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Ogden Hired as New Airport Manager

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The new Mena Intermountain Airport Manager has just completed his first week on the job and couldn’t be happier in what he described as his ‘dream job.’ He began his new duties on June 1, 2016. Fred Ogden moved back to Mena last fall, where he was born and

Brinkleys Named Polk County’s Farm Family of the Year

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Terrell Announces Retirement, Shrader Named as New Housing Director

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Dixie Shrader has begun her new duties as Executive Director of the Polk County Housing Authority following the retirement of Penny Terrell, who spent 31 years in the

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Good News 1450AM Station Heard in Finland

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There are few people in this world that still connect with AM radio, but for some that do, it provides a passionate hobby. And to hear an AM band halfway around the world is an unlikely chance, but on rare occasion, it happens. Such is the case with KENA 1450AM and Finland citizen, Hannu Niileksela.

Niileksela, is a long distance AM radio reception enthusiast who spends weeks at a time in Northern Finland listening for anything he can hear come across the

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Hatfield Receives Rural Community Grant SUBMITTED LITTLE ROCK, AR- Governor Asa Hutchinson, AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston, AEDC Executive Vice President Amy Fecher and Rural Services Director Alex Johnston presented $127,772.28 to 13 rural communities at an awards ceremony on May 26th, 2016 held at the John Q. Hammons Conference Center in Rogers. The communities were selected for funding through the Arkansas Rural Community Grant Program’s Cycle III of fiscal year 2016.

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[PULSE PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] The Joe & Jill Brinkley family of Grannis, Ark. have been selected as Polk County’s Farm Family of the Year. The Brinkleys along with their children L-R: Brent, age 15, J.D., age 11, and Carrie, age 17 run a 460+ acre poultry and cattle operation. The Brinkley’s and their farming operation will be featured in the Pulse’s annual Farm Family of the Year special supplement available in the June 15 issue.

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Letter to the Editor Dear Melanie, & the PULSE,

Thank You so very much for your article about the painting being at the festival. It brought a lot of people to the Lum & Abner Festival that stated to me as well as Donnie Crain that they had not planned to even attend the festival this year until they read the article & saw the picture in your paper. You did a wonderful job putting the article together!!!

What an awesome visit to Mena it was!!! I had so many stories shared with me. I learned a lot about the artist, who he was, the father he was & his life. I even had the privilege of meeting his oldest son & his lovely wife. I visited them in their home before I left where they shared so much more about Lester & their family.

The painting is among his earliest paintings. I saw his works thru the yrs as he progressed & became better & better as an artist & when he decided to stop painting, unfortunately esp for those who really appreciate his art.

I guess I should have included in my information about the painting’s large size. I couldn’t help laughing at how many came to the log cabin expecting to see a small one, walk right in front of it, go inside the cabin, then come back out & ask, “where’s the painting I saw in the paper”.

You should have seen their expressions when they then saw it outside on display & how large it actually is.

I went to Pine Ridge before I left. A true step back in time. The lovely couple who runs the Ole Jot ‘em Down store & museum shared a lot too & also expressed thanks that I brought the painting & said it was the only thing there this year at the Lum & Abner Festival that was truly there for the people that wasn’t motivated by money. Almost brought me to tears just knowing that I really was able to give something back to the community that seems to have meant so much to a lot of people. I look forward to visiting Mena again soon with my husband Larry.

I would also like to express my gratitude & appreciation to ALL who came by to see it & shared their stories. PRICELESS !!!

Again, THANK YOU a million times over!!!

Gail Head Greenville, TX

Care Packs from Mena Received in Afghanistan

Almost 500 soldiers currently stationed in Afghanistan received a bit of love from Mena, Arkansas recently, in the form of care packages, courtesy of a trio of local churches. Members of First Baptist Church of Mena, Dallas Avenue Baptist Church, and Yocana Baptist Church made it their mission to assure a battalion of soldiers that they haven’t been forgotten.

Russell Threat, Pastor at First Baptist Church, said the idea came when a friend of his from seminary school told him of the need. The friend, Chase Musick, is Chaplain of the 1-12 Infantry Battalion, “The Red Warriors,” from Fort Carson, Colorado and said the care packs give him an outlet to share the gospel.

With that vision, and many members of the churches, fundraisers were held and wanted items were collected. Some of the most wanted items soldiers requested included Ramen noodles, tuna, chips, candy, and hot sauce. “Each church divided the wanted items out and over a series of weeks, we gathered them from the church members. We gathered enough to make 500 packs,” explained Threat. “One specific item the soldiers requested was hot sauce. So, we called up the Louisiana Hot Sauce Company and they donated small ketchup style packages of hot sauce.”

Not only did the church members gather enough items to meet their goal, they were able to collect enough donations from individuals and businesses to pay for the shipping of 92 large boxes filled with the individual care packages.

“We also put little notes in their packages to say that we are praying for them and we consistently keep them in our prayers and that we appreciate their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families,” said Threat.

He also said that Chaplain Musick has contacted him since the packages have arrived in Afghanistan and reported that the soldiers have truly enjoyed the packs. Musick said that when the soldiers know that they have a physical or spiritual need, they can come to him and through the care packages, he’s had the opportunity to share the love of Christ with almost 500 people.

“I appreciate the cooperation of the Veteran’s organizations who were very helpful and all of those that contributed to the project. It’s nice to have churches and community organizations come together for a project like this,” Threat said.

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The annual Tip the Tank fundraiser was held last Friday at Mena Walmart where local volunteers sat on ‘porcelain thrones’ inside Walmart to collect people’s loose change. The fundraiser is held each year to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital. This year’s Tip the Tank garnered $890.50 that will help children continue to receive health care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.

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airwaves and the further they come from, the better.

On the evening of April 8, 2016, Niileksela was sitting at his station, listening to the 1450 band when he caught a faint sound of call letters. “…on Good News 1450 KENA.” Excitement took over and he began researching where this sounder came from.

He was able to track down contact information for the station and sent a copy of the recording for confirmation and indeed, it was from Mena’s local AM station. “Hearing KENA on 1450 AM is an achievement based on a “long journey.” I have learned to sniff out what parts of the U.S. the atmospheric skip is favoring at a certain moment and go after stations from that area. But on a frequency like 1450 AM with some 170 stations operating on it across the U.S., it is always also a matter of good luck with what you may hear.”

He also said that 1450 AM is a difficult frequency in Finland, since it is just 1 kHz apart from the European channel 1449 with lots of strong stations. “But as the sun started rising at this end, the signals from Europe started to get weaker, and from your direction, still in the dark, I heard a gospel song ending and a male voice announcing. I’m glad to report that the atmospheric skip was quite favorable in the direction of your great country,” explained Niileksela.

Niileksela is an avid AM enthusiast and his passion began decades ago. “I spent my high school year in Carlisle, Iowa and graduated there with the class of 1970. As the evenings got dark, I used to take our kitchen tabletop radio and listen to stations in the AM band. In a while, I realized that having a 30-foot wire hanging out of the window would give a better reception of most stations, and bring in even some far away stations. That is how I picked this hobby back then and brought it with me upon returning to Finland at the age of 18,” explained Niileksela.

When he moved back, he lived in the suburbs of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. “I started experimenting with more sophisticated radios and antennas. That was some 46 years ago, but still today at the age of 64 I am “hot” as ever for U.S. stations on the AM band.”

Now, a CPA auditor by day, he finds his hobby to be a great balance to his everyday work life. He and a group of enthusiasts began to experiment with how AM reception would be in the very northernmost places of Finland, beyond the Arctic Circle, where in mid-winter the sun never rises for several weeks. They have nighttime-like conditions in the area 24 hours a day, and are far away from man made noise and interfering European stations. “That place has proven to be ideal for North American AM radio reception,” he said.

“Every now and then, I spend a week or two there, with a hope for distant signals with my communications receiver and 3000-foot longwire antenna. And sometimes miracles happen,” he said.

Airwaves must cross land and ocean to travel to Lemmenjoki, Finland, the base of Niileksela’s hobby, more than 5,000 miles. He said that capturing Good News 1450 AM, “would definitely be one of my greatest success stories in this hobby. Thank you very much for extending your signal all the way over here.”

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Sheriff’s Office Confiscates Marijuana Patch T

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

he Polk County Sheriff’s Office confiscated hundreds of marijuana plants, on May 24, 2016, following a lead from a confidential informant. After being given a general location of the plants, law enforcement performed a short search before finding the patch of 730 marijuana plants, east of Vandervoort on Weyerhaeuser property. The plants were pulled and turned over to the 18th West Judicial Drug Task Force for destruction.

The plants ranged in height from 1 – 3 feet tall. If the plants had been allowed to mature and then harvested, the Drug Enforcement Agency would have valued the plants at $1,000.00 each.

