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STATE PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAVEL COMMISSION APPROVED A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH QUEEN WILHELMINA TRAIN OPERATOR Thursday morning, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission voted to approve a lease agreement with the operator of the Queen Wilhelmina train. Ronnie Waggoner of Glenwood is the owner of the train and he is expected to sign the lease agreement today. If Waggoner signs the agreement, he

plans to open the train by the Fourth of July. Waggoner told the Pulse that his employees are currently re-stocking the depot and inspecting the train and tracks. Waggoner stated the depot and train will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and train rides

are $6.50 each. To re-open, Waggoner stated the Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission is requiring him to install a new point-of-sale system. He reported the new system has been purchased. Waggoner stated he must pay the state a minimum of $5,500 this season to operate the train atop Rich Mountain

inside the Queen Wilhelmina State Park. However, if he earns more than $55,000, he must pay the state 10 percent of his gross sales. Waggoner also expressed his appreciation to the citizens of Mena and Polk County that contacted the state’s Park and Tourism Department to express their passion for the train.

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Alice in Football Land Tickets on Sale Now

unior Ouachita Little Theatre is in full rehearsal for its next production, Alice in Football Land. This play is a humorous take on Lewis Carroll’s famous novels about the famed Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a marvelous land full of magical creatures and adventures. JOLT’s Alice goes through similar experiences against the backdrop of a high school football stadium. Director Jackie Biard promises an enjoyable performance from her exuberant cast of students ranging in age from very young to high school. Performers include students from Acorn, Mena, Bethel Christian School, and some who are home schooled. Backstage personnel are all students as well. “Everyone involved is learning what it takes to put on a production like this. And we are all having a great time together!” Performances will be June 29, 30, July 1, 6,7, and 8th. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 PM, and Sundays are at 2:30 PM. Advanced, reserved seating is available now at the OLT ofﬁce directly next to the theater weekdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets will also be available at the door. Paula Bradley

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June 27, 2018

MENA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Mena Board of Education re-organized following the May School Board election. Pictured is Edd Puckett – president and Todd Aynes – secretary. Not pictured is Brian Kesterson – vice-president.

June 19th, the Mena Board of Education approved the purchase of ﬂooring for the Holly Harshman Elementary gym. The wood-looking ﬂooring will be installed this summer.

FARMER’S MARKET OPENED

he Farmer’s Market is open each Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. at the Depot downtown. Don’t let weather deter, booths are under the covered section and vendors will be there rain or shine. All items are locally grown or produced. Patrons are offered a wide variety ranging from seasonal produce/ berries, honey, and baked goods from multiple vendors. Families have been a major contributor to the market and this year is no different. Generations of vendors have sold to the county and ‘gardening’ is a family tradition often handed down to younger generations. Whether you are a skilled gardener ‘ﬁlling in the gaps’ or trying to maintain

a healthy lifestyle and make fresh, organic choices… the Farmer’s Market is a great way to shop local and support the community.

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STUDENTS ATTEND MASH CAMP AT MENA BARRACUDAS HOSTED ANNUAL MEET JUNE 16 MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM T N

ine junior and senior high-school students from Montgomery, Polk and Yell counties are attending a Medical Applications of Science for Health (M*A*S*H) camp June 18-29 at the Mena Regional Health System. The students and their instructor are (back row, left to right) Pam Posey, M*A*S*H coordinator, Mena Regional Health System, and Noah Swall of Mena. (Front row, left to right) Sidney Philpot of Oden, Dixie Standridge of Pencil Bluff, Hailey Fletcher of Danville, Tessa Kesterson, Haley Sandoval, Mercedes Mowdy, Makenna Goss, and Jennifer Adams, all of Mena. The two-week summer medical enrichment experience allows these high school students to shadow health professionals and attend workshops that enhance their experiences in the

health-care field. They learn about pharmacy, therapy, CPR, anatomy, surgery, emergency medical response and other medical careers. The program hopes to encourage rural youth interested in medical fields to continue their education and then return to rural areas to practice. M*A*S*H students are sponsored by county Farm Bureaus and the M*A*S*H Partnership, which includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Science’s Regional Centers, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Arkansas Farm Bureau and Baptist Health. Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private farm and rural advocacy organization of more than 190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.

