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Child Abduction Case Goes Nationwide

(MENA) A child abduction of four minor children by the parents on May 13th, has led to a nationwide manhunt for the parents. Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer said that the father was charged with Rape. The father, Chad Voelkel failed to appear for his court date and immediately a warrant was issued for his arrest. The mother of the children were awarded custody of the four youngest children, two males and two females, were taken prior to the hearing by both parents, who

allegedly were taken out of state. The United States Marshal’s Service are in charge of the case and are not releasing any other information at this time. The mother is also wanted for failure to report abuse and subsequently was issued a warrant for arrest as well. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the children, you are encouraged to contact Polk County Sheriff’s Department at (479) 394-2511 or by contacting the United States Marshal’s Service in Fort Smith.

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ORSD Board Met June 24th

(ACORN) Members of the Ouachita River School Board met on Tuesday evening met to discuss employment matters and approve changes to the Student Handbook for the upcoming school year. The board also approved the bid submitted by CDW-G for the purchase of Smart TV’s that will be placed in Old Main, in the amount of $14, 050.75. Members also approved moving any monies that were above $737,000 to the building fund for designated projects, as well as any money needed to comply with Act 1105. The parking lot addition behind the Acorn Gymnasium was approved by the board from a bid submitted by B & L Paving, in the amount of $34,900. The contribution to Health Insurance by the district will go up from $159.10 to $161.87, beginning in July of fiscal year 2020. The board also held a brief executive session to discuss personnel matters, before reconvening for the full board session.

Mena School Board Restructures

(MENA) The Mena School Board met Tuesday evening at the District Administration Building in downtown and accepted the resignations of Mena High School Assistant Principal Stephen Breedlove. Breedlove will become the new Principal at Harding Academy near Searcy. Breedlove will be replaced by Bridget Buckley, in an inter-district transfer. The high school front office will also see a new Secre-

tary, in Lauren Frost. The board also reorganized its self at the meeting. Board members chose Todd Haynes as its new board president, Kyle Cannon was re-elected as board vice president and Clint Powell was chosen as board secretary. Immediately following the votes, former board president Ed Puckett, graciously turned the meeting over to Haynes and swapped seats at the table. In financial matters, the board approved upon recommendation from Superinten-continued on pg. 5

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Officials are looking for Chad and Stephanie Voelkel and their four minor children. If you have information as to their whereabouts, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 479-394-2511. Submitted photo.

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(MENA) Wednesday, June 19th, the National Weather Service said official measurements showed winds peaked as high as 64 mph in Little Rock, though one trained storm spotter in central Arkansas recorded a gust of 70 mph. Large hail was also seen, including some that measured an estimated four inches in diameter in Vandervoort in Polk County. The strong winds downed numerous trees, including some that fell on homes and vehicles. -continued on pg. 5

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An Appreciation of Everything Postal - National Postal Worker’s Day July 1st By Linda Lee Denton With National Postal Worker’s Day just around the corner, let us focus on showing our appreciation for all the federal postal employees who work diligently in moving, delivering mail and providing a vital service to us all. This day was established in 1997 by a fellow worker who realized the endless endeavor of the postal institution across America. This got me wondering… who organized the postal system and what foresight did it take? I can’t seem to get home with all the groceries I need just to get through the week. With a national population of 327.2 million (as acquired from the 2018 US Census Bureau), mail and the sorting of it is crucial! We live in a world at our ﬁngertips with email, messages, tweets, instagrams, and chat rooms to say the least. With all this ‘instant’ info there is still no match for the written word. Letters, invitations, bills, payments, purchases, political material or just plain junk mail, we ALL receive it! Some of us even send it. According to statista. com and the USPS, 146.6 billion units are mailed annually. This number is astounding. It has grown from the 43 million units (magazines & circulars) mailed per week,

approx. 30 million annually, in the inception of the zoning improvement plan. We owe a thanks also to Jay Edward Day who was the United States Post Master General and saw the need to overhaul and structure the mail system as we know it for its future effectiveness. The United States was introduced to the Zoning Improvement Plan (ZIP) on July 1, 1963. Zip Codes as we know them are composed of ﬁve digits and used for pinpointing geographic areas for mail delivery. Robert Moon is credited for the ﬁrst three digits of the zip code. He structured and submitted this proposal in 1944. These three digits divide the U.S. into ten regions. Zip codes are further categorized by sectional centers (which are central mail processing facilities) as proposed by Henry Bentley Hahn, Sr.

While we as a nation grew, the ZIP needed updating and in 1983 an additional four digits were added- ZIP + 4. These four numbers represent standard mail locations, unique high-volume addresses, P.O. boxes, and military bases. Impressive, is it not? Just as impressive is our postal workers and our reliance on such an organization and its functioning as a well-oiled machine. Their jobs have them working tireless hours in all kinds of inclement weather. Most of our purchases are ﬁltered through their system and while an occasional item is misrouted, for the most part, we rely on their rate of effectiveness. Remember to say ‘Thank You’ to your mail carrier or postal worker this Monday and consider yourself unofﬁcially informed.

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Reflections From Faith and History It was 57 years ago this week, June 25, 1962, that the U.S. Supreme Court case of Engel v. Vitale was decided. The Court essentially dismantled the long-standing tradition of school prayer and struck down this simple 22-word nonsectarian prayer from New York schools: “Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our Country.” It is often claimed that the main issue in this case was coercion since it involved a state-approved prayer. However, this is at best a misportrayal. The Court even conceded that...”the schools did not compel any pupil to join in the prayer over his or her parent’s objection. “ Since the prayer was both voluntary and nondenominational, why wasn’t it upheld? The Court explained, “Neither the fact that the prayer may be denominationally neutral nor the fact that its observance on the part of the students is voluntary can serve to free it from the limitations of the Establishment Clause, as it might from the Free Exercise Clause, of the 1st Amendment....[It] ignores the essential nature of the program’s constitutional defects....[P]rayer in its public school system breaches the constitutional wall of separation of Church and State....” Thus, the real issue here was simply the presence of prayer in the public

