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Your DAILY News Sources: KENA 104.1 FM & MyPulseNews.com Mena City Council Approved Two Resolutions Last Week The Mena City Council met Tuesday evening for their regular monthly meeting and dealt with a unusually long agenda and heard Mayor Seth Smith's State of the City address. City Council members tended to routine business, heard reports from department heads and committees. Airport manager Fred Ogden reported that there had been an accidental death at one of the airport businesses last week. Hospital administrator Jay Quebedeaux spoke briefly about Coronavirus concerns, and also said that talks with Baptist Health about a possible takeover of the Mena hospital were nearing the due diligence stage. Two resolutions were passed, one concerning a Streetscape project for Mena, the other authorizing the Mayor Seth Smith and Mena Water Utilities Manager Charles Pitman to explore funding opportunities for COUNCIL CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

Arkansas State Parks Cancel All Scheduled Programs Until At Least May 13th Arkansas State Park scheduled programs, including those at Queen Wilhelmina State Park and Cossatot River State Park-Natureal Area, have been canclelled until at least May 13, 2020 to protect guests and staff from the coronavirus. The statement below is from the Arkansas State Parks website. "Arkansas State Parks remain open as we monitor COVID-19 and the impact of coronavirus in our state. We are taking the CDC’s recommended precautions as we work to provide a safe environment for our visitors. Parks continue to be your gateway to hiking, kayaking and canoeing, golf, mountain biking, fishing and boating, and other outdoor experiences. To protect our guests and staff, scheduled programming is canceled through May 13, 2020. This could be extended if

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City of Mena and Polk County Dealing with COVID-19 Mena Mayor Seth Smith reported the City of Mena is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situaion in close coordination with Mena Regional Health System, the Arkansas Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Smith stated rest assured, every precaution is being taken to ensure the health and safety of all the citizens of Mena. Smith said the City of Mena staff has been meeting regularly with Mena Regional Health Systems. MRHS CEO, Jay Quebedeaux, reported that extraordinary measures have been implemented to protect their patients, staff and community. He said any individual that believes they have been exposed to COVID-19 or currently experiencing shortness of breath, fever greater than 100 degrees, and/or cough is encouraged to go to Mena Medial Associates at 1103 College Drive to receive a respiratory symptom evaluation. Temporary waiting rooms have been appropriately divided for the protection of patients and the community. Quebedeaux stated Mena Medical Associates has extended their hours of operation to seven days a week from 8am-midnight. He said please do not present to the Emergency Department with symptoms relating to the Coronavirus. Smith said as of now, the City has postponed the spring soccer season two weeks to coincide with the local public schools

closing. Smith said the City is taking recommended precautions and is following the guidelines outlined by MRHS, ADH, and the CDC. Smith also suggested residents limit their travel outside of the area, however there may be occasions requiring out of town travel and encourages residents to take precautionary steps that are listed below in an effort to prevent the spread of ANY virus: Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. For more information please visit http:// www.healthy.arkansas.gov/ Mena Public Schools Superintendent Benny Weston announced Monday afternoon that all Mena Public School facilities will be closed to the public. This includes all buildings as well as Bearcat Stadium, Union Bank Park, playgrounds, etc. Deep cleaning will be taking place over the next few days and all facilities will remain closed until March 30th.