he Mena Barracudas hosted their annual swim meet on Saturday, June 16th at McMillan Park. 8U boys, Levi Cummings finished 3rd in the 25-meter backstroke and 2nd in the 25-meter freestyle. Larson Woods finished 4th in the 25-meter freestyle and 2nd in the 25-meter breaststroke. Ayden Dong finished 1st in the 25-meter backstroke, 25-meter breaststroke and 25-meter freestyle. He finished 4th in the 50-meter freestyle. 8U girls, Camilla Booher finished 2nd in the 25-meter freestyle. 10U girls, Savannah Levering finished 1st in the 50-meter butterfly, 50-meter breaststroke, 50-meter freestyle, and 100-meter IM. Summer Nix finished 2nd in the 50-meter backstroke and 3rd in the 50-meter freestyle. 10U boys, Ryan Jiang finished 1st in the 50-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle. He finished 2nd in the 50-meter breaststroke and 100-meter IM. Brandon Dong finished 1st in the 50 meter breaststroke and 100-meter IM. He also finished 2nd in the 50-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle. Auden Woods finished 3rd in the 50-meter backstroke, 50-meter breaststroke and 50-meter freestyle. Frank Booher finished 6th in the 50-meter freestyle. 12U girls, Jaeli Fields finished 1st in the 50-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle. She finished 2nd in the 100-meter IM and 3rd in the 50-meter breaststroke. 12U boys, Brenden Ricker finished 1st in the 50-meter butterfly, 50-meter breaststroke and 100-meter IM. He finished 2nd in the 50-meter backstroke. Colton Taylor finished 2nd in the 50-meter freestyle. 14U girls, Allison Bates finished 1st in the 50-meter butterfly, 100-meter backstroke and 100-meter freestyle. She finished 3rd in the 100-meter breaststroke. Ranessa Ricker finished 1st in the 400-meter freestyle and 200-meter freestyle. She finished 2nd in the 50-meter breaststroke and 100-meter IM. Abigal Nance finished 1st in the 100-meter breaststroke and 200-meter IM. She finished 2nd in the 50-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle. 14U boys, Lucas Levering finished 1st in the 200-meter IM and 50-meter freestyle. He finished 2nd in the 50-meter butterfly and 50-meter breaststroke. Brad Bates finished 1st in the 100-meter freestyle, 3rd in the 100-meter breaststroke and 4th in the 50-meter freestyle. Ian Garrett finished 1st in the 100-meter breaststroke and 50-meter freestyle. He finished 4th in the 100-meter freestyle. Caleb Bowers finished 1st in the 100-meter backstroke, 2nd in the 50-meter freestyle and 3rd in the 100-meter freestyle. Matthew Nance finished 2nd in the 100-meter breaststroke and 100-meter freestyle. He finished 3rd in the 50-meter freestyle. Senior girls, Tabitha Levering finished 1st in the 100-meter butterfly and the 200-meter IM. She finished 2nd in the 100-meter breaststroke and 3rd in the 100-meter freestyle. Emiley Sorge finished 1st in the 50-meter freestyle, 2nd in the 100-meter and 400-meter freestyle. The 14U boys’ 200-meter medley relay team of Ricker, Dong, Jiang and Levering finished in 1st place. The girls’ 200-meter medley relay team of Ricker, Levering, Nance and Sorge finished in 1st place. The boys’ 200-meter medley relay team of Bates, Nance, Bowers and Garrett finished 1st place. The mixed 100-meter freestyle relay team of Bates, Nance, Bowers and Garrett finished in 1st place. The 12U girls’ 100-meter freestyle relay team of Fields, Booher, Nix and Levering OWNER - JASON MILES finished in 2nd place. The 12U boys 100-meter freestyle relay team of Taylor, Booher, Dong and Woods finished in 1st place. “We’ll go the extra mile for you!” The 14U boys 200-meter freestyle relay * Custom Homes team of Levering, Ricker, Dong and Woods * Remodels finished in 1st place. * Window Replacement The senior girls 200-meter freestyle relay team of Sorge, Bates, Ricker and Nance fin* Additions ished in 1st place and the senior boys 200-me* Vinyl Siding ter freestyle relay team of Bates, Garrett, Bowers and Nance finished 1st place.

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June 27, 2018

MENA SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

he Mena Board of Education met Tuesday, June 19th for a regular board meeting. Superintendent Benny Weston informed the board that Act 1105 requires school districts to lower their legal budgets to 20 percent of their total yearly budget by June 30th. The board approved a resolution to move any funds operating funds that’s over $2.6 million to the district’s building fund. Board members renewed the district’s building and property insurance and the district’s student accidental insurance coverage. The building and property insurance premium went up by $11,407 due to the addition classroom space that has been added throughout the district. The building and property insurance provider is the Arkansas School Board Association. Maintenance and Construction Manager, Danny Minton updated the board of education on progress at the Louise Durham Elementary and other summer maintenance projects. Minton stated the district had a punch list meeting with the contractor on June 22nd. Board members accepted a bid from Aleshire Electric in the amount of $37,850 for a new intercom system for the Louise Durham campus. They also accepted a bid from a company in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the amount of $22,500 for the installation of the playground equipment. Weston reported the cost to install the playground equipment will come from the construction budget. Board members voted to purchase floor covering for the gym on the Holly Harshman campus that looks like a wood floor. The cost of the flooring and to have it installed is $37,840. Minton said the flooring would have a 15-year warranty. Minton said the hallways are being painted at the Middle School, the fence around the football field is going to be replaced and the field turf has been cleaned and treated. Board members accepted a bid from Dewayne Morgan for three separate painting projects throughout the district and they approved a contract with a company from Olive Branch, Mississippi to clean the floors at the High School. Board members voted to hire Montana Sterner for the Holly Harshman campus, Samantha Breedlove for 7th grade Literacy and LeAnn Johnson for Art on the Middle School campus and Chad Arnold as a Math teacher and coach for the High School. Board members then voted to accept Weston’s recommendation to hire Mark Hopson as the district’s Communication Specialist. Weston stated the position of Communication Specialist is a new position in the district. Board members also voted to give Weston the authority to fill any job openings in the district before their next board meeting and to purchase two school buses if funds are available. At the conclusion of the meeting, board members elected Edd Puckett as the board president, Brian Kesterson as the vice-president and Todd Aynes as the board secretary. The next meeting of the Mena Board of Education is Tuesday, July 24th at 7 p.m. in the administration building.

