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Hatfield Man Points Loaded Rifle at Deputies On Thursday February 28th Polk County Deputies received a call to assist DHS at a home on Cedar Lane in Hatfield with the removal of a child from the residence. In his report, Deputy Steve Fortner states that he and Deputy Mike Godfrey approached the home to make contact with Greg Scott Brewer, age 50, and the juvenile, both of Hatfield. Deputy Fortner states that as he approached the front door and before he could knock, Brewer opened the door and stated they (deputies and DHS) were not taking the child and that he then produced a Savage 30.06 rifle and pointed it at the Deputies.

The report states that Brewer then said the deputies would have to kill him first, or that he would kill himself. Brewer told

Deputies the rifle was not loaded. After this Brewer said he was “Lied to about his deceased daughter” and that “Deputies were there to take his daughter away from him just like Karl Roberts did.” Karl Roberts was convicted in May of 2000 by a Polk County jury of capital murder for the rape and strangling of Brewer’s then 12 year old daughter, Andi Brewer.

According to the report Brewer then stated he wanted to talk to his daughter and afterwards would let DHS take the child.

As Deputies continued to talk with Brewer Deputy Fortner heard the action of the bolt on the rifle worked, and as Brewer switched the rifle from one hand to another, the Deputies rushed Brewer, taking him to the floor.

Deputies secured Brewer and his son for

their safety and searched them for additional weapons.

Deputy Fortner secured the 30.06 that Brewer leveled at them and found that the gun was indeed loaded with five rounds and one live round in the chamber.

During the take down of Brewer, Deputy Godfrey suffered injury to his lip and chest area. Godfrey was transported to Mena Regional Health System and released later that same evening. Greg Scott Brewer is currently in the Polk County Detention Center under a $100,000 cash bond for two counts of aggravated assault of law enforcement, endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of firearms by certain persons. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for March 11th.

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Arkansas Lawmakers Approve Plan to Raise What You Pay At The Pump

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Pictured, from left, are HSO’s dedicated shelter pet-care team, Kennel Tech Justin Otts, Shelter Manager Kelly Otts, Animal Care Manager Jennifer McMellon and Kennel Tech Juanita Howard, standing with HSO’s newly outfitted transport van.

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Submitted By Cheryl Murphy “Many hands make the light work” is an old saying that still rings so true!

With the many daily tasks required by Humane Society of the Ouachitas’ animal shelter staff to care for the typical 60 shelter pet residents at any one time, the “peripheral” duties of operating the business end of the organization are handled

by HSO’s dedicated volunteers!

The “short list” of those duties include shelter maintenance, fostering pets, fundraising, grant-writing, bookkeeping, bill-paying, and HSO’s public representation online and offline. Can you imagine running a small business by an “all-volun-

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On Monday the Arkansas House passed legislation to impose a new wholesale tax on fuel to pay for Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s highway funding plan. The plan would also rely on up to $35 million in expected revenue from casinos to increase the amount of money spent on highway projects. The legislation put forward would increase gas prices by 3 cents per gallon and diesel by 6 cents per gallon. The proposal would also include a registration fee on electric and hybrid vehicles. Welcome to our world you environmentally conscience types.

You thought you’d help the Earth and save money by buying electric and hybrid cars.

Such a registration fee, penalty, if you will, for buying the vehicle, should be enough to make your lithium-ion batteries boil.

With Arkansans already taxed to pay for the roads in the state you have to wonder where are the current funds going? They definitely haven’t found enough of their way to Highway 71 in our county. Mena was founded in 1896. Some may say the road through town hasn’t improved much since.

Our local state highway department and crews do hard work that is all too often un-

appreciated, but they can only work with what they’re given.

I also wonder if our betters in Little Rock ever think of us out here on the far reaches of the state that already pay a premium at the pump? According to the website, GasBuddy.com, on Tuesday the 26th of February, the lowest price for a gallon of unleaded in Mena was $2.12 while the folks in Little Rock could fill up at $1.99 a gallon, Hot Springs had a low of $1.98 and the lucky people in Russellville could fill up for a mere $1.89 a gallon! Now think about how our area log truck drivers and anyone else who buys diesel will feel with a 6 cent increase. Guess who will eventually pay for that increase as well? If it costs more to deliver goods to Polk County it will be the citizens who will bear the brunt of the cost every time we go to the store for a loaf of bread. Who say’s trickle down economics doesn’t work?

Obviously I am no fan of an increased gas tax on the people of Arkansas. I wish the lawmakers would find a better way of

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M*A*S*H Camp Application Now Being Accepted LITTLE ROCK — Applications are now available to high school students for the summer Medical Applications of Science for Health (M*A*S*H) camps. These twoweek M*A*S*H camps will be offered at 35 different medical facilities throughout Arkansas and are designed to expose rising high-school juniors and seniors to healthcare-related careers.

“The M*A*S*H program gives students an inside look at various healthcare professions and is designed to spark students’ interest in the medical field,” said Jennifer Craig, director of leadership development for Arkansas Farm Bureau. “A large number of the camps are held in rural medical centers and seek to attract local students from surrounding areas.”

Applications are available through school guidance counselors or by contacting the M*A*S*H director in your area. Director contact information/local camp information can be found at http://bit.ly/MASHinfo.

“The idea is that future medical students from a rural background are more likely to return to their roots, and rural communities across Arkansas have tremendous need for healthcare providers,” said Craig. “Students are often unaware of the wide variety of career opportunities available in healthcare, so M*A*S*H can be a game-changer for students at a time when they’re trying to figure out what career track they want to pursue.”

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Shield, Arkansas Farm Bureau and Delta Dental. More information on the M*A*S*H program can be obtained by contacting Amber Marshall with UAMS, 501-6866188, or Jennifer Craig of Arkansas Farm Bureau, 501-228-1269.