Locals Lose Lives in Traffic Accident

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

man and woman from Mena tragically lost their lives in a traffic accident A on Thursday, June 2, 2016 west of El Dorado, Arkansas. According to the Arkansas State Police report, Judy S. Baugus, age 70 of Mena, was driv-

ing a 2008 Chrysler Van traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 82 when the vehicle crossed the centerline around 5:40 a.m., colliding with a 2010 eastbound Mack Truck.

The head-on collision claimed the life of Baugus and her passenger, 69-year old Jimmie D. Baugus. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. The driver of the Mack truck was uninjured. Conditions were listed as cloudy and wet.

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39th Annual Lum & Abner Festival Winners

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com he 39th annual Lum and Abner Festival, was held at Janssen Park on Friday and Saturday and was a great success. The event held several new activities that proved to be wildly popular including helicopter tours and the gyro extreme ride in the kiddie korner. The Discovery Channel’s James Goad and his Reaper street car were also a popular addition.

The music entertainment was crowd pleasing and never stopped. Entertainment included several local bands, as well as headliners, Billstown and Pamela K. Ward.

Contests of various sorts were held throughout the festival as well. In the annual Lum and Abner 5K Run, Clint Buck was the first to cross the finish line and was Above: Fishing Derby awarded Overall Male winner.

Winners; Right: 3 on 3 Morgan Fagan was the first feBasketball Tournament male to cross, earning her the Overall Female title.

The 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was a hit as well.

The winners in their respective age groups were: Ages 7 – 10, The Splash Bros; ages 11-13, Hoopers; ages 14 – 16, Splash Zone; Women’s winners were the Blue Team; and Men’s winners were the Swiss Rolls.

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The Ouachita Arts and Crafts Hatfield‘s Rural Community Grant Guild Makes Donation to AHS

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The Ouachita Arts and Crafts Guild, Inc. has made a generous donation to the future of Acorn High School art students. The group has donated $10,000 to be used for an annual $500 scholarship. The scholarship recipient will be chosen by the principal and the art teacher each year until the funds have been depleted. Acorn High School wishes to thank the Guild members for their generosity. Pictured left to right: counselor Rick Ellison, Guild member Brenda Parker, Guild member Belinda McKee, art teacher Phyllis Stapp, superintendent Jerry Strasner, and principal Shannon Lyle.

In attendance were representatives receiving an Arkansas Rural Community Development Grant award on behalf of Hatfield in Polk County. The City of Hatfield received $6,325 to pave two handicapped spaces and a portion of the walking trail at the city park.

AEDC Rural Services works in partnership with the Arkansas Rural Development Commission to administer the Arkansas Rural Community Grant Programs in three cycles each year. Incorporated cities and towns and unincorporated communities in rural areas of less than 3,000 in population are eligible to apply for assistance through the mayor or county judge’s office.

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Sherry Attends Arkansas School of Mathematics, Science, and the Arts

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The grandson of Wickes couple, Mike and Sheri Richardson, has welcomed the rare opportunity of attending the Arkansas School of Mathematics, Science, and the Arts. Noah Sherry just finished up his sophomore year at DeQueen High School and will enter ASMSA as a junior. He will become one of the elite that are invited to study at the top ranked institution. The school ranks as one of the highest in the nation and is the number one high school in Arkansas.

ASMSA works much like a university does, with students staying on campus in dorms. The 230 students that enroll in the school each year, have their tuition, room, and board paid for by the school itself.

The once in a lifetime experience has given Noah “the best opportunity that could ever have happened” and he believes it will open many doors for him in the future.

Upon graduation from ASMSA, students can have up to 30 hours of college credit on their transcript.

Noah has welcomed the challenge of the new school, saying that regular high school, although he will miss it, wasn’t challenging enough. While at ASMSA, he wants to learn more about computer coding and programming and hopes to receive degrees in those fields when he attends college.

Johncox Named State President of Arkansas State Association of Emblem Clubs Judith (Judy) Johncox of Mena Emblem Club #470 was installed as State President of the Arkansas State Association of Emblem Clubs. She was presented with her Presidential sash and gavel at the Arkansas State Convention at the Elks Lodge in Hot Springs.

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Chiquita’s Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Chiquita’s Mexican Restaurant has celebrated 30 years of business, serving up the town’s favorite fast-food Mexican dishes. Owners, Martin and Cindy Knittig, opened the doors on May 26, 1986 and after all these years, they say they are simply blessed. “We feel really blessed. We’ve tried to do what’s right and be honest. If you’re faithful to God, He will be faithful to you in all things,” said Cindy Knittig. “When you have the original crew and their kids’ kids working for you, you feel kind of old. But, we’ve had kids that went on to become doctors and lawyers and that’s a blessing. We’ve tried to help support our community and we want to thank the community for 30 years! We’ve made a lot of friends through the years that are now like family,” she said.” Look for Chiquita’s as an upcoming Business of the Week feature. TOP LEFT IS CHIQUITA’S RIBBON CUTTING AND TOP RIGHT IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS.

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Acorn Rodeo Competes in Finals Acorn Rodeo Team participated in the South West Arkansas High School Rodeo Association (SWAHSRA) Finals.

Casey Falls, Brody Webb, and Stran Strother, all students at Acorn, traveled many miles and participated in many rodeos throughout school year. In order to advance to the SWAHSRA Finals they had to place well in events they entered through the year. All three boys qualified and represented Acorn High School well.

Casey Falls placed 6th in Chute Dogging, 8th in Breakaway Roping, 2nd in Tie Down, 6th in Team Roping as a Heeler, and was also awarded as the Reserve All-Around Senior Boy. Brody Webb placed 11th in Breakaway Roping and 5th in Team Roping as a Header. Stran Strother placed 3rd in Jr. Chute Dogging and 8th in the Team Roping as a Heeler.

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The Queen Has a New Interpreter for Visitors to the Park

eet Melissa Vickers Phillips, the Interpreter of Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Phillips is the newest member of the team that spends their days ensuring visitors to the Queen have the opportunity to see and learn all that the park has to offer.

As Park Interpreter, it’s Phillips’ job to plan activities that highlight the area’s sights and resources.

Hikes, natural arts and crafts, and history lessons are all a part of her everyday work and she couldn’t be happier filling the role of her dream position.

Phillips comes from Lewisville, Arkansas. She graduated from Lafayette High School and attended college at Henderson State University where she gained a Bachelors of Science in Recreation Natural Resource Management.

The four year degree allowed her to begin interning at DeGray Lake State Park where she would spend four years, “doing the grunt work,” she laughed. Her next job would take her to Bull Shoals/White River State Park as a Seasonal Ranger. “I helped insure the safety of the park, helped the campers, and made sure people were doing what they are suppose to do.”

The chief ranger decided to move the seasonal rangers to learn more about the different parks around the state so she spent the next four months at Petit Jean State Park before getting her first job as a seasonal interpreter at Lake Ouachita. “As the interpreter, I tell the history of the park and teach about its natural resources.”

Following Lake Ouachita, she was sent to the state’s largest state park, Hobbs State Park Conservation Area. She spent five months there and finally made her way to the Queen.

“I came to Queen Wilhelmina in August 2015. What I love the most about the Queen is being on Arkansas’ second highest peak. The sunrises and sunsets will stop you in your tracks… it’s like wow, this is my view every morning,” she grinned.

At Queen Wilhelmina State Park, she would receive a full time Park Interpreter position, something she really didn’t expect. “Some people are seasonal rangers or interpreters for two or three years and for me to be able to jump on board this quick is phenomenal,” Phillips explained.

She told a funny story of when she first began at QWSP. “When I started, they wanted me to observe one week and jump into programs the next week so I worked up a programs list up. Just before a hike one day, the assistant superintendent pulled me into her office and told me I had misspelled Wilhelmina. I was frustrated with myself and my bottom lip was dragging but I went on out to the hike meeting place, which was the Lover’s Leap hike and no one showed up. While waiting, I was looking at the Lover’s Leap sign and I noticed that Wilhelmina was misspelled on the trail sign. So I took a picto help us celebrate the ture of it with my handy-dandy smart phone and went back inside and told Sara that it was misspelled. Through my travels up and down the mountain, I have noticed that the big signs on the road, also have it misspelled. It made me feel a little better that I’m not the only one,” she laughed.

She now spends her days waking up to the view and spreading knowledge about Polk County’s crown jewel. “At the Queen, we offer hikes, crafts, Wonder House tours, viewing the wild life, and more. It’s a great place to be.”