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school system. The Court’s decision was historical in several ways, one of which was the acceleration of its intrusion into the social/ cultural realm of American life. This, along with its highly questionable jurisprudence, has been perpetuated in religious freedom cases ever since. Here, we will take a very brief look. First, is the misinterpretation of the Constitution. The 1st Amendment is the bedrock of the Bill of Rights, a state’s rights document which delineates the specific areas of jurisdiction outside the Constitutional authority of the federal government. Unfortunately, the states (and the people) lost this vital protection and much of their sovereignty when the Court completed federalizing the Bill of Rights in its entirety by way of misapplication of the 14th Amendment in 1940. Second, “Wall of Separation of Church and State” is a metaphor and concept nowhere to be found in the American constitution nor in any other founding document. It was extracted (out of its context and meaning) from a personal letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to a Connecticut Baptist group in 1802. The Court referenced this phrase in earlier decisions, thus perpetuating a myth which to this day still has authoritative gloss on the 1st Amendment. Third, the change in judicial philosophy that this case reflects. The Founders’

Biblical natural law philosophy was the standard for American law and government until the early-mid 20th century when a philosophy of relativism (better known as “legal positivism”) began taking root. In short; legal positivism considers social standards of the time as the authority for law (ie. legislative enactments, judicial decisions, or social customs). In this approach, law is merely a social construction. History, original intent, precedent, principle, and the views and beliefs of the Founders are considered irrelevant to the law and prohibitive to the successful evolution of a society. As expressed by Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall when he was asked to describe his judicial philosophy: “You do what you think is right and let the law catch up.” A second philosophical aspect of Engel v.Vitale was its dismissal of the cultural importance not only of long-standing traditional (and constitutional) school prayer, but also prayer’s role within the moral component of education itself. From the early years of Western Civilization, education’s most vital role was to provide a moral framework from which to gain and apply knowledge. Education was understood as: the cultivation of the person’s own intellect, reason and imagination; the development of order in the soul; the search for truth; learning what it is to be fully human; and learning to live within and contribute to a civil/social moral order grounded in transcendent principles

Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization whose members live by their motto: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. In the last 15 years, local Council 7258 has raised almost $50,000 for the Polk County Developmental Center, with another additional $7,500 going to Arc of Arkansas. This council awards two $1,000.00 college scholarships to local high school seniors, each year. They provide support for the Fresh Start Pregnancy Resource Center here in Mena, Arkansas Special Olympics, and the Arkansas Basketball Shoot-out, just to name a few of the other charities supported by this council. We are a local organization and proud to call Mena home. The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome the Knights of Columbus to the chamber. For more information about the Knights of Columbus and their charities visit their Facebook page, Knights of Columbus.

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of truth, justice and freedom. Fourth, in effect, Engel v.Vitale struck at the heart of religious freedom, transforming the 1st Amendment prohibition against the establishment of a national church into the prohibition of a voluntary religious activity by students - and subsequently by others. After more than 50 years, we have seen the results of what has become a “Living Constitution,”one with all sail and no anchor, evolving our country from a nation of laws into a nation of men. Moral relativism has proven itself a failure, as we have seen much of America’s moral and social fabric unravel. Practically every metric regarding social behavioral trends in America since the mid-1960s has shown a steady decline in traditional morality, including drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancies, broken homes, violent crimes and beyond. While some of these trends have slowed in recent years, regaining all of this lost ground will probably never happen. What we can do is learn the lessons of history, emphasize and prioritize our roles within our families, churches, schools, and other social/ civic institutions, and make informed and wise choices which favor freedom and self-reliance over security and servitude.

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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.

Polk County Arraignment Report STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. TERESA L. DESTRINI White / Female DOB: 07/28/1965 Date of Offense: June 12, 2019 Count 1: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, defendant unlawfully possess METHAMPHETAMINE, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, in an amount less than Two Grams. Class D Felony. Count 2: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHANALIA, defendant did use or possess with the purpose to use drug paraphanalia to store, contain, or conceal a controlled substance that was METHAMPHETAMINE or Cocaine. Class D Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. JASON GLEN HALE White / Male DOB: 10/31/1984 Date of Offense: November 2, 2017 Count 1: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, in which the defendant, being a convicted felon, unlawfully possessed a firearm. Class D Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. JASON GLEN HALE White / Male DOB: 10/31/1984 Date of Offense: April 24, 2018 Count 1: DELIVERY OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver METHAMPHETAMINE to another person in a quantity of less than Two Grams by aggregate weight, including diluents or adulterants. Class C Felony. NOTE: The State of Arkansas hereby notifies the defendant, it intends to pursue enhanced penalties pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated5-64-411 since it is alleged that the sales of Methamphetamines were within one thousand feet of the real property of the Cherry Hill Baptist Church, subjecting him to an additional consecutive sentence of ten (10) years.

STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. JASON GLEN HALE White / Male DOB: 10/31/1984 Date of Offense: August 15, 2018 Count 1: DELIVERY OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver METHAMPHETAMINE to another person in a quantity of less than Two Grams by aggregate weight, including diluents or adulterants. Class C Felony. NOTE: The State of Arkansas hereby notifies the defendant, it intends to pursue enhanced penalties pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated5-64-411 since it is alleged that the sales of Methamphetamines were within one thousand feet of the real property of the Cherry Hill Baptist Church, subjecting him to an additional consecutive sentence of ten (10) years. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. JOE N. HALE White / Male DOB: 04/05/1942 Date of Offense: June 12, 2019 Count 1: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, in which the defendant, being a convicted felon, and previously convicted under this section or a similar provision from another jurisdiction, unlawfully possessed a firearm. Class B Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. BRADLEY JAMES CRAWFORD White / Male DOB: 11/08/1994 Date of Offense: June 15, 2019 Count 1: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I or SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, defendant unlawfully possess METHAMPHETAMINE, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, in an amount less than Two Grams. Class D Felony. Count 2: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHANALIA, defendant did use or possess with the purpose to use drug paraphanalia to store, contain, or conceal a controlled substance that was METHAMPHETAMINE. Class D Felony. Count 3: POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, defendant