Weston said all buildings will be off limits and if a student or district patron has a need they should call ahead. For the Mena High School and Middle School call 479394-1144; for Holly Harshman or Louise Durham Elementary schools, call 479*3942943. You may also contact the central office at 479-394-1710. Cossatot River School District Superintendent Jim Tankersley said the district is offering a grab-and-go lunch to students from 11 am to noon at the Wickes Elementary cafeteria through Friday, March 20th. On March 15, UARM Chancellor Phillip Wilson issued the following statement concerning the Coronavirus. “Again, let me once again thank everyone for their patience as myself and our Crisis Response Team has continued to closely monitor the very fluid coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson made an announcement to close all K12 schools beginning Tuesday through March 30. While no member of the UARM community has been diagnosed with COVID-19, we do value our relationship with our K12 schools and recognize that we share many of the same students; therefore, we will follow the same mandatory closings for our students as issued by Governor Hutchinson beginning COVID - 19 CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Polk County Pulse While the state response to COVID-19 is one that is rapidly evolving, we do want to update you on the latest developments. Late Friday afternoon, Representative Governor Asa John Maddox Hutchinson announced he will amend an executive order to allow expanded use of telemedicine in the state. The Governor also announced he is providing additional resources to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) which will create 10 new lab positions and assist with much-needed help at the call center. Additionally, the state has requested and will receive more personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical personnel and ﬁrst responders. As of Friday afternoon, there is a total of 9 presumed positive cases in Arkansas. The patients with presumed positive test results reside in the central Arkansas region. Schools in Pulaski, Grant, Jefferson, and Saline counties are currently closed. Residents in these counties are being asked to limit large gatherings to 200 people or less. On Monday, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) issued a public health directive to long-term care facilities across the state to question visitors about their travel over the past 14 days and to screen visitors and staff for signs of illness and fever. All Arkansans are being asked to re-

consider every trip out of state. Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, Medical Director for Outbreak Response at ADH, advised that if you are showing symptoms (including coughing, fever, and shortness of breath), you should consult your primary care provider instead of county health units or the hospital. If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s ofﬁce take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed. While ADH is currently limited in the number of tests they can administer, physicians can order tests from commercial labs. UAMS has set up a coronavirus hotline for people who have questions or feel they may have symptoms. The number is 1-800-632-4502. UAMS HealthNow is also available for free COVID-19 screenings. To access, go to UAMS HealthNow and click on “Begin Screening.” This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to patients of all ages across the state of Arkansas and is accessible from a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer with video capabilities. Arkansas Children’s Hospital announced that any family with children health questions related to COVID-19 can call 1-800-743-3616. ADH has activated a call center to answer questions from health care providers and the public about the novel coronavirus. During normal business hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm), urgent and non-urgent calls, please call 1-800-803-7847. After normal business hours, urgent calls needing immediate response, please call 501-661-2136.

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March 18, 2020

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By Jeff Olson Those of us in the Baby Boomer Generation and others since, grew up in a world of scientific advancements, many quite amazing. Most of us can't remember when there weren't airplanes, rockets, spacecraft, satellites and televisions, just to name several. We also can't remember often enough those pioneers who had the imagination and creativity to discover the far horizons of science and technology that awaited hungry minds and with the courage to challenge conventional wisdom and thinking. One of those was Robert Hutchings Goddard, who was an American engineer, professor, physicist, and inventor. He was born on October 5, 1882 in Worcester, MA. He became interested in science as a child, but he was especially intrigued by space after reading H. G. Wells' science fiction novel, "The War of the Worlds." Goddard enrolled as a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1908, and went on to attain his master's and doctorate in physics from Clark University. In 1912, he joined Palmer Physical Laboratory at Princeton University and later served as a part-time instructor at Clark University. In 1924, he married Esther Christine Kisk. Goddard was intrigued by rockets and so began his study of them (at his own expense) by experimenting with gunpowder, and successfully launched his first powder rocket at Clark University in 1915. He learned that powder rockets were inefficient with only 2 percent of the available energy was being converted into motion. Therefore, he focused his research on the specific components of rockets to find a more efficient method of propulsion. He then returned to the idea of a liquid-fueled rocket, which he first developed in 1914. Goddard's rocket relied on a design using a combination of gasoline and liquid oxygen, a method still used today. Ninety-four years ago this week, March 16, 1926, Goddard drove out to his Aunt Effie's farm near Auburn, MA and fired off a ten-foot tall, world's first ever liquid-fueled rocket. Nell, as he called her, traveled to a height of 41 feet, leveled off, and hit the ground in a cabbage patch about 180 feet