SWEPCO Seeks Rate Increase of 24% According to Talk Business and Politics, SWEPCO has submitted a request to the Arkansas Public Service Commission for a net annual increase of $45.6 million in the company’s non-fuel base rates, plus $12 million for increased vegetation management. If approved, new rates could go into effect in the first billing cycle of January 2020. The combined $57.6 million request would result in an overall bill increase of approximately $22.60 per month, or 24%, for an Arkansas residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month.

“We recognize that this increase will impact individuals, families and businesses.

At the same time, we have made significant investments in generation, transmission and distribution facilities since our last Arkansas general rate case in 2009,” Malcolm Smoak, SWEPCO president and chief operating officer, said in a statement. “We work hard to provide high quality customer service while managing our costs and continuing to invest in the electric system to provide reliable and safe power for Arkansas customers.”

Since SWEPCO’s last base rate review 10 years ago, the company’s operations and maintenance expenses and its capital investments in generation, transmission and distribution facilities have increased substantially. According to SWEPCO, base rates refer to the costs of building, maintaining and operating electric system, including power plants, transmission and distribution lines and facilities to serve customers.

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SWEPCO is also requesting that $28.9 million for costs now recovered through separate charges on customers’ bills be moved into base rates. These existing costs include power plant environmental retrofits to meet federal mandates, construction of a high-efficiency, combined cycle natural gas plant, and recovery of costs related to energy efficiency programs.

The new environmental controls, which were completed between 2013 and 2016, have allowed four major power plants to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The plants are Flint Creek at Gentry, Ark.; Welsh Units 1 and 3 at Pittsburg, Texas; Pirkey at Hallsville, Texas; and Dolet Hills at Mansfield, La. The Texas and Louisiana plants serve customers in Arkansas, just as Arkansas plants also serve Texas and Louisiana customers. The Stall Plant in Shreveport, La., began commercial operations in 2010, providing 508 megawatts of high efficiency, combined-cycle natural gas power for SWEPCO customers.

SWEPCO is a subsidiary of Columbus, Ohio-based American Electric Power, and has 535,000 customers in western Arkansas, northwest and central Louisiana, northeast Texas and the Texas Panhandle.

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Reflections From Faith and History The relevancy of the Church -by Jeff Olson There is no question as to the fact that we are living in a crucial time in our nation’s history. There have been many such times over the past two hundred and forty plus years, both in the domestic and international realms, though none can quite compare with what we are facing today.

In our postmodern society, we have a tendency to see the Church within a very narrow perspective; that of being a self-serving institution concerned at best with only those who are a part of it. Unfortunately, this is true to some extent and a part of the fault belongs to the Church.

As a result, she has been relegated to a passive role, losing sight of the fact that Christ created the Church as the definitive expression of His Body and His likeness.

As such, the Church is designed to be a channel through which God’s character, principles, and power are to be exemplified and expressed in all areas of human life to influence a world in desperate need.

In America, we have seen this influence through our rich history, documented in such sources as Christopher Columbus’s “Book of Prophecies”, William Bradford’s “Of Plymouth Plantation,” “The Mayflower Compact,” and John Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity,” to name just several. In the latter, Winthrop’s vision for New England and America was expressed, “For we must consider that we shall be as a City Upon a Hill” (from Matthew 5:14).

This “city upon a hill”, in fact, was not hidden and did grow through the Church and gave birth to the Biblical principles and culture which were to be the heritage of our founding fathers to pass along to us.

This heritage continued on into the 18th

century, however the “City’s” light began being dimmed by forces jeopardizing those inalienable rights endowed to us by God Almighty. It was from the pulpits of the Church where the seeds of independence were first planted and germinated, and it was from the Church where the first fighting men came to lead the way. Those seeds eventually grew toward fruition in the Declaration of Independence. On this event, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, “I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States.

Yet through all the gloom I can see rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is worth more than all the means.” That vision was heard through a cry of the American War for Independence, “No King but King Jesus!”

The 19th Century French statesman and historian, Alexis de Tocqueville, placed the Church in perhaps one of the best historical perspectives when he stated, “I sought for the key to the greatness and genius of America in her harbors...; in her fertile fields and boundless forests; in her rich mines and vast world commerce; in her public school system and institutions of learning.

I sought for it in her democratic Congress and in her matchless Constitution. Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power.”

This “secret of her genius and power” was the righteousness of Jesus Christ imparted to and through His Church, empowering a nation with the blessings of God (Proverbs 14:34; 29:2). This timeless

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light and glory; His light and His glory? Will the Church return to her design, purpose and heritage; to her relevancy in the life of America and the world? The times in which we live in, the circumstances of our nation and world, call for no less if we hope to face the increasing challenge of winning the victory of freedom over tyranny.

Polk County Extension Office Offering Food Safety Training

BY BRIDGETT MARTIN, CEA-FCS/4-H • POLK COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE The University of Arkansas Extension Service is proud to offer the SERVSAFE® program to all food service professionals in Arkansas. This month, the Polk County Extension Office will be offering a training March 28-April 1. The class is for food service managers who want, or need, to get certified through the nationally recognized curriculum. Classes will be March 28 and March 29 from 1:30 pm to 5:30 p.m. each day. The exam will be given on Monday, April 1 at 1:30 p.m. Cost will be $110 per person plus an additional proctor fee per facility of $30. This will include a book, the class and exam. Deadline to register for the ServSafe managers class is Tuesday, March 12.

Community training teams from the Cooperative Extension Service and the Department of Health conduct this program. Call the Polk County Extension Office at 479-394-6018 for more details or to sign up for the class.

SERVSAFE® has been the industry national standard for over 25 years, training more than one million managers and employees on how to receive, store, prepare, and serve food safely. The training is designed to meet the needs of any food service employee without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Legislature Proposed to Increase Recess Time in Elementary Schools Lawmakers in Little Rock are discussing a bill that would change how much time students spend outside the classroom and on the playground. The proposed bill looks to set a minimum number on the amount of time kids spend at recess in Arkansas elementary schools. The bill would affect pub-

lic schools only. The bill would set a minimum of forty minutes a day of recess for kindergarten through sixth grade students.