unlawfully possessed a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, MARIJUANA, with an aggregate weight of less than four Ounces. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. WILLIAM HINKLE White / Male DOB: 08/04/1973 Date of Offense: February 25, 2019 Count 1: DELIVERY OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver METHAMPHETAMINE to another person in a quantity of less than Two Grams by aggregate weight, including diluents or adulterants. Class C Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. KATELYN E. ENYEART White / Female DOB: 02/11/1993 Date of Offense: June 6, 2019 Count 1: RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY, the defendant acting alone or as an accomplice to Cody L. Enyeart, did unlawfully enter a residential occupiable structure of another person with the purpose of committing in the residential occupiable structure any offense punishable by imprisonment. Class B Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. CODY L. ENYEART White / Female DOB: 09/26/1983 Date of Offense: June 6, 2019 Count 1: RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY, the defendant acting alone or as an accomplice to Katelyn E. Enyeart, did unlawfully enter a residential occupiable structure of another person with the purpose of committing in the residential occupiable structure any offense punishable by imprisonment. Class B Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. JASON GLEN HALE White / Male DOB: 10/31/1984 ARREST WARRANT: PROBATION VIOLATION ($1000 Cash Bond) Original Offense: Count 1 – Possession of Schedule I or II Controlled Substance, METHAMPHETAMINE. Class D Felony. Count 2 – Possession of Drug Paraphanalia, METHAMPHETAMINE. Class D Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. REBECCA NADENE YORK White / Female DOB: 06/15/1983 ARREST WARRANT: PROBATION VIOLATION ($10,000 Cash Property or Surety Bond) Original Offense: Count 1 – Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance,. Class D Felony. Count 2 – Possession of Drug

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Mena Police Department Report June 16, 2019 Justin Ashley, 26, of Mena was served several warrants for failure to pay fines and court costs. June 17, 2019 A local man reported that a bicycle had been stolen from his property. Case is pending further investigation. June 18, 2019 Two local youths were stopped for being out after curfew. Responsible guardians arrived to take the youths home. No formal charges were filed. Daniel Roberts, 29, of Mena was arrested for theft of property, breaking or entering, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a call to a local retail store. June 19, 2019 Report was made of someone taking a vehicle without authorization. The vehicle was later located and a juvenile was released to juvenile authorities. Anita Morgan, 38, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant and charged with unauthorized use of a credit card. Charles Kizziar, 31, and Clint Gene Morgan, 39, both of Mena were each charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. June 20, 2019 Carlos Gonzalez, 62, of Mena was charged with battery III and served an outstanding warrant. Jeff White, 38, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, expired tags, no liability insurance, defective equipment, and driving while under a suspension for DWI. Shannon Ashcraft, 48, of Cove, was charged with having no liability insurance and no vehicle tags and was served an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Circuit Court. June 21 & 22, 2019 Employees at a local convenience store reported that someone had filled up and failed to pay for the fuel. Case pending.

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Arkansas Roadway Spending Plan Proposed by ARDOT (LITTLE ROCK) In a preliminary proposal to improve Arkansas roadways, a first-draft plan for Arkansas roadway spending shows lane additions to the Greenwood bypass and Arkansas 22 between Charleston and Fort Smith, as well as potential Interstate 49 construction in the Fort Smith area. Dubbed the CAP-2 draft by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Connecting Arkansas Program-2 list is a “data driven” starting point work that will largely be contingent on the continuation of a half-percent sales tax next year, according to ARDOT spokesperson Danny

Straessle. “The governor proposes to make it permanent,” Straessle said. “This is a list of about 20 years of work.” In a recent meeting, the Arkansas Highway Commission chose one of three options from the governor for directing funds. The option chosen directs $1 billion to interstate maintenance, $3 billion to pavement preservation, $1.1 billion to bridge replacement and preservation and $1.8 billion to capital and congestion relief, and $500 million to safety improvements. “Option 2” provides $800 million more in capital and congestion relief than “Option 1.” The third

-Mena, from pg. 1 Benny Weston to solicit bids for a Certificate of Deposit for construction money that wasn’t utilized in the recent construction of the Louise Durham Elementary School project. Board member Kyle Cannon suggest-

ed to his fellow board members to not get a term longer than twelve months. Most agreed, but will allow the administrative staff to study the best solutions for the board to look at, reconvening for the full board session.

option provided no money for capital improvements and $4.8 billion on pavement preservation. The Arkansas 10 Greenwood bypass project is estimated to cost about $25 million. The Arkansas 22 lane addition between Charleston and Fort Smith is estimated at $25 million. The I-49 projects of building two-lane roads from Arkansas 22 to I-40, and from Y City to south of Greenwood are an estimated $270 million each. The valuations are done using the value of the dollar in 2019, Straessle noted. The half-percent sales tax must be ap-

Board Camp Area Sees Road Repairs Completed

-Storms, from pg. 1 In Lincoln County near Avery, a pole barn was destroyed and in Florence in Drew County, a mobile home was damaged. It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was injured in the storms. Power was knocked out for periods of time Wednesday evening in parts of Hatfield, Cove and Wickes. Utility crews from SWEPCO and Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative worked feverishly to get customers power restored in a timely manner. Sunday Night, June 23rd, the National

Weather Service issued several warnings and watches for the local area, including severe thunderstorm warning, flash flood warning and flash flood watch. Sunday night, county officials received several reports of water over roadways and power outages. According to a local report, one vehicle was washed down a creek off Highway 88 East and another vehicle was stranded in water on County Road 22. No injuries were reported. Four-inches of rain was measured at the KENA studios on Highway 71.