away. The flight averaged about 60 miles per hour and lasted only 2.5 seconds, but it was 2.5 seconds that ultimately launched mankind into outer space. This event was as significant to history as that of the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk. Goddard's milestone achievement caught the attention of the Smithsonian, which donated $10,000 to Goddard in 1927 for additional research. His rocket flight in 1929 carried the first scientific payload (a barometer and a camera). Through the personal efforts of Charles A. Lindbergh, Goddard subsequently received financial support from the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation. Progress on all of his work, titled “Liquid Propellant Rocket Development,” was published by the Smithsonian in 1936. Goddard moved to Roswell, NM in the 1930s, where he continued his extensive research on rockets and did so pretty much in obscurity for the better part of 20 years. The large expanse of desert provided the perfect place to work in safety. There he launched 31 rockets over 15 years. During World War II Goddard volunteered his services and was assigned by the U.S. Navy to the development of practical jet assisted takeoff and liquid propellant rocket motors capable of variable thrust. In both areas, he was successful. However, Goddard never lived to see his dream of a rocket traveling into space. He died of throat cancer at his home in Baltimore in August 1945, twelve years before the launch of the Russian satellite, Sputnik. Robert Goddard, considered the father of modern rocket propulsion and one of the founding fathers of modern rocketry, was credited with 214 patents. Of these, 131 were filed by his wife after his death. The dedicated labors of this modest man went largely unrecognized in the United States until the dawn of the “space age.” NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland was named for this brilliant scientist, as was the Goddard Crater on the Moon and asteroid 9252 Goddard. On September 16, 1959, the 86th Congress authorized the issuance of a gold medal in the honor of Professor Robert H. Goddard. In his words: “It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.”

Justus Beggs, Ouachita National Forest assistant fire management officer goes over a map of the Caddo-Womble Ranger District’s planned prescribed burn locations during the district’s 37th Annual Fire School and Cooperators Meeting held at the Mountain Harbor Resort in Mt. Ida, Ark., Feb., 26. See story and photo on page 5. Submited photos.

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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.

POLK COUNTY ARRAIGNMENTS All criminal information is merely an accusation and the Defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner, within and for the 18th-West Judicial District of the State of Arkansas, of which Polk County is a part, in the name and by the authority of the State of Arkansas, on oath, do hereby accuse the defendants of committing in Polk County, Arkansas the following crimes: State of Arkansas Vs. Jesaca Warner, White Female, age 34, Count I: Theft Of Property, a Class "A" Misdemeanor. Count II: Possession Of A Schedule II Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, a Class "D" Felony. Count III: Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class "D" Felony. State of Arkansas Vs. Ricky D. Miller, White Male, age 59, Count I: Forgery In The Second Degree, a Class "C" Felony. State of Arkansas Vs. Rachel Tarkinton, White Female, age 22, Count I: Possession Of Methamphetamine With the Purpose To Deliver, a Class "B" Felony. Count II: Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class "D" Felony. Count III: Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana, a Class "A" Misdemeanor. State of Arkansas Vs. Justin Allen Cole, White Male, age 30, Count I: Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class "D" Felony.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT March 9, 2020 Report from complainant on Little Woods Lane near Mena of an unauthorized person on their property. Deputy responded. Report of a structure fire on Polk 63 near Board Camp. Deputy responded. Arrested was Juston M. Wikel, 34, of Cove on a Failure to Appear Warrant. March 10, 2020 Report from complainant on Hwy 246 near Hatfield of unauthorized use of a vehicle. Deputy responded. March 11, 2020 Traffic stop on Hwy 71S near Cove led

