known as ALC prior to final approval. I serve on ALC and will vote not to review the contract renewal with PARCC. If the Board of Education decides to once again ignore the legislature’s clearly expressed wishes then I will encourage the Governor to consider a special session to override the State Board’s decision and to require that the contract not be renewed.

PARCC has failed to fulfill its obligations under its contract with Arkansas. I have heard from many educators about the ridiculous amount of instructional time that is being lost due to the testing format.

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Freedom...

June 17, 2015

by michael reisig Freedom – throughout history men and women have dreamed of that word. They’ve spoken of it in hushed whispers around cooking fires, they’ve downed tankards to it in taverns, and they have shouted the word in gallant charges, and from the walls of bastions, where they fought and died for it.

Nations have chased the dream it represents. Some have caught it briefly, but it’s proven to be an elusive commodity in this world, because actual freedom is independent thought – it’s not what we acquire, it’s how we think, and what we’re allowed to think, or say.

Freedom in its youth is euphoric – young and strong – but it seems the longer a nation enjoys this commodity the less it respects it, and the less it is willing to sacrifice to keep it. The sense of privilege erodes and an atmosphere of arrogant lethargy takes its place, and when that happens, freedom can morph into velvet chains. The less a people think for themselves the more inclined they are to sacrifice freedom for the drone of “the hive.”

I don’t know who said it, but I love the expression: “You don’t know how much you’ve loved something until it’s taken away,” and freedom certainly applies. But the truth is, freedom, just like every other valuable commodity, has to be earned. America is full of people shouting the word, but today, what they’re really shouting for is independence from responsibility, and exclusion from regulations, and that’s not freedom.

As soon as someone else supplies you with the means to survive, they own you.

Dear Editor, We hear the shouts…

It has been announced that the “Streetscape” project, which has been completed on South “Freedom from taxes…”

Mena Street, and parts of North Mena Street, will be done to the remaining section of North “Freedom from authority…”

Mena Street.

That section of North Mena Street is very unique because, on its own, it has be“Freedom from the drudgery of earning a living…” come a true district of fine arts businesses. My question is, will “Streetscape,” as it has been “Freedom from marital and child-rearing responsibility…” already been done, help those businesses.

“Freedom from laws that we don’t agree with…”

Essentially “Streetscape” makes the sidewalks more beautiful. Has that increased the sales When you package the above you don’t have freedom, you have of any businesses where it has been completed? That is difficult to measure because so many of anarchy. At some point the illusion of freedom will become too difthose businesses are now gone. ficult to maintain – someone will remove the props and pull open the There are those who feel that doing the rest of “Streetscape” will increase business because curtain at the back of the stage, and everyone will see the concrete it will cause tourists at Queen Wilhelmina Lodge to stop and shop. In my opinion the idea that wall of the theater… (Frank Zappa).

Mena is greatly dependent on tourists at Queen Wilhelmina Lodge is hard to justify in light of the Freedom can’t be given to you. It has to be earned daily, with fact that Mena sales tax collections have constantly increased while the lodge has been closed. conscience, effort, learning, and character. A nation (and its freeThe important ARCO effort is occasionally mentioned, however “Streetscape” is older than dom) cannot exist without virtue, and no nation is ever more than ARCO and makes no use of any ARCO suggestions. one generation away from extinction. Be careful America, that you I think we need to look more deeply than just sidewalk beautification. Unlike Waldron or don’t nurture privilege over effort, or ideology over common sense, DeQueen, Mena has every car of potential tourists driving on U. S. 71, passing right through and leave a world in which our children tell their children what it was town.

They have driven at least eighty miles since they saw a city larger than Mena. We need to once like in America – where men and women prospered, and were get them to turn off 71 onto Mena Street and check us out. actually free.

One of the ARCO presentations showed an idea that seemed totally strange at the time; buildThe views and opinions expressed in this column do not ing a decorative four-legged arch over the intersection of Mena Street and Maple Ave. (It also necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the ownership showed changing Mena Street to three lanes, modifying street parking, and trees.) However, and staff of The Polk County Pulse. Michael Reisig is a freewhen thought of as a possible item that could cause potential tourists at the corner of Mena lance writer and published author whose works are reproduced Street and 71 to wonder, “What’s that?” and turn onto Mena Street to find out, it becomes far less throughout the globe. strange. It becomes an idea to think about.

Suppose it was placed closer to 71, like at Pickering and Mena Street. Or, suppose, it was made as a series of connected arches through the art district. Suppose, as I have suggested to many, that it display paintings of people important to the history of Mena. Tourists, seeing the paintings and wondering who those people are, could be directed to different businesses for information on different people and their paintings.

My opinion simply is, we need to think beyond sidewalk beautification; now.

Roy Vail, Mena.

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Weekly Publication * 5:30 P.m. – Weight Watchers –meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7:00 p.m. - The Ouachita Valley Al-Anon Family Group will have their weekly Meeting at the First United Methodist Church, 501 9th Street, Mena. * 7:00 p.m. –Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S. For information call 2430297 or 216-4606.

Friday 6/19 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 South, Mena, For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Saturday 6/20 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot.

Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Healthy Connections, Boy Scouts of America and the Mena Police Dept. are teaming up to collect school supplies for local children at Wal Mart. * 12 Noon 2:00 p.m. through Sunday June 21 Cossatot River Weekend Adventures call the park to register 870-385-2201; fee of $95. Meeting place, Visitors Center. * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Young Artist Class at Mena Art Gallery. Cherri Stanberry will be teaching how to work with polymer clay for children 13 to 17 years old. Adults are also welcome. There is a fee of $2 per person.

Please call 479-394-3880 to save a space. * 6:00 p.m. PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. Mena. For info call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Sunday 6/21 * 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Polk County Archery will be having a 3D Bow Tournament, Camp Highpoint, Hwy 8 E., there will also be hot dogs, chips and drinks. * 2:00 p.m. Cherry Hill Methodist Church singers and musicians present and past will present a musical legacy. Singers will include Witness Quartet. Everyone is invited to this free concert. * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chopping Block,

1159 Hwy 71 S.. For information call 2430297 or 216-4606. * 6:30 p.m. –Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday 6/22 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 1:00 p.m. - Cove Public Library presents Summer Fun Mondays, learn all about, bugs, oceans, farm animals and zoo animals. * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) –Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – Bear State Bank across from Depot. For information call 437-3560.6:00 pm. * 6:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. * 7:00 p.m. - Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Monthly meeting at the Lime Tree Restaurant. * 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Tuesday 6/23 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. “Art Day”, Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Bring your current project and join other artist working in the classroom at the gallery. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404.