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A road project on Polk County Road 61 near Board Camp is now complete. The project replaced a damaged and undersized bridge that generally took damage in heavy rain events. Polk County received a grant from the Unpaved Road Program to fund 50% of the $60,000 project. The new bridge and approaches are elevated two feet higher than the old ones. Submitted photo.

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proved by voters. In 2012, voters approved the tax on a temporary basis to fund a $1.8-billion road construction program. If voters decide to make the tax permanent, the move would net the department an additional $205 million annually. A total $300 million annually is expected with $35 million in casino revenue, $2 million in electric/hybrid vehicle registration fees and $58 million in motor fuel tax funds. The state receives about $447 million a year in federal money to ARDOT. More than half of the state’s 16,000 miles of highways have pavement rated as D or F by ARDOT on an A to F grading scale. It is the 12th largest state highway system in the nation, and the CAP-2 draft list is subject to change based on future needs, Straessle noted. State Senator Mat Pitsch, R-Fort Smith, said he has been in support of the governor’s roads funding plan and the half-cent sales tax continuation. “We’re on the list and we got some big projects,” Pitsch said. A final draft of the CAP-2 plan is expected by September and will be open to public comment by ARDOT.

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Michael Cecil “Mickey” French, 79 of Bay, died at his home, Saturday, June 22, 2019, after a short illness. He was born August 1, 1939 in Sikeston, Missouri to Cecil Hatcher and Strawdie (Engram) French. Mickey graduated from Mena High School in 1957 and worked some for his father who ran French’s Variety Store and The Lucky Dollar. For many years Mickey worked as a manager at retail stores including, TG&Y and Fred’s before working in sales for Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home for the last 30 years. Mickey was never inspired to retire and thought it was a terrible idea and probably still does. Mickey was a committed Razorback football fan who treasured every win and may have suffered numerous undiagnosed heart attacks when the Razorbacks were robbed of just victories by bad calls. Mickey loved his family and is survived by his wife of 16 years, Fatina French; eight children and step children, Cecillia Michelle Cole, Joe Robbins, Michael W. French, Dana Lipps, Melynda Williams, Kimberly Robbins, Micah Cecil French and Mia Duff. Blessed with seventeen grandchildren and an ever-increasing number of great grandchildren. Mickey and Fatina shared their home in Bay with his three favorite kids, Gabbie, Tabbie and Hossy. Visitation will be Friday, June 28, 2019 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. online guestbook: http://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro

Florence Ellenor Proft, age 93, of Mena, Arkansas entered peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born March 8, 1926 to Floyd Edward Beers and Margaret Meta Sunderman Beers in Carter, South Dakota. She was an incredible woman, who was both loved and admired. She will be missed by so many and was a blessing to all those she came in contact with. In 1933, when she was just seven years old, her family moved, by covered wagon, from South Dakota to Mena. She was raised in Mena and married Paul Otto Proft in 1945. At the end of World War II and when Paul completed his military service, the couple moved to Detroit, Michigan. They built a home and raised and educated their four children in northern suburbs of Detroit. While raising her family, Florence attended night school at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She earned both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education. Florence taught fourth grade in the Warren Consolidated School system for over two decades. She was passionate about the importance of education and especially about reading. Upon her retirement, Florence and Paul moved back to their beloved Mena. For many years they traveled throughout the United States, in their motor home. She was blessed to visit all ﬁfty states. Florence also traveled internationally, touring Europe and South America. On some occasions she traveled with her grandchildren; other times she toured with church groups. Florence was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served as president of the Women of Trinity ladies group for many years. She participated actively in other church groups and committees. She was interested in and well informed about local and national politics. She served as a volunteer reading tutor. And she loved nurturing, cultivating and caring for plants. Her faith in God, commitment to family, and service to others were guiding principles that served as keystones for her long and successful life. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years, Paul Proft, and Bill Robertson, her husband of 3 years,

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son Daniel Proft, ﬁve brothers, John Beers, Charlie Beers, Edward Beers, Bill Beers, and Bob Beers, two sisters Charlotte Beers and Helena Beers and, grandson, Nathan Meier. Florence is survived by three daughters, Paula Pederson of Memphis, Tennessee, Lenora Sumsky and her husband Louis Sumsky of Manchester, Connecticut, Loretta Meier and her husband Bill Meier of Ann Arbor, Michigan, three step daughters, Janis Robertson, Sherry Hopkins, and Cynthia Mayhew, fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, countless nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. She was greatly loved; she will be deeply missed; and will always be remembered. Please join in celebrating the life of Florence Proft at a memorial service on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mena with Reverend Timothy J. Henning ofﬁciating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Gregor, Dottie VanPelt, Nathan LeBow, Emma Oleski, Frank Profrock, Rev. Donley Hesse, and members of the Women of Trinity. Memorials are suggested for Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1305, Mena, AR 71953 or The Lutheran Heritage Foundation, 51474 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb, MI 48042. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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ANGLIN, JR. Martin Anglin, Jr. age 80 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Martin was born on April 20, 1939 in Page, Oklahoma to the late Willie Martin Anglin and Bonnie Lennis Little. He proudly served his country in the United States Army; his platoon name was “Buzzard”. Martin was Valedictorian of his high school class and he earned straight A’s during his college days. Martin was a dearly loved and disciplined teacher of Hatﬁeld Public Schools. Anytime you met Martin he would always ask about former students and families. Martin loved to hear about their lives. He enjoyed country life and going on hikes. Martin was a very talented pianist, playing at school graduations and church. He was a loving, kind and devoted brother, uncle, cousin and friend to all who

knew him. He will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by sisters: Frances Turner of Cove, Arkansas, Samantha Evans of Mena, Arkansas; Barbara and Douglas Powell of Pine Ridge, Arkansas, Deborah and Mike Jackson of Rich Mountain, Arkansas, Bonnie Barton of Fort Smith, Arkansas; brothers: Frosty and Beverly Anglin of Mena, Arkansas and Landon Anglin of Rich Mountain, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bonnie Anglin; sister, Evelyn Anglin Joplin; and brothers Benny Anglin and Marvin Anglin. Mr. Anglin will be sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family service will be planned later. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorials may be made to Polycystic Kidney Disease in Martins honor. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