Rich Mountain has a long and unique history and Phillips encourages people to learn more. “I want people to come and learn the things in nature as far as the trees and Executive Director of the the wildlife. I interpret why we’re called Rich Mountain. It’s very unique in itself with its Polk County Housing Authority rich fertile soil and it has the second largest earthworm on earth called the Diplocardia Meansi, which is about two feet long. The trees are unique with a lot of oak and hickory whose limbs are odd shaped because of snow and ice over the years. The dwarf oak trees are unique because they are only 4-5 inches in diameter but may be 100 years old,” she explained.

And, as she says, there is nothing like living on the Queen. “The mountain has its own weather up there. You never know what you’re going to get. I’ve always wanted to be outside in nature and around animals and now I get to do that full time.”

Living on the Queen’s crown is certainly a perk of the job she enjoys. “I like to be able to say that I’m one of three people that live on the mountain. It’s nice living in the park. I love it and the views are always awesome.”

Polk County Housing Authority To discover more about Rich Mountain and Queen Wilhelmina State Park, visit Ranger Phillips at the park, or check out their website for upcoming programs at: www.

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Motors after 33 years and went on to drive Sulpher Springs under the direction of the Church in Octavia, Oklahoma JUNE a school bus for Oden School District Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. with Brother Ed Rodgers and HILLEMAN for 15 years. Mr. Lewis was a Deacon of A private family viewing was held from Brother Virgil Romine officiating.

Little Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed 5:30-6:00 p.m. for family.

Interment followed in the Octavia BRUTON June “Wibbie” Holleman Bruton, of Boles, Arkansas, died Friday, June 3, 2016, in Fort Smith.

A private family funeral will be held at a later date with interment at Dooley Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

NICK BOROVAC

On May 30, 2016 Nick Borovac sailed into the mystic, a spiritual place which is very special. He will be sorley missed by the ones that loved him and his many friends He is survived by, his wife Becky; his sister, Toni Borovac; his mother-in-law, Ruth Campbell; a loved sister-in-law, Ellen Campbell and Nick’s faithful companions; his dachshunds, Rocky and his able bodied assistant, Sparkey.

As per his request, there will be no memorial services.

Arrangements under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

BILLY DEMARAY LEWIS Billy Demaray Lewis age 70, of Pine Ridge, Arkansas went to be with his Lord at his home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on Wednesday June 01, 2016.

He was born in Opal, Arkansas on September 3, 1945 to the late Bill Lewis and Lura Carter Lewis. Billy retired from U.S.

playing his guitar at church with family.

He was a member of the Pine Ridge Fire Department and a Gideon. Billy was a loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He will dearly missed.

He is survived by, wife, Doris Lewis of Pine Ridge, Arkansas; son, Scooter Lewis and wife Misty of Pine Ridge, Arkansas; daughters, Lisa Myers and husband Russell of Mena, Arkansas, Dana Hunt and husband Tommy of Dardanelle, Arkansas, Stacy Kennedy and husband Andy of Pine Ridge, Arkansas; grandchildren, Savannah Todd and husband Robert, Talbot Dorrough, Candace Rowe and husband Kyle, Dalton Myers and wife Summer, Gabby Yarbough, Coby Kennedy and wife Ashley, Hannah Hunt, Dezeray Lewis, Shelbie Kennedy, Jeff Lewis, Brandon Lewis, and Matt Lewis; greatgrandchildren, Kandon Rowe, Wade Todd, Bryar Yarbough, Remi Lewis, Rhett Todd, Jaydon Rowe, and Lilly May Myers; brothers, Buddy Lewis of Carlisle, Arkansas, Anthony Lewis of Mena, Arkansas, Gary Lewis of Prescott, Arkansas; sisters, Melba Head of Mena, Arkansas and Etha Driggers of Pearcy, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by, his parents, Bill and Lura Lewis; great-granddaughter, Victoria Grace Hunt; step-mother, Lillian Lewis; brothers, Doyle Lewis, Delbert Lewis, and Don Lewis, and nephews Jeff Lewis and JJ Ramsey.

Funeral service was Friday, June 3, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Little Hope Baptist Church in Pine Ridge, Arkansas with Brother Andy Kennedy officiating. Interment followed in the Hillside Cemetery in

The Family of Bob Tipton

would like to take this means to express our gratitude for the sympathy and prayers which Bob and all of us received during his longtime illness, and after his passing on May 2, 2016. We were humbled by the number of visitors we had, and all the food, drinks, paper products, and just the comforting presence of our wonderful family and friends. We love all the beautiful flowers, and the many cards and letters which we received. We are thankful for the congregation of our church First Baptist of Cove, for bringing food to our house, and for feeding our extended family on the day of the service, for allowing us to have the service in the church, and to Bro. Ron Ladd, for his visits and his comforting words at the service. Our thanks to Beasley-Wood for their kind and caring handling of the details, and also to the pallbearers who did him the honor of carrying him to his final resting place.

Family and friend’s visitation was Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

JUNE L. WEBB June L. Webb, age 92, of Mena, Arkansas formerly of Octavia, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Mena, Arkansas.

June was born in Ludlow, Oklahoma on June 5, 1923 to the late William E. Patrick and the late Rachel Hilton Patrick. She was married to Floyd F. Webb on May 6, 1945, who she loved dearly, for many happy years until his death.

June was a unique and special person that enjoyed many things in life. She loved helping her husband build houses. June also had a servant’s heart by teaching a Ladies Bible Class and going to Bible lectureships. She was always helping others. She had many hobbies such as, sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening, singing, traveling, camping and fishing with family and friends. Most of all, June loved and enjoyed her family and friends. She will be missed dearly.

She is survived by, sons, Randy Webb and wife Deborah of Octavia, Oklahoma, Ronald Webb and wife Elise of Mena, Arkansas; daughters, Deborah Gattis and husband Bill of Creede, Colorado, Carolyn Capuano and husband Joe of Octavia, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Tammy Combs, Michael Capuano, Cari Rutherford, Josh Capuano, Janiece Hill, Deanna Miller, Ryan Webb, Laura Gattis, Gary Gattis, Curtis Gattis, Allen Lord, Joe Lord, Shanda Lord, and Kristi Capuano; great-grandchildren, Chloe Capuano, Caden Capuano, Anna Hill, Timothy Hill, Emily Hill, Emmy Miller, Marley Gattis, Jackson Gattis, Alyssa Wright, Samantha Wright, Rebecca Wright, Josh Lord, Alex Lord, Jacob Lord, Colby Lord, Scarlett Green, Kyle Lord, Tyler Lord, Sean Rogers, and Heather Lord.

She is preceded in death by, her parents, William and Rachel Patrick, husband Floyd F. Webb; brothers, Keith Patrick, Don Patrick and sister, Jean Yates.

Funeral service was Saturday, June 4, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Octavia Baptist

Cemetery in Octavia under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friend’s visitation was Friday, June 3, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel.

MATTIE B. BREWER Mattie B. (Pouncey) Brewer, age 97, of Illinois, formerly of Wickes, Arkansas passed away June 4, 2016 in Paris, Illinois.

She was born on February 28, 1919 in Crenshaw County, Alabama to the late Andrew Jackson Pouncey and the late Catherine Louisa Stough. She was married to Elward Blackie Brewer on January 15, 1941 in Prattville, Alabama.

Mattie was a very outgoing and special person who enjoyed many things in life.

First and foremost, she loved her family and was a USAF wife of 32 years. Mattie was active in VFW Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Polk County Home Extension Club and United Methodist Women club. Mattie also was a member of the Wickes United Methodist church. Her hobbies were knitting, crocheting, playing cards, league bowling, square dancing/polka and camping with friends and family. She was a loving and kind devoted Mother and wife to her family. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by, children, Catherine P. Brougham and husband Geoffery, Edward “Ed” Byron Brewer and wife Emily, Cynthia A. Borchert and husband Kermit; sister, Lucy Cook; grandchildren, Richard B. Brewer, Geoffrey B. Brougham, Jr and wife Kathleen,Wendy M. Brougham, Bradley A. Borchert and wife Laura, and Bethany E. Bellavia and husband Steven, and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by, her parents; husband, Elward Blackie Brewer, and nine brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be Monday, June 13, 2016 at Beasley Wood Chapel in Mena at 11:00 a.m. prior to service a visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood. Interment will follow in Daniel Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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corn Middle and High School has released there 4th nine weeks’ and 2nd semester’s honor roll. 6th Grade: All As – Michael Auces, Emily Blair, Dennis Bohlman, Kyla Kimp, Kiersten Larucci, Jacob Lyle, Abigail Nance, Joshua Tilley, Raeghan Weddle. As & Bs – Adrianna Bates, Mason Cunningham, Lexi Dilbeck, Reese Rogers, Ethan Sutherland, Kaylee Tedder, Riley Weddle, Ayden Wood. 7th Grade: All As – Emmylynn Goss, Corryn Holland, Halli Holland, Esmerelda Johnson, Abi Marks, Harlee Rodgers, Autumn Strother, Sarah Wallace. As & Bs – Ashlynn Bissell, Madison Blair, Jaden Miller, Dustin Poor, Kimberly Strasner. 8th Grade: All As – Corinne Branson, Olivia Cranfield, Cara Driggers, Makenna Goss, Kacey Head, Sophie Jackson, Brady Lyle, Mercedes Mowdy. As & Bs – Matthew Chaney, Autumn Chumley, Elizabeth Denley, Vivian Harper, Mindy Hibbs, Katelyn Hoover, Shianne Johns, Jacob Moore, Matthew Nance, Andrew Philpot, Alexius Powell, Brickie Sachs, Chad Sutton, Daniel Warren, Brody Webb. 9th Grade: All As – Makayla Anderson. As & Bs – Adam McDaniel, Haley Richardson, Braxlie Strother, Jeb Willborg. 10th Grade: All As – Zane Barr, Elizabeth Hachtel, Josey Webb.