Take-out is available. All are welcome! * Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Physical Fitness Principles, RMCC, Maddox Building, Room 127. For more information and to register call Maureen Keese at 479-394-RMCC x 1311. * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 Wes. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Bluegrass Music at Morrow Street Housing Authority, Community Room. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port

Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday 6/25 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71S, Mena. * 7:00 – Alcoholics Anonymous, - Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ meet at the church.

* 9:30 - Noon - Little Cats Cheer Camp Through June 18, K-6th Grades, $50 per student, Union Bank Center -High School Gym. Applications can be picked up in the High School Office. For more information, call Andrea Hughes at 2340292. * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Little Cats Cheer Camp Through June 18, 7th - 9th grades, $50 per student. Applications can be picked up in the High School Office.

For more information, call Andrea Hughes at 234-0292. * Starting today through June 20 - 38th Annual Bluegrass Festival Turkey Track at Waldron, AR. Shows start at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. www.turkeytrackbluegrass.com. * 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - June 25 Aquatic Program sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, McMillan Park pool, cost $30 for 6 weeks plus pool fees. Evening class from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. For more information, call Naomi Thompson 479-2341145. * Every Monday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Learn American Sign Language for free. Cove Branch Library with teacher Casey Kelley. * Every Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

– Learn to knit or crochet with teachers Patricia Ruskauff and Mollie Thomas, Cove Branch Library. * PCDC’s Jumpstart Preschool & Daycare has a few available slots open for children. Contact Sally Smith or Carolyn Burnside at 479-394-7572 for more information. * HSO will accept your clean-out and yard sale leftovers for Rummage Sale in Sept.

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Thursday 6/18 * 7:00 a.m. -Until Sold Out Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot.

Come Enjoy meeting local famers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. - Super Hero’s Summer Reading Program, Polk County Library, continuing June 18th and 25. * 11:30 –Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216 for more info. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Physical Fitness Principles & Exercises, combination of yoga, Dance and Fitness elements; instructor is Henry Neilson, Maddox Building, Room 127, RMCC. To register, call Maureen Keese at 479-RMCC, x1311. * 12:00 – 3:00 p. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. - Polk County Cancer Support Group meeting at the Polk County Library, 410 8th Street.

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Brian Russell - We’re Lovin’ His Happiness

BY JACLYN ROSE If you have been to the Mena McDonald’s on Highway 71 in the last few weeks, you have probably had the privilege of meeting Brian Russell, the happy guy at the second window who hands out the food and drinks and dispensers of joy, the term he has coined for an average straw. Chances are, Russell made you smile with his joyful personality and genuine smile. And if you smiled, then you made Russell’s day because that was his goal.

After moving around a lot as a child, Russell graduated high school in Mississippi and is a self-proclaimed Ole Miss Rebel fan. It was during his senior year of high school that his mother was diagnosed with cancer and he began helping to take care of her. Eventually his mother moved to Tennessee to live near Russell’s sister, but Russell followed when she became sick again. After his mother moved to Mena to be near family, Russell began to see God close some doors in Tennessee and he felt lead to move to Polk County the first of April. “It has been a blessing living in Mena. God has allowed me to go through so much in the past so that I can be where I am today. I was raised in church but then, like many Millennial Generation guys, I thought I didn’t need the Lord and for 12 years I ran from Him and then He got ahold of me and changed me.

I never thought I would enjoy working at McDonald’s but I love seeing a smile on someone’s face. Even such a silly thing like “I really enjoy living in Mena. calling a straw a ‘dispenser of joy’ can brighten someone’s day that makes it worth it,” explained Russell.

I like that there’s a little city life andRussell has not had the easiest life, and the norm would be but with a small town feel. And to become bitter or depressed but instead he has allowed God turn his life experiences into a ministry. “A lot of people ask the people that come through to why I’m so happy and it’s all because of God. I’m just a big McDonald’s are great, they are guy covered in tattoos, I’ve been homeless three times in the ten years and I’ve lost everything I had, but through it all why I’m working here.” last God provided and without Him I am nothing. I know that God allowed me to go through all this for His purpose, because without this, I would not be able to help young people. He is the reason I get up in the morning with a smile on my face and He is the reason I love my job, because He provided it and I try to share the Gospel with others with the smile on my face. I had one customer tell me that I was too happy but if one out of ten people that come through smile, then I did my job,” Russell said. “I love the people I work with, they are great and Charlie and Jennifer [management at the Mena McDonald’s] are behind me and my positive attitude, they are great to work for. I hope that one person will ask me why I’m so happy and I can share with them that God is why and that He can make them happy too.”

“I really enjoy living in Mena. I like that there’s a little city life but with a small town feel. And the people that come through McDonald’s are great, they are why I’m working here. I also love the mountain and have since I was a child. It’s a great place to live,” Russell said.

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BY JACLYN ROSE Katelyn Aleshire, the daughter of Michael and Roxanne Aleshire, is no stranger to hard work. After graduating from Acorn High School in 2014, she moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where at one time she worked four separate jobs. The everyday crime in the city caused Aleshire to re-think life away from Polk County and she moved home after a year and knew she was ready to become an entrepreneur and opened Home Grown Boutique. “I’ve always wanted to have a boutique and I was tired of everyone being my boss, I was ready to be my own person. Mena is a small town and there are not many stores like mine in the area. I want my store to have a small home town feel,” explained Aleshire.

Currently Home Grown Boutique, located at 610 Mena Street, Suite A, next door to the Ouachita Little Theatre in Mena, opened on June 4, 2015 and specializes in ladies’ junior clothes with a selection of little girls’ clothes, however Aleshire is in the process of meeting with vendors to offer men in the area a selection of clothes. “So many guys have to drive off to get their clothes so I thought I would sell them in my store,” Aleshire explained.

Aside from their graphic tees, shirts, denim shorts, jeans, capris, young girls, and plus size clothing selections, Home Grown Boutique also offers several items from local citizens. “I will always have something homemade and from local vendors. Currently, I have artwork from Tiffany and Olivia Baynes, very talented local artists and I am going to be selling CDs for Cody Davis and Charlie Farley, some guys who worked hard and did it themselves and are very talented,” said Aleshire. She also offers jewelry, homemade sugar scrubs, and some décor, as well as a selection of previously worn and deeply discounted clothing called, “Kate’s Closet.”