As of now, there is no set minimum with students getting anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes a day.

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“secret” is still as vitally important and applicable today and needed more than ever by our nation during this crucial time in our history.

John Adams was right. It has cost “toil, blood, and treasure” to maintain the Declaration, and it may cost more. Will we, too, through all the gloom see ravishing rays of

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

Polk County Sheriff’s Report February 25, 2019 Report from a Mena woman of disruptive behavior led to a 15-year-old male being issued Juvenile Citations for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Report from complainant on Polk 136 near Cove of a vehicle that had been driving recklessly. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 32 near Cove of an individual stuck under a trailer. Deputies responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 286 near Hatfield of a missing license plate.

Traffic stop on Highway 88 near Mena led to the arrest of Gary T. Dobbs, 64, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant Additional information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

February 26, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 76 East near Mena of receiving inappropriate messages from an individual in another jurisdiction. The information has been forwarded to the proper authorities.

Report of disruptive behavior led to a 17-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Report from complainant on Polk 35 near Hatfield of the theft of a dog. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

February 27, 2019 No reports were filed.

February 28, 2019 Report of a death on Polk 7 near Wickes. Deputy responded.

Arrested was Kristian D. Taylor, 33, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Violation of a No Contact Order and a Warrant for Bond Revocation.

Arrested was Gregory S. Brewer, 50, of Hatfield, on Charges of two counts of Aggravated Assault.

Arrested was Micah A. Steffler, 33, of

Dequeen, on a Child Support Warrant.

March 1, 2019 Request for welfare check on Polk 290 near Cove. Deputy responded.

Arrested was Brenda L. Gebhardt, 45, of Mena, on a Warrant for Delivery of Meth or Cocaine.

Report from a Wickes woman of the theft of a phone valued at $100.00, and of being harassed by acquaintances. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 181 near Mena of an attempted scam involving a check cashing scheme.

Arrested was Celest A. Branson, 21, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

March 2, 2019 Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of the break-in and theft of military medals and a computer, all valued at $200.00. Investigation continues.

March 3, 2019 Report of a disturbance on Venable Lane near Mena led to the arrest of Brandon L. Everett, 28, and Kaylie M. Stroud, 23, both of Mena, each on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Report of a chimney fire on Dove Lane near Hatfield. Deputy responded.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 21 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Report February 24, 2019 Report was made of a vehicle being stolen in Benton County that turned up in Polk County. The vehicle was returned to the legal owner. No charges have been filed at this time.

Randall Dale Burkett, 26, of Mena was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a routine traffic stop.

Donnie Dollarhyde, 45, of Mena was ar-

rested on an outstanding warrant from Polk County.

February 25, 2019 Melissa Mettie, 31, of Mena was arrested for criminal trespass after officers were called to a local retail store.

Stacy Lynn Van, 50, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) followed a call from employees at a local retail store.

A Mena woman reported that the father of her unborn child was harassing her and threatening her. The suspect resides in California. No charges have been filed at this time.

February 26, 2019 A local man reported that someone had accessed the crawl space under his house, as well as remove a vent cover. Case is pending.

A local youth reported that his wallet had been stolen. Case is pending. There are no suspects at this time.

Angela Cabello, 29, of Mena turned herself in to authorities on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department for failure to pay fines and court costs.

February 27, 2019 Crystal Lane Davis, 39, of Mena, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department.

Report was taken that a local man is being harassed and threatened by an acquaintance. Case is pending.

Jimmy Lee Wright, 33, of Mena was charged with driving on a driver’s license suspended for DWI. Jack Henry, 59, of Mena was arrested on a warrant from the Mena Police Department for failure to pay fines and court costs.

February 28, 2019 Sean Eric Craddock, 24, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers responded to a call at a local retail store.

Brandon Everett, 28, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license and careless driving.

Brenda Gebhardt, 45, of Mena was charged with possession with intent to deliver of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended driver’s license. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

A Mena man reported that he is being harassed by an acquaintance. Case is pending.

Bradley Chandler, 52, of Mena turned himself into authorities for an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Sheriff.

March 1, 2019 Aaron Frank Ollar, 31, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers responded to a call at a local retail store.

Nathan Allen Gastineau, 37, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs from the Mena Police Department.

March 2, 2019 Report was made by a local woman regarding a battery. Case is pending further investigation and interview of all persons involved.

Polk County Circuit Court Arraignments Omar J. Arellano, age 40, was arraigned on two counts. Count one for Sexual Assault In The Fourth Degree. The defendant being over 20 years of age or older engaged in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual activity with a person of less than 16 years of age and not his spouse. A Class D Felony. Count two for Sexual Assault In The Fourth Degree. The defendant being over 20 years of age or older engaged in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual activity with a person of less than 16 years of age and not his spouse. A Class A Misdemeanor.

Trinna E. Myers, age 38, was arraigned on two counts of the same charge. Both for Failure To Appear to answer a felony charge without reasonable excuse, subsequent to having been lawfully set at liberty upon condition that she appear at a specified time, place and court. Both counts are a Class C Felony.

Randall D. Burkett Jr., age 26, was arraigned on two counts. Count one for Possession Of A Controlled Substance for possession of Methamphetamine, a schedule two controlled substance in the amount of less than two grams. A Class D Felony.

Count two Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. A Class D Felony. *All information is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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MyPulseNews.com news@mypulsenews.com 479-243-9600 Weekly Publication 5 Family and friends visitation was held Lutheran Church in Mena with Pastor Timo- He was a member of the NRA and was inRACHEL Friday, February 8, 2019 at Beasley Wood thy Henning officiating. Interment will follow volved in the Veterans activities. Timothy RADA-MAE thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing and from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. at the Pinecrest Memorial Park.