As & Bs – Cristina Auces, Makenzie Goss, Bridgette Magness, Blake McCourtney. 11th Grade: All As - Harly Dearing, Morgan Fagan. As & Bs – Dalton Lane, Brittany Wilhite. 12th Grade: All As – Macie Adams, Lindey Deramus, Selena Maechler. As & Bs – Elizabeth Baker, Ethan Bird, Shawn Goss, Zephrey Harvey, Hunter Myers, Bethany Rowell, Rachel Wallace.

SEMESTER: 6th Grade: All As – Michael Auces, Emily Blair, Dennis Bohlman, Kyla Kimp, Kiersten Larucci, Jacob Lyle, Abigail Nance, Raeghan Weddle. As & Bs – Mason Cunningham, Lexi Dilbeck, Reese Rogers, Ethan Sutherland, Joshua Tilley, Riley Weddle, Ayden Wood. 7th Grade: All As - Emmylynn Goss, Corryn Holland, Halli Holland, Esmerelda Johnson, Abi Marks, Harlee Rodgers, Autumn Strother. As & Bs – Ashlynn Bissell, Madison Blair, Jaden Miller, Dustin Poor, Kimberly Strasner, Sarah Wallace. 8th Grade: All As – Olivia Cranfield, Cara Driggers, Makenna Goss, Kacey Head, Sophie Jackson, Brady Lyle, Brody Webb. As & Bs – Corinne Branson, Matthew Chaney, Elizabeth Denley, Vivian Harper, Mindy Hibbs, Shianne Johns, Jacob Moore, Mercedes Mowdy, Matthew Nance, Andrew Philpot, Alexius Powell, Brickie Sachs, Chad Sutton, Daniel Warren. 9th Grade: All As – Makayla Anderson. As & Bs – Rosalio Jacinto, Adam McDaniel, Haley Richardson, Luke Sawyer, Mason Stout, Braxlie Strother, Jeb Willborg. 10th Grade: All As – Zane Barr, Josey Webb. As & Bs – Makenzie Goss, Elizabeth Hachtel, Leah Kilcollins, Bridgette Magness, Blake McCourtney. 11th Grade: All As - Harly Dearing, Morgan Fagan. As & Bs – Brooke Bates, Joshua Staggs, Brittany Wilhite. 12th Grade: All As – Macie Adams, Lindey Deramus, Shawn Goss, Selena Maechler. As & Bs – Kameron Atkinson, Elizabeth Baker, Ethan Bird, Benjamin Ferguson, Zephrey Harvey, Hunter Myers, Ashton Pardun, Caleb Tilley, Rachel Wallace.

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ena Middle School has released their 4th nine weeks & semster honor roll. 6th Grade: All As - Cassidy Ashcraft, Jett Baber, Isabella Balkenhol, Allison Bates, Katie Benefield, Jaimeson Biard, Amanda Booth, Aryana Carter, Braxton Claborn, Samuel Cross, Alexis Davis, Joshua Davis, William Davis, Whitney Dilbert, Grayson Fairless, Nathaniel Jewell, Leilani Knight, Emily Liles, Abigail McConnell, Jaiden Milam, Gage Mortimer, Jerrod Najar, Justice Neufeld, Allison Ogden, Christina Ortiz, Drey Ozanich, Rachel Pennington, Caleb Peters, Avery Powell, Austin Rose, Belle Sherman-Miller, Sarah Simmons, Carleigh Smart, Brenna Smith, Krya Stephens, Taylor Thacker, Annika Thompson, Travis Thrailkill, Vanessa Vue, Madison Wigley, Alexis Williams, Tanner Williams, Rachel Wilson, Alex Young. As & Bs - Cadence Barnes, Travis Beck, Olivia Betz, Jake Brotherton, Blake Brown, Brendon Brown, Jarrett Burger, Sunshine Butterfield, Dalton Crawford, Tanisha Cuellar, Courtney Curry, Rayleigh Dollarhyde, Hunter French, Seth Fruen, Tyler George, Jadelyn Goodner, Gavin Gorden, Zackery Grafton, Evan Graves, Mathew Grossman, Lindsey Hackett, Evette Harnar, Tate Hunter, Brayden Lance, Tre’ McMellon, Zachary Medlin, Navya Morris, Timberly Myers, Adrian Perez, John Pfister, Liberty Sharp, Brenton Simpson, Matthew Sloan, Jonathan Sowell, Erin Tidwell, Braeden Turner, Trinity Vasquez, William White, Elizabeth Williams, Brianna Wright, Logan Yang. 7th Grade: All As - Brenna Aynes, Madison Blair, Chris Bollmeyer, Lily Brewer, Mason Brotherton, Ivy Curtis, Makori Gabourel, Maddison Gunn, Shylee Head, Jetzai Hernandez, Cori Hilton, Vivie Hooper, Cauy House, Kyleigh Johnson, Ciara Lance, Summer Loar, Grace Lyle, Andrea Maechler, Allie Martin, Max Montgomery, Thaddaeus Nance, Jayden Quebedeaux, Lauren Sikes, Elvis Stricklin, Brianna Timms, Emily Wagner, Alex Wright. As & Bs - Gage Badger, Gabriel Betz, Blake Castor, Elizabeth Cecilio, Damon Clark, London Copelin, Sam Creason, Andrew Davis, Saleen Dixon, Jesse Ezell, Bryce Fairless, Logan Fairless, Jacob Flemens, Addison Gibbs, Gaven Hooper, Haley Hooper, Cameron McCauley, Dalton MCCourtney, Cylie Moody, Jessalyn Pierce, Morgan Puckett, Justice Quillin, Sarah Sharp, Latonia Siler, Micah Smith, Hannah Stockton, Cameron Terwilliger. 8th Grade: All As - Jennifer Adams, Cadie Cannon, Cason Cannon, Faith Chaney, Lila Chapman, Cassidy Delaney, Morgan Fairless, Eden Furr, Andrew Graves, David Grenier, Sierra Grimsley, Caleb Holmes, Lindy Hull, Macie Johnson, Kiara Kesterson, Misael Knight, Lauryn Maechler, Heath Peterson, Autumn Powell, Cypriss Pruitt, Angel Ramirez, Suzanna Rivera, Kaitlyn Simmons, Skylar Smedley, Zane Stephens, Kaitlyn Titsworth, Marc Wilson. As & Bs - Abbie Alvarez, Braxton Bahr, Tristen Beck, Avery Bowling, Haley Caldwell, Ashtan Carr, Jayden Castillo, Maria Castillo, Brendon Catlett, Jacob Coogan, Bethany Cude, Teresa Cudem Hope Egger, Paige Evans, Olivia Ferguson, Kade Garrett, Marissa Grafton, Raegan Hansard, Ariana Hicks, Kaylyn Hicks, Autumn Hill, Austin Johnston, Julianna Kenndy, Jenny Laxamana, Macy Maddox, Aaron McConnell, Nicole Medlin, Katie Mesko, Morgan Miller, Jocelyn Parsons, Alexis Payne, Jacinto Perez, Stone Quillin, Milia Sibbett, Chantal Sims, Jeremiah Swint, Amy Thompson, Hunter Waters.