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CUMPTON Emma Faith Cumpton, infant daughter of David and Regina Cumpton was released from her earthly body to enjoy a perfect body in heaven. Emma was born June 19, 2019 in Mena, Arkansas. She is loved and mourned by her parents, David and Regina Cumpton of Vandervoort, Arkansas; sister, Cara Madilyn Cumpton of Vandervoort, Arkansas; grandparents: Scotty Cumpton and wife Faye, Betty Cumpton, Janell Watkins, and Betty Watkins; aunts and uncles: Karen McKnight and husband Steve, John Watkins and wife Merisa, Gloria Strother and husband Nick, James Watkins and wife Janet; numerous cousins; friends; and her Vandervoort First Baptist Church family. Funeral service was Monday, June 24, 2019, 1:00 PM at Vandervoort First Baptist Church in Vandervoort, Arkansas. Interment followed at Center Cemetery in Hartley, Arkansas. Brother Roy G. Brooks ofﬁciated under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to the Fresh Start Pregnancy Center in Mena. Obituary online at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

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Breaker Breaker, This is The Bandit… The year was 1977 and the biggest box office draw in the world starred in a film that would not only spawn sequels, but also birth a car craze that goes on 42 years later. The biggest box office draw was Burt Reynolds. The movie was Smokey and The Bandit. The car was the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Monday over 150 cars, mostly the same style Trans Am from the movie made their way through Mena and eastern Oklahoma for “The Bandit Run 2019”. This event was started in 2007 by Dave Hall and David Hershey and is held annually ever since. The Bandit Run is a reenactment of the journey taken by Reynolds, “Bandit” Darville. Sally Field’s run away bride, “Frog” and Jerry Reed’s “Snowman” in his Kenworth 18 wheeler with western motif painted on the trailer sides. All the while being chased in hot

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pursuit by the hapless Sheriff Buford T. Justice and his son “Junior”, in what must have been the world’s toughest Pontiac Le Mans. Some years the run goes from Texarkana to Atlanta, Georgia. This year The Bandit Run began its journey in Dallas/Fort Worth with stops at Texas Motor Speedway and Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas before heading up Hwy 259 in Oklahoma and the Talimena Scenic Byway to Queen Wilhelmina State Park and into Mena before stopping for the night in Fort Smith. The run began in 2006 as an idea when Hershey purchased a 1977 Trans Am from Dave Hall’s shop, Restore A Muscle Car, a company in Lincoln, Nebraska specializing in bringing back to life old muscle cars from the past. The company then worked to make the weeklong event happen and has ever since. The cars travelling through our area, though mostly of various years of the iconic Pontiac Firebird Trans Am other makes and models were along and are welcomed. A new ZL-1 Camaro and a Dodge Charger Hellcat driven by two ladies are also along for the run. This is truly a special

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Mena High School Assistant Princpal Resigns (MENA) The Mena School Board met Tuesday evening at the District Administration Building in downtown and accepted the resignations of Mena High School Assistant Principal Stephen Breedlove. Breedlove will become the new Principal at Harding Academy near Searcy. Breedlove will be replaced by Bridget Buckley, in an inter-district transfer. The high school front office will also see a new Secretary, in Lauren Frost. The board also reorganized its self at the meeting. Board members chose Todd Haynes as its new board president, Kyle Cannon was re-elected as board vice president and Clint Powell was chosen as board secretary.

Immediately following the votes, former board president Ed Puckett, graciously turned the meeting over to Haynes and swapped seats at the table. In financial matters, the board approved upon recommendation from Superintendent Benny Weston to solicit bids for a Certificate of Deposit for construction money that wasn’t utilized in the recent construction of the Louise Durham Elementary School project. Board member Kyle Cannon suggested to his fellow board members to not get a term longer than twelve months. Most agreed, but will allow the administrative staff to study the best solutions for the board to look at.

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(FORT SMITH) A divided Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that three Fort Smith city directors' use of email to discuss a proposed change to the city's civil service rules did not violate the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. By a 5-2 margin -- with two justices joining the majority through a concurring opinion -- the court ruled that the two email chains in question did not constitute a public meeting because their focus was on "background information" and did not result in any decision being made by the city board. Justice Courtney Goodson, writing for the majority, rejected the city's attempts to argue that emails -- because they are not explicitly named in the law -- cannot constitute a public meeting. However, ruling more narrowly on the subject matter of the specific emails in question, Goodson, along with Chief Justice Dan Kemp and Justice Karen Baker, chose to reverse and remand the case to a lower court that had previously ruled against the city. That outcome was concurred with by

Justices Shawn Womack and Rhonda Wood, who otherwise said they would not reach the conclusion that the Freedom of Information Act includes email communications in its definition of a public meeting. The decision pertains to a cluster of emails between City Directors Keith Lau and Andre Good and then-City Director Mike Lorenz in May and June 2017, regarding a proposal to change the civil service rules as part of an effort to hire more women and members of minority groups in the Police Department. Good originally sent an email with recommendations about how to handle the matter to the entire seven-person city board, as well as the city administrator. Good and Lorenz later replied with their opinions in their own emails. (The board later voted on a non-binding resolution to support changing the civil service rules at a public meeting.) A local resident, Bruce Wade, filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming its board of directors violated the open meeting provisions of the Freedom of Information Act by discussing a pending matter over email.