Aleshire does not just want her store to be her business, she always wants it to be a ministry and plans to help support other local ministries through some of her sales, ministries such as The Covenant House, The Salvation Army, Fresh Start Pregnancy Center, and Streams of Hope. “I want my business to be a covert and nonchalant ministry. I always have a scripture of the day on display. I used to think that I couldn’t reach people but then I realized I can do that just by serving them. I never really thought about it until I lived in Hot Springs with all the crime and I realized I could just treat people nice and friendly and love them like God would,” said Aleshire. Home Grown Boutique also offers spray tans. You can reach them by calling 479.216.8059 or by visiting their social media pages at www.facebook. com/homegrown and homegrownhoneys on Instagram.

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Honor Roll Lists for County Schools

Acorn Elementary School’s 4th Nine Weeks

2nd Grade: All As – Christian Christiana, Damon Cruz, Tara Hart, MaryClaire Laing, Amy May, Rebecca Moore, Zach Neugent, Kayleigh Noble, McKenna Pippen, Tyler Pippen, Hailee Shores, David Warren, Arayah Wharton, Evan Yu. As & Bs – Chloe Brandon, Kailee Branson, Kohlea Carmack, Kaden Dehart, Duncan Dill, Sydney Holliday, Aiden Kimp, Gabriel Lickly, Emma Long, Bradley McEntire, Paul Puckett, Paige Smedley, James Sullivan, Caden Tarkinton, Lucas Tunnell.

3rd Grade: All As – Payge Adaway, Kenzie Daniels, Payton Davis, Randy Dill, Daisy Dollar, Elizabeth Duvall, Nichole Philpot, Sara Pippen, Kensey Rosson, Sophie Strasner, Sarah Tedder, Christina Velasquez, Rylee Wiles, Christian Zamarripa. As & Bs – Shay Allen, Aiden Bailey, Laila Billings, Coy Brumbelow, Kora Carter, Juan Gee, Noah Holland, Audrey Holliday, Joshua Noble, Lily Oglesby, Lucas Parnell, Bella Tedder, Emily Wise.

4th Grade: All As – Kaelin Harding, Westin Johnson, Olivia Maechler, Lori Richardson, Gavin Strother, Faith Tipton, Jayden Willborg. As & Bs – Johnathan Bodkin, Ryle Cole, Austin Davis, Zachary Frost, Charish Hill, Clayton Hobbs, Emily Holloway, Cayleigh Johnson, Aaron Lay, Reed McGee, Rachael Miller, Braven Rodgers, Makayla Sandoval, Dakota Sullivan, Colton Tipton, Rebekah Tipton, Samantha Warren, Lucas Watts, Rachael Weddle, Addison Wood.

5th Grade: All As – Angela Duvall, Kyla Kimp, Kiersten Larucci, Jake Lyle, Abby Nance, Joshua Tilley, Skyllar Wade, Raeghan Weddle. As & Bs – Michael Auces, Adrianna Bates, Emily Blair, Faith Brandon, Lexi Dilbeck, Alivia Harper, Trace Huff, Eric Mowdy, Caleb Reynolds, Reese Rogers, River Rogers, Abby Smedley, Ethan Sutherland, Kaylee Tedder, Ayden Wood.

Vandervoort Elementary School’s 4th Nine Weeks

1st Grade: All As – Wyatt Gunn, Ethan Hall, Dylon Morris, Elijah Owens, Lilliana Ruelas, Victoria Squires, Kaylee Thomas. As & Bs – Blane Brett, Maleena Hopkins, Aiden McKenzie, Dalton Jewell, Jacob Barrett, Michael Howard, Gabe Bell, Peyton Casey.

2nd Grade: All As – Riley Dunn, Chelsey Green, Dillon Loving, Bradley Wade, Laci Dixon, Bradley Harwood, Jayden Johnson, Elijah Smith, Jacob Squires, Aiden Wolfenberger, Jalyn York. As & Bs – Jennifer Arce, Dani Atchley, Michelle Broach, Derek Dixon, Cloie Dollarhyde, Kyler McKee, Mattie Ross, Shawn Harris.

3rd Grade: All As – Austin Bailey, Brodie Dickerson, Breanna Parker, Zenia Schmidt, Ethan Williams, Braylen Ralls. As & Bs – Justin Bell, Thomas Broach, Caylynn Burke, Blake Evans, Meera Henry, Ben Tooker.

4th Grade: All As – Christian Hoyle, Harley Loyd, Lily McIntyre, Nathan Raney, Wade Woldfenberger, Elizabeth Crawford. As & Bs – Rudy Arce, Hunter Burke, Austin Caramez, Vivi Denton, Manuel Gasca, Sadie Hall, Jessica Harris, Braylee Jewell, Hannah McLain, Hoyt McLain, Nathan Watkins, Chyanne Brown, Daniel Diaz, Tyler Graham, Jessica Green, Connor Mink, Kylie Owens.

5th Grade: All As – Cutis Broach, Winnie Smith, Cody Beck. As & Bs – Shayna Sowen, Bela Diaz, Alaina Hopper, Jonny Joyd, Gracie Smith, Tanner Williams, McKenzi Summit, Bethany Harper, Ashton Hicks, Katelynn Owens.

6th Grade: All As – Ali Austin, Kadi Dixon, Melanie Dixon, Abby McIntyre. As & Bs – Lexie Graham, David Hogue, Betty Jewell, John Jewell, Bryor Loyd, Koty Martin, Kortlyn McKee, David Miranda, Johns Sisson, Hattie Smith, Kalie Smith, Kiersten Smith, Quentin Stubbs, Kailyn Terry

Mena Middle School 4th Nine Weeks & Semester

4TH NINE WEEKS:

6th Grade: All As - Christopher Bollmeyer, Mason Brotherton, Blake Castor, London Copelin, Ivy Curtis, Bryce Fairless, Jacob Flemens, Maddison Gunn, Shylee Head, Jetzai Hernandez, Gaven Hooper, Vivie Hooper, Cauy House, Ciara Lance, Connor Latham, Summer Loar, Grace Lyle, Andrea Maechler, Allie Martin, David McDonald, Max Montgomery, Marissa Ortiz, Morgan Puckett, Sarah Sharp, Lauren Sikes, Micah Smith, Mercades Southern, Emily Wagner, Cylie Whitt, Allie Wright. As & Bs - Angel Alaniz, Jaci Allen, Jessica Allender, Jalene Amason, Cooper Anderle, Brenna Aynes, Gabriel Betz, Madison Blair, Carlee Boehler, Shane Brown, Damon Clark, Isaac Clark, Sam Creason, Sam Cude, Andrew Davis, Devon Davis, Zach Dehart, Saleen Dixon, Destiny Durham, Tad Eccles, Sam Efird, Marissa Escobar, Tori Evans, Logan Fairless, Makori Gabourel, Addison Gibbs, Riley Gilbert, Zoie Goforth, Natalie Grossman, Liam Hastey, Haley Hooper, Jaxom Hughes, Alex Hunter, Jack Hunter, Kyleigh Johnson, Indy Lewis, Dalton McCourtney, Matt McCravens, Levi McIntyre, Zoe McPherson, Mercede Moss, Logan Myers, Tad Nance, Madison Parnell, Jessalynn Pierce, Lulu Quebedeaux, Isaac Renard, Jesse Riley, Courtney Rose, Teagan Rose, Kenly Ruskin, Morticai Ryan, Erica Settle, Latonia Siler, Kolbe Smith, Hannah Stockton, Elvis Stricklin, James Taylor, Zachery Taylor, Cameron Terwilliger, Dakota Williams.