MENA HIGH SCHOOL MAKES LIST OF TOP 100 SCHOOLS TEACHING PERSONAL FINANCE Mena High School Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Stacey Southerland reported the Mena High School earned a spot on the “100 Best WISE High Schools Teaching Personal Finance.” She stated a non-profit educational company, Working in Support of Education, WiSE, released the rankings. Southerland stated this ranking means students in Teresa Torix’s Financial Literacy class has performed among the highest in the entire country on WiSE’s standardized Financial Literacy Certification Test. WiSE’s award-winning Financial Literacy Certification program was established in 2003 and provides teachers with a curriculum and instructional resources to teach personal finance and measure a students’ financial literacy. The “100 Best” ranking recognizes the high schools with the top performance in WiSE’s national network. Students from 46 states participated in the 2016-2017 academic year and, in an era when nearly two-thirds of American cannot pass a basic financial literacy test, 94 percent of students in the “100 Best” schools earned WiSE’s Financial Literacy Certification.

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CMA’s NATIONAL RALLY REVIEW his year’s Christian Motorcyclists Association National Rally was held T June 19-23 on Iron Mountain, between Mena and Hatﬁeld. At the rally, CMA members, and others, celebrated the 4.7 million dollars raised for Run

for the Son this year. This money goes to spread the Word of God across the globe. Run for the Son is the only ofﬁcial fundraiser put on by CMA and in total they raised $4,769,143.37 this year. CMA members raise money throughout the year by incorporating sponsors and hosting small fundraisers. CMA’s Chairman, John Ogden Sr., explained that “we give away 60% of the money raised through Run for the Son to three like-minded ministries with world reaching potential.” Each receiving 20%. Jesus Film Project® translates the JESUS ﬁlm into indigenous languages, Open Doors supports the persecuted church and places Bibles and ministries such as Missionary Ventures International provide transportation for indigenous pastors and evangelists in third world countries. The remaining 40% funds CMA’s home missions, evangelistic training, and CMA international outreach efforts. More than 700 members from across the United States were in attendance at this year’s National Rally. During the rally, event goers were able to attend daily services, seminars, take guided and self-guided rides and fellowship with their CMA family. Friday night saw a free ice cream social to celebrate another successful Run for the Son. Nonmembers are admitted free and are encouraged to attend all CMA events. For more information about CMA or Run for the Son, call 870-389-6196 or visit www.cmausa.org

ARKANSANS TO RECEIVE NEW MEDICARE CARDS rkansans are starting to receive new Medicare cards in the mail and this A is not a scam. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have announced they are issuing new, paper cards to all Medicare recipients. The

new card-issuing process is expected to continue through December of 2019. According to the Social Security Administration, the new cards will automatically come in the mail. To update an address, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or sign up for a ‘my Social Security’ account at ssa. gov/my account. The new car will have a new Medicare number that is unique to each individual, instead of Social Security numbers; however, the Medicare coverage and beneﬁts will stay the same. When the new Medicare card arrives, destroy the old one and begin using the new card right away. For Medicare Advantage Plans like a HMO or PPO, participants, the Medicare Advantage Plan ID is the main card for Medicare. Doctors, other health care providers and facilities know the new cards are coming and will ask for your new card at appointments. Only give the new Medicare number to doctors, pharmacists, health care providers, insurers or individuals who help manage Medicare coverage. Doctors and other heath care providers may be able to look up Medicare numbers online.