NORMAN Pallbearers were Bryle Fatheree, Clyde Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser listening to music with family and friends.

Rachel Rada-Mae Norman age 19 of Wickes, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Umpire, Arkansas.

Rachel was born on December 22, 1999 in Texarkana, Texas to Tim Norman and Krystel Merworth Norman. Rachel was a student at Rich Mountain School of Cosmetology and also worked at the Chopping Block Restaurant in Mena. She was a very outgoing young lady who enjoyed spending time with friends, singing, shopping and listening to music. Rachel was a cheerleader at Cossatot River Highschool and was also a talented public speaker, winning awards in FCCLA for her exceptional speaking skills. Rachel was a member of the Wickes Church of Nazarene Teen group helping with Vacation Bible School and other church projects.

Most of all she loved to laugh and make people laugh. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew and loved her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her parents, Tim and Krystel Norman of Wickes, Arkansas; paternal grandparent Martha Norman; paternal great-grandparent Mary Norman; brothers: Jonathan Davidson and wife Rose of Conway, Arkansas, Nick Reves of Wickes, Arkansas, Vince Norman and wife Jenny of Franklinton, Louisiana; sister Ashley Ruthardt and husband Deagan of Magnolia, Arkansas; niece Brynley Ruthardt of Magnolia, Arkansas; niece on the way McKenna Norman “Fruit of the Womb”; very special friends: Kim Gonzalez of Wickes, Arkansas, and Mya Gillaspy of Wickes, Arkansas; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends too numerous to mention.

She was preceded in death by grandparents and great grandparents, Rocky Norman, Alton Norman, Avo Hubbard, Sam Hubbard, Glen Merworth, Hildred Gray, Hawley Merworth, Rada Merworth, John Briggs and Pearlie Mae Briggs, and her aunt Amanda Merworth.

Funeral service were Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Wickes Elementary Auditorium in Wickes, with Pastor B.J. Jenkins and Brother Thomas Jenkins officiating. Interment followed in the Mineral Cemetery in Gilham, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Fatheree, Adam Shores, Alex Jenkins, Austin Lyle, Bailey Wise, Ethan Griffin, and Jonathan Rye.

SAM ROLAND MILLER Sam Roland Miller was born on June 17, 1954, at the Polk County Memorial Hospital in Mena. He was the fourth child of Leonard and Loretta Miller. He was part of the baby boom generation so he grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons, putting lightning bugs in a pint jar, and playing with cap guns like he was the Lone Ranger. There was also a rope in a tree where he would swing and yell like Tarzan. He was a small, skinny kid but didn’t want to be, so in his early teens he saw the Joe Wieder muscle building plan in a comic book. Whether it was the Wieder plan or a normal growth spurt, he soon became a big, strong, and handsome young man. He worked hard as a Mena Bearcat and made all district in football. Sam worked construction but that’s not what defined him. He was an accomplished wood worker. He enjoyed finding new things to make. He made beautiful wooden boxes, recipe boxes, jewelry boxes. He made them for friends and family and you could see in his eyes he was most happy when he gave a box to the person he made it for. He made cigar box guitars and taught himself to pick a few tunes. He gave away the guitars too, to friends and family. He loved animals, especially dogs and horses, and his dog Jack, his best friend, who died a couple of months ago.

He served well at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mena as an Elder and congregation president. He didn’t seek the positions but he did it because he was needed. Sam had a tender heart and a gentle soul. He died on February 25, 2019, at home in Mena.

Sam Miller was a good son, good brother, good uncle, and good friend. He is gone too soon.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brother, Roger (Cynthia), of Eagle River, Alaska; sister, Ginger Hoyt (Dan), of Souderton, Pennsylvania; brother, Nick of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Tom of Little Rock; several nieces and a nephew and many friends A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the Trinity

Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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VIRGIL MORROW Virgil Morrow, age 81, of Hatfield, Arkansas died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home. He was born on Thursday, May 13, 1937 to Andy and Viola Lescoe Morrow in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Virgil was a charter member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Waldron and served many years in different churches wherever he and his family have lived.

He was always a just and honest person throughout his life. Virgil also served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He went on to work in landscaping for over fifty years and his passion was organic gardening. Virgil was a loving husband, brother, grandfather, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Beacher Morrow and Jack Morrow and two sisters, Janey Jones and Barbara Morrow.

Virgil is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Morrow of Hatfield; his son, Jeffery Morrow of New Hampshire; his sister, Evelyn Brown of Montana and one grandchild, Taylor Morrow of Oregon; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. at the Waldron Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Anthony Czaja and Kevin Byrns officiating. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

TIMOTHY JOSEPH BERRY Timothy Joseph Berry age 71 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Mena.

Timothy was born on September 18, 1947 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Henry W. Berry and the late Mary Jane Lyle Berry. He was married to Dianne Smith Berry.

Timothy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid Trump supporter and charities involving the Elks.

He was a loving, kind, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by: children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Mary Jane Ferrell of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Henry W. Berry, Jr. of Mission Viejo, California, Dennis A Berry and wife Becky of Alexander, Arkansas, Martha Starling and husband Jerry of Ozark, Arkansas, Angela Ward and husband Lee of Texas, Connie McMillan and husband Darrell of Ozark, Arkansas, Gabrielle Thrailkill and husband Daniel of DeQueen, Arkansas, Gemma Fiesea and husband Rick of Moline, Illinois; three Aunts, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Pete Berry.