to the arrest of Juan Valeriano, 53, of Wickes on a Charge of Driving Left of Center, DWI, and Refusal to Submit. Traffic stop on Hwy 71S near Hatfield led to James Cochran being picked up by another County for outstanding Warrants. Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 75 near Acorn led to the arrest of Chelsey R. Edwards, 20, of Mena on a Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance and a Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. March 12, 2020 Report of a one vehicle accident on Hwy 71S near Wickes. Deputy responded. Arrested by an Officer with the Arkansas State Police was David C. Stroud, 24, of Tchula, MS on a Warrant from another Agency. Arrested was Cody D. Kaderly, 25, of Dequeen on a Warrant for Careless and Prohibited Driving, a Warrant for Speeding, and a Warrant for Defective Signal Lights. March 14, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 164 near Rocky of a break-in. Deputy responded. Arrested was Terrie J. Williams, 32, of Watson, Ok on two Failure to Appear Warrants. March 15, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk Road 77 near Acorn of a truck being vandalized led to a Citation for Criminal Mischief being issued to Adam Stoecking. Report from complainant on Polk Road 25E near Cove of a property line dispute between neighbors. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Rock Creek Lane near Potter of being ran off the road. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Hwy 8E near Board Camp of items being removed from a property. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Westmoreland near Mena of property damage. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 13 Incarcerated Inmates , with 11 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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MENA POLICE REPORT March 9, 2020 A prowler report was taken at a residence. Joshua Lacefield, 28, was arrested on a warrant after a traffic stop. March 10, 2020 A theft report was taken from a department store. A lost property report was taken from a walk-in complainant. Justin Cole, 30, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and on a warrant at a motel. Jason Robertson, 41, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstructing Government Operations at a motel. March 11, 2020 Officers responded to an unattended death at a residence. Jerry Holliday, 31, was arrested for Possession of a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule 6 Controlled Substance, and Dis-

orderly Conduct. Also, Natalie Holliday, 26, was arrested for Possession of a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule 6 Controlled Substance, Disorderly Conduct, and two warrants. The arrests were made after ofﬁcers responded to a disturbance call at a bank. March 12, 2020 A report was taken of a dog running loose on Church Avenue. Ofﬁcers responded to the hospital for a possible assault report. A report was taken of a dog running loose on Oak Grove. Becky Stuart/Stroud, 49, was arrested for Theft of Property (Shoplifting), and Ali Stuart, 20, was arrested for Theft of Property (Shoplifting) at a department store. March 13, 2020 Randell Burkett, 27, was arrested on a warrant at the jail. A harassment report was taken from a walk-in complainant. A missing person report was taken at a residence. (All subjects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law)

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Caddo-Womble Ranger District holds 37th Annual Fire School, Cooperators meeting MT. IDA, Ark. — Federal, State and local fire agencies attended the Caddo-Womble Ranger District’s 37th Annual Fire School and Cooperators Meeting held at the Mountain Harbor Resort in Mt. Ida, Ark., Feb., 26. The meeting this year was led by Caddo-Womble’s District Fire Management Officer, Robert Nix. Shalonda Guy, the Caddo-Womble district ranger and Bill Barnes, owner of Mountain Harbor Resort and Joplin Volunteer Fire department’s chief welcomed the attendees which included members of local fire departments, Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Division, Army Corps of Engineers and The Nature Conservancy Nix and Justus Beggs, the assistant fire management officer provided updates on activities that occurred on the district in 2019, including four wildfires totaling 17 acres. Information was also provided on the number and location of prescribed burns planned for this year. Ich Stewart, Ouachita National Forest’s assistant fire management officer spoke about how the meetings improve the fire community’s ability to work better as a team by allowing them to work out policies between them. One of the topics discussed during the meeting involved working on better communication between the Forest Service, state and local fire personnel during wildfires. “As a result, the fire chiefs are schedul-

ing a communication plan meeting to insure all parties have a shared tactical frequency and a shared air to ground frequency,” Stewart said. In coordination with Montgomery County Emergency Manager, Jerry Elizandro, the meeting with fire chiefs has been scheduled for Mar. 20 at the Joplin Fire Department. Other topics included the number of wildfires that occurred in the state during 2009. Barnes said that the approximately 1,000 volunteer fire departments around the state contributed to reduction of wildfires.