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Helen Marie Voyles Priddy, age 74, of Mena, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 in Fort Smith,

Arkansas. She was born February 17, 1944 in Mena, Arkansas to the late David Thweatt and the late Vivian Hughes Thweatt. Helen loved going for rides and taking in the scenery with her husband Junior Priddy. A bucket list item, that unfortunately was never achieved, was to own a 1956 pink and white, Pontiac in which to take those rides. She enjoyed ﬁshing, but most of all enjoyed and loved her family. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, step-mother and friend who will be dearly missed. Survivors are Husband Junior Priddy of Mena, Arkansas; Sons Jim Sherrouse and wife Peggy of Cove, Arkansas; Gary Sherrouse and wife Kathy of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Billy Sherrouse of Cove, Arkansas. A daughter Charlotte Brumbelow and husband Tommy of Mena, Arkansas. Step-sons Jerry Priddy and wife Becky of Mena, Arkansas; Mitchell Priddy of Mena, Arkansas; Patrick Priddy of Hot Springs, Arkansas. 14 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Vivian Thweatt and her brother David Alton Thweatt. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God with Brother Ronnie Tilley and Brother Donnie Jewell ofﬁciating. Interment followed in the Gann Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation was general. Pallbearers were Tim Hill, Rod Green, Jamie Ralls, Mitchell Priddy, Kaleb Brumbelow and Kyle Brumbelow. Honorary pallbearers are Clayton Brumbelow, Coy Brumbelow, Jerry Priddy, Aaron Burt and Cameron Reynolds.

Arkansas. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on August 2, 1952 to Hensley Stinson and Opal Lawrence. Martin was a truck driver in the transportation business. Martin was married to Barbara Wilcox. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed hunting and ﬁshing with family and friends. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. He was survived by his spouse Barbara Wilcox. A son Dustin Stinson; Daughter Mamie Stinson. His mother Opal Smith; brother Kevin Stinson; sisters Joyce and husband Archie McDaniel; Evelyn Hackney and husband Phillip; Audrey Stinson. Nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Hensley Stinson. Mr. Stinson was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

MARTIN STINSON William Franklin Hilton or “Bill” 84, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, died Thursday, June 14, in Bartlesville. William Franklin (Bill) Drop off born yourin items at AR, on October Hilton was Cherry Hill, 4, 1933, to Allen Autry and Lois Hilton. Bill graduated from Mena High School and from the University of Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. Upon completion of his Army service, Bill married Ann Blan and they lived in Fayetteville, AR, while he completed his degree in accounting at the University of Arkansas. Bill’s career was in the accounting ﬁeld. He was Vice President, Finance and Administration, when he retired from Milnot Company. Bill was an avid golfer and became a regular at Adams Municipal Golf Course, playing and working there for several years.

Cox of Bartlesville, and Keith Hilton (MaryLynn) of Flower Mound, TX. He loved being a grandfather to Sean Cox of Decatur, IL, and Lyndsay Hilton of Flower Mound, TX. He is also survived by his sister Kate Patterson of Mena, AR; nephews Wayne Patterson (Brenda), Paul Patterson, and Brad Blan (Karen); and nieces Betsy Blan, Cindy Trivett (Kevin) and Nancy Patterson. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared atwww.DavisFamilyFuneralHome. com.

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Oglesby-Laxamana Wedding Announcement Chris and Patty Oglesby of Mena would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Jamie Oglesby, to Brent Laxamana, son of Joe and Jocelyn Laxamana also of Mena. The wedding ceremony will take place at Cherry Hill Methodist Church on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon.

Polk County Births at Mena Regional Health System Heather Johnson and Chris Gibson, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of baby boy born on June 19th. Teresa and Jeremy Miller, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on June 19th. Lydia and Kyle Ferguson, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of twins: a baby girl and baby boy born on June 20th.

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State Capitol Week in Review FROM SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE ast year the average teacher salary in Arkansas was $48,304, which ranked LHowever, 42nd in the country. New York teachers had the highest annual salaries. if a cost of living adjustment is applied to average salaries, Arkansas

teachers rank 22nd and Michigan is considered the state with the highest teacher salaries. There are 16 states in the Southern Regional Education Board, an organization that works to improve public education from kindergarten through the doctoral level. Teacher salaries in Arkansas rank twelfth among the SREB’s 16 member states. The top three states are Maryland, Delaware and Georgia. Florida, West Virginia, Oklahoma and Mississippi are the Southern states in which teacher salaries are less than in Arkansas. Another perspective on Arkansas teacher salaries is to compare them with the six states on our borders. Texas has the highest average salaries, followed by Tennessee, Louisiana and Missouri. Oklahoma and Mississippi are the neighboring states where teacher salaries are lower, on average, than in Arkansas. Legislators also keep an eye on teacher salary rankings within the state. The state Constitution mandates that the state provide an adequate and equitable public education to all children in Arkansas, regardless of where they live. In the Lake View school funding lawsuit, court rulings cited comparatively low teacher salaries and great disparities in wages among the school districts in Arkansas. The challenge for legislators is to write a school funding formula that provides equal opportunities in all parts of the state, whether they are prosperous or poor. Since 2012, the gap between the highest and the lowest average salaries in Arkansas school districts has been greater than $20,000 a year. The Springdale School District consistently had the highest average salary, and this year it is $59,814. In 165 districts the average salary for all teachers was below the minimum salaries paid by Springdale, which was $47,016 for a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree. The state’s school funding formula is based on student enrollment. Aid is distributed on a per pupil basis. The foundation funding amount is $6,713 per student. That amount can go up depending on other factors, such as the number of special needs students in a district. Of the foundation amount, teacher pay accounts for about 65 percent of the total. Of the $3.1 billion in total statewide foundation funding for public schools in Arkansas last year, about $2 billion was for teacher salaries. The legislature sets minimum teacher salaries. Currently, the minimum is $31,400 for a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree, and $36,050 for a beginning teacher with a master’s degree. The minimum annual salary goes up by $450 for each additional year of teaching experience. For example, the minimum for a teacher with a bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience is $35,900. Individual districts can set their own minimum salaries, as long as they comply with the state minimums. Of the 235 school districts in Arkansas, 30 districts set their minimum at the state level. The average teacher salaries at charter schools last year was $42,300. Just as there is a gap between salaries at traditional public schools, so there is at charters. The salaries at the highest paying charter school average $53,447 annually, which is $19,408 more than at the lowest paying charter school, which averages $34,039 a year.