7th Grade: All As – Braxton Bahr, Tristen Beck, Cadie Cannon, Ashtan Carr, Maria Castillo, Brendon Catlett, Faith Chaney, Eli Cook, Teresa Cude, Eden Furr, Marissa Grafton, David Grenier, Seirra Grimsley, Caleb Holmes, Lindy Hull, Macie Johnson, Kiara Kesterson, Lauyrn Maechler, Autumn Powell, Cypriss Pruitt, Angel Ramirez, Suzanna Rivera, Kaitlyn Simmons, Chantal Sims, Zane Stephens, Jeremiah Swint, Kaitlyn Titsworth, Marc Wilson. As & Bs - Jennifer Adams, Abbie Alvarez, Haley Caldwell, Cason Cannon, Lila Chapman, Hannah Childress, Katelyn Cox, Bethany Cude, Paige Evans, Andrew Graves, Ariana Hicks, Autumn Hill, Austin Johnston, Julianna Kennedy, TJ Kiser, Misael Knight, Jenny Laxamana, Macy Maddox, Aaron McConnell, Nicole Medlin, Katie Mesko, Jocelyn Parsons, Alexis Payne, Jacinto Perez, Kaleigh Reaves, Martin Rodriguez, Kyndon Schuller, Milia Sibbett, McKenzie Strother, Hunter Waters, Hannah Willis.

8th Grade: All As - Jada Bass, Sumer Brown, Brandon Deramus, Jonathan Gunn, Shreetika Gyanwali, Cooper Hughes, Hannah McDonald, Ashlyn Soliz, Trevor Speight, Halie Standerfer, Ryan Sullivan, Noah Swall, Tateli Thacker, Christopher Thompson, Torrey Voisin, Ashley Young. As & Bs - Katie Caldwell, Aleigha Fortner, Jordan Foster, Chandler Fretz, Connor Harvey, Seth Jones, Linsdey Logan, Angel Lunsford, Cassie McClaren, Robert McIntyre, Payton Medlin, Caroline Morgan, Colby Murphy, Fisher Neufeld, Jake Plunkett, Colton Sawyer, Noah Sharp, Hallee Shelton, Halie Smith, Chloe Speight, Brock Strother, Joshua Swint, Kristen White, Alex Yang.

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6th Grade: All As - - Breanna Aynes, Christopher Bollmeyer, Mason Brotherton, Blake Castor, London Copelin, Jacob Flemens, Maddison Gunn, Shylee Head, Jetzai Hernandez, Gaven Hooper, Cauy House, Ciara Lance, Connor Latham, Summer Loar, Grace Lyle, Andrea Maechler, Allie Martin, Max Montgomery, Sarah Sharp, Lauren Sikes, Micah Smith, Elvis Stricklin, Cameron Terwilliger, Allie Wright. As & Bs - Angel Alaniz, Jaci Allen, Elizabeth Amason, Cooper Anderle, Gabriel Betz, Madison Blair, Damon Clark, Isaac Clark, Sam Cude, Ivy Curtis, Zach Dehart, Saleen Dixon, Destiny Durham, Thaddeus Eccles, Sam Efird, Brooklyn Ennis, Marissa Escobar, Tori Evans, Bryce Fairless, Logan Fairless, Makori Gabourel, Addison Gibbs, Zoie Goforth, Liam Hastey, Haley Hooper, Vivie Hooper, Jaxom Hughes, Alex Hunter, Jack Hunter, Kyleigh Johnson, McKenzie Maddox, Cameron McCauley, Dalton McCourtney, Matt McCravens, David McDonald, Levi McIntyre, Zoe MCPherson, Thaddaeus Nance, Marissa Ortiz, Madison Parnell, Jessalyn Pierce, Morgan Puckett, Courtney Rose, Kenly Ruskin, Morticai Ryan, Erica Settle, Monty Short, Kolbe Smith, Mercades Southern, James Taylor, Jr., Isaiah Thompson, Emily Wagner, Cylie Whitt, Dakota Williams.

7th Grade: All As - Abbie Alvarez, Braxton Bahr, Cadie Cannon, Maria Castillo, Brenden Catlett, Faith Chaney, Eli Cook, Teresa Cude, Eden Furr, David Greiner, Caleb Holmes, Lindy Hull, Macie Johnson, Kiara Kesterson, Lauryn Maechler, Autumn Powell, Cypriss Pruitt, Suzanna Rivera, Kaitlyn Simmons, Chantal Sims, Zane Stephens, Jeremiah Swint, Kaitlyn Titsworth, Marc Wilson. As & Bs - Jennifer Adams, Tristen Beck, Cason Cannon, Ashtan Carr, Lila Chapman, Hannah Childress, Katelyn Cox, Bethany Cude, Jordan Diffee, Hayden Dixon, Paige Evans, Kimberly Farrier, Olivia Ferguson, Marissa Grafton, Andrew Graves, Seirra Grimsley, Brock Hemphill, Ariana Hicks, Autumn Hill, Octavia Howard, Austin Johnston, Julianna Kennedy, Misael Knight, Jenny Laxamana, Aaron McConnell, Nicole Medlin, Katie Mesko, Alexis Payne, Heath Peterson, Angel Ramirez, Kaleigh Reaves, Kyndon Schuller, Kaitlyn Self, Milia Sibbett, McKenzie Strother, Hannah Willis.

8th Grade: All As - Jada Bass, Sumer Brown, Aleigha Fortner, Cooper Hughes, Seth Jones, Colton Sawyer, Ashlyn Soliz, Trevor Speight, Halie Standerfer, Ryan Sullivan, Noah Swall, Tateli Thacker, Christopher Thompson, Torrey Voisin, Ashley Young. As & Bs - Daniel Davis, Brandon Deramus, Amber Devries, Jordan Foster, Chandler Fretz, Jonathan Gunn, Shreetika Gyanwali, Lindsey Logan, Cassie McClaren, Hannah McDonald, Caroline Morgan, Carson Nash, Fisher Neufeld, Jake Plunkett, Hallee Shelton, Halie Smith, Chloe Speight, Brock Strother, Joshua Swint, Zeb Wilson, Chassie Wornick, Alex Yang.