According to Robert Murphy, district 1 ranger, Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Division, Arkansas had 585 wildfires last year, which he said is the lowest in the state’s history. Joseph Goudsward, a senior forecaster with the National Weather Service in Little Rock, Ark., gave a presentation on the weather during 2019 and expectations for 2020. According to Goudsward, in 2019 the state was 15 inches above normal, making it the seventh wettest year since 1895 when records began.

The school and meeting ended with a safety brief on helicopter safety by Bjorn Burgeson, Ouachita National Forest helitack manager. “Fire School is an important meeting to bring the Forest Service and cooperators together to discuss standard operating procedures, emergency operations, and collaborated projects,” Nix said. “The faceto-face meeting is good way to build rapport among cooperators and the Forest Service as well as strengthen our relationships within the community.”

Group photo of Fire School and Cooperators meeting attendees.

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Violet Janice Wylie Baker

Violet Janice Wylie Baker, age 85 of Wickes passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in Wickes, AR. Violet was born on March 5, 1935 in Wickes, AR to the late Paul and Rachel Loyd. Violet and her late husband Wilburn were owners of Wylie’s Grocery Store in Wickes. Later in life she enjoyed traveling across the United States and Canada as an owner/operator and co-truck driver with her late husband Wilburn. They traveled all 50 states and she made multiple trips to Israel “the Holy Land” that she loved dearly. Violet was instrumental in helping establish the Senior Citizen Center of Wickes and helped implement, staff and transported clients. Violet had a deep and personal walk with Christ. It began in a crusade meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 28. She then began to attend the Church of the Nazarene. It was there that she grew in Christ and became a Sunday School teacher and worked with the youth. Later, she returned to the Baker community where she was raised and began to attend the Baker Rock Church. She also attended the Wickes Pentecostal Church where she served as Treasurer and Sunday School Secretary. Violet was a prayer warrior, loved the Lord deeply and served her family with a Godly example and Christian love. She treasured and cherished every moment she spent with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by; Husband, Alvin Baker of Wickes, AR; Daughter, Gail Watkins

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March 18, 2020 and husband W. C. of Wickes, AR; Son, Lee Wylie of Wickes, AR; Stepchildren, Jimmie Baker and wife Allison of Desoto, TX, David Baker of Troup, TX, Jerry Baker of Hope, AR; Grandson, Ricky McKenzie and wife LeAnn of Vandervoort, AR; Granddaughter: Kristi Hunter and husband Tom of Mena, AR; Great grandchildren, Caleb Baber, Dalton McKenzie, Rachel Pennington, Brooklyn Pennington, Aiden McKenzie, Zach McCormick and Connor McCormick; Step grandchildren, Clayton Baker and wife Julia of Chatanooga, Tennessee, Shelby Word and husband Cristian of Oklahoma City, OK, Carter Baker of Elk City, OK, Joshua Baker of Bethany, OK, Katherine Baker and Aubree Baker of Desoto, TX; Sister, Lois Jones of Grannis, AR; Brother, Leon Loyd of Wickes, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Rachel Loyd, husband Wilburn Lee Wyle, step daughter-in-law and step-granddaughter Susan Baker and Alyssa, brothers Arthur Loyd, Paul Loyd and Freddie Loyd. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Wickes Church of the Nazarene with Brother David Baker and Brother James Squires officiating. Interment will follow at Baker Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Online obituary at www.beasleywoordfuneralhome.com

Ronald Lee Coats Ronald Lee Coats of Mena passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 in Hot Springs, AR at the age of 89. Ronald was born on August 25, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Norvel Coats and Jeanette Ward Coats. He loved boating, golfing and all sports. A Physical Therapist by profession, he also was a Veteran of the United States Army. Above all he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a devout Christrian and loved the Lord. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Ronald was survived by; wife, Nita Coats of the home; Sons, Mark Coats and wife Carol of Scottsdale, Arizona, Michael Coats and wife Tammy of Willis, Texas; Daughter, Lisa Proud and husband Russell of Willis, Texas; 5 Grandchildren and sev-