Mr. Berry was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

A Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

MS. MICHELLE WHITMIRE Ms. Michelle Lee Coppock Whitmire, age 48, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, February 25, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born to Kathy Louise Coppock and David Shurley on March 23, 1970 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was a 1988 graduate of the Mena High School, was a former member of the Gillham and Grannis Fire Departments, was of the Pentecostal Faith and was a member of the Wickes Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed babysitting, fishing, camping, kayaking and caring for

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She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mary Louis and Charles Coppock; paternal grandparents, Jack and Kitty Cottrill, Minnie Jolly and John Shurley; her father Larry Cottrill; aunt, DeeDee Stice; niece, Kodi Leah Wheeler; and a nephew, Danny Lee Butler.

Michelle leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Whitney Higgins and husband Kelly of De Queen, Darrell Whitmire and wife Amber of Michigan, Gavin Whitmire and wife Jazzmyn of Wickes, Tommie Whitmire and Kaden Whitmire, both of Wickes; ten grandchildren, Madison, Chason, Addison, Mason, Lucus, Jacob, Chris, Azalea, Lhiam and Lennox; as well as, three soon-to-be grandchildren. Her parents, Kathy Denton and husband Henry of Grannis, and Dave Shurley and wife Georgiana of Georgia; four sisters, Patti Wheeler and husband Bruce of Wickes, Teri Butler and husband Danny of Watson, Oklahoma, April Lambert and husband Jon of Lufkin, Texas, and Krishonda Denton of Gillham; one brother, Zachary Denton and wife Kayla of Gillham; as well as, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral Services for Ms. Michelle Whitmire were held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 2, 2019 in the Wickes Pentecostal Church with Bro. Chris Burke officiating.

Burial followed in the Grannis Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family received friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, March 1st, at the funeral home. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

RANDALL KEITH COOK Randall “Randy” Keith Cook, age 61, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in his home.

He was born August 16, 1957 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Garland Luther Cook and the late Billie Jean Allen Cook. He owned and operated Randall’s Grocery in Cove for several years and then owned and operated Randall’s Chainsaw Sales and Service in Mena for the last 20 years.

He was a people person and a faithful Christian. He was a loving nephew, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to all who knew him.

Survivors are Aunt Mary Gouner of Pasadena, Texas and Aunt Louise Price

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He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Billie Jean Cook and a sister, Sandra Gadberry.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene in Cove with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Jimmie Jewell, Donnie Jewell, Chris Midolo, Richard Peck, Don Stevens and Allen Starr.

Honorary pallbearers were Gerry Rose, Jeff Brewer and Greg Brewer.

Visitation was general.

STANLEY ROGER AROCHA Our beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many, Stanley Roger Arocha, departed this life to be with Jesus and our mom, Lucille on Monday, February 25, 2019.

He was born on April 20, 1956, in De Queen, the son of Esteban Steve Arocha and Velma Lucille Golden Arocha. He was preceded in death by his mother; and baby brother, Perry Arocha.

Stanley was a member of the Church of Christ and a graduate of Van-Cove High School. After 42 years of service, he retired from the Arkansas Highway Department.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his father, Esteban “Steve” Arocha of Sherwood; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Sally Arocha of Sherwood; two nieces, Amanda Arocha of Sherwood and Christina Arocha of England; a host of other family members and wonderful friends.

Services were held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with John Hall and Royce Golden officiating.

Interment followed in the Athens Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday evening.

Pallbearers were Steve Alexander, Gene Roberts, Bill Barrett, Hershel Henry, Randy Milam, Gary Richmond and Derick Staggs.

Honorary pallbearers were Gene Aleshire and Rick Andrews.

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MARILYN ROYER Marilyn Royer, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas died Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Village Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on Saturday, September 18, 1943 to Eldon and Emmeline Ellis Royer in Macomb, Illinois.

Marilyn was raised in the Methodist faith and loved her family with all her heart. She worked as a computer analyst at NTN Bower Corporation for thirty- five years before retiring. Marilyn was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and served on the board in Macomb, Illinois, as well as photographed events they held. Even though Marilyn was somewhat of a lone wolf, she loved to help with the Eagles charity events and being with the people and taking pictures. She was an avid golfer and even had a custom set of golf clubs made to her specifications. Marilyn liked to listen to country music from the fifties and sixties.

She loved to spend time with her nephews and niece, and was always fun to be around. Marilyn was a loving sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who got the chance to know her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Patsy Joe. Marilyn is survived by one brother and sister in law, Donald and Christine Royer of Mena; four nephews and nieces, Tony Lane Royer of Bluffs, Illinois, Troy Simpson of Carthage, Illinois, Allen Montgomery of Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Cristal Queen of Biggsville, Illinois; and she will be sorely missed by all her friends and family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Macomb, Illinois. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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RAYMOND A. RICHARDSON Raymond A. Richardson age 94 of Wickes, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 28,

2019 in Wickes.

He was born in Wickes, Arkansas on December 26, 1924 to the late James Vincent Richardson and the late Bethel Richardson.

Raymond was married to Bonnie Eugene McCauley. During his military career in the United States Navy he worked as a radio

man in World War II. He worked also as a logger and farmer. Raymond never met a stranger and always enjoyed visiting with people. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Eugene Richardson of Wickes, Arkansas; sons: Scott Raymond Richardson and wife Beverly Diane of Wickes, Arkansas, Mike Stanley Richardson and wife Sheri of Wickes, Arkansas; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; numerous brothers and sisters; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Wickes Pentecostal Church in Wickes with Brother Chris Burke officiating. Interment will follow in the Daniel Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers will be George Herring, Reggie Saddler, Ronnie Gillaspy, Jimmie Richardson, Tommy Herring, Billy Richardson and Michael W. Richardson.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

GLENNY RAY ALLEN Glenny Ray Allen, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

He was born on Monday, January 19, 1942 to Elmer and Rhonda Myers Allen in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Glenny was a Christian man who was raised to never give up. He was a hard worker who always put forth all his effort in order to assure perfection. Glenny was a machinist and retired from Algiers in Garden Grove, California after forty years. After retirement, he went on to work at Street Performance in Mena as well as run several different businesses at different times.