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Wickes Elementary School 4th Nine Weeks & Semester

SCHOOL

Nine Weeks 1ST Grade: All As - Diego Alvarado, James Davis, Aspen Johnson, Bobbi Kelly, Connor McCormick, Eli Stark, Kenya Antunez, Sydney Sparks, Gerardo Gonzalez, Jayden Perez, Jhovani Perez, Abby Pinon, MacKenzie Molina, Raylee Youngblood, Thomas Goethals, Garrett Hennings, Diana Munoz, Madalynn Benning, Logan Maechler, Mairany Marrufo. As & Bs - Rocibel Delgado, Ulysses Lopez, Nathan White, Dafne Avila, Fernando Cortes, Montana Higgins, Mairene Ruiz, Raul Rodriguez, Nathaniel Trinidad, William Ambriz, Ingreet Martinez, Viviana Ruiz, Addison McGough, Josilyn Harrelson, Sulem Lopez, Grayson Farringer, Jose Ruiz, Harlie Wilson, Addison Watkins.

2ND Grade: All As - Gustavo Cortes, Avenlei Bush, Easton Johnson, Brenna Roper, Cooper Price, Marlenne Cecilio, Edwin Trinidad. As & Bs - Cory Diaz, Vanessa Gomez, Sharis Campuzano, Melanie Hernandez, Sabera Land, Dakota Ambriz, Maria Perez, Sholeyve Campuzano, Tallan Richardson, Nadelyn Ruiz, Sydney Wilson, Zachary McCormick, Bradley Thomas, Alyssa Hackney, Kevin Aguilar, David Ortiz, Jaylee Pollard, Rocio Ruiz.

3rd Grade: All As - Mallory Farringer, Ethan Youngblood, Karah Salgado, Emanuel Trinidad, Madison Linker. As & Bs - Hazael Cordova, Annabelle Dixon, Landrey Richardson, Lacy Floyd, Issak Trinidad, Aylin Ortega, Brandon Moreno, Spencer Hammer, Jonathon Gonzalez, Sherlyn Brito.

4th Grade: All As - Ale Rodriguez. As & Bs - Karina Avila, Breonna Cecil, Grant Stark, Lucas Trinidad, Kyla Ferguson, Kayla Cary, Ricardo Esquivel, Ashley Castro, Julian Bone.

5th Grade: All As - Pate Taylor, Rendi Warren, Laura Flores. As & Bs - Brycelynn Raines, Marissa Hammer, Trayton Johnston, Shanell Brito, Baylee Davis, Alyssa Wilson, Cole Brantley, Shelby Callahan, Kelcy Frachiseur, Jacob Richardson, Kalli Smith, Labrayla Robb.

6th Grade: All As - Dulce Gonzalez. As & Bs - Savanna White, Haley Masella, Debra Broach, Kayla Richardson, Teresa Bell, Kaylin McKee, Cori Hilton, Sosha Richardson, Nikki Cusher, Reese Driver, Edwardo Maya, Arecelia Antunez, Landrie Tadlock, Jacey Whisenhunt, Peri Smith, Blake Willis, Gavin Nemeth, Daniel Alarcon, Brenci Lopez, Leticia Aguilar, Juan Barranco, Ingrid Cortes, Jesus Lopez, Tommie Whitmire, Kimberly Vasquez, Matthew Bone.

SEMESTER 1st Grade: All As - Thomas Goethals, Garrett Hennings, Diana Munoz, Nathan White, Diego Alvarado, James Davis, Grayson Farringer, Aspen Johnson, Bobbi Kelly, Ulysses Lopez, Connor McCormick, MacKenzie Molina, Sidney Sparks, Eli Stark, Kenya Antunez, Madalynn Benning, Gerardo Gonzalez, Logan Maechler, Jayen Perez, Jhovani Perez, Abby Pinon, Raylee Youngblood. As & Bs - Mairany Marrufo, Leslie Esquivel, Vanessa Flores, Diego Garcia, Tony Weinert, Dafne Avila, Fernando Cortes, Josilyn Harrelson, Montana Higgins, Sulem Lopez, Addison McGough, Raul Rodriguez, Mairene Ruiz, Jose Ruiz, Kylea Skaggs, William Ambriz, Rocibel Delgado, Ingreet Martinez, Viviana Ruiz, Addison Watkins, Harlie Wilson.

2nd Grade: All As - Avenlei Bush, Easton Johnson, Gustavo Cortes, Marlenne Cecilio, Cooper Price, Edwin Trinidad. As & Bs - Dakota Ambriz, Ashley Antunez, Cory Diaz, Vanessa Gomez, Alyssa Hackney, Melanie Hernandez, Zachary McCormick, Brenna Roper, Roico Ruiz, Bradley Thomas, Hayden Turnbough, Sholeyve Campuzano, David Ortiz, Jaylee Pollard, Tallan Richardson, Nadelyn Ruiz, Heidi Turnbough, Sydney Wilson, Sharis Campuzano, Sabera Land, Maria Perez.

3rd Grade: No names were given.

4th Grade: All As - Kayla Cary, Ale Rodriguez. As & Bs - Karina Avila, Julian Bone, Breona Cecil, Ricardo Esquivel, Kyla Ferguson, Lucus Trinidad, Ashley Castro, Grant Stark.

5th Grade: All As - Laura Flores, Pate Taylor, Rendi Warren. As & Bs - Noelia Gomez, Marissa Hammer, Trayton Johnson, Brycelynn Raines, Jacob Richardson, Kalli Smith, Cole Brantley, Shelby Callahan, Shanell Brito, Baylee Davis, Kelcy Frachiseur, J.T. Miller, Labrayla Robb, Alyssa Wilson.

6th Grade: All As - Dulce Gonzalez, Nikki Cusher, Savannah White. As & Bs - Teresa Bell, Debra Broach, Cori Hilton, Brenci Lopez, Kayla Richardson, Landrie Tadlock, Jacey Whisenhunt, Blake Willis, Haley Masella, Leticia Aguilar, Arcelia Antunez, Juan Barranco, Ingrid Cortes, Reese Driver, Eduardo Maya, Kaylin McKee, Sosha Richardson, Peri Smith, Tommie Whitmire, Elizabeth Cecilio.