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Sherman Lee Hanks Sherman Lee Hanks, also known as Dad, Daddy, and PaPa, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the age of 75. Sherman was born on June 28, 1944 in Coalgate, Oklahoma to the late Loyd Hanks and the late Gladys Coffee Hanks, both of whom preceded him in death. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class E-7 and retired in 2004. Through his many years of service, he traveled the world, made great friends and gained many skills. Sherman started off as a young boy in the Boy Scouts and became a member of the Holiness Church. He finished school in 1962, and then worked in an automotive repair shop with his father. In February 1966 he was drafted into the Army. Many of his hometown friends were sent to Vietnam and didn’t make it home, but he lucked out and was sent to Mannhiem, Germany as a cook (94B). He was discharged from active duty in March 1968. After 15 years as a machinist foreman at US Motors he rejoined the Army National Guard as an Ammo Bearer then after two years he became a mess hall SGT and fulfilled his love for food service. He retired in 2004 from the Army National Guard. In his civilian life he was in the restaurant business as a profession. For 22 years he served up delicious food at Suree’s Restaurant. Some days, Sherman liked to experiment in the kitchen, which could either be a delightful surprise to the customers that day or a displeasure if it was to their favorite dish he had altered. He was loved by many people, as he was always cheerful and had a smile on his face while choosing to not take life to seriously. Sherman was survived by; Daughters, Samantha Hanks Kiger (Lundy) of Poteau, OK, Martha Hanks Mattingly (Darrell)

of Van Buren, AR, Sumitra Reid (Ryan) of Fayetteville, AR, Jonnie Honse Sutter (Ford) of New Orleans, LA; Grandchildren, Jakob, Ethan, Andrew, Austin, Miranda, Hailey, and Mya; Several great-grandchildren; Brother, Jerry Hanks; Sisters, Patricia (Teresa) Hanks-Moore and Linda Hanks-Hammerlein. Sherman was a member of the American Legion post 18, VFW, Disabled Veteran’s Association, and the Elks Lodge #781. He was a perfectly imperfect person, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. While we wish so badly that we could keep him here with us on Earth forever, we’re comforted to know he was reunited with numerous people he loved in Heaven. All who loved and knew him are invited to join us for a Celebration of Life with military honors at The Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Coalgate, OK, Friday, March 20, 2020 at 1P.M. Inurnment in the Woodman Cemetery in Coalgate, OK. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Frances (Frankie) Yvonne Martin F r a n c e s (Frankie) Yvonne Martin, age 73, of Grannis, AR died Saturday, February 22, 2020, at her home. She was born September 4, 1946, in Saugus, California. Frankie loved spending time with her husband and family. Her happiest times were spent with her children and grandchildren. She spoke often of her siblings and her childhood growing up in California, but her years living in Arkansas were her happiest. Especially those years spent living at her home on Tundrawolf Lane with her husband Rick. Frankie spent several years in the Oklahoma area as well. She enjoyed many hours walking the shores of Broken Bow Lake in search of the perfect arrowhead or maybe the most beautiful crystal stone. She found peace on the backroads and rivers of the great outdoors. She believed in working hard and staying busy. Nothing was more important to her than her family and making a home. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents, Phil and Murriel Smith Menna; one son, Ricky Minchew; great grandchildren, Hayden Minchew and Jed Minchew;