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Mena Man Wins $200,000 from Arkansas Lottery from Father’s Day Gift (MENA) A Polk County man became $200,000 richer after his wife gave him money for lottery tickets on Father’s Day, lottery officials said Wednesday. Lori Goodner of Mena (pictured at right) gave $20 to her husband, Dwight Goodner, telling him he should use the money to buy lottery tickets, according to a news release by Kara Lee Ford, Arkansas Scholarship Lottery spokeswoman. Dwight purchased several tickets, including a $200,000 BONUS scratch-off from the Tobacco Superstore, 518 U.S. 71 in Mena, Ford said. According to officials, Dwight didn’t discover he won until he got home. The couple told officials they plan to use the winnings, the last of three top prizes in the game, to pay bills and buy a new car. “This year will be a Father’s Day the couple will never forget,” Ford said. The Arkansas Lottery has provided more than $965 million for more than 542,307 scholarships to Arkansas students to 47 colleges, universities and technical schools in the state.

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Vacca and Hebewrt to Take Part in NYLF Explore STEM Program at St. John’s University in New York City (MENA) This Summer, Sophia and Isabel Vacca and Blade Hebert from Mena, will join outstanding Middle School students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, NYLF Explore STEM in New York City. NYLF Explore STEM is one of the Envision family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom. “As an alumna of Envision myself, I am excited for Sophia, Isabel and Blade to meet, work, and collaborate with other high-aspiring students from across the country,” said Amanda Freitag Thomas, SVP for Envision. “Hands down, my favorite

part of attending an Envision program was being with motivated students in an environment designed to help us challenge our assumptions, meet new people, and grow. Creating that same learning environment is a central focus for all of their programs. At NYLF Explore STEM, students build the confidence and skills needed to excel in high school, college, and the workplace. Students learn how to adapt to and communicate in new situations, to new challenges, and with new people, which, given how rapidly the world is changing due to technology and innovation, are essential skills for success.”

4-H O’RAMA Participants at Lake Hamilton

Sixteen 4-H members from Polk County competed at District 4-H O’rama in Lake Hamilton on June 18th. Among the participates Polk County brought home seven 1st place trophies, four 2nd place ribbons, one 3rd place ribbon, one 4th place ribbon, and 3 participation ribbons. As a county they were awarded the overall Spirit Award for showing the most 4-H Spirit at the event, they were award the Spirit trophy and $150 for the County 4-H program. Winners included: Tayden Broach won the Wildlife Food Plot Contest, First place winners of O’rama activities include: Lilly Hopper, JR-Fashion Revue, Constructed-Casual; Kylie Rowe, JR-Health; Kayleigh Pool, JR-Safety; Lily Olgesby, JR-Horse; Kohlea Carmack, JR-Vet Science; Keilah Barney, SR-Ornamental Horticulture; Shayna Bowen, SR- Crops & Weed. Second place winners included: Kolbi McCourtney, JR-Crops & Weed; Katie Rowe, JR-Entomology Talk; Harlei McCourtney, JR-Livestock Skills; Kalli Smith, SR-Livestock Skills. Third and fourth place winners were: Kayleb Stearns 3rd place, SR-Performing Arts Instrumental; Reagan Richmond 4th place, SR-Wildlife. Other participants included: Raegan McCourtney, JR-Baitcasting and Sportfishing; Nicholas McCourtney, SR-Baitcasting and Sportfishing; David Doller, JR-Bicycle Safety. For more information contact the Polk County Extension Office at 479-394-6018. Submitted photo.

Bucks Soccer Reamping Up With Six Signings (MENA) The UA - Rich Mountain Bucks add athletes for its upcoming soccer season. The Bucks recently added six more athletes to their first year womens soccer program. The men's team is adding Ntandoyenoksi Tshuma, Malvin Mupondi, and Tadiwanashe Zwida to the program. For the women's program, Bucks Coach Brian Byrd signed Isabel Martinez, Briana Salinas, and Monica Boyes.

According to Byrd, he found the talented athlete on a trip to the Toronto, Canada area, and he says she is "a speedy center back and a team leader." Coach Byrd is scouring the country and the world to find quality athletes to lead into this inaugural season with Bucks Soccer. Byrd noted that Salinas will battle for the starting position this year and will also be an excellent student in the classroom.

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UA - Rich Mountain Soccer Program Taking Off with Exuberant Coach (MENA) The University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain Bucks will be embarking on a new direction of starting new athletic teams. Two of those teams will be playing Soccer and the drive and desire of its head coach is apparent, as Brian Byrd is scouring the earth in finding quality student athletes willing to come to Mena. Byrd is ready to compete right out of the gate, with some very outstanding players from around the world and expects the Bucks to fare well in its inaugural season, later this year. The Bucks will play their home matches at Bearcat Stadium this season, before

moving to its own soccer stadium, next to Aubrey Tapley Park in the North end of Mena. One area that helps Byrd attract those student athletes is the recent commitment of the university of constructing new student housing buildings, that will be located behind the Ouachita Center on the Mena campus. Byrd has a pretty good blend of local talent on his teams, as well as players from afar. Byrd looks forward to that first match and with his fiery competitive spirit, appears to be the right person for the job in starting a brand new sport on campus.

Brotherton Gains Praises from Razorback Camp Recently (FAYETTEVILLE) Mena Bearcat tight end Mason Brotherton is getting a lot of positive feedback from Arkansas Razorbacks football coach Chad Morris and others at the Hog Wild Elite Camp, that was

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held on Saturday, June 15th. “They are very interested and talked to me forever, but want to see me develop a little more physically before they offer,” Brotherton said. “Coach Morris said that he thinks it will happen though. He said I’m on the right track.” Brotherton (6-4, 235) has also camped at UCLA and Memphis and has plans to attend camps at TCU on June 21 and West Virginia in July. TCU, Indiana, and Auburn reached out to him following the Memphis mega camp after he recorded 4.84 seconds in the 40yard dash. Brotherton was able to pick up some tips from Arkansas tight ends coach Barry Lunney Jr. during the camp. “I learned a lot about run blocking, about the steps and attack points,” Brotherton said. Brotherton recorded 27 catches for 476 yards and 2 touchdowns as a Junior for the Bearcats. He missed four games due to a wrist inury. Earning an offer from the Razorbacks would be big for Brotherton. Brotherton added that “It would mean very much. Having the chance to stay close to home, playing at the highest level,” he said. “I’m continuing to develop a relationship with the coaches.” Brotherton and his fellow Bearcats teammates will get to experience a new coach, with familiar ties to the program in head coach Craig Bentley. Bentley was hired to replace Tim Harper, who left after getting the head coaching job at Coweta, near Tulsa.