9 June 27, 2018

Moments from America’s History

Timeless Words of Wisdom ~ By Jeff Olson This September will mark the 231st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Being so far removed in time and the logistics and other limitations of the age, it is easy for us not to consider the commitments and sacrifices that were made over the four months of the Constitutional Convention. Not only was it a sweltering hot summer in Philadelphia, but the travel was time consuming and uncomfortable AND the costs involved were extensive to many who took time away from their livelihood. America had greatness to spare among those 55 delegates, not because they weren't subject to the frailties, weaknesses, temptations, and vices of humanity, but in great part because they were and knew they were. Dependent upon this truth, the lessons of history, and transcendent principles of their faith, they embarked upon a monumental task. In the words of James Madison: “It is impossible for the man of pious reflection not to perceive in it [the Constitution] a finger of that Almighty hand which has been so frequentlyand signally extended to our relief in the critical stages of the revolution.” What follows here is but one example. The Convention had been in session for over a month, and it was embroiled in a bitter debate over how each state was to be represented in the new government. The delegates from the smaller states expressed hostile feelings toward those from the larger ones, and to the point that some delegates left the Convention. They were obviously at an impasse; a "critical juncture" as described by historians, and it was even questionable whether the Convention would continue. At 81 years of age, Benjamin Franklin was the senior member of the Convention and Governor of Pennsylvania. He commanded the respect of all delegates and, as recorded by James Madison, he rose to speak in this moment of crisis on June 28, 1787. Following is an excerpt: "The small progress we have made after 4 or 5 weeks close attendance & continual reasoning’s with each other - our different sentiments on almost every question, several of the last producing as many noes as ayes, is methinks a melancholy proof of the imperfection of the Human Understanding....In this situation of this Assembly, groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, how has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of lights to illuminate our understanding? In the beginning of the Contest with G. Britain, when we were sensible of the danger, we had daily prayer in this room for Divine protection. - Our prayers, Sir, were heard, & they were graciously answered.... And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend? or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth - that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that "except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it...I therefore beg to leave to move - that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business...." And so, they did. The truth in Franklin’s words changed the countenance of those present and calmed the Convention. From this point on, progress was more steadily made towards completing a document which would have no equal of its kind in human history. I can't help but think of how much Franklin's wisdom and leadership are needed in the hallowed halls of our government today. For indeed - America is at another "critical juncture."

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Character is of critical importance, and integrity is one of the most important aspects of character. Webster defines integrity in this manner: “The quality or state of being of sound moral principles; uprightness, honesty and sincerity.” Job was such a person. There are many lessons for us from the book of Job, among them is that of Integrity. Most folks are at least somewhat aware that satan tried to destroy Job’s integrity through several very tough personal tragedies. God Himself was very proud of Job, and said about him, “he still holds fast his integrity.” No matter the incredibly difficult things that satan threw at him Job held on to his integrity. He did so because integrity was what he was! It was not an assumed attitude to be used to his advantage, as circumstances required it. After all of the losses that came to him in just a few hours of one day, the Scripture says about him: “Then Job rose up and tore his clothes and shaved his head, and fell to the earth and worshipped. And he said ‘ naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked I will return there. Jehovah gives and Jehovah takes away, Blessed be the name of Jehovah.’ In all of this Job did not sin, nor did he charge God with unseemliness” (Job 1: 21, 22). Character, or specifically integrity, does not show up in ordinary times, but what a man truly it shows up in the difficult times of life. If a man is shallow in his faith it will show up when things get tough. If a man is strong in his faith it will show up when real difficulties come. Things were so bad for Job that there was absolutely no room for pretense. He was what he was, nothing more, nothing less. What was true for Job is true for us. If we are people of real integrity, when tough stuff comes, it will show. Job won a battle that resounded throughout all of Heaven! His faith in God was justified before the angels, and also before the enemy. Satan did everything that he could do to destroy Job. He failed!!! Believe this: If you are living your life in a manner that is good for you and honors God, satan will try to destroy your faith. He is like a “roaring lion” seeking someone to devour. He wants to destroy our character our witness to the love and power of the God of our creation and redemption. With Job he failed. But how about us? Integrity, or the lack of it, will show. It is important to notice that after all of his troubles Job worshipped God, and “In all of this Job did not sin, nor did he charge God with unseemliness” (1:22). He did not question God. He was not angry with God. He knew that no matter how it seemed God was never unfair. Had we read the story of his losses without the story of his faith, we likely would have concluded that God didn’t care, that He didn’t know, or even that He was angry with Job. Well, He did know, He did care, and He was not angry. There was something much, much bigger going on, something that Job did not even suspect. And the same thing happens to many of us! Sooner or later. Probably not on the same scale as it was for Job, but even in the small things, Integrity shows… or not. No matter how it may seem God does know, God does care, and He is not angry. In every event and circumstance of our lives God is there and there is something going on that we just do not see… something in the spiritual world. It was important that Job remained faithful, it is also important that we remain faithful! Victory is ours, but seldom without pain! My name is Gene Stacks and I approve of this message. PAID FOR BY GENE STACKS