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one sister, Ula Kaye Weller; two brothers, Bobby Cummings and Wayne Cummings; her mother and father-in-law, Henry and Wanda Martin; one stepson, Jason Martin; one brother-in-law, Mike Martin; and two sisters-in-law, Judy Martin and Betty Jean Martin. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Rick Martin; one son, Art Tidmore of Houston, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charla and Dwight Davis of MacClenny, Florida and Natasha and Garry Brewer of Texarkana, Texas; grandchildren, Sienna Tidmore, Noah Tidmore, Cody Johnston, Hunter Davis, Jeremy Davis, Jeffrey Mitchell, Caylee Mitchell, Dusty Brewer, Stephen Minchew, Kyle Minchew, Jered Minchew, Joseph Minchew, and Cody Richter; great grandchildren, Paisley, Gaige, Garrett, Carter, Laiken, Bella, Max, Brooklyn, Rylan, Anissa, Raylan, Graicyn, Knighten, Phanton, Page, Macie, Khloe, Tra, Angel, Tuff, Lane, Brody, Balee, Gunner, Remington, and Rilee; her siblings, Martha, Stan, Merle, and Margo; brothersin-law, Gary and wife Virginia Martin, Randall Martin, and Lendall and wife Nedra Martin; and many other nieces, nephews and extended family.

March 18, 2020 A memorial service for Mrs. Martin will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen, AR. The family will receive friends from 5:007:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26th at the funeral home. You may leave a condolence on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com

Mary Ruth Putman Mary Ruth Putman, age 84, of Ft. Worth, TX, formerly of Mena, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Ft. Worth. She was born on December 14, 1935 in Iago, TX to the late George Edwards and the late Bertha Brown Edwards. She was married to Durell Putman and was a homemaker. Mary loved to be around people and particularly enjoyed entertaining in her home; she was a wonderful cook and baker. She

made it her mission to visit folks in the local jail, providing them comfort and conversation. She was artistically creative and took much pleasure in decorating and refurbishing her homes with Durell. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by; Daughter, Susan Anderson and husband John of Hurst, TX; Grandchildren, Sam Anderson and Daniel Anderson of Ft. Worth, TX; Sisters Betty Coffman, Florence Clanton and Georgia Rogers. A host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Perry Putman, a brother, Bill Edwards and 2 sisters, Maxine Blackburn and Anna Olson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Northside Church of Christ with John Anderson officiating. Interment follows in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Big Fork under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general. Pallbearers will be Pat Riley, Randy Stepp, Alton Dollar, Sam Anderson, Daniel Anderson, and Kevin Atchley.

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Audie Gene Wigger Audie Gene Wigger, age 72, of Mena, AR passed away Saturday, March 14th, 2020 in Mena. He was born September 17, 1947, in Mena to the late Jodie Wigger and the late Hazel Carter Wigger. He married Susan Lee Johnson on September 29, 1967. Audie was elected as the Polk County Assessor in 1976 and served until 1986. In conjunction with his term, he served as President of the Arkansas Assessor Association. Following his term, he worked for the State of Arkansas in the Assessment Coordination Department for more than 25 years. After retirement, he worked several years as an auditor for the Total Assessment Solutions Corporation. Audie was a devoted member of the Christ Episcopal Church of Mena. In his free time, Audie enjoyed playing OBITS CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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OBITS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 golf, woodworking and antiquing. He loved working in his shop where he spent years working on various projects. Junking with his wife, Sue, was his favorite past time. He was also a master on the grill and above all, he loved spending time with his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Audieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quick wit and calming personality were evident to all who knew him. He never met a stranger. You could always find him at his shop, with Audie you were always welcome. He was preceded in death by his parents Jodie and Hazel, stepmother Rose, his inlaws Walter and Mary Margaret Johnson, a brother Dennis, and niece Sally. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan of Mena, daughters Jennifer Meldrum and husband Steven of Fayetteville, and Theresa McLellan and husband Michael of Fayetteville. Grandchildren Blake Meldrum and fiancĂŠe Shawna Bateson, Drew Meldrum and Annie Meldrum of Fayetteville. Brother James Wigger and wife Suzi, children Ian and Kiezen of New York. Brother-in- law Pete Johnson, wife Linda and nieces Emily Turner, husband Eric and children Emma and Jacob all of Mena, and niece Lori Thomas and children Cassady and Marlee of Dallas. Brother-in-law Tommy Johnson and wife Karen, and nephew Robert of Mena. And niece Casey Wigger. Mr. Wigger will be sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. A memorial service will be announced at a later time.