His true passion was working on and collecting antique clocks. He was said to be very skilled at tinkering on just about anything, but with clocks his meticulous work ethic really showed. Glenny also enjoyed watching westerns, woodworking, country music and small engine repair. At one time, he made aviaries and cared for many dif-

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He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Neoma Simpson.

Glenny is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Allen of Waldron, Arkansas; two daughters and sons in law, Starla and Michael Cline of Smithville, Oklahoma, and Brenda and Bruce Thomas of Hesperia, California; two brothers, Wayne Allen of Crestline, California, and Dean Allen of Hesperia, California; two sisters, Karen Ramirez of Hesperia, California, and Sheila Ocegueda of Lucerne Valley, California; four grandchildren, Amy Hamm and husband Tony of Cove, Bryan Johnson and wife Tabitha of Cove, Bethany Arellano and husband Daniel of Hesperia, California, and Jennifer Ferris of Menifee, California; seven great grandchildren, Chelsea Hamm, Hunter Hamm, Anthony Johnson, and Easton Johnson of Cove, Mason Jordan of Menifee, California, and Zaria Arellano and Jeremiah Arellano of Hesperia, California; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

MARY BREWER Mary Brewer, 84, of Wickes, AR passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born September 21, 1934 to Cecil and Jessie Warren. She grew up in Wickes and raised her family there. She loved to take her grandkids fishing and swimming at the Cossatot River. She also enjoyed many hobbies such as making jelly, playing dominos, card games and gardening. She was an avid farmer and loved her dogs and hummingbirds.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers; Raymond, Kenneth, and Richard Warren, sister; Carol Harrelson, husband; Gary Brewer, son-in-law; Junior Talley and a great-grandchild; Emma Kay Lyle.

She is survived by her, sons and daughters-in-law; Reggie and Donna Lyle, Ran-

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dall and Sylvia Lyle all of Wickes, daughter; Lynne Talley of Bella Vista, AR, sister Joan Sanders, grandchildren; Chad and Shawna Lyle of Grannis, Clint and Kristi Lyle of Wickes, Cathy Smith of Bentonville, Cortney and Rachel Lyle of Wickes, Chance and Kayla Lyle of Mena, Blake Lyle of Rogers and Brandon Lyle of Wickes, 23 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society of the Ouachitas in Mena, AR. Visitation was held Tuesday 6-8pm, March 5, 2019 at Midway Pentecostal Church in Cove, AR. Celebration of life will be Wednesday 2pm, March 6, 2019 at Midway Pentecostal Church in Cove, AR. Graveside service will be held at Daniels Cemetery in Wickes, AR. Services under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

DIANA CAROL CAMPBELL Diana Carol Campbell, who resided in Mena, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Mercy Hospital, Fort Smith. She was born March 4, 1948, in Lodi, California, to the late Gail Freeman Meredith and Dorothy May (Davis) Meredith. She was less than two days away from her 71st birthday. She was preceded in death also by her husband, Lester Ray Campbell; two sisters, Bonnie Roberson and Ginger Henry; and one brother, Gail A. Meredith.

Diana was chief tax collector for Polk County Sheriff’s Department in Mena for the past 42 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, March 6th, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston. There will also be a 1:30 p.m. graveside service, with public viewing, at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Mena, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

She is survived by her son, Todd Campbell and wife Christina of Lavaca; three sisters, Barbara Bowen and husband R.C. of Fort Smith, Debbie Hobbs and husband Johnny of Lavaca, and Sherrie Walters and husband Jim of Wisconsin; three brothers, Jerry Don Meredith and wife Barbara of Central City, Ricky Meredith and wife

Debbie of Panama, Oklahoma, and Robbie Meredith and wife Glenda of Lavaca; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Henry and H.C. Roberson; two grandchildren, Amanda Gilbert and husband Dillion of Charleston and Brandon Campbell and wife Lanie of Lavaca; and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Scott Sawyer, Ronnie Graves, Lucas Graves, Brian White, Mike Godfrey, and Randy Jewell.

Honorary pallbearers are Mike Oglesby, Tommy Hubbard, and employees of Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at the funeral home.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www. brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com

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ATTENTION The Polk County Courthouse will be CLOSED

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th between 1:00 P.M. & 2:30 P.M. for the funeral of our beloved colleague, DIANA CAMPBELL. Diana ran the Tax Collector’s Office for Polk County for almost 42 years and worked under 4 different sheriff’s and several interim sheriff’s. She will be greatly missed by her courthouse family. Please keep her friends and family in your prayers.

Talimena 13.1 Run & Relay March 9th The sixth running of the Talimena13.1 Run and Relay is set for Saturday. The race begins at Janssen Park in Mena, running up Mena Street and over the Talimena Drive to the Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

It features not only a running challenge, but showcases the beauty of our area from our city and up the Talimena Drive that overlooks some of the most scenic views of National Forest anywhere.” The Talimena Drive is a National Scenic Byway extending 54 miles from near Talihina Oklahoma to just north of Mena Arkansas.

Past participants of the Talimena 13.1 describe it as beautiful and challenging.

All agree that the enthusiasm and excitement really shows from start to the finish line at the Queen Wilhelmina Lodge. And in between, the aid stations always get high

marks.

The Polk County Developmental Center (PCDC) of Mena, serves mentally and physically challenged adults and children in Polk and Scott counties as well as the surrounding area. PCDC operates an adult wellness and education facility, Jumpstart Pre-school and Daycare, and AVANTS Group Living Center. PCDC is grateful to the race sponsors and participants for their support that allows the Center’s programs to improve and grow.

For anyone wanting more information including details on entering the race, complete information is available on the website www.talimenarunandrelay.com or phone the PCDC at 479-394-2671.

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Acorn High School wins ANASP State Archery Tournament Acorn High School competed at the ANASP State Archery Tournament in Hot

Springs on March 2nd.