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ast month, Michael Povey reported the Radio-thon for the Humane Society of the Ouachitas was another huge success, thanks to the supporters of HSO. Povey stated $6,470.36 was pledged and the HSO received $6,170.36. Povey also reported he plans to meet with the Modern Woodsman of America and apply for a matching grant for the society’s 2019 Radio-thon. HSO is also celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Board members have discussed several different ways that the society can celebrate with the community. HSO secretary, Cheryl Murphy, reported donor funds are still available to provide subsidized spay-neuter services for shelter pets for low-income Polk County pet owners. If any pet owners are interested, contact the shelter ofﬁce to apply or download a form from the society’s website www.hsomena.org.

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LOCAL MEMBERS OF TEAM ARKANSAS LEAVING SATURDAY FOR NATIONAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS Members of Team Arkansas will be traveling from Fayetteville to Seattle, Washington on Saturday, June 30th to participate in the National Special Olympics on the campus of the University of Washington. Mena High School Independent Living teacher, Elizabeth Tompkins is the Area Director for Area 14 for the Special Olympics and she will serve as an assistant coach for the track and field team at the National Special Olympics. Tompkins said, “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for these athletes and myself.” Tompkins informed the Pulse that three student athletes from Area 14 would be competing the week of July 1st-7th. The athletes are Mena High School students Maddie Fletcher and Jesse Ezell and Polk County Developmental Center member Krista Carstens. Team Arkansas has 125 members including 72 athletes, 23 Unified Partners, and 30 coaches. Athletes will compete in 11 sports including softball, basketball, bocce, bowling, flag football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, swimming, track and field, and stand up paddle boarding.

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he 17th Annual Jubilee in June event will be held on Saturday, June 30th in the city of Hatfield and once again the committee has planned activities with free kids and activities all day. There will also be vendors with arts crafts, food, BBQ, lemonade and snow cones. And, the First Baptist Church, the Church of Christ, the Pneul Assembly of God Church and TJ’s are sponsoring free water slides. The Jubilee in June committee is selling chances on two rifles this year. This year’s rifles are a Henry Golden Boy .22 “God Bless America” edition and a Ruger 10/.22 “Wild Hog” edition. Chances are $5 each or 5 for $20. The annual 3-on-3-basketball tournament will be held in the Hatfield Gymnasium registration will start at 8 a.m. The elementary age games will begin at 8:30 and the junior high through adults’ tournaments will start at 10:30. The Kick-off parade will start at 10 a.m. This year’s parade will feature Show and Shine cars and trucks, horses, bicycles and floats. The parade will start at Lions Park and end at the Hatfield City Park. Live music begins at 11 a.m. The list of performers and performance times are as follows: Penuel Assembly of God Church at 11:30 a.m. Witness Quartet at 1:30 p.m. Abby McIntyre at 2 p.m. Don Smith and Chris Thomas at 4:30 p.m. Brant Fricker (The Piano Man) at 6 p.m. Caddo Cowboys at 7:30 p.m. And, Jennifer Pierce will sing the Star Spangled Banner at 9:30 p.m. as the fireworks begin.

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uring the upcoming July 4th holiday period, nationwide projections indicate the number of Americans who plan to travel fifty miles or more away from home could top 47-million travelers, according to the American Automobile Association. Law enforcement records show a pattern of increased consumption of alcohol by many drivers during the summer holiday period. Statistics from the 2016 Fourth of July reporting period reveal a fateful fact that 188 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. Compared to 2015, this is a 28 percent increase. The Arkansas State Police and local law enforcement agencies will assign additional personnel to saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints beginning June 28 through July 9. This effort is part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign designed to educate, identify and apprehend drunk drivers. “No matter your age, if you’ve been drinking or may be impaired in any manner, you should find a safe and sober ride to your destination or face the likelihood of being arrested,” said Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police and the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative. “We will show no tolerance and accept no excuses in our dedication to protect travelers, not only during the holiday, but all year long.” The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office recommends these alternatives to drinking and driving: It’s never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation to get to your destination safely. Plan a safe way home before you leave. If you’ve been drinking, call a taxi or someone who is sober to get you home. If you see a drunk driver on the road call 911. If you know someone who is about to drive or operate a motorcycle or any other vehicle while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to their destination safely. Buckle up, always. Your seat belt is your best defense against the drunk driver. For more information on the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, visit www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov or contact the Arkansas Highway Safety Office at (501) 618-8136. Information about Arkansas' ongoing "Toward Zero Deaths" campaign to eliminate preventable traffic deaths can be found at www.TZDarkansas.org