Steven Ferguson Steven Ferguson, age 66, of Mena, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on Thursday, December 31, 1953 to Fred and Mildred Morris Ferguson in Mena, AR. Steven was saved at the Big Fork Baptist Church and attended the First Assembly of God in Mena. He was a painter and worked construction throughout his life. Steven loved to deer hunt and spend time with his grandkids and family. He was a member of Narcotics Anonymous and his sobriety was very important to him. Steven was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol Roberts; one son, James Pomraning; and one sister, Ellen Swycaffer.

Steven is survived by one son, Jon Pomraning of Mena; three sisters, Betty Wagner of Greenwood, Patricia Barrett of Mena, and Linda Fryar of Mena; two grandchildren, Paisley Pomraning and Everly Pomraning, both of Mena; several nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation and services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, AR. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Terri Jo Lane Terri Jo Lane passed from this life peacefully in her sleep on March 10, 2020 in Blackfork, AR. Terri was born to Terry Lane and Tina Lane on October 30, 1990 in Mena, AR. She is preceded in death by her mother, Tina Lane and both maternal and paternal grandparents. She attended Acorn Schools and went on to have two beautiful daughters, Danielle White, age 7 and Faith White, age 5 of Hot Springs, AR. She is survived by her father, Terry Lane, brother, Chase Lane and sister Jessica Williams Contreras and husband Roman of Hope, AR and sister Christal Angel of Seminole, OK as well as multiple nieces and nephews. She had a love for family, friends and good times. Her favorite thing to do was to gather with friends for summer BBQ cookouts with music and dancing. She was no stranger to struggles throughout her life as she battled chronic illness throughout the last decade, but she always pushed through with a smile. Graveside service will be Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Piney Cemetery in Blackfork, AR under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral of Mena.

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Polk County Basketball Honors Basketball postseason honors have been announced for area athletes. In the 4A Region 7 Conference, Mena's Gracie Lyle was named all conference and to the All State Tournament team. Grayson Fairless and Kiara Kesterson were named All Conference. For the Mena boys, David Grenier was named All Conference. In the 2A Region 7 Conference, Acorn's Sophie Jackson was named All Conference and All State. Lexi Powell was named All Conference and to the All State Tournament team. Sunshine Butterfield was named All Conference. For the Acorn boys,

Damian Bohlmam was named All State and All Conference. Jeremiah Swint and Matthew Chaney were named All Conference. Jacob Moore was named Honorable Mention All Conference. For Cossatot River, Kayla Richardson was named All Conference and All State. Kaylin McKee was named All Conference and to the All State Tournament Team. Rylee Dering and Sosha Richardson were named All Conference. For the Cossatot River boys. Coy Frachiseur and Brian Strother were named All Conference."

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March 18, 2020 Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – LIVE Country & Gospel Music. Open to the public at the Daisy Room, Janssen Florist in downtown Mena. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)234-2297 for more information. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. • 6:00 p.m. – Acorn Water monthly meeting at the Water Office. • 6:30 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness Group meets at Assembly of God Church, 2111 Sutherland Ave. in Mena. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park. Friday, March 20th • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. Saturday, March 21st • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block: 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – 3rd Saturday Gospel Singing to be held at Janssen Park. Bring a lawn chair and cold drink. Musicians and singers welcome. For more information, contact Stanley or Jeanette Dreyer at (479)2160533. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at

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a wastewater treatment facility upgrade or new plant. The Council voted 5 to 1 to approve an application for a private club license for Little Italy. Bids were approved for overlay work on Janssen Avenue, a new lawnmower for the Parks Department, re-rooﬁng of the historic Janssen Park Cabin and the rock storage building in Janssen Park. Lynn Ashley was re-appointed to the Mena Depot Commission, and Jeff Montgomery was re-appointed to the Mena Airport Commission. The next regular City Council meet-

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