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Casten & Phillips Wed

POLK COUNTY BIRTHS

Ryan Casten and Britni (Phillips) Casten were united in marriage on June 6th, 2015 at an evening ceremony on the shores of Lake Wilhelmina surrounded by their beautiful children, and family and friends. The bride is the daughter of Debbie and Daniel Hughes of Neal, Kansas and Brice and Kim Sweeten of Hughes Springs, Texas. The groom is the son of Dianne Bryce of Mena.

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Rose & Ledbetter to Wed

Pete and Leilani Rose along with Junior and Amy Ledbetter are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their children Natalie Brooke and Emmit Jacob.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Wayne and Charmaine Gahr of Pencil Bluff and Paul and Billie Rose of Mena. Natalie is a 2014 graduate of Mena High School and is currently attending Henderson State University majoring in Health and Physical Education The groom-to-be is the grandson of Shelton and Brenda Ledbetter of Oden and Travis and Pam Ferguson of Mena.

Jake is a 2010 graduate of Oden High School, he is the delivery manager at The Outback Barn of Mena.

The wedding will be at 6 P.M. on June 20th in the Ouachita Center at Rich Mountain Community College. Friends and family are invited. Following the nuptials the couple will honeymoon in Florida before returning to Mena where they will make their home.

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Mr. and Mrs. Tim Philpot and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kennedy wish to invite you to the up coming wedding of their children. Ashley Nicole Philpot to Colby Andrew Kennedy. The wedding will be held at Little Hope Baptist Church at Pine Ridge on June 20th at 5:00 p.m.

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ARTS

Ouachita Little Theatre Planning New Season

BY RUDI TIMMERMAN The OLT officers and board are asking the community for their input on the plays for the next season. The theatre season at the Ouachita Little Theatre opens with a winter play, followed by the spring musical, and ends the following fall with the final show of the season. This season, the fall show will be “The Foreigner” directed by RMCC’s drama instructor, Robby Burt. Traditionally, the three main shows a year are categorized as a drama, a comedy, and a musical. In addition to these three shows, other productions occur during the season. For example, this season, the wildly popular group, BLEND will put on a show on July 18th. The Benson Awards, Old Lyric Players, Lum and Abner shows, Christmas programs, and Junior OLT productions like “Charlotte’s Web” are only a few of the other events that round out a season. It should be pointed out that an OLT membership will get you into most of these events with your season ticket.

OLT cannot exist without community support. This support can be demonstrated in a number of ways. The most obvious ways are membership and attendance of the productions. The organization is strictly voluntary so by volunteering one is expressing support. Furthermore, OLT could not exist without its sponsors and donors. Right now OLT is asking the community for help selecting productions for the next season. The Play Selection Committee has put forth the following possibilities:

For Musical

For Comedy

Annie Oklahoma Godspell

For Drama

Belles (Dixie Swim Club type humor) Church Basement Ladies Social Security Death by Chocolate

On Golden Pond Sherlock Holmes Our Town Silas Marner

OLT is asking the community to express its desires. This can be done by going to the OLT web site, oltmena.com, under contact us. Contacting any of the officers or board members in person is another way. Other ideas will also be considered. It is the desire of the theatre to put the COMMUNITY back in community theatre. Please help!

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There are French doors leading out to the deck and swimming pool. It opens to a dining area that has bay windows. The kitchen is custom built with smooth top range on bar. Wood laminate flooring throughout, except for bedrooms which are carpeted.

Split floor plan for the Master bedroom with onsuite bath and walk in closet. Air conditioned double garage with door opener attached to house. $215,000

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THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

Business & Finance Tips to Throw the Perfect Summer Party on a Budget (StatePoint) One of the best ways to celebrate the summer season is by hosting an outdoor party for all your friends and neighbors.

Don’t get overwhelmed by the party planning process. The discount experts at Dollar General are offering tips to help you save money and throw a hot summer party that all your guests will love.

Set the Mood Escape the heat and throw your outdoor party right at sundown. Light up the night with solar lights and tiki torches to create a relaxing atmosphere. Paper lanterns hanging from tree branches provide low-level lighting and a festive ambiance. Just don’t forget the bug spray and citronella candles to keep the insects away!

Accessorize No summer party is complete without colorful accessories that make your backyard really pop. Fill planters of different sizes with blooming flowers for a natural, decorative look. Add colorful tablecloths to dress up all kinds of patio furniture and protect against spills.

Make plain paper napkins stand out with napkin holders for an inexpensive upgrade to outdoor dining. Also, consider buying a bright cooler that will lead your guests right to a refreshing beverage.

Make a list Shopping for your bash? Take time to make a list of the items you will need to throw a great party. Grab all the essentials like charcoal, chips, dip, sodas and bottled waters. Don’t forget to get extra paper products like plates and napkins -- they will go fast at an outdoor party. You can also save time by downloading DG digital coupons to enjoy all the savings on your favorite summer items without the coupon clipping. With everything from food and drink to lawn and garden accessories, a discount retailer like Dollar General and dollargeneral.com can be a one stop shop for all of your party needs.

With a little creativity and some planning ahead, the perfect summer party doesn’t have to break the bank.

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June 17, 2015

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RMCC Presidential Transfer Scholarship Recipients

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith - Chelsea Laxamana Chelsea Laxamana is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Rich Mountain Community College.

She states, “higher education is not only about income.”

Her desire to attain higher education is driven by her motivation to be a positive role model for her younger siblings, her future children and her peers. Laxmana’s higher educational goals include attaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Arkansas State University - Joshua Bates Joshua Bates entered the workforce right out of high school and took the non-traditional route to entering college. He stated, “I had no understanding of the value education could offer.” After working for a few years, he came to appreciate the need to do more with his life. While at Rich Mountain Community College, he discovered his passion

for biology. This passion helped him to not only value what he learned but it also guided him toward what he wants to do in the future. Bates concluded, “putting your efforts into being thought of as ‘in’ or ‘cool’ will not matter. Education and maintaining a good reputation matter.”

Arkansas Tech University - Caleb Sherrill Caleb Sherrill is an honor student at Waldron High School and Rich Mountain Community College, maintaining a 4.0 GPA on his high school and college transcripts. As an active member of Waldron High School and his community, he was a member of the FFA Club, Beta Club, Trap Shooting Team and Waldron Athletics programs. As the co-valedictorian of his high school graduating class, he is a driven young man who has excelled to superior heights in such a short time. Sherrill plans to major in Agriculture Education at Arkansas Tech University this fall.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Arkansas Tech University - Colby Kennedy Colby Kennedy recognizes the importance of a higher education. He has been a very active leader as the President of RMCC’s Student Government Association and in the community. He states, “higher education can keep, which means to guard me by helping me to make smart decisions in my life and have an understanding about certain situations that will happen.” Kennedy’s higher educational goals include attaining advanced degrees in social studies.