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By Sam Jordan (MENA) For Tim Harper, it was a difficult decision to leave Mena and the Polk County area for a new chapter in his family’s life, but, Harper has no regrets. In fact, Harper has many fond memories of his time working with the many people he came in contact with during his stint of almost six years. Harper recently resigned as the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Mena High School, to accept the head coaching duties at Coweta, Oklahoma, a suburb of Tulsa. According to Harper, it was “an opportunity to take over a good football program, that is a 5A school with about 1100 students at the high school, with outstanding athletic facilities, that gives Harper a fresh start of being able to coach everyday.” Harper stated that when he took over the program, he was told that he might win one game on the schedule. However, the Bearcats were able to win five games that first year. Harper later said that he told some of his friends at Searcy, where he previously coached prior to coming to Mena, “that he thought they had a shot at making a run at things in a year or so”, with some handful of starters, that were exceptional workers in the weight room, and worked so hard to make it to the state championship.” That team was “picked to finish 6th in the conference, seventh in the entire 4A, and ended up runner-ups in the state. It was a very awesome year.” The following year, the squad lost many of its starters and was only able to muster a 3-7 record. Harper stated that it was “probably his toughest year in his coaching career”; but, his proudest moment was be-

ing named Polk County Citizen of the Year. Many people may not remember that accomplishment. Harper was able to rebound the team with two more good squads and left new coach Craig Bentley with seventeen starters and has the team ranked high in the state going into the 2019 season. Harper stated that this is not a rebuilding team. Harper mentioned that he was “pulling for Coach Bentley to get the job and be able to come home” and that “he was the right man for the job” to coach the Bearcats. According to Harper, “Coach Bentley would be the smoothest transition for the players on this team” and went on to add that “he knows them, they know him and honestly he knows how they work” from the way the program has worked. Coach Harper elaborated that Coach Bentley will also “bring new ideas” and will continue to work hard this year. Harper is not only leaving Mena High School, but, leaving as Pastor of Faith Missionary Baptist Church for six years. With his new job in Oklahoma, Harper does not have a church home to pastor at the present time. Harper said that it was some of the best times of his life. “Those folks were not just church members, but, they’re family.” Harper said that “he loves each and every one of them” and “probably was one of the most difficult decisions he has ever had to be made.” The church has seen a consistent growth from 35 to 130 parishioners weekly, since he started his pastorate. Harper concluded that “he is constantly praying for them”, even after leaving the area, that they are friends for life.

Mena Basketball Coach Resigns (MENA) Thomas Powell has resigned as the Mena Bearcats Varsity Basketball Coach, after just three seasons at the helm. Powell has accepted an assistant coaching position with Bentonville West High School. It was Powell’s first head coaching job, when he took the position in 2016, while at Mena. Powell amassed a 50-35 overall record

while at Mena, guiding the Bearcats to their first conference championship since 2005, this past season, enroute to a 19-9 overall record and 10-2 in conference play. According to Mena Athletic Administrator Shane Torix, the district will commence a search for its next head basketball coach, as soon as possible.

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Bentley Excited To Start Football Season Back Home In Mena

By Sam Jordan (MENA) Though not a stranger to Mena, he is returning to a familiar place on Friday nights, this time as the new Mena Bearcats head football coach beginning with the 2019 season. Craig Bentley was previously the Defensive Coordinator for the varsity team and before that, the Junior High coach.

Prior to accepting the head coaching duties at Mena last week, Bentley served as the Mansfield football coach and co - athletic director. At Mena, Bentley will act as the Assistant Athletic Director to Shane Torix, who is now the Athletic Administrator. In addition, Bentley will be the Physical Education teacher at the high school. Bentley is really excited abut the new job and “said that it is surreal” in being able to come back to his alma mater and coach his high school team. Bentley knows most of the players in the entire program, providing an easy transition between the players and himself. Bentley said that “they are great kids and its a great community” to be a part of. “Everybody knows how sports goes for a community like Mena, everything goes hand-in-hand and wants to continue that great relationship for the community” with our athletic programs and staff. Bentley recently met with the kids of both the varsity and junior high programs, and feels that “we can really do something

special with this team” and quickly added that “they really need to get after it and work hard, both the students, but also the staff as well.” Bentley wants to ensure a “smooth transition” between Coach Harper, the students and himself, and wants to make it as smooth as possible.” Bentley is looking at installing the “spread” offense with various multiples and will adapt his defensive schemes to the makeup of the team. As far as the junior high program, “those kids are just as important to the coaching staff, as much as the varsity program” and further stated that they are the future of Mena football. Bentley stated that being named the new football coach is “not the dream job, but, the job” for someone that graduated from Mena, was an assistant coach previously and is now being able to come home again. Bentley is looking forward to completing his coaching staff in the not so distant future, prior to the start of preseason workouts for the Bearcat program.

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Humane Society of the Oauchitas PET OF THE WEEK

THUMBLELINA s a truly beautiful girl! Friendly and already housetrained too! Thumbelina likes children and dogs. She's a nice size for a house pet at 25 lbs. Celebrate her birthday in March (BD 03/30/18). Thumbelina will fit in any loving home! Give this cutie the thumbs up!

ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION ADOPTION. OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 â&#x20AC;˘ WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org â&#x20AC;˘ HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.

Weekly Publication Thursday, June 20, 2019 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachita’s is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church at 107 Country Road 63 will distribute food. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Library Board will meet in the Susanna Mosley Community Room at the Library. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Good Vibes Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery. All mediums welcome, from fiber art, painting and crafting. Open to public. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – LIVE Country & Gospel Music. Open to the public at the Daisy Room, Janssen Florist in downtown Mena. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)234-2297 for more information. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Highway, 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 6:00 p.m. – Acorn Water Company monthly meeting at the Water Office. • 6:30 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness Group meets at Assembly of God Church, 2111 Sutherland Avenue in Mena. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.