SEMESTER: 6th grade: All As - Jett Baber, Alison Bates, Katie Benefield, Jaimeson Biard, Amanda Booth, Aryana Carter, Braxton Claborn, Sam Cross, William Davis, Whitney Dilbert, Grayson Fairless, Christina Gragg, Sarah Grenier, Alexis Harper, Breeanna Hendrix, Nathaniel Jewell, Emily Liles, Abigail McConnell, Zachary Medlin, Jaiden Milam, Gage Mortimer, Jerrod Najar, Justice Neufeld, Allison Ogden, Drey Ozanich, Avery Powell, Austin Rose, Belle Sherman-Miller, Sarah Simmons, Ashley Smith, Brenna Smith, Kyra Stephens, Taylor Thacker, Annika Thompson, Travis Thrailkill, Vanessa Vue, Alexis Williams, Tanner Williams, Rachel Wilson. As & Bs - Cassidy Ashcraft, Isabella Balkenhol, Cadence Barnes, Travis Beck, Olivia Betz, Blake Brown, Brendon Brown, Jarrett Burger, Sunshine Butterfield, Dalton Crawford, Courtney Curry, Alexis Davis, Joshua Davis, Jacob Deramus, Seth Fruen, Jadelyn Goodner, Gage Gorden, Zackery Grafton, Evan Graves, Triston Green, Evette Harnar, Jayden Harris, Tate Hunter, Leilani Knight, Tre’ McMellon, Navya Morris, Timberly Myers, Christina Ortiz, Rachel Pennington, Adrian Perez, Caleb Peters, John Pfister, Liberty Sharp, Brenton Simpson, Carleigh Smart, Jonathan Sowell, William White, Madison Wigley, Brianna Wright, Alex Young. 7th Grade: All A’s - Jaci Allen, Gage Badger, Lily Brewer, Elizabeth Cecilio, London Copelin, Sam Cude, Andrew Davis, Saleen Dixon, Jesse Ezell, Bryce Fairless, Jacob Flemens,Makori Gabourel, Addison Gibbs, Shylee Head, Jetzai Hernandez, Gaven Hooper, Haley Hooper, Jaxom Hughes, Logan Lawrence, Cameron MCCauley, Davy McDonald, Levi McIntyre, Zoe McPherson, Cylie Moody, Thaddeus Nance, Sarah Sharp, Latonia Siler, Kolbe Smith, Micah Smith, Hannah Stockton, Elvis Stricklin, Cameron Terwilliger. As & Bs - Jaci Allen, Gage Badger, Lily Brewer, Elizabeth Cecilio, London Copelin, Sam Cude, Andrew Davis, Saleen Dixon, Jesse Ezell, Bryce Fairless, Jacob Flemens,Makori Gabourel, Addison Gibbs, Shylee Head, Jetzai Hernandez, Gaven Hooper, Haley Hooper, Jaxom Hughes, Logan Lawrence, Cameron MCCauley, Davy McDonald, Levi McIntyre, Zoe McPherson, Cylie Moody, Thaddeus Nance, Sarah Sharp, Latonia Siler, Kolbe Smith, Micah Smith, Hannah Stockton, Elvis Stricklin, Cameron Terwilliger. 8th Grade: All As - Jennifer Adams, Abbie Alvarez, Cadie Cannon, Cason Cannon, Brendon Catlett, Faith Chaney, Paige Evans, Eden Furr, Andrew Graves, David Grenier, Caleb Holmes, Lindy Hull, Macie Johnson, Kiara Kesterson, Macy Maddox, Lauryn Maechler, Aaron McConnell, Autumn Powell, Cypriss Pruitt, Angel Ramirez, Suzanna Rivera, Kaitlyn Simmons, Chantal Sims, Skylar Smedley, Zane Stephens, Kaitlyn Titsworth, Marc Wilson. As & Bs - Caleb Baber, Tristen Beck, Avery Bowling, Haley Caldwell, Ashtan Carr, Maria Castillo, Lila Chapman, Jacob Coogan, Bethany Cude, Teresa Cude, Cassidy Delaney, Hope Egger, Morgan Fairless, Olivia Ferguson, Kade Garrett, Marissa Grafton, Sierra Grimsley, Arian Hicks, Kaylyn Hicks, Autumn Hill, Austin Johnston, Julianna Kennedy, Misael Knight, Jenny Laxamana, Nicole Medlin, Katie Mesko, Morgan Miller, Jocelyn Parsons, Alexis Payne, Jacinto Perez, Heath Peterson, Stone Quillin, Kyndon Schuller, Milia Sibbett, Jeremiah Swint, Amy Thompson, Hunter waters, Hannah Willis

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urtis Charles Teasdale was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota in Saint Barnabas Hospital on May 7, 1953, however, his life stretched far beyond that northern state in the U.S. As a small infant, he lived in the Minneapolis vicinity until the fall of 1955 when his family traveled by boat to Kenya, Africa as missionaries.

Curt’s dad was a radio engineer and his mom taught bible classes at various African schools. Growing up in Kenya was a far cry from life in the states, but Curt is thankful for the experience, none the less. His father was also raised as a ‘missionary kid’ and also grew up in Africa. Curt’s grandparents lived just up the path from their home in Kenya.

He lived there until he graduated high school in 1971 from Roof Valley Academy in Kijabe, Kenya, along with his two sisters and one brother. The family made occasional visits back to the states while he was growing up but only for about a year total. Kenya was home.

“It’s funny, the first part of my life was in Africa and all the rest has been in Arkansas. I’ve seen lions, elephants, zebras, gazelles, all these wild exotic animals in person. What is very ironic, when I was a child, a lot of people in Polk County had an outhouse, but in Kenya, we had indoor plumbing,” he laughed. His house in Africa, was actually made of concrete blocks, metal roofing, and an average size house with a natural spring close. And although many of his neighbors were English and European, he said, “Some of my good friends growing up were African.”

After graduation, Curt came back to the states and attended the same university his father had, John Brown University in Siloam Springs. He majored in Radio and Television and got a Broadcasting Degree in December of 1975.

He remembers well watching his father work on various radio instruments and always had a curiosity in the radio industry. “I had been experimenting with radio since I was in the 6th grade. Either pretending I was on the air or recording myself on tape. I used to borrow my dad’s equipment and broadcast on a short wave band.” He has also carried a love of music since he was young. He admits that he is well versed in several genres, including classical.

“With all this background, I was going into radio, I thought I would be in Christian radio but things didn’t pan out that way,” Curt explained. While in college, he began his own missions work, visiting nursing homes and serving where he could. He thought he, too, would become a missionary but has learned that you can serve the Lord in all platforms.

Upon graduating college, he was unsure where life’s path would take him, but he knew he loved radio and serving others for the Lord. “I was sitting in a hotel, running out of money, wondering what I was going to do. I heard from one of my professors that Jack Reeves in Mena, Arkansas was looking for a full time broadcaster on KENA,” he said. “That was in mid-December of 1975, and that’s where I’ve been ever since.”

Curt talked about serving the community in Mena through his work on KENA. “I serve in areas like being at the station when the weather is bad. I can keep the community more informed and safe as a result,” he explained. “I was on duty when both tornados of 1993 and 2009 came through. Being able to warn others about bad weather and what’s going on, makes all the work worth it.”

Being in the radio world for more than 40 years, Curt has seen, and done, almost everything you can do inside the world of broadcasting. “I have worked in radio since the days of records, tapes, and everything being live, to where a computer does everything. It’s a big change,” he laughed. “When I first started, news was live and from the newswire.” Something that is virtually non-existent nowadays.

Living out his childhood dream of being in the radio industry, Curt spends his days either at the station, or volunteering for a variety of organizations in the community.

He is heavily involved in his church, First Baptist of Mena, where he serves in several capacities. He is co-teacher of their Sunday School class, as well as helping with dinners at 9th Street Ministries. He is also a member of the choir. “I also go to Mena Manor Nursing Home every Sunday morning and lead a Bible class there,” he said. Curt and a group from church sing and have a small church service for the residents there. As a member of the Old Lyric Players, Curt has participated on stage at the Ouachita Little Theatre and sometimes helps with sound operations there.

Now as KENA’s evening news broadcaster and programmer, he spends his days doing what he loves, radio and serving people. “Sometimes, it gets to be routine and boring, but the time that I suddenly rejuvenate, is during bad weather when I know I’m keeping the public informed and safe.”

And, Polk County has become his home. “I’ve always said with my degree in radio, if I was really ambitious, I would’ve gone to Chicago or somewhere. But, I couldn’t stand the rat race in a big city. People are neighbors here. You can talk to almost anyone on the street, whereas in a big city, people are just too busy. They have their own business and could care less about And count on me to help. When it comes to affordable, reliable health, yours. I like the pace in Polk County… slow and neighborly.” dental and vision insurance plans, there are two names you can count on: Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and LaDon Copelin.