The team won first place with a score of

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Arkansas Bow Hunters Association awarded the team $500 to help with expenses on their trip to Nationals.

Individually, Brody Webb placed 2nd and received a $2000 scholarship, Jacob Moore placed 5th and received a $500 scholarship, and Tyler Lyle placed 8th out of 276 male archers.

Haley Richardson placed 6th and Teagan Beaty placed 7th out of 263 female archers.

The team will go on to compete at NASP Nationals in Louisville, KY, May 9th-11th.

Acorn High School Archery Coach, Mindy Lyle said, "I am very proud of our team.

They have worked hard to achieve this goal. We are looking forward to representing Acorn High School at the national level."

The Acorn High School and the Middle School competed at Regionals on February 9th in Delight and qualified for the state tournament in Hot Springs.

The high school placed 2nd with a score of 3229.

The middle school placed 6th with a score of 2779.

High School shooter, Brody Webb, was the number one male shooter with a score of 294.

Kat Advances to Regional Boxing Match The members of the Acorn High School archery team are pictured with their second place medals from the ANASP Regional Archery Tournament in Delight. The team placed first in the state ANASP tournament in Hot Springs. submitted photo and story by Acorn Archery Coach, Mindy Lyle.

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Submitted by Richard Hexamer Kathryn “Kat� Davison attended the Arkansas State Golden Gloves this past weekend held in North Little Rock. She was signed to compete in her 119lb female junior division, however, due to the lack of available opponents in that division she will

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Bearcat Baseball Team Off to a Good Start The Mena Bearcats baseball team has begun their 2019 spring campaign with a record of 2-1. Mena recorded close wins over Waldron and Mount Ida, while dropping a 16-8 decision to Elkins on Friday afternoon.

Elkins scored two runs in the top of the first inning on Friday and never trailed in the contest. Trailing 6-1 in the bottom of the fourth, Mena put three runs on the board to cut the Elkins lead to 6-4. But Elkins plated six runs in the top of the fifth to extend the lead to 124. Mena scored four times in the bottom half of the fifth to pull to within 12-8, but Elkins added four insurance runs to pull away for the 16-8 win Friday at Union Bank Park.

The Bearcats pounded out seven hits on the afternoon. C.J. Brown had two hits and two runs batted in. Brown Blake, Kyndon Schuller, Austin Rose, Mason Brotherton, and Blake Castor had the other Mena hits. Brown and Castor also knocked in two runs each.

Austin Rose, Riley Gilbert, Ian Martin, and T.J. Kiser shared the mound duties for Mena. Martin was charged with the

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The Mena pitchers combined to post six strike-outs and six walks.

Mena opened up the season on Tuesday, February 26th with a walk-off 4-3 victory over Waldron in a contest at Union Bank Park that went nine innings.

The game was tied at two after seven innings. Neither team could score in the eighth inning. After Waldron took a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth, the Bearcats rallied in the bottom half of the inning for the 4-3

win. C.J. Brown doubled in the tying run.

Kyndon Schuller knocked in Brown for the winning run with a single to left to start the Bearcats walk-off celebration.

Schuller had two RBI’s on the day, and was credited with the victory after pitching the ninth inning. Mason Brotherton started for Mena and pitched three strong innings.

C.J. Brown and Ian Martin also saw mound duty in the victory.

On Thursday, February 28th, the Bearcats held on for a 5-4 win over Mount Ida at Union Bank Park.

The Bearcats scored three in the top of

the first, and added single tallies in the fourth and sixth innings.

Mena had seven hits on the afternoon.

Brotherton led the way with two hits.

Brown, Schuller, Caleb Peters, Aaron McConnell, and Blake Castor also had hits.

Schuller went the first four innings on the hill and was credited with the win.

Sam Efird pitched the final three innings to chalk up the save. The two hurlers combined to fan ten Lions.

Up next for the Mena baseball team is a road trip to Mount Ida on Thursday, March 7th.

Ladycats Softball Team Goes 1-2 in Ashdown The Mena LadyCats split won one and lost two over the weekend at the Ashdown High School Softball Tournament. Mena pounded Hope 12-2 on Friday night, before dropping a 3-1 decision to the Dierks Lady Outlaws on Saturday. The LadyCats wrapped up the Ashdown Tournament with a 13-0 loss to Queen City, Texas.

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On Saturday, pitching and defense prevailed on a brisk cold day as the LadyCats lost to Dierks 3-1. Then the Mena girls ran into a tough Lady Bulldog squad from

Queen City, Texas and dropped a 13-0 decision. The Mena softball team is now 1-4 on the season.

The Ladycats opened their season on Monday, February 25th with a 7-3 loss at Mount Ida. The Mena softball squad dropped a 5-3 decision on Tuesday, February 26th against Waldron.

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Ariana Kelley and Shawn Leach, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born February 25th.

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Neisha Wikel, of Cove, Arkansas, is the proud parent of a baby girl born on February 26th.

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Savanna and Eric Smith, of Cove, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on February 26th.

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Cossatot River’s memorable season came to an end on Wednesday, February 27th as the Lady Eagles dropped a 39-34 decision to the Quitman Lady Bulldogs in the opening round of the Class 2A State Tournament at Carlisle High School.

The Lady Eagles jumped out to a 15-6 lead before Quitman switched to a tenacious full court press. Quitman finished the half on a 14-2 run to take a 20-17 lead at intermission. The Lady Eagles suffered 33 turnovers on the afternoon.

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Macey Baucom and Alden Maywald, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on February 27th.

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Cossatot River made one final run to cut the Quitman lead to 36-34 with 39.6 seconds to play in the game, and the Lady Eagles had the ball with a chance to tie or take the lead. However, the Lady Eagles turned it over one last time to seal their fate.

Ashlen Gonzalez led the Lady Eagles with 10 points. Kaylin McKee pitched in with eight. Jade Richardson finished with six on a pair of three-pointers.