The Leon Price Scholarship

The Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship The Shelter Insurance Foundation awarded a $2000 scholarship to Lexi Hansard, a graduate of Mena High School. Shelter Agent Telissa Montgomery sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.

Beginning the fall after high school graduation Lexi can direct the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees, or campus housing for any course of study leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university.

A committee of local high school officials and community leaders selected the local recipient. The committee considered each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character, and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The scholarship is given without regard to race, disabilities, religion, national origin or gender of applicant.

The $2000 scholarship is paid directly to the school the recipient selects.

Lexi received a certificate from Telissa on behalf of the Shelter Foundation.

The Price family is proud to announce that the recipient of the 2015 $1,000 Leon Price Scholarship is Brittiany Kate Presson.

This is the 16th year that the scholarship has been presented to a Polk County student. Brittiany will receive $500 the first semester and $500 the second semester.

Brittany is the daughter of Joel Presson of Mena. She is a 2015 Mena High School graduate. She was an Upward Bound member for 3 years and a member of the Spotlight Singers that won the State Choral Performance Assessment Competition.

During the summer Brittiany is doing work-study at Dr. Marosy’s Dentistry office in Mena. This fall she will be attending UCA for a Biology major in Pre-Dentistry.

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That’ll Be Fine

A recent transplant to the mountains of North Carolina writes: The folks around these parts have a peculiarity that drives me nutty. You ask them an “either/or” question, and their answer is-- “That’ll be fine!”

I asked a lady the other night who was coming through my register at Wal-Mart, “Ma’am, would you like your milk in a bag or not?”

“That’ll be fine,” was her reply.

I looked quizzically at her, and asked, “Does that mean ‘yes’ or ‘no’?”

“I said that that’ll be fine,” was her answer. Since I was holding it up in my hand, out of a bag,

I decided to assume that “that” in this case meant “that naked jug of milk that you’re holding in your hand, not in a bag.”

This feeling was further reinforced by a slight nod of the head towards the jug just as she said the word “that’ll.” I set the jug in the buggy without putting it in a sack.

“I said I wanted it in a bag,” she complained. “You want me to shout it or write it down for you?

“That’ll be fine!” I replied.

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HISTORY

Moments From American History The “Great Charter”

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BY JEFF OLSON When we think of the great documents of American history, the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution are typically the first ones to come to mind. But, lest we forget, the enduring principles of liberty in those venerated documents have an origin that pre-dates America’s founding.

Our nation’s founders were not innovators, ideologues or even revolutionaries in the true sense of the word. Rather, they were conservators of a legacy of individual freedom and self-government that had been developing and functioning in America since Jamestown, Plymouth, and the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Prior to Jamestown (1607), centuries of British experience and tradition grew and became instructive to those trying to achieve the proper balance between the claims of freedom and authority.

British history is replete with many struggles by the people of England to maintain their liberties and to establish a limited, representative government. Such struggles included serious abuses of power by King John (1199-1216). One of these was to impose heavy taxes on his subjects without obtaining consent of the English barons, which was contrary to feudal custom. The barons fought back, forcing a meeting with the King on the plains of Runnymede. At this meeting, 800 years ago this week, June 15, 1215, King John reluctantly set his seal on a Charter which protected some of their basic rights against royal actions. That charter, originally just a set of baronial stipulations known as the “Articles of the barons,” underwent some changes and soon after became known as Magna Carta. Space here does not permit me to list all 63 articles, but the principles they represent, such as no taxation without representation, right of habeas corpus, trial by jury, and due process of law changed the course of history in England and beyond. Magna Carta (or Great Charter) was effectively the first written constitution in European history. Up until its creation, monarchs ruled supreme. With Magna Carta, the king, for the first time, was not allowed to be above the law. Instead, he had to respect the rule of law and not abuse his position as king. There are two principles expressed in Magna Carta that resonate to this day: “No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned, disseised, outlawed, banished, or in any way destroyed, nor will We proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land.” “To no one will We sell, to no one will We deny or delay, right or justice.” While Magna Carta did not result an immediate resolution to the conflict between King John and his barons, it was reissued with alterations (in 1216, 1217, and 1225) and eventually served as the initial foundation for the English system of common law and representative government.

The reason why Magna Carta was so important in terms of the founding of the United States was that the Founding Fathers looked to the charter as a historical precedent in asserting their liberty from the English crown. Many of them studied English Law and understood this document’s place in initially codifying their chartered rights as Englishmen.

Magna Carta would also serve as an important cornerstone for further institutionalizing basic rights and liberties through such key documents as the Petition of Right (1628) and the English Bill of Rights (1689). These would serve as precedents for American colonial/state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Just as Magna Carta stood as a bulwark against tyranny in England, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights today serve similar roles, protecting the individual freedoms of all Americans against arbitrary and capricious rule.

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June 17, 2015

HOME & GARDEN

Summer Means Garage Sale Time!

BY KIM HUGHES, EXTENSION OFFICE AGENT, FCS The first step is to choose dates and times for your garage sale. Most people go with Friday and Saturday mornings, but you can add Thursday or Sunday. You’ll get a larger crowd if you start early, and it’s likely to be cooler outside.

Garage sales offer a great way to declutter and downsize your house. Grab a box and go through every room. Pick up anything you don’t want or haven’t used in months and toss it in. Don’t forget closets, attics, basements, and garages as these are usually treasure troves for garage sale finds.

Don’t underestimate the value of what you find either; people will buy anything from old CDs to unwanted bottles of perfume.

If you want to drive major traffic to your garage sale, fork up the money to pay for an ad in your local newspaper. Keep your ad short and pointed, and list your biggest ticket items first. The most popular garage sale items include furniture, kids’ toys, and collectibles.

Don’t forget to include your address as well as the dates and times your sale will run.

It’s a great idea to utilize free social media marketing sites to get the word out in your local area.

Brightly colored poster board and a Sharpie is all you really need to make signs. Write “Garage Sale” large enough for people to see it. Include your address or an arrow pointing towards your house.

Make sure you have everything you need at least a day before the garage sale starts. You’ll need chairs to sit on, a table or other flat surface to take payments and provide change, and plenty of areas to display your goods. Tables and large boxes are good to use for display.

Make sure you have fives, ones, and at least ten dollars in quarters.

After sorting, it’s best if you price your items individually rather than just group them into boxes with one price sign. Don’t increase your prices on the assumption that everyone likes to haggle; some will just walk away if they think items are priced too high.