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The Carriage House Inn - A Personal & Historical Lodging Experience

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he Carriage House Inn was a concept developed after a bychance encounter with guests after Scott and Ashley Vacca moved to Mena and bought the famous Shaver House at the curve on Port Arthur and 12th Streets in Mena. Ashley explained that when she was pregnant with their first child, the couple decided to raise their family in a small town instead of the Dallas area. Ashley grew up in Commercial An Affordable Mena and it was here that they would relocate and Residential Plan for Everyone and branch into the world of lodging. “I loved Termites • Household Pests the house as a child,” smiled Ashley.

Bed Bugs • Fire Ants The idea of The Carriage House was far Polk County 479-234-2038 from their minds when they arrived in Mena in Scott County 479-637-6064 2005, they were just buying a home. During 5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee that time, there was only one Bed & Breakfast in town and they had double-booked their only room during CMA’s Changing of the Colors week. The Vaccas knew the owners of the B&B, but never dreamed of the phone call they received. “They called us up and asked if there was any way that they could send a couple to check into our carriage house. I said, ‘we’re not equipped for anything like that.’ But, long story short, we let them come stay and they eventually stayed with us during CMA’s Colors Week for the next four years, booking in advance each year.” That was how it all started.

“We thought, we can do this,” said Ashley. The Inn began with just the Carriage House but has now grown to include two cottages and two queen rooms. “After the tornado of 2009, we purchased the property behind us, which allowed us to expand to the second cottage and we put a CALL 479-243-9600 room above the garage.”

Ashley explained that their peak seasons are fall and spring, however, year-round business has developed to keep them hopping all year.

“We now have people coming in on business or for Wolf Pen Gap, and we have tons of parents that have campers at Camp Ozark.” She said that one couple traveled from South America and stayed the whole week while their child was at Camp Ozark.

“Mena is a central hub for the Dallas and Oklahoma City areas to come to. We are also a hub for the outdoor activities in the area.” One family from California stayed a week at The Carriage House so they could drive to Murfreesboro everyday to “Serving your families with hunt diamonds. Their son is an avid rockhound and the trip was ideal for him.

Dignity & Care for over 80 years” “Our guests have given us a better appreciation for what the area has to offer,” said Ashley. “The family Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent from California thought we must go diamond hunting every weekend,” she laughed. “Those guests make us Member of the National Funeral Directors Assoc. want to visit the activities close to home because they are so excited about them.”

Manufacturer 611 Janssen, Mena, AR of Quality CNC Parts The Carriage House Inn is set in the historic Shaver house in Mena, built in 1898 by Judge Benjamin (479) 394-1310 Shaver, who was the son of the famous Confederate hero, Fighting Colonel Shaver. It was later purchased 479.394.4248 by Dr. Redman and became the fi rst hospital in Mena.

Later it was converted to apartments until it was 104 Port Arthur Avenue bought by the Vacca Family and converted into an Inn. Mena, AR 71953-3344 The Carriage House Inn offers nightly rates and monthly corporate housing rates and their accommodations offer guests all of the conveniences and privacy of home in a private, idyllic, relaxing and luxurious setting.

With The Carriage House located within walking distance from downtown Mena and Janssen Park, it is FULL ATV right in the center of many great local attractions and sided by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains.

“We love to meet the diversity of guests that stay with us. We have anything from nurses and businessSERVICE & REPAIR men to mountain bikers and motorcyclists. There is always something interesting going on and the house has so much history to share.”

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Thursday, 6/9 •10:00 a.m. – Polk County Library Summer Reading Program. On your mark, get set…read. All children are welcome.

•11:15 a.m. - Caregiver Meeting “Senior Hoarding” at the Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes, AR. •11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café.

Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more information.

•12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open.

•12:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m. - The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

•1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God Distributes food at 2111 Sutherland or call 394-1229.

•5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

•5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

•5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – women’s meeting – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297.

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Sunday, 6/12 •2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

•5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday, 6/13 •9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – God’s Feeding Hands Mission Center will serve free Groceries & free Toiletry to the needy at 1200 Reeves Ave, Mena.

•12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

•3:00 p.m. – The Airport Commission’s meeting will be held in the RMCC Boardroom located in the Spencer Building, 1100 College Drive.

•6:00 p.m. - Polk County Democrats will meet at Papa’s. All are welcome.

•6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

•6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

•7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend.

•7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star meet at the Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield.

Tuesday, 6/14 •8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

•10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

•11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-Out available. All are welcome.

•12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

•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.

•5:30 p.m. – Second Tuesday Book Club – meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Annex Building, 809 Church Street. If you enjoy reading good books, the Club is looking for additional members. For more info call 394-1482 or 394-6221.

•5:30 p.m. – The American Legion Board of Trustees and Auxiliary will meet at the American Legion Building at Veterans Memorial Park. Potluck will be served at 6:00 p.m. The Legion meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

•7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. meets for maintenance at the Firehouse.

•7:00 p.m. – The Rocky Fire Department will meet; all members are encouraged to attend.

•7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 6/15 •The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena at noon.

•10:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Checks at the Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes, AR. •11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charm Quilters will meet at the Free Will Baptist Church on the corner of Petros and Cherry St. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open.

•5:30 p.m. – RMCC Board of Trustees will hold their meeting in the RMCC Board Room.

•5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet.

•6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ will meet.

•6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation” at Mena Church of God Hwy 88 East.

•6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

•7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 8th St. There is no cost or obligation and anyone interested is invited to attend. Call 394-1017 or 394-5655 for more info.

•PCDC is not accepting recycle plastic of any kind at this time due to commodity market trends.

•MARY DAVIS COED SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT will be held on June 18th at the Acorn Softball Field.

Contact (479) 234-0158 or email bbates@ orsd.k12.ar.us to sign up your team.

•QUALITY OF LIFE Meeting has been cancelled for June 8. The next meeting will be held on July 13 at 12:00 noon at LaVilla.

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•6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist.

•6:00 p.m. – Hatfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the Lions Club Field House.

•6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Refreshments at 6:30; meeting at 7:00 p.m.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

•7:00 p.m. – Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the Polk County Library, 410 8th Street.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

•7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meets for a business meeting and training at the Fire Station.

Friday, 6/10 •7:00 a.m. - Yard Sale at the Crossing Church, 104 Mena Street. The funds will help raise money for a mission trip to Trinidad. For more information call 479-394-7600.

•8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet.

Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m.

•12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

•5:00 p.m. – ABATE (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education) will be at Sonic Drive in for anyone interested in motorcycles. You don’t have to ride or be a member. Come and enjoy the fun.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Wickes First Baptist Church. 107 N 2nd Street, Wickes AR. •7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band, American Legion, Acorn, $6.00 admission.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

Saturday, 6/11 •8:15 a.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Breakfast Bible Study, Lime Tree Restaurant, Public is invited.

•12:00 p.m. - Ouachita Amateur Radio Association Club meeting held at the Cove Fire Station. The club trailer will be prepared for field day. Bring covered dish for potluck.

•1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery has children’s art classes.

•5:00 p.m. - Black Fork VFD Fundraiser at Black Fork Fire Station. BBQ Chicken dinner, Adults $7, kids 10 & under $3. Pie Auction, with homeade goodies. For more info call 479-9234535.

•5:00 p.m. – Benefit Dinner/Auction for Jackie Turner at the Vandervoort Elementary Cafeteria. Auction will begin at 6:30 p.m.

•6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

•7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gospel Music.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous - ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy

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Moments from America’s History: Remembering D-Day CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF OLSON • olsonjd@arkansas.net

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here are certain events in American history which have a perennial home in this column. This is because those events were especially consequential to the future course of history, not only for that of America but also for that of the world. One such event, occuring 72 years ago this week, is the subject of this writing.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower described the assemblage of Allied forces in Britain for the D-Day invasion of northern France as “a great human spring, coiled for the moment when its energy would be released and it would vault the English Channel in the greatest amphibious assault ever attempted.”

The invasion included about 2,700 ships carrying landing craft and 176,000 men across the English Channel to face German forces well fortified across a 60-mile front.

Plans for this invasion began almost immediately after France fell to the Nazis in 1940. At the Quebec Conference in August 1943, Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt reaffirmed the plan, which was code-named Overlord. The decision to mount the invasion was cemented at the Teheran Conference January 6, 2016 held in November and December 1943.

The invasion was originally set for Monday, June 5, but bad weather and rough seas forced a delay. But then a new weather forecast came, indicating a small window of time in which the skies would clear and the seas would calm enough to launch the invasion the next day. General Eisenhower gave the order: “OK, let’s go.” In the order, Eisenhower told the troops, “You will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one.

Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The free men of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory. Good luck, and let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.”