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Coach Tyler Timms will see four seniors graduate. Ashlen Gonzalez, Rhyen Martin, Jade Richardson, and Lauren Driver saw their final high school basketball action in Cossatot River uniforms at the state tournament.

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Kristen Hilton and Robert Wells, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on February 26th.

Tanisha James, of Mena, Arkansas, is the proud parent of a baby boy born on February 26th.

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improving the roads in the state without dipping their fingers into our already thin pocketbooks. I lived for years in Louisiana, a state that has practically made a sport of raising taxes to pay for roads that never improve. I once hit a pothole near Shreveport.

When I emerged from it I was on the opposite side of a drive thru daiquiri shop in Baton Rouge. I’m only half kidding. There is only one thing that will get the attention of lawmakers if you do not want this added tax on our fuel, and that is your voice. If you’re so inclined let that voice be heard. It may do some good. It may not. And if not at least you can say you tried.

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• 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – The Mena Lioness Lions meet at the Limetree Restaurant.

• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities.

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

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-2342297 for more information.

• 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 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 will meet at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Meeting will follow a meal at 6:30 p.m.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

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

Friday, March 8th – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery.

• 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Final pre-registration Talimena 13.1 Run and Relay. Pick up pre-registration packets and/or register at Polk County Developmental Center – 201 South Morrow Street, Mena, Arkansas. www.tali-

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• 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 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

Saturday, March 9th – • 8:30 a.m. 6th Annual Talimena 13.1 Run and Relay begans Set up at Janssen Park facilities and participation route begins on Port Arthur Street.

Please arrive early. Last possibile registration 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. at Janssen Park - PCDC station.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Veteran’s Benefit Fair at the Old Armory on the corner of Maple and DeQueen St., Mena. Assist with applying for VA benefits, obtaining DD214 or I.D. and healthcare enrollment plus more.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 10:00 a.m. March Cash Mob at Suzy Q’s at 601 Mena Street. Refreshments, games, and door prizes.

Must commit to spend $20 or more at the ‘mobbed’ shop. All participating merchants and host are members of the Downtown Partners.

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 10 & up, including adults. Cost is $3. Call 479-394-3880 to reserve spot.

• 12:00 p.m. – Ouachita Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting at the Limetree.

• 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 at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-216-4606.

Sunday, March 10th – • 2:00 a.m. – Spring Ahead Time Change Set your clocks ahead 1 hour • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church.

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

Monday, March 11th – • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 1:30 p.m. – Polk County Genealogical Society will meet at the Polk County Library.

• 3:00 p.m. – The Airport Commission’s meeting will be held at the UA-Rich Mountain Boardroom in the Spencer Building, 1100 College Drive.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Democratic Party of Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Anyone interested is welcome. You do not have to be a member.

• 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 at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

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

Tuesday, March 12th – • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given.

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

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists.

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

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Bible Study at

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• 6:00 p.m. – American Legion Post 18 potluck dinner, at Veteran’s Park in Acorn, with meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music.

• 6:30 p.m. – Shady Fire and Rescue District 10 will meet at the Shady Community Center.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. will meet for training at the Firehouse.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Acorn Fire and Rescue will meet at the Fire Department.

• 7:00 p.m. – Ross-Tunnell Post #249 will meet at the Wickes Community Center.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479234-3043.

Wednesday, March 13th – • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-389-6412.

Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/and nonperishable food items.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 11:30 a.m. – MHS Class of ’59 will meet at American Artisans on Mena Street, Mena • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena.

• 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Retired Teachers will meet at Simple Simon’s in Mena • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open.

• 12:00 p.m. – Quality of Life Outreach meeting at Lavilla Restaurant.

• 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service.

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 6:30 p.m. OLT presents Wednesday Night at the Lyric – South Pacific showing at 610 Mena Street, Mena • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena.

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OAUCHITAS Gabbi is gorgeous!

This girl will win your heart! She likes kids, cats and dogs. Gabbi uses a dog door. Celebrate her birthday in May ( bd 05/17/16 ). She is a nice medium size and has white fur accented with black. A total sweetheart!

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

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Mrs. Kim & Mrs. Amanda’s classes from Acorn Preschool recently studied a theme on “Construction” and invited Andy Boyd from the Acorn community into the classroom to share his knowledge about tools. The children (ages 3-5 yr. olds) enjoyed getting to hold the tools and to be able to learn what each tool’s purpose is and how it helps to make jobs go easier and smoother. Andy and his wife, Cheryl Boyd, has had grandchildren come through our program over the years and have been a wonderful asset to our preschool- volunteering their time for whatever is needed.

for new staff and volunteer tee shirts as well as identifying features for the new van!

When volunteers wear their shirts at public events and when the new van rolls through town, the public will notice and remember that HSO is serving its community.

HSO celebrates 40 years of service in Polk County and celebrates the ongoing dedication of local supporters, whose financial gifts pay the daily bills and keep the shelter running day by day.

From its humble beginnings of dedicated volunteers and financial supporters, the community has realized tremendous benefits of having a professional-level well-operated animal shelter serving the county.

For inquiries with spay-neuter services, lost-found pets, fostering or volunteering for HSO, please call 479-394-5682 or visit hsomena.org or its page at www.facebook. com/hsomena

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A grant request to the Rachel Ray Foundation resulted in a gift to purchase a van for HSO’s Transport Program, which can transport shelter pets to other destinations to increase their chances of adoption!

Transport also opens up more kennel space at the shelter to intake more homeless animals.

A grant request to PetSmart Charities resulted in funding to offer spay-neuter services to income qualifying pet owners for yet another year!

Spay-neuter helps to decrease the number of unwanted animals in the county, of which so many end up homeless.

HSO’s Shelter Manager Kelly Otts created HSO’s new logo design and Jesse Garcia of Sanctified Design Studio in Mena commercially produced the design

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