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THURSDAY – 6/28/18 • UARM Summer Registration II: Classes begin June 28th. Register at Mena, Waldron, or Mount Ida campus locations. • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 10:30 a.m. – Gator & Friends will be performing at The Mena Senior Center. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. • 6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. FRIDAY – 6/29/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meet-

ings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. SATURDAY – 6/30/18 • Jubilee in June in Hatfield, AR (all day event). At the Hatfield City Park. • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606. SUNDAY – 7/1/18 • 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Tapley Park • Pleasant Grove Nazarene Church Summer Revival Robbie Workman and Family July 1st – 3rd. • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. MONDAY – 7/2/18 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry at 149 Polk Road 43, across from Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. Everyone will be served. • 6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair

& Rodeo meets at the Fairgrounds. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. • 6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD business and training meeting. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Potter RVFD meeting at the Fire Station. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD meeting will be at the Fire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Mena Emblem Club meets at the Elks Lodge. TUESDAY – 7/3/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and the driving portion of the test will be given as long as road conditions are optimal. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. - T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 6 – 8 p.m. – Country and Gospel music is played at the Polk County Housing Authority Community Room.

• 6:00 p.m. – Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at the Limetree Restaurant for their monthly meeting. • 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at the Fire Department. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. WEDNESDAY – 7/4/18 • 4th Annual Independence Day Chuckwagon Races & Rodeo. With fireworks at dark. • 129th Annual Vandervoort 4th of July Celebration • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:15 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church offers Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

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The New Work Requirement for Arkansas Works GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON WEEKLY ADDRESS: As many of you know, we’ve wanted to establish a work requirement in Arkansas Works for a long time. We were unable to garner support for this reform under the previous administration in Washington, but the Trump Administration is encouraging states to pursue this important innovation. As a result, we secured federal approval in March, and today, Arkansas has become the first state in the nation to implement a Medicaid work requirement. Under this new requirement, certain able-bodied working-age adults in Arkansas Works will be required to work, train, volunteer, or go to school at least 80 hours a month in exchange for Medicaid benefits. To put it another way, Arkansas is requiring participants in its Medicaid program to engage in their communities and enjoy the satisfaction of self-sufficiency, while linking them to the work that will help them pursue their independence. Those who fail to meet the minimum 80 hours per month for three months in a calendar year will lose Medicaid coverage for the rest of that year. We hope affected individuals will take the steps necessary to keep their coverage, and the Department of Human Services and the Department of Workforce Services are working hard to inform enrollees of the new requirement. I have often said that Arkansans understand the dignity of work, and I believe that. One of the core objectives of the Medicaid program is to help individuals achieve independence. The ability to work full-time is fundamental to self-sufficiency. A healthy, well-trained workforce will attract greater investment in Arkansas and help sustain long-term growth. With our historically strong state economy, now is the right time to prepare these individuals for full-time, year-round work. A fundamental goal of the work requirement is to help people escape from poverty. Even at minimum wage, a person who works full-time for a full year will earn his way above the federally established poverty level. With this development, Arkansas has become a national leader in rethinking the delivery of public assistance. Although Arkansas’ work requirement is one of the most stringent in the nation, it is not designed to be punitive, but to better serve the needs of Arkansans by creating incentives for individuals to take steps toward financial independence. The requirement to work presents an opportunity to learn new skills, broaden horizons, overcome current challenges, experience the dignity of HATFIELD SCHOOL REUNION work, build for the future, and give back to the community. The benefit of work is far greater than earning a paycheck. Work has a positive influence Hatfield AuditoriumJune 30, 2018 on an individual’s physical health, mental health, and general well-being. REGISTRATION 10:30 am People who work are healthier and live longer. People in Arkansas want to work, but they may be hampered by inadePROGRAM 4:00 pm quate training and opportunities. A work requirement is designed to inDINNER 6:00 pm crease opportunity, and as I said, the purpose is not punitive. With the new waiver, Medicaid coverage for adults in Arkansas is more than just access to medical services. It offers a path out of poverty and a Reserve your meal path to the dignity of self-sufficiency and achievement.