Arrange your tables and put all the clothes on hangers the night before the garage sale. Map out where everything will be placed to make the morning setup as easy as possible.

Give yourself at least an hour before the garage sale starts to set everything out and put up signs. Make sure you have your change in a safe place, and find a comfortable, shaded area to sit.

People see garage sales as a sort of interactive shopping experience. They’re going to ask questions, they’re going to haggle, and they’re going to pick up everything, especially if it’s breakable. Just stay seated, shout out a friendly hello when people walk up, and let the customers come to you.

Consider taking the leftovers to PCDC or the Salvation Army and save on your taxes.

If you have large items left over, like a couch or a TV set, consider selling them on Craigslist.

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POLICE

June 17, 2015 The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.

Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department June 7, 2015 A local man reported that someone had stolen a pump from his pond. Case is pending.

A landlord reported that someone had taken several items from the former tenant of a house he owns. Case is pending.

June 8, 2015 June Marie McMillan, 50, of Hatfield was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant. She was also cited for having a suspended driver’s license and for driving left-of-center.

Owner of a local business reported that someone was using the dumpster on the property. The suspect was contacted and agreed to remove his trash from the dumpster.

A Mena woman reported that her debit/ credit card had been used at a grocery store in California. Case is pending.

June 9, 2015 David Andrew Ward, 46, of Cove was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Steven Edwin Huber, 31, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure-to-pay fines and court costs. He was also charged with two counts of possession of schedule VI (marijuana) and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Report was taken of a gas-skip at a local convenience store.

June 10, 2015 Howard Wayne Blume, Jr., 20, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure-to-pay fines and court costs. He was also charged with minor in possession of alcohol.

Report was taken of a shoplifter at a local retail store. Case has been sent to the prosecutor’s office for a warrant.

June 11, 2015 Juston Martin Wikel, 30, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for

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June 12, 2015 Jessie L. Zamora, 32, of Mena was arrested on two warrants from the Polk County sheriff’s office.

June 13, 2015 Charles Douglas Morgan, 38, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass when he was found to be in a local retail store from which he had been banned.

A Mena woman reported that she had been physically attacked by an acquaintance. Case is being sent to the prosecutor for review and possible warrant.

A 15-year-old Mena youth was charged with battery, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, terroristic threatening and aggravated assault. The arrest followed a call to a local residence.

Officers completed an additional six reports and worked 12 traffic accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department June 8, 2015 Report of a domestic disturbance on West Johnson Street in Hatfield. Deputies responded. One of the subjects left the residence for the night.

June 9, 2015 Report from complainant of damage done to a vehicle by a gravel truck while traveling on Highway 88 East near the Ink community.

June 10, 2015 No reports were filed.

June 11, 2015 Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of an assault.

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

Arrested was James W. Durham, 56, of DeQueen, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 301 near the Cherry Hill community. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Agustin Cervantez-Rodriguez, 32, of Wickes, on a Charge of Criminal Trespass.

June 12, 2015 Report from walk-in complainant of being battered by an acquaintance.

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

June 13, 2015 Report from complainants on Highway 270, Hellems Lane, Polk 184 and Polk 668 of vandalism to mailboxes, totaling damages at $550.00 thus far. Investiga-

tion continues.

Report of a one-vehicle accident on Polk 74 near Mena. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Steven R. Hogan, 40, of Mena, on Charges of Harassing Communications and Obstructing Governmental Operations and a Sevier County Warrant.

Arrested was Charles M. Phillips, 41, of Mena, on a Scott County Warrant.

Arrested was Ashley E. Lewis, 35, of Mena, on a Charge of Harassing Communications.

June 14, 2015 Report of a one-vehicle accident on Highway 8 East near Mena led to the arrest of Mark A. Blehm, 22, of Mena, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, Careless/Prohibited Driving, No Seatbelt, Interference with Emergency

Communications 2nd Degree, and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Additional charges pending results of blood test. Also arrested was Kia M. Cottman, 28, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

Report of a one-vehicle accident on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Ryan J. Lee, 23, of Mena, on Charges of Careless/Prohibited Driving, Driving Left of Center, No Seatbelt, and No License Plates. Additional charges pending results of blood test.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 20 Incarcerated Inmates; 19 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 10 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and garden 7/1 work. Call 870-334-2068 I buy gold jewelry, scrap, dental and sterling silver. Also buying U.S. pre 65 Silver Coins one ounce silver and gold rounds and bars. Check with the rest, but sell to the best.

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

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2 Big Garage Sales, Sat, June 20, 8 - ?, 209 & 303 South Eve Street 5 piece Henredon table and chairs, wicker chest, wooden storage chest, chairs, glass vertical show case, curio cabinet, drapes, curtains, lamps, area rugs, ladies clothes, men’s 2XL clothes, collectible glassware, mirrors, décor items, propane burner

6/17 with cooking pot.

Summer Classes start first week of June, Boys and Girls Gymnastics (pre-schoolers thru teens) Dance-Ballet, Tap, jazz/hip-hop, Baton Twirling/LADIES BALLET CLASS/ jump rope skills/mommy and me class. Fassler Academy, 819 Mena Street, Mena, AR. Call 394-4330 or 394-5102 6/17 or 234-1975.

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

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Inside Sale - Friday, 6/19; Saturday, 6/20, 923 Mena Street; 10 - 5. Good, used items. Don’t forget Father’s

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Someone either lost me or dropped me off on Highway 48 near Alder Springs. Someone either come get me or give me a new home. I am very young and very gentle and loveable. I am sad I have lost my home but I would love it if you would give me a new one. A nice man named Wayne is feeding me while I wait for you. His number is 479-437-4899. Thank you.

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Polk County Rodeo Royalty Committee is seeking CONTESTANTS AGE 1-18 for the upcoming Polk County Rodeo. For application or information go to their Facebook page ‘PolkCountyRodeoRoyalty2015’

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Estate Sale - folding top hitch, 16.5 tires, queen bed, dining table, 4 chairs. Lots of household items, 808

6/17 Dallas Avenue, June 17 - 19.

Will do house cleaning. Please call 479-234-0896.

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas Pet of the Week for the Week of June 17, 2015

Jack T. is an absolutely handsome Plott Hound X Pointer. Note how he pointed on the photos when during our photo session Jack heard a car drive up and also a distant rustling noise. He is neutered, fully house trained, crate trained, and has his shots. Jack is only 1.5 years old and already knows sit, stay, come and heel. Best of all Jack is a cuddler, friendly, playful, enjoys car rides, and playing with dog toys. Jack would love it if he could hang out at your house!

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