Minesweepers had gone ahead to clear the water and paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to capture bridges and railroad tracks. At dawn, June 6, 1944, battleships opened fire on the beaches and at 6:30 am. troops from America, Great Britain, Canada and France stormed ashore. One officer told his men that only two types of people would stay on the beach - those dead and those going to die - so they better push forward. At D-Day’s end, all five landing beaches had been secured but at a cost of approximately 10,000 Allied casualties. By the end of July, Allied forces had broken through the German lines into open country, thus establishing a toehold in northern Europe. This would be the beginning of the end for Nazis Germany. As one national leader in retrospect expressed it, “So the men we are celebrating today and commemorating those dead are the people who not only liberated Europe but made possible the freedoms we all enjoy today.”

One final note: Prior to the Normandy invasion, General Eisenhower prepared two statements. One was to be opened if the invasion was a success and in it he credited this to23 his field commanders and soldiers: The other statement was to be opened if the invasion was a failure. In the latter, he 6, stated, January 2016“My decision to ....................................................... attack at this time and place was based on the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt, it is mine alone.” This is called leadership, and in 2016 our country needs it more than ever.

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raised, to retire and be closer to his aging parents. Little did he know that a dream job would open up after his arrival.

Married with one son, Ogden lived in Dallas working for the oil and gas industry where he negotiated bids and contracts for many years. He spent three decades in the business, traveling the world over during his last few years there, visiting places like Singapore, Paris, and London.

But, as he put it, “Mena has always been home base.” Ogden’s love of planes is a result of his childhood. His father was a pilot in the Air Force and he was around aircraft from an early age. “I remember the first plane ride I took. It was in a flying club Cessna. I liked looking at the world from a bird’s eye view.” However, due to his budding career in the oil industry, it was just two years ago that he was able to earn his wings and his pilot’s license by attending flight schools in Dallas and Houston. “It was a lifelong dream,” he smiled. “Aviation is always something I wanted to do.”

So when the opportunity arose for him to enter the world of aviation, Ogden took it. “I heard there was an opening and I had several people encourage me to apply. I was actually pushing for another opportunity but I couldn’t let this one go.”

His skills, he explained, are in administration, focusing on profit and loss, and having to deal with leases and contracts. “That’s what a lot of this job entails,” he explained. Not only does he have the skills necessary, he has the heart as well.

“I have a deep appreciation for this airport,” said Ogden. In fact, as his family would travel home to Mena when he was growing up, he has fond memories of flying in and out of the local airport with his father. “I’ve been out here checking lights at night for a long time,” he smiled. “I’m very invested in this place.”

He is also thankful for the shape that Will Robbins, the previous manager, left the place in. “He left me with good relationships with everybody on the field. I just want to try to keep up the good relationships with people on the field, the FAA, and the City of Mena.”

He said the Airport Commission is in place and ready to assist him to help things run smoothly. “I am going to take my direction from the Airport Commission. They obviously want to grow and prosper and I want to do my best to help them achieve those goals,” he explained.

“One thing I’ve noticed is there are a lot of people in Mena that are pulling together. I really like that. I see it here at the airport too. There just seems to be a common goal to help Is disease a mistake of the genes? this place grow and thrive and I will do what I can to make that happen.”

He expressed that although he is appreciative for the amount of industrial traffic on the How do thoughts, beliefs and emotions runways, he would like to see more ‘general aviation’ such as locals taking Sunday afteraffect the body? noon flights.

“I hope to enjoy this job for a long time. I just can’t see myself retired right now. I started What is the subconscious? my first paper route in Mena when I was ten years old. You would think that I would be ready to retire but I just don’t know when to stop. Not now for sure,” Ogden smiled.

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office. The Housing Authority Board of Directors finalized the decision in May to move Shrader to the new position.

Shrader has been with the Housing Authority since July 2011, where she has served in several capacities. She has been the capital fund grant coordinator, as well as inspector and procurement agent. Shrader has overseen the paperwork involved in their modernization program, ordered materials for the maintenance department and also inspected both Housing and Section 8 properties for housing quality standards.

Although she admits that it’s a bit overwhelming taking on the role as Executive Director, she is ready for the opportunity. “It’s very overwhelming. It’s going to be a challenge and I have some big shoes to fill. Penny has been doing this for so long and has left it in good shape.”

Terrell joined the Housing Authority in June of 1985 and became the Section 8 rental assistance manager, working for Paul Smith.When Smith retired in 1998, Terrell became the director of the Housing Authority.

Terrell has served the residents with genuine compassion. When featured as a Pulse Citizen of the Week in April 2012, Terrell said, “It’s not a project to us – it’s about homes for these people and we treat it in that fashion. We are committed to doing the best we can for all involved. I have always told my staff that it could be us on the other side of that desk, and we must always remember that. There but for the grace of God go us.”

Terrell has been training Shrader for the role for around a year to bring her ‘up to speed’ on the long list of duties that come with the job. “It’s with her help that I will be able to get through this,” said Shrader.

A retirement reception is being held in Terrell’s honor on June 16, 2016 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Housing Authority Community Room, 509 S. Morrow Street, in Mena. Everyone is invited to celebrate.

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ena Team Bass held there last regular tournament of the season on Gilham Lake. First Place went to the father/son team of Mickey and Chase Mitchell with 22.25 lbs. Second Place and Big Bass went to the team of Boyd/Matajek with 17.96 lbs. The Big Bass weighed in at 7.37 lbs.

Other results were: 3rd Place - Falls/Wright - 13.68 4th Place - Moore/Moore - 13.18 5th Place - Tabler/Blue - 13.00 6th Place - Cobb/Fielding - 12.75 7th Place - Barton/Morgan - 10.54 C. Johnston/A. Johnston - 10.54 9th Place - Morse/Jopling - 7.62 10th Place - Brown/Rossen - 7.11 11th Place - Page/Varner - 6.88 12th Place - Rose/Rose - 6.60 13th Place - Toon/Toon - 6.12

MHS Honors Athletes at Annual Sports Banquet

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letes. The 2015-2016 school year turned out to be a great athletic year with many accolades across all sports being brought home by the Mena Bearcats and Ladycats.

Team honors were recognized as Athletic Director Tim Harper read the list of trophies won during the year. Mena High School athletes earned: 2015 7-4A Volleyball Conference Champs, 2015 Regional Volleyball Champions, 2015 4A State Volleyball Finalist, 2016 7-4A Softball Conference Champs, 2016 South Regional Softball Champions, 2016 4A Softball State Champions, 2016 Boys Soccer Conference Champions, 2016 4A Boys Soccer State Finalist, 2016 Bearcat Track Team ranked number 5 in 4A, 2016 Ladycat Track Team ranked number 6 in 4A, 2 and 2016 Meet of Champions State January 6, 2016 Champion in Long Jump, 100 meter dash, and 200 meter dash.

Upon reading the list of accomplishments, the audience gave a standing ovation for the 2015-2016 Bearcat and Ladycat athletes.

Many other awards were given during the evening in the sports of football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, golf, track, baseball, softball, cross country, and tennis. Awards were also given for 7-letter, 9-letter, and 11-letter athletes.

The Brandon Burlsworth Award was given to Trevor Voison (BOTTOM PHOTO). The William G. Spencer Award was given to both Jared Flemens and D’Wayn Grinder (TOP PHOTO).

The Lady C.A.T.S. Award, given each year by Karlene Hooker, was presented to both Keeley Jones and Daryan Torix (CENTER PHOTO).

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CONTRIBUTED BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE

ITTLE ROCK – The state recently awarded Arkansas school districts about $44.5 million in funding for this year, to pay for new construction and renovation of existing facilities to make sure they are safe, warm and dry.

Facilities funding is a vital part of state aid to local schools, and is distributed according to a formula that takes into account the local wealth of school districts.

The state’s share of total facilities funding is proportionately lower in districts where local property taxes generate the most revenue. Conversely, the state’s share is greater in school districts in which millage rates generate less in property tax revenue.

The Arkansas Constitution mandates that state government provide an equal and adequate education to all children, regardless of which area of the state they live in. The Supreme Court has ruled that distributing money for facilities is an essential component of the state’s duty to provide an adequate education.

The current constitutional basis for school funding, as set out by the Arkansas Supreme Court, resulted from a lawsuit filed by the former Lake View School District a small, rural school in the delta of east Arkansas. A Pulaski County judge ruled in the Lake View suit in 2001 that properly equipped school buildings are critical for education and must be provided by the state.

In 2003 the legislature created a facilities committee and in a special session that year appropriated $10 million for a statewide assessment of school facilities.

In 2005 the total cost of bringing schools up to standards was estimated to be about $1.93 billion. Since then the state has provided more than $1 billion in facilities funding.

The bulk of state facilities funding was allocated in 2007 when the legislature added $455.5 million in new funding for school facilities. Shortly after the 2007 legislative session, the Supreme Court removed the state from its supervision and since then the state has no longer been embroiled in the Lake View case.