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Automotive: 9 Things All Drivers Need to Know About Their Tires check the tire sidewall for this information. That’s where the maximum pressure allowed for the tire is listed. The proper inflation pressure can be found by checking the vehicle’s owner’s manual or the placard found on the driver’s side doorjamb, glove box or fuel door. • Beware of under-inflation. Even when tires look properly inflated, they may be under-inflated by as much as 50 percent. Under-inflation can lead to tire failure, and tires that are under-inflated by 8 pounds per square inch (PSI) or more can increase your fuel consumption by 4 percent. • Weather matters. Outside temperature can affect tire pressure more than you might expect. On average, experts say that tire pressure decreases by about 1 PSI for every 10-degree Fahrenheit drop in temperature. The changing seasons are a good remind-

(StatePoint) Today’s cars are packed with impressive features. Stability control. Ride assist. Ever-more-powerful engines. But no matter what technology makes its way into your car -- it’s your tires that connect it to the road, making their construction and maintenance critical for safe, effective driving So, what do you need to know? The experts at Cooper Tires are offering these helpful insights. • Valve stems are crucial. Those little caps on the valve help to keep out moisture and dirt, as well as provide an additional seal to the valve core, holding air in the tires and helping maintain tire pressure. • Check the manual. Proper tire pressure is important for safety, performance and fuel economy, and can extend the life of your tires by reducing the chance of uneven wear. But don’t

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er to check pressure. • “All season” tires have limits. “All season” tires are meant for year-round moderate weather. Install winter tires for dealing with severe winter weather conditions. • Tread check is easy. Tire tread should be more than 2/32 of an inch deep. Check for this by inserting a penny into the tread with Lincoln’s head facing down. If the top of Lincoln’s head is covered by tread, there’s at least a minimum acceptable amount of tread. If the top of his head is visible at any point around the tire, it’s time to replace the tire. • Off-road adventures require offroad tires. Road tires may be able to handle the occasional jaunt down a gravel driveway or dirt road, but when you’re heading off-road you’ll need something more rugged, such as the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro, which

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SHERIFF’S LOG The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of June 18, 2018 – June 24, 2018. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner. JUNE 18, 2018 Report from complainant on Polk 15 near Hatton of a reckless driver. Deputy responded. Report of a disturbance on Polk 286 near Hatfield. Deputies responded. Both parties refused to press charges. Arrested was Zackery A. Pelz, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Battery 3rd Degree. JUNE 19, 2018 Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Jennifer Beke, 27, of Wickes, on a Montgomery County Warrant. Arrested was Chad A. Aucion, 34, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. JUNE 20, 2018 Report of a disturbance on Polk 121 near Mena. Deputies responded. Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near Rocky of the theft of an antique doll and three firearms. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of a battery. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Isaac L. B. Cain, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Bond Revocation. JUNE 21, 2018 Report of an ATV accident near

Highway 246 West near Hatfield. Deputies responded. Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation/Parole was Ava M. Dixon, 24, of Gillham, on a Probation/ Parole Hold. JUNE 22, 2018 Report from complainant on Polk 37 near Potter of a vehicle on fire. Deputies responded. Issued Citations for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was Katie D. Flood, 19, of Vandervoort. Additional information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Bobby B. Huber, 25, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with Offender Reporting Requirements. Arrested was Joshua B. Bolton, 41, of Mena, on a Warrant for Delivery of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance. JUNE 23, 2018 Report from complainant on Highway 8 East near Big Fork of the theft of a boat & trailer, fishing items, tools and camping items, all valued at $2,370.00. Investigation continues. JUNE 24, 2018 Report of a disturbance on Polk 75 near Mena led to the arrest of Kasi Dollarhyde, 35, and Donnie R. Dollarhyde, 44, both of Mena, each on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree. Arrested was Rusty J. Stine, 22, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and No Vehicle License. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 20 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Department Reports for weeks of June 17, 2018 through June 23, 2018 follows: June 17, 2018 Report was made of a possible battery against a local man. Case is pending further investigation and interview of all parties involved. June 18, 2018 Officers responded to a call at the local hospital regarding a patient who had become unruly and had damaged a door. Case was forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for review and possible issuance of a warrant. Report was made of a customer at a local store being verbally abusive and swearing at employees and customers. Case was sent to the prosecuting attorney for possible issuance of a warrant. June 19, 2018 Kaitlen A. Cairns, 27, of Mena, and Chelsea Dawn McKiski, 25, of Waldron were each charged with hindering apprehension after officers responded to a call regarding a possible fugitive at a local residence. A 15-year-old Mena youth was cited for cruelty to animals after officers investigated an incident at a local residence. Jammie Yandell, 36, of Mena was arrested on a warrant from Scot County. June 20 & 21, 2018 Kevin Grahn, 24, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Polk County. A local woman reported that on or near these dates someone had been sending inappropriate text messages to her daughter. Case is under investigation. A local man reported that he is having issues with the parties from whom he is buying a house. No charges at this time.

June 22 & 23, 2018 Officers responded to a report of a man lying in a ditch near a local street. The man was able to converse with officers,

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