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• 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park. Friday, June 21, 2019 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachita’s is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297. Saturday, June 22, 2019 • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block: 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachita’s is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Cossatot Senior Center Benefit Dinner & Auction at Wickes Elementary School. Dinner begins at 4 pm. Auction begins at 6 pm. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)2430297 or (479)216-4606. Sunday, June 23, 2019 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulphur Springs Church. Monday, June 24, 2019 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 6:00 p.m. - Clarice’s Room of Hope group gathering will be held at 403 North Morrow St., Suite C, in Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 meeting at Limetree Restaurant. Meeting follows meal. • 6:00 p.m. – We The People Tea Party meets at Papas Mexican Restaurant. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church in Mean. Everyone is welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend. Tuesday, June 25, 2019 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachita’s is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch library will be

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• 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting.

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• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room LIVE Country and Gospel music. • 7:00 p.m. – The Marine Corps League Detachment 1261 will meet at The Limetree Restaurant, Mena. For more information, call (479)234-0769. • 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge #218 will meet at the Hatfield Lodge. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur, in Mena. (479)234-2887 or (479)2343043. Wednesday, June 26th • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church, 4802 Highway 71 South, Hatfield, AR (870)389-6412. Accepting and distributing clothing/ usable household items/and nonperishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachita’s is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery Art Group meeting. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested in Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North, Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297.

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University of Arkansas - Rich Mountain Campus Evacuated

(MENA) The University of Arkansas – Rich Mountain was closed after receiving a suspicious call on Tuesday morning.

Officials from the university notified Polk County Sheriff’s Department of the unspecified threat and UA – Rich Mountain Chancellor Dr. Phillip Wilson immediately closed the campus for the remainder of the day, in an abundance of caution. The campus will reopen tomorrow under normal conditions. All of the campus buildings were evacuated and searched by the Sheriff’s Department and also with assistance of the Mena Police Department.

Polk County Sheriff’s Report June 17, 2019 Report from a Vandervoort woman of the break-in and theft of cash, collectible coins and a phone. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance on Polk 42 near Potter. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Donavon G. Ford, 22, of Dequeen, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. June 18, 2019 Report from a Mena woman of concerns regarding the welfare of a juvenile in another county. The case was forwarded to the proper authorities. Report of a suspicious vehicle led to the arrest of Daniel S. Green, 42, of Mena, on a Charge of Criminal Trespass. A Citation for Trespassing was issued to Kymberlie A. Chaney, 22, of Mena. Report from a Mena woman of issues regarding child custody exchange. June 19, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 121 near Mena of the violation of a No Contact Order. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Aaron Hankins, 21, of Boles, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Arrested was Sarah M. Mitchell, 25, of Mena, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Arrested was Samantha E. Coleman, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and three Warrants for Failure to Appear. June 20, 2019 Report of a two-vehicle accident on Polk 191 near Ink. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further

Weekly Publication Sheriff’s Report, from pg. 4 consideration. June 21, 2019 Arrested was Jeffery M. Prine, 54, of Cove, on Charges of Possession of Meth with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Parole Hold. Also, issued a Citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was Rodney S. McQueen, 41, of Mena. Arrested was Tony P. Foster, 33, of Mena, on four Warrants for Failure to Appear. Arrested was David J. Sartain, 33, of Broken Bow, OK, on Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and a Probation Violation. June 22, 2019 Report of a disturbance on Highway 88 West near Mena led to a Citation for Battery 3rd Degree being issued to Michael S. Curry, 32, of Mena. Report from complainant on Polk 32 near Cove that an individual refuses to return a borrowed vehicle to the owner. The vehicle was later located and returned to the owner. Additional information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Rogers Drive in Cove of $200.00 in damages done to a vehicle window. Investigation continues. Report from a Cove woman of four missing family members. All individuals were located. June 23, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Vandervoort of receiving threatening messages from an acquaintance. Deputy responded. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 28 Incarcerated Inmates , with 15 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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Big Changes Coming to Mena High School - New Principal By Richard Hanley (MENA) - The 2019-2020 school year is expecting some big changes as principal Shane Torix, will be moving to a new position within the school system. Mena Public Schools had previously selected a new principal in David Maxwell, who moves here from the Arkadelphia school system, to replace Torix, at the high school in the upcoming school year. Torix described this new position as “Head of Public School Security”, in addition to becoming the district Athletic Administrator. He stated “I’ll be above our security team as well as working alongside our school resource officers.” Torix, being a reserve officer himself finds his job to be more enjoyable when working alongside figures such as Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer and chief deputy Randy Jewell. Torix stated “I take safety very serious and I feel it’s just a different way for me to give back to the school system other than being principal.” With the next school year only coming closer with each passing day, Superinten-

dent Benny Weston and the Mena school board decided to hire Maxwell into the principal position via contract on May 27th, though he was set to begin his administrative duties on July 1st. Being a former student and graduate from Mena High School in 1985, Maxwell finds himself leading his alma mater nearly 35 years later. Maxwell continued his collegiate studies, while attending Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, that lead him to achieve many degrees and certificates. Needless to say, Mena schools welcomes Maxwell into what Torix described as a “world class staff for a first class education.” Torix holds in high hopes that not only the safety precautions but the athletic program continue to grow in to what most would describe as the pride of Mena public schools. Though there is a new route in the safety aspect of the school systems which more involves the reserve officers of the community. The school district will continue to impress almost inevitably as the Polk County Sheriff's Department and the local reserve

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combing through of any and all applications continues, Torix hopes to ensure a quality athletic program for any and all students. Torix stated “I believe that sports are a great way for the students as well as the schools and community to get involved.”

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