Since 2007 the state has provided from $40 million to $60 million for school facilities each year. Last year the legislature provided about $40 million in General Improvement Funds for school facilities.

This year’s funding is for 49 projects. They include construction of new schools, renovations of schools and upgrading of plumbing and electrical equipment.

Lottery Ticket Sales State lottery officials announced that sales of tickets in Fiscal Year 2016 have surpassed those of FY 2015, with a month left to go.

Total sales last year were $410 million and so far this year they amount to $419 million.

The fiscal year ends on June 30.

The Powerball jackpot in January paid $1.6 billion and generated heightened sales in Arkansas, as well as in other states. Those increased sales helped boost ticket sales over last year.

After prizes are awarded and administrative costs are paid, revenue from the state lottery goes for college scholarships. According to lottery officials, since 2009 more than 200,000 scholarships have been awarded to Arkansas students attending state institutions. The total worth of those scholarships is more than $573 million.

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Boozman Recognizes WWII, Korean War & Vietnam War Veteran Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Kenneth Lucas CONTRIBUTED BY U.S. SENATOR JOHN BOOZMAN

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ASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman released his latest interview in his ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the service and sacrifice of Arkansas veterans.

This spotlight highlights the military service of Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Kenneth Lucas who served in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Lucas was born in Scranton, Arkansas on July 17, 1925. He grew up with four younger sisters.

After graduating from high school, Lucas attended Arkansas Tech in Russellville for the spring semester in 1941 before heading to Chicago to work in a steel mill for the summer.

Instead of reenrolling for the fall semester, on September 15, 1941 Lucas volunteered his service to the U.S. Army.

He had three months of basic training in the medical field at Camp Barkeley, Texas and learned from an instructor he admired from the silver screen, Lew Ayres, an actor who starred in the movie “All Quite on the Western Front.”

“They assigned him to the medical core. It wasted his talent, because he was teaching us – out of all things – how to make a bed,” Lucas recalls.

After basic training, Lucas was sent to William Beaumont Army Hospital in El Paso, Texas, for veterinary school. Upon completion, he was assigned to a veterinary hospital where he took critical care of horses from the first cavalry division Army Medical Veterinary Corps.

After WWII, Lucas received his degree from Arkansas State Teacher’s College, now the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, and taught vocational agriculture veteran farming at Lonoke High School.

On March 13, 1951, Lucas was called back in to active duty for service in the Korean War. One of his assignments during the war was to provide medical care to the prisoners of war (POWs).

“We had a lot of responsibility and cared for the prisoners. There happened to be another American hospital there but their commission was to care for the soldiers. So if we got sick in the prison we had to go to another place to get treatment. While I was there I had an emergency appendectomy,” Lucas said.

He continued military service during the Vietnam War. As a Medic, Lucas witnessed battlefield casualties and faced great struggles finding a job at the end of his tour.

“I worked a while as a carpenter. At this time, the general population of the United States could not accept the Vietnam conflict. There were demonstrations, and by being a military person, I was almost a banned individual. And I encountered the difficulty of trying to get jobs in my profession. I went to a place in Little Rock that had an opening, and I went through the interview and he said ‘Well, I know you are qualified and I know you would do a good job, but I just don’t have anything to do with the military,’” Lucas says.

“LTC Kenneth Lucas’ long and distinguished career in the military is admirable. I am grateful for his years of service and leadership to our country. I am proud of this opportunity to share his memories,” Boozman said.

Boozman will submit Lucas’s entire interview to the Veterans History Project, an initiative of the Library of Congress’s American Folklife Center to collect and retain the oral histories of our nation’s veterans.

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department May 29, 2016 Elaine Miller, 61, of Mena was charged with public intoxication after officers were called to a local convenience store.

Logan Edward Pitts, 37, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

May 30, 2016 Report was taken of someone stealing solar lights from a local church. Case is pending further investigation.

May 31, 2016 Julie Holt, 33, of Mena was arrested and charged with public intoxication.

A Mena woman reported that her former boyfriend is harassing and threatening her.

Case is pending.

June 1, 2016 Jason Chester Robertson, 37, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Report was taken regarding a counterfeit $100.00 bill taken at a local hardware store in payment. Case is pending.

June 2, 2016 Kenneth Ryan Weisinger, 27, of Mena was arrested and charged with possession of schedule VI controlled substance, possession of an instrument of crime, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.

A local man reported that someone had broken into a house where he is currently living. Case is pending.

June 3, 2016 Report was taken of someone passing a counterfeit $100.00 bill at a local convenience store. Case is pending.

June 4, 2016 No completed reports filed.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department May 30, 2016 Traffic stop on Highway 71 South in Hatfield led to the arrest of Kerstan L. Willis, 23, of Wickes, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on W. Johnson Street in Hatfield of the theft of a license plate, valued at $50.00. Investigation continues.

Traffic stop on Highway 88 East near the Cherry Hill community led to Citations for Faulty Equipment, Possession of a Schedule

VI Controlled Substance and Possession of an Instrument of Crime being issued to Troy A. Cearley, 18, of Mena. A 17-year-old male was issued a Juvenile Citation for Minor in Possession of Alcohol. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Report of a hit and run accident on West Boundary Road near Mena led to the arrest of Billy R. Powell, 34, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, No Liability Insurance and Refusal to Submit.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Oscar Pinon-Garcia, 36, of Wickes, on Charges of DWI, Driving Left of Center and No Driver’s License. Also arrested was David Alvarez-Gomez, 58, of Wickes, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

May 31, 2016 Arrested was James M. Howard, 23, of Fort Smith, on Warrants for Probation Violation and Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatton of the theft of a dishwasher, valued at $100.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 71 South near Mena led to the arrest of Erica D. Phillips, 18, of Mena, on Charges of Fleeing on Foot and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor 3rd Degree.

Request for a welfare check led to the arrest of Everette L. Beck, 64, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.

Request for a welfare check on an individual living near Lake Wilhelmina.

Report of a disturbance in the Polk County Detention Center led to the arrest of Julie E. Holt, 33, of Mena, on a Charge of Impairing the Operation of a Vital Public Facility.

June 1, 2016 Arrested was Chance R. Wherley, 19, of Mena, on a Drug Court Sanction.

Arrested was Anthony C. Dodds, 38, of Mena, on a Warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 88 West near Mena led to a 17-year-old male, a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old female all being issued Juvenile Citations for Disorderly Conduct. All juveniles were released to the custody of a parent/guardian. A Citation for Disorderly Conduct was issued to Randy L. Cranefield, 18, of Mena.

June 2, 2016 Arrested was Briar P. C. Yates, 20, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Report from complainant on Polk 298 near Mena of the theft of electronics and tools, all valued at $1,050.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Reports from complainants in the Board

Camp and Big Fork communities of the theft of mail. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Michael J. Clegg, 40, of Mena, on Warrants for three counts of Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Arrested was Britney L. Yates, 40, of Mena, on a Warrant for Theft by Receiving.

June 3, 2016 Arrested was Rusty W. Holtzclaw, 24, of Mena, on a Louisiana Warrant.

Arrested was James D. Scrimshire, 32, of Mena, on a Montgomery County Warrant.

Report from complainant on Trailwood Lane near Mena of being harassed by an acquaintance.

Arrested was Michael C. Martin, 32, of Mena, on a Drug Court Sanction.

June 4, 2016 Report from Mena Regional Health System of a dog bite victim. Owner was advised to quarantine the animal for ten days.

Report from complainant on Highway 8 East near the Big Fork community of the break-in to a camper and a residence. Investigation continues.

June 5, 2016 Arrested was Amanda R. Penney, 30, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates, with 2 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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Mena Manor Nursing and Rehab is accepting applications for an immediate opening for a part time LPN position. Please apply in person at 100 9th Street. 6/15

Pigs for Sale – Call 479-234-1605, or 479-216-6162 or leave message at 870-389-6437.

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R & C Aviation Inc. is looking to hire skilled sheet metal Garage Sale: Parking Lot Style Saturday, June 11th from mechanics. Experience and A&P license preferred but 8am – 1pm, 203 8th Street. Multiple Venders will be offernot required. Willing to train motivated employees. All FSBO Open House – 152 Polk Road 52; Mena AR, ing items for sale. positions include competitive salary and benefits. Inquire Sunday, June 12, 2016 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. 9 Rooms; 6/8 at 293 Polk Rd 52 (at the airport) or email your resume to 3 Bedrooms, 2 ½ Baths. Freshly remodeled brick home Rmcmellon@randaviation.com. approximately 2 ½ acres less than 2 miles from Mena on 6/15 paved road.

6/8 3 Family Yard Sale Friday & Saturday June 10th & 